Articles filed under Decor
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Reduce garden maintenance with shrubsSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Many of us are looking for ways to reduce the time spent maintaining of our landscapes. One of the easiest ways is to replace labor-intensive perennials - those requirin...
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Add flair with an armchairSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Whether it's a cozy reading nook or a lullaby chair in a nursery, armchairs are an easy way to add style, color and a new silhouette to any space. They can be a "rich an...
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Brighten up your basement digsSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - It's no easy feat to find an affordable apartment in many cities. Renters will scour the city streets for a decent deal, searching uptown, downtown and increasingly, und...
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Empty-nesters repurposing kids' roomsSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - There is sorrow in the home when one of your chicks goes away to college. A young adult's transition away from the nest is one of the parents' proudest moments, an accom...
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Stylish and savvy wastebasketsSep 09, 2017 7:00 am - When decorating a room, we don't tend to give much thought to the waste receptacle. But the decorative details can be important. "They can make or break your best effort...
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Carnival glass inspired by TiffanySep 03, 2017 7:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a berry bowl set. It was a gift from a dear elderly lady to my pastor father-in-law about 45 years ago. It is purple and includes a large berry bow...
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Allow your nursery to transition into a play roomSep 03, 2017 6:01 am - Life changes in dozens of ways once the first baby joins a family. You don't have to allocate a huge amount of space for an infant, but it must be quiet and, most import...
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A style expert's advice on color, trim and painting trendsSep 03, 2017 6:00 am - Style expert and Washington Post design columnist Elizabeth Mayhew joined staff writer Jura Koncius recently on The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. Here is an ...
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A new look for a new school yearSep 03, 2017 6:00 am - With the end of summer fast approaching, Dallas-based designer Jean Liu decided to give her child's bedroom a makeover for the new school year. Liu, owner of Jean Liu De...
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Mantel masterpiece moves from rubbish pile to museum exhibitSep 03, 2017 6:00 am - When interior designer Heidi Pribell spotted a dust-covered mantelpiece in the basement of a client's newly purchased home, it was the start of a long relationship. The ...