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“word to the wise” wednesday: colin cowie

If you want to show people your real sense of style, open your house to them.  The key is to set everything up the night before.  That way, the day of the party, I just have to put food and drinks out, and I'll still have time to shower, shave, …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: oscar wilde

Mere color unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways. -- Oscar Wilde Photo from, and quote via, Hannah Dee Interiors.  Congratulations to this talented designer -- who I am proud to call a friend -- on the launch of her new …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: christian liaigre

 Twenty-five years ago, interiors were very fussy.  But luxe today is space, air, and light. -- Christian Liaigre (as quoted in Elle Decor, April 2012)

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“word to the wise” wednesday: charlotte moss

Decorating is a footnote to real life for me, a means to an end: living well. -- Charlotte Moss (House Beautiful, March 2012)

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