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contents
On the Cover
The living room of The ODD Group’s
Butterfly Loft in the Heights opens
to a two-story screened porch to catch
Houston’s prevailing breezes — without
insects. See Page 38. Greenery in bowl
by Aubrey Sellers Florist.
Photography by Miro Dvorscak
FEBRUARY 2009 | Vol. 14 Issue 2
departments
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Editor’s Note
Around Town
DIY Decorating:
The Magic of Paint
New colors transform
a couple’s dining room
Handbook: Pool Facelift
February’s the time to repair,
remodel or upgrade your pool
Green House
What to do with that old TV
after the DTV switch
Your House & The Law
Heed move-in defects
with inspections, warranties
Animal House & Home’s
Pet of the Month: Bear
Quick Pix: Eco-friendly Fabrics
Natural organic and recycled textiles
bring beauty to your environment
features
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The Woodland’s Seventh
Annual Spring Home
& Garden Show
Landscape Planner
Now’s the time to plan for planting
Catch the Breeze
The ODD Group’s loft design
makes the best of Houston’s climate
Fascination with Porcelain
Collecting antique porcelain
a lesson in world history
Houston Past & Present
Originally planned wing, loggia
scheduled for the landmark
Ideson Library Building
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