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Collector’s Christmas

“My style is antiques and color,” says Patricia McLean. Well-versed in the pedigree of one-of-a-kind treasures, provenanced pieces always serve as the inspiration for the rooms she decorates. Such was the case when she stumbled upon an antique Serapi rug while scheming a holiday showhouse bedroom design a few years ago. The rug’s once-rich jewel

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