Articles filed under Decor
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Have you red the latest?Jul 15, 2013 1:00 am - Packed full of energy and excitement, the color red is sneaking back into vogue in interior design. For years, people shied away from this arresting color, opting instea...
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A pearl of wisdom about grandmother's beadsJul 14, 2013 5:00 am - Q. I am hoping you can tell me how much my grandmother's pearls are worth. She said they were made from walrus ivory that my grandfather purchased sometime in the late 1...
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Is this family Bible dated 1913 worth much beyond any sentimental value?Jul 11, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I am sending you photographs of my grandmother’s Bible that is dated Nov. 12, 1913. Is there a market for this? Thank you. A. This is a charming Bible with embossed c...
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Outdoor 'fire features' are this year's must-haveJul 07, 2013 12:00 am - Water's cool, but now, fire's hot. Just as bubbling fountains became ubiquitous backyard accessories, outdoor fire features have become the newest must-have addition. “B...
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Contemporary, traditional looks coexistJul 06, 2013 1:00 am - “Mix and match” is the trend in furnishings today as homeowners gravitate toward the eclectic look. And after years of everyone choosing the dark espresso finishes, ligh...
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Summertime, and selling a home isn't easyJul 06, 2013 1:00 am - Jenn Carr Elmas and her husband, Ish Elmas, listed their Colonial-style home in Vienna, Va., recently and they're interested in selling it fast. But now it's summer, and...
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Potty chair will attract some collectors, repel othersJun 29, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I have owned this “potty” chair since 1970. It has been refinished once to my knowledge. I can find no marking on it, but it came from the old Bridgewater State Hospi...
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Fast summer mantel makeoversJun 28, 2013 10:51 am - Celebrate the season by giving your mantel a 15-minute summer makeover. Your mantel display is the eye-catching focal point of the room, so trick it up for the season. B...
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This season’s hot color is stylish and safe for years to comeJun 23, 2013 1:00 am - The title “Fifty Shades of Grey” may have been one of the most talked-about books in recent memory, but it also describes the latest trend to hit home decor. According t...
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Area rugs define spaces in a large roomJun 21, 2013 2:17 pm - I love all the hardwood floors in my historic home. But without area rugs to break up the great expanses of wood, the rooms would feel cold and empty. It also would give...