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Homes & Gardens events in Oregon for Dec. 29-Jan. 5

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By The Oregonian

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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By The Associated Press

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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Portland tile-makers Pratt & Larson keep stay true to the craft

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By Bridget A. Otto, The Oregonian

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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By The Oregonian

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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By The Oregonian

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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By Kym Pokorny, The Oregonian

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 »

Nine ways to help clean your air indoors

By The Oregonian

December 21, 2012, 5:30AM
Watching indoor pollution can help you breathe easier. Full story »

Three fireplace screens in budget, midrange and investment prices

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By Amy Mason Doan, Special to The Oregonian

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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