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DESIGN DAILY: Literal Bookshelves

I was doing some after-Christmas shopping at the Bryant Park Holiday Shops yesterday and came across these literal book shelves at the Parable Ink clothing stall. How...

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DESIGN DAILY: Year-Round Holiday Decor
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When it comes to holiday decorating, I love a nutcracker and a reindeer or two, but the best buy is the decor you don’t have to put away in January....

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TABLE TALK: Holiday Trend Alert!
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You can play it safe with traditional red and green shades or you can add a festive glow...

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  • Posted on December 20, 2007 at 12:41 PM
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DESIGN DAILY: Wallpaper Cutouts
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Last week I went to the kickoff of Etabletop’s holiday sale and came back with a shopping bag-full of dishes and a head-full of decorating ideas. To sell...

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MARK CUTLER STYLE GUIDE: Why Drapery Is A Good Idea

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I used drapery almost as punctuation points around the room, above. Without that visual rhythm to create drama, the room would most certainly feel flat and heartless....

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  • Posted on December 17, 2007 at 10:37 AM
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DESIGN DAILY: Fireplace Lighter

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I think the fireplace lighter is a great invention. As a substitute for the traditional match, the long-handled and button-controlled flame thrower has probably saved many an eyebrow and...

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