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The weather is still frightful here in New England as I type these words, but that doesnt stop me from dreaming of summer! In my fantasy daydreams, I imagine furnishing a teensy little beach cottage in Santa Monica, California, with casual, colorful accessories and easygoing furniture. Plenty of plants,… , Guest Picks: Kick Back…
When Sara Baldwins family built a house outside of Eastville, Virginia, in a pine forest on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay, it only made sense that she would design the bathrooms. Baldwin is the owner of New Ravenna Mosaics, a… , Room of the Day: Wings, Wind and Water Inspire a Bathroom (5…
The house was love at first smell? After their second baby was born, a couple decided it was time to leave New York City and head to the suburbs. They bought a prefabricated home in Larchmont, New York, and when it came to furnishing the space, the wife had one major request: that the house…
A cherry tree adds beauty to your landscape and deliciousness to your dishes. Cherries are quick to produce, setting ripe fruit not long after their blossoms appear, especially in comparison to the other stone fruits, such as peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots. Theyre also pretty trees, with… , How to Grow Your Own Luscious…
Looking to refresh your home for spring? Take a detour from the big-box stores and head to the nearest flea market, junk shop or yard sale instead. With creativity and some elbow grease, you can furnish and decorate a home that looks uniquely yours, for not too much cash.… , Budget Decorator: Let’s Go…
True gardeners know that their spaces are never really finished. They are in a constant state of flux. Plants sometimes grow larger than the nursery tags lead us to believe, voles devastate a beautiful bed of hostas, an heirloom Japanese maple falls prey to an unpredicted late-season frost and so on…. , Give Your…
My family is gearing up for some major downsizing this spring, so making the most of every square foot is at the top of my mind. That means we need more floor space, more storage and less clutter. Here are 20 stylish and savvy multipurpose furniture pieces that would be useful for anyone with space…
The simplicity, directness and beauty of a narrow floor plan makes it suitable for many building sites, and not only those on tight lots. Homeowners with narrow sites who feel constrained by tightness can embrace the narrow building plan, which offers advantages over stouter ones. Heres a look… , Design Workshop: Reasons to Love…
Honey bees are more important than you may realize. A recent Houzz ideabook discussed the benefits of native bees, of which there are around 4,000 species in North America alone. (There are… , Hello, Honey: Beekeeping Anywhere for Fun, Food and Good Deeds (8 photos), http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24728315/list/Hello–Honey–Beekeeping-Anywhere-for-Fun–Food-and-Good-Deeds/, http://www.houzz.com/getGalleries/featured/out-rss, Houzz, http://www.houzz.com/res/1884/pic/logo.gif?v=1884, Tips de Diseño, 1, tips-de-diseno…
Give your living space a big breath of fresh air by decorating for the season using simple, natural materials and nature-inspired colors. From creative ideas for sea glass to fancied-up pressed flowers, decorating with nature is a great way to wake up tired rooms without spending… , 12 Easy Decorating Ideas Inspired by Nature…