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“word to the wise” wednesday: megan winters

I love how Megan Winters thinks about luxury. If any one of those qualities is missing -- quality, functionality, livability or creativity -- luxury simply doesn't exist, n'est-ce pas? Plus, her definition also emphasizes how personal the concept of luxury is. The question then becomes: What is functional and livable for you? …

tzi trend alert: quartz crystal

Ever since my October buying trip to the High Point Furniture Market, I have been drooling over a design detail that I saw everywhere - quartz crystal. This faceted gem was integrated into chandeliers, sconces, cabinetry hardware, and even picture frames. Quartz crystal definitely brings the term "jewelry for the home" …

hosting for the holidays? last minute tips to spruce up

Do you realize there are only two weekends until Christmas? Holy moly. My shopping list is still a mile long ... and it feels like every night is already scheduled with holiday parties and get-togethers. Plus, I'm wearing the hostess hat more than once this year -- which means the …