Articles filed under Decor
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Art can add whimsy to a gardenJun 12, 2012 1:00 am - SEATTLE — I feel like Alice in Wonderland. Sprinting past an alligator drinking a soda pop and a T-Rex playing guitar, I lean toward a family of colorful metal toadstool...
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Prospect Heights family wins backyard makeover contestJun 10, 2012 6:00 am - It's been a tough year for Sharon Zeeck's family since an electrical fire all but destroyed their Prospect Heights home, but things are finally looking up. The family re...
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A cluttered house can be daunting, but start the editing processJun 10, 2012 5:00 am - It’s easy to procrastinate on decluttering. Sorting and organizing may ease the mess, but a color-coordinated bookshelf of junk is still a bookshelf of junk. The declutt...
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Illuminated backyards allow for time to enjoy outdoorsJun 04, 2012 6:00 am - Today's backyard is the place to be, to relax, to entertain, to enjoy yourself spring through fall. That means even after dark and when the big game is on. In the Chicag...
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Choose window treatments that are functional, attractiveJun 01, 2012 5:00 am - How to cover your windows in an attractive and functional way is always a major question for homeowners. Window treatments are more than just decorative items — they als...
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Attractive and easy-care outdoor roomsMay 31, 2012 1:00 am - One of my favorite things to do in the spring is to get my porch spruced up for a summer of entertaining and relaxation. This season, why not make your outdoor room your...
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Tips on choosing paint colorsMay 30, 2012 1:00 am - Jean Molesworth Kee’s architectural color consulting business, the Painted Room, has been around for 10 years. Kee, who blogs about color at paintedroom.com, works prima...
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Questions about choosing paint colorsMay 30, 2012 1:00 am - Jean Molesworth Kee, an architectural color consultant and author of the blog The Painted Room, answers questions about how to pick the right paint colors. Q. What color...
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What’s fresh in paintMay 30, 2012 1:00 am - Paint, the product also known as hope in a can, continues to be one of the least expensive decorating options out there. Although easy to use, it’s not always easy to ch...
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Arlington Hts. housewalk celebrates the 125thMay 29, 2012 8:29 am - With Arlington Heights celebrating its 125th anniversary of incorporation, there’s no better time to participate in the Historical Society’s House Walk and Tea from noon...