Posted on May - 13 - 2012
Salivating for a feast of design? The tables are set and the pillows are plumped for the San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2012, opening this weekend.
More than 30 talented West Coast designers have breathtakingly transformed the historic and stately mansion at 2020 Jackson Street, for this 35th annual Showcase—a benefit for San Francisco University High School’s financial aid program.
I was privy to a peek the other day, and I came away impressed and filled with inspiration. Many spaces are memorable, but I found myself reflecting on the creative and cozy eating areas. (It
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Posted on May - 08 - 2012
Gardeners are total optimists. Each new year brings hope for our best garden yet. Perhaps — but it’s not likely if we keep making the same mistakes. Getting our new plants and trees off to a good start and providing the right conditions for our existing ones certainly sets us up for success. And yet, doing the same things over and over while expecting different results — well, that’s another story.
I’ve spent a lot of time over the last several years contemplating what I think are the five biggest mistakes we make in our gardens and landscapes. We do so
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Posted on April - 12 - 2012
If you are new to greenhouse gardening, you may be wondering where to start. Theres a multitude of information available about greenhouse gardening, and it can be a bit overwhelming to find reliable sources of information and then decide what qualifies as essential info for beginners. Well, we know your pain and have put together a beginners guide to greenhouse gardening filled with only the essential info you need to get started.
Beginner’s Guide to Greenhouse Gardening
1. Gather your supplies. Th
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Posted on April - 04 - 2012
As studded-up shoes stomp down the fashion runways, watch for more ways to out your inner rocker with your home accents.
Side-studded Faux Suede Decorative Pillow at Overstock.
Spot-On Studded Leather Boxes
Studs and nailheads are leaping off edges, moving from trim to the featured decoration. And the pyramid stud—formerly punking only leather cuffs and collars—is going mainstream.
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