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As a furniture dealer in Minnesota, we see a ton of traction against the cool color families.  Blues and grays seem to just remind people of winter and cold which is not always the most fun in Minnesota. But we’re here to say “Wait!”  Check out these spaces, which are far from cold and distant. [...]

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When the holiday season approaches, I start to see a ton of great ideas in stores and online for decorating.  The problem is that most seem to center on some sort of greenery.  Not that I hate the smell of pine or anything, but my cat eats trees.  And plants of all sort. There are [...]

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Glamping, or glamorous camping, is just what the owners of these wilderness retreats get to do.  Take a look at this stunning dining room: Rich colors complement the rustic log walls.  Definitely my kind of wilderness adventure! Or how about this living room: Love the massive stone fireplace and the double mantle.  Fantastic rug, too.  [...]

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“The thing about glitter is, if you get it on you, prepare to have it on you forever cause glitter is the herpes of craft supplies.” -Demetri Martin There are people in the world, and bless them, who love glitter.  They buy cards covered in glitter and wrapping paper covered in glitter and lotion with [...]

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From pattern to texture, there are a ton of ways to address every piece and surface in your home.  While textured wall tiles may not be the most practical solution for a child’s room or bathroom (cleaning all those surfaces, ick!), what a great idea for an accent wall in an entry way or dining [...]

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I know, I know, everyone remembers the patterned sofas of the 70′s and 80′s.  Brown and orange plaids gave way to mauve and blue florals in a stunning style 180. But not all patterned sofas are dated.  In fact, after years of microfibers in varying shades of brown, people are starting to revolt…in a big [...]

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Here in the world of furniture, we often hear horror stories of the Great Mistaken Buy – you know, that  cocktail table that was promptly scratched or the sofa that bottomed out right away or the swivel stools with no swivel.  Everyone has a story, because everyone has furniture. And what it usually boils down [...]

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An economical and interesting alternative to refinishing damaged hardwood floors or replacing dated flooring, painting your floor is not for the feint of heart.  Or the damaged of knee.  But the results speak for themselves.  What a fabulous way to add color and pattern to your space!   Obviously, some patterns will be easier to [...]

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As the weather turns colder and the sky turns that washed out shade of blah, it’s great to have an opportunity for color and pattern inside.  Most people remember the quilt on their Grandmother’s bed or at that cute bed and breakfast they stayed at that one weekend.  Quilts are associated with a cozy, country [...]

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Encaustic painting is an age-old wax painting technique.  The painter melts colored waxes to be able to manipulate the wax onto a flat surface and create stunning, multi-layered images.  Recently, I ran into a website by Collette Collins, a designer and artist who uses encaustic techniques to create unbelievably beautiful and interesting wall art in [...]

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