7 A 48-inch round pedestal dining table that can seat six to eight people is the most relaxing way to dine with friends and family. Guests' knees won't bump table legs or other knees, and conversation is so much easier at a round table. With proper care, this piece of furniture will become a family heirloom.
8 Connoisseurs know that wine and liqueur taste best when sipped from crystal or fine glassware. The shape and size of a glass should feel pleasing to the hand and enhance a drink's bouquet.
9 We spend a third of our lives in bed, so 500-thread-count cotton bedding is a wise investment. Soft and lustrous white bed linens make you feel like you're sleeping on a cloud. Build your collection as your budget allows.
10 The simplicity of white dishware allows food and its presentation to really shine. Plus, you'll never have to worry if your pattern is discontinued; dishes in varying designs and shades of white can be mixed together stylishly. Shop for dishes that are chip-resistant and dishwasher- and microwave-safe.
11 Originally popular in the '30s, the swing-arm lamp provides stylish task lighting. Whether your taste is modern or traditional, a classic pharmacy lamp works on any desk or side table.
12 One piece of original art says more about you than several reproductions. Original works also have the potential to increase in value.
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i am addicted to style at home.it always has ideas that are easy and not out of reach.when my magazine comes every month i read it from cover to cover and back again.at the moment i'm trying to complete a fall look to my bedroom.i think the leather armchair is it.warmth and comfort.thanks.joanne
i am addicted to style at home.it always has ideas that are easy and not out of reach.when my magazine comes every month i read it from cover to cover and back again.at the moment i'm trying to complete a fall look to my bedroom.i think the leather armchair is it.warmth and comfort.thanks.joanne
i am addicted to style at home.it always has ideas that are easy and not out of reach.when my magazine comes every month i read it from cover to cover and back again.at the moment i'm trying to complete a fall look to my bedroom.i think the leather armchair is it.warmth and comfort.thanks.joanne
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