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From ’30s gun turrets to Puffy’s crib, Lucite rocks 75th birthday – Sun, 22 May 2011 PST

From ’30s gun turrets to Puffy’s crib, Lucite rocks 75th birthday – Sun, 22 May 2011 PST

Her friends’ Lucite-and-white kitchens were far more inviting than the outdated, psychedelic wallpaper and avocado-colored appliances that greeted Jeannine Anckaitis at home during the late ’80s. “It was the absence of color that looked so clean, fresh and bright,” she says. “They were clutter-free and seemed upscale. Our kitchen, on the other hand, seemed garish and was overwhelming to the eye.”

Published May 22, 2011.
Read more: The Spokesman-Review

Simple Brunch Entertaining Ideas

Simple Brunch Entertaining Ideas

In life BK (Before Kids), I threw dinner parties or hit nice little restos with friends. But since the arrival of my lovely girls nearly five years ago, I’ve had to pull back on pulling out all the stops when we have people in for dinner. Gone are the days of complicated dishes, hard-to-find ingredients, and lingering over coffee at the end of a meal. These days, a meal is likely to be …

Published May 18, 2011.
Read more: Food Network via Yahoo! Canada News

Ipswich: Plastic fantastic horse to go on display at Suffolk Show

Ipswich: Plastic fantastic horse to go on display at Suffolk Show

THIS magnificent sculpture is a real feast for the eyes – but it’s made using just disposal pieces of cutlery.

Published May 11, 2011.
Read more: Evening Star