Invariably when most of us think of grandfather clocks we think of the staid and traditional clocks of yesteryear; the ones that perhaps sat amidst our grandparents’ antiques in a home that was largely classic and traditional in design. We may want just what they had in terms ...
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There are those rooms in any home that tend to be the catch-all of clutter; that collect the evidence of a day – backpacks, coats, papers upon papers, and everything else that we bring home after a day spent at school, work, and on the road. These rooms ...
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With the world being the way that it is, there are many of us who are separated from our families and loved ones by many miles. With the Internet at our disposal there are vast resources for keeping in touch – allowing us to communicate via email and ...
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Most homeowners look for ways to provide their homes with something called “curb appeal” – referring to the first look (and ultimate impression) that a visitor to the home receives. Those who are selling their home are typically very interested in curb appeal as it gives possible buyers ...
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Clocks are one of the oldest human inventions in existence; a way that we have always told time throughout the generations. Initially, because of this role in society, clocks were more of a functional item that held little aesthetic appeal. Today, however, clocks are equal parts form and ...
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There are many reasons why we choose the pieces that are in our home; our decision to choose certain pieces of furniture, artwork and decorative items, and even the paint that is on our walls is dependent upon our own personal style as well as those elements that ...
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Grandfather clocks used to be associated with high-end, quality pieces of furniture; not just a method through which to tell time. In fact, for many generations only those homeowners with wealth were able to afford a grandfather clock in their home; these pieces were simply too expensive for ...
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There are those high-end items for which we expect superior quality; equally, we expect to pay a certain amount for that quality, considering it in investment in a good product that will serve us well far into the future. Grandfather clocks are those items which are typically considered ...
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For those of us who are lucky enough to have a summer home to which we retreat during the summer months, this home is often a reflection of our more casual style. For example, those who have decorated their primary homes in a more traditional or formal style, ...
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Dining rooms were once formal rooms where family, friends, and guests gathered around a table for a meal and shared conversation. Today, dining rooms are designed in a variety of styles inspired by those television shows, magazines, and Internet resources that have helped homeowners create rooms in their ...
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There are many rooms in a home that keep us wondering what we should do with them. While the builders certainly had something in mind when they constructed the house- creating nooks and crannies that would add character to the home and extra places for families and friends ...
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High ceilings are generally something that many homeowners wish to have in their own living space as they give the room – and the home in general – a wide-open, airy feeling and add depth to the space. But what is often a selling feature in a home ...
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The antique lovers among us go to great lengths to find those perfect pieces that will fit seamlessly into our home; the pieces for which there is a story, on which wear and tear symbolize character, and which reflect the pride of handcraftsmanship that is often missing in ...
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With Father’s Day upon us we will all soon be scrambling to come up with the perfect gift for our fathers and grandfathers that will accurately reflect our feelings for them. It’s hard to convey love through a tie, but we are often forced back to the same ...
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