Picture Perfect - Room of the Week - Dining

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMo8ZLMchBUVyXy3LOkUQMIbiParfAlDNg6N8DK03fZPGjyg06DDMYg6VCWmcwdIOFJ0dZZhQ5KaQ7Q3Uv80-SXNHAu9MGl8o_QKOIi7lcx9FwVabbMxcOPeqb3h86dAPY1DPO0Ovzxfz/s1600/4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMo8ZLMchBUVyXy3LOkUQMIbiParfAlDNg6N8DK03fZPGjyg06DDMYg6VCWmcwdIOFJ0dZZhQ5KaQ7Q3Uv80-SXNHAu9MGl8o_QKOIi7lcx9FwVabbMxcOPeqb3h86dAPY1DPO0Ovzxfz/s640/4.jpg" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509731031290637938'" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7Z9N-mMjX-kHfzpVh__fzJlGujJApzy-5KXwCczqGRfw-6KWcCx63c32ty7UWiZu8KDRd9LSsVqzli1W6CUdOwDECYDM-AQrx3pFrVd1UyVQgbZD3F4HcutIg9J8f0NcyceKuFnOOgvf/s1600/6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7Z9N-mMjX-kHfzpVh__fzJlGujJApzy-5KXwCczqGRfw-6KWcCx63c32ty7UWiZu8KDRd9LSsVqzli1W6CUdOwDECYDM-AQrx3pFrVd1UyVQgbZD3F4HcutIg9J8f0NcyceKuFnOOgvf/s640/6.jpg" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509731022765485090'" /></a> </div><div align="center">I love the simple elegance of this dining room..the mix of brown and gold is so earthy! and that sconce? <strong>AMAZING!</strong> Maybe I am ready for Fall and all the nesting that comes with it!</div><div align="center">Happy Thursday!</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/magazine/"><span style="color:#cc6600;"><span style="font-size:78%;">image: New York Times Magazine</span><br /></span></a></div>

Picture Perfect - Room of the Week - Dining

I love the simple elegance of this dining room..the mix of brown and gold is so earthy! and that sconce? AMAZING! Maybe I am ready for Fal...

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Picture Perfect!

<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PNov9FPj9bgER3dwLQTyLBJMv-0z6kSgSUaql_tZLyYkiYcM1epzcPQZmgGEuu230Dct-aLIBE9YPivCGsYH274kAUidh1660_RsXstn6-Tc80NicWHybO_clbSuMbwkqJIISQYejwM/s1600/aubreyroadblog.png"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PNov9FPj9bgER3dwLQTyLBJMv-0z6kSgSUaql_tZLyYkiYcM1epzcPQZmgGEuu230Dct-aLIBE9YPivCGsYH274kAUidh1660_RsXstn6-Tc80NicWHybO_clbSuMbwkqJIISQYejwM/s640/aubreyroadblog.png" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482798973840208162'" /></a></p><p align="left"><em>Okay, so here is my "room of the week".</em> I've been running around lately without much sleep, so I'm feeling pretty spent right now....Isn't this bed heaven? There is something to be said for crisp white bedding, you just can't go wrong with it! I think I may have to crawl into bed with a book right now! <strong>Good Night - Sleep Tight!</strong></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#009900;">image: </span><a href="http://www.aubreyroad.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#009900;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">aubrey</span> road blog</span></a></p>

Picture Perfect!

Okay, so here is my "room of the week". I've been running around lately without much sleep, so I'm feeling pretty spent r...

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Picture Perfect - Room of the Week

<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzk0UtA6ycahPTpOr5j5GBrOEvntUz7bHKh8xxwKSc1pvTsFGo44bYKTQm0T0tRBqeohQ66_VCe97GMOsIcCzQ62kh4gNn1OciQe2x4l3cwzihHakl4l_RkJmesfZ4xfLxZU55krsuco/s1600/marymcgee2.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzk0UtA6ycahPTpOr5j5GBrOEvntUz7bHKh8xxwKSc1pvTsFGo44bYKTQm0T0tRBqeohQ66_VCe97GMOsIcCzQ62kh4gNn1OciQe2x4l3cwzihHakl4l_RkJmesfZ4xfLxZU55krsuco/s640/marymcgee2.bmp" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478249008720030274'" /></a></p><p>Would LOVE to create an "outdoor" room like this one by designer <a href="http://www.marymcgeeinteriors.com/"><span style="color:#33cc00;">Mary McGee</span> </a>at my home. It feels so welcoming, and flexible. I've been really inspired by porches since my client presentation last week. Everything was a go, so I'll of course share the "after" photos! </p><p align="center">{it's been a crazy week - i promise a longer post tomorrow}<br /></p>

Picture Perfect - Room of the Week

Would LOVE to create an "outdoor" room like this one by designer Mary McGee at my home. It feels so welcoming, and flexible. I...

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Picture Perfect - Room of the Week

<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0H9c2MU7DNH3XwHh_8YvlxLm3e3_hhR6uabQ8VUi4CfA_WfXkO1iAuoXicqMWu85rq4fjR346c8J4RyGAJYaelGHoUOp6pu0BCwAuu4Fc5XQVSR4O8pHGa230o5l2uH46QPTyVuPKsP4/s1600/ashe+%26+leandroviacocoandkelley.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0H9c2MU7DNH3XwHh_8YvlxLm3e3_hhR6uabQ8VUi4CfA_WfXkO1iAuoXicqMWu85rq4fjR346c8J4RyGAJYaelGHoUOp6pu0BCwAuu4Fc5XQVSR4O8pHGa230o5l2uH46QPTyVuPKsP4/s640/ashe+%26+leandroviacocoandkelley.jpg" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473011549630251090'" /></a></p><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilV9QC_GO_p2GJGSjypD_imXpnamNs0azlLhnu9kEyQN7Z34SLK4CxBKgIzpB4x8t6bBtpojsxU5Mi9D5_XWUbUHj5N47640VYXf2vyIVqVvcDC9tJqoSg25Zp2oUQ9JtqeUc_ccv1k30/s1600/2765_al.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473015990216116898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilV9QC_GO_p2GJGSjypD_imXpnamNs0azlLhnu9kEyQN7Z34SLK4CxBKgIzpB4x8t6bBtpojsxU5Mi9D5_XWUbUHj5N47640VYXf2vyIVqVvcDC9tJqoSg25Zp2oUQ9JtqeUc_ccv1k30/s400/2765_al.jpg" style="WIDTH: 373px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><br />I'm totally appreciating fresh, clean, uncluttered white rooms right now.</div><p align="center">I've always thought it'd be kind of cool to have a cream, <em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Eames</span> lounge chair</em> in a reading room, sort of like the one below....{green drape + all) ;)</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3m1iiOS_N2OdVdwW_F5JPdn4d96wRkIg6EIhXmF7GfeoKRxcbo-jIVBdzaRdhU1LV7zZBcU7FRYQBzFy_EOKaVy2NNyWycpZDawBPfMLk5QIvT0I0seazIhba0kDjqWedEg-Rb_8uAo/s1600/447fae06e5d6.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473015808731700450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3m1iiOS_N2OdVdwW_F5JPdn4d96wRkIg6EIhXmF7GfeoKRxcbo-jIVBdzaRdhU1LV7zZBcU7FRYQBzFy_EOKaVy2NNyWycpZDawBPfMLk5QIvT0I0seazIhba0kDjqWedEg-Rb_8uAo/s400/447fae06e5d6.png" style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">image: </span><a href="http://www.asheleandro.com/projects.html"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#009900;">asheandleandro</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> via <a href="http://www.cocokelley.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#009900;">coco and kelley</span></a>, Domino</span></p>

Picture Perfect - Room of the Week

I'm totally appreciating fresh, clean, uncluttered white rooms right now. I've always thought it'd be kind of cool to have a cre...

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Picture Perfect - Room {corner} of the Week

<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASh7ZqfpAcphBEv25sUcl9YXHh7byjDmhdWcJMbsbVmiLrBnZZzhYVmyGr1ZNjeqnWRGiwAK4bJGjjHFtJsJCXsW0ll1KkF7-qYKtnrAZ587qCb71Pa67pTnO4gmLIMvWLELTGN4u7Z4/s1600/anderson-nursery1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASh7ZqfpAcphBEv25sUcl9YXHh7byjDmhdWcJMbsbVmiLrBnZZzhYVmyGr1ZNjeqnWRGiwAK4bJGjjHFtJsJCXsW0ll1KkF7-qYKtnrAZ587qCb71Pa67pTnO4gmLIMvWLELTGN4u7Z4/s640/anderson-nursery1.jpg" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470202410263120802'" /></a></p><p align="center">So I'm still not getting much sleep nor down time lately, but I'm not one to complain {right}. No really, I'm a lucky girl... but I think everyone could use a cozy spot like this to chill out in from time to time.</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Image: </span><a href="http://www.highstreetmarket.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">HighStreetMarket</span></a></p>

Picture Perfect - Room {corner} of the Week

So I'm still not getting much sleep nor down time lately, but I'm not one to complain {right}. No really, I'm a lucky girl... bu...

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Picture Perfect..Room of the Week

<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLKgODH8SxCEvBMDpIf8XJrxJ9jEiK1yc2_iNLfWTVuAx0H9QT4-_0zy8w-i2IoQQkv9NbDrCQWhOa4zo1k3CeAhSuWayxXHHdH-OyadEvfvcGdPF76IYO80rOFXFICtNXQCVSbHDF-Y/s1600/room.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLKgODH8SxCEvBMDpIf8XJrxJ9jEiK1yc2_iNLfWTVuAx0H9QT4-_0zy8w-i2IoQQkv9NbDrCQWhOa4zo1k3CeAhSuWayxXHHdH-OyadEvfvcGdPF76IYO80rOFXFICtNXQCVSbHDF-Y/s640/room.jpg" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465231696975098018'" /></a></p>I love everything about this room! It's the perfect example of the classically modern style I love and work with everyday! <em>That screen is killer</em>. My parent's actually have an old screen I need to get my hands on..with a little paint and fabric it could be the perfect backdrop for my bed! {<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">i'll</span> keep you posted}

Picture Perfect..Room of the Week

I love everything about this room! It's the perfect example of the classically modern style I love and work with everyday! That screen i...

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Picture Perfect - Room of the Week Post is starting again!

<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3p3XA_AR8MsdhkEJmAlRqEFRTrQjqtIhQQCYtyxbbDFxiNuVTtcgDkvxOUQreOJyX0KHH21V3O33vkT-XkhK3cChC_wlE_E6uaQ2UvIY7-t-ZqHElu7eKEXe-QTWWpk0aGMEs788AjE/s1600/1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3p3XA_AR8MsdhkEJmAlRqEFRTrQjqtIhQQCYtyxbbDFxiNuVTtcgDkvxOUQreOJyX0KHH21V3O33vkT-XkhK3cChC_wlE_E6uaQ2UvIY7-t-ZqHElu7eKEXe-QTWWpk0aGMEs788AjE/s640/1.jpg" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456826567401359522'" /></a></p><p>I took a little break from posting a featured room of the week but <em><strong>one gorgeous photo</strong></em> can speak volumes..so my favorite room of the week post is back! Word is it's going to reach 80 degrees today in Boston! We'll see as it's still on 55' - I sent my little man off in shorts and a fleece anyways!</p><p>Now about this room! It's by the queen of<span style="color:#000000;"> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">avant</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">garde</span></span> - Kelly <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wearstler</span>. I love everything about this space, the floor design, the sculptural array of furniture, the mirrored ceiling grid, the choice of lighting...I could go on. Kelly never misses a detail, I find her work inspirational, see her newly updated <a href="http://www.kwid.com/"><span style="color:#ff6666;">website</span></a> for more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">gorgeous</span> shots.</p><p>(side note) I recently painted my living room a similar shade of gray as seen in the photo! It took a few days to get used to but I'm loving its luminous quality. It's a beautiful shade with undertones of blue/green. <strong>Color : C2 - Dorian Gray</strong>.<br /></p>

Picture Perfect - Room of the Week Post is starting again!

I took a little break from posting a featured room of the week but one gorgeous photo can speak volumes..so my favorite room of the week po...

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Where I'd like to...

<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0_P50X3Zr-9Y9mvNH3lA2-GcjaGyPhntbDXHld-jrGOxwPfVEReQzfJxtgSVZeqEk2lorlE5pJZWnGy0e1UyJUOMV7uGNH1X1C_ChwFDM-6_CoqRa-utw0vsL2ZeE6B1RX63zlAmrA8/s1600-h/beachhouse5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436981844758959618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0_P50X3Zr-9Y9mvNH3lA2-GcjaGyPhntbDXHld-jrGOxwPfVEReQzfJxtgSVZeqEk2lorlE5pJZWnGy0e1UyJUOMV7uGNH1X1C_ChwFDM-6_CoqRa-utw0vsL2ZeE6B1RX63zlAmrA8/s400/beachhouse5.jpg" style="WIDTH: 368px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><p align="center">Relax with a book and a "tall" cocktail!</p><p align="center">My life has been a little {okay A LOT} hectic lately. What I wouldn't do for a good night sleep right about now..I'm not complaining, I'm over the moon about my new baby but a minute of down time would be wonderful! This room is so serene. I'm loving the limed floors {a refreshing trend} and the classically modern white architectural details of this room. It's clean, clutter less and peaceful!</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7ImJ_Odut-BIjdhQmj1oHhTTGSSRdsUcojwtCdIL45CkoxHGHIXXAp1ScjrSPJ0eiiaob8WtazfHNgmQh4_NobFatcGeSPVE_J1yz1RNNgHubBMTTXQH82hJBH7U92-YQ7NY2NPGZJE/s1600-h/beachhouse1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436981537280813266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7ImJ_Odut-BIjdhQmj1oHhTTGSSRdsUcojwtCdIL45CkoxHGHIXXAp1ScjrSPJ0eiiaob8WtazfHNgmQh4_NobFatcGeSPVE_J1yz1RNNgHubBMTTXQH82hJBH7U92-YQ7NY2NPGZJE/s400/beachhouse1.jpg" style="WIDTH: 368px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbzoxM5vW8M3Y205eBPK8MsgjUwMjlSwnzivgHwOgyh97GjFFhnUBW79kQ7hnQV14DUnVez1_iLBkwv6IWdb6gUs361LO1VedxWEyJvNgOqkkge0nPrfriqS1xPptMg8x67Ly3_CBJY8/s1600-h/beachhouse4veeregrenney.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436981839077347426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbzoxM5vW8M3Y205eBPK8MsgjUwMjlSwnzivgHwOgyh97GjFFhnUBW79kQ7hnQV14DUnVez1_iLBkwv6IWdb6gUs361LO1VedxWEyJvNgOqkkge0nPrfriqS1xPptMg8x67Ly3_CBJY8/s400/beachhouse4veeregrenney.jpg" style="WIDTH: 368px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aL1Cgn_FkoksCTYB2VXncePrgIlwESKotH0n1MqbwWcfNctWyRyrITWv2kTIkyKnbNJ4GeQ_hUCvZxTNvrVD8bUdpOGMrCH2xq0MluD7VsiGbTaLUyfv9GcdggiYkiUGMs_f9S_uPWA/s1600-h/beachhouse2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436981540268215474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aL1Cgn_FkoksCTYB2VXncePrgIlwESKotH0n1MqbwWcfNctWyRyrITWv2kTIkyKnbNJ4GeQ_hUCvZxTNvrVD8bUdpOGMrCH2xq0MluD7VsiGbTaLUyfv9GcdggiYkiUGMs_f9S_uPWA/s400/beachhouse2.jpg" style="WIDTH: 368px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBJUUt94kBXit0mZca9igK0fiKUKWmJRaTpu8jXOlQJlCzy5jlR3-VQqnGK1L84ushOs80jGfCrQVDJXhYzU3cF1piSX1uTZYKoRO_am8SaNgXXmOqyz4tgxSP6myihcSJGFpTTjg8nA/s1600-h/beachhouse3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436981532945205970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBJUUt94kBXit0mZca9igK0fiKUKWmJRaTpu8jXOlQJlCzy5jlR3-VQqnGK1L84ushOs80jGfCrQVDJXhYzU3cF1piSX1uTZYKoRO_am8SaNgXXmOqyz4tgxSP6myihcSJGFpTTjg8nA/s400/beachhouse3.jpg" style="WIDTH: 368px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">images: </span><a href="http://www.veeregrenney.com/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Veere Grenney</span></a></div>

Where I'd like to...

Relax with a book and a "tall" cocktail! My life has been a little {okay A LOT} hectic lately. What I wouldn't do for a good n...

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Where I'd like to..

<p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyw94xMbFBy6QU3i7Sz3Cu7EOQnhb_yi-ksJuFtXuiYZvT9XyBlL2zlcdpi00u_mgY5UssONAeo9_4nLYunNhJpcbYocXQqv4HnxOe7aGON2QkORKK2VH67_7kq22Ud6ryUMBh0i7gF2I/s1600-h/Picture+005.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423637127520330978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyw94xMbFBy6QU3i7Sz3Cu7EOQnhb_yi-ksJuFtXuiYZvT9XyBlL2zlcdpi00u_mgY5UssONAeo9_4nLYunNhJpcbYocXQqv4HnxOe7aGON2QkORKK2VH67_7kq22Ud6ryUMBh0i7gF2I/s400/Picture+005.jpg" style="HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><p align="left"><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">Gather with friends</span></em></p><p align="left"><span style="color:#666666;">I don't know if it's because I'm pregnant and am craving a sense calm before the big day, but I've been drawn to light filled, neutral rooms. In fact my husband just left to purchase the paint for our dining room and I was tempted to paint it creamy white! {I opted for an aqua color instead, he's still not sold on it}. I love the femininity the crystal chandelier and pink plates bring to this dining area!</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Image: House Beautiful</span></p>

Where I'd like to..

Gather with friends I don't know if it's because I'm pregnant and am craving a sense calm before the big day, but I've been ...

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<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6V7GRCYOXN51Rp2297aYWlMun1FOKpgD5_euSUOAZF5uJpLi_ITic96sxZa6lBMPzY0xwvLizBwb07VxRV-yDidFW4f7WTZrbNN_jimch0w3PuS3wQZVZnZY9YXn5OwwsjFpckqT_nQL_/s1600/farmhouse.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410255520402866066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6V7GRCYOXN51Rp2297aYWlMun1FOKpgD5_euSUOAZF5uJpLi_ITic96sxZa6lBMPzY0xwvLizBwb07VxRV-yDidFW4f7WTZrbNN_jimch0w3PuS3wQZVZnZY9YXn5OwwsjFpckqT_nQL_/s400/farmhouse.jpg" style="WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtmso3vlE74Et2W626Yl1jsYwAf5qxrt-8LL3fOCHwVdt9HStx4tdqXHCXKbgUjKOBjhfMvcxraQcbGpOGmgTC4vN4oeXQYHsSpDbBYedh0Ry4luOGX3zeJ0X-C6e-IMJs_7FmU8RuZna/s1600/Fern_Vale_Farm_8blog.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410255525623761938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtmso3vlE74Et2W626Yl1jsYwAf5qxrt-8LL3fOCHwVdt9HStx4tdqXHCXKbgUjKOBjhfMvcxraQcbGpOGmgTC4vN4oeXQYHsSpDbBYedh0Ry4luOGX3zeJ0X-C6e-IMJs_7FmU8RuZna/s400/Fern_Vale_Farm_8blog.jpg" style="WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">Spend my HOLIDAY WEEKENDS...</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></em></strong> </div><div>{I threw the horse image in for authenticity.}</div><div>I love the rusticity and casualness of this country dining room. I can <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">envision</span> friends and family enjoying home cooked meals and bottles of wine around this great table..{am i getting corny or what?}</div><div> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>HAPPY DECEMBER!</strong></span></div><div> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Images: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">FernValeFarmblog</span>, not sure where I found the dining image.</span><br /></div><div></div>

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Spend my HOLIDAY WEEKENDS... {I threw the horse image in for authenticity.} I love the rusticity and casualness of this country dining roo...

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<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2H-W8_8QWOOfWNMoe9MW0WSs5QVRNmJ2t9A0KK_HpEF4iIf3uQU5NoqLzGV2LmylEAq1EJ4s2MD-wYbSIhKN35m3JOA84CFbJFZMjKA8OuH8bQ8RHApzjIbQQoIdnVqMNzw79fhj4etp/s1600/bath_delightbydesign.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407689629109546930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2H-W8_8QWOOfWNMoe9MW0WSs5QVRNmJ2t9A0KK_HpEF4iIf3uQU5NoqLzGV2LmylEAq1EJ4s2MD-wYbSIhKN35m3JOA84CFbJFZMjKA8OuH8bQ8RHApzjIbQQoIdnVqMNzw79fhj4etp/s800/bath_delightbydesign.jpg" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Powder my nose!</strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center">I thought I'd share a bit of elegance with you today. I especially love the wall of antiqued mirror behind the sink and that gorgeous chandelier. Very Parisian!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Image via: </span><a href="http://www.dressdesigndecor.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#339999;">Dress, Design, Decor.</span></a></div>

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Powder my nose! I thought I'd share a bit of elegance with you today. I especially love the wall of antiqued mirror behind the sink and ...

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<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT3jj5eKKte_R8kcE3gPV3UE7CPot86z-qMpvFUn2iUlTEg-4NdZw-9WFgPRgwWJeyPGZkDh0aDcOviVUYlPtEGON68ifhdU2h7p8xSoIapqr8uLeghRzORMRA1cuup3uaUYMbetpNgKLC/s1600/morismoreno.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405257420275372386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT3jj5eKKte_R8kcE3gPV3UE7CPot86z-qMpvFUn2iUlTEg-4NdZw-9WFgPRgwWJeyPGZkDh0aDcOviVUYlPtEGON68ifhdU2h7p8xSoIapqr8uLeghRzORMRA1cuup3uaUYMbetpNgKLC/s400/morismoreno.bmp" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 257px" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><em><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Clear my head..</strong></span></em></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">My style and tastes really run the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">gamut</span>. I'm drawn to over the top drama {think Miles Redd + Kelly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Wearstler</span>} but I also love simplified, clean spaces with a bit of restraint. The light streaming into this room is gorgeous, as are the refined pieces of furniture, lighting and colors.</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I've been running around like crazy lately..I would love to curl up in the sun on one of those sofas with a design magazine. I'm calmer just thinking of it. Now I've got to get back to work....</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Image Photography: Moris Moreno</span></div>

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Clear my head.. My style and tastes really run the gamut . I'm drawn to over the top drama {think Miles Redd + Kelly Wearstler } but I a...

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<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8gYxKueYOFu0tudFTiiJEnw-4l1ShFSFYpan_swlrwFzagE8z9iM43oh82x7LwNMXWUeO43UfioEEPeb7SwZTZTGiI_TYf2S4eAXpv9tSVoW4wXsIYCCl57_y8XuIHffYihJJzTlwpET/s1600-h/alifemorefabulous.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402456765244590626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8gYxKueYOFu0tudFTiiJEnw-4l1ShFSFYpan_swlrwFzagE8z9iM43oh82x7LwNMXWUeO43UfioEEPeb7SwZTZTGiI_TYf2S4eAXpv9tSVoW4wXsIYCCl57_y8XuIHffYihJJzTlwpET/s400/alifemorefabulous.png" style="WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><em><span style="color:#ff6666;"><strong>COZY DOWN AT NIGHT...</strong></span></em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em></em></div><div align="center">I'm working on a couple of bedrooms right now, in one I'm using more color but the second may be a cream and white story with a <em>deep aqua ceiling</em>. I love the softness and feminine details in this room. It's a perfect example of how things don't need to be "overdone" to be beautiful! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Image: via <a href="http://www.alifemorefabulous.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6666;">a life more fabulous</span></a></div><div align="center"></div>

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COZY DOWN AT NIGHT... I'm working on a couple of bedrooms right now, in one I'm using more color but the second may be a cream and w...

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<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB8cE7uet89ycse4S7VaH1q865Xw8Mw7ESe-0jehyNgLtvaSX2C1putaEmQDfWl-w92w-pO1YVCcGNY5uOGSICD6k_FoegRrhZjSCBsIL52qAAI2h3H6pm3PHhSd_mwS3w702lUdMIeDEy/s1600-h/lonny.bmp"></a> </p><div align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB8cE7uet89ycse4S7VaH1q865Xw8Mw7ESe-0jehyNgLtvaSX2C1putaEmQDfWl-w92w-pO1YVCcGNY5uOGSICD6k_FoegRrhZjSCBsIL52qAAI2h3H6pm3PHhSd_mwS3w702lUdMIeDEy/s1600-h/lonny.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399907660859454898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB8cE7uet89ycse4S7VaH1q865Xw8Mw7ESe-0jehyNgLtvaSX2C1putaEmQDfWl-w92w-pO1YVCcGNY5uOGSICD6k_FoegRrhZjSCBsIL52qAAI2h3H6pm3PHhSd_mwS3w702lUdMIeDEy/s400/lonny.bmp" style="WIDTH: 368px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNvbtOzdAjZ2KlVSZgPbT0oh3pGNwm19TziURDLdMbtok8MTDpWCFkL7cl3e1Cb69FT4M8eRo1n-ebBgz93lnZqtHrjptg9JdXWgt7bOh-wg2z95v3XeMaLnI55Lydz_1L8-S2O6o0L15n/s1600-h/2.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399907659382730242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNvbtOzdAjZ2KlVSZgPbT0oh3pGNwm19TziURDLdMbtok8MTDpWCFkL7cl3e1Cb69FT4M8eRo1n-ebBgz93lnZqtHrjptg9JdXWgt7bOh-wg2z95v3XeMaLnI55Lydz_1L8-S2O6o0L15n/s400/2.bmp" style="WIDTH: 372px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 27px" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#339999;"><strong>Pot my plants..</strong></span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">I'll try to resist sounding too much like a 30-something suburbanite..but i love this potting room, from the color on the walls to the amazing soap stone sink.. It's beautiful and functional.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBNuFA6KNbMAPeBV0n2sveaHG_0_KsJ6LR9ff9CgYW92GkspPmApMhM3ofDN_UAcypgnU_eORBYMJ3x2Hqe2x3ZXSfvQGbu34JEydZGV9PGRkUyluPbg5k0NwrNpR9QPx9Crv37rnQh6-S/s1600-h/ritakonig1.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399907658331975874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBNuFA6KNbMAPeBV0n2sveaHG_0_KsJ6LR9ff9CgYW92GkspPmApMhM3ofDN_UAcypgnU_eORBYMJ3x2Hqe2x3ZXSfvQGbu34JEydZGV9PGRkUyluPbg5k0NwrNpR9QPx9Crv37rnQh6-S/s400/ritakonig1.bmp" style="WIDTH: 263px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 339px" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYoxRdk6afKtZzKiWtlX2f-lyLoJAF6VxQ-5uUB9ecMhBFBaVNmMRonkSCFqNtbnKIAhByPaCol-cv-WmkQDsSRVKedqayVsv89ixWOPbaZgF1dzH8phf9PT7yLe6u0TJj8wnB_aVFePj/s1600-h/ritakonig.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399907653750671634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYoxRdk6afKtZzKiWtlX2f-lyLoJAF6VxQ-5uUB9ecMhBFBaVNmMRonkSCFqNtbnKIAhByPaCol-cv-WmkQDsSRVKedqayVsv89ixWOPbaZgF1dzH8phf9PT7yLe6u0TJj8wnB_aVFePj/s400/ritakonig.bmp" style="WIDTH: 339px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a><br />Deborah Needleman and Rita Konig..{this is Deborah's weekend retreat}</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Images: </span><a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#339999;">Lonny Magazine</span></a></div>

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Pot my plants.. I'll try to resist sounding too much like a 30-something suburbanite..but i love this potting room, from the color o...

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<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizyiV98Zy4LNFGkVFAqXQaswbI57HbezkVaSWLJLIEyAXfhFTeac5ZpGNgeEjeOzsbLPiK6yrZPomtCgP-evMj3gYlxbtPfgmHES1Vnu72AKKSwJ6eXIaTJCjotOcdw0pQUd6em9LeYo2/s1600-h/David_Jimenez_Diffa_1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397315931323395170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizyiV98Zy4LNFGkVFAqXQaswbI57HbezkVaSWLJLIEyAXfhFTeac5ZpGNgeEjeOzsbLPiK6yrZPomtCgP-evMj3gYlxbtPfgmHES1Vnu72AKKSwJ6eXIaTJCjotOcdw0pQUd6em9LeYo2/s400/David_Jimenez_Diffa_1.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>DINE </strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">This is a snapshot of <a href="http://www.djimenez.com/"><span style="color:#339999;">David <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Jimenez's</span></span></span> </a>2008 table at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Diffa</span></span>. . I love David's fearless style.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">I always crave warmth, candlelight and color at this time of year. I'm thinking, turkey day table inspiration? The orange is classic fall but the blue would be unexpected. I've also been dying to paint a wall deep turquoise, this shade is perfection. I just returned from the paint store with similar swatches in hand....</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#339999;">Image: <a href="http://www.habituallychic.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#339999;">Habitually Chic</span></a></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzdVzVlQaxsR3nhhq0O3R5xjxl5Ky_AYo742bPuKsS0qpK24RvR5i3itrm_9l3dFNYu7Zo_si27ZokgvTYgEe7aPgk7E89U-h4-YG2bwI3n2diZJyaUn9l3bhdyiyYEo7zR8gh5onQXfw/s1600-h/jimenez2.bmp"></a>

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DINE This is a snapshot of David Jimenez's 2008 table at Diffa . . I love David's fearless style. I always crave warmth, candleligh...

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<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqew9329GA2eIdNZ3lHlKT24O8Dk9-Ak4k5IGAhaVuN-xaF3t5sJJGPQfeCDgvajUHlbl5aBZVKeCOFZOZtR9vGQjfJ79_PgTlCUJQTdEGF_Mjtqq75HmRTy_ReT4rLitJOBRKDOK7wxh/s1600-h/johngranen3.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392059750179188514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqew9329GA2eIdNZ3lHlKT24O8Dk9-Ak4k5IGAhaVuN-xaF3t5sJJGPQfeCDgvajUHlbl5aBZVKeCOFZOZtR9vGQjfJ79_PgTlCUJQTdEGF_Mjtqq75HmRTy_ReT4rLitJOBRKDOK7wxh/s400/johngranen3.bmp" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 331px" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBs7jYOK2A6XCy9xfM_gkBN2RQYQjLpXfFClvdO06BI2En663oJPI-Gyo-LOBHDKXPMn63FL1z4JzcP0gdI86OgE0FFNQ54qBU3bG_0QbNAB42P7k-TJUcGZISQg0xO-Q9CjHUWJJIqvF/s1600-h/johngranen.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392059748079624450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBs7jYOK2A6XCy9xfM_gkBN2RQYQjLpXfFClvdO06BI2En663oJPI-Gyo-LOBHDKXPMn63FL1z4JzcP0gdI86OgE0FFNQ54qBU3bG_0QbNAB42P7k-TJUcGZISQg0xO-Q9CjHUWJJIqvF/s400/johngranen.bmp" style="WIDTH: 292px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a><br />COOK, EAT, ENTERTAIN, LIVE..YOU NAME IT!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left"><em><span style="color:#339999;">Okay, so I'll break down why I think this space is so fabulous.</span></em></div><div align="left">- Great use of space planning, the cabinets are built up to the ceiling, this is very important in a kitchen design. The often seen empty space above cabinets is no more then a dust and "stuff" collector. Most people just display "stuff" they never use.</div><div align="left">- Built in banquettes are are another efficient space saver. They're fun too. I'm currently having a sofa upholstered in Celerie Kemble's betwixt pattern. {it's the fabric on the two throw pillows}</div><div align="left">- This kitchen is livable, unexpected and glamorous. The black cabinets are clean but classic, and the panel detailing is beautiful.</div><div align="left">- I love to cook, so that stove and marble back splash would be a dream</div><div align="left">- Turquoise is one of my absolute favorite colors, this house needed that bright punch of color.</div><div align="left">- The only thing I might change are the Biedermeier chair seat cushions. I would have used something softer with more color.</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Images: </span><a href="http://www.johngranen.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#339999;">John Granen</span></a></div>

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COOK, EAT, ENTERTAIN, LIVE..YOU NAME IT! Okay, so I'll break down why I think this space is so fabulous. - Great use of space planning,...

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<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrNplh1WAF_hC_WZwRJHPix_5G-Szc-ex1l7k94IsbvdJDFh-fUJsOC2oYOFwuArt2_tJ4mWKjxMHqN93zJoPHcJSk5YbkFaocOFYRe4oJIsF9zIUY2auLK2MdDVrkKdrx33I_5kjhtuiE/s1600-h/decorpadblackandwhite.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387324670599398498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrNplh1WAF_hC_WZwRJHPix_5G-Szc-ex1l7k94IsbvdJDFh-fUJsOC2oYOFwuArt2_tJ4mWKjxMHqN93zJoPHcJSk5YbkFaocOFYRe4oJIsF9zIUY2auLK2MdDVrkKdrx33I_5kjhtuiE/s400/decorpadblackandwhite.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="color:#33cc00;"><em>READ A BOOK</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">I like this clean, black and white story...</span></div><div align="center">I just ordered two white chairs for my living room..it's <em><span style="color:#33cc00;">almost</span></em> done - can't wait to share!</div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Image: DecorPad</span></p>

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READ A BOOK I like this clean, black and white story... I just ordered two white chairs for my living room..it's almost done - can...

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibLkkHlIp9ZgEurgiEq-hu6jhUzUgD64A0X-_-YYNg5_nMAcdefpqotqPbVFHxjZJgckyit8AZ5jMamZNxErhVBTVRy7Y9_YMDX96VVe26Jfs_D-jEL9QaNszsHGeniG-4rQHeyd7RvLo/s1600-h/bostonglobemagazine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" iq="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibLkkHlIp9ZgEurgiEq-hu6jhUzUgD64A0X-_-YYNg5_nMAcdefpqotqPbVFHxjZJgckyit8AZ5jMamZNxErhVBTVRy7Y9_YMDX96VVe26Jfs_D-jEL9QaNszsHGeniG-4rQHeyd7RvLo/s400/bostonglobemagazine.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>RELAX</strong><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think I'm drawn to the use of classic and modern elements in this room. The large windows and light quality are amazing. Oversized mirrors can look tacky, but layering the frame over the one pictured above this mantel works beautifully. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image: Boston Globe Magazine</span><br /></div>

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RELAX I think I'm drawn to the use of classic and modern elements in this room. The large windows and light quality are amazing. Oversiz...

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5OpzJ8ihynPMTFuOZuz2DX2ZdluL-VTs91C1HRMfBNx0RPuhyRg35lwbpZp5pyEnwWjmhZjebqU7rO5-ALPFX5Yu5RgEG3-nHnkUxT50L0JV-pdOWtHMvi_RR65muGtoPArPdGbQiLh1O/s1600-h/commercial_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicVQT6MhYdfEIj4Jngzy5stxky7IP_Cg5shGunpmbPS6XCrSx6PY5xtqRDULBhNQLyDbQVN2ko9Rw9OM1wZFk5s2P7FY1eTC-t9CJNykkYg3CZuQRsplCsS2GkYa-fpqvRwmjhiwEC2CP7/s1600-h/untitled.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" mq="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicVQT6MhYdfEIj4Jngzy5stxky7IP_Cg5shGunpmbPS6XCrSx6PY5xtqRDULBhNQLyDbQVN2ko9Rw9OM1wZFk5s2P7FY1eTC-t9CJNykkYg3CZuQRsplCsS2GkYa-fpqvRwmjhiwEC2CP7/s400/untitled.bmp" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">SHOP</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love this Mary McDonald designed store. In fact it would be the perfect inspiration for a living/dining area. The mix of color, pattern and texture is gorgeous.  Mary's website has been updated, if you'd like to check it out click<a href="http://www.marymcdonald.com/"> <span style="color: #45818e;">here.</span></a></div>

Where I'd like to..

SHOP I love this Mary McDonald designed store. In fact it would be the perfect inspiration for a living/dining area. The mix of color, patte...

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"What" I'd like to decorate..

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zzN-A9lu6EoW8nsWCT2SG0xx5JRC5kC7rfanLIVS0FcaB-m5-FIgIpTjCAXBh4f41MkhhHHaFDolLDYTTHEuiOoNKmzqP0wZaOYIIDTAxpSA4MV9_WSM3JG9-jWLBfuLSWP5F_FF7uw/s1600-h/countyrliving.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376586635444309282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zzN-A9lu6EoW8nsWCT2SG0xx5JRC5kC7rfanLIVS0FcaB-m5-FIgIpTjCAXBh4f41MkhhHHaFDolLDYTTHEuiOoNKmzqP0wZaOYIIDTAxpSA4MV9_WSM3JG9-jWLBfuLSWP5F_FF7uw/s400/countyrliving.bmp" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong><span style="color:#009900;"> A BUNGALOW - inside + out!</span></strong></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">I've always loved the potential that bungalow style homes have! </div><div align="left">Their exteriors and interiors clean up beautifully because of their charming proportions and interesting architectural details. I know someone in the process of purchasing a bungalow. If they approve, I'll post the "before" + "after" transformation.</div><div align="left">In the meantime here's some info. on the bungalow (Craftsman) homes and a bit of exterior inspiration!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">Most Bungalows found in the U.S. were built between 1905-1930</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>Features</em></span></strong></div><div align="left"><em></em> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>"Low-pitched gabled rood (sometimes hipped)"</em></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>"wide unenclosed eave overhangs"</em></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>"roof rafters often exposed"</em></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>"decorative false beams or braces under gables"</em></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>"porches - either full or partial-width, with roof supported by tapered square columns"</em></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>"columns or pedestals frequently extend to ground level {without a break at level of porch floor}"</em></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>{info. taken directly from <strong>A Field Guide to American Houses</strong>; Virginia + Lee <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">McAlester</span>}</em></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em></em></span> </div><div align="left">Initially craftsman style homes were found in Southern California but they soon became a popular smaller style home across <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">america</span>. "Few were built after 1930."</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTWXLTXF6XPKPHSMxEM9GiUO5rHYYjI8SGxK0NBuO7nFfrcFSSuhZI98R3IkDZVEezmkREjNeSvsj3mN_QBzSwQaiZamDFt7ELZ8Xy7O8TK_hBCSMo4_LHwu1Bt_6yCOov4OBfcf_loY/s1600-h/beach-bungalowms.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376586630803002834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTWXLTXF6XPKPHSMxEM9GiUO5rHYYjI8SGxK0NBuO7nFfrcFSSuhZI98R3IkDZVEezmkREjNeSvsj3mN_QBzSwQaiZamDFt7ELZ8Xy7O8TK_hBCSMo4_LHwu1Bt_6yCOov4OBfcf_loY/s400/beach-bungalowms.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCcbHsfLj4eZJteXMMBvUZVFuTa9p70OCn7DNRZrgnz3kvUk5GSPwWV2crMzr7mc736mKKedxa1chEGQBuoERFL3MoyYoZtdHz3QfB8BT1I5kLxUP-WlKvFLxMfl8M_u1wt2MBIRu69ek/s1600-h/North-Carolina-Exterior-Before-Renovation-HTOURS0207-de.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376586468600473362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCcbHsfLj4eZJteXMMBvUZVFuTa9p70OCn7DNRZrgnz3kvUk5GSPwWV2crMzr7mc736mKKedxa1chEGQBuoERFL3MoyYoZtdHz3QfB8BT1I5kLxUP-WlKvFLxMfl8M_u1wt2MBIRu69ek/s400/North-Carolina-Exterior-Before-Renovation-HTOURS0207-de.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 313px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> BEFORE<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirxdRNa0VvWAjj8yzLhGwcezeQwnY3aUZoXRWOGkvIXAA7eD-yXxViXaTMUOFEdjU-5rbLUZAv4pcon7yW_F8z4yUJC0-Hr3KhIci8ZPT_aoF0c-TOXpP7sT-VNiqyNP1hTbdKaD7tYtQ/s1600-h/North-Carolina-Exterior-Post-Renovation-HTOURS0207-de.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376586462036437474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirxdRNa0VvWAjj8yzLhGwcezeQwnY3aUZoXRWOGkvIXAA7eD-yXxViXaTMUOFEdjU-5rbLUZAv4pcon7yW_F8z4yUJC0-Hr3KhIci8ZPT_aoF0c-TOXpP7sT-VNiqyNP1hTbdKaD7tYtQ/s400/North-Carolina-Exterior-Post-Renovation-HTOURS0207-de.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 313px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>AFTER<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1N2ytaM3Yk4_-Dz5ryIX_TCW2qVeXHcW_QV6aPrt8hhHEsEXgEfjNi6bQfYh4JrUI43QUDoLrUIAsTvEtnTAQ-nN2Wot3mjv3awFagHup3Ys-jNgYu2LarDMz_Ir2iW5Zk0g91OvmI0/s1600-h/Designer-Ann-Nicholson-HTOURS0207-de.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376586456155521650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1N2ytaM3Yk4_-Dz5ryIX_TCW2qVeXHcW_QV6aPrt8hhHEsEXgEfjNi6bQfYh4JrUI43QUDoLrUIAsTvEtnTAQ-nN2Wot3mjv3awFagHup3Ys-jNgYu2LarDMz_Ir2iW5Zk0g91OvmI0/s400/Designer-Ann-Nicholson-HTOURS0207-de.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>I love the fence and carriage house details</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlI2U6kYR4Y-pOF8V74iI7c-iTkW2dDaBEudbKBOLX7uoaxK1Ss4MMYmAA30VeMy4jLvsvRwNA5Ycp1vZ1O58Mx6UKszm-66q5DK-5ViQoLLC_sgevJsLdPt4aUISRNGQdj0Al1CaQNls/s1600-h/Carriage-House-Style-Garage-HTOURS0207-de.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376586447204133042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlI2U6kYR4Y-pOF8V74iI7c-iTkW2dDaBEudbKBOLX7uoaxK1Ss4MMYmAA30VeMy4jLvsvRwNA5Ycp1vZ1O58Mx6UKszm-66q5DK-5ViQoLLC_sgevJsLdPt4aUISRNGQdj0Al1CaQNls/s400/Carriage-House-Style-Garage-HTOURS0207-de.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdnAOqUicPhovBpxvqZNYxbHOiUU3e9oqRAwFm321rJew3N7W8YUxGomoGRArC34eyOmEHsYXPNEN0nIjZhpBbKe8jOn72egYMSIX9TyrPAPbV7J2LxGeaobknPcG885Dj2eL7G3BbMo/s1600-h/cottageliving.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376586119444869698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdnAOqUicPhovBpxvqZNYxbHOiUU3e9oqRAwFm321rJew3N7W8YUxGomoGRArC34eyOmEHsYXPNEN0nIjZhpBbKe8jOn72egYMSIX9TyrPAPbV7J2LxGeaobknPcG885Dj2eL7G3BbMo/s400/cottageliving.bmp" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhieMACrWtZzB8seQdpvQsA5fATK_FWXz7vdsUHFHWr-QtzT57QkrHQ16mimaSXwwqOiktrkPCBEHHvk8hfDnJPUJMrIi1rkXFjWw45KDinOSHWTBV8SPl5hY5qakrrqKPy8zDrRnfYRVA/s1600-h/front.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376586115154681634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhieMACrWtZzB8seQdpvQsA5fATK_FWXz7vdsUHFHWr-QtzT57QkrHQ16mimaSXwwqOiktrkPCBEHHvk8hfDnJPUJMrIi1rkXFjWw45KDinOSHWTBV8SPl5hY5qakrrqKPy8zDrRnfYRVA/s400/front.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 188px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHI_AKyzDN8Dyj3XAL3IAF75g7jtUTn5CW19Nh7JOZs4YxhSyGRY80qFJLhawoN0rwf-tJ6tw5CbDDbMHPlJHjAh6oKABFCJd5nLwJC6DWMspNh00LH3Y29M8NxB3NPDIi3WD-eHO5AZ8/s1600-h/latimes.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376586103286873026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHI_AKyzDN8Dyj3XAL3IAF75g7jtUTn5CW19Nh7JOZs4YxhSyGRY80qFJLhawoN0rwf-tJ6tw5CbDDbMHPlJHjAh6oKABFCJd5nLwJC6DWMspNh00LH3Y29M8NxB3NPDIi3WD-eHO5AZ8/s400/latimes.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbPmsBzPp9N_GMQZzRnvFQk4YGj2zDM9Ms9ul-tZ8kqdX-UJUCwgqgyUYkuLrTo22lNhOhk-JFHiLZqRY9vxf8BcAg3SR7WYTIPNuBXdB6SxPeoqvRjWGr353ntKfF_PhAppiPOkMrgw/s1600-h/m_closeup.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376586098059126482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbPmsBzPp9N_GMQZzRnvFQk4YGj2zDM9Ms9ul-tZ8kqdX-UJUCwgqgyUYkuLrTo22lNhOhk-JFHiLZqRY9vxf8BcAg3SR7WYTIPNuBXdB6SxPeoqvRjWGr353ntKfF_PhAppiPOkMrgw/s400/m_closeup.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 188px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsAEYORqskQ2UzHUTsx4VIONd1Hkq0P5H4Cg1EGkYboj8dWlo6jL9KEKaglv9ejgUY7rofgvT8WeavKaIAXaqDCs7vXW6CvpLxlPBMFcy497z0qN9OscE-JQnqyTVG79Cy54GbQLRUCc/s1600-h/m_front.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376586090800420226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsAEYORqskQ2UzHUTsx4VIONd1Hkq0P5H4Cg1EGkYboj8dWlo6jL9KEKaglv9ejgUY7rofgvT8WeavKaIAXaqDCs7vXW6CvpLxlPBMFcy497z0qN9OscE-JQnqyTVG79Cy54GbQLRUCc/s400/m_front.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 188px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Images: Country Living, Martha Stewart, Country Living (before and after images), Cottage Living, Old Houses.com, L.A. 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"What" I'd like to decorate..

A BUNGALOW - inside + out! I've always loved the potential that bungalow style homes have! Their exteriors and interiors clean up beau...

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