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Vanessa's articles: Following are some of the published articles on various topics related to design: both interiors and gardens. Click and read one for yourself.

UNDERSTANDING DESIGN BASICS Color Line and Form Proportion and Scale Texture and Variety Rhythm and Repetition Balance and Unity	BEYOND DESIGN BASICS Seeing Red The Beig-ing of America Dramatic Lighting Techniques Low Voltage Lighting- High Voltage Impact Lit Whimsy Taking off the Training Wheel Design Consistency Unveiling the Design Process Unveiling the Design Process	OTHER TOPICS Changing Gardens During Challenging Times Are you an 'Innie' or an 'Outie'? Skinny Spaces Skinny Garden Spaces Should YOU Hire a Design Professional? Next Year's Garden Starts This Fall A Magical Thing for the Garden Eliminate Weeds and Enrich Soil

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