I know it is fun to look at “dream” homes that are often huge, over the top homes, especially when they have beautiful interiors. We can appreciate the architecture, the interior design even though most of us will never live in one like them. We enjoy the tours, and often come away inspired. Even these… Continue reading
Month: July 2014
This certainly is not my usual kind of post, but I mentioned in yesterdays post that I would share with you the excitement of last weekend. KBJ and a friend had decided to allow themselves to experience a day of adrenaline rush that called for a certain level of guts and athleticism, or maybe just… Continue reading
My regular readers know how it tickles me when I come across a fellow designer that was previously unknown to me, and whose work is such that I just have to dedicate a post to it. There are many designers that I have admired over the years and who have portfolio’s that extend over decades,… Continue reading
Bringing in natural elements into home decor, adds not only interest, but texture, color and sometimes surprise. Birch trees are one of
I missed sharing early spring garden photos so will try and catch you up with some photos from around my gardens. During my down time in the early spring when it was still cool,
Last summer I did a post on Fantasy Pools. If you missed it, you can see it here Fantasy Pools. It was quite popular, so today, while many of us are wishing
Summer is the time to enjoy the outdoors, friends and family. It is a time when we are able to easily
“Seeds have the power to preserve species, to enhance cultural as well as genetic diversity, to counter economic monopoly and to check the advance of conformity on all its many fronts.” ― Michael Pollan, Second Nature: A Gardener’s Education
There is a way to add the rustic, yet often elegant look of wood to your garden and home in the form of faux bois. This art form dates to the mid 1800’s, when it was invented by Joseph Monier. Faux bois (from the French for false wood) refers to the artistic imitation of wood or… Continue reading
Relais Masseria Capasa is a Manor Farm in ancient Martano, Italy. The farm, which I will refer to in the abbreviated Capasa, is a place rich in history, built in 1746 and renovated in 2013 by architect Paolo Fracasso of Porto Viro, Italy. Owned by various families throughout its life, the property fortunately fell into… Continue reading