DEAR DESIGNER: I asked my painter to paint my walls off-white and then I left for work. The color he used has a dirty yellow look. He tells me this paint is the standard “off-white” used by many of his clients. I thought off-white was more of a light beige. What went wrong? — Beverly
Feb. 11
There was a time when a solar eclipse struck fear into the hearts and minds of those who did not understand what caused the sun to briefly disappear during the middle of the day. Now when the moon casts its shadow while passing between the Earth and sun we enjoy the relatively rare experience.
From the brightly colored home furnishings to the crowded showrooms and parking garage and on down to the smiles on people’s faces, a sense of optimism permeated the recently completed Las Vegas Market at World Market Center.
: My neighbor is getting rid of his two Italian cypress trees and my husband offered to dig them up and transplant them into our yard. They are about 8-9 feet tall and do show a bit of browning. Is it worth the effort of transplanting them or will they not take the stress? If we do dig them up, how far out to we dig?
: I have an electric water heater that is not working properly. Quite simply, I’m not getting enough hot water. This started happening recently, so I’ve had to learn to take quick showers. What can I do to fix it?
When it comes to creating the kitchen or bathroom of your dreams, traditional styling continues to gain favor over contemporary looks.
The old iron your great-grandmother used to iron her clothes with would not seem to be of much use or value today, but there are many collectors who want irons and other laundry-related collectibles. Prices are determined by age, condition, maker, rarity and appeal.
Sylvia is a sophisticated young woman who juggles two big jobs: one as a busy lawyer and the other as a single mom to a 2-year-old named Chloe. She and her daughter recently moved from a small condo in the city to a great house in an older, well-established neighborhood. But with most of her time spent working or taking care of Chloe, Sylvia had little time to enjoy her new house, let alone any kind of social life.
For my regular readers, you may remember that I have a list of decorating tips and that around the first of each year I share some of them again. They are basic and never really change that much. Instead of doing a full blown list for you this month, I want to start the new year with some basic steps, or Decorating 101.
: I recently moved into a new house with huge pine trees in front and back. I would like to remove the grass in the yard that surrounds the trees and replace it with rock. Will the pine trees be adversely affected by the rock cover?
I recently had an interesting e-mail conversation with some friends about green solutions and the gray areas that often accompany them.
What: A Backyard Retreat. Outdoor living designer Gregary Galgano will partner with Eagle Sentry and Moon Valley Nursery to present ideas for creating a private vacation spot in your own yard. Design elements, outdoor furnishings, outdoor theater and plants will be discussed. Additionally, real estate expert Kiersten Marcos will explain how an outdoor living space enhances the value of a home.
At one time or another, most of us have probably seen a comedy where something or someone runs through a line of freshly washed clothes dragging it along the way. Now, you can enjoy that scene every day in your own home.
