Alyssa Brown

Learn how to properly add these beautiful planters to the front of your home with our step-by-step tips. Window boxes are a great way to display plants, flowers, or herbs a little differently—and bring major visual intrigue to the front of your home.…

My friend Thayer Allyson Gowdy is one of the most talented and hard-working photographers I know. But she’s also a pretty incredible visionary. So, when I heard the rumors that she was working on renovating a beat-up old place in Bolinas, my need for…

Whether you're into ceramic pots, brass bases, or a particular color scheme, there's something here for every avid gardener. Bringing home new plants is a fast way to add a splash of color and character to your house, especially when those plants are…

This increasingly popular flowering plant does well in hanging pots and butterfly gardens. Here's everything you need to know about helping yours thrive. The perfect flowering plant meets all of these requirements: not too big (or small!), has…

A horticulturist and gardening expert weighs in. Dipladenia is a flowering plant you've likely seen before, either at your local nursery or growing in a friend's pollinator garden. Most recognizable for its bushy leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers,…

There's more to it than a bottle of wine. Not sure what to bring to that dinner party you've been invited to? A nice gift for the host is a good place to start—but what you bring to the table (literally and metaphorically) should go beyond a bottle…

Before you head to the hardware store for chemicals solutions, try these natural alternatives recommended by cleaning experts. Pesky rust stains in sinks, bathtubs, and showers are no joke. Sometimes these ugly marks sit on surfaces for months—or…

Birthday wishlist and group travel goals should always include spending a night around a campfire in the desert with your nearest and dearest, laughing and gazing at the endless stars above. Where better to do it than in the artsy enclave of Marfa,…

When inspiration this good lands in our laps, it’s too hard not to fantasize about hopping on a plane to Europe tomorrow! Photography guru Mike Larson teamed up with stylist and event planner, Jill LaFleur of LaFleur Weddings and Events, to host this…

Newsflash! Everybody’s favorite mid-century inspired furniture shop has opened up a holiday rental house in Palm Springs. That’s right, West Elm has decked out this 1950s “Alexander” pool house with all their own fittings and set up a 3-bedroom spot…

In prepping for the holiday season, we couldn’t help but peruse some go-to recipes that give Christmas morning just a little extra sense of comfort and joy. And, as with every year, the philosophical question arises: Should we tinker with the…

Set tucked into the bucolic Bonnelles countryside, past the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse National Park and before you reach Château de Rambouillet, sits a sprawling idyllic property of historic barns and grown-in gardens. Though it’s just an hour’s…

Imagine getting to learn floral design from the best in the industry? A select group of flower enthusiasts got to do just that via a master class with the expert team from Amy Osaba Events at New Moon Garden. Attendees were treated to tours of the…

We love a good fleet of design savvy vintage Airstreams and the transient lifestyle they encourage for all. So naturally, The Modern Caravan has our heart-eyed emojis going cray right now. With a handful of *gorgeous* Airstream renovations under…