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Distinctive Holiday Decor: New Home Inspires Novel Look

Decorating for the holidays is not just about putting up twinkle lights or Santas or Nativity scenes; it’s about creating a feeling. When we unpack our decorations or bring home ...
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Flat, Functional, Fabulous! Shape-shifting Tables are Essential for Home Entertaining

Our home furnishings provide not only utility, but they can also enhance the best use of space in our homes. So it’s no surprise that homeowners through the ages have ...
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In Pursuit Of The Perfect Chair: What to know before Shopping for Upholstered Furniture

My husband and I once bought an upholstered chair on impulse. It was a floor model so the price was reduced, and the fabric—a bold print—initially appealed to me. Within ...
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HOME Magazine’s Summer Reading List: Must-have Design Books for your Home Library

It’s summertime, and who doesn’t like getting caught up in a good book? If your idea of a great book is one that carries you away to a land filled ...
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Summer Coverlets: The Textures and Timeless Beauty of Quilts and Matelassé

As the weather heats up, it feels so refreshing to lighten our dress—not just on ourselves, but also inside our homes! It’s time to pack away the wool blankets and ...
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Tray Chic

When I got married some years ago, a favorite gift at the time to give the bride and groom was a silver tray. They came in all shapes and sizes, ...
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Look Up: Creative Ceiling Treatments Earn High Marks

We spend hours sorting through paint swatches for our walls, and then more hours choosing the best flooring. But what about our ceilings? Are there just as many options for ...
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Sheer Genius: Updated Drapery Panels Complement Any Decor

When many of us hear “sheers” in reference to window treatments, our first thought is often a memory: those shimmery polyester curtains that hung under draperies in Grandmother’s living room ...
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