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Tropical Colors Slay the Gray Away!

Published: March 11th, 2015

Tired of 50 shades of gray? So am I but, thankfully, winter is on its way out and spring is in the air! Having just returned from an exciting trip to Costa Rica, I am as ready as you are for warm weather, lush landscape and bright colors.  Costa Ricans have an expression, “Pura Vida.” […]

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What Makes a Great Chair?

Published: March 3rd, 2015

If you want to know what makes for a truly great chair, there was probably no better expert than Hans Wegner, a driving force of the Danish Modern movement who designed over 500 chairs, 100 of which were mass produced.  One of his most successful examples, perhaps one of the most comfortable chairs ever made, […]

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The Floating Shelf Turns a Corner

Published: February 23rd, 2015

We’ve all seen them and probably used them.  A floating shelf is a sleek way to showcase your favorite accessories and, thanks to Ikea and Room and Board, has become a common feature. All things, however, evolve, and the floating shelf is no exception.  How about adding some sculptural excitement to a room by creating […]

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