KIM COOKAssociated Press People have been surfacing floors and walls in tile for hundreds of years; it’s one of our oldest materials. But the industry keeps reinventing the product. Digital […]
KIM COOKAssociated Press The term “biophilia,” an affinity for the living world, was coined back in the 1980s by American biologist and author E.O. Wilson. We have an instinctive drive […]
KIM COOKAssociated Press For some people, backyards aren’t just backyards anymore. “We’re seeing everything from Zen retreats for al fresco yoga to whimsical children’s spaces that go way beyond the […]
KIM COOKAssociated Press Designers are playing with the idea of nautical decor in new ways, with furnishings and style notes that say “classic contemporary” instead of “kitschy cute.” There might […]
KIM COOKAssociated Press For some parents, it can be plenty challenging just to take young children on a trip to the mall. Then there are those who take their tiny […]
KIM COOKAssociated Press Step in the bathroom, turn on the tap. Step in the shower, turn on the faucet. Just mundane parts of the daily routine, right? Yet for bathware […]
KIM COOKAssociated Press The most memorable special occasions often have some elements that are a little offbeat. At weddings, one easy place to add a creative and personal touch is […]