Articles filed under Decor
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New annuals will get you excited about 2019Feb 10, 2019 6:00 am - Every year promises new annuals for gardens and containers, and there are several this year that are making my green thumbs itch while I wait impatiently for spring. ...
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A minimalist's view on decluttering your lifeFeb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Joshua Becker, author and founder of the website Becoming Minimalist, recently joined The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt. Q. How do ...
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Kitchens are the heart of the home, while islands are the heart of the kitchenFeb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Prep surface. Gathering spot. Storage solution. The kitchen island is one of those home elements that seems to have known its purpose from its inception: a utilitarian d...
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A room's 'fifth wall' can be colorful, visually appealingFeb 08, 2019 5:00 am - What does the Sistine Chapel have in common with a house for a family of eight in Lutherville, Maryland? The ceilings in these spaces demand that you look up. “Statement...
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Grandfather's Zippo will light your fireFeb 03, 2019 6:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of a Zippo cigarette lighter that belonged to my grandfather. We found it when going through my grandparents' things after they passed away. I...
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Every family requests the same thing: comfortable chairsFeb 03, 2019 6:00 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. The following column was originally published in 2014. There hasn't been one time in my more than 19 years...
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Unmarked carved wooden chair held a special placeJan 27, 2019 6:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of an antique chair that has been in our family for 60 years. It is in perfect shape, and I believe is made out of oak. The back of the chair ...
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You can learn to accessorize like a proJan 27, 2019 6:00 am - My first collection or attempt at displaying items as a child was boxes, made of any material — cardboard, wood or plastic. I would organize them by size and stack them ...
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To add warmth inside, rely on the great outdoorsJan 26, 2019 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — When Jim and Jennifer Sergent bought their home in suburban Arlington, Virginia, two years ago, they appreciated its modern look — the exposed wood beams an...
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Designing a home when design is your lifeJan 26, 2019 5:00 am - Pum Lefebure, the co-founder and chief creative officer of the Washington, D.C., graphic design and branding agency Design Army, joined staff writer Jura Koncius recentl...