Pamela Sherrod

Mention Francis Ford Coppola and film titles such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now" follow. Can the words "dishware designer" be far behind now that the filmmaker/vintner/restaurateur/coffee lover has designed...

Homeportfolio.com's premier Designcast takes Web surfers live to the nation's top furniture design show, the International Home Funishings Market in High Point, N.C. on Thursday at 11 a.m., www.homeportfolio.com. The...

We had a second story added to our house. In the foyer, which is open to the addition, horizontal lines resulting from the drywall tape are visible. How can those...

Had your eye on a certain table by a certain designer that fetches certain sky-high prices? The fine home-furnishings department at Marshall Field's, 111 N. State St., is featuring prices...

We have a wonderful finished basement. Lately it has smelled a little musty. We open the windows and that helps a bit, but is there anything else we can do?...

What is the difference between cotton, silk and crushed velvet? How does chenille fit into the scheme of velvets? What are the differences in price? -- D.W., Chicago For a...

I have a marbletop table with a beautiful ornate wood base from my grandparents' home. The marble has one small stain and several others that look like watermarks. How should...

Living for the weekend often means living to run errands such as trips to the dry cleaners. A dry cleaning product designed for use at home, however, could change this...

Everyone gathered to watch "The Ed Sullivan Show" on Sunday evenings and "77 Sunset Strip" and "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" on weeknights. It was the '50s and '60s,...

I recently found an old, stained linen tablecloth. I'd love to use it and not hide it or throw it away. How can I clean it safely? -- T.D. via...