Articles filed under Decor
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Keep the summer swelter from trapping you insideAug 09, 2019 7:00 am - A cold Negroni on the porch sounds awfully enticing - until you open the door and are assaulted by a blast of muggy, oppressive air. High heat and humidity will make eve...
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Many varieties of ferns grow in Midwest shade gardensAug 04, 2019 7:00 am - Most of the 12,000 species of ferns on the planet are found growing in tropical rainforests. While gardens in the Midwest do not offer the same cultural conditions as a ...
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Tasteful taxidermy adds to a centuries-old traditionAug 03, 2019 6:00 am - I can remember entering my in-laws den in Virginia nearly 20 years ago, and I was aghast at the many antlers that hung in the den walls. Of course, I was informed with g...
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From zen to zany: Backyards with style and personalityAug 02, 2019 7:00 am - For some people, backyards aren't just backyards anymore. “We're seeing everything from zen retreats for al fresco yoga to whimsical children's spaces that go way beyond...
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Is your home getting too smart for you?Aug 01, 2019 7:01 am - Sometimes I think we are living in the futuristic era of the Jetsons. At other times, it's George Orwell's "1984." A recent online search for an office coffee maker li...
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June showers bring July weeds; diligence will pay offJul 29, 2019 7:00 am - April showers may bring May flowers, but the record rainfall in June brought lots of weeds to our gardens in July. Weeds are opportunistic, taking advantage of any chanc...
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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...