When skies dry, dont feel pressured to increase your watering schedule or risk losing the garden. Rockrose (Cistus spp) is a Mediterranean native that excels in landscapes where other plants flounder...
They say that scent is the sense most closely tied to memory, which explains why that whiff of lilac brings you back to your wedding day or the smell of wet dog calls up memories of childhood summers...
While flipping through home design magazines, Im often discouraged by the master bedroom inspiration. The looks are often heavily designed and dont seem to fit in with my casual lifestyle. My husband...
What it is: Tuscan style evokes the spirit of the Italian countryside: inky cypress trees, weathered farmhouses, vineyards backlit by amber sun. Built on rural traditions and indigenous materials, it...
Summer is almost here, which means its time to get your outdoor area ready for get-togethers, relaxing weekends, and plenty of fun. Spruce up your porch or patio without breaking the bank with a litt...
Of the many trends spotted at the spring 2012 High Point Market, contrast piping made a particularly bold splash. It seems to be following the tail of the ever-popular bright colors that were seeing ...
Ive been talking porch once a week for awhile now, and I think its time to wrap(around) it up. After looking at thousands of porches, figuring out everything I love about them, sharing them and learn...
Green is the unofficial hue of spring and summer, and you can add this natural, organic color to just about any existing color scheme. Green is natures neutral. Soft, muted variations of this color a...
After 23 years in Los Angeles, Erin Ellwood had had enough and was burned out from life in the busy city. She and her daughter were drawn to the slower pace of Ojai, California, nestled in the hills ...
Enjoy your yard like youd enjoy a resort this summer. If you cant afford to get to Thailand or Spain, transform your backyard to bring those countries to you. A small garden, patio, loggia, porch, ba...
High-end design shouldnt be so hard to buy. That was designer Gwen Carltons vision for Bespoke Global. A lighting designer for more than 10 years, Carlton knew that people wanted to buy beautiful, cu...
Federal home design style comes with another confusing name. In design, the word "federal" simply indicates the time period (17801820) when the style, known among architecture aficionados as ...
Dan Black and Martin Blum want to make life easier. At the 2012 International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York, the two friends and cofounders of Black+Blum in London introduced several...
Interior designers Dan and Erin Benedict consider their home to be their playground a place to have fun and experiment with new design ideas. The couple transformed their 1924 California bungalow fro...
Memorial Day is about honoring the lives of men and women who died serving and protecting our country. Many homeowners will raise a glass and celebrate the holiday the unofficial start of summer arou...
Architect Steven Ehrlich designed his house to incorporate architectural moves he learned living in Africa, a modern aesthetic and the climate and community of Venice Beach, California. The house is ...
Melamine is much more than lightweight, shatterproof plastic. Its your go-to portable serveware to pack a picnic or dine al fresco. When youre setting the table for a party, melamine feels like a not...
Have you ever walked by a house that looked a little flat, a little bare? Something was missing, but you couldnt quite put your finger on it? Try imagining that house with one simple little addition ...
When HBOs series Girls premiered April 15, many cheered the arrival of the brutally honest and unsentimental Hannah Horvath, written and played to pitch perfection by Lena Dunham. How the 20-somethin...
From ombr bookshelves with moving parts to geometric outdoor shading and lighting fixtures made of Velcro, designers at this years International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) showcased plenty of...
Most single-family houses in the New York City area are found beyond the five boroughs, many out on Long Island. The Noyack Creek house, a retreat designed for a city dweller by local firm Bates Masi...
If you are looking to go greener at home, one of the easiest things you can do is swap out a few common purchases for ecofriendly versions. From lunchboxes and kitchen towels to furniture, paint and ...
After a dry, benign winter in England, the weather fought back in April. The country had the wettest April on record, and our gardens have suffered. With the arrival of May, weve had a respite as wel...
Creating a spectacular dining room starts with the perfect table. There are so many designs out there, its hard to know where to begin. Lets break it down to help you find the right shape, size, mate...
My husband and I recently moved from an apartment that got no direct daylight to an apartment that has direct daylight for at least half the day, if not more. The difference is routine changing, if n...
Play house in a period room in Brooklyn or get crafty at Chicagos Randolph Street Market with a DIY workshop. Whether scoring the perfect antique wood carving or sussing out the newest contemporary p...
I recently took a drive with my husband up the coast and we played a Name That Tune sort of game. He knows his music, and his favorite genre is 70s rock: bands whose songs I know but whose names Litt...
Spring has sprung and we are firing up the barbies earlier than usual this year. Here are some favorite items that will make your backyard party an affair to remember. Stephanie from Lick My Spoon
There have been odes written about them, and theyve stored everything from wine to cremated ashes. Today, we typically use urns in a range of styles as decoration throughout our homes and in the gard...
"This family is not afraid of color," says interior designer Alison Glen. An apple-green countertop might scare off some homeowners, but this family of four in Venice, California, wanted to r...
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