Fall Decor Forecast: Stylish, Functional, Comfortable
KIM COOK Associated Press Unfettered from dated conventions that urged us to pick a decor style and stick to it, more and more designers and retailers this fall are blending […]
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Meeting Of The Minds
Category Spotlight on Designer Collaborations from Casual Living Magazine August 2018 By Kim Cook RETAILERS AND MANUFACTURERS PARTNER WITH DESIGNERS ON INSPIRED OUTDOOR COLLECTION WHEN DESIGNERS, MAKERS AND SELLERS cross paths, […]
Diaper Bags Get A Stylish Update
In generations past, the array of baby paraphernalia needed by new parents was carried in cumbersome totes of heavy plastic, often emblazoned with prints and patterns that spoke more to […]
Urban Outfitter: A Manhattan Designer Creates Outdoor Oases in The Concrete Jungle
KIM COOK for Exterior Design Magazine When a boy born in Canada’s northern prairies creates a thriving design practice in one of the world’s toughest cities, you know he’s talented. […]
Designers Look Skyward For Inspiration
KIM COOK Associated Press Designer Lee Broom was vacationing at a friend’s house in the Cotswolds, an idyllic bit of rural England. “I’m a city boy, brought up in the […]
Pro-Style Kitchens for The Home Cook
KIM COOK Associated Press Avid home cooks often want to outfit their kitchens with the kind of high-end appliances and gear used by professional chefs. There’s that aspirational notion that […]
Storage For The Urban Kitchen
Kim Cook | Associated Press For city dwellers, adaptability comes in handy in the kitchen. Urban kitchens are typically tiny, presenting storage challenges. And for food storage, there’s also the frequent problem […]