June 18, 2013
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Special to The Washington Examiner
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Bachelors design their 'pads' to express who they are
By Merlisa Lawrence Corbett | 06/13/13 03:25 PM
The U.S. Census Bureau reported the median age at first marriage for men increased to 28.2 in 2010, from 26.8 in 2000. That means more guys are nesting and rethinking the bachelor pad. No longer satisfied with disposable furniture or "Animal House" decor, today's bachelor seeks style and...
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Renovations make Cleveland Park 'great room' great
By Merlisa Lawrence Corbett | 05/29/13 01:45 PM
Architect Bruce Wentworth believes a "great room" often is not great until it has been remodeled with excellent design, and he proved it by transforming a cavernous space in a Cleveland Park home that was devoid of architectural character. The homeowner wanted the room to look and feel like a...
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Splashes of color, easy care fabrics give rooms a summery feel
By Merlisa Lawrence Corbett | 05/27/13 09:35 PM
Memorial Day signifies the return of summer and the time to freshen up indoor spaces. Whether using a beach ball, a favorite swimsuit or seasonal fruit as inspiration, swap out dark, dull hues for cool summer colors. "Change out all of your accent pillows," said Paola McDonald of Creative...
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At the beach d'cor is easy, breezy
By Merlisa Lawrence Corbett | 05/09/13 03:40 PM
People go to beach houses to escape and relax, which is why beach house interiors should be easy and breezy. "When you go to the beach, the minute you hit that bridge you want those stresses to slide right off of you," said interior designer June Shea of Shea Studio. Shea and her family love...
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John Boehner won't back immigration bill without majority GOP support
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Is Obama losing young voters?
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Frack to the Future
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Downsize Ike
The beleaguered Eisenhower Memorial Commission holds its next public gathering later this month, and before its members duck-walk into the hearing room, huddled in a hoplite phalanx against a...
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The Lesson of Kermit Gosnell
What was the lesson of the Kermit Gosnell trial? Since the Philadelphia doctor was convicted last month of murdering three born-alive infants, two competing viewpoints have emerged.
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