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HOUSE & HOME

Hotel blends old and new

In the foyer of Ames, the new boutique hotel downtown, hangs a glittering and very modern installation. Called “Mirror Chandelier,’’ it looks a bit like a quivering spring branch, its darling buds made of 15,000 mylar discs.

Design trends

What's hot and what's not

Home design trends now emerging from the major, high-end design houses, meaning that, as with fashion, they will eventually find their way into mass market retailers - and perhaps your home. Before next year's looks trickle into stores, here's a first look at a few.