I Spy: Doxies Everywhere

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I grew up with dachshunds - Tiny, a short-haired red, and then Wiggy, a long-haired red and black - so I'm very partial to any images that feature these unique pooches. If you've been around them, you'll know that the dachshund is truly one of the Diva's of the dog world. They love their comforts and will usually be found on the most comfortable, warm and important spot in any given room. I've

Is it just me? Red soles and knobs edition

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Every time I see a Wolf range or Christian Louboutin shoes, I kind of have the same thought. What if the red doesn't match the rest of the piece, outfit or interiors?? Is this quintessential "pop" of color worth setting off my color OCD? Am I the only one who's crazy like this? After all, do these red soles really "work" with these gold paillette peep-toe pumps? I think the red looks snappy with

Cooking with Gas... Make that Electrons

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Last month as part of my trip out to the Bosch Experience and Design Center in Irvine, CA I had the opportunity to learn more about induction cooking and to make a meal using one. And I must say that I am love! My last stove top was a glass top electric and I really liked the shiny, smooth surface which was easy to clean and always looked great. But, you do have to keep in mind that it may be

Rose Tarlow and The Websters walked into a hotel

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A few weeks ago, I was invited to a cocktail party at the W Hotel in Boston. The top several floors of the building are private residences with condos ranging from tiny studios to 2+ bedroom size. Last year, several of Boston's most accomplished designers and design/build firms decorated several condos on the 20th floor to create a social/entertaining space that is part designer showhouse,

Design Biz: What is a "reasonable and modest" rate?

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A couple of weeks ago, I received a Google alert ("Boston Interior Design") that had a link to the following post on Yelp: I am seeking an interior designer, but have not had much success googling or searching yelp.  I am seeking a designer willing to take on a 700 s.f. space with a modest budget. My taste is relentlessly Modern (aesthetically, not chronologically, of course).  Lots of