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Survey Looks at Love in the Time of COVID

How’s your love life during these stay-at-home times? Not to get personal, but it is Valentine’s Day, and, besides, getting right in the ...

HGTV's "Good Bones" Star Promotes Inclusivity in Kids' Book

Marni Jameson

Feb 22

HGTV's "Good Bones" Star Promotes Inclusivity in Kids' Book

I’ve always said, I do not see a line between where home life stops, and home design begins. It’s all a blur to me. Mina Starsiak-Hawk, the

Lighting Trends Part 2 ― Upgrade to Custom

Marni Jameson

Feb 15

Lighting Trends Part 2 ― Upgrade to Custom

Homes are like so many aspects of life. If you choose to not see what you don’t want to see, it’s easier, and often, less expensive. Overloo

Lighting Trends Part 1 ― Pull the Plug on Dated Fixtures

Marni Jameson

Feb 8

Lighting Trends Part 1 ― Pull the Plug on Dated Fixtures

“Eeeeeeek!” My husband heard my scream from two rooms away. “What’s wrong?” he says, finding me in the dining room, where I had locked my ey

8 Ways the Post-Pandemic Home Will Change

Marni Jameson

Feb 1

8 Ways the Post-Pandemic Home Will Change

For anyone aspiring to have a lovely home, especially during the pandemic, let me warn you about the two words that will foil your plans eve

Have It Your Way: How to Work With an Artist

Marni Jameson

Jan 25

Have It Your Way: How to Work With an Artist

My husband and I agree on many aspects of home decor, but artwork isn’t one of them. He likes modern abstracts. I like traditional oils. So

A Look Back: Lessons Learned from 2020 ― Part 2

Marni Jameson

Jan 18

A Look Back: Lessons Learned from 2020 ― Part 2

Last week, as I do at the end of every year, I looked back at columns from the first half of 2020 and pulled out half a dozen highlights, in

A Look Back: Lessons Learned from 2020 ― Part 1

Marni Jameson

Jan 11

A Look Back: Lessons Learned from 2020 ― Part 1

Now we come to that time of year (and what a year it’s been) where, traditionally we ― you and I ―reflect on where we’ve gone together on ou

The Cutting Edge: The Best Kitchen Knife? ― Part Two

Marni Jameson

Jan 4

The Cutting Edge: The Best Kitchen Knife? ― Part Two

It’s the single most handled item in the kitchen, maybe the entire house. Held even more than the TV remote, the kitchen knife is the center

The Cutting Edge: Finding Your Perfect Kitchen Knife ― Part One

Marni Jameson

Dec 28, 2020

The Cutting Edge: Finding Your Perfect Kitchen Knife ― Part One

A few weeks ago, a good friend gave my husband and me an unexpected gift: A chef’s knife. A knife?

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