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• Read This Before You Buy Another Throw Pillow!
  on Jan 13, 2017 in Correct Size Throw Pillows Dimension chart Juxtaposition Home Liana Marie Flanigan Interiors Peter Dunham Kashmir Paisley pillows RH track arm sofa classic
  (in photo two 24" squares, one 22" square and one 18 x 26")How do you know what size throw pillows will work for you?  Liana, "The Pillow Master" has a great eye and is an excellent seamstress for all soft fabric décor.   Here ar...
• Room Makeovers And Affordable "Refreshes" Are Top Of The List
  on Jan 6, 2017 in banquette blue and white beach cottage blue and white living room Coffee Table Styling Decorating Mistakes Makeover painted kitchen cabinets Party platter refresh white kitchen
  Hey...so I've done about 20 of the simple things on my list:  32 THINGS TO DO FOR YOURSELF IN  2017 including taking new yoga classes, making a sugar scrub and brewing green iced tea...more to go, but it feels great!  Other blogge...
• 32 THINGS TO DO FOR YOURSELF IN 2017
  on Dec 30, 2016 in self improvement goals
  Last night, I snapped this photo while walking Chief and reflecting on self improvement.    I started a list for myself and ended up with a blog post that I hope will be useful for you, too.     1.   Stretch a littl...
• MASTER BATH BEFORE/AFTER: Fresh Mediterranean
  on Dec 22, 2016 in Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter Caesarstone Frosty Carrina California Spanish Master Bath Makeover Before/After French Deco Horn Circa Lighting Provenza Old World in Warm Sand Walker Zanger Duquesa
  My mother and sister live together in San Diego, California.  I'm here helping my elderly mom with errands and Christmas preparations while trying to give my sister a break.  It's so great to have quality time with them.  And I am exci...
• Ideas From the Traditional Home Napa Show House
  on Dec 13, 2016 in antique rugs California Circa lighting family room Napa neutral bathroom Neutral Dining Room Silestone Traditional Home white kitchen
  Last week, I met Cindy Hattersley and Pat Huber in Napa, California to tour the Traditional Home Show House.  This is the second year they have let me tag along on their little adventure.Thanks, guys!Can you se...
• December Randomness, Inexpensive Gifts and Recipes
  on Dec 4, 2016 in Christmas gifts Mississippi roast Rummikub table settingwith fresh fruit
  How are your holidays shaping up?  Since we are going to San Diego for Christmas, our holiday decorations here in SF are mostly on our mantel.  But, we picked up my sister's tree before we left after Thanksgiving.Here's Howard and my s...
• Segreto Vignettes and Other Awesome Books
  on Sep 2, 2016 in 32 Yolks A Paris Apartment Rules of Civility Secreto Vignettes The Tender Bar
   I've been reading some great books, such as the new Segreto Vignettes, by Leslie Sinclair.  It can be pre-ordered.  It's amazing what she and her artisans can do!  The finishes they create really bring homes up to date. Here...
• SIX Ways to Update Your Dining Room NOW for Fall
  on Aug 26, 2016 in Dash and Albert Light Blue Striped rug dining room Ro Sham Beaux Schumacher Moncorvo Tips to update your dining room
  Could your dining room use a refresh before the weather gets cooler?  These days, people entertain less formally and it's a good idea to have a dining room that feels approachable.  Like you could serve take-out pizza and salad as easily as...
• Project Design: Exceptionally Clever Chair Makeover
  on Aug 19, 2016 in designer pillows Living Room Ralph Lauren Byres Linen Stripe Velvet Kravet Versailles Katie Leede "THEBES" in agate color way from Holland and Sherry Penny Morrison "Ashok" Zak and Fox "Uroko"
  When Cindy Hattersley and I were brainstorming Project Design ideas, she suggested updating a granny chair or garage sale find.I thought, I have two chairs in our living room that REALLY need help (or donating) but do I really want to show them...
• The Next Project Design
  on Aug 15, 2016 in Exceptionally Clever Chair Makeovers Life on Virginia Street Project Design Rough Luxe Lifestyle Segreto Secrets Stephanie Kraus Designs The Polished Pebble
  A new Project Design is coming THIS Friday.  It's going to be:"Exceptionally Clever Chair Makeovers."  Here are some of my past chair fixer-uppers.When reupholstering you can change details.  For example, we changed the back and added...

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