East Valley Tribune - Indoors

House to Home: Shades, textures keep all-white room from feeling clinical

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:31:19 -0700

Q: I love white, everything about white. I’m not even sure if it’s a color. My partner is afraid that doing an all-white room will be too clinical. Have you any suggestions that will help me win my case? — Natalie

Divine Design: Rec room finds a beat in a musical makeover

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:48:07 -0700

Andrew and Rachel fell in love at first sight at a rock concert. Andrew was playing drums onstage and Rachel was in the front row. Fast-forward 16 years and the two are happily married and living in a ranch-style house with their two beautiful daughters and Roxy the dog (named for one of their favorite songs).

From the Cellar: Arizona wine country keeps pouring the good stuff

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:16:46 -0700

Who knew that once you labor through the Interstate 10 construction zone in central Tucson and make your way to Highway 83 and into the rolling countryside that one of the most interesting - and unexpected - wine producing regions awaits.

House to Home: Room screens add portable privacy fast

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:40:50 -0700

You've often heard me run on about the versatility and practicality of a room screen. They are a brilliant decorating tool for any size space. A screen is a clever way to hide a busy work station or children's play corner. In a bedroom or living area, a screen works as a portable divider that offers privacy where needed, and is easily folded up and moved aside.

House to Home: Personalizing a first apartment won't take a fortune

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:17:16 -0700

Q: My partner and I have just moved into our first apartment and have very little money to fix it up. You are so great at decorating on a shoestring; can you give us some tips, please? We have hardwood floors and both like earth tones. Thanks. — Robin

Divine Design: Stalled renovation gets a bathroom push

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:46:18 -0700

Barnaby had a tough time purchasing his first home. He scoured the city for appropriate houses, and ultimately found himself in bidding war after bidding war.

Home tour sets the clock back to midcentury modern

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:42:13 -0700

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

High-tech homes make for easy living

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:01:40 -0700

When Craig Almeleh returns home from a long day at work, pushing the button on the garage door opener can also turn on a series of lights to illuminate his path into the house.

Pining for a real tree that'll last? Check out these tips

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:00:31 -0700

When it comes to real Christmas trees, the only thing sadder than a scruffy, undersized Charlie Brown tree is seeing a once-majestic fir reduced to crispy orange brush before your eyes. Here are a few tips on how to keep your tree green through New Year's Day.

Holiday jewels shimmer to dazzle the tree

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:59:01 -0700

Deck your tree with shimmer and sparkle.

Gather leaves, twigs and vines to make seasonal centerpieces

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:28:45 -0700

The leaves may not be changing color and the weather's not that cool. But even though it doesn't feel like fall in the Valley, it can still look like it in your home.

Just add brown, and you have this year's 'it' combo

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:33:29 -0700

The winter holidays will be a little less silver, a little more gold, and all glamour this year, if what we're seeing in stores is any indication.

Ruggiero to accompany new lines to East Valley

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:25:35 -0700

When Joe Ruggiero is at his home in the Los Angeles area, he enjoys spending time in his office and studio, researching and dreaming up the latest ideas for the various home decor collections he puts his name on.

Cabinet face-lift: Refacing an alternative for redesign

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:50:35 -0700

If a kitchen is the heart of the home, it stands to reason that when the kitchen is out of commission, the home stops working.

Gridiron goodies: Kick off football season with snacks

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:39:22 -0700

Football is back on TV, and that means many Saturday (college) and Sunday (professional) afternoons will be spent in front of the big screen watching with friends and family.

Green chic: Scottsdale store aims at sustainable style

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:13:25 -0700

Praneeta Rao is on a mission to fill the homes of East Valley residents with good-looking and stylish furniture, and accessories that are sustainable, eco-friendly and socially responsible.

Kitchen decorating can go beyond food and roosters

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:35:23 -0700

Kitchens come with a unique set of design challenges. Unlike a bedroom or living room, where you can start with four blank walls, a kitchen has appliances, cabinets, pantries, tile, and a slew of other design details to contend with.

Trick out the house just in time for treats

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:03:46 -0700

Halloween is all about finding the perfect costume. But once you have that squared away, finding a way to dress up your home a little for the holiday is a lot of fun, too.

Buying a house? Redecorating? Fall shows could help

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:48:33 -0700

If you need advice or inspiration for your home improvement projects, there's a slew of new shows are on the lineup of popular cable channels HGTV and DIY Network to help. Here's what's new.

A daughter's interests can help create a dreamy bedroom

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:47:04 -0700

Q: My young daughter wants to redo her bedroom. Any tips on how we can make her room wonderful?

Near the end of a long, hot summer, some ice creams stand out

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:00:26 -0700

When you are in the midst of a record-long stretch of searing hot days, it's hard to think about entertaining your guests with anything warm or spicy.