Articles filed under Decor
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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...
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At Virginia home of President Monroe, a sizable revision of historyApr 28, 2016 11:00 pm - For decades, tourists have visited the historic home of James Monroe outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, and have encountered the quaint - if not underwhelming - resid...
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Victorian child's rocking chair is a family heirloomApr 24, 2016 7:00 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a child's rocking chair that I received from my great-aunt 55 years ago. The family story goes that her father, my great-grandfather, purchased...
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The breakfast nook has been updatedApr 23, 2016 7:00 am - The term “breakfast nook” sounds hopelessly trapped in the 1970s, but modern homeowners are embracing the style and practicality of built-in seating in the kitchen. “The...
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Garden art can bring drama and design to outdoor spacesApr 22, 2016 5:00 am - If you came across any of Barbara Sanderson's work in a garden, you might think you'd stepped into Alice's Wonderland. The Seattle-based glass blower crafts flowers, arb...
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Authentic Quimper egg cup is excellent buyApr 17, 2016 7:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of an egg cup with an under plate. I am an egg cup collector and recently found this one at my local Goodwill store. I paid 50 cents for it and I'...