Making Bathing A Zen Experience
KIM COOK Associated Press Some of us are shower people, and some are bathers. But there’s a way to be both, as the Japanese discovered centuries ago when they developed […]
Author: Kim Cook
Hip Holiday Host Gifts
KIM COOK Associated Press Invited to a holiday dinner? A ski weekend? You’ll want to bring a gift for the host, of course. Here are some ideas that let you […]
Holiday Home Decor Emphasizes The Natural
KIM COOK Associated Press There’s nothing quite like a winter walk through snowy woods. This holiday season, trend watchers are encouraging us to bring some of those evocative, forest-y elements […]
Knitwear Finds Cozy Spot In Decor
KIM COOK Associated Press London-based knitwear designer Melanie Porter turned her skills to home furnishings when she acquired an antique chair that needed reupholstering. “But I couldn’t find a fabric […]
Creepy, Chic Decor Adds To Halloween Festivity
If you prefer a contemporary decor style, you aren’t interested in rustic jack-o-lanterns or homespun stuffed witches when Halloween comes around. But fear not: this season you’ll find lots of […]
Pet Friendly and Stylish Too
KIM COOK The Associated Press Writer Jean Cocteau once mused, “I love cats because I enjoy my home; little by little, they become its visible soul.” Dog owners feel the […]
Loving Home Gym Is Just A Heartbeat Away
KIM COOK Associated Press Choosing a room to function as a home gym or personal workout space is just as important as finding the right equipment. The key is to […]