ABODE - July / August 2012

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Surround your home with things that have meaning and make you feel good. It could be passed down treasures, or luxurious fabrics like the ones I used that make you feel cozy, and wonderful.

As a lover of uniqueness, and individuality, monograms and personally embellished décor is a must. This antique director’s chair was reupholstered in a snake skin fabric, and custom designed to have my name on the back. A gold chair rail was installed throughout the room adding French regency style flair, while a blue ceiling complements the gold molding and cream colored walls.

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» The secret to a glamorous space? It’s all in the accessories! These handcrafted decorative cushions are from Suzy’s own limited edition collection from Better Decorating Boutique. Gold tassels, metallic details, and jewel encrusted embellishments are what transform spaces from lackluster to stunning. Throw them on your bed or sofa for an instant pick me up!

Every space needs an expensive investment that makes it pop! This sumptuous fur throw makes all the difference!

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DO IT YOURSELF! » A Greek key makes a hot trend this season so why not do an easy DIY that’s budget friendly, and elegant? To get the look at home, get your Greek keys cut to your desired size with all edges at 40 degree angles. Spray paint all your pieces a metallic gold and use a good wood glue to secure them in place on your dresser. Voila!

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