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Table of Contents: Berlin Bound
After Christine and Sarah headed to Berlin recently, the city's vibrancy and eco-forward attitude excited them so much that we decided to devote a week to German garden design and outdoor spaces....
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Courtyard Comeback: Rescuing a Midcentury Gem in Berlin
Three years ago, a pair of Berlin architects were hired to renovate a faded house and garden under strict architectural preservation—so strict, in fact, it's up for consideration as a UNESCO world...
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The Gardenista 100: Beer Garden Tables (Ikea Included)
Is there a more versatile dining table than a classic German biergarten table? Outdoors or in, a beer garden table is ideal for narrow decks, balconies, kitchens, work studios, or dining rooms. For...
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10 Garden Ideas to Steal from Germany
Avant-garde ideas are met with less resistance in German gardens, perhaps because plant science is never far behind. Why do drifts of naturalistic perennials work so well in both public and private...
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10 Easy Pieces: Gardening Shorts for Warmer Weather
This spring I've been taking note of the resurgence of Bermuda shorts, and the appeal of their awkward coolness. When I think of Bermuda shorts, two images come to mind: a pre-teen skater with messy...
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Gardenista Giveaway: Landscape Designer Piet Oudolf's New Book
To celebrate the 70th birthday of Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf—whose romantic drifts of painterly grasses and perennials have made him the most copied landscape designer alive—The Monacelli Press is...
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Studio Visit: At Home with Berlin's Star Florist, Annett Kuhlmann
Celebrity florist Annett Kuhlmann's stylish Berlin flower shop, Marsano, feels like the inevitable conclusion to a childhood spent picking flowers to make posies to sell on the road in front of her...
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Gardening 101: How to Use Eggshells in the Garden
Last fall, I started collecting eggshells after I read an article on Realfarmacy.com that touted their usefulness in the garden, for everything from fertilizer to organic pest control. This spring, I'm...
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Color Theory: Stackable Outdoor Furniture from the South of France
New to The Future Perfect, one of our favorite sources for modern furnishings: The Weekend collection by French Studio BrichetZiegler for manufacturer OXYO. Based in the south of France, OXYO knows a...
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Lawn Begone: 7 New Ideas for Front Yard Landscaping
They say you are what you wear. This is also true of your house. Your front yard makes a strong first impression. Here are seven of our favorite landscaping ideas to dress up the place: Fairy Tale...
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A Moveable Feast: Berlin's Portable Garden
Air raids destroyed the old Moritzplatz shopping district during World War II. Later the Berlin Wall hulked over the neighborhood. For decades, trash and rubble and graffiti looked right at home until,...
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Exclusive Deals: Shoppers' Specials at the Remodelista & Gardenista Market on...
Looking for a Mother's Day gift? We're here for you. As we count down the days to Saturday—the date of our first Remodelista & Gardenista Market of the year—we're excited to announce that many of...
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From Trash to Treasure: Hotel Shabby Shabby's Tiny Recycled Cabins
Last year Berlin-based design collective Raumlabor rallied architects, students, and the make-your-own crowd to build 22 pop-up cabins from trash collected in Mannheim, Germany. The catch: no cabin...
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Polished Brass: Outdoor Hardware and Fittings from Replicata
In California water is so precious that I'm considering getting a really fine outdoor faucet to remind myself of its value every time I'm tempted to use the hose. For classic, last-a-lifetime outdoor...
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Trending on Remodelista: The Berlin Effect
This week the Remodelista team sent scouts to Berlin to ferret out trends, tips, and sources for knitted wool pendant lights (seriously, they're gorgeous). Here's what they found: Before & After...
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Current Obsessions: Happy Mother's Day and the Gardenista Market
Take a look at a few things we're obsessed with this week: Above: Next week we're diving into Wedding Season. First stop: An airy backyard garden wedding.  Photograph by Docuvitae. Mother's Day...
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Table of Contents: Wedding Season
There's always one guest who pushes to the front to catch the wedding bouquet. That would be us. This week we're celebrating the season, with expert tips—from brides who've been there—on foraged...
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Marry Me: 10 Tips to Plan a Simple Outdoor Wedding
Coming up on three years ago, my husband James and I celebrated our wedding at Barberry Hill Farm, down the street from where I grew up in Connecticut. On what surely was the hottest day of the year,...
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Bride on a Budget: DIY Wedding Flowers for $20
Wedding flowers are expensive. But they don't have to be. Sometimes all you need to make a special arrangement are simple flowers and some outstanding ribbon. With this idea in mind, Boston-based...
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Here Comes the Bride: 11 Wedding Ideas to Steal from Emily Schuman of...
By the time blogger Emily Schuman of Cupcakes and Cashmere dived into wedding planning, she already knew she wanted to get married in her "favorite place on earth," her hometown of Mill Valley, CA. The...
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