Patina homes exterior

Spring has arrived in New England! The grass is getting green (Dan mowed the back meadow for the first time yesterday) and the leaves are "just" starting to come out on the antique maples that line our drive. The light is amazing. We have wonderful light all year long, but there is just something extra special about the spring light, not to mention the gorgeous sunsets. The weather is still cool-ish, though we did turn on the air conditioning last week due to the humidity. But, today the…

These charming facades are a lot more than brick and mortar. Find exterior inspiration with our roundup of enviable home exteriors.

Interior designer Brooke Giannetti and her partner architect Steve Giannetti have created a true haven in Ojai, California. Being a fan of the duo's work and pouring over the three books devoted to their design aesthetic and farm life, I had to put pen to paper and write a blog post about their home Patina Farm! Not only is the attention to architectural details breathtaking, but I find their ever-changing curated collection of European antique and vintage furniture and building materials…

It’s time for the very first flip update! Last week I shared the Before Tour, so now that we’re all up to speed on what we’re working with, let’s talk about everything that happened last week. I’ve documented & recapped it all the in the Cottage House Flip Episode 2: First, there was some demo. Remember […]

From ideas for edging walkways to landscaping around pool decks, these stunning landscape ideas are sure to inspire new visions for front yards and backyards.

April is one of my favorite months of the year. It is the month when gardens come alive. This is our first April at Patina Farm, and I wanted to share our gardens with you. Let's take a walk around Patina Farm... Our front pedestrian gate is shaded by this...

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