DEAR GAIL: I have 15-month-old boy/girl twins. Right now they are still in cribs and sharing a room. One has a baby Noah’s ark theme in pastel colors; the other has zoo animals in blues, neon greens and different animal colors with lions, zebras, giraffes. The bedding would be too much for us to change so we just want to add to the room and maybe tie it all together. We have nothing but their cribs in the room and white walls. How can I decorate their room to tie the two together? — Dee
Home and Garden
Hadassah Tzipor to host special event at LV design center
Are you in the market for a new sofa? This is one of the most important and expensive purchases you will make, as it should last at least 10 years. So, as much as you love that cherry-red love seat or the recliner with all the bells and whistles, it’s time to let level heads prevail. This should be more than an impulse buy.
Smoking was an important part of the life of a well-to-do gentleman in the 19th century. A cigar after dinner was routine. Smoking paraphernalia was created not only to be useful but also to show off wealth.
Going on vacation is more than just a change in place, it’s also a change in your state of mind. So, with the economy in turmoil, more Americans are tightening their budgets and taking staycations, or vacationing at home.
While freshening rooms and linens during spring cleaning, don’t forget your favorite pillow. A pillow is one of the most overlooked personal possessions people have. Often times, it becomes so taken for granted that it’s not properly cared for. It’s good to remember that pillows get dirty and become heavily loaded with dust mites, mold, mildew and fungus.
Back in the ’60s, Bob Dylan sang “The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind.” At the time, I don’t think he had renewable energy on his mind, but wind energy is certainly a large part of the answer to today’s energy puzzle.
Everybody knows carpet. But do we really “know” carpet?
Due to inaccurate information provided to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the date of this month’s Las Vegas Valley Rose Society’s meeting was incorrect. The group will meet at 7:30 p.m. today at Nevada Garden Club, 3333 W. Washington Ave., in Lorenzi Park.
: You had an article in your column that mentions the type of tomato plants that thrive in the heat of Southern Nevada. Please furnish me with this information, if possible.
On the outside it would appear that Kathy Ireland has it all. As a top model, she graced the cover of Sports Illustrated many times. As a businesswoman, she heads a multibillion dollar home-furnishings and fashion empire. She also has a picture-perfect family with a successful, loving and supportive husband and three children.
During the past few months, I’ve been asked how I would solve an increasingly common dilemma. It seems that stationary bikes, treadmills, weights and other exercise equipment are intruding on the peaceful ambiance of the bedroom. I have to agree: Waking up to the sight of metal contraptions meant to make you sweat is not my idea of bliss. But with today’s smaller living spaces, what can you do?
Today’s kitchen is often the most technologically sophisticated part of the home. And that can be a little scary for nontechies who are planning a new or remodeled kitchen.
DEAR DESIGNER: Given the economic times, I will be staying in my home longer than I expected. Can you give me some ideas on how I can spruce up my home décor on the cheap? — Cassie