Articles filed under Decor
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Flower frog jumps out at collectorsMar 25, 2018 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a silver-plate bowl with a pierced top. It is 12 inches in diameter, 4 inches tall and in perfect condition. Marked on the bottom are the words "Wm...
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How to make shelving a work of artMar 25, 2018 6:00 am - Any shelving unit can be transformed into a trendy but practical display feature. You will need a theme, some interesting individual pieces and patience to convert a bas...
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Time for these five decorating trends from 2017 to be replacedMar 25, 2018 6:00 am - In the world of home design, there's no dirtier word than passe. It's a term that signifies something is past its prime and destined for the dustbin of decor history (or...
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Color and collections making your home uniqueMar 18, 2018 6:01 am - The biggest fear many homeowners have when decorating their home is to get it wrong - and/or to end up with an interior that looks like a stage set, a furniture store or...
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Greenware figurines set isn't worth peanutsMar 18, 2018 6:01 am - Q. I am interested in knowing the value of the ceramic "Charlie Brown" Peanuts figurine set that is seen in this photo. The set includes five figurines: Charlie Brown, L...
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Danish concept of 'hygge' needed in the U.S.Mar 18, 2018 6:00 am - Millennials as a group are likely living in more nontraditional patterns than any other American population group. They are young, but many are well on their way down th...
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Annuals, perennials and vegetables can share garden spaceMar 18, 2018 6:00 am - Gardeners with small properties don't have to choose between growing annuals, perennials and vegetables. They can grow all three by planting them in the same garden spac...
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Faux foam, mock maple: Spot misleading furniture labelsMar 15, 2018 6:00 am - Americans spend more than $100 billion a year on furniture, and often we're not getting what we thought we paid for. Furniture labels are confusing — frequently downrigh...
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Patriotic pitcher was an inspirationMar 11, 2018 6:01 am - Q. The pitcher in this photo caught my attention in a junk store in Dallas, Texas, many years ago, probably in the 1950s. It was in the present damaged condition when I ...
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Miami's Wynwood is a destination for design inspirationMar 11, 2018 6:01 am - Miami has become one of America's most foreign cities. Stepping off an airplane or out of the comfort of your air-conditioned car immediately lets you know you really ar...