Articles filed under Decor
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Illuminate storage spaces to make finding items easierApr 14, 2013 1:00 am - Even the most organized people can misplace things. That’s because the places we put our stuff — closets, drawers, cabinets — usually are some of the darkest in the hous...
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Is Regina music box noted for its high value?Apr 06, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I was wondering if you had any info on this Regina music box. I inherited it when my grandmother passed away, but supposedly it was purchased for my great-grandmother...
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Old turntables, consoles making their way back into homesApr 06, 2013 5:00 am - “This is my technical hobby and passion.” Those words greet whoever reads Marion Halecker’s Craigslist ad under the title: “Vintage Turntables.” Indeed, stacks of vintag...
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Homeowners embrace their ‘moat’Apr 06, 2013 5:00 am - MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As first-time homebuyers shopping in 2009, Cate and Paul Plekon’s thoughts kept returning to a certain two-bedroom house. “We kept comparing everything ...
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Five must-have decorating ideas for springApr 01, 2013 5:00 am - As soon as my holiday decor is boxed up and stored away, I'm ready for spring. By the time spring officially starts on March 20, I know exactly how I want to decorate my...
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Couples opt for calming Asian-inspired designs for master bathApr 01, 2013 1:00 am - The allure of Asian-style design in American homes has existed for some time. In the bathroom, homeowners have come to appreciate its calming atmosphere, warm colors, cl...
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Satsuma pottery fell in quality over the yearsMar 30, 2013 5:51 am - Q. These two vases are each 18½ inches tall. I inherited them from my mother, who got them from a sale in 1946. I understand that they were quite old then. As you can se...
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Spring tablescapes celebrate new beginningsMar 30, 2013 1:00 am - There is something magical about eating together, isn’t there? In this day of hustle and bustle, where we often grab dinner from a drive-through window, it fills our hea...
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Modern takes on Easter décorMar 29, 2013 10:00 am - Fuzzy chicks and cute bunnies are part of the pastel pantheon of Easter decor, and their charm helps define the look of the season. But for those who prefer celebrating ...
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An enclosed porch comes out of hibernationMar 24, 2013 5:00 am - Everyone looks forward to some special aspect of spring's arrival, whether it's seeing colorful bulbs burst into bloom, packing away the snow shovel or dusting off boxes...