Many gardeners naively believe you can simply scatter some seeds, ignore the gardening basics, and wind up with a self-sowing meadow of bluebells and lace caps. In truth, starting a wildflower garden is often more work than putting in a perennial border and it is not necessarily self-perpetuating. If these plants are truly wild (weeds, to most highway maintenance crews), why must they be coddled and coaxed out of the ground?...
We spoke with Roth to learn a bit more about her evolving personal design style, favorite home design memories, and her love for hidden spaces. Finding Her Own Design Style Roth’s own design style has evolved over time, and her aesthetic has been greatly influenced by the places in which she’s lived, from childhood to today. Having grown up in Virginia, she was initially drawn to traditional styles, but time spent attending college in Boston also introduced her to Cape Cod elements....
The definition of clean runs from “unsoiled/unstained” to “pure and free from pollution.” Yet, there’s no mention of scent. However, scent is added to almost everything we use, from cosmetics and personal care products to candles, cleaning products, hand soaps, laundry products, and air fresheners. The History of Scent Over time, scents have become one of the main components of what we deem as “clean.” The history of using fragrances spans the centuries....
Also known as “zoomers,” born from 1996 to 2015, this generation might not seem too acquainted with MCM at first glance. More playful styles like Carnivalcore and Avant Basic — showcasing pastels and postmodern shapes — are proliferating social media. But, speaking with Gen Z designers, there is more to it than meets the eye. In fact, midcentury modern design doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Keep scrolling to learn more about Gen Z’s surprising take on MCM, as well as how they’re incorporating it into spaces today....
Planning is essential to not only staying on track during a decorating project but also to finishing well. Here’s how to create a decorating plan that works. Keep a Notebook or Journal of Ideas You can purchase an unlined sketchbook for this, or a standard notebook will work fine. Fill with photos of rooms, furniture, artwork or accessories that you like; paste in paint and fabric samples or colors that you are drawn to; jot down any other inspirational ideas that come to mind....
Add Ribbon After You Hang Lights First things first: You’ll want to put lights on your Christmas tree before doing anything with ribbon. However, Anna Olsen, JOANN crafted content trend lead explains, you’ll want to add ribbon prior to hanging any ornaments to ensure that none of them fall off! Weave Ribbon Throughout Your Tree Michael Giannelli of East Hampton Gardens shares one of the ways he enjoys using ribbon on a Christmas tree....
Moderates soil temperature swingsPreserves soil moistureMaintains a uniform soil pH of about 6.5, ideal for turf grasses.Provides nutrients as organic material steadily breaks downBlocks out burrowing pests. While “organic” is usually thought of as a good thing, this layer of organic thatch can become a problem if it grows too thick and impenetrable. When this happens, it requires a lawn-care process known as dethatching. Once regarded as a required yearly lawn-care activity, dethatching is now approached more strategically, and many lawn care experts caution against doing it too often or with lawns that don’t absolutely require it....
Blogger Amy Bennett did just that. When she and her family moved from Missouri to Oregon, their new home had a large master bedroom with a huge closet. The dressers easily fit in the closet, so they had an open space in the bedroom proper that needed… something. “As a little girl, I wanted to be Belle (from Beauty and the Beast) and have my own library,” Bennett says with a laugh....
The key to downsizing is to start early, pace yourself, and stay focused, and to remember that what may seem like tedious and time-consuming tasks will eventually save you time and effort once you get to your new home. Get Started Early It’s a good idea to reset your mindset and adjust the way that you think about your current house and possessions as soon as you decide that downsizing your home is in your near future....
