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Large stone house in Umbria, near Todi

Italy Vacation: A House in Umbria

Annie Elliott | June 12, 2017

What can you say about a two-week trip to Italy, besides, “It was amazing,” and, “Go the first chance you get?” It WAS amazing, and you SHOULD go the first chance you get! Our dear friends rented a house in Umbria and said, “Just come.” So we did. Part of the house dates to the …

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» Kitchen + bath, Living Room + Family Room

The 6 best decorating tricks for your rental (if you can’t paint)

Annie Elliott | December 14, 2010

Yesterday a friend asked me about another friend's rental apartment. It's a little sterile. She just moved in, doesn't know how long she'll be there.

"Is she allowed to paint?" I asked innocently. Because, well, duh.

"No."

"No?"

"No...."

Read more »The 6 best decorating tricks for your rental (if you can’t paint)
» Bedroom, Color + paint color, Lighting, Living Room + Family Room, Rugs, Window treatments

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