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homely enough to stop a clock

Rur. ugly. She's a sweet girl, but homely enough to stop a clock. No one asks Mary out, and no wonder. She's homely enough to stop a clock.

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Remove heirlooms, large family photos (though a few frames dotted around can provide the homely feel) and exercise equipment, as well as magnets and photos from fridges and freezers.

How to put the focus firmly on your home

"It is much more homely than it was before and because it is much cosier it doesn't feel like school and the children are in their element.

Six of the best give classroom a revamp

"But apparently our house was too homely so they had to ship out our furniture and fittings and bring in a load of dark, depressing things.

We had a psychopathic killer in our front room

My allusions to kinship relationships-the painting by an aunt, a grandmother's lacework--are meant to register the homely impression that Denavedova's work conveys, in spite of its conceptual sophistication.

Mario Dellavedova: Galleria Mazzoli

Graduate trainees from Flintshire-based housing giant Redrow had just two days to make the suite look more homely as part of an innovative sponsorship deal.

Changing rooms for police

WITH his homely good looks and charm, this actor has won fans the world over.

BEFORE THEY WERE FAMOUS

Rathmichael Park will feature houses grouped in clusters, creating intimate courtyards with a homely feel.

Property File: Golden opportunity

A major pounds 1.2 million revamp of a Midland maternity unit to create a homely and relaxing environment for mothers-to-be begins this week.

Cosy unit to give homely feeling for mothers-to-be

Peter Davey writes affectionately of the homely and human windows of the Arts and Crafts and of Art Nouveau, and suggests that we can learn from these movements how to make our buildings more friendly.

The Architecture of the Window

"We pride ourselves on being warm and welcoming with a homely atmosphere for the children to have a good time and enjoy learning." The playgroup, run by a committee of volunteers, is WORKING with Bolster Moor Community Association to find new premises.

'Our first Wish is for a new home' Tots to move as chapel shuts

Teesside-based promoters Loose Cannon Events, behind the show, said the booking would give the 5,000-7,000 capacity open-air event a "homely" feel.

AMELIA'S SET FOR BIG GIG; Tees star at summer show

"It is such a homely house and has a very Christmassy feel.

Lap of luxury on the outskirts of the capital

THE new range of Hahn Pot Racks is perfect for holding those bulky pots, pans and utensils, and you can even hang herbs and garlic to add a homely feel to your kitchen.

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The face of KFC has swapped his natty white suit for a homely apron, which makes him look like...er, a southern American slave-trader wearing an apron.

AD NAUSEAM

They found it difficult to find one that offered a homely environment, while meeting early learning goals.