Living in an older home can be a curse and a blessing. While the charm and detail can’t be beat, the absence of modern conveniences can be frustrating. The new owners of this 1915 summer…
Why is it that we love outdoor showers much? Can it be the little exhibitionist in us all which gets a thrill out of being nude outside? Can it be that the heat (or cold)…
Summer’s nearly here, and with it includes a horde of houseguests. If you’re scrambling to find a room to tuck visiting family members and friends for a night or two, think past the typical guest…
Fruit trees are an ideal landscape choice in several ways: gorgeous blossoms, foliage for shade on a summer day, yummy fruit and generally great fall color. Even in winter, the bare branches of most fruit…
Colorful fabric prints may add excitement and happiness to any room: Vibrant colors may earn a light room feel warmer and can create play in a darker space. And adding them does not have to…
Did you know that pottage is a thick soup? It makes sense, considering the first potagers (vegetable gardens) were made to provide manor kitchens with ingredients such as … wait for it … thick soup….
Floors take a beating under the best of circumstances, but nowhere more than in the kitchen — command fundamental for cooking, homework, family gatherings and much more. So it’s essential to find a kitchen floor…
Los Angeles few Barbara and Tony Hirsch put their eyes upon idyllic Ojai, California, 13 years back and never return. The few, who attend the Ojai Music Festival yearly, had been considering a major life…
As we usher in the first official times of winter, let’s think about how to make our environment a little cozier. The feeling of warmth can come from so much more than a blanket. This…