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“word to the wise” wednesday: elsa peretti / eric hughes

I hate that impeccable, perfectly perfect look, all matched and prearranged.  Style is to be simple. — Elsa Peretti (as quoted in House Beautiful, December/January 2011)

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“word to the wise” wednesday: lynda reeves

There are reasons why black is so perfect for us now.  In a modern wardrobe that is all about layers, black is an essential element.  In fact, it’s the staple color for many of us.  The same holds true in our decorating repertoire.  We need black basics to throw into …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: victoria hagan

So much of what I do is about how people live, and I am always looking for balance.  I love it when rooms come alive with a personality, and I like things to be real and honest and reflect the people who live there.  We designers definitely have a point …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: karen von hahn

Because that's the thing about style:  people say, well, anything goes.  if you like it, it will all go together somehow.  But they aren't being entirely honest.  Each finish, every fabric, each piece you bring into a room contributes its own set of associations, its own unique energy.  To make …

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