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When There’s Lots of Holiday Spirit But Not Much Space, How To Deck The (Small) Halls

KIM COOKAssociated Press It seems like the frost hasn’t even hit the pumpkin before “holiday cheer” starts showing up everywhere, from social media feeds to the aisles of CVS. Tis the season to […]

Home Lighting Update: Designers Get Creative, Clever, Cozy

KIM COOKAssociated Press Designers and lighting companies have been busy coming up with new ways to hold a lightbulb and project light, and winter is a great time to explore […]

Home Fires: Volcanic Lava Sparks Decorative Design

KIM COOKAssociated Press Mother Earth has been blowing off lots of steam lately – as well as ash and a mess of lava. The volcanic eruptions, and the pumice and […]

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. […]

Wanderlust Woes? Décor Ideas For The Housebound Traveler

KIM COOKAssociated Press If your actual travel plans are on hold, you can soothe your wanderlust with a few home décor change-ups or additions. Whether you’re wishing you were at […]

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 — […]