Thanksgiving is about home as much as it is about food. It's about hanging out at home, with family, friends and guests, figuring out ways to occupy the kids and where to put the extra guests. This week's Los Angeles Times Home & Garden section swirls around these questions, from a close look at Todd Oldham's new book, with crafts geared towards the modern kid, to ways to section off and create privacy for guests. Plus, there are two house tours, one of which was originally posted here! Links to these stories on the LA Times website and more, after the jump.
Name: Becke, Lee, Pierre and three geriatric cats (Badooda, Magiggles and Einar)
Location: Lakeport, Ontario, Canada
Size: 1800 square feet
Years lived in: 1
Becke & Lee are self-described "artists, computer nerds and wheelers & dealers" of vintage goods (at The Vintage Cabin on etsy) who made the move from the city to the country a year ago. Becke writes, "My husband & I made the move out of the city & into this house a year ago so we could have more space to garden, be creative and enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle. Since we've been here though, it's been nothing but work!"
Look no further than these 19 options from our archives for unique and tasteful gifts. Of course, the problem with giving home décor is that you have to have some sense of the giftee's taste, so we aimed for objects that transcend style — to make a friend, family member or coworker happy.
Thanksgiving is over. The family has left, the dishes (most of them) are done and now it is time to rest and recuperate before we do it all over again in one month. This weekend, take some time for yourself and wind down with a nice long bath.
Norah's mom Caroline says she smiles every time she walks by this room and we can certainly see why. The aquas, yellows, reds, oranges and pinks manage to be both vivid and soothing at the same time to create a feeling of warmth and calm...
Check out the full nursery tour on: Ohdeedoh
It's one of those wet, cold New England days when all you want to do is curl up by the fire with a cup of tea and a good book. There's just one glitch: no fireplace. If you love the look of a real fire, but lack the space or cash to install one, consider a portable fireplace.
For the holiday weekend, we've pulled together a special treat for you: a peek inside 10 lofts from the Windy City with tall ceilings, open space, and lots of light. Enjoy!
Who better to get a gift for this holiday season than the one friend who loves you unconditionally? Whether a dog, cat, rabbit, or fish, all our pets deserve a treat. But how do you keep your house from looking like an aisle at Petco? Find items that fit with your décor, and luckily, with pets becoming a $45 billion industry it's now easier than ever to find well designed toys, treats, and even chicken coops for your constant companion.
For those of us in design professions, we can all commiserate about the plain old stupidity of some clients. Thankfully, there's a website that allows us to do just that.
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