Deborah Donovan
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Designer touches enliven handmade treasures in family's holiday decorDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - When a designer is the mother of three teenagers, how does she decorate her suburban home for Christmas? Designer touches are here, but the homey, family-friendly treasu...
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Take a deep breath, Christmas is nighDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Merry Christmas. We hope you are sipping eggnog while you read this and feel you have everything under control for the holiday. And we wish you the very best gifts of al...
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Western Springs couple blends contemporary into 1891 homeDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Laura and Dennis Zender love modern design and old houses. In fact, Laura, a designer, is a bit of a minimalist even at Christmastime. So you'll find sleek, contemporary...
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A natural holidayDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - The natural look -- greens accented with pine cones and berries -- makes for popular traditional decorations this time of year. Indoors or out, homeowners enjoy the frag...
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Gift wrap that gives twiceDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - If you're short on cash and looking for an environmentally friendly way to wrap holiday gifts, you can use old newspapers, catalogs, maps or calendars. Gift-givers with ...
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Builders try to spur new-home sales with a variety of promotionsDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - It's the time of year for gifts, and home builders are ready to give -- in order to receive. It's no secret that 2007 has not been a good year for home builders. And the...
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This is surely a spot where Santa shopsDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Stores try to get different gifts and decorating treasures for you so you don't see the same items at stop after stop. Here are some offerings at Chalet, 3132 Lake St.,...
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Realtor sees no gloom and doomDec 13, 2007 10:00 pm - Andy Starck thinks it's time to bust some real estate myths. Starck is chief executive officer of Palatine-based Starck Realtors and has been in the industry in the subu...
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What others are predictingDec 13, 2007 10:00 pm - Here are other real estate forecasts: • Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, is perhaps predictably optimistic. Sales will trend upwar...
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'Little Women' energizes the stage at Marriott TheatreDec 12, 2007 10:00 pm - The spirit and energy of the great American classic, "Little Women" thrives in the musical at The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. While most of the songs ad...