Christine Brun
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Scale is so important in a small roomMay 11, 2015 10:41 am - Have you ever purchased a new piece of furniture that is completely wrong for your room? Not only is it frustrating and disappointing, but also a complete waste of money...
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Create bathroom luxury for twoApr 28, 2015 6:27 am - Make peace with living in your downsized home. At some point you may have to accept you cannot arrange for a huge two-person soaking tub in the master bath. How can you ...
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Thoughtfully plan every inch of your homeApr 22, 2015 11:06 am - Architect Sarah Susanka proves that even a simple hallway can be transformed into a design feature with stunning wood details. Known for her philosophy of coaxing houses...
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Little details make all the difference for guestsApr 16, 2015 6:18 am - The tiniest details often are the things that matter the most. Once I attended a wedding reception where there was no toilet paper in the bathroom, but I think running o...
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Don't downsize fun in the dining roomApr 09, 2015 6:39 am - One scary thing about downsizing is the worry over how to entertain. A much smaller house means a smaller dining table. How can you give up those holiday dinners? Will y...
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Make overnight guests fell at easeMar 29, 2015 12:05 am - It is common to stress out about hosting overnight visitors, but those living in a confined space seem to worry most. While everyone hopes their small space will provide...
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Making the most of your outdoor living spaceMar 24, 2015 6:28 am - It isn't fair that most of the nation has been freezing. It's been a hard year weather-wise, and it could be therapeutic to focus on warmer times. Even though you're col...
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Bathroom tricks gleaned from fancy hotelsMar 17, 2015 6:20 am - You haven't used a small bathroom until you've showered on a boat or in a motor home. European hotels often offer tiny bathrooms when compared to the typical hospitality...
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Closet organization begins with a purgeMar 10, 2015 3:22 pm - Closets can become like the Black Hole of Calcutta in no time at all. Some people are very disciplined in how they treat their closets, but I'm a dismal failure. I toss,...
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Must you have bookshelves?Mar 02, 2015 5:11 am - Changing times create changing furnishing needs. If you don't read hardcover books any more, do you still need bookshelves in your home? Is it possible bookshelves will ...