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The New Artifact: Making Art that Feels Like History

I didn’t realize I was painting with history until someone asked me to describe my work. My answer: they are like little artifacts, only... new. From the tea-stained backgrounds to the 'Colors of Time' palette, discover the philosophy behind Jardin & Patina’s 'New Artifacts'—where 19th-century herbariums meet the modern sanctuary.

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Ideas for an Urban Sanctuary

Living in the city shouldn't mean sacrificing peace. From masking street noise to screening out garish neighborly views, discover how to use structure, sound, and specific plantings to reclaim your urban garden as a true sanctuary

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A New Chapter in a 1922 Home

An old house carries a soul—a 'patina' that mirrors the human spirit. Step inside my 1922 Colonial as I introduce Jardin & Patina: a new sanctuary where the expertise of the garden meets the art of the studio and the beauty of the curated past

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