In this issue, local experts share ideas and shopping suggestions on how to create the perfect outdoor oasis, whether you prefer lounging by the pool, sipping sweet tea on the veranda, people watching from a rocking chair on the porch, or all of the above. Ms. Grow-It-All, Sara Jane von Trapp, imparts her container gardening know-how so you too can create a welcoming touch to your porch or backyard escape. And take a tip from JJ Hubal on using seashore treasures as home decor.
Plus, discover how architect Erik Puljung and builder Josh Simpson created a thoughtfully designed home for a couple whose primary residence is in Massachusetts. Then explore an early 20th-century home that has been both preserved and respectfully expanded. And how fun would it be to have your own personal speakeasy? We take you on a tour of a remodeled home in The Landings, which has that unique feature, accessed via a hidden entrance.
Meanwhile, if you are putting a house on the market, you might want to check out our story on hom
