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Even though this winter proved to be almost non-existent, I can’t help but be excited by the promise of spring! It’s time to open the windows on warmer days, air […] Read more »
![Though the bedside tables in this bedroom aren’t matched, their similar heights and matching lamps provide symmetry and balance to the room. Bedroom designed by Barbara Sternau Interior Design.](https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/aroundthehouse_320x200_012512-300x200.jpg)
Myth 1: It’s less expensive to recover your sofa than to buy a new one. Nope – it’s usually not. Unless you plan to buy your sofa at Ikea, Bob’s, […] Read more »
![Special touches like an arrangement in the powder room give your home a festive feel](https://riverjournalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/aroundthehouse1_320x200_121511-300x200.jpg)
Growing up, I watched my mother stock up in the produce department every December. Not for making seasonal pies or fruitcake – she was buying our holiday decorations. Between fruits […] Read more »
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It’s coming… the season of big extended-family dinners, unannounced visitors “dropping by,” impromptu cocktail parties with the neighbors, and endless trips to the wine store for another last minute hostess […] Read more »
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There’s nothing so homey this time of year as the golden glow of a fireplace just like the outdoor fireplace Red Deer. As the air turns crisp, the days grow […] Read more »
The day after Labor Day has always marked the official start of fall for me, and this year the weather seems to have taken note. Driving home from a holiday […] Read more »
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Design inspiration and decorating ideas abound at design legend Russel Wright’s home just a few miles up the river in Garrison, NY. An afternoon tour of his estate, known as […] Read more »
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After reading my article on Feng Shui in the last issue of the River Journal, I will assume that you’ve devoted the last few weeks to de-cluttering and are now […] Read more »
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As an interior designer, I know how deeply our outer environments reflect our inner psyche and affect our attitude and actions on a daily basis. Our home, workspace, and even […] Read more »
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Antique furniture can work in any style of home, with any style of decor. Whether you live in a contemporary ranch with an open floor-plan, a center-entrance colonial, or a […] Read more »