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Gift Wrap

When you’re in the throes of the holiday rush, buying gifts can feel like a practical task — so much so that you forget that gift-giving is ultimately a symbolic ritual, meant to express appreciation for others. And wrapping them? … Continue reading

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Design Tip

Not sure about where to start purchasing new drapery or which fabric to select for a sofa. Order samples. This is a great way to test how fabrics will look against paint colors or might conflict with furniture. Positively Purging-I … Continue reading

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Cleaning Rugs

1. How often should you clean area rugs? a) Once a quarter b) Twice a year c) Once a year c) While vacuuming area rugs is fine for typical maintenance, it doesn’t sterilize them, says Lynch. For that, you’ll need to … Continue reading

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Know Your Dates

Confusion about expiration labels is the reason more then 80% of Americans discard perfectly good food that they fear may make them sick. In general food is safe to consume if signs of spoilage – such as unpleasant odor , … Continue reading

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Curtains

If you don’t want curtains to overwhelm a space, choose fabrics that matches the wall color to avoid contrast. When installing curtains, make sure you get proper fullness by purchasing curtains twice the width of the window. Positively Purging-I welcome … Continue reading

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