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Jan 21

Jan 21 My Favorite Breakfast

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Food Break

I love the tea and croissants my friend Heather makes. Here are some of her brewing and baking techniques.

Jan 20

Jan 20 The Jewelry Designs of Sarah Matthews

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Interviews

With her cat, Cassiopeia, Sarah gives us a sneak peak of her latest collection. Tudor readers get an exclusive discount!

Jan 19
Jan 19 If I Won the Lottery

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Monthly Musings

A lot of people say they’d buy a mansion, an island, and a bunch of cars. I’d probably buy myself a mountain and build a cabin.

Jan 18

Jan 18 The Apartment of Rudee Chua and Darien McDermott

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Living Rooms, Furniture

Overlooking High Park, this gem of a one-bedroom is the perfect example of making “eclectic” actually work.

Jan 17

Jan 17 When You Need a Vitamin C Boost

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Food Break

A blood orange is an excellent snack in between meals, especially in the frigid Canadian winter. Bundle up, everyone!

Jan 16

Jan 16 Green Exposure

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Lofts, Plants

Adding plants to your workspace can really energize your productivity. It might be the color. It might be the oxygen.

Jan 15

Jan 15 Building Modern Homes with Architect Roderick Hayes

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Interviews

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois the innovative Mr. Hayes drew inspiration from his city’s eclectic skyline to create beautiful modern homes.

Jan 14

Jan 14 Making More Room in Your Home Office

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Furniture, Crafts

If your home office is no bigger than a walk-in closet, here are some DIY tips that can create more space for your productivity.

Jan 13

Jan 13 How a Shelf Can Tell a Story

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Styling

The objects you collect can represent moments in your life or parts of your personality. It’s how you display them that turns them into a tale.

Jan 11

Jan 11 Oak & Granite

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Furniture

Chris and I love this store. They had a beautiful antique bureau desk. Simply unfold the desk to turn any living room into a study.

Jan 10

Jan 10 California Dream: Derek Nguyen’s Bungalow

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Living Rooms, Plants

I got a chance to visit Santa Barbara and stayed at my uncle Derek’s house. Other than impeccable taste, he really has a green thumb.

Jan 8

Jan 8 Repurposing an Antique Spice Cabinet

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Plants, Furniture

A cabinet can be decorative in more ways than one. Storing plants in extra drawers is an innovative way to breathe life into any space.

Jan 7

Jan 7 Sit on a Zabuton

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Living Rooms, Furniture

In Japan, it’s common to sit on the floor with a only a cushion for comfort. So, is the zabuton furniture or accessory?

Jan 6

Jan 6 Spa Treatment

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Bathrooms

Sometimes a bathroom makeover just needs a coat of white paint. Simply add antique items and fixtures to create a classier ambience.

Jan 5

Jan 5 Landscaping with Amory Herd

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Interviews

In a male-dominated industry like landscaping, Amory Herd has set herself apart by shaping gardens the natural way.

Jan 4

Jan 4 Linen Couch Slipcovers

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Furniture

Winter is when we prep for the summer heat, or at least dream of it. Here’s a perfect solution for keeping your couch cool.