Articles filed under Decor
-
Prairie dropseed is among most beautiful native grassesAug 18, 2019 7:00 am - Ornamental grasses are reaching their peak in late summer landscapes. Planted among perennials in borders, they contribute contrasting texture, form and movement to the ...
-
Can't sleep? You probably need to make these changesAug 18, 2019 7:00 am - Brain research has shown how relevant sleep is to health, so it's more important than ever to get a good night's sleep. In the bedroom, that means not just decorating in...
-
Centerpieces, themes dress up an everyday tableAug 18, 2019 7:00 am - Setting a table should be a fun endeavor for the host, and it should reveal a zest for entertaining. Dinner parties — no matter if it's an intimate dinner for two or an ...
-
Expert tips for updating your front doorAug 18, 2019 7:00 am - How great would it be if you could just pop out your old front door, Lego-style, and replace it with a new one? In one bold move, you could change the look of your house...
-
Porcelain vase was made around 1900 in FranceAug 18, 2019 6:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of a porcelain vase that I've had for years. It stands about 7 inches tall and is 6 inches in diameter. It is decorated with hand-painted, bei...
-
Planning a renovation? How to get your home readyAug 16, 2019 6:00 am - Prepping your home for a major renovation means more than just draping old sheets over the furniture. Your goal should be to keep the contents of each room intact when t...
-
Collector is curious about carvingsAug 11, 2019 7:01 am - Q. The piece of furniture in this photo is at least 78 years old. I remember it as a small child and have always found a place for it in my homes. It has no markings to ...
-
Creativity, functionality both matter in playroom decorAug 11, 2019 7:00 am - Go bold. Stay practical. Think long-term. These are among the tips offered by interior decorators for creating a fresh, fun — even inspiring — playroom for kids. Fos...
-
For fuller displays, it's time to divide German irisesAug 11, 2019 7:00 am - Iris germanica, commonly called German or bearded iris, is a flamboyant, late-spring bloomer with glamorous flowers made up of parts with names such as standards, falls ...
-
Flea markets and antique markets offer something specialAug 11, 2019 6:01 am - Summertime is synonymous with outdoor plans and good weather - sitting at a sidewalk cafe, the atmosphere of the streets, neighborhood block parties, endless evenings th...