Perhaps it’s the fact the yard is covered with green grass, which is a water no-no in my world, yet a feature impo…
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Ad Drought Closes Gourmet and Modern Bride Magazines
Gourmet Magazine, an American classic, found a slump in ad sales spelled the recipe for disaster. That’s why Conde…
Amy Butler Bucharest Bedding Give-Away
We have long sung the praises of Midwestern textile designer, Amy Butler, who introduced an exotic, Indian-inspired orga…
Grown Up Twin Beds for the Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em Set
In light of the recent survey finding many of us secure a better night’s sleep in separate cocoons, it might pay t…
Not Your Mama’s Birkenstock
Imagine a small German village inhabited by a young shoemaker named Johann Birkenstock. Birkenstock creates comfy shoes …
Cool Design Converts the Car-Addicted
I live in Los Angeles and yes, I love my car. Not because it’s a symbol of my status or a prized possession, but b…
15 Fresh, Seasonal Foods to Enjoy Now
This is the time of year when I can barely fit my farmers’ market purchases in my bike basket. Late summer and ear…
Cities Promote Green Credentials in Bid to Host 2016 Olympic Games
In the not-so-distant past, cities competing to host the Olympics focused on size, infrastructure and the ability to bui…
