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how to design an outdoor living space

Doesn't this glorious spring weather make you want to sit outside ... all the time?  Ummmm, well, at least once the Allegra has fully taken effect.   Here's my view from one of the chairs on the back patio.  Investing in our outdoor space several years ago made a huge difference …

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tz: foxcroft kitchen renovation, before and after

In the last year or so, I've completed a number of kitchen remodels.  Some of them have been complete "gut jobs," but a couple have been "facelifts"  -- where we keep the existing layout of the kitchen, but update the finishes and fixtures.   I almost find those "facelifts" to …

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how to create a dual function space

With a little creativity, certain rooms can function well in more than one capacity!  Remember Bee Cottage, the fantastic feature in House Beautiful where Frances Shultz renovated the most charming cottage?  Her lovely dining room doubles as a library for her books.  The dining table can easily serve as a desk, …

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should twins share a bedroom?

Moms of twins or triplets often question if and when to separate their multiples into different bedrooms.   Of course, some families only have one "child's bedroom" -- so the answer to that is easy enough!  But if you do have the space to separate your multiples ... should you? Twins …

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