Articles filed under Decor
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Treat your house to a touch of Halloween decorOct 15, 2012 1:00 am - When I think Halloween, I think of my friend Twila, who does it up big. She teams up with Chery, one of the designers at Nell Hill's, and the two of them have a ball as ...
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Vignette Home offers the details for a personal designOct 14, 2012 6:00 am - When Missie Bender decided to expand her interior design practice to include a retail boutique, she considered naming it “Wink” in recognition of what inspires her quest...
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Lighting designer uses LEDs to conjure up magicOct 13, 2012 6:00 am - Michael Sestak does more than light up a room. The lighting designer transforms space with artful use of LEDs and other energy-efficient breakthroughs. He has helped man...
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Antique chairs mix a variety of furniture stylesOct 13, 2012 5:27 am - Q. Grandma’s chairs were a wedding gift to my parents in 1939. We know they were made in Grand Rapids, Mich. Are they made from cherry or mahogany, and what are they wor...
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Teen’s new bedroom in basement is fun, functionalOct 13, 2012 5:00 am - Thirteen-year-old Calvin is not ready to fly the coop yet, but he’s certainly outgrown his childhood bedroom. It’s cramped and crowded, and there’s just not enough space...
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Three quick looks to begin your fall decoratingSep 30, 2012 5:00 am - Want to perk up your home for autumn, but don’t have the time or inclination for a full fall makeover? Here are three quick looks you can create in a jiff using my favor...
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Model homes reveal popular colors, decor trends and lighting choicesSep 28, 2012 4:00 am - The excitement of change comes with each new season. Is it time to make changes to your home? Maybe you want to punch it up, brighten it up or style it up. We asked desi...
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Art in the Barn is back at Good Shepherd Hospital in BarringtonSep 22, 2012 10:31 am - One of the most anticipated art fairs of the year returns this weekend on the grounds of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. The 38th annual Art in the Barn j...
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Studious style: The latest in desks from the furniture marketSep 17, 2012 1:00 am - It’s never too late to be studious. While students’ thoughts turn to books, it might be time to rethink your work space whether you are matriculated or still taking grad...
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Tri-Cities house tour to feature Greek Revival, Italianate stylesSep 16, 2012 6:00 am - Early Greeks and Romans were builders of masterpieces. When you think of stone pillars or marble columns, you know their work still inspires the architecture found in th...