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MY SUMMER HOUSE IS INSPIRED BY NOSTALGIA for when I was young and days were long and hot and nothing was better than a cold pool and a tall glass of sweet tea. It's poolside living turned on its ear in neon colors and a summer house that's a technicolor dream. It's Slim Aarons meets Run DMC. It's Tom Robbins’ brilliant quote: “Our purpose is to consciously, deliberately evolve toward a wiser, more liberated and luminous state of being; to return to Eden, make friends with the snake, and set up our computers among the wild apple trees.” It's Summer!

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“If I had a world of my own,
everything would be nonsense.
Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't.
And contrary wise,
what is, it wouldn’t be.
And what it wouldn't be, it would.
You see?”
—ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Even if you spend May-Aug close to home, cause, let's face it it, unless your work corresponds to a school calendar, life goes on—a switch out of fabrics and a few accessories can take you away. Take an umbrella, your iPod and a cool glass outside, and remember back when all you were responsible for was staying out of trouble. Pick up a book of cool blue pools and colorful living to get yourself in the vacation state of mind.

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SLIM AARONS ONCE UPON A TIME is the epitome of Summer to me. Aaron's photography is cool yet extremely sophisticated, a perfect combo!

INFINITY POOLS is a collection of some of the most lavish private pools you'll ever lay eyes on!

SLIM AARONS POOLSIDE is yet another compilation of the amazing photographer's summer-infused work. It's the perfect book to read while YOU'RE poolside!

POOLS is a book that's certain to leave you with a case of "pool envy!"

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...make your workspace work for you! Just because it's Summer doesn't mean we don't have to work. Set up a good office at home, so you can get work done faster, and have more time for the <em>real</em> distractions!<span> </span></span>


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...make your workspace work for you! Just because it's Summer doesn't mean we don't have to work. Set up a good office at home, so you can get work done faster, and have more time for the real distractions!

Make the wall work! A simple chalkboard paint calendar helps you stay on top of engagements and brings a fun graphic to the room.<br />


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Make the wall work! A simple chalkboard paint calendar helps you stay on top of engagements and brings a fun graphic to the room.

A shot of color makes any space more fun. Keeping it monochromatic keeps the color from being a distraction.<br />


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A shot of color makes any space more fun. Keeping it monochromatic keeps the color from being a distraction.

Bright patterned wallpaper and smart organization help make these fun places to work.<br />


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Bright patterned wallpaper and smart organization help make these fun places to work.

Art is the star in the Dallas penthouse of H. Ross Perot, Jr. and his wife, Sarah, designed by Emily Summers.


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Art is the star in the Dallas penthouse of H. Ross Perot, Jr. and his wife, Sarah, designed by Emily Summers.

Central Park West office by Shelton, Mindel & Associates


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Central Park West office by Shelton, Mindel & Associates

Kelly Wearsler's home office, featured in her latest book <u>Hue</u>, certainly uses the right hue to make for the perfect glamourous work space.<br />


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Kelly Wearsler's home office, featured in her latest book Hue, certainly uses the right hue to make for the perfect glamourous work space.