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“word to the wise” wednesday: nina farmer

I love Nina Farmer's gorgeous work, and I couldn't agree with her theory more. My mission is to create beautiful backgrounds for harmonious lives, full of style and grace. Who wouldn't want that?

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“word to the wise” wednesday: charlotte moss

Did you know that Charlotte Moss' first career was as an investment banker on Wall Street. Her background is fascinating. Sometimes the most interesting -- and talented -- people don't follow a predictable path.

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my favorite photo styling props

I think / hope / pray we all know by now that celebrities don't actually look like their magazine photos. Are they gorgeous? Absolutely. Are they flawless?  Of course not. Everyone has a minor -- and, in the case of supermodels and Hollywood's leading actresses, very minor -- "blemish" of some …

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tzi trend alert: shagreen

Shagreen -- a coarse hide with an incredible granular texture that comes from the hides of sharks and stingrays -- is one of my favorite finishes in interior design. Shagreen hides have been used as far back as the 12th century and became a luxury item in France during the …

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