Latest Living Articles
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1 5 Cheap Summer Thrills
Views: 2267 Comments: 3Just because the mercury is rising doesn’t mean your bank account must plummet in pursuit of summer pleasure. There are plenty of inexpensive, easy-access activities with fun and fear factors that rival big-ticket events—if you know how t...
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2 Green Bathroom Design
From: Amy Copperman
Sat Aug 2, 01:28:37 pm
Views: 172
With new green building materials and increased environmental awareness, it's easier than ever to create a chic, eco-friendly bathroom. Environmentalist interior designer Patricia Gaylor, whose work and eco-conscious design philosophy has been featur...
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3 Surfing for Salvage: How to Find Hidden Treasures Online
From: el
Tue Jul 1, 11:58:27 amViews: 469If you’re a junky for funky furniture and old-school light fixtures, you’re going to love shopping online for architectural salvage. That includes everything from Art Deco doorknobs to antique pillars, all of which have been rescued from ...
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4 Grey Is The New Green: How to Easily Recycle Water at Home
From: ferss fer
Tue Jul 1, 11:20:37 amViews: 253When it comes to water, deciding what’s clean versus dirty isn’t as black and white as you might think. Between these two extremes lies another category of water: greywater. No, greywater isn’t some sexy new brand of designer vodk...
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5 The Luxe-Modern Living Room
Views: 4746
When dressed well, a living room can invite conversation and enjoyment, evoke relaxation, sophistication, and usability and make a major statement about you and your personal taste without your having to say a word. Show your guests that you have sty...
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6 A Beginner's Guide to a Feng Shui Home
From: catherine parker
Mon Jun 23, 02:30:25 pmViews: 695Although it’s become a recent trend in Western society, the ancient Chinese art of feng shui (meaning “wind-water”) actually dates back nearly 5,000 years. Feng shui’s central philosophy is that life energy, or chi, affects on...
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7 Decorator Showcase: Thomas O'Brien on Design
From: elenkert
Tue Jun 17, 10:20:53 amViews: 578Talking with Thomas O’Brien is like jogging with a friend who’s in great shape: the brisk pace is invigorating, but it’s work to keep up. The New York-based decorator’s energy is visible in his restless, masculine style--a def...
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8 Top 10 Tips for Buying a New Car
From: elenkert
Sat Jun 14, 01:01:32 pm
Views: 352
Did you know that women traditionally pay more than men when buying the same type of new car? Danny Chan, consumer watchdog and CEO of car pricing search engine AutoBrag.com, offers 10 tips to us gals on how to get the most for our money and have the...
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9 Trend Watch: The Latest in Stone and Tile Design
From: Erika Lenkert
Thu May 22, 01:57:21 pm
Views: 235
If you missed the recent "Coverings: The Ultimate Tile and Stone Experience" convention in Orlando but want to know the latest in these decorative surfaces, you're in luck. Kitchen and bath designer Jamie Goldberg offers musings on the late...
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10 The 5 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Redecorating
From: Erika Lenkert
Fri May 2, 12:00:53 pm
Views: 293
Scan the web and you’ll find tons of tips on home remodeling and redecorating. But what about what not to do? We asked five of the nation’s top interior designers what they considered the biggest mistakes people make when redesigning thei...
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11 10 Fresh Tips for Greener Living
From: Christie Matheson
Sat Apr 19, 09:26:36 pm
Views: 154
By now most women of the world have heard the same basic tips for earth-friendly living countless times. If you’re ready to go for a deeper shade of green—but still want changes that are simple to make and won’t compromise your styl...
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12 Five Ways to Honor Mom
From: Mari Tzikas
Sat Apr 19, 08:02:39 pm
Views: 101
Though celebrating Mom should be a perennial practice, Mother’s Day is a worthy way of showering her with the praise she deserves. This year, go beyond the staid flowers and fragrances and present her with a creative, thoughtful gift that fully...
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13 Exclusive Interview With Interior Designer Barbara Barry
From: Erika Lenkert
Mon Apr 14, 12:50:18 pm
Views: 724
Barbara Barry is a beautiful contradiction: Her style is at once impeccably classic and essentially Californian in its mix of influences and relaxed air. That combination has struck a chord with our current mood for a put-together decor that accommod...
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14 Exclusive Interview With Eco-Friendly Living Expert Zem Joaquin
From: ferss fer
Tue Apr 8, 11:07:37 am
Views: 270
Think you must choose between being fabulous and being green? Not anymore—and Zem Joaquin is here to prove it. As the founder and editor-in-chief of Ecofabulous.com, Joaquin brings readers a daily dose of the best and brightest in the world of ...
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15 How to Arrange Flowers Like a Pro
From: ferss fer
Thu Apr 3, 09:40:05 amViews: 476Erin Rosenow, founder of San Francisco’s Birch floral boutique and hot new Rosenow Floral Design, can turn an everyday bunch of flowers into a tabletop masterpiece. With Erin’s following 10 fantastic tips, you can too. —Erika Lenker...
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16 Eco-Friendly Housecleaning Tips
From: ferss fer
Tue Apr 1, 02:35:42 pm
Views: 165
If you’ve been paying attention to our planet’s state of affairs, you are probably starting to feel guilty about using the chemical-laden cleaning products tucked under your kitchen sink. So what’s a girl who loves a clean household...
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17 5 Ways to a Stress-Free Spring Cleaning
Views: 112
In this season of renewal, it doesn’t fly to take a deep breath of spring air and inhale an airborne dust bunny. Just as we want the most bang for our buck, when it comes to spring cleaning, we want the most sparkle for our scrub. Your precious...
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18 10 Easy Eco-Friendly Habits
Views: 151 Comments: 1
The way to save the planet is not through a big initiative by governments or giant corporations. It’s a million little gestures made by everyday people on a regular basis. If you think going green is an overwhelming notion, integrate the follow...
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19 Emma Jane Pilkington
Views: 573
Emma Jane Pilkington’s split upbringing in Australia and Greenwich, Conn., sets her apart from the rising generation of New York decorators. Employing influences from around the globe, she has a bohemian touch that banishes any hint of pretensi...
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20 Yifat Oren
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Kevin Costner has Yifat Oren to thank for his picture-perfect Aspen mountaintop nuptials. Ditto for Mariska Hargitay, whose reception at a Montecito, Calif., estate had the look of an enchanted forest. An award-winning event designer, the recipient o...
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