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ANCHAL  /ON-CHAL/  NOUN 1. THE DECORATIVE EDGE OF A SARI USED TO PROVIDE COMFORT & PROTECTION TO LOVED ONES  2. SHELTER   With backgrounds in design, sisters Colleen and Maggie Clines lead the brand by placing design at the center of Anchal’s everyday practice. Colleen earned her Master of Landscape Architecture degree from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 2010. During Colleen’s time in graduate school, she was inspired to start Anchal with three classmates after traveling to India and learning about the extreme oppression women faced as commercial...

“It was pure joy to watch the house blossom. Placeholder furniture that had kicked around for decades was finally jettisoned, replaced with alternatives that blended practicality with poetry. As the home’s decor came together, a lightness of being descended upon the whole family.”

https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/house-interiors/a24268810/sara-ruffin-costello-new-orleans-manse-tour/

“Whether you’re looking to fix up your home to put it on the market or just want to bring some fresh updates to your living space, you don’t have to spend a lot to get big results. Here are 20 inexpensive ways to make your home look more expensive.”

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“The entrance to the home is along a cascading water feature that runs the length of the stepped entry court and wraps the living room that sits elevated over the infinity edge accentuating a floating effect. One of the steps cantilevers over the water surface providing a perfect pad for a sculpture. On the first level are the bedrooms, approached through a gallery that circumferences the internal courtyard with views giving a pivotal anchor to the first floor.”

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“The focus was on materiality and craft, and a design that allowed both the architecture and the views of the home to shine,” explains designer Sheena Murphy of Sheep + Stone Interiors. By using a mix of light and dark, Murphy achieved a look that skews more minimalist but displays enough personality by way of accent furniture and a mix of textures.“

https://domino.com/minimalist-nyc-young-family-home-tour

“You could rent an apartment or a house, but if you want a truly memorable vacation, how about a castle? Or a treehouse? Or an actual covered wagon?! These are the most out-there Airbnbs you can rent right now, and while they aren't OTT luxury by any means, they'll place you straight in the heart and culture of the places you'll visit. Get ready for the most immersive vacation you've ever taken.”

https://www.elledecor.com/life-culture/travel/g22576807/unique-airbnb-rentals/

We thought we’d offer a little dorm room support this week with so many young folks getting ready to head off for college this month.      It’s an exciting time, and of the best parts is getting to make a new space all your own   

Check out the items we pulled to help @ frat.stagandmanor.com and these great ideas from Buzzfeed...

https://www.buzzfeed.com/gabbynoone/26-cheap-and-easy-ways-to-have-the-best-dorm-room-ever?utm_term=.oqRvK4DBq#.tmdorjmpO

Throughout the home, the palette was “very much inspired by the beach,” says Flanigan. The sandy neutrals, rich earth tones, and muted blues found in the upstairs landing are a prime example. “It was all about bringing the outdoors in and really celebrating simplicity,” says Flanigan. “We wanted to recreate the sense of calm that being by the ocean allows.”

https://www.southernliving.com/syndication/texas-beach-house-makeover

Vintage raw wood chairs aren't too precious to sit on, the neutral color palette reflects natural light, and collected objects tell a story of the owner's past and present. It's a style of decorating that focuses on a home's inhabitants, perhaps the reason it'll never truly go out of style.

Whether you're interested in redecorating your home or just making a few seasonal updates, there are a number of lessons to learn from Scandinavian design. Ahead, we turn to Fantastic Frank, a décor-focused brokerage company, to discover the decorating rules that define Stockholm's coolest homes. Consider these design commandments your cheat sheet to enviably cool Scandinavian design.

https://www.mydomaine.com/small-space-scandinavian-design--5b368dddaa04d