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Whether you’re looking to add an unexpected punch of color to a kitchen chair or to strike a bold note in a powder room, the “it” color of 2012 is not for the faint of heart.

Chances are good that getting organized was on your list of New Year’s resolutions. Congratulations. At least you were organized enough to make a list. Now, let’s make sure you keep that promise to yourself.

These homes sold in December/January. Data provided by Carolina Multiple Listing Services Inc.

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Are you a Charlotte-area interior designer? Home invites you to join our team of volunteer home-decorating experts.

Garden catalogs are more than pages and pages of pretty pictures for casual enjoyment.

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