Articles filed under Decor
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Black stainless steel is bold and sexy, but does it have staying power?Jun 24, 2017 6:00 am - When the Toronto Interior Design Group dreamed up a kitchen for one of its cooking-obsessed clients late last year, it opted to anchor the space with a suite of black-st...
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Corningware Cornflower line blossoms with ageJun 18, 2017 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of Corningware stovetop coffee pot that I bought with green stamps in the 1970s. It stands 9 inches tall, makes nine cups of coffee and is decorated w...
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Create a work alcove of your ownJun 18, 2017 6:01 am - You don't need much real estate to work from home. In fact, you might only need a smartphone. The laptop has become like an appendage to the body; we take ours everywher...
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Sunny gardens demand praiseworthy perennialsJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - There are so many praiseworthy perennials for sunny gardens available at local garden centers; how can gardeners choose when planting a small space? If forced to choose ...
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Simpler, sleeker designs recommended for kitchen backsplashesJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - The kitchen backsplash — that surface behind the stovetop or sink that protects the wall from damage during cooking and dishwashing — has long been used to add color and...
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New-York Historical Society casts new light on Tiffany lampsJun 17, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK — A newly renovated section of the New-York Historical Society showcases dozens of lamps by Louis Comfort Tiffany, putting renewed focus on how the works were m...
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Defining your 'Home, Sweet Home'Jun 11, 2017 6:01 am - We are all familiar with the saying "Home, Sweet Home," but what does this mean? This varies greatly from person to person. What is comfortable and stylish for one perso...
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A splurge could make a huge design differenceJun 11, 2017 6:01 am - On occasion, some expensive items are worth the splurge when you are remodeling or redecorating. Please do not dismiss the idea as elitist before you hear me out. Someti...
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Bed trends, from stylish hospital beds to phone chargersJun 11, 2017 6:00 am - When Greg Verlander's father came home from rehab after having a stroke, he was upset to find a hospital bed in his room. The bed's institutional appearance made him fee...
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Salvias are dependable for gardens and containersJun 11, 2017 6:00 am - There are some plants that just belong in every gardener's garden or containers. They are the tried and true, the old friends that can be depended on to perform without ...