March 2005

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CATCH A CASE OF SPRING FEVER WITH EASTER-THEME ACCENTS FOR YOUR HOME.

Cultivating good neighbors

The most astonishing thing about Brompton Garden is that it is there at all. This colorful, welcoming oasis flourishes on an expanse of concrete between two apartment buildings on Brompton Avenue in Chicago, not far from Wrigley Field. The idea for garden took shape in the fertile imagination of John T. Young, whose ambitions outgrew his window boxes.

LIFE WITH A BRITISH ACCENT

With cherished antiques, clusters of collections, and a touch of chintz, designer Patricia McLean transformed her tiny Atlanta condominium into a classic English retreat.

Easy Flair

WHIMSICAL WALKWAY

IN AGAIN Decoupage

CHARACTER BUILDING

Style Statement: EASY BEDROOM MAKEOVER

Graceful Design

GREAT FIND

GUEST STAR

Thanks to a simple surface makeover, this graceless Texas guest bath blossomed into a belle that radiates hospitality.

SERENITY IS IN THE DETAILS

The owners of this Victorian-style cottage in Newport, Rhode Island, created calming green spaces and outdoor rooms for living-- all on a long, narrow lot.

A GARDEN GROWS PEACE

Lavish flowers and climbing roses in an ordered setting transport a Los Angeles homeowner from the daily grind to the English countryside.

ON THE UP SIDE

A clever grouping of framed prints stands in for a headboard in this small St. Paul, Minnesota, bedroom.

ALL-SUMMER COLOR

BUILDING ON MEMORIES

With vision and insightful planning, an artistic Portland, Oregon, couple transformed their cramped kitchen into a cheerful showplace echoing tales and travels in Mali, West Africa.

DESIGNED TO FIT RIGHT IN

This remodeled kitchen didn't gain a single square foot, but its new contemporary design is right at home with the clean style of a 1950s split-level in Minneapolis.

HIT THE BUNNY TRAIL

Go Graphic

Be-Deviled

Spring Slant On Potpies

OH MY LITTLE DUMPLING

SMOOTH ROLLING

Singing the Praises Of Cast Iron

A WALK ON THE DRY SIDE

Rich in texture and shape, succulents form an artful tapestry in an arid Southern California garden. These easy-care plants thrive in the ground or in pots.

A ROSE FOR YOU

SIMPLY PURR-FECT

Watching over a family's heart

In Part Two of our Resolutions series, see how one family gets heart healthy with a few simple eating and exercise strategies.

Sailing in the wind

Invite friends and neighbors to a family kite festival this spring. The kites are easy to make, a blast to decorate, and great fun to fly.

Terrific vacations with your teens

Set the stage for a great vacation with wise tips and cool strategies that will turn your reluctant teen into an eager team player.

Getting comfortable with glamour

Open the black frontdoor at Kerry Ciardelli-Olson's Minneapolis home and her colorful personality and love of glamorous and beautiful things quickly unfolds. A Minnesota native and one of 11 children, Kerry's life is a testament to the belief that when you grow up in a big family, one of two things usually happens:

A Garden Gets Personal

No matter how long you inhabit a garden, you can't call it yours until you've gotten your hands dirty.

Polishing a vintage gem

When his work as a trader brought Lawrence Ames to Denver after stints in several other large cities, he embraced the chance to buy his first house

ROLLIN'

SOUP-ER SPOONS

LASAGNA, PLUS

Spice-Rack Remedies

Ease cold symptoms, fix hot flashes, and prevent food poisoning and other ailments by reaching into your kitchen spice rack. These common spices are more than mere flavor enhancers; they're also effective home remedies.

Apricots Save the Day

Warm Your Hands Fast

HOME WORKOUT WARNING

Gardening's Hidden Hazard

Buzz VACCINATING AGAINST CANCER

Beat the Afternoon Slump

Ugh. Midafternoon. The late-day doldrums known as the slump. Try these five slump-busting tips at home or in the office.

When puppy love bites

Even though it's tempting to offer advice, sympathy and restraint are often your best approach when adolescent love leaves wounds.

The Shopper's Mart

Discover the ease and pleasure of shopping by mail. Order with comfort and convenience from your own home.

Stay Tuned

The sun has set, the supper dishes are washed and stacked.