Articles filed under Decor
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The new holiday table: Chill, bright and no ironing requiredDec 22, 2018 5:00 am - A freshly starched and pressed white tablecloth used to be a requisite part of any major dining occasion, especially a family-filled holiday meal. Chill, the pros say. I...
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Holiday entertaining in small spaces is an artDec 21, 2018 5:00 am - For those in small homes, holiday entertaining can feel daunting, or even impossible. But with a little planning, that needn't be the case. “I don't think anyone who enj...
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How to keep the flame aglow all season longDec 21, 2018 5:00 am - There is actually a proper way to burn a candle. And there are ways to make them last longer. The main rule of enjoying candles is to never leave a burning candle unatte...
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Lake Zurich woman's home a showcase for holiday collectiblesDec 19, 2018 5:00 am - Lake Zurich woman's home a showcase for holiday collectibles
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Antique porcelain bowl is a treasured giftDec 16, 2018 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of an antique bowl that was given to me by a friend. Because I had admired it several times, my friend gave it me. It is decorated with pastel flowers...
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Boxwoods add color and structure to winter gardenDec 16, 2018 5:00 am - Boxwoods are valuable in the garden all year long, but their evergreen leaves of rich green and dense shapes — whether trimmed in formal designs or left to grow naturall...
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Get the most use from your dining nookDec 09, 2018 6:01 am - Your kitchen's dimensions and layout and number of diners are the starting point to get the right plan for your breakfast or dining nook. These spaces are usually adjace...
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1904 World's Fair souvenir is a shoe-inDec 09, 2018 6:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a pair of porcelain shoes that belonged to my grandmother. On the bottom of each shoe are the words "World's Fair - 1904." They are a cream and...
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Take care of garden tools to save your money for plantsDec 09, 2018 6:00 am - Winter came early and with an enthusiasm seldom seen in November. It left many gardeners, including me, with garden chores undone. Cleaning garden tools is one task that...
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For Design Army's power couple, a calm place to rechargeDec 09, 2018 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - Pum Lefebure wears mostly black and white because, she says, "it's clean and simple, timeless and super chic." For the same reasons, the chief creative offi...