Articles filed under Decor
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Kids’ nurseries come of ageAug 04, 2012 5:00 am - Baby nurseries and children’s rooms are coming of age, and a growing number of tots are starting life in spaces that are so stylish, I would trade bedrooms with them in ...
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Farmhouse kitchens balance rustic style with modern functionJul 30, 2012 1:00 am - For most of us, today’s world is a go-go-go, stress-filled and financially unsteady place. So it’s no surprise that with all the chaos waiting outside the front door, we...
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Show encourages thinking outside of the boxJul 30, 2012 1:00 am - Vintage, salvage and antique stores are great places to find items and inspiration for a farmhouse kitchen. Look for old tables and furniture pieces like hutches that co...
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Some fallen trees are too beautiful to discardJul 29, 2012 1:00 am - On a rain-drenched day in early 2008, a large elm tree tumbled over, destroying a house in Sacramento, Calif. Before long, Clark Kayler was on the scene, eager to give t...
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Tile is breaking out of its patternJul 28, 2012 5:00 am - Tiles have long been happy in the background, dutifully covering surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms without causing too much excitement. But lately, they’ve started push...
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Mistakes to avoid when choosing a sofaJul 28, 2012 1:00 am - When you think about it, a lot of life happens on your sofa. This all-important piece of furniture needs to fit you, your home and your lifestyle. To ensure you get a so...
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Repurpouse odd spaces for more functional usesJul 28, 2012 1:00 am - Tara and Chris live in a gorgeous old storybook home with a ton of character. Its crowning glory is a romantic turret that gives the house a royal air. The turret is wha...
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Make your fireplace mantel a hot focal pointJul 27, 2012 5:00 am - As the unrivaled focal point in a room, your fireplace mantel is the star of the show. So it’s fun to give this all-important spot a new look every so often. Here are th...
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Geneva Arts Fair presents original work in all categoriesJul 26, 2012 8:20 am - The Geneva Arts Fair presents a unique opportunity for buyers. It is one of the only art fairs in the area in which all pieces are original. Everything shown cannot be s...
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Greek key design appearing everywhere from furniture to pillowsJul 21, 2012 1:00 am - It sounds too good to be true: A design element that works in traditional and modern, casual and formal. But that's exactly what the Greek key motif does. “It's a very c...