Articles filed under Decor
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Grandma Renner's pressed back treasure rocksFeb 23, 2020 6:01 am - Q: I have enclosed a photo of an antique rocker that has been handed down in our family. It belonged to our great-grandmother. She passed away in the late 1930s, so it m...
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Don't pick one color — pick a palette of huesFeb 23, 2020 6:00 am - Color is the most defining design element in a room. Colors can make a room appear cold and institutional or warm and inviting. Choosing colors for your rooms may be a p...
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Family-owned Toms Price continues to thrive through more than a centuryFeb 17, 2020 12:00 am - In 1976, Tom Vogelsinger and his wife Lynn were just a few years post-graduation from the University of Illinois when they bought their first house in Wheaton. “We star...
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Silver Crest dish made for bonbonsFeb 16, 2020 6:01 am - Q: This is a photo of a small milk-glass candy dish that was given to me in 1959. Although the dish is milk glass, the ruffled edge is clear glass. It is over 5 inches i...
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Can couples decorate without becoming home-wreckers?Feb 16, 2020 6:00 am - Sharing a home with someone you love can be wonderful. But decorating together isn't always easy, especially when your tastes aren't the same. If one partner loves filli...
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Each room needs a major attractionFeb 16, 2020 5:01 am - Ever enter a room and feel a bit disoriented? Chances are what is missing is a focal point. A quick glimpse into your rooms can reveal a lot. You don't know exactly what...
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Red is the universal sign of excitement, passion and angerFeb 09, 2020 6:01 am - The next holiday in line is Valentine's Day. Oh, the holiday of love. So many love to decorate for the holiday. So, let's learn a little bit about why the color red is s...
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Reclaimed wood's past adds character to decorFeb 09, 2020 6:00 am - In their new book, ''Reclaimed Wood: A Field Guide'' (Abrams, 2019), woodworkers Alan Solomon and Klaas Armster close with an imagined recounting of one tree's story fro...
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Living large in a smaller houseFeb 08, 2020 5:00 am - With the current trend toward decluttering and downsizing, there are plenty of books about how to winnow down possessions to the few that are truly necessary and loved. ...
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Cabinet is on cusp of Arts & Crafts eraFeb 02, 2020 6:01 am - Q: This is a photo of an antique oak cabinet that we inherited from my husband's great-grandmother. There are four adjustable shelves on each side and behind glass doors...