From flowers, such as ruby red camellias and fragrant sweet box, to shrubs with colorful branches and variegated foliage, there are plenty of plants that can brighten winter gardens. In most cold-winter regions, it’s best to plant perennials, shrubs and bulbs in fall, while the ground is still warm….

12 Gorgeous Flowers and Shrubs for Winter Gardens (14 photos)
12 Gorgeous Flowers and Shrubs for Winter Gardens (14 photos)
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The Sovereign Hill Museums Association has unveiled a 20-year masterplan by Grimshaw for the gold rush tourism destination.
Grimshaw envisions new direction for Sovereign Hill museums
Grimshaw envisions new direction for Sovereign Hill museums
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A pool of 100 design experts and advocates will join the NSW State Design Review Panel, including architects, landscape architects, urban designers and experts in sustainability and heritage.
Architects appointed to expanded NSW State Design Review Panel
Architects appointed to expanded NSW State Design Review Panel
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With their children away at college, this couple were ready to change their lifestyle. They moved from a traditional home in California to a more modern new build in Dallas, close to where one of their daughters attends school. Their new house has large rooms and high ceilings, and they found that much…

Houzz Tour: Elegant and Comfortable in Texas (15 photos)
Houzz Tour: Elegant and Comfortable in Texas (15 photos)
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With their children away at college, this couple were ready to change their lifestyle. They moved from a traditional home in California to a more modern new build in Dallas, close to where one of their daughters attends school. Their new house has large rooms and high ceilings, and they found that much…

Houzz Tour: Elegant and Easygoing in Texas (15 photos)
Houzz Tour: Elegant and Easygoing in Texas (15 photos)
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Your gatherings this holiday season may be smaller this year, and some of your usual traditions might even be canceled altogether. But each new season in life, even the tough ones, invites us to create something fresh from changed circumstances.
We’d love to hear what new holiday traditions you’re…

What New Holiday Traditions Are You Trying This Year? (3 photos)
What New Holiday Traditions Are You Trying This Year? (3 photos)
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Artificial trees may have increased in popularity, but for the purist, only a real tree will do. No matter how realistic it looks, an artificial tree can’t compete with the scent and feel of a real evergreen. It’s a living part of nature that, for a short time, we give a place of honor in our homes.
And…

How to Care for Your Christmas Tree (7 photos)
How to Care for Your Christmas Tree (7 photos)
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Thirteen stories above the streets of Manhattan, a family’s newly designed terrace garden offers luxurious urban living with a taste of coastal California. Highly detailed high-end features, including a custom pergola of steel and wood, and zones for lounging, dining and cooking create a comfortable…

Patio of the Week: Lush Living Wall for a City Terrace (9 photos)
Patio of the Week: Lush Living Wall for a City Terrace (9 photos)
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Holiday lights take time, effort and planning. There’s no way around that. But if you’re going to do it, here are some tips and tricks to help ensure that your lights are festive and safe this holiday season.
We chatted with two professionals — Keith Pinkerton, owner of a Mr….

How to Hang Holiday Lights Like a Pro (14 photos)
How to Hang Holiday Lights Like a Pro (14 photos)
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These days there are countless materials available for kitchen countertops. But instead of giving you the pros and cons of each material, I’m going to break down six popular color styles so you can achieve the look you want with the material that suits your needs.

What Kitchen Countertop Color Should You Choose? (35 photos)
What Kitchen Countertop Color Should You Choose? (35 photos)
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