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Hardscaping 101: Wrought Iron Fencing
During my stint living in London, I developed a crush. On wrought iron fences. Stately, strong, and secure, what's not to like? But although it's considered the king of fence materials, wrought iron...
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Restaurant Visit: A Magical Night Sky at Romita in Mexico City
On a tip that the grilled octopus, or pulpo a las brasas, was worth the trek, Mimi Giboin (a contributing photographer for Gardenista and Remodelista) ventured to Romita, in the Colonia Roma district...
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A Star is Born: DIY Foraged Christmas Tree Topper
For years, I've been on the hunt for the perfect star to top my holiday tree. Most, I've found, are either too big, too plastic, or too costly. So this year I decided to make my own. With nothing more...
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Outbuilding of the Week: Tiny Cabins in a Norwegian Wood
In the coastal town of Herfell, Norway, about an hour and a half's drive south from Oslo, architects Reiulf Ramstad designed a "micro cluster" of three tiny holiday cabins for a family that likes to...
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Beyond Fruitcake: Cranberry Bundt Cake Recipe
Since I was a child, my Nana would make a 1-2-3-4 bundt cake (1 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, 3 cups flour, 4 eggs). She added lemon zest, toasted nuts, and fruit according to the season—strawberries in...
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Gift Guide: Our Top Picks Under $50 for the Gardener
We've put together a considered list of seeds, plants, and tools, as beautiful as they are practical. For experts, hobbyists, and everyone in between, it's everything they'll love—and nothing over $50....
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Trending on Remodelista: Lessons in Luxe
This week, Julie and team turned the mundane and practical into the luxurious. See how they sprinkled fairy dust on a grim guest bath, a tight budget, and a gritty alley—with fabulous results. Above:...
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Coming to SF Tomorrow: Remodelista Holiday Market
Bay Area locals, we'll see you tomorrow! We're back at Heath Ceramics' San Francisco headquarters for our annual Holiday Market from 10 am to 5 pm. This year's lineup is our biggest and best yet: We'll...
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Current Obsessions: Winter Light
Find us today at the San Francisco Remodelista Market; 10 am—5pm at Heath Ceramics. Then, take a look at few things we've had on our radar this week: Above: Looking for an alternative to eggnog? Try...
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Table of Contents: Feeling Festivus
Start the celebration. This week, we'll have suggestions on how to design outdoor holiday lights, corral guests' winter coats, and force bulbs to bloom on cue. Join us: Above: Photograph by Erin Boyle,...
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Architect Visit: A White Brick Garden in East London
London-based architect David Mikhail of Mikhail Riches added a two-story "glass box" with a sunken kitchen and dining room to the back of a 19th century East London house to connect indoor living...
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Small Space DIY: Christmas in a Tiny Apartment
Holiday decorations may require tweaking. This year, I started off by going big. I envisioned garlands with multiple layers of fruit and greens and berries draping from the sleeping loft. The staircase...
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Field Guide: Paperwhites
Paperwhite; Narcissus papyraceus: "The Nicest Narcissist" In Latin, the paperwhite is called Narcissus papyraceus, named after the Greek myth of Narcissus, a vain fellowwho fell in love with his own...
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Required Reading: Marella Agnelli, The Last Swan
"One is never really 'done' with a garden, just as one is never 'done' with life," says Marella Agnelli in the book she has co-authored with her neice, Marella Agnelli: The Last Swan. And what a life...
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Steal This Look: Deck the Mudroom to Greet Holiday Guests
While you're festooning the house with garlands, don't forget the mudroom. Here's a small spot to hang guests' coats (just a few hooks and a bench) with holiday cheer. The narrow quarters, which we...
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10 Easy Pieces: Garlands and Boughs to Deck Halls
Maybe you do it for the scent of piney, aromatic evergreens. Or because you want to create a winter woodland indoors. Your motive is your business. We agree with the impulse. There's nothing more...
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Shopper's Diary: Newport Glamor on a Side Street, at Cottage and Garden
Newport, Rhode Island is no stranger to glitz and glamor. Home to gilded mansions with breathtaking ocean views and meticulously groomed gardens, this is a town that knows how to put on a show. Tucked...
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DIY: A Roll-Up Gardener's Tool Apron
There really is something special about giving a handmade gift. Yes, you have to choose a recipient wisely—someone who will appreciate the effort (while overlooking any flaws)—but when you make the...
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DIY: A Holiday Fire Escape
Supplied with fresh garlands and white lights, we brought holiday cheer to a fire escape in Manhattan's East Village. And we have a few ideas for your fire escape too: Photography by Erin Boyle. Above:...
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Curb Appeal: 10 Festive Front Doors for the Holidays
This is the time of year when you most want your front door to say welcome. Here are 10 ways to add holiday curb appeal with a wreath. Above: Two soft pine wreaths on a pair of stern wood doors....
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