An espalier is a fruit tree, shrub or vine trained to develop over a wall or lattice in a flat plane. Espaliers can also be grown in containers if a staked lattice can be used. The wire or bet used to prepare the plant is also called an espalier, and to espalier is also to …
The first time I saw the Caravaggio Pendant Lamp, I assumed it was designed in Italy sometime in the 1950s. I was way off. Professional designer Cecilie Manz made the lamp in 2005. After experimenting with many variations of this form, she created a simple curved aluminum shade that could hang with other curved pieces …
There are a number of colors that anglers often abhor. Magenta might top the list. It is garish and ridiculously loud — a showoff. Most gardeners shun the color and reach instead for the palest shades of blush, deep colors of purple and lovely whites which light up the garden at night. I believe we …
This upstate New York barn house is not a radical layout by any means, which explains why architect Nina Gotlieb is always a little amazed when neighbors stop by to fawn over the house. “I feel a lot of individuals need to actually see modern design and architecture in person in order to recognize that …
Pubs make up the heart and soul of English life. Ask any man or woman, and they will almost always have their favorite “local” Pubs got their start here when the Romans built a network of streets and wished to give refreshment stops for travellers. Nowadays almost every quaint countryside village in the U.K. has …
Although painting is among the very DIY-friendly jobs, there are times when you’ll want or need to hire a pro. Here is how you can make sure a tip-top encounter. What a house builder does: In addition to painting surfaces of all types, painters prep those same surfaces (wiping background, sanding timber etc.), source and …
Front lawns and backyards are well established from the backyard playbook. However, the distance between the outside of your home and the perimeter of your house can be an overlooked asset, worthy of focus. There are many wonderful ways to design even a narrow side yard, but if the space is wide enough — measuring, …
Although squishing into 600 square feet doesn’t sound great to some, this tiny two-bedroom apartment is heaven to photographer Annie McElwain. Nestled close to the canals in Venice, California, the rental is McElwain’s very first location where she’s living on her own. “I was drawn to the bright space, but I think what I ultimately …
When I find myself considering my fantasy kitchen washing the dishes is generally. My kitchen’s latest condition includes oak cabinets, laminate that is old and a floral tile backsplash. To say this is my style would be an understatement. There is A kitchen remodeln’t in the not too distant future for me, but I want …
Even with all of the modern technology — computers, the Internet, smart phones — it can still be a struggle to keep your everyday chores organized. Sometimes all you need is an old-fashioned to-do record and a easy check-off system. There’s something about that ritual — roughly physically crossing your targets off — that can …