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Design Dilemma: Open Kitchens We Love
This post is a simple love note to the open kitchen. Back in the old days, women and servants were cloistered away in a corner of the house where they labored daily over family meals. They were not a part of daily family activity. Cooking was not a collaborative effort. Certainly, at parties, people did […]
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Design Dilemma: 8 Spring Cleaning Tips and Ideas
It’s spring! It’s time to clear out all the dust and clutter of winter. If you read our post about downsizing in place, you may already have a few ideas about how to bust away unused, outdated or unnecessary clothing, books, papers, expired medications, etc. Your surfaces, drawers and closets should now be free of […]
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Design Dilemma: Is the Home Library Dead?
Have E-readers killed the home library? Years ago, it was every home dweller’s dream to own a quiet room filled with books and a big fat easy chair. Libraries suggested refinement, coziness and worldliness. They were also a place to escape the noise and chaos of everyday life. But these days, books are taking a […]