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Associated Press A do-it-yourself Ryleigh Bedding Vignette of bunting flags, created for a baby nursery from ProjectNursery.com, helps give the nursery a unique personality.
DIY nursery
Car seat, diapers, changing table, crib, stroller, blankets, onesies: A new baby is a bundle of joy that also costs a bundle of cash. Nursery decor is one area where new parents can save some mo...
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Associated Press Grapevines appear May 19 in Langley, Wash. Grapevines should be pruned once a year while the plants are dormant.
High-maintenance hobby
Grapes are a great backyard choice if you’re seeking delicious juice, some wine to savor or snacks fresh from the vine. But look elsewhere if it’s low maintenance or fast production that you want. ...
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Associated Press A warm-toned beige with brown polka dots cozy throw from Overstock.com is displayed.
Snuggling in style with a comfy throw
Sweater-y cable knits, textural weaves, rich faux furs ... this fall, throws are showing up in all the retailers’ collections. Basically small couch blankets, throws set the stage for comfy days...
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Season for pumpkin decorating and cooking arrives
Frost came early this year, but so did most of the plants this year. Frost on the pumpkin heralds the annual trip to the pumpkin patch to pick that just-right pumpkin whether it be for a jack-o’-la...
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Exotic maples easy to maintain, tolerant of harsh conditions
Rain had been threatening all morning and it did for a short while, but still a recent trip to David Mikulcik’s nursery was an absolute joy. I didn’t know there was such variety of Japanese, Korean...
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Associated Press A bag in a Ladybug print fabric sewn by Ellen Baker will be available in quilt shops in January. Baker, author of "1, 2, 3 Sew: Build Your Skills with 33 Simple Sewing Projects," used a brown paper bag as a template.
Yummy
A desire to recycle, save money and add that personal touch is what entices many crafty people to create what easily can be bought. This time of year, that includes crafting a lunch sack. “There...
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Associated Press Designer Brian Patrick Flynn mixes patterned wallpaper and patterned curtains, both featuring the same shade of red-orange. The intensity of that color is balanced by shades of blue, cream and gold.
Beyond pumpkins
Leaves are changing and pumpkins are appearing on doorsteps around the country. As vibrant shades of orange fill the outdoors, they’re also becoming increasingly popular inside. Upholstery fabri...
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Care for dry and dead grass now or replace it later when weeds begin to grow in summer
Fall is the best time to prepare lawns for the next growing season by mowing, raking, aerating and fertilizing. The game plan changes, though, if drought-stressed grass has been dormant for a long ...
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Dogwoods can be started from seed in the fall
A friend who knows all there is to know about gardening called to ask if she could plant dogwood seed and actually grow a dogwood. The answer was “yes” and quite easily. It is always interesting...
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Associated Press A 9 Pack Modern Chandelier with hand-blown Pharos pendants in translucent amber is created and displayed by the Beacon, a New York company.
Small decor companies carve out niches
For small, mom-and-pop shops that produce goods for the home but don’t have big advertising budgets, the Internet helps level the playing field, bringing customers who are looking for something dif...
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