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SPRING HOMES SPECIAL EDITION

The AP Spring Homes Special Edition moved Tuesday for use anytime. The five stories are accompanied by photos. Slugs begin BC-US-SPE--Spring Homes-. The stories are:

Trends-Softer Side: If you’re looking for a respite from this winter’s weather and news, you’ll find plenty of peace and quiet in the spring offerings beginning to show up at home decor retailers. By Kim Cook. 750 words.

Renters-Decor Options: For renters, new ways to decorate AND still get the security deposit back. By Melissa Kossler Dutton. 580 words.

Florals: In lighting fixtures, wallpapers, bedding and wall art, floral design is having a big year in 2020. There’s also a renewed interest in flower arranging and floral-inspired table settings. By Katherine Roth. 590 words.

NerdWallet-Buy-Build-Fix: Buy, build or fix: What's best for first-time home buyers? With a limited supply of entry-level housing for sale, getting your foot in the door you want could be a challenge if you’re looking to buy your first home soon. Here are the pros and cons of buying a turnkey home, building a new house or renovating a fixer-upper. By NerdWallet. 600 words.

Old and New: In with the old and... in with the new. Mixing vintage and modern in home decor can lead to great results. Some tips on how to do it. By Kim Cook. 850 words. The AP Do not enter text beyond this line.

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RELATIONSHIPS

Virus Outbreak-The Kiss: When French President Emmanuel Macron leaned in to give Premier Giuseppe Conte the Italian double-cheek kiss on two separate occasions during a summit this week, it was more than a greeting. It was a signal to citizens not to fear their neighbors as a new virus spreads from China, with Italy established as Europe’s hotspot. Friendly kissing in the time of coronavirus has become a fresh dilemma, especially in effusive southern Europe. Even more-reserved northerners are grappling with whether to forgo the hallowed handshake. By Colleen Barry. SENT Monday, 830 words, photos.

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PARENTING

TikTok Concerns: TikTok is a major new outlet for self-expression, one proudly home to the silly, the loud and the weird. The service lets users — many of them kids or young adults — create and share short videos, many no longer than 15 seconds. To many, what’s special is TikTok's goofiness and sense of genuine fun. But to others, the Chinese-owned online video service is an unnerving black box that could be sharing information with the Chinese government, facilitating espionage, or just promoting videos and songs some parents consider lewd. TikTok denies the first two concerns and says it’s working on the third. By Tali Arbel. SENT Sunday, 1,000 words, photos.

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MORE HOMES

NerdWallet-Down Payment Stress: Stop stressing: You don’t need a 20% down payment to purchase a home. With down payment assistance programs and lenders allowing as little as 3% down, big down payments don’t have to be an obstacle. By Elizabeth Renter of NerdWallet. UPCOMING Thursday, 800 words, photos.

Architecture-Pritzker Prize-Ireland: Irish architects Farrell, McNamara win Pritzker Prize, architecture's highest honor. By Jocelyn Noveck. SENT Tuesday, 550 words, photos.

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GARDENING

Gardening-Sustainability Basics: ``Sustainable” has become gardening’s trendiest buzzword, yet it carries a range of definitions. Just what does it mean in practical terms, and how important is it to the average gardener? By Dean Fosdick. SENT Tuesday, 500 words, photos.

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FOOD

Poaching Chicken: Poach boneless, skinless chicken breasts for maximum flavor and tenderness. If you can boil water, you can poach chicken breasts. By Elizabeth Karmel. SENT Monday, 380 words, photos.

Germany-Ice Wine: Frankfurt, Germany — A warm winter means this is the first time apparently in the history of German winemaking that there will be no prized ice wine from frozen grapes. By David McHugh. SENT Monday, 350 words, photo.

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FASHION

France-Paris Fashion Week: Chanel hosts pared-down show as virus keeps many VIPs away. By Thomas Adamson. SENT Tuesday, 440 words, photos.

France-Paris Fashion Week: Rain, art and winter wonderlands at Paris Fashion Week. By Thomas Adamson. SENT Monday, 780 words, photos.

France-Paris Fashion Week: Ecology and kinetic styles grace Paris Fashion Week shows. By Thomas Adamson. SENT Monday, 580 words, photos.

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TRAVEL

Travel-NerdWallet-Spring Break Card: 3 reasons to pay for spring break with a travel credit card. By Sam Kemmis of NerdWallet. UPCOMING Wednesday, 800 words, photo.

Disney-First-Mickey-Ride: First ride featuring Mickey Mouse debuts at Disney World. SENT Monday, 170 words.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

HOMES: Right-Snazzy Ceilings, Lloyd Wright-UNESCO Site

FOOD: Honey, Mushrooms in the City, Food Fest-Pharrell

GARDENING: Citrus Seedlings

TRAVEL: NerdWallet-Weddings-Miles

CRAFTS: Refugees

FASHION: France-Dior, Milan Fashion Week

CARS: Behind the Wheel-Low Tech Cars

UPCOMING SPECIAL EDITIONS, for 2020:

March 3 — Spring Homes

April 7 — Weddings

May 5 — Pursuits/Outdoors

July 14 — Back to School

Aug. 11 — Fall Homes

Oct. 6 — Pets

Nov. 17 — Holidays

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