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September, Somewhere in Time

As an odd child (written lovingly) of the later twentieth century, I have always had this strange affinity for all things “Belle Epoch.” My old soul, yet young person, always felt an intense draw to things from an era that I would not possibly have known about at such a young age.   

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The Cozy Fall Table
Warm colors, sophisticated patterns and a timeless mono floral arrangement is the inspiration for this cozy fall tablescape.
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Landscape: Designing for Wildlife
I would like to highlight a few recent and ongoing projects that have woven nature back into our everyday through expansive meadow plantings and engineered rain garden biomes.
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Brand Highlight: Neò di Rosanna Contadini
Neò di Rosanna Contadini, commonly known as Neo’ is a contemporary designer brand focusing on creating home décor, jewelry and handbags using neoprene yarn.
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Room to Bloom: Summer Container Plantings
Our container design team diligently begins planting summer containers as soon as the weather breaks at the end of May.
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Summer Maximalism: Italian Inspired
A summer dinner party is a great time to play with your tableware and create a spread that’s both practical and playful.
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August Sun
Summer was too eager this season, slamming into us in June, with hardly a chance to acclimate to the extreme temperature changes. Through the soupy heat, and amongst the anticipation of sunshine and new growth, my migraines were rife—in sync with the ridiculously overactive thermometer.
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A Private Oasis
Our landscape design team recently completed a full redesign here in nearby Birmingham, MI. The scope of the project includes limestone installations, horticultural procurement and placement, as well as furniture and accessories for the 80-by-120-foot backyard.
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From Garden Herb to Summer Salad
Planting herbs is a simple way to add fragrant beauty to your garden and have ingredients on-hand for the freshest addition to recipes.
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July in Michigan
The haze in the air at midday, the chirps from the crickets in the high grass, the chill from a sweaty glass of freshly squeezed lemonade, mosquitos telling never ending stories too close to the ear—these are a few of the many moments in the overture of a July day.
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A Succulent Planting for Outdoors
If you're looking for a simple and rewarding beginner planting project, a tabletop succulent garden is a great start! Succulents are water-storing plants that require minimal water and care. Succulents can easily adapt to dry humidity, and come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors.
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Locally Grown: Raven Oaks Farm
Raven Oaks Farm, a certified organic farm is his latest brainchild and passion project. As with the other companies, his Midas touch has struck again. There is an environmental ethos carefully thought through, which underpins the historical reverence yet has a modernity to the direction taken.
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