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This article from Travel & Leisure features a photo taken by Sujay Das during his solo trip to Vietnam. Das visited Quang Phu Cau, a village near Hanoi known for its production of incense sticks. He was amazed to discover that the sticks were handmade by families who have been practicing the craft for generations. Das captured the intricate process of cutting, painting, and drying the sticks, and his experience changed his perspective on small things. The photo was taken with a Sony A7 III camera and was featured in the October 2023 issue of Travel & Leisure. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on interior decoration of a family beach house located at the South Bay in Los Angeles, California; and mentions a stone fireplace built at the courtyard.

The article offers information on the traditional courtyard gathering in Saint Petersburg, Florida. It is an informal tradition which residents say is the best thing about living in the state. The courtyard is a kind of community roundtable. Neighbors gather informally under the assortment of cabanas and in poolside lounge chairs.

Features the French Quarter homes' courtyards in New Orleans, Louisiana. Design; Plants and decorations; Availability of guided tours through the gardens. INSET: Come courting (touring French Quarter gardens)..

The article offers the author's insight on the biggest cruise ship ever built, the Oasis of the Seas of the Royal Caribbean, with a price tag of 1.4 billion dollars. It mentions that the designer created seven distinct neighborhoods that feel like a collection of towns. Moreover, it says that two columns of staterooms were built separated by a series of courtyards that allows for outside cabins wherein three-quarters of the 2,706 rooms have balconies.

The article features the remodeled courtyard in the Charleston, South Carolina home of Donna Florio, a senior writer for "Southern Living" magazine. A team from the magazine's Gardens department added a 12 -foot-wide circular terrace made of salvaged brick and 6-inch-square concrete pavers from a local garden center. Then, the team planted several evergreens around the terrace for privacy.

The article illustrates how Senior Writer Julia Hamilton's courtyard was repaired and transformed into a place she could enjoy and relax. The area called for a focal point, new plants and other cosmetic changes. Hamilton opted for a water feature to anchor the area and provide interest. Some of the changes adopted were a wall fountain, white pea gravel that covered the ground and use of foliage to provide colors.

This article focuses on the author's envision of her grandmother's farm in Dacada, Wisconsin. The 100-acre farm was a white clapboard house at the end of a country road, yes, but also the bam and the milk house across the courtyard, the smokehouse and the chicken coop out back. A place where you could see for miles. A place without secrets. A place that bared its soul.

The article presents suggestions on how one's backyard can serve as a rejuvenating retreat. Author and design expert Kathy Peterson, states that to start, a favorite spot should be picked up along with a focus on the comfort element. It is suggested that an alfresco cooking space should be set up that the individual as well as guests equally enjoy. Also, to create an inviting dinner-party atmosphere, materials from inside the home like tables, chairs and lamps should be used.

Discusses how garden designer Jon Carloftis transformed a bare courtyard in Pennsylvania into a furnished outdoor room. Plants used by Carloftis for the courtyard; Purpose of using a wooden planter; Furnishings used for the courtyard.

Focuses on landscaping done on the courtyard of Van and Carolyn Rose Temple's house in Jackson, Mississippi. Landscape architects who designed the courtyard; Limitation of space faced by the architects; Creation of different levels in the courtyard; Elements of the courtyard.

Reports on the reopening of the public courtyard at the British Museum in London, England. Design of the place; Historical significance.

Presents questions and answers advisory related to courtyards as of July 1, 1995. Preparation of cut roses for their effectiveness; Time for the purchase of bushes and shrubs; Fertilization of lawn in the presence of grass clipping.

The article discusses fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld's recent projects, including a redesign of the pool and restaurant at Hotel Metropole in Monaco. Lagerfeld's focus on travel and design extends to collaborations with other brands and boutique openings. Additionally, the article highlights the preservation efforts of traditional hutongs in Beijing's Gulou district, where entrepreneurs are working to maintain the area's charm amidst development pressures. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the garden makeover of a courtyard in Charleston, South Carolina. The garden started as an ordinary parking lot. Landscape architect Robert Chestnut evaluated the space and decided to include a pocket garden in it. The main entrance of the garden appeared enticing due to a framework of evergreen trees, shrubs and ground covers. A flower-filled planter situated at the center and an emerald green creeping provided a good backdrop.

Features the garden patio in the historic home of Elizabeth Edmond in New Orleans, Louisiana. Enhancement of garden setting to complement home interiors; Protection of porous stone floor; Creation of complete entertaining area in the courtyard.

Focuses on the exterior design of the courtyard of Cathy and Frank Tomeny in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Link of the walled courtyard to the home interior; Materials for the roofs and the walls; Suitability of the architectural part for entertaining.

Describes the design and architecture of the house courtyard of Jamie and Cameron Gerard in Dallas, Texas. Furnishings they used for the interior decoration; Materials used in the construction.

Describes the storage space in a house's courtyard in Charleston, South Carolina which is owned by residents Joan and Tim Bryce. Solution of landscape architect Robert Chestnut to the storage problem; Use of the storage space; Description of the courtyard.

Features a remodeled house in Vero Beach, Florida. Creation of a landscaped courtyard within the house's existing U-shaped floor plan; Anchoring of a garden with two pillars; Creation of a focal point on the porch by alignment of an antique wooden bench and a pair of containers with bright yellow flowers.

Features a front yard with a pool in New Orleans. Placing pool at the front because of a bayou view at the backyard; Design of pool to double as an entry courtyard; Inclusion of a deck designed with outdoor dining in mind; Plants.

Describes a remodeling job done on the front yard of an Orlando, Florida house that turned a terrace into an entry courtyard. Construction of a low wall to separate the terrace from the front yard; Types of plants used to enhance the terrace area; Design of the driveway.

Describes a courtyard landscape design created by landscape architect Terry Lewis for a homeowner in San Antonio, Texas. Choice of live oak trees to provide shade; Improvements to existing features of garden.

Features the frontyard of Ben and Teresa McCaleb of San Antonio, Texas. Landscape design; Plants.