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There is a debate in the design world.  Is using a reproduction of a designer piece an acceptable alternative? Take a look at where I stand in my Fox News Latino article: To the average person a chair is a chair. Its function is purely utilitarian, to cushions ones bottom. To many others, it can also be [...]

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Colored Walls!

by Special to Casa Latina on January 3, 2012

in Design Studio

A lot of clients have asked Casa Latina design contributor, Maria Gabriela Brito, if saturated, colored walls are “in” or “out”. Her feeling is that color on walls, as accents, or an entire room, is always stylish. While the color palette of the moment might change, walls with color always create an interesting, warm or dramatic space. [...]

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Lifestyling With Maria Gabriela Brito

by Special to Casa Latina on November 28, 2011

in Design Studio

Casa Latina is proud to introduce the addition of Luxury Lifestyle Consultant Maria Brito as a guest contributor!  With an insider’s knowledge and access to fashion, interior décor, wine and art, Maria Gabriela Brito has made it her mission to help create a lifestyle for her clients that is more luxurious, but simpler, easier, and most [...]

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Clean Up The Clutter With ShopSmart’s Clutter Control Tips

by Special to Casa Latina on August 8, 2011

in You Can Do It!

When it comes to stowing your stuff, we tend to fall into one of two camps: the outies, who keep their things out and within easy reach, and the innies, who hide everything in a closet or inside a drawer. The trick to finding tools and systems that will keep your house in order depends [...]

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Easy Ways To Transform A Room In Your Home

by Special to Casa Latina on April 25, 2011

in Design Studio

Updating a living room or family room doesn’t have to mean giving it a complete makeover. A few simple changes can transform a tired room into a fresh space in no time. Give Your Windows Better Treatment Replace heavy draperies – which can look outdated – with a more contemporary alternative. Faux wood, honeycomb blinds, [...]

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A ‘Natural’ Approach To Area Rugs

by Special to Casa Latina on March 17, 2011

in Design Studio

Casa Latina is always on the lookout for interesting new designers with unique home-related ideas and products.  So we are pleased to introduce Tania Johnson Design’s four stunning hand knotted rug designs. The earthy but contemporary patterns are inspired by intricate details of nature – among them delicate plays of light, shadows and reflection.  The [...]

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10 Reasons To Choose Silk Flowers

by Special to Casa Latina on January 3, 2011

in Design Studio

Should I buy silk plants and flowers for my home or office or go with real ones? You should take into account a few factors that may help make your decision an easier one. Along with todays technology making silk plants look more lifelike than ever, below you will find ten reasons to pick silk [...]

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The World Of Before-And-After

by Nora Diaz Bretherton on November 22, 2010

in Design Studio

I am a big fan of before-and-after pictures that prove the old adage “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.”  My friend Barbara can buy a battered accessory or piece of furniture at a garage sale and transform it into a knockout decorative item for her home.  Me, I pass by the same piece and [...]

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Affordable Design Solutions

by Special to Casa Latina on November 18, 2010

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Affordable Solutions to Freshen Up Any Home As the colors, smells and textures begin to turn from one season to the next, many women begin to think about freshening up the inside of their homes. One easy way to update any home is to add a fresh scent that matches the room’s décor. Get inspired [...]

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