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PREMIERE
ISSUE
P I T T S B U R G H
IN THE GARDEN
With this colorful,
mechanic-shop filing
cabinet ($159) featuring
stainless steel drawer
grips, you’ll be sure to
locate files—letter and
legal size—quickly
and easily.
Luscious Mango is a bolder choice for this space, but adds warmth.
For comforting color on a smaller scale, use a showcase color on the
back wall of a bookcase, or to paint furniture in the space.
KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL
Available at cb2.com.
Inside the Hub of the Home
3 Tips
STROKE OF G
TROKE
GENIUS
Colors
to Soothe
your
senses
Fresh
Ideas in
Flooring
Accessorize in style
with this cocktail
glass design tape
dispenser ($9.99)
from Scotch Magic.
Available at Office
Depot, all area
locations;
officedepot.com.
Holiday
Gift
Guide
33 Fab Ideas
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STANDOUT
SUPPLIES
Add whimsy to your
workspace with these fun
finds for your home office.
This lightweight, superhis
slim B
Bluetooth keyboard
($99.99) attachment is
compatible with your i
tablet. Removable magnetic
clips and a U port allow
USB
for easy positioning and
detachability so you can
type anywhere.
to get started
on your deck
Available at Brookstone,
all area locations;
brookstone.com.
Coordinating Colors (l-r)
Luscious Mango ❘ Silver Birch ❘ Wild Truffle
Paradise
HIDE & CHIC
This espresso colored, croc-embossed ottoman ($398)
his
is a multipurpose must-have for sitting or storage.
A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE
Customize this chalkboard organizer ($220) to your heart’s content. Mail,
work files, magazines, keys and more all have a space in its five pockets.
A homebuilder creates a welcoming space in his own home
with a Craftsman-inspired kitchen.
Available at Nordstrom, 1000 Ross Park Mall Dr.,
Ross Township; 412/548-4300, shop.nordstrom.com.
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COVER PATIO FURNITURE WITH
WEATHERPROOF FABRIC.
Toss on this Classic Accessories
Veranda Patio Lounge Chair Cover
($42). It’s water-repellent and won’t
crack in cold conditions.
3
CLEAN ACRYLIC CUSHIONS THE DIY
WAY by combining one cup of bleach, two
cups of detergent and one gallon of water
into a bucket or pail, such as this Leaktite
Metal Pail ($10.77/package of 3). Spray on
and allow it to soak for 30 minutes. Finally,
scrub with a brush or cloth.
Products available at The Home Depot, all area locations;
homedepot.com.
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Dan & Mary Anne Meade
"Tone on tone neutrals are perfect for creating comfortable room settings,” says Erika Woelfel, director of color for Behr
Paints. “In this bedroom, Pier is a dramatic taupe-gray wall color that looks sophisticated when combined with the rich dark
tones of the mahogany furniture.” The wall color is a beautiful backdrop for the textiles in the space, featuring dusty pastels
like mauve and light aqua for the bedding, and soft yellow curtains to filter the natural light.
TO PREVENT RUST ON METAL
REVENT RUS
US
UST
burners and grates on your grill,
guarantee pre-storage condition
with the Grill Daddy Grill Cleaning
Tool ($14.98) and rid your grill of
grease and grime.
By DANA BLACK MCGRATH
When Dan Meade, president and owner of Prime 1 Builders, and his wife,
Mary Anne, set out to build their own home, they knew they wanted a space
that would be welcoming for entertaining family and friends.
Dan,