Current Obsessions: Bouquets & Boardwalks
Slow down and enjoy: There's plenty of time left in this lovely summer. Here's a look at some things we're considering:Â Above: What to do during a summer rain shower? Make bouquets till the sun comes...
View ArticleStay Tuned: The Gardenista Considered Design Awards Winners Will Be Announced...
Voting for the 2014 Gardenista Considered Design Awards is now closed. Thanks to everyone who submitted their projects, and to all of you who voted. We'll be announcing the winners shortly. To see...
View ArticleTable of Contents: Down Under
When you think Australia, does the phrase "No worries" pop into your head? While there's no such thing as a typical Australian, some stereotypes ring true: They're friendly, outgoing, casual, humorous,...
View ArticleArchitect Visit: An Indoor-Outdoor House in Australia
One feature of traditional Japanese architecture came in handy when the architectural firm Kennedy Nolan was hired to expand a traditional Edwardian home in Melbourne, Australia. Because the old wooden...
View ArticleField Guide: Thyme
Thyme, Thymus: "A True Love of Mine" So many thyme puns, so little time. I'll do what I can. It's high time, after all, to make this drought-tolerant perennial ground cover—and nutritious herb—a...
View ArticleShopper's Diary: Wild Beauty at Fowlers Flowers in Melbourne
Shop owners Lauren Bieber and Tom Crowe find it easy to keep an eye on what's happening at Fowlers Flowers in Melbourne, Australia, because they also own the coffee shop next door. In fact, it was...
View ArticleGarden Visit: Beverley McConnell's 12 Acres of Eden
Only a handful of gardens around the globe are real must-visits for garden lovers. Ayrlies, on a large country estate near Whitford, southeast of Auckland on New Zealand's North Island, is one. This...
View ArticleSteal This Look: A Rustic Porch and Summerhouse in Australia
On Remodelista we recently looked at the interiors of Ellis House, a historic guesthouse in Kyneton, Australia. Today, we're dissecting the outdoor style of the house's wraparound porch and original...
View ArticleDIY: A Soothing Sunburn Cure (with a Secret Ingredient)
I grew up under the Southern California sun in Orange County, 20 minutes from Huntington Beach, and I spent almost every day of summer ankle-deep in sand. Consequently, I've had my share of sunburns....
View ArticleAnnouncing the Winners of the 2014 Gardenista Considered Design Awards
We couldn't be happier with the results of our second annual Gardenista Considered Design Awards. You submitted more than 1,000 projects and after our panel of guest judges chose five finalists, you...
View ArticleRestaurant Visit: Aussie Style Invades Brooklyn at Brunswick Cafe
"It's a lovely immigration story," says Alexander Hall, who came to the United States "with nothing" eight years ago. Hall grew up in Melbourne, Australia, and has worked for more than 20 years in the...
View Article10 Easy Pieces: Summer Sun Hats
Summer hats when I was growing up weren't so much fashion accessories as they were obligations. I can't say that I always wore my wide-brimmed panama without complaint, but I have my mom to thank for...
View ArticleDIY: Hanging Garden Shelves for a Small Space
Do not be scared off by the power tools. Designer Ben Uyeda's hanging garden shelves are actually easy to make (well, at least according to the video, which I've watched—transfixed—at least eight...
View ArticleGarden Visit: A Modern Farmer and Her 10 Acres in Australia
Two years ago Tasha Shoo and her husband, Ben, bought 10 acres of land an hour's drive from Melbourne, Australia, and moved there from the city with their three children and a dream of raising the food...
View ArticleHardscaping 101: Outdoor Showers
What I look forward to most about our annual summer excursion to the North Carolina shore isn't swimming in the warm ocean, curling up with a book under the umbrella with my toes in the sand, or...
View ArticleBathing en Plein Air: 29 Outdoor Summer Showers
Is there any greater luxury than bathing outdoors? You don't need much more than a showerhead and a modest enclosure (ideally one that offers a glimpse of the sea). We combed through the many outdoor...
View ArticleBest Outdoor Living Space Winner: Leslie and Woody Pirtle
The winners of the Gardenista Considered Design Awards Best Outdoor Living Space are Leslie and Woody Pirtle of New Paltz, New York. Their project was chosen by Gardenista editor-in-chief Michelle...
View ArticleOutbuilding of the Week: A Rocky Retreat in the Czech Republic
It's a surprising sight in the middle of the woods: a large, slightly asymmetrical black box that appears to have been tossed onto a boulder, perhaps by a careless giant. You'll find it sitting...
View ArticleGarden Tech: An App to Water Your Lawn
What can't a smartphone do these days? It can buy you lattes, find out the baseball score, and measure how many steps you take in a day. It can check the weather forecast, and turn on your irrigation...
View ArticleTrending on Remodelista: Down Under
During their foray Down Under this week, our friends at Remodelista discovered there's a lot percolating that's fresh, simple, and perfect for the laid-back life, design-wise. Here are some of the...
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