fresh
now
ameo:
Come on, you can do better than yet another tie. Really.
This Father’s Day, play to Dad’s competitive side and
challenge him to a badminton, chess, or table tennis
match. Wild&Wolf Ping Pong Set, $13;
parkerandotis.com
must-listen
audio books
THREE-PART HARMONY
P s s s t .
The secret to this
high-impact outdoor display is super easy: repetition in
odd numbers. Just use the same vase and plant in
different colors. Coral, mango, and lemon yellow bego-
nias make a cheery mix. Or try mini roses, million bells,
and petunias. Top soil with pebbles to keep it moist longer.
■
Innocent
is the long-
awaited sequel to
Presumed Innocent
by
Scott Turow. It makes an
enthralling listen during a
summer road trip.
■
The Elegance o f the
Hedgehog,
by Muriel
Barbery, lends itself well
to audio (and to those
who might have been
tempted to skip the
novel’s more laborious
philosophical passages).
■
Louise, the Adventures
o f a Chicken
by Kate
DiCamillo, this year’s
Caldecott winner for
children’s audio books.
Only
20
minutes long, this
often-hilarious narrative
about a French hen’s
Indiana Jones-esque
adventures comes alive
with sound effects,
captivating both kids and
kids at heart.
blogged
TRACEYCLARK.COM
Anyone can make snapshots look snappier.
Photographer, author, and mom Tracey Clark suggests
trying unusual angles and unexpected perspectives.
“Don’t overlook details,” she adds. “You can better tell
the story by capturing both big and little things.”
good fun
June 15: Power of a
Smile Day
Smiling is a
proven mood-booster.
When you need a lift,
surf over to
broadhum or
.blogspot.com
for a
healthy dose of estrogen-
fueled fun.
good read
The P articular Sad ness
o f Lem on Cake
Author
Aimee Bender whips up a
tale about 9-year-old
Rose, her ability to “taste”
other people’s emotions,
and her discovery of how
she can use this gift.
good deed
Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Join the effort named for
Alexandra Scott to raise
money for pediatric
cancer research. Visit
Alexslem onade.org
for
details about manning
your own stand.
22
JUNE 2010
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
PHOTOS (CENTERPIECE): JACK COYIER; (PING PONG): ADAM ALBRIGHT. FLORAL DISPLAY PRODUCED BY DEBRA PRINZING; STYLING: CHAR HATCH LANGOS
