The key is making the natural dye from the flowers last. To do this, prep the fabric by dissolving 3 tbsp of alum per litre in hot water. Add the fabric and let it sit until the water is fully dry. Afterward,…
Housed within a hand-built cabin retreat in Herefordshire, couple Harriet Churchward and Matt Pescod designed a small country kitchen complete with curtained storage and in palette of putty pink, burgundy, and pale blue. Here we outline the key details that make up…
Over on Remodelista this week, Scandi style was top of mind. Here, our favorite stories from their deep design dive into the region.
Above: At this three-room guesthouse in the town of Ærøskøbing on the Danish island of Ærø, linens are…
Wildflowers not only brighten our day, but many of them can be eaten and enjoyed in teas, salads, or even on their own. Whether you want to grow some wildflowers you can eat in your garden or have spotted some on a…
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Long ago, Laura Esquivel taught me to eat roses. In her debut novel, Like Water for Chocolate, there is a recipe for rose petals and quail. It is a dish that proves incendiary in the book. Everything about the recipe appealed to…
Looking for an extra touch of sunshine in your garden beds this year? Let me introduce you to the beautiful California poppy. This delightful perennial provides plenty of beauty with minimal work! Learn how to grow and care for this pretty poppy…
Photography by John O’Hagan, Styling by Lily Simpson
Text by Elizabeth Czapski
With summer blooms and bounty as your muse, welcome the sunny season with an outdoor table as lively as…
The idea that an old, clapped-out garden can have beauty is sometimes lost on enthusiastic homeowners, keen to sweep everything away and make their mark. Yet increasingly for garden thinkers as well as designers, extant topography and remnants have value. Using what…
Golden Alexander, Zizia aurea Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea) is a native North American perennial wildflower known for its yellow, firework-like blooms that bloom in mid-spring—and, more importantly, for being the host plant for the black swallowtail butterfly. The butterfly lays eggs…