http://rockymountainnews.com/news/living/home-garden/?partner=RSSRocky Mountain News Stories: Home & Gardenen-usliving/home-gardenhttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/jan/02/the-rockys-expert-helps-you-identify-classic-in/?partner=RSSp>What exactly does this language mean?: * Tuscan-styled. * California Mediterranean-styled. * Spanish Mediterranean-styled. When you see such terms popping up in real estate ads, they pretty much mean nothing except a writer's urge to splurge on a big first impression. chandlerm@rockymountainnews.com (Mary Voelz Chandler)Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-153917-733409living/home-gardenMary Voelz ChandlerLocalThe Rocky's expert helps you identify classic home styles in and around DenverRocky Mountain Newsthe-rockys-expert-helps-you-identify-classic-inurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-153917-733409Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/jan/02/the-sale-rack-clearance-sales-ring-in-new-year/?partner=RSSBundle up those little feet in a mini-pair of Sorels or Uggs this month and admire both the cute factor and the savings, among many other sales. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-153910-733409living/home-gardenBy Debra Melani, Special to the RockyLocalThe sale rack: Clearance sales ring in new-year savingsRocky Mountain Newsthe-sale-rack-clearance-sales-ring-in-new-yearurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-153910-733409Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/jan/02/divine-design-big-family-meals-need-plush-lush/?partner=RSSA couple with a large extended family that loves to eat required the perfect dining room. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-153915-733409living/home-gardenBy Candice Olson, Scripps Howard News ServiceLocalDIVINE DESIGN: Big family meals need plush, lush seating for allRocky Mountain Newsdivine-design-big-family-meals-need-plush-lushurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-153915-733409Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/26/divine-design-21st-century-living-room/?partner=RSSCarroll and Paul are self-proclaimed golf nuts. Ten years ago, they bought a traditional home on a wooded lot very close to their favorite golf and country club where they entertain fellow golfers. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152307-733402living/home-gardenBy Candice Olson, Scripps Howard News ServiceLocalDIVINE DESIGN: 21st-century living roomRocky Mountain Newsdivine-design-21st-century-living-roomurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152307-733402Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/26/decorating-trends-for-2009/?partner=RSSOur retirement accounts and stock portfolios are shriveling, unemployment is on the rise, we're still at war - and the dark, cold days of Colorado winter have only just begun. What's a down-in-the- dumps homeowner to do to lift that gloomy mood? Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152276-733402living/home-gardenBy Lisa Marshall, Special to the RockyLocalDecorating trends for 2009: Rocky Mountain Newsdecorating-trends-for-2009urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152276-733402Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/26/the-sale-rack-post-yule-markdowns-beckon/?partner=RSSFor savvy shoppers, this weekend rules. They will be rewarded with rock-bottom prices on next year's goods or this year's post-holiday gifts for themselves. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152304-733402living/home-gardenBy Debra Melani, Special to the RockyLocalThe sale rack: Post-yule markdowns beckonRocky Mountain Newsthe-sale-rack-post-yule-markdowns-beckonurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-152304-733402Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/19/a-package-deal/?partner=RSSThere's nothing more fun than a beautifully wrapped present. When the package's presentation is creative, I figure that whatever's inside is almost like a bonus. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150620-733395living/home-gardenBy Mary Carol Garrity, Scripps Howard News ServiceLocalA package deal Rocky Mountain Newsa-package-dealurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150620-733395Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/19/festive-tails-readers-holiday-pet-photos/?partner=RSSRocky readers, we know if you tell us that on the night before Christmas, not a creature is stirring, you are spinning tall tails - er, tales. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150617-733395living/home-gardenRocky Mountain NewsLocalFestive tails: Readers' holiday pet photosRocky Mountain Newsfestive-tails-readers-holiday-pet-photosurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150617-733395Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/19/the-sale-rack-add-to-warmth-for-home-family/?partner=RSSIf the recent rash of frigid temperatures has your holing-up-in-the-den instincts turned on, switch your gift-buying focus to your home and your pack this weekend. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150621-733395living/home-gardenBy Debra Melani, Special to the RockyLocalThe sale rack: Add to warmth for home, familyRocky Mountain Newsthe-sale-rack-add-to-warmth-for-home-familyurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-150621-733395Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/12/wallpaper-gets-rolling-again/?partner=RSSAfter two decades on the uncool list, wallpaper has made a comeback. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-148529-733388living/home-gardenBy Melissa Rayworth, Associated PressLocalWallpaper gets rolling again Rocky Mountain Newswallpaper-gets-rolling-againurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-148529-733388Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/12/trimmings-let-nature-sing/?partner=RSSGlance around during the holidays and you'll see echoes of our past, when the trimmings on houses were believed to bring a bountiful harvest the next year. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-148510-733388living/home-gardenBy Carol O'Meara, Special to the RockyLocalHoliday trimmings let nature sing Rocky Mountain Newstrimmings-let-nature-singurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-148510-733388Change733388Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/12/pamper-your-poinsettias/?partner=RSSKeeping the crown isn't easy. To stay on top, you have to have a starlet's appeal, please young and old and have more makeovers than Madonna. Not an easy feat if you're a houseplant. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-148557-733388living/home-gardenBy Carol O'Meara, Special to the RockyLocalPamper your poinsettiasRocky Mountain Newspamper-your-poinsettiasurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-148557-733388Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/12/the-sale-rack-gift-ideas-from-furs-to-space/?partner=RSSSales this weekend offer gives ranging from fancy furs and kitty kitchen towels to estate jewelry and meteorites. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-148521-733388living/home-gardenBy Debra Melani, Special to the RockyLocalThe sale rack: Gift ideas from furs to space rocksRocky Mountain Newsthe-sale-rack-gift-ideas-from-furs-to-spaceurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-148521-733388Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/12/christmas-store-owner-brings-the-holiday-spirit/?partner=RSSPerched on a hill in a snow-frosted forest, with a life-size wooden bear standing guard at the door and a real herd of Colorado-style reindeer (aka elk) grazing in the yard, Diane Muno's house looks a lot like a scene from the North Pole. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-148464-733388living/home-gardenBy Lisa Marshall, Special to the RockyLocalChristmas-store owner brings the holiday spirit home with her Rocky Mountain Newschristmas-store-owner-brings-the-holiday-spiriturn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-148464-733388Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/05/how-to-throw-a-bargain-bash/?partner=RSSLogic has it, if people are cutting back on things deemed dispensable this year, then the holiday revelry went out with 2007. But who said logic has anything to do with merrymaking? Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:59:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-146798-733381living/home-gardenBy Debra Melani, Special to the RockyLocalHow to throw a bargain bash Rocky Mountain Newshow-to-throw-a-bargain-bashurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-146798-733381Change733381Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/05/some-creativity-can-help-your-holiday-shopping-a/?partner=RSSThis holiday season, you don't have to break the bank to get loved ones gifts they'll treasure. Instead, you can draw on creativity and imagination to select one-of-a-kind presents. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-146803-733381living/home-gardenBy Mary Carol Garrity, Scripps Howard News ServiceLocalSome creativity can help your holiday shopping budget go a long wayRocky Mountain Newssome-creativity-can-help-your-holiday-shopping-aurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-146803-733381Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/05/the-sale-rack-put-vintage-gifts-under-the-tree/?partner=RSSIf adding a vintage touch to your Christmas present is something you're looking for, you can find it this weekend at antique shops from Lafayette to Pine. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-146809-733381living/home-gardenBy Debra Melani, Special to the RockyLocalThe sale rack: Put vintage gifts under the treeRocky Mountain Newsthe-sale-rack-put-vintage-gifts-under-the-treeurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-146809-733381Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/nov/28/the-sale-rack-antiques-silks-among-bargains/?partner=RSSFrom gourmet teas to silk cufflinks, you'll have no trouble checking those items off your gift list this weekend. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-144971-733374living/home-gardenBy Debra Melani, Special to the RockyLocalThe sale rack: Antiques, silks among bargainsRocky Mountain Newsthe-sale-rack-antiques-silks-among-bargainsurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-144971-733374Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/nov/28/homemade-beeswax-candles/?partner=RSSNot only are beeswax candles pretty, they’re great for the environment. This all-natural wax emits no smoke while burning and evaporates without leaving drips. birchc@rockymountainnews.com (Christine Birch Ferrelli)Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-144939-733374living/home-gardenChristine Birch FerrelliLocalHomemade beeswax candlesRocky Mountain Newshomemade-beeswax-candlesurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-144939-733374Change0Usable