I wish that I could give or receive the Orla Kiely for Wild & Wolf for Mother’s Day. I am particularly fond of the Orla Kiely Flask; it would be great for picnics. The signature pattern plant pots are available in small (orange), medium (grey) and large (green). A hand trowel and a garden fork complete the collection. [...]
HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | April 13, 2012 | by Kim Vallee
Squirrels should not be able to eat the material of these bird houses. I selected two glazed ceramic bird houses and three made of metal available in several colours. Except for the Piep Show XXL, which is designed to feed large group of birds, these bird houses should provide good protection for the birds that [...]
HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | January 15, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth
Leave it to Umbra to give “pet paradise” a whole new meaning. Made from durable white ABS plastic, these smart designs are modern and sophisticated with their simple square shape and graphic cutouts. It’s easy to imagine the bird cafe in an urban backyard, and what fish wouldn’t want to live a long life inside the [...]
HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | August 15, 2011 | by Kim Vallee
This year is the 20th edition of Festival International des Jardins at the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire in France. These special gardens are more vegetal art installation than a typical garden. 2010 Edition I noticed a common denominator on some of the photos of last year edition. They all have details suitable for entertaining. I thought that you [...]
July 6, 2011 | by Heather
Rustic wooden birdfeeders are perfectly charming in a country garden, but they can ruffle the feathers of urban outdoor spaces with contemporary [...]
July 5, 2011 | by Heather
I don’t know what’s worse: spending an otherwise gorgeous summer weekend attempting (and failing) to ward off pesky mosquitoes, or doing so [...]
June 3, 2011 | by Heather
As much as I wish I could build a raised vegetable garden, apartment living means I’m limited to a windowsill herb garden [...]
June 2, 2011 | by Kim
If you wish to grow your own vegetables this summer, remember that you increase your chances of success by planting your seeds [...]
HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | April 25, 2012 | by Kim Vallee