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You asked…about window treatments in San Francisco
Dear Annie, Long time reader, first time writer, big big fan. We’re in a condo on a hill in San Francisco with bay windows facing east from our living room. We’ve lived with bare windows for three and...
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You asked…about a safari bedroom, Part 2
Yesterday, a Gentle Reader asked for our guidance in creating a safari-themed bedroom. After discussing wall colors (orange: no; brown or khaki: yes), today bossy color offers this life-changing...
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When kids share a room, little things mean a lot
One of my clients has two young boys who share a bedroom. There are plenty of other rooms in the house, but they like to be in the same room, which I find very dear. When we were decorating it, our...
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Kitchen renovation: 3 cheap ways to avoid it (at least for now)
Hello, Gentle Readers! Do you recall that the other day I started discussing kitchen renovations? Well, let’s pretend that you’ve done the “how long do I plan to be in this house” exercise, and you’ve...
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5 surprisingly OK things in the Country Curtains catalog
Someone must have done the recycling. Elle Decor – gone. House Beautiful – gone. Spanx catalog…oh, that one was thoughtfully laid aside for future consideration… But what’s this? A catalog from bossy...
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Whimsical, high quality, affordable fabric: Thomas Paul for Duralee
What is that beautiful Roman Shade fabric in the gray dining room? Delighted to share. It’s Thomas Paul for Duralee, pattern number 20877. We’ve developed a slight crush on Thomas Paul fabric, we must...
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We heart John Robshaw bedding, especially for this project
The love affair started before the party at Timothy Paul Bedding + Home last week (My Notting Hill gave it a mention on Monday…) Timothy Paul Bedding + Home The party was given by Sferra – and it was...
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You asked…about decorating a rental apartment (on a budget!)
Hi, Annie. I’m sure you have suggestions for amazing things that can be done in an urban rental apartment without a ginormous budget. Right? I moved in almost a year ago, and while I like to think that...
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The 6 best decorating tricks for your rental (if you can’t paint)
Yesterday a friend asked me about another friend’s rental apartment. It’s a little sterile. She just moved in, doesn’t know how long she’ll be there. From Beryl Lynn's blog. I'm not being mean; SHE...
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Design emergency! SEAFOAM GREEN roller shades!
Dear bossy color, What I want: cellular window shades with blackout backing. The Shade Store What I have discovered I don’t want to pay the price of: See above. I have 9 feet to cover and am looking at...
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Now that’s bossy! Alessandra Branca for Schumacher
Our window treatment fabricator said to us recently, “It’s so fun to work on your projects — you guys use the best fabrics!” High praise from someone who works with fabric day in and day out, wouldn’t...
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