Nautical Decor With Modern Panache
KIM COOKAssociated Press Designers are playing with the idea of nautical decor in new ways, with furnishings and style notes that say “classic contemporary” instead of “kitschy cute.” There might […]
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Camping With Kids: The Right Gear Can Make It Easier
KIM COOKAssociated Press For some parents, it can be plenty challenging just to take young children on a trip to the mall. Then there are those who take their tiny […]
Bath Hardware Makes A Stylish Splash
KIM COOKAssociated Press Step in the bathroom, turn on the tap. Step in the shower, turn on the faucet. Just mundane parts of the daily routine, right? Yet for bathware […]
Creative Ways To Steer Guests To Their Seats In Style
KIM COOKAssociated Press The most memorable special occasions often have some elements that are a little offbeat. At weddings, one easy place to add a creative and personal touch is […]
Solutions And Help For Small-Space Living
KIM COOKAssociated Press Setting up home in a small apartment poses all sorts of challenges. First, there’s the floorplan: With small rooms come issues like storage, and where to put […]
Welcome The End Of Winter With A New Spring Wreath
By Kim Cook | AP Christmas wreaths on the front door are a tradition, but there are also wreaths that celebrate the arrival of warmer weather. You can put up spring wreaths with […]
A Small But Social Spot: Trends In Front-Porch Decorating
By KIM COOK | AP Back in the days before TV and air conditioning lured people indoors, Americans often hung out on front porches, enjoying the fresh air and socializing with […]