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double duty jewelry? yes, please!

Wearing jewelry after you have twins is a Catch-22.  On one hand, it's the perfect way to add pizzazz to a wardrobe that may be in transition.  Multiple babies = lots of strain on a mommy's body.  Earrings don't care if you aren't back to your pre-pregnancy size.  On the …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: phoebe howard

I love all soft colors.  But with color, I never say never, because as soon as I say that, I find that I'm using that color and loving it.  It's important to have an open mind when it comes to color! -- Phoebe Howard (quoted in House Beautiful, September 2012) I adore …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: arie l. kopelman

Rooms can have a clean, fresh, modern sensibility but still have traditional elements that let your mind wander through history.  Where you live doesn't have to look like Grandma's house. -- Arie L. Kopelman, former president of Chanel Inc. (Architectural Digest, July 2012) You should visit Architectural Digest online to see photos …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: betsy burnham

For me, color-plus-color-plus-color isn't as good an equation as color-plus-color-plus-neutral.  Adding a neutral keeps colors from looking childish and amateurish, and colors look richer when they're paired with neutrals. -- Betsy Burnham (House Beautiful, June 2012)

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