A Florida Craftsman home suffered from a dated kitchen reno. Its faux wood cabinets, sad linoleum floors, and dropped ceiling seemed more institutional than inviting. This Old House recently showed readers how the home's owner, architect Manny Occhiogrosso, changed it for the better.
Homeowners Alan Smart and Michael Uhlenkott recently shared their home with LA Times readers. This tiki bar, which is located in their basement, took four months to complete. Would you put one in your home? Source
This Halloween, I've costumed you as some of the biggest forces in the design world: Jonathan Adler, Simon Doonan, and Kelly Wearstler. But, you must also consider the queen bee homemaker herself, Martha Stewart. She may not sport a floral button-down daily like Doonan or experiment with wild tress techniques like Wearstler, but she does have a distinct style: classic and age-appropriate, always with her signature blond bob. Don't be surprised to see Martha with a crafting tool at hand either: she's always prepared. Here, she's seen posing at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Macy's Flower Show, where she also signed copies of her latest book.
Some communities have ordinances against certain paint colors, and others wish they did after the fact. I personally think that anyone who owns a house should be able to paint it as they please. Some of these New Jersey residents, however, would disagree with me.
Imagine the possibility of creating a low-maintenance, beautiful, and productive farm in the middle of a city. Such is the reality for homeowner Jennifer Carlson, a Seattle resident who turned her backyard into something extraordinary. For photos of her smart landscaping and gardening ideas, as well as some adorable animals, check out the slideshow. For even more information, head over to This Old House to see blueprints and more photos. Any city dwellers who wonder how they can turn their small patch of yard into something productive will delight in Carlson's home. Source
In this photo from a 1996 fashion show, Kate Moss is modeling a multi-colored checkered jacket designed by someone who today is an icon in the interior design world. Can you name the designer?
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Patrizia Pepe