Articles filed under Decor
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Vintage canister set was made in GermanyJul 28, 2019 7:01 am - Q. I was given the ceramic canister set seen in this photo almost 30 years ago. All 12 pieces are decorated with a geometric blue design against a white background. Each...
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Keep an eye out to catch common tomato problems earlyJul 21, 2019 7:00 am - By now you are enjoying the fresh, homegrown taste of tomatoes. To continue savoring them all summer, be on the lookout for common diseases or other problems. Caught ear...
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Small details are what makes a room shineJul 21, 2019 7:00 am - Accessorizing a home is what makes it personal … your home. Adding that final layer will make generic, store-bought furniture seem special and show off your style. In an...
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Armoire reflects two erasJul 21, 2019 6:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of an antique armoire I purchased from an antiques dealer in Los Angeles in 1990. I was told it originally was from England and made in the late 1...
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Don't let a small balcony stop you from enjoying the spaceJul 19, 2019 6:00 am - When interior designer Kyra Williams lived in Paris, she was always happy to see her fellow city dwellers perched on their balconies, enjoying coffee with friends. “If y...
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Common KonMari challenges and how to overcome themJul 14, 2019 7:00 am - Organization queen Marie Kondo is everywhere; she has published two best-selling books, graced the streaming screen and inspired numerous home-goods lines dedicated to k...
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Ground covers reduce weeding time spent in the gardenJul 14, 2019 7:00 am - As I get older, my passion for gardening remains but my stamina isn't what it used to be. I spend as much time in the garden but don't seem to get as much done. As a res...
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Would you prefer your home to be colorful or full of color?Jul 14, 2019 7:00 am - So often during the summer months or during holidays, we take vacations to visit family or to faraway places to get a bit of respite from work, school or from life in ge...
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Recessed lights add illumination without taking up spaceJul 14, 2019 7:00 am - It's a common quandary, especially in older homes: One or more rooms lacks ample artificial light because of an absence of overhead fixtures. Making matters worse, that ...
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Bar cabinets have fallen out of fashionJul 14, 2019 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a bar cabinet I purchased in St. Augustine, Florida. When opened, there are two surfaces for mixing drinks and storage for alcohol bottles, also. E...