garden Archives

March 17, 2018
Written by Devlin Smith
Photography by Troy Thies Photography
Styling by Laura Engen and Rob Edman

When the owners of this 1926 Minneapolis home undertook a renovation, they included the outdoor spaces in their plans. The home now includes newly built front and back porches that…

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Entertaining

Host a Literary Tea Party

February 27, 2018
Written by Victoria Van Vlear
Photography by Bret Gum

If you’ve seen our April/May issue, you’re probably itching to host a literary tea party. Here are a few games and activities to go along with your earl gray, sugar…

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Outdoor/Garden

Teryl Ciarlo’s 5 Keys to Designing Your Perfect Garden

February 17, 2018
Written by Autumn Krause
Photography by Bret Gum

When landscape designer, Teryl Ciarlo first spotted a 1930’s cottage in Brentwood, she was drawn to its “old tradition charm and the big, beautiful yard.” As she surveyed the grounds…

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Lifestyle

Chintz China Collection

February 14, 2018
Written by Sarah Jane Stone
Photography and Styling by Jickie Torres

This spring, bring the beauty of the garden indoors—without the worry of wilting. A chintz china collection lets you have an array of blossoms on the table no matter the…

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Outdoor/Garden

Welcome Fall at the Front Door

November 13, 2017
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Mark Mendez
Styled by Gayle Ray and Jickie Torres

If you want a pretty, peppy fall porch, decorate with festive flourishes like garlands and roses combined with classic seasonal elements displayed in a fresh, modern way. Here’s how to…

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Design Ideas

House Tour: Southern Ease

October 31, 2017
Written by Hillary Black
Photography by Mark Tanner
Styled by Jacqueline deMontravel

Susan Ellison is no stranger to hospitality. Her easy, laid-back charm was cultivated as a child amidst the natural beauty and graceful ways she found growing up in the Deep…

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Outdoor/Garden

Designing Your Own Secret Garden

May 31, 2017
Written by Victoria Van Vlear
Photography by Mark Mendez
Styling by Jickie Torres

When you turn a dream into reality, you’ll have to work with limitations. Southern California is the land of the palm tree and poppy. But when her Brea, California client,…

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Outdoor/Garden

Do It Yourself Outdoor: Grow Your Own Salad

May 1, 2017
Written by Victoria Van Vlear
Photography by Mark Mendez

What You Need: Planting container with drainage holes Planting soil Variety of greens, including kale, chard, lettuce and bok choy How to Do It: 1. Most of the greens you’ll…

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Outdoor/Garden

Reinvent Your Cottage Potting Shed

July 10, 2013
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Mark Tanner

The potting shed—or, in many instances, the potting table—is the epicenter of your garden. It comes in all shapes and sizes, but what remains the same is the charm and…

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Outdoor/Garden

How to Hone Your Green Thumb

May 26, 2013
Written by Olivia Bounvongxay
Photography by Mark Tanner
Styled by Jacqueline deMontravel

Minimizing your lawn is the first step to a healthier garden. Lawns don’t support local wildlife as they soak up an enormous amount of water and are often covered in…

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garden

Minneapolis Porch Perfection: Bringing the Indoors Out

Host a Literary Tea Party

Teryl Ciarlo’s 5 Keys to Designing Your Perfect Garden

Chintz China Collection

Welcome Fall at the Front Door

House Tour: Southern Ease

Designing Your Own Secret Garden

Do It Yourself Outdoor: Grow Your Own Salad

Reinvent Your Cottage Potting Shed

How to Hone Your Green Thumb

Cozy Elegance:The Final Reveal

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