It’s a long weekend here, Memorial Day. However, here is a home that inspires a much longer holiday. This is Hibiscus Hill, home of India Hicks in the Bahamas. The house sits on three acres of garden land and was built in the 1950’s, but was designed to look as if it had been […]
Living Terrariums
After my post a while back about making terrariums, several of you mentioned that you have tried making your own. So, I thought you would enjoy these. From afar, they look like the usual pretty collection of rocks and moss often found in terrariums. But, get a little closer to one of Twig […]
Outdoor Living & Entertaining
Let’s end the week with drinks in hand shall we? The latest issue of Lonny Magazine, features pointers on outdoor entertaining. Who better to do this, than caterer to the stars Lulu Powers? Powers declares that there are no set rules for your tablescape. But, she definitely uses color to set a tone. […]
An Unexpected Home {for plants}
Designers Peter Bottazzi and Denish Bonapace teamed up to convert hybrid furniture pieces into surprising planters. The duo displayed their work in Milan in an exhibit titled Da Morto A Orto (From Dead To Garden). The pieces are hand made from discarded furniture and the results are one of kind whimsical planters that […]
Monday’s Motivation: Orchids
Orchids are one of my favorite flowers. The long stem, the range of colors…They have an understated yet exotic elegance. At first, I found them intimidating and never thought I would be able to grow my own. But look at me now! Every year they return, I do a little victory dance on the inside. […]