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  • Verdant and Floriferous

    Verdant and Floriferous

    It all started with the pillow. Then I saw that silk top on the same day, and I realized I…
    May 19, 2014
  • Coral, Floral, Pink, and Navy

    Coral, Floral, Pink, and Navy

    I'm still loving pink (always), and my crazy floral pumps, but I've also been drawn to coral and navy a…
    February 13, 2013
  • Style: January ’12

    I'm squeaking in at the end here with this month's style post! I had put together two fashion posts earlier…
    January 31, 2012
  • Patterned Black and White Pillows (Each Under $50)

    I put together a couple of guides to mixing and matching throw pillows last week. Many of you requested a…
    October 6, 2011
  • Changes in the Living Room

    I had written earlier this year about how the living room had stayed fairly consistent over the last five years.…
    September 28, 2011
  • Patterned Pillows to be Mixed & Matched with Wild Abandon

    Any and all of these throw pillows work together, but for the pattern shy, may I suggest choosing just two?…
    September 27, 2011
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  • Verdant and Floriferous

    Verdant and Floriferous

    It all started with the pillow. Then I saw that silk top on the same day, and I realized I had been seeing a lot…

    May 19, 20148 commentsDecorating, Style
  • Coral, Floral, Pink, and Navy

    Coral, Floral, Pink, and Navy

    I’m still loving pink (always), and my crazy floral pumps, but I’ve also been drawn to coral and navy a lot lately. Here’s what I’ve…

    February 13, 201341 commentsStyle
  • Style: January ’12

    I’m squeaking in at the end here with this month’s style post! I had put together two fashion posts earlier in the month, but a…

    January 31, 201249 commentsStyle
  • Patterned Black and White Pillows (Each Under $50)

    I put together a couple of guides to mixing and matching throw pillows last week. Many of you requested a few more affordable options, so…

    October 6, 201116 comments'D' for Decorating, Filing Cabinet
  • Changes in the Living Room

    I had written earlier this year about how the living room had stayed fairly consistent over the last five years. I still like the room,…

    September 28, 201141 commentsLiving Room
  • Patterned Pillows to be Mixed & Matched with Wild Abandon

    Any and all of these throw pillows work together, but for the pattern shy, may I suggest choosing just two? • stripes • polka dots…

    September 27, 201128 comments'D' for Decorating, Filing Cabinet
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