Articles filed under Decor
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Deer and reindeer motifs for the holidaysDec 09, 2018 5:00 am - Booths at this year's gift and decor trade fairs featured lots of deer and reindeer motifs - some specifically for the holidays and others to leave up and enjoy after th...
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Gifts to warm the host's heartDec 07, 2018 5:00 am - We love home gifts for the holidays because, functional or decorative, they can either be put to use for holiday parties (think serving stands, champagne glasses and aud...
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Art pottery in Bushberry pattern a hot commodityDec 02, 2018 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a pottery vase that I bought at a yard sale in the 1970s for $5. It is around 15 inches tall and is decorated with a matte-brown glaze. The leaves ...
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Birds appreciate the help they find throughout winterDec 02, 2018 6:00 am - Many of our feathered friends decide to remain in our gardens, declining invitations to follow some gardeners who “fly off” to Florida, Arizona or other balmy spots. The...
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Renaissance Revival furniture reflects 15th centuryNov 25, 2018 6:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a Victorian parlor table that I have. It stands about 29 inches tall, has a marble top and is in mint condition. What can you tell me about its...
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Even in winter months, I'm thankful for the gardenNov 25, 2018 6:00 am - Most people may choose Christmas as their favorite holiday, but Thanksgiving is at the top of my list. I love its less hectic pace, the time spent with family around the...
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Historic housewalk: Mount Prospect residents open their homes for the holidaysNov 25, 2018 5:00 am - The Mount Prospect Historical Society will hold its 31st annual Holiday Housewalk on Friday, Nov. 30, this year showcasing a neighborhood that was begun right after Worl...
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Holiday house walksNov 25, 2018 5:00 am - Holiday House Tour in a Historic 1897 Home: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 388 S. St. Mary's Road, Libertyville. Home to St. Mary's Academy & Convent, the 15,...
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Mount Prospect Holiday Housewalk to highlight Triangle neighborhoodNov 23, 2018 7:00 am - The Mount Prospect Historical Society's 31st annual Holiday Housewalk will highlight the eastern end of the Busse Triangle neighborhood along Albert, George and Edward S...
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How to design a modern, but still playful, nurseryNov 22, 2018 5:00 am - Nursery design has come a long way from pastel pinks, blues and yellows. Now home designers are mixing in fresh, modern patterns and whimsical accents alongside their nu...