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New England Home & Garden: November 20, 2009

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Antiques: Dolls

Catherine Riedel

When I was 8 years old, my grandmother gave me a cloth doll for Christmas. Neither pretty nor fancy, she was plainly dressed in gingham, with yarn hair, button eyes, and a painted-on smile. She wasn't exactly fun or exciting, and I didn't play with her much.

But long after my other childhood toys had met their fate at the annual church bazaar, I felt compelled to keep this simple doll, well into my adult years. Fact is, I was truly saddened when one day I returned home from work to find that my black Lab, Greta, had shown her enthusiasm for the doll by ripping her face clean off. Bad dog!

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November/December 2009 Home and Garden

Antiques: Dolls

Catherine Riedel

Early American dolls by Izannah Walker

Crafts: Scented Pillows

Laura Rosenberger

Nature's fragrances create lasting memories

Gifts Made in New England

Christie Matheson and Polly Bannister

Finest local products

Gift Wraps: Season's Must-Haves

Christie Matheson

Eco-friendly gift wrap, wine bags, and tags

Best 5: Eco Shops

Christie Matheson

Green goods for home and on the go

Decorating for the Holidays

Polly Bannister

Tabletops, mantels, staircases, and gifts are done in style

Gretchen Dow Simpson Decorates for Christmas

Polly Bannister

A fine artist decorates in a simple and elegant style

More Resources

Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies

Mayonnaise, vinegar, baking soda for truly 'green' products

10 Fall Garden Tips

10 things to do when gardening is over

16 Fall Cleaning Tips

Till the garden, clean the windows

12 Painting Tips

Best time to paint and more tips

Planting Vegetables, Trees, and Lawns

Plant vegetables, add a tree, cultivate a lawn

Landscaping for Tick Control

Five steps to create a tick-free zone around your house

Garden Paths and Hardscapes

Family Features

Put a path in the garden this weekend

Greener Living at Home

Family Features

Eco-friendly tips and recycling ideas

Room Makeovers That Won't Break the Budget

New room in little time and low budget

Living Room Makeover: Home Projects

Bridget Samburg

Living room makeover for a Massachusetts family

Energy Efficient: Vermont Five-Star Home

Polly Bannister

Tips for the government's highest energy rating

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