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Between friends
May is the month when I'd like to be everywhere at once: a thousand miles away to celebrate Mother's Day with my mom, on campus with my daughter for spring recitals, in the garden splitting hostas, out with fellow staffers working on a Habitat for Humanity home.
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Change of Vase
Change of Vase Beautiful blooms in a useful container make a gift that's pretty and practical-- just like Mom.
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Best Case Scenario
Update your bedding instantly with pillowcases. Turn the page for more dreamy selections-- for as little as $22.
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Apricot
Apricot colors hit the sweet spot. Sun-kissed and cheerful, they fill any room with warmth and light.
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Fitting Room
Space-saving function and classic good looks reign in this 735-saqare-foot home.
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Sunny Delight
Jump-start summer. This makeover lets a sparse porch bask in summery hues, using a mix of wicker standards and modern pieces plus affordable decorating tricks.
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Double Space
One small room can function as two with a little planning and savvy storage pieces. Designer Stephen Saint-Onge turns an uninspiring space into a hardworking office by day and welcoming guest room by night.
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FAST FACELIFTS
What's the quickest, easiest way to spark up a room? We asked designers around the country for their best tips.
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Photo Ready
Pull your family photographs together into three easy, gallery-worthy displays.
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1 Sun Country
Part of a master suite addition to an old home, this bathroom features classic designs-- from the sunlight-soaked freestanding tub to creams wainscoting-- that blend seamlessly with the original architecture.
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3 Refreshing Nature
A roomy glass-framed corner shower and a natural palette of materials transform a 5x5-foot bathroom into a relaxing spa retreat.
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What's New for Baths
Check out these eight product trends for ways to add style and convenience.
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Cool Savings
With summers trending hotter and budgets getting tighter, can you keep your cool? Here's how to reduce your home energy bills in the warm-weather months.
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Clean Getaway
Mop up a disorderly cleaning supplies closet with a few easy additions.
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Show Stopper
Pretty fabrics, smart storage, and inventive painting create a lovely bedroom for one special girl.
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True Blue
A gardener lets her favorite colors rule in a landscape of blue and white.
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Pot Some Pizzazz
Follow these container recipes for high-impact garden looks that require less maintenance than flowerbeds.
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Perfume in Bloom
A lilac expert shares his secrets for getting the most from these fragrant favorites.
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Dial 811 before you start any digging project to have underground utility lines--such as phone, cable, or electricity--marked at no charge...
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Border Bling
Just five easy-to-grow plants in this garden plan make a big splash in the landscape.
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Every Last Drop
Creating a beautiful, water-wise garden is easier than you think. Just think in 3's.
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Spirit of Cinco
On May 5th, the Rallo family celebrates their Mexican culture and heritage with a simple afternoon fiesta. Borrow their ideas for your own high-color, low-stress party.
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Get a Handle On It
Whether you're hitting the streets or heading to the beach, tote along a tote that's functional and unforgettable.
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Saving Time for the Soul
This busy single mom found the time to do the things that matter most by asking herself big questions.
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Curb Spending, Find Cash
Looking to make a major purchase but not sure where to find the money? Our new columnist helps you uncover ways to save $500 to $2,000.
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Open Invitation
A FLORIDA GRANDMOTHER OF SIX FINDS THAT THE BEST-LAID FLOOR PLANS ENTICE FREQUENT VISITS.
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Home Stretch
THIS CAREFULLY CRAFTED 900-SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION PERFECTLY SUITS A FAMILY AT WORK OR PLAY.
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Flowers Aflutter
A FAMILY'S LOVE OF NATURE TAKES FLIGHT IN A SUBURBAN BUTTERFLY GARDEN.
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I Did It!
"I turned my garage-- and a lot of the stuff I was storing in it-- into a nice room."
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