Articles filed under Decor
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Grandfather's Zippo will light your fireFeb 03, 2019 6:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of a Zippo cigarette lighter that belonged to my grandfather. We found it when going through my grandparents' things after they passed away. I...
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Every family requests the same thing: comfortable chairsFeb 03, 2019 6:00 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. The following column was originally published in 2014. There hasn't been one time in my more than 19 years...
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Unmarked carved wooden chair held a special placeJan 27, 2019 6:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of an antique chair that has been in our family for 60 years. It is in perfect shape, and I believe is made out of oak. The back of the chair ...
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You can learn to accessorize like a proJan 27, 2019 6:00 am - My first collection or attempt at displaying items as a child was boxes, made of any material — cardboard, wood or plastic. I would organize them by size and stack them ...
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To add warmth inside, rely on the great outdoorsJan 26, 2019 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — When Jim and Jennifer Sergent bought their home in suburban Arlington, Virginia, two years ago, they appreciated its modern look — the exposed wood beams an...
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Designing a home when design is your lifeJan 26, 2019 5:00 am - Pum Lefebure, the co-founder and chief creative officer of the Washington, D.C., graphic design and branding agency Design Army, joined staff writer Jura Koncius recentl...
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Serious decor with a fun, playful edgeJan 25, 2019 5:00 am - Dorothy Draper once said of her decorating projects, "I always put in one controversial item. It makes people talk." The influential Manhattan interior decorator was kno...
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Mature, modern pads tend to be contemporary in natureJan 20, 2019 6:01 am - Furnishing your home can be a lifelong endeavor. Some of us search and rummage through flea markets, antique shops and yard sales for the perfect pieces. The find is the...
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Small touches create a great master bathroomJan 20, 2019 5:00 am - It's easy to design a gorgeous master bathroom if you have a huge budget. But with the right choices, says interior designer Gabriel Anderson, you can have an exceptiona...
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Expert advice on how to care for rugsJan 20, 2019 4:00 am - Nader Bolour, rug expert and owner of the high-end New York gallery Doris Leslie Blau joined staff writer Jura Koncius recently on The Washington Post's Home Front onlin...