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8 years ago

Hi Jenny,

This is more of a regional question, than design inquiry, if you don't mind? During geography lessons, in grade school (here, in the USA,) our maps displayed the distinguishing shapes, of US states and territories and also, the Canadian Provenances. But not of other countries and so, I am curious about the different territories in the UK and how they are referenced? Now, onto design: are there styles of decorating, that vary by region?

Thanks, Cassandra

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Jenny Blanc
8 years ago
Thank
you so much for your message. As
regards your geographic question, you will be able to find maps with the
British counties showing but these are not typically defined in the way that the US states are. As regards differences in regional style,
like the US there are differences between urban and country styles but
mostly interiors are a matter of the owners personal taste and lifestyle!
Cassandra Kettenhofen
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you for answering my about British geography! I do, very much so, appreciate that you took the time, to answer!

~ Cassandra
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