Articles filed under Decor
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A DIY guide to repainting your front doorJun 29, 2018 6:00 am - When you walk up to your front door, is it dirty? Dingy? In need of repair? Does it scream “go away” instead of “welcome”? Give your front door a well-deserved facelift ...
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Japanese lusterware tea set shinesJun 24, 2018 7:01 am - Q. Your column is in our local newspaper each week. I wonder if you could help me. I have a porcelain tea set that is a service for 12. It includes teacups, saucers, san...
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Designer do's and don'ts for the 'experts'Jun 24, 2018 7:01 am - We all have been in rooms that make us "ooh and ahh." They delight us because of the care and thought that has been taken to place every piece of furniture, accessory an...
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Turn a sunny patio into a tropical oasisJun 24, 2018 7:00 am - This summer take a tropical vacation in your own backyard. Group some tropical, or tropical-looking, plants on a deck or patio, add a water feature and some comfortable ...
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Three pros discuss creating an outdoor roomJun 22, 2018 6:00 am - Designers often talk about the perfect "outdoor living room" - a deck or patio that combines the comfort and style of indoor decorating with the pleasure of relaxing out...
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Banner denotes 1916 North Dakota border patrol assignmentJun 17, 2018 7:01 am - Q. I am enclosing a photo of a Mexican Border Service felt pennant that has been in our family for a very long time. At the top are the words "1st N.D. INF," and on the ...
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Don't be afraid to mix in some vintage piecesJun 17, 2018 7:01 am - Is that an antique or is it vintage? Most people refer to items that are old as antiques, because they feel a certain "cache" goes with it. Some believe antiques are ite...
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Dahlias are bold performers in summer gardenJun 17, 2018 7:00 am - No doubt about it, dahlias are flamboyant. Not content to share attention in the summer garden, they try to steal the show with flashy blooms in just about every color e...
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Posh patios and porchesJun 17, 2018 6:00 am - "Enjoying the great outdoors" no longer equates with "roughing it." Companies are designing and manufacturing a great variety of comfortable, fun and unique furnishings ...
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Designer advice for living well with dogs and catsJun 15, 2018 6:00 am - Sharing your home with a dog or cat has many joys and a few disappointments - such as scratched floors, snagged sofas and soiled rugs. Designer and author Susanna Salk b...