Goldie Hawn’s Sun-Drenched Tuscan Terrace Is the Exact Look You Need To Recreate for an Elegant and Breezy Outdoor Space Throughout 2026

Goldie’s curated terracotta planters provide a drought-tolerant home for summer herbs while delivering a timeless Italian-inspired aesthetic

Goldie Hawn
(Image credit: Dave M. Benett/amfAR13/Getty Images for amfAR)

With the arrival of mid-April, the first true whispers of spring are here, and I am already romanticizing my patio harder than ever. While the summer solstice is still a few months away, the lengthening days of 2026 have me dreaming of a rustic Mediterranean aesthetic.

A Tuscan courtyard look is currently at the top of my Pinterest board because it embodies the beauty of the season while feeling understated, and it is so achievable thanks to terracotta.

Article continues below

Shop the Goldie Hawn-Inspired Edit

Alongside their escapist qualities, terracotta planters are among the most versatile pieces you can introduce to your patio or terrace during these April planting sessions. I spoke to Tammy Sons, a horticulture expert and the founder and CEO of TN Nursery, who explained that these containers are useful for preventing root rot in my plants.

'Terracotta planters come in a variety of colors, but not only that – the clay they're made of is porous and breathable, preventing any root rot from happening and keeping the soil cool,' she says.

If you're looking for tips on creating a Mediterranean garden, Tammy recommends planting drought–tolerant herbs in your terracotta containers now so they can establish themselves for the heat.

'You can really achieve a sort of Mediterranean–courtyard aesthetic that goes well with stone, wood, and lush green foliage. I recommend planting drought–tolerant herbs ( like thyme, oregano, or rosemary ), succulents or cacti, or even sun–loving flowers like lavender or geraniums,' she says.

With terracotta containers, it's hard to go wrong. Whether you let them stand alone or fill them with fresh spring greenery, they'll always feel utterly timeless. Even if you can't get the airplane ticket to Italy, you can recreate some of its charm in your yard throughout the sunny days of 2026.


Megan Slack
Head of Celebrity Style News

Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens, where she leads the celebrity/ news team. She has a history in interior design, travel, and news journalism, having lived and worked in New York, Paris, and, currently, London. Megan has bylines in Livingetc, The Telegraph, and IRK Magazine, and has interviewed the likes of Drew Barrymore, Ayesha Curry, Michelle Keegan, and Tan France, among others. She lives in a London apartment with her antique typewriter and an eclectic espresso cup collection, and dreams of a Kelly Wearstler-designed home.