Mirrors are one of those decorative items that are also a necessity - you need to know you don’t look like something the cat dragged in before you leave the house, after all! And different mirrors are needed for different locations and for different reasons…
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The BEST Brownie Recipe Ever
This is THE BEST brownie recipe you will ever eat. OMG really. Easy and absolutely addictive…even if you insist on the relative merits of the Ghirardelli boxed brownie mix (and I admit, it’s pretty good!), you can level up your brownie game by adding just the last steps of this recipe…
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Mix and Match Dishes for Easy Elegant Entertaining
The third in our series of posts on Easy Elegant Entertaining is all about mix-and-match dishes. Once you have the basics, the fun begins. Building in layers with contrasting but compatible colors or textures is what can take a place setting from ordinary to special and up the EQ (elegance quotient). Here’s how…
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Custom Design Elements
Custom window treatments, built-ins, or upholstery are often on the drawing board at JRL Interiors. Here is a sneak peek into what we are working on at the moment for 3 different clients…
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Thrift Store Decorating
Sometimes I discover a new shopping haunt that is too good not to share! Thrift stores can be a repository for junk or a treasure trove of unique vintage pieces that can give a home personality - this one definitely falls mostly in the latter category…
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Exterior Lights Do's and Don'ts
Choosing entry light fixtures? Here are some Do’s and Don’ts for getting your exterior light right..
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