Garden borders have long relied on clipped hedges, evergreen shrubs, or rows of annual flowers. Lavender offers a different solution. Mass planting creates a border that adds structure, seasonal color, fragrance, and texture while supporting bees and butterflies. This landscape uses lavender as the element that ties each space together. Gravel paths, reclaimed timber, raised…
Modern kitchens continue moving beyond all-white designs without returning to the heavy traditional styles of the past. Wood veneers, charcoal finishes, smoked glass, concrete textures, matte black cabinetry, integrated lighting, and mixed materials now appear in combinations that make each layout feel distinct rather than built from a standard formula. These kitchens show how designers…
Excess mucus in the throat is called catarrh. If you’re constantly clearing your throat you have catarrh. Here’s a recipe for natural relief. This past weekend we represented our farm at a local festival. It’s one we do every year so our customers plan their shopping trips with us. We tried to have the expected products,…
Replacing tile countertops and ceramic floors wasn’t part of the budget, so Reddit user u/DayZ-0253 chose a different approach. Over eight days, working 12 to 14 hours each day with help from family, they repainted the original oak cabinets instead of replacing them. u/DayZ-0253 Sage green lower cabinets, white uppers, fresh hardware, and brightened grout…
Hello, we meet once again. Now, we are really getting down to the nitty-gritty of preparing for Thanksgiving. If you are just joining us, you’ll want to play catch-up, but don’t worry. We have a list of everything we need to do to be ready by the 23rd. When you sent your invitations, you told…
“The Sommerhus Collection is inspired by the Danish tradition of retreating to the sea and forest for a brief season and living simply and quietly,” says Julie Pointer Adams. First-hand experience came from the six summer weeks Julie and her husband and creative partner, Ryan Adams, and their two young sons spent in a seaside…
As working from home continues to shape the way we live, a dedicated office space has become one of the most desirable features in a modern home. But creating two workspaces that feel equally functional, personalized, and visually cohesive can be a challenge. This couple turned to Decorilla to bring their his-and-hers home office design…
Choosing a dorm room rug is no easy decision. As the grounding feature of a barely 200 square foot space, a dorm room rug acts as a bedroom rug, a living room rug, an office rug (and sometimes a kitchen rug) all at the same time. Not only that, but it’s subject to frequent footfall,…
This is a list of herbal smoking alternatives. If you like to smoke, there are benefits to smoking certain herbs in place of smoking tobacco. Normally, I wouldn’t condone smoking, but there are cases where it is appropriate. Weaning off of cigarettes, for one, or treating an illness. There are safe smoking alternatives that don’t…
Over time your kitchen cabinets can get dirty, and accumulate grease and food stains. Let me show you how to clean kitchen cabinets and remove grease with just a few simple ingredients and in a short amount of time. This easy kitchen cleaning method works for wood cabinets and painted cabinets too! Years ago, I…