I know from trays. When I first moved into my 1920s era house I was pleased to find a tray rack in the cabinet underneat…
Spokane Residents Smuggling in Unfriendly Suds
Does reducing water pollution mean dried-on crust on your dishes? It does if you ask some residents of Spokane, Washingt…
Ikat Still Hanging Around
They say the classics never go out of style but we were hit so hard with the return of Ikat, I feared overkill. But the …
Saudi Women Boycott Lingerie Shops Staffed by Men
It can be more awkward than a pair of Spanx slipping down at a party, yet in Saudi Arabia, male clerks routinely fit wom…
On the Cuff: Found Objects Regenerate Flower Power
Noted Bay Area artist Joan Elan Davis is still working her magic with flowers – but this time she has moved them o…
Reuse a Socialite's Vintage Digs! Price Slashed to Just $29 Million
What would you pay for a Park Avenue home originally designed by Sister Parish and Albert Hadley in the late 1960s for B…
Make Your Mark with Design-It-Yourself Speakers
Whistle while you work on these very cool cardboard speakers. Designed as an eco-friendly kit with six colored pencils t…
Anchors Away
Seems everyone is getting in shipshape for spring with crisp navy blues and whites – guided by map-themed pillows …