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This was our second visit to Bowood. Our first visit to the house and gardens was eight years ago. At that time we did not come any further than the adventure playground and the space dive, a spectacular slide with a 19 feet vertical drop, which our girls loved. When we asked them what they would like to do during our recent stay, they were very clear about it: visit Bowood once again. We did not mind at all! Bowood is a magical place, with so much to see. There is the impressive park…

Full of old-fashioned charm, it's easy to imagine the delicious meals you're likely to have in this lovely dining area, featured on HGTV.

A European-Inspired garden near San Jose seems to be plucked from history.

North of Malibu on a bluff overlooking Broad Beach, Richard Shapiro created a romantic villa with a splash of Mediterranean style Richard Shapiro is a noted arts philanthropist, art collector, antiquaire, who offers antiques and art of exceptional merit at his antiques gallery, along with opulent and primitive pieces at Studiolo, fabrics, Bordoni leather, and his own furniture designs. Designer/antiquaire Richard Shapiro wasn’t looking for a new house when he set off with a friend to view a…

September... with that spring feeling... ?! Dear blog readers, I hope you have had a lovely summer and that September and the reality of back-to-school/work did not hit you too hard... Perhaps you even welcomed it? The leaves are beginning to change colour here in the UK and I find myself seeking out maples and other colour-generous autumn providers, just to see if they are "on fire" yet and marvel at nature's magic. And then there is the odd surprise to brighten one's Tuesday. Like the…

We're always on the lookout for photo-worthy homes. During Justine's recent travels around Cambodia, she discovered a small village where homes are unobtrusive structures built purely for shelter. Unadorned and basic, but beautiful in their simplicity, these handcrafted homes remind us that perhaps, just sometimes, we overestimate our needs. The ultimate in open plan living - each hut is just one room. The whole family will cook, eat and sleep together. The kitchen stove. The cupboard. Teen…

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Lilac Lane Cottage at Kisiwa Creek Farm

A stone facade and steep hip roof remind you of the Old World charm of Europe in this stunning narrow lot home plan.The two-story foyer greets you with a barrel vault ceiling further down the hall.The formal dining room opens up to a front veranda for beautiful views.Coffered ceilings adorn the study with a built-in book shelf close by.The main entertaining/living area is the huge family room with a fireplace and wet bar.The rear cooking patio has its own fireplace and is but steps away from…

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Where can you find rustic in natural in L.A.? A kitchen, of all places.

A look into the rich history of Eastern Pennsylvania's stone houses and buildings.