Bust out the craft bin because we’re making ornaments! Christmas ornaments hold such a special place in my heart as they capture the memories of Christmas past. I love displaying them on my tree year after year. Check out some of my…
Text by Cindy Cooper
An entry decked with evergreen wreaths and winter blooms greets guests with festive charm. A traditional balsam wreath can weather the cold outdoor temps quite well, especially when it adorns a covered porch entrance. A fresh-cut display also carries…
Home prices in America’s heartland towns tell a story of economic transformation and resilience amid changing fortunes. While most U.S. cities saw significant home value increases from 2019 to 2024, a select group of nineteen communities experienced notable declines, with decreases ranging…
| Published on Dec 13, 2024
When designing your dream home, it is easy to get caught up in the latest trends, but relying too heavily on styles that are completely “of the moment” can lead to decisions you might later regret.…
The leaves have all fallen and collected themselves at the base of the trees, on the lawn, and in the beds. The deciduous shrubs and bushes stand naked and upright. With the exception of the evergreens, the garden is a field of…
Each December, a few of my dear friends from the neighbourhood get together and make our Christmas wreaths together. That time means more to me than any gift I could get from them. Today I want to share some of the best…
We know what gardeners want: warm weather, rich soil, and a flat of seedlings. Those things will have to wait till spring, but in the meantime, help them get through winter with these finds made just for plant people. You’ll find something…
On our November to-do list: add a simple and stylish bird feeder to our garden to help our little winged friends get through the winter. Here are 10 modern designs we have our eye on.
Above: All Living Things Wild Black and…
Text by Elizabeth Czapski
Gathering is at the heart of the autumn season. And with so many reasons to do so—from casual fall get-togethers between a few friends to formal Thanksgiving meals for the whole family—we’ve rounded up a stunning spectrum of…
Text by Claire Pool
Celebrate a warm welcome to the season with memorable evenings on the porch gathered around the table layered with woodland and autumnal accents.
Photography by John O’Hagan, Styling by Mary Beth Jones
Evoke a sense of relaxation and restoration with…