Articles filed under Decor
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Significance of symbol on plate alarms collectorDec 10, 2017 5:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a porcelain plate I purchased at a yard sale. The border is decorated with flowers, green leaves, butterflies and black swastikas inside yellow...
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Berries are jewels in winter gardenDec 10, 2017 5:00 am - As Jack Frost nips at the landscape, berries add color and sparkle to the winter garden. In addition to delighting gardeners, they are also a valuable food source for bi...
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Why are throw pillows such a devisive home accessory?Dec 10, 2017 5:00 am - It's a well-known decorating fact that throw pillows are an easy and inexpensive way to change the look of a room. They can add color, texture, interest or a dash of hol...
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Holiday decorations that take up zero roomDec 10, 2017 5:00 am - It has been said that people who decorate the outside of their house for Christmas are happier. It follows that people who bring adornments inside, too, are willing to m...
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Collector is losing sleep over Sanka setDec 03, 2017 5:01 am - Q. Enclosed you will find a photo of a Sanka coffee set. It includes an individual-sized ironstone coffee pot, two matching cups and saucers, an orange tray and two gold...
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Baby-boomer 'retirements' lead to lifestyle communitiesDec 03, 2017 5:00 am - Baby boomers, still a large part of the American homebuying public, drive a significant segment of the housing development industry. What do boomers want, and what are t...
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Decorate the garden for the holidaysDec 03, 2017 5:00 am - As we begin holiday decorating, the Christmas tree goes up festooned with all the trimmings, lush roping is hung around the front door and containers are filled with gre...
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Great gifts for the homeDec 03, 2017 5:00 am - The best home gifts are both useful and beautiful. Here are some for any space or budget. Vacu Vin: Wine Essentials Gift Set When The Post asked experts for their f...
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Five ways to organize your holidays nowDec 02, 2017 5:00 am - You might already have a plan for your holiday cookie baking or new garland doorway display. But some of the most satisfying preparations for the holidays involve more m...
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New doorbells have lots of bells and whistlesDec 01, 2017 5:00 am - Before electricity, doorbells rang via a complex rigging of mechanical pulleys. Visitors pulled a rope or turned a key-like affair - think Downton Abbey's elaborate syst...