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Dowling likes the old world look and the texture of this hammered metal picture frame. It has a touch of class with the photo of Audrey Hepburn, or it can add character to a personal photograph.
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The crackled leather finish and big nail heads give this chest an Old World look. “It’s traditional, but you can mix it in,” says Dowling. “It’s a classic piece.” The lamp is one of Dowling’s “wow factors.” “Lamps give a lot of interest to a room,” she says.
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Mercury glass is a cost conscious way to add a little glamour if you want to stay on the cutting edge. Dowling says mercury glass is very trendy right now. It looks great with the mosaic balls or can combine function with decoration when used to hold fresh fruit. The contents can even be changed for the season.
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This embroidered Thibaut fabric has an unexpected hint of peacock blue and a fun texture. “It tells so many stories,” says Wendy Dowling. She likes the way the rust red pops against the peacock blue.
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Dowling likes the appliqué flower and the trim on this leopard pillow. “Everyone loves leopard,” she says. “It’s very traditional.” The accents on this pillow mix contemporary with traditional.
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This hooked rug is very colorful. “I like color,” says Dowling. “I like mixing and matching.”
