Macys to debut exclusive deal with Tommy Hilfiger. Macys stores across the country are renovating their Tommy Hilfiger shops and expanding how much of the designers sportswear they carry. But fans of the brand soon wont be seeing those items at other department stores.

Stars wish they were in Dorothys shoes. Its been 70 years since Judy Garland first clicked her ruby slippers in "The Wizard of Oz," yet even the well-heeled celebrities who inhabit the wonderful land of Hollywood still find the shoes a thing of beauty.

Timberlake, Cyrus among the stars at Fashion Rocks. Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus and Charlize Theron were among the celebrities who appeared at the fifth annual Fashion Rocks concert celebrating the relationship between music and fashion.

BCBG Max Azria Delights in Draping. Fashion Wire Daily - BCBG Max Azria kicked off the first official day of fashion shows at the Bryant Park tents in New York on Friday, Sept. 5, drawing celebrity fans such as Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Vivica A. Fox to ogle a parade of diaphanous, modern dresses, the key statement made by designer Max Azria for his Spring 2009 collection.

Lindsay and Samantha rock the runway crowd. NEW YORK -- Nobody draws attention like Lindsay Lohan and gal pal Samantha Ronson.

Stamp duty relief. The Chancellor today announced a one-year exemption on Stamp Duty for houses under 175,000.

Deutsche Sues to Foreclose on Macklowe's Drake Hotel Site. Hot damn! The Real Deal is reporting that Deutsche Bank is suing Macklowe Properties "to foreclose on $482 million in principal loaned to develop the Drake Hotel site at Park Avenue and 56th Street, according..

Judge Orders Demolition Of Tornado-Damaged Apartments. The owner of the Falcon Point Apartments, heavily damaged by a May tornado, will sell the property before it is demolished.

Dubai crackdown good for long-term investors. In recent months, new rules on off-plan sales - selling buildings before they leave the drawing board - followed more stringent mortgage regulations and clearer curbs on developers trading residence visas for..

Real estate agents bill passed by Parliament. The Real Estate Agents Bill establishes the Real Estate Agents Authority, which will oversee licensing, set industry standards, set fees and levies and deal with complaints and disciplinary action against..

Tub and Tile Paint. WHAT IT IS: A water-resistant specialty paint that can adhere to porcelain and tile.

When Walls Get in the Way. The homes of yesteryear may possess charm that new construction can't match, but the rooms can be a bit small for 42-inch plasma screens and entertain-a-crowd cooking. Often, master baths are tiny, living rooms aren't so great, and galley kitchens seem built for galley slaves.

Stray Light Has Sky-Gazers Yearning to Be in the Dark. For the environmentally concerned sky-watchers among us, it isn't enough that the world should go green. It should go dark green. As in, "Turn off all the unnecessary lights, please.".

Outdoor Shed Can Answer Your Storage Problems. Where do you store your lawn mower, gardening implements and other tools? If the answer is the garage or the basement, odds are that your gear is hard to get to or tough to find when you need it.

Home Front: Refinishing Furniture, Front Door Colors, and Furniture Delivery Fees. Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.

Dark Beauty. ARTIST JUDY JASHINSKY DID NOT CREATE THE DARKLY MYSTERIOUS AMBIENCE OF HER CAPITOL HILL ROWHOUSE, with its coal-black interior. But she clearly relishes the drama of the stage set.

In Every Garden, Fertile Ground for Fitness. Physical fitness might not be the main reason avid gardeners till, plant and weed, but regular gardening can help keep you fit.

The Art and the Science of the Trench Drain. Q: DEAR TIM: Do you think a trench drain will solve my soggy yard and the chronic leak in my basement? Many of my neighbors suffered from a recent heavy rainfall, and we all are tired of dealing with water in and around our homes. Will a trench drain really work?.

Even After Heavy Rain, Trees May Need Help Surviving Drought. The drought is officially over, but its effects might continue for our area's trees.

After Spring Rains, It's Summer Chores That Keep Your Garden Lush. After plenty of spring rain, gardens are growing lushly again, a contrast with last summer's drought. So it's time to get back to normal garden management activities.