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Furniture Restorer’s Allegations of Deception Shake Antiques Trade
Thu, 22 May 2008 03:38:59 -0000
John Hobbs, a London antiques dealer known for superb English and Continental furniture, has been accused by his longtime restorer of selling fakes.
Design Notebook: Chairs With Talking Points
Thu, 22 May 2008 04:35:52 -0000
Not only does a good chair have to carry your bottom comfortably; it now must also be eloquent, and come with talking points about the times we live in.
Artisanal Offerings Are the Trend at Furniture Fair
Thu, 22 May 2008 06:15:44 -0000
Many of the pieces at this year’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair felt more artisanal than manufactured.
In the Garden: In the Spring Garden, Some Joys Just Won’t Wait
Thu, 22 May 2008 06:18:14 -0000
Now that all danger of frost is past, let the weeds grow and take in the blooms, the birds and the heady fragrances of spring flowers.
Raiding the Pantry to Add Sparkle and Shine
Thu, 22 May 2008 03:56:48 -0000
There’s no need to pay $4.99 for a bottle of cleaner with ingredients the company won’t name when you can make your own with well-known ingredients for pennies.
Shopping for Toile With Richard Saja
Thu, 22 May 2008 04:43:08 -0000
Richard Saja is a textile designer who has been interfering with toile for years, embroidering fur on humans, wings on monkeys and bugs on flowers.

L.A. Times - Home & Garden

A Lincoln Heights fixer-upper is transformed into a country escape in urban L.A.
Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Cooper-Hewitt curator walks the International Contemporary Furniture Fair
Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Infrared barbecues give a quick sear, but durability is unknown.
Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Centuries later, the hammock is still swinging
Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Solvent-busting rule means flat paints will be greener
Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Animal-decorated trays, mini-chandeliers and dog portrait plates liven summer entertaining.
Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Christian Science Monitor | The Home Forum

Redemption
A poem
'Jingle-belling' in China
Chinese students learning English catch the Christmas spirit as they sing carols to college classmates and staff.
Where did that Christmas song come from?
For kids: The stories behind three popular Christmas songs.
Today's Article on Christian Science: 'Meekness will receive him'
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.

Denver Post: Lifestyle

Efficiency apartments
editor@denverpost.com (The Denver Post) Wed, 21 May 2008 21:46:37 -0600
Save Me ...: At least some of the success of Australia's Hills Industries, manufacturer of a variety of home goods, stems from its plebeian beginnings.
Rwanda survival baskets
editor@denverpost.com (The Denver Post) Wed, 21 May 2008 21:37:51 -0600
Room to Grow: Macy's has released a new line of colorful eco-chic baskets as part of its Rwanda Path to Peace Project.
Happiest baby on the block
editor@denverpost.com (The Denver Post) Wed, 21 May 2008 21:35:56 -0600
Dr. Harvey Karp, author of "The Happiest Baby On The Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer" (Bantam) will be a featured speaker at the the BabyTime Expo happening May 31 and June 1 at the Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave. The weekend event is billed as a chance to see and shop for the latest baby products, gadgets, gear and fashions. Admission is $10; free for grandparents and children under 12. Details at babytimeexpo.com.

 

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