Some possessions are like old ...

Some possessions are like old friends, and you never want to abandon an old friend.
 Nina Campbell

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I strongly believe that people may not want, or may not be able, to start again from scratch, so giving old furniture a new lease of life is at the heart of my philosophy.
 Nina Campbell
To ensure a successful mix, I treat cushions, trimming, lampshades and other accessories as the shoes and handbags of the home. The right shoes can really make an outfit ~ and equally, if you have the wrong shoes you can feel old fashioned in the smartest of suits.
 Nina Campbell