By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Last Friday, I wrote about how much you can refresh the look of a room by just changing your throw pillows. Designers & stylists are creating very unique spaces by mixing color, pattern & texture in their pillow selections.

This daybed is dressed with solids & one pattern & mixes square, rectangular & round shapes ~ the solid white pillow balances out the pattern while the rest of the colors are similar in tone.

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

With few exceptions, I advise clients & friends to purchase clean lined & neutrally upholstered or slip-covered sofas & chairs. These will be the most expensive items you purchase for your living space &, by keeping it neutral, they will be something you can live with for many, many years while still maintaining the ability to change up the look of your room when you crave an update.

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Sometimes the best information you can provide for your readers is pointing them towards another authority. Here are some awesome links from some of my favorite blogs & resources to give you your best summer.

From Apartment Therapy, the best popsicle molds, ice cream machines, blenders, juicers & cream whippers ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Etsy is arguably my favorite site on the web ~ it is a virtual craft fair with “shops” comprised of indie artists & purveyors of vintage & handmade items.  Etsy got its name when one its founders was watching a Fellini movie & heard the Italian word ‘etsi’ which translates into ‘oh, yes’.

I am a huge fan of typography & have curated for you today some Etsy shops who specialize in customized typography prints.  All of these are very affordable, make fantastic gifts & can commemorate a special day or moment for a couple or a family.

from zavalick designs ~

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