Articles filed under Decor
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Teapot is as cute as the DickensFeb 17, 2019 6:01 am - Q. This is a picture of a pottery teapot that we have had for decades. It stands 6 inches tall, is over 7 inches from handle to spout and is in excellent condition. Mark...
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You may not own, but a rental can feel like homeFeb 17, 2019 6:00 am - In certain cities such as New York, Atlanta and West Palm Beach, Florida, after years of flight to the suburbs, an explosion of rental units have been built to accommoda...
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Stachys Hummelo is chosen Perennial Plant of the YearFeb 16, 2019 6:00 am - Every year since 1990, the Perennial Plant Association has chosen a perennial as its Perennial Plant of the Year. This perennial must grow in a wide range of hardiness z...
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Options abound in flooring todayFeb 15, 2019 5:00 am - A stunning sofa or a beautiful wall color might catch your eye when you enter someone's home. But flooring is the key to any room, says interior designer Elina Cardet. A...
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Antique music box serves as family treasureFeb 10, 2019 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a Reginaphone mahogany music box that my father purchased at a secondhand store in Rockville, Indiana, back in the 1960s. It is a tabletop music bo...
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Direct sales shake up purchases for the homeFeb 10, 2019 6:00 am - In the direct-to-consumer product revolution, all it takes is a few swipes and taps on a smartphone to get house plants, comforters and mattress samples delivered from y...
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An heirloom party is gaining favor with familiesFeb 10, 2019 6:00 am - Every time you have a family get-together, whether for a holiday or another kind of celebration, family memories are created and stories are usually told, which helps pa...
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New annuals will get you excited about 2019Feb 10, 2019 6:00 am - Every year promises new annuals for gardens and containers, and there are several this year that are making my green thumbs itch while I wait impatiently for spring. ...
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A minimalist's view on decluttering your lifeFeb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Joshua Becker, author and founder of the website Becoming Minimalist, recently joined The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt. Q. How do ...
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Kitchens are the heart of the home, while islands are the heart of the kitchenFeb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Prep surface. Gathering spot. Storage solution. The kitchen island is one of those home elements that seems to have known its purpose from its inception: a utilitarian d...