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June is officially coming to a close, which means it's time for our monthly recap of posts in case you missed one this month.

Designing a home can be challenging when people in the home have different tastes and styles. This is especially common with males and females. A particular couple might have conflicting design aesthetics with her preferring more feminine touches while he may want a more "manly" space.

Summer is synonymous with entertaining. With nice weather in the evenings, it's the perfect season to fire up the grill and invite your neighbors and friends over.

The latest trends are something many of us tend to strive for. We want to be 'in' and current. Whether it's the latest trend in fashion or technology, we want to incorporate the latest and greatest into our lives.

If you are looking to renovate a kitchen or bath or are building from the ground up, one of the many decisions you have to make is selecting the type of countertop material to use.

Dad's big day is around the corner {Sunday, June 15 to be exact}. It's time to get the special man in your life something unique to say thank you for always being there, providing guidance, a laugh, or a shoulder to cry on. You may have exhausted your typical gift list though. You already got him that power tool he needed last year and you want to buy him something other than the usual button-up shirt he requests.

Kitchens serve an important function in our homes. It's a space where meals are prepared, food is devoured, and conversations are shared. In a lot of homes, it's the central location where people gather to spend time together. Something about food brings people together.

Kitchens serve much more than a functional purpose, which makes it all the more important to add personality to this space. Accessorizing your kitchen with practical, unique, and colorful accessories can make this space feel more personal and lively.

May has come and gone and we had a busy month here at Postcard from Paris, both at our firm, and on our blog. In case you missed a post this month, here's a little round-up of blog posts from May.

When you think of a black and white color palette when designing, what comes to mind? Do you think stark, drab, or lifeless? While it may seem that going with a black and white color scheme in your home is restricting, using exclusively black and white when designing can be beautiful. We shared similar thoughts with all white or neutral color schemes. The effect can be just as stunning. 

School is wrapping up and the kids will be off for summer break soon. With the kids in and out, our homes tend to get a bit messy and disorganized. Without a routine, it's hard to stay on top of daily activities like keeping papers filed or mail sorted.