Fireplace mantel is also known as mantelpiece or chimneypiece and is a framework or shelf that projects from the wall of the fireplace. The origin of fireplace mantels goes back to the Medieval times. Earlier, it was a beautifully decorated ...
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Cold nights, mugs of hot chocolate with bits of Marshmallows and a warm cozy fire. Yes, the winter is here and with it the cold which can only be chased away by a warm fire. Nothing feels better than having a fireplace...who wants heaters ...
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A cozy large bed is one of the essential things in the bedroom. But many times the bedroom is so small that only a bed is what can be accommodated there leaving no space for cupboards, computer table or study table, TV, and coffee table ...
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Before we get to talking about bamboo cabinets, let's find out more about the raw material for these cabinets, the bamboo. The very well-known and popular plant of bamboo is actually a group of perennial plants which belongs to the grass ...
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As with all cultures, Chinese New Year traditions incorporate elements that are symbolic of deeper meaning. One common example of Chinese New Year symbolism is the red diamond-shaped fú characters, which are displayed on the ...
Preceding days On the eighth day of the lunar month prior to Chinese New Year, a traditional porridge known as làbāzhōu is served in remembrance "of an ancient festival, called Là, that occurred shortly after the ...
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Hanfu has a history of more than three millennia, and is said to have been worn by the legendary Yellow Emperor. From the beginning of its history, Hanfu (especially in elite circles) was inseparable from silk, supposedly discovered by the ...
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Provincial Minister for Health and Education, Salima Hashmi, on Wednesday inaugurated three-day exhibition of Czech glass and porcelain products at Alhamra Arts Council here. Addressing on the occasion the provincial minister said that ...
lahore - The Czech Republic is organizing a three-day exhibition of Czech glass and porcelain products at Alhamra Arts Council from April 24 to 26, 2013 (Wednesday-Friday). More than eight leading Czech glass and porcelain manufacturing ...
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A powerful earthquake struck the steep hills of China's southwestern Sichuan province on Saturday, leaving at least 113 people dead and more than 2,600 injured, nearly five years after a devastating quake wreaked widespread damage across ...
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Installing an appropriate lighting scheme in your bathroom can make a world of difference when it comes to everyday activities such as shaving, applying makeup and brushing your teeth. Since each bathroom is different, there are a variety ...
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Q: Here are photographs of plates that I hope are valuable. There are 13 of them, but originally there were 16. They are 10 ½ inches in diameter. I look forward to hearing from you, although my dreams of selling the set and retiring ...
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SOMETIMES we run into brick walls making them sync with mobile devices. MANY of us use standard email calendars, tasks and notes to manage our lives, but we sometimes run into brick walls making them sync with mobile devices. Those walls ...
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Construction sets he Greek philosopher Plato wrote that the future architect should play at building houses as a child.A construction set is a collection of separate pieces that can be joined together to create models. Popular models to ...
The Ming (1368-1644) and early Qing (1644-1911) dynasties were ages of expansion and great prosperity in Chinese history. The most sought-after furniture made of the choicest timber was as precious as gold. Ming furniture is treasured for ...
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