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    <description><![CDATA[We bring you ideas and solutions for all your decorating dilemmas, from the front door to the laundry room, and every place in between.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[10 Decorating Fixes]]></title>
      <description>Create casual comfort and style in your home by using these simple solutions from Cottage Living.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/zDiAtuFnJNw" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Robbie Caponetto</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[A mirror is standard over the sink, but its presentation doesn't have to be. Our editors used a basic wall hook from the hardware store and grosgrain ribbon from a crafts store to add height to framed mirrors. (For extra stability, hang each mirror with a nail in back, then attach ribbon and tie to hook.)]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Bathroom Reflections</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/design-ideas/decorating-fixes-10000001539216/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Redecorate in Minutes]]></title>
      <description>Even if you're tight on time (and money), you can revamp your space with these quick and easy ideas.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/siGWHG-OSHk" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Robbie Caponetto</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Turn an ottoman into a coffee table: Top it with a tray, and place a book and a bud vase on top for an inviting look. This cozy option is great for family rooms.Tip: For families with newborns and toddlers learning to walk, this is a smarter and safer option for avoiding a few bumps on the head.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Man the Ottoman</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/tips-solutions/tips-redecorating-minutes-10000001820764/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[4 Steps to a Stylish Sofa]]></title>
      <description>Update your living room with our four simple steps to a more stylish -- and comfy! -- sofa.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/zEEgVQj4V0c" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Robbie Caponetto</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Add a large center lumbar pillow with a monogram as a personal touch. "You really want the middle pillow to be the statement maker," Fran says.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>4. Finish With Personality</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/design-ideas/4-steps-to-stylish-sofa-10000001870235/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kid-Friendly and Fabulous]]></title>
      <description>A lawyer turned stay-at-home mom discovered a kid-friendly approach to stylish living.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/ulAGTVVBo6Y" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Brie Williams</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA["I want it to feel a little glamorous," says Cheryl. "Granted, it's just us and the kids, but everybody wants to feel fancy at some point."]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Glamour Mom</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/design-ideas/kid-friendly-fabulous-10000001736762/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Room-by-Room Beachy Style]]></title>
      <description>Welcome to the Coastal Living Tidewater Landing Idea House, just steps from the Chesapeake Bay.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/ICohWUO-qV8" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
      <link>http://feeds.myhomeideas.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~3/ICohWUO-qV8/</link>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Jean Allsopp</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[A private cottage above the garage explodes with color and funky, modern styling -- vividly painted wicker and wood, playful patterns, and tonal striped walls. The juxtaposition of contemporary and cottage styles extends to the convenient kitchen, with its eclectic mix of wicker accents, stainless appliances, a farmhouse-style sink, and soapstone countertops.Tip: Add history. Seek architectural salvage for instant nostalgia.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Guesthouse Chic</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/idea-houses/favorite-ideas/room-by-room-coastal-style-10000001122110/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[7 Ways with Coastal Color]]></title>
      <description>Take a cue from Coastal Living's Idea House in Scarborough, Maine, and splash walls, floors, and furniture in the colors of the beach.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/5r56G10NnbE" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
      <link>http://feeds.myhomeideas.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~3/5r56G10NnbE/</link>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Jean Allsopp</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Start from the beginning and set the tone for your house with the entry. These whale-gray striped floors are casual and have the look of painted floors but are actually tile squares. So if you are hesitant to paint your floor you can still get a similar look with clever tile.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Warm Welcome</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/color/coastal-color-ideas-10000001847498/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pretty Pool Houses]]></title>
      <description>More than just a respite from the sun, these pool houses are lessons in summer style.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/6bxgkwcUEGE" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
      <link>http://feeds.myhomeideas.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~3/6bxgkwcUEGE/</link>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Ray Kachatorian</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Designer Tia Zoldan and her husband turned a neglected utilitarian space behind their Los Angeles bungalow into a cabana-like outdoor living room that opens to a pool. With the beautiful new pool, an outdoor kitchen, and a dining terrace in place, no one misses the old garage.An outdoor rug, anchored by an all-weather sofa, chairs, and chaise lounges and accented with hurricane lamps, creates atmosphere. Festive touches, such as the fringed umbrellas and oversized pillows made from beach towels, complete the look.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>From Garage to Cabana</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/outdoor-living/backyards-patios/pool-houses-10000001810043/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[A New Look at Nautical]]></title>
      <description>Radiant and bold, this patriotic palette shouts summer style and adds spirit to any interior.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/jmp8yP3ym3o" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
      <link>http://feeds.myhomeideas.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~3/jmp8yP3ym3o/</link>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Elizabeth Glasgow</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Don’t be bashful -- go ahead and mix stripes with patterns. Remember: Reds will dominate and blues will recede, so be judicious when placing reds throughout your home. Use them as vibrant accents, and let blue tell the story.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Delicate Tint</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/color/color-combo-red-white-blue-10000001812341/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Beach House 101]]></title>
      <description>Follow five simple rules to bring fresh, fuss-free beach style into your home.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/9Z6Y-ybWAL8" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
      <link>http://feeds.myhomeideas.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~3/9Z6Y-ybWAL8/</link>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[We can't all live by the coast, but a few decorating tips help bring the beach a shell or two closer.For Lou and Delores Rosebrock, owners of the house shown here, the ideal beach home should be outfitted as a relaxing retreat with easy elegance. Their casual mix of old and new pieces inspired by the coast creates an inviting place to take off sandy shoes and unwind.Follow their lead to create the same easy and breezy feel in your own home.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Coastal Style</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/design-ideas/beach-house-101-10000001060466/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Colors of the Sea]]></title>
      <description>Treasured finds tumbled smooth by ocean waves inspire a palette of blues and greens great for all interiors.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/81aENQ14aKw" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
      <link>http://feeds.myhomeideas.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~3/81aENQ14aKw/</link>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Jean Allsopp</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Paint walls a muted hue. Then use a darker shade of the same color on furniture or accessories. It will emphasize the wall color and prevent the room from looking washed out.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Calming Shades</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/color/sea-colored-decorating-palette-10000001810353/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Uptown Girl]]></title>
      <description>In this tiny New York apartment, space is no constraint for opulent, colorful style.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/CLIl3uhrr4c" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
      <link>http://feeds.myhomeideas.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~3/CLIl3uhrr4c/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[Designers' Top Picks for Color]]></title>
      <description>See the 10 shades that designers chose as must-haves. Find out why they love them and how to use the colors in your home.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/f3t2KQKvBOE" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
      <link>http://feeds.myhomeideas.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~3/f3t2KQKvBOE/</link>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Tria Giovan</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA["The color white is never a trend. When you use it as a background color, everything else stands out. When it’s used on furniture, everything around it stands out." -- decorator, Jenny PetersPaint Colors: •China White by Benjamin Moore •DKC-67 by Donald Kaufman •Off-White by Farrow &amp; BallFrom Southern Accents]]></media:description>
        <media:title>White</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/color/designer-top-colo-picks-10000001889377/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Colorful Charleston Cottage]]></title>
      <description>An eclectic mix of bold colors and vibrant patterns celebrates the imperfections of this Colonial-era cottage.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/oS4h0-d9pPU" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
      <link>http://feeds.myhomeideas.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~3/oS4h0-d9pPU/</link>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Cottage Living, Paul Whicheloe</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[When designer Janet Gregg moved from New York to Charleston, South Carolina, a tip from a friend led her to purchase a Colonial-era cottage before even laying eyes on it. The interior-designer-turned-jewelry-designer has filled the 1,040-square-foot house with an assortment of furniture styles, patterns, and textures, all ranging from classic to modern, geometric to animal print, natural to sleek.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Sight Unseen</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/design-ideas/colorful-charleston-cottage-10000001822886/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Create a Stylish Entryway]]></title>
      <description>Inspired by a swatch of wallpaper, see how this entry went from plain and predictable to pretty and practical.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/PmlA8wKqEiQ" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
      <link>http://feeds.myhomeideas.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~3/PmlA8wKqEiQ/</link>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Robbie Caponetto</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[A stylish, comfortable settee replaced the ordinary chest. The bamboo side table was pulled in from another room and accented with a double gourd lamp and shade that coordinates with the wallpaper and trim colors.Rich chocolate brown trim, similar to the trim color throughout the house, allows for better room-to-room flow.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>After: Pretty and Practical</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/design-ideas/create-stylish-entryway-10000001883341/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[English Lessons: 3 Looks for Your Patio]]></title>
      <description>Three outside dining areas capture the essence of the French vacation with glamorous hot pinks, vibrant Riviera blues, and zesty lime for sophisticated city chic.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/LFDXqcAXnf4" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
      <link>http://feeds.myhomeideas.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~3/LFDXqcAXnf4/</link>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Courtesy of House To Home</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Perfect for courtyards and town house gardens, a large folding screen acts as both a windshield and a cocoon around a contemporary dining area. Bold black and white stripes contrast dramatically with the bright lime green of the table and bench, creating the ultimate design statement.HOW TO MAKE IT WORK• Restrict your scheme to two or three strong but contrasting colours.• Bench seating is great for encouraging conviviality.• The inimitable silhouettes of orchids create chic centrepieces, spaced across the table for maximum impact.• Large, crisp cotton napkins, also in black and white, are an easy way to enhance the black and white theme.• Make sure that both the screen fabric and the furniture you use are suitable for outdoor use.More from House to Home• Decorate With Souvenirs• Be Your Own DesignerMore from MyHomeIdeas• Perfect Porches• 10 Backyard Ideas• The Ultimate Garden Party]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Paris Vogue</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/design-ideas/french-patio-design-tips-10000001840674/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Slipcover Central]]></title>
      <description>Easy and inexpensive, slipcovers instantly transform any room in your home.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/JDk83j1vDfY" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">John Ellis</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Tailored slipcovers on the dining chairs in this coastal retreat allow the eye to travel to the view outside the doors.]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Tight and Tailored</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/design-ideas/18-ways-with-slipcovers-10000001693959/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title><![CDATA[Finding Your Style]]></title>
      <description>Decorating an apartment that reflects a polished, professional lifestyle can be a challenge, but one New Yorker does it just right.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~4/TboXmRMR8T4" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
      <link>http://feeds.myhomeideas.com/~r/myhome/decorating/~3/TboXmRMR8T4/</link>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Tria Giovan</media:credit>
        <media:description><![CDATA["By focusing on pieces that would fit the new space and reorienting the room, it is now more comfortable and a better reflection of my mid-century modern design aesthetic," she says.Sofa:Room and BoardCoffee Table:J. Rusten FurnitureLamp: vintage, purchased at Foothill 5 Fifty; (626) 676-9401Rug:eBaySide Table: vintage, found on CraigslistPaint:Benjamin Moore (Bleecker Beige, HC-80)]]></media:description>
        <media:title>Creating a Unified Style</media:title></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.myhomeideas.com/decorating/design-ideas/finding-your-decorating-style-10000001879041/</feedburner:origLink></item></channel></rss>
