I just stumbled onto a great blog called 10 Rooms where I found this beautiful picture of an outdoor space designed by stylist Maxine Brody. I got to thinking… we spend a lot of time maintaining outdoor space (watering, mowing, planting), but very little time decorating it. This photo shows how lovely and welcoming a [...]

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I will admit that I’m not much of a baker. I have dreams of whipping up moist cakes and sugary-sweet homemade icing (wearing four-inch heels and a stylish wrap dress no less), but the reality is over-baked sweets and store-bought frosting. Time is precious, and I just can’t spend every weekend perfecting the red velvet [...]

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Are you dreaming of a home makeover but don’t think you have the expertise or wherewithall to make it a reality?
Well,  design consultant and Today show lifestyle expert Elizabeth Mayhew recently published a book chock full of tips and tricks to make your abode stylish in a snap–and on a budget, too! Flip! for Decorating [...]

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