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Dining In The Great Outdoors, Stylishly

KIM COOKAssociated Press Squeezing the most out of summer — especially this coronavirus summer — has often meant eating and entertaining outside, for those with the space to do it. […]

It’s That ’70s (and ’80s) Show In Home Decor

KIM COOKAssociated Press You’ve probably noticed it in clothing stores: racks and shelves full of high-waisted flares, rib-knit turtlenecks, acid green sweatshirts and disco ball metallics. It’s that ’70s — […]

Outdoor Entertaining With Indoor Style

KIM COOK Associated Press Hosting an outdoor party on the balcony or in the backyard has often involved a run to the big-box store for utilitarian paper goods and plastic […]

Modern Folklore Patterns Adorn Decor

KIM COOK Associated Press Many young international designers are drawing on heritage, folklore and their imaginations to create contemporary textile, ceramic and wall-covering patterns. Some are finding larger audiences through […]