Articles filed under Decor
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Toronto sets stage for artful designJul 02, 2017 6:01 am - Behold, the Toronto skyline! The Queen City has amassed an interesting collection of contemporary architecture, showcasing the talents of world-renowned architects such ...
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Transform your closet into a wine cellar, office or libraryJun 25, 2017 6:01 am - Closet ... the word has many connotations and meanings, but generally it refers to a small room or enclosed area adjacent to a larger inhabitable space. Enclosure is a k...
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How to pick the perfect shade for your homeJun 25, 2017 6:00 am - Choosing a color scheme for a room redesign can be daunting. You may see a color combination you love on Houzz or Pinterest but worry that you won't be able to pull it o...
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A new look in floral arrangements: wilder, seasonal, localJun 25, 2017 6:00 am - Like a tiny green sprig reaching upward, it happened slowly at first. And then, suddenly, it was everywhere. A wilder, more seasonal and local look in floral arrangement...
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Black stainless steel is bold and sexy, but does it have staying power?Jun 24, 2017 6:00 am - When the Toronto Interior Design Group dreamed up a kitchen for one of its cooking-obsessed clients late last year, it opted to anchor the space with a suite of black-st...
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Corningware Cornflower line blossoms with ageJun 18, 2017 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of Corningware stovetop coffee pot that I bought with green stamps in the 1970s. It stands 9 inches tall, makes nine cups of coffee and is decorated w...
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Create a work alcove of your ownJun 18, 2017 6:01 am - You don't need much real estate to work from home. In fact, you might only need a smartphone. The laptop has become like an appendage to the body; we take ours everywher...
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Sunny gardens demand praiseworthy perennialsJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - There are so many praiseworthy perennials for sunny gardens available at local garden centers; how can gardeners choose when planting a small space? If forced to choose ...
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Simpler, sleeker designs recommended for kitchen backsplashesJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - The kitchen backsplash — that surface behind the stovetop or sink that protects the wall from damage during cooking and dishwashing — has long been used to add color and...
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New-York Historical Society casts new light on Tiffany lampsJun 17, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK — A newly renovated section of the New-York Historical Society showcases dozens of lamps by Louis Comfort Tiffany, putting renewed focus on how the works were m...