http://www.examiner.com/new_york?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:14:55 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-27935-Sioux-Falls-Rural-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Rural-Living-Frugal-Winter-Health--Beauty?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living Winter really does a number on me, body and soul.  It seems I spend most of my winters cold, snuffly, itchy, and miserable.  I aim to have a better time this winter, so that includes taking better care of myself.  When we so rarely see... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:57:16 GMT Sara Olson-Liebert - Sioux Falls Rural Lifestyle Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27935-Sioux-Falls-Rural-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Rural-Living-Frugal-Winter-Health--Beauty?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-24068-Gay-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Engagement-and-wedding-rings-should-proclaim-love-not-sexual-orientation?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living   We asked jewelry designer Rony Tennenbaum about the inspiration behind his engagement and wedding rings. "Anyone who knows me knows I love jewelry.," said Rony."And yes, I happen to be gay, but that doesn’t mean I want to... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:44:42 GMT Jay Johnson - Gay Weddings Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24068-Gay-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Engagement-and-wedding-rings-should-proclaim-love-not-sexual-orientation?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-29003-Canada-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Christmas-gifts-for-the-gardener-in-your-life?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living Is there someone you would like to eliminate from your To-Buy-For list? No, not because they’ve been naughty this year, but because you just have no idea what to get them. Usually you grab a gift card or maybe spend hours preparing that handmade... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:29:38 GMT Diana Dart - Canada Backyard Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29003-Canada-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Christmas-gifts-for-the-gardener-in-your-life?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-312-Auctions-and-Antiques-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Michael-Jacksons-glove-sells-at-auction-for-420000?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living Michael Jackson's glove just hammered at auction for $420,000, which included the bidder's premium. The icon glove owned and worn by Michael Jackson, sequin glove blew away the pre-auction estimate of $50,000. Darren Julien, of Julien's Auctions, which... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:09:59 GMT Walt AuctionWally - Auctions and Antiques Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-312-Auctions-and-Antiques-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Michael-Jacksons-glove-sells-at-auction-for-420000?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-26479-Anaheim-Wedding-Planning-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Creating-a-floorplan-for-your-wedding-part-one?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living Forgive me readers but this is long. Real long! I have separated this article in two posts. This is part one. Make sure to read both posts to get the full story. Here we goooooo……. Although I happen to get one big buzz from planning special... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:04:54 GMT Kathleen Howard - Anaheim Wedding Planning Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26479-Anaheim-Wedding-Planning-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Creating-a-floorplan-for-your-wedding-part-one?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-27512-Cincinnati-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Greening-Your-Galas--Gatherings?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living Everyone loves a party, especially at this time of year, but whether it’s a small gathering or huge gala, celebrations of all sizes can create an inordinate amount of waste. Before you plan your next event, think before you buy, before you wrap,... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:02:55 GMT Ellen Hall - Cincinnati Green Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27512-Cincinnati-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Greening-Your-Galas--Gatherings?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Item-of-the-week-ornament-rotator?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living This week's item of the week is the Ornamotor rotating ornament motor. Why did the ornament rotator make the item of the week? First, it enables you to show off your special ornaments on all sides, not just the one side that faces away from your... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:56:03 GMT Kerry Fletcher, ASID - Houston Interior Decorating Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Item-of-the-week-ornament-rotator?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-15505-San-Antonio-DIY-Scene-Examiner~y2009m11d23-DIY-Faux-porcelain-pottery?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living   There is now an easy and inexpensive way to get the glamorous look of white porcelain for less. Erica Domesek of PS I made this has re-created the look of mid century German pottery for under twenty dollars. Now we all can enjoy these beautiful... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:48:12 GMT Adrianne Haslet - San Antonio DIY Scene Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15505-San-Antonio-DIY-Scene-Examiner~y2009m11d23-DIY-Faux-porcelain-pottery?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-19856-Manhattan-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Viola-Park-sustainable-and-recession-friendly-cabinetry?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living Viola Park is a domestic line of modern, kitchen cabinetry. Designed by the Henrybuilt Design Group, Viola provides clients with innovative pieces to create a functional kitchen. Many of the components of Viola Park cabinetry are interchangeable providing... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:46:22 GMT Tanvier Lee - Manhattan Interior Design Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19856-Manhattan-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Viola-Park-sustainable-and-recession-friendly-cabinetry?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-24649-Chicago-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Record-good-times-and-make-this-bowl-from-a-vinyl-record?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living This bowl is made from a vinyl record album. Many baby-boomers equate melting vinyl records as the criminal equivalent to poaching elephant tusks. However, there are many records out there that are damaged from scratches and can be picked up... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:43:32 GMT Patricia McNamee Rosenberg - Chicago Arts and Crafts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24649-Chicago-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Record-good-times-and-make-this-bowl-from-a-vinyl-record?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-27379-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m11d23-URBANbuilt-architecture-students-rebuilding-New-Orleans?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living URBANbuild is a design|build program in which teams of students take on the design and construction of prototypical homes for New Orleans' neighborhoods. URBANbuild's partner in the development of these homes is Neighborhood URBANbuild is an excellent... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:19:09 GMT Tanvier Lee - Interior Design Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27379-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m11d23-URBANbuilt-architecture-students-rebuilding-New-Orleans?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-27962-Milwaukee--Paper-Crafting-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Make-your-own-Thanksgiving-Place-Cards-free-printables?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living Your Thanksgiving table is not complete without decorative place cards. Not only will they delight your guests but also decorate your table. Here are four Thanksgiving place card ideas that are easy and fun to make. This cute Turkey Place... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:14:22 GMT Cheri Cieslak - Milwaukee Paper Crafting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27962-Milwaukee--Paper-Crafting-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Make-your-own-Thanksgiving-Place-Cards-free-printables?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-1395-Home-Design-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Scented-sachets-from-Sylvie-make-a-perfect-holiday-gift?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living Resorting to terrible plug-in home fragrances to get your house smelling great for the holidays? Has your potpourri lost its zing? We've got a great solution for you: Sylvie Scented Sachets. Whatever your passion or interest, you'll find it in... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:04:56 GMT Jay Johnson - Home Design Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1395-Home-Design-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Scented-sachets-from-Sylvie-make-a-perfect-holiday-gift?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-29529-Calgary-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Antiquing-in-Nanton?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living Antique stores are such great inspiration for craft projects.  You can repaint, refinish or repurpose furniture, find endless bits and pieces for mixed media, dig out old sleds, baskets, or containers for your holiday decor.  A recent jaunt... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:35:16 GMT Lori Danyluk - Calgary Arts and Crafts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29529-Calgary-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Antiquing-in-Nanton?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-24683-LA-Urban-Agriculture-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Gleaning-to-help-others-this-holiday-season?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living Are you a city farmer with extra fruit or produce? Would you like to help others this holiday season? There are some great groups in the LA area that collect excess produce and even those that will come and glean any excess fruit from your trees.... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:31:48 GMT Judi Gerber - LA Urban Agriculture Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24683-LA-Urban-Agriculture-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Gleaning-to-help-others-this-holiday-season?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Amaryllis-for-Christmas?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living Now that the winter has turned colder, it's time to turn our attention to indoor garden.  With the upcoming holiday season fast approaching, plant gift giving may be at the top of your list. One of the best-selling flowers for the holidays... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:31:36 GMT Bobbi Rightmyer - Lexington Gardening Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Amaryllis-for-Christmas?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Markey-introduces-tax-credits-for-renewable-energy?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living Wind and solar power are the energy sources of the future, and Colorado is in a unique position to take the lead on bringing these forms of renewable energy to millions of people in Western America. However, upgrading the existing power grids to utilize... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:28:25 GMT Beth Buczynski - Fort Collins Green Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Markey-introduces-tax-credits-for-renewable-energy?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-30656-Long-Beach-Interior-Decorating--Examiner~y2009m11d23-How-to-make-your-own-holiday-tree?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living Now that you know how to set a modern and elegant table for the holidays in your new loft, you figure the holiday decorations need to make an equally modern and creative statement. You are convinced you don’t want a real tree, and you are in the... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:24:01 GMT Siana Cutter - Long Beach Interior Decorating Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30656-Long-Beach-Interior-Decorating--Examiner~y2009m11d23-How-to-make-your-own-holiday-tree?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-21378-Sioux-Falls-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Holiday-decorating-safety-tips-from-the-US-Consumer-Product-Safety-Commission?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) encourages consumers to decorate safely this holiday season. Unsafe lights, burning candles, and dried out Christmas trees are some of the hazards that cause thousands of injuries, hundreds of deaths,... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:37:39 GMT Penny Nickols - Sioux Falls Home Improvement Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21378-Sioux-Falls-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Holiday-decorating-safety-tips-from-the-US-Consumer-Product-Safety-Commission?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-3828-LA-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d23-New-Coke-Can-Design?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living When you think of a Coke can you typically think of the very bold red and white colors instead of a silver can.  But designer Harc Lee thinks that the silver can is the eco-friendly way to go.  The convex logo will substitute the colorful... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:37:31 GMT Carol Reeves - LA Green Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3828-LA-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d23-New-Coke-Can-Design?cid=channel-rss-Home_and_Living