(Apr 5th 2013 8:07PM) Yesterday I was browsing the thrift store and happened upon some darling, hand-sewn throw pillows from the \'70s that I just had to have. If I had been shopping with my husband, he probably wouldn\'t have even let me saunter down the pillow aisle, but I happened to be with my grandmother, who\'s just as enthusiastic ...
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(Mar 27th 2013 4:05PM) Nothing cozies up a bedroom, bathroom or living room faster than a textile. While I\'m a fan of all sorts of textures, prints and colors, today\'s focus is the sheepskin rug. It\'s fluffy, it\'s soft, it\'s inviting and it definitely warms up a room with very little effort. Imagine sinking your toes in between the ...
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(Mar 15th 2013 5:19PM) Any home is remiss without a little fragrance wafting through the air. Baked bread is sufficient for an hour or two and open windows are a must during temperate months, but a little lavender here or eucalyptus there can make all the difference in the tranquility of a space. I absolutely adore candles (beeswax ...
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(Jan 10th 2013 3:30PM) While I\'m no interior decorator, I do have a passion for home decor and design. Making a room look aesthetically cohesive and well thought out requires some serious time, energy and skill. However, an easy way to change the feel of your bedroom is with the help of a duvet cover. Duvets are basically like ...
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(Aug 24th 2012 4:15PM) I love fall mostly because it\'s a reprieve from scorching summer temps, but that\'s not the only reason it\'s my favorite season. I adore bonfires with good friends, cozy sweatshirts and knee-high boots, anticipation of family gatherings and the holidays and, of course, all the yummy smells associated with it ...
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(Jun 12th 2012 4:59PM) They say that lighting is one of the most important aspects of a room in terms of ambiance and general aesthetic appeal. You can go always standard with an overhead light, but there\'s something about a funky or offbeat lamp that makes a room really come to life. From natural wood finishes to quirky colors, shapes ...
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(May 31st 2012 7:42PM) Any interior decorator will tell you that an accent piece or two is the key to making your room -- be it a living room, bed room, kitchen or nursery -- come alive. From brightly colored, vintage lamps to quirky clocks, art on your mantel or a solitary accent chair, accent pieces add excitement and energy to a ...
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(May 10th 2012 2:45PM) Back in the old days, serving trays were a standard in just about every home. Today you\'ll find piles of them in thrift stores (some adorable, others not so much), but they aren\'t as popular in traditional home goods stores. Still, they\'re a must, especially for the summer months. Check out these utilitarian -- ...
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(May 1st 2012 8:04PM) One of the greatest things you can have on hand in any household is a healthy supply of herbs. The fresher they are, of course, the better your food will taste. An easy way to keep fresh herbs on hand is to grow your own. You can start a windowsill herb garden from scratch with seeds. If you\'re a little ...
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