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Ohmygoodness there is so much to love about this crazy tiled backyard and the history behind it. Part Where’s Waldo? — find the snake, the smiley face, the slice of pizza — and part barn-raising, more than 30 artist friends have helped designer Ellen Van Dusen cover the backyard of her 1899 New York brownstone in a colorful, chaotic, ever-evolving tile mosaic. Van Dusen’s own textiles are featured in the story, which I initially tripped over on the Curbed blog — pun intended — and after devouring every link included therein, I have a wish list a mile long, and a new favorite fantasy for what to do in my own backyard.
Things are looking up over at Giffin & Crane’s Instagram account. Straight up to the ceiling, with this recent post featuring “10 stunning ceiling design ideas that will have you looking up all day long.” From traditional to rustic and everything in between, I love the dramatic angles and interplay of color and texture. Stay tuned for more of Giffin and Crane’s projects in upcoming Heart of the Home columns.