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Twelve luscious, velvety, long-stemmed roses artfully arranged in a crystal-clear vessel — the ultimate display of passion, appreciation and lasting devotion. You are sure to send a bouquet of these beauties to the love of your life, but what about the others on your list? Let’s think beyond roses... |
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It is a sign of the times that mixed-use developments are becoming a common sight all around the country these days. After all, with carbon footprints becoming smaller and to-do lists growing larger, what better way to merge the two than to move into a home that’s right in the middle of everything?...
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Bold, abstract, vintage, green — all ways to describe some of the most exciting trends currently happening in home lighting. Today’s light fixtures, be they suspended lamps, recessed lights or radiant chandeliers, would certainly turn Edison’s head. |
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Laura DuPont has three children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, not to mention a brand-new home and a history of adventures to rival the biggest blockbuster movie. So we weren’t really surprised when she told us she has “too many blessings to count.”
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The challenge was on. Carrie Cockrill and Brenda Luginbill from cb events-marketing needed to turn a warm September evening at Zen into a “polar” event for Euphoria VIP guests in search of “a higher state of food, wine and music.” The event duo went over-the-top with white leather ottomans,... |
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This is your year. |
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Visiting the Silliman home on the most ordinary day is like going on vacation. The walls are colorful, whimsical paintings are at every turn and the huge, friendly faces of the family Newfoundlands welcome everyone with a cock of the head and wag of the tail.
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Photographed by: Owen Lucas
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A quest for more open space and additional light started the wheels turning for what John Reynolds refers to as “the final phase” in renovating the family home. Sharon smiles when confiding that “to me, there’s one more coming,” but whatever the case, the Reynolds family has weathered three...
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We all seem to have at least one glaringly empty space on a wall that is too large for a seasonal wreath and too small for a large piece of artwork or another mirror. What to do? Last month I had the pleasure of working with Karen Schwartz as she put the finishing touches on the new St. Francis... |
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One drive by Lisa and Jeff Tice’s home in the fall is enough to keep you coming back year after year just to see the fabulous display of pumpkins sure to be there every October. According to Lisa, an accomplished artist, the tradition started with her father and after his death, has been faithfully...
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You have your reasons for loving your favorite room. It's that cozy chair in the corner, the way the light streams through the windows at a certain time of day, or maybe it's the special touches you've added that reflect your personality. |
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No flower evokes as much imagery and emotion as the rose. One marvels at its rich history that reaches back almost to the beginning of time. Greek mythology credits Aphrodite with giving the rose its name. |
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Susie Wherry's philosophy when it comes to the home she shares with husband Danny is fairly simple: Nothing is too good to be used every day, and commonality with the outside is a must.
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So we've all been to the beach, mountains or a family reunion in Connecticut. And now we have returned to a somewhat neglected and crispy garden. No need to be lost between the memories of our lush April carpet and the promise of fall's perky pansies! Burst the myth that August is either too late... |
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The beige stucco house where Paula Noble and her husband Gary Forte live was inspired by homes encountered traveling in Provence and the Loire Valley in France. That trip and others started the lady of the house down a path that eventually led to an antique shop and thus a great excuse to collect...
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The beige stucco house where Paula Noble and her husband Gary Forte live was inspired by homes encountered traveling in Provence and the Loire Valley in France. That trip and others started the lady of the house down a path that eventually led to an antique shop and thus a great excuse to collect... News item gallery connection item: - /apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=BS&Date=20090727&Category=TALK02&ArtNo=907270815&Ref=PH&Profile=1192 - |
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If real estate were a carnival ride, it would be a roller coaster, filled with dizzying heights and stomach-churning plunges, and generous helpings of intriguing twists, turns and breath-taking loops that send riders head over heels. |
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Digging through antiques stores in search of an old but new treasure is a great way to spend a free Saturday. Here in the Upstate, we are fortunate to have many antiques shops with an open invitation to peruse just for fun or to find the perfect armoire for the quilts currently shoved under the... |
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Gina and Buddy DeLozier may live in a home reminiscent of a French Chateau with a 10-foot solid mahogany arched entrance, palladium windows, four fireplaces, and wine cellar – not to mention a patio with pergola, spa with waterfall, and bocce ball court, but they wouldn’t say any of those features... |
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The senior adult population is on the rise. Golfing communities, retirement neighborhoods and assisted living developments are booming. However, in economic times that are less than favorable, many are considering a different path — the path that leads them as close to kin as possible. Moving... |