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Nashville might be known as the country music capital and “The Athens of the South,” but designers there wish to make it very clear you can’t pigeonhole Nashville’s style. Though the city has a wealth of lovely conventional homes and embraces the classical (it will have a full-size Parthenon in the center of Centennial Park, for gosh sake), in addition, it keeps up with the times. “Nashville is such a diverse city, and that’s exactly what makes it so much…

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Well, I guess I am not really telling the truth. You may really inadvertently kill these houseplants — but only in the event that you love them to death. Therefore, if you’re among those gardeners that say, “I can not grow houseplants; I always kill them,” have a look at these eight nearly bulletproof alternatives, have a deep breath and do it. Jessica Helgerson Interior Design 1. Ferns. That I really like this family of plants, with their lush green…

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Nearly every home and workplace has framed pictures of loved ones exhibited. It is wonderful, as they serve as constant reminders of good times with family and friends. It feels like framed pictures have existed forever. In fact, the practice is new and constantly evolving. Before the widespread use of customer cameras 100 years ago, and before the widespread use of professional cameras 200 years ago, paintings, drawings and etchings of relations were largely for aristocrats and royalty. Color photos…

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Bargello, that originated from a style of needlework discovered on bits in Italy’s medieval Bargello Palace, refers equally to a method of embroidery (flat, vertical tiles that form geometric tiers) and into the consequent pattern. We’re most comfortable with it as a flame stitch, but it requires different forms as well: ribbons, diamonds, chevrons and arabesques, to mention a few. Bargello’s graphic appeal and versatility have given it staying power through the centuries. Now, thanks to design icons such as…

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With individuals away on trips and chilly weather making home hunting less attractive, winter may be a challenging time to sell your property. On the other hand, fewer houses on the market means yours will get more attention from buyers. By upping the comfy factor, making the most of winter resources and paying attention to details, you can produce your home really stick out. Here are nine strategies to prepare and stage your house for success, and create a warm…

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Black is the color of the night skies, ebony, caviar as well as coal. It was among the initial colors used in human art. It is timeless, deep, easy and elegant. It’s also associated with death, fear, mourning and wicked. But all of your institutions — from witches to style — shameful is a serious color. As Henri Matisse said, “Black is a force.” And using it in decoration is a statement unto itself. It is positive and self-assured. It…

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Modern Southwestern interiors continue to make waves in the design world this year, and with fall here, it is the prime time to give your house some autumn taste. This new take on Navajo-inspired design focuses on bold geometric patterns, saturated harvest colors and historically rich references. Gone are the days of Southwestern decoration being connected only with thick, overwrought tapestries, cowhides and coyote cartoons. Get inspired to try out this fashion from those 11 beautiful rooms. Hufft Projects Longhorn…

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Botanical prints, framed and hung in a clean row or grid, are among these can’t-neglect strategies to art. They are timeless and traditional — but also anticipated. Although there’s something to be said for sticking with the classics, there is virtue in pushing the envelope also. If you enjoy the notion of botanicals but crave an updated spin, try one of those inspiring spins below. Lauren Liess Interiors Just one, oversize botanical in kelly green and orange yellow provides cheerful…

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We may think of Easter since the sole time to bring out the eggs. However, it’s possible you have had eggs on display yearlong without entirely realizing it. Take a look around. Do you have a Jacobsen Egg Chair in your living space? Or perhaps egg sculptures dotting your bookshelves? Many classic and contemporary furnishings and accessories take on the soft, contoured nuances of eggs. Have a look at these egglike designs that can offer comforting softness to your indoors…

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In mismatching I believe. It is almost my motto. Bedroom lays kind of give me the willies. I simply can’t stand anything which looks like it came right out of a catalog or, even worse yet, off the showroom floor. All that matchy-matchy material features a personal touch. And it generally has the personality of a earthworm (meaning blah). I much prefer a space with a great deal of quirky personality, sort of a Maya Ruldoph of chambers. And it’s…

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