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Turning The Page To A New Year: Style-Savvy 2022 Calendars

KIM COOKAssociated Press Why are many of us still drawn to paper calendars in this digital age? Karen Hernandez, senior product manager at the Museum of Modern Art in New […]

Father’s Day Gifts That Celebrate Interests Old And New

KIM COOKAssociated Press After a pandemic year in which the shape of work and play were transformed, Father’s Day gifts can embrace comforting old favorites or celebrate exciting new interests. […]

Splashy Water Toys For Patio, Pool, Yard

KIM COOKAssociated Press Backyards and patios have been working hard all year because of the pandemic, and this summer they can provide new ways to cool off and have fun […]

Dining In The Great Outdoors, Stylishly

KIM COOKAssociated Press Squeezing the most out of summer — especially this coronavirus summer — has often meant eating and entertaining outside, for those with the space to do it. […]

Wanderlust Woes? Décor Ideas For The Housebound Traveler

KIM COOKAssociated Press If your actual travel plans are on hold, you can soothe your wanderlust with a few home décor change-ups or additions. Whether you’re wishing you were at […]

Plant-Based Materials Catch On With Home Goods Designers

KIM COOKAssociated Press With an eye toward sustainability, makers of home furnishings are experimenting more and more with plant-based materials. You can find things like bark, leaves and seeds transformed […]