Shhh, I’m On Vacation. Travelers Are On A Quest For The Quiet
KIM COOKAssociated Press At home in the New York City suburbs, Oscar Sandoval has lots of friends and an active social life. But when it’s time for vacation, he prefers […]
For A Brilliant Gift-Opening Move, Consider The Wide Range Of Creative Chess Sets
KIM COOKAssociated Press Part game, part sport, part home decor. Chess sets come in so many creative varieties — some museum-worthy, some utilitarian — that there’s one to suit just […]
When There’s Lots of Holiday Spirit But Not Much Space, How To Deck The (Small) Halls
KIM COOKAssociated Press It seems like the frost hasn’t even hit the pumpkin before “holiday cheer” starts showing up everywhere, from social media feeds to the aisles of CVS. Tis the season to […]
Kitchens are where holiday memories are made. Create one that serves up joy
BY KIM COOKAssociated Press As the holidays approach, there’s one room in the home where the tantalizing aromas of good food and the chatter of good folk converge: the kitchen. […]
Need Some Fall Comfort Foods? Flavorful Twists On Two Classics, Apples And Bread
KIM COOKAssociated Press The smells of warm apple pie or fresh baked bread are two of the pleasures of fall. Especially in today’s anxiety-provoking world, there’s a welcoming spot at […]
Halloween decorations get gory, and some prefer to dial it down
KIM COOKAssociated Press For some people, the scarier the better when it comes to Halloween decorations. A zombie girl with glowing eyes who rips the head off her teddy bear? […]
Bring some happy vibes home with fall’s ‘dopamine decor’ trend
KIM COOKAssociated Press World got you down? A hit of “dopamine decor” might lift the spirits. The biggest trend in home decorating this fall is an emphasis on happiness, self-expression, […]