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“word to the wise” wednesday: kay douglass

One thing I've learned in design is that the biggest risks give you the biggest rewards.  ... Often the thing that a client fears the most becomes their favorite moment in a house. -- Kay Douglass (House Beautiful, September 2012) I've noticed statement lighting in many of Kay's projects ... and I …

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why white bedding is practical and stylish

Thank you, Mother Nature!  Hasn't the weather in Charlotte been absolutely glorious?  When the air is fresh and cool first thing in the morning but the days are still warm ... that, my friends, is nirvana.  And just like you can change up your summer outfits by layering a sweater …

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why you should create a “me” space

Isn't one of the hardest things about being a mom of multiples that you are never -- and I mean, never -- alone?  I relish good "alone time" ... which doesn't quite jive with the fact that even my showers get interrupted.  My "alone time" is when I do my …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: nicholas stern

 Set the bar high for quality, as opposed to cramming in as many things as possible within your budget.  Thoughtful design and solid craftsmanship are what give a home its soul. -- Nicholas S.G. Stern, New York contractor on his advice to renovators (Elle Decor, September 2012)

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