Home and Garden
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Selecting right comforter will lead to a better nightFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Brrr. It sure is cold! With the frigid temperatures outside, it's becoming increasingly necessary to talk about how to keep warm at night without raising the costly elec...
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Awards season is time for a little Hollywood glamFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - It's awards season for the movie industry, a time of year when the real place called Hollywood comes closest to being the "Hollywood" of our collective imagination. As r...
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Choosing a color palette for your homeFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Choosing a color palette can be a difficult task, but set yourself up for success by knowing the basics of the color wheel and how different schemes work. •Follow the co...
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Home and garden calendarFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Tours, walks bull;"Greenhouse Tour: Spring Bedding Plants and More," 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 2. Meet at the Greenhouse. Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road Wheaton. (...
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Succulent collections go chic in new bookFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Container gardening and online marketing are increasing the popularity of succulents, transforming the likes of hens and chicks to collectible chic. It wasn't long ago t...
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Decorating together: How to fix up, not break upFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - In some ways, it was simpler before. When Joy Lane Hicks wanted to buy a new piece of furniture or do some redecorating, she says, "I would start with, 'Hey, honey, I ha...
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Your own little slice of heaven at homeFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - A chorus of birds, butterflies, colorful plants, trickling water - does this appeal to you? Your backyard (or front yard) is your private space that can become your own ...
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Photographer reveals hidden symbols of love in nautreFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Early last summer I noticed there are a lot of interesting shapes in nature. One that stood out was the traditional heart shape associated with love, romance and Valenti...
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Create gorgeous fabric window treatmentsFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - My 140-year-old home is a bit off-kilter. None of the windows, walls or floors is square, which means when you try to dress them in drapes, it's impossible to get a neat...
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Weathered whirligig in no shape to excite collectorsFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I have finally summoned the courage to write and ask about this whirligig discovered in the barn of the old house my husband and I bought. I have no idea how old ...