June 2007

Features

Lakeside Tree House

Lakeside Tree House

This Independence contemporary is anything but ordinary

Porch Revival

Porch Revival

Want a cozy outdoor space and a way to stay in touch with the neighborhood? Rediscover an architectural tradition

Second Nature

Second Nature

Pines, ponds, and Paul Bunyan-sized boulders bring the North Woods home

Unbridled Farmhouse

Unbridled Farmhouse

A rural postcard from the outside, this Lakeville home is full of surprises on the inside

Pond Overfloweth

Pond Overfloweth

A plan for a small backyard enhancement evolves into a dramatic face-lift

Cabin Karma

Cabin Karma

A Burntside retreat links its owners with a lakeside legacy

Make Room for Rover

Make Room for Rover

Lovely landscapes and happy dogs can co-exist, but it takes planning

Pastoral Plunge

Pastoral Plunge

Meet a couple that said goodbye to commuting and the cubicle, and hello to life on the farm.

Columns

Fearless Gardener: Wouldn't it be fabulous?

Splurge on plants with cachet—without breaking the bank

Editors Note: Great Escapes

It’s that time of year. Whatever your pleasure, make your escape

Departments

Design Lab: Calm & Collected

Subtle, but never sedate

InRetrospect: Bravado in Black

Fresh takes on a timeless design

InStore: Gabberts Reborn

Check our their fresh, new look

InHabit: InTime

Events around town

Savvy Host: June/July 2007 Savvy Host Recipes

Cooking with edible flowers

Savvy Host: Beauty and the Feast

This summer, don't just stop to smell the flowers. Eat them.

InSpiration: Child's Play

A wonderful room for your Alice to grow in

InSpiration: Set for Sea

Nautical notions make a splash in outdoor entertaining

InSpiration: Splendor in the Glass

Essentials for the well-dressed home

InDepth: Ardith in Bloom

A look at the founder of the Koehler & Dramm Institute of Floristry

InDepth: Meet Mr. Rose

Jerry Olson has spent a lifetime obsessed with all things roses

Buyers Guide: Buyer's Guide

Contact information for people, places, and things mentioned in this issue

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