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“word to the wise” wednesday: ippolita

1% of everything is sublime.  The hard part is editing out the other 99%. -- Ippolita Rostagno Ippolita may be a jewelry designer, but -- in my book -- truer words have never been spoken in interior design. Do you enjoy editing?

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“word to the wise” wednesday: newell turner

Quality and beauty can be found in the most humble of materials, like white cotton broadcloth, or celebrated in less than a yard of expensive silk velvet.  In the same way that we dress to feel happy and confident -- whatever your budget -- we should also decorate our rooms. -- …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: celia domenech

Accessories bring life to any room.  Analyze what the space is asking for after you finish furnishing it:  color?  shape?  whimsy?  contrasting textures? -- Celia Domenech (77 Habits of Highly Creative Interior Designers)

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“word to the wise” wednesday: frances schultz

Decide how much time and money you are willing to spend, then subtract from the time and add to the money. -- Frances Schultz, commenting on renovations (House Beautiful, June 2011)

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