Cottage Outdoor/Garden Ideas & Design

April 13, 2017
Written by Meghan Salgado
Photography by Alyssa Lee

This little yellow house used to be one-dimensional, flat and generic. Barak Steenlage, co-owner and project director, says, “The prominent forward gable paired with the classic entry portico certainly defines…

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4 Reasons Why You Should Grow Succulents

April 23, 2014
Written by By Natalie Echeverria
Photography by Jaimee Itagaki
Styled by Jacqueline deMontravel

They’re low maintenance. Succulents are native to warm, arid climates and are adapted to store water in their leaves, roots and/or stems, so you won’t have to water them as…

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Garden Inspiration: Classic Tudor Elegance

January 31, 2014
Written by Lauren Vikander and Jickie Torres
Photography by Mark Tanner

If you like the romance of rose beds, the drama of sculptural display or the sophistication of refined landscaping, this garden is for you. When Don Doyle and Gary…

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8 Must-Read Tips for a Grand European Garden

January 31, 2014
Written by Lauren Vikander & Jickie Torres
Photography by Mark Tanner

1. Hedging Use hedges to create structure and a geometric design. Not only to they add layers of depth to your garden, they can be used to create borders for distinct…

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DIY Project: Paint an Inexpensive Faux Concrete Planter

July 12, 2013
Written and photographed by Marian Parsons

What you’ll need: Plastic planter Textured stone spray paint Drop cloth or plastic Paper towels Acrylic paint (gray, burnt umber, white and moss green) 2 ½” sash brush Matte polyurethane…

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Reinvent Your Cottage Potting Shed

July 10, 2013
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Mark Tanner

The potting shed—or, in many instances, the potting table—is the epicenter of your garden. It comes in all shapes and sizes, but what remains the same is the charm and…

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How to Hone Your Green Thumb

May 26, 2013
Written by Olivia Bounvongxay
Photography by Mark Tanner
Styled by Jacqueline deMontravel

Minimizing your lawn is the first step to a healthier garden. Lawns don’t support local wildlife as they soak up an enormous amount of water and are often covered in…

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10 Ways to Amp Up Curb Appeal

April 19, 2013
Written and photographed by Tom Kelly

Before Websites were populated with gorgeous photographs and video home tours, “curb appeal” was an advertising phrase used only in print. It was right up there with “peek-a-boo view,” “cozy…

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How to Create a Stunning Entryway

March 20, 2013
Written by Hillary Black
Photography by Mark Tanner

Getting Started Clean stairs, landing, walls and door with a sturdy broom. Use water if necessary, making sure not to get it inside, and dry siding and sills with…

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Porches of the Past: How history can inspire your summer space

March 17, 2013
Written by Hillary Black
Photography by Mark Tanner

Whether you have a large Craftsman porch or simply want to buff up your entryway, you can make your outdoor space warm and welcoming! Porch Living in the Past The…

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Outdoor/Garden

Curb Appeal: Home Goes from Dreary to Cheery

4 Reasons Why You Should Grow Succulents

Garden Inspiration: Classic Tudor Elegance

8 Must-Read Tips for a Grand European Garden

DIY Project: Paint an Inexpensive Faux Concrete Planter

Reinvent Your Cottage Potting Shed

How to Hone Your Green Thumb

10 Ways to Amp Up Curb Appeal

How to Create a Stunning Entryway

Porches of the Past: How history can inspire your summer space

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