Articles filed under Decor
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Design remains steadfast during a home's life cycleMar 19, 2017 6:01 am - The lasting beauty of a house resides, in large part, in the expressiveness of its materials. The honesty of its textures and its natural imperfections are an authentic ...
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Glassblowing's gotten easier for amateurs to learnMar 19, 2017 6:00 am - BOSTON - On a chilly winter morning here, two furnaces inside the Massachusetts College of Art and Design burn at upward of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat is palpabl...
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Why the dining room is due for a revivalMar 19, 2017 6:00 am - For many overscheduled families, "dining" has been reduced in recent years to grabbing a plate of food at a kitchen island or on an ottoman in front of a screen. Even in...
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Floral diplomacy: Life as a White House floral designerMar 19, 2017 6:00 am - Laura Dowling's new photo book, "Floral Diplomacy at the White House" (Stichtung Kunstboek), gives a behind-the-scenes look at White House flower decorations, including ...
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Consider a color that makes everybody look (and feel) goodMar 12, 2017 7:00 am - Last year, for the first time ever, Pantone, the institute that predicts color trends, chose two colors - Rose Quartz and Serenity - instead of its customary one. This y...
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Porcelain coffee set is family treasureMar 12, 2017 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a porcelain coffeepot with a matching cream pitcher and covered sugar bowl. They are decorated with multicolored flowers and gold trim. The set ori...
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Carve out a creative space for kidsMar 12, 2017 6:01 am - When you live in a confined house or apartment, carving out a creative kid space can be a significant challenge. One of the simplest ideas is to turn the room where your...
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Wallpaper, once a design punchline, entices a new generationMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Wallpaper is ready for its next act. The polarizing paint alternative and longtime decorating taboo has returned to fashion thanks to ultra-stylish prints, dimensional f...
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The real deal: Find authentic antiques at Fox Valley showMar 06, 2017 10:00 pm - Whether you're a little bit nostalgic or a serious antique lover seeking that one item to complete your collection, the 60th Spring Fox Valley Antiques Show is the place...
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WWII leather flight pants are the bombMar 05, 2017 5:01 am - Q. This is a picture of World War II leather flight pants/bomber pants that my husband brought home in the 1940s. They are lined with fleece, have the original adjustabl...