Divide and Multiply Tried-and-true propagation methods help budget-conscious gardeners create a yard that looks like a million bucks. Better Homes and Gardens By Michelle Taute Clara Berger insists on doing all the weeding in her garden. "I don't trust anyone else to do it," she says. Although she and her husband, Charlie, collaborate on their suburban Cincinnati garden, she's the one who knows the difference between the weeds and volunteer seedlings of ornamental plants. Email Michelle for the full text of this article.
		Thinking Wrong A summer workshop gives young graphic designers a career boost. Metropolis By Michelle Taute The longer John Bielenberg talks about Project M, the more it sounds like a modern-day hippie commune—it's all about breaking rules and expanding horizons. Each summer a handful of recent college graduates gather to work on a socially conscious project and participate in graphic design's version of the Rural Studio.
		Urbane Elegance Warm woods and cool steel create a refreshing bath Home Remodeling & Makeovers Woman's Day Special Interest Publications By Michelle Taute Looking for a weekend home in California wine country, Will and Tineke Triggs really wanted a Victorian, but instead settled on a residence, in Kenwood, that Tineke describes as a bland 1960s box. What sold them was the fact that the house sits on a hill with incredible 360-degree views of the countryside. Email Michelle for the full text of this article.
		Truth, Lies and Graphic Design Carlos Segura tells us about his career, his dog and his reputation for being difficult. STEP inside design By Michelle Taute Let's start with the things you don't already know about Carlos Segura: He likes Judge Judy. He's insecure. He loves his dog Yuki. Only eight people work at Segura, Inc. And despite being in the ranks of graphic-design's elite, his career isn't the result of a master plan. This is more of an artist's story than a 10-step formula for success as a graphic designer. Talent, luck, curiosity and drive all factor into the equation.
		Bed, Bath and Beyond With so many styles, colors, patterns and materials, it's criminal to keep tile locked up in the bathroom. Give your home an identity all its own when you liven up your living space with tile. Homestyle By Michelle Taute There's an escape act going on in homes all over the country. Those tiles that get stepped on every morning in the bathroom are no longer content to live in only one or two rooms of the house.
		Toy Story Wish work was more like play? Find out what it's like to be a graphic designer at five leading toy and game companies. HOW By Michelle Taute Take a minute to think about your most treasured childhood possessions. After running through a few unforgettable presents, there's probably one favorite toy that sticks out in your mind—something that made you jump out of your skin with excitement as you ripped open the box.
		The Daily Show Tune into four creative projects built on the power of documenting something every day. STEP inside design By Michelle Taute There's a lot to be said for creative habit. Spending a few minutes on a side project each day—as long it's done religiously—can add up to more output at the end of a year than the occasional all-nighter. Here four offbeat efforts shed light on the details of day-to-day life. From food, happiness and transportation to aging, they're proof that you can produce something powerful with only a few minutes a day.
		Prefabulous Get your dream home in the mail. Assembly required. USA Weekend By Michelle Taute If finding a home you love—and can afford—seems out of reach, think modern, as in modern prefab. A handful of architects have teamed up with builders to deliver a new generation of sleek, assembly-ready homes. Even better, the pre-cut homes start as low as $31,050. Email Michelle for the full text of this article.
		New Black History Museums The next generation reaches out to a broader audience. USA Weekend By Michelle Taute African-American history is the focus of a string of museums about to open or in the planning stages. Although nearly every state boasts some tribute to black Americans' struggles and contributions to our culture and the world (go to blackmuseums.org), the latest crop of museums aims for a broader audience. Email Michelle for the full text of this article.
		Bathrooms without Borders Think a door on the bathroom is a given? Not when you're creating a master suite--where the bedroom and bathroom merge into a relaxing retreat. Homestyle By Michelle Taute Miss Manners might tell you it's rude not to close the bathroom door before slipping into a bubble bath for a long soak. But in this case, her well-meaning advice would be a tad behind the times.