Tables for Two
I recently celebrated my anniversary with my husband on Catalina Island. It was our first visit and we had a fabulous time.
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TRICKY GARDEN COLORS—AND HOW TO USE THEM
We’ve all seen gardens that just seem to “work,” haven’t we? And although there are several other design concepts that make gardens successful, one of the most visually strong elements is color. It’s what our eyes are drawn to.
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VACATION AT HOME WITH TROPICAL GARDEN STYLE
Can’t afford to take an exotic tropical vacation this summer? No worries, learn how you can bring the tropical ambiance to your outdoor space.
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Getting the R&R You Need in Your Backyard
Every once in a while, it pays to take a break and spend time outdoors. After a long week of working hard, it’s a welcome change of pace to enjoy a relaxing weekend getting in tune with nature. You don’t need to go out of town for that, though.
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CREATING GARDEN GATHERING AREAS
We all love our gardens and want to spend time in them, right? From curling up by ourselves with a good book, or sharing the garden with our families and friends, our garden spaces serve a variety of functions.
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Design To Appeal To The Senses
Drawing attention to an area will stimulate the senses. When you are outdoors in your very own backyard, it is important to create small vignettes that appeal to our sense of sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. This is a simple and fun task.
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Set the Mood with Outdoor Lighting
As the days continue to grow longer and we are extending our time outside, it is important to consider all of the options for dramatically different lighting. Outdoor lighting helps…
Read MoreNest At Home In Your Outdoor Living Space
Recently, my husband and I had the pleasure of hosting a BBQ for our friends in our outdoor living space. Our outdoor room makes the outdoor experience more pleasurable. It…
Read MoreSunny Yellow for a Summer Garden
Every year at this time, I take a look at my garden to determine what I need to add to it to kick it up a notch—sometimes it’s an ornamental tree or an agave variety, but this year it’s a color. More specifically, yellow. I’ve always gravitated more towards the purples and pinks, but I can think of no more sunny color than a bright, clear yellow! It’s a happy, vibrant color, and works well with most other colors in the garden. Here are a few of my favorites:
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Creative House Numbers
What do house numbers have to do with gardening or landscaping, you ask? A lot! Thoughtful, integrated landscapes pay attention to every exterior detail, particularly if the house has a strong architectural style. I urge you to forego the standard hardware store rubbed bronze house numbers or, even worse, the black stick-on variety. Take a look at the following examples and see if one can serve as inspiration for you!
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