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Where design theory meets daily life. Perspectives on creating spaces that work and the life that unfolds within them.

The Real Math Behind Furnishing Your Home: A Designer's Guide to Setting Your Interior Design Budget

Create a realistic furnishing budget for your actual lifestyle. Discover what's worth splurging on (everyday essentials like sofas) versus where to save (trendy accessories), why a 20% buffer reduces stress, and how phasing purchases prevents overwhelm. Build a sophisticated space you love without financial anxiety.

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Spiced Apple Walnut Sourdough (with the Best Next-Day French Toast)

A warmly spiced apple walnut sourdough with a cinnamon-nutmeg swirl, made with orchard apples, and the best next-day French toast. Editorial yet approachable, step-by-step.