Issue: May 17, 2012 (Archive)

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Raise the bar
What could be more delightful than adding something to your home that gives you nothing back but hours of enjoyment, relaxation and memories? "I've seen grown men shed tears, they're so excited," said Bob Wilson, the principal of Smyrna's Classic Bars who has installed 600 bars in homes.

Restored to glory
The couple's aims were different. Julie Tung, a history major turned software executive, wanted a historic house to restore. Ed Schwartz, her boyfriend (now husband), wanted a house he could make energy-efficient.

Brushing up
Know your walls. Are they drywall or plaster? Plaster absorbs more paint and the color often changes.

Paint by numbers
They have been together for 10 years and they speak in the shorthand of couples who have grown comfortable with each other over time.

Greening an island
From the bone-chilling air-conditioning that pumps through Singapore's malls and offices to lights that burn all night at homes, the city-state is one of Asia's most intensive energy users. Nearly all electricity used is produced by burning fossil fuels, which in 2010 contributed to the largest carbon footprint per head in the Asia-Pacific region, according to conservation group the World Wide Fund for Nature.

In context
Following the success of its pop-up store, Museum Context is opening a flagship shop, its first outside the UK.

Family heirloom
This mother's day, give her something more lasting than flowers or chocolates. Online art company Blank has launched a 20-centimeter version of its popular Silhouette Portrait, a contemporary take on Victorian hand-cut silhouettes.

Venus rising
Creating interest is something Venus Williams has not had to worry about. Tennis fans have been hooked for years. She turned pro in 1994, has held the world No 1 ranking and won 21 Grand Slam titles in her career.

Drink to that
If you're looking for a conversation piece that is also practical, French brand OA (Orfevrerie d'Anjou) is now available in Hong Kong. The luxury pewtersmith is known for its custom-made champagne buckets and other accessories.

Light to cook by
Lighting is often described as the jewelry of the home. But it is more critical than that, especially in kitchens, where it is all about slicing, dicing and reading recipes.

Disguising the negative
Just about every home has an eyesore. It grates on your nerves, but fixing or replacing it is too expensive, too impractical or too far down the priority list. Still, that doesn't mean you have to look the other way.

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