Embroidery
Lynda Hartman, 75, leaves after visiting her 77-year-old husband, Len Hartman, who suffers from dementia at a "hug tent" set up outside the Juniper Village assisted living center in Louisville, Colo., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. The tent includes a construction-grade plastic barrier with built-in plastic sleeves to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. He has been living at the center for about a year, and the couple had not had any physical contact for at least eight months. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)
'Hug tent' provides safe embraces at Colorado elderly home

By Thomas Peipert Feb. 05, 2021 12:09 AM EST

San Francisco Bay-area based Mariam Naficy, shown here, founder of online design marketplace Minted, has been making garlands this year out of various materials, including fragrant dried orange slices. "What I love about these is that they're stunning yet easy to make. You can display on a mantle, bookcase, or drape one on your dining table surrounded by tea candles for a simple, aromatic centerpiece." (Minted via AP)
Cottagecore holidays: Decorations with a homespun vibe

By Kim Cook Dec. 01, 2020 08:40 AM EST