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What's in, what's out It's always interesting to follow the trends, and who better to spot them than area interior designers, architects, retailers, landscape designers, and other local experts? We've turned to these authorities to help identify the current styles they see occurring within their individual areas of expertise. Read more...

Too hot? Squash the idea Thinking about growing some vegetables in your back yard for the first time? I recommend summer squash. Of all the warm-season vegetables, they're probably the easiest to grow, and they produce the most edible fruit. Read more...

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Painting your House Q:It seems like every time I try painting a room in my home, the colors seem wrong. Blah. Off. Is there something wrong with me? How can I get it right? Help! Read more...

From the Newspapers

From azstarnet.com: Fill Home with Color ..winter is not the time to feel shy about injecting some hues into your life. Lighten Up! Hope to add pizazz to your interior design? Remember to consider the lighting. Dream Kitchens of Tucson Once you've graduated from Domino's pizza and Gentle Ben's burgers, you realize that making it yourself is an ongoing pleasure. Comfortable castle The adage "a man's home is his castle" sums up Delmar and Crystal Barker's West Side house - literally. Like a (3rd) charm It looks like the third time may be the charm for Anthony and Heather Mastrangelo.

From tucsoncitizen.com: A color explosion Dull, soothing interior colors are making way for vibrant colors that scream out... Turn empty nest into full house For empty nesters with newfound space after the kids have left the premises, here are a few room redesign ideas Sunrooms are the rage During wintry days, we remember that we actually love the sun. Make room to enjoy it. Pare down and purge So if you're in an apartment or a rental house and you don't want to build something permanent, where do you look to find space? White is right Whether it's for walls, furniture or accessories, white is refreshing, cool and sophisticated

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Home Etc. With their eye-catching forms, varied colors, and easy-care status, succulents are a natural design choice for many gardeners today. In Succulents for the Contemporary Garden, you'll find out how to grow succulents--from the common to the exotic--in the garden, in containers, even indoors. Read more...

Elements for Contemporary Desert Living From the forge flows the beauty of Old World craftsmanship. Exquisite designs in wood and metal, handcrafted in Tucson. Read more...