What’s it about midcentury modern design that has so a lot people in a decorating tizzy? In this electronic age of innovation and technology, why are we scouring flea markets, antiques shops and the Internet seeking pieces that were designed 50 to 60 decades ago? Eames, Noguchi, Nelson — these designers’ pieces are dominating our …
A brief sale is the sale of a property for less than the balance owed on the loan for that property, generally to prevent foreclosure. These may be great opportunities for buyers looking to buy property at a price below market. There are a few intricacies relating to this type of property sale that you …
Kitchen gardens, or potagers, are wondrous areas where edible gardens are united with flowering plants such as beauty. For centuries those gardens have offered a readily available source of fruit, veggies and fruits in easy reach of the kitchen. Nowadays people are rediscovering the benefits of kitchen gardens — not only as a source of …
Sometimes the speediest seasonal decor comes in the most unexpected places. Mosquito netting is a good example. This attachment has the capability to transform any bedroom instantly to a tropical summer escape, and it’s more budget friendly than a plane ticket to your favourite island escape. Lori Gentile Interior Design A lovely serene nursery takes …
The real experience of nature teaches us some strong lessons when developing our home gardens. From the wild, meadows of tawny orange broom sedge at the autumn, boulder-laden streams which meander around gnarly sycamore trees and round tapestries of bluebells, ferns and geraniums have no demand for irrigation systems, fertilizers or tractor-trailer loads of mulch. …
The word “mulch” has fallen to common and nearly exclusive use as the descriptive name for shredded bark or wood merchandise; the reality is that mulch is an umbrella term for any merchandise — inorganic or organic — that functions as a topdressing for soil. A 2- to 4-inch layer of compost during your planting …
Within our technology-saturated world, we often turn to the TV, the computer or even the video game console the moment boredom strikes. Although those screens have their conveniences, being your own supply of amusement might help spark creativity and up that all-too-rare household time. If you are a fan of household jam sessions, karaoke parties …
The beauty of California’s Ojai Valley has attracted countless artists who’ve turned the area into a hub of imagination with laid-back appeal. When architect Jeffrey Weinstein and his wife, Wendy, were looking to get from Los Angeles and find a place where they could increase their own boys, Ojai came calling. However, the city’s allure …
When couples join their possessions and lives under one roof, their personalities don’t necessarily match up. Compromises occur; sometimes arguments ensue and somebody is forced to sell their beloved items or infect them in storage. This was not true for Randy and Heather Zieber, nevertheless, who met while traveling through London in 2005 and later …