I am constantly on the lookout for native plants I don’t find in gardens but that I do see outside in the wilderness. Ironweed is a unique plant that is… [Continue Reading]
The allure of raised garden beds is not new, and although they are remarkable focal points, their roots are a lot more practical than aesthetic. Raised beds were originally created… [Continue Reading]
Just like with any inside area, a gorgeous backyard is about those personal touches. Unlike with living rooms, however — in which furniture swaps and family accessories make a large… [Continue Reading]
A dado is a channel cut throughout the width of a plank. It can be made with a dado blade set designed for a table saw or a router with… [Continue Reading]
Renovations to this colonial-style home in the 1970s and ’90s had left some strangeness inside. “The home had grand spaces, 10-foot ceilings and five fireplaces, although not the ideal kind… [Continue Reading]
I’m not talking modern tropical or rattan furniture. I am discussing the lush, steamy, full-to-bursting appearance of the jungle. Pattern on pattern, green anywhere. Big, bold blossoms and layer upon… [Continue Reading]
Maybe whoever coined the phrase “Everything but the kitchen sink” was referring to some sink made out of fireclay. The heavy-duty material, created when clay is heated and treated at… [Continue Reading]
You require tough plants for tough gardens, and one of the most difficult places to plant is one with rapidly draining sandy soil, full sun and little water. Many plant… [Continue Reading]
Last week we looked at some stunning green bedrooms on ; this week we turn into blue. Soft blues with a bit of gray or green remind us of the… [Continue Reading]
My latest ideabook about off-center art sparked some interesting comments about “accidental decorating,” as one er dubbed it. Essentially, it is what happens when a room comes together totally by… [Continue Reading]