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 […]
Art Deco style is popular again, a century after its heyday
KIM COOKAssociated Press A century after it was formally introduced at the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, in Paris, Art Deco is enjoying a resurgence in […]
For A Brilliant Gift-Opening Move, Consider The Wide Range Of Creative Chess Sets
KIM COOKAssociated Press Part game, part sport, part home decor. Chess sets come in so many creative varieties — some museum-worthy, some utilitarian — that there’s one to suit just […]
When There’s Lots of Holiday Spirit But Not Much Space, How To Deck The (Small) Halls
KIM COOKAssociated Press It seems like the frost hasn’t even hit the pumpkin before “holiday cheer” starts showing up everywhere, from social media feeds to the aisles of CVS. Tis the season to […]
Kitchens are where holiday memories are made. Create one that serves up joy
BY KIM COOKAssociated Press As the holidays approach, there’s one room in the home where the tantalizing aromas of good food and the chatter of good folk converge: the kitchen. […]
Need Some Fall Comfort Foods? Flavorful Twists On Two Classics, Apples And Bread
KIM COOKAssociated Press The smells of warm apple pie or fresh baked bread are two of the pleasures of fall. Especially in today’s anxiety-provoking world, there’s a welcoming spot at […]