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THE BEST OF IKEA

The 2011 IKEA catalog arrived in the mail the other day and I immediately began flipping pages to see what was new.  Once again, Ikea has delivered a crop of really cool, stylish and oh so affordable decorative accessories, furniture, textiles and lighting.  If you’ve ever shopped at an IKEA store, you know that it can be overwhelming, even for a super shopper…

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THE BRIGHT SIDE OF DESIGN

When it comes to decorating with color, bold, in-your-face color, I think that many people love the idea but just don’t know how to go about doing it. Decorating with color can be tricky, but if done correctly, the results are fabulous.  If you want to add color to your home, here are a few simple design guidelines to keep in…

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DESIGN CRUSH: GRANT K. GIBSON

There are so many talented interior designers around the globe, many of whom have made a name for themselves and many who are just making their way.  Grant K. Gibson is one designer that is on the fast track to design stardom.  A New York, turned San Francisco designer, Grant has established a look and identity with this work that…

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THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE

My wonderful husband rarely complains about my addiction to magazines, but when the September issue of Vogue magazine arrived in the mailbox, he had a few things to say, some GOOD, (he thinks Halle Berry is the bomb), and some BAD, (why the hell is that magazine so heavy?!!) I, however,  was thrilled beyond words that the “fashion bible” had arrived in…

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WORDS TO INSPIRE

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Entertaining FLAIR

I love books, all kinds of books, but one on my  favorite book topics are books about entertaining and decor. And, the newly published book by Joe Nye, FLAIR, takes the cake. This is one of the most exquisite entertaining, design and style books I’ve come across.  Flair Exquisite Invitations, Lush Flowers, and Gorgeous Table Settings Broken down in to four…

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REIN-CARNATION

I love to decorate with fresh flowers and am always looking for creative and inexpensive ways to add them to my home.  So, while doing a little research on flower trends, I was surprised that my reasearch lead me back to a staple in the flower family–Carnations! I’ve always thought of carnations as a cheap filler flower, and have made it…

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ANIMAL INSTINCTS

I’ve begun to check out what will be some of the hottest fall fashion trends and am thrilled to see that ANIMAL PRINTS are back.  To me, animal prints never really go out of style but it is exciting to know that there will be lots more choices for me to select from. Here are a few of my early…

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