Plastic food container’s hinged lid stays attached

‘Home byNovogratz’ offers an inside look

Husband-and-wife designers Robert and CortneyNovogratz share the thought process behind their hip home-decorating style in their new book, “Home By Novogratz.”

The couple, stars of anHGTVshowby the same name, offer looks at 20 homes they’ve redecorated for clients, including skateboarder TonyHawk and singersongwriter Suzanne Vega. All the homes showcase theNovogratzes’ signature style, which is contemporary, innovative and often playful.

The book outlines their clients’ wishes, briefly explains the redecorating process for each project and even includes budget breakdowns, an uncommon element in decorating books, particularly those that feature the homes of high-profile people. “Ask the expert” interviews are sprinkled in, further explaining aspects of the project or giving readers tips and insights.

“Home ByNovogratz” is published by Artisan Books and sells for $35 in hardcover.

If you’ve ever torn your cupboards apart looking for the right lid for your food container, you’ll appreciate Mr. Lid.

The product is a plastic storage con- tainer with a hinged lid that stays attached. (All together now: “Why didn’t I think of that?”)

The container is touted as being microwave and dishwasher safe, and its lid creates an airtight seal. Mr. Lid containers can be stacked for storage.

The containers are available at some Walmart, CVS, and Bed, Bath& Beyond stores, and they’re expected to be available atWalgreens stores soon. They can also be ordered at mrlid.com and from online retailers, includingwalmart. com.

The suggested retail price is $19.95 for a set of 11 containers in various sizes.