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Highlights of the Spring 2008 Issue of O at Home - An Oprah Magazine

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Issue:

Spring 2008 - "The Collecting Issue"

Oprah - Come on In:

"A home doesn't exist to impress other people - it should be filled with all the things that delight you."

"Any house can be captivating if it tells the stories of those who reside in it. Our homes are a tribute to our greatest pleasures."

Home Front - "Where Would We Be Without John Dickenson":

John Dickenson - an interior designer in the 60s and 70s who died before he hit mainstream success has influenced new designs and auction prices for his vintage pieces. From John Dickenson - "People think I never use color. Their eye just isn't trained, and they don't notice subtlety."

Home Front - "183 Ideas You'll Want to Steal":

A selection of books with great tips for your home.

  • Bazaar Style: Decorating with Market and Vintage Finds, $30
  • Nextville: Amazing Places to Live the Rest of Your Life, $25
  • Modern Shoestring: Contemporary Architecture on a Budget, $40
  • The Ultimate Accidental Housewife: Your Guide to a Clean-Enough House, $15

The Spring Home List:

  1. An Instant Collection - wallpaper as art
  2. The Season's Best Steals - colorful accessories
  3. Stands that Deliver - umbrella holders
  4. The Perfect Sofa for You
  5. The New Botanicals - garden style products
  6. Top Shelf Design at a Decent Price
  7. Timeless Technology

Home Rooms - Articles:

  • "Starting Point" - Emily Satloff and her NYC home office design
  • "Why This Works" - Inside a tropical inspired garden in Granville, Ohio
  • "Breaking the Rules" - Maps as blinds
  • "One Small Space, 15 Big Ideas" - Design in a 650 square foot condo

Home Truths - Articles:

"Where I Live" - Lessons in home repair

Suze Orman - "Six Rules for Smart Online Shopping"

"10 Things I Know for Sure" - From interior designer DD Allen

Martha Beck - "Separate Trash From Treasure" - Collecting the things you truly love

Features:

"Oprah's Secret Garden" - A look at Oprah's California teahouse and garden design.

"Second Nature" - Bil and Ruth Ehrlich created a weekend retreat from NYC in upstate NY to house their collections and built a home out of 19th century farm buildings.

"My Collection Myself" - The story of 6 collections

  • Dr. Maya Angelou - books
  • Maira Kalman - quirky items
  • Thom Felicia - birds
  • Demi Adeniran - mercury glass
  • Andre Walker - transferware
  • Carol Gregg - kimonos

Food Feature:

"Recipe for a Perfect Picnic" - Foodies Matt and Ted Lee piece together a Southern-style picnic, including:

  • Sherried Chicken-Salad Sandwiches
  • Shrimp and Deviled-Egg Salad Sandwiches
  • White Gazpacho
  • Green Goddess Potato Salad
  • Cantaloupe Balls
  • Lansdowne Punch
  • Butter Cupcakes with Carmel Icing

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