"It's a painterly time of year, and we're drawn to Flemish landscapes where the horizon dissolves into a smudge," writes Michelle. This week she and her crew have been trying out tricks for creating an Old Masters look, inside and out.
Above: It turns out that dark, high-peaked garden buildings aren't the sole province of Belgium. In Garden Visit, Kendra explores black barns in the UK that provide the perfect backdrop for fields of flowers. Ready to re-create the look? For exterior paint tips, go to Curb Appeal: A Perfect Palette for a Dark Facade.
Above: Meredith goes sleuthing for the best and biggest terracotta planters in 10 Easy Pieces—and then explains How to Prevent Terracotta Cracks in the winter.
Above: Shrubbery makes an ideal privacy fence—and some hedges wear hats. Learn more in 10 Garden Ideas to Steal from Belgium.
Above: Floral artist Sophia explains the principles behind creating a painterly arrangement with pomegranates in this week's DIY Project.
Above: Michele leads the way to the Belgian province of Limburb to explore A Fairy-Tale Farmhouse Rescued from Ruin, Before shots included.
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