Author: Jura Koncius
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Makers of housewares see success with basics
CHICAGO • America’s ongoing lifestyle correction has pulled the plug on status cappuccino makers and vacuuming robots. At the annual International Home & Housewares trade show in March, manufacturers of home goods reacted to leaner times by going basic. They were responding to consumers spending less money and more time at home doing their own…
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Book shares the blending of French styles
A new book on French style uses Gallic guesthouses to show how insiders arrange their interiors with charm and a confident hand. “French Style at Home” (Flammarion, $35), by author and photographer Sebastien Siraudeau, shows 30 very personal bed-and-breakfasts located in stone cottages, urban lofts, chateaus, farmhouses and beach retreats. Siraudeau illustrates the effortless way…
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Valentine’s Day treats for pets
Pets are often lucky enough to receive a special treat on Valentine’s Day. And sometimes they decide to dig into gifts their owners have received. The ASPCA has issued a useful list of guidelines for pet owners to keep their dogs and cats safe during the season of temptations: — Make sure you keep your…
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Juicy ways to pamper four-legged friends
Juicy Couture, known for its pink hoodies worn by Hollywood celebs, has come out with pet cosmetics, including Juicy Crittoure Coif Fur Moisturizing Conditioner and Shampooch. Photo by (THE WASHINGTON POST)