19th Century Bracket Detail
2) We made a compass out of a piece of scrap ply-wood to help scribe our cuts. 4) You should lay out your cuts so you get both sides from one piece of wood. 1) Using simple geometry, lay out your curves according to your design. 3) Use a small ... [... more]
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American Decorative Arts
In the field of American decorative arts, the Metropolitan's first major acquisition was inspired by a large exhibition of American furniture, silver, glass, and paintings held in conjunction with the Hudson-Fulton Celebration of 1909, a grand ... [... more]
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Build A Picture Frame
The thin glass face can be custom cut to almost any practical size. Look in the Yellow Pages under "glass" or "picture frames" for a local source. Consider using Plexiglas with UV protection for displaying valuable images or objects. ... [... more]
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Building A Gingerbread House
To assemble the gingerbread house, start with one of the side pieces. Apply a bead of icing along the bottom, and place it on the base. Working with one piece at a time, apply a bead of icing along the edges of each piece to attach sides to the ... [... more]
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Decorating With Armoires
There are simple pine armoires, intricately detailed pieces, and formal styles in a variety of woods. Some pieces are highly stylized and many are embellished with decorative painting. However, the key element to consider in choosing an armoire ... [... more]
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Germany Tour
As decades passed, a rift between the convent and the city over money matters, deepening financial crises and ultimately the city's bankruptcy in the late 14th century ground construction almost to a halt. Work was sporadic. With each fresh crew ... [... more]
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Choosing Handcrafted Furniture
You should definitely interview craftsmen, learn about their background in the business, find out where they did their training. Quite often, this information can tell you more about how the piece is constructed than what meets the eye. The ... [... more]
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Installing A Metrowire Shelving And Jenn-Air Range
The metal rods are placed in the vertical brackets and now the design began. Shelves, baskets large and small, and numerous accessories are fitted onto the steel grid work with brackets. The flexibility of the Metrowire system is used in ... [... more]
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Wire Shelving
A popular "high-tech" interior design statement, Professional's ChoiceTM by InterMetro is a complete ready-to-assemble line of fully adjustable posts, wire shelves and accessories. Prepackaged and sold through specialty retailers, home centers, ... [... more]
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Christmas Table Centerpiece
The basic material is a block of oasis and an oasis holder, available at most any nursery or florist. (Oasis it the green, water absorbent rigid foam used for flower arrangements.) Shave the corners off the top of the block to taper it into a ... [... more]
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Feng Shui Designs For Living
Finding balance for each of us in our living space brings a sense of balance and well-being to our lives. Katherine Kaess, founder of Soulspaces International, is a traditionally trained interior designer who has come to embrace the power and ... [... more]
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How To Paint A Room
When finished, stand back and review the work. Check for paint drips on the wall or areas not sufficiently covered. If it all looks great, it’s time to clean up. If there is any paint remaining, take a permanent ink marker and note the name and ... [... more]
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