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“word to the wise” wednesday: kelly giesen

People think, small space, why bother?  But I say, "Amp it up!  Don't skimp! "  The less room you have, the more you appreciate uber-luxury. -- Kelly Giesen (House Beautiful, July/August 2013) Isn't this an appropriate point (or counter-point) to Jay Shafer's more utilitarian approach to small houses?

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“word to the wise” wednesday: lillian august

Accessories create an intimacy that we need to express in our homes.  They tell a story.  But you have to get rid of things periodically because, as your life changes, your whole point of view changes. -- Lillian August (Traditional Home, April 2013) Having children is a pretty dramatic life change, wouldn't …

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sunday dreaming: don’t ask, don’t get

My husband's philosophy is "don't ask, don't get."  I've always been afraid of hearing "no."  But why?  Most children I know -- including my own -- ask for anything and everything.  When do we "coach" that out of them? I'd rather start reaching ... and asking. Image via 2Wired2Tired.  Hey, do they …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: india hicks

Rather than live in an over-decorated house, I like a home with a lived-in feel, highly personal effects around me, and a slightly sophisticated edge -- but very family-oriented. -- India Hicks (Traditional Home, September 2013)

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