You're probably thinking What's Bastille Day mean to me? Think of it as France's July 4th: It's the French national holiday, and it takes place on July 14th. But enough history—we're just using it as a reason to celebrate all things French this week. Here's a taste of what we have in store:
Monday
Above: In this week's Designer Visit, we stop by the East Coast weekend home of Deborah Nevins, known for her celebrity clientele. Clearly, Nevins favors hedges in her work. "Flowers are never the starting point,” she says. Photograph by Deborah Nevins.
Tuesday
Above: In Shopper's Diary, we sample the wares of Jean-Paul Cohen, who makes goat cheese on his farm in France's Charente-Maritime region. (We even get to meet the goats. And their babies.) Photograph by Mimi Giboin for Gardenista.
Wednesday
Above: We still have food on our minds (how French is that?). This week's DIY shows How to Make a Bouquet Garni, which Erin likens to "a savory tea bag" full of herbs. Photograph by Erin Boyle.
Thursday
Above: In Hardscaping 101, Janet unearths everything we need to know about Gabion Walls. Though the name might be unfamiliar, you've surely seen these structures: wire mesh cages filled with rocks (or other materials) to form a fence or retaining wall. They were used on the Nile some 7,000 years ago (back then, the frame was wicker), but isn't there something fresh and new about them today?
Friday
This week's Outbuilding of the Week is a striking wood pavilion with a viewing platform over the Skien River, about two hours southwest of Oslo, Norway. The building's name, Gjennomsikten, means "see-through" because of its transparent appearance. Photograph by Feileacán McCormick.
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