posts tagged ‘home & lifestyle’

Fall Gives Twice The Bang For Your Purchasing Buck

Fall gives twice the bank for your shopping buck: dnd of season, and end of year.

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Make Anything Look Better: Put It On A Pedestal

Almost everything looks better on a pedestal.

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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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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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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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Just What Is A VOC?

After you choose its color and sheen, consider how “green” you want your paint to be.

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Knock, Knock

Seven ideas to make your front door unique.

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Greener Carpets

Considerations when buying, installing, maintaining and disposing of carpet.

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NYIGF: Apron Strings Re-attached

As the variety at the New York International Gift Fair showed, the apron has become a utilitarian accessory once again.

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