Deborah Donovan
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Remodeling breathes new life into 1950s ranch homeMar 31, 2015 6:17 am - Beth Kweton's Libertyville kitchen, resplendent with light granite and lots of white cabinets, easily convinces visitors the designer knows her way around a small 1950s ...
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Irish Heritage Garden shows off plantings between hardscapesMar 27, 2015 6:19 am - It's called an Irish Heritage Garden, and it features Midwest versions of plants that impart that region's famous beauty — mosses, ajuga, roses, ferns, ivy, river birch,...
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Colorful blooms inspire gardeners during monochrome monthsFeb 04, 2015 5:13 am - You might find a new plant more exciting than the L.A. Dreamin' hydrangea this spring, but for many gardeners it's hard to top a shrub that blooms both blue and pink wit...
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Burgundy, metallic decor make strong statement in Geneva couple's homeDec 23, 2014 2:56 pm - Burgundy, metallic Christmas decor make a strong statement in Geneva couple's home
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Planting perennials, mulching among things you can do this fallOct 13, 2014 6:53 am - Planting perennials, mulching among things you can do this fall
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Create a peaceful nook with right fabric, colorsOct 06, 2014 10:58 am - We want our home to be a retreat, serene even, at least in a few rooms. A note about a chair designed for that master of serenity, the Dalai Lama, inspired us to seek id...
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Suburban designers add edge to Gracious show houseSep 22, 2014 9:25 am - Looking for dramatic urban design — edgy even? Turn suburban interior designers loose on a north-side Chicago home. You'll get hot pink artwork that could take over a ro...
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Fall a good time to pump up the yard with water featuresSep 08, 2014 10:08 am - As summer wanes, it's time to enhance our gardens to grab the most from the last precious weeks and to make sure we're ready with major improvements for next year. It's ...
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Pond masters to get national exposure as 'Pond Stars'Sep 08, 2014 10:08 am - Aquascape owner Greg Wittstock plans to make a big splash with his new reality show, "Pond Stars." "The No. 1 thing that I'm trying to accomplish is to show people what ...
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Wheeling honors life-saving police officersAug 11, 2014 11:44 am - Wheeling Police Officer Ian Frey recently received two awards for saving lives in the village, and other members of the department were also honored. Frey was the first ...