embellishments

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But the architectural features, jewellery, drapery, and other embellishments are the striking features. •  • They are all slightly raised by a paste packing, composed of fine saw dust and glue, and covered with gold leaf, semi precious stones and glass beads, giving the paintings their glitter.

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  • As we turned down the dial on the need for the embellishments which society says is the proper way to have a good time in life, we faced together the greyness which is part of entering an independent search for the esthetics of living. —  A Renegade Psychiatrist's Story
  • But the architectural features, jewellery, drapery, and other embellishments are the striking features. •  • They are all slightly raised by a paste packing, composed of fine saw dust and glue, and covered with gold leaf, semi precious stones and glass beads, giving the paintings their glitter. —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • Most other suits were brightly colored with gold or ribbon-like embellishments, and cut-out bathing suits were prevalent, as were sheer, draped cover-ups. —  The Budget Fashionista
  • With their rich embellishments, artful layers, and sumptuous jewel-tone fabrics, Wang's designs exude an air of easy glamour. —  Style.com: Daily Fashion Show Pictures
  • If it's a wooden sign with cool embellishments, the stamped thing would look great. —  Christine ™ aka Big Pink Cookie
 

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