Articles filed under Decor
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From the pub to the barn, Maryland estate is lavishJun 06, 2015 12:00 am - Joe Bruno and his wife, Cynthia Marini Bruno, have never been known to do something on a small scale. The grand entrance to their Potomac, Maryland, estate starts when c...
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The art of hanging artJun 06, 2015 12:00 am - As a decorator, I can't expect my clients to agree with everything I recommend. Sometimes I just need to humbly agree to disagree. Take, for example, my recent experienc...
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What impression do you want your entry hall to give?Jun 05, 2015 6:00 am - We all know first impressions matter. Well, my friends, the same holds true for our homes. Walking into an entrance hall should be a warm and inviting experience, a prea...
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Regluing joints should help creaky Victorian parlor chairJun 04, 2015 6:00 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a chair that we recently purchased because it was so unusual. Although it is intact, it is a little creaky and wobbly, so we will not allow any...
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Crave a metal with a little less shine and bit more depth?May 31, 2015 7:00 am - As a living material, brass adds warmth, richness and sophistication to the home. Yet, it also offers a lived-in, earthy quality as it oxidizes and wears, especially in ...
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Don't be afraid to have fun in the dining roomMay 31, 2015 12:00 am - Breaking bread in a group is an ancient ritual. From the deep symbolism of the Last Supper to Norman Rockwell tableaus of rosy-faced children gathered around a Thanksgiv...
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All about the brass? Mix and match with cautionMay 31, 2015 12:00 am - So you want to bring in brass, but what if you have a stainless kitchen sink or appliances? It's OK to mix metals among appliances and decorative hardware and accessorie...
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Organic bedding may be better for the planet — and your healthMay 30, 2015 7:00 am - You already know you can go organic in the kitchen, but what about in the bedroom? Organic bedding may be the answer for people who want to be more environmentally consc...
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The art of hanging artMay 29, 2015 6:00 am - As a decorator, I can't expect my clients to agree with everything I recommend. Sometimes I just need to humbly agree to disagree. Take, for example, my recent e...
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Turn your outdoor space into a comfy retreatMay 26, 2015 11:00 pm - Kerrie Kelly held a string of get-togethers at her home on a recent weekend, but she entertained friends and neighbors in her outdoor rooms — as in her side patio, her d...