Jackie Craven is a widely published writer who specializes in architecture and travel. On this site you will find book excerpts, newspaper columns, magazine articles, a discussion forum, and other resources to help you discover environments that speak to your spirit.

Travel Writing

Photo Essays
A photographic tour of great houses and historic monuments from the Architecture Pages of About.com, a digital company of the New York Times.

Travel Articles
From ancient shrines to Disney attractions, a treasure trove of travel articles and photos excerpted from American and Canadian newspapers.

Books

The Stress-Free Home
Beautiful Interiors for Serenity and Harmonious Living
Building on ideas set forth in The Healthy Home, this new book describes how to transform your home into an oasis for body, mind, and spirit.

The Healthy Home
Beautiful Interiors That Enhance The Environment and Your Well-Being
Through lavish photos and helpful sidebars, The Healthy Home shows how to create rooms that nurture both body and soul.

Home Design & Improvement

About Your House
What style is your house? What's the name for that peculiar window? Where can you find building plans? Find answers in these photo features from the architecture pages at About.com.

Architecture Coach
Learn about residential styles and trends. These columns from Realtor Magazine Online are written especially for real estate professionals.

"The Fix" at House & Garden
Squeaky floors? Leaky roof? Hungry mosquitoes? Find solutions for your household dilemmas in these lighthearted columns excerpted from House & Garden magazine.