http://www.examiner.com/?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:35:27 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-24068-Gay-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Engagement-and-wedding-rings-should-proclaim-love-not-sexual-orientation?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-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=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-29003-Canada-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Christmas-gifts-for-the-gardener-in-your-life?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-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=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-312-Auctions-and-Antiques-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Michael-Jacksons-glove-sells-at-auction-for-420000?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-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=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-27379-Interior-Design-Examiner~y2009m11d23-URBANbuilt-architecture-students-rebuilding-New-Orleans?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-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=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-1395-Home-Design-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Scented-sachets-from-Sylvie-make-a-perfect-holiday-gift?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-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=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-858-Quilting-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Free-patterns-from-Kona-Bay-Fabrics?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living If you're looking for inspiration for last minute Christmas gifts, check out this great selection of free patterns from Kona Bay Fabrics. Each pattern is presented as a full-color Acrobat PDF file and features one of their fabric lines, such as this... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:07:33 GMT Kelly Smith - Quilting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-858-Quilting-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Free-patterns-from-Kona-Bay-Fabrics?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-11697-Christmas-Examiner~y2009m11d23-SendOutCards-product-interview?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living Here is a review from Michelle with, SendOutCards. Please read about how this company works: Interview with Michelle: Question: Michelle can you tell us about SendOutCards? Michelle: In a very productive world, we understand the need to reach out... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:12:50 GMT Deanna Polito-Laughinghouse - Christmas Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11697-Christmas-Examiner~y2009m11d23-SendOutCards-product-interview?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-28504-Gift-Ideas-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Dog-lovers--PetSmart-Black-Friday-sale-2009-links-to-dog-items?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living PetSmart‘s Black Friday ad is out and it has some great deals for the four legged family members. There are some amazing deals for dogs from brushes to beds to clothing to food to the all important toys. The links will lead to the PetSmart... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:37:02 GMT Kristy Stevens-Young - Gift Ideas Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28504-Gift-Ideas-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Dog-lovers--PetSmart-Black-Friday-sale-2009-links-to-dog-items?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-8310-Trendy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d22-How-to-make-your-thanksgiving-unforgettable-with-fried-turkey-testicles?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living The hardest part of serving turkey testicles for thanksgiving is finding the raw meat. But there is no better time than right now to search the web for turkey farms. They will have thousands of turkey testicles. Koch's Turkey Farm may ship turkey... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:28:00 GMT Mark Leevan - Trendy Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8310-Trendy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d22-How-to-make-your-thanksgiving-unforgettable-with-fried-turkey-testicles?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-3514-Holidays-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Buy-Nothing-Day-No-purchase-necessary?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living Christmas products being stocked on store shelves earlier and earlier every year? If you are someone who avoids Black Friday like the plague, this special "holiday" may be right up your alley! Buy Nothing Day was founded by Canadian... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:31:04 GMT Jace Shoemaker-Galloway - Holidays Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3514-Holidays-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Buy-Nothing-Day-No-purchase-necessary?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-27007-DoItYourself-Florist-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Roses-and-Pomegranates-Pair-Well?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living Pomegranates are kind of a pain to eat (too much work for what you get in my opinion), but they look lovely in floral arrangements. I used them here with a bunch of roses from the warehouse store to create a stunning, yet simple centerpiece. View... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:17:00 GMT Linda Estill - Do-It-Yourself Florist Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27007-DoItYourself-Florist-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Roses-and-Pomegranates-Pair-Well?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-29533-Disaster-Assistance-Examiner~y2009m11d21-FEMA-announces-final-rule-on-assistance-to-evacuee-host-states?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living Has FEMA learned any lessons from Hurricane Katrina? According to a November 20, 2009, press release it has. FEMA has announced a final rule that will enable host states that shelter residents evacuated due to a presidential disaster declaration... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:46:40 GMT Freda Barksdale - Disaster Assistance Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29533-Disaster-Assistance-Examiner~y2009m11d21-FEMA-announces-final-rule-on-assistance-to-evacuee-host-states?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-702-Home-and-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Practice-your-first-green-Christmas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living A lady friend who loves the holidays says, "Honey, it's time to celebrate in a whole new way, change your attitude and get with the green, baby." So when Dr. Andrew Laursen, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biology at... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:17:01 GMT Andrea Campbell - Home and Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-702-Home-and-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Practice-your-first-green-Christmas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-5960-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Weddings-101-Can-a-bride-wear-white-for-her-second-wedding?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living It would be wonderful if every marriage lasted for a lifetime, but the reality is that it just isn't the case.  Divorce happens, and fortunately, it no longer carries the stigma that used to come along with it. Regardless of the societal acceptance... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:55:39 GMT Annalise Kaylor - Weddings Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5960-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Weddings-101-Can-a-bride-wear-white-for-her-second-wedding?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-4002-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Brown-Pelican-no-longer-considered-endangered?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living The brown pelican, a species once decimated by the pesticide DDT, has recovered and is being removed from the list of threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The announcement highlights the remarkable recovery of this bird... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:28 GMT Amy Lou Jenkins - Green Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4002-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Brown-Pelican-no-longer-considered-endangered?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-2940-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Sale-at-ARC-Thrift-Stores?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living   This weekend is 50% off at ARC Thrift Stores.  Be sure to click on the link below for more information and to find a location near you.   http://arcthrift1.reachlocal.net/promotions.html ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:34:21 GMT Marilyn Magee - Frugal Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2940-Frugal-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Sale-at-ARC-Thrift-Stores?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-26031-Sterling-Silver-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Top-10-most-popular-patterns-of-sterling--flatware?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living This ought to get us in trouble! Here's our opinion concerning the ten most popular sterling flatware patterns in terms of units still being purchased regularly. We have some "loose" statistics to back up our opinion but we don't... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:13:35 GMT Jim Stringer - Sterling Silver Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26031-Sterling-Silver-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Top-10-most-popular-patterns-of-sterling--flatware?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Landscape-lighting-for-Christmas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living Landscape lighting for Christmas comes in so many more forms than ever before. You can deck the halls with strings of LED lights, projected pictures, lighted imagery, spot lights, or mobile glittering lights. Icicles are back in fashion, too. And... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:50:56 GMT Jane Gates - Backyard Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Landscape-lighting-for-Christmas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-5187-Moving-and-Relocation-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Consumers-and-household-goods-movers-may-both-find-ally-in-Ferro?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living Consumers considering a future relocation will find a new friend in Washington after the U. S. Senate confirmed President Obama’s selection of Anne Ferro as the new head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Her nomination... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:34:33 GMT Eric H. Anders - Moving and Relocation Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5187-Moving-and-Relocation-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Consumers-and-household-goods-movers-may-both-find-ally-in-Ferro?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living http://www.examiner.com/x-26765-International-Design-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Eileen-Gray-is-one-of-historys-important-designing-women?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living In 1972, Eileen Gray’s popularity as a furniture designer resurfaced after a thirty-five year hiatus when Yves Saint-Laurent bought her four-panel lacquer screen Le Destin at a Paris auction for over thirty-six thousand dollars. Her response: “C’est... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:04:59 GMT Saxon Henry - International Design Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26765-International-Design-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Eileen-Gray-is-one-of-historys-important-designing-women?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Home_and_Living