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Decorative Boxes Gifts - More Than Just A Pretty Face by Robert Moore |
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Decorative boxes are more than just another box with a
pretty face. These beautiful containers have adorned rooms
and held treasures and keepsakes for centuries. They are
also functional and practical. |
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Distributed: 2010-08-03 11:00:00 |
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Votes: 14 |
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Choosing a Homemade Soap Recipe by J. Martin |
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If you are just starting out in soap making, it is important
that you choose the right homemade soap recipe. Choosing a
recipe that is too complicated will usually end in
frustration and wasted ingredients. Below are some tips you
can use to find a good soap recipe to start with in your
soap making adventure. |
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Distributed: 2010-04-22 10:30:00 |
Word Count: 421 |
Page Views: 4895 |
Votes: 13 |
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How To Restore Old Wood Furniture by Alycia Hartzell |
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Restoring an old piece of wooden furniture can be an
involved and tedious process, so it is important to
determine what kind of work is truly necessary before you
begin. An inexperienced do-it-yourselfer may look at a
blemished piece of furniture and assume that it needs to be
refinished, when in fact a touch-up may be just as effective
(and a whole lot less time-consuming). In many cases, a
thorough cleaning and waxing may be all it takes to turn
that dull, worn-out table into a rich and lustrous
centerpiece once more! Read this article to learn more.... |
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Distributed: 2010-02-02 12:45:00 |
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Votes: 25 |
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Furniture Feet Add Style, Consistency to Kitchens by Melody Buller |
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A growing trend in the cabinetry industry today has been
using furniture feet under counters, islands, and other
kitchen fixtures. Using various styles of furniture feet has
many advantages for the designer looking to augment the
theme of a particular kitchen; from bringing the coziness of
the living room into what has previously been viewed as a
purely functional space, to creating an impressive and
beautiful space that inspires. |
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Distributed: 2009-10-22 11:24:00 |
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Votes: 11 |
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Discover The Origins of Native American Art by Beth Mark |
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Native American people represent only 1% of the population in the
United States today even though they once dominated the entire
North American continent. While many of these native groups have
almost disappeared along with their culture, some of their
beautiful art remains. Below is a discussion of five types of
Native American art you might like to display in your home or
give as an unusual gift. |
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Distributed: 2009-07-21 11:24:00 |
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Votes: 22 |
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Top Ten Ways to Reuse Flower Vases by Sarah Simmons |
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Flowers are great gifts on birthdays, anniversaries and other
special occasions, but what do you do with the vases once the
flowers have died? Although it's always a good idea to keep a
few vases around, after a while they can add up. Try these top
ten ways to reuse your old flower containers! |
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Distributed: 2009-02-26 12:48:00 |
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Page Views: 9219 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 1.81 |
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The Truth About Amish Furniture Making by Kristina Galvan |
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Article about the tools used by the Amish to make furniture. |
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Distributed: 2009-01-20 11:36:00 |
Word Count: 460 |
Page Views: 6201 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 1.76 |
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Unique Gifts: Are They a Thing of the Past? by Nicole Maschwitz |
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Lets face it, times have changed long gone are the days of
knitting and crocheting. Lets admit it now with the introduction
of computers and X box, the next generation is more interested in
helping Scratch from Ice Age rather than doing embroidery. In
addition, with mass production of goods from China and other
countries, unique is becoming more rare. |
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Distributed: 2008-05-06 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 419 |
Page Views: 4194 |
Votes: 20 |
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Knitting 101: Learn Everything You Need to Get Started - from the History to the Basics by Christine Beals |
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When some people think of knitting they picture little old
grandmas slowly passing the hours away, but not anymore. Knitting
is a wonderful hobby that can provide anyone with a plethora of
pleasure and relaxation - not to mention adorable blankets,
scarves, hats, clothing and more! You can learn to create
handmade knits for yourself and for all the people you love with
just a little practice and patience. |
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Distributed: 2008-04-17 11:24:00 |
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Kitchen Decorating Ideas by Gayle Christie |
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We derive great pleasure in decorating our kitchen in order for
it to reflect our own personality. What better way to decorate
your kitchen than by including your family memories and history?
Bringing together our generations is a great decorating idea for
your kitchen. |
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Distributed: 2008-02-28 10:12:00 |
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Decorating Christina Aguilera's House With Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF |
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Having recently married, Christina Aguilera, like many newlyweds,
is probably working on setting up and decorating her house to
make it more of a home. Flowers are an excellent way to brighten
up any room in the house, and new trends in decorating with
flowers emerge every day. |
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Distributed: 2008-01-03 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 527 |
Page Views: 5740 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 2.24 |
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'Making Sense Of Your Surprising New Ability To Draw.' by Celeste Varley |
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Once you've made your first heart-centred drawings, you may
wonder how to interpret the results. Here's help in seeing
through to the other side of the mirror. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-28 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 485 |
Page Views: 4358 |
Votes: 24 |
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The Hard Work Of Becoming Spontaneous by Celeste Varley |
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Do you toil and sweat over artwork, while envying other artists
who seem to just create effortlessly? See if you can find a
breath of renewal in this article. |
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Distributed: 2007-12-26 10:48:00 |
Word Count: 799 |
Page Views: 4458 |
Votes: 21 |
Rating: 2.00 |
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How Simplicity Can Be Perfection by Celeste Varley |
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Have you ever gone too far with a work of art? Do you ever add
a bit more of this and a little of that to make it come alive?
Knowing when to stop and knowing when it's finished aren't
necessarily the same thing in this article.
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Distributed: 2007-12-18 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 798 |
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Votes: 19 |
Rating: 1.42 |
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Turning Humdrum Into Humming by Celeste Varley |
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Have you begun to feel that your artwork is pretty mediocre ?
Do you set about the same procedure every time ?
Perhaps you will find a little adventure in this article... |
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Distributed: 2007-12-13 11:00:00 |
Word Count: 1025 |
Page Views: 4663 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 1.88 |
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What is Heart? by Celeste Varley |
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Everybody knows what 'heart' means, right? You hear it all the
time. You probably use it too. But what the heck does it mean - a
vague, sugary generality, or what? There's a lot of heart in the
2 minutes it takes to read this article. |
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Distributed: 2007-11-01 11:24:00 |
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Page Views: 4253 |
Votes: 15 |
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What Leads You, Expectations Or Inspirations? by Celeste Varley |
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Is your routine way of doing things based on expectations and
obligations? If you can no longer imagine being motivated by
passion, see if this article points the way. |
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Distributed: 2007-10-24 10:24:00 |
Word Count: 596 |
Page Views: 3994 |
Votes: 16 |
Rating: 1.88 |
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Soap Making Supplies: Do You Have What You Need? by Jon J Martin |
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Learn about the soap making supplies you will need to start this
hobby. |
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Distributed: 2007-09-24 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 485 |
Page Views: 5099 |
Votes: 19 |
Rating: 1.53 |
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How Solo Performances Kill Creativity by Celeste Varley |
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If you are used to taking charge and making things happen, why
does drawing leave you baffled? I feel your frustration in this,
and hope you'll find some relief in this article. |
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Distributed: 2007-09-11 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 488 |
Page Views: 4027 |
Votes: 25 |
Rating: 2.04 |
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Does Lack Of Talent Prevent You From Drawing With Heart? by Celeste Varley |
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If you've fallen for the myth that artistic talent is only for a
gifted few, it's easy to conclude that there's no way to draw
with any heart. Busting this myth is less than 2 minutes away in
this article. |
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Distributed: 2007-08-24 13:00:00 |
Word Count: 520 |
Page Views: 4473 |
Votes: 18 |
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Why Would You Learn To Draw Over The Phone? by Celeste Varley |
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If past failures at drawing embarrass you, there's no way you
want to risk humiliation in a public class. What if there were a
way to learn to draw in private that would show you your natural
talent? Dial into this article. |
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Distributed: 2007-08-13 10:48:00 |
Word Count: 435 |
Page Views: 4648 |
Votes: 22 |
Rating: 1.95 |
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Why Expectations Squash The Magic In Drawings by Celeste Varley |
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Even though you're creative in many ways, you might find that
drawing anything with life escapes you, especially if you're
responsible for meeting expectations. Find your hidden talents
without losing your integrity in this article. |
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Distributed: 2007-07-27 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 594 |
Page Views: 4197 |
Votes: 24 |
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Solutions That Won't Stay Put by Celeste Varley |
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You've just learned a new method of drawing, painting, throwing
pots, or attracting positive things into your life. If it starts
to lose it's shine, do you feel disappointed? 'Solutions that
won't stay put' will show you how lucky you are. |
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Distributed: 2007-07-12 13:48:00 |
Word Count: 476 |
Page Views: 4540 |
Votes: 26 |
Rating: 1.96 |
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Wisdom Of The Tribe: Favorite Native American Artists On The Web by Eagle Vale |
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Many Native Americans have achieved fame through their art or
through their lives, and some of the greatest artists of this
modern age are descendants of the original American. Here are a
few contemporary Native American artists and a description of
their work: |
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Distributed: 2007-07-05 10:12:00 |
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Page Views: 5440 |
Votes: 24 |
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Hidden Messages by Celeste Varley |
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When a work of art grabs you, what's really going on? It's way
more than the colours or shapes. Something is getting into your
heart. It's not always obvious, or even on purpose. If you're
curious, this article holds some: "Hidden messages" |
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Distributed: 2007-05-31 11:36:00 |
Word Count: 508 |
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Votes: 16 |
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'Getting Real' by Celeste Varley |
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Are you hung up on real vs abstract? If this false concept raises
goose bumps, see what the Skin Horse knows that might help, in
this article. |
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Distributed: 2007-05-18 11:00:00 |
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Page Views: 4555 |
Votes: 19 |
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From Potboilers To fame by Celeste Varley |
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Have you ever toyed with the fantasy of becoming famous with your
art? Come on now, buried in your innocent dreams of long ago? If
you've decided it only happened long ago to the rare and gifted
few, read on for a real life story. |
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Distributed: 2007-05-10 11:24:00 |
Word Count: 707 |
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When you can't see for looking by Celeste Varley |
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The Museum of Modern Art in NY held an exhibit featuring a
painting by Renoir. About 140,000 viewers came to admire this
work. They all saw the sky, the sea, and the sailboat. But, not
one of the 140,000 viewers noticed that the painting was hung
upside down. Why not? Because we see what we expect to see. Now
I don't know if this story is actually true. I heard it on a TV
courtroom drama, but it certainly illustrates a truism. See how
clear your vision really is in this article. |
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Distributed: 2007-05-03 13:48:00 |
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Page Views: 5177 |
Votes: 17 |
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'When your thoughts are like runaway horses' by Celeste Varley |
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When you're working on a particularly challenging piece of art,
do you tend to get tight? Do you sometimes take shallow breaths?
If you need a transition from the stress of the rest of your life
into art making, there's a way of calming your horses, in this
article. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-25 14:24:00 |
Word Count: 722 |
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Votes: 18 |
Rating: 1.94 |
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Do you flirt with freedom or cling to control? by Celeste Varley |
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Are you are pulled in two directions at once, needing structure
and technique, but longing for a fluid looseness? It can be
disorienting, intimidating, and even crippling. There are some
balancing tips in this article. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-19 12:00:00 |
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Votes: 18 |
Rating: 1.94 |
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'When it takes so much to get going.' by Celeste Varley |
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Do you struggle with the start of each new work of art?
Overcoming the drag to reach lift-off can sap your time and
energy. There's a secret to avoiding the drag of flying in this
article. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-13 14:00:00 |
Word Count: 835 |
Page Views: 4805 |
Votes: 24 |
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Are You Blinded By Focusing On The End Product? by Celeste Varley |
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Do you ever want so much for a work of art to look the way you
imagine, that you just can't seem to make it turn out that way?
Have you been taught that the way to success is to set yourself
specific goals, and then work hard at fulfilling them? You may be
surprised to know that this can be a good way of practically
ensuring failure, or at least shallowness. If this is sometimes
you, you'll be interested in this article. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-09 13:36:00 |
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Votes: 19 |
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'What Draws You Closer ?' by Celeste Varley |
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The moment you take up your charcoal to draw, does a stillness
fall within? Can the hand-eye-heart connection be turned on and
off like a switch? I hope your jitters are calmed by this
article. |
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Distributed: 2007-04-02 12:00:00 |
Word Count: 823 |
Page Views: 4110 |
Votes: 16 |
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Why Control is a Limiting Illusion by Celeste Varley |
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Do you have a difficult time getting out of your head when making
art? How can you create from your heart when you are so used to
being responsible, and taking care of everything? I share your
plight in this, and hope you'll find some light shining through
the cracks in this article. |
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Distributed: 2007-03-01 10:48:00 |
Word Count: 926 |
Page Views: 4507 |
Votes: 26 |
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Keshi Pearls -- The Center of Jewelry Art by Yvonne Mal |
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Beyond the "round pearl," nature nurtures a variety of abstract
and artistic shapes. Of those, the "Keshi Cultured Pearls"
(Keshi); used by many jewelry designers to create jewelry art,
embodies elegance and is undoubtedly the alternative for those
who want all nacre (non-nucleated) pearls. |
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Distributed: 2007-01-16 10:24:00 |
Word Count: 610 |
Page Views: 5289 |
Votes: 19 |
Rating: 2.21 |
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7 Extraordinary Ceiling Treatments by Julie Lohmeier |
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In a recent post, I mentioned how ceilings are no longer simply
plain white. They're painted; they're designed; they're the
focal point of a room. |
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Distributed: 2006-11-28 11:48:00 |
Word Count: 79 |
Page Views: 17711 |
Votes: 30 |
Rating: 1.77 |
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Decorating With Large BirdCages by John Barclay |
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Investing in a large birdcage, especially if you do not have a
pet parrot or other large bird, may not have crossed you mind.
However, pet birdcages can be used to enhance any room. |
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Distributed: 2006-10-26 10:36:00 |
Word Count: 605 |
Page Views: 7561 |
Votes: 31 |
Rating: 2.23 |
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Consider Tapestry Art as you Restore a Period House by Joan Youngken |
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The myriad details of restoring or furnishing a period house are
enough to overwhelm even the most dedicated homeowner. |
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Distributed: 2006-09-28 10:00:00 |
Word Count: 658 |
Page Views: 4581 |
Votes: 29 |
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The History of the Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries by Christine Toner |
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history of the lady and unicorn tapestries.
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Distributed: 2006-09-27 20:12:00 |
Word Count: 696 |
Page Views: 8323 |
Votes: 29 |
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Medieval Beauty: The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries by David Burr |
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Of all medieval tapestry collections, perhaps none is more mysterious and thought-provoking than the Lady and the Unicorn series. |
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Distributed: 2006-09-26 12:00:00 |
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From Poetry to Tapestries: The Life of William Morris by Christine Toner |
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The life and history of artist William Morris |
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Distributed: 2006-09-26 10:12:00 |
Word Count: 715 |
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Votes: 25 |
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Font Basics for Small Business's Logo and Brand by Erin Ferree |
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There are many components of a brand identity: logo, color
palette, font choice, and the Visual Vocabulary. There's a lot
of information available about the use of logos, colors, and
Visual Vocabulary, but not much on the effective use of fonts.
So, here's some information on the creative, practical, and
technical aspects of fonts. |
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Distributed: 2006-06-06 15:10:00 |
Word Count: 1454 |
Page Views: 5248 |
Votes: 17 |
Rating: 1.71 |
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