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it’s friday; i’m in love – chanel nail polish

This weekend seems to be the weekend for Christmas parties – I’m scheduled for one on Friday, three on Saturday (morning, noon and night!) and one on Sunday – so I popped into my favorite nail salon (Ballantyne Nail Spa, but the Cotswold location) last night.  I always bring my …

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top ten tips for a successful renovation or custom-build

In November 2010’s House Beautiful, Annie Selke gave the most wonderful advice to anyone contemplating a renovation.  So much of her advice rang true for any type of building project – whether it is making the selections that come with a builder-style home, designing a custom home, or remodeling an …

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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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what it costs to furnish a room

Lauren over at Pure Style Home wrote about the cost associated with furnishing a room.  If you ever have decorated or ever will decorate a room, Lauren’s advice on budgeting and her insight into how a designer works (and what is or is not cost-effective) are priceless.  I just had …

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