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Green Acre #181: Set It With Flowers

Faux florals (and fancy tableware) can produce dazzling table settings.

January 29, 2020

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What Lies Beneath

There’s lots of winter left. Long underwear to keep you toasty.

January 28, 2020

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Flu Season Is In Full Swing

Flu can last into April and even May; it’s not too late to get the vaccine now.

January 27, 2020

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Our Prompts Have Changed

What recorded messages should really say.

January 25, 2020

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Here’s the Beef

Cold weather, meet hot dinner idea.

January 23, 2020

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Green Acre #180: Babysitting Nature

Take care of plants and they’ll take care of you.

January 22, 2020

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A Conversation With Diana Misetic

A Pittsburgh designer and boutique owner talks about how she makes it work.

January 21, 2020

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It’s Not Willpower, It’s Science

Changing old, bad habits is a good thing. But it will take time.

January 20, 2020

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Mario Buatta’s House of Treasures

The late designer’s glorious hoard of decorative objects goes to auction this week.

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A Winter Treat

This bread could change your life, or at least your winter weekend.

January 16, 2020

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Green Acre #179: Seasonal Whiplash

Heaven help Margot and Phyllis (and the other hydrangeas too)!

January 15, 2020

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Holiday Bling Repurposed

Just because it’s January doesn’t mean you have to banish holiday bling.

January 14, 2020

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A Nose Job in Costa Rica, Root Canal in Mexico

In search of less expensive health care, more Americans have become medical tourists.

January 13, 2020

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A Good Hair Day

Hair, glorious hair!

January 12, 2020

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A Primer on Concealers

Camouflage your imperfections.

January 9, 2020

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Green Acre #178: Bring the Spring and Summer Indoors

No need for plain-Jane walls when there are scenic wallpapers.

January 8, 2020

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Secondhand, not Second Place

Thrift-shopping means bargains . . . and bragging rights.

January 7, 2020

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The Poop on Fecal Transplants

Yes, it sounds icky, but it could save lives.

January 6, 2020

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