Articles filed under Decor
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Hottest country collectibles range from antique kitchenware to wrought iron waresJan 09, 2015 5:00 am - Thanks to a never-ending supply of subjects to choose from — toys, art, furniture, workaday items and more — collecting is one of America's grand passions. With such a w...
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Umbrella trick adds a bit of whimsy to sitting areaJan 09, 2015 5:00 am - Q. I still have the column I clipped a long time ago where you suggested using a market umbrella and table inside a loft to create the illusion of a separate dining room...
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Creating a defined space in an open floor planJan 09, 2015 4:45 am - Open-concept floor plans may be the single biggest design trend of the past decade. Even in cities known for traditional interiors, new apartment buildings and condomini...
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Right at Home: Feathers soar as a decor trendJan 06, 2015 4:45 am - When you think of a feather, what comes to mind? Peacock plumage in flamboyant, iridescent blues? Or maybe a leafy glade full of forest creatures and woodsy hues? The na...
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How to use the 2015 Color of the YearJan 03, 2015 11:01 pm - It's fun to begin the new year with the projected colors of the year. More interesting to me is to learn the philosophy behind why the powers that be think the public wi...
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Waking up a breakfast roomJan 02, 2015 5:00 am - Q. We have a tiny room off the kitchen that used to be the butler's pantry. I'd like to turn it into a breakfast nook, but there are three windows, not much wall space, ...
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Living in and decorating a 100-year-old CraftsmanDec 31, 2014 5:01 am - PASADENA, Calif. - My love of 100-year-old California Craftsman bungalows - those low-slung, early 20th-century Arts and Crafts-era homes known for their clean, horizont...
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Divide and define spaces in smaller homesDec 29, 2014 4:15 am - Repurposing space in a small home presents unique challenges. Those who live in a loft understand what I'm talking about. It is tricky to create “rooms” in one, open spa...
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Scientists seek a better Christmas treeDec 26, 2014 12:01 am - NEW YORK - The presents are unwrapped. The children's shrieks of delight are just a memory. Now it's time for another Yuletide tradition: cleaning up the needles that ar...
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A look at one woman's collection of more than 500 SantasDec 22, 2014 11:01 pm - The love of Christmas is often handed down from one generation to another. Linda Schielke's parents loved Christmas. It's no surprise that she loves the holiday as well....