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Opposite: Erica’s husband Kerry surprised her with this beautiful Europen-style table for their anniversary. Above: A corner of the liv- ing room flows seamlessly into the beautiful kitchen. Right: Texture is the name of the game in the dining room.
lathered in various shades of sophisticated gray and blue, which perfectly complement the ivory colored trim and bead board throughout the home. The finishing touch in nearly every room is a chandelier, each one different from the next, glittering throughout all the seasons. Erica is self-admittedly obsessed with chandeliers, and isn’t afraid to buy them in the worst of conditions. She recommends about $100-$150 dollars for a decent size chandelier in working condition. If she comes across a chandelier that doesn’t work, Erica rewires the piece (courtesy of her husband), switches up the paint, and ends up with a piece of art for every room imaginable. Literally. “I definitely have a chandelier in my pantry,” she laughs. “I figure, why not? Every room looks better with a chandelier!” Erica’s love for all things vintage and shabby chic was destined to spill over into her family. Her daughters Paige (12) and Olivia (9) reap the benefits of their mom’s exquisite taste in their uber-fashion- able bedrooms, and Erica’s husband Kerry has embraced his wife’s passion whole-heartedly. In fact, Erica’s favorite piece, a European style kitchen table, was an unexpected surprise from Kerry. Erica
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