PDangerous, Author at Picturesque Home Magazine

Paradiso La Jolla

Here at Picturesque, we are big advocates of people going out and creating their own little slices of paradise. Whether

We’re taking a short break from our regularly scheduled program to give you a quick look at some recent changes

It’s easy to know why we keep – or at least try to keep – our homes well decorated, clean,

One of the clearest memories I have of childhood is waking up one night in fright at a horrible sound.

Owning a home comes with all sorts of costs and charges you would have never even considered prior to buying.

Something hit me late afternoon last Friday, as I dipped my heels into my pool to cool down after my

One of my favorite hobbies is looking through realtor websites and looking at houses in random towns across the country.

As I was taking out my trash this week, I passed by my orange tree and realized that the first

As shocking as it is, we’re now approaching the last days of summer for 2020. Nearly a whole year has

Using Natural Methods To Prevent Infestation While it’s considered a necessary evil, many people (including myself!) get quite uncomfortable when

Houzz Tour: Modern Surf House Full of California Craftsmanship (21 photos)
When a family of surfers decided to build a vacation home in the husband’s hometown of Santa Cruz, California, it wanted to create something environmentally sensitive and congruous with the neighborhood. But the home also needed to be worthy of the spectacular setting: a bluff overlooking one of...
Coastal Grandma and Her Kin: Translating Top Design Trends (29 photos)
It’s official: We’ve reached peak coastal grandmother. Or it would seem that way, at least, given that the biggest design trend of summer 2022 has spread from social media to … well, just about everywhere. Nonetheless, you might find yourself asking, “What is a coastal grandmother exactly? And am I...
Why Your Native Plants Might Be Struggling (4 photos)
Many issues can affect the health of your native plants. These include the local climate and even the genetics of the plant itself, but there are a few more general or common issues to explore. Ultimately, even if a plant dies or you need to remove it because it’s not what you imagined, don’t worry....
Simple Pleasures: A Relaxed Weekend at Home (13 photos)
So often we look forward to the weekend, but once it arrives, it gets swallowed up by errands and chores — and before we know it, it’s over. That hardly seems fair! If you’re ready to reclaim your weekend, begin by shifting your thinking and consider your weekend a “mini retreat” — a well-deserved opportunity...