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The Storied Travels of Popular Plants

WRITTEN BY CATRIONA TUDOR ERLER

Just like people and animals, plants have a history of migration. Granted, tulips and chrysanthemums don’t just pick up and walk to a new place; but with natural carriers and human movement, plants have made their way around the world. Here’s a glimpse at the history behind some well-traveled and well-adapted plants that make your home garden a global market of diverse flora that brings beauty and pleasure throughout all four seasons.

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Bringing Your Favorite Places Home

WRITTEN BY MARESA GIOVANNINI

Wherever you live, you can use a photo mural to make your home feel like a year-round vacation spot. The simple wallpaper addition can be a breathtaking focal point that evokes the happiest memories. Unlike a framed photo, a photo mural is large enough to seemingly transport you through space and time to your happy place.

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California Living by Way of Texas

WRITTEN BY LAUREN DUNEC HOANG

PHOTOGRAPHY BY J. TURNBOW PHOTOGRAPHY

Interior designer Ginger Curtis, owner and principal of Urbanology Designs, has always been a California girl at heart. When it came time to furnish the home she shares with her husband Eric Curtis and their five children in Fort Worth, Texas, she knew she wanted to bring in some style elements of her childhood in California, but with a fresh, contemporary update.

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WRITTEN BY RONDA SWANEY

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL J LEE

COOKIE-CUTTER HOMES THAT MARCH DOWN MANICURED STREETS OF SAMENESS—AH, THE SUBURBS.

The owners of this Westchester, New York home loved the area but wanted to avoid suburban monotony when it came to style. They found a home they liked and gutted it, but the 7,000-square-foot shell was too blank of a slate to manage on their own. Kendra Dufton, owner of Color Theory Boston along with her husband and partner Brad, had worked with this family on their previous Boston town house. Moving from Boston to Westchester, an urban setting with cramped quarters to a suburban one with space to spare, was a big change for the family. So they sought help from the Duftons to make the new home reflect their dynamic personalities and well-traveled way of life.

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Installing Fashionable Chicken Coops

WRITTEN BY CATRIONA TUDOR ERLER

As more people search for a sustainable, self-sufficient way of life, the population of suburban neighborhoods is changing. People aren’t necessarily moving out, but chickens are moving in. In addition to providing fresh eggs, free-range chickens help control insects, add nutrients to the garden, and can even make affectionate pets. But to keep your little red hens safe and comfortable, the perfect coop is key. Most chicken coops are humble abodes hidden in a discrete location in the garden, but that doesn’t have to be the case. With a bit of creativity, you can craft a practical and attractive setup worthy of being a central feature in your garden.

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Sedona, Arizona

WRITTEN BY MARESA GIOVANNINI

The layered landscape of the Southwestern United States—with towering red-rock formations, twisted junipers, and winding canyon waterways—is often described as otherworldly. But in Sedona, Arizona, otherworldly takes on a whole new meaning. The town of just 10,000 year-round residents attracts global visitors for traditional vacation activities such as golf, spa services, shopping, hiking, and all things metaphysical. Tapping into the energy of the area’s natural vortexes is said to enhance healing, enlightenment, and spirituality. Whether you are excited by the relaxing properties of the arid desert or the mystical properties of the metaphysical, Sedona awaits.

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The island is a soft celadon green with brass hardware and a custom cement top that was made in Wisconsin. The celadon and the other green tones in the plants, canisters, cookware, and accent pieces around the room interplay beautifully with the bold, teal-green tile wall in this circa-1890 loft conversion.

MASON-JAR MEALS

RECIPES AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY KARISTA BENNETT

Although we don’t can and jar as much as we once did as a culture, there is still something sweet, nostalgic, and downright practical about a glass mason jar. And in a time when we are all trying to get back to basics and reduce our reliance on to-go packaging, glass jars might be the simplest solution. Whether you’re catering to a crowd or a couple of kids, prepping meals in jars is a handy and healthy way to serve fresh and delicious food. Each recipe in this issue—from sweet overnight oats, chia seed pudding, and yogurt parfait to savory gazpacho and a summer salad—can be prepped and stored in the refrigerator until it’s needed. I’ve gathered a collection of my favorite jar recipes that will make it easier for you and the whole family to eat fresh and healthy without too much fuss.

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WRITTEN BY DENISE HODGINS

Summer is coming to an end and fall is almost upon us. If you are a new home owner, fall home maintenance may be something your landlord handled. If you are a seasoned home owner – you still my appreciate a few reminder tips that will help you lower your utility bills and protect your investment. Continue reading →