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This modern mountain home was beautifully designed by Mittmann Architect in collaboration with Edward Smith Construction, perched above Coeur d’Alene Lake, Idaho. The homeowner’s principal residence is in Houston, Texas, so their goal for their vacation home was to bring a dose of Texas Hill Country style to Lake Coeur d’Alene’s SunUp Bay. Standout features are … Read more
Olson Kundig Architects has designed this spectacular modern home that cantilevers over a rugged topography with insane views over the skyline of Austin, Texas. Constructed for a retired professional golfer, this rusted steel-clad dwelling harmonizes with its surroundings of brush and rocks, allowing the structure to balance dual impressions of strength and lightness. This home … Read more
It’s fairly common for people to have difficulty sleeping (nearly one-third of adults aren’t sleeping enough!), but some of the causes may have simple solutions. Overheating at night and experiencing night sweats can be incredibly uncomfortable, and cause sleepers to receive less-than-adequate rest because of this discomfort. Cooling bed sheets offer an easy way to … Read more
David Pierce Hohmann Architect in collaboration with Patterson Custom Homes is responsible for the design of this southwest contemporary house in the Port Streets community of East Bluff Harbor View, Newport Beach, California. This fabulous residence offers a contemporary take on the Southwestern style. Encompassing 6,179 square feet of living space, there are six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, … Read more
This gorgeous mountain dream home was designed by Greg Matthews Studio in collaboration with Highline Partners, located in Big Sky, Montana. Situated on a prominent ridge overlooking the valley floor, at 8,000 feet, the air is thin and the views are magical. Walls of glass framed by planes of stone provide the framework to make the … Read more
Project details Skill 1 out of 5 Easy Cutting the angles and keeping everything square can take some precision. Estimated Time 4 hours over 2 days Your companion follows you everywhere—on walks to the park, down the driveway to get the mail, and even to bed at night. But when one hop doesn’t quite cut … Read more
CCY Architects are responsible for the creation of this thrilling mountain home that is cradled into a gently sloping site just outside of Aspen, Colorado. This highly crafted dwelling is nestled amidst a grove of aspen trees on the edge of a large, open meadow with views out to the Elk Mountain Range. Clad in stone, … Read more
This gorgeous dream home was built from the ground up by True North Development in collaboration with Becky Shea Design, located in the countryside of New York. Step inside this countryside home to find light-filled living spaces that are warm and welcoming and perfect for entertaining family and friends. Dispersed over two levels, the public spaces … Read more
Ornamental alliums are tall, perennial flowering bulbs that attract bees and butterflies in spring. Part of the onion family, they are generally not enticing for deer or rabbits. This is part of my Best Flowering Plants for a Cottage-Style Garden series. Growing Alliums Purple alliums in spring garden I love alliums in spring and so do the … Read more
Nesting boxes, or birdhouses as they are often called, provide shelter for mated birds to raise their offspring. But, it’s not one size fits all: each bird species has different housing needs. Check out the plans provided here and build to suit your favorite backyard birds. This shows why decorative birdhouses can be unsafe for … Read more