Nature has always been an intimate friend, embracing me with a serene peacefulness that is both profound and spiritual. Having lived in a big city as a small child, feeling confined and uneasy in the concrete chaos, my family’s relocation to a rural community of 700 people, surrounded by farms, fields, forests, ponds and streams, […]
We all want our homes to be comfortable, look great and reflect who we are. The trouble is getting there. Here are 10 professional tips to help your home be the best it can be. By Mary Lynn Bruny Seasoned interior designers have their tricks of the trade—you know, those little design secrets they’ve gathered from years of […]
Making art stand out can be challenging, but your pieces will pack a visual punch with these 10 tips from interior designers. By Carol Brock Art has the power to inspire, infuriate, communicate and exasperate. But when improperly displayed, artwork misses the chance to do just that. “Always think of making art the most visible thing […]
Trees are in trouble, and they’re our lifeline to the future. Here’s how one man is ensuring the survival of the planet’s most ancient trees. By Ellen Dee Davidson In Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World, the Dalai Lama writes, “I have always been a believer in the power of the individual. Throughout human […]
Enjoy a few minutes browsing these spectactular homes and gardens, chosen as staff favorites to celebrate this 10th Anniversary issue. By Kristin Noguera To celebrate Boulder County Home & Garden Magazine’s 10th anniversary issue, the staff voted on some of the most heavenly homes and grooviest gardens featured in these pages during the past decade. […]
The handmade posters andyard signs popping up everywhere indicate it’s officially garage-sale season. Whether you’re setting out wares or prowling for goods, here are tips to make a sale or cinch a deal. TIPS FOR THE SELLERS 1. Choose a Good Date Avoid major holidays and conflicting events, like marathons, bike races or festivals. But […]
When it comes to landscaping, don’t neglect the corners in your yard. Here are 10 ways to make corners as welcoming as the rest of your garden By Lisa Truesdale It’s never a good idea to cut corners—especially if it means ignoring the corners of your yard when landscaping. Though often overlooked, yard corners, especially those created […]
Roughing up soil is the best way to make it healthy. Here’s a primer on amendments for this area. BY CAROL O’MEARA Roughing up soil is the best way to get it in shape for both plants and beneficial microbes. Here are the best soil amendments for this area’s growing season. Every gardener dreams of […]
Learn the right way to plant trees. BY MARY LYNN BRUNY Think you’re planting trees correctly? Compare your method with the experts’ and give leafy life-forms a leg up with these tips from two local arborists. When choosing a tree for your lot, consider its mature height in the planting location. Will limbs grow into […]
How to put a little je ne sais quoi into your garden. By Karen Mitchell Some of us visit France to take in the sights, the history and the gastronomic delights. But when Erica Althans-Schmidt made a recent trip, her sightseeing focused on the many gardens in France, from formal château and parterre gardens to […]
Dramatic, showy foliage makes this king of begonias an indoor/outdoor must-have. Text and photos by Mary Lynn Bruny The Rex begonia is a regal plant worthy of a throne in any home. “Rex” means “king” in Latin, and this plant is definitely king when it comes to showy, ornamental foliage. With a huge variety of […]
Wildfire season is around the corner. Are you ready? A mountain resident who lost two homes to fire tells how to safeguard your investment. BY MARK COLLINS People who have lived and fought fires in the foothills above Boulder for more than 30 years remember a time when the greatest danger came from inside […]
How a 1963 ranch home went from blah to beauteous By Sue Bjorkman, photos by don murray photography inc. Bill Cheatwood makes a living out of remodeling, so it’s no surprise he turned his own ordinary ranch into a sustainable home with substantial curb appeal. Twenty-one years later, “I’m not done yet,” he says. After […]
When you’re short on time and long on pantry items, here are quick meals that are tastier than their packaged counterparts. By Rebecca Schneider After a long exhausting workday, your stomach’s growling and the kids are chiming in with “What’s for dinner?” Instead of takeout or the usual pasta with canned tomato sauce, take dinner from […]
For this former bagel-baking magnate, country living is the staff of life. By Lisa Marshall, photos by Roxanne Capaul With their fortunes made and their kids grown, many baby boomers have been known to treat themselves to a fancy convertible or a dream vacation. Boulder Bagel Bakery founder Michael Sclafani took a different approach. “I […]
Chill out with these delicious cocktails come summer by planting a cocktail garden this spring. BY BECKY GARBER Plant veggies, herbs and fruits this spring for summertime cocktails on the patio. When it comes to vegetable gardens, tomatoes and basil are always on the planting list. But what about lavender, mint and pearl onions? All […]
