Now's the time to get those Fall bulbs in the ground! Do you know the who, what, when, where, and how of Fall bulb planting? Take my quiz to test your knowledge.
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Which of the following bulbs should you NOT plant in the Fall?
London-based photographer Rachel Whiting graduated from Brighton University in 2001 and has since been shooting interiors and still-life professionally, and landscapes personally. Her long list of clients includes a wealth of popular publications, such as Brides, House Beautiful, Eve, Frieze, Coast, and Architects Journal. What strikes me most about her work is how she flawlessly captures color. She brings a warmth to her images by revealing the tiniest tonal variations, be it in a colorful bedspread or a stack of white linens. Beyond that, she manages to make even cluttered spaces look simple and neat — a power we'd surely all kill for. To see some more photos of her work, read more
In this 5,500-square-foot London house, an eclectic range of furniture from the 1930s onward is spread throughout three floors and two roof terraces, proving that high style needn't demand high prices. Patterned upholstery, vintage wallpaper, and a bold use of paint colors makes this home full of personality, not stiff polish. To take a full tour, check out this slideshow.
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You might not be the type to go all out this Halloween with cobwebs, fog machines, and yard decorations that heckle at passersby. But you can still be festive with a simple yet darkly gothic wreath. Wreaths are the ultimate non-decoration for any festivity; they're not fussy or complicated but they do give your front door some holiday curb appeal. To make this black grosgrain ribbon wreath from The Long Thread, all you'll need is a 12-inch foam wreath form, 24 yards of 1 1/4-inch black grosgrain ribbon (yes, that's a lot of ribbon!), scissors, and a measuring tape. To learn the steps, read more
Self-declared "anti-decorator" RJ Thornburg, one of our Designer Spotlights, brought his design talent and a lot of flea market finds to his Pennsylvania 1860s farmhouse weekend retreat, which was in need of major renovation. Before then, though, the bathroom was decorated in typical Pennsylvania country style — lots of florals, dark tones, knick-knacks, and (gasp!) a toilet seat cover. Thornburg transformed it into a relaxing, light-filled escape with clean, white walls, a classic, freestanding tub, and lots of artwork. And, he turned the small alcove area into a lounge by setting a comfy cushion there.
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Linens 'n Things, which went bankrupt in May but failed to find a buyer, will begin to liquidate its remaining stores as early as Thursday, according to Reuters. The retailer, "one of the largest purchasers of home furnishings in the United States," grappled with the "housing slowdown and a decline in consumer discretionary spending" and then went under due to the credit crisis which "prevented possible buyers from getting the credit to fund a purchase." Since filing bankruptcy it has already closed 100 stores, and expects to close the rest by the new year. Is there a Linens 'n Things in your neighborhood? Source
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