December 2019 - Picturesque Home Magazine

You Built It, Now To Protect It!

If you’re reading this publication there’s little doubt that you’ve spent countless hours improving your home using our tips and

New This Week: 4 Kitchens That Stylishly Mix Tones (8 photos)
Every time you introduce an additional color or tone into a kitchen, the design becomes a bit more complicated to manage. Each element has to complement or contrast the others, so the more elements you have, the more difficult it is to make them all work together. But the extra effort can be worth it....
10 Holiday Gifts to Please Every Gardener on Your List (10 photos)
Whether you’re looking to splurge on a loved one or need a small but thoughtful gift for an avid-gardener friend on your list, this guide is a good place to start your search. With 10 crowd-pleasing ideas to choose from, you can check off all the urban farmers and backyard bird watchers on your...
Kitchen of the Week: Expansion Creates a Family Hub (15 photos)
Terry and Christina Murphy had three kids under age 12, and their kitchen in McLean, Virginia, was bursting at the seams. “The kitchen was not open and it had a hallway right through it. It felt congested,” Terry says. “We wanted to open it up and have more space.” They looked to Houzz...
Simple Pleasures: Savoring the Season of Warmth and Light (10 photos)
And if living with winter has taught me anything, it’s to savor the warm and cozy aspects of this season. Candles, fairy lights and a roaring fire can do wonders to boost light on short, dark days and (even more important) bolster the spirits. So pour yourself a mug of hot cocoa and get cozy around the...