Winters in the Midwest can be brutal. This Outdoor Furniture Cover 2022 Roundup will help you learn why you need to protect your furniture, what to look for, and see some recommendations in each outdoor furniture category. I used to drag the outdoor furniture, cushions, firepit, and patio umbrella from my deck and patio to […]
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Boo Botanicals Halloween Home Decor
Fall brings an air of mystery as we transition from warm summer nights to the stirring of fallen leaves in a breeze that portends of shadows and things that go bump in the night. Boo botanicals, decorative pumpkins, and feathery ravens are a few of the fun elements of seasonal Halloween home decor that can […]
Fabulous Exterior Faux Plants For Every Season
As we close the door on the dog days of August our best laid plans for container pots to enhance our landscaping may be looking sad if they have not received the attention with watering and fertilizing throughout the stressed heat. No green thumb? or your schedule just is too hectic to care for real […]
Badalucco Design Studio: Botanical Prints For Home Accessories
As many of you know, this site is devoted to design and decor inspired by nature. Choosing botanical prints for home accessories is one way you can reflect nature in your home . This segment of the website is devoted to artists and designers personal stories . It is a unique opportunity to get an […]
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Ikat Fabric : Born In Nature
Design and decor that helps us connect to nature can take many forms. Fabric is one way to infuse nature into your home. It can be done by using natural materials such as linen, cotton, wool, or silk. It can also be done with motifs that represent elements and patterns in nature. Many traditional fabric […]
The Nature of Batik
Mountain, flower, star, and sky… These are all common nature motifs found in traditional batik patterns. Batik is an art form centuries old and like so many other traditional textiles it is full of cultural meaning drawn from motifs in our natural surroundings. It is yet another example of how connected we are to nature […]
Landscape and Outdoor Path Lighting Series #3
Outdoor landscape and path lighting share one rule with interior design. It’s the art of the edit. Editing is one of the most important things you can do to enhance your space whether your project is an interior or exterior room. One focal point that makes your room pop will be way more effective than […]