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Family-owned Toms Price continues to thrive through more than a century
Feb 17, 2020 1:00 AM - Scott Price is the fourth-generation president of Toms Price, which started in 1908 by his great-grandfather, George, and Edwin Toms as a wholesale operation in Chicago. -
Silver Crest dish made for bonbons
Feb 16, 2020 7:01 AM - Q: This is a photo of a small milk-glass candy dish that was given to me in 1959. There is no manufacturer's name on it, but I think originally there was a Fenton Glass Co. label. I am downsizing and trying to decide what to keep and what to toss. -
Can couples decorate without becoming home-wreckers?
Feb 16, 2020 7:00 AM - Sharing a home with someone you love can be wonderful. But decorating together isn't always easy, especially when your tastes aren't the same. -
Each room needs a major attractionFeb 16, 2020 6:01 AM - Ever enter a room and feel a bit disoriented? Chances are what is missing is a focal point.
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Red is the universal sign of excitement, passion and angerFeb 9, 2020 7:01 AM - Let's learn a little bit about why the color red is synonymous worldwide with love. Red is the universal sign of excitement, the color of passion and anger. It's such a powerful psychological color that it is capable of stimulating appetites.
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Reclaimed wood's past adds character to decor
Feb 9, 2020 7:00 AM - These days, although many new buildings are made of concrete or brick, there's a resurgence in using reclaimed wood in everything from ceiling beams to feature walls, furniture, flooring or exterior cladding. -
Living large in a smaller house
Feb 8, 2020 6:00 AM - With the current trend toward de-cluttering and downsizing, there are plenty of books about how to winnow down possessions to the few that are truly necessary and loved. However, a new book shows how you can live well once that's done. -
Cabinet is on cusp of Arts & Crafts era
Feb 2, 2020 7:01 AM - Q: This is a photo of an antique oak cabinet that we inherited from my husband's great-grandmother. There are four adjustable shelves on each side and behind glass doors. Other than being refinished, it is in excellent condition. Do you think it has any value? -
The story behind some colorful paint names
Feb 2, 2020 7:00 AM - Ever wonder how paint colors get their names? If you're shopping for pink, say, you'll find dozens of shades referencing roses, bubble gum and shells. There are some extra-evocative names like Calamine and Dead Salmon. And what about a pink called Harajuku Morning? Modern Love? -
Country houses should evoke a relaxed, casual lifestyle
Feb 2, 2020 7:00 AM - For those seeking a country home, usually the desire is to allude to some simple lifestyle, so the decor shouldn't be too fancy.
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