Articles filed under Decor
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Plant-based materials catch on with home-goods designersMay 30, 2020 1:00 am - With an eye toward sustainability, makers of home furnishings are experimenting more and more with plant-based materials. You can find things like bark, leaves and seeds...
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Ideas for a more earth-friendly houseMay 24, 2020 7:00 am - Taking care of our planet's natural resources and ensuring a light footprint are factors that encourage today's manufacturers to design and manufacture environmentally f...
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Some perennials perform best with abundant rainfallMay 24, 2020 7:00 am - All the rain that has fallen on our gardens the last couple of weeks may cause some perennials to suffer, especially if the soil they are planted in is not very well-dra...
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Zinnias are among my favorite flowers in the gardenMay 17, 2020 7:00 am - My summer gardens would not be complete without zinnias. These old-fashioned favorites bloom in a rainbow of bright colors all summer long, are among the easiest annuals...
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After pandemic, safety will be the new buzzword in home design, remodelingMay 17, 2020 7:00 am - Technology has always helped change our homes and the way we live. Your home is about to change — not in a visible way but in subtle finishes. It is no surprise the home...
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Social isolation, and video chats, are renewing attention to the art of the bookshelfMay 15, 2020 7:00 am - Bookshelves are having a moment. Not long ago, their epitaph was being written. IKEA's redesign of its Billy unit to accommodate objects other than books was cited as ev...
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Let me explain why I'm crazy about chairsMay 10, 2020 7:01 am - I am fascinated and intrigued by the beauty and diversity of designs contained in some households. I am always curious about the relationship between furniture and owner...
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A modest suburban garden produces flavorful soupsMay 10, 2020 7:00 am - If a bowl of soup is one of your favorite meals, why not plant a soup garden this year? It will not only make the most delicious soups you have ever tasted, it will also...
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Owners look to individualize their homes with tileMay 03, 2020 7:00 am - Since before the birth of Christ, tiles have existed throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa. Ceramic techniques and traditional motifs have been carr...
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Lesser-known ground covers that perform delightfullyMay 03, 2020 7:00 am - If you have a spot in the landscape that is too shady for grass to grow, a slope that is too steep for a lawn mower to safely maneuver or a trodden strip between two dri...