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To look around the home now, one might mistake the eclectic vibe and distinc- tive floor plan to be a well planned out symphony of design. But Kathi knows bet- ter. For her, it’s about working smarter, not harder. “This didn’t happen over-
blogs and Pinterest getting ideas. I have stacks of magazines with vari- ous things dog-eared. I may not be able to use those ideas right when I see them, but eventually a situation comes along where I might need an idea for arranging a shelf. Then I go back through those magazines and focus solely on articles and pictures that show interesting shelving ideas. It helps to keep me from getting overwhelmed.” Kathi takes the same approach when shopping for unique acces- sories and furniture for her home. She can be found savvily stalk- ing Craigslist, garage sales, flea markets, and every now and again, curbside shopping. The most important part of her process? Having a definitive goal.
Homeowner Kathi Hardin
night,” she says, indicating her cozy kitchen and comfortably chic living room. “I spend a lot of time leafing through magazines, library books,
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