Author: Lauren Payne

Designer Dan Ruhland and his partner, Laurence Craig, moved from a 10-acre farm to a cozy cabin in Tewksbury.

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Kathleen and Philip Foley transformed a run-down Pine Barrens property into a powerfully peaceful retreat.

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After decorating their home, this couple bloomed their love for one-of-a-kind finds into a brick-and-mortar business.

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Corey and Mike Beneduce have spent a full year working painstakingly on their historic abode—while simultaneously soaking up its adjacent great outdoors.

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With a unique take on color and a keen eye for detail, designer Dan Ruhland creates "something different" in NJ kitchens.

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The blank walls in Jen Rondeau's home beckoned amid the pandemic. Now, she's surrounded by colorful designs—and busy with a brand-new business.

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Krista and Frank Speno are often found entertaining family, friends and much of the neighborhood in their picture-perfect backyard.

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Ormolu, the brainchild of Claudia Barr, offers a fanciful mix of old and new decorative finds.

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Mike and Ellie Mroz's 4,500-square-foot Westfield abode showcases their expert aesthetic skills.

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The sprawling, newly built space seamlessly blends coastal character with Southern charm.

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