Articles filed under Decor
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Cook Co. Treasurer welcomes visitors to celebration of ‘Christmas Trees from Around the World’Nov 26, 2024 9:50 am - For the 21st year, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is celebrating ethnic holiday traditions of nearly 100 different nationalities at the “Christmas Trees from Around the World” display at her office.
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Call it farmhouse, country or cottage: How a Geneva home decor store has evolved over 33 yearsOct 26, 2024 11:48 am - Country Naturals, a home decor store in Geneva, has evolved with the trends over the 33 years it has been open.
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Meet the real ‘grandmas’ behind grannycore influencersOct 02, 2024 12:33 am - In the gauzy, ruffle-curtained corner of social media known as #grannycore, the past is very much present. Whether it’s in the form of a familiar tufted settee, a floral couch or groovy hook-and-latch rugs, nostalgia has been quietly coalescing into a design trend fueled by the pandemic-era clamor for coziness and aided by a glut of brown furniture and china in secondhand stores.
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Negative space is the secret to a nicer looking homeSep 17, 2024 11:34 pm - There’s magic in negative space, the empty areas around objects like furniture, art and accessories. Areas of blankness lets focal points shine, adds interest and allows spaces to breathe. Get more tips from interior design pros.
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From sketchbook to wallpaper: Behind the scenes at Rifle Paper Co.Sep 10, 2024 9:46 pm - Rifle Paper Co. products are everywhere — party supplies at Target, bedding at Pottery Barn Kids, wallpaper at Anthropologie. The products all bear the bright, playful patterns that have become the company’s calling card, each of which began with hand-painted art from Anna Bond, co-founder, CEO and chief creative officer.
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7 ways to get a colorful home without going gaudySep 03, 2024 10:39 pm - Using color in your home can improve your mood and make you function more effectively. Here are some ways to add color without a lot of work or expense.
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How to arrange furniture like a professional home stagerAug 13, 2024 9:29 pm - Professional home stagers share their expertise on how to arrange your home to make it a cozy, serene place to relax. It’s all about balance.
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9 tips from decor experts for a comfortable and functional dorm roomAug 06, 2024 11:04 pm - For many college students, dorm life is an introduction to independent living — their very first “home away from home.” And as exciting as this chapter is, it’s also a ch...
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Dining room conversion ideasJul 20, 2024 10:22 pm - It might be time to consider some ideas to convert formal dining rooms to make these spaces more functional.
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The best souvenirs become home decorJul 09, 2024 9:21 pm - If you’re traveling this summer, here are some tips to scout out the best home decor souvenirs that will help you relive the trip for years to come.