Subject: 3 Daring Dining Rooms | Plant a Mobile Garden | 11 Inspiring 'She Sheds'
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Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 06:40:51 -0000

11 Nominees for the &#8216;She Shed&#8217; Hall of Fame

Last month it was pub sheds sweeping the Internet, but this week it&#8217;s all about &#8220;she sheds.&#8221; As I watched the lady lairs pop up on my Facebook news feed this week, I thought about all of the great backyard sanctuaries women...

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Kitchen of the Week: Modern Art Inspires a Color-Blocked Look

Interior designer Carole Hunter knew her client appreciated modern art but was scared to show her the color scheme she&#8217;d come up with for her beach house kitchen redesign. Inspired by her client&#8217;s Calder mobile in the adjacent...

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See Frank Lloyd Wright Treasures and More at This Spring House Walk

The annual Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk conducted by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is a great way to explore some wonderful historic homes as well as get out to enjoy the warm weather after another Chicagoland winter....

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New This Week: 3 Daring Dining Rooms

The traditional dining room may be evolving &#8212; becoming part of those ever-popular open-plan great rooms or just disappearing into the ether altogether &#8212; but every home needs a place for enjoying a good meal with family and...

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Patio Details: A Custom Aluminum Arbor Cools Things Down in Texas

A cooling retreat now sits where a once-hot, exposed backyard offered no respite from the oppressive Texas heat. A single row of Spartan junipers screens this narrow Houston-area backyard from nearby neighbors and shades...

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An Architect Shares His Go-To Materials

Just as a painter reaches for familiar brushes, mediums and colors when beginning a new work, architects have favorites we rely on to give form to our ideas. For us, products and materials comprise our personal vocabulary...

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Shop Houzz: Horsing Around

While equestrian style will always be a classic design option, the horse itself has recently taken center stage. Oversized horse close-ups are a popular trend in wall decor, and smaller accent pieces are also trotting through...

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6 Strategies for Making Color Work for You

We all want our homes to provide comfort and ease. And something instinctual tells us that color  &#8212; whether a can of paint, a bright new patterned rug, maybe that sun-drenched painting you saw at the last art opening you...

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10 Ideas for a Creative, Water-Conscious Yard

Whether you&#8217;re looking to cut back on water use in the garden because of drought (hello, California!), or simply because you&#8217;d like to spend more time enjoying your yard and less time watering it, making the most of this...

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My Houzz: A Classic Midcentury Home Wrapped in Windows

Tom Hannigan, Jr., and Caree Syrek wanted a home that was either really old, such as a farmhouse, or very modern as they began looking in Westchester County, New York. As if that weren&#8217;t enough of a challenge, they were still...

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A Contemporary Kitchen With French Cafe Flavor

When it came to her kitchen revamp, the owner of this converted industrial-style warehouse in London wanted something a little different &#8212; a vintage-style French theme. &#8220;She was inspired by old French brasseries and cafe...

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Plant a Garden That Can Move With You

With lifestyles and professional demands continually evolving, owning or living in a home as a long-term proposition is becoming less of a priority for many. This may seem to make owning or planning for a dream garden difficult...

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A Bold, Handcrafted Look for a Summer Pavilion Near Moscow

The extended Krivoshapko family has a plot of land near Moscow with a cottage and a bathhouse. The only thing missing on the property was a spacious porch where the family&#8217;s three generations could gather around a table....

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My Houzz: A Couple&#8217;s Tastes Harmonize in a Northwest Farmhouse

Professionally, Caleb and Karli Ingersoll wear many hats. Together they own The Bartlett, a music venue and cafe in Spokane, Washington, and play in a band, the Cathedral Pearls. Karli is also a talented graphic designer...

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Consider Giving Your House a Big Bolt of Blue

Our homes should be taking their cue from the fashion catwalk this season, where smart denim, crisp chambray and patterned separates made anything blue a must-have. As with outfits, you can either go all-out, using fabulous...

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How to Fix a Stinky Garbage Disposal

Does this sound familiar? You&#8217;ve cleaned your kitchen to spotless hygienic perfection, but you catch a whiff of something rotten every time you pass the sink. There&#8217;s a piece of something you threw down there and ground up...

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How to Design and Plant in Dry, Sunny Spots

Dry, sunny and wind-swept places in the garden often pose a challenge for the home gardener. But extra watering to keep plants alive in those places is a waste of your time and resources. Beyond planting drought-tolerant...

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Why You Should Embrace a Solid Slab Backsplash

A solid slab backsplash is a custom look that says luxury in a kitchen of any size. But it doesn&#8217;t require a luxurious budget. Take inspiration from this trendy yet timeless look, and give your next kitchen remodel a solid...

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My Houzz: A Relaxed Retro Feel on the Australian Coast

After Rachael Valentine and partner Sebastian Hartog were given eight weeks to find a new home, they could not believe their luck when this original 1976 beach duplex came up to rent. Given the home&#8217;s 1970s structure and...

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Space Savers: Consider the Beauty of Built-Ins

Noted American architect Frank Lloyd Wright had a penchant for built-in furniture. Now built-ins (as with many midcentury elements), whether beds, benches or dining room tables, are popping up everywhere in new builds and...

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10 Ways to Work Screen Doors, Inside and Out

Screen doors are great for letting breezes in and keeping bugs out &#8212; but they can also do so much more. Gain charm and function with screen doors in unique shapes and sizes, from barn-style screen doors to whole-wall versions,...

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My Houzz: Seaworthy Style for an Oceanfront New England Home

From the outside, Nanny and Peter Noyes&#8217; home in Marblehead, Massachusetts, is a classic New England shingled home with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Inside, it&#8217;s a tribute to the its history and the family&#8217;s roots...

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Great Design Plant: Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is often considered for its medicinal qualities, but it is also a beautiful drought-tolerant plant that makes a great garden addition. Spikes of yellow flowers irresistible to hummingbirds herald the arrival of...

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Shop Houzz: Create a Master Suite Sanctuary

There are two rooms in your house dedicated entirely to rest and renewal: your bath and bedroom. Unfortunately, both rooms can also easily become overwhelmed by the clutter and non-stop demands of a busy life. Here&#8217;s how...

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Great Design Plant: Polemonium Reptans Paints Woodlands Blue in Spring

The large, light blue flowers of Jacob&#8217;s ladder (Polemonium reptans) provide color and a unique texture in the spring shade garden. Use this easy-to-grow, reliable native plant in any shady garden, whether under trees, intermixed...

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