GLAMOUR AND THE CHANDELIER: HOW TO USE THEM IN YOUR OWN HOME

GLAMOUR AND THE CHANDELIER: HOW TO USE THEM IN YOUR OWN HOME

Nothing says “glamour” like a chandelier but they tend towards the grandiose rather than the personal: some tips on using this illustrious fixture in the home....
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CHANDELIERS ~ EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN

CHANDELIERS ~ EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN

Today's Elegant Chandelier Had Humble Beginnings   The elegant and sophisticated chandelier we presently admire in grand foyers of hotels, upscale restaurants and homes of the rich and famous had it’s humble...
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INTERVIEW WITH LARISA MILLER: FLIPPING WITH STYLE

INTERVIEW WITH LARISA MILLER: FLIPPING WITH STYLE

Have you ever dreamed of flipping houses? Buying an old wreck and turning it into a dream home? Read this interview with style maven Larisa Miller who shares her tips...
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SUMMER ROMANCE: LANTERNS

SUMMER ROMANCE: LANTERNS

Whether you are planning a picnic, a romantic dinner for two, a beach outing, a wedding or a memorial, lanterns will transform your event into something magical....

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OUTDOOR LIVING: THE SUMMER PATIO

OUTDOOR LIVING: THE SUMMER PATIO

Summer is here and I am obsessed this month with patio living. Our outdoor spaces are all-too-often ignored or overlooked but they can be as much of an expression of...
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A SPRING IN YOUR STEP: ADD A FLOURISH TO YOUR INTERIORS

A SPRING IN YOUR STEP: ADD A FLOURISH TO YOUR INTERIORS

Spring is here and I challenge you to add some dazzle and delight into your home. Too many of us rely on neutrals to avoid creating a decorating disaster. I...
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ANJALI TALIM: ON HOW TO CREATE A TIMELESS DESIGN

ANJALI TALIM: ON HOW TO CREATE A TIMELESS DESIGN

Anjali Talim, the designer behind Studio Diz, an interior design firm based in Los Angeles, California, has a beautiful eye for blending eras, ethnic sources and high-cost with low-cost items....
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INTERVIEW WITH INTERIOR STYLIST SHAYNE BLUE: HOME AS ART

INTERVIEW WITH INTERIOR STYLIST SHAYNE BLUE: HOME AS ART

Shayne Blue, of Shayne Blue Designs, is an interior stylist whose entire life is about art. She is an accomplished musician, songwriter and performer and she brings that artistic flair...
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BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE: HOW TO STAY WARM WITH STYLE

BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE: HOW TO STAY WARM WITH STYLE

Whether you are suffering from bad weather or simply reading about it, this is the time of year when staying warm is a priority. So, what do you do to...
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THE HOLIDAY SEASON—MAKE IT YOURS

THE HOLIDAY SEASON—MAKE IT YOURS

Image © Dima Sharif design The Holiday Season. Literally, a time when many people take holidays, a period of the year marked by special events or activities. I think it’s a...
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THE MODERN THANKSGIVING TABLE

THE MODERN THANKSGIVING TABLE

This year I thought it might be fun to explore how some folks create a modern Thanksgiving table – and make a few suggestions for how to decorate your own....
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FALL INTO LIGHT

FALL INTO LIGHT

Fall days are noticeably growing shorter and it makes light all the more precious. Part of the poignancy of the season is knowing that winter is around the corner and...
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