Plus, what not to do. It's easy to remember to vacuum the floor, change your sheets, and clean the dishes, but when it comes to really deep cleaning your home, you can't forget to wash your curtains.

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In the master bedroom, Bartholomew rather ingeniously topped a Louis XVI-style bed with a patterned slipcover. The tie-on covers add cottage-like detailing to the formal design. "It's fun to ...