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Declutter with care
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 22:32
Despite being told that messiness is a sign of intelligence, we still can't quite wrap our heads around that concept. Perhaps it's because we've been told (countless times) that clutter …
5 Things We Loved This Week
The Glitter Guide - 30 Dec 2016 14:00
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A Rare Bird
Modern Luxury - 30 Dec 2016 18:00
San Francisco Magazine Josh Sens Alanna Hale As the Morris takes flight, it proves itself an eminently worthy successor to the Slow Club. Among the many wonders of the natural world are the migratory journeys of some wes...
Red-breasted nuthatch: The elusive visitor
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 18:07
Like the sound of the sleigh bell that the child longs to hear in "The Polar Express," so I had been waiting for a particular sound since October. It came …
Are you sitting while you read this? STAND UP! Especially if you're a man
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 17:01
If you have a desk job, it is pretty easy to spend most of your day on your bum. Even after you punch the clock, chances are there will be …
Hot Property: 'Vampire Slayer' star's new blood
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 10:00
LOS ANGELES - Actors Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof have capped off a busy year by buying a place in Encino for $7.95 million. The couple previously put a house …
Before and After: A Dark, Uninspiring Basement Turned Streamlined Shared Office Space
Apartment Therapy - 30 Dec 2016 22:00
This "office" space that was shared by Sarah and Keith in their dark, uninspiring basement in their New England Craftsman Colonial didn't seem to have a clear design or purpose -- or you know, much style. But they lighte...
Head Over Heels with Someone New? How To Keep Your Friends in Focus, Too
Apartment Therapy - 30 Dec 2016 17:00
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy ) The honeymoon period of a new relationship is great--you're getting to know your partner and getting closer with them, and every date gives you those same butterfly feelings. But in the...
It's So Hard to Say Goodbye: 2016 Trends That Are Maxing Out (But We Still Love Them Anyway)
Apartment Therapy - 30 Dec 2016 15:00
In terms of decor, 2016 had something for everyone. Artful bohemian? Global textiles and/or tropical prints were your heroes. Classic glam? There was so.much.glam to go around this year. I took stock of 10 of my favorite...
Keeping your New Year's exercise resolution can help your brain too, study says
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 21:25
Many people make New Year's resolutions to regularly go to the gym, run a marathon or attend yoga class to improve their health. Now there may be another reason to …
A Chicago Couple's "So Us" Vintage & Modern Mix -- House Tour
Apartment Therapy - 30 Dec 2016 19:00
Name: Jill and Mickey Location: Logan Square -- Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: Rented 4 months My partner Mickey and I have been renting our current apartment for about four months now. We ofte...
She knew death was near, but this mom was determined to live for her boys
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 18:44
Within 24 hours of giving birth to her third son, neurologist Jessica Crowder learned she was terminally ill. Her husband, Jason Crowder, noticed the swelling in her abdomen was not …
Hacks, DIYs and Creative Uses: The Most Popular IKEA Posts of the Year -- Best of 2016
Apartment Therapy - 30 Dec 2016 18:00
IKEA is a perennial favorite topic among Apartment Therapy readers and we love to write about it, too. From the best products to customize, small space problem solvers, ingenious hacks and creative, I-never-would-have-th...
Movie review: 7 books you must read before they're movies in 2017
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 10:00
Hollywood's love affair with books isn't showing any signs of stopping in 2017. Big movie hits like the Harry Potter franchise, the Hunger Games trilogy, "Coraline" and "The Fault in …
Skyler: I dropped my best friend's flute (and other reasons being a mom is scary)
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 10:00
I have a confession: Even though I'm a mother of two, I fear holding other people's babies. I think the fear stems from a day in sixth grade when I …
Game review: 'The Last Guardian': Charming adventure about a strong bond between boy and beast
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 10:00
Parents need to know that "The Last Guardian" is an action-adventure game. There's little parents will find objectionable, and while there are some fights with possessed suits of armor, they …
Book review: 'Word of Mouse': Exciting, funny tale of Blue Mouse packs positive messages
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 10:00
Parents need to know that "Word of Mouse," true to the track record of its bestselling author team James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein, is a fun, relatable tale with positive …
Aging and addicted: The opioid epidemic affects older adults, too
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 10:00
It took a lot of convincing for John Evard to go to rehab. Seven days into his stay at the Las Vegas Recovery Center, the nausea and aching muscles of …
2017 fashion forecast: Predictions for the year ahead
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 10:00
There's nothing like a fresh year filled with new (and fashionable!) possibilities. As 2016 winds down, it's time to slip into clairvoyant mode and predict what the future holds for …
Moms Gear: J.A. Henckels International cutlery set provides fresh start in the kitchen
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 10:00
Moms looking to create a fresh environment in their kitchen at the start of the New Year may want to try out J.A. Henckels International 14-piece knife block set. This …
Balancing Act: Baking with kids a reminder that quick isn't always the best fix
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 10:00
I'm finding an unusual amount of comfort in home improvement shows lately. I have a little routine at my gym. I get on the elliptical - always the same machine, …
App review: Space by Tinybop: The sky's no limit on this stellar interactive solar system app
News Observer - 30 Dec 2016 10:00
Parents need to know that Space by Tinybop is a visually multilayered interactive app that helps kids learn about our solar system through play. Kids can explore each planet, our …