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    <title>Southern Accents: Editor's Picks</title>
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      <title>Forth Worth Showhouse</title>
      <description>Step inside and tour our Showhouse at Riverhills in Fort Worth, Texas.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernAccents/latest/~4/lxeZA360_oc" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:title>Living Room</media:title>
        <media:description><![CDATA[From the Siamese figures flanking the center archway to the tomato-colored French chairs, the living room reflects the layered look typical of English design. “The British brought back many different cultural influences from their colonies, so we didn’t just stick to one type of furniture or style,” says Minton. “We created a look that made it possible to easily move a piece of furniture from one room to another.”Fabrics: Lee Jofa and Kravet Rug: Matt Camron Rugs &amp; Tapestries Sofa and pair of chairs: Joseph Minton Antiques Coffee table: Minton-Corley Collection through Ellouise Abbott Showrooms Matchstick blinds: Timber Blind Manufacturing, Ltd. Drapery trims and fringe: Ellen S. Holt Figural goddesses, end table, lamp, and large red vase: Joseph Minton Antiques Tapestry stool: Country French Interiors, Inc. Paint: Fine China (VM08) with Tobacco Glaze (AG04) by Ralph Lauren Paint  ]]></media:description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Photographed by Emily Minton Redfield</media:credit></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.southernaccents.com/architecture/showhouses/river-hills-show-house-00400000055307/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title>Gorgeous Centerpiece</title>
      <description>Pretty in pink and gray, this creation from London floral designer Jane Packer requires just a few steps.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernAccents/latest/~4/o8rz6GsQ54c" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:title>Sensational Centerpiece</media:title>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Floral designer Jane Packer is known for arrangements that are rooted in simplicity but never stiff or staid. She began her career with a small flower shop in London’s West End and eventually launched flower schools in New York, Tokyo, and London. For those not lucky enough to attend a four-week course in person, her book Jane Packer’s Guide to Flower Arranging is the next best thing. Divided into three parts (Flowers to Give, Flowers for the Home, and Flowers for Celebrations), the book covers everything you need to know to achieve professional-looking results, no matter the occasion.Ingredients for the arrangement above:Floral foamFlorists’ tape6 stems pink lisianthus2 giant pink proteas7 smaller proteas7 ornamental cabbage heads, dyed pink10 stems gray brodiaea foliage ]]></media:description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Paul Massey</media:credit></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.southernaccents.com/entertaining/flower-arranging/sensational-centerpiece-00400000035601/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title>Kitchen Remodeling Tips</title>
      <description>Find out what these homeowners learned when they added a kitchen to their cottage&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernAccents/latest/~4/H3_sjjRLbrw" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:title>Your Home’s Story</media:title>
        <media:description><![CDATA[2. “Embrace architectural elements that at first seem quirky or out of place but in the end add character and soul,” says Alison. “Don’t worry about the transition from old to new; let the home tell the story of its evolution. You can make it cohesive with color, materials, and furnishings.”]]></media:description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Erik Kvalsvik</media:credit></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.southernaccents.com/architecture/building-remodeling/10-tips-for-kitchen-remodeling-00400000041647/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title>Chat with Joe Minton</title>
      <description>This designer gives each house an identity, always with a touch of elegance&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernAccents/latest/~4/_2LNwrYAKyg" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:title>Heart of the Home</media:title>
        <media:description><![CDATA[What room would you consider the heart of a home?For me, the study or library is the heart of the home. Many would say the kitchen, but I’m no cook. I find that a desk, bookcase, comfortable chair, fireplace, television, telephone, and computer allow me to relax and do myriad projects.Where do you use animal prints, and which are your favorites?I love animal prints. I’ve used a worn-looking wool Wilton carpet in a leopard print in my study (shown here) twice. I don’t tire of it. I’ve used antelope- and zebra-patterned wool carpets several times. And of course, that wonderful heavy silk velvet in tiger and leopard patterns is eternally chic.]]></media:description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Pieter Estersohn</media:credit></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.southernaccents.com/decorating/style-design/a-chat-with-joe-minton-00400000050649/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title>Southern Accents Says Good-bye</title>
      <description>Southern Accents magazine answers common questions about its closing with the September/October 2009 issue.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernAccents/latest/~4/plkzdGe5cCw" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:title>Easy Elegance</media:title>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Handegan has a way with color―using unexpected shades but layering them so they don’t overwhelm. In fact, she’s used pink in the most sophisticated public spaces, not just girls’ rooms. We love this living area with the settee, and especially the pillow that combines pink silk with antique needlepoint.]]></media:description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Pieter Estersohn</media:credit></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.southernaccents.com/magazine/southern-accents-questions-answered-00400000054020/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title>Tour the Riverhills Showhouse</title>
      <description>The Southern Accents Showhouse at Riverhills brings a taste of the English countryside to Texas.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernAccents/latest/~4/8ucq67TLJqk" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:title>Conservatory</media:title>
        <media:description><![CDATA[“I wanted the conservatory to look old―to have an inviting feeling of age,” says Minton. To achieve the look, he used all antique pieces and upholstered the chairs with worn, vintage fabrics. Even the mirrored wall, which visually doubles the jewel box–size room, is made of antique blocks imported from Italy.Fabrics: Fortuny through Ellouise Abbott Showrooms Coffee table, chairs, starburst mirror, and blue-and-white jar: Joseph Minton Antiques Antique mirror sheets: Minton-Corley Collection Settee: The Newport Collection Antiques Glass vase: B Gover Limited Tapestry pillows: Matt Camron Rugs &amp; Tapestries Floral design: J &amp; C Design, Inc./Chris Whanger () Paint: Fine China (VM08) with Tobacco Glaze (AG04) by Ralph Lauren Paint  ]]></media:description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Photographed by Emily Minton Redfield</media:credit></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.southernaccents.com/architecture/showhouses/2009-showhouse-riverhills-texas-00400000057150/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title>Beâutiful Bedrooms</title>
      <description>Delve into inspiring ideas in six stylish bedrooms sure to influence your next decorating project. All have a feeling of familiarity, comfort, security, and impeccable style&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernAccents/latest/~4/rVAukvYe0TU" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:title>Florida Blues</media:title>
        <media:description><![CDATA[With a refreshing color palette and sharp dressmaker details, T. Keller Donovan, a designer based in New York and Miami Beach, transformed a master suite in Delray Beach, Florida, into a cool, comfortable retreat.WHAT MAKES THIS ROOM WORK•  A custom-colored chinoiserie toile. "The color had to pop to feel new and right for this locale," says Donovan. The pattern was printed on a whitematelassé with a pin-dot texture to give the fabric greater durability, since it would be used on upholstery and exposed to the bright Florida sun.•  Bold scale. "A smaller-scale toile would look country, while this looks more sophisticated and dramatic," says Donovan.•  The settee. It reiterates the main fabric and also serves as a bench for pillows, blankets, or clothes.•  Plenty of white. On the walls, headboard, linens, lamps, mirror, and even prints framed with wide white mats in simple white frames, it lessens the intensity of the intricate toile pattern.•  A sea grass carpet. It adds neutral texture and underscores the oceanside location of the room.BEDROOM BASICS: Bedside tables should have closed drawers and doors. Everyone has clutter next to the bed, so invest in a good nightstand to store these items neatly.RESOURCES: T. Keller Donovan, Inc., 212/760-0537; toile fabric by Scalamandré (to the trade), 800/932-4361, www.scalamandre.com.]]></media:description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Pieter Estersohn</media:credit></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.southernaccents.com/decorating/style-design/beautiful-bedrooms-00400000026431/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title>Supper Club Menu</title>
      <description>At your next gathering, mingle while enjoying these elegant yet unassuming treats&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernAccents/latest/~4/NNn3F7DcJRQ" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:title>Caramelized Onion-and-Artichoke Dip</media:title>
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