March 2006

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Garden & Landscaping Plans

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COLOR-A-HOME

Making Colonial Current

The look is revolutionary when Early American gets an update.

Tapping the good Life

In rural Vermont, March marks the end of good skiing but not the beginning of spring. It can be a bleak time for locals, who call it "stick season" or "mud season." The winding dirt roads that lead to Kara and Jeremiah Evarts' home 40 miles outside of Manchester turn to quagmires as soon as the late-winter sun first melts the snow.

DELVING INTO A DREAM

DELVING INTO A DREAM Moving the garage under her house helps an Oregon culinary instructor and author create a larger kitchen that functions for work and everyday living.

GIVING STYLE SOME SASS

GIVING STYLE SOME SASS Balancing glamour, grace, and all-out girliness, this Atlanta townhouse reflects the vibrant spirit of a young fashion entrepreneur.

LOOKING ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

LOOKING ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Bringing meaningful art and happy hues into her apartment enriches the life of a Chicago lawyer who says she's 'blossomed.'

A CHARMING DISGUISE

A CHARMING DISGUISE Just because a building stores cars and tools doesn't mean it has to look like a garage or storage shed. This one masquerades as a gardener's cottage.

BEAUTY ON A BUDGET

Smart high/low shopping and a few big-impact elements will help you achieve a great update without spending a fortune.

High Style

THE BEST THING

LEAVES OF GREEN

Put Up Your Mitts!

Pot Pies

Easy convertibles

Doggone Good Cause

A Little Shine

More Than A S'more

The Purple Renaissance

Not yet sold on purple? Give this assertive hue a second chance. The newest purples-- from pink-tinged brights to near-neutrals to deep plums-- are surprisingly versatile and work well with both classic and trendy colors.

Sitting Witty

ASPARAGUS VINEGAR

Style File

SETTING IT STRAIGHT

Double Vision

Brash Menagerie

CHUTNEY USES

SPLENDOR IN ALL SEASONS

East Coast transplants discover the pleasure of gardening in coastal California's balmy climate, creating a front yard that is beautiful throughout the year.

PATH TO PRIMROSES

Propagating and growing primroses is delightful. Each variety blooms different months, so the blooms go on and on.

PRIMROSES FOR YOU

SUNNY CUTTING GARDEN

Homemade magic

Homemade magic With a few tricks up their sleeves and a little bit of showmanship, your children can amaze family and friends, all while conjuring up fun.

NIP bias IN THE bud

NIP bias IN THE bud Children can pick up prejudiced attitudes early, even at home. Take action-- develop tolerance in your family and learn what to do if your child is the victim.

Better Homes and Gardens presents the BETTER HOME BETTER LIVING HOUSE

Our project house easily transforms when the needs of a family change.

Translating the English GARDEN

Katy Boyce's dreamlike cottage garden in Illinois is rooted in lessons learned in England. "Marriage transplanted me to London for six years," says Katy, "and I discovered the English people are more focused on gardens." Inspired by their enthusiasm, she admits to cramming the small yard behind her house with plants. "I'd always liked gardening, but in England I learned to love it," Katy says.

Importing Italian style

After years of touring Italy with their children, Annette and Frank Joseph hit on an idea.

BINDING ties

Even on the coldest day, our local library by the park was warm and friendly. Every other week, I took my children to this magical, cozy space that was filled not only with books but also with some of our closest friends: Clifford, Mathilda, Angelina, and dozens of others. We lost ourselves, just like Waldo, in silly chapter books by Syd Hoff and clever picture books by Eric Carle.