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Bring on the Bling to Recreate the City of Romance at Home

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Designer Phoebe Howard creates earth-toned elegance for a family's Florida beach getaway

Blend colors and styles to create a harmonious sanctuary for two, using these examples and tips

Go as traditional or as fun as you please. These nurseries offer grand inspiration for all kinds of looks

Discover why salt may be the perfect house-warming gift, how to clean rugs in snow and why you should invest in a pair of ‘toilet slippers’

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