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Nice and Easy

With her family’s needs in mind, an antiques dealer celebrates the practical side of shabby … Continue reading

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Double-Duty Service

Outfit a work space that is just as lovely as an afternoon lunch. A hobnail … Continue reading

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Let’s Do Brunch

Make any occasion memorable with some delicious ideas on a cost-friendly budget. When Kim Rower … Continue reading

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Book Review: Cupcakes and Cashmere

Cupcakes and Cashmere is a DIY guide for navigating through life—especially if you happen to … Continue reading

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Colorful Christmas

The time-honored Christmas shades of green and red are the expected seasonal hues, but you … Continue reading

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Sit Well with these Sophisticated Furnishings

Look at your chairs differently–they are more than functional pieces to keep you from hovering … Continue reading

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Romantic Bedroom on a Budget

You can turn your personal haven into a stylish sanctuary with these low-cost ideas.   … Continue reading

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5 Rules for Personal Style

In his book Living Traditions, interior designer Matthew Patrick Smyth shows readers how to compose … Continue reading

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Renovating a 1920s English Cottage for a Modern Family

Nearly every aspect of Carrie Davich’s home reflects the notion of family, from the smell … Continue reading

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Paint a Romantic Spanish Home

When Melissa and John Bolinger purchased their 1925 Cape Cod-style home, they struggled to reconcile … Continue reading