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		<title>Mixing Asian Styles to Create a Unique Space</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Being in San Diego we talk a lot about coastal and Mediterranean design styles, but Asian is more rare. I’ve recently had the opportunity to assist two different clients with incorporating Asian design into their homes, and it’s given me a new appreciation for this exotic look that some people call “Asian Eclectic.” One of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hide Your TV for a Clean Look</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Even with compact flat screens, sometimes TVs are problematic to decorating. Perhaps you don’t have enough wall space in your bedroom for a TV. Or maybe you want a TV in a more formal room but you don’t want it to conflict with your décor. If you are trying to reduce TV watching in your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2012/01/25/hide-your-tv-for-a-clean-look/</link>
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		<title>The New Old Wood: Using Reclaimed Wood in Your Home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve shopped for furniture at any of the popular furnishings stores lately, you’ve probably seen a surge in reclaimed woods paired with metals such as factory zinc and cast iron. Restoration Hardware has been particularly fond of this style, but you’ll also find it at places such as Pottery Barn, Cost Plus and West [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2012/01/19/the-new-old-wood-using-reclaimed-wood-in-your-home/</link>
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		<title>Custom Upholstery – Value, Variety &amp; Vibe!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago, Mary told you about our custom woodworker and ironworker in Mexico. Today I’d like to share some thoughts with you on custom upholstered furniture, another important aspect of our design strategy. When most people hear “custom furniture” they imagine handing over stacks of cash. Sure, customizing furniture can be expensive – but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take Your Home from Med to Modern</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In San Diego, it’s pretty common to find Mediterranean types of interior design styles since they pair so well with our Spanish and coastal homes. But even if your taste leans a little toward contemporary or modern, you can easily mix that theme into your existing décor. A lot of people shy away from contemporary [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2012/01/04/take-your-home-from-med-to-modern/</link>
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		<title>Remodeling Tips for 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As we enter into the new year, you might be thinking about doing a little remodeling of your home. Remodeling was our most popular service at Style on a Shoestring in 2011, and for good reason: you can reinvent your home much more economically than selling and buying a new one. What I’ve found in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2011/12/28/remodeling-tips-for-2012/</link>
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		<title>Custom Furniture for Less $? We Know the Source!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A few years ago we were shopping in Baja – we’re always looking for unique items for our clients – and we met a woman who owns a custom furniture store. She is a designer herself, and she has a whole crew of woodworkers on staff who can make anything, she said. Of course we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2011/12/21/custom-furniture-for-less-we-know-the-source/</link>
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		<title>Warm Your Home Décor with a Fireplace Remodel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Baby, it’s cold outside – time to light the fireplace! This often overlooked accessory is actually a centerpiece in most rooms, so it’s important that it has the look you want, especially since it is a focal point during the chilly months. Here are a few ways you can update your fireplace. Unlike most parts of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2011/12/14/warm-your-home-decor-with-a-fireplace-remodel/</link>
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		<title>Create Your Own Family Office</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For families with kids, the kitchen can become a catch-all place — meals, homework, crafts, games, you name it. Not only does that create a lot of clutter, it doesn’t allow anyone to focus, especially when you are trying to cook, one kid is bouncing a ball and another is attempting to study math. That’s why [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.styleonashoestring.com/blog/2011/12/06/create-your-own-family-office/</link>
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		<title>Modernizing a Modern</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have a period home—such as a Spanish or a Craftsman, both prevalent in Southern California—it can be a challenge to remodel and retain the house’s character. At Style on a Shoestring, we’ve found it really takes a creative approach to establish the right balance between honoring the home’s original detail and upgrading it [...]]]></description>
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