Articles filed under Decor
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Smartphone and tablet controls homeMay 27, 2013 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — Armeane M. Choksi acknowledges he's a bit of a “gadget freak” in explaining his need for an uber-connected house. Whether he's sitting in his second-floor h...
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Barbedienne foundry made neoclassical tazzaMay 25, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I wonder if you can help me evaluate the bronze presentation seen in this dish. The piece, dated 1879, was sculpted by F. Levillain. It was cast in the Barbedienne fo...
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Renovation on the reboundMay 25, 2013 1:00 am - Janet O’Grady recently had the front walkway and porch steps replaced on the rambler she’s owned for 30 years in Arlington, Va. She also had her kitchen painted. Now she...
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A colorful mudroom serves a wide range of functionsMay 19, 2013 1:00 am - With her three kids' busy school and sports schedules, it's no wonder Jamie Adcock requires a one-stop spot in her Willowbrook home to keep all of their gear organized a...
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Decorating tips for making a rental space your ownMay 11, 2013 1:00 am - It’s yours, but it isn’t. A rented apartment or house can be a wonderful place to live, and a challenging place to decorate. The restrictions are many: Landlords often ...
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Safety first when choosing a cribMay 11, 2013 1:00 am - Cribs don’t come with a guarantee that your baby will sleep soundly through the night, as much as sleep-deprived parents wish they did. Cribs do, however, keep your baby...
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Do-it-yourself wallpaper, fabric now popular in the homeMay 04, 2013 4:00 am - When Renee Pedro bought a house with midcentury décor, she decided to embrace the look. Drawing inspiration from the 1963 Philco oven in her kitchen, she began hunting ...
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West Chicago Public Library District to Celebrate "El Día de los Niños"Apr 22, 2013 11:00 pm - This month, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) celebrates the 17th anniversary of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/BookDay), ...
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Outdoor lighting options aboundApr 21, 2013 4:00 am - Many Americans have embraced outdoor decorating, filling their yards with fluffy sofas, gleaming end tables and even outdoor rugs. But what happens when the sun goes dow...
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A handblown glass item from ItalyApr 20, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I have attached photographs of a handblown glass item that — to me — looks like an ostrich. It was found in my mother’s attic, but I have no idea where or when she ob...