Monochromatic Color The monochromatic all-white cottage color scheme is impressive. It is the essence of simplicity and restraint. White on the walls and woodwork continues onto the furnishings and upholstery. Even the floors can be painted white. Some of these schemes fall on the modern edge of the style spectrum, with clean-lined furnishings and minimalist art and collectibles. Other all-white schemes are used to convey romance, with flouncy slipcovers, crystal chandeliers, and ornate accessories....

1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon orange juice ¼ teaspoon vanilla

Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies: Prepare and bake Oatmeal Cookies as directed. For filling, in a medium mixing bowl combine 2 teaspoons hot water and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring until salt is dissolved. Add one 7-ounce jar marshmallow creme, 1/2 cup shortening, and 1/3 cup powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Spread filling onto bottoms of half of the Oatmeal Cookies. Top with the remaining cookies, bottom sides down....

Her work has been published in Fine Gardening, Horticulture, The Designer, DIY Network website, Zone 4 Magazine, Pacific Horticulture Magazine, HGTV Plant Collection Online and Proven Winners website. Danielle’s work has also been published in trade channels such as Green Profit, Today’s Garden Center, Greenhouse Grower, and NMPro. She currently owns Flora & Fauna Media. Her clients have included: Bonnie Plants, Longfield Gardens, Ravenna Gardens, Kelly Norris, Christina Salwitz, Jenny Peterson, American Meadows, Jung Seed Co, HGTV Garden Plant Collection, Nectar & Company (Carmen Johnston), St....

Raised decks have foundation posts that are exposed to view when the structure is complete. The structural members can be concealed with foundation plantings–such as shrubs–or with skirting, which usually consists of lath or lattice panels cut to fit between the deck surface and the ground. Overlooking a steep hillside, this upper-level deck provides an unobstructed view of the lush new garden and Seattle’s Puget Sound. To avoid a heavy appearance, the deck is supported by a minimal number of support beams, leaving the underneath uncluttered and free for other uses....

Hidden Assets This woody vine’s flowers, which inspire interesting conversations because they resemble Dutch smoking pipes, stay hidden underneath a dense canopy of foliage. The mahogany-cream-color concealed flowers are fragrant and provide nectar for Pipevine Swallowtail butterflies (black with iridescent blue scaling). The vine’s dense, overlapping leaves offer an important food source for the caterpillars. Dutchman’s Pipe Care Must-Knows Dutchman’s pipe thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade....

Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray 2 cup all-purpose flour 1 package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon olive oil ⅔ cup warm water (120°F to 130°F)

Tips Poach eggs as directed and place in a bowl of cold water. Cover; chill up to 2 hours. To reheat, in a saucepan bring water to simmering. Use a slotted spoon to slip eggs into water; heat 2 minutes.

¼ cup butter, softened ¼ cup shortening 2 ounce cream cheese, softening 1 cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 egg 2 teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour Chocolate Ganache ⅓ cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder 3 ounce chopped semisweet chocolate