Articles filed under Decor
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‘Black Forest’ designation covers many carved itemsJan 19, 2013 4:51 am - Q. Sometime in the early 1940s, my father returned home after completing a painting job with a carved wooden bear in his arms. It was a gift from a customer. It is sligh...
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Chef's kitchen serves up fine designJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - As the owner of the best roti shop in town, Miranda knows her way around a kitchen. Her restaurant work zone is functional and equipped; but now that she's retiring, she...
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Tennessee woman turns trash into treasures with crafty skillsJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - Kaye McWhorter is not afraid to look like a crazy woman — when it comes to a good bargain, that is. “I saw a bench on the side of the road in my neighborhood in Dallas, ...
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Blue may be just what’s needed for a refreshing springJan 19, 2013 12:00 am - As the new year begins, bringing new colors into our homes can help refresh and recalibrate our spirits. This spring, blues may be just the tonic we need. Many color ma...
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Three spots to tackle in your houseJan 17, 2013 5:00 am - I’m one of the most disorganized people in the world. I run at such a high speed, my home is in constant chaos. So this January, I’m resolving to change my ways. I’m goi...
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Three projects that will take your staircase up a notchJan 13, 2013 4:00 am - Just because staircases are functional and constantly getting stepped on doesn't mean they don't deserve a little interior design respect, too. These three projects prov...
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The new shining star of the kitchen is high-gloss cabinetryJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - After shunning them for years in favor of wood and wood veneer, homeowners have fallen in love again with laminate kitchen cabinets — not the kind that look like wood, b...
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Housewalk opens homes by Wright, contemporariesJan 11, 2013 4:00 am - The eight private homes featured on the 39th annual Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk combine authentic restoration with modern livability. The housewalk showcases the...
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Carnival bowls' value varies by color, rarityJan 05, 2013 4:00 am - Q. I would like your opinion on the rarity and value of this carnival glass bowl. It is marked with an underlined “N” in a circle and is in mint condition. It is 8½ inch...
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Royal Dux figurines were once hot, now notDec 30, 2012 4:51 am - Q. Would you have an idea of the value of this Royal Dux Bohemia centerpiece, No. 647? It stands 16 inches tall and 15-by-10 inches at the base. As far as I can discover...