Posts with tag: "Spring"
the Designer Guide to Gardens
Thursday, April 07, 2016
the Designer Guide to Gardens

April has arrived along with the liberating scent of Spring. It's time to get outside and soak in nature's beautiful surroundings. If it were up to me, I would spend endless days basking among billowing gardens, somewhere in France, England or perhaps Tuscany. I crave the rustic, minimal elements of the European style gardens. While I can't always have it my way, imagining and re-creating happens to be my specialty. Here's how I'll be crafting my very own European Garden this season.Luscious Landscapes There's nothing like a bunch of boxwoods to make a statement. These bountiful bushes are uniform yet vibrant, reminding us that simplicity is bold. To add an element of variation, ...

Blush Crush
Thursday, February 04, 2016
the Designer Guide to Gardens

This month we are certainly blushing, and it's not just because Valentine's Day is around the corner. But since Cupid is coming, why not take the opportunity to channel our inner chic. I like to incorporate elements of the fashion industry into my designs, and this Spring, I'm feeling quite colorful. I'm currently hooked on the soft and sultry vibes evoked from this dusty shade of rose, otherwise known as blush. Check out some of these inspirations and ideas that will have you blushing, too. Blush TonesSoft shades of blush have a beautiful way of blending into a room. While anything in the pink family may be daunting, there are many neutral tones to choose from, like ...