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Nomadic Nuances

A splash of yellow, a swath of purple — the vibrant colors of Turkey, Morocco and India can bring whispers of faraway locales, romance and inspiration to an otherwise bland room.

Get your patio ready for summer’s outdoor lifestyle

With temperatures already in the 80s and 90s, now is the time to start planning your outdoor decor. Just the idea of sitting in the sun on beautiful lawn furniture brings joy to my heart.

Hunzinger ‘lollipop chairs’ have unique style

In the 1870s, fashionable chairs were made with padded upholstery, elaborate mahogany carved frames and springs to make the seats more comfortable. But George Jacob Hunzinger (1835-1898), a German immigrant craftsman, had other ideas.

Updating look of sofa doesn’t have to be expensive

Dear Gail: We’ve had the same sofa for more than 10 years and we’re just tired of it. We spent a lot on it so we’re not looking to replace it, but maybe a little updating. We know we can reupholster, but not sure if we want to invest that much right now. Do you have a couple suggestions on what we can do? — Madeline

Grubs feed on plants this time of year

This is the time of year when grubs are feeding on the roots of plants. Many of these types of grubs are the same types that feed in compost piles. Some people refer to them as “compost worms.”

High Point Market debuts hot furniture looks to love

The night I got home from High Point Market in North Carolina, where I spent three days on a buying trip, I was so jazzed up by all the creativity I saw, I couldn’t sleep. At all. Despite being bone-weary exhausted from spending all day — dawn to dusk — rushing from showroom to showroom, scouting for fabulous new pieces.

 
Three clues indicate when succulents need watering

To know when to water succulents, you must learn how to tell when hydrostatic pressure is low. Your clues are both tactile and visual.