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How best to use seed catalogs
Seed and nursery catalogs are out and we’re on the road to planning our 2024 gardens. Catalogs are more than just pictures. They are reference books, telling us what will and won’t grow here or how long it will take for a plant to grow. Catalogs can be a resource to help you save time and money, so you don’t buy plants that aren’t designed for our growing conditions. Lots of information is available from catalogs. You can determine if a plant is an annual or perennial and understand the mature plant size, shape, and soil requirements. Color options, blooming period and cold tolerance will be listed. Most catalogs…
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How To Decorate a Small Living Room for Christmas
As a Sagittarius born in December, two weeks from Christmas, I’ve been the recipient of far more birthday-Christmas combo gifts and Christmas-themed gifts than most people get in a lifetime. And most of my life, I’ve lived in homes with small living rooms, including a true one-room loft space (900 square feet) and a midcentury home where I could barely wedge in a coffee table, couch, love seat and TV. So because I’m a holiday-loving, Christmas collectible-collecting, small-space living person, I’ve had to be creative when decorating for Christmas. I’ve compiled some tips from my own experience and talked with pros to get you in the Christmas spirit, no matter…
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A 624-Square-Foot Apartment in Poland Includes a Surprising Ceiling
In Krakow, Poland, the Kazimierz district is a historic neighborhood which includes the city’s Jewish quarter. It includes numerous synagogues, restaurants, and memorial sites from before the Second World War, and it was also where Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film Schindler’s List was filmed. The building in which this apartment is located dates from the 19th century, and is close to the Vistula river, which can be seen from its windows. Grzegorz Pniok, founder of the interior design firm Hauslab, explains the project: “This is where the owner grew up and he has many fond childhood memories of his time living in Kazimierz. He likes imperfect places that bear the marks…
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Celebrity real estate agent Mauricio Umansky warns ‘perfect storm’ of housing unaffordability brewing
Real estate agent Mauricio Umansky says high mortgage rates, high prices and low supply are creating difficulties for homebuyers on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Celebrity real estate agent Mauricio Umansky is sounding the alarm over the “perfect storm of total unaffordability” brewing in the housing market. Mauricio Umansky, The Agency founder and CEO, reacted to the state of the housing market after the 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit its highest level since early December. “We’ve got super high interest rates above 7%. Mortgage applications are as low as they’ve been since 1995. And then we’ve got no supply,” he said during his appearance on “The Claman Countdown” Wednesday. Umansky said we…
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356Powder Room Ideas For A Guest-Worthy Space
Why is it that the powder room, a tiny bathroom with just a sink and a toilet, is often so many interior designers’ favorite room of the house? Though small, a powder room provides a huge opportunity for bold design. A jewel box of the home, a half bath is often where people let their design fantasies run wild. Bold color, playful wallpaper, and unexpected details are among the adventurous ways that people create interest in so little space. Often, these vibrant elements are reserved for the powder bath while the rest of the house is a bit more sensible. Interior designer Ellie Christopher says that the powder room is…
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22 Ways to Decorate with Brown
Brown is a surprising new color trend that has taken off in 2024. From fashion catwalks to design magazines, shades of brown have been stealing the show lately. After the longtime popularity of cool grays, warm brown hues are trending. Brown is a neutral color that’s incredibly versatile—it complements any design style, works in any room, and pairs well with neutrals as well as brights. Install a beige grasscloth wallpaper and you immediately have a soft and serene backdrop for an elegant bedroom. But grab a can of luxuriously deep chocolate brown paint, and you instantly create a dark and moody ambience. These gorgeous spaces provide endless inspiration for how…
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