"CBS News Sunday Morning" Heads to Philadelphia for Annual "By Design" Edition, Sunday, May 17
May 14, 2026 02:05PM ● By Kelsey Swire
Jane Pauley Anchors from the Ardrossan Estate and Chanticleer Garden
CBS NEWS SUNDAY MORNING hits the road for its annual “By Design” edition, featuring an array of stories highlighting design, including an interview with filmmaker Jon Favreau (“The Mandalorian and Grogu”), a look at the boom in additional dwelling units, the appeal of Louis Vuitton, a taste of the food that makes Philadelphia special and much more.
The special “By Design” edition, coming as America approaches its 250th anniversary, will be broadcast Sunday, May 17 (8:00 AM, CT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.
Pauley anchors the show from the Ardrossan Estate, a sprawling 50-room Gilded Age-inspired mansion along Philadelphia’s “Main Line” that served as the inspiration for the play and film “The Philadelphia Story.” Pauley also visits the nearby Chanticleer Garden.
Here’s a rundown (subject to change):
COTTAGE INDUSTRY – Lee Cowan reports on how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are helping alleviate the housing shortage and giving homeowners new options.
ARDROSSAN – Jane Pauley offers a history of the Ardrossan Estate.
JON FAVREAU – Tracy Smith goes behind the scenes with actor Jon Favreau, who directed the latest “Star Wars” film, “The Mandalorian and Grogu.”
IN THE BAG – Alina Cho explores the rich history of the luxury bag and luggage maker Louis Vuitton and takes a rare peek into the company’s Paris archives.
CLAY TIME! – Conor Knighton makes a pilgrimage to the American Southwest to learn how earthen architecture made of adobe has shaped our lives.
POSTCARD FROM FINLAND – Seth Doane travels to Finland to explore why the bold, instantly recognizable look of Marimekko has been a true design icon for 75 years.
SHINING BRIGHT – Mo Rocca shines a light on how chandeliers – vintage and modern – can brighten up a room.
LOCAL FLAVOR – Susan Spencer samples three Philadelphia food essentials – cheesesteaks, soft pretzels and hoagies.
DESIGNING MAN – Robert Costa looks back at the design legacy of influential 19th-century Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.
WORLD VIEW – Martha Teichner visits a library in Portland, Maine, where half a million maps dating back to 1475 are used to educate thousands of students a year.
ALL FALL DOWN – David Pogue meets 27-year-old Massachusetts artist Lily Hevesh, whose one-of-a-kind domino creations have made her a YouTube sensation.
FLOWER POWER – Jim Axelrod tours Longwood Gardens, a 1,500-acre botanical garden in Kennett Square, Pa.