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While expecting their first child, these two busy physicians found a house exactly where they wanted to live in Ripon, California. The house had the right amount of space for their growing family, but they needed professional help to make it suit their needs and style. They searched Houzz for interior designers, contacted three local professionals whose work they admired and ultimately chose Wendy Glaister.
“Their work is very stressful and they were having their first baby. The goal here was zen,” Glaister says. This meant an uncluttered, clean-lined look, an organic feel and warm contemporary style. It also meant laying out the house for the way they lived. The importance of the kitchen to the couple was the biggest influence on the way Glaister reconfigured the first floor. It would truly serve as the heart of their new home.
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Food magazines may tell a different story, but striving for perfection on Thanksgiving is only bound to stress you out. Before your holiday planning begins in earnest, take a moment to discard too-high expectations, and focus instead on what a happy Thanksgiving Day would really look and feel like to you.
To me, it involves a messy kitchen, tried-and-true dishes, loud and boisterous good times with family, shared thanks, an afternoon walk in the fallen leaves, and someone pitching in to help with the dishes. Think of your own top-five favorite things about Thanksgiving and be sure to include them in your celebration.
Your Guide to Stress-Free Thanksgiving Prep