East Valley Tribune - Indoors http://athome.evtrib.com/section/indoors?#38;source=rss&dest=SEC-100 East Valley Tribune - Indoors © Copyright East Valley Tribune 2007. All Rights Reserved. en-us http://backend.userland.com/rss Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:56:55 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/ web@aztrib.com East Valley Tribune http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/images/evtlogo_rss.gif http://athome.evtrib.com/ 88 33 East Valley Tribune | At Home Create a garden under glass with a low-maintenance terrarium http://athome.evtrib.com/story/88184?source=rss&dest=STY-88184 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/88184?source=rss&dest=STY-88184 Indoor gardening can be simple and low maintenance with terrariums. They recycle their moisture, and often can go more than a month between waterings. Robin Miller's 'no fuss' style works at home and on TV http://athome.evtrib.com/story/88187?source=rss&dest=STY-88187 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/88187?source=rss&dest=STY-88187 Robin Miller has a way of making you feel like an old girlfriend the moment you meet her. She's at home in Scottsdale for a few days during the middle of her 26-city book tour for the recently released "Quick Fix Meals With Robin Miller," and she's still multitasking. Penny rugs are a worthy piece of Americana http://athome.evtrib.com/story/88188?source=rss&dest=STY-88188 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/88188?source=rss&dest=STY-88188 My decorating co-host, Matt Fox, and I are history buffs. We also enjoy antiquing and flea markets, so we were excited when we discovered an authentic penny rug in a local antique shop. Flowers can add warmth to the home http://athome.evtrib.com/story/88189?source=rss&dest=STY-88189 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/88189?source=rss&dest=STY-88189 Back when my husband, Dan, and I were dating, I lived in an adorable cottage in a historic district. I loved that bungalow, and by the time I was done fluffing and feathering each room, my snug little nest was decidedly feminine. Get organized with super-stylish containers http://athome.evtrib.com/story/86822?source=rss&dest=STY-86822 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/86822?source=rss&dest=STY-86822 I love to watch those TV shows that arm you with clever ways to organize your home. I watch them with awe, because my home organization borders on chaos. For instance, I ignore the mountain of paperwork on my kitchen counter until it approaches avalanche conditions, then I feverishly excavate. Personal style drives hardwood flooring choice http://athome.evtrib.com/story/86826?source=rss&dest=STY-86826 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/86826?source=rss&dest=STY-86826 For me, hardwood is more than just something to cover the concrete; it is the pinnacle of flooring choices. And after years of wishing, saving and some hefty design incentives on a newly built home, I was finally going to get the floor of my dreams. Forget the decorating rules and find what appeals to you http://athome.evtrib.com/story/86835?source=rss&dest=STY-86835 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/86835?source=rss&dest=STY-86835 White walls, empty rooms, dirt patch backyards. In short, a big empty house and a lot of work ahead of you. It's an overwhelming situation many East Valley homeowners find themselves in, and one Casa Grande homeowner, Dena Patton, recently encountered it when she moved from a 1,100-square-foot home to a newly built 2,300-square-foot home and embarked on a major decorating project. Sofas, other sitting spaces morph by era http://athome.evtrib.com/story/86368?source=rss&dest=STY-86368 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/86368?source=rss&dest=STY-86368 Couch. Sofa. Settee. Divan. Chaise lounge. That island of repose floating in your living room has gone by many names throughout its history. It has followed its owners to the afterlife in ancient Egypt, marked the transition from one reign to another in 18th-century France, and supported the antics of television viewers and gamers in the 20th century. Eliminate headaches by organizing the mail http://athome.evtrib.com/story/86374?source=rss&dest=STY-86374 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/86374?source=rss&dest=STY-86374 Is your kitchen counter beginning to look like the inside of your mailbox? Is Sunday your favorite day of the week? Is your mailman beginning to resemble the devil? Then you may have a mail organization problem. Edges and ledges: Small displays with a big impact http://athome.evtrib.com/story/86373?source=rss&dest=STY-86373 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/86373?source=rss&dest=STY-86373 Q: I just found some darling decorative pieces at an estate sale, and I'd like some new ideas for how to show them off. What do you suggest? Simple ideas keep treasures artfully displayed http://athome.evtrib.com/story/86376?source=rss&dest=STY-86376 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/86376?source=rss&dest=STY-86376 You've heard the old adage that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder." Well, never is this more true that with collectibles. Lesson 1: Collections are always a work in progress. Valley furniture designer turns his vision into a career http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85986?source=rss&dest=STY-85986 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85986?source=rss&dest=STY-85986 Mario Alberto Lopez began designing furniture out of necessity. He was living in a 1950s-style house in Scottsdale and wanted to create a comfortable and kind of swanky area where he could lounge around outside and entertain his friends. 'Divine Design' host talks about what makes her ideas click http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85931?source=rss&dest=STY-85931 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85931?source=rss&dest=STY-85931 Canadian interior designer Candice Olson draws a crowd at her appearances, and her recent stop in Tempe was no exception. More than 400 people listened to tips from Olson, host of HGTV's "Divine Design," who was in the East Valley to talk about the furniture line she designed for Norwalk Furniture. Midcentury modern finds a place in the Valley http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85932?source=rss&dest=STY-85932 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85932?source=rss&dest=STY-85932 The aqua door is a warning - the house you are about to enter is unlike any other in Scottsdale. Beyond the door is a marriage of midcentury modern and Asian design. An ornately carved antique chest sits next to a yellow Swan chair in the entryway. Interior designer fashions living spaces for the 4-legged family members http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85846?source=rss&dest=STY-85846 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85846?source=rss&dest=STY-85846 When Eva Chugaman embarked upon a project to redecorate the formal living room of her north Scottsdale home, the biggest obstacle was her 7-year-old beagle named Hunter. Large, elegant crystal creations make fragile visit to Scottsdale http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85855?source=rss&dest=STY-85855 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85855?source=rss&dest=STY-85855 Lalique (la-leek) sounds like a delicate flower. And sometimes it is. Now imagine a prowling panther, a mysterious woman or a delicate heart carved and sculpted in crystal, sparkling and beautiful. Painter adds dramatic, final touches to select homes http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85863?source=rss&dest=STY-85863 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85863?source=rss&dest=STY-85863 As a boy growing up in Mesa, Garron Jones would tag along to work with his father, a custom home builder, helping out from time to time and picking up tips and tricks about home building along the way. Foyers reveal clues about homes, the homeowners http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85867?source=rss&dest=STY-85867 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85867?source=rss&dest=STY-85867 The foyer in your home can say a lot about you. A bright color on the walls can tell visitors you're playful; a gorgeous chandelier can hint at formality. Or, if your foyer is cluttered with shoes, mail and miscellaneous decor items, it can say, as many do, "I haven't had time to deal with this space." Green issue: Building the renewable home http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85605?source=rss&dest=STY-85605 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85605?source=rss&dest=STY-85605 Janice Jennings' Tempe home is an eco-work in progress. Jennings, an instructor of interior design at Mesa Community College, is remodeling her 1957 ranch-style home in varying shades of green. Green issue: Adding up environmental savings at home http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85606?source=rss&dest=STY-85606 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85606?source=rss&dest=STY-85606 You don't have to embark upon a major renovation or build a new home to go green. There are small steps you can take to live a life more at one with the environment around you. We picked the brains of the staff at a.k.a. Green in Scottsdale, a green building store and resource, as well as scouring the Web sites of the Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Star to find 10 easy and cheap ways to start living greener. Green issue: Scottsdale home goes 'low-tech' for efficiency http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85607?source=rss&dest=STY-85607 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://athome.evtrib.com/story/85607?source=rss&dest=STY-85607 Bryan Beaulieu's house is alive. The 4,000-square-foot home nestled in the shadow of Scottsdale's Troon Mountain is unlike any other in the East Valley. The home is actually a collection of five hexagonal buildings connected by outdoor walkways. Gardens sit atop roofs, and grapevines line walkways. Solar panels act as both awnings and power generators.