Articles filed under Decor
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Modern glamour in an older apartmentMay 15, 2016 7:00 am - Although Nina Dunham was born in the "Mad Men" era, she had never gravitated toward midcentury modern design. But when she walked into an airy 1960s lobby in Southwest W...
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Sunburst, starburst mirrors make strong focal pointMay 15, 2016 4:00 am - You must be living under a rock if you haven't seen the avalanche of starburst and sunburst mirrors in home decor stores, antique shops and magazines. Why, you may ask? ...
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Thankfully, fun never goes out of styleMay 10, 2016 11:00 pm - In this day of digital technology, game rooms may seem a bit retro and out of date. Thankfully, having fun is never out of style. Today more than ever, people are choosi...
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Discover the relaxing benefits when you create a bathroom spaMay 10, 2016 11:00 pm - As Americans hustle and bustle to make ends meet, and work hours extend well beyond 40 hours per week, stress is an all-time high. Stress is responsible for triggering i...
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How to make a one-of-a-kind geometric rugMay 08, 2016 7:16 am - The price of some patterned area rugs can make you want to crawl under them and weep. And though the materials and time needed to hand-knot a quality rug often justify t...
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Finding a buyer for dishes can be difficultMay 08, 2016 7:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of one place setting of my lovely china dishes. The set was purchased in 1950 - the year we were married. At the time, we paid $1,289 for a comple...
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What to do with an old fireplace?May 08, 2016 1:01 am - How can you fix a dysfunctional or ugly fireplace? This is often a predicament in very old homes where the fireplace was the heating system, or even more modern homes th...
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Italian furniture makers strengthen brands through archivesMay 01, 2016 7:09 am - MILAN - Big Italian furniture brands turned out collections at the 55th Milan Furniture Fair that included neglected treasures from their archives, along with fresh inno...
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Pullout workspace is a concept that works in any roomMay 01, 2016 7:01 am - Pullout furniture is both vintage and cutting edge. The old-school breadboard is the grandmother of the ubiquitous cutting board we see in houses today. Any kitchen desi...
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Second-generation Hitchcock chairs are a great pairMay 01, 2016 7:01 am - Q. We have a pair of Hitchcock chairs, and I have enclosed a photo of one of them. They are old, in great condition and have the original finish. There are stencils on t...