Articles filed under Decor
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Country houses should evoke a relaxed, casual lifestyleFeb 02, 2020 6:00 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. The following column originally published in 2014. For many, living in country houses is as common as living i...
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The story behind some colorful paint namesFeb 02, 2020 6:00 am - Ever wonder how paint colors get their names? If you're shopping for pink, say, you'll find dozens of shades referencing roses, bubble gum and shells. There are some ext...
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Inheriting the fine china? Many younger folks say no thanksFeb 01, 2020 6:00 am - Last summer, I cleaned out the house where my grandmother lived for 60 years. Every nook and cranny was filled with something — papers, mugs, old photographs, knickknack...
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Homeowners attempt to be more environmentally friendlyJan 30, 2020 10:00 pm - As concerns about global warming, pollution, habitat loss and plastic islands in the Pacific grow, more and more households are making small, daily changes to live a mor...
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Mahogany chair carving features North WindJan 26, 2020 6:01 am - Q: We have enclosed a photo of a mahogany wood chair that is decorated with unique carvings. We believe it is the face of the North Wind, and it has never been refinishe...
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When downsizing, create a calm, simplified lifestyleJan 26, 2020 6:00 am - I can't believe I'm moving again. It's been five years in my current condo, but an empty nest is not for me. So I'm downsizing to open the doors for more travel and new ...
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Startups see a market in renting couches by the monthJan 25, 2020 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Zachariah Mohammed's living room is filled with stuff he doesn't own. He pays $200 a month for the sofa, side table, bar cart, dining table and four chairs in...
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When it starts to feel contrived, it's time to edit and purgeJan 19, 2020 6:01 am - I am so confused! Even as the new year begins, I promise my family and myself that I will not bring another piece of furniture into the house. All of a sudden, I glimpse...
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Famille Rose porcelain made in ChinaJan 19, 2020 6:01 am - Q: Enclosed is a photo of a porcelain teapot and a pair of matching cups and saucers. They are decorated with pink flowers, birds and figures against a white background....
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To give your kitchen cabinets an updated look, think fun colors and flat frontsJan 19, 2020 6:00 am - While stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops receive most of the admiration in a kitchen design, cabinets have become look-at-me stars, too. Modernizing them ...