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‘Simple’ house gets magical Balinese makeover
MINNEAPOLIS – Among the vintage bungalows and Tudors in Minneapolis’ Bryn Mawr neighborhood, one house sports a distinctive South Pacific vibe. The house is home to Paul Linnebach, owner of Mantis Design + Build, who was inspired by a memorable trip to transform his own 1920s Craftsman into a Shangri […]
Design Recipes: How to find the perfect place for big art statements
Whether your home is small or large, artwork can often make or break a room. Artwork for many is often the icing on the cake. But what are some of the best ways to create a stunning look, especially when it comes to creating art solutions that are larger in […]
Best of Treasures: Attractive china cabinet adds to charms of Early English set
(Editor’s note: This column was originally published Feb. 8, 2016.) Dear Helaine and Joe: My grandmother bought this set of furniture secondhand in the 1930s. It is apparently from France and includes a dining table, matching chairs, buffet and china cabinet. Any information about the history and value of this […]
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Veteran gardener starts over and ends up with a waterfall
PITTSBURGH — After 30 years of work, Marianne Kramer was pleased with her backyard garden in McCandless, Pennsylvania. She had carefully planted perennials and annuals in beds around mature trees and shrubs and a railroad-tie retaining wall. “We had gorgeous white birch trees and rose of Sharon,” she said. But […]
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ tried to hide its lineup of villains. One leak upended a Marvel-ous strategy
LOS ANGELES — Originally, general audiences weren’t supposed to know about Alfred Molina’s epic return as Doc Ock until “Spider-Man: No Way Home” hit theaters. Then people spotted the actor at a hotel in Atlanta — where the latest “Spider-Man” installment was filming — and it was game over. “We […]
Hot Property: Joe Mantegna readies for a scene change in Toluca Lake
LOS ANGELES – After nearly three decades, Joe Mantegna is calling it quits in the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. The veteran actor, whose myriad credits include “Three Amigos,” “The Godfather Part III” and “Criminal Minds,” has listed his Tudor-style haunt for $4.195 million. A Tudor through and through, […]
Treasures: Glass pitcher depicts popular legend
Dear Helaine and Joe: My wife inherited this pitcher from her great-grandmother in 1952. The great-grandmother was born in 1864 and family lore says this pitcher predates her birth. Any information about this pitcher’s history and origins would be appreciated. Thank you, T. M. B. Dear T. M. B.: This […]
A greenhouse made of castoffs donated by strangers
LOS ANGELES – In early December, just as COVID-19 cases were spiraling in Los Angeles, Jennifer Grosso posted a request on her Buy Nothing Facebook group that struck a chord with her neighbors: “If anyone has any old windows or doors they’d like taken off their hands, I’d be happy […]
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Treasures: Hand-painted bowls with ears made by French pottery in mid-1900s
Dear Helaine and Joe: I have inherited six covered bowls that are marked “HB” with “Quimper, France” below. What can you tell me about them and their value? Some pieces are in better condition than others because I was using them before I realized they may be more valuable than […]
Style at Home: Add panache with pillows
A new year is upon us, and that means fabulous new fabrics we handpicked at market are finally arriving. With new textiles comes fresh bedding, upholstery and so many exciting pillows that I feel like a kid in a candy store. I am always switching out my throw pillows in […]
How to set up an outdoor movie theater
Movie theaters have been closed for months in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and with warm weather in full swing, you may be missing the summer movie viewing experience. Sure, you could take a trip to a drive-in to get a taste. Or, with a little planning, you could […]