At some point, annual veggies took over the popularity contest. We’re so used to seeing neat rows of carrots, cucumbers, beans, and tomatoes that we forget there are other more beneficial ways for the home gardener to grow food. Let me introduce…
| Published on Feb 26, 2024
Kitchen countertop styles change over time, as do all trends. Enjoy the countertop material you have if you are satisfied with it and it works well in your kitchen. However, some people believe that using a…
Dive into the Scandiboho universe, where the sleek, understated elegance of Scandinavian design collides head-on with the free-spirited, eclectic vibe of Bohemian style. This gallery isn’t just a collection of bedrooms; it’s a rebellion against the expected, marrying minimalist functionality with boho…
OK, OK, we’re weighing in on Unexpected Red Theory.
You may have seen the idea crop up in your Instagram feed (or on TikTok, if you’re really up to date). It started with TikToker/designer Taylor Simon, who suggested that adding a dose of…
| Published on Feb 19, 2024
Walkout basements are often a feature of homes built on slopes or hillsides. At least one wall is completely above the lower grade. Most of the rest of the foundation is fully or partially embedded in the…
Lately we’ve been charmed by the inimitable work of Paris-based Iranian architect Saba Ghorbanalinejad. Her latest project is the complete renovation of a 47-square-meter apartment adjacent to the Parc des Buttes Chaumont in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. Here, she took…
Silver Dollar Tree, Eucalyptus cinerea
Start the gardening year off to a solid start by planting a tree, and not just any tree, but a superior multitasking one. Introducing the silver dollar tree. Perhaps you’re already familiar with its aromatic and eye-catching…
| Published on Feb 23, 2024
Entryways are often overlooked, but they play a crucial role in your home, and even this part of your home is subject to the fleeting whims of fashion. Outdated entryway trends have become obsolete due to overuse,…
If you go online to search for a book on vegetable gardening, you’ll discover there are literally thousands of titles on the topic. One new standout in the category is The Climate Change–Resilient Vegetable Garden: How to Grow Food…
If there were a fire in the house, these are the kitchen tools we would take with us; 10 simple, low-tech implements for stirring, grinding, measuring, peeling, grating that we couldn’t live without.
Above: Julie’s pick is a simple Ceramic Mortar &…