Patina farm

Interior designer Brooke Giannetti and her partner architect Steve Giannetti have created a true haven in Ojai, California. Being a fan of the duo's work...

Followers of Brooke Giannetti and Steve Giannetti fell in love with the Ojai property PATINA FARM with its unique mix of rustic luxe.

Something that's taken me by surprise over the last month is my interest in landscaping. My Mom has always had a green thumb, and she even planted two beds in our yard last summer, but I didn't start to take to the

Did you know that all the exterior lighting, throughout Paris is basically the same? Because once you've found the perfect lantern chandelier you're done.

Roses from Brooke’s garden to greet us in the guest house Many of us in blogland followed Brooke and Steve...

Love letter with wishes and traveling mercies to Brooke and Steve Giannetti as they journey from PATINA FARM to PATINA MEADOW.

A blog about Decorating, fashion, gardens, the beach, gardening, cooking, photography, all influenced by my Italian and Argentine roots.

Spring has arrived in New England! The grass is getting green (Dan mowed the back meadow for the first time yesterday) and the leaves are "just" starting to come out on the antique maples that line our drive. The light is amazing. We have wonderful light all year long, but there is just something extra special about the spring light, not to mention the gorgeous sunsets. The weather is still cool-ish, though we did turn on the air conditioning last week due to the humidity. But, today the…

Gorgeous gardens at Patina Farm in Ojai, California - Brooke Giannetti of Velvet & Linen.

From ideas for edging walkways to landscaping around pool decks, these stunning landscape ideas are sure to inspire new visions for front yards and backyards.