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living room plan + house rambling

I must sound like I’ve made up all this house stuff–no photos, just vague references to board interviews, and months since we put in an offer. Well, we got approved by the coop board this week and also...

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choosing the living room color

When I told my husband I bought four paint samples, he pointed out that in the past I turned up my nose at them. Not because I’m a genius with color, but because I am impatient. Going to the paint...

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dark brown living rooms

Clockwise from Left: a Carolyne Roehm-designed living room, Jose Picayo for House Beautiful, David Netto-designed living room photographed by Max Kim Bee for Veranda, Hunter-Barnes-designed living...

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a colorful ruthie sommers project

All photos by Simon Watson I’m beginning to think Ruthie Sommers is my dream decorator. Her interiors never shy from color or pattern, and this Lake Forest home, featured in House Beautiful, is no...

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new sofa

In January I placed an order for a new sofa. Since we bought our co-op, I wanted to invest in a sofa that was a good scale for the room, and something a bit more traditional. I had always liked the...

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gold leafed vittsjo

We’re getting ready to go to Morocco this weekend (!!!), which also means getting the house ready for my brother who will be watching our animals. Oh and my mom decided at the last minute to come...

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a painted living room

Last month I bit the bullet and painted the living room. I was a little hesitant about using such a dark color, but I’m so happy with it! The color is Benjamin Moore Deep Caviar, a dark brown with blue...

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happenings around the house

Last weekend my husband was complaining about the look of the kitchen. The room was painted a very institutional semi-gloss beige and the walls looked perpetually filthy. I don’t do much cooking, so...

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a simple skirted table and other things

It’s always a wee bit awkward coming back from a break. I didn’t plan to take a month off. Nothing dramatic happened; just one of those times where life and interest went in a different direction for a...

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a new ottoman

I knew from the start I wanted an ottoman with lucite legs, so it was just a matter of fabric selection. I originally wanted a large scale floral print, something ridiculously feminine and chinoiserie,...

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