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Because they weren’t bringing much from
their previous home aside from mementos
and family photos, Walters helped the couple
find flexible furnishings that pack plenty of
function and style for their decorating dol-
lar, For instance, in the guest room, a daybed
piled with fluffy pillows features a pop-up
trundle that can accommodate as many as
three grandchildren at a time for sleepovers,
“They think it’s neat that grandmother
and grandfather live so close by,” says Car-
ole. And clearly, she and John agree.
Shopping sa v v y
Walters looks online for
“really good copies” of
high-end lighting. This
curvy celadon lamp is
a knock-off that brings
sophistication to the
bedside table*
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Carole, “ You look out
on the garden, and
you donJt really hear
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You h ear birds or the
cat n ext door.”
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