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Win Big with an All-Star Super Bowl Party
Pin it After all the fuss and formality of the holidays, the casual fun and relaxed atmosphere of a Super Bowl party is a welcome change. Score big with die-hard sports fans and those just there for the ads with a no-frills game-day party that’s a cinch to pull together. Pre-Game Planning First [...]
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Getting Organized in 2012
Pin itStart the new year off with a bang. Tackle the hot spots in your home that seem to attract clutter no matter how neat you are. Use our simple three-step solutions to organize and hide everyday items. This year I vow to…Get my closet and dressing area in tip-top shape You say you have [...]
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How to Find the Perfect Upholstered Piece
Pin itWhether you’re looking to upgrade from shabby to chic or searching for that piece de resistance to finish a new space, take the extra time to find furniture that fits your special needs. Finding a fabulous upholstered sofa, chair or ottoman requires more than spending a few minutes with it in a store — [...]
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How to Throw a Festive Buffet-Style Party by Dennis Dean
We’re all so busy throughout the year that the holidays always seem like a great time to throw open the doors and invite friends and family to gather together over food, drinks and plenty of good cheer. This year we asked renowned Atlanta caterer, Dennis Dean, of Dennis Dean Catering, for tips on how to throw a stress-free, buffet-style affair that’s as sophisticated as it is easy.
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Buffet Recipes from Dennis Dean
Pin itBrownie Pops One 9×13” Pan of Brownies – Use your favorite recipe, but remember the fudgier, the better One Package Milk or Dark Chocolate Bark, or White Chocolate Assortment of Sprinkles, Chopped Nuts, or Coconut (whatever topping you like) Parchment Paper Popsicle or Lollipop Sticks Line a 9×13” pan with greased parchment paper, pour in brownie batter, [...]
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How to Choose the Right Stools for Your Kitchen
Pin it Finding the right stools for your kitchen is challenging because there are so many factors to consider, including height, style and comfort. Below is our quick guide to helping you find the best stools for your kitchen island, breakfast bar or even your in-home pub. Choose the right height Chair, bar or counter [...]
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How to Bring Runway Looks into Your Home
Pin itOur Top 5 Fashion Week Trends Translated AVAILABLE IN OCTOBER CATALOG Fashion Week always serves up plenty of inspiration for new outfit ideas. But why stop there? You can apply the latest runway fashions to your home, too. From statement-making prints to fun color combinations, we’ve put our favorite looks to the test. Follow [...]
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How to Select the Perfect Dining Room Table
Pin itThe dining room table is where friends and family come together over a bountiful meal to share stories, trade jokes and catch up. So it’s no surprise that many people shop for a table right before the holidays. But before you run out and buy the first thing you fall in love with, you’ll [...]
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In Living Color: How to Decorate with Casa Florentina
Pin itWhen we developed our Italian-made line of furniture, Casa Florentina, we envisioned creating what we like to call the heirloom piece – that one special piece that stays with you through every move, every renovation and every transition through life and always, without fail, makes any room shine. We obsessed over every single detail, [...]
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Don’t Be Afraid – Add Some Pattern into a Room!
Pin itHow to Decorate with Patterns – Have you ever flipped the pages of our catalog or walked the aisles of a fabric store and fallen head over heels in love with a fabulous large-scale pattern? And is your next thought something along the lines of: “That would never work in my house”? We [...]
