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It really works

Kandace Power Graves — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0500

One gardener follows the experts' advice by Kandace Power Graves It all sounded too easy — and kind of derailed my usual lack-of-time excuse for the reason my flowerbeds look like wildflower experiments gone bad — so I thought I would follow the advice of our three expert landscapers and dress up my front yard. It only took a few hours to shape up one bed that's visible from the street and the overgrown mess that greets visitors in my entryway.…

13 Tips for decorating in 2013

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0500

Pros share what's hot in home style Embracing stylish trends in your home decor can make your rooms stand out and seem livelier. Some are simple and inexpensive, so pick one and see if it makes you love your home even more.…

Floral Favorites

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0500

Experts' picks for adding color, texture and pizzazz Kim Alvarez: foxglove, hollyhocks, calla lilies, delphinium and sweet alyssum "They really exude that spring season," she says.…

Get organized

Frank Etheridge — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0500

Keys to decluttering, rethinking and keeping it real by Frank Etheridge I often meet with clients, and they're feeling so overwhelmed that they're crying," Nadine McCoy says. One might assume McCoy is a psychologist, but while understanding her clients' personality is crucial to her job, she is part of a burgeoning industry of professional organizers.…

Organized kids

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0500

Nadine McCoy's tips for establishing order 1. Involve the child as much as possible.…

10 tips for sprucing up your spring garden

Lee Cutrone — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0500

by Lee Cutrone Now is the time to refresh your garden for the warmer months ahead. For many DIYers, that means making a beautiful show of pastel or vividly colored flowers epitomizing the rebirth of spring, but it also means planning for the summer heat that will follow spring's mild temperatures.…

Make room for baby

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0500

Maintaining order ... beginning at birth One of the biggest organizing mistakes you can make is putting things away only to forget where you put them the next time you need them. Labeling helps avoid having to reorganize.…

Gambit's Welcome Home 2013

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0500

Your guide to home renovation, decoration and inspiration The Welcome Home Resource Guide

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The Welcome Home Resource Guide

Kandace Power Graves — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0500

The people, products and services you need to improve your home by Kandace Power Graves and Angela Hernandez Whether you want to hire an architect or contractor to oversee a major renovation, or you just want someone to help organize a closet, you'll find what you need in this Resource Guide, which is arranged by type of business. An alphabetical directory of businesses on page 37 makes searching easy.…

Gambit's Annual Guide to Schools

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0500

Your Best Resource for Area Private & Charter Schools, Universities and More Click here for the text version.

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2013 Annual Guide to Schools: Parents' Choice

Kandace Power Graves — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0500

There is a school for every student's needs and interests by Kandace Power Graves and Marguerite Lucas Whether your child wants to immerse himself or herself in Chinese, focus on math and science or prepare for college with a well-rounded curriculum, there is a school in the New Orleans area that can help the student key in on interests and learn to achieve goals. There are a lot of schools from which to choose, and we're here to make it easier with a compendium of schools, their statistics and contact information, as well as a quick reference chart of education institutions and their information in the middle of the magazine.…