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On Location: Trading New York for Midwest Grit
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:45:42 -0000
A couple moved from one of the grandest buildings on the Upper West Side to a converted flour mill on the Mississippi riverfront, with few regrets.
Living Together: In Studies of Virtual Twins, Nature Wins Again
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:39:54 -0000
When parents pursue several ways to have a child, the stage is set for virtual twins, genetic strangers who share an environment from an early point in life.
At Home With: The Ambassador of Handmade
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:38:15 -0000
The proprietor of a crafts store and gallery, Faythe Levine is also the prime documentarian and patron saint of what she calls the handmade nation.
Annuals, Perennials and a Centennial
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:32:21 -0000
Ruth Bancroft, who turned 100 on Tuesday, is the namesake of a world-renowned three-acre garden of succulents about 25 miles east of San Francisco.
Shopping for Party Centerpieces With David Stark
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:31:21 -0000
The New York event designer David Stark shopped for materials to create three centerpieces for parties big on style but small on waste.
The Fix: Putting the Pool Into Storage
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:25:03 -0000
It’s time to close the pool, and time to brush up on pool maintenance.
L.A. Times - Home & Garden
Landscape rules on how much lawn is enough differ by city
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Depending on what city you live in (and sometimes what part of your city), the rules vary that govern how much greenery you have . Best to check before ripping out the grass and pouring concrete. KEEPING that thick, verdant blanket of grass watered in these dog days of summer is about as economical and conservation-minded an enterprise as gassing up the family SUV for the weekly commute or a long-distance vacation. It costs a bundle, and pretty soon you have to do it all over again.
Henry E. Huntington's promised land in San Marino
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
For the developer, it was never about the mansion that is now the Huntington Art Gallery. It was about the land. This new column will explore the ghosts of Southern California's residential landscape -- social, political or cultural landmarks that have since been destroyed or altered beyond recognition.
The little guy's first day of kindergarten
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
He eagerly trots off to school while Dad marvels at the well-traveled road to the school steps. SO WE SAY O WE SAY an Ave Maria and send the little guy off to school for the very first time. Kindergarten . . . the bunny lair of lower education.
Garden events in the Southland
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Louise Gonzalez will lead a workshop on "Summer in the Native Garden." TODAY
Botanist floor samples sale at Orange22
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Also last chance: Environment Furniture at 20% to 70% off. THE SALES keep coming, so we keep sharing. Here you'll find the latest home furnishings discounts on the Web and in Southern California stores. Look for the online version of this report with additional listings and convenient hyperlinks: latimes.com/home .
John Nyquist carves a reputation for midcentury classics
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The influence, and value, of the woodworker's enduring midcentury pieces continue to grow. SHIRLEY NYQUIST, the vivacious record-keeper of her husband's furniture-making business, pulls out a typewritten list from 1960 showing a walnut armchair with sculpted back and upholstered seat priced at $125. And today? That same chair would be $4,500.
Christian Science Monitor | The Home Forum
How getting into a good argument makes us all shine
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0500
In this political season it's heartening to know that the word 'argue' is rooted in the idea of 'making something clear.'
Following the footsteps of Flannery O'Connor
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0500
On this vacation, he and his wife are visiting the stomping grounds of great writers.
The goal – satisfying work, or your calling?
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0500
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
When the company leaves town
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0500
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
Who's coming to Sabbath dinner?
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0500
An Orthodox Jewish family hosts curious strangers at weekly meals.
Progress – a divine right
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0500
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
Denver Post: Lifestyle
Have an autumn escapade
editor@denverpost.com (Kathleen St. John / The Denver Post) Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:09:29 -0600
Colorado's beauty can be distracting even on routine commutes to work. On the state's scenic byways, specially chosen for maximum awe, every pullout offers a new, eye-popping perspective. Just try to keep your eyes on the road, OK? Kathleen St. John, Special to The Denver Post
Out there: It's a gas
editor@denverpost.com (The Denver Post) Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:05:23 -0600
Snowmass Balloon Festival, Friday through Sept. 14, Snowmass softball field, Snowmass Village; 970-925-1663, snowmassballoon.com Wind powered.
Chronicler of Colorado's scenic byways
editor@denverpost.com (Claire Martin, The Denver Post) Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:02:59 -0600
Steamboat Springs photographer Jim Steinberg's latest collaboration with Colorado author Susan J. Tweit is "Colorado Scenic Byways."
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