Shunning Soviet minimalism, the rooms are decked out with luxury furnishings, including marble floors and cowhide rugs.

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There's also a furry, brindle cowhide ball, and a blue and white custom version for a Dallas Cowboys fan.

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The kora, an African harp, comprises a cowhide-covered calabash and a long hardwood neck and sounds like a blend of Irish harp and keyed dulcimer.

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Her signature vinyl placements (no washing required) now come in more than 100 different colors, including faux wood, cowhide and hues of silver ( www.chilewich.com).

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