Articles filed under Decor
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Collectors take die-cast toy seriouslyJan 13, 2018 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a die-cast toy tractor that I have. I bought a box of toys at a yard sale around 20 years ago, and this was one of the toys in the box. It is red; ...
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The counter argument for natural stoneJan 12, 2018 6:00 am - As a designer and avid cook, I'm often asked what material I recommend for kitchen countertops. My answer: honed marble (statuary or Carrara are my favorites) or soapsto...
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Holiday decor can be changed from year to yearJan 07, 2018 5:01 am - The first couple of days in December, I always promise myself to not overdo it with gifts and the holiday decorations. But one way or another I end up overdoing everythi...
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10 home design trends to watch in 2018Jan 07, 2018 5:00 am - The new year has arrived, and while you dive into your annual resolutions, the design world is setting its sights on what styles will be big in 2018. The home remodeling...
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Black-and-white kitchen can still be interestingJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - Get rid of your formal dining room as a sly way to gain an extra space. This is an idea that has gained in popularity over the last decade as busier and busier lifestyle...
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Bedazzle your garden with red berriesJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - When most people picture hollies, they see shrubs with glossy, toothed, evergreen foliage. They may consider planting them for winter interest in their landscapes becaus...
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Asian tableware to have breakout year in 2018Jan 06, 2018 5:00 am - Japan, China and Korea have a long history of creating beautiful table goods, from rustic stoneware to delicate ceramics, sleek lacquered items to whimsical serveware an...
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Pitcher decorated with transferware patternDec 31, 2017 5:01 am - Q. I hope you can give me some information on the pitcher in this photo. I purchased it in Maine in 1973. It stands about 9 inches tall and is decorated with a scene fea...
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Make New Year's resolutions for the gardenDec 31, 2017 5:00 am - It is that time of year again - that time when we reflect on the past and decide what we want to improve, start doing or stop doing in the upcoming year. I am not one to...
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Year of the Charlie Brown Christmas treeDec 31, 2017 5:00 am - If ever there were a year for the scrawny Christmas tree, this year was it! Even though we were almost a week from Christmas Day when I shopped for a tree, I was shocked...