Articles filed under Decor
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Appliances in rich colors and quartz countertops couldn't be hotterJul 28, 2018 6:00 am - Navy refrigerators. Open shelving. The farmhouse aesthetic. Today's kitchen trends are so appealing, it's hard to pick just a few for your renovation or mini makeover. (...
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Collectors dive in for toy planeJul 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Q. This metal toy airplane belonged to my dad in the 1960s. It is in excellent condition. The wings are red, and the fuselage is blue. Both wings fold up. The rubber lan...
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A little maintenance keeps containers in tiptop shapeJul 22, 2018 6:00 am - We ask a lot from annuals planted in containers. They are often tucked too close together and may not be watered often enough for their liking or, because of all the rai...
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Japanese painted ferns pair nicely next to hostasJul 15, 2018 7:00 am - Homeowners often mistakenly believe it is impossible to have colorful gardens in shady areas in their landscapes. They may believe ground covers planted in rings around ...
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Collectors make a beeline for porcelain platesJul 15, 2018 6:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of a porcelain plate that my mother-in-law gave me before she passed away. There are four plates, each about 8 inches in diameter and decorate...
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Six bathroom trends to consider — and two trends to avoidJul 14, 2018 6:00 am - The best part of renovating a bathroom? Picking out the colors, finishes, patterns and shapes of everything from the flooring to the drawer pulls. Adding to the exciteme...
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Front porches and entries that say 'welcome'Jul 14, 2018 6:00 am - Interior designer Joan Craig sees many clients who give the decorating of their living room or kitchen a lot of thought. Yet while “people have become much more attuned ...
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How to create a rock garden that looks centuries oldJul 08, 2018 7:00 am - Take advantage of a sunny, sloping area in the landscape to create a rock garden. Begin by choosing very large rocks that are common to the region and burying more than ...
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Marble turtle top shields tableJul 08, 2018 6:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a Victorian marble-top table that I have. It is in very good condition, and the marble has no cracks. The base is walnut, and the marble top is...
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Greet guests the minute they arrive with décor that says 'You're welcome here!'Jul 06, 2018 6:00 am - Decorating your front porch now that summer is finally here is a great way to underscore a seasonal theme — a time to focus on the outdoors and the outside of your home....