YOUR PLACE.Byline: Kate Zuparko FROM CLUTTER TO CASH: Turn that growing pile of junk into gold with the new series ``Cash in the Attic In the Attic can refer to:
GET A GRIP: It's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to plant bulbs, but putting them in the ground can be messy. So MidWest Gloves and Gear offers ``EZ GRIP'' ladies' gloves to make wet garden chores a breeze. Made of soft cotton with a heavily textured rubber coating, the gloves are designed to let wearers grab any slick surface while keeping hands dry and clean from mud and water. Three color choices - green grass, green grass with clay, and raspberry raspberry, name for several thorny shrubs of the genus Rubus of the family Rosaceae (rose family) and for their fruit (see bramble). raspberry Any of many species of fruit-bearing bushes of the genus Rubus in the rose family. with stripes - allow users to match the gloves to their individual tastes. ``EZ GRIP'' gloves retail for $4.99 a pair and are available at Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and other retailers. BACKYARD BEAUTIES: Take a trip south of the border without leaving your couch. ``In a Mexican Garden: Courtyards, Pools and Open-Air Living Rooms'' (Chronicle; $24.95) features more than 200 color photographs of the country's lush gardens and patios. The book tours Spanish Colonial loggias, hacienda hacienda also called estancia (Argentina and Uruguay) or fazenda (Brazil) In Latin America, a large landed estate. The hacienda originated in the colonial period and survived into the 20th century. courtyards, rooftop terraces, courtyard fountains and a variety of other sanctuaries from private homes and luxury resorts throughout Mexico, as well as the stonework stonework, term applied to various types of work—that of the lapidary who shapes, cuts, and polishes gemstones or engraves them for seals and ornaments; of the jeweler or artisan who mounts or encrusts them in gold, silver, or other metal; of the stonemason who and statuary stat·u·ar·y n. pl. stat·u·ar·ies 1. Statues considered as a group. 2. The art of making statues. 3. A sculptor. adj. Of, relating to, or suitable for a statue. that make each outdoor space unique. Get ideas for your own garden, or just explore a sampling of the more than 25,000 plant species these gardens hold. BLASTS FROM THE PAST: Go back to an earlier era with ``Bungalow bungalow [Indian bangla,=house], dwelling built in a style developed from that of a form of rural house in India. The original bungalow typically has one story, few rooms, and a maximum of cross drafts, with high ceilings, unusually large window and door Style'' (Taunton; $29.95), a guide to renovating homes in the arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. and bungalow styles of late 19th- and early 20th-century America. Authored by interior designer Treena Crochet, the book features 350 photographs of these period pieces accompanied by detailed descriptions of the features and hallmarks of these homes. Crochet also tells homeowners how to update the bungalow style of the past for today's living, including integration of modern amenities such as lighting and heating. Whether you're looking to incorporate period pieces into your home or simply want to step back in time, ``Bungalow Style'' is a prime information source. OUT OF THE RAT RACE: Country living may be a foreign concept for many Angelenos, but ``Elle Decor's Country Homes'' (Filipacchi; $39.95) makes these rustic abodes accessible for even the staunchest city dweller. More than 250 photographs of cottages, stately homes stately home Noun Brit a large old mansion, usually one open to the public Noun 1. stately home - a mansion that is (or formerly was) occupied by an aristocratic family , cabins, Mediterranean- and contemporary-style dwellings exemplify the design and decoration that defines the country lifestyle. The bold images from around the world may very well provide the inspiration to make a rural getaway a reality. CAPTION(S): 5 photos Photo: (1 -- color) Homeowners Lynda and Jeff Bell, from left, with series host John Sencio, watch as Tim Luke, right, appraises the Bells' French armchair reproduction on HGTV's ``Cash in the Attic,'' premiering Monday at 8 p.m. (2 -- color) no caption (book: ``In a Mexican Garden: Courtyards, Pools and Open-air Living Rooms'') (3 -- color) no caption (book: ``Bungalow Style'') (4 -- color) no caption (book: ``Elle Decor's Country Homes'') (5 -- color) no caption (EZ GRIP ladies' gloves) |
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