Articles filed under Decor
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Buddist-inspiried ikebana is a contemplative artSep 02, 2016 6:00 am - Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging. It's a tradition that goes back centuries, and its design principles are governed by specific rules and techniques. But ...
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Feminine glamour in a small spaceAug 28, 2016 7:01 am - You don't have to give up on the idea of a glamorous home just because your space is cramped. Many women love super-feminine bedrooms, bathrooms and closets. They adore ...
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A retro design style is slowly becoming timelessAug 28, 2016 7:00 am - Design trends come and go, but is midcentury modern forever? The minimalist movement that first swept through U.S. suburbs in the 1940s and '50s has gone through so many...
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Master glass blower's style inspired by experiencesAug 28, 2016 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a glass vase I own. I recently saw a similar vase in the glass collection at the University of Miami Lowe Art Museum. A mark on the vase reads, "Li...
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Universal design creates homes for the futureAug 25, 2016 6:00 am - I had heard about this day from friends. And so just like that, one day in my 49th year, on an otherwise unremarkable day, it arrived: the dreaded AARP envelope with my ...
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Unmarked porcelain figures' origin is perplexingAug 21, 2016 7:01 am - Q. The porcelain figures seen in this photo have been in our family for at least 65 years. They are both 13.5 inches tall, including the base, and they are all in mint c...
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A beach house fit for the whole familyAug 21, 2016 7:00 am - BETHANY BEACH, Del. - Last Thanksgiving, three generations of Bobbs filled a party bus headed to Bethany Beach in Delaware for the day to see the progress on their new b...
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Ask a Designer: Homes that are kid- and grownup-friendlyAug 18, 2016 6:00 am - For new parents, the urge to keep little ones entertained and enriched can often lead to a home so full of baby gear and toys that grown-up style all but disappears. It ...
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Create your own private spaceAug 14, 2016 6:01 am - We are smack in the middle of summer, and everyone enjoys having some outdoor respite at the end of a warm day. For those living in tiny places, the space challenge can ...
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Break away from bland hallwaysAug 13, 2016 6:00 am - Hallways are the most underappreciated, overlooked design opportunity in your house. Think about how many times you pass through them each day. What if they were somethi...