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Petite Powerhouse

hen a client convinced Melinda and John James to sell her their Beaumont bungalow, the designing duo moved into an even smaller space, where they live large with treasured pieces like a French tapestry and a bacchanalian cherub dubbed “Lenny.” The statue, which has been part of their repertoire for more than 30 years, exemplifies their lofty yet fun style that translates in any size residence.

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