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“word to the wise” wednesday: coco chanel

I don't understand how women can leave the house without fixing herself up a little.  If only out of politeness.  And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny.  And it's best to be as pretty as possible for destiny. -- Coco Chanel I'm awfully glad …

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friday’s five minute fix: add height to a vignette

What is the best way to create a visually pleasing vignette?  The "rule" itself is simple -- include an odd number of pretty objects at varying heights.  Easy peasy, right?   Almost, but not quite.   Sometimes the objects you want to include are too similar in height -- so …

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how to style and photograph your design projects

I have been more than a little preoccupied lately with photo shoots -- fun, exciting ... and a lot of work.  I'm looking forward to sharing the results with you, but unfortunately I need to keep them under wraps for a little while longer.  Until then, though, let's talk about …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: jamie drake

I think of myself as a minimalist, oddly enough.  You shouldn't lay it on too thickly in a room -- the eye needs to be teased and tantalized but also needs a place to rest. -- Jamie Drake (House Beautiful, February 2012) How would you describe yourself?

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