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  • CB2 Outdoor Dining Furniture

    Let’s Do Whimsical Outdoor Dining

    "Whimsical." I resisted that descriptor for a long time, but you know what? A little whimsy is fun! I'm embracing…
    May 1, 2017
  • Leather Strap Mirror Above an Antique Table

    Choosing a Console Table and Mirror for an Entryway

    A reader, Melissa, recently wrote to me asking for help with her entryway. "I just love your style and design…
    March 23, 2016
  • Decorating a Dining Room with a Turquoise Chandelier

    4 Turquoise Chandeliers for a Dining Room

    My entryway and dining room are both in need of new lighting fixtures, and I'm thinking one of the spaces…
    March 9, 2016
  • Floral Bedding

    Let’s Decorate with Floral Bedding

    It's been a while since I put together one of these "Let's…" posts. They've always been fun, but I'm especially…
    June 17, 2015
  • Let's Put Together a TV Stand

    Let’s Style a TV Stand

    Time to play one of my favorite games! I present a bunch of options — for styling a TV stand,…
    March 19, 2013
  • Let's Have a Seat: Affordable Velvety Kitsch

    Let’s Have a Seat: Affordable Velvet Kitsch

    The chairs could go more sophisticated, and the pillows could make a serious space more playful. Together though? Quirky. Kitschy.…
    January 29, 2013
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  • CB2 Outdoor Dining Furniture

    Let’s Do Whimsical Outdoor Dining

    “Whimsical.” I resisted that descriptor for a long time, but you know what? A little whimsy is fun! I’m embracing it. I’ve been noticing several…

    May 1, 20176 commentsDecorating, Let's…
  • Leather Strap Mirror Above an Antique Table

    Choosing a Console Table and Mirror for an Entryway

    A reader, Melissa, recently wrote to me asking for help with her entryway. “I just love your style and design approach of mixing the old…

    March 23, 201618 commentsDecorating, Elsewhere, Let's…
  • Decorating a Dining Room with a Turquoise Chandelier

    4 Turquoise Chandeliers for a Dining Room

    My entryway and dining room are both in need of new lighting fixtures, and I’m thinking one of the spaces is either going to get…

    March 9, 201614 commentsDecorating, Let's…
  • Floral Bedding

    Let’s Decorate with Floral Bedding

    It’s been a while since I put together one of these “Let’s…” posts. They’ve always been fun, but I’m especially excited about this one because…

    June 17, 201518 commentsDecorating, Let's…
  • Let's Put Together a TV Stand

    Let’s Style a TV Stand

    Time to play one of my favorite games! I present a bunch of options — for styling a TV stand, in this case — and…

    March 19, 201337 commentsLet's…
  • Let's Have a Seat: Affordable Velvety Kitsch

    Let’s Have a Seat: Affordable Velvet Kitsch

    The chairs could go more sophisticated, and the pillows could make a serious space more playful. Together though? Quirky. Kitschy. Way too much fun. Fuchsia…

    January 29, 201318 commentsDecorating, Let's…
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