Thoughts on home

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_qNMdcqp0OHCSpwFp6UZBohxi5EXFzdJ1oOhc4B9A7D18cHprsG244bWgyLaCVDAM2JWuogZw5zcYEN9Jamvpifkt6D9if0nk_zcwv5Ym_-g319OtnILHZhcinYRJ_gWM2I59vHe07K4/s1600/735b9d21dbd914925460edbd8cd2a4f6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_qNMdcqp0OHCSpwFp6UZBohxi5EXFzdJ1oOhc4B9A7D18cHprsG244bWgyLaCVDAM2JWuogZw5zcYEN9Jamvpifkt6D9if0nk_zcwv5Ym_-g319OtnILHZhcinYRJ_gWM2I59vHe07K4/s1600/735b9d21dbd914925460edbd8cd2a4f6.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span">My move in date is drawing closer!! Eek.</span><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span">I'm placing my tile orders today and took advantage of the tax free holiday purchases in Massachusetts this weekend.</span><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span">KITCHEN:</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Here are my thoughts: I'm going with a 12 x 24" slate kitchen floor. I originally wanted to use a slightly smaller tile and lay it out in a herringbone pattern (like the Thomas Smythe kitchen below) but thought I may go with a herringbone back splash instead.</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj541BENpf-pAUbl1mjZDhVbgN6s0xXYG-ykQjHiGQlX1G8W9K9Zbvw2MBTC6QfRDiGzbvZtWYVqjMSWYsUaoCRNWIqMpP990ZSEzTHKC2kuzTpe-QAyz1mGlj93MlD7o_O4pyVcPqjPDMX/s1600/b0a66ae5a46513ba0119dfd8413a2d66.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj541BENpf-pAUbl1mjZDhVbgN6s0xXYG-ykQjHiGQlX1G8W9K9Zbvw2MBTC6QfRDiGzbvZtWYVqjMSWYsUaoCRNWIqMpP990ZSEzTHKC2kuzTpe-QAyz1mGlj93MlD7o_O4pyVcPqjPDMX/s1600/b0a66ae5a46513ba0119dfd8413a2d66.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbcDXbd0cgb-veDIU1oGlSHse85_wrsqQMAx8gP2l1ZHE7OhGzQb4MzsV5fu5cjDu33G6j1BQb3B7E_bsdmtqJetZqhvfnq-QlemhIR_JJTQOa9LXYBxUcJBrlTyoMIZfEkTAHo9GpCPqE/s1600/53423ed670f629ef82fd5f27af73fd41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbcDXbd0cgb-veDIU1oGlSHse85_wrsqQMAx8gP2l1ZHE7OhGzQb4MzsV5fu5cjDu33G6j1BQb3B7E_bsdmtqJetZqhvfnq-QlemhIR_JJTQOa9LXYBxUcJBrlTyoMIZfEkTAHo9GpCPqE/s1600/53423ed670f629ef82fd5f27af73fd41.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7RyqVK_e2fXSMf3Nqu16peSFtn0CQA0A-k2LQqffjnDTIqO7FI8SScJ0HuGyRzLX0tqJr7VsNrRSiDEs7g-SV6CLzP2baH6qGNUwTfu40v1coHRLS63vTSb2Zl_2qe7LWLdvWi5z8Al0/s1600/25db66f0a067c5f5f88ee9121317400e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7RyqVK_e2fXSMf3Nqu16peSFtn0CQA0A-k2LQqffjnDTIqO7FI8SScJ0HuGyRzLX0tqJr7VsNrRSiDEs7g-SV6CLzP2baH6qGNUwTfu40v1coHRLS63vTSb2Zl_2qe7LWLdvWi5z8Al0/s1600/25db66f0a067c5f5f88ee9121317400e.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm pretty sure I'm going to use a white backsplash tile but update the design a bit with a classic herringbone  layout.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">BATHROOMS:</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The house only has a bath and a half. I've chosen a black hexagon tlle and white subway tiles for the walls in the full bath. I'm papering the main bath in Thibaut's : Tanzania and the half bath with Rose Cummings: Zebrine in blue and white. (I've used the for a client in the past but have always wanted it in my own home.) I'm going to with a mini high gloss hexagon tile in the 1/2 bath.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTOu8GeATWGh7UYs6th2jsW3PQmT8GEQkVKADqwRC6N7V_R1cc3mAFJvJyv6lvQrMjbSynWlEvhFOHvOhsms6fmpSnfQpK12jOlG54v5RnvFyzw4-48CA-gFE37v4_HfHpPEqFQGgo42z/s1600/f0991fe75c3119084deaf03b2cd944ad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTOu8GeATWGh7UYs6th2jsW3PQmT8GEQkVKADqwRC6N7V_R1cc3mAFJvJyv6lvQrMjbSynWlEvhFOHvOhsms6fmpSnfQpK12jOlG54v5RnvFyzw4-48CA-gFE37v4_HfHpPEqFQGgo42z/s1600/f0991fe75c3119084deaf03b2cd944ad.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgY-Bhx8nSA6NkaOuus4JB0qjTijllgKHyY-WmAC5UnCug8bbrwQ_ou3kwvL8vYgwMMSrnNcOwvsO021qg2m5xIWvzqzhAS4GInhV2ZCzyJQKynVN24QbFRtzm9dAXdxkrbFrw4yqHSbk5/s1600/b816cc70bf94d301031026095d9f4e0d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgY-Bhx8nSA6NkaOuus4JB0qjTijllgKHyY-WmAC5UnCug8bbrwQ_ou3kwvL8vYgwMMSrnNcOwvsO021qg2m5xIWvzqzhAS4GInhV2ZCzyJQKynVN24QbFRtzm9dAXdxkrbFrw4yqHSbk5/s1600/b816cc70bf94d301031026095d9f4e0d.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnKhbpMwBhU5Pj2javLfJS1r7lKiKvymjlO3_a9EWdsvRxCYDdP4Yaun1mB-74vdvG1KonWwY0e_qvA_7FvDvD26i3pbWxZuZsySeUiwaUeugMaiQ-AUk131xCgUzeL7ntUE7w4T0fikE/s1600/4897026860574lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnKhbpMwBhU5Pj2javLfJS1r7lKiKvymjlO3_a9EWdsvRxCYDdP4Yaun1mB-74vdvG1KonWwY0e_qvA_7FvDvD26i3pbWxZuZsySeUiwaUeugMaiQ-AUk131xCgUzeL7ntUE7w4T0fikE/s1600/4897026860574lg.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I bought this carrara top vanity at Lowes in this weekend and am using a faucet similar to these Kohler versions below. I'll also change out the hardware.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTkcf_ncWfyHK0ywfdlCr7wZ15ZabEztVpTBgcNurYnHvj9werTQMb20Msl96lt13SslL0m47EjLEJIOn-sU8ExwFmzgz04of0ow1wsTq7LM82aU9lNjMFgoMBtS6u3LwHLl8Vk9L5toJl/s1600/Unknown.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTkcf_ncWfyHK0ywfdlCr7wZ15ZabEztVpTBgcNurYnHvj9werTQMb20Msl96lt13SslL0m47EjLEJIOn-sU8ExwFmzgz04of0ow1wsTq7LM82aU9lNjMFgoMBtS6u3LwHLl8Vk9L5toJl/s1600/Unknown.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM_L9jhTgkkNzkRD-NSxk_DSsdblkT5EbsCY8-VD5NBmUVgI-Anylpw-T3niLZAXq0tGewKjYFWWt7juRUlsdx7YTWPO8iPzEjCwdYBIhe4XihDeuGQzZD_FK58MxGCN82ZzsCkaixVOuL/s1600/vintage-style-bathroom-faucet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM_L9jhTgkkNzkRD-NSxk_DSsdblkT5EbsCY8-VD5NBmUVgI-Anylpw-T3niLZAXq0tGewKjYFWWt7juRUlsdx7YTWPO8iPzEjCwdYBIhe4XihDeuGQzZD_FK58MxGCN82ZzsCkaixVOuL/s320/vintage-style-bathroom-faucet.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0cbYsLRwgVJR8CpisEBFPiVU660-zqzrZyK-ThVuxA8WLR7LBuzmI1YFIMyKmUJyvML6fWQfDRgWXO_E15wibS2rdZ5PNBvaHQzsIwbrdc6BiDj16-LrlW6_oba-thu1rEzHOzVIdC72/s1600/09f19bbe4d95936d92341d6fdb389b07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0cbYsLRwgVJR8CpisEBFPiVU660-zqzrZyK-ThVuxA8WLR7LBuzmI1YFIMyKmUJyvML6fWQfDRgWXO_E15wibS2rdZ5PNBvaHQzsIwbrdc6BiDj16-LrlW6_oba-thu1rEzHOzVIdC72/s400/09f19bbe4d95936d92341d6fdb389b07.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSA26hsHtHQd4Gud7-tfdktupHM-TttTPFgzUj7SVmABLwDJKnv_75dMK1MYyZMp926Hbx9VSR8_VG8t6KPv8yDx5eizcPlZrrPTsh6AOEOCIQxCuzHxwSL0X95w12qKgrIRf92u807xp/s1600/a5d17c3b1927fb8f5d0f0ed9018e9e77.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSA26hsHtHQd4Gud7-tfdktupHM-TttTPFgzUj7SVmABLwDJKnv_75dMK1MYyZMp926Hbx9VSR8_VG8t6KPv8yDx5eizcPlZrrPTsh6AOEOCIQxCuzHxwSL0X95w12qKgrIRf92u807xp/s400/a5d17c3b1927fb8f5d0f0ed9018e9e77.jpg" width="318" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm finishing off the full bath with a monogrammed shower curtain. Here are two options (<a href="http://www.thepinkmonogram.com/37242/nav_block"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">top</span></a>) and (<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bibfspwjn"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">bottom</span></a>)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpeVDxIKPhYbL6mVKWimSSrWxjJQaxRhBUALssjQhQrne2vUh9e9rYclSNSnCBtgEIjtTJWhmw1_hS4H5O7aGFRaD_ibzr8U3JZ6WdUWFGYhVYD3iuSxT-t8OcYgjsMUWCu8e4L-g5OIKv/s1600/Tanzania-by-Thibaut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpeVDxIKPhYbL6mVKWimSSrWxjJQaxRhBUALssjQhQrne2vUh9e9rYclSNSnCBtgEIjtTJWhmw1_hS4H5O7aGFRaD_ibzr8U3JZ6WdUWFGYhVYD3iuSxT-t8OcYgjsMUWCu8e4L-g5OIKv/s320/Tanzania-by-Thibaut.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tanzania</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgqbQXFLseogq6pHch4svzXFD9zZh83p-uD81pzxw2lr_QSm3uir6I6g7EAN1ZuJfFXG5upge4aUEMugB85hJxY7sZQXKn3IPvezO2A66dz75tiS5xJcDpjUqAB9lJFsaxqpF4RPj3L69/s1600/ZebrineBlueWhite_RoseCumming.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgqbQXFLseogq6pHch4svzXFD9zZh83p-uD81pzxw2lr_QSm3uir6I6g7EAN1ZuJfFXG5upge4aUEMugB85hJxY7sZQXKn3IPvezO2A66dz75tiS5xJcDpjUqAB9lJFsaxqpF4RPj3L69/s1600/ZebrineBlueWhite_RoseCumming.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zebrine in navy</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Cheers to a great week!</div>

Thoughts on home

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Style me Pretty: Shelter + Bellini Portraits

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font-family: Arvo; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 22px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 15px; padding-right: 15px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center;">by Jacquelyn</li><li class="comments" style="float: left; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 22px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 15px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2013/07/30/behind-the-business-with-shelter-design-bellini-portraits/#comments" style="color: #75a8af; text-decoration: none;">comments <span class="count-holder hide" style="display: inline;">(<span class="count">3</span>)</span></a></li><li class="details" style="border-left-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 15px; padding-right: 15px; padding-top: 5px;"><div style="font-family: Arvo; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #75a8af;">details </span></div><span class="blue pointer" data-expand="wedding-details-239602" style="cursor: pointer;"><span class="smp-icon-down-small" style="background-color: transparent; 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border-bottom-right-radius: 5px; border-top-left-radius: 5px; border-top-right-radius: 5px; color: #75a8af; display: inline-block; float: right; height: 10px; margin-right: 5px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 10px;"></a></div><div class="clear" style="clear: both !important; float: none !important; font-family: DroidSerif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;"></div></div></div><div class="post-content" style="font-family: DroidSerif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 20px;"><div class="mbox" style="float: right;"></div><div style="color: #555759; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;">If you’re anything like us, running a creative  business is definitely high up on the bucket list. Doing something you love, sticking close to family, and challenging yourself creatively is a dream come true. Thus, we are SO excited to introduce you to someone who is not only doing just that, she’s also juggling a gaggle of little ones to boot! Boston based interior designer Julie Richard of <a href="http://www.shelterinteriordesign.com/" style="color: #75a8af; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Shelter Design</a> has partnered up with the equally fabulous <a href="http://www.bellinipics.com/" style="color: #75a8af; text-decoration: none;">Bellini Portrats</a> to give you guys a behind the scenes look at all things Shelter. 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text-align: center;">From Stephanie of Bellini Portraits…<em> I’m a portrait photographer south of Boston and feature local “mamaprenuers” on my blog a few times a year.  This is Julie Richard of Shelter Design, an incredible interior design company.  I spent a morning with her and her two beautiful kiddos capturing shots of a normal morning routine and details around her home. I had the pleasure of interviewing this talented woman, and here’s a little re-cap of our time together:</em></div><div style="color: #555759; margin-bottom: 20px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong style="font-weight: bold;">How long have you been in business?</strong></em></div><em>Four years</em><br /><div style="color: #555759; margin-bottom: 20px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Please explain a little bit about your product/business and how you developed the concept behind it:|</strong></em></div><em>I obtained my master’s degree in interior design in 2004 and worked for a number of elite firms in Boston before branching out on my own. I knew I had the passion, ideas, training and experience to launch my own firm.</em><br /><div style="color: #555759; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><em>Shelter is a full service interior design firm that specializes in residential interiors. I work on an array of projects with small or large budgets. I want my clients to feel that great design is accessible. I try to incorporate not only high-end items into my projects, but also include artwork from sites like Etsy, vintage pieces from flea markets and shops and archival fabrics. I view the designer-client relationship as collaborative. My vision is infused into each design, but only if it reflects my client’s style, tastes, and needs.</em></div><div style="color: #555759; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><em>Design is all about the art of transforming environments, but you also need to know how to execute your ideas. I have established relationships with a number of craftsman and workrooms in the Boston area and feel that these collaborations bring a quality to my work that sets Shelter apart from other firms. I believe that good design is all about the details. It is my role to introduce items, concepts, color schemes and ideas that the client may not have considered.</em></div><div style="color: #555759; margin-bottom: 20px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Tell us more about your business, Shelter Design?</strong></em></div><em>My goal is to create dynamic spaces. Many of my clients know what they like but often have trouble creating a cohesive design. That’s where I come in. I work closely with clients to create the perfect space for them. It is also my role to introduce them to new sources and ideas. I usually design custom pieces for every project. I. I am in the process of creating a furniture line of upholstered pieces. When I cannot find the perfect piece for a job, I just design it! I really want my clients’ homes and projects to feel personal and unique. I try to stay away from anything that looks contrived, overdone, or predictable.</em><br /><div style="color: #555759; margin-bottom: 20px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong style="font-weight: bold;">What is the hardest part or have been some of your struggles starting your own business?</strong></em></div><em>Making time for everything!! I would love to fit more design related travel into my schedule. Sifting through all the paperwork and accounting is extremely time consuming. I could spend half my week on those tasks, but I would much rather be designing, sketching, and finding new product sources.</em><br /><div style="color: #555759; margin-bottom: 20px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong style="font-weight: bold;">How many children do you have? </strong></em></div><em>I have two children, a three-year-old son named Colby and a one-year-old daughter named Emerson. I was pregnant with my son when I began my business.</em><br /><div style="color: #555759; margin-bottom: 20px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong style="font-weight: bold;">What are some of the creative ways you have found to juggle being a woman, a mother, and a business owner?</strong></em></div><em>Most days are very busy. I try to keep the kids and myself on track with a routine, but I am also open to deviating from our daily routine. Children are bright little people and can sense when you are stressed out. I try to keep them engaged with creative play. We draw, dance, sing, play outdoors etc.</em><em>I also need down time, so I make time for myself. I exercise, and meet friends for a glass of wine. A happy mother makes for a better mother and a more efficient business owner. Writing my blog is time consuming but it is also an escape. I love to read other design blogs. They are very inspiring. Daily:</em><em>– I keep a detailed to do list. I do this for all personal and professional “tasks.”</em><em>– I write down all my professional and personal appointments on my day calendar.</em><em>– I enter them into my I-phone, too. I cannot rely solely on my phone. There is something reassuring about writing them down.</em><em>– I am constantly sketching ideas in my sketchbook and tearing inspiring ideas from magazines. I have a huge inspiration board in my office, so when I sit down to design my creative space is engaging.</em><em>– I note weekly appointments, reminders and inspiring quotes on a large chalkboard wall in my kitchen. If it’s on the wall, it absolutely will not be missed!!</em><em>– Finally, exercising at least three times a week helps me keep a clear head!</em><br /><div style="color: #555759; margin-bottom: 20px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Who is your biggest inspiration?</strong></em></div><em>Personally, my immediate family, my parents, and sister are. They are very supportive, hardworking, and creative! Professionally, designers from the past inspire me. My short list includes Dorothy Draper, Frances Elkins, and Coco Chanel. These women took risks, pushed societal boundaries, and were creative geniuses during a time when many women didn’t work. Their designs remain classic today. And for the men, I often look to David Hicks, Albert Hadley, and Warren Platner for inspiration. As far as current icons, I am continually in awe of Kelly Wearstler. She breaks the rules and is a master with color. I’m drawn to her unique and glamorous style. She has done an amazing job branding herself and her products. Design is my passion. I could talk for days about inspiration and admired icons.</em><br /><div class="dotted" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(194, 194, 194); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-left-color: rgb(194, 194, 194); border-right-color: rgb(194, 194, 194); border-top-color: rgb(194, 194, 194); content: ' '; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 20px; text-align: center; width: 480px;"><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2013/07/30/behind-the-business-with-shelter-design-bellini-portraits/#comments">via:</a></div></div>

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border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #636363; font-size: 11px; font-style: italic; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Interior expert, Julie Richard</div></div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Interior design expert Julie Richard dishes on summer color trends and what goes into the choosing of superior shades. <em style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">by Kiley Jacques</em></div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></em>When it comes to paint colors for that long-overdue interior makeover, consider those hand-selected by <strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Julie Richard</strong>, owner of Shelter Interior Design (<em style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">shelterinteriordesign.com</em>) in Salem, MA, has much to say on the subject of “color concepts.”</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Describing the process by which she and a panel of experts chose Ace Hardware’s Clark+Kensington 2013 summer color palette, Richard points to a number of determinants. Client input and color forecasting from Pantone—a recognized authority on color—as well as what is occurring culturally and creatively in the world all factored in to the panel’s choices. Lifestyle trends often influence a palette’s appeal, as do design styles.</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Richard notes a few accent shades usually join the ranks for “a bit of drama and contrast.” Her personal color preferences are inspired, in part, by fashion trends. “What is fresh and new in theatre, Hollywood, and the fashion world often trickles down to home décor,” she says, predicting that Pantone’s choice for color of the year will be a hot hue.</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">No matter the source for its inspiration, a winning color deck ultimately comprises colors that include varying shades and values of classic neutrals, as well as updated accent colors. “The [current] overall design trend,” says Richard, “is to paint rooms with livable neutral shades. Tans were more popular a few years ago, but shades with gray undertones are now in the forefront.” She sees colors inspired by the ocean—like warm greys, blues, and emerald green—as well as Art Deco neutrals making their way into people’s homes this summer.</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Color trends, in general, seem to follow a pattern, says Richard. “Often, I find clients desire cooler colors in the summer and warmer tones in fall and winter.” In fact, the season has great bearing on what’s in vogue in the color kingdom. “I [see] clients go into a nesting mode in the cooler months,” says Richard, “[and] they crave richer, cozier spaces. In the summer, [they] tend to want to keep their spaces light, fresh, and fun.”</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Richard demonstrates a successful color combination or, as she calls it, a “cohesive interior color story,” by way of example. She says, “Mixing shades of blue, gray, and green [like] Clark+Kensington’s Apple Grove, Crisp Linen, Beach House, and Sapphire create a serene palette. The Sapphire shade would add just the right amount of contrast and depth to the mix.”</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">As to how she determines successful unions, Richard explains, “I really don’t follow too many rules while designing spaces.” She does, however stick to some basics, using one primary color, one secondary, and a third to serve as a complementary accent shade. With neutral tones as the base, incorporating “pops of color” readily reflects seasonal changes. Richard suggests using trendy hues for easily altered design elements, like a front door. Throw pillows, window treatments, and other fabrics also lend themselves to quick changes that can have a powerful effect on the mood a room evokes. For somewhat more permanent statements, Richard suggests opting for crisp white walls that are accented with colorful pieces of furniture.</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">People are creatures of habit, so they generally gravitate toward certain shades. Richard has seen a definite preference for the “safer” calming shades belonging to the family of earth tones. “Neutral colors,” she says, “[that are] inspired by nature are always a favorite.” Of bolder, more unusual choices, Richard says, “A fresh, unexpected paint color is truly transformative.”</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_21058" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; border-bottom-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-bottom-left-radius: 3px; border-bottom-right-radius: 3px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-left-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-top-left-radius: 3px; border-top-right-radius: 3px; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline; width: 586px;"><a href="http://oceanhomemag.com/wp-content/uploads/HR4-OH_June_July13_Trends1.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #2076a8; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="HR4-OH_June_July13_Trends"><img alt="" class=" wp-image-21058 " height="383" src="http://oceanhomemag.com/wp-content/uploads/HR4-OH_June_July13_Trends1-1024x682.jpg" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="HR4-OH_June_July13_Trends" width="576" /></a><br /><div class="wp-caption-text" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #636363; font-size: 11px; font-style: italic; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Rooms painted with Clark+Kensington Lamp Shade #3046. Richard says favorite objects and destinations should serve as inspiration when choosing paints.</div></div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">To combat the tendency toward traditional colors, Richard encourages her clients to explore unchartered waters. “I ask my clients to look to what they love for inspiration. I suggest choosing objects or destinations [that] they are drawn to when [picking] paint colors. I also [talk about] the importance of taking risks; 90 percent of the time they find [the] risk was worth it.”</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Before dipping a brush, however, interior makeovers should include considerations like the type of lighting used in the space, the room’s location in the home, and the amount of “traffic” to be expected. “I’d approach a playroom differently than [I would] a master bedroom,” says Richard. Sun exposure, too, plays a hand in color selection; shades will appear cooler in north-facing rooms and warmer in those facing south. And, of course, a room’s function matters. Kitchens and living rooms, for instance, tend to be highly active spaces and require particularly careful planning. Richard says, “High traffic areas obviously take more abuse…that’s a good place to consider not only the color for the space but also the finish.”</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Taking notes and thinking hard about all such matters is commendable, but in the end, committing color to walls takes guts. Fear can prove a debilitating obstacle, but Richard proffers a solution: “I always suggest painting a two-foot-by-two-foot sample swatch on a wall before painting an entire room. Live with this color for a few days. It’s amazing how the shade will change in different light and at various times of the day. It’s really the best way to make the right choice.”</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Of how to use colors most effectively Richard says, “I try to vary the shades. I’ll pair a bright, high-gloss object next to something quieter and lighter.” She also suggests playing up contrasts, no matter how slight. The variations in texture of materials, for example, can be the starting point for color choices. That same subtlety exists in the ceiling. Richard regards it as “a fifth wall” and says, “It doesn’t always have to be white; even if you slightly tint a white shade with a complementary color…or paint it a few shades lighter than the wall color, it will feel as if you’ve considered the entire environment, and it will add a beautiful sense of depth to the space.”</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Color is a complex décor component, but following seasonal trends and giving thought to a few key design concepts can yield a surprisingly pleasant pick from the old box of crayons. <em style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </em></div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Dos and Don’ts of Choosing Color</strong></span></div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Do</em></strong></div><ul style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Devise a color palette that feels fresh and complements the season</li><li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Look for inspiration in cultural/lifestyle trends, favorite objects, and destinations</li><li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Consider lighting, sun exposure, function, and traffic volume in a space</li><li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Play up contrasts</li><li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Vary the shades</li><li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Use trendy colors in easy-to-change elements, like throw pillows and window treatments</li><li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Test colors with small sample swatches left on the wall for a few days</li><li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Take chances</li></ul><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Don’t</em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; 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Shelter in Ocean Home Magazine

I was thrilled to be a part of Ocean Home magazine's June/July issue, read on for my Clark+Kensington color selections and design ideas ...

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Thoughts on home

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYi1l05ZD6C50yH86hnkGkgtV2m_UXTm11NDABeRnS_bMtiTxyAR89ygnb_-MTWDVKGD2_goRQ1QVz-X8I88NcZfXUa8_uQ5qKh7co4LIrjlML3Cpe858U1lX9RJ-oFjFZdH0g-nJUKmQ/s1600/thoughtsonhome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYi1l05ZD6C50yH86hnkGkgtV2m_UXTm11NDABeRnS_bMtiTxyAR89ygnb_-MTWDVKGD2_goRQ1QVz-X8I88NcZfXUa8_uQ5qKh7co4LIrjlML3Cpe858U1lX9RJ-oFjFZdH0g-nJUKmQ/s1600/thoughtsonhome.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> No word yet, but I'm really hoping my house search ends soon!! I am, however, continuing to gather inspiration and concepts.  When a deal is sealed, I'll be ready to pounce on the place with a slew of ideas and a bit of sweat equity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are my thoughts this week:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- The foundation for the interior color palette will be grey and white. I pinned that image of <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Jenna Lyons</span></a> a while back. I was inspired by the colors (grey, white, cream, black and limed wood) and her message! I want to paint at least one room or area a warm grey shade. I'm really drawn to the the greyish-green shade <a href="http://www.piecesinc.com/">Lee Klienhelter</a> used in her home but I've always loved the grey plate wall at the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/santamonica">Viceroy Hotel</a> </span>designed by<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> <a href="http://www.kwid.com/">Kelly Wearstler. </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Secondly, I'll include sconces. Electrified or not, lighting is a key factor in creating a home with warmth and depth!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That's it for this week, but I'll continue to share my thoughts and wish list boards for my new home with you. They are a way for me to organize my thoughts but also to share my inspiration with you!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sconces: <a href="http://www.oomphonline.com/palo-alto-sconce.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">White one</span></a>, <a href="http://www.highstreetmarket.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Wheat</span></a></div>

Thoughts on home

 No word yet, but I'm really hoping my house search ends soon!! I am, however, continuing to gather inspiration and concepts.  When a de...

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Sneak Peek

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_GsSAYtev62Wj7WYGlIVt3HwAb4KVqyk41ZGpgAO0l1hK_adY-C_KJd6Dp5h7WBtDs1A-YLHR98M54EDO49ZUwc7d_tLHMm_icAmAJY2j1ipo5Xtr4leO4fPuec8-GHDBvqReenXs9Ug/s1600/IMG_8653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_GsSAYtev62Wj7WYGlIVt3HwAb4KVqyk41ZGpgAO0l1hK_adY-C_KJd6Dp5h7WBtDs1A-YLHR98M54EDO49ZUwc7d_tLHMm_icAmAJY2j1ipo5Xtr4leO4fPuec8-GHDBvqReenXs9Ug/s1600/IMG_8653.jpg" /></a></div>I'll return later this afternoon with my "Shelter Loves" series for the week.<br />I did however want to quickly share a sneak peek of a "bedroom on a budget" photo with you!<br />The original design boards for this project are <a href="http://www.shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com/2013/03/happenings.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">here</span></a>. I'll post the reveal when we are finished.

Sneak Peek

I'll return later this afternoon with my "Shelter Loves" series for the week. I did however want to quickly share a sneak peek...

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Shelter Loves

<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23AKpd9b9ZKGR-QXTJSs9UmHtDjL3MLScGdl6xFsrnAkpA4aqwyMP0190ZHFbc_PbAv7YWpeepulIQ_Lj0jWx1CDM3-xraKcnxCP3NnL8wspDVk7wks5Qj_eXZGgbVC2xzfCxlMH3UJz-/s1600/shelterloves+08-22-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23AKpd9b9ZKGR-QXTJSs9UmHtDjL3MLScGdl6xFsrnAkpA4aqwyMP0190ZHFbc_PbAv7YWpeepulIQ_Lj0jWx1CDM3-xraKcnxCP3NnL8wspDVk7wks5Qj_eXZGgbVC2xzfCxlMH3UJz-/s1600/shelterloves+08-22-17.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i>Here's what I'm LOVING in the world of design this week:</i></div><div style="font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">1. I had a photo shoot of one of my projects yesterday. Here's a sneak peek of the foyer. I custom designed the blue velvet settee. I can't wait to share the rest of the shots. My photographer <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.sarahwinchesterstudios.com/"><b>Sarah Winchester</b></a> </span>and I work well together to get the perfect shots!!</div><div style="font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">2. I'm in need of a new pair of ballet flats. I'm liking these Chanel inspired version from<a href="http://rstyle.me/~rIGf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">J.Crew. </span></a>(p.s. - they are on sale)</div><div style="font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">3. Can you ever own enough <a href="http://rstyle.me/~rIA0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">baubles</span></a>? I'm constantly wearing mine.</div><div style="font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">4. I'm thrilled that<a href="http://rstyle.me/~rIBW"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">tunic</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"> </span>season is finally here!</div><div style="font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">5. I never tire of black and white awning stripes. I like this simple table settings. Peonies are in season soon, they are one of my favorite blooms!</div><div><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><i><br /></i><br /><br /><br />

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Happenings...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiD2lzmRtejyoytGMkkYiW7HEoKJ5Slykx3x82veS5iMP6IJmwG18dTMubQIHwZdg_MTXsXW9mvux-_58NQJr5ExLM4WfxcqxHQmK8TGNzMvlknSybewGupS-Pk6MYp9P4lDmoNlytLUc/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-03-26+at+11.26.32+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiD2lzmRtejyoytGMkkYiW7HEoKJ5Slykx3x82veS5iMP6IJmwG18dTMubQIHwZdg_MTXsXW9mvux-_58NQJr5ExLM4WfxcqxHQmK8TGNzMvlknSybewGupS-Pk6MYp9P4lDmoNlytLUc/s640/Screen+shot+2013-03-26+at+11.26.32+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmuEMkPXl-Yq2hHONVd5_mRyUI3ei6Z2-c8fb0O33x3s76-3xIiFWGQvXNgFSYnhVSutSZZjPSaE7Kx5eSRr9SAgI4E86jjUuL6LngTwd96p7Rbx3UF6v_QSm1C_3OY43VWqoycn_kE3c/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-03-26+at+11.08.23+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmuEMkPXl-Yq2hHONVd5_mRyUI3ei6Z2-c8fb0O33x3s76-3xIiFWGQvXNgFSYnhVSutSZZjPSaE7Kx5eSRr9SAgI4E86jjUuL6LngTwd96p7Rbx3UF6v_QSm1C_3OY43VWqoycn_kE3c/s640/Screen+shot+2013-03-26+at+11.08.23+AM.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Hello loves! I hope your week is off to a great start. I've been running around...it's not a bad thing to be busy. I wanted to share some happenings 'round here. First up, are design boards I recently finished for a bed-room revamp. I've devised a classic, bohemian mix with shots of color. We're going to attempt to paint a lamp a la Bunny Williams style. The color above is a bit off. I'll most likely match the<b> <a href="http://www.tulutextiles.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Tulu</span></a></b> textile print. <br />I'll be sure to share the final photos of this project with you in a couple of months.  We're working on this project with a budget but isn't that how most of us live? I know I do! (but of course dream as though I don't).</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIgDNIBGwQXp0eksn82HA-DbAGEL2FOlzYjGM0UxzMBgWl3teUuH1V-LdeDXMMEN4f7yn0VGZ7CoNbUxbBdm-hl28yz_JLW7NQQwVCRDEzysMSIsBU0MfayDQu_V5Uu3Xx6Lu6o0kFho/s1600/0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIgDNIBGwQXp0eksn82HA-DbAGEL2FOlzYjGM0UxzMBgWl3teUuH1V-LdeDXMMEN4f7yn0VGZ7CoNbUxbBdm-hl28yz_JLW7NQQwVCRDEzysMSIsBU0MfayDQu_V5Uu3Xx6Lu6o0kFho/s640/0.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8e_JPFRLGePzAaPMJLuH-GrAx4DnJ6wH3NToYTsawNaHPSETTbl35rjYO4M1r9PK8nKmhZCCarU7SiunKvDAhZJA0tghDW3IY1Io-VFT_ZVNwC3TJ2zTaldyJfEtKhLdMnbxJzB73RL0/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8e_JPFRLGePzAaPMJLuH-GrAx4DnJ6wH3NToYTsawNaHPSETTbl35rjYO4M1r9PK8nKmhZCCarU7SiunKvDAhZJA0tghDW3IY1Io-VFT_ZVNwC3TJ2zTaldyJfEtKhLdMnbxJzB73RL0/s640/9.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here's a peek at another project. I was very happy with the hex-tile!!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQaGw7rDiK0byQmSMUa878S2CH2WAC0SQA5IZMSfpbCoOcRjZlFpQzYXkovzkozgCHftiEmVNFK5FNK3DbLZnBwwURv8UjlWOt64A96KGV34Xh9cwOXbho740OhVZD_FqgYM6u3ZiWc4/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQaGw7rDiK0byQmSMUa878S2CH2WAC0SQA5IZMSfpbCoOcRjZlFpQzYXkovzkozgCHftiEmVNFK5FNK3DbLZnBwwURv8UjlWOt64A96KGV34Xh9cwOXbho740OhVZD_FqgYM6u3ZiWc4/s640/10.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Finally, I snuck in some great vintage shopping yesterday with my assistant. I scored this heavy, gold plated necklace for $8 along with some other amazing finds for one of my clients!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Happenings...

Hello loves! I hope your week is off to a great start. I've been running around...it's not a bad thing to be busy. I wanted to share...

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