The heart wants: The art of art collecting lies in getting out of your own way

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The heart wants: The art of art collecting lies in getting out of your own way

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Hello! Art is a critical part of home decor and not something easily determined. I (Daly) wrote a little piece giving some tips on art choosing in the most recent The Tulsa Voice. Read a snippet and find a link to the full article below. ALSO BELOW, find loads of photos from internet friends; a great way to stew on how to incorporate art in your own home is to see how others do it.

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The year of less: Recounting an experiment in addition by subtraction

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The year of less: Recounting an experiment in addition by subtraction

I tried to write unpretentiously about my attempts at minimalism in the most recent The Tulsa Voice. Read a snippet, browse bonus photos and find a link to the full article below.

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Every December, I name the coming year, as if each year were my very own tiny newborn child. Actually, the names are more like titles, and they point to our family goals and hopes for the next 12 months. 2012 was The Year of Giving, 2013 The Year of Yes and 2014 The Year of Less. I’m looking at 2015 being The Year of Simple Opulence, but I still have a few days to settle on this. Don’t pressure me.

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Of a piece: Walking the line between impassioned collector and hoarding weirdo

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Of a piece: Walking the line between impassioned collector and hoarding weirdo

We are proud to be posting these photos of Ashley Daly's brass animal collection to the internet. Do you have nutty collections? In the most recent Tulsa Voice, Daly shares what it takes to fine-tune your obsession into a stylish display. Read a snippet, browse bonus photos and find a link to the full article below.

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For All Seasons: Choose your level of decorating zeal—and stick with it

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For All Seasons: Choose your level of decorating zeal—and stick with it

The decorating season is upon us, and we've been talking about how to approach this tricky task. Ashley Daly shared her go-big-or-go-home  holiday decorating theories in the most recent The Tulsa Voice. Below is a snippet and link to the full article.

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The holidays are no time to fart around. They are happy times that deserve to be marked by tinsel and fake trees or skeletons and pumpkins. There should always be a wreath. Wreath presence is tip number one, and here are a few more:

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Home Repairs: Before you attempt surgery on your home, assess your aptitude

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Home Repairs: Before you attempt surgery on your home, assess your aptitude

Ashley and I are always sitting around dreaming up new home renovation schemes for each of our houses. Seeded from our conversations are these tips on when and whether to DIY.

Below is a snippet and a link to the full article that appeared in the most recent Tulsa Voice.

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