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The incredible property was the summer residence of the entrepreneurial Fleishhacker family of San Francisco. After the 1906 earthquake and a family trip to England, the family began buying land to build a compound that would emulate the thatched-roof homes they had seen on their vacation. At 74 acres, and still in the Fleishhacker family, the property with its multiple homes and supporting buildings has come to market for the first time – 110 years after it was built....

Here, we look at the best ways to get rid of weeds – in flower beds, kitchen gardens and in lawns – so that your very best garden ideas can shine through as you intended. What kills weeds permanently? What kills weeds permanently is removing their roots entirely from the soil and putting in measures to stop the roots of new weeds taking hold. Effective weed disposal is just as important....

It’s easy to learn how to grow camellias. The flowers range from deep red to white, bright pink to salmon pink and everything in between, so they make a wonderful addition for flower bed ideas. Some have loose open flowers, showing off yellow centers and other have tightly packed double or semi-double flowers in perfect geometric patterns. If you have darker corners in your garden, camellias are great shrubs for shade to brighten a shady spot of the yard, but it’s important that you maintain them well to keep these evergreen shrubs looking their best....

Sited high on a ridge at the top of beloved Rosebrook Road, and nestled amongst the finest estates in Connecticut, this property is truly one of a kind. Designed with an architectural nod to European Manor living and filled with delightful luxuries. The expansive home has been built entirely of solid stone and brick with intricate details. Indoors, the four-level estate features an indoor basketball court, three kitchens and family rooms, elevator, smart-home technology and a 24-seat theater....

The iconic actress and former star of Dynasty has decided to let go of her chic apartment, which is almost as glamorous as she is. Joan’s New York apartment in the Dorchester in Midtown Manhattan is a combination of three units just a few blocks from Central Park. See: Phil Collins’ magnificent Miami home - with glittering views of the city skyline She bought the three-bedroom, three-bathroom property with her fifth husband, film-producer Percy Gibson, when they were first married in 2002....

The Colonial structure, which is situated in the creative, palm-tree kissed district of Los Feliz, has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a grand chef’s kitchen – complete with a spacious pantry and two islands. See: World’s best homes – tour the globe’s most spectacular houses Among the notable features in this maze of ocean-blue interiors is the walk-in closet, which you can fill with the latest seasons of Rodeo Drive, and a library to escape the hustle of the Hollywood hills....

So it was with some surprise that we listened to her Christmas design tips yesterday because, while they were perfectly tasteful – as you would expect – Kelly made two unexpected admissions when talking about everything from Christmas table ideas to Christmas tree decorating to gift wrapping. The first was, we think, the most astonishing, as Kelly, who is known for her elegant designs, admitted that when it comes to Christmas decorating, ’the more lights, the more tinsel, the better’....

Below, we offer 10 inspiring ways marble can be used in your home – and offer insight in getting the most from this natural material, with both Interior design tips and practical advice. 1. Using marble in a kitchen – the wrap-around island Like the Eggersmann Design (opens in new tab) kitchen (top), this kitchen by Blakes (opens in new tab) offers a wrap-around approach that’s the perfect luxe look for anyone looking for stand-out kitchen island ideas....

So, if your patch of lawn is more weeds than grass, it’s time to ditch it in favor of its spongy counterpart: moss. See: Small garden ideas – clever designs for maximizing a compact space A quick online search of ‘moss’ results in hundreds of people asking for ways to remove and kill moss – the seemingly endless battle that evidences moss’s durability and tolerance of all kinds of conditions....

These fairytale-esque staples bless your interiors with subtle hints of the supernatural, whilst making your scheme feel more playful. Though, perhaps unsurprisingly, we are not exclusive in our adoration for these motifs, as decor experts are equally as captivated by their organic aesthetic. Here, they share their interior design tips so you can inject their magic throughout your home. Why are mushroom motifs trending? While mushrooms have delighted the palette of many homes over the last five decades, Head Buyer at Heal’s (opens in new tab), Sabina, suggests the craze stems from our newfound desire to provoke fun in our home – and curate an element of escapism – to a mysterious new setting....

‘When we first met, there were still a few unpacked boxes and a collection of furniture that wasn’t quite right,’ says Joan Enger. ‘We spent the better part of our initial meetings discussing how they wanted their home to function,’ recalls Joan. ‘With two middle school children and a dog, they wanted the space to be somewhat “kid friendly”, yet elegant and pulled together in keeping with their lifestyle.’ See:Design house: a modern and sophisticated East Coast residence, designed by Jamie Bush...

Dartmoor National Park is still owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, who also still own the fishing rights on the property. Therefore, the sale of a freehold property is an unusual opportunity to live in a royally owned area – making it one of the most unique properties in England’s southwest – and one of the world’s best homes. Built from a combination of rare granite and topped 26000 red clay tiles, the home showcases extraordinary Edwardian architecture against a rolling verdant backdrop....

But with their rising popularity has come greater choice for those looking to invest in a robot helper. The Proscenic M7 Pro robot vacuum is one option that boasts really good smart features and a handy, user-friendly app, and enough cleaning power to make manual vacuuming a distant memory. Read on to see what we thought of the M7 Pro after testing, rating its design, bonus features and more to see how it measures up....

Of course this is not the only way to make your home kinder to the planet, there are plenty of sustainable garden ideas and eco home improvements that will also make a big difference. However, rainwater harvesting and other water conservation methods offer a great place to start. What is rainwater harvesting? Rainwater harvesting is the process by which rainwater is collected and stored for re-use later on. The water could simply be used for irrigating the backyard....

This year, the Benjamin Moore team were forced to brainstorm the Color of the Year 2022 virtually, Andrea Magno, Benjamin Moore Director of Color Marketing & Development reveals. And while it was more challenging, it did reset the team’s thinking – paint trends are often influenced by outside forces; for 2022, they were more focused on self-expression and a craving for individuality. And this soft, relaxing green does just that – purposefully acting as a bridge for other tones in Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends palette, which includes 14 harmonious hues in all....

One of the AirDresser’s main attractions is that it promises to keep clothes looking refreshed and revitalized, without washing, so – in theory – you will make fewer trips to the dry cleaners, you’ll do less washing and ironing, and delicate items should last longer. That said, it doesn’t remove stains or clean clothes: ‘freshen’ is very much the term you are looking for here. However, the AirDresser is somewhat of an investment: both in terms of its price and the space it takes up – it’s the size of a tall, narrow closet, so you will need to create a dedicated space for it, something consider if you are working up a floorplan for a remodelled walk-in closet, bedroom or are looking for laundry room ideas....

Known as Tanyard Farm, the red-brick manor house listed last week with a £4 million (US$5.2 million) price tag. See inside below – and when you’re done, take a look at our page dedicated to the world’s best homes for more. Mr. Branson’s parents, Edward and Evette, acquired the home in 1963 from a viscountess, according to property records, which don’t indicate how much the Branson family paid for the home or when they parted with it....

The key is making sure you grow the right plant in the right soil. If your plants aren’t doing as well as you hoped it could be because they’re not thriving in the soil type you have in your garden. Planting moisture-loving crops in dry soils, for example, will lead to poor results and less than happy plants. Types of soil are classified according to the color of the soil, the size of the particles, the amount of organic material, and the amount and type of mineral in the soil....

This former studio was built by seascape painter Frederick Judd Waugh and was later used by Hans Hofmann, a key figure in abstract expressionism and one of the most prominent characters of post-war American art. Five years ago, the property was bought by Hollywood TV maestro Ryan Murphy, the creator of hit series including Glee, American Horror Story and Pose. The purchase was an act of preservation: Ryan and his photographer husband David Miller already owned a home on the waterfront but they recognised the studio’s importance and decided to adapt it as a guest house and entertaining space....

The pair, best known for fronting W Network’s Property Brothers, have elevated fixer-uppers into stylish new homes over the past decade and – of course – transforming a kitchen is among the most impactful ways to make a notable change. While many features contribute to the perfect kitchen, countertop ideas are among the most influential decisions you can make – so it’s only natural to follow kitchen trends that you know look good....