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Antique Oyster Plates: Collecting Pearls for your China Cabinet

It’s autumn and we’re quickly heading into “the ‘R’ months,” that time of year when oysters are considered to be at their best. While oysters themselves are not known for ...
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Asian Influences from Whimsy to Zen

When it comes to creating a style for our interiors, how lucky we are to have a world marketplace and a rich global history from which to draw our inspiration ...
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Year-Round Flowers

Taking cues from nature, fabrics printed with large-scale botanical themes can energize a room with a big, bold spark of color. Or, depending on the theme, they can add a ...
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A Sterling Idea: Decorating with Collectibles

While serving as U.S. president in 1806, Thomas Jefferson found himself grappling with a dilemma. His old law professor and dear friend George Wythe had recently passed away and bequeathed ...
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Shine On

Whether your home is filled with heirloom antiques or hand-me-downs, any style of décor can pull off a touch of whimsy, a bit of other worldly sophistication and some sparkle ...
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Let There be Light! Setting the Mood with Light Bulbs and Dimmer Switches

Nothing ruins a romantic dinner for two quite like an overbearing fluorescent light. The rest of the setting could be perfect: flickering candles, an elegant centerpiece, soft music playing and ...
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Affairs of the Hearth: And sweet-nothings for your fireplace

Long before the television set took center stage in our living rooms, a cozy fire provided all the entertainment people needed. When you own a fireplace, you have a front-row ...
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Stylish Living: Arranging the Furniture in Your Living Room

These days, the (capital L, capital R) Living Room is that place in your home where you most often entertain guests. It might take the form of a traditional formal ...
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