Articles filed under Decor
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Dogs won't fetch muchJun 02, 2019 7:01 am - Q. I have included this picture of a pottery dog I am curious about. It is one of a pair, and I think they are Labrador retrievers. One is black, and the other is yellow...
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These annuals are easiest in perennial bordersJun 02, 2019 7:00 am - Even perennial purists can't deny that annuals are color powerhouses. Planted in the border, they provide playful pops of color when perennials are on a blooming break. ...
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Fountains, ponds, stoves and firepits all enhance backyard oasesJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - Given the opportunity, all of us would like to create an unforgettable, cozy oasis in our suburban backyard or even on our rooftop deck in the city. Most of us envision ...
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Small seating area has charming potentialJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - Our house has side entrances with a side driveway. Over the years we have tried to create a serene sitting area off the kitchen door. My ideal space would be a comfortab...
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Backyard needs to be more baby-friendlyJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - As a proud parent of a 15-month-old, we bought our first house 12 months ago. Our baby girl just took her first steps in our forever home. Now that it is getting warm ou...
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Shrubs, trees near house become overgrownJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - Where to begin with our backyard … there are so many terrible places. Should we start at the sun-baked south side, where a narrow "garden" between our house and the prop...
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Nautical decor with modern panacheJun 01, 2019 7:00 am - Designers are playing with the idea of nautical decor in new ways, with furnishings and style notes that say “classic contemporary” instead of “kitschy cute.” There migh...
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Plate commemorates the man on the moonMay 26, 2019 7:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of a porcelain plate commemorating the landing of the first man on the moon. On the back of the plate are the words "First Limited Edition - P...
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Are you in the mood to design a room?May 26, 2019 7:00 am - A room is truly like a lover. The more time and effort you put into creating the mood of your room, the more your room will love you back. Just like finding that special...
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Multiple types of lilac bushes please the sensesMay 26, 2019 7:00 am - When I breathe in the sweet fragrance of common lilacs (Syringa vulgaris), I am once again a little girl in my mother's garden holding as many stems as my small hands ca...