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We’re still in shorts and T-shirts in Alabama so far this fall, so it appears pretty incredible that the U.S. ski and snowboard season will kick off in only a couple of weeks. But folks in Colorado, Utah, Vermont and other mountain-high locales are already waxing tightening and boards boot screws since they count down…
This glamorous, well-traveled bohemian appearance that featured mightily in the autumn 2012 runway shows is absolutely suited to translation into interiors. A bit more aristocratic than the boho vintage or boho modern appearance, bohemian opulence requires an irreverent attitude. Take serious artwork and prop it against the wall, pile books beneath the table rather than…
Oh, those creatives! They wander about using their brains full of DIY ideas, floor plans as well as also the names for 47 shades of green. Their pets have that extra touch of fashion. Being a creative isn’t a lifetime choice. Are you a creative type? You might be if: Molly Brandenburg Molly Brandenburg Molly…
Spring has sprung and we are firing up the barbies sooner than normal this season. Here are some favorite items which can make your garden party an affair to remember. — Stephanie from Lick My Spoon West Elm Outdoor Metal Drink Bucket – $29 Keep those beers icy cold and available . I love the…
Fresh peas are a sign of spring, among the sweetest, most enticing offerings of this backyard. They are also less well called a fall and even a winter harvest for moderate regions, as they thrive in cool weather. There are two general kinds of peas. English peas, also known as shelling peas, require you to…
Washed-up paintings you find on the shore, everyday objects you can reinvent — lots of things you once thought were unworthy can be a component of classic coastal design. Driftwood, shells, worn and distressed finishes from a soft, chalky color palette combine in this shabby chic version of coastal fashion. Be inspired by nature and…
What is classic design that is coastal? Believe French Riviera matches the Hamptons. The look is sophisticated: crisp linens, flawlessly painted beadboard, bold stripes and a different palette of whites, neutrals, blues, charcoal and black. Classic coastal design uses beautiful accessories, such as specimen shells, crimson, marine tools and coastal artwork, and it aims to…
Ever since we purchased our house six decades back, our dining room chandelier has perplexed me. The space is really narrow, and to give guests space to wander between the table as well as the china hutch, we needed to place the table off centre. And that usually means the light fixture, rather than hanging…
Rod Sager’s heart went pit-a-pat as he walked round the outside of the modern Dallas sanctuary for the very first time. Designed by architect Stephen Chambers, each room in this Texas home has a clear view to the stunning surrounding landscape. “We don’t utilize the colors in the master bedroom, because I love to fall…
The impressionist painters of the late 19th century changed the way we looked in the planet, and in the case of Monet changed the way we looked at our gardens. In 1883, Monet and his family moved into the village of Giverny, northwest of Paris. He found a home that had been a part of…