It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Kim Cook That’s because the fourth annual Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bakeoff is all set up at the Museum of the City of New York on the city’s Upper […]
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Throwback styles meet modern tech for a retro revival in our living rooms
KIM COOKAssociated Press It might start with a cassette deck that streams Spotify and charges your phone. It doesn’t have to stop there. These days, yesterday is big business. A […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]