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Basics of Birding

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Birding is rewarding, accessible, addictive—and you can do it in your own backyard By Kieran Schnitzpan Birding can feel like a video game. You encounter countless creatures on your adventures and track your stats as you go. Only this is real life. And one of the best ways to get closer to nature. Anyone can […]

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Backyard Bliss

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TAKING YOUR YARD FROM ZERO TO HERO Photography by Tim Pilgrim of TP Gardens + Fan Club Brands Many people struggle with where to start when it comes to fixing up their backyard. There are so many options and endless inspiring spaces online and in our own communities that it’s hard to choose a direction. […]

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Q & A with House Plant Expert Hilton Carter

Bringing the Outside In with Hilton Carter

Bringing the Outside In Photography by RYAN RHODES and HILTON CARTER When living in a townhome or a condo, your outdoor space may be limited or even nonexistent. So, what can you do to bring the outdoors in? How can you relish the benefits that living, natural flora provides? We sat down for an exclusive […]

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Get the Look: Modern Fairy Tale

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We recently shared our House Tour: Modern Fairy Tale, as designed by Cortney Bishop of Cortney Bishop Design. You can view the full house tour here. But if you love Bishop’s beautiful play with color as much as we do, scroll on to view our shopping guide and find an item that may work well […]

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House Tour: Modern Fairy Tale

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A family home on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, is brought to life Walking into a space designed by Cortney Bishop is an immersive experience. Whether it’s a high-end hotel, a hip restaurant, or an elegant abode, you enter into a world with a distinct vision and unique voice. Every inch of each space is thoughtfully […]

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How to Bring the Indoors Out

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Maximize every inch of you outdoor space When searching for a home, we typically put in the usual parameters—three bed, two bath, two-car garage, etc. We know our outdoor spaces are important, but they are difficult to quantify beyond square footage. The intangible qualities that yards, patios, and terraces possess make up more than just their […]

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How to Create Your Own Backyard Spa

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The latest in saunas, hot tubs, and cold plunges Surely you’ve seen the TikTok trend where people dunk themselves in ice baths of every size and shape, hoping to reboot their day or even their lives. But we’ve done our homework, tried it for ourselves, and are convinced that this is far more than just a […]

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Get the Look: Quirky + Colorful

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We recently shared our House Tour: Quirky + Colorful, as designed by Charlotte Smith of At Charlotte’s House. You can view the full house tour here. If you love Smith’s unbridled approach to interiors as much as we do, scroll on to view our shopping guide and find an item that may work well in your […]

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House Tour: Quirky + Colorful

Charlotte Smith's House Tour

An unbridled approach to interiors. Color, pattern, and DIY—these are the three tenets of Charlotte Smith’s design ethos. It seemed inevitable that Smith, an early-education guidance counselor with a passion for art history and visual art, would wind up as a beloved interior designer. Her home is a whimsical exploration of color with creativity lurking […]

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ASK A NESTER: How Do You Bring the Inside Out?

how do you bring the inside out

Q & A We asked the agents of Nest Realty to share their insights, experiences, and opinions on how to expand outdoor spaces to be more inviting, more beautiful, and more fun. How do you bring the inside out? Scroll through these gorgeous images and tell us…how do your own backyard dreams compare to our […]

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