Reclaimed materials, repurposed architectural features, and borders stuffed with higgledy-piggledy plants that grow with abandon – a rustic garden is a term that describes those spaces with an ...

A rustic fire pit will turn your backyard into a cozy gathering space after dark. Build a fire pit from natural or repurposed materials like brick, stone, pavers, or cast iron. Choose a round, square, ...

If you're trying to create a rustic feel for your backyard's design, then you already know finding the perfect balance between look and feel can be difficult to strike. While there are a lot of great ...

After 20 years of designing outdoor kitchens, Mickal Vogt of Clearwater Outdoor Creations has seen his share of patio trends come and go. Lately, the pendulum is swinging toward upscale but ultra ...

There’s something magical about autumn—the crisp air, the shifting colors, and the way nature seems to scatter treasures everywhere you look. Around Idie’s Farm, I love gathering branches, herbs, and ...

Longtime readers of this column no doubt are familiar with my penchant for juxtaposing the old and new and even sometimes mixing styles. However, in doing that, the basic tenets of design must always ...

This year, many couples are opting for outdoor weddings instead of indoor due to the pandemic. After all, Alex and Mauricio will be saying "I do" right on the Drummond ranch! If that's the case for ...