Articles filed under Decor
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1904 World's Fair souvenir is a shoe-inDec 09, 2018 6:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a pair of porcelain shoes that belonged to my grandmother. On the bottom of each shoe are the words "World's Fair - 1904." They are a cream and...
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Take care of garden tools to save your money for plantsDec 09, 2018 6:00 am - Winter came early and with an enthusiasm seldom seen in November. It left many gardeners, including me, with garden chores undone. Cleaning garden tools is one task that...
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For Design Army's power couple, a calm place to rechargeDec 09, 2018 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - Pum Lefebure wears mostly black and white because, she says, "it's clean and simple, timeless and super chic." For the same reasons, the chief creative offi...
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Deer and reindeer motifs for the holidaysDec 09, 2018 5:00 am - Booths at this year's gift and decor trade fairs featured lots of deer and reindeer motifs - some specifically for the holidays and others to leave up and enjoy after th...
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Gifts to warm the host's heartDec 07, 2018 5:00 am - We love home gifts for the holidays because, functional or decorative, they can either be put to use for holiday parties (think serving stands, champagne glasses and aud...
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Art pottery in Bushberry pattern a hot commodityDec 02, 2018 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a pottery vase that I bought at a yard sale in the 1970s for $5. It is around 15 inches tall and is decorated with a matte-brown glaze. The leaves ...
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Birds appreciate the help they find throughout winterDec 02, 2018 6:00 am - Many of our feathered friends decide to remain in our gardens, declining invitations to follow some gardeners who “fly off” to Florida, Arizona or other balmy spots. The...
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Renaissance Revival furniture reflects 15th centuryNov 25, 2018 6:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a Victorian parlor table that I have. It stands about 29 inches tall, has a marble top and is in mint condition. What can you tell me about its...
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Even in winter months, I'm thankful for the gardenNov 25, 2018 6:00 am - Most people may choose Christmas as their favorite holiday, but Thanksgiving is at the top of my list. I love its less hectic pace, the time spent with family around the...
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Historic housewalk: Mount Prospect residents open their homes for the holidaysNov 25, 2018 5:00 am - The Mount Prospect Historical Society will hold its 31st annual Holiday Housewalk on Friday, Nov. 30, this year showcasing a neighborhood that was begun right after Worl...