Pools Of Distinction
Florida brings near-endless hours of sunshine— we can’t always make it out to play in saltwater waves or dive to cool spring depths. That means it’s essential to carve out a slice of paradise right here in our backyards. When…
Home + Garden
Porch Life
Early in 2020, Alicia Smith de- Woodland Drives home remodeled. With the advent of the pandemic, however, she realized she needed to do more than renovate her kitchen. “If we were going to have to gather outside, I needed a…
Precious Heirlooms
Plump red tomatoes are popular with area gardeners and their friends who get to share the bounty when in season. However, the colors, shapes, and sizes seen in these gardens and supermarket produce sections barely scratch the surface of the…
Mint To Be
Fresh herbs are a critical component of culinary success; however, they are sometimes difficult to source in local markets. Fortunately, perennial herbs can be easily grown in North Florida, resulting in an almost year-round supply. All that is required is…
Hosting For The Holidays
If you’re hosting this holiday season, channel your inner Nancy Meyers or Martha Stewart by creating a cozy, warm, inviting space. Your home can become their home, at least for the holidays. From the privacy of the guest room to…
A Hand To Deck The Halls
The holidays are a wonderful, whimsical time of year when we get to transform our homes into a winter wonderland, even in the Sunshine State. We bring down boxes from attics and search stores for new pieces to add to…
Going Batty
With their uncanny ability to silently function in total darkness and hang out in creepy locales, it is no wonder that bats are the perfect icon for Halloween. Florida is home to 13 species—some common and some relatively rare. A…
Protecting Your Yard
Local scale insects are plant parasites that feed on the juices drawn directly from the plant’s vascular system. In general, they can be divided into two main categories: armored or soft. North Florida has both kinds. Some are very particular…
From the Inside Looking Out
With sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows, the Windsor Way residence is a sight to behold both from the exterior and interior. Clerestory windows, modern architectural elements, and a melding of materials merge to create a home that boldly stands out against its…
Kitchen Smarts
In the Mix There’s no need to hire a sous chef for your cooking endeavors thanks to the Thermomix TM6 ($1,649). This all-in-one multicooker offers 28 functions (including chop, blend, steam, knead, sauté, grind, whisk, sous vide, and slow cook)…
Vastu Victorious
An ancient Hindu system of architecture and design, Vastu Shastra assumes that the universe is built of positive and negative energy, and that by applying its rules, you can create a home that is balanced, harmonious, and conducive to overall…
Design of the Times
English-Style Kitchens You don’t have to relocate to the U.K. to embrace this kitchen trend. Achieve a cozy vibe and country aesthetic—as seen in this kitchen by Sun Design Remodeling Specialists Inc.—by incorporating rich woods and deep hues of blue…
The Power of Plants
Think of the last time you walked into a greenhouse or hiked through a dense forest. Did you take a deep breath in, luxuriating in how the air felt in your lungs? Did you notice how a sense of calm…
Milkweed and Monarchs
Fall is the time to start removing milkweed from the residential wildflower garden. To prepare for next year’s crop of milkweed, collect seed now.
Stay Awhile and Enhance Your Curb Appeal
First impressions matter, and when it comes to the entrance of a home, it’s like what a cover is to a book. Curb appeal can help.
Wight of the Living Dead
I once spent a misty October 31st at the cottage of a friend in Cornwall, England, enumerating Yankee Halloween customs. In a fit of nostalgia, I ventured that every front porch in America would be displaying the Jack-o’-Lantern. This intrigued…
Water Features Make Refined Splash in Landscapes
How to incorporate one of the most versatile features in a landscape
