The Veranda Journal

Notes on the art of elevated living

Architecture

The Porch as a Room

Why the veranda has never gone out of style, and how to treat yours like the best room in the house.

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Layered Light for the Hour After Sunset

Lanterns, sconces and candlelight, and the order in which to add them.

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Setting the Outdoor Table

Linen, low flowers and the case for unhurried meals in the open air.

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Planting for the View from the Chair

Design the garden from where you actually sit, not from the street.

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The Quiet Luxury of a Well-Kept Threshold

The front door, the mat, the bench by the entry: small details that set the tone for the whole house.

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Collecting with Patience

Why the most memorable rooms are furnished one piece at a time.

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