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November 2, 2012

Fall 2012: "Majestic Purple"

Historically reserved for royalty, this season purple is the colour for everyone! From delicate lilacs to rich shades of aubergine, layers of purples this Fall look hot paired with charcoal greys, silver and black. For maximum impact, try ...
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September 24, 2012

Fall 2012: "Montage"

"Montage" is a trend we are seeing for Fall 2012 that embodies the collection of a world traveller’s adventures across the globe. This eclectic folk look clashes cultures from the North, South, East and West with no-rules m...
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September 21, 2012

Picking Our First Olive Harvest

  Now that I have added a new title to my roster - 'farmer', I have to rise to the challenge.  If you have been following along with my Tuscan blogs you will be aware that Hans and I have bought a 60 acre olive tree farm in the h...
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August 31, 2012

Craft Area Tips

With the back-to-school season upon us, enhance creative potential with an organized workspace at home. Whether you have a whole room or just a corner, it's easy to set up a station for crafting, homework and gift-wrapping. Great Outside t...
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August 22, 2012

DEBBIE TRAVIS' TUSCAN RENOVATION

To Patina Or Not To Patina  I spent two glorious months this summer living among the rubble, dust and noise of the renovation site of our new but ancient home that we hope one day to open as a small hotel. Several of these weeks I wa...
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Top Photo: The exterior of my Tuscan House without plaster. Bottom photo: The Italian villa belonging to Frances Mayes with the original plaster.
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