Take a tour of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and discover a meeting ground of natural beauty, expert design, and horticultural excellence. Nestled in the picturesque landscape of coastal Maine, this garden offers a symphony of colors, fragrances, and serene vistas that will surely captivate any nature enthusiast. In this video, director of horticulture (and frequent Fine Gardening contributing writer) Andy Brand takes us on a journey through three of his favorite gardens and gives insights as to what makes them unique. This tour barely scratches the surface of what CMBG has to offer, however, with its more than 300 acres and 16 unique gardens connected by well-maintained paths and trails. You can spend days at the garden and still find something new.
Goodbye, Vanilla Girl Summer. Hello, Caramel Girl Fall
04.10.2023 - 15:51 / bhg.com
Victoria Pearson
With the dog days of summer long behind us, it's time to officially usher in autumn and all the decor that comes with it (if you haven't already). Vanilla girl aesthetic had its time to shine, full of bright whites and creams, but caramel girl aesthetic is ready for its moment. And don't worry, this fall decor trend doesn't have any gore or gaud—just timeless staples that can be used around the home year-round.
Joyelle West
Seen often in fashion and beauty trends, vanilla girl aesthetic is full of soft whites and creams—whether it be in clothing, perfume, accessories, etc. Many took the same ideas and used them when decorating a room at home, incorporating these brighter neutrals in any way possible.
Sarah Tract, Founder of Sarah Tract Interiors in NYC, gives us her own take on the decor trends. Tract notes that the vanilla girl aesthetic offers a zen touch with its neutrality but isn't too minimal.
«You can lean into neutrals and creams without the space being boring. By adding texture and multiple elements in the same tone, you are aiding the idea of layering yet creating a light and airy touch throughout the space.»
WERNER STRAUBE
The vanilla girl trend is perfect for summer—with the radiant sun and bright blue skies and waters, white is the ideal backdrop for the vivid colors of the season. But as we usher in the cooler and slightly drearier days of fall, it only makes sense to alter our space's ambiance as well.
Similar to vanilla girl aesthetic with its strong use of neutrals, caramel girl aesthetic differs from it with its slightly richer tones.
«I think this includes a similar concept of vanilla but with a touch of darker, warmer tones. While still layering pieces, you create a comfortable space
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