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“word to the wise” wednesday: jane scott hodges

Yes, indeed, exquisitely detailed linens turn life into living. -- Jane Scott Hodges (author, Linens: For Every Room and Occasion) Linens: For Every Room and Occasion, authored by Jane Scott Hodges of Leontine Linens and published by Rizzoli, is an absolutely gorgeous book.  For those of you in Charlotte, Jane Scott will be …

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top sources for stylish outdoor living

Do you remember begging your teachers to have class outside?  I do ... and every once in a rare while, it worked!  Well, it's that time of year again.  The sun is shining, the sky is that gorgeous shade of Carolina blue, and it feels like pure torture to be …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: katie ridder

Each room in a house can be traditional so long as there's one outlandish element.  I like each space to have a wow factor. -- Katie Ridder (quoted on CountryLiving.com) Isn't "outlandish" a fascinating word  choice?  It takes "wow factor" to a different level.  I'm going to start asking myself the question -- …

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joy cometh in the morning

On this Easter eve, my heart is heavy.  My sweet friend Paula Tipton Takacs passed away on Sunday after a courageous 9.5 year battle against sarcoma.  It's been a tough week for her family and friends, but -- with the knowledge of a risen Lord -- "joy cometh in the …

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