Inside this week’s issue

Thu., Sept. 8, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Avoid sale disaster

Cheryl-Anne Millsap recommends professional help when planning an estate sale.

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Inherited treasures

Erika Balazs received delicate crystal goblets and a beautiful quilt from her relatives.

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Worth peanuts

The Collector tells reader his Mr. Peanuts doll is worth $20-$30.

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Lots of room

Joan Butler’s 1903 home is surrounded by large partially-wooded grounds.

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Piecing it together

Artist Mary Pritzl creates mosaic images on a variety of surfaces.

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Faux appealing

Nance Hall specializes in art that creates the illusion of other materials and surfaces.

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Details naturally

Author and lecturer Sharon Lovejoy will speak in Spokane.

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Tangled web

Pat Munts has advice for reader whose basement is being invaded by brown spiders.

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Going buggy

Entomologist is abuzz with lively stories about insects.

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