Articles filed under Decor
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Small seating area has charming potentialJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - Our house has side entrances with a side driveway. Over the years we have tried to create a serene sitting area off the kitchen door. My ideal space would be a comfortab...
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Backyard needs to be more baby-friendlyJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - As a proud parent of a 15-month-old, we bought our first house 12 months ago. Our baby girl just took her first steps in our forever home. Now that it is getting warm ou...
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Shrubs, trees near house become overgrownJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - Where to begin with our backyard … there are so many terrible places. Should we start at the sun-baked south side, where a narrow "garden" between our house and the prop...
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Nautical decor with modern panacheJun 01, 2019 7:00 am - Designers are playing with the idea of nautical decor in new ways, with furnishings and style notes that say “classic contemporary” instead of “kitschy cute.” There migh...
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Plate commemorates the man on the moonMay 26, 2019 7:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of a porcelain plate commemorating the landing of the first man on the moon. On the back of the plate are the words "First Limited Edition - P...
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Are you in the mood to design a room?May 26, 2019 7:00 am - A room is truly like a lover. The more time and effort you put into creating the mood of your room, the more your room will love you back. Just like finding that special...
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Multiple types of lilac bushes please the sensesMay 26, 2019 7:00 am - When I breathe in the sweet fragrance of common lilacs (Syringa vulgaris), I am once again a little girl in my mother's garden holding as many stems as my small hands ca...
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Shady yard in need of an expert makeoverMay 26, 2019 6:00 am - We have lived in Lombard for 25 years. At one point in the beginning, we had a beautiful lawn with flower beds. As time went by, we adopted two kids and got really busy....
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Suburban backyard has a case of the 'blahs'May 26, 2019 6:00 am - My daughter Alexa saw this contest and wrote why she thinks we should win a new backyard: I am in middle school. I have two hardworking parents and a sister in college. ...
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Quick update will do family proudMay 26, 2019 6:00 am - We would love to "Get Our Summer On." It's our favorite time of the year, but our patio could really use your help. When we get together with our friend group, our seati...