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Your November Garden Checklist

October 27th, 2014

The colors of late fall are inspired by the landscape: flaxen grasses, scarlet maples and sedum. Here in California I'm just starting to see the ginkgos go gold and native grapevines turn rust. Sidewalks are littered with the leaves of London plane trees. Though November in the U.S. is marked by giant turkeys at the centers of dining tables, college football and perhaps the thrill of s ...

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Size Up the Right Area Rug for Your Room

October 26th, 2014

One of the main purposes of a rug is to help define a space. When choosing one, you’ll be considering the floor space you have, what furniture you want on and around it and the connection and balance between the two. Some typical rug sizes are: 4 by 6 or 5 by 7 feet (standard), 6 by 9 ft. (large) and 8 by 10 or 9 by 12 ft. (extra large), but often you can have a rug custom size ...

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All the Possibilities: 4 Homes at the Edge of the Earth

October 25th, 2014

When confronted with a design brief and an undeveloped site, architects often look to the edges of that site for inspiration and meaningful architectural solutions. These boundaries, both real and imagined, are exciting places in which to build. The boundary often gives rise to the form of the building, its materials and even how it’s structured.The following projects explore the ...

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Simple Pleasures: Your Home Is Your Château

October 24th, 2014

Savoring a good life should start at home, but it’s easy to get stuck in the trap of thinking our homes are not grand enough, clean enough or beautiful enough to celebrate them as they are. In her recently published book, At Home With Madame Chic, Jennifer L. Scott quotes French style icon Inès de la Fressange: a “Parisian’s apartment is her château.” These words stopped me in ...

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12 Farmhouse Touches That Bring Homeyness to a Kitchen

October 23rd, 2014

The overdone ruffles and plethora of hens in 1980s-style “kountry kitchens” may be out, but farmhouse details in the kitchen will always be in style. Even in the most contemporary kitchens, tiny details derived from the farmhouse ideal add charm and personality. These elements, derived from real farmhouse kitchens, barns and country stores, conjure a relaxed feeling from a simp ...

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To-Dos: Your November Home Checklist

October 22nd, 2014

The weather may be turning chillier and the leaves disappearing, but with Thanksgiving and the winter holidays approaching, you’re likely to have a bustle of activity indoors. Get ahead of things this November by checking these 12 items off your to-do list, and rest easy in a cleaner, cozier home. John Milner Architects, Inc. 1. Decorate for the seaso ...

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Plant Your Steps for a Great Garden Look

October 21st, 2014

Steps may be the quickest way up or down garden slopes, but that doesn’t mean they have to be mundane or just about utility. Minimalist designs might call for clean outlines of pristine stone and concrete, but in some gardens, especially traditional or smaller ones, steps can feel like wasted planting space. How to plant the steps? You may want to make an ornamental feature, so ...

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14034 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC

October 21st, 2014

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 14034 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC14020 Marine Drive White Rock Home with Lane access off Terry Road to your detached garages & workshop built in 2007, massive driveway with plenty of room for RV and Boat parking *Lot size 13,939 square feet * Frontage 70 Feet / Depth 200 feet *Direct South Facing with Pacific Ocean View. Three and a Half acre Ci ...

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Houzz Tour: Midcentury Meets Mediterranean in California

October 20th, 2014

og. For many of us, personal style is not a one-note thing. It wasn’t for this couple, who love both classic Mediterranean style and a midcentury modern aesthetic. However, when they purchased a traditional Mediterranean home in Mountain View, California, they were having problems making their chosen styles jibe. They hired designer Melina Copass to help them reconcile the looks ...

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Room of the Day: Dividing a Living Area to Conquer a Space Challenge

October 19th, 2014

Karinda Tolland and husband Donnacha had rented their early 20th century terraced house in the historic heart of Dublin for about five years before deciding to buy it in 2013 and transform it into their perfect home. With friends and family visiting from all over the world — Karinda is from Australia and met Donnacha while traveling — the two were keen to transform their dark, ...

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