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Marni Jameson

Stephen Fanuka hosts DIY Network's "Million Dollar Contractor." Anything DIY a guy can do, a girl can do better, except maybe lift lumber and grow a mustache, he says.

A woman can DIY around the house as well as a guy, says DIY’s Stephen Fanuka

May 1, 2016 at 11:07 p.m.

A woman can DIY around the house as well as a guy, says DIY's Stephen Fanuka

This Cross Country Server, by aspenhome, meets my definition of nimble: handsome, versatile and well- made. The go-anywhere piece could be a serving buffet, as shown here, and store dishes, silver and linens. Or it could work as a hall table, a sofa table, a bedroom dresser or an office credenza. A hidden built-in outlet lets you plug in a warming tray and coffeemaker, or your cellphone or alarm clock , or a lamp, while hiding ugly cords. aspenhome

In the thick of things? Thin them out!

May 3, 2016 at 11:44 p.m.

In the thick of things? Thin them out!

Trending up in 2012: Top designers say to expect more individuality in design, and fewer homogenized spaces, as reflected in this room by Denver designer Karlie Anne Adams, where objects — the heirloom dish collection — ondisplay mean something and tell a story. Fireplaces also are expected to trend up as families gather around hearths more for quiet downtime. Provided by Karlie Anne Interiors

Home-trend predictions for 2012 from eight folks in the know

May 2, 2016 at 2:33 a.m.

Home-trend predictions for 2012 from eight folks in the know

Better with age: The dings, sags, fading, wrinkles and weathering that change the look of furnishings over time are to be revered, say Brooke and Steve Giannetti, whose book, “Patina Style”(Gibbs Smith, 2011) celebrates the virtues of age. “Marks contain memories,” they say.

Top lessons of 2011-Part deux

May 2, 2016 at 9:34 a.m.

Top lessons of 2011-Part deux

Southern Manners: In moving this year from the West to the South, I got a fast lesson in slow living. As one Southern expert said, "Southern style is about slowing down, taking a step back, and thinking of what you can do to put people at ease.” Southerners also know how to make a mean mint julep."

Some of the best advice from my turbulent year

May 2, 2016 at 7:46 p.m.

Some of the best advice from my turbulent year

The French excel at relishing the acts of daily life. They wear their best quality clothes, use their good dishes every day, and are picky about their soap. No American-manufactured soap beats handmade, French-milled.

What we can learn from French living

May 2, 2016 at 3:40 p.m.

What we can learn from French living

Get lucky with flea-market finds. When looking for holiday décor, shop vintage. A secondhand flower box like this one will cost less and look better than a shiny new planter from the garden- supply store.

For luck in decorating, make your own

June 24, 2016 at 5:40 p.m.

For luck in decorating, make your own

Fake botanicals — like this holly and pine arrangement ($49 from silk flowers.com) — look this good all season, year after year. They're an investment that pays off over time.

A fresh start with a fake tree

May 2, 2016 at 3:54 a.m.

A fresh start with a fake tree

This file photo shows a pre-lit artificial tree on display.

Jameson: Holiday decorating with a clean slate

June 24, 2016 at 5:40 p.m.

Jameson: Holiday decorating with a clean slate

Scrap it: Using salvaged pieces of exotic wood, Orlando interior designer Julie Koran clad this column, to left of bed, creating a defining architectural statement in this penthouse guest room.

Good design rules; a bit of cheap chic

May 2, 2016 at 9:34 a.m.

Good design rules; a bit of cheap chic