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Down By The River
May 14, 2012
The romance of the Old South evokes the architectural imagery of grand estates with dignified columns and sweeping balconies. But here on Spring Island, a 3,000-acre island in the South Carolina low country, some dwellings appear more as organic products of the woods rather than grandiose antebellum abodes. The exclusive community, which maintains nearly half of the island’s acreage as a nature preserve, is touted as an ideal home for “those who come not to be seen, but to behold.” Read more…
South of the Border
May 7, 2012
Springtime inevitably brings about parties and gatherings that require a festive meal to feed a crowd. Whether you’re hosting a graduation dinner, blowing out birthday candles, throwing a shower, or simply looking for an occasion to dust off the patio furniture, this make-ahead Mexican feast will ensure you enjoy the fete without scurrying around frantically the day of your bash. Even better, this menu invites guests to contribute their own complementary dishes to round out the meal, such as salsas, grilled corn, slaws, fish, steak—the taco toppings are endless. Serve the pork shoulder with warm tortillas, spicy pickles, hot sauce, crumbly cotija cheese, lime wedges, and any of your other favorite condiments. Read more….
On A Mission
April 30, 2012
Sometimes an opportunity comes along that is simply too good to pass up. That was the case for Venice, California–based architect Lewin Wertheimer and his clients, who were collaborating on a remodel/addition project when a double lot became available across the street. After careful consideration, they scrapped their original plans to build an entirely different house on the larger site. Read more….
Detail Oriented
April 23, 2012
Overlooking Long Island Sound, this home in Rye, New York, which houses a young family of five, boasts a wealth of details that tells the story of the family and their home. “The mother is super-organized,” explains David Thiergartner, of Bradley Thiergartner Interiors, in New York. “Every drawer is labeled. Everything has its place. Many of the built-ins and architectural details sprang from a concept of organization, that everything should be as tidy as possible.” Read more…
Join The Coupon Craze
April 16, 2012
