Articles filed under Decor
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Waterbed promoters hope to revive industryOct 12, 2018 6:00 am - TAMARAC, Fla. — Waterbeds still elicit a wink, wink, nudge, nudge whenever they come up in conversation — but two pioneers of the industry in the United States are hopin...
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Marie Kondo on the five obstacles to declutteringOct 11, 2018 11:00 pm - Japanese decluttering diva Marie Kondo started out as an organizing consultant while she was a 19-year-old university student in Tokyo. Her 2011 book “The Life-Changing ...
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Plants that allow you to enjoy your favorite fall colorOct 07, 2018 7:00 am - Fall foliage turns our landscapes into a palette of autumnal shades. Whether you prefer leaves of brilliant yellow, glowing orange or fiery red, there are trees and shru...
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This organizer's decluttering method isn't easy, but celebs love herOct 07, 2018 6:00 am - There's an infamous scene in “Mommie Dearest,” the 1981 cult film about Joan Crawford's neuroses, that strikes a chord with neat freaks. Crawford, played by Faye Dunaway...
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Carving was inspired by ancient mythSep 30, 2018 7:01 am - Q. This antique chair and rocking chair are a set. It was purchased over 25 years ago at a local estate auction. Each has a wood frame, paw feet and an upholstered seat....
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Use cool autumn days to improve your spring gardenSep 30, 2018 7:00 am - Fall is the perfect time for planting. Cooler temperatures reduce stress on newly transplanted plants and gardeners. Increased rainfall helps to keep roots moist as they...
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Styling 101 class is about to beginSep 30, 2018 7:00 am - It's the smallest details that make the difference between average interior design and something outstanding. Over the years, I have developed preferences and tried-and-...
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Builders using more glass in home design as quality improvesSep 30, 2018 6:00 am - The first year that Bob Webb Homes used transom windows in the showcase house the company built for a home tour, visitors described the house as bright, warm and invitin...
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Creating a perfectly cozy place to readSep 26, 2018 11:00 pm - We decorate our homes in order to enjoy them. For book lovers, adding a cozy and well-lit space dedicated to reading can be the perfect finishing touch. Most homes, of c...
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Japanese urn has earned a special placeSep 23, 2018 7:01 am - Q. My elderly sister gave me a hand-painted porcelain vase of hers before she passed on. It is about 11 inches tall and is decorated with pink roses and green leaves. At...