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It's snowing outside my home today, and I took this picture of sugar cane breaks (a bamboo relative). The photo reminded me of a painting by artist Qiao Seng, Bamboo in Snow, which prompted me to rummage through some of my old decor files. Below, a retrospective on bamboo.
White bamboo chairs add something special to two very different rooms (courtesy Domino archives):
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Bamboo mirror flatware, very similar to Van Day Truex's iconic pattern for Tiffany's. I recently purchased this for my dining room and it lends a touch of whimsy to the most blasé frozen meal. $29.99 at a Target near you.
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Nancy Reagan's remodel of the White House master bedroom in the 1980s included this bamboo and bird patterned wallpaper.
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Beautiful bamboo hardware from Brass Accents at Homeclick.com. Stunning added to a dark cabinet or dresser; the gold really pops. Affordably priced at under $5.
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