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Judy Robertson has ben studying Art Battles around the world for the past year, figuring out the keys to victory.
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The nearly finished living room exemplifies some of the motifs and colors that can be found throughout the work of the 11 design teams that worked on separate sections of the house. (Photos by Klint Lowry)
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  • March 11, 2020
Jewels on the Bay presents 25th home-design showcase

Late change of locale presented an extra challenge to designers

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Gregory Boover and Clio Contogenis play a couple in the throes of domestic bliss, until until he starts getting strange invitations to join in "The Feast" (Photos courtesy Jack Cooper).
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Anya Taylor-Joy plays the title role in "Emma," a young women who gives herself far more credit for being clever than she deserves. (Courtesy photo)
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