Bermuda’s verandas have come a long way from their original purpose. First introduced to Bermuda in the late 18th century by the British military garrison in St George’s, their job was to shade a building’s…
There needs to be a shift in how we think about Bermuda’s gardens. Less trimming. Fewer perfectly edged hedges. A little more space left to grow, to flower, to exist without constant intervention. It may…
Bermuda’s early buildings were shaped by a constant balancing act between what was available, what was needed and what the island itself would allow. Survival was top of mind for the settlers. When they arrived…
For most people, the purchase of real estate is the largest acquisition they will ever make. Yet how many of us really understand the laws and the language as we sign our life-changing documents? To…
In the past few decades, invasive trees and vines have quietly rewritten parts of Bermuda’s landscape, spilling over fence lines, swallowing light, and crowding out what belongs here. If you want a Bermuda garden that…
In most places on earth, death and taxes are considered the only certainties. However, in Bermuda, you can add the build-up of mould, moss, algae, dirt and rust stains, on a vast variety of exterior…
Few things personalise a home more quickly than hanging art on the walls. As recently as 40 years ago, locally available art was largely dominated by stylised depictions of island landscapes and architecture – and…