Deborah Donovan
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Adult appealSep 21, 2007 11:00 pm - Adults without children or those whose youngsters are grown have special wish lists for their new homes. Or maybe it should be called an anti-wish list. Such buyers want...
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House walk shows Glen Ellyn's historic touchSep 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Tracey Kreiling believes there are all kinds of little signs her family was meant to live in the house that Thomas Hoadley built in 1898. For example, the first time the...
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Artist offering color, humor at festivalSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - If you like a touch of humor in your artwork, Rosann Wynykoski of St. Charles will oblige. She describes her bright paintings in acrylic and colored ink as contemporary ...
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A bedroom transformedSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - The bed is just the beginning. Here is how Sheri Carioto of Macy's transformed Kathy and Rich Gregg's bedroom, in addition to layering the bed with luxurious linens from...
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The bedroom of their dreamsSep 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Many suburban moms will identify with Kathy Gregg. The master suite in the house she and her husband, Rich, just bought was bright blue with daisy borders top and bottom...
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Custom options possible in houses under $350,000Sep 14, 2007 11:00 pm - For some buyers, it just has to be a new home. You want to select your own outdoor look and indoor finishes. You don't want to pay to fix anyone's deferred maintenance o...
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Mansion makeoverSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - The pattern on the wide wallpaper border did not fit Mary Susan Bicicchi's plan for the oak-paneled library. But it is elegant and expensive, and the homeowner said it...
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Glass makes home projects unique, beautifulSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - Glass is very popular in homes -- think about those beautiful mosaic wall tiles seen in kitchens -- and it's clear its use is expanding. "Throwing in a little bit of gla...
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Price, quality and location key factorsSep 07, 2007 11:00 pm - If you're a lucky person ready to buy your dream home, builders will be happy to accommodate you. Today's Fall Home Show features houses with base prices of $350,000 and...
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Dazzling dahliasSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - If a rainbow of flowers is your goal, the answer could be dahlias. We're not saying dahlias are an easy path to gardening glory, but they will get you there. The best id...