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Why We Must Bring Back the Boudoir
by Ashley Cole How delicious does the concept of a boudoir sound? Does it invite images of period films, with elegant royalty sipping tea while having make-up applied? Do visions of colorful flower bouquets,
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Green Trends for 2013
by Ashley Cole New MotionSense technology from Moen offers you three ways to operate the faucet. In addition to the traditional handle, you can activate the kitchen faucet by waving your hand over the
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Six Simple Steps to Love Your Home Now
by Ashley Cole Chances are there are few of us who would consider ourselves living in the home of our dreams. You know, the one represented in a collection of staged images on Pinterest.
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Personalize Your Space this New Year. – What’s Hot for 2013!
by Ashley Cole A new year inspires one to look inward, take inventory and perhaps re-direct efforts toward a healthier, more meaningful life. The long, cold days of winter also encourages one to look around,
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DIY: Holiday Decorating
by Ashley Cole photograph by Two Eagles Marcus With the holidays upon us, the process of decorating our homes has begun. For some it may feel like a chore; one more “to do” on
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Creating a Memorable Tablescape
With the holidays approaching quickly, thoughts turn to planning our home for the festivities we will be hosting. It is the season to gather loved ones around the table for good food and engaging
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7 Tips for a More Intimate House
Do you ever walk into a space that just seems to envelope you? It is warm and inviting, even if it’s not necessarily small or “cozy”? What creates that feeling? As we step into
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Get Down to Business in Clearing Clutter
by Ashley Cole For me, removing clutter is the first step to improvement of any space…and peace of mind. It is amazing what a difference creating order out of chaos can make. Sometimes a
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Five Clues on Finding your Personal Design Style
As a designer, it’s true I do have a favorite personal design style. Defining it in words may not be as easy as in photos, but it’s a mix of timeless, classic, global, and
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IN TEN: Ashley Cole
A regular contributor to “Women’s Lifestyle Magazine,” Ashley Cole is involved in the Grand Rapids community and loves supporting local businesses and causes. Ashley is passionate about everything style and design, striving to “create
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