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A moonlit garden brightens shortening days
Sep 21, 2018 7:47 AM - It is a little disheartening to watch the sun set earlier each evening as we say goodbye to summer, don't you agree? So brighten the dusk (and your mood) by including more plants with white flowers or silver foliage. -
A cool chair that will make everyone want to swing by
Sep 21, 2018 6:20 AM - Popping up everywhere, from Instagram feeds to high-end design magazines, are hanging egg chairs. This seating option from the 1970s can add whimsy and bohemian flair to a more traditional space. -
Reupholster or replace? It's not an easy answer
Sep 16, 2018 6:00 AM - I found the perfect chair for my guest room at a thrift shop. I thought it just needed reupholstering, but with tax and extras, our little chair's makeover probably would cost $800 or $900. That's a lot of money for a place to sit while pulling on your socks. -
Sevres hot chocolate set made in Ohio
Sep 16, 2018 7:01 AM - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a hot chocolate pot with six matching cups and saucers. Each piece is decorated with berries, leaves and gold against a white background and marked with the word "Sevres." Any information you can provide will be appreciated. -
Tips on decorating, downsizingSep 16, 2018 6:00 AM - Carol Sheridan is an expert in designing spaces for life transitions. Her firm, Contemplated Spaces in Germantown, Maryland, helps with empty nesting, starting over, having a baby, retiring, blending families and relocating. Sheridan joined staff writer Jura Koncius recently on The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt.
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Add some 'wow' to your walk in the door
Sep 15, 2018 6:00 AM - Your entryway is the gateway to the rest of your home. It is the one space you (and guests) are guaranteed to see and it has the important job of storing essentials that help make your day run smoothly (keys, jackets, bags, etc.). -
Turn your timeworn room into a new hot date
Sep 9, 2018 7:00 AM - Who hasn't been there? After a while, things become routine and the things that you found cute and quirky aren't any more. Many of you will think I am talking about a relationship, but I'm not. I'm talking about your home. -
Some summer annuals can remain in fall containers
Sep 9, 2018 7:00 AM - With Labor Day behind us and school back in session, our thoughts turn to autumn. While it is not yet time to head to the pumpkin patch, it is time to update our containers for fall. -
Pocket watch stands the test of time
Sep 9, 2018 7:01 AM - Q. This is a picture of an antique pocket watch that has been in our family for years. It is in excellent working condition and was made in 1870. I have the original wooden box with the original guarantee bond paperwork. I know these watches aren't overly valuable but would love to be able to put a fair evaluation on it when I gift it to my son. -
Edison lit up lives with his inventions
Sep 3, 2018 6:24 AM - Q. This is a photo of my Thomas A. Edison phonograph that is in very good condition. It has a brass horn and 40 to 50 cylinders. Only a few of the cylinders are in good shape. On the case is a list of 14 patent dates, and the last one is May 31, 1898. My husband inherited it from his great-aunt years ago. Does it have any value?
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