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Plunge In If you're as worried about guests seeing your clean laundry as you are the dirty, it's probably time to reorganize your linen closet. It's easy to accumulate a large collection of…
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<em>Keeping your towels, sheets, and toiletries in check</em> <p>Use dividers to keep stacks from colliding, store the haute stuff for parties separately, and contain all that good wretched excess from Costco. </p><p><strong>The Challenge</strong>... Read More »
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<em>These 10 projects are fuss-free, add stylish touches to your home, and keep your favorite old linens out of the rag bin a little while longer</em><br> <br> <strong>Recycle Pillow Shams into Place Mats</strong> <p><img alt="David Prince" title="David Prince" src="http://img.timeinc.net/realsimple/i/p/Oct04/1004_home_decorate_linen_2.jpg" align="left" width="180" height="240">The mod stripes were, perhaps, visual overload as an entire bedroom scheme. Repurpose the smaller shams from this forgotten set -- while peppering your home with manageable pieces of op art -- by using them as place mats.</p><br> <p><strong>What You Need:</strong> Boudoir-size pillow shams (usually 12 by 16 inches). (<strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/gallery/0,21863,1700831,00.html?xid=yshilin1"> How to Create the Ideal Bed</a></strong>)</p><br> <p><strong>What You Do:</strong> Nothing -- the simplest project ever. Boudoir shams will cover much of the table when used this way, so you can skip a tablecloth.</p><br> <p><strong>Also Works With:</strong> Napkins and dish towels. For a French-bistro effect, use a king-size sham draped across the table, with place settings at opposite ends of the sham. Read More »
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I am just editing my copy for the Boston shopping story which is coming out in the October issue of Domino. It is lovely being reminded of these beautiful shops and Simplemente Blanco is one that a) I particularly liked and b) has a really good website. The purity of the products for bed, bath,... Read More »
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I was flipping through the pages of UK's Toast catalogue the other day, when I came across image after image of all these amazing camping style shots. I could only wish a place like this exists. I always loved camping as a kid, the sound of raindrops landing on the tarp, the dampness of my pillow in the morning and the smell of campfire in my hair.
I don't remember it like this. Beautiful cotton linens, cozy hammocks, romantic tents, wicker furniture, turquoise lanterns. It makes me want to try camping again.
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I went into Porthault the other day looking for blue floral prints. Rose (the appropriately named lady who sees over this herbaceous store) sent me pictures from the stock books in Paris. I just about slid off my chair as I looked over what she sent. Firstly aren't these books heaven? New York is just about bursting with spring, so I can't get enough of a floral print. After these charming flowers that I have never seen before came a page of the more familiar hearts... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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