Articles filed under Decor
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Design-friendly holiday gifts sure to be lovedDec 06, 2019 6:00 am - Home decor accessories can make great hostess gifts or holiday gifts, but how do you choose something you know the recipient will want? Unless you're sure of someone's p...
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Bohemia lives on at New York City's famed Hotel ChelseaDec 06, 2019 6:00 am - When Colin Miller and Ray Mock set out to document the remaining inhabitants of Hotel Chelsea, the bohemian haven where Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Patti Smith, Willia...
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Geneva welcomes season with Christmas Walk and Holiday House TourDec 06, 2019 5:00 am - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Geneva prepares for its 52nd Christmas Walk at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and Holiday House Tour Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7...
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Water bucket bench sat outside the kitchenDec 01, 2019 6:01 am - Q: This is a photo of an antique pine bench that belonged to my parents when they lived in Florida. When they gave it to me, they told me it was a water bench. It is app...
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Allow your personality to shine when creating a 'she shed'Dec 01, 2019 6:00 am - Remember the days of the rec room or the man cave, located in the basement, a spare room or the garage? These bonus rooms have always been reserved for men, partly becau...
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Peonies remind many gardeners of their familiesDec 01, 2019 6:00 am - Because cold and snow came earlier than usual this year, I started reviewing last season's photos of the garden earlier, too. One of the things I noticed is I don't have...
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Table's new star? The relaxed and versatile dinner bowlDec 01, 2019 5:00 am - Dinner menus are now crowded with mixed greens bowls, savory stews and casseroles, which can create a quandary when it's time to set the table. Should you use regular sa...
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Heritage, homes on display during Mount Prospect Holiday Housewalk FridayDec 01, 2019 5:00 am - A Mount Prospect neighborhood with American Indian-inspired street names and roots that date back into the 1920s will become part of a holiday tradition this year. The M...
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A fix for overwhelmed paint customers: Fewer colorsNov 30, 2019 5:00 am - Many a homeowner has been flummoxed by a fan deck in the quest to find the perfect paint color. When faced with thousands of options, it's difficult to narrow the field....
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Embracing farmhouse style, minus the kitschNov 29, 2019 6:00 am - Southern or farmhouse style is certainly having a moment. Many homeowners crave a cozy retreat, particularly as the outside world feels increasingly harsh and polarized....