archive for September, 2009

The 99k House Competition

SUSTAINABLE LIVING | by CELESTE TELL
ROBERT F. KENNEDY FAMOUSLY ASKED US to not just “look at things the way they are, and ask why” but to “dream of things that never were, and ask why not?” And that is exactly what the Rice Design Alliance and Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects have [...]

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Artifacts & Inspirations

Coveted possessions helped root immigrants in their new homes — and inspire designers of today.

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Bring Out Fall Colors In Your Garden

Plan and plant for dazzling seasonal displays that look their best in fall.

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Aunt Sylvia’s Closet

CURATING | by ROBIN AVNI
AS I ENGAGED IN THE SEASONAL RITUAL of switching over the clothes in my closet from summer to fall, my mind drifted to memories of my Aunt Sylvia ― a New York native who was my early guide as I began navigating the concepts of “style.” When she passed away a [...]

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Pots Of Comfort

There’s something comforting about chicken and rice in a pot.

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Rallying Email Discipline

Setting aside specific times to deal with email helps you concentrate and move on with a lightened load.

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In Praise Of The Garden Bench

The presence of a garden bench is like having the promise of rest, a symbolic “pause button.”

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In Search Of The Perfect Tissue Box

Until a new line of undecorated tissue boxes comes along, decorative covers — or no box at all — can enhance your décor.

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All Potlucks Are Not Created Equal

Picking a theme adds life to those tried-and-true potlucks.

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Starting To Jog Again, The Easy Way

A slow, easy approach can make it possible to jog again ― without getting injured.

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