Katrien Van Der Schueren’s Cabinets of Curiosity Are at Once Primeval and Present-Day

Emerging throughout Renaissance Europe as conspicuous displays of wealth and knowledge, wunderkammers, or cabinets of curiosity, contained carefully amassed collections of oddities, natural elements, and era-distinctive examples of material culture. The reserve of particularly learned rulers, aristo

Wonderful English Country Home, Small Kitchens, and More :Friday Finds

Happy last Friday of June! Although, I’m not really happy with this month ending because I like summer to last as long as possible. This year I’m trying my hand at growing miniature lotus in tabletop pots. Both plants that I ordered are shooting up leaves but I’m most anxious for the flowers to appe

Step inside the ultimate Minnesota dream home in harmony with nature

This newly constructed, dream home by Kootenia Homes is a luxury single-family estate nestled on 7.86 wooded acres bordering the Indian Hills Golf Course in the exclusive Elliott Crossing community of Grant, Minnesota. The exterior facade features long-lasting James Hardie cement board siding and ar

Inside a serene Texas lake house of stone and timber tucked into the woods

This lake house, envisioned by SHM Architects in collaboration with Faukner Perrin Custom Homes, provides a welcoming retreat for a young family of six, set on a wooded 1-acre site above Cedar Creek Lake in Texas. Blending layered modern Texas charm with moody, cozy layers, this dwelling was crafted