At Home: Cape Cod charm in Chillicothe

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

When she said she liked the hardwood floors and rustic cupboards in the Village Plantation store, he negotiated a deal with the owner and worked through the night salvaging them on the eve of the store’s closure, pulling the planks out, nail by nail.   When she couldn’t find the exact kitchen fixtures to match her dining room chandelier, he took her to the factory in Ohio.   No local stone quite …

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KPBS To Celebrate 50 Years In 60s Style

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

(Mission Times Courier, San Diego, CA) – KPBS, San Diegos public broadcasting organization, has announced plans to honor the stations 50 year anniversary.

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Les Cockrell: Cowboy celebration to feature craftsmen

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Organizers have rounded up several fun activities to celebrate the sixth annual National Day of the American Cowboy from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Denton’s Western Heritage Gallery, but the event also should provide some unique educational opportunities for area families.

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Karina Ramírez: Mansion the centerpiece of new events center

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Construction on a new Southern-style mansion is catching the eyes of people in Denton County.

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Designers mix art, commerce

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Next time you buy a pillow for your living room, it just might be one of Sarah Montes’.   She’s a recent graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, one of the nation’s premier design schools. Through a student/alumni collaboration called Working Class Studio, her Mediterranean-motif pillows – and an array of other home decor products created by other students, alumni and faculty – are sold …

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Feng shui for your home

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Whether it’s de-cluttering or doing some major redecorating, every home could use a little TLC. Here, how to reorganize and rearrange to create a healthier home.

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At Home: When using vintage decor, less is more

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Going retro has never been easier. Whether you love ’50s space-age style, ’20s art deco or design from any bygone era, vintage furniture and home accessories are everywhere today.   Flea markets and antique shops are stocked with vintage treasures or trash, depending on your perspective. Yard sale season is in full swing, bringing Naugahyde recliners and vintage Tupperware into the daylight …

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Summer garden tour takes shape

Monday, June 14th, 2010

From the street you can tell that the homeowner of this charming 1923 brick bungalow takes great pride in her home.

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A kitchen cabinet makeover for under $20.

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

When it comes to improvements to your home, replacing your kitchen cabinets is one project that offers the best return for investment dollars at resale. For many, the price of new cabinets may not be in the budget.

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Un-Sanctioned Buchanan Michigan Event Announced

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Summer Kick Off Celebration Announced for Saturday, May 29th, Memorial Day Weekend in Downtown Buchanan Michigan.

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