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spotlight on trend-forward accessories

There's no better way to update your home than with trend-forward accessories.  Although it's not realistic to get an entirely new look from a pillow or two, you can absolutely freshen a space with a few well-chosen pieces. It was a joy to share my ideas for doing exactly that on …

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the trends you’ll see at april’s high point market

Can someone please explain how (a) it has been the longest winter ever, yet (b) I barely blinked and it's already mid-March?!  What (b) means in my world, of course, is that High Point Market is just around the corner!  And I couldn't be more excited ... especially because -- after …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: nina farmer

While working on my branding, I coined this as my Big Idea:  Families with gorgeous, highly functional homes and children who grow up around and are taught to respect beautiful things enjoy happier lives.  What a joy it was to find a kindred spirit in Nina Farmer!   I am …

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simplicity

Do you consider the "psychic cost" of owning things?  I do.  It weighs on me to have junk (and I do mean junk) that I'm not using.  I cannot stand overstuffed kitchen drawers and unworn clothes in the closet.  I feel lighter, freer, better to have those things gone, hopefully …

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