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“word to the wise” wednesday: jan showers

Perfection in design doesn't mean that there's one right way of doing things.  An extraordinary truth about design is that the same space can be made perfect in any number of ways, depending on who is using it and what they want.  There are absolutely no rules to creating the …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: sherrill canet

In my home, the family room is where everyone congregates, so I choose materials like chenille, cotton, and outdoor fabrics that can handle heavy traffic.  Fortunately, you don't have to sacrifice beauty for durability.  One of the biggest trends in decorating today is an idea I call the luxury of …

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how to create a healthy home … beautifully

I've been an avid recycler for years ... but -- when my twin boys arrived -- the concept of being environmentally conscious took on an entirely new meaning.  After all, I now had children to be concerned with ... and this is the earth that they will inherit when I …

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it’s friday; i’m in love – unexpected color

You know you are a designing mom when ... ... you are super excited to get these babies!  Hey, I'm a busy mom of twins -- shouldn't my laundry room be fabulous??  That goes for your laundry room, too, by the way. Happy weekend!   Is it laundry day in your house? Washer …

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