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Small Treasures

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October - November 2020

Stylish, tactile, and colorful Arts & Crafts tile.

- Mary Ellen Polson

Small Treasures

1. BEAUTIFULLY SCALED

Shown in rich shades of green and blue, Peacock tiles are from a line of hand-cut shapes that include zigzags, stars and hexes, and Arabesque-shaped Persian tiles. They’re available in 2.5 x 2.25 and 3.75 x 3.25 sizes. $63 per sq. ft. Clay Squared to Infinity, (612) 781-6409, claysquared.com

2. SHADES OF GREEN

MÁS HISTORIAS DE Old House Journal

Old House Journal

Old House Journal

a farmhouse called HANFORD CASTLE

Back in 1890, clean air and simple living were the goals of Edwin and Carrie Hanford and their five children, who'd left crowded Chicago for Oakesdale, a small farming community in the heart of eastern Washington's Palouse countryside. Here amidst softly rolling hills covered by wheat fields, they created a 230-acre farm to grow apples, pears, and plums. In 1896, they built a Victorian “castle” on a promontory overlooking the property. The Hanford family descendants continued to live here for the next century. Terri Gravelle and Paul Matthews purchased it in 1989.

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2 mins

November - December 2025

Old House Journal

Old House Journal

STATELY CHEER

Festive yet admirably curated, this room in a historic New York City apartment is set for celebration of the winter holidays.

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2 mins

November - December 2025

Old House Journal

Old House Journal

RESTORING the grandeur

A PEDESTRIAN RENOVATION IN THE 1990S OBSCURED THE ESSENTIAL NATURE OF THIS 1912 COLONIAL REVIVAL HOUSE. USING AN APPROPRIATE CLASSICAL VOCABULARY, ARCHITECT FRANK SHIRLEY MADE IT STATELY AND LIVABLE.

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2 mins

November - December 2025

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Twelve Restoration Blunders to Avoid

Don't let poor planning and unrealistic expectations destroy a great old house.

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11 mins

November - December 2025

Old House Journal

Old House Journal

Routing a Door for Hinges

Here's a simple way to create an inexpensive jig that lets you cut hinge mortises for multiple doors.

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3 mins

November - December 2025

Old House Journal

Old House Journal

Character with Modesty

With remarkable attention to detail, the owner created a period kitchen that's both functional and perfect for the 1925 house.

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2 mins

November - December 2025

Old House Journal

Old House Journal

how to choose COLORS

There are no rules, but a bit of color theory and some expert tips will make your decisions easier.

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5 mins

November - December 2025

Old House Journal

Old House Journal

Tiled with Personality ARTISANAL BEAUTY

Handmade architectural tile has unmistakable characteristics that can’t be captured by manufactured tile.

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5 mins

October 2025

Old House Journal

Old House Journal

ON A Victorian High

Inspired by their penchant for touring 19th-century house museums, a couple went looking for a spectacular mansion.

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5 mins

October 2025

Old House Journal

Old House Journal

BEST BATH FOR A FLAPPER GIRL

Our bathroom was a glimpse into the more glamorous past of our old house. Though leaks had damaged it, restoration clues were abundant.

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2 mins

October 2025

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