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Savory Oatmeal

Our “Gaga” (which is what we called our maternal grandmother) would share a story of survival in the Great Depression. In order to stretch their food budget, her family would…

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Making the Green Work
Published January 19, 2015 by

Making the Green Work

How do you make a $13 purchase look like a $100 investment? It’s easier than you think. We found potted ferns on special for $12.98 at our local big box…

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“In the Worst of Taste”

Emily Post had it quite right.  Chewing gum in public, especially when crackling, popping, and smacking, is horrid. Post also says that it is ok to do so in public,…

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Getting the Picture
Published January 12, 2015 by

Getting the Picture

We love shelter magazines like “Architectural Digest” and “Elle Décor” as well as catalogs from west elm, cb2 , and Restoration Hardware. We particularly focus on room styling and love how these editorialized spaces “read well.”  Indeed these rooms work by visually conjuring up vignettes that illicit our emotional responses.

We always want our rooms to look inviting and chic—just like pages in a catalog or magazine. But how do we balance the needs of our lives with a strong aesthetic?  How do we provide that “wow” moment for our guests?

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