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November 17, 2017 Home and Garden events
By: Loknath DasBoerner Botanical Gardens: Holiday Gift Fair with Santa, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 3. Workshops, special events and activities for all ages. Whitnall Park, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. Information: (414) 525-5653; www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org Origami Ornaments. Dec. 5. $10/$15. Holiday Wreath Making. Dec. 6 and 7. $30/$35. Lynden Sculpture Garden: Lynden offers holiday giftmaking workshops in November and December for […]
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HOME & GARDEN November 17, 2017 Tucson Home and Garden Nov. 19-25
By: Loknath DasAll events are free or included in the cost of admission unless otherwise noted. Sunday Fall Opening — Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N. Alvernon Way. Tea ceremonies, art and handicrafts exhibits and classes in traditional customs such as Japanese flower arranging. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; Noon-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Closed Thanksgiving Day. 1-502-303-3945. Tuesday […]
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HOME & GARDEN November 6, 2017 Redecorate Your Home at Val’s Home Décor!
By: Loknath DasLooking to spruce up the inside and outside of your home, well we have the place for you. Whether it’s holiday, floral, baskets, vases, containers, wall decor, mirrors, garden accessories, trees and floor plants or any other home accents, Val’s Home Decor, has exactly what you are looking for. Val’s Home Décor is in Carrollwood at […]
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HOME & GARDEN November 6, 2017 Making your Diwali shopping list? Here are five home décor pieces to invest in
By: Loknath DasDiwali brings with it reasons to indulge the shopaholic in you. But as you begin your festive shopping this season, look for more than just playful cushions, and temporary decor accessories. Instead splurge on items that will last longer than just a season. Gorgeous chandeliers, intricate mirrors, vintage coffee tables are great investments. Here are […]
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HOME & GARDEN November 6, 2017 This home décor line gives you a tour of world cultures
By: Loknath DasPerenne Design delves into world cultures for inspiration, for an interesting backstory is slightly more pivotal to it rather than simple aesthetic appeal. Roused by European art forms from the early 1900s—Celtic Art, Art Deco and Modernism—Perenne Design sets itself apart with geometric and asymmetric décor forms.Their upcoming collection, for instance, is a contemporary take on Wabi Sabi, origami […]
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COMPUTERS October 16, 2017 Micromax to Foray Into New Home Appliance Segments
By: Loknath DasHIGHLIGHTS Micromax will foray into segments such as washing machine, fridge etc. Micromax is planning to invest up to Rs 300 crore on manufacturing It has three manufacturing plants in the country currently Micromax will foray into segments such as washing machine, refrigerator and microwave, as it plans to be a complete consumer electronics maker, a […]
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HOME & GARDEN October 13, 2017 Birmingham Home & Garden Magazine Picks Its “Inspiration Home”
By: Loknath DasHOOVER, AL – Each year for the last seven years, Birmingham Home & Garden magazine features an Inspiration Home, showcasing some of Birmingham’s most impressive new homes built and designed locally. The 2017 Birmingham Home & Garden Inspiration Home is located in the upscale Glasscott division of the Ross Bridge resort community in Hoover. “We […]
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HOME & GARDEN September 25, 2017 New Orleans home and garden events, Sept. 23, 2017
By: Loknath DasLearn about birdwatching on Saturday at Longue Vue House and Gardens. Shown, a Northern Cardinal. BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS: 8 a.m., Longue Vue, 7 Bamboo Road. Learn the fundamentals of birding from Wendy Rihner, of the Orleans Audubon society. Binoculars required. $10. onguvue.com GROWING GARDENERS: 10 a.m. New Orleans Botanical Garden Education Classes for kids, Children ages […]
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HOME & GARDEN September 21, 2017 Check out our Home and Garden page!
By: Loknath DasFind stories in Thursday’s print edition offering five simple tips for making your home safer to prevent falls and ideas for fast-growing vegetables if you still want to get a little gardening done before it gets too cold. You’ll also find ads for local businesses offering everything from tree trimming and roofing services to mattresses. […]
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ELECTRONICS September 21, 2017 Find a new home for your old electronics
By: Loknath DasWhether you’re heading off to college, moving into a new place or just need some extra cash, selling your old electronics is a good way to free up some space and earn money at the same time. You could try selling your gadgets through marketplaces but this often eats up your time and leaves you […]
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HOME & GARDEN September 18, 2017 Spice up your home: how to create balcony gardens
By: Loknath DasToday’s urban living crunches spaces. We have been there. We know the effort involved in cramming a lot into tiny spaces. Living in an apartment can sometimes dash those dreams of spacious gardens. But here’s the rub. You don’t need a big space to have a great garden. An awesome garden can flourish in the […]
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HOME & GARDEN September 15, 2017 Types of garden in your home
By: Loknath DasHerb Garden Herb garden consists of culinary or medicinal herbs, and often has ornamental designs. In fact, herb plants are often underrated as potential design elements in land scaping. Mint and creeping thyme can be used very well as ground cover between stepping stones. Lavender can be used as a landscape design in rock garden, […]