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Between friends
Last month we introduced a new look for Better Homes and Gardens, and I hope that by now we have an inbox full of letters and emails with your comments. Because of printing deadlines, however, I won't receive even your earliest responses before this column is published.
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In November, we asked you to tell us about your favorite traditions for cooking together as a family
You told us about traditions handed down through generations, traditions you invented, and some you practice every day. And mostly, you told us about the fun.
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A Touch of Lace
Take a lovely favorite and give it a new spin. Old-fashioned lace inspired these up-to-date projects that bring a little flounce to your rooms.
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Paper Punch
Turn a plain wooden tray into a stylish showpiece with decorative papers. It's as easy as cut and paste.
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Pillow Talk
One sofa, three takes: Whether your sofa is plain or fancy, solid or patterned, change its look in minutes. It's all in the mix of pillows.
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Off-the-Shelf Chicken
Savvy shopping and an eye for accessories help Kate Jackson pull together budget-minded rooms brimming with personality.
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Page Turner
"Books are my thing, my passion. Through these books, I can escape to gardens all over the world."
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Office Help
With a small budget and a lot of paint, Donna Talley gave her dreary attic office a cheery face-lift-- in just one weekend.
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1 Family Style
Measuring cups and math are often topics of conversation in this remodeled kitchen filled with cooks and kids. Furniture-like details add comfort and warmth for a relaxed kitchen that functions like a family room.
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2 Diary of a Remodel
Writer Denise Gee found the ultimate little white kitchen in need of an update that would be as simple as pie. Or so she thought.
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3 Urban Renewal
A once short-on-space kitchen becomes an inviting place to prepare meals-- with enough elbow room to entertain family and friends.
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Practical Matters
This backyard plot of herbs suits a gardener with a penchant for everything useful-- and delicious.
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Screened Play
A seamless addition blends old and new, and creates three-season living space for a busy family.
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Bring On the Blooms
Spring-flowering trees start the season with an aerial burst of blooms. Nearly every yard has room for on of these glorious small trees.
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COMING ATTRACTIONS
When you can't wait any longer for spring, clip a few branches of early-flowering shrubs and trees and force them into bloom indoors.
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Arbor Days
Wisteria, a high-flying vine, cloaks this backyard arbor with lacy leaves and sweetly fragrant flowers.
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Let's Go Fly a Kite!
There are strings attached to this story-- but you won't mind because your spirit will soar.
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In the You Zone
Who has time for down time? You should. If you're not getting at least a few minutes a day to yourself, try these strategies to make the free time you need-- and deserve.
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Best in Shows
Our editor-at-large takes you on a whirlwind tour of flower shows that open this season. Find one close to you and get ready to be inspired.
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Stand By Your Girl
When puberty hits, even the closest dads and daughters can become strangers. Help them maintain strong bonds through the awkward years.
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Reverse the Charges
The bill shows a purchase you never made, but the bank blames you anyway? Save your credit and your peace of mind. Fight back
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Family Affair
Earthy colors, richly patterned rugs, and antique furniture that's meant to be used make traditional style comfy for a young family.
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Shades of Sand and Sea
Returning to their roots, a Virginia family lives in barefoot comfort in a home inspired by seaside colors.
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Garden of joy
A Midwestern landscape bursts with exuberant color, providing a happy retreat from the everyday.
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TV DINNERS
These chefs get high ratings cooking up dinner for studio audiences. Tune in to their new tableware patterns, designed to complement their food and yours.
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I DID IT!
MINNESOTAN ANN ZEMKE has stitched more than 150 quilts, but this one changed her life. It tells the story of her grandmother, who at age 8 was sent away on an orphan train and essentially became another family's indentured servant.
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