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A Kitchen Journey

Attending trade shows is invaluable for designers.  Not only do we see all the great new products, meet with our reps, network with our colleagues, and hear from celebrity designers, but we also get a chance to win prizes.  Such was the case a few years ago when I went to Vision and won a Rowenta […]

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John Rosselli Antiques – Chandeliers, Lanterns & Sconces, Oh my!

As an avid lover of French and Asian antiques, stepping into John Rosselli Antiques took my breath away.  The shop is a large gallery of objets d’art. I don’t know about you, but typically most shops have a few items that catch my eye and make me covet them.  But everywhere I looked in John […]

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Blue & Yellow Guest Room

Even a small bedroom can welcome your guests.   A queen size iron bed comfortably holds two adults, with nightstands and whimsical birdcage table lamps for each. A ladder back chair in the corner provides a place to sit and remove one’s shoes.  Comfort and a place to put one’s belongings are a big part of […]

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A Sunny Master Bedroom

Conventional wisdom states that bedrooms should be decorated in cool and calming colors, the better to unwind and fall asleep.  But as with any decorating rule, one must always consider the personalities and wishes of the people who live in the room.  Many people find blues and greens restful, but a blue room can make […]

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A Two Cooks Kitchen

After living in too many homes that angled the kitchen sink in a corner, these owners vowed not to fight over the rights to the kitchen sink anymore.  Adding a sink in the smaller island also made sense logistically since the main sink was a bit of a walk to the Wolf rangetop. Avid coffee […]

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