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1. Lakefront Hideaway in Wisconsin
On the shores of Lake Michigan near Port Washington, Wisconsin, LandWorks created a relaxing, nature-inspired landscape for a couple with college-age children. The team designed a series of garden rooms throughout the 3½-acre vacation property, including this thyme-infused bluestone patio for dining, entertaining and enjoying the waterfront views. There are also lakeside gardens, a zen-inspired labyrinth and a yoga studio.
The blues, grays and bronzes of the bluestone paving nod to the nearby water and complement the home’s exterior. The designers planted tufts of woolly thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus, USDA zones 5 to 8; find your zone) between the dry-laid pavers for a pleasant fragrance when the plants are walked on.
Also, check out the pass-through window in the background, which makes it easy to move food and beverages from the kitchen to the outside and also creates a perfect perch for sipping drinks and taking in the views.
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Scoop up armfuls of blooms. What could be more cheerful than flowers all around the house? If flowers are blooming where you live, all you may need to do is walk out to your garden and start snipping away. If not, you can stop by a market, farmstead or flower shop and treat yourself to some beautiful blooms. Once you get home, trim the stems a bit (a fresh cut makes it easier for the flowers to drink water) and place them in vases of fresh water immediately. But don’t stop there — even if you bought just one bouquet, you can get more out of it by pulling out a few blooms to fill bud vases. Place a bud vase beside your bed, on the bathroom sink and in the kitchen to spread good cheer throughout your home.
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Amato envisioned a space that would embody indoor-outdoor living in a classic New England summer home. She wanted to “make you feel elevated but relaxed enough to spend the day your pajamas,” she says.
She used a mix of vintage finds, strategic investment purchases and some pieces the homeowners already had to create a comfy space for napping, reading and enjoying outdoor views. Patience is key, Amato says, when pulling together a layered, lived-in look like this.
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