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“word to the wise” wednesday: michael boodro

[W]herever we find beauty, we should embrace it.  We can't ever afford to take quality for granted. -- Michael Boodro (Elle Decor, November 2011, commenting on the demise of the American glassmaker Steuben)  Photo (taken by moi) of Suzanne Kasler's space at Hickory Chair's showroom, April 2012 High Point Market.  

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friday’s five minute fix: use a tray

Have you seen the latest issue of Multiplicity magazine, the must-have resource for moms of twins, triplets and more?  It is absolutely fantastic ... and I'm not just saying that because I'm included.  Hee hee hee hee.     Inside, I shared a favorite five minute fix -- using a tray …

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“word to the wise” wednesday – lynda reeves

Magazines used to tell people to figure out if they were traditional, country, modern, etc.  But all that is passé.  Today, everyone wants a mix of some kind, with elements of both modern and traditional.  The question now is how modern, how minimalist, how edgy or how classic? -- Lynda Reeves …

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friday’s five minute fix: add color to bookcases

T.G.I.F.  -- and boy do I really mean that this weekend!  Tuesday marked my twinks' return to preschool from spring break, my babysitter's return from a two-week vacation ... and maybe, just maybe, my return to sanity some semblance of a normal routine.  I did manage to get at least …

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