Articles filed under Decor
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What the Ralph Lauren Christmas trend reveals about our cultural momentDec 02, 2025 5:06 pm - Layering a bounty of lush textures and rich colors in your home to decorate for the holidays might be an annual tradition, but this year it has a name: Ralph Lauren Christmas.
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Here’s how to position your shower curtain to reduce mold riskDec 02, 2025 3:35 pm - The question: Should you keep your shower curtain open or closed to help prevent mold?
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Holiday Housewalk to showcase Weller Creek area in Mount ProspectNov 25, 2025 3:46 pm - This year, the Mount Prospect annual Holiday Housewalk will showcase some homes near Weller Creek, near a picturesque footbridge. One home in particular has undergone a few major renovations that make it more inviting and livable.
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13 simple steps to get your home guest-ready for the holidaysNov 18, 2025 4:59 pm - Experts share 13 tips to get your home guest-ready for the holidays.
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Custom framing prices have doubled over the past decade. Here’s why.Nov 18, 2025 4:38 pm - Custom framing has never been cheap, but it’s also never been quite as costly as it is now.
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Mount Prospect housewalk to feature homes around Weller CreekOct 29, 2025 12:23 pm - Tickets go on sale Saturday, Nov. 1, for the Mount Prospect Historical Society’s 37th annual Holiday Housewalk, which will highlight the neighborhoods around Weller Creek, east of Route 83.
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Smart vintage shopping starts with your nose, and other pro tipsOct 14, 2025 5:25 pm - We asked some vintage purveyors for their best tips to help you confidently shop secondhand. Happy hunting!
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Siblings’ fairy village attracts attention in Geneva neighborhoodOct 08, 2025 11:48 am - The Brayton siblings of Batavia have created a fairy village in their grandparents’ Geneva yard, using their imagination and creativity without digital devices. The village has attracted attention from neighbors and passers-by.
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Honey oak is back in our homes. Just don’t call it honey oak.Sep 16, 2025 4:41 pm - Honey oak, a warm-toned wood once derided, is experiencing a resurgence as designers embrace its natural, grounded aesthetic.
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Transform your houseplants into art with this Japanese gardening techniqueSep 16, 2025 4:34 pm - The third week of September is National Houseplant Week. It’s a great time to explore a practice called kokedama and have a little fun making a special addition to our collections.