Funky Mexican folk art and thrift-store finds spice up Carrollton home

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

A mix of textures, objects and vibrant hues makes house a home

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Cuvée revives senses with a nostalgic blast from the past

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

My nooi is in ?n nartjie, My ouma in kaneel…Simonsig’s signature restaurant, Cuvée, has embarked on a new way forward which literally takes the senses back into history, as this popular Winelands eat-out destination now celebrates a revived old fashioned charm with creative flair.

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Summer reading for decor lovers

Friday, June 25th, 2010

For those who enjoy the challenge, fun and excitement of decorating, but can’t afford a Design Star to tackle those projects, professionals share their secrets and designs and offer tips in a number of “how to” books available to aid and abet the design challenged.

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Disney Stuff – Disney Kitchen Stuff

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Chris Barry returns with his monthly look at collecting that Disney stuff that we all love so much.

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Disney Stuff – Disney Kitchen Stuff

Perfect is out, real is in for home decor

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Where fashion goes, home decor is never far behind. And this fall, home retailers continue to take cues from decades past, such as ’60s and ’70s styles ranging from loose and relaxed to sophisticated and worldly. Interior design – Fashion – Shopping – Home and Garden – Decor and Design

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Perfect is out, real is in for home decor

Turn a gourmet kitchen into a chef’s studio

Friday, May 21st, 2010

(ARA) – Does your kitchen feel more like Julie’s than Julia’s? No need to be concerned … if Julie could learn to master the art of cooking in less than a year, you can design your own chef’s studio in a fraction of that time.

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Turning a Catskills Cabin Into a Midcentury Retreat

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

LIVINGSTON MANOR, N.Y.

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Minimalist to the max: My Place home’s sleekness and Japanese flair allows inside to flow to outside

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

They’d been living for three years in her condo with American traditional furniture, flowered upholstery and draperies that were not to his minimalist taste. She liked traditional furniture; he preferred modern.

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Minimalist to the max: My Place home’s sleekness and Japanese flair allows inside to flow to outside

Design trends: Open floorplans, hearth rooms and two masters

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Historically speaking, homebuyer demands have been straightforward: living room, kitchen, bathrooms, dining room and enough bedrooms to serve the family. These days, less-expensive building materials and efficient construction methods have made the layouts of tomorrow’s homes more unique and exciting.

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Disney Cruise Line and Michelin-starred Chef Create Perfect Pairing with French-inspired Remy Restaurant On the Disney …

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

CELEBRATION, Fla. – In an exquisite, top-deck restaurant with incredible ocean views, Disney Cruise Line debuts Remy – its first-ever premier dining option.

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