Articles filed under Decor
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Bedroom design is about creating a relaxing environmentMar 27, 2016 7:01 am - A lack of proper rest and sleep will cause you to have the wrong kind of bedroom eyes. Sleeping under normal circumstances takes about one third of the day. Everyone is ...
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World's Fair memorabilia is a good dealMar 27, 2016 7:01 am - Q. In one of your recent columns you wrote about St. Louis World's Fair memorabilia, and it reminded me that I have a set of aluminum playing cards from the fair. The de...
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When space is sparse, multifunction is the way to goMar 27, 2016 1:01 am - Dual-function furniture is the ultimate secret weapon of micro-unit living. Think about how designers have used yachts or motor homes as a classic starting point for cre...
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Glitzy lighting, velvet and more is in for springMar 26, 2016 7:21 am - Glamping cabana or sexy velvet chaise? These are some of the choices design shops are offering this spring. Retailers look forward to clearing out their shelves after th...
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How to make a home's entrance inviting all yearMar 26, 2016 7:19 am - In summer, it's not so hard to make a great first impression at the entrance to your home. Put out a few baskets of colorful flowers and your work is done. But early spr...
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Martha Stewart on Easter, paper napkins and serving takeoutMar 24, 2016 11:00 pm - Checking in with Martha Stewart is always entertaining. So with spring dinners and Easter and Passover celebrations upon us, we got Stewart on the phone for a few tips a...
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Porcelain dish with hole puzzles familyMar 20, 2016 7:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a porcelain jar with a matching plate that belonged to my grandmother. It is decorated with multicolored pastel flowers and gold trim. It stand...
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Getting smaller is just a sign of the timesMar 20, 2016 1:00 am - The quintessential studio apartment has been found in Manhattan for generations. In film and on stage, a building-locked room with a window view of a brick wall just a f...
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Spring cleaning can help you jump-start a new lookMar 20, 2016 1:00 am - As temperatures start to warm up, the need to do some spring cleaning might hit you. Although cleaning is just one aspect of it, it is also a great time to refresh your ...
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Vintage fixtures require some light researchMar 20, 2016 1:00 am - I like to buy vintage light fixtures — sconces, lanterns, pendants and chandeliers — for my decorating projects. I find that vintage fixtures are often better made than ...