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February 12, 2016

Spruce Up Your Coffee Table

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Spruce Up Your Coffee Table

Red bougainvilleas are beautiful off and on the branch. They create more interesting shapes than roses or tulips.

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Plants, Styling
February 11, 2016

Homemade Ciabatta Bread

February 11, 2016/ darlene wilson
Homemade Ciabatta Bread

Nothing beats the slight tang and softness of a ciabatta. Here’s my recipe. Simply dip in some olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

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Food Break
February 10, 2016

Three-Color Palette

February 10, 2016/ darlene wilson
Three-Color Palette

When it comes to choosing decorative pieces, you want to stick to a maximum of three colors. Then it’s all about placement.

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Living Rooms
February 10, 2016

Shelves over Cabinets

February 10, 2016/ darlene wilson
Shelves over Cabinets

If you have beautiful dishware and cookware, show them off with minimalist shelving. They’ll also be easier to access!

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Kitchens
February 09, 2016

Bisecting Your Loft

February 09, 2016/ darlene wilson
Bisecting Your Loft

Discover how to make the most of your loft space by creating a second floor that doesn’t make you feel like a giant.

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Lofts
February 08, 2016

Midnight & Suflowers

February 08, 2016/ darlene wilson
Midnight & Suflowers

Painting a bedroom dark blue is an austere choice, but balancing it with white and gold can give it an unorthodox serenity.

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Bedrooms
February 07, 2016

Open Kitchen-Dining Combo

February 07, 2016/ darlene wilson
Open Kitchen-Dining Combo

The open kitchen can do a lot to make a narrow space feel wider. Here’s some tips and furniture suggestions to make it even more spacious.

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Kitchens, Furniture
February 06, 2016

Alignment

February 06, 2016/ darlene wilson
Alignment

Creating the best layout for your framed artwork can be a challenge. Luckily, these core design tenets can help you get started.

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Styling
February 06, 2016

Chairs for the Foyer

February 06, 2016/ darlene wilson
Chairs for the Foyer

For the “no shoes” households: give your foyer a lush look with potted trees and antique wooden chairs.

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Furniture, Plants
February 05, 2016

Evolved Daybed

February 05, 2016/ darlene wilson
Evolved Daybed

Sometimes you want a living room that can double as a guest room. The daybed is a great couch solution that’s easy to convert.

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Living Rooms, Furniture
February 04, 2016

The Absurdist Plays of Hank Monroe

February 04, 2016/ darlene wilson

Hank Monroe is one of my favorite playwrights. It would certainly be a dream to build a set to his magnum opus, “Fire Lily.”

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Monthly Musings
February 03, 2016

Utilitarian Centerpieces

February 03, 2016/ darlene wilson
Utilitarian Centerpieces

You don’t need flowers to give nuance to a dining table. Simple objects can be combined to create a centerpiece that’s both beautiful and useful.

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Kitchens
February 02, 2016

Don’t Be Afraid of Painting it Teal

February 02, 2016/ darlene wilson
Don’t Be Afraid of Painting it Teal

Give an accent wall some more personality by painting a thrift store find the same color. Cool jewelry can double as decoration.

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Crafts, Furniture
February 01, 2016

Luxury Deck Furniture

February 01, 2016/ darlene wilson
Luxury Deck Furniture

When it comes to the outdoors, it’s wise to invest in furniture that can stand up to the elements. Here are some recommendations.

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Furniture, Outdoors
January 31, 2016

The Summer Home of Ada Basque

January 31, 2016/ darlene wilson
The Summer Home of Ada Basque

Artist Ada Basque gave us a tour of her beautiful home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she showed us how to use indigo.

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Bedrooms
January 30, 2016

Room to Work

January 30, 2016/ darlene wilson
Room to Work

A lucite desk can illuminate and open up your workspace at a low cost. Balance the look with a more intricate chair.

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Furniture, Styling
January 28, 2016

Modernizing the Tudor Cottage

January 28, 2016/ darlene wilson
Modernizing the Tudor Cottage

Tudor architecture is known for its exposed ceiling beams. Adding a little plaster and paint is a great way to update and add depth to a room.

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Living Rooms
January 26, 2016

Tropics

January 26, 2016/ darlene wilson
Tropics

From simple color-blocking to handmade throw pillows, a little DIY can not only brighten a room, it can transport you to a different place entirely.

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Crafts
January 23, 2016

Blackberry Vanilla Cake

January 23, 2016/ darlene wilson
Blackberry Vanilla Cake

Aside from being the only man at my friend’s baby shower, my favorite thing was the heavenly cake she baked.

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Food Break
January 22, 2016

Coffee with Rebellious Pottery Artist Felicia Burke

January 22, 2016/ darlene wilson
Coffee with Rebellious Pottery Artist Felicia Burke

You might not expect a potter to ride a motorcycle, but that’s just one of the assumptions Felicia Burke defies.

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Interviews
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