Photography by Cynthia Lynn, Design by North Shore Nest, Styling by Charlotte Safavi
Text by Charlotte Safavi
When Michelle and Perry Browder decided to purchase a summerhouse, they looked no further than Williams Bay on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin. The couple and their children…
| Published on Jul 2, 2024
Backyards have the potential to be a personal oasis where you can relax, rest, and recharge. A space that feels completely yours is essential for creating a relaxing environment, but there are some common pitfalls that can…
Here are 32 summer decorating ideas from my home for inspiration! Imagine waking up in a summer vacation home with fresh coastal breezes and the salty sea air wafting through open doors. Who doesn’t love the mood of a summer home? Everything…
Hanging baskets are ever-growing in popularity. However, unless you care for those a little differently from in-ground plants, they can get ratty-looking instead of full, gorgeous hanging basket flowers. Here are the tips you need for beautiful eye-level plants and bright flowers…
The cost of making a garden from scratch can be as much as a full house renovation. It can also cost next to nothing.
By being savvy with plants and materials and learning to do jobs yourself, you can create an outdoor…
| Published on May 30, 2024
If you’re someone who quickly grows tired of design trends and bright colors, a neutral outdoor space is your safest bet. You can punch up the look by layering in different textures and shapes rather than…
Here, we present the concept of a dry garden applied to an urban balcony. The project is located in Hayes Valley of San Francisco and is designed by Daniel Nolan, landscape designer and former in-house designer at Flora Grubb Gardens. The garden…
Photography by Maria DeForrest, Interior designs by Marnie Oursler
Text by Bethany Adams
For Marnie Oursler, owner of Marnie Custom Homes, listening to her clients’ needs is a vital part of creating fresh and functional getaways on the East Coast. “I design and build…
| Published on May 29, 2024
Outdoor decks are one of the most effective ways for homeowners to extend their living space. The best outdoor deck trends of 2024 provide ideas for making this additional living space more stylish, inviting, and environmentally friendly.
With…
There are maybe a handful of living landscape designers whose names non-gardening types may recognize. Dan Pearson is one of them. Known for his beautiful, bordering-on-wild gardens and commitment to fostering biodiversity, the British designer, horticulturist, and writer (his quarterly online magazine,…