Beat the heat with these cooling gadgets and wearables
KIM COOKAssociated Press You can only sit in front of the fridge with the door open for so long. As heat waves blast the world like a blow dryer on high, folks […]
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Neon dreams and nature scenes make for two very different home decor trends in 2025
KIM COOKAssociated Press Home decor’s got a split personality this year: Call it “city glow” and “cottage flow.” At the two international design fairs that I attended — Maison et […]
Tiny outdoor space? Turn it into an inviting retreat
KIM COOKAssociated Press Whether it’s a modest balcony, a pocket-size patio or a tiny backyard, small outdoor spaces have big potential. With a few smart design choices and some creative […]
Farmstand chic? Décor is awash in fruit and vegetable motifs.
KIM COOKAssociated Press Interior designer and stylist Jonny Carmack has a “fruit room” in his Danbury, Connecticut, home. Colorful faux produce bedecks every inch, from the cherry-shaped ceiling fixture to […]
That Water Bottle You’re Carrying Says A Lot More Than ‘Hydration’
Kim CookAssociated Press If you like to stay hydrated no matter where you go, chances are you’ve got a reusable water bottle or two. Or 10. (The collectors know who […]
‘Wellness Rooms’ Are Claiming Space In Many Homes
Kim CookAssociated Press Spurred by the pandemic, dens became offices, extra bedrooms became workout zones, dining rooms morphed into multifunctional creative spaces. Our homes have been multitasking for a while now. They may […]
What Goes Into Designing That Popular Teapot Or Water Bottle? 2 Top Creators Discuss The Process
KIM COOKAssociated Press Ever wonder how some of the stuff we use every day came to be? I think about it sometimes when I’m at the stove with my favorite […]