Table’s New Star? The Relaxed And Versatile Dinner Bowl
KIM COOKAssociated Press Dinner menus are now crowded with mixed greens bowls, savory stews and casseroles, which can create a quandary when it’s time to set the table. Should you […]
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‘Like Theater In Tile Form’: Tile’s Patterns, Designs Expand
KIM COOKAssociated Press People have been surfacing floors and walls in tile for hundreds of years; it’s one of our oldest materials. But the industry keeps reinventing the product. Digital […]
Biophilic Decor: Ways To Bring The Feel Of Nature Indoors
KIM COOKAssociated Press The term “biophilia,” an affinity for the living world, was coined back in the 1980s by American biologist and author E.O. Wilson. We have an instinctive drive […]
From Zen To Zany, Backyards With Style And Personality
KIM COOKAssociated Press For some people, backyards aren’t just backyards anymore. “We’re seeing everything from Zen retreats for al fresco yoga to whimsical children’s spaces that go way beyond the […]
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 […]
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 […]