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How Old Are You? Where Are You From? Sep. 06, 2016

The Art of Design

Almost every home in the United States has at least one piece of furniture that has seen many years ... Read More

How To Use Strong Color Aug. 31, 2016

Small Spaces

The famous writer Robert Louis Stevenson said, "Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage ... Read More

Life's a Banquet Aug. 27, 2016

The Art of Design

Table settings are a common household subject. Undoubtedly each and every one of us has some degree ... Read More

A New Living Room Idea Aug. 24, 2016

Small Spaces

One of our significant rites of passage in life is leaving home. For many, this milestone begins wit... Read More

Home: For the Future Aug. 20, 2016

The Art of Design

I had heard about this day from friends. And so just like that, one day in my 49th year, on an other... Read More

Feminine Glamour in a Small Space Aug. 17, 2016

Small Spaces

You don't have to give up on the idea of a glamorous home just because your space is cramped. Many w... Read More

Fear of Unknown Appliances Aug. 10, 2016

Small Spaces

Apartment units under 500 square feet, also known as microunits, are gaining popularity in urban cit... Read More

Embracing a Home's Perfection Aug. 06, 2016

The Art of Design

You may have read before how tortured I feel when my housekeeper moves things around the house. Why ... Read More

Good Things in Small Packages Jul. 16, 2016

The Art of Design

The saying goes that "Good things come in small packages." That is true when it comes to perfume and... Read More

Tiny Houses Jul. 06, 2016

Small Spaces

With lots of media exposure these days tiny houses have earned a place at the top of the mountain. T... Read More

Palm Beach Style Jul. 02, 2016

The Art of Design

There are cities that exude style. I am lucky. I happen to live in one. Palm Beach is a town where a... Read More

Small Spaces with High Ceilings Jun. 29, 2016

Small Spaces

If you have a small space with a high ceiling, do the decorating rules change? Can you decorate diff... Read More

Flower Wall Pockets Hung Around Through the 20th Century Jun. 17, 2016

Antique or Junque

Q: I have enclosed a photo of a pottery wall hanging I own. I found it after my mother passed away. ... Read More

Proportions and Scale Are Critical in Small Spaces Jun. 15, 2016

Small Spaces

When it comes to interior design, you've got to get the size of your ideas right! Nothing is worse t... Read More

Bling Bling: A Historical Account of What Sparkles Jun. 11, 2016

The Art of Design

Could it be that Bling has made it into today's design lexicon? Bling is not just a word, but a way ... Read More

Using Drapes in Your Home Jun. 08, 2016

Small Spaces

Fabric drapery creates design flexibility in small, architecturally challenged rooms. Some rooms, li... Read More

Make Room for Dining Table Jun. 01, 2016

Small Spaces

There is nothing more fun than spending a leisurely Saturday rearranging furniture. But when you're ... Read More

Slipcovers Can Be a Bear to Get On and Off May. 25, 2016

Everyday Cheapskate

DEAR MARY: Is there a way that I can remove a bloodstain from my black and white floral Hawaiian pri... Read More

Extra Counter Space May. 25, 2016

Small Spaces

Most of us who plan a kitchen remodel fantasize that the results will land us in the pages of Better... Read More

To Wallpaper or Not May. 21, 2016

The Art of Design

Wallpaper is one of those touchy subjects in interior design — either you love it or hate it. ... Read More