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Curved Sofas

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Well, we’re all home and we’re settling in for the winter! My clients are ordering comfortable furniture or replacing old worn furniture. It is easier to social distance with chairs. It has always been a great look to have four matching upholstered chairs surrounding a round cocktail table. Another option that is popular now is a curved sofa! Only two people are comfortable on a three-seat sofa. With a curved sofa, this effortlessly takes place, the curve gives your room an updated look. And facing each other is natural. Chairs can be added as usual. A curved table will look best. The curved options are plentiful now so if it is a look you have always liked, treat yourself to a holiday update!

Happy Thanksgiving

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Happy Thanksgiving! This may be the year you have time to experiment with your table! You may be showing it off to others via Zoom! It still brings a sense of normalcy to go through our usual routines. As this table can be up for two weeks, the orange grape vine pumpkin takes the center location (It’s easy to see over as well.) with individual vases of flowers, my grandmother’s china, new napkins from Williams Sonoma and turkeys from See’s Candies. We are at least ready for the dessert course and will enjoy the table whether we eat there or not!

Observing the Recent Kitchen Changes

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In recent years the kitchen / family room combination has been overwhelmingly popular. It has evolved from the days when appliances looked like appliances. With wood panels on refrigerators and the more streamlined design of appliances, it is now easy to have a seamless transition in the two areas without looking at a ’50s era kitchen. The main obstacle has been having a big enough kitchen if the back wall is mainly appliances and the island is the only other component. Cooks should design kitchens! By extending at least one side of the kitchen (an L-shape) and then positioning the island, you have created more appliance and countertop space. A U shape with an island also works well. Recent articles showcase a working pantry/scullery. Spacing is always a determining factor. The working pantry has the advantage of caterers working behind the scenes and the disadvantage in everyday functions of separating the cooks! It is more convenient if everything is in a continuous area where cooks can talk to each other! A second sink, dishwasher and microwave in the secondary area would allow prep for the main or dessert course after guests have started to enjoy the starters or main course. However ice, wine, seltzer taps, ovens, coffee stations and refrigerator drawers with afterschool snacks for kids all need to be close to their final use areas. Ice makers can be noisy and need to be located accordingly. Open shelves collect dust whether they are exposed in the kitchen or in the usable pantry. Linens, flatware and dishes close to the tables cuts down on cross traffic. We have come a long way since the ice box but with so many options it takes careful planning to achieve a highly functional space.

Out Of Africa tablescape

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While spending more time than usual at home – no traveling, meetings or gatherings, I have re-organized a lot of stuff! I have planned for many years to have an Out of Africa party and instead of waiting until the day before to plan the table, I got out the options and pulled them together! With my picture records, the final set up will be easy. My options all have fabrics obtained in Africa. The black and gold rimmed plates are very versatile. The centerpieces vary but accessories plus floral additions make it personal. Guests always feel more special when they know you have been working hard to entertain them. Since we’re not going out, why not have a few socially distanced, masked friends over to look at travel pictures of places you have in common – with lunch or dinner included! Food? Take out, cook in or gather around the grill!

Blue Rules

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Looking for inspiration to colorize a room that needs a new look! Blue was so predominant at High Point Market in 2018, it has always been a safe classic and the popularity continues! With wood or stone covering the majority of your homes floors it is possible to individualize the remaining spaces. The carpet can be wall to wall or an area rug. The space light with dark accents or dark and intimate. The fabrics show an indication of two of the thousands of options available to make it your own!  We love coordinating materials!

 

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