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I must say, I absolutely love and relate to all of the above quotes home. I especially love getting that first tour of a home and learning
and it’s hard to pick a favorite, but if I were to pick one, perhaps about a client’s favorite memories, whether it is art, furnishings, or
it is this: photos. You get a glimpse into someone else’s story, their history, and
then begin to pull it together in design. For this I am truly apprecia-
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into tive. And, I am really, truly grateful for summer in Oregon!
enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order,
confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a I have included some fresh ideas visually on summer exteriors, so as
home, a stranger into a friend.” you relax into this summer season, I say take a break, create some
magic in the outdoors, share food with friends and family, and know
– Melody Beattie that your home will be waiting once more for new touches as we
head back inside in the fall season. A house is created over time and
I truly am grateful that I live in Southern Oregon. As a designer, it is always through life experiences, so it’s time to head outside and create
an honor to help people with the most intimate and sacred space: their them!

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