Common Thread
Bold colors You’ve heard the saying “go big or go home.” In this case, it’s “go big and go home.” Those who shy away from vibrant wall colors can instead opt to incorporate bold hues via textiles on pillows and/or…
Making An Entrance
As the saying goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This is especially true when welcoming guests into your home. Jenn Shelby and Darica Smith, owners and founders of Neat Interiors & Design, specialize in…
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…
Global Wellness Tour
Destination: The Netherlands Concept: Niksen Similar to hygge, the Dutch term “niksen” means to do absolutely nothing. Practicing niksen involves disconnecting from stress and allowing your mind to wander freely. By letting go of productivity and embracing the simple joy…
Lively Summer Gardens
Most birds have a few distinctive calls that identify them. The northern mockingbird is the exception, with its ability to mimic or mock the call of other birds, hence the common name. They have also been observed imitating non-avian sounds.…
One-Stop Shop Hopping
Rabbit Creek Market, the spacious storefront that stands on Capital Circle Northeast, began as a project between owner Renee Miller and her son, who was interested in starting a business. The two began making crafts to sell at local arts festivals…
The Art of Dining
Some of our most cherished memories take place around a dining table. Whether it be a formal Christmas dinner in your holiday best or the comforting informality of ending each day with a family meal, the dining room is one…
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)…
Blooms and Berries
Vaccinium is a low maintenance native plant genus with dependable spring blooms. The plant also produces edible berries that are a favorite of birds. Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboretum) is the only North American member of the Vaccinium genus capable of reaching…
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 Gold Dust Streets
Setting the Stage In 1824, Tallahassee, the halfway point between Pensacola and Jacksonville, must have seemed the perfect place to set up a new capital city. Still a territory, Florida wouldn’t become a state until 21 years later. Yet planters…
Winter Wonderland
From a home landscape perspective, the winter months should be free from pests. But while insect activity is at an absolute minimum, foliage is still at risk. White-tailed deer, a native herbivore, frequently stray into suburbia during the depths…
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…
