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Learning from the past, Mother Knows Best!

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A good friend of mine was recently cleaning out his parents house after the passing of his mother. I guess I should be honored that he thought of me and brought home a book…Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Ideas published in 1960! We had some good laughs scrolling through the 50-year-old, yellowed pages (which still [more »]

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Looking Forward to 2011? Pantone Announces the 2011 Color of the Year!

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On this cold, icy morning in North Carolina, I thought I’d send along something to look forward to in 2011! Pantone has announced it’s Color of the Year for 2011….Honeysuckle! Here’s what Pantone has to say… Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse [more »]

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High Point Highlights: Amazing Accessories!

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There’s always so much furniture to see at market, but sometimes it’s the accessories that add the personality and finishing touches to a space. The displays are so creative and let the imagination run wild! Global Views did an outstanding job with beautiful color…. …and beautiful neutrals. Love the color and texture of pillows by [more »]

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High Point Highlights: Outstanding Outdoors

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We spend so much time designing and preparing our interiors, but the trend recently has been to focus on outdoor living as well! Outdoor living spaces can be just as luxurious and comfortable as any space inside your home. In High Point, we had a great time exploring some new outdoor ideas… Always a favorite, [more »]

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