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Tipping the Scales
What happens when you take the Caribbean sun, add a weeklong sailing trip and throw in a pasty lass of northern European* decent? You get one crispy chic. My trip to Guadeloupe and Isle des Saints was fabulous. We had gorgeous weather - cloudless skies, bright blue water and gentle breezes. Just what the doctor ordered. But maybe not the dermatologist. I often mention how much care I take with my skin. I wear sunblock everyday and haven’t spent dedicated time in the sun since I was twenty. The problem? When I do go in the sun, I fry up faster than bacon in a skillet. So although I…
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To Die For
Do you ever see something and say, “If I died and came back as a _________ (fill in the blank), I would want to be that one.” I do. Granted, I have a flair for the dramatic. But still. Sometimes a designer – or artist, photographer, architect – creates something so original, so beautiful that one can’t help but be awed. Luxe & Lucid will be highlighting some of these objects d’art from time to time. So extraordinary, each piece stands alone. If I died and came back as an … ACCESSORIES COLLECTION R & Y Augousti Ria and Yiouri Augousti 20 years…
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Tip deLuxe
LOOK TO NATURE In an era when so much design is bold and over-the-top, it can be challenging for the average person to step outside his/her comfort zone and make unique decorating decisions. One way to overcome this obstacle is to look to nature. Chances are if it – color, pattern, texture – works in the natural environment, it will work in your home. Look at the examples below and you’ll see – even Mother Nature has a glamorous side. As seen in last week’s Luxe & Lucid post, my shelling excursion on Chappaquiddick yielded a wealth of design inspiration. Cool, distressed planks and endcuts for wood…
THE MUSINGS OF DESIGNER TRICIA HUNTLEY
