Classical architecture continues its reach into localized design and likely defines over a few houses in your area. But your neighbor may be residing in simpler or more openly formed houses, and these designs have deep roots, too. To locate them, traveling back into the interval approximately 800 years after the fall of Rome (in […]
Very few folks dislike the look of stained wood. It enriches the beauty of the grain and above time patinates into a rich sheen that entices you to run your fingers throughout the wood’s surface. However, the process of applying an oil-based stain is really a chore. First you will find the fumes, which need […]
Baths will be the lowest priced rooms in the home for most of us. In addition they need the maximum upkeep and cleaning. That is part of why white is so seductive in a bathroom: It produces an awareness of space, and it looks bright and clean. But there are additional reasons to appreciate the […]
Sometimes a large DIY project just isn’t what the day requires. Should you want a quick DIY fix, look no further than an affordable wine cage. Imagine what you can do using a neat little box that may have traveled from abroad and smells of walnut. Here are the steps that led me. The trepidation. […]
Does your lawn resemble a jar of jumbled jelly beans — wildly colorful but with no true awareness of cohesive layout? Try toning things down with a monochromatic color scheme. Select just 1 color but utilize an assortment of tints, shades and hues — for example, light blue, rich cobalt and blue-purple. Far from being […]
We’d been eyeing designer candles in patterned metallics annually when we realized we can make our own for a good deal less. Simple white pillar candles in glass jars in the grocery store and leftover pieces of Christmas tree trunk are perfect candidates for a vacation overhaul. For some extra colour on your display, treat […]
A brand new fall tradition appears to have taken hold among the twentysomethings: “Friendsgiving.” A week or so prior to the actual holiday, groups of friends across the United States are hosting a Thanksgiving meal to celebrate those who are like another family. My second family has done this for 2 decades now; it is […]
This 1920s Spanish Revival home in the Hollywood Hills was in great shape but wanted refreshing. “The customers are a young family from the East Coast that love spending time around the West Coast,” says interior designer Laura Umansky. “They bought the home with rental in your mind, but will end up using it as […]
Each October or November I begin my search for transplants of sweet alyssum to grow my garden. My romance with this tiny plant began decades ago when I found its broad use in my southern winter garden. If you’re searching for a winter bloomer, nonstop flowering and delicately scented flowers, sweet alyssum is the best […]
Halloween is around the corner, and if you are lucky, shortly droves of all candy-seeking ghouls and goblins will be in your door. Does your entryway show your holiday spirit? Otherwise, here are some terrific black-hued plants to produce a hauntingly unforgettable screen. Kim Gamel Black mondo grass makes a great addition to fall containers. […]