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The Painter's Palette: When Color Is Felt, Not Seen

The Painter's Palette: When Color Is Felt, Not Seen

If you've ever stood in front of paint swatches feeling paralyzed, or picked colors because someone told you they were right only to feel underwhelmed when they went up on the walls, you're not alone. 

The most compelling palettes don't start with color at all. They start with a question: How do you want to feel in this space?

This is the story of how one client's vision evolved from predictable to deeply personal. Because choosing colors isn't about following rules or chasing trends. It's about translating feeling into form, about composing emotion the way a painter composes a canvas.

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#DesignLife Heirlooms: Keeping It in the Family

#DesignLife Heirlooms: Keeping It in the Family

Family heirlooms gathering dust in storage? Don't let guilt keep your treasured pieces packed away. Whether it's grandma's piano, vintage lacework, or your mother's button collection, there are beautiful ways to incorporate heirloom furniture and vintage decor into your modern home. Transform inherited pieces into everyday beautiful moments

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Antique Love: Is This Real?
DesignLife, Collecting Art, Styling Amber Lowi DesignLife, Collecting Art, Styling Amber Lowi

Antique Love: Is This Real?

“Is this real? How do you really know?”

When shopping antiques that's the golden question, and the answer is difficult, if not downright impossible.

If you assume a piece is authentic, then the next step is to get out your magnifying glass and start sleuthing. Sometimes there are clues along the way that help further support the belief that a piece is indeed “real;” however, those clues are rarely proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

So how do you know? We've put together a few pointers to get you started on your journey towards authenticity.

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Art: Do I Have a Type?

Art: Do I Have a Type?

Finding your personal art style can take time. It's a bit like searching for a soulmate. Sometimes you see something and you're just not into it. Other times there is an undeniable connection that unites you with certain pieces of art. It's uniquely personal. Trying to figure out your type? We have some thoughts on how to develop your own art style.

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Eat More Art. 
DesignLife, Collecting Art Amber Lowi DesignLife, Collecting Art Amber Lowi

Eat More Art. 

Do you feel overwhelmed when you hear the word “art”? Do you immediately conjure up images of fancy auctions where people pay millions of dollars for a single painting? Do you think you can’t own original art? Fear not…we have a great menu to get you started.

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