DECLARATION FOR MISTRESSES - Setting the Stage

"My home (and office) will be clean, decorated, and arranged to set the stage for a beautiful life."  

Your personal style may be unique but there are some things about decorating and housekeeping that can't be denied. Clean and sweet smelling is always right, be it that you burn exotic perfumed candles, keep fresh flowers on the table, or spray from a can. Clean sheets, be they fine cotton or silk, are always right, as is a neat desk (just try to have it organized before you leave for the weekend) with tasteful art done by real artists (shop your local art fair), healthy plants, and the latest electronics.

You don't need a lot of money to have style or taste or imagination. There are plentiful ideas in magazines on decorating. Paint, slip covers, some new draperies and pillows can liven the appearance of you home or office. You can even change these seasonally.

Some of us have time when we don't have money and money when we don't have time!

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MISTRESSES ARE READING "THE SHOWGIRL NEXT DOOR" INSTYLE MAGAZINE - DITA VON TEESE

DITA VON TEESE is a famous Burlesque star who frequents the fashion shows. In the article in February 2011's INSTYLE Magazine, Dita's rented home in Los Angeles is revealed to the world and it's a beauty! Taxidermy monkey and swans! A bedroom that is a tribute to the old glamour Hollywood days. She shops on E-bay for hours but has a Interior Decorator too.

No, am not saying Dita is a mistress or ever was, just that mistresses can take some inspiration from her finely honed look that involves hundreds of hats and shoes, and living in an inspired way! Her bed is upholstered in silver silk peau de soie... And her jewelry box is full of twinkling treasures.

The article is by George Epaminondas and Photographs are by Douglas Friendman.

DECLARATION FOR MISTRESSES - Enthusiasm for Living

"I will make the easy effort of setting a table beautifully!" 

What makes even a small apartment evident of an enthusiasm for living?

The easy effort of making a table a place of beauty, where the diners care to linger over conversation.