To get Seattle landscape designer Gregory Smaus, appreciation for the Pacific Coast iris started while hiking in California’s Santa Cruz Mountains. “I was astounded that these massive specimen flowers were part of the native flora,” he writes. Now it inspires his own garden. “The Irises are put in bulk per variety; they may be seen …
Homeowner Theresa Lage had a common downsizing issue: how can you keep all of the beautiful items you have collected through the past few years at a significantly smaller space? Lage downsized out of a 6,000-square-foot house into a 2,300-square-foot home, then moved into this enchanting 1,700-square-foot home in Coral Gables, Fla.. Coral Gables is …
1 thing I really like to perform in the start of a new year is wash from the old and bring in the new. 1 way to do this with no unsuccessful or spending money is to earn things you have fresh to you. Move furniture around, give it a brand new paint job, or …
The Toledo stool is a classic piece with an industrial aesthetic that can sidle right up to a counter or pub in only about any type of room. The company that designed them was originally a bicycle company that jumped to making furniture began to take over. Much like bicycle layout, The Toledo Metal Furniture …
Envision an 1820s farmhouse that is evolved into a sprawling country estate with a interesting mix of contemporary buildings, reclaimed materials, centuries-old antiques, vintage collectibles, modern accents, and an 80,000 gallon pool. That’s Green Bend Farm, a King family heirloom for five generations. The original farmhouse got an impressive makeover in 1950 when it was …
Being creative and resourceful helped Jillian Woods remain on budget when decorating her Ft. Worth, Texas house. From cabinetry, to bed frames she discovered a way to make her house stylish yet keep it cheap. Finding artwork to decorate her walls with was no exception. More DIY: Spruce Up the House With 50 DIY Projects …
This relaxing urban haven was designed for a suburban family whose primary home is just north of Chicago. The husband had a really demanding job at town, so the family decided to get an apartment there so they could enjoy and find out more about Chicago. Located just off Michigan Avenue at the heart of …