While all design styles will go in and out of flavor, they always return with just a bit of a twist.  This style is currently referred to by some stylists as "eccentric grandma.” The layering of patterns, colors, trims, floral and geometric wallpaper, plush and hard seating pieces have been a mainstay of English cottage design and never really faded from use. Designers Parish/Hadley, who worked from the 60s to the 90s, and Rita Konig today are masters of this mix of color, pattern and texture. These homes reflect a laid back, cozy style that offers comfort at this time of global challenge.

From the experts: This is a general guideline for tea steeping temperatures and times. Some teas will differ. For example, we recommend steeping Darjeeling tea at 195 degrees for three minutes as we find it can scald the leaves, causing bitterness. Green teas vary greatly but in general the below steeping times and temperatures give a you a good baseline.

—The London Tea Room

Black tea at 205° – 212°F (rolling boil)

Steep: 4 minutes

Green tea (China) at 160° – 170°F

The Pattersons loved living in Hillsboro for its scenic views and tight-knit community feel. However, as their daughters got nearer to driving age, they knew they needed to find a new location to live within their favorite town limits. “We’ve lived in Hillsboro for 25 years,” says wife Mary Patterson. “And we loved our home in Southside Lake development, but as our daughters grew older, we knew we wanted to move closer to town and their nearby highschool.”

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Wow, non-traditional Christmas colors are just fun. Who’s to say what color the holiday should be? The Christmas police? Not happening in my life. While I love to decorate for clients with traditional red and green, it’s fun to break away and do an all-white Christmas, a purple Christmas or a black and white Christmas. Make it your own. Holidays are about fun, memories and spending time with family and friends. Whatever color your Holiday is we want you to enjoy it. CJ Knapp, Yours by Design.

Known for its curled or ringed look, bouclé fabric has burst back on the design scene in 2020. Made from looped fibers, bouclé is the perfect fabric for achieving a textured look.

    The vibrant cultural scene known as Midtown Crossing in Omaha, NE, is what initially drove these homeowners—new retirees—to want to live in this area. They wanted a home that would allow them to age in place and enjoy city life within walking distance to the gym, grocery stores, movie theaters and restaurants, as well as proximity to the symphony, museums and other fine arts venues.