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Homes & Gardens events in Oregon for Dec. 29-Jan. 5
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December 26, 2012, 2:04PM
Events are free unless noted. Fees usually include materials; call to confirm. All area codes are 503 unless noted. EVENTS SATURDAY, DEC. 29 Holiday Quilt Show: Ends Dec. 29. Featuring quilts from the Columbia River Gorge Quilters Guild. Select quilts will be part of the "50/50 sale," with 50 percent of sales proceeds donated to the White Salmon Friends... Full story »
Collectors snatch up Robert Frost Christmas cards
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December 24, 2012, 10:03AM
Dartmouth College in New Hampshire has about 500 of the cards, made by a boutique printer and featuring a different poem each year. Some of the cards have been sold for as much as $4,000 to $5,000. Full story »
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Color Monday: How to use emerald green; pillows; and primary colors
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December 24, 2012, 7:00AM
Strong, saturated color can be tricky to use. Try these approaches. Full story »
One cool (or crazy) thing: Bedol Water Clock runs on simple H2O
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December 24, 2012, 5:00AM
No need to plug this clock into an outlet or deal with batteries. Full story »
Portland tile-makers Pratt & Larson keep stay true to the craft
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December 22, 2012, 10:00AM
After 30 years, the couple keeps control of their company, celebrate their employees and remain creative. Full story »
Tricks for glamming up mismatched chairs at the holiday table
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December 22, 2012, 5:34AM
There are ways to line them up at the table and ways to decorate to call attention away from the differences. Full story »
Homes & Gardens photo contest winners for 2012
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December 21, 2012, 12:28PM
In all, we had 792 entries, so, as in years past, picking just five winners was a challenge. Full story »
Giant book tree erected at University of Nevada, Reno, for the holidays
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December 21, 2012, 11:15AM
Piles of green and gold books, ready to be recycled, are piled high for possibly the biggest book tree ever built. Full story »
Interior design news: Holiday ideas; decor contest at Design Sponge; and replacing old floors -- or not
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December 21, 2012, 7:00AM
Try these budget-friendly ideas to add to your holiday cheer. Full story »
Gardening news and notes: Videos offer ideas for spring; contest prize is an outdoor oven
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December 21, 2012, 6:00AM
Wake up the winter with colorful, informational videos from Better Homes and Gardens. Full story »
Three fireplace screens in budget, midrange and investment prices
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December 20, 2012, 4:45PM
Looking for a new fireplace screen this winter? Here are three options in three different price brackets! Full story »
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