In light of the Paris Hilton’s of the world, I find Ivanka Trump very impressive. She appears very articulate, grounded and educated, all of which cannot be said for Paris. And with Ivanka’s father’s tacky over-the-top taste, I was very curious to see what her upper east side apartment in New York City looked like when it was profiled in Elle Decor. Her taste is… Understated Surprisingly relatable Posh Serene Although it looks completely accessible, make no mistake ...
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For some, it may be easy to pull a room together – (and if this is you, this may not be the post for you, except maybe to comment on your thoughts, preferred colors, etc.) – but for others, it can be a real puzzler. There are so many thoughts, rules and philosophies on how to choose paint colors, but forget all that. Here’s what you really need to know: – Paint should not be the first ...
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The last time our mower came out, my husband inquired how much it would cost to mulch around our house. His quote? $3,800. My husband hates yard work and rarely, if ever, wants to venture out there. Last year I mulched everything, but I guess this was my husband’s subtle way of saying it needs to be done again! Of course I am not going to pay that much money, ...
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Courtney Cox recently moved from a house that she adored because it was level with a public beach and she couldn’t even go for a walk without pictures being taken. The home, designed by famed architect John Lautner, was “futuristic”, “modern” and, according to Cox, “the most amazing place I’ve ever lived in.” (See bottom for details on the house.) But, the silver-lining in all this is that she got to buy and ...
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With my children back in school, my inbox is just flooded with evites for birthday parties. Being the DIYer that I am, I always prefer to have something tangible, something which I can fret over, plan, design and hold. You too may want an alternative to electronic or paper invitations. If so, how about: These were the little invitations I did last year and handed them out to my daughter’s friends/classmates. The children squealed ...
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