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Have you ever driven through a new neighborhood and had such intense real estate envy that you immediately started searching the area for open houses—even though you live hundreds of miles away and have no plans to move? Lately, I find myself doing this more and more, like when I was visiting my brother, David, and sister-in-law, Tara, in their new home outside of Rochester, NY. I don’t live anywhere near Rochester, and I’ve never dreamed of relocating there. But my brother’s neighborhood, which is dotted with cool 1970s houses and surrounded by nature trails, had me poring over real estate listings my entire visit. I’m far from the only person who searches Zillow for fun. The folks at the site told me that 224 million users visit the site…
Fixer to Fabulous: Italiano Dave and Jenny Marrs are taking their show on the road to Italy, helping transform an old farmhouse in Tuscany into a rental property. Did some things get lost in translation? Tune in to find out—and in the meantime, see if you can match the English word to the Italian. 1. Hammer 2. Nail 3. Ladder 4. Paint 5. Budget A Colore B Bilancio C Martello D Scala E Chiodo Answers: 1. C; 2. E; 3. D; 4. A; 5. B Down Home Fab Chelsea and Cole DeBoer are native South Dakotans who share their love of design on this renovation show—and they’re back for a second season. How well do you know the couple’s home state? 1. “Dakota” is the Sioux word for: A Stone B Allies C Lake D…
how bad is it to toss the packet of flower food that comes with a bouquet? That powder can make your flowers live longer and look better, says Birmingham, AL, florist Kaleen Riley. Most packets contain sugar, which gives the flowers nutrients; acid to maintain the pH level of the water; and bleach to kill bacteria. If you accidentally trash the flower food, be extra vigilant about changing the water daily and trimming the stems. KINDA BAD! how bad is it to eat jelly beans from a shared bowl? You might want to pass: Germs are almost certainly lurking in the bowl. “A recent study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that people fail to properly wash their hands before eating 97 percent of the time,” says Katia Martinez,…
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mondrian blue BY BEHR “I wanted the vanity to pop in this mostly neutral bathroom. Brass hardware takes the crisp, primary blue color from playful to sophisticated.” —Jennifer Griffin, @jenniferdimples andtangles, Edmond, OK lavender lipstick BY BENJAMIN MOORE “Lavender is such a fun color for a formal sitting room. This shade is eye-catching and works almost like a neutral because it has warm white undertones.” —Lauren Robbins, Lauren Robbins Interiors, Augusta, GA redend point BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS “I call this color a mature blush-beige. It’s warm and inviting, which helps make this nook feel cozy. I used a vintage rug to tie the space together.” —Hana Irfan, hanashappyhome.com, Toronto, Ontario oregano BY GLIDDEN “For my covered patio, I wanted to bring in the green of the trees while also tying in…
$249 Breeze blocks and faux grass give this birdhouse major curb appeal. $192 Legendary textile designer Josef Frank created this cheery motif in the 1940s. $1,090 The details are everything on this dresser: gold handles, solid oak fluting, and bun feet. $21 At 12 inches wide, this simple mod version is more of a starter home. $56 This beautiful botanical design is printed on sturdy cotton canvas. $429 A plinth base makes this shorter option look sleek and streamlined; it’s great as a nightstand. $775 Leather upholstery and an aluminum frame modernize a classic medallion chair. $2,105 This low-slung chaise adds trendy ’70s style to a living room. $478 Choose from 10 colors for this hand-painted ceramic light. $17,935 Italian artisans inlay the colorful triangles on this groovy credenza. $398…
