We don’t need to dream about a White Christmas anymore, here in Minnesota; we’ve got it, and it’s here to…
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Got a Ladder? How about Stockings?
Do you hang your stockings from the mantel with care each and every year? Maybe you should give the mantel…
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Christmas Map Display
A couple months ago, (Here) I decided to switch my big, beautiful, antique map to a different wall, because I…
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Looking Back and Developing a Theme
Usually I’d be working at the store this weekend. It’s December Occasional in Buffalo, and we had a little Patina…
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Porch Decorating Fun
We’ve had such an extended fall here in Minnesota, it’s been hard to get myself motivated to decorate for the…
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When is Re-Upholstery a Good Idea?
Years ago when I worked for a high-end custom furniture store, we would regularly have people come in, glance…
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Men’s Suit Patchwork Quilts
One of my fall traditions includes bringing out the fall linens to drape over the sofas and cuddle up with…
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Mantle Shelf with Fall Textures
Found this awesome mantle piece on the side of the road during one curbside clean-up day and it’s been languishing…
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Styling Tips: How to Use Vintage Pieces on your Walls
Since my living and dining rooms are sporting a fresh new coat of grey paint, it’s time to hang some…
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Decorating with Books 101 and Beyond
One of my most common questions to homeowners when I was staging homes was, “Do you have any hardcover or…
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