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7 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Home
My entire life, minus my college years, has been spent sharing a home with at least one pet. Over the years I have discovered that some fabrics and home decor work better than others when you have furry critters. Here are some tips given by pet expert Julia Szabo and Chicago interior designer Nan Ruvel, who designs pet-friendly interiors for clients. “The key is choosing the right materials and accommodating your animals’ needs,” says author of Animal House Style: Designing a Home to Share With Your Pets Julia Szabo, who shares her home with a dozen rescued dogs and cats. Julie says an animal-friendly house is more comfortable for humans too.…
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Dwell :: Decorating with Aqua, Teal and Turquoise
Colors can evoke such emotion in one don’t you think? I have loved aqua, teal and turquoise for many years now and it is quite apparent since you will find these colors in pretty much every room in our house! I was curious about the difference between the three as they can be mistaken for each other sometimes so here is a color chart. These colors can be used in just about any style home but it does remind you a bit of mid-century design. If you watched Mad Men you know what I mean! You will find these colors in pretty much all the decor throughout the series.…
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Dwell :: Fun Ways to use Dough Bowls in the Home
A few years back I found this awesome dough bowl at a garage sale and have been wondering how best to use it in my home. I love how versatile it can be and you can change it up season by season. While I am still debating about how best to use it in my home, for now, it will hold some of my favorite home décor magazines. Mixing antiques with modern décor is one of my favorite looks and I think the wooden dough bowls go with just about any style – from shabby-chic, modern, bohemian, to even traditional – depending on what you put inside it…
