Choosing the Right Size Dining Room Rug

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To choose a dining room rug that is beautiful and practical, follow these easy tips: The right size. In general, area rugs get larger as a room gets larger. In every case, though, a guest should be able to pull out her chair without falling off the edge of the rug. It's not a carpet. If your room is large enough, have at least nine inches between the … [Read more...]

Designers We Love: Gauthier-Stacy

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We are design junkies, and we are absolutely in love with the creations of interior design duo Gauthier-Stacy. The Boston-based firm brings a mastery of proportion and quality craftsmanship to each of their diverse projects. The firm, which has received awards from the American Society of Interior Designers New England Chapter, takes a building's … [Read more...]

An Elegant Home on the Coast

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House Beautiful recently featured a beach home that is both elegant and appropriate to its setting. The coastal residence, designed by designer Jim Howard, embraces quality. Well-proportioned built-ins echo arched doorways, while a distinguished limestone fireplace and inlaid mirror have presence. A soothing color palette has subtly complexity, as … [Read more...]

Three Essential Elements of Coastal Home Style

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  Looking to create great beach style in your coastal home? We've got you covered! Try these simple and straight foward tips for creating a breezy coastal look.   Bring the outdoors in - We live by the beach for a reason! Bring the beautiful natural elements of the beach into your home. You can literally bring the outdoors in by … [Read more...]

Fresh American Spaces

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  We had the pleasure of meeting with Annie Selke when we are at the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market last week. We have long admired her beautiful home furnishings lines - Dash & Albert,  Pine Cone Hill and Annie Selke Home so it fun to meet the woman behind these creative businesses. Is if these businesses aren't … [Read more...]