decorative

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Alison Fure, 68, is petitioning Kingston Council to begin phasing out plastic decorative items, including ornaments, flowers, and windmills, on graves.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Filled with eccentric decorative touches that mirrored Simmons’ vibrant public persona, the property features everything from staircase cherubs and boldly patterned wallpaper to curved French doors, terraced gardens, and a key-shaped swimming pool.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

More than 400 small manufacturing clusters here make glass items ranging from car headlamp covers and bangles to light shades, decorative items and chandeliers, feeding a domestic market worth over $200mn.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The project will add a pedestrian bridge, updated walking paths, native trees and landscaping for shade, seating and a decorative water feature.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The domed ceiling of the enormous hall was covered with delicate hand paintings and Latin phrases written in decorative script.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson