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Art at Home: Lighting with a twist
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
There are many words to describe Aaron Tabor’s work, but the best term is probably “twisted.” If that sentence suggests Tabor’s work is strange, unseemly or obscene, it isn’t. His tree sculptures are serene and his lamps are luminous. A Tabor chandelier — more rightly called a candelier, because of the votives it uses to cast its gentle glow — can be riotously colorful or coolly neutral, depending on the materials. But with wire metal being Tabor’s main artistic medium, the resulting work is also a twisting, turning creation of countless ripples, ridges and curves. Full story »
Make It Green: Ten rules for your best garden ever
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Clients often ask me for some tips on creating a beautiful garden, and I am happy to do so. We know that it is the “design” of the garden that lends it quality and emotion, and that the plants are there simply to support the feeling. Just as importantly, we want our plants to fully express the form we love in each species so they can contribute to the overall garden. Full story »
Get Growing: Sept. 6, 2008
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
The Tropical Flowering Tree Society hears Robert Bobson, TFTS president and owner of Biospheric Engineering Nursery, speak on the flowering trees of India, with photos and observations from a recent trip. Plant auctions and refreshments are part of the meeting. Full story »
Treasures in the Attic: Cinnabar snuff bottle is pretty — but pretty young, too
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Please find enclosed photos of an antique opium bottle. It is approximately 2-3/4 inches tall. I had someone interpret the date on the bottom and was told it was 1664. The top has a small spoon attached to it. I would appreciate any information you can provide. Full story »
Handyman: Removing old paper is a slow, but flexible, task
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Q: I’ve tried several things to remove old wallpaper. I’m guessing the people who set it up were poorly skilled. Because of that, I put different wallpaper over that, but it’s just making more of a problem. How can I remove old wallpaper without causing damage to the wall? Full story »
Doing Design: Sept. 6, 2008
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Smart Money: Will or no, Mom’s house may go to new spouse
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
My widowed mother remarried several years ago. She recently put her new husband’s name on the deed. This is the home in which they currently live. The will specifies that the house be divided equally between my sister and me upon her death. Now that her husband is on the title, does his son have an interest if my mother dies before her husband? Full story »
Interiors: Customers, not the carpet, should smile
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Let’s get down to the bottom of it all and talk more about carpets. After all, buying carpet is an investment that will hopefully last a long time, giving comfort and ambiance during its lifetime. So let’s get started on the whats, whys and hows. Full story »
Demons Next Door: Coping with bad neighbors
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
Everyone has one. Yours could be the dog next door who barks morning, noon and night. Or maybe it’s a college kid home for the summer who plays music so loud the picture frames dance off the wall. Demon neighbors. They’re everywhere and in every community. Some people ignore them, others call the police, and still others just up and move to get away from them. Former Cape Coral resident Jenna White knows a thing or two about demon neighbors. She’s had them all Full story »
Shake out a new yellow trend, but use sunshine judiciously
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
Step aside, orange. It’s yellow’s turn to shine. The last few years have seen greens and oranges in the home decor spotlight, but that’s about to change, as the primary colors blue and yellow muscle back into the forefront. Full story »
Make It Green: Plants you can hit with a hammer
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
Reliable sources claim that native plants are better than those icky “other” plants. In fact, when we do plantings for non-residential projects in Lee or Collier, we are required to use the natives quite heavily. Yes, it’s not clear why a seagrape hedge is superior to a ficus hedge, but those are the rules. Full story »
Handyman: They’re no great shakes if they’re moss-covered and damaged
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
Q: We have a cedar-shake roof, and one side is heavily covered with moss. What can we do to take the moss off the roof? How can we treat the shakes to prevent the moss from coming back? Full story »
Treasures in the Attic: Letters, we get letters — but few of them valuable
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
Dear Helaine and Joe: I read an article about a letter written by Mamie Dowd Eisenhower. After reading that article, I thought I would write about a typed letter I have signed by Ralph Bunche. I know who he was, but could you tell me if this letter has any monetary value? Full story »
Your own garden: Get a start on Florida’s best growing season with autumn planting of vegetables, herbs
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
The only thing we can really count on in life is change. When the challenges come hard and fast, it’s time to get back to basics. That’s why households everywhere are realizing that a home kitchen garden is a great idea. Not only does it offer us fresh-picked produce, it’s cultivated chemical-free with no dependence on oil to get it to market. It’s nature’s purest gift to healthy families. Full story »
Interiors: Shed a little shade on your subjects for clean look
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
Any window with woodwork or other detail around it that is too pretty to hide is a candidate for shades, either fabric, wood or vinyl. Any of these shades can be installed within the fenestration, allowing the detail of the trim to be seen. After all, you or someone paid extra for that woodwork, so why hide it. Full story »
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- Naples Craft Festival -- 09/07/08 at Fifth Avenue South
- Butterflies & Dreams Workshop -- 09/07/08 at Unity Church of Bonita Springs
- Dog Day Sundays -- 09/07/08 at The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
- Southwest Florida Sci-Fi Club Meeting -- 09/07/08 at Contact for meeting details.
- Roy's Cooking Class: A Taste of the Islands -- 09/07/08 at Roy's - Bonita
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