Articles filed under Decor
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Stone monk figure made by Van de MeulebrouckeAug 25, 2019 7:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of a monk figure that was given to me many years ago. It is made of some type of brown, bronze-colored stone and is slightly heavy for a figur...
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Make sure bargain perennials are good buysAug 25, 2019 7:00 am - Just as some people anticipate end-of-season sales on swimsuits and winter coats or deep price cuts on holiday merchandise the day after Christmas, gardeners get positiv...
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Why the industrial look is hot and how you can implement itAug 25, 2019 7:00 am - The word “industrial” may conjure up cold and hard imagery, such as cement, metal and machinery. But when talked about as a design aesthetic, many experts get warm and f...
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How to decorate dorms and small bedroomsAug 24, 2019 7:00 am - Recently, I had the bittersweet experience of decorating my daughter's dorm room. Luckily, she wanted something simple, no thematic decor. Her only requirements were tha...
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Creative spaces are often works in progressAug 23, 2019 7:00 am - How do you create a space conducive to creative thinking? A number of recent books explore the working environments of creative people in search of hints and inspiration...
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Fresher alternatives to subway tile? There's not just one answerAug 23, 2019 7:00 am - Everywhere you look, in practically every American neighborhood, there is a visible thread of continuity that once culturally galvanized us: white subway tile. It seemed...
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Prairie dropseed is among most beautiful native grassesAug 18, 2019 7:00 am - Ornamental grasses are reaching their peak in late summer landscapes. Planted among perennials in borders, they contribute contrasting texture, form and movement to the ...
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Can't sleep? You probably need to make these changesAug 18, 2019 7:00 am - Brain research has shown how relevant sleep is to health, so it's more important than ever to get a good night's sleep. In the bedroom, that means not just decorating in...
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Centerpieces, themes dress up an everyday tableAug 18, 2019 7:00 am - Setting a table should be a fun endeavor for the host, and it should reveal a zest for entertaining. Dinner parties — no matter if it's an intimate dinner for two or an ...
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Expert tips for updating your front doorAug 18, 2019 7:00 am - How great would it be if you could just pop out your old front door, Lego-style, and replace it with a new one? In one bold move, you could change the look of your house...