decorating

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One of those lesser-known painters is Palmerino di Guido, who assisted Giotto in decorating the celebrated St. Nicholas and Magdalen Chapels in the basilica’s lower church.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The band made their live debut at a house party on Valentine's Day 1977, decorating the walls with Barbie dolls and dressing in thrift store wigs.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The event was attended by about 100 people, with funeral wreaths of white flowers decorating the area.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Because they love thrifting, decorating together was actually fun for them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

He remembers decorating it clumsily with garlands and tinsel and a string of lights that made his father nervous.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri