When you garden as much as I do or spend plenty of time outdoors, someone around you always scrapes themselves or gets into something they shouldn’t. While you could reach for a petroleum-based antiseptic, making your own salve is simple and only…
Welcome to Meanwhile, on Gardenista, in which we take a look at the goings-on over on our sibling site. This week: painterly landscapes, picnic inspiration, and an artist’s botanical prints. In other words: artists inspired by the garden; the garden inspired by…
Deter mosquitoes naturally with this natural bug spray that uses witch hazel and essential oils for a pleasant-smelling , but very effective, homemade bug spray.
Ugh. Mosquitoes. I hate them, but they love me. No, really. They love to…
Like many freelancers, Sandy Suffield’s work schedule ranges from round-the-clock to nothing doing. During lulls, the London-based art director and set designer is self-occupying in all sorts of astonishing ways. Her biggest project? Purchasing a derelict turn-of-the-20th century electrical building in the…
It’s June, and everywhere nature is at its peak—but handmade beauty abounds, too. This week we’ve been noting a 1600s stone house decorated with blue illustrations, whimsical works by “the Picasso of Greece,” paper flowers, puzzle tables, strawberry parties, and more. Read…
It’s June, and everywhere nature is at its peak—but handmade beauty abounds, too. This week we’ve been noting a 1600s stone house decorated with blue illustrations, whimsical works by “the Picasso of Greece,” paper flowers, puzzle tables, strawberry parties, and more. Read…
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Harness the power of this golden flower and leave your lips feeling soft and subtle! Calendula has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties that make this lip balm a healer as well as a moisturizer. With just four ingredients, you can make this…
Rose water is so much more than a fragrant way to stay hydrated. Read on to learn more about rose water and the bounty of benefits it can provide for your body’s largest organ, your skin! Plus, learn how to make your…
In our new Vintage Cottage special issue, we bring you a collection of some of our favorite homes overflowing with timeworn charm—from elegant spaces inspired by old-world Europe to invitingly rustic farmhouse-style abodes—each with its own take on vintage design. If, while…