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Historic Mazatlan Hospitality !

January 30th, 2012
With a past that can be traced back to 1531 and the indigenous tribe of the Totorames, the story of Mazatlan is rich with traditions, European architecture, and activities that treat visitors to genuine Mexico. Unlike many more tourist-driven destinations, most “Mazatlecos” have lived their entire lives in the area and are part of large families who also live and work in the city. Family come ...
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Hot Food/Cold Weather!

January 21st, 2012
Michael, my cooking teacher at the New Orleans School of Cooking, claims that Cajun food is “the only real American cuisine.” Michael is admittedly subjective—he passionately loves his city and its cuisine. One thing is true; N’Awlins offers some of the freshest produce and seafood around due to its climate and location. That fact, coupled with a culinary history that originates from French-s ...
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Winter Wonders!

January 14th, 2012
For gardeners, winter can be a terribly long and colorless season. But if you’re a plant lover who’s discovered the joys of growing African violets, just the opposite is true. Their dainty blooms, in a wide array of purple, pink, blue, white, and multicolored combinations, will appear almost constantly and brighten any gloomy January day. 

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When Less Is More!

January 6th, 2012
When Pal Pang, founder and principal of Another Design International, took on the task of remodeling a 1,000-square-foot residence for a young family in Hong Kong, his primary goal was to improve the design while proving the old adage that less is more.  Today, the apartment, which sits in a peaceful residential area surrounded by schools, is a study in minimalist design.

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Romantic Germany!

January 5th, 2012
The kissing city, a romantic road leading to the castle Walt Disney replicated, and a shop devoted to chocolates rumored to be aphrodisiacs— busy packing your bags for France, Italy, maybe Spain? Not so fast; these schatz, or treasures in English, are located in Germany. Forget your stereotypes of bratwurst, beer, and Bavarian costumes—think Baroque architecture, bittersweet chocolate aphrodi ...
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The Great Escape!

December 29th, 2011
Now that Christmas is behind us and the New Year looming, it's time to consider a great escape from the Canadian winter.  Here's the story - from my Home By Design magazine, of one family's escape:  
Sandra Espinet—interior designer and owner of Interiors by Sandra Espinet, in Los Angeles, California, and Los Cabos, Mexico—approaches each project with a fresh point of view. Her philosophy is ...
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Beach Side in Brazil!

December 5th, 2011
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, an international city known for its lavish Carnival and tropical landscape, it’s the windows that frame the city’s natural works of art. In this ninth-floor penthouse apartment, towering above the world-famous Copacabana Beach, an entire wall of floor-to-ceiling windows showcases a breathtaking view of the South Atlantic and all the excitement of this desirable dest ...
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Small is Beautiful!

November 13th, 2011
In the capable hands of New York City–based interior designer Keith Lichtman, small is beautiful. He has transformed a 750-square-foot New York City apartment into a showplace that functions superbly as living space, and feels much bigger than it really is. The place also reflects Lichtman’s trademark technique of combining vintage pieces with modern, creating a stimulating, eclectic mix.
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Harvest Menu!

November 5th, 2011
My newest issue of Home By Design has some outstanding recipes!  My favorite?  Squash and sweet potato soup!  As leaves turn rich shades of red, orange, and gold, blustery fall winds sweep in and leave us craving heart-warming dinners. But as long as days are mild and fall sports are in full swing,
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A Petite Pied-A-Terre!

October 23rd, 2011
Relying on the Remarkable Views and a Neutral Palette, Joe Fava Designs a Sophisticated Manhattan Retreat for an Italian Couple.  In densely populated cities, space may be limited, but style is boundless.  People flock to these cultural melting pots for the experience - the art, the cuisine, the shows, the fashion, and the infinite energy.
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