Painted Floors: Stylish Solutions Under Foot

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Painted wood floors seem to be undergoing a revival lately. In 18th Century American homes, they were often the poor man’s answer to carpets, marble or expensive stone. Today, painted floors provide a solution for a range of design dilemmas, … Continue reading

In Praise of Happy Color—Lilly Pulitzer

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Color can make you happy. If anyone doubts that they should take a look at the creations of Lilly Pultitzer, the socialite and fashion designer who died earlier this month. Lilly Pulitzer had a colorful life…in every meaning of the … Continue reading

How Little Color Can Make Big Impact, Part 2

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It’s not about how much color but about how you use it. Color is a powerful tool, effective in large and small doses. Its strength does not necessarily lie in quantity, but rather the way color is used. A quart … Continue reading

Odd Couples: Five Reasons to Love Unexpected Color Combos

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When picking new colors, have you ever wanted to not play it safe, stand up to the Palette Police, think outside the crayon box? Shocking color schemes can offer more than mere shock value. “They possess excellent attitude and can … Continue reading