A Zen Halloween? Allow Gardenista to show you the way. This week, as we've been celebrating Japanese interiors, the Gardenista team has been all about bonsai and bamboo (and pumpkins, too).
Above: Ofuro means "soaking tub" in Japanese, or "if only we had this our lives would be perfect," says Michelle. Take a look at 12 Serene Japanese Baths, forest views included.
Above: Ready to talk to miniature trees? Meredith gets the low-down on bonsai for beginners in Ask the Expert, and Cheryl presents a DIY No-Fuss Bonsai. Had in mind something a bit bigger? See 10 Garden Ideas to Steal from Japan.
Above: "No offense to gnomes or pagodas, but for something more profound in your garden, consider a sculpture in the style of Isamu Noguchi," writes Cheryl. Where to find that perfect abstract statement? See this week's 10 Easy Pieces.
Above: Actor Vincent Kartheiser—Mad Men's Pete Campbell—is known for the stylishly compact LA quarters he keeps, complete with Japanese courtyard garden. In Designer Visit: A Man Man's $800K Hollywood Hideaway take a look at his just-sold mini compound.
Above: Trying to master your outdoor lighting? Discover the wonders of wall lights in Hardscaping 101—they can even be used to spotlight pumpkins. Speaking of which, take a look at how Gardenista readers are celebrating Halloween this year.
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