Articles filed under Decor
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Silver Crest dish made for bonbonsFeb 16, 2020 6:01 am - Q: This is a photo of a small milk-glass candy dish that was given to me in 1959. Although the dish is milk glass, the ruffled edge is clear glass. It is over 5 inches i...
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Can couples decorate without becoming home-wreckers?Feb 16, 2020 6:00 am - Sharing a home with someone you love can be wonderful. But decorating together isn't always easy, especially when your tastes aren't the same. If one partner loves filli...
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Each room needs a major attractionFeb 16, 2020 5:01 am - Ever enter a room and feel a bit disoriented? Chances are what is missing is a focal point. A quick glimpse into your rooms can reveal a lot. You don't know exactly what...
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Red is the universal sign of excitement, passion and angerFeb 09, 2020 6:01 am - The next holiday in line is Valentine's Day. Oh, the holiday of love. So many love to decorate for the holiday. So, let's learn a little bit about why the color red is s...
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Reclaimed wood's past adds character to decorFeb 09, 2020 6:00 am - In their new book, ''Reclaimed Wood: A Field Guide'' (Abrams, 2019), woodworkers Alan Solomon and Klaas Armster close with an imagined recounting of one tree's story fro...
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Living large in a smaller houseFeb 08, 2020 5:00 am - With the current trend toward decluttering and downsizing, there are plenty of books about how to winnow down possessions to the few that are truly necessary and loved. ...
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Cabinet is on cusp of Arts & Crafts eraFeb 02, 2020 6:01 am - Q: This is a photo of an antique oak cabinet that we inherited from my husband's great-grandmother. There are four adjustable shelves on each side and behind glass doors...
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Country houses should evoke a relaxed, casual lifestyleFeb 02, 2020 6:00 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. The following column originally published in 2014. For many, living in country houses is as common as living i...
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The story behind some colorful paint namesFeb 02, 2020 6:00 am - Ever wonder how paint colors get their names? If you're shopping for pink, say, you'll find dozens of shades referencing roses, bubble gum and shells. There are some ext...
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Inheriting the fine china? Many younger folks say no thanksFeb 01, 2020 6:00 am - Last summer, I cleaned out the house where my grandmother lived for 60 years. Every nook and cranny was filled with something — papers, mugs, old photographs, knickknack...