A bathroom should feel like an exhale — not a project waiting on your to-do list. For this Queen Village home, the goal was presence: a daily escape woven into the routine. We replaced the dated subway tile with warm neutral zellige in a parquet layout — soft movement, sandy warmth, old-stone energy. At the base, square agave zellige breaks the expected, playful and staggered like water at your feet. On the floor: a bold Blume deco tile that blends heritage and modernity, instantly transporting you somewhere sun-kissed and cinematic. The shower niche showcases all three tiles together — a tiny shrine of color and craft. Then came the layers: a walnut herringbone vanity for organic warmth, a braided oval mirror for texture and soul, and brass accents that glow like little drops of sun. This isn’t just a renovation. It’s a Mediterranean retreat — right inside a lower-level Philly abode.

A bathroom should feel like an exhale — not a project waiting on your to-do list. For this Queen Village home, the goal was presence: a daily escape woven into the routine. We replaced the dated subway tile with warm neutral zellige in a parquet layout — soft movement, sandy warmth, old-stone energy. At the base, square agave zellige breaks the expected, playful and staggered like water at your feet. On the floor: a bold Blume deco tile that blends heritage and modernity, instantly transporting you somewhere sun-kissed and cinematic. The shower niche showcases all three tiles together — a tiny shrine of color and craft. Then came the layers: a walnut herringbone vanity for organic warmth, a braided oval mirror for texture and soul, and brass accents that glow like little drops of sun. This isn’t just a renovation. It’s a Mediterranean retreat — right inside a lower-level Philly abode.

A bathroom should feel like an exhale — not a project waiting on your to-do list. For this Queen Village home, the goal was presence: a daily escape woven into the routine. We replaced the dated subway tile with warm neutral zellige in a parquet layout — soft movement, sandy warmth, old-stone energy. At the base, square agave zellige breaks the expected, playful and staggered like water at your feet. On the floor: a bold Blume deco tile that blends heritage and modernity, instantly transporting you somewhere sun-kissed and cinematic. The shower niche showcases all three tiles together — a tiny shrine of color and craft. Then came the layers: a walnut herringbone vanity for organic warmth, a braided oval mirror for texture and soul, and brass accents that glow like little drops of sun. This isn’t just a renovation. It’s a Mediterranean retreat — right inside a lower-level Philly abode.

A bathroom should feel like an exhale — not a project waiting on your to-do list. For this Queen Village home, the goal was presence: a daily escape woven into the routine. We replaced the dated subway tile with warm neutral zellige in a parquet layout — soft movement, sandy warmth, old-stone energy. At the base, square agave zellige breaks the expected, playful and staggered like water at your feet. On the floor: a bold Blume deco tile that blends heritage and modernity, instantly transporting you somewhere sun-kissed and cinematic. The shower niche showcases all three tiles together — a tiny shrine of color and craft. Then came the layers: a walnut herringbone vanity for organic warmth, a braided oval mirror for texture and soul, and brass accents that glow like little drops of sun. This isn’t just a renovation. It’s a Mediterranean retreat — right inside a lower-level Philly abode.

A bathroom should feel like an exhale — not a project waiting on your to-do list. For this Queen Village home, the goal was presence: a daily escape woven into the routine. We replaced the dated subway tile with warm neutral zellige in a parquet layout — soft movement, sandy warmth, old-stone energy. At the base, square agave zellige breaks the expected, playful and staggered like water at your feet. On the floor: a bold Blume deco tile that blends heritage and modernity, instantly transporting you somewhere sun-kissed and cinematic. The shower niche showcases all three tiles together — a tiny shrine of color and craft. Then came the layers: a walnut herringbone vanity for organic warmth, a braided oval mirror for texture and soul, and brass accents that glow like little drops of sun. This isn’t just a renovation. It’s a Mediterranean retreat — right inside a lower-level Philly abode.

A bathroom should feel like an exhale — not a project waiting on your to-do list. For this Queen Village home, the goal was presence: a daily escape woven into the routine. We replaced the dated subway tile with warm neutral zellige in a parquet layout — soft movement, sandy warmth, old-stone energy. At the base, square agave zellige breaks the expected, playful and staggered like water at your feet. On the floor: a bold Blume deco tile that blends heritage and modernity, instantly transporting you somewhere sun-kissed and cinematic. The shower niche showcases all three tiles together — a tiny shrine of color and craft. Then came the layers: a walnut herringbone vanity for organic warmth, a braided oval mirror for texture and soul, and brass accents that glow like little drops of sun. This isn’t just a renovation. It’s a Mediterranean retreat — right inside a lower-level Philly abode.

Trica's mission is to provide you with pieces that become the heart and soul of your home. They focus on quality products, quality service, quality relationships with customers, employees and suppliers. “Made in Canada” means many things to many people. At Trica Furniture it means designs perfectly adapted to North American needs and proudly manufactured by craftsmen in our factory in St-Jerome. It also means superior quality and value, shorter waits for delivery and a reduced carbon footprint through shorter shipping distances. Working with wood, metal and glass, Trica is able to offer an almost infinite variety of dimensions, fabrics and finishes – allowing you to build the perfect piece of furniture to fit your home and your life.

Trica's mission is to provide you with pieces that become the heart and soul of your home. They focus on quality products, quality service, quality relationships with customers, employees and suppliers. “Made in Canada” means many things to many people. At Trica Furniture it means designs perfectly adapted to North American needs and proudly manufactured by craftsmen in our factory in St-Jerome. It also means superior quality and value, shorter waits for delivery and a reduced carbon footprint through shorter shipping distances. Working with wood, metal and glass, Trica is able to offer an almost infinite variety of dimensions, fabrics and finishes – allowing you to build the perfect piece of furniture to fit your home and your life.

Trica's mission is to provide you with pieces that become the heart and soul of your home. They focus on quality products, quality service, quality relationships with customers, employees and suppliers. “Made in Canada” means many things to many people. At Trica Furniture it means designs perfectly adapted to North American needs and proudly manufactured by craftsmen in our factory in St-Jerome. It also means superior quality and value, shorter waits for delivery and a reduced carbon footprint through shorter shipping distances. Working with wood, metal and glass, Trica is able to offer an almost infinite variety of dimensions, fabrics and finishes – allowing you to build the perfect piece of furniture to fit your home and your life.

Trica's mission is to provide you with pieces that become the heart and soul of your home. They focus on quality products, quality service, quality relationships with customers, employees and suppliers. “Made in Canada” means many things to many people. At Trica Furniture it means designs perfectly adapted to North American needs and proudly manufactured by craftsmen in our factory in St-Jerome. It also means superior quality and value, shorter waits for delivery and a reduced carbon footprint through shorter shipping distances. Working with wood, metal and glass, Trica is able to offer an almost infinite variety of dimensions, fabrics and finishes – allowing you to build the perfect piece of furniture to fit your home and your life.

Trica's mission is to provide you with pieces that become the heart and soul of your home. They focus on quality products, quality service, quality relationships with customers, employees and suppliers. “Made in Canada” means many things to many people. At Trica Furniture it means designs perfectly adapted to North American needs and proudly manufactured by craftsmen in our factory in St-Jerome. It also means superior quality and value, shorter waits for delivery and a reduced carbon footprint through shorter shipping distances. Working with wood, metal and glass, Trica is able to offer an almost infinite variety of dimensions, fabrics and finishes – allowing you to build the perfect piece of furniture to fit your home and your life.

Learn seed starting basics and get a jump start on growing the flower garden of your dreams. In this striking guide you will find everything you need to grow, harvest, and arrange stunning seasonal blooms. With equal parts instruction and inspiration, Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden welcomes you into Erin Benzakein’s abundant, bloom-filled world, and is a feast for every flower lover’s eyes and soul. Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden. Written by Erin Benzakein with Julie Chai. Photos by Michèle M. Waite. Published by Chronicle Books.

Learn seed starting basics and get a jump start on growing the flower garden of your dreams with the new book, Cut Flower Garden. In this striking guide you will find everything you need to grow, harvest, and arrange stunning seasonal blooms. With equal parts instruction and inspiration, Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden welcomes you into Erin Benzakein’s abundant, bloom-filled world, and is a feast for every flower lover’s eyes and soul. Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden. Written by Erin Benzakein with Julie Chai. Photos by Michèle M. Waite. Published by Chronicle Books.

Trica's mission is to provide you with pieces that become the heart and soul of your home. They focus on quality products, quality service, quality relationships with customers, employees and suppliers. “Made in Canada” means many things to many people. At Trica Furniture it means designs perfectly adapted to North American needs and proudly manufactured by craftsmen in our factory in St-Jerome. It also means superior quality and value, shorter waits for delivery and a reduced carbon footprint through shorter shipping distances. Working with wood, metal and glass, Trica is able to offer an almost infinite variety of dimensions, fabrics and finishes – allowing you to build the perfect piece of furniture to fit your home and your life.

Trica's mission is to provide you with pieces that become the heart and soul of your home. They focus on quality products, quality service, quality relationships with customers, employees and suppliers. “Made in Canada” means many things to many people. At Trica Furniture it means designs perfectly adapted to North American needs and proudly manufactured by craftsmen in our factory in St-Jerome. It also means superior quality and value, shorter waits for delivery and a reduced carbon footprint through shorter shipping distances. Working with wood, metal and glass, Trica is able to offer an almost infinite variety of dimensions, fabrics and finishes – allowing you to build the perfect piece of furniture to fit your home and your life.

This is an organic Lime Wash done with a true lime wash product as opposed to a brick mortar or concrete that is often seen on new houses. This product can be applied as a solid coating making the surface completely white, or can be applied and "washed off" in many artistic ways, as seen here. If you hate your brick or just want something unique this is a great option! Photo credit: Jeff Murrey

Nestled at the cliff’s edge of timeless granite outcroppings, sits the uniquely contemporary home of Skidmore Inc., The Agate. Welcoming each visitor under open arched beams, awaits a spectacular entry into a magnificent, urban oasis of both rustic and classic design. A sense of peace and relaxation immediately transcends all cares and one is drawn to the spectacular views waiting just beyond the huge glass wall of windows. The 23’ stone fireplace beckons one to sit quietly and absorb the lovely atmosphere of this warm and restful space. The floating iron and wood staircase, white oak floors, natural stone and tile surfaces warm the soul. Black metal accents anchor this home and create a balanced, contemporary 6514 square foot design, showcasing five bedrooms, six baths, office, gym, game/family room and many other amenities. Design choices throughout this home have been carefully considered and the results are totally unique and simply incredible! Covered decks allow for fun-loving outdoor entertaining with spectacular views of the surrounding valley. Living with all of these upscale amenities offered in this beautifully detailed home allows for a sense of tranquility and ease with purity of form and refined excellence. Skidmore Inc. believes that creating a quality home built with vision and skilled craftsmanship continues the legacy of this 63 year old company and its commitment to producing the finest homes in Southeast Idaho. We are proud to present the Agate as we continue to “Build Your Dreams from The Ground Up”.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.