December 17, 2019, 6:03am Life
If you’re looking for a quick uplift to the exterior of your house, one you can accomplish yourself or hire someone to do in a day, adding a coat of paint to your front door provides big impact at a small cost. Read story
December 16, 2019, 6:04am Business
Bridget Anderson likes to be creative when picking out holiday presents for friends and family. But finding the perfect gift for her mom was an annual struggle. Read story
December 13, 2019, 6:00am Life
Tsumami kanzashi are Japanese hair ornaments that were worn by geisha and young daughters of the nobility in a tradition dating back hundreds of years. They’re complex and gorgeous, and the craft is officially recognized by the government. Read story
December 12, 2019, 4:26pm Life
Three Oregon cities rank in the Top 20 nationally as the best spots to be a beer drinker, a study released Wednesday says, but Portland fell from No. 1 in 2018 to No. 3 this year. Read story
December 10, 2019, 6:03am Clark County Life
I see the term hybrid applied to many kinds of plants. What is the significance of this term? I am only familiar with hybrid cars. Read story
December 10, 2019, 6:00am Life
Minneapolis DIY style blogger Erin Francois, author of francoisetmoi.com, says she comes from “a long line of makers,” including a grandmother and mother with abundant drawing and sewing talent. Francois’ youthful love of playing with craft materials eventually led to a degree in interior design and a job applying her… Read story
December 10, 2019, 6:00am Life
Daffodils sitting on a windowsill against a backdrop of white snow make a fragrant and pretty midwinter scene. This picture, with bulbs “forced” for early bloom, takes planning that should start now. Read story
December 8, 2019, 6:00am Life
The trend in gift wrapping this holiday season is toward jazzy yet sustainable options. Consider beautifully folded fabrics or understated, brown or green masking paper topped with colorful washi tape or sprigs of green instead of easily crushed store-bought bows. Read story
December 3, 2019, 6:05am Life
Wind-driven air and too little precipitation are common wintertime side effects that can damage drought-sensitive trees, lawns and shrubs. Read story
December 3, 2019, 6:04am Life
Every household has different organizing challenges. Sometimes people have too many clothes, books, or toys and not enough space for them. Other times, a home’s kitchen cabinets aren’t properly organized, or the home office is full of stacks of paper that no one wants to look through. But the one… Read story
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