Articles filed under Decor
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Taking care of a kitchen's little detailsFeb 27, 2016 6:01 am - Long weekends are the perfect time to catch up on miscellaneous household chores. Even when the winter weather is not cooperative, many indoor tasks can be tackled. Some...
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Bring your antiques to appraisal day in McHenry CountyFeb 23, 2016 10:00 pm - Ever wonder how much grandma's old serving tray is worth? What about that heirloom oil painting or turn-of-the-century shawl? The McHenry County Historical Society & Mus...
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The rise, fall and rise of micro housingFeb 22, 2016 5:00 am - Studio apartments have been around in major cities since the late 1800s. When we think of the quintessential studio apartment, we think New York City, so it is of note ...
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As in the past, animal prints are prevalent todayFeb 21, 2016 12:01 am - Ever since the first cave man figured out the need for food, warmth and modesty, animal skins have been common textures inside dwellings. In caves, we have learned that ...
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Blending lives - and design stylesFeb 21, 2016 12:00 am - Interior designer Barry Dixon joined Post staff writer Jura Koncius recently on the newspaper's Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt: Q. Can you suggest a m...
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Carve out a space just for the kidsFeb 16, 2016 6:21 am - One very easy way to stretch space in a child's bedroom is to buy a bunk bed. It's brilliant! This is one way to create a play area and a homework spot in a space-starve...
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Window masquerade solves a problematic viewFeb 14, 2016 12:01 am - Wouldn't it be nice if every room of every place had a view? Let's face it, not every house, condo or townhouse has a perfect view. In an urban environment, some views m...
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Finding creative solutions for less-than-ideal spacesFeb 14, 2016 12:00 am - Emily Henderson, Target's home spokeswoman and founder of Emily Henderson Design, an interior design firm, blog and lifestyle brand, joined staff writer Jura Koncius rec...
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Decorators' tips for a cozy winter bedroomFeb 12, 2016 10:00 pm - Decorating a bedroom is about creating a peaceful retreat, and in winter that means making it as cozy and welcoming as possible. For some people, “cozy” requires the phy...
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Add that extra bit of sophistication and depth to a homeFeb 07, 2016 6:26 am - If you care about your home, how it looks and what you put in it, there's a high likelihood you're familiar with Maxwell Ryan. Ryan is the founder of the wildly popular ...