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“word to the wise” wednesday: nina farmer

While working on my branding, I coined this as my Big Idea:  Families with gorgeous, highly functional homes and children who grow up around and are taught to respect beautiful things enjoy happier lives.  What a joy it was to find a kindred spirit in Nina Farmer!   I am …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: timothy corrigan

A home is not a museum.  There shouldn't be any surfaces on which people can't put their feet up -- or set a drink down. -- Timothy Corrigan (House Beautiful, October 2013)

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“word to the wise” wednesday: susan ferrier

I like large, quiet things as opposed to small, chattery things.  They're like bass notes in the choir. -- Susan Ferrier (Veranda, January-February 2014)

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“word to the wise” wednesday: veere grenney

Comfort is absolutely supreme.  And edit, edit, edit is the story of the day. -- Veere Grenney (Veranda, November-December 2013) I have an irrational obsession with this image, which graced Veranda's April 2013 cover.  I never, ever thought I would love a balloon shade, but I wish I could magically transport this entire …

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