A Quintessential Santa Barbara, California Home

Susan Howell

In the hills of Santa Barbara County, California, this 3,000-sq.-foot household is all about the views. With nods to the Mid-Century Modern day aesthetic, a previous qualified football player and his spouse reliable interior designer Corinne Mathern—at the helm of her eponymous studio—to shape a tranquil refuge from which they […]

a natural way to boost plants |

Susan Howell

Comfrey is an amazing plant and making nutrient-rich fertilizer from its leaves is one of the many ways it can help you grow strong and healthy plants. It is an attractive plant in its own right, with large spreading leaves and bunches of bell-shaped flowers in white and shades of […]

9 ideas for backyards big or small |

Susan Howell

From small-scale decorative features, through wildlife ponds, to natural swimming pools, the possibilities for creating a water garden in your outdoor space are diverse.  You may like a grand fountain as a focal point in a formal garden; an added sensory dimension to enjoy while dining alfresco; a hidden away […]