Design 101 - Guest Blogger Sarah Barnard, Eco Chic: Simple Steps for Greener Living

Mamagreen Recycled Teak Table

I wish I could say all of my clients came to me asking for earth friendly projects, however the fact of the matter is, many homeowners just aren't entirely sure about committing to an eco-friendly lifestyle. One of the largest obstacles I face in my commitment to healthy, responsible interiors is the resistance I receive from clients. Most folks are just not willing to accept items that don’t fit into their preconceived notions about elegance, luxury or refinement.

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Get The Look - Outdoor Living Architectural Structures

Photo Inspiration Better Homes and Gardens

With the emergence of pre-fabricated architecutral structures on the market, getting this outdoor living look - pergola and all is just a click away.

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Top Topic - Fun with Artificial Foliage

Random finds from the Web for your Friday entertainment.  This Friday’s Top Topic search query – fun with artificial foliage.

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Get The Look - Artifical Outdoor Foliage

Garden Design September 2010

Don’t worry if you don’t have a green thumb, you can still get this outdoor look with the use of outdoor artificial foliage.

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Design 101 - Allison Lind's Guide to Designing with Outdoor Artificial Foliage

This week we got to bend the ear of former magazine editor and stylist turned interior designer and design writer Allison Lind.  Allison's work as been featured in Ty Pennington at Home, Everyday with Rachel Ray and Woman's Day to name a few so we are thrilled to have her share her design insights with our readers too.

Whether you live in a colder northern climate where pots and flower beds are barren for several months or you live in a warmer southern climate where plants are beat down by the sun and heat for a big portion of the year - it is sometimes hard to keep planters and beds as full of greenery and blooms as you'd like.  We are continuously impressed by the ever improving quality of artificial foliage on the market and we asked Allison the ins and outs of designing with artificial foliage.

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Design 101 - Color for Fall Planters

As we transition from the bonanza of summer flowers to early fall and winter there are several things you can do to keep your outdoor space colorful and vibrant.

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