Annie Sloan knows a thing or two about design. As an interior designer, trained fine artist, decorative painter, and the inventor of Chalk Paint, she’s considered one of the world’s leading authorities in paint, color and style. Sloan recently filmed a furniture painting course with Create Academy, and one of […]
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Arizonans have earned their seats on the patio after surviving the scorching summer. And there are plenty of restaurants around Phoenix with exceptional patios with shade, twinkling lights and great people-watching. But, if you’re looking for something more casual or just heading out for a drink, breweries offer lovely alternatives […]
LONDON (AP) — An unlikely refugee from the war in Ukraine — a rare Asiatic black bear — arrived at his new home in Scotland on Friday and quickly took to a meal of cucumbers and watermelon. The 12-year-old Yampil was named for a village in the Donetsk region where […]
Furniture can be an investment, but you don’t have to pay full price to decorate your dream home. The best Presidents’ Day furniture sales of 2024 are still live and can help you save on just about anything you need to update your home—from one of Floyd’s modern sectionals for […]
Countertops are doing a lot of work for us these days. Not only are they essential for, well, food prep and cooking, but they tend to be where we store our everyday large appliances like microwaves and coffee makers. Add to it all of the other fancy appliances that make […]
By Dominic LutyensFeatures correspondent Véronique Cotrel’s Stairway to Heaven design was inspired by American mid-century modernism (Photography: Amaury Laparra) Quietly luxurious British and American interiors styles have merged over the centuries. What are the elements of this ultra-rich, “old money” look, and what makes it so timeless? The stratospherically rich […]
Many people want the same things as they get older: to stay in their own homes, to maintain independence for as long as possible, and to turn to family and friends for help when needed. Staying in your own home as you get older is called “aging in place.” But […]
The Nelson name has been a familiar one in our community for generations. It’s with great pride that Dan Nelson shares with us that he continues the 80+ year legacy of Nelson’s doing business in Rice Lake as he embarks on his own business career as a licensed real estate […]
It only takes a brief glance through home decor trends of the past couple of decades to understand that when it comes to what’s in style: what’s old is new again. Just like in fashion, trends are often cyclical, going in and out of style with later generations putting their […]
For many, kitchen islands have, in recent years, become a must-have in the home, or at least an exciting goal to aspire to for their kitchens. And it’s clear why they are so beloved: islands undoubtedly provide a handy space in the middle of the kitchen in which to cook, […]