Articles filed under Decor
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Shady yard in need of an expert makeoverMay 26, 2019 6:00 am - We have lived in Lombard for 25 years. At one point in the beginning, we had a beautiful lawn with flower beds. As time went by, we adopted two kids and got really busy....
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Suburban backyard has a case of the 'blahs'May 26, 2019 6:00 am - My daughter Alexa saw this contest and wrote why she thinks we should win a new backyard: I am in middle school. I have two hardworking parents and a sister in college. ...
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Quick update will do family proudMay 26, 2019 6:00 am - We would love to "Get Our Summer On." It's our favorite time of the year, but our patio could really use your help. When we get together with our friend group, our seati...
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Stylish garage is no longer just a big storage boxMay 23, 2019 11:00 pm - What if your home had a spare room you'd never noticed before? Your garage, even if it has one or more cars in it, can pull double-duty as a gym, a crafting room and eve...
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Strawberries and raspberries - Oh, my!May 19, 2019 7:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a clear glass, footed bowl. I had forgotten about it and found it while looking for a small bowl to serve raspberries. I bought it at an antique sh...
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Choosing the right tomato for your tastes, gardenMay 19, 2019 7:00 am - Once the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed, it's time to plant tomatoes. Unless plants were started from seed several weeks ago, a trip to the garden ce...
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Redecorating on a budget, bit by bitMay 16, 2019 11:00 pm - Sometimes you look around your apartment and groan. Most people don't have the luxury of making over a space all at once, much less hiring an interior designer to do so....
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Poppies were a favorite pottery motif in early 1900sMay 12, 2019 7:01 am - Q. We are enclosing a photo of a dessert set that has been in the family for three generations. My husband's mother gave it to us, and she got it from her mother-in-law....
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How to design and decorate poolsideMay 12, 2019 7:00 am - Ask Elizabeth Stuart Design founder Muffie Faith about how to decorate around a backyard pool and she'll answer you with a question of her own: How are you going to use ...
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Welcome the end of winter with a new spring wreathMay 11, 2019 7:00 am - Christmas wreaths on the front door are a tradition, but there are also wreaths that celebrate the arrival of warmer weather. You can put up spring wreaths with an assor...