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NFL Hometown Dishes for a Winning Game Day Celebration
Like many things, this year’s football season is anything but typical. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t still participate in game day festivities. While official ...
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Retro Gets a Revival in a Diner-Inspired Basement Remodel
In 1913, Jerry Mahoney established the first stationary diner in New Jersey. Similar to the horse-pulled lunch wagon (which the diner ultimately replaced), the idea was ...
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Bell Bottoms, Broncos & the Brady Bunch – a nostalgic trip into the past
No matter how tech-driven world our world becomes, our love for all things nostalgic continues to grow… and in a big way. This is even ...
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Farmhouse Style Gets a Refresh
Drawing inspiration from the farm homes of early settlers, traditional farmhouse style mimics the look and feel of days gone by. It incorporates the simplified, ...
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Retro Inspired Details Transform a Palm Springs Condo Into a Sunny Getaway
Today’s interior design aesthetic has been trending toward more modern looks with clean lines, neutral hues and lots of open space. You could browse Pinterest ...
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Blast from the Past: Five Fads from the Fabulous 50s
As each decade goes by, we tend to reminisce over those times long forgotten. Longing for the comfort of the past, our minds are drawn ...
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How to Create a Game Room That Scores Big
A game room is a great addition to any home – especially during this time of sheltering in place. Most people are looking for diversions and ...
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An Island Retreat With a Penchant for Nostalgia
When former CPAs Ben ten Haaf and his wife Keren relocated from Toledo, Ohio to Anna Maria Island, Florida, they set their sights on creating ...
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On Valentine’s Day, Think Red…and Pink
Red is such an eye-catching color – imagine red stop signs and exit signs, red fire trucks, and even red appliances. They all make you ...
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Taking Cues from a Classic Hue
The Pantone Color Institute has announced its 2020 Color of the Year – Classic Blue, which is described by Pantone as “a timeless and enduring ...
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‘Tis the Season – Holiday Celebrations Around the World
With the holiday season upon us, many families are putting up trees and hanging ornaments to celebrate Christmas or preparing to light candles for Hanukkah. ...
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A New Twist on Thanksgiving Traditions
Interesting fact: Thanksgiving, the quintessential American holiday, was first celebrated in Canada 40 years before it became a tradition in the States. Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving on ...
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