05/01/2015 20:12
Traces of winter have all but disappeared by May; the last frost dates have usually passed and blooms are vigorously pushing forth into the fresh spring air. In warmer regions it's never too early to...
[Interior] Pattern Focus: Polka Dots
05/01/2015 03:12
With their fun-loving persona, polka dots are a go-to pattern for decorating nurseries and kids’ spaces. But they’re not just for kiddos. Check out the benefits of using polka dots to create a bright...
[Interior] Great Design Plant: Carex Sprengelii
05/01/2015 02:12
Blooms are beautiful, but more and more I’ve been thinking about the less exuberant plants. That’s where our native sedges (Carex spp) come in. They have a subtle beauty like grasses, but their role ...
05/01/2015 00:12
Architect Steven Ginn can attest to the climate challenges homeowners and designers face in Nebraska. “Omaha goes through 60 really hard freeze-thaw cycles a year,” he says, and temperatures can swin...
04/30/2015 22:12
Lindsey Winston and her husband, Ray Mendez, wanted to establish roots in a family-oriented community rather than in the touristy one that their Vinegar Hill neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, was b...