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This image provided by Crate & Barrel shows their collection of white ceramic buildings. Crate & Barrel's collection includes alpine homes and hotels as well as midcentury split levels and ranch homes. Add a tealight for a welcoming glow. (Crate & Barrel via AP)

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Mini but very merry: Holiday villages a flexible tradition
By KIM COOK - Associated Press
Tue,12/06/22-7:48AM , 502 Reads
Whether in cardboard, wood or porcelain, little villages — with houses, shops, miniature figures and snowy fir trees — have long been part of many families' holiday decorating tradition.
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This combination of images shows a variety of personalized puzzles offered by Minted. There are square and heart-shaped layouts, and you can pick black & white or color reproductions. It’s a nice way to celebrate family moments. (Minted via AP)

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Twists, themes, sound effects: Jigsaw puzzles for all ages
By KIM COOK - Associated Press
Mon,11/14/22-10:20AM , 541 Reads
Jigsaw puzzlers found their happy place, and their people, during the pandemic. Puzzling was already a thing, but soon more groups formed on social media, while popular puzzles disappeared quickly from online and actual shelves.
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This image released by Anna Popov shows a spare room that was converted to a reading room with climbing shelves and cubbies for cats to enjoy in Redmond, Wash., designed by Anna Popov. (John Granen via AP)

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The `Me Space': Finding small spots at home to call your own
By KIM COOK - Associated Press
Wed,11/02/22-9:40AM , 466 Reads
It’s not a “she shed” or a “man cave.” More of a “me space.”

It might be a little nook beside a stairway. Or along a wall with a nice window. An enclosed balcony. A basement alcove. Even deep inside a roomy closet.
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A collection of swivel sticks from various venues. Chances are if you’ve been to a great restaurant, bar or hotel, you’ve snagged a coaster, matchbook, napkin or card key. Mementoes like these help us remember a fun experience. (Elaine Markoutsas via AP)

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Why free swag at bars, hotels is so important to brands
By KIM COOK - Associated Press
Wed,09/28/22-8:57AM , 473 Reads
Chances are if you’ve been to a great restaurant, bar or hotel, you’ve snagged a coaster, matchbook, napkin or card key. Mementoes like these are talismans that help us remember what a fun experience we had.
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