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To: HairOfTheDog

Silk needs dusting...

Heh.. we caught a "25 worst design mistakes" the other night on HGTV. #1 was "no fake flowers."

I am on a crusade for a minimalist look. I'm losing so far, but my motto is "if it ain't useful, and being used, it's crap and it's out of here."

Nana's a bit concerned. ;-)


5,641 posted on 02/07/2007 1:23:27 PM PST by Corin Stormhands (James Lileks: Rudy, He'll nuke 'em if he has to.)
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To: Corin Stormhands

That's me. I have very few pictures on the wall because you have to dust them. Steve's diploma, a picture of Jesus, a few others...that's it.


5,642 posted on 02/07/2007 1:29:06 PM PST by 2Jedismom (Expect me when you see me!)
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To: Corin Stormhands

I'm a minimalist, I just don't have enough room for all my stuff ;-)

Seriesly, I like the philosophy a lot and when we have a bigger house plan to go with that. I like Asian decorating ideas... lots of straight lines and balance and empty spaces.


5,643 posted on 02/07/2007 1:32:15 PM PST by JenB
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To: Corin Stormhands

Well, designers and florists are probably in cahoots, an obvious conflict of interest.

I'm all for minimalism... Our decor is mostly useful. One wall is decorated in saddles and bridles. :~)

But I've also had good luck washing silk flowers by dunking them in the sink. Good as new.


5,651 posted on 02/07/2007 2:22:44 PM PST by HairOfTheDog
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To: Corin Stormhands

I have fake flowers. Also a fake tree.

But then...none of my decor would really belong in Home and Garden.


5,664 posted on 02/07/2007 3:29:58 PM PST by RosieCotton
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