Articles filed under Decor
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Why loveseats are so lovableDec 14, 2014 10:00 pm - Q. Our living room is fairly large but narrow, so the sofa can only go against one wall, which leaves the room open to the entry hall through a wide arch. How can I make...
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The 1980s are back again: Dhurries are inDec 14, 2014 6:00 am - In the 1980s, dhurrie rugs from India, with their bright colors, geometric designs and sturdy flat weaves, were all the rage. In 1983, one of the first things my husband...
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Pantone's color of the year: MarsalaDec 12, 2014 11:01 pm - Take a look inside that bottle of Marsala wine sitting in your bar you once bought for that Italian chicken recipe. That earthy, reddish-amber color is what Pantone has ...
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New twists on a holiday symbolDec 08, 2014 5:15 am - Say “wreath,” and the beloved evergreen standard comes to mind — unadorned or dressed for the holiday season with lights, bows, fruit or ornaments. Each year, however, b...
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Floor pillows are back!Dec 07, 2014 11:00 pm - It seems that every generation discovers the simple pleasure of the lowly floor pillow. Not only is it fun to flop on the floor, but also large floor pillows often take ...
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Venus Williams serves up interior designDec 05, 2014 11:01 pm - JUPITER, Fla. - This is what you get when you hire Venus Williams as your interior decorator: an enthusiastic designer who has traveled the world, drawing inspiration fr...
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Faux fur, for less hidebound homesDec 05, 2014 11:01 pm - What's that furry thing beneath the dinner plate in the Pottery Barn holiday catalog? It's a faux-fur place mat, the latest home product to be made of that soft, luxurio...
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How to incorporate a collection into your decorDec 05, 2014 5:01 am - Just about everyone collects something - matchbooks, sand dollars, George Washington-themed memorabilia or majolica. In "Collected. Living With the Things You Love," Fri...
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To sleep? Perchance to phone, text and watch TV, too!Dec 05, 2014 5:00 am - Q. We spend a lot of time in our bedroom. Before we moved, we had plenty of space for a sofa to watch TV and for my home office (I do a lot of charity work). The bedroom...
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Furniture company begins on FacebookNov 29, 2014 11:01 pm - Name: Chad Jordan Age: 42 Where you live: Aldie, Va. What is the one piece of equipment you use that you can't live without?: A miter saw. "When I'm not making stuff, I'...