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Summer Crops: How to Grow Corn

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Eded1953

The sweetest corn is that which is chosen and instantly cooked. Therefore, if you want the best-tasting corn, consider raising it yourself.

Traditionally, corn contains demanded warmth, long summer days and a lot more space than many other vegetables, which makes it a bad selection for cooler climates or people with short growing seasons and tiny gardens. Fortunately, there are new hybrids bred for cooler summers, short summers and even tropical island living. As for the distance required, that’s still needed, however with planning you can create your own “cornfield” a highlight on your own garden. You may even find some new types that can manage being grown in a container.

As soon as you’ve decided to have a cornfield, then you get to pick on how impatient you are for the first ear. (Maturity dates are just more than 50 days to around 100 days.) You’ll also want to choose if you’re going traditional with white, yellow or bicolor kernels or branching into green, red, black or blue corn. And then there’s the question of just how much sweetness you want, since there are now quite sweet varieties available to home growers. To guarantee a long harvest or test out numerous types, plant successively or select early-, mid- and – late-season varieties.

For something different, develop your own popcorn. It’s slow to older but often boasts colorful kernels. Plus, you can enjoy your harvest well into winter.

Notice: Corn can easily cross-pollinate, so if you want a particular selection, plant it individually, at least 100 feet away and not downwind from other corn types, or select varieties that mature at various times.

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When to plant: Begin planting about two weeks after your last frost date, when soil temperatures have reached at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius); in hot desert regions, plant early enough to harvest from early summer.

Days to maturity: 53 to more than 100

moderate requirement: Full sun at least eight hours per day

Water requirement: Regular

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Planting and maintenance: Choose a well-drained website in sunlight. Mix compost or manure into the soil 2 to three weeks before planting. Set up any irrigation furrows or drip systems before planting too.

To maximize pollination, plant corn in a block containing at least four rows of corn which are 3 feet apart (the most productive method) or in a collection of hills ( less productive but easier to do). Water the soil thoroughly before planting.

If you’re planting in a block, then sow seeds 1 to 2 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. When seedlings reach 6 inches, then thin them to 2 1 1/2 feet aside.

To plant in hills, mound up the soil a few inches high and 3 feet apart. Sow five to six seeds per hill, 1 to 2 inches deep, then thin to three plants per hill.

For best container effects, plant in four or three 20-inch containers. Make three holes per container, sowing two seeds in each hole. Thin to one plant per hole once seeds have germinated and reached about 1/2 foot tall.

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Keep the soil moist but not soggy water deeply once the silks form. Feed the soil when plants reach 1 to 2 1 1/2 feet tall and if they are 2 to 2 1/2 feet tall.

Weed carefully around the roots but don’t bother pulling the suckers, as they will not impact growth.

Numerous insects may damage corn, such as aphids, flea beetles and moths. Good gardening practices can help alleviate some of these problems. Covering the ears with panty hose can protect them from some harm, and applying a few drops of mineral oil to the tip of each ear after the silks appear can stop corn earworms. Corn may also be subject to damping off.

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Harvest: around three months after the silks appear, the corn should be prepared to harvest. Once the silks are brown, sliced the outer husk in a ear or 2 and pinch a kernel; when the juice which squirts out is simmer, the corn is ripe. For the best results, crop when the water from the cooking kettle is boiling, though some newer and sweeter varieties will maintain their glucose more. If you harvest ancient, store the corn unhusked from the refrigerator.

For baby corn, crop shortly after the silks appear.

For popcorn, wait until the silks and husks are completely dry; rub or cut off the kernels and store them in a dry location.

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So That Your Is: Darkly Romantic

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Eded1953

What is darkly romantic? It’s a style that evokes overcast afternoons cocooned under thick blankets perfumed with incense. Colors are deep and saturated and range from black and navy to silver and gold. Walls are adorned with moody artwork that sends your mind wandering, and the air seems full of keys. Rooms are sensual — simple or luxuriant — and have a vibe that feels equally soft and subtly hazardous.

Rich textures and fabrics are layered to make a decadent, introspective atmosphere. On the point of hot sadness, accents have an edge or otherworldly quality. Applying to a lot of styles, from traditional to modern, lavish and low shapes, ambient lighting and glints of metal and mirror create a darkly romantic surroundings that invites you to forego pretense and relax into a daydream.

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What it is not, however, is a Gothic macabre dungeon. Think sexy not frightening, and fascinating not intimidating. It’s not about a topic so far as a sense — a sultry, dark undertone to the regular rooms you occupy. Go ahead. Here is the way to get darkly romantic in your home.

Why it works: Darkly romantic spaces envelop you in a sense of mystique and elegance eliminated from the daily challenges of the world. They embody a sense of introspection and long-lost memories. It’s a misty-morning perspective of the world from a window framed in velvet curtains.

You’ll love it if … Your favourite time of the day is your dusk before nightfall, you’re entranced with shadows thrown by flickering candlelight, you read Pablo Neruda poetry and retain old love letters stashed for rainy afternoon recalling. You’ve got a somewhat subversive side that plays well with your own well-tailored exterior, and the idea of bold, bright colours or country cottage chic gives you the shivers.

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Style tip: Pick a palette. A darkly romantic space is based on a foundation of deeply saturated colors that set the tone for those kinds of furnishings and accessories that will work best.

Although dark colours work the most magical, lighter colours, such as the toffee colors chosen for your bedroom revealed here, can also be effective if paired with darker tones in precisely the same color family, like espresso-colored timber or chocolate-tone negative tables.

Once you’ve chosen your foundation colour — the beginning point for your room — layer in furnishings, fabrics and lighting in precisely the same colour family to achieve a calming, cocoon-like feel.

Here, the patterned carpet adds curiosity while the moody lighting keeps it hot.

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Experiment: Go darkly romantic in subtle ways. A bit of noir can alter the mood of a space. Try a lampshade with an unexpected interior print which leans to the left of sweetness. Here, the conservative exterior belies the prickly purple thistle inside.

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Rose J’Adore Fine Art Print by A.F. Duealberi – $25

Change your artwork. Start by altering like for like when it comes to artwork. Replace prints or acrylic paintings of roses such as haunting modern-day photos of these blossoms. Melancholy flowers are best in small bunches instead of on a pub wall and can promote a daydream-like texture in a space.

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Languishing Drifters Giclee Print – $249

Go daring with large scale prints. Black canvas prints like these add a bit of darkness. Instead of gently colored botanicals on a cream background, the giant sea monsters shine against a jet black background, drawing you in with their fluid and dangerous shapes.

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Style tip: Pick mirrors with a feeling of past. Mirrors define the style of a space through their dimensions, shape and patina. At a darkly romantic space, mirrors should feel like they’ve come from a bittersweet fairy story.

Antiqued or distressed mirrors look as though they’ve seen a lifetime of reflections. Black dots, scratches and missing areas are all part of the charm. Mirrors who have dropped their silver mercury coating or paint onto the trunk have an almost inexplicable patina.

Foxed mirrors also are a beautiful selection for a darkly romantic fashion. Less intense than a mirror that is distressed, foxing is a “fogginess” that occurs in older mirrors when moisture gets involving the mercury silvering and glass, causing reflections to appear in soft focus.

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You might also have an antique-style mirror custom-made. Scour antique stores and flea markets for lovely old plaster and gilt frames that will give a mirror that an instant sense of history.

Many glass stores carry a selection of classic and distressed mirror glass which can be trimmed to fit a frame or application of your choice.

Experiment: Try using distressed mirrors in an unlikely location, like on this particular kitchen backsplash. It adds an unusual richness and dark love in a place you would least expect it.

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Style tip: Dim the lighting. Lighting changes the mood of a space more than any other aspect. At a darkly romantic distance the light is usually low and ambient, making everything look more luxurious. Your selection of lighting should offer a warm glow which complements a burning fire or the flicker of candlelight. Placing your existing lights on a dimmer switch is a good place to get started. Also make sure your space has lighting choices, like table lamps, floor lamps and sconces, that permit you to control the ambiance.

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Shadows on the walls and ceiling will inspire you to another world since the shapes shift and move. While the Forms of Nature chandelier by Thyra Hilden and Pio Diaz may be a bit too spooky for some others will be transfixed by how the tangled branches and roots throw 360-degree shadows. When hung in an area full of lush fabrics, sparkling crystal and profound, inviting furnishings, this piece is truly transformative.

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Experiment: Open-work lighting fittings such as the one pictured here would be the best for casting shadows. To get a bulb which faces downward, you should use a mercury-dipped bulb (available at the hardware store for about $5). They not only prevent you from having to delve right into a bare bulb, but they also compel the light upward through the lamp and create stunning shadows.

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Style tip: Strike a game. I feel as if candles were created to set a romantic mood. Some of my fondest memories are long, languid nights in Amsterdam spent listening to audio from the light of a million candles. In my experience, Europeans always have a bag of tea lights at the ready for any type of get-together. Every trip to a buddy’s inevitably led to a glass of wine as well as the lighting of candles. Grouped together they’re pure magic. Lining the windowsills, ledges and book shelves, they immediately make a room feel as if any keys shared would be ones worth maintaining.

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Manzanita Candelabra, Silver – $99

Though a lot of individuals prefer LED candles because of their longevity and for security reasons, in my view nothing beats the flickering of a candle that is real. If you are concerned about the candle wax dripping onto surfaces, then try drip-less candles or place them in candle holders, either on trays or on top of location mats as a precaution.

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Ceramic Matters Candleholder, Aloe – $899

Look for candle holders which have a little advantage to them, such as the branch taper holder pictured or ceramic white aloe.

Grouping pillar candles of various sizes and heights together in a very low marble bowl or on top of a cake plate is also amazing. The bulk of flickering candles is magnificent.

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Experiment: Personally, I really like the look of melted candle wax dripping down the sides of candles and pooling across the group. It’s a modest medieval-castle, but that is the beauty of this. Try massing candles together in a rock planter filled with an inch or so of sand to maintain them in position. Enable them to drip, mix and perform their thing. (I group pillars in an antique stone birdbath beside my fireplace hearth.) When the candles have finally burned down, replace them without taking away the wax. Over time, when the wax becomes too high or threatens to float anything they’re sitting, clean out the wax and begin anew.

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Style tip: Sneak in a little serpent. The rendering of a serpent adds a dark beauty to an area that images of different animals simply cannot. A snake could strike fear or revulsion in a lot of individuals, but in style they include a somewhat subversive tone into a distance because they’re so unexpected and reaction to their image is obviously rather strong.

This bronze serpentine sink in Kohler is a unique way of incorporating a darkly romantic touch to the toilet, among the most widely used rooms in the home. The delicate amalgamated bodies are extraordinarily comprehensive and would be stunning paired with slate gray partitions and, of course, candlelight.

Experiment:If you want your serpent a bit less front and center, try serpent bookends. Nestled on a shelf, the silver kind will be more sculptural than literal.

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Style tip: Take it out. A darkly romantic vibe isn’t just for the inside. Make that edgy loveliness outside, where you can take advantage of the dusky night skies, crisp air and moonlight.

All the indoor components are equally as significant outdoors. Whether your outside space is big or small, then you can create an intimate space with a small bistro place tucked in a quiet corner. Insert a few hanging lanterns, a plethora of candles and a few soft and lush throws so which you could wrap yourself in heat should the nighttime get too cold.

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Any space could be darkly romantic. What sets the style aside is the subtle feel of mystery and intrigue it provides. This outdoor space is a fantastic case with its dark paint color, billowy netting over the bed and placing among the greenery outdoors. It’s an area that invites naughtiness (in addition to naps) and in the day, a good dose of tea lights would turn the space into a sultry little version of heaven.

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Experiment: Mix candles and candle holders on an outside dining table, very low ledge or even in among the plants. Drape a couple of coloured blankets over your outside chairs and place some softly scented flowers in some mismatched crystal vases onto the tabletop. The love comes in the setting — candles, textures. The darkness comes in the nighttime itself.

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Decorate With Intention: Maintaining Tidy in Smaller Spaces

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Eded1953

Dwelling in a truly modest space could be an enjoyable challenge — or just plain bothersome. Each little space is unique, and exercising the best options can feel like putting together a really complex jigsaw puzzle. Make the most of every inch by sneaking in storage, paring down to the essentials and also honing in on exactly what you truly love. Be patient with yourself, and also understand that it takes time to reside with a space until you learn exactly what works best for you.

Tidy need not equivalent minimum. While there is no getting round the reality that less stuff usually means less mess, which doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun and express your own style. A home can feel full, lively, colorful and glamorous while nevertheless being neat enough for business.

Continue reading for 13 ideas to help conceal clutter and maintain your space neat and pretty, no matter the size.

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Reduce down your technology. Let go of this bulky desktop computer and rely upon your laptop; commerce in your stereo for a slick little iPod dock; mount a slender flat-screen TV on the wall and then observe your space open up.

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Studio dwellers — split your space sensibly to prevent clutter overflow. Separating your bed from the rest of the space (using a partial wall as shown here or using a decorative display) will remind you to stop throwing things onto your bed. It’s well worth it to preserve your bed area as a space utilized solely for remainder. Cluttering up it may interfere with sleep.

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Know when to hide and when to show. No, we’re not talking about fashion, but the same rules apply in this instance. Having too much concealed storage may make a room feel shut off, while having everything out in the open could appear messy. The living room featured here strikes the perfect balance — a tailored table skirt may conceal storage below, while a storage basket stowing publications is observable beneath the acrylic coffee table.

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No space for bookcases? Try shelving. If you’re a book collector with no place to house all of your favorite tomes, consider switching to one of the vertical shelves available on the industry today. They take up almost no floor space yet hold tons of novels — all while looking fresh and interesting.

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Use posh French market baskets anywhere you detect clutter piling up. One on a little side seat (or on the ground) in the bedroom may hold accessories or clothing you want to hang up. Another on the bathroom doorknob may hold additional hand towels or amass laundry for washing.

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Make wall hooks a staple by every door. Use them at the entry for coats and bags, in the kitchen for aprons and dish cloths, and in the bathroom for towels and robes.

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Maintain your countertops clean and clean. In a little kitchen, this could make all of the difference. Really think about which little appliances you use everyday, and put the rest away. Actually, consider whether you may swap out a number of your little appliances for even tinier versions — maybe a French press rather than this giant coffee maker?

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Get rid of uni-taskers. Tiny kitchens require ruthless dedication to the multipurpose instrument. Any superfluous gadgets and seldom used items do not deserve a place. If you are an avid cook, perhaps try restricting yourself to a single boxful of specialty items — recall, every inch is more precious, and it is no pleasure to cook in a badly cluttered kitchen.

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Take advantage of kitchen wall space. Lean pins and shelves can hold cups and plates, and knives seem slick mounted on a magnetic strip. Just remember that anything in open storage will be on display, so choose your loveliest items to put front and centre.

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Choose storage pieces whenever possible. Hidden storage is your friend! Ottomans using lift-up lids are perfect for quickly chucking in kids’ toys, remote controls and messy piles of publications. However, it doesn’t stop there — rather than a side table, select a cupboard; rather than a plain bench, pick one with under-seat storage. Sneaking in additional pockets of storage here and there throughout your home will add up to a cleaner, tidier space.

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Give up wall space to acquire storage. If you are really having a problem keeping things so, it could be worth it to construct a floor-to-ceiling cupboard system. Yes, you’ll be losing valuable wall space — but using a storage system this vast may feel life-changing.

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Embrace fold-up finds for your own laundry. If your washer and dryer are on the main floor of your home with little to no storage room round them, you are going to need to get creative with your laundry fittings. Consider mounting a storage shelf on the back of a door to maintain detergents, and look for collapsible drying racks and ironing boards which you may slide in together with your machines.

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Figure out which products you enjoy, once and for all. Is your bathroom filled with half-full tubes and bottles that you know you’ll never use? Give yourself permission to let go of the products that you tried and did not like. When you understand exactly what you like and use everyday, unexpectedly it will appear easy to fit everything onto a few tiny shelves — maybe with a little bit of overflow in a fairly lidded basket on the back of your toilet.

Inform us : What’s your very best tip for living in a little space?

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Great Design Plant: Conebush

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Eded1953

There is A background plant anything but a filler. It’s a base, providing structure, highlighting surrounding plants and showcasing just a bit of its own special traits. From as a cut flower the backyard, conebush stands out as among my favourite base plants. A South African native and member of their family Proteaceae, conebush offers dramatic foliage color yearlong. Vivid colors of gold, green, red, pink and orange punctuate the backyard during the year, adding extra holiday cheer throughout autumn and winter.

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Botanical name: Leucadendron (and hybrids)
Common name: Conebush, leucadendron
USDA zones: Vary by species; most plants can withstand temperatures to the low 20s and can take care of a mild frost.
Water necessity: Moderate
Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Mature dimensions: Varies with species; typically the size of a large shrub or small tree
Advantages and tolerances: Tolerant of drought as well as coastal waters
Seasonal interest: Most plants blossom winter through spring; attractive folilage
When to plant: In spring after the last frost

Shown: Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’

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Distinguishing attributes. Conebush’s distinguishing features ring true in the backyard as well as in the house. Hybrids are commonplace and come in a wide variety of sizes and colors. Some varieties are shrubbier, while others resemble small trees.

Evergreen, simple leathery leaves within a broad array of colors produce inflorescence (flower clusters) primarily in autumn through spring.

Shown: Leucadendron ‘Pisa’

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Leucadendron is dioecious, meaning male and female plants are somewhat different. Female and male floral bracts change, but foliage and blossoms are stunning on both.

Shown: Leucadendron ‘Winter Red’ and kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos)

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The best way to utilize it. Conebush is a sophisticated choice for the northeast landscape. Other plants are complemented by its foliage, and it is used as a background plant.

Its particular growing requirements dictate where your conebush will flourish. Landscape designer Eileen Kelly says that planting conebush on hillsides or slopes assists drainage and also showcases the depth of its foliage. Smaller plants can also be grown in containers. (Remember that conebush does not transplant well.)

Shown: Leucadendron ‘Cloudbank Ginny’ (in background), surrounded by breath of paradise (Coleonema ‘Sunset Gold’), Beschorneria, parrot’s beak (Lotus berthelotii), silver spurflower (Plectranthus argentatus) and ground glory (Convolvulus sabatius).

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Planting notes. Leucadendron is sun loving, drought tolerant and an overall beautiful shrub. It can be finicky about ailments and is not the easiest plant to grow. Protect it from extreme winds. Promote good air circulation. Maintain well-drained soil. “I like to add perlite or little red lava stone to assist with drainage,” says Kelly.

It’s also particular about soil types. “Calcium and potassium can be detrimental to Leucadendrons, therefore they ought to not be fertilized. Adding compost annually around the base provides valuable nutrients,” says Kelly. Compost is essential.

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Every spring, before new growth emerges, prune spent blossoms to clean the plant up and promote more flowering. Conebush does not enjoy soil disturbance or being transplanted, and therefore you need to trim only spent blossoms — don’t cut back the whole stem.

Shown: Leucadendron ‘Sylvan Red’

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Global Decor Warms a Spanish Revival Bungalow

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Eded1953

Designer Alison Davin points into her client’s particular fashion when describing this warm bungalow in Marin County, California. “She just has this impeccable taste,” Davin states, “and her Peace Corps history formed a lot of our choices when it came to decoration.”

The customer asked Davin to make a home that felt warm and lived in rather of sleek and new. “Obviously, vintage items and other worldwide decor pieces with history won my customer over,” the designer says.

at a Glance
Who lives here: A family of 3
Location: San Anselmo, California
Size: 1,000 square feet

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“This home was never likely to have a brand-spanking-new feel,” Davin states. “My customer actually wanted the house to have an awareness of history, right down to the accessories.”

Coffee table: classic, Dos Gallos; ceiling beams: reclaimed Douglas fir; sofa: Restoration Hardware; Paint: White Dove, Benjamin Moore

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Davin added reclaimed wood beams into the ceiling, a nod to the home’s Spanish resurrection roots. The beams warm the white canvas of this interior and visually extend the compact living room. A gallery of family photos fills one facet.

Tip: Master the medley of an eclectic gallery wall and adopt a nonlinear arrangement. Your home will feel significantly less styled and more lived in. Weave the frames using a frequent palette of neutrals to minimize a hodgepodge effect. Davin used black, birch and silver here.

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Tip: Throw a few curves into a corner full of straight lines and angles. A classic clock, barrel hoop and gourd-like vessel dampen the straight edges and traces of this mantel, fireplace structure and exposed beams.

Vase: Erin McGuiness; cable hoop: Arteriors

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Davin loves the light-filled kitchen, which showcases the client’s penchant for international decor. An Indonesian fishing web wraps round a rice-paper-lined teardrop Tucker Robbins light bulb, and African American serving bowls hang onto a nearby wall. The bench and dining table are manufactured from reclaimed pine.

Bench, dining table: custom, Peterson’s Antiques; bowls: Floreal; stools: Nicky Kehoe

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Tip: Pair mismatched dining table chairs with a seat (backdrop, legs showing) to make a balanced composition and boost seating choices.

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“We did very little to the kitchen,” Davin states. “It was more of a decorative upgrade from the previous owners.” The drawers got a lift out of new paint as well as new draws from Restoration Hardware. The yellow and taupe tiles include a high note of layout into the inside’s silent lotions, whites, browns and tans.

Countertop: Caffe Bruno, Walker Zanger

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The daughter’s playroom does not stray too far from the home’s neutral base — but the whimsical tepee, artwork screen, kid-size table and stools more than make up for the lack of splashy, lively color punches found in most kids’ rooms.

“The tepee belonged the customer. She actually liked this notion of having it in the house rather than outdoors. I think it functions in this playroom,” states Davin.

Tip: Feel free to choose grown-up and fashionable pieces for the kids’ rooms. Davin didn’t shy away from using custom Romo linen to your Roman colour. A subdued rug which may readily find a place in the living room ties all of the furniture together.

Pendant light: Floreal; shelving units: Roost (stopped); carpeting: Madeline Weinrib; Paint: Soft Chamois, Benjamin Moore

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The designer created an eclectic assortment of different-size shelving units from the wall.

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How to Make an Enchanting Kids' Play Kitchen

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Eded1953

Is it true that the term”woodworking” make you think”that is for someone else” and give you flashbacks about utilizing the jigsaw in your junior high shop class? Ana White. Com, wants to change your thoughts. The master do-it-yourselfer’s very first publication, The Handbuilt Home, includes jobs for enthusiastic DIYers of all ability levels in a range of styles and scales.

To celebrate the book’s launch, White is sharing directions and plans with this darling children’s play kitchen, sized for kiddos ages two to 10. It could be just the time of year to get started on a play kitchen to give to your budding chef for a holiday or birthday present.

The kids play in these photos was created by White and built by Kristen Wright. “My easy play kitchen layout required a new turn when Kristen built it, painting it with a beautiful color of turquoise and including a hand-sewn skirt for the sink,” White says. “Even as the mother of four, Kristen found time to make what’s sure to be a family heirloom.”

Motivated for cracking on your own heirloom-quality children’ kitchen? Here’s how.

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“Every night for four days, I snuck outof bed after my daughter fell asleep to perform on this play kitchen for her next birthday. When she pulled off the wrapping paper away her present, I felt a lot of pride and enthusiasm, and I understood that the sacrifice of sleep and a little’me’ time was well worthwhile. She played with that kitchen for years, and that I feel a sense of pleasure looking at it” — Ana White

You can use these directions to make both the oven and sink area. Both components use the same base cabinets. (Locate plans for the fitting play refrigerator here.)

Materials (oven and sink):
One 6-foot-long 1-by-12One 2-foot-long 1-by-10One 12-foot-long 1-by-2One 8-foot-long 1-by-31/4 sheet of 1/4-inch plywood or hardboardWood glue1 1/4-inch finishing nails2-inch finishing nails1 1/4-inch pocket hole screws (for stove)Knobs and pullsOne 6-inch-diameter stainless steel bowl, together with lip (for sink)One pair surface-mounted inset Euro-style hinges (for oven)Acrylic sheet, 9 3/4 inches by 11 1/2 inches by 1/4 inch (for oven) and cutterMultisurface adhesive or one bundle mirror clips (for oven door( optional)Tools:
Fundamental hand toolsFinish nailerSafety equipmentPocket hole jigDrillCircular watched or other observed for making crosscuts

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How to Generate the Oven and Sink

Cutting listing for 1 unit:
2 19 1/2-inch-long 1-by-12s (sides)One 13-inch-long 1-by-12 (bottom shelf)One 13-inch-long 1-by-2 (footer)One 13-inch-long 1-by-3 (header)One 14 1/2-inch-long 1-by-12 (countertop)One 14 1/2-inch-long 1-by-3 (backsplash)One 13-inch-long 1-by-10 (shelf)One 14 1/2- by 20 1/4-inch piece of 1/4-inch plywood or hardboard (rear )Oven accessories:
2 12 3/4-inch-long 1-by-3s (oven door)2 9 1/2-inch-long 1-by-3s(oven door)One 9 3/4- by 11 1/2-inch sheet of 1/4 inch oil

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To Produce the Base Cabinets

Bottom shelf. Mark the sides 1 1/2 inches in the bottom. Twist the bottom shelf to the sides, with a 1 1/2 inch space under the bottom plate, with wood glue and 2-inch finishing nails.

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Footer. Apply glue to the side and top borders of the footer. Set inset, roughly 1/4 inch beneath the bottom plate, and attach with adhesive and 2-inch finishing nails from both sides and top.

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Header. Apply adhesive to the ends of this header. Nail it in place in the project’s front , with 2-inch finishing nails.

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Countertop. Attach the backsplash to the countertop with wood glue and 2-inch finishing nails.

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Assembly. Attach the countertop to the base with wood glue and 2-inch finishing nails.

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Shelf. Mark the shelf’s positioning by measuring 9 1/4 inches upward from the bottom of the project. Twist the shelf, flush to the trunk, with wood glue and 2-inch finishing nails.

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Back. Apply glue to all the back edges and set the plywood on the trunk. Nail the plywood down with 1 1/4-inch finishing nails.

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Oven doorway (optional). Construct the oven door out of a 1-by-3 framework, drilling two pocket holes in the framework board ends. Attach the frame with wood glue and 1 1/4-inch pocket hole screws.

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Acrylic panel (optional). Cut acrylic to size if necessary. Attach it with adhesive or mirror clips.

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Install the completed stove door with hinges so that the stove has an even 1/8-inch gap across all borders. You may have to put in a grip to keep the door shut.

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How to Turn a Base Cabinet Into a Sink

You can use the same base unit plan to make a play sink. When creating the countertop, put your metal bowl facedown on the counter top. Trace. With the ribbon, cut out a hole slightly smaller than the reflective contour, testing the fit of the metal bowl. Bear in mind, you can always cut more wood out, but it is quite tough to repair the countertop if you overcut.

When the bowl fits nicely, together with all the lip flush with the countertop, apply adhesive and glue down the bowl. Insert the faucet and handles to make the play faucet.

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Sink skirt. Ruffles pay the storage area below the play sink. The ruffles are stitched into a heavier cloth to help it hang straight.

Dimensions (before stitching ):Main thicker cloth bit:15 1/2 inches broad by 17 1/2 inches long, with 1/2-inch seam allowancesEach ruffle: 10 1/2 inches by 22 inchesCircumference of this loop in the top: 4 inches, with a 1/2-inch seam allowanceNote: The colorful fabric in the top was sewn on after the three ruffles, about 1/2 inch over the top of this pink ruffle. To sew each ruffle: Put the cloth down and flat; deliver up the bottom so that the vivid sides are together, and sew with a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Turn inside out and then sew again along the top; the ends are still open, and you have a long tube. Twist the ends in and sew the ends shut.

To assemble the cloth:
Create two rows of basting stitches (long stitches) 1/4 inch from the top and about 1/4 inch apart, and leave long tails of thread on each end. Then pull on the ribbon lightly until the cloth gathers evenly. Pin the ruffle to the main bit and sew a normal stitch between the two basting stitches. Pull the basting stitches out after the cloth is correctly sewn in position, leaving the normal stitching line slick! Notes:
The bottom of each ruffle hangs about 3/4 inch over the ruffle beneath it.Sew the cloth within the loop (white, green, blue) above the pink ruffle about 1/2 inch. Sew the blue pom-pom row directly where the very top of this pink cloth and the colorful loop cloth join. The bottom ruffle hangs about 1 inch below the main bit of cloth. The edges and underside of each ruffle hang free.

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The Handbuilt Home: 34 Simple Stylish and Budget-Friendly Woodworking Projects – $15.63

If you’re prepared for more jobs (or want to begin with one that is a little simpler), get a copy of Ana White’s The Handbuilt Home, published Oct. 9, 2012.

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On Trend: Fall Seating Takes an Unexpected Turn

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Eded1953

You would think the newest fall furniture will be full of fat and cozy winter-ready options (I am currently starting to dream of ideal fireside seating). However, to the contrary, fall 2012 is full of linear and light furnishings, taking a significant page from the midcentury modern design books.

Take a look below at a few of the new product offerings from some favourite online retailers. Each layout focuses on a discreet profile, so giving your cozy winter rooms a little more room to breathe this coming winter.

IKEA

Ikea PS 2012 Chair – $89.99

Ikea’s new PS 2012 capsule set is a celebration of 60 decades of superior layout — however in all-new products. This chair’s extra-high back and armrests exemplify great functional design with excellent visual results. Add a thick sheepskin throw (also from Ikea), and this chair is ready to combine the family room, also.

CB2

Morgon Chair – $399

CB2 has its hands on the pulse of emerging design trends. The clean lines, raw timber and gray colours of this Morgon Chair are at their height right now. Bring this into any space for a punch of modern design.

West Elm

John Vogel Chair – $299

South African designer John Vogel’s cooperation with West Elm has produced a contemporary classic: the woven-seat Vogel seats. The handwoven seats highlight amazing textural details, although the easy bent backs keep the overall look contemporary.

Restoration Hardware

Oviedo Leather Chair – $1,995

Restoration Hardware has introduced a line of small-space furnishings that feature all of the luxury details we expect from this brand. The graceful lines of this chair are part lounger and part retro club chair. The combination results in beautiful and lush comfort.

Jonathan Adler

Mrs Godfrey Chair, Limitless Linden

The discreet profile of this retro chair from Jonathan Adler keeps with the”simpler is better” strategy that fall. A bright chevron print upgrades it beautifully with just the ideal touch of layout. Place two of these chairs by the fire for a posh setup.

Restoration Hardware

Larsson Lounge Chair – $595

Match the bottoms of your back into the gentle swoop of this Larsson chair from Restoration Hardware. Inspired by midcentury classics, the slender form and curved angles will not detract from the bigger elements of the room.

Pottery Barn

Archer Leather Chair – $799

Pottery Barn’s brand new, clubby Archer chair appears like a classic reproduction. Even though it would look right at home in a stylish home office, it is possible to keep it current by putting it alongside some contemporary sofa on your living room.

Crate&Barrel

Julie Chair – $1,901.20

Julie Mifsud collaborated with Crate & Barrel to make this chair, inspired by the theme”chair as accessory” The combination of print and leather makes it ready to accessorize the corner of a bedroom or living area.

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A Glass House Harmonizes With the Desert

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Eded1953

This spectacular pavilion of glass and steel emerges out of a desert scene, when protecting its inhabitants out of the 29, making the most of light and its views. The house includes an approach of shades and overhangs which shield it, provides inviting spaces for outside living and employs panels of glass to let in the perspectives. Lake Flato enlisted The Building Zone to build this custom layout for a golfing- and also desert-loving couple from Texas. Sit back and take a tour.

in a Glance
Who lives here: A golf-loving couple
Location: Desert Mountain, Arizona (near Scottsdale)
Size: Around 4,400 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths
Year built: 2009

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This portion of Arizona, Desert Mountain, appreciates cooler temperatures, which equals considerably more time spent outside in all three seasons than in other areas of the country. The landscape contains a sequence of several outdoor chambers, designed for relaxing, swimming, eating pool and enjoying a fire on chilly nights.

The spaces relate to the house through visual and physical connections and substances. On this outdoor terrace, a steel stairs, exposed concrete and flagstones link back to the house via texture and color.

Logs for the fire pit have been stored beneath a sidewalk. On the right, there’s a a different and grill terrace with a dining area.

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The architects oriented the windows so that the owners can take from the desert and the hills, whilst editing homes from view.

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The home consists of four buildings: the main house, the garage, the guest suite and also the office. While the inside is protected by large overhangs from the desert sunshine, windows maximize natural lighting indoors. The pathways as well as the overhangs create connections between the buildings, making them a part of a complete.

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The main house is a glass pavilion. On the left of it is a home office building; the breezeway seen in the border of this film connects to some guest pavilion.

“Sustainability is quite important to the two Lake Flato and Construction Zone,” says Byrnes. “A big portion of this is using local materials. We now sourced at least 90% of the materials used on this job locally.” For example, he sourced the mesquite to your flooring and the floating accent wall in the living area from nearby Tucson.

“Other renewable elements of this home include the tight envelope, high-efficiency systems, mild control systems, and overhangs that shade the home from direct sunlight and operate in concert with large windows which make the most of the pure lighting,” says Byrnes. Clerestory windows connect the exterior and the rooms and disperse natural lighting from room to room.

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The home transforms into an open-air pavilion. Custom pivot doors have a minimalist aesthetic. When they are closed, the line between indoors and outside is difficult to see; if they are receptive, the line evaporates.

The open-air spirit continues throughout the inside. Walls float, with spaces left open above and beneath. This strategy adds ratio and branch to the spaces, whilst light and air circulate from 1 room to the next.

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Glass and lofty ceilings allow views of the landscape from nearly everywhere within the home. All the furniture and the walls tip your attention to the perspective; this shot seems like a view.

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In terms of the logistics of building such a home, hiring seasoned regional builders to execute a layout is typically a fantastic plan; they understand resources, the craftspeople and climate issues. “We utilized hot-rolled steel all over the job; in our arid climate, we do not have to use weathering Cor-Ten steel,” says Byrnes.

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The steel around the pool and the structure makes it blend into its desert environment and connect it together; look at how it relates to the overhang in this photo.

If you look closely at the pool, you can observe a separate spa area on the right side, which is concealed beneath 1/2 inch or so of water. This way the dip pool and the spa appear as one simple rectangular element, which will be in keeping with the house’s minimalist aesthetic.

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All the furnishings are in harmony with the house. While you may see an icon here and there, most of the bits have lines and colors which blend in and enhance, rather than compete with, the spectacular views.

“Much of the furniture inside was custom made by Lake Flato and built by Building Zone, like this nightstand/headboard/platform bed,” says Byrnes. “While a huge portion of our company is building our own designs, working in the function as builder with amazing architects such as these was a great experience.”

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Spacious Living in the Arizona Desert

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11 Spaces That Aced High School

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Eded1953

Kids everywhere are again packing lunches and lunches their No. 2 pencils. The traffic seems to be thicker thing in the morning as the streets bustle with carpools and yellow school buses. I drove my kids to their first day of school recently. It was an important day for the daughter, since it was her first day of high school. She was quiet on the way, sitting in her newly pressed uniform. Eventually she asked, “What was the high school like, Mom?” I simply laughed and explained, “I had fun, learned a lot and met new people.”

As she jumped from the car, I watched her walk onto campus and into the next stage of her life. What happened to these kids I knew in high school all those years back? Did their high school years leave a lasting impression? Did their courses that are favourite shape the interior of the homes — and their own lives?

Well, you know I needed to take a look on . These spaces have signs of high school courses that are classic. Do they remind you of anybody from your own high school years?

Mr Perswall

The Art of Learning Wallpaper – $55.81

Math. Ah yes, the math whizzes. I remember them well. I wasn’t among them. A mysterious bunch, they always seemed to possess magical powers. This math-inspired wallpaper adds whimsy and amazing character for this home office. Without doubt, among these whiz kids lives here.

Emily Winters

Chemistry. This fantastic kitchen looks the same as a chemistry laboratory — quite clean, with all the “workstation” featuring vintage stools and science beakers as vases. A space for a chemistry enthusiast.

British literature. If you’re among these English lit groupies in high school, here is a project for you. Honor a favourite literature passage by stenciling it into overscale print on a wall. This looks ideal for family rooms or bedrooms. This idea will personalize a space and show your English-student pride.

Schwartz and Architecture

Biology. Remember that kid in mathematics so in control of the subject that the teacher asked him to instruct part of the course? I think we discovered him. This specimen collection is brightly displayed with shelves and apothecary jars. The frosted glass pattern is a genetic code.

Benedict August

World history. OK, now here is a subject I love. This wonderful background is the best background for all background lovers or people who love to travel. It looks great in a bedroom or home office.

Monica Ewing

Art. Everybody loved art course. The art teacher was generally bizarre and wore handmade jewelry. There was a bunch of kids who excelled at art; the things they created from scratch were simply incredible. Notice this particular shower mat made from wine corks. I think I discovered one of these kids right here on .

Martha O’Hara Interiors

Home economics. The home ec classroom consistently smelled yummy, and everything was really neat and clean. Placing things in their proper area was part of the program. This homeowner receives an A.

Crisp Architects

Physical education. Our gym never looked this good. The gym was obviously where all of the athletes wrapped outside and practiced. A love of exercise and sports seems to be a priority within this fantastic home gym. Just 15 minutes per day of exercise can make a big difference in your energy level. Bear in mind that lesson out of P.E.? Whoever lives here took that lesson to heart.

Kate Jackson Design

Theater arts. The theatre arts kids put on excellent productions in high school. A visit backstage always revealed costumes, sets and lots of chaos. Of course, I loved the sets. I am sure many of these kids grew up to possess artistic hobbies and careers. Whoever lives here is set up to make and to earn a daily costume shift also. Notice that the excellent spool holder that currently retains bracelets.

Funky Junk Interiors

Wood store. Remember these wood shop pupils? They were a tight group and always had sawdust in their shoes. I think among these pupils lives here. A group of vintage rulers is exhibited on stair risers. A vintage gear completes the look.

Library. The bookworms within our school loved the library span as well as hung out from the library at lunchtime. I think one of these kids lives here now. Hallways are an ideal spot for a library. Add a fantastic rug and remember the stepladder for those publications on the top shelf.

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Color Guide: How to Use Yellow Ocher

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Eded1953

Yellow ocher ranges from gold to light brownish and is one of the oldest tints used by people. It’s what you see on the plaster walls of Tuscany. It’s a wheat field at sunset. It’s the glow of gold oak floors.

Ocher is earthy and warm (initially it had been made out of clay comprising colorful minerals). It has an ancient feel — the oldest known human art was made in ocher, and it is often utilized in traditional African American and Aboriginal art. Nevertheless, it was also well known in midcentury design (it goes nicely with this particular shade of muted teal that was popular then).

Ocher varies in both tone and hue. It may be dark or light, golden or nearly brownish. It looks great alongside teal, burgundy red and cool grays and purples. Its richness makes it a lovely candidate for thick fabrics like velvet and brocade. And of course it goes nicely with terra-cotta, its own equally earthy cousin.

An ocher room is a cozy room, even if it’s architecturally large and open. Employed in accessories it adds brightness, richness and energy, just as with other yellows do, but it’s more subdued. Ocher is your mature yellow. While I look at it I return to words like”sophistication,” distinguished,””quality,””intellect” and”confidence” Ocher is your eminent bohemian poet who invites you over for tea and regales you with tales of days gone by.

Palo Santo Designs LLC

Ocher about the Walls

The textured ocher walls add warmth and elegance to the spare room with concrete floors.

RWA Architects

Ocher walls give a room gravitas. There is something distinguished and reassuring about this colour — perhaps since it has weathered trends for centuries.

This is a very orangey ocher. It’s chic and warm and provides the perfect background for an otherwise muted black and white room.

Lucy Interior Design

This light, greenish ocher is almost neutral, but its warmth and thickness make the rest of the room feel cozier and more intimate.

Peggy Braswell

Eclectic design is so frequently performed against a white background. This luminous yellow ocher adds elegance and confidence to the room.

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

Notice how well it goes with teal? It’s earthy and conventional and modern and brand new.

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Ocher in the Kitchen

Ocher is said to stimulate appetite and is associated with meals. Fantastic for the kitchen.

jamesthomas Interiors

This ocher tile backsplash adds a touch of much-needed warmth to this open, white kitchen without forfeiting its own modern aesthetic.

Vanni Archive/Architectural Photography

Ocher walls with exposed brick and terra-cotta tile floors fit right in in Mexico, Italy, Spain or California. It’s a traditional appearance.

Basics of living With Ocher

Ocher functions nicely in rich, traditional rooms. It’s especially amazing in upholstery or draperies.

Emily Elizabeth Interior Design

Ocher also produces a great warm foundation for a more modern, eclectic room.

Chris Barrett Design

Ocher velvet with muted teal. It’s modern but not chilly.

Michelle Kaufmann Studio

The gold tones in the natural wood bed frame along with the modern bedspread appear to glow against the very light neutrals in the bedroom.

Atmosphere Interior Design Inc..

Spots of ocher velvet against white and black insert muted, not-too-eager pops of colour.

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

Ocher Outside

a sizable ocher vase adds colour but looks earthy and historical in a garden setting.

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

A more muted version of the colour with a red tile roof adds instant Mediterranean cred.

Don Ziebell

Even paler, almost beige. But with that yellowish glow.

Wall And Floor Tile

Ocher patio bricks have an ancient feel. Can’t you just envision the sandals of the Phoenicians on this?

Benjamin Moore

Deep Ochre 1048 Paint

Ocher ranges from nearly brown to gold. It may be orangey or greenish, but it is always warm. These paint samples along with a swatch will get you thinking.

Serena & Lily Low-VOC Ochre Wall Paint – $45

Sherwin-Williams

Empire Gold SW0012 Paint

Sherwin-Williams

Restrained Gold SW6129 Paint

Benjamin Moore

Honeymoon AF-345 Paint

Sherwin-Williams

Blonde SW6128 Paint

Benjamin Moore

Golden Straw 2152-50 Paint

Paints Stains And Glazes – $36

Cole & Son

Fan Tree Wallpaper

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