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Here you will find a variety of items relating to one’s home, interior decor, gardening, and similar topics.

casa-style architecture

This modern architectural style focuses on sharp, clean lines with floor-to-ceiling windows in abundance, allowing one to enjoy the outdoor views.
Misc. modern architecture websites
CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE GENERATOR AI
From DeepAI.  Find inspiration here for casa home styles.
Ensure that the “​Contemporary Architecture Style” button is chosen.
https://deepai.org/machine-learning-model/contemporary-architecture-generator

design

modern minimalist

Site for explaining the minimalist interior style:
​https://www.dmlights.com/blog/minimalist-interior-style-explained/
ALLMODERN​ website features a variety of furniture & home furnishings - https://www.allmodern.com/
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Minimalist Interior Design Elements

​Defining characteristics of western minimalist style interiors will often include: 
  • Monochromatic or neutral color palettes 
  • Simple lines
  • Limited furniture 
  • Limited decorative objects 
  • Storage solutions that keep the space uncluttered 
  • Open floor plans 
  • Natural light
Read more here: 
​https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/minimalist-interior-design-101

Design Blogs

Home & Design Magazines & Blogs
Home & Design:

Better Homes & Gardens - https://www.bhg.com/
BHG Archives (sign-in required) - https://archive.bhg.com/
Bliss Victoria (decorating & entertaining) - https://www.victoriamag.com/
The Cottage Journal - https://www.thecottagejournal.com/ | On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecottagejournal/?hl=en
Essential Elements of French Cottage Style - https://www.thecottagejournal.com/essential-elements-french-cottage-style/
Curated Interior - https://curatedinterior.com/
Design Milk - https://design-milk.com/
Dwell (focus on mid-century modern) - https://www.dwell.com/
French Country Style (sales site) - https://www.saffronmarigold.com/blog/french-cottage-french-country-style/
French Country Cottage (blog) - https://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/blog
My French Country Home Magazine (online) - https://myfrenchcountryhomemagazine.com/
Home & Design Magazine - https://www.homeanddesign.com/
House Beautiful_Decorate - https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/
My Domaine - https://www.mydomaine.com/
Vintage Home - https://www.vintagehomedesigns.com/

Floral:
Lauret B. Bouquetier (florist) - https://www.laurentb-bouquetier.com/gallery-deco
Saipua (floral arrangements) - https://www.saipua.com/florals-2023
Flower Magazine - https://flowermag.com/

Miscellaneous:
MAGNOLIA - https://magnolia.com/blog/articles/
Magnolia Rouge (focus on weddings) website - https://www.magnoliarouge.com/inspiration/; Magazine - https://magnoliarouge.bigcartel.com/
Southern Hospitality Blog (One Woman's Life in the South) - https://southernhospitalityblog.com/
Tea Time Magazine - https://www.teatimemagazine.com/
Willow and Sage (homemade bath & body) - https://willowandsage.com/ | Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/willowandsagemag/?hl=en

home & design style on instagram

Paola (Polita) Merrill, AKA the_cottage_fairy (living country-style) - https://www.instagram.com/the_cottage_fairy/
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more coming...

wabi-sabi

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Unsplash Photo by Annie Spratt
Definition:
​"In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi (侘寂) is a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection.  The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of appreciating beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete" in nature.  It is prevalent throughout all forms of Japanese art.
Wabi sabi characteristics:
Characteristics of wabi sabi aesthetics and principles include asymmetry, roughness, simplicity, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy, and the appreciation of both natural objects and the forces of nature.*
*Learn more at Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi
7 Ways to Achieve the Wabi Sabi Aesthetic (blog):
​https://chloedominik.com/wabi-sabi-aesthetic-in-home-life-7-ways-achieving/
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My "Dried Food & Plant Art"

shabby chic

Definition (from Wikipedia):
"Shabby chic is a style of interior design where furniture and furnishings are either chosen for their appearance of age and signs of wear and tear or where new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique. At the same time, a soft, opulent, yet cottage-style decor, often with an affected feel is emphasized to differentiate it from genuine period decor."
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I like this style for its aesthetics--it's pretty, colorful, vintage, boho, fun, and also easy to mix-and-match.  It's a trend that has been around for a long time and is not going anywhere.  
Here is the Shabby Chic lady herself, Rachel Ashwell​ and where to find her style online:
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Website - https://www.shabbychic.com/
Pinterest -  https://www.pinterest.com/rachelashwellshabbychic/
Instagram - ​https://www.instagram.com/officialshabbychic/

More Shabby Chic Inspirations on this blog Jennelise Rose -http://jenneliserose.blogspot.com/2011/11/shabby-chic-inspirations.html

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color

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see https://www.wallpaperflare.com/ for more wallpapers
Online Color Palettes Generators

​Adobe Color (sign-in) - https://color.adobe.com/create/color-wheel
Coolors, the super-fast color palettes generator! - https://coolors.co/
Color Picker by WebFX (also useful for web design) - https://www.webfx.com/web-design/color-picker/
​Design Seeds - https://www.design-seeds.com/ | on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/designseeds/
Paletton, The Color Scheme Designer - https://paletton.com/#uid=1000u0kllllaFw0g0qFqFg0w0aF​
Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap (web) - https://www.sherwin-williams.com/visualizer#/active

gardening

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Unsplash photo by Christine

gardening

Spring Lawn & Garden 2023 - https://www.creators.com/special-sections/spring-lawn-and-garden-2023
miscellaneous gardening websites

Plant Hardiness Zone Map - https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
National Gardening Association - https://garden.org/
The Old Farmer's Almanac Garden Planner - https://gardenplanner.almanac.com/plants/us-and-canada/
Guide to Basic Gardening - https://www.sunset.com/home-garden/garden-basics
Mother Earth News Plant Growing Guide - https://gardenplanner.motherearthnews.com/plants/us-and-canada/
Garden Planner | Gardener's Supply - https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/garden-planner/garden-planner-home.html
Smart Gardener Tips & Tricks - https://www.smartgardener.com/gardening-tips-and-tricks
Free Vegetable Garden Plans - http://www.vegetable-gardening-online.com/free-vegetable-garden-plans.html
Vegetable Growing Guides - ​http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene0391.html
Average Frost Dates (Use this calculator at Almanac.com--enter your city & state or province to find your first & last frost dates & number of frost-free days) - https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates
Bug Guide - https://bugguide.net/node/view/15740

plant databases
Plant ID