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Thinking About Summer

November 20, 2015

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I wish my garden looked like this photo. Perhaps with a little more attention and some plant purchases, it will.  I am going to spend the weekend clipping and pruning, planting and relaxing.  I hope you will do the same. I love the start of summer!!

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Great Idea: Repurposing Vintage Furniture for the Bath

November 19, 2015

I am not sure what this metal piece was used for before it became a really cool vanity. It's presence is enhanced with the great wallpaper. This is a charming and vibrant environment.Slideshow

A great way to express your personal style and taste is to bring decorative items into the bath. One of the more unique ways to accomplish this is to repurpose an old or vintage piece of furniture into a vanity, especially for the powder room where such details are showcased beautifully. As any antiques shopper will tell you, the objective is to find a piece that looks great but doesn’t cost a lot.

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We're Having a Wallpaper Moment

November 17, 2015

This open pattern is fresh and organic, with beautiful colors. Slideshow

If I were to identify a new trend, I would say that we are in a wallpaper moment. In shelter magazines and showrooms, textures and patterns for walls are everywhere. The only problem with all of these fresh choices is that there are so many wonderful new options, it is difficult to make a decision! Recently, I decided I wanted to wallpaper my laundry room and spent too much time taping potential choices to the walls; I considered everything from linen and grasscloth to stripes and subtle patterns. Unfortunately, I have yet to make a final decision.

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The Gift of Towels

November 16, 2015

Our traditional Gotham towels with pearl piping. Please note, the bath mat in this collection is the best.Slideshow

Cozy, personal and always useful, new towels are a somewhat unexpected but always welcome holiday gift. I am a big fan of white towels, preferably moderately thick. The downside: After countless trips to the washing machine they tend to look a bit dingy. While they’re still usable, it often leaves me longing for a new set or two.

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