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Bring In Beautiful
Books "If there is one thing I would suggest collecting, it's books," says Tippin, who as a boy loved to pore over the hefty volumes his parents kept in their living room. In addition to their educational and recreational value, books are also psychologically revealing accessories, Tippin says, and have the added benefit of sparking lively conversations when guests arrive and inevitably make a beeline to check out your bookshelves.