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Good corn taste is in the genes By LEE REICH Associated Press The taste of sweet corn in the market has, to many palates, gotten better and better over the years. The taste of sweet corn that I grow is the same every year. Still, my taste buds tell me that my corn tastes best. It's not from having a green thumb or a site particularly congenial to sweet corn; it's all in the sweet corn's genes. Those good genes reside in the variety Golden Bantam, which debuted in 1902 and is, as far as I'm concerned, the tastiest corn there is. Seventy-five years ago, just about everyone would have agreed with me. When E.L. Coy sent the Burpee Seed Company those first 2 quarts of Golden Bantam seed, he also sent along a note that read, "You now have the LEE REICH very sweetest and richest corn ever known." HISTORICAL ACCLAIM FOR GOLDEN BANTAM U.P. Hedrick wrote in "The Corns of New York" (1934) that Golden Bantam "has been for several years the most popular sweet corn for all purposes. The name has been so thoroughly impregnated in the minds of growers and consumers that many of them will not accept anything else." Golden Bantam erased a prevailing prejudice against yellow corns, which had been associated with livestock feeds. Despite present and past rave reviews, Golden Bantam corn is neither as sweet nor as tender as what you'll pick up these days off market shelves or at farmers' markets. What Golden Bantam has going for it is flavor; each chewy kernel is packed with sweet, rich, old-fashioned corn flavor. WHAT MAKES SWEET CORN SWEET Sweet corns first appeared in a seed catalog in 1828, and for decades thereafter the goal was to eke out the most sweetness by developing better varieties and shortening the time between harvest and eating. Golden Bantam and other traditional sweet corn varieties owe their sweetness to a single recessive gene known as sugary-1. The main drawback of this gene, as far as farmers were concerned, was that the kernels rapidly lost sugar as soon as the ear was picked. (That's not an issue for home gardeners, who can drop ears into boiling water a few minutes after they are harvested.) That goal of the sweetest sweet corn was perhaps too fully realized with the discovery about 50 years ago of the soSee Garden p. 2D
This undated photo shows a basket of Golden Bantam corn grown and harvested in New Paltz, N.Y. Golden Bantam is an old-fashioned variety of sweet corn that, though less sweet than modern hybrid varieties, has a richer, cornier flavor. (AP photo)
This undated photo provided by Frigidaire shows their new Frigidaire Gallery Smudge-Proof Black Stainless Steel Collection of appliances. Frigidaire offers a suite of appliances in black stainless steel. (Frigidaire via AP)
Fall decor’s deep, rich hues are bolder this year By KIM COOK Associated Press Deeper, richer hues are often part of decor’s autumnal palette, but this year they’re bigger and bolder than usual. “Color is a powerful communicator,” says Pottery Barn spokeswoman Monica Bhargava. “It can be a key point of inspiration that defines the mood and feel of a home.” PPG’s color marketing manager Dee Schlotter sees a trend toward interiors “that embrace nocturnal shades” in homes, hotels and stores. Deep hues are often incorporated through matte yet soft materials, she says. IN THE MOOD “I love dusky blues, plums, gray of all types, and surfaces that have a mysterious effect,” says Jamie Drake of New York-based Drake Anderson Interiors. For the guest bedroom of one project, Drake/Anderson had Jonathan Kutzin of America Painting in Cresskill, New Jersey, create a strie effect with an iridescent blue top coat, evoking a moody retreat. In another apartment, in Midtown Manhattan, Drake says his company used deep plum tones to anchor the high-altitude rooms, while another project employed dark navy walls in a cozy library. “Using a color this dark in a small space is a favorite tool to make the edges of a room ‘disappear’ and create a mysterious illusion of more space,” he says. (www.drakeanderson.com ) Some deep, dark colors evoke privacy, quietude and a feeling of being wrapped in warmth, designers say. But brighter, saturated hues can be uplifting and electric; SherwinWilliams’ two new collections are Affinity, inspired by craft and tribalism, and Connectivity, inspired by
This undated photo provided by Pottery Barn shows their Rico Media Console. Rich, ruby red turns this media console into a star attraction in a room. Dramatic hues for both walls and furnishings are a hallmark of fall 2017 decor. (AP photo) technology. (www.sherwinwilliams.com ) EMERALD CITY Of the trending deepened hues, emerald green is especially dominant, Schlotter says. To her, “It represents luxury and emulates lush foliage.” “Color palettes that range from darker shades like black and navy, to gold and coral, complement the depth of emerald green,” she continues, “while pale neutrals like white and light gray give it a crisp and trendy edge. A courageous color, emerald green also works well with a number of materials and textures.” Emerald is showing up in upholstery. Furniture company Sauder has a little tub chair in the hue. CB2’s 50sinspired Avec sofa comes in plush emerald velvet. (www.sauder.com;
www.cb2.com ) COLOR IN THE KITCHEN Italian company Bertazzoni, known for its high-end ranges in rich shades like burgundy, orange, yellow and red, just introduced a new hue called Azzurro. Blending cerulean, turquoise, sapphire and cyan, it’s a positive, energetic color. (www.us.bertazzoni.com ) Both Frigidaire and Kitchenaid have suites of appliances in black stainless steel. And look for countertops and cabinetry in deeper tones, too. Cambria Quartz’s Bala Blue stone is the color of deep water. In a contemporary kitchen with sleek white cabinetry, Cardigan Red’s vibrant warmth would be a terrific foil. (www.cambriausa.com ) See Fall Decor p. 2D
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called shrunken-2 gene of sweet corn. (Dried seeds with this gene are very shrunken and wrinkled.) This recessive gene imparts an enormous amount of sweetness to corn, and harvested kernels hold their sweetness for days. The main drawback of this gene is that the kernels have somewhat tough skins. Also, shrunken-2 plantings must be isolated from sugary-1 plantings, or the corns cross-pollinate and neither planting yields a corn that is sweet at all. Enter the sugary-enhanced gene, discovered in the 1960s. It works in concert with the old sugary-1 gene. Sugary-enhanced gene corn holds its sweetness for days after picking, has tender — some say creamy — kernels, and does not need isolation from pure sugary-1 corns. WHAT TO PLANT It's all a matter of taste: If you want the sweetest of all corns, with a cracking tex-
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ture, grow a shrunken-2 supersweet. If you want something less sweet but with good texture, grow a sugary-enhanced corn. If your taste buds cry out for the richest corn flavor and you feel that today's super sweet corns are just too sweet, things are not as simple as just growing Golden Bantam. Those 2 quarts of seed that Burpee received in 1902 were open-pollinated Golden Bantam, meaning that the seeds had been and could be saved for generations. But Golden Bantam was so good that it sired other "Golden Bantam" varieties, such as Extra Early Golden Bantam, another open-pollinated variety. Soon after hybrid corn entered the garden and farm scene in the 1920s, the hybrid variety Golden Cross Bantam was also developed. Besides other qualities, it had larger ears. Fortunately, Early Golden Bantam, Extra Early Golden Bantam and Golden Cross Bantam, as well as the original Golden Bantam itself, are all still available today. They're all good, but none beats the original.
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WALLS AND FLOORS Intrepid decorators will love another aspect of this trend: dark walls. At Kip’s Bay Show House a couple of months ago in Manhattan, Susan Ferrier dressed a bedroom in deep forest green. Organic objets d’art accents made it feel like a luxe nature retreat. (www.mcalpinehouse.com ) Kevin Lichten and Joan Craig cloaked a downstairs bar in charcoal silk, trimmed with bronze, creating an intimate, sexy space. LOOKING AHEAD If you’re interested in dabbling in any of these colors, don’t worry about the trend being short-lived. PPG, Olympic Paints and Glidden announced their 2018 Color of the Year choices: Black Flame, Black Magic and Deep Onyx. And Schlotter reports that PPG’s color story for 2018 will be replete with deep, rich colors like smoky greens, luxurious purples, and charred gray-blacks. They’ve given the palette an intriguing name: “Brave”. “These colors,” says Schlotter, “reflect consumers’ growing yearning for protection, strength and stability; to feel safe during uncertain times.”
This undated photo provided by PPG shows their color Black Flame on the wall and was named 2018 Color of the Year by PPG Paints. A statement-making black, infused with an undertone of the deepest navy, which evokes the privacy, hope and classic modernism that many consumers crave today. (AP photo)
Ask a designer: Dorm decor gets serious
By MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press When Young Huh left for college in the 1980s, she brought “one giant poster of The Cure, bedding from the local bed-andbath store and maybe some desk accessories.” Like so many Gen-Xers, her one creative touch was asking a supermarket for leftover milk crates to use as bookshelves. Now an interior designer, she has helped her own children decorate their dorm rooms, and she’s amazed at the design expectations among college students. “It’s a level of decorating that did not even exist in my world view when I was in school,” Huh says. Today, there are lots of products “that cater entirely to the college crowd,” she says. Interior designer Jon Call sees the same phenomenon: While his main business is designing luxury homes in Manhattan, he also gets asked to design college living spaces. “This new generation has grown up under the influence of home magazines, HGTV and the virtues of ‘democratic design.’ They understand the value of creating unique spaces for themselves,” he says. They want their dorm rooms “not only to function, but also to reflect who they are.” We’ve asked Huh, Call and small-space design expert Theodore Leaf, host of the Design Network series “Living Big in Under 1,000 Sq. Ft.,” for advice on infusing a college dorm room with style and personality, while keeping budget and function in mind.
CHOOSE YOUR VISION As with any design project, Huh recommends beginning with an overall vision for the space. “Is it all one color and soothing? Is it ethnic eclectic? Are you going for pink extravaganza? Clip some pictures or start a Pinterest page,” she says. Then, choose a focal point for the room, something you would like to see every day. “It could be your bed with an oversize art work or a fun suzani wall hanging over it,” Huh says. “Having something overscaled or very interesting to look at distracts the eye and makes you forget the size of the space.” If your focal point includes saturated,
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This photo provided by Mr. Call Designs shows a dorm room designed by interior designer Jon Call. To personalize a college dorm room, Call suggests adding a headboard to the existing bed frame and investing in high-quality distinctive bedding, as shown in this dorm room pictured. (AP photo) dramatic color, it will also help disguise the fact that a room is small. “This could be a red bed in an otherwise neutral room,” Call explains. “It allows the eye to focus on one thing and the defining walls to disappear.” Call also suggests adding a beautiful headboard to the existing bedframe, elevating the look of basic dorm furniture. Another trick: Keep your color scheme
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to just three colors to help make a small space feel bigger, and “focus on fewer pieces of furniture at a larger scale,” Call says.
PERSONAL TOUCHES A colorful rug is an easy way to add style and warmth. Temporary wallpaper also can make a dorm feel less institutional. Candles (or artificial candles, for safety) can make a room feel “a little bit more tucked in,” Leaf says. And an oil diffuser is great for scenting the space. Lighting is another powerful roomchanger: Instead of living with harsh fluorescent lights, Leaf suggests gathering a few hand-me-down lamps from parents or grandparents, and changing the lamp shades if you don’t like them. Dimmers make a difference, too: You can use technology like Philips’ Hue bulbs, which are controlled via an app, or simply bring plug-in dimmers. Lastly, says Huh: “Fairy lights are de rigueur dorm decor.” And don’t forget personal items from home. “Anything that you can bring from home will make a dorm room feel more personal and comfortable,” Huh says. “A favorite mug and something you love from your room at home should also come with you to school.”
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This undated photo provided by Houzz.com shows how an accent wall can highlight a kid's personal interests and help them connect to the design of their space. (AP photo)
Kids’ bedroom oases should reflect their personalities By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON Associated Press Parents, do you want your kids’ bedrooms to be relaxing oases where they can decompress and escape the academic and social pressures of school? Don’t assume that means muted colors and quiet sanctuary. Instead, designers say, let the room reflect your child’s personality, even if that involves some more vibrant colors and patterns. “Many parents find that hot pink walls are better than hot pink hair, right? And it’s only a bucket of paint. Such a space allows kids to be themselves, and that is a calming thing in today’s world,” said interior designer Kelee Katillac, who enjoys designing children’s rooms and runs a studio in Kansas City, Missouri. She and other designers recommend working with kids to create an organized, multi-functional and comfortable bedroom with an interesting color palette. WHAT’S THE ROOM FOR? A first step to creating a great space for kids is defining what purposes the room must serve, Katillac said. Most kids do more than sleep in their rooms. They play, do homework and entertain friends there. Delineate a place for each of the room’s main functions, she said. If a child intends to study in the room, supply a desk, chair and good lighting. Create a reading nook for the bookworm. For the kid who likes to have friends over, provide a seating area — even if it’s just cushions and a rug — and have mood lighting or even decorative string lighting. Defining separate areas helps kids relax because it creates a sense of structure, Katillac said.
FINDING THE RIGHT COLORS Wall color can impact your mood, said Sue Wadden of Sherwin-Williams in Cleveland. She recommends avoiding primary colors in favor of more natural or neutral tones like greens, browns, light grays or soft blues.
This undated photo provided by Houzz.com shows a kids room decorated around a theme or favorite color and can help make a child's room feel personalized. (Houzz.com via AP) “It’s easier on the eye,” she said. “It’s easier on the brain.” To promote relaxation, consider using softer or less saturated versions of the bright colors typically used in kids’ rooms, she added. If you’re concerned that your child’s color choices could get too bold, pick several colors you could live with and let them select from those, Wadden suggested. You can also use other elements to add the pops of color that kids crave. Consider painting a colorful accent wall, or adding a vibrant rug or patterned comforter. “Bring in brighter tones with secondary pieces,” Wadden said. BRING IN THEIR INTERESTS Let your child help choose the room’s theme, said Janet Paik, an editor with the online interior decorating website Houzz.com. “If you want it to feel like their personal sanctuary, it needs to be their own space,” she said. It can be easy and inexpensive to incorporate a favorite hobby, sports team or activity into the room. Decals, bedding, artwork and accessories can highlight a child’s interests, and are easy to change out as they get older, said Melisa White of Melisa White Interiors in New
York. Writable surfaces such as chalkboard paint or large marker boards also let kids customize their room. EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE Provide bins, shelving and storage that children can reach to take out and put away their things, White said. Everyone enjoys a tidy room: “Clutter can cause anxiety, although children may not understand that,” she said. An organized room will help children relax, agreed Heather Turgeon, co-author of “The Happy Sleeper: The Science-Backed Guide to Helping Your Baby Get a Good Night’s Sleep — Newborn to School Age” (TarcherPerigee, 2014). “A lot of clutter and toys can keep kids’ minds activated, the same way having an office desk in your room or a pile of stressful papers beside your bed might do for you,” said Turgeon, a psychotherapist.
where he could set out some of his favorite pairs. That not only kept things orderly; it created a meaningful vignette in the room. “Kids are very vocal about the things they like,” Katillac said. “Look at their interests and see if you can turn it into a piece of artwork.” MONITORING SCREENS Ideally, the room should be media-free at bedtime, Turgeon said. Create a communal charging station where the entire family charges electronics someplace other than bedrooms, she suggests. “Have everybody say good night to their devices at least an hour before bedtime,” she said. If children keep a computer in their room, try to separate it visually from the sleep space with a bookshelf, curtain or another creative design idea.
By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON Associated Press Andrea Smith’s dining room will be out of commission for the next few months while she prepares what she hopes will be another award-winning entry for a local “tablescaping” contest. Smith, a retired teacher and avid quilter in Estes Park, Colorado, has already spent hours planning what dishes, table linens and centerpiece she will use for her place setting in the October competition, which serves as a fundraiser for a museum. “You should see my dining room table,” she said. “It becomes my laboratory.” The event appeals to her creative side and provides a chance to get involved in the community. Volunteers at the Estes Park Museum started the contest last fall after hearing about tablescaping competitions elsewhere, said organizer Marcia Gerritz. While the phrase “tablescaping” may have been coined since the launch of the Food Network, the art of creating a beautiful table with carefully chosen dishes and centerpieces has been around since at least the Victorian era. A shift toward eating dinner one course at a time, instead of all at once, meant there was more room on the table for decorations, such as mirrors, candlesticks and flowers, said Amy McLaughlin, who researched the topic before planning a tablescaping contest to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam, in Charleston, West Virginia. McLaughlin thought the competition would be a great way to attract shoppers to the charity’s new thrift store this spring. She invited four local merchants to create tables using items from their businesses and the thrift store. Customers were asked to choose their favorite. The winner, boutique owner Rob O’Quinn, was vaguely aware of tablescaping when he received McLaughlin’s invitation. “But I didn’t know it was all that,” he said. “I jumped in and went crazy.” In addition to creating an elaborate fairy garden on the table, he crafted a trellis from tree branches that hung above it, and decorated the table’s base with rocks and mulch. “It was a blast,” said O’Quinn. Fellow competitor Marisa Jackson agreed. As owner of a design studio that specializes in calligraphy and custom invitations, she has seen tablescaping grow in popularity. Pinterest and other websites featuring photos of posh events have sparked interest in elaborate table decor, she said. “It totally elevates your event,” said Jackson, who created a Beatrix Potter-inspired table. Mary Hubbard is a volunteer with the Dallas Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma, which hosts a tablescaping fundraiser to benefit local charities. “People don’t get to sit at a table like this every day. It’s like being on a movie set,” she said. “I see a lot of people getting inspired.” Tablescaping is one of the newest 4-H competitions at the Franklin County Fair in Ohio. Samantha Lee entered this summer because she enjoys crafting. Inspired by a family vacation to Hawaii, she created a luau tablescape that included decorations purchased at the dollar store. “I really like setting the table,” said the 11-year-old, whose winning design included confetti, flower leis and a handmade pineapple. “With this, I can be as creative as I want to be.” Small details make a big impact, said Nicole Puracchio. Her boss asked her to design a construction-themed table for a fundraiser in Plainfield, Illinois. She incorporated toy trucks, orange safety vests and drinking glasses that looked like traffic cones. She loved planning and attending the event. “Everybody had a completely different theme — everything from Grandma’s crystal to New York City,” she said. In the Estes Park competition, organizers set the theme. For the 2016 competition, High Country Celebration, Smith pulled together pine cone-rimmed dishes she had bought at a thrift store, candles shaped like pine trees and a chipmunk figurine. She won first place.
This October 2015 photo provided by Traci Ryan Hummel shows a table display by Antique Row at the Dallas Country Club during the annual Kappa Tablescapes event in Dallas, Texas. (AP photo)
SURROUND KIDS WITH WHAT THEY LOVE Consider including a shelf or bulletin board where kids can display items important to them, she said. When Katillac was working with a teenager who collects shoes, she put in shelving
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When a couch isn’t just a couch By KATHERINE ROTH Associated Press NEW YORK — It’s not always enough for a couch to be a couch. Sometimes, especially when space is tight, it helps if the couch can double as two armchairs and a coffee table, and even storage shelves, as is the case with one Japanese camping couch popular among city dwellers. The multifunctional Camp Couch is made by the upscale Japanese brand Snow Peak, which recently opened boutiques in Portland, Oregon, and in the trendy SoHo section of New York. Although its $749.99 price tag may be steep compared to other camping goods, some clients see it as inexpensive compared to other sofa options — and far more versatile. “The reality is that living spaces are getting smaller, people are moving back to cities, and while people across the country are more willing now to trade square footage for geography, they don’t want to sacrifice their lifestyle,” explains Lisa Blecker, marketing director at New York-based Resource Furniture, one of the largest suppliers of “transforming furniture” in North America. The answer for many people now is multifunctional or folding furniture that makes small spaces both comfortable and versatile. “Simple, dual-purpose furnishings are absolutely on trend now,” says Blecker. Gadgety, multi-purpose furniture is nothing new, says Sarah Coffin, curator and head of product design and decorative arts at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in Manhattan. It emerged in Europe and Asia a century or more ago, and has been popular among American city dwellers since at least around the time that elevators made large apartment buildings possible, she says. “This kind of furniture was very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries,” Coffin says. “The idea that a chair can be pushed in or a side folded down to make more space has been around for a while.” “Think of a telephone table where the chair fits into it, or a vanity table that houses a pull-out stool.” And there was camping furniture: In the 17th century, “people had to travel with their own furniture and carried something like a writing box, which opened up with a leather surface for writing and little drawers for pens and ink,” she says. “And the Koreans and Chinese had chests of drawers with carrying handles so they could be brought aboard ships,” she adds. In a similar sprit, niche furniture like the murphy bed, multifunctional tables, and camping furniture that brings to mind colonial-era camping furniture but with a streamlined, modern sensibility, has now gone mainstream. Chain stores across the country cater to a growing demand for furnishings that are both hip and versatile. Outdoors stores like REI have also gotten into the act. At REI’s store in SoHo, for example, sleek and versatile couches, dining chairs and rocking chairs are sold alongside the expected array of tents and other camping gear. “I’d say 70 percent of the clients buying this kind of furniture are planning to use it indoors,” says Mike Martin, a manager at the store, located just a block from New York University. He notes the store’s display of Japanese “outdoor lifestyle” living and dining furniture. “It’s really popular among students looking to furnish their apartments,” he says of multipurpose furniture. “And the cool thing is you can also use it on a balcony, take it to an outdoor concert, or even camping.” Blecker says her company’s furniture, much of it made in Europe, has gone from niche market to widespread in the past decade. “Our products are expensive, but they’re much cheaper
This photo, above, provided by Resource Furniture shows the LGM Tavolo, designed and made in Italy by Clei, with bed in use. LGM Tavolo is a desk, queen size bed and shelving unit all in one, offering 35 linear feet of shelving and a 5foot fold-down table, shown at left. The shelving rotates to expose a queen size wall bed and side tables. Below, this July photo taken at the REI store in the Soho neighborhood of New York, shows a rocking chair, made by Helinox, and is designed for camping but looks nice enough that it can also be used as indoor furniture. (AP photo)
than the cost of moving, or of expanding a home. Instead, they allow you to make much more of the space there is,” she says. “Home sizes are shrinking as people opt for prime location as opposed to larger space, and even for those in houses, transforming furniture makes for more versatile spaces.” Because of the high cost of larger transforming pieces (Resource Furniture’s folding bed with integrated sofa can range from $5,000 to $20,000), many households tend to select one or two important high-end items, like a bed, couch or console-to-dining table, and fill out the rest with less expensive items. “The No. 1 thing people don’t want to give up is a real bed. So they may be buying a wall bed from us, and filling out other things like desks at CB2 and end tables from IKEA to put it all together,” says Blecker. Much of the trend toward attractive and versatile small spaces began in space-squeezed Japan, moving on to Europe and then here, she says. Martin, at REI, concurred, saying Japanese brands like Snow Peak seemed to lead the way on camping furniture that could just as easily be used indoors. “It’s cool to have something that works great in your apartment but that you could also ... just fold completely out of the way so it doesn’t take up precious space,” he says.
Indoor grow gardens bring your gardening inside
By KIM COOK Associated Press A tasty salad of tender pea shoots. Handfuls of fragrant herbs for the stew. Snack veggies for lunch boxes. Keeping a fresh supply of greens and herbs on hand can be challenging as the growing season winds down, or if you don’t have a garden. But now you can plop a planter anywhere in your house, set a few timers, and in about 10 days you’ll be nibbling greens like a contented rabbit. All year round. There are a variety of inThis undated photo by Dina Klempf courtesy of LA Urban door grow gardens on the Farms shows an indoor grow garden. The vertical garden of market that come with evgrowing greens, and the burble of a circulating water pump make for a pleasing and pretty addition to a sunny kitchen or See Growing p. 5D sunroom. (AP photo)
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The White Company's monochrome aesthetic comes to the US
By KATHERINE ROTH Associated Press NEW YORK — Sometimes dubbed a British Martha Stewart, Chrissie Rucker — with her own home goods empire and cultish following — has brought her monochrome aesthetic to Fifth Avenue. She is opening The White Company stores in the United States (another store is slated to open in November in Short Hills, New Jersey) after the success of a U.S.focused online store. She offers clothes, home decor and other items mostly in shades of white. "What started out as a mail order enterprise in my boyfriend's bedroom over 20 years ago now encompasses over 50 U.K. stores and a flagship store on U.S. soil," Rucker says. She credits simple, high-quality products "and staying true to this timeless and versatile color." Does Rucker, one of Britain's wealthiest selfmade businesswomen, ever tire of shades of white, beige and ivory? "Never." Excerpts from her interview with The Associated Press, lightly edited for length and clarity:
AP: How and when did you happen upon white for home decor, clothing and other goods, and why has that one color translated into so much? Rucker: Back in 1993, in an attempt to impress my boyfriend (now husband) of my potential marital qualities, I set about the task of transforming his new home. My choice in color initially stemmed from a lack of confidence — I knew I wanted to emulate simplicity and quality, and decided white had to be the best way to achieve this. AP: What's special about home goods and clothes in white? Rucker: No matter who you are, where you live or whatever your style, there is a place in everyone's life for white. The beauty of this simple color is that it works with anything you already own. AP: How did you get the idea for The White Company? Rucker: It turned out that sourcing white towels, white bed linen, white china and white napkins was harder than I had anticipated. At one end, the homewares seemed cheaply manufactured and of poor quality, whilst at the higher end, offerings were completely unaffordable and the shopping experience simply unenjoyable. ... My mission with The White Company was to offer first-class designer quality, but at affordable, high-street prices. AP: Please describe the aesthetic in your stores? Rucker: Simplicity and elegance amidst a cloud of
This undated photo provided by The White Company shows Chrissie Rucker, founder of the White Company inside her office in London. (AP photo) calming aromas. AP: Why the U.S.? What makes The White Company different from other American retailers? Rucker: The great thing about having already set up a U.S. website is that we have all our customer data, and therefore we already know where our customers are. There are lots of similarities in buying patterns between Londoners and New Yorkers, so we were pretty sure it was the right time to launch our first store in the United States. It also helps that I can leverage (the experience of) my husband, Nick Wheeler, who also took his British company, Charles Tyrwhitt, to the U.S. I have some inside tips! AP: Will product lines sold in the United States
differ from those in Britain? Rucker: Our 155 candles are exclusive to the U.S. market. The store also has U.S.-specific sizes of bed linen. AP: Some have compared you to Martha Stewart. What do you think? Rucker: We have both nurtured businesses out of a passion for the home and living environment. ... For me, The White Company's evolution has mirrored my own life events — pretty yet comfortable nightdresses while I was pregnant translated into a sleepwear line, the birth of my first child translated into the launch of The Little White Company. ... Precious moments of uncomplicated happiness are our constant inspiration, and we really
aim to sell a lifestyle, not simply a product. AP: Aren't you ever tempted to stray from whites, ivories and beiges? Rucker: No, never. Contrary to our name though, we do also sell shades of navy, gray, ivory and the occasional black — especially across our clothing range. We are not exclusively white, but it's the spirit and core of the company. There was an illjudged experiment with color a few years ago — an aubergine velvet bedcover comes painfully to mind — but we quickly brought the company back to neutral. We now have very strict color rules and have regular meetings to ensure none of our items' colors are offbrand.
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This undated photo by Dina Klempf courtesy of LA Urban Farms shows an indoor grow garden. The vertical garden of growing greens, and the burble of a circulating water pump make for a pleasing and pretty addition to a sunny kitchen or sunroom. (AP photo)
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erything you need: planter, planting medium, seeds, fertilizer and a high-intensity grow light. Smart tech and remote controls adjust lighting and moisture levels, so even if your thumb’s not the greenest, you can still find success. Linnea and Tarren Wolfe of Vancouver, British Columbia, decided to design a home grower after watching their kids gobble up sunflower and pea-shoot microgreens “like potato chips.” Their Urban Cultivator looks like a wine fridge. It comes as a free-standing unit, topped with a butcher block, or it can be installed under the counter and hooked up like a dishwasher. The company offers an extensive seed selection, but anything from your local garden center will grow. (www.urbancultivator.net ) Linnea Wolfe advises home gardeners to do some research into the benefits of the edible, immature greens known as microgreens. “Most of them only take about 7 to 10 days to grow,” she says. “You can mass-consume them, and the health benefits are extraordinary.” The indoor garden trend is part of a, well, growing movement, says New York landscape architect Janice Parker. “The technology of these kits simplifies hydroponic gardening at its best, and makes it available to all,” she says. You don’t need a yard, or favorable weather. “What a pleasure to have fresh herbs, flowers and vegetables, and experience a connection to nature no matter where you are,” says Parker. She thinks these kits shouldn’t just be relegated to the kitchen. “I’d put them anywhere — dining room tables and coffee tables come to mind. Or in ‘dead’ spaces that have no light or interest,” she says. She recommends growing plants with both flavor and flair: “Chives, dill, rosemary, fennel, basil and nasturtiums all have gorgeous flowers and beautiful foliage”. Miracle Gro’s line of Aerogarden indoor planters includes the Sprout, which is about the size of a coffee maker and suitable for herbs, as well as a larger model in which you could grow just about anything. Pre-packaged seed pods like lettuces, cherry tomatoes, herb blends and petunias come ready to pop in the planter. An LCD control panel helps adjust lighting and watering needs. (www.miraclegro.com ) Click & Grow’s planter is compact. It has room for three plants, and an integrated LED light pole and special lightweight soil are included. The planter comes in white, gray or beige. There’s a walnut wood case available for the herb model. (www.clickandgrow.com ) LA Farms’ vertical garden would make a vibrant addition to a sunny kitchen or sunroom. A circulating pump brings a soothing burble of water up and through the tower-shaped planter. So what to grow in it, if you’re a novice? “Leafy greens such as arugula, kale and butter lettuce, and herbs such as parsley, cilantro, thyme and oregano prove to be easiest for indoor growing,” says LA Farms’ founder, Wendy Goodman, of Los Angeles. “These plants require less light, have an easy germination process and typically grow more quickly than other produce.”
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Marie Kondo back with decluttering manga
These undated photos provided by Ten Speed Press shows illustrations inside the book "the life-changing manga of tidying up: a magical story," as well as the book’s cover, by Marie Kondo and illustrated by Yuko Uramoto. (AP photo) By KATHERINE ROTH Associated Press Just when it seemed Marie Kondo had spread her gospel on the "life-changing magic" of decluttering as far is it could go, the author — whose two previous books remain international bestsellers — is back with a different audience in mind. Kondo's message that you should keep only things that "spark joy" is now in manga form, with a love story as a backdrop. Her new book, "The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up" (Ten Speed Press), features the work of artist Yuko Uramoto and seems designed to attract a younger set — including teenage boys — many of whom probably missed out on her earlier volumes. And she may be on target. While my two sons, ages 12 and 14, had zero interest in her earlier books, they battled over who could rip through Kondo's manga as soon as they spotted it on the dining room table. And while they rolled their eyes when I asked if it had made a difference in their lives, my younger son was soon putting his desk in order and going through his drawers, and my older son packed for a family trip by carefully rolling his clothes into neat little packets in his suitcase. He also commented on a recently acquired cabinet in our living room, noting Kondo's advice that additional storage furniture should be unnecessary in a properly decluttered home. Then my boys passed the
book on to a friend, who also rolled his eyes and shrugged when asked if he'd learned anything from it. But within days, he'd packed up no less than seven bags of unwanted toys and clothes from his room. A coincidence? Perhaps. Manga is a form of graphic novel in Kondo's native Japan. "In Japan, manga is a form of artistic expression and entertainment that connects people across generations," Kondo wrote in an email when asked about the book. "Creating the manga has been such a fun and gratifying experience for me, and I hope that it sparks joy for new readers and fans alike!" The fictional story tells of Chiaki Suzuki, 29, single, and living in a tiny hoarders' den of a Tokyo apartment. She develops a crush on the handsome — and minimalist — young man next door, a professional cook whom she can't bring herself to invite over because of her messy apartment. The two meet when he complains about the mountains of trash on her balcony. Chiaki is a workaholic and never has time to cook, but she dreams of preparing delicious meals at home. Will she ever be able to tidy up enough to invite her Prince Charming to dinner? Thanks to Kondo, who appears as a character in the book — a sort of magical decluttering fairy — the answer is yes. Kondo, teaching her method of sifting through
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belongings one category at a time, helps Chiaki transform her apartment and, in the process, her life. Chiaki learns to appreciate the things around her, recognize her forgotten dreams and value herself. In short, she discovers the life-changing magic of tidying up. And yes, she does end up with the cute guy next door, a role model for any reader, of any age, who ever doubted that cooking and tidying up was a certain way to a girl's heart.
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320 acres of secluded and private hunting land in Delta County. The property is accessed just off the end of a deadend County Road with electric and phone available. There is a small cabin in fair condition that has water and septic. The property borders State land to the East and large private acreage to the West. The Inman creek flows through the Southern portion which is a year-round stream with a nice hard bottom. This has been good trout fishing in the past. The cabin is usable for camp, but this would also make a great site for a year round home being just off the end of a plowed, paved, County road. $250,000 MLS#: 1103686
Over 58 acres of hunting and recreation land in Delta County. The property is located on highway US 2 in Ensign Township about 6 miles East of Rapid River. A power line and rail road grade are the northern border with the highway being the boundary on the South line. There is a driveway into a cleared area which currently has mobile home on it. This is functional and can be used for camp. The site would make a great building site for a home or cabin. This area also has several access sites to Lake Michigan which has excellent multi-species fishing opportunities. For a nice rural homestead or a recreation property that has great access, this is a wonderful opportunity. Seller is a licensed Realtor in Michigan. $44,900 MLS#: 1094064
Panoramic mountain views from this high, rugged, rolling high ground acreage in Northern Marquette County. Good private road access. Nice clearing with two tiny camps wired for generator and propane, outhouse, shed, gravel road, old growth oaks. This 80 acres is remote and located behind a locked gate. This area is known for big bucks and recent timber harvests in the area will certainly help the habitat. Moose, bear, and grouse have also been seen on the property. This would be a great spot for a remote cabin if you’re looking for seclusion. You’ll love this one. $79,900 MLS # 1098148
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120 Acres, Co Road AAO, Champion
TBD Dalton Road, Skandia
Rustic camp located in Erwin Township on 160 acres of prime forest land which is surrounded on three sides by thousands of acres of corporate and County land. The camp is wired to run off a generator and has an enclosed porch on the front and a covered porch on the back. There is a shed for storage as well as an outhouse and an authentic handmade Finnish sauna. Just north of the Mosinee Grade, miles and miles of trails have been maintained on the property and there is easy access to the UP snowmobile and atv trails right from the camp. An apple orchard and several other apple trees and two small ponds are added bonuses. Abundant wildlife including grouse, beer, and rabbits. There is a good mix of tree types including, maple, oak, birch, cedar, and various pine species. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, looking for a forestry investment or just a quiet relaxing location, this is the camp and property for you. $130,000 MLS#1104094
Outstanding Skandia hunting property or affordable big acreage building site adjoining a large tract of CFA Land and cornering USA Forest Property. On a quiet year round and plowed road with utilities. Heavily wooded with about a 14 year growth of Maples and Poplars. The region is famous for big bucks and a healthy population of most woodland animals. This is a great price for property in this area and as the trees mature you can harvest timber in years to come if you choose. Come and check it out now to close in plenty of time for rifle season. $39,000 MLS#: 1085938
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Rare find of Northern Marquette County land loaded with beautiful white pine. Good access near the basins of the Dead River and Silver Lake. Nice interior road. Good building sites. You will love this parcel! $108,000 MLS#: 1098153 Contact Bob Sullivan
406 Acres Beaver Trail Road, Mass City
183 Acres Off Willet Road, Republic
196 E Johnson Lake Road, Gwinn
406 acres located in east-central Ontonagon County. This rolling diverse parcel contains two creeks; the Nemholm and the Bond Creek. The acreage is a mix of aspen, spruce, white pine, and soft maple. The property has a nice rolling terrain to it that provides great diversity of timber and land type. There are few small marsh areas, but most of the acreage is high ground other than the creek beds. The property adjoins a massive block of National Forest on three sides. The access is on a gravel road just two miles from a year round paved road. Power is on the access road just up from the corner of the parcel. M-38/m-26(Mass City and Greenland) are a short drive to the North and M-28 (Trout Creek) is not far to the South. This is a remote wilderness parcel at the end of a dead end road, but the area has easy access even in the winter. $250,000 MLS#: 1092557
Awesome hunting and recreation parcel in Southwestern Marquette county will check all of your boxes for beauty, variety, access, excellent hunting, interior road, privacy and best of all, price. Rolling Hills with old growth Red and White pine, regenerating aspen, mixed conifer, wildlife marsh, cranberries, pitcher plants, over 80 acres has not been harvested in decades. This tract adjoins the Republic Wetlands Preserve. You will find great grouse hunting, good deer hunting, super bear hunting and a nice, peaceful area to wander. There are small gravel deposits, good sandy/ gravel soil on the uplands and several areas for your campsite. $99,500 MLS# 1104371
Great building site for your beautiful home or camp on the shores of the clear and refreshing, sandy bottom, peaceful Blue Lake with 120 feet of frontage. Power, cable and natural gas are at the road and the lot is deep giving you building sites with ample privacy. The location of this waterfront property is convenient being very close to the M35 and M553 intersection allowing for quick drives to Marquette. $49,900 MLS#: 1103939
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50.77 Acres, Co Road AAH Champion
TBD M94/Townline Skandia, MI
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40 Acres, Bryan Creek Road Ishpeming
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14250 Co Road CG Ishpeming
120 Acres Hardwood Lane Republic
MLS #: 1092584 $59,900 BOB SULLIVAN
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