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Be Strategic About Bigger Plants

Oversized plants are a fun way to add lots of green to your space all at once, but it’s important to choose the right one. “If you’re looking to show off to your friends with a huge statement plant, you … Continue reading

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A Perfect Fit

I’m 5-foot-4. The tallest man I’ve dated seriously was 5-foot-8; the man I once thought of as my soul mate was 5-foot-6. I like being eye level with my partner. I don’t like being towered over. After a series of … Continue reading

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Makeover: Ceiling Editon

A tray ceiling makes a space challenged room seem larger by drawing the eye upward.

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Mini Makeove: Curtain Edition

An easy way to make your space feel grander? Shift your window treatments. The higher the curtain rod, the taller the window will appear. If possible, install your curtain rod closer to the ceiling than the top of your window — ideally … Continue reading

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He Kept Falling for Me

For seven years I tried to make it work, but his height came between us. Joe Pye Weed was so tall that he would routinely fall over, relying on me for support. We both looked silly. He was gorgeous when … Continue reading

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