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Home tour sets the clock back to midcentury modern

April 4, 2008

It’s a peek into the past — in the present. The fourth annual Modern Phoenix Expo and Home Tour brings the midcentury modern aesthetic — think bubble chairs, open floor plans and bringing the outdoors inside — back to life with two days of talks and walks.

SOUNDSLIDE: Tour the Scottsdale home of David and Violet Dick

SOUNDSLIDE: Tour the Scottsdale home of Jennifer and Matt Hibbard

SOUNDSLIDE: Tour the Scottsdale home of Dave and Jill Hablen

Plant of the week: Cosmos

May 3, 2008

Cosmos feature daisylike flowers dancing atop tall, lacy-leaved stems. There’s a lot to like about this sun-loving flower.

Falling for figs

November 10, 2007

Even though it’s actually a summer fruit, there’s something about figs that say fall. Maybe it’s the color of the dark, chewy, sweet flesh, or the crispness of the seeds, like the crisp autumn air.

Arizona Gardening: Dry air takes the life from houseplants

May 3, 2008

Q: What can I do to prevent or correct the brown edges of my houseplants?

Plant of the week: Cosmos

May 3, 2008

Cosmos feature daisylike flowers dancing atop tall, lacy-leaved stems. There’s a lot to like about this sun-loving flower.

From the Cellar: Mother's Day calls for chardonnay

May 6, 2008

Good ol' Mom. Every time I'm scheduled to come over for a visit, the first thing she says is: "Bring me some wine." Sure, Mom, no problem. Without a pause, the next word she utters is "chardonnay."

A great room lives up to its name

November 10, 2007

Peter and Anna have had a busy four years: They met (on a blind date), got married, bought their first house and had a baby girl. Their home, while lovely, was just too small for their growing family, so they decided to undergo a full-scale renovation and double the amount of living space.

Get the bed properly ready for guests

November 17, 2007

Are you expecting company during the holidays? At this time of year I start gearing up for overnight guests, and my first priority is the sleeping arrangement. No matter how much I and my visiting family and friends love to spend time together, there is a point when everyone needs a break. And I know that I appreciate having a corner set up just for me when I’m away. It doesn’t have to be posh, just fresh and clean.

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