Articles filed under Decor
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Why woven fibers aren't just a fadJul 10, 2016 7:00 am - The word "wicker" might bring on flashbacks of the dusty rattan seating sets of the 1970s and '80s or the last wicker crush in the '90s, but today's wicker - the techniq...
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Clear, polyacrylic pieces still appear futuristicJul 09, 2016 11:00 pm - Every couple of years there are trends that develop in the furniture industry that can't be ignored. Sometimes it's a theme such as Shabby chic, Tuscan Country or French...
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Plenty of ways to create an inviting outdoor spaceJul 09, 2016 11:00 pm - Summer is officially here, and it's time to claim whatever outdoor space you have available. From an apartment balcony to a petite backyard, there are so many ways to co...
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Wallpapers can take you on a tripJul 09, 2016 7:00 am - Wallpaper goes in and out of fashion. Right now, it's enjoying an "in" moment. There are wildly creative designs coming out of studios all over the world. Some of the be...
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Tootsie Roll bank is a sweet collectibleJul 03, 2016 5:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a Tootsie Roll bank I own. It is shaped and decorated like a Tootsie Roll candy and made of cardboard. Tin lids cover both ends, and one end has a ...
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Proportions and scale critical when decorating small spacesJul 03, 2016 5:00 am - When it comes to interior design, you've got to get the size of your ideas right. Nothing is worse than when a clueless homeowner sets out to do a do-it-yourself project...
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Love your home with all its unique 'flaws'Jul 02, 2016 11:00 pm - "I love my home!" These are four words that are not often heard from homeowners. Frequently what is heard are things like: "I wish my house were larger," "My closets are...
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Beeswax candles add a magical glow to the Nordic state dinnerJul 01, 2016 6:00 am - The soft glow at the Nordic state dinner at the White House last month came from a little candle company in Santa Cruz, California. The pure beeswax pillar candles burni...
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Fanciful 'Mad House' exhibit straddles art and designJul 01, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Imagine a house containing a towering bronze pitchfork and shovel that will never be used for gardening; a working vacuum cleaner - topped with the gilded bus...
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Use fabric curtain designs to transform your roomJun 25, 2016 11:00 pm - Fabric drapery creates design flexibility in small, architecturally challenged rooms. Some rooms, like this one, have bay windows, which makes arranging furniture tricky...