No one has ever labeled New Orleans as bland. With its gritty edge and profusion of exuberance and culture, the city has made great strides since Mother Nature dealt her Katrina blow 10 years ago. Neighborhoods and business districts are rising up, though many struggle with the challenge of building smarter while still retaining the historic charm and essence that define this unique city.
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This time of year always sparks kitchen memories for me. My hands-down, absolute favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because, quite frankly, what’s not to love about a holiday that’s all about food?! And when you throw in generous helpings of family and football — and nothing to wrap — you have a holiday with no rival.
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Early last spring, we visited a beautiful arts-and-crafts style woodshop located in the mountains of western North Carolina. The exterior of the shop, home to ShopDog USA, features rugged industrial wall sconces that provide not only much needed light in the rural setting, but also bring an eye-catching, rustic touch to the façade.
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Believe it or not, the holiday season has officially arrived — Thanksgiving is just a few short weeks away with Christmas right at its heels. That means amid all the gift-hunting and recipe-tasting and general merry-making, your home is about to become a revolving door of holiday guests — sometimes unannounced! Make sure you’re ready for the arrival of kith and kin with these simple tips.
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After Mike and Veronica moved into their Fullerton, California, home last year, they were happy that the home itself didn’t need major attention or repairs. Originally built in the 1940s and renovated in 2000, the 3,000-square-foot, hacienda-style home simply needed an upgrade in the outdoor lighting.
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To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Sushi Maki, a South Florida institution known for spreading the joy of great sushi, the restaurant’s design team recently began a refresh of the properties. Starting with the flagship location in Coral Gables, the team wanted to create a light and breezy feel to the space.
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