Home and Garden
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Muncie Pottery appeals to Indiana nativeApr 16, 2017 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a pottery vase my mother gave me. It is decorated with a matte green drip glaze over rose. It is about 6 inches tall and it is in perfect condition...
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Creating space where there isn't anyApr 16, 2017 6:01 am - Sometimes too much space is a predicament. I'm sure you are rolling your eyes at the ridiculousness of such a comment in a column focused on tiny spaces. Before you laug...
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Add some flower power to your decorApr 16, 2017 6:01 am - There are certain immaterial things you inherit from your parents or grandparents, whether we like to admit it or not. I admit my disdain for the smell of certain cut fl...
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Don't forget about texture when planning your gardenApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - The most popular element in landscape design is color, but texture is another important building block. Texture in gardening can be seen as well as felt, and is used pri...
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Celebrate the Year of the BrassicaApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - According to the National Garden Bureau, 2017 is the Year of the Brassica. This large family of nutritionally rich vegetables includes broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, ka...
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Five kitchen trends that can backfireApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - There are many recent design trends that have vastly improved the functionality and efficiency of the modern kitchen. But while some of the trends succeed aesthetically,...
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Find a look you love in outdoor decorApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - For decades, "outdoor decorating" meant arranging a few nice chairs and a table near a barbecue grill, then adding an umbrella to block the summer sun. But as patios and...
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Here's how nervous homeowners can color their worldApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - Fear of color drove homeowners Kendall and Tiffany Coleman into a neutral safety zone. “All the colors in our house were white and light gray,” says Tiffany, a closet de...
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Why some designers genuinely love faux materialsApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - Lusting after exposed brick walls or a ceiling punctuated with rustic wood beams? Here's an idea: Fake it. Decorative architectural accents such as imitation stone count...
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Fireplace insert may not be installed properlyApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Two years ago, we installed a wood-burning insert in our brick fireplace. It has been an excellent heat source and was not a problem until we decided to sell our hous...