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| Gilded Age dining room, won't work for downsizing condo |
The new year always brings renewed energy to our to-do lists and personal goals. Ready to shed some of the indulgences of the holidays, it's time to crack open the new planners and embrace 2017. Barb's Tea Service is here to help you stay au courant and navigate the new year with our (almost) annual In/Out List.
Inspired by the Detroit Free Press' In/Out List (2017's Crystal Ball, December 30), we've added our spin to this essential guide. This year is one of extremes, from lavish lifestyles to downsizing, but there's something for everyone!
IN
Downsizing - lucky for us, we're on trend! Ready for
maintenance-free condo living next month.
(But not far, just two miles down the road!)
OUT
McMansions - Not to be confused with Newport Mansions which are very in!
IN
Sherwin Williams' Poised Taupe. While neutrals may be viewed as humdrum, you have to respect any color that is composed and self-assured.
OUT
Gray everything - except for Martha Stewart's sharkey gray (that's for our new kitchen)
IN
Velvets
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| Newport Marble House velvety bedroom - inspiration for our condo |
Generic barnwood - except in barns
*** BTS exclusive IN/OUT
IN
Gilded Age. The prequel to Downton Abbey: Astors,
Vanderbilts and the other one-percenters of the
era and their "cottages".
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| The Vanderbilt's Breakers "Cottage" in Newport |
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Tiny houses: downsizing absurdity. While a 60,000 square
foot cottage is a bit silly, so is a 150 square foot family home.
foot cottage is a bit silly, so is a 150 square foot family home.
IN
Chocolate and Tea (and coffee)
See DIA exhibit AND BTS Chocolateand Tea pairing January 28!
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| BTS at the DIA Chocolate, Coffee and Tea Exhibit |
IN
Proper dining etiquette
January 29!
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| Birmingham's Townsend Hotel |
IN
Downton Abbey
Downton Days Meadow Brook Hall
We're back in February!
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| Downton Days at Meadow Brook Hall |
Gilded or plain, big or small, gray or taupe, Downton Abbey or Downton Abbey, we at BTS wish you a very happy new year and all the good stuff 2017 brings! (And we're pretty sure toile is still in!)
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