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A Well-Designed Day in Minneapolis -- A Local Design Lover's City Guide
Apartment Therapy - 7 May 2016 05:06
Pin it Thomas Wegner's Minneapolis house is bold and thoughtful, so it's no surprise to learn he has a background in interior design. He's created a simple and minimal space that doesn't skimp on style or uniqueness: eve...
The kitchen effort that Mom will love and won't cost you a dime
Washington Post - 7 May 2016 01:12
WEEKEND KITCHEN | It'll take a little elbow grease; plus, top recipes of the week.
Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts Mom Will Seriously Love
Apartment Therapy - 7 May 2016 14:00
Pin it Just because Mother's Day is only a day away (May 8th!) doesn't mean that all of the best gifts have already been snatched up. Some of the most memorable presents don't necessarily come in a box, making them ideal...
The wine tasting that shocked the world -- and forever changed what we drink
Washington Post - 7 May 2016 15:12
Forty years ago, when California bottles prevailed over French, the ground shifted
Carolyn Hax: No good deed for infirm mother-in-law goes unpunished
Washington Post - 7 May 2016 07:12
A spouse of one of the adult children is the only one making arrangements for Mom's caretaking.
Cove's "West Coast Modern" Nursery -- Favorite Rooms
Apartment Therapy - 7 May 2016 23:00
Pin it Name & Location: Victoria in Dallas, Georgia My Favorite Room: Nursery Specs: 25 square feet, owned Decorating Cove's nursery was so much fun for us. We knew that we wanted a space that was full of the things that...
A Scandinavian Style Meets California Vibes Beverly Hills Apartment -- House Call
Apartment Therapy - 7 May 2016 22:00
Pin it Name: Maia Location: Beverly Hills, California Of all the cool neighborhoods for a single 32 year old to live, Beverly Hills might not strike you as the most obvious. It's especially curious when you consider that...
Derby fashions featured flowers and feathers in a rainbow of colors
News Observer - 7 May 2016 21:57
Florals, a traditional Derby favorite, were in full bloom on hats, dresses and shoes Chastity Stevenson Westry of Birmingham wore a sweeping hat with a huge gardenia Erica Williamson wore a hat her grandmother designed �...
Cook to honor our mothers
News Observer - 7 May 2016 21:49
Fred Thompson shares a bean salad recipe He introduced his mother to this dish late in life Cook your mother's favorites to honor her …
Johansson cast as Asian character just another whitewashing
News Observer - 7 May 2016 20:16
Hollywood has long cast white actors as Asians in movies Most of the films are bad Television is doing it right …
Chef Ricky Moore brings his high-end skills to Saltbox Seafood Joint
News Observer - 7 May 2016 19:56
Durham chef Ricky Moore elevates the lowly fish shack Trained in the Army and at the Culinary Institute of America Moore knows fresh seafood from a childhood in New Bern …
Snow: On finding joy in your work
News Observer - 7 May 2016 18:42
The late Pat Conroy said he wrote amid 'gloom and darkness' Monotonous work can leave mind free to travel Use everything you were given …
Ashley Is "Home At Last" in Silver Lake -- House Tour
Apartment Therapy - 7 May 2016 18:00
Pin it Name: Ashley Drost, pups Lazer + Leroy Location: Silver Lake; Los Angeles, California Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; owned Enter Ashley's sunny and revamped 1914 Craftsman home and it's immediate...
Taylor's Bright & Blue Kitchen Makeover -- Makeover
Apartment Therapy - 7 May 2016 16:30
Pin it Project by: Taylor Location: Houston, Texas This is our Kitchen Remodel! We moved in to our very 90s house 3 years ago... complete with wallpaper, vinyl, linoleum and office lighting. We worked with a crew to do t...
Once the sun reappears, you'll want to open any of these 5 wines
Washington Post - 7 May 2016 15:12
PICKS | Priced from $15 to $27, the bottles are just right for patio enjoyment.
Super 8 Hosts Tacky Hotel Art Show -- Design News
Apartment Therapy - 7 May 2016 14:45
Pin it Budget hotels aren't exactly cutting edge when it comes to art. In fact, the generic, inoffensive framed prints hanging over the bed are often barely worth noting. But with Super 8 hotels undergoing redesigns, the...
This Weekend: Tame These Tiny Troublemakers & Stop Swatting This Spring
Apartment Therapy - 7 May 2016 14:00
Pin it Pin it Insects get antsy this season, bugging out over the warmer weather, and emerge from their winter hideouts eager for spring. You're more apt to share space as they move around and seek out new homes for the ...
In my mother's illness, her tiny bedroom became a source of healing, for both of us
Washington Post - 7 May 2016 13:12
A makeover turned into a rallying point for her to get home.
Tickets on sale for pop-up dinners, supper clubs
News Observer - 7 May 2016 13:09
Just a heads up that there are a few events on the horizon from the Triangle outfits who put on pop-up dinners: The Blind Pig Supper Club, a pop-up dinner …
Hints From Heloise: Some plants aren't pet-friendly
Washington Post - 7 May 2016 07:12
Dear Readers: April showers have brought May flowers, your yard should be in full bloom, and most of us have houseplants, too! Have you thought about what plants your pets might be curious about and p...
Ask Amy: Jail time and divorce sever grandparent ties
Washington Post - 7 May 2016 07:12
Sad Grandma: Given that your son is in jail, the mother should have full custody of the child, and as the child's grandparents, you should embrace whatever living situation is best for the girl. You d...
Greta Van Susteren's Annapolis home finally sells - for significantly less than listing price
Washington Post - 7 May 2016 01:12
The Fox News anchor's abode listed at $1.8 million sold for $1,050,000.