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    <title>Southern Accents: Editor's Picks</title>
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      <title>2009 Riverhills Showhouse</title>
      <description>Step inside and tour our 2009 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. &#8220;The British brought back many different cultural influences from their colonies, so we didn&#8217;t just stick to one type of furniture or style,&#8221; says Minton. &#8220;We created a look that made it possible to easily move a piece of furniture from one room to another.&#8221;Fabrics:&#160;Lee Jofa&#160;and KravetRug:&#160;Matt Camron Rugs &amp; TapestriesSofa and pair of chairs:&#160;Joseph Minton AntiquesCoffee table:&#160;Minton-Corley Collection through Ellouise Abbott ShowroomsMatchstick blinds:&#160;Timber Blind Manufacturing, Ltd.Drapery trims and fringe:&#160;Ellen S. HoltFigural goddesses, end table, lamp, and large red vase:&#160;Joseph Minton AntiquesTapestry stool:&#160;Country French Interiors, Inc.Paint:&#160;Fine China (VM08) with Tobacco Glaze (AG04) by Ralph Lauren Paint&#160;]]></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&#8217;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&#8217;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&#8217; tape6 stems pink lisianthus2 giant pink proteas7 smaller proteas7 ornamental cabbage heads, dyed pink10 stems gray brodiaea foliage&#160;]]></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>Top 10 Bathrooms</title>
      <description>Kick back and relax in our top 10 baths. You're sure to find a look that suits your home&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernAccents/latest/~4/0PHkvnqGY2Y" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:description><![CDATA[Why We Love It:When remodeling this space, the homeowners reused materials, such as hardware and marble from the original bath, making it easy on the eyes and the environment.A sculptural tub serves as the focal point and highlights the large window.White walls, ceilings, and light marble floors all contribute to the openness of the room.A fur rug beside the tub gives a dash of luxury.Designer: Homeowner Holly HughesFrom the March/April 2007 issue of Southern Accents.]]></media:description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Stephen Karlisch</media:credit></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.southernaccents.com/decorating/style-design/top-10-baths-00400000043049/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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      <title>Highlands, North Carolina</title>
      <description>For generations, Southern families have escaped to this mountain resort for the summer&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernAccents/latest/~4/GaIGbzZAaMw" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:title>Highlands Main Street</media:title>
        <media:description><![CDATA[On Main Street, a wide variety of home furnishings stores, galleries, and boutiques tempts shoppers.]]></media:description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Jim Franco</media:credit></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.southernaccents.com/travel/getaways/highlands-north-carolina-destinations-00400000054537/</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&amp;#8217;s Story</media:title>
        <media:description><![CDATA[2.&#8220;Embrace architectural elements that at first seem quirky or out of place but in the end add character and soul,&#8221; says Alison. &#8220;Don&#8217;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.&#8221;]]></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&#8217;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&#8217;ve used a worn-looking wool Wilton carpet in a leopard print in my study (shown here) twice. I don&#8217;t tire of it. I&#8217;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>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>The Color You Need Now ... Peacock Blue</media:title>
        <media:description><![CDATA["The peacock blue of this silk wallcovering makes a bold and colorful contrast to the more subtle bone-colored bookcases. It gives a strong and sophisticated feel to the room yet still works beautifully with the softer, more feminine pinks."&#160; -- designer Markham Roberts]]></media:description>
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        <media:credit role="photographer">Laurey W. Glenn</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  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[&#8220;I wanted the conservatory to look old&#8213;to have an inviting feeling of age,&#8221; 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&#8211;size room, is made of antique blocks imported from Italy.Fabrics:&#160;Fortuny through Ellouise Abbott ShowroomsCoffee table, chairs, starburst mirror, and blue-and-white jar:&#160;Joseph Minton AntiquesAntique mirror sheets:&#160;Minton-Corley CollectionSettee:&#160;The Newport Collection AntiquesGlass vase:&#160;B Gover LimitedTapestry pillows:&#160;Matt Camron Rugs &amp; TapestriesFloral design:&#160;J &amp; C Design, Inc./Chris Whanger ()Paint:&#160;Fine China (VM08) with Tobacco Glaze (AG04) by Ralph Lauren Paint&#160;]]></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>A Chat With Amelia Handegan</title>
      <description>Here, Charleston-based designer discusses paint colors, the importance of layering, and achieving a state of perfect imperfection.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernAccents/latest/~4/es2Hm920ziw" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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        <media:title> Chat With ... Amelia Handegan</media:title>
        <media:description><![CDATA[ Amelia Handegan seated at home in her living room (the room is also depicted below).]]></media:description>
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      <title>Beautiful 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&#8226;&#160;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 whitematelass&#233; 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.&#8226;&#160;Bold scale. "A smaller-scale toile would look country, while this looks more sophisticated and dramatic," says Donovan.&#8226;&#160;The settee. It reiterates the main fabric and also serves as a bench for pillows, blankets, or clothes.&#8226;&#160;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.&#8226;&#160;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 Scalamandr&#233; (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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        <media:credit role="photographer">Becky Luigart-Stayner, styling by Fonda Shaia, food styling by Jan Moon</media:credit></media:group><feedburner:origLink>http://www.southernaccents.com/entertaining/parties/supper-club-menu-00400000051963/</feedburner:origLink></item></channel></rss>
