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Rug Runoff
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In decorating and politics, Mike and I agree on most issues, but, for some reason, selecting a rug has been an ongoing battle. As hard as I try to get...

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  • Posted by Anne E. Collins on November 19, 2009 at 10:51 AM
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Rebirth of the Toast Rack

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As you may have noticed, I’m a big fan of creative reuse. And when it comes to antique tabletop, the possibilities are endless. The Victorians had a special piece of...

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  • Posted by Anne E. Collins on November 12, 2009 at 11:12 AM
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My New Favorite Flea Market
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I grew up being dragged to flea markets around greater Los Angeles—and though I have fond memories of the Rose Bowl and Long Beach fleas, I think I remember them...

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  • Posted by Anne E. Collins on November 3, 2009 at 9:06 AM
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The Comfiest and Prettiest Sofa

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After 14 months of sitting on camping chairs, I am thrilled to announce, we own a couch. Yes, you may remember me mentioning this very sofa, the Grayson, sometime...

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  • Posted by Anne E. Collins on October 27, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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Know Your Design Biases
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I’m a sucker for Frenchie furniture. I love feminine lines, the movement of a curved back, and most decor that could be linked back to the sensuous...

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  • Posted by Anne E. Collins on October 16, 2009 at 8:33 AM
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The Best Way to View Art
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I’m a big museum fan but if given the choice to see the art in the climate-controlled rooms of the Met or the studio where art is being made, I’ll...

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  • Posted by Anne E. Collins on October 6, 2009 at 5:18 PM
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