Articles filed under Decor
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Humble mudroom a necessity during snowy wintersFeb 20, 2015 5:00 am - There may not be a room in America more adored at this moment than the humble mudroom. Many older homes in regions where snow falls have been built with at least one suc...
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Tall and handsome dressers for small placesFeb 19, 2015 10:00 pm - Dressers, which are often the catchall for socks, pajamas and off-duty garb such as jeans and T-shirts, are just as important as closets. Unfortunately, they're also not...
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Don't give up on finding replacements for mother's chinaFeb 16, 2015 5:00 am - Q. I have enclosed a picture of a piece of my mother's china. Marked on the back of each dish is a lion above a crown and the words “Made in England — Royal Doulton — En...
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Kitchens double as party hot spotsFeb 16, 2015 12:01 am - Since prehistoric times, the hearth of a dwelling has been the most important feature in the home. Fire produced warmth for cold climates and also heat so food could be ...
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American style varies, but is easy to incorporate into any homeFeb 15, 2015 12:00 am - It's easy to list the food, fashion and music that are quintessentially American — apple pie, blue jeans, Elvis. However, when talk turns to architecture and interior de...
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Fish serving set is a catchFeb 09, 2015 12:00 am - Q. I have enclosed a picture of an antique sterling silver knife and fork fish set. They each have either ivory or bone handles and are in very good condition. The set i...
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Technology downsizes the home officeFeb 08, 2015 6:00 am - These days, desks look more and more like simple tables. Any old one will do. Long gone are the days of Rolodex files, huge computer terminals and stacks of sorted slots...
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Winner now has a room she can show off to guestsFeb 08, 2015 5:00 am - Cindy Krizizke of Schaumburg is Facebook friends with the Daily Herald Media Group and that is where she first saw information last fall about our annual “Room for Livin...
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Figural napkin rings were a Victorian innovationFeb 05, 2015 5:00 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a silver napkin ring that I bought while traveling through West Virginia. The hen is attached to the side of the ring. Marked on the bottom are...
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Owners of older homes are remodeling againFeb 01, 2015 5:00 am - According to my own community, remodeling is making a bit of a comeback. Some of this could be due to a long period of deferred maintenance during the Great Recession an...