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What were the Greek Revival and Italianate architectural styles?

Frankly, Miss Scarlett, they were not all moonlight and magnolias! Ever since the filming of the movie, “Gone With the Wind,” people...
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Travel trains your eye to beautiful design details

One way to becoming a better home designer is to train your eye to see beautiful things - architecture, furnishings, and other design details. This...
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Inspiring neoclassical villa in charming Italian town

The beautiful Reggia di Colorno is an arcaded neoclassical Italian villa that was once a castle. Its 1660 facelift transformed something ponderous...
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Take a stroll through Italian royal gardens

We've just returned from a trip to several design-worthy cities and towns in Italy, and we can't wait to show you all the videos we shot. One of...
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Best store interior: grand theater turned bookstore in Buenos Aires

Ever since we saw a photo of the Buenos Aires bookstore Libreria El Ateneo Grand Splendid from National Geographic Traveler, we fell in love with...
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Music Icons auction in June to feature Michael Jackson's Brit furniture

Daren Julien of Julien's Auctions announced its Music Icons auction on June 25 at Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood casino. Items will be on public...
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Happy Valentine's Day from Atlanta's pink palace!

What better location to say Happy Valentine's Day from than Atlanta's famed Pink Palace! This luxurious home features grand scale, elegant bones,...
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Religious art collectible adds spirit and style to the home

We often spot trends in interior design, and there is a rising movement to add religious artifacts into the design scheme. There is a special...
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Christmas angels: beautiful antique figures add true meaning to the holidays

Christmas is all about celebrating the birth of Christ, which can easily get lost during the commercialism of the holiday. But we found an amazing...
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Beautiful bedroom: our sneak peek at Long Island's Designers' Showcase

We just received a tantalizing peek at designer Valeie Onor's bedroom, cleverly entitled “My Suite Embraceable You,” for the upcoming...
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