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“word to the wise” wednesday: miles + denise

I tend to like rooms where there's a tension.  Grand-humble, slick-crumbling, strong-quiet -- it's that push-pull that makes for interesting design to me. -- Miles Redd (Architectural Digest, July 2012) The quote may be by Miles Redd, but the jaw-dropping design of that living room is all Denise McGaha!  Doesn't this space, …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: carmen lopez

This house has been many things.  But this home has always wrapped around me.  It hugs me every time I walk in the door. -- Carmen Lopez (Traditional Home, April 2013) That is how I feel about my house, too!  Of course, I also have two precious boys who give me flying …

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sunday dreaming: lost in reality

You've probably heard the saying "comparison is the thief of joy."  Well, I think reality -- or more appropriately, "being realistic" -- is the thief of dreams ... and the trick is to dream anyway. Graphic by Uncomfortable Soul via Search Quotes.

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“word to the wise” wednesday: stacey bendet

They need to respect beautiful things, whether it's art or clothing or jewelry, but I also want my girls to feel comfortable in their own home.  I don't ever want them to feel nervous here. -- Stacey Bendet (Alice + Olivia designer, mom to Eloise, age 4, and Scarlet, age 2) Stacey …

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