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GONE

  My sister-in-law passed away  Saturday morning after a long battle with cancer.   She did not leave easy and she did not leave without the fight of her life. But she did leave at peace. She taught those of us , lucky enough to be in her orbit, the TRUE meaning of strength, and… Read More GONE

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IS CHEVRON DEAD?

    THIS PAST WEEK…House Beautiful Magazine..on their Facebook page asked: “What decorating trend do you think will be SO over in 2014? “ The Top 3 contenders were: 1.CHEVRON, 2. “KEEP CALM” (and other “words on walls”) and 3. STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. All things I have in my house. Am I worried? Not really.… Read More IS CHEVRON DEAD?

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LESLI DEVITO PAINTINGS AT HOTEL INDIGO – a sampler

What a whirlwind couple of days!!! I am back home…after flying to Tampa, visiting my family and installing my most recent show at the Hotel Indigo In St Petersburg. The Indigo is a Boutique Hotel located in a great happening part of St. Pete, close to awesome restaurants and shopping…The decor is kind of mix… Read More LESLI DEVITO PAINTINGS AT HOTEL INDIGO – a sampler

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MONDAY MAKEOVER – GO FOR THE GOLD!

When I am contemplating a makeover… of ANY kind..I go sleuthing…everywhere, magazine, my decorating books, friends, blogs and websites and Pinterest…for INSPIRATION. I have SO MANY SAVED INSPIRATION photos..most I will never employ..but they are quite often just a part of the PROCESS and are never meant to be replicated. ……and then,  there are photos… Read More MONDAY MAKEOVER – GO FOR THE GOLD!