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Talks on flowers, gardens and L.A. architecture
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MARCH 14 Native plants:Bruce Pavlik, professor of biology at Mills College and author of 'The California Deserts: An Ecological Rediscovery,' lectures on 'Ecological Histories of the Desert.' 10 to 11:30 a.m. $20 to $30. That is followed by Louise

Hugh Hefner's home next to Playboy mansion for sale for $27,995,000
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OK, no more proverbial pressing your nose up against the gates hoping to catch a glimpse of what goes on at the Playboy mansion. Now, you can live right next door and spy much more effectively from the comforts of your own home. HughHefner and wife

Where to Buy Tres Chic Decor
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If a trip to Paris isn't part of your personal stimulus plan, you can find places to pick up elements of French style in Washington and on the Web. Claudine Sorel discovered the perfect Provencal-pattern bed linens to match her toile wallpaper at the

Design Inspiration From French B&B's
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A new book on French style uses Gallic guesthouses to show how insiders arrange their interiors with charm and a confident hand. 'French Style at Home' (Flammarion, $34.95), by author and photographer Sébastien Siraudeau, shows 30 very personal

Keep Playrooms Tidy
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When Patty Smith and Paul Roberts were expecting their fourth child, they were so in need of an organized play space that they gave up their bar area for a pink-and-white dollhouse. The garage level of their Alexandria townhouse once contained the bar

First-Rate Swing Set for First Daughters
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First families often add a personal touch to the White House to make it feel more like home. The Obamas, like the Kennedys four decades earlier, have put in a swing set. Last week, first daughters Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, received an unexpected treat

Sally Field's Malibu home for sale for $6.95 million
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It was amply established in her 1985 Oscar acceptance speech that we really, really like Sally Field. Now it's just a matter of finding someone who would really, really like to buy the Malibu house she just listed at $6.95 million. The ocean-view house

house plans are available on the Internet
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Free - or nearly free - from companies on each coast and may be the next big thing in 'building materials' for greener homes. 'What started in earnest with the plan books of Andrew Jackson Downing in the 1850s and then with bungalow pattern books and

S.F. Flower & Garden Show moves.
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The San Francisco Flower & Garden Show moves this year to the San Mateo County Event Center, but still offers seminars, display gardens, exhibits, children's activities, and plants and garden tools for sale. The speakers will include Kathy Brenzel,

Asia topples Europe in world's most expensive cities list
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Hong Kong - Asian cities have shot up the list of the world's most expensive places as currency fluctuations bring down the relative cost of living in Europe, a survey found Wednesday. Tokyo and Osaka leapfrogged Oslo and Paris to rank as first and

Follow the fragrance
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The fabulous but fussy daphne has perhaps the most delicious scent of any plant in the world. Sarah Raven picks five varieties that will flower until May. Pictures by Jonathan Buckley If you were dispatched to the moon and allowed to take two or three

Garden Tools with Style
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Issues? March/April 2009 ? Home & Garden ? Season's must-haves for gardeners How does your garden grow? With style, if you use streamlined, neutral-hued tools and accessories created by Fernanda Bourlot, founder of the Boston-based design firm

Mike Medavoy re-lists Beverly Park mansion; this time for $19,995,000
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If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. And then maybe try once more. Phoenix Pictures Chairman Mike Medavoy has again listed his Beverly Park mansion; this time, the asking price is $19,995,000. The six-bedroom, 10-bathroom East Coast traditional

Mars and Venus Choosing Furniture: Keep the Marriage, Solve Your Disagreements
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If you are in a marriage-like relationship, you know that conflicts are inevitable. No matter how much you love your mate, chances are he or she has a decorating taste that is very different from your own. Remember the scene from the movie 'When Harry

Are You A Savvy Shopper?
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Savvy shopping means different things for different people. For some, being a savvy shopper means never paying full price and always looking for good bargains. For others, being a savvy shopper means having all the due diligence research done and buying

Pretty pottery from Susie Watson
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Stylish ceramics for spring Looking for Mothers Day inspiration? Check out the latest range from Susie Watson. Her country-style pottery pieces are perfect for a breakfast in bed treat. Shown here Conical teapot, £38; small mug, £13; small bowl,

Pretty magazine rack
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Get organised with a delicate rack Check out this beautiful magazine rack from John Rocha at Debenhams. With a floral pattern and a laser-cut look, it's bang on trend. Shown here Magazine rack, £40, John Rocha at Debenhams For more See more bargain buys

England's oldest allotments celebrate 200 years
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Allotment holders on what is believed to be England's oldest site are celebrating its bicentenary. Two hundred years ago, the six-acre site in Great Somerford, Wilts, was the only land in the area available to commoners, and became the first allotment.

Jon Yates: Property tax payment error leads to mortgage escrow crisis
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Property taxes in Chicago can be difficult to swallow. An error by Citibank forced Robin Saichek to take an extra gulp. Last fall, the mortgage lender accidentally paid two tax bills from Saichek's escrow accountone for taxes on her condo, and another

Mary Umberger: Real estate pro proposes government insurance on housing prices
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There are would-be home buyers out there who are ready and able, but just not willing. They can't bring themselves to pull the trigger. I've talked to them: The way they look at this angst-riddled market, buying a home could be akin to driving a new car

Chicago Flower & Garden Show facts
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Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. When: March 7 through 15 Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays Cost: Adults, $14 weekends, $12 weekdays; children 12 and under, $5. Group discounts available. Parking: $14 all

Keith Gonzales lists Windsor Square home at $4,399,000
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Keith Gonzales is the editor of the Players Directory -- the industry's oldest and best-known casting guide. The real estate agent with whom he just listed his Windsor Square home rescues dogs -- 're-homes' them, if you will. (You can see where this is