ANY fool can hire an architect to draw up a plan for a house, but it takes a truly inspired fool — which is to say, an artist — to start building and see where the earth and driftwood and shards of broken pottery take him, and an equally impassioned fool — say, a […]
Posted on January 31st, 2008 by Serina
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Some sort of cord mechanism that usually hangs behind one of the panels allows you to open and close the drapes. This is the technical term for how wide the draperies will be when fully and properly retracted. With very wide windows, you’ll have to have a very long traverse rod so […]
Posted on January 31st, 2008 by Serina
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Your memories are precious. Many of them are so precious you want to keep a visual reminder, in photos that you proudly display on a Étagère for everyone to see.Unfortunately just like memories, photos can fade over time. Some will fade sooner than others. But if you know how to keep them from fading you […]
Posted on January 31st, 2008 by Serina
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Moroccan tiles are a testimony to their deep heritage and rich culture and are usually handmade or handcrafted. The practice of making handcrafted Moroccan tiles has been passed down through the ages. They are the true epitome of Moroccan culture and heritage.
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Posted on January 30th, 2008 by Serina
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So you have decided to do some bathroom remodeling. And why not, this is your sanctuary. Whether it is your master, common or even guest bathroom, bathroom remodeling does not have to be complicated.
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Posted on January 30th, 2008 by Serina
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When Jamie Beckwith started planning the decor for her home in Franklin, Tenn., she knew it needed to complement the house’s old-world characteristics. When it came to flooring, she chose materials that showed their handmade origins.From the wide planks of hand-hewn distressed walnut in the living room to the tumbled travertine in the foyer, Beckwith’s […]
Posted on January 29th, 2008 by Serina
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With all the excitement of moving off to college and getting a new space to decorate with your dorm room, your room at home may have fallen by the wayside. In fact, you may have noticed that it could use a lot of updating, but the thought of bringing back your dorm decorations isn’t […]
Posted on January 29th, 2008 by Serina
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Q. My small New York City backyard is flanked by buildings and very shady. Impatiens seem to be the only plants that thrive. Please suggest other suitable flowers and advise on making the garden attractive in winter as well as summer.A. Although gardens like yours get little direct light, they are usually bright enough […]
Posted on January 29th, 2008 by Serina
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Those who like high quality home decor, and who focus on exquisite details in housewares go for this extravagant European style. This classic look features …
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Posted on January 28th, 2008 by Serina
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Joan and Frank Vanchieri, who have lived in their Maple Street home for 40-plus years, decided to replace their old asphalt roof a few years back with a metal roof and have never regretted the decision.”This never wears out,” Joan Vanchieri said recently. “It’s for life. A good [asphalt] roof maybe would last 20 […]
Posted on January 28th, 2008 by Serina
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