Marie Wakefield

From the 15th century onward, Turkish rugs found an increasing number of collectors among the wealthy merchant classes of Europe. Identified and evaluated according to where, how and by whom it was made, a Turkish rug, like all other Oriental rugs, is either of city, village or nomadic origin.

A rain garden acts like a native forest by collecting, absorbing, and filtering storm-water runoff from roof tops, driveways, patios, and other areas that don't allow water to soak in.

Homes will be better protected when they are landscaped to be able to resist wildfire damage with minimal or no need for human intervention.

Take driver's education-pay less for car insurance. But it's not the old driver's ed of yore.

Caftans have a long and intricate history. Find out how this plus size favorite has changed through the centuries.

In Okinawa, shamans create bracelets of gemstones and beads in harmony with the mystical properties into that are said give you good luck or change your mental outlook.

For exotic looks, ethnic fashions are wonderful alternatives for the plus size woman. For instance the the ao dai Vietnam's national dress, has fabulous style.