A natural play area for adults and children immersed within a beautiful woodland. This area is great for interaction with nature, educational activities and for stimulating the senses and our imagination, as well as having fun and releasing energy. This hidden gem at Wakehurst Gardens was a wonderful unintentional find during our visit. Wakehurst gardens, located in the heart of Sussex includes 500 acres of gardens, wetlands, birdlife, forests to explore and the Millenium Seed Bank.As a landsc
Jersey Ice Cream Co.'s most ambitious project yet: the transformation of a grand Catskill estate design by "the mother of interior design."
Jersey Ice Cream Co.'s most ambitious project yet: the transformation of a grand Catskill estate design by "the mother of interior design."
Avoid a drop zone in your entryway with a designated space that optimizes storage options for outerwear, shoe storage, and backpacks with the help of wall hooks and cubbies
Discover incredible deck skirting ideas to elevate your outdoor space. Explore creative designs and practical solutions for a stylish deck setup.
Home additions are the perfect solution for families that love their homes and community but need more space. They're also a great alternative to move if
Second story additions for craftsman bungalows in Denver & Boulder, CO. Contractor for pop top second story additions on craftsman bungalows.
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The Sisters House project is a reflection on the integration of a new building into a natural setting. The owners purchased a small house ...
If there is anyone still with me after my extensive Shaker tour, thank you for sticking it out. What? You now want to go off on a visit of your own? Need help deciding where to go? Of the 19 communities begun by the Shakers, only nine welcome visitors today. Assuming you only want to visit one or two, here are my suggestions. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg, KY. Founded 1814, closed 1910. Being our nearest and most-familiar site (we've been supporting members more than 30 years), I was careful about ranking it first. Several factors contribute to that ranking, not the least of which is their overnight lodging. Visitors stay in historic buildings in modernized (i.e., individual bathrooms) rooms fitted with Shaker reproduction furniture. A museum for more than 45 years, they have operations well honed. Four family sites are preserved and a varied interpretive program makes repeat visits as interesting as the first. Canterbury, New Hampshire. Founded 1793, closed 1992 (date last resident died). Canterbury is a very important site, and preserves more of the complexity of a Shaker village than the others. They began operating as a museum while there were Shakers still in residence. They have an excellent food service and museum store, but do not have overnight lodging. So visitors miss out on a key part of the Shaker experience. Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Founded 1790, closed 1960. Another mature museum, they do just about everything well. They have food service, but they have no overnight lodging. The Round Stone Barn, the Church Family Dwelling, and the Moses Johnson Meeting House are some of the very finest examples of Shaker architecture that exist. Any of my top three picks will provide an excellent introduction to Shaker history, life, and art. A choice can safely be based on proximity and convenience. Each offers plenty to encourage repeat visits, as well. Those who become serious students of Shaker will want to visit the other six, especially South Union Shaker Museum, Auburn, KY (top photo; founded 1811, closed 1922), and Mt. Lebanon Shaker Village, New Lebanon, New York (founded 1787, closed 1947). Mt. Lebanon has the potential for joining the top ranking once the Shaker Museum and Library finishes restoring the North Family site and establishes their full operation there. Tomorrow it's on to other things.
Discover incredible deck skirting ideas to elevate your outdoor space. Explore creative designs and practical solutions for a stylish deck setup.
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The Broad Ripple Modern Craftsman Renovation is a modern renovation with a focus on good design, high-quality materials, and efficiency.
The Broad Ripple Modern Craftsman Renovation is a modern renovation with a focus on good design, high-quality materials, and efficiency.
Check out the reveal of our farmhouse mudroom with custom green cubbies and millwork, wallpaper walls and wood tongue and groove ceiling.
The Broad Ripple Modern Craftsman Renovation is a modern renovation with a focus on good design, high-quality materials, and efficiency.
At the fabulous Oddfellows in Asheville, N.C. recently, I was smitten with these German beer garden tables & benches. They are also available here at Napastyle, although the sale price at Oddfellows was about $100 less. I don't think these pictures, found on Napastyle.com, quite do this set justice. Serious charm here. I nearly salivate at the thought of a large studio with a few of these tables - each with a single bench - lining the wall beneath a bank of sizable picture windows. Craft city for the kids! Wishing you a happy weekend. Mine will be work-filled but possibly some family-friendly evening theater in the park as well. Enjoy!
We're exploring the "happy moody" design style with this stunning vintage home restoration. Lots of tips for nailing the style as well as lots of good inspo
