Category: Fireplaces

I’ve heard some war stories of shoppers who have braved the opening day of Target popular designer collaborations. (Dare I bring up the mayhem Missoni for Target wreaked on quiet searching strips the country above, or is it still too soon?) But Target’s upcoming capsule sets imply the corporation might have eventually figured out how to work a cooperation whilst maintaining everyone’s sanity. The Shops at Target, opening May 6, veers away from the version employed previously of a single big-name designer and rather features goods from five handpicked boutiques throughout the country. Contained are a clothing collection in Miami luxury shop The Webster, beauty resources in Aspen’s Cos Bar and colorful sweet treats from San Francisco’s Chocolate Store. But let’s get down to brass tacks? Target Privet House Placemat and Napkin – $3.99 The bulk of the home things in The Shops comes in Privet House, a Greenwich, Connecticut,…

One of my favorite means of creating a dynamic visual experience within a room is by simply replicating a layout piece over and over again. The result is a sculptural and participating installment that rewards with both simplicity and creativity. Therefore, in case you like a decorative piece and can afford it, why not get several? Here are a couple of examples of several very powerful designs shared by fellow ers that exemplify the power of multiples. HUISSTYLING The installation of random lights fits so perfectly in this attic. And even though those pendants are absolutely stunning in their own, they make a much bolder statement in multiples. Their translucent texture readily allows grouping them together without obstructing any natural light or town views. Erika Bierman Photography You don’t have to restrict yourself to replicating just one item. Instead, since this interior reveals, you can double or triple a whole…

Many varieties of ivy (Hedera spp.) Grow throughout the USA, and a few varieties are thought to be invasive trousers. English ivy (Hedera helix), for example, which is hardy at U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9, is considered invasive throughout the Pacific Northwest and at other places. Roots and the other parts of unwanted ivy and additional garden weeds can be killed using a plastic covering to smother the plants. More environmentally friendly techniques of smothering ivy exist, however. These procedures ultimately require less labor since they remove the need to reposition the plastic following weather and animals transfer and/or tear it. Covering Weeds The easiest way to kill ivy and other unwanted crops will be to cover them with a 12-inch-thick layer of coarse, wood chip mulch. Most covered ivy dies entirely after about three months. Another option is to cover ivy with paper, arranged…

Bottle brush trees and shrubs (Callistemon spp.) Suffer few problems, so dry or dead leaves are a cause for concern. Most varieties of those flowering plants grow at U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, though some forms grow in USDA zone 8. The causes of foliage damage are treatable, so that you may quickly assist your bottle brush recover it prior glory. Site Concerns Wind and cold may result in foliage, which results in the ends of the leaves turn brown to dry and die back. Wind desiccates the leaves, causing any moisture to evaporate more quickly. Even though most bottle brushes are drought-tolerant and scorch will not kill the tree, planting in an area with wind protection can continue to keep the plant equally healthy and attractive. Bottle brushes suffer damage if temperatures drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, so in moderate climates some leaf damage…

Lighting designer and Louisiana native Brandon Morrison favors quality craftsmanship and bringing the manufacturing process back to the fundamentals. The creator of furniture and lighting company whyrHymer, Morrison designs the porcelain lampshades and shapes the wooden bases available in his Los Angeles studio; all the remaining components are sourced from local providers within a 3-mile radius. Someone who will find design inspiration anywhere, from Oreos to power towers, Morrison attempts to deconstruct the typical lamp shape with custom designs in advanced new types. I recently had an opportunity to stop by the whyrHymer studio and watch Morrison prepare a new version of his Manhattan Series No. 8 lamp for Palm Springs Modernism Week. Marcia Prentice Photography It’s easy to fall in love with all the craftsmanship of whyrHymer’s designs, but their appeal also lies in how this is a family business. The title whyrHymer came from Morrison’s friend’s problem in…

I have always been partial to trundle beds. My youth bedroom features a white iron daybed with a pop-up trundle underneath, and buddies who slept over thought that it was the funniest thing to have a “secret” bed that pulled out at a minute’s notice. Originally designed as a sleeping pad for servants that remained by the family’s side during the night, trundles have evolved into a time-honored solution for optimizing overnight quarters without consuming undue space. These trendy trundles choose the old favorite to a new level of chic. Which one is your favorite? Inform us in the Comments. Malcolm Davis Architecture This trundle expands the functionality and spices up the design of a spare, slender guestroom/office. The desk appears as though it would be useful for keeping nighttime reading than for doing actual work — you would have to sit cross-legged to write or type. Casart Coverings Trundles…

Trees are for forests; they can live inside. In fact, indoor trees are a wonderful way to bring a bit of the outdoors in your home. Just be sure the tree you’re planning to get is suitable for indoor usage. Ficus, jade, Norfolk Island pines, citrus trees and palms are some common indoor trees. Whether you opt for a regular ficus tree, which can be purchased at most home improvement centers, or a rare specimen, a tree adds a exceptional presence to any interior. Be sure to follow the maintenance instructions for your chosen plant, and prune trees to keep their shape. Listed below are a dozen insides that feature indoor trees. In the bathroom to the entryway into the dining area, there’s no area of the house that can not benefit from a living, growing accent. Island Architects Ficus are a common indoor tree, and here you can see…

If there’s 1 thing residents of the Twin Cities don’t do, it is hibernate! Minnesotans across the board agree that the biggest misconception in their region is that they don’t have to invest a lot of time outside. “People from different states appear to believe that the weather is cold all the time and that people remain indoors. In reality, the weather in the summer is fantastic, and we’ve got one of the greatest rates of outside living in the nation,” says landscape architect Meg Arnosti of Windsor Companies. Additionally, for example residents of most states in between the coasts, they want to make it clear to people who have a skewed view of the United States that Minneapolis and St. Paul are complicated and filled with culture and fabulous fashion. Behind conventional facades are fresh and updated insides that blur the lines between indoors and out. There is a…

In the superb book Body, Memory, and Architecture — currently 35 years old — authors Kent C. Bloomer and Charles W. Moore discuss Frank Lloyd Wright’s Winslow House (1894) in terms of the contrast between the formal street front and the asymmetrical back. They quote Nathanial Hawthorne: “The greater picturesqueness and reality of backyards … compared to front which is always fitted up for the public eye” A contemporary word for the latter would be “curb appeal,” but the entrance remains public and formal, while the back is private and casual. This ideabook collects varied examples of how the front and back of a house are expressed differently, although not always as discernibly like the Winslow House. The focus is on modern and contemporary dwellings, but the exact same idea can be implemented to residences of any style. CONTENT Architecture This house by the Content Architecture of Houston introduces an…

Using chemicals on shrubs to get rid of or avoid insects and diseases requires attention to detail when it comes to diluting and program prices. When using Spectracide to get rid of insects, the particular amount for each shrub rides on the entire height of the shrub. Treating fungal issues with Spectracide is not as precise but the right dilution rate is important to avoid damaging the leaves. Ounces According to Height Spectracide Tree Shrub Insect Control Concentrate Drench Spray is intended to penetrate shrub roots to treat and prevent borers, various species of beetles aphids and scale insects. Measure how tall — at feet — the shrub is in the soil to the peak of the canopy. Multiply the height of the shrub by 3 then translate the resulting amount into ounces. For instance, you’d use 15 ounces of Spectracide tree shrub insect control concentrate on a 5-foot-tall shrub….