Suzanne Sproul

Coreopsis Up Tick Gold Bronze from Darwin Perennials makes for a bright burst of color when paired with lavender. - Courtesy photo National Garden Bureau

How to design a winning garden with plants that are on trend for 2018

August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

Is your garden so 2017 when it could be oh-so 2018?Pantone, Behr and other color enthusiasts declare a “color of the year” annually, sending designers scrambling. So, don’t forget about...

Blakeney says nothing breathes life into a space like plants. This room features an array of tropical selections that beckon you to stay and relax. - Courtesy photo Adam Davis

How to bring good vibes into your home for 2018

August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

Justina Blakeney wants you to come home to good vibes and all that takes is good design, she says.That doesn’t mean expensive, trendy and plentiful. Instead, good design is what...

Backyard fun and games rise to a new level

August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

Cornhole or ladder toss, anyone?The popular tailgate and bar staple games have found their way to barbecues and into backyards. Playing isn’t just for children anymore.In the pre-internet/cable television/video game...

Dunn-Edwards’ color of 2017, “honey glow,” provides a bit of pop but calm to this living room. The hue is perfect for an accent wall or accessories. - Dunn-Edwards

Honey glow and greenery are 2017’s hot new colors

August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

Fashionable homes will be sporting colors this year that may leave you feeling mellow yellow and realizing that it really is easy being green.The hyped hues for 2017 are “honey...

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