Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Martha Stewart says/secret spaces/butterfly lures

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Martha Stewart's streamlined home
Martha Stewart's simple truth

Underlying the glossy-magazine lifestyle advice of Martha Stewart is a core idea: If you choose your practical things carefully, you don't need a lot of stuff to have a beautiful home.

Homeowners creating spaces to get away from it all — at home Getaways at home

With open floor plans come a need for calming retreats.
Beautify your bathroom with easy updates Easy bath updates

Updating your bathroom doesn't have to include ripping out plumbing and reconfiguring layouts.
Alert on tub-stripping chemical serves as reminder of dangers of improper use Vapor beware

An alert warns of chemical stripper dangers.
Relishing the time it takes to achieve a luxuriant garden Take the slow lane

Buying plants all at once can be a mistake.
Wildflower packs a dazzling dose of color Butterfly tattoo

Indian blanket and blanket flower lure butterflies with dazzling color.
Hidden room hints at another era Hidden room's secrets

A basement remodel reveals ties to Prohibition and a Machine boss.
What you need to know when taking down a wall Behind the wall

Most renovators won't find Al Capone's vault, but must look for hidden beams and support columns.

Balmy spring presents challenges for local gardeners Spring awakening

Warning: Mother Nature has not lifted the threat of a May freeze.
Don't let mild spring fool you: Plant early and you may regret it Plant early, regret later

This has been an exceptional spring even by Chicago standards, but don't get carried away.
Designer showcase tour to kick off April 20 It's the Ritz

An interior design showcase will open April 20 through May 13 at The Ritz-Carlton Residences condominium high-rise.

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