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- Washington Post
With scores still missing from Texas flood, a quest to ‘find every soul'
HUNT, Texas — From the north bank of the Guadalupe River, Rough Vine watched as a team of searchers in neon yellow shirts circled a mound of crushed trees near the water's edge. Suddenly his face turned grim. It was his 10th day volunteering with the massive effort to find bodies — and to provide solace to the families most devastated by Texas Hill Country's historic flooding on the Fourth of July. Often working solo, Vine had maneuvered his skid steer and flatbed trailer to clear tons of debris carried downstream by the raging waters. So far, the contractor had helped recover the remains of eight people.
Yahoo
33 minutes ago
- Yahoo
I Asked 5 Designers the Worst Color to Paint a Kitchen, and They Named Two
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms of the home, so shouldn't it dress the part? Just like any other space, color palette plays a major role in a kitchen's look. After all, the right shades can lay the groundwork for some truly delicious digs. There's an entire rainbow of shades you can add to a kitchen, but I wondered if there's one hue on designers' 'do not paint' list. Well, it's a little more complicated than that. I asked five interior designers about the absolute worst paint color for a kitchen, and turns out they're torn between two shades. Ultimately, it all depends on your interior design style. If you're a maximalist, you probably want a kitchen that features a pop of color. There's no one way to do it. (Bold backsplashes? Statement cabinetry? Artful appliances? Why not all three?) However, if you're going to go big on color with paint, designers are begging you to avoid red. 'We would never paint a kitchen red,' says designer Flynne Nathanson, who co-founded Bay Area-based design firm Refresh Your Space with Patty Hampton. Although Northern California designer Lisa Simopoulos never rules out an entire color family — 'the right shade will always work in the right setting,' she reasons — red isn't exactly on her short list for kitchens either. 'It's a powerful color, and, in the kitchen, it can be overpowering,' Simopoulos explains. 'It's famously used to stimulate appetite — think: fast food branding — but that's not usually the goal in a well-balanced home.' The psychological effects of the color red go beyond a casual case of the munchies. While the fiery tone certainly commands attention, many experts note red is also linked with aggression and extreme caution. Let's be honest — that's not the energy you want when you're making meals. If you're craving the warmth of red without the drama, pink could offer the best of both worlds. (Psst … these pink-to-perfection kitchen ideas prove you don't have to go into full-blown Barbiecore territory.) Alternatively, you can take a cue from Simopoulos by bringing the unexpected red theory to your kitchen. 'If it's something a client has their mind set on, I will guide them toward using it as accents, not the main color,' she says. Of course, many people wouldn't dream of painting their kitchen any bold color, let alone red. But just preferring neutral colors doesn't mean you're totally safe from a kitchen paint faux pas. White, a very popular kitchen paint color, can go very, very wrong in certain cases. 'Stark, cool whites suck the soul out of a kitchen,' says designer Lauren Saab of Saab Studios in Dallas. 'What should be the heart of the home ends up feeling more like a sterile showroom; pretty in photos, but lifeless in reality.' Designers Meredith Still and Kari Ivanitsky, co-founders of The Meredith Project in Santa Barbara, California, agree. 'They can feel cold, uninviting, and, frankly, uninspired,' Still shares. 'These shades lack warmth and originality, and they don't do much to make a kitchen feel like the heart of the home.' If stark white's cold undertone isn't enough to dissuade you, Saab points out that it's not a particularly practical pigment either. '[It] reflects every harsh glare, spotlights every smudge, and amplifies the chill of stainless appliances,' she adds. Instead, if you are looking for something subtle and light, Saab recommends opting for warmer neutrals like greige or a soft clay. 'These colors bring out the depth of surrounding textures and bounce light in a way that feels welcoming and dimensional,' she explains. 'The result is a kitchen that feels quietly expressive, where color adds comfort rather than canceling it out.' Although red and stark white are very different colors, they represent extremes: The former is super-intense, while the latter reads lifeless and bland. While finding a middle ground will make your kitchen easier on the eyes, Ivanitsky says it's crucial to see how your paint color interacts with the rest of the room's details. 'Before landing on a paint color, figure out your metal finishes, countertops, and backsplash materials first — those will inform the overall palette,' she shares. 'Then choose a hue that feels good to you and complements those finishes.' Design Defined Never miss the style inspo and recommendations you crave with Design Defined. Follow along each week as our Home Director Danielle shares the best style advice, latest trends, and popular decor finds you just can't miss. Subscribe to Apartment Therapy! Further Reading We Used Our New 'Room Plan' Tool to Give This Living Room 3 Distinct Styles — See How, Then Try It Yourself The Design Changemakers to Know in 2025 Create Your Own 3D Room Plan with Our New Tool
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Family Honors Man Who Owned Over 100 Ties with Sweet Gesture at His Funeral (Exclusive)
One man officiated dozens of weddings and wore every tie with purpose - at his funeral, they were worn for himNEED TO KNOW Lexi Johnson's late grandfather, Papa Gene, was a lover of suits and ties As a former barber and preacher, he learned from his own father to always look his best After his death in June 2025, his family came up with a simple but meaningful way to honor the man behind the tiesWhen Lexi Johnson's grandfather died on June 26, 2025, the family knew they had to find a special way to honor the man who had meant so much to them. The 83-year-old was a preacher of 55 years from Kansas City, Mo., who rarely appeared without a suit and one of his many beloved ties. At his funeral, a dozen men in the family each wore a tie from his collection of over 100 – a fitting tribute to the man they lovingly called Papa Gene. 'It was emotional to see them all wearing something from him on the day we said goodbye,' Johnson, 29, tells PEOPLE exclusively. 'It was a hard day, but it was special to honor him in that way. I know he would've loved seeing his boys all looking so sharp and carrying on the legacy he left.' Many of Papa Gene's ties held special meaning for Johnson and her family, tied to milestones throughout their lives. 'My favorite memory of him is probably from my wedding seven years ago,' his granddaughter reveals. 'He officiated our wedding, and that is such a special memory to keep.' At the funeral, Johnson's husband wore the tie Papa Gene had worn to officiate their wedding, and her cousin wore a Mizzou Tigers tie, the same one her grandfather wore to her graduation from the University of Missouri. One of his most-worn ties was an American flag design – faded and marked with a barbecue stain from years of use. Even after the celebration of life, the men all kept Papa Gene's ties as keepsakes to remember him by. He left behind his wife, two daughters, a son, nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren – all of whom he had the joy of knowing, loving, and spending meaningful time with throughout his life. For 30 years, Papa Gene lived with Parkinson's disease, meeting each day with quiet resilience and still finding ways to show his love despite his limited mobility. As the family story goes, his gentle tremors once rocked Johnson, who was born one year after his diagnosis, to sleep in his arms. 'He showed me what resilience, grit, and showing up for the people in your life truly meant,' Johnson says. 'He struggled with Parkinson's and all the side effects that come with it, but despite that, he was committed to using the life he'd been given to better those around him.' Even while facing his own health challenges, Papa Gene remained devoted to others by visiting the sick, praying with families, and offering comfort wherever it was needed. 'He lived in small towns in Missouri his entire life, but impacted more people than anyone I've ever known,' Johnson shares. 'I'm incredibly proud to be his granddaughter and to have known him for nearly three decades.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. It was fitting, then, that at his funeral, visitation went two hours over schedule, with a line out the door of people there to honor him. The guest book alone had over 650 signatures and heartfelt messages. 'My grandpa was the heartbeat of our family,' Johnson tells PEOPLE. 'He wasn't just physically present for us; he was invested in everything we did.' Read the original article on People
