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Holly Gregor
Cottage Advisor
Holly Gregor is a freelance writer living in Louisville, Kentucky.  Gregor writes only on interior design, a passion she acquired after buying their first home.  Married with a 5 year old son, Gregor grew up in Austin, Texas and lived in Orange County, California for 11 years working as a television reporter.  After having their son, she pursued freelance writing, a more flexible career, allowing her to stay home. What Gregor loves about interior design is the combination of creativity and personal expression reflecting ones personality and lifestyle.   If you have a particular question for Holly or would like to see an article on a particular topic, you may contact her by e-mail at HollyGregor@CottagesandGardens.com
Designing A Classic
For all of Small's self-taught knowledge on good design, there is an element of God-given talent.  For some, like Small, it comes so easily, while others were blessed in different ways.  As Small explains it, I couldn't balance a checkbook if I had to, and I don't know anything about the stock market.

About The Designer
Ben Small

Small has spent his 32-year design career at Bittners where he is executive vice president.  He lives in a 2500-square-foot, high-rise apartment building in the Highlands dating back to the late 1920s.  Small says it's perfect for him.  He loves the location, the building, and the extra amenities management provides, like washing his car regularly without having to leave his home.  This is just a sampling of the lifestyle Small likes to live and offer to his clients.  I basically want to make the home comfortable and useable, as maintenance-free as possible.  We are all too busy, says Small.


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