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“word to the wise” wednesday: betsy burnham

For me, color-plus-color-plus-color isn't as good an equation as color-plus-color-plus-neutral.  Adding a neutral keeps colors from looking childish and amateurish, and colors look richer when they're paired with neutrals. -- Betsy Burnham (House Beautiful, June 2012)

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“word to the wise” wednesday: suzanne rheinstein

Have fewer things, but better things.  Obviously, it's a long process.  It's not 10-minute decorating.  But I'll tell you what I tell the young people who work for me:  If you buy one good thing a year, in five years, you'll have five really good things.  Of course, you have …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: michael herold

It's so important that your home reflect who you are and what you love.  Don't fake it!  You should surround yourself with things that have meaning to you.  I'm not a fan of "meaningless." -- Michael Herold (House Beautiful, June 2012) I need to add some meaningful sculpture to my life!   …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: victoria hagan

 Likes are immediate.  If you pause for three seconds in your response to a color, then it's a "no." -- Victoria Hagan (House Beautiful, June 2012)

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