Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer, out June 9 In this highly anticipated release from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, a post-grad aspiring activist becomes an assistant to Baronessa Coco, a flamboyant, 92-year-old force of nature, at her residence in the Italian countryside. … [Read more...] about Add These New Reads To Your Summer List
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Water Can Change The Atmosphere Of A Garden
If you have a little more budget and want something custom, there are many different options to make water a focal point in your landscape. This might be a small reflecting basin, a bubbling stone, a wall fountain, a pondless waterfall, or a narrow rill that moves water gently … [Read more...] about Water Can Change The Atmosphere Of A Garden
Water In The Garden
When summer arrives in full force, and full heat, many of us instinctively seek out water. We head to the lake, the pool, the ocean, or even the nearest splash pad, looking for relief. There is something deeply refreshing about water — the sound, the movement. Fortunately, you do … [Read more...] about Water In The Garden
How Does Her Garden Grow? A Look At Container Gardens/Raised Gardens.
Denise Peterson who is a master gardener, bought this Meyer lemon tree years ago from ValuMarket. The smell of freshly picked basil and the taste of a fresh tomato off the vine can be motivation to grow plants at home. We asked local expert Mary Ann Dallenbach, owner of St. … [Read more...] about How Does Her Garden Grow? A Look At Container Gardens/Raised Gardens.
A Home Edited And Tailored To You
In the world of later living, there’s a lot of talk about ‘downsizing.’ But what if this is actually the best time to consider ‘upscaling?’ Interior designer Theresa Martorana of TIM Interiors advises that this is the perfect season of life to let go of trends and invest … [Read more...] about A Home Edited And Tailored To You