Articles filed under Decor
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Victorian-era 'Old Maid' game could be sexistFeb 07, 2016 12:01 am - Q. My wife and I enjoy reading your column every week in our local paper and are hoping you can help us with this very old card game we found while antiquing. It's an "O...
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Your home's interiors should be a reflection of your tasteFeb 07, 2016 12:01 am - Who says your house has to look a certain way? Your home isn't a movie set, it also isn't museum. Your home is your home, and it should speak volumes about you. It shoul...
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When custom makes sense for your homeFeb 07, 2016 12:01 am - Certain home improvement projects will be transformative. I was staring at the sliding door in my bedroom this morning, remembering how we talked about replacing all the...
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Why carpet is cool againFeb 06, 2016 6:00 am - The biggest renovation you can make to your home this spring may just be right under your nose — or, rather, your feet. Although carpet often gets a bad rap for being ol...
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Circa 1900 piano stool is unusual findFeb 02, 2016 5:01 am - Q. I have been reading your column for many years and occasionally find an "I have one of those!" A couple of months ago, you made my day with your Q&A about a piano sto...
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Bold, black kitchens serve up styleFeb 01, 2016 4:58 am - The kitchen's often a room to experiment - with decor, as well as food and drink. Over the years we've seen yellow, turquoise, avocado green, greige and white take their...
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Traditional look returns, inspired by the AbbeyJan 31, 2016 6:26 am - "Downton Abbey" is in its sixth and final season. No more soirees with Lady Mary, invitations to the hunt, or heart-to-hearts with Anna and Bates. Wouldn't it be grand t...
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Create the illusion of larger space with color, mirrorsJan 29, 2016 5:00 am - Magic tricks fascinate most people. Not only do we wonder how the illusions were achieved, we find momentary glee in seeing something happen that seems to go against all...
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Whale of a lamp made by Sandwich Glass CompanyJan 26, 2016 5:01 am - Whale of a Lamp Q. Enclosed is a photo of a Sandwich glass whale oil lamp. The pattern is "Moon and Stars" and it stands about 9 inches tall and 4 inches at the base. It...
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Ideas and products for a primp-perfect bathroomJan 24, 2016 6:00 am - What makes a great bathroom, one perfect for prepping and primping? A well-considered combination of fixtures, lighting and amenities — the kind we often first experienc...