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A Modern Grange Opens in Healdsburg, Kombucha Bar Included
I've been hearing talk of Shed—downtown Healdsburg's just-opened culinary emporium—for a while now. Four years in the making, the modern grange is owned by Cindy Daniels and Doug Lipton, a civic-minded...
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World's Most Beautiful Porch Light
Spotted in last Thursday's NY Times House & Home section: a new porch light from Accord, NY-based Deborah Ehrlich. “The idea was a jelly jar,” she told the Times. But this is no ordinary jelly jar...
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Join Gardenista for a DIY Workshop at Anthropologie
A bouquet of cut flowers is lovely, but how long does it last? Instead make a Living Bouquet for your mom that will last all year. Think of it as the grownup version of your kindergarten hand print....
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Rehab Diaries: A Pristine Laundry Room Remodel
Our friend Timothy Dahl of Charles & Hudson is a DIY demon. One of his greatest triumphs was the transformation of a dingy utility room into a dazzling white laundry space, finished just in time...
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My Secret Fantasy: Warning, It Involves a Laundry Room Workhorse
If I did not have a job, I would spend at least eight hours a day ironing (and spraying liberal amounts of starch). I would smooth out all my problems—and possibly even my finances—as I patiently...
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Architectural Detail: Concealed Hinges
Consider the door hinge. Probably not the most aesthetically pleasing feature in the home. But wait—there's hope. Tectus 3D Concealed Hinges from German-based Simonswerk, a producer of premium hinge...
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7 Life-Changing Reasons to Dry Laundry Outdoors
On visiting the house of a gardening friend for the first time, I was ooh-ing and aah-ing over the planting around the terrace. There was no grass, just tall, wavy flowers. Beyond the post and rail...
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DIY: Instant Laundry Drying Room
Four wall-mounted drying racks in a mudroom create an instant indoor drying room; recreate the look with four wall-mounted racks from Ikea. For something similar, consider Ikea's wall-mounted Grundtal...
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5 Quick Fixes: Clever Camouflage for the Washer/Dryer
Here are some inspiring ways to integrate that new (or old) washer and dryer set—especially useful for those of us who live in small spaces. Above: Colorful barn doors hide the laundry, via House...
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Expert Advice: Editors' Top 10 Cleaning Tips
I'm not sure about you, but the topic of stain removal never enters my consciousness unless there is a crisis at hand. Let's say, nasty red wine spillage, in which case, I typically default to what I...
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A Leisurely Stroll Through the SF Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park
The question that occurred to me the other day, as I was huffing and puffing my way up one of the steep switchback trails that crisscross the mountain in my town, was this: Why must a hike be so...
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Studio Visit with a California Sewing Artisan
Not long ago, we featured California doll maker Jess Brown's Petaluma house; now we take a look at her sunlit studio. When her children were younger, Jess worked next to her kid's giant art table. As...
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Why I Love My Miele Vacuum
Is it a coincidence that my two closest family members—my husband and my mother—are obsessed with the same vacuum? I suppose you could call my mother opinionated. Two winters ago, when she was...
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Schoolhouse Electric's Alabax Light in New Colors
Whether it's installed in the Ace Hotel bath or in the attic bedroom of Tsao & McKown's Rhineback getaway, Schoolhouse Electric's Alabax light features a design with a universal appeal. The...
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The Butcher's Daughter in New York City
Juice bars aren't just for Californians anymore. Thanks to Heather Tierney of the Butcher's Daughter, all of New York is addicted to concoctions of cactus pear, saffron, fennel, and more. After her...
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The Architect Is In: Elizabeth Roberts Adds Value in Brooklyn
This week Elizabeth Roberts, a Brooklyn-based designer and partner at Ensemble Architecture, D.P.C., takes us through her renovation of the top duplex of a Fort Greene townhouse. She is available for...
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Current Obsessions: The Renovistas
With spring cleaning behind us (well, almost), we're turning our attention to sprucing up our interiors. Christine has been weaning herself off her all white interiors (check out her new Color Wheel),...
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Manor House Stables, A Champion's Home Reborn
On April 25th, 1946, a postwar crowd gathered on a lovely spring day to cheer on "Lovely Cottage" as he galloped across the finish line at UK's Grand National. It was a day of triumph for Manor House...
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10 Mistakes to Avoid When You Remodel
The day we finally moved into our remodeled house—after the city inspector had tromped through with a picky checklist and the contractors had hauled away their debris mountain and the plumber had been...
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Summery Nautical Accents from Williams-Sonoma Home
Trends in home decor may come and go, but one classic style has staying power: nautical chic, which evokes summer days lolling on the beach. The new spring 2013 collection from Williams-Sonoma Home...
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