Articles filed under Decor
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Trust your gut when choosing an Oriental rugSep 22, 2013 1:00 am - NEW YORK — The stunned crowd at Sotheby’s burst into a rare round of applause when a museum-quality Persian carpet sold for a record-setting $33.76 million in June. “It ...
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Green paint aside, these old chairs are quite niceSep 21, 2013 5:51 am - Q. This chair belonged to my grandmother, who was born in 1893. I remember seeing it in her house since the 1960s. There are actually two chairs, and I think someone tri...
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Ideas for maximizing your laundry or mudroomSep 20, 2013 12:28 am - What better room to trick out than your laundry or mudroom? Usually, it’s the smallest room in a house, so going for fun wallpaper or specialty faux finish shouldn’t be ...
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Does your family room need an update?Sep 18, 2013 3:14 pm - Ah, the family room. You might be sitting there right now, enjoying your Daily Herald. It’s the place you go to read, spend time with your children, snuggle with your s...
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Does your family room need an update?Sep 18, 2013 3:14 pm - Ah, the family room. You might be sitting there right now, enjoying your Daily Herald. It’s the place you go to read, spend time with your children, snuggle with your s...
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Is this piece of porcelain worth much?Sep 17, 2013 5:00 am - Q. I have a piece of porcelain that is in excellent condition. It is marked with an “S” with an “X” through it. I believe this refers to Scheibe-Alsbach, Thuringia, Germ...
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Lanterns light up your house in myriad waysSep 15, 2013 1:00 am - I use lanterns in year-round decorating. But in the fall, working lanterns into my seasonal displays is an absolute must. Greet visitors with a warm welcome when they vi...
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How to make a fabulous fall mantelSep 15, 2013 1:00 am - Fall is here and it’s time to celebrate this glorious season in your decor. One of the easiest — and most powerful — places you can trick up for autumn is the fireplace ...
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Faux flowers and plants can liven up homeSep 15, 2013 1:00 am - If there's somewhere in your home that needs livening up but it's not practical to use real plants, consider using faux flowers and greenery. And don't worry about it. ...
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Child's 'theme' bedroom too easily outgrownSep 14, 2013 1:00 am - Sophistication, flexibility, quality. You might associate those words with high-end home design and furniture, but they also describe what today's parents want for their...