South of the Border...
South Of The Border Gather Friends and Family for a Festive Menu That’s Fit to Feed a Crowd Written by Caroline Ford | Photography by Brenda Crow Springtime inevitably brings about parties and gatherings that require a festive meal to feed a crowd. Whether you’re hosting a graduation dinner, blowing out birthday candles, throwing a shower, or simply looking for an occasion to dust off the patio furniture, this...On A Mission...
The Beauty Is in the Details in This Mission-Craftsman–Style Home Written by Jeanine MatlowPhotography by Douglas Hill Sometimes an opportunity comes along that is simply too good to pass up. That was the case for Venice, California–based architect Lewin Wertheimer and his clients, who were collaborating on a remodel/addition project when a double lot became available across the street. After careful consideration,...Living the Dream...
A Family’s Carnival Legacy Is Incorporated into a Mediterranean-Style Home Boasting Eco-Friendly Elements and a Focus on Outdoor Living Written by Blake Miller | Photography by Dino Tonn | Courtesy of IMI Design When Guy and Charlene Leavitt decided to build their dream home, they didn’t have to go far. In fact, just two blocks from the home they lived and raised their six children in over the past twenty-five years...Formality in Today’s Gardens...
Formality in Today’s Timeless Design for Your Own Garden Setting Written by Robyn Roehm Cannon Photography by Francine Katz As a designer of small formal European-style gardens, I’ve found that my love of symmetry, balance, dramatic scale, and simplicity is what drives my creations. Some people believe that formal gardens are suited only to sites on a grand scale. But I have found just the...The Far Reaching Benefits of Trees...
Albert Einstein once observed, “The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago-and the second-best time is now.” For being a nuclear physicist and not a landscape architect, he certainly had that theory right. Einstein surely wasn’t alone in his appreciation of trees and his understanding of their importance in our landscapes and our lives. Everyone loves to sit under the shady canopy of a mature tree...The Big Picture...
A Manor Style Home in the Midwest Settles into Its Surroundings with the Help of Visbeen Associates Written by Jeanine Matlow Photography by William J. Hebert While the contents of a home may be considered the core, nothing sets the tone like the exterior. In the case of this abode in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Wayne Visbeen, AIA, IIDA, managed to give his client a beauty that will stand the test of time. The president of...Farm to Table...
Fresh Herbs Are Easy to Grow and Add Zest to Home Cooking Written by Robyn Roehm Cannon My favorite time of year in the garden is basil season. In Seattle, that’s August and September—which constitute our short Pacific Northwest summer. There’s nothing so satisfying as a dinner of grilled chicken or fish alongside a composed salad of vine-ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced sweet onions, chunks of soft buffalo mozzarella,...The Sweet Aromas of Spring...
THE FRESHEST FLAVORS OF THE SEASON MINGLE IN THIS ALFRESCO MEAL Written by Caroline Ford | Photography by Brenda Crow As winter’s frost melts into the soft pastels of a budding spring, I’m eager to gather my friends in celebration. The bright colors of the season’s edible treasures need nothing more than a clean, white tablecloth and a bouquet of fragrant flowers. Enjoy this light lunch on a sunny patio or ...Pinehurst and Southern Pines...
Though Pinehurst and Southern Pines are known mainly for the golf options—there are forty-three golf courses in the area, including the acclaimed Pinehurst Resort No. 2, which will host the men’s and women’s U.S. Open in 2014—the towns are also home to a world-class spa, fine dining, and quaint shopping, making it a must-see destination. There’s a good reason why people flock here throughout the year, especially in...Connect with Brenda Mancil
