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“When you have toile and stripes and antique

chairs, things can get serious pretty quickly,”

says Johnstone, who suggested lightening the

mood in the dining area with a kid-friendly

collage by Georgia artist Cedric Smith. The

striped rug integrates the bold artwork and

bright linens into the home’s muted palette.

46 SEPTEMBER 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS