Home and Garden
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Is dragon-shaped vase a hot commodity?Nov 10, 2013 4:51 am - Q. Attached are pictures of a vase that my mother bought in the 1920s in an antiques shop in Brittany, France. I am told that the scene on the front was copied from a pa...
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Decor with built-in electronicsNov 09, 2013 11:00 pm - It’s one thing to have a beautiful, comfy bed. But what if it also included a TV screen, game console and dimmable, color-changing lights? Or say you’ve got just enough ...
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Far from an afterthought, accessories, lighting help define a roomNov 09, 2013 10:00 pm - The finishing touches of a room — like the lighting, ceiling fans, accessories and electronics — are the icing on the cake. They refine the mood of the room created by t...
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For your home decor, a chic call of the wildNov 09, 2013 12:00 am - If you poke your head into a home decor store these days, you'll probably notice that it's a jungle out there — in more ways than one. Among popular design trends, one o...
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Build your style around a couch you likeNov 08, 2013 11:47 pm - When a homeowner is furnishing an entire house, Anne Hildreth recommends they start with the room they use the most — the family room — and proceed from there. “Most peo...
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Don’t forget evergreens need water, even in the coldNov 08, 2013 12:00 am - It is easy to forget about watering during the colder weather in November. However, evergreens planted over the previous three years should be watered this month if cond...
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Right at home: Bar gear gets swankyNov 06, 2013 5:00 am - Home beer and spirit-making have become popular hobbies. Bars and beverage stores feature a growing range of artisanal spirits and craft brews. Cocktail parties are back...
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How to reduce allergies while gardeningNov 06, 2013 5:00 am - Allergies can put a serious crimp in gardening: A runny nose, itchy eyes, or a wheezing and persistent cough can drive allergy sufferers indoors during the growing seaso...
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Turning to the Web for contemporary designNov 05, 2013 9:41 am - Not long ago, a homeowner looking for the airiness of a Noguchi lamp or the clean lines of European-style cabinetry would be forced to journey between the handful of mod...
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To bee? Hobbyist hives require time, moneyNov 05, 2013 5:00 am - NEW YORK — There’s no shortage of buzz about beekeeping these days. From environmentalists worried about disappearing colonies to foodies seeking locally sourced liquid...