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Northshore October 2025
  Does the phrase velvet couch give you terrible flashbacks? Well, a contemporary velvet sofa is nothing like the much-abused piece of furniture in your dorm house that you were squeamish about sitting on. A modern-day velvet sofa is usually a cool shade — not a Swinging ’60s orange — and has plenty of style benefits you may have overlooked. If you’ve been considering getting your hands on some velvet, here are some great reasons why you needn’t hesitate.   Velvet 1: Lori Smyth Design, original photo on Houzz   How Do I Care for Velvet? If you’re considering a velve
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