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Wallpaper unrolls a comeback in home design
By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub Faux finishes were the stars of wall covering for several years. Granite was the undisputed ruler of the countertops. But times have changed. Wallpaper, once absent from designer show houses and magazines, [...]
Fantastic new designer faux finishes
Want the look of marble, granite or wood without the maintenance? Technology has helped manufacturers of porcelain tile and quartz to produce fabulous fakes for your walls, floors and countertops. The secret is ink-jet imaging. By [...]
Taking Style points from designer Steven G
By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub Steven Gurowitz, better known as Steven G, took the road less traveled to become a designer. Instead of studying at a design school, 19-year-old Gurowitz began cleaning and polishing furniture for [...]
Metal burnishes decor with high-tech vibe
Metal motifs can bring a bit of bling to your home or add a high-tech vibe. The options include everything from a Fleur-de-lis mirrored credenza with metallic finish to a dining table with a base [...]
Easy being green: New interior color choices
South Florida homes cry out for color on the walls. We have the sea, the sand and year-round tropical greenery visible through windows and sliding glass doors. We have plenty of year-round sunlight to allow us [...]
Lighting solutions for high ceiling spaces
The high ceilings of our homes present challenges because we need to find ways to bring such soaring heights down to human size. One of the best ways to do this is to install ceiling pendants [...]
How to decorate tabletops for the holidays
By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub There’s no better time to start thinking about how your table presents for entertaining. Thanksgiving will soon usher in the holiday season that gives food and drink top priority. We have searched [...]
How to Decorate a home, room around art
By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub Art is the ultimate accessory in any room. It can be the focal point that draws your eye. It can establish a color scheme. It can provide insight into the owners’ inner [...]
How to get the designer kitchen look at home
How to get the look at home By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub Anyone who has remodeled a kitchen in the past few years knows the choices now are so varied it’s a good idea to narrow the [...]
How four designers made kitchens cool again
By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub First, forget any old school kitchen design advice, about how everything must match. Countertop materials today can be radically different – granite on countertops and quartz or wood on the island. Cabinets [...]
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- Sprung! shows how South Florida gets creative with craft beerThe Sprung! Spring Beer Festival in Coconut Grove offers a taste of what local hobbyists and microbreweries are doing with craft beer, including Opus Ales' Hispanic-oriented brew flavored with starfruit, mango and plantains. The attraction of the second annual Sprung! Spring Beer Festival on Saturday in Coconut Grove is not only the beer, but the hunt f […]
- Weekend preview: Wearin' of the green -- and red, white and blueThe 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit, a 1,000-square-foot rolling museum of Ground Zero artifacts, will honor firefighters at Fort Lauderdale's St. Patrick's Day festivities this weekend.Among the must-haves for your local St. Patrick’s Day parade is the gleaming iconography of the firefighter, the polished axes, the mustachioed swagger, the spotte […]
Food & Dining
- 3030 Ocean debuts brunchChef Paula DaSilva of 3030 Ocean (Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, 3030 Holiday Dr., 954-765-3030, 3030ocean.com ) celebrates spring with a monthly Spring Awakening Brunch. […]
- Chef Nina Compton creates special "Top Chef" menuThe problem with food on TV is that you never get to taste the results.
fashion & Style
- Miami glamazon brings Moroccan fashion to SoFloMorocco is coming to Miami.
- "Sister Act" blesses Kravis Center in West Palm BeachYou know what’s cuter than a disco-singing nun?
Shopping & Beauty
- The best and worst retailers: Publix vs. WalmartPeople love to hate Walmart. […]
- Free $30 wedding guest book from ShutterflyCreate a free 20-page hardcover wedding guest book valued at $29.99 from Shutterfly with a Facebook offer. […]
Sun Sentinel Breaking News
- Six Broward cities hold elections TuesdayThis year's string of elections begins Tuesday when voters in six Broward communities head to the polls to decide municipal races and ballot questions.
- Teenage surfers rescued from treacherous Boynton InletTwo distressed teenage surfers were rescued near the Boynton Beach Inlet on Saturday, according to the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. […]
- Apartment complex replacing Wilton Manors' last trailer parkMovie aficionadoes looking for the trailer park from Striptease, a 1996 film starring Demi Moore, are out of luck.
