Articles filed under Decor
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Peonies remind many gardeners of their familiesDec 01, 2019 6:00 am - Because cold and snow came earlier than usual this year, I started reviewing last season's photos of the garden earlier, too. One of the things I noticed is I don't have...
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Table's new star? The relaxed and versatile dinner bowlDec 01, 2019 5:00 am - Dinner menus are now crowded with mixed greens bowls, savory stews and casseroles, which can create a quandary when it's time to set the table. Should you use regular sa...
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Heritage, homes on display during Mount Prospect Holiday Housewalk FridayDec 01, 2019 5:00 am - A Mount Prospect neighborhood with American Indian-inspired street names and roots that date back into the 1920s will become part of a holiday tradition this year. The M...
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A fix for overwhelmed paint customers: Fewer colorsNov 30, 2019 5:00 am - Many a homeowner has been flummoxed by a fan deck in the quest to find the perfect paint color. When faced with thousands of options, it's difficult to narrow the field....
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Embracing farmhouse style, minus the kitschNov 29, 2019 6:00 am - Southern or farmhouse style is certainly having a moment. Many homeowners crave a cozy retreat, particularly as the outside world feels increasingly harsh and polarized....
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Tile's patterns and designs are ever expandingNov 29, 2019 5:00 am - People have been surfacing floors and walls in tile for hundreds of years; it's one of our oldest materials. Yet the industry keeps reinventing the product. Digital prin...
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Glam holiday decor that gets the party startedNov 29, 2019 5:00 am - Had enough of all that serene winter wonderland decor, the birch trees and reindeer and sleighs? Ready to change it up this year and boogie down? Then consider digging o...
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Prepare for a warm, more relaxed winterNov 24, 2019 6:00 am - As temperatures drop, our focus turns indoors and we look for ways to make our spaces cozy and full of warmth. Many are stumped about what to do about their decor. Here ...
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How to keep houseplants healthy in winterNov 24, 2019 6:00 am - Whether houseplants are kept indoors year round or they are moved in and out with the seasons, winter can be a challenging time to keep them healthy and happy. The air i...
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A present for the earth? How to cut holiday wasteNov 24, 2019 5:00 am - While the holiday season is a time of giving and thoughtfulness, it can also be a time of excess and waste. Americans throw away 25% more trash than usual between Thanks...