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vintage goes from drab to “peacock blue” fab

I'm officially declaring Valspar's Vintage Teal to be the perfect peacock blue.  Are you jealous?  I am -- because this gorgeous piece belongs ... not to me, but ... to savvy mom of twins + 1 Claire!   Claire, thank you for inspiring me with that incredible color. Do you love …

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the best sofa for families

I love decorating for young families!  Because I have small children (read: twin tornadoes) and an even smaller but more yappy dog, my clients know that I understand what it’s like to live with kids and pets … and I am very conscious about building those things into the design …

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top ten tips for a successful renovation or custom-build

In November 2010’s House Beautiful, Annie Selke gave the most wonderful advice to anyone contemplating a renovation.  So much of her advice rang true for any type of building project – whether it is making the selections that come with a builder-style home, designing a custom home, or remodeling an …

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what it costs to furnish a room

Lauren over at Pure Style Home wrote about the cost associated with furnishing a room.  If you ever have decorated or ever will decorate a room, Lauren’s advice on budgeting and her insight into how a designer works (and what is or is not cost-effective) are priceless.  I just had …

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