Author: Dyanna

Natural Ways to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Garden

Natural Ways to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Garden

Use these techniques to help prevent the spread of weeds and to learn about your soil In spring, gardens burst into life. Weeds do too, and they can be the bane of a gardener’s existence. Rather than waging an all-out war, our efforts to manage weeds can be more effective when we understand the roles…

How Traditional Design Can Protect Modern Homes From the Elements

How Traditional Design Can Protect Modern Homes From the Elements

We look at the sustainable magic that happens when traditional architecture meets modern-day living How do we make our homes energy efficient, keep heat inside in winter and outside in summer, and hold moisture and humidity at bay? And how do we do that with a minimal carbon footprint? It’s almost a truism that traditional…

Japandi: A Blend of Minimalism & Hygge

What is Japandi? Japandi (Japanese minimalism + Scandinavian hygge) is everywhere you look these days. Get the look yourself with perfectly imperfect décor and accents, functional pieces, and layers of natural materials. This light, airy look creates rooms that inspire relaxation and cozy vibes. Japandi is the intersection of Scandinavian and modern Japanese interior design…