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Quick Takes With: Pablo López and Iñigo Aragón

Above: Photograph by Pablo Zamora. Pablo López and Iñigo Aragón first met as art history students, then moved together to Madrid, where Pablo worked as an art guide and Iñigo as a fashion designer before discovering their shared knack for interiors while working…

How to Prepare the Bed and Plant It

So you’re finally ready to plant up an area of your garden. How do you ensure you’re giving your plants the best possible start? In part 5 of my series on making A Garden from Scratch (scroll to the bottom for the…

Landscape Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload April 30, 2024

My Favorite Blue Perennials and Annuals

Recently, one of my clients asked if I would add some blue flowers to her garden. Her young daughter had learned that dogs are color-blind and can see only blues and yellows, and now she wanted to make sure their garden had…

Advice Landscape Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload April 29, 2024

An Interview with the Masterful Garden Designer

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,…

Advice Inspiration Lifestyle by Home & Garden Overload April 25, 2024

13 Budget Items That Make Your Bedroom Look More Luxurious

| Published on Apr 25, 2024 Using inexpensive items to make your bedroom look better is just a matter of choosing the right items that can elevate the aesthetics and comfort of the space. From elegant bedding to decorative accents, these simple elements…

Advice Green Thumb Ideas by Home & Garden Overload April 25, 2024

Can I Save My Dying Plant—or Is It Time to Say Goodbye?

After pouring plenty of love and water into your beloved plants, it can be heartbreaking to see them start to die. A dying plant can actually tell you a lot about what is wrong, and you can use this opportunity to learn…

Inspiration Landscape Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload April 22, 2024

Celebrate Earth Day with This Dream Greenhouse Decked in Sustainable Vintage Style

Photography by Michael Hunter, Greenhouse built by Judy Kurtz Text by Elizabeth Czapski Here at The Cottage Journal, it’s no secret that we love vintage style for the timeless beauty, storied depth, and one-of-a-kind character it can add to any space. But with Earth…

Advice Ideas Indoor Oasis Lifestyle by Home & Garden Overload April 17, 2024

How to Create Your Own Signature Seasonal Scents with Essential Oils

This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Preparing pretty room sprays and diffuser blends, or making up a bottle of my household cleaner with a fresh scent, is one of the ways I slow down to savor…

Home Decor Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload April 17, 2024

See How Interior Designer Pamela Harvey Reimagined This Florida Cottage

Photography by Native House Photography, Interior designs by Pamela Harvey Text by Bethany Adams The 1920s cottage in the northeast section of St. Petersburg, Florida, was just the spot for Christina Coogan to find the change she needed—and it was no small change, as…

DIY Projects Home Organization Ideas by Home & Garden Overload April 16, 2024

11 Budget-Friendly Ideas for a Playroom That Encourages Creativity

| Published on Apr 16, 2024 Revamping a playroom may not be at the top of your to-do list, but it is an area that can influence the patterns of your home life for those with children. Transforming a playroom into a fun…

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