House Beautiful articles from March 2006

House Beautiful archives from March 2006

The best! You'll never (never) guess where this lamp is from.(THE BEST!)
March 1, 2006... We found it in Home Depot's upscale new sister catalogue, 10 Crescent Lane. And we can easily see it in any room, from cottage chic to Hollywood Regency. Under $300--with that great shade. COASTAL SCROLL ARM TABLE LAMP, www.10crescentlane.com...

Color/which white is the best white?(COLOR/WHITE)
March 1, 2006... If you've ever tried to pick a white paint, you know there's such a thing as too much choice. We asked the experts, and they didn't hesitate. KEITH IRVINE, INTERIOR DESIGNER BENJAMIN MOORE LINEN WHITE + BENJAMIN MOORE DECORATORS WHITE ...

Instant room: buffalo check plaid: big bold buffalo checks are looking good again, but how do you build a room around them? HB editor Eddie Ross shows you how easy it is.(INSTANT ROOM)
March 1, 2006... Here's how HB editor Eddie Ross would put his ideal room together: on the sofa, Lee Jofa's Belle-Ile buffalo check (1); for the walls, Brunschwig & Fils's flowery toile (2); for the curtains, Jane Churchill's Elgin strie in Blue (3), backed...

I want to buy a teapot/ eagle-eyed Carol Prisant shows us what to look for.(COLLECTING)
March 1, 2006... A LITTLE BACKSTORY Tea was the latte of the 18th century, but today you certainly don't have to be a tea drinker to love a teapot. In the 21st century they're more popular than ever, since what else has such an appealing shape, takes up so...

Q I want to train my dog to stay off my bed, but he keeps jumping back on. Usually at 5 a.m.! Why does he do this?(ASK THE DOG SHRINK)
March 1, 2006... A BECAUSE HE CAN. Most dogs who jump on the bed while you're sleeping have been allowed to do so at other points during the day, either because of your inconsistency ("The dog is on the bed again, but I'm late for work"), familial sabotage...

Maintenance: for four generations the Chalikian family has been tickinq along. Here the latest generation answers those little questions we have about our clocks.
March 1, 2006... Why do clocks stop? A million reasons, but in general because the oil dries up. And even if there is still some oil left in the works, after years and years it gets contaminated with tiny metal particles that are churned up as the metal...

Weekend shopper: how many times have you seen rusty old cake pans at a flea market and walked on by? We just couldn't pass them up any longer.
March 1, 2006... NOT LONG AGO I went down to Warrenton, Virginia, and while I was driving along the main road I spotted a dumpy old 50s-style building with a sign that said Fox Den Antiques. I braked and did a U-turn. Junky-looking stores always say "deals" to...

Technophobia satellite radio: you already have a radio, and it's free. So do you really need to pay for Sirius or XM?
March 1, 2006... LONG AFTER I had come to accept that radio didn't have anything new or interesting to offer me, along came satellite radio. I thought it was a fad, and ignored it until I couldn't anymore. At this point we all know about the $500 million...

Cookbook: our new reviewer falls hard for Vegetables Love, the latest opus from one of the smartest food writers around, Barbara Kafka. If it sprouts, it's in here.(Book Review)
March 1, 2006... THERE IS LOTS TO LOVE about Vegetable Love (Artisan, $35). Barbara Kafka's newest book, written with Christopher Styler, is a sort of Ode to Joy to the vegetable kingdom. This is the first time I've used one of Kafka's 13 books (she's...

American style is all about comfort.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... AMERICAN STYLE is all about comfort. You could say we're a little crazy on the subject. Americans work like maniacs; we take pride in being constantly exhausted and stressed out. And then we relax with a vengeance. What other culture is as...

Comfort is tradition: everyday has a soft spot for tradition, but what does it mean today? It is simpler, sleeker, fresher, even in the most staid Georgian house, says decorator Jason Bell.
March 1, 2006... Which was... Irvine & Fleming for seven years. Amazing. But the traditional thing can get heavy. I began filtering away from that. There's also a part of my heart that is modern. My wife is a modernist architect.... So how did you...

House Beautiful asks interior designer Vicente Wolf: what makes you comfortable? Comfort is modern.(Interview)
March 1, 2006... Christine Pittel: What was in your mind when you designed this apartment? Vicente Wolf: I was thinking of Miami in the 1950s--all those ladies with blonde hair and fur-colored sweaters and backless mules walking down the beach--and how...

What makes a man comfortable? What makes a woman comfortable?(Interview)
March 1, 2006... WILLIAM DIAMOND AND ANTHONY BARATTA, INTERIOR DESIGNERS Women love organized closets and kitchens, really cushy upholstery, a cool palette, no clutter, antiques, anything that evokes nostalgia, and pattern. Especially flower patterns. Men...

Comfort is drama; the architectural timbers in the entrance hall were gray-washed to lighten the atmosphere. The floor is painted in a pattern reminiscent of classical churches and gives a confident, warm welcome. Encasing the potted topiaries are rush baskets from Treillage.(Interview)
March 1, 2006... MIMI READ: When I think "Tudor" I think "dark and heavy." But this one has so much life. INTERIOR DESIGNER JEFFREY BILHUBER: People tend to use deep, moody colors in them that are relatively lifeless and distract you from the real bones of...

Comfort is a cottage; who: Valerie Smith, co-owner, with her daughters Devon and Hadley, of the Monogram Shop. First-time (and very proud) home owner. The house: a weathered gray shingled cottage in the heart of the village of East Hampton, New York.(Cover Story)
March 1, 2006... VALERIE SMITH: It feels right, and it feels like it was time. Maybe it was time for me to become a grown-up and live like normal people. Whatever that means. I'm a gal who's been married and divorced. I did the Donna Reed thing. I've been on my...

Comfort is tranquility: there's nothing more calming than a neutral palette, and we'd never seen a palette quite like this before. Interior designer Cindy Smith and architect Ken Pursley explain their soothing way with color.(Interview)
March 1, 2006... EG: What was the house like when you first saw it? CS: Oh, you know, three florals, a stripe, and a plaid--that kind of scheme. My client was ill at ease in her own home, with all the bright green, the oranges, the flowers everywhere. It...

Comfort, inc.: what makes a chair great? HB sinks in for a chat with a master upholsterer.(Interview)
March 1, 2006... THERE'S MORE TO PICKING A CHAIR OR SOFA THAN LOOKS. It has to feel good, too. When it comes to seating, one size--or shape--never fits all. So we paid a visit to Steven Jonas in New York to learn the essentials of comfort, quality, and sitting...

Kitchen of the month: Los Angeles: spicing it up with a mosaic of tile colors, mellow woods, and contemporary efficiency.(Interview)
March 1, 2006... HOW DO YOU strike just the right balance between modern and warm? Lisa McGee finds out from designer Janet Metson Urman and homeowner Abby Yasgur. LM: Abby, What were you trying to achieve in the remodeling of your kitchen? AY: My...

Easy does it: do-it-yourself fixes that will save you money.
March 1, 2006... If you've ever called an expert to handle a home repair, only to write a check mumbling, "I could have done that myself," you're not alone. On the PBS series Handy Ma'am, home improvement expert Beverly DeJulio plays host to millions of viewers...

The look: kitchen of the month: we picked out a few of our favorite details in this kitchen and set off to find the nearest thing for your home. Here's how to get your own little piece of the look.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... 1. Can a classic WINDSOR CHAIR ever look hot? It can if it comes in a huge range of unconventional colors, like china blue, shown, $490. Among the other 39 tones to choose from are, below, top to bottom: buttercup, buttercream, citrus, sprout,...

Alpha Productions, Inc.(HIGHLIGHTS: MARCH 2006)(Advertisement)
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Bernhardt.(HIGHLIGHTS: MARCH 2006)(Advertisement)
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Vax.(HIGHLIGHTS: MARCH 2006)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2006... Vax was invented to change the way you vacuum. Using a philosophy we call NEXT CLEAN, Vax combines proven cleaning effectiveness with user-focused engineering, so you can clean more with less strain and bending. For more information, visit your...

Carlisle wide plank floors.(BEAUTIFUL FINDS)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2006... For nearly 40 years, this family-owned company has custom crafted traditional wide plank floors in hand-selected Antique and Old Growth pines and hardwoods. Design options to fit any style of home and ideal over radiant heat. Call...

Spectrum.(BEAUTIFUL FINDS)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2006... 100% Crystal Wrought Iron Chandelier. This beautiful chandelier has 6 lights and is decorated and draped with hand-cut and polished 100% crystal that capture and reflect the light of the candle bulbs. The timeless elegance of this chandelier is...

Sentry table pad.(BEAUTIFUL FINDS)(Advertisement)
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Claudio Rayes.(BEAUTIFUL FINDS)(Advertisement)
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Budget Blinds.(BEAUTIFUL FINDS)(Advertisement)
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The last words: the House Beautiful staff just couldn't resist telling you our own secrets of comfort.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... My Natura wool mattress pad. What a difference it has made to my tired old mattress! LISA MCGEE Eucalyptus oil in a steaming hot shower. Mix a little oil with water in a spray bottle. Two or three sprays, and you re done. EDWARD...