Northeast Gardener's June Checklist
As stated by the Farmer’s Almanac, the summer solstice will occur on June 21 in 2013. As we approach that date, times lengthen gradually and our gardens eventually become full of activity and so do we. My automobile is generally…
Fantastic Design Plant: Blue Fescue
Without doubt, certain plants are tied to certain garden styles and are restricted by climate and available square footage. But the final thing I’m searching for in landscape design is another rule to follow. Grasses are extremely flexible — that…
Oriel
An oriel, or oriel window, is a kind of bay window that’s located at an upper floor of a structure. An oriel jobs from and is attached to the side of this building and has no supporting foundation. Instead, an…
9 Methods to Conjure a Parisian Bistro On Your Kitchen
I have yet to meet someone who spent some time whatsoever in Paris and didn’t come away with the dining culture of that fantastic city. Bistros, cafés and brasseries anchor numerous neighborhood corners, spilling over with regulars and guests who…
8 Luxury-Loving Master Bathroom Fireplaces
Even though the bathroom isn’t the first room you may think to put a fireplace in, adding a fireplace near your bathtub can create the ultimate relaxing refuge. Take a look at these amazing master bathrooms, complete with their own…
From Train Depot to Family Home in Texas
Julie and François Lévy converted a run-down 1904 train depot into a family home with a judicious mixture of traditional and modern elements. It is “modern in its scale and willingness but conventional in its construction, materials and detailing,” says…
Sweeten Your Hanukkah Using a Dessert Table for All Ages
Brooke Pratt desires her household’s dessert table to shout the arrival of the holidays this past year. “I like things to be bigger than life. It’s just how I work,” says Pratt, the crafter and manufacturer behind Sucre Shop. Like…
See to Your Rooms
I have got pumpkin on my mind. Ever notice how the grocery store has enormous displays of canned pumpkin and condensed milk on each aisle beginning in October? It is a good thing for me personally, since I’ve got a…
10 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Hosting
If the thought of hosting a party this holiday season has you feeling more stressed than enthusiastic, it is time to slow down and simplify. With a little smart planning and a few quick decorating ideas, you can have a…
Behind a Family Fun Room, a Garage Door
Sacramento designer Kerrie Kelly transformed this once-overstuffed garage into a trendy lounge suited to a young family. After clearing out the mess, the space obtained a paint job and some colorful furniture. The result is a posh living room that…