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the easy way to create a stylish entryway

You only have one chance to create a first impression, right? And the first impression of your home is your entryway! Whether you have a spacious foyer or a narrow entrance, let's make it stylish -- and tidy. After all, this twin mom wants the chaos to stop at the …

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how to arrange furniture in a small space

Space planning is always the #1 challenge in a teeny-tiny room like the one Lisa Mende and I tackled in the Ronald McDonald House! Our very first selection was Kravet Furniture's Paris Desk in Dark Bronze lacquer. The Paris Desk is beautiful from all angles ... which meant Lisa and I could …

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how to create a home office in a small space

Ta-da! The Holiday 2014 issue of New York Cottages and Gardens has arrived, which means Lisa Mende and I can finally share the Big Reveal of our Ronald McDonald House of Long Island project. During times of personal crisis, it can feel as though time has stopped. But somehow the world …

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what’s the best way to store wine?

Even before my husband became a wine collector, we both wanted a convenient way to safely store wine and champagne in the kitchen. The open floor plan of our home makes for fantastic traffic flow when entertaining, because you can easily move between the kitchen, great room, dining room and …

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