Articles filed under Decor
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1880s Gilbert clock survives the test of timeSep 05, 2016 7:01 am - Q. This is a photo of an old clock I own. I think it's called a mantle clock. It still keeps the time. It is 19 inches tall and 10 inches wide. On the back is a label w...
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Don't adhere to the rules all the timeSep 04, 2016 7:01 am - Table settings are a common household subject. Undoubtedly each and every one of us has some degree of experience, good or bad, with setting a table. Table settings are ...
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Five decor trends designers see for autumnSep 04, 2016 7:00 am - This fall, decor continues to move in a more easygoing direction, with welcoming hues, softer profiles, and a comfortable mix of materials and styles. For those with a f...
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One couple, two sensibilities and several businessesSep 04, 2016 7:00 am - With its welcoming front porch and flower-filled window boxes, the Flint Hill Public House exudes the country charm expected of a location in rural Rappahannock County, ...
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Chairs replace large sectionals in smaller homesSep 04, 2016 5:01 am - One of our significant rites of passage in life is leaving home. For many, this milestone begins with the journey to college and living in a residence hall. But others h...
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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 ...