Articles filed under Decor
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Porcelain vase was made around 1900 in FranceAug 18, 2019 6:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of a porcelain vase that I've had for years. It stands about 7 inches tall and is 6 inches in diameter. It is decorated with hand-painted, bei...
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Planning a renovation? How to get your home readyAug 16, 2019 6:00 am - Prepping your home for a major renovation means more than just draping old sheets over the furniture. Your goal should be to keep the contents of each room intact when t...
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Collector is curious about carvingsAug 11, 2019 7:01 am - Q. The piece of furniture in this photo is at least 78 years old. I remember it as a small child and have always found a place for it in my homes. It has no markings to ...
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Creativity, functionality both matter in playroom decorAug 11, 2019 7:00 am - Go bold. Stay practical. Think long-term. These are among the tips offered by interior decorators for creating a fresh, fun — even inspiring — playroom for kids. Fos...
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For fuller displays, it's time to divide German irisesAug 11, 2019 7:00 am - Iris germanica, commonly called German or bearded iris, is a flamboyant, late-spring bloomer with glamorous flowers made up of parts with names such as standards, falls ...
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Flea markets and antique markets offer something specialAug 11, 2019 6:01 am - Summertime is synonymous with outdoor plans and good weather - sitting at a sidewalk cafe, the atmosphere of the streets, neighborhood block parties, endless evenings th...
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Keep the summer swelter from trapping you insideAug 09, 2019 7:00 am - A cold Negroni on the porch sounds awfully enticing - until you open the door and are assaulted by a blast of muggy, oppressive air. High heat and humidity will make eve...
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Many varieties of ferns grow in Midwest shade gardensAug 04, 2019 7:00 am - Most of the 12,000 species of ferns on the planet are found growing in tropical rainforests. While gardens in the Midwest do not offer the same cultural conditions as a ...
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Tasteful taxidermy adds to a centuries-old traditionAug 03, 2019 6:00 am - I can remember entering my in-laws den in Virginia nearly 20 years ago, and I was aghast at the many antlers that hung in the den walls. Of course, I was informed with g...
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From zen to zany: Backyards with style and personalityAug 02, 2019 7:00 am - For some people, backyards aren't just backyards anymore. “We're seeing everything from zen retreats for al fresco yoga to whimsical children's spaces that go way beyond...