Flying high

Lately I'm seeing birds in many design magazines and home decor shops. They keep popping up on wallpaper, pillows, bedding, pottery, art work and in cages.  It seems the sky's the limit!  Here are some of my favourite ways to integrate a theme into your home. It doesn't have to be birds, it could be butterflies, fish etc. <br /><br /><b>Wallpaper  </b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/216173/Heather-Garrett-eclectic-laundry-room-raleigh"><img alt="Heather Garrett eclectic laundry room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/216173_0_8-4417-eclectic-laundry-room.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Houzz</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> I love the design possibilities of wallpaper, but I can also remember all those hours of scraping it off walls.  My preference now  is to use wallpaper on smaller spaces or as an accent.  The colours in this pattern work perfectly with other colours in the room. In a small space which isn't lived in daily you can be a little more whimsical or adventurous. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/29466/living-room-eclectic-living-room-los-angeles"><img alt="living room eclectic living room" border="0" height="300" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/29466_0_8-7247-eclectic-living-room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/living-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/3969/maison21" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">maison21</a></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">This vibrant yellow is hard to ignore and it is used sparingly.  Framing sections is a perfect solution for a shot of pattern and colour.  Look closely and you will see tiny birds.  The graphic pillow repeats the motif in a much bolder way.  </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/171677/Creating-Exploration-eclectic-kids-dallas"><img alt="Creating Exploration eclectic kids" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/171677_0_8-5562-eclectic-kids.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/erikaey/erika-everett-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Erika Everett Design</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> And the bird theme is carried through this nursery even to the ceiling. </span></small></div><br /><br /><b>Wall Decals and Stencils</b><br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/165774/Four-Walls-and-a-Roof-contemporary-kids-san-francisco"><img alt="Four Walls and a Roof contemporary kids" border="0" height="253" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/165774_0_8-4135-contemporary-kids.jpg" width="400" /></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/21814/Lucy-McLintic" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Lucy McLintic</a></small></div><small><span style="font-size: small;"> These white birds  are subtle and fresh even with the addition of pattern on another wall. I think white drawings are so minimal  because they just hint at their presence.   </span></small><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Q7ASStyVECbL4cCsNhKrFBLK2pM0UEn7tEtmW7C3X7bNuovKFDy1k8ToYFUiPQTDpniRbB0xEqkwSbPuy3kvdNAbAB1IR2SZXCwTtZ-rX8tZDi9OQqKlKIVi6zM-sdmVoAtfEULIo_Ms/s1600/171277592048553326_8PWHB2RX_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Q7ASStyVECbL4cCsNhKrFBLK2pM0UEn7tEtmW7C3X7bNuovKFDy1k8ToYFUiPQTDpniRbB0xEqkwSbPuy3kvdNAbAB1IR2SZXCwTtZ-rX8tZDi9OQqKlKIVi6zM-sdmVoAtfEULIo_Ms/s400/171277592048553326_8PWHB2RX_b.jpg" width="275" /></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://customnurseryart.blogspot.ca/2011/08/nursery-wallpaper-accent-wall.html">Custom Nursery Art </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">Look up!  Look waaaay up! What a lovely finishing touch in a nursery!   </span></small><br /><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/212199/oniroco-eclectic-kids-"><img alt="oniroco eclectic kids" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/212199_0_8-9866-eclectic-kids.jpg" width="300" /></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"> <br /> </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/oniroco/oniroco" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Oniroco</a></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <span style="font-size: small;"> You have to love these graphic birdcages and birds on the wall, but don't miss the pillows!</span> <br /></small></div></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO88HKe3Ltu4A29gzyGE0XQandOqccMV4A1sGRpoBZ5M2vx3QPzDr_YbyQ7ElUrQZsjV2cw1qEedeBmV8mUaMgWP_8z7RhgOxxsOlGzTE0vy5tA8VZunCzImQs-IMaNTrvNxzixCGiDYoU/s1600/birdcage-via-stylehive.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO88HKe3Ltu4A29gzyGE0XQandOqccMV4A1sGRpoBZ5M2vx3QPzDr_YbyQ7ElUrQZsjV2cw1qEedeBmV8mUaMgWP_8z7RhgOxxsOlGzTE0vy5tA8VZunCzImQs-IMaNTrvNxzixCGiDYoU/s320/birdcage-via-stylehive.jpg" width="320" /></a></span><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">And here they  are again in  graphic black providing a  backdrop for this dark sofa.  I like how the curved lines of the sofa interact with the curves of the cages. And following up with the real thing......</span></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Birdcages </b></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/90898/Family-Room-Details-traditional-family-room-dallas"><img alt="Family Room Details traditional family room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/90898_0_8-0225-traditional-family-room.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/charmhome/cristi-holcombe" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Cristi Holcombe</a></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Using cages is a way to reference our fine feathered friends without having them actually  appear.  The absence of presence so to speak. I love the weathered driftwood with the straight lines of the cages.  </span></div></div><div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/67310/---other-metros"></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></small><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ZAvSittwK6aq80gYMACpw2yYuGTLZANH20hsJpPgsJOaj3NnqNoASJgU36oZByIjIRg4sRsdDzEoi8cH57UvJZtefMv2NiiVQcdET4GjO6Srl91b26BCtil4n90XHW9x33PJTA1rlb-N/s1600/171277592048553364_Jyzow53v_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ZAvSittwK6aq80gYMACpw2yYuGTLZANH20hsJpPgsJOaj3NnqNoASJgU36oZByIjIRg4sRsdDzEoi8cH57UvJZtefMv2NiiVQcdET4GjO6Srl91b26BCtil4n90XHW9x33PJTA1rlb-N/s400/171277592048553364_Jyzow53v_b.jpg" width="320" /></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"></span></small><small><a href="http://thedecorologist.com/wp/collective-soul-birdcages"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">The Decorologist  </span></span></a></small></div><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b>You can also attach birdcages to your wall for a very three dimensional look which leads me to other forms of 3 D accessories....   </span></small><br /><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Sculpture </b></span></small></div><div style="color: #444444;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/361840/Accessory-Closeup-traditional-entry-new-orleans"><img alt="Accessory Closeup traditional entry" border="0" height="289" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/361840_0_8-2147-traditional-entry.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/new-orleans" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/nelsonwilsoninteriors/nelson-wilson-interiors" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Nelson Wilson Interiors</a></small><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Tucked away on a table top amidst  a display of flowers and books, </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/524506/Interieurs-Showroom-by-Francine-Gardner-eclectic-home-office-new-york"><img alt="Interieurs Showroom by Francine Gardner eclectic home office" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/524506_0_8-7524-eclectic-home-office.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/interieurs/interieurs-by-francine-gardner" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"> Francine Gardner</a></small></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> commanding a shelf in a very contemporary office space, </span></small></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/67310/---other-metros"><img alt=" " border="0" height="398" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/67310_0_8-4894--.jpg" width="400" /></a><small> </small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">spaces design</a></small></div><small><br /></small><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> or hanging in pristine whiteness to delight a new baby, birds take many forms in homes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/121277/Eames-House-Bird-by-Vitra-modern-artwork-"><img alt="Eames House Bird by Vitra modern artwork" border="0" height="326" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/121277_0_8-9266-modern-artwork.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/nestliving.1321432511/nestliving" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">nestliving</a></small></div><br /> The iconic Eames bird can be found in many styled homes. Charles and Ray Eames had the original carved bird and constantly rearranged  it in various vignettes around their home and when styling photos. Because of the colour and simple lines the bird was sought by Eames fans.   Using 3 D scans of the original bird Vitra is now creating <a href="http://www.dwr.com/product/eames-house-bird.do?sortby=ourPicks">reproductions</a> of it. <small><br /></small></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Art work </b></span></div><small><br /></small><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/218695/Edgewood-Townhouse-modern--atlanta"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><img alt="Edgewood Townhouse modern " border="0" height="640" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/218695_0_8-6802-modern-.jpg" width="430" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/ysdesignblog/niki-papadopoulos" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Niki Papadopoulos</a></small></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">Silhouettes of birds and branches provide a very eye catching headboard design. </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsU5q1Tld0hSdkDmJZ9u719NaVZdl1Gv3M7G4W8X76vrBmggC8IS2MBtYNlxfvB3f0GlTXfKbDLjkIIAjtc8LfwfpXK_CRD91yjV-hDcBQIL7dsml5_-k1K7i3vbyx1y7iJYev8ZjbPT81/s1600/171277592048553378_bTZhq5k4_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/46875/Black---White-Master-Bedroom-with-a-Touch-of-Teal-contemporary-bedroom-charlotte"><img alt="Black & White Master Bedroom with a Touch of Teal contemporary bedroom" border="0" height="267" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/46875_0_8-7371-contemporary-bedroom.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/46875/Black---White-Master-Bedroom-with-a-Touch-of-Teal-contemporary-bedroom-charlotte">Emily A. Clarke</a></span></div>Small prints of various birds matted large and stacked on either side of this bed make for an interesting symmetrical layout.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/21136/Spring-2009-British-Colonial-Entry-Room-Design-Ideas---Williams-Sonoma-Home-tropical--"><img alt="Spring 2009 British Colonial Entry Room Design Ideas | Williams-Sonoma Home tropical " border="0" height="278" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/21136_0_8-9388-tropical-.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #444444;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/wshome/williamssonoma-home" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Williams-Sonoma Home</a></small></div></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> Don't forget you don't have to hang artwork.  It can be beautifully displayed as part of a vignette. </span><b><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><b><span style="font-size: small;">Painted Furniture </span></b></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/27180/black-birds---other-metros"><img alt="black birds " border="0" height="329" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/27180_0_8-0172--.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/3796/bryonieportercom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">bryonieporter.com</a></small></div><br />Birds appear to be a favourite motif on painted furniture.  This striking combination begs your attention.  It would make a fantastic art piece at the end of a hallway. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNu1agM6hQpjmcHhPnUgnrpzpkf_5Gcrpvf_USkVIf-ry1UG6y-56hedy58P-d7KPRRj0B55zToitaA4iPlEDfi1nhow_bEio44euawCUELTQ7O0vCFfnGrfgHdI11iTPVIko7UHDtxJN/s1600/171277592048553350_pAhChkkn_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ZAvSittwK6aq80gYMACpw2yYuGTLZANH20hsJpPgsJOaj3NnqNoASJgU36oZByIjIRg4sRsdDzEoi8cH57UvJZtefMv2NiiVQcdET4GjO6Srl91b26BCtil4n90XHW9x33PJTA1rlb-N/s1600/171277592048553364_Jyzow53v_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsU5q1Tld0hSdkDmJZ9u719NaVZdl1Gv3M7G4W8X76vrBmggC8IS2MBtYNlxfvB3f0GlTXfKbDLjkIIAjtc8LfwfpXK_CRD91yjV-hDcBQIL7dsml5_-k1K7i3vbyx1y7iJYev8ZjbPT81/s1600/171277592048553378_bTZhq5k4_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNu1agM6hQpjmcHhPnUgnrpzpkf_5Gcrpvf_USkVIf-ry1UG6y-56hedy58P-d7KPRRj0B55zToitaA4iPlEDfi1nhow_bEio44euawCUELTQ7O0vCFfnGrfgHdI11iTPVIko7UHDtxJN/s400/171277592048553350_pAhChkkn_b.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Hand-Painted_Bird_Chest/">Home Decorators  </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3lgicqGBLAKTNnB_GyeX8Tmc97KY2qwKgim8SyGmB4xNoO2BeJA9NoUD1NTef-8lZl4D0GdJd15XF-NMP8m0QTR30QXMei3EVY-l0YnQm1IzEBpKITe7lTpQ7op5efuTlBadLDidtCdl/s1600/207587864043927317_MBRh6bBt_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> What a difference from the dresser above.  This one is all calmness and delicacy. </div><br /><b> Lighting </b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfuCaV11RVhXLiNDM0xhh3Va4m3XzMoFRslE8VV2u698s1e9moBDDruQagRPeqTKtXBMNZaXguJWepHcBIRSYLmywYPLn3MGUp5HEMP5jKFdd5BWRfnfde4NYeca5kaCJxp4mzbCPf_uxG/s1600/81487074477820722_G2jgyu7O_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/131952/Mountain-House-eclectic-dining-room-denver"><img alt="Mountain House eclectic dining room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/131952_0_8-5869-eclectic-dining-room.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/timcuppettarchitects/tim-cuppett-architects" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Tim Cuppett Architects</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/155007/Birdie-Chandelier-by-Ingo-Maurer-eclectic-chandeliers-" target="_blank"> Ingo Maurer</a>  birdy chandelier is a modern classic that will always inspire interest. </div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/46259/Lola-B-s-traditional-living-room-other-metros"><img alt="Lola Bs traditional living room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/46259_0_8-8841-traditional-living-room.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/chicago" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/kaseybuick/kasey-buick" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Kasey Buick</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;"> And a more traditional take on a birdie chandelier. </span></small></div></div><div><br /> I could keep going but this post is already too long!<br /><br /></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/wshome/williamssonoma-home" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div><div style="color: #444444;">Do you have an interesting way you have included bird motifs in your decor?  Just click on the comments button and have your say. </div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/oniroco/oniroco" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div>

Flying high

Lately I'm seeing birds in many design magazines and home decor shops. They keep popping up on wallpaper, pillows, bedding, pottery, art work and in cages.  It seems the sky's the limit!  Here are some of my favourite ways to integrate a theme into your home. It doesn't have to be birds, it could be…

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<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/AVvXsEijaG1I_cjI4zhYk1EW9_nzHrt9nwzK_NBn7q5xUgU8w96k2dGlFxFX_c4-XRAJOamnVcPkmT7V8f8ej0WzzkWUFCnq9Esu4mv55vb0_N2STwFgQD0RSCdzaNW9Fhv2sq43UzjEUi65Zoo/s1600/Book+shelves+color+coded+habituallychic+book+shelves+new+apt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijaG1I_cjI4zhYk1EW9_nzHrt9nwzK_NBn7q5xUgU8w96k2dGlFxFX_c4-XRAJOamnVcPkmT7V8f8ej0WzzkWUFCnq9Esu4mv55vb0_N2STwFgQD0RSCdzaNW9Fhv2sq43UzjEUi65Zoo/s1600/Book+shelves+color+coded+habituallychic+book+shelves+new+apt.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://habituallychic.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-07-27T11%3A20%3A00-04%3A00&max-results=20">Habitually Chic</a></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/AVvXsEiRA0GJO5fkUkFE_t1e4r91RYohM261j-08_2VuciZFeE5s3c-_6NZoaK0cLH_KtiZpuLLIc2yuvXyz-7j5uoWbwpoyvNBWS9ANhx0JuTDJ1oO2MCIdDS9jV9DXEp0x7CSZeGO9xwqAaWc/s1600/Bookshelf+Styling+color+coded+via+little+green+notebook+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRA0GJO5fkUkFE_t1e4r91RYohM261j-08_2VuciZFeE5s3c-_6NZoaK0cLH_KtiZpuLLIc2yuvXyz-7j5uoWbwpoyvNBWS9ANhx0JuTDJ1oO2MCIdDS9jV9DXEp0x7CSZeGO9xwqAaWc/s1600/Bookshelf+Styling+color+coded+via+little+green+notebook+.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2011/04/inspiration-book-shelf-styling.html">Little Green Notebook</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Morning y'all! Yesterday, I started the dreaded task of restyling my bookshelves.  The images above served as my inspiration.  At first, I thought organizing my books by color would be <i>cheese</i>, but once I started, I realized it gave me more control over the overall look.  I love the way it's turning out. Of course, styling my bookshelves meant taking everything off of every shelf in the house and putting it on my kitchen counter.  I've been walking around like a madwoman saying in my head, "nothing's safe ... ugly frame, your days are numbered ... random plate, it might be time for us to part ways."  It's how I imagine people leading big corporate shake-ups feel.  No emotions, just business and a sense of power.  I still have about another day's work before it's complete, but I can't wait to show you.  <div><br /></div><div>For now, enjoy some weekend links: </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If I ever open a linen store, I want it to look like <a href="http://referans.wordpress.com/2011/03/28/lojinha-acucarada-em-londres/peggy_referans05/">this cake shop</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I just bought <a href="http://www.janieandjack.com/shop/dept_item.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443469347&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374303383627&bmUID=1333112595242&productSizeSelected=0">this pink shirt</a> for Edward.  He's going full prep this summer.   </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So the <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2012/03/have-lovely-weekend_23.html">D Home cover</a> I posted last week totes copied <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/decorating/articles/elle_decor_march_2010">Elle Decor's March 2010</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Naughty naughty D Home (thanks Sandra for spotting this!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">However, I will probably copy both of these covers in my next home</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm obsessed with this new <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/draw-something-by-omgpop/id488627858?mt=8">Draw Something app</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">jhadley32 - if anybody wants to play :) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm also obsessed with <a href="http://www.mariobatali.com/books_products_sauce.cfm">Mario Batali Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sharynblondlinens.com/index.html">Gorgeous linens</a> right here in Kansas</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mydaguerreotypeboyfriend.tumblr.com/">Early photography meets extreme hotness</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">As a kid, when we had to go to the art museum, I would look at the paintings and try to find either a hot guy or my Byzantine doppleganger  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tabletop Inspiration: <a href="http://marcusdesigninc.blogspot.com/2012/03/tabletop-inspiration-blue-white-ginger.html">Blue & White Ginger Jars</a> - Always lovely </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brooke Giannetti of Velvet & Linen is selling her <a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/2012/03/30/brooke-giannetti-selling-her-romantic-shingle-style-home-in-california/">gorgeous home</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-spring-2012-david-hicks-vase.html">New David Hicks The Vase colorways for spring</a></div><div><br /></div><div>P.S.  I'm in the market for a giant tray for my family room ottoman.  Like huge.  I just want one big tray to put stuff on.  Any tips would be greatly appreciated.  </div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div></div>

Have a Lovely Weekend!

Habitually ChicLittle Green NotebookMorning y'all! Yesterday, I started the dreaded task of restyling my bookshelves.  The images above served as my inspiration.  At first, I thought organizing my books by color would be cheese, but once I started, I realized it gave me more control over the overall…

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White & Color

This is what I've been craving lately.  The crisp simplicity of white, but the bright, happy times brought in with a pop of color. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwqJrWBwxQSCk4gbLAaqJhBXnirmv2KVCZBXvULZ4cM2WeIwOrpDTdmGusqfLQWvdQdU_LEPadIy8oh3dSYVP-shidqmkStTnvWNBS6ZokNdXM04dzLKg7X-0-Tx2XL3fqoLvNrXStoQ/s1600/White+&+Color+hbx-pink-hydrageas-tracery-interiors-white-dining-room-0311-tracery04-xln.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwqJrWBwxQSCk4gbLAaqJhBXnirmv2KVCZBXvULZ4cM2WeIwOrpDTdmGusqfLQWvdQdU_LEPadIy8oh3dSYVP-shidqmkStTnvWNBS6ZokNdXM04dzLKg7X-0-Tx2XL3fqoLvNrXStoQ/s1600/White+&+Color+hbx-pink-hydrageas-tracery-interiors-white-dining-room-0311-tracery04-xln.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo1FoqITcHqqIoQ8A4SrKIJzDgYOai4ElY2PJtb6YsaeAcs7OBgHfYUMAZcFh_L2ixU28K8fHZc0ohJgFZyyLP6dCujhsseIaqFm34xhUCbEKBRGgnPjVVfpXPQ-30iFsHvP3EkccItrI/s1600/White+&+Color+hbx-chris-barrett-white-bedroom-roses-0711-Barrett17-xln.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo1FoqITcHqqIoQ8A4SrKIJzDgYOai4ElY2PJtb6YsaeAcs7OBgHfYUMAZcFh_L2ixU28K8fHZc0ohJgFZyyLP6dCujhsseIaqFm34xhUCbEKBRGgnPjVVfpXPQ-30iFsHvP3EkccItrI/s1600/White+&+Color+hbx-chris-barrett-white-bedroom-roses-0711-Barrett17-xln.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzHybGhFNjlDVQ1VUAMrDdmKNDAYoyXSCvImrVVD02jmM4a7t7PEclvH3xvkabGNt6AoG1bUiIgt711VFpudM2rkf4mBlLvLJniV_Q-DYd9bX7LPO-ItS6JhadxoA-SY6mZIE0_SkC-Y/s1600/Whit+&+Color+isabel-lopez-quesada-madrid-11-dressing-room-lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzHybGhFNjlDVQ1VUAMrDdmKNDAYoyXSCvImrVVD02jmM4a7t7PEclvH3xvkabGNt6AoG1bUiIgt711VFpudM2rkf4mBlLvLJniV_Q-DYd9bX7LPO-ItS6JhadxoA-SY6mZIE0_SkC-Y/s1600/Whit+&+Color+isabel-lopez-quesada-madrid-11-dressing-room-lg.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/AVvXsEhmB19dsYln5lqg7eJ3AQtbVmTMK4wFd-OeT08YvC-dlZ1D77qbK9Ri5ZgcHPDzu9FxX8Qdnqt-Cv4FMCcMJWz_QEoJH2Wh70GEi8SnD9sf0tB5Oy1bPUeNj-8BaqZd5wMYuP6rvWM0yck/s1600/White+&+Color+Lonny+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmB19dsYln5lqg7eJ3AQtbVmTMK4wFd-OeT08YvC-dlZ1D77qbK9Ri5ZgcHPDzu9FxX8Qdnqt-Cv4FMCcMJWz_QEoJH2Wh70GEi8SnD9sf0tB5Oy1bPUeNj-8BaqZd5wMYuP6rvWM0yck/s1600/White+&+Color+Lonny+.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lonny </td></tr></tbody></table><br />Doing some organizing today because Edward's toys are once again taking over.  Maybe that's why I'm drawn to white and color lately.  In all of these rooms Edward's toys would be the pop of color.  I mean, they're going to be the pop of color anyway so why fight it. <br /><br />I did that in <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2011/12/edwards-playroom.html">Edward's playroom</a> and I have to say it feels a lot less cluttered with the white walls.  Here's a refresher. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifoF_dIYs0SeaB1ENTexnBv6DpKbo8SbsVc3N2BvomeZuzsE17WKs_X0gBb2k_KPVcSc0PqlFG_XdM7_nuRQE8x_FVZLZ7O-Yxp3kHPsJ4lFhxxOzdPN9ZELp1NdFe54mjVwhgXubsFIk/s1600/photo+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifoF_dIYs0SeaB1ENTexnBv6DpKbo8SbsVc3N2BvomeZuzsE17WKs_X0gBb2k_KPVcSc0PqlFG_XdM7_nuRQE8x_FVZLZ7O-Yxp3kHPsJ4lFhxxOzdPN9ZELp1NdFe54mjVwhgXubsFIk/s1600/photo+1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kqR9Z4LQtHHnu8qfkCA78JrF9r2XydBfzQ2oX0qQC3rC4VKzg3YbxTEqOPo204tdNxd6WrDj9693IGPTAZx0qCj1cPFySMXhI2KN7fYMxYnOeD3WhcL_fFgtrHGhrppXPs83Wd1b3B8/s1600/photo+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kqR9Z4LQtHHnu8qfkCA78JrF9r2XydBfzQ2oX0qQC3rC4VKzg3YbxTEqOPo204tdNxd6WrDj9693IGPTAZx0qCj1cPFySMXhI2KN7fYMxYnOeD3WhcL_fFgtrHGhrppXPs83Wd1b3B8/s1600/photo+2.jpg" /></a></div><br />It looks like I took the pictures while the <a href="http://lost.cubit.net/archives/2008/05/4x13-disappearing-island.php">island on Lost was disappearing</a>.  Remember that?  There was a flash of light and then it was, like, gone and I was like "ohmysgoshIcan'tbelievetheydidthat!!!"  I miss that show.  Kip and I need a new show to get excited about.  I managed to bring him to the dark side by getting him to watch/love The Bachelor, but I'm afraid my powers of trickery will only go so far. I just don't think I'm ever going to get him on the Bravo train.  Do you see what I'm doing here?  I'm writing a super long post about nothing so I can avoid my one task that I have to do today, which is organize.  Bad Jennifer. Bad.<br /><br />Ok bye y'all.

White & Color

This is what I've been craving lately.  The crisp simplicity of white, but the bright, happy times brought in with a pop of color. Lonny Doing some organizing today because Edward's toys are once again taking over.  Maybe that's why I'm drawn to white and color lately.  In all of these rooms Edward'…

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Giggles, Cuddles and a Beautiful Spring Morning

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></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/AVvXsEi_5y9LYYx1yag2R2pqpynaseDEO7dzagZq82sxlSK0LmfzT-lg3Ot5pWXe3378vR2jsR0-FihAPEQEluBdcuqEtfRmpdqPcYXZQzZBa8hnpY78HIl_-6jp-qFYFz-VVgFZeXQDUbo4Hw0/s1600/DSC_0126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_5y9LYYx1yag2R2pqpynaseDEO7dzagZq82sxlSK0LmfzT-lg3Ot5pWXe3378vR2jsR0-FihAPEQEluBdcuqEtfRmpdqPcYXZQzZBa8hnpY78HIl_-6jp-qFYFz-VVgFZeXQDUbo4Hw0/s640/DSC_0126.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">view from my backyard </td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>There's nothing like a happy, cuddly munchkin and a beautiful spring morning to bring me out of a state of travel-induced exhaustion.  This view is one of my absolute favorite things about our house.  Edward is kind enough to make sure I wake up early enough to enjoy these types of mornings.  Early morning is actually my favorite time of day despite the fact that I have to wake up, my least favorite thing to do.  I live in a world of extremes clearly. <div><br /></div><div>My delay in posting this morning is due to Edward's particularly snuggly and giggly mood, giving me multiple hugs in between bouts of laughter.  I wish I knew why so I could recreate it every morning.  Toddlers are moody like teenagers, but instead of sulking off to a corner and glaring at you, they yell and throw themselves on the floor.  They also rebound at an alarming rate and go from shooting lasers out of their eyes to floating on clouds of flowers and rainbows.  And when they're in the mood to be sweet and loving, it is the greatest thing ever. It can cure any form of general malaise, just like Spring.  </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few more pictures of springtime in and around my house.  </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAhW_j60PlmHw9_dujezQf00soypawfc31M0xbcSps-SLx-E1BR7ovrQMGIjS3dmO1Vlchp2af_qsGbyTio6XbJXdJAsV3YYB4qNF21z1sF-1WwMxsN9680rqXIvNCwz7klTIxR9U3mzQ/s1600/DSC_0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAhW_j60PlmHw9_dujezQf00soypawfc31M0xbcSps-SLx-E1BR7ovrQMGIjS3dmO1Vlchp2af_qsGbyTio6XbJXdJAsV3YYB4qNF21z1sF-1WwMxsN9680rqXIvNCwz7klTIxR9U3mzQ/s640/DSC_0001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />More flowers from Trader Joe's.  I just shoved them in the vase and probably could have done a better job of arranging them, but I'm too lazy.  The three books underneath the flowers have been greatly influencing my style lately.  P.S. My new pillow cases arrived.  As soon as my throw blanket is here I will share pictures in the form of an amazing before and after.  My mother-in-law found pictures on her computer of our living room and kitchen when my husband first bought the house and it was barf-worthy.  Just wait.  <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpT6jpEdqV3i4ewp5deTYZBiCNLK-GQOGboQvGT7S1o4JBe203gnAiLIrjGyH87IWavDJhjm1vvWhNEAk1JfmW3c5gjlOB6_3lDx3NeCIBeHB-uE7tOqH_wGBQosux46bfgAjHTFb2K3s/s1600/DSC_0005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpT6jpEdqV3i4ewp5deTYZBiCNLK-GQOGboQvGT7S1o4JBe203gnAiLIrjGyH87IWavDJhjm1vvWhNEAk1JfmW3c5gjlOB6_3lDx3NeCIBeHB-uE7tOqH_wGBQosux46bfgAjHTFb2K3s/s640/DSC_0005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />The hyacinths on the entry table smell amazing.  They are easily becoming my new favorite flower.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcun7UAing1HUTDEUX6eVW7aDdHu6MKqBfARMAI9QGQsLp3PpIL_geaekx_nz3FRwd2eSQyQrfEF_gm-LVAbYZGwCyVyxuA7sjcvS7CHgUxKk7GYvcCjTGQPp-KuNPlnNykQ1oHZEi0PU/s1600/DSC_0016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcun7UAing1HUTDEUX6eVW7aDdHu6MKqBfARMAI9QGQsLp3PpIL_geaekx_nz3FRwd2eSQyQrfEF_gm-LVAbYZGwCyVyxuA7sjcvS7CHgUxKk7GYvcCjTGQPp-KuNPlnNykQ1oHZEi0PU/s640/DSC_0016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />My <a href="http://wellappointedhouse.com/Products/158792-the-well-appointed-house-paule-marrot-tulips-reproduction.aspx">Paule Marrot Tulips</a> print that makes me happy when I look at it.  The Suze says it reminds her of something she had in the 70s.  She did have an amazing fern print fabric on her sofa that is back in style.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiissxp-dQ1wMYZe7b23uGwMZ7rjidMTmsEhdSLT6SZYmvbQJnWMmesLKAPeH10EXQ2vSh2hC86NVtP_MqzXr8EO1ph7mMFiXRhVTp8UodaVX5ahWG_2DQdUd6granJ5JWO8wtZqa5TgXA/s1600/DSC_0018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiissxp-dQ1wMYZe7b23uGwMZ7rjidMTmsEhdSLT6SZYmvbQJnWMmesLKAPeH10EXQ2vSh2hC86NVtP_MqzXr8EO1ph7mMFiXRhVTp8UodaVX5ahWG_2DQdUd6granJ5JWO8wtZqa5TgXA/s640/DSC_0018.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><br />I'm trying to hide the brick sink under a bunch of flowers like it's a patio.  Hyacinths in the bathroom are a far superior solution to room spray or potpourri.  Just FYI. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRwaS3lfuZl2RiBF0bHG_u7UPfT-bfSAuuNKFuKpM6rI_nGqK5qqFPWg8nMkrpVMqkslGQU6NBaOKSeBhRQPDicKxTnVhMIu4i0iUuLXL0y3_8JGW1ND3EmvT23LQSNfLg5V3-LGoVleI/s1600/DSC_0019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRwaS3lfuZl2RiBF0bHG_u7UPfT-bfSAuuNKFuKpM6rI_nGqK5qqFPWg8nMkrpVMqkslGQU6NBaOKSeBhRQPDicKxTnVhMIu4i0iUuLXL0y3_8JGW1ND3EmvT23LQSNfLg5V3-LGoVleI/s640/DSC_0019.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />My new pelmet box using <a href="http://www.fabricut.com/search/product_details.php?product_id=1934505&searchtype=single_advanced&return_search=set&sorting=&page=1&nav=Next&pre=&pos=15&pages=6&application_id=F&collection_id=3358&pram=7&searchclass=">Charlotte Moss' Caroline fabric for Fabricut</a> in pool.  It reminds me a lot of David Hicks' The Vase, which you can see below. <br /><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/AVvXsEionm6VP5NiFfAcc5969GYwsrgFqE3-il4DNZu5OS8svNBd6KIOTyvE4TdM_b7R_vDz39xGHKJJWyHM_UJdJa3GV4Vu5_a7DIvmWugTN_S7ecmDEHcGTRkQcKv2HUMwN2kZryNA2baVtd8/s1600/David+Hicks+the+Vase+Porthault+Pillows+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEionm6VP5NiFfAcc5969GYwsrgFqE3-il4DNZu5OS8svNBd6KIOTyvE4TdM_b7R_vDz39xGHKJJWyHM_UJdJa3GV4Vu5_a7DIvmWugTN_S7ecmDEHcGTRkQcKv2HUMwN2kZryNA2baVtd8/s1600/David+Hicks+the+Vase+Porthault+Pillows+.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://www.beahiveblog.com/2012/01/moody-blues.html">Beehive Blog</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Love The Vase.  Love it.  (also love the Porthault pillow in the picture above)<br /><br />And finally, Edward had a playdate at the park yesterday and soon after we arrived the storm clouds rolled in.  The combination of the dark gray clouds behind the gorgeous purplish pink budding trees and the bright green grass was beyond beautiful.  I'm thinking Monday's moodboard may have to be inspired by these pictures.   The colors were so gorgeous and inspiring. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1VKJJb-oqzVaofgGTAW70vbxAwxQNjAmcsve6nd8gogNqtPBLgGGBcPjrMk_HrUgv4FWdJuh7fVZnv4TzUMSszDb6n-dhej89lQwtcKp63DDMe9V2z4W2fU1MnwM7YueC9637cYs25k/s1600/DSC_0097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1VKJJb-oqzVaofgGTAW70vbxAwxQNjAmcsve6nd8gogNqtPBLgGGBcPjrMk_HrUgv4FWdJuh7fVZnv4TzUMSszDb6n-dhej89lQwtcKp63DDMe9V2z4W2fU1MnwM7YueC9637cYs25k/s640/DSC_0097.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsh2zbLIP056wQaSrSX5oAUT_KbAxTJlRNG74fh_9L0aDyc4eWBhLwnH0qqyiBWhdjnwfpAqpylTbwRQBWqIkpbsd8G7jtBs-5iumytQVGMN_RbalYcaR3kgcVggS3bRYUXq1COZqZSGE/s1600/DSC_0098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsh2zbLIP056wQaSrSX5oAUT_KbAxTJlRNG74fh_9L0aDyc4eWBhLwnH0qqyiBWhdjnwfpAqpylTbwRQBWqIkpbsd8G7jtBs-5iumytQVGMN_RbalYcaR3kgcVggS3bRYUXq1COZqZSGE/s640/DSC_0098.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is a super random post I know.  Have a lovely day y'all! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>

Giggles, Cuddles and a Beautiful Spring Morning

view from my backyard There's nothing like a happy, cuddly munchkin and a beautiful spring morning to bring me out of a state of travel-induced exhaustion.  This view is one of my absolute favorite things about our house.  Edward is kind enough to make sure I wake up early enough to enjoy these type…

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Sleepyhead

<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/AVvXsEjfh09a8aQwt67OzvIAFxKPPwoo1QrO5A43AAAbDTlLP5YszAvu_QCQHdqLAlVXvJdgY2bFA2hZPmGxWJ-7u1_CwSp8MJoV4NwqhtHxx3hgdUWl0Bwk_2fHRdS0QfS0wZWNstXpRaNTHkA/s1600/Nook+Steven+Gambrel+Home+in+Sag+Harbor+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfh09a8aQwt67OzvIAFxKPPwoo1QrO5A43AAAbDTlLP5YszAvu_QCQHdqLAlVXvJdgY2bFA2hZPmGxWJ-7u1_CwSp8MJoV4NwqhtHxx3hgdUWl0Bwk_2fHRdS0QfS0wZWNstXpRaNTHkA/s1600/Nook+Steven+Gambrel+Home+in+Sag+Harbor+.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>I'm beginning to understand why people called me brave for traveling so much with Edward over the past few weeks.  At the time it seemed like NBD (that's "no big deal" in the young text-speak world), but now my body is telling me it was a BD because I can't seem to recover.  I would love to take a nap in the above nook.  A long nap.  Anyway, hopefully I will be back to myself in a few days.  For now I will direct you to the post that gave me this nook, which is from <a href="http://www.markdsikes.com/page/2/">Steven Gambrel's Sag Harbor home</a>.  Go check it out over at <a href="http://www.markdsikes.com/page/2/">Mark D. Sikes' blog</a>.  It will not disappoint.  

Sleepyhead

I'm beginning to understand why people called me brave for traveling so much with Edward over the past few weeks.  At the time it seemed like NBD (that's "no big deal" in the young text-speak world), but now my body is telling me it was a BD because I can't seem to recover.  I would love to take a n…

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Have a Lovely Weekend!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5-Dok7csxbTjNNVT5av8fyBFUh1vThsZ1x3xAUKLfvGdIi-y7L5br2TQdf3qvcDftEtI_x_a3uw0VZspCKoGQwWHXqk_qB3JgsZRiSKvZtLlHTJbUuavJcqOwg1fV6jN3gjIJnkgIcTg/s1600/D+Home+Cover+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5-Dok7csxbTjNNVT5av8fyBFUh1vThsZ1x3xAUKLfvGdIi-y7L5br2TQdf3qvcDftEtI_x_a3uw0VZspCKoGQwWHXqk_qB3JgsZRiSKvZtLlHTJbUuavJcqOwg1fV6jN3gjIJnkgIcTg/s1600/D+Home+Cover+.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hey y'all! So who's going to see The Hunger Games this weekend??  I'm soo excited! I can't believe it's finally here.  I am also looking forward to things getting back to normal.  Our whirlwind vacation threw Edward off his game as well as Mommy.  It was a beating, although worth it for the memory alone.  I hope everyone has a relaxing weekend filled with beautiful weather.  Ok, I'll let you go.  (But first I leave you with some linkies)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First & Foremost: <a href="http://belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2011/03/happy-birthday-dad.html">HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!!!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved the cover of this month's D Home, especially the<a href="http://www.martywalkergallery.com/artists/bret-slater.html"> tiny pop of pink</a> that, I think, makes the room   </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I think I must add the tiniest pop of pink to our soon-to-be blue dining room, maybe in the form of welting on the chairs?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://dhome.dmagazine.com/2012/03/lucia-simeck-on-selecting-art-for-the-d-home-marchapril-issue/">The art selection process</a> that went into creating the cover photo</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Oh Lord, <a href="http://perezhilton.com/2012-03-15-the-real-housewives-of-dallas-are-coming-to-bravo-in-2013#.T2xoyRz0BfQ">The Real Housewives of Dallas</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Good post on <a href="http://citified.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-iphone-photography-favourite.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThisIsGlamorous+%28%7Bthis+is+glamorous%7D%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">iphone photography</a> and apps from someone who knows </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I want a <a href="http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3-King-St-Charleston-SC-29401/10904573_zpid/">pink house</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also want <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=70341&vid=1&pid=898308&scid=898308022">pink jeans</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love a good <a href="http://rosesandrustblogger.blogspot.com/2012/03/from-dreary-to-dreamy.html">before and after</a>, especially when they paint everything white</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Speaking of white walls, <a href="http://pinterest.com/jhadley32/white-wood/">my newest pin board</a> is ironic considering my latest color obsession</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But then, white walls make colors pop, like with this <a href="http://acountryfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/03/butterfly-dreams.html">gorgeous nursery garland</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Color-lover Jaime Meares on <a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2012/03/19/how-to-style-a-sofa/">How to Style a Sofa</a>, which inspired my own sofa zhuzhing </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://freecabinporn.com/post/19010751849/sod-roof-houses-in-vik-iceland-photo-by-gilles">Cabin porn</a> (it's ok to click the link, in fact, I seriously recommend it)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Definitely making <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/06/skinny-italian-spinach-meatballs.html">these spinach meatballs</a> this week, since Edward has decided to only eat coffee cake</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Have a Lovely Weekend!

Hey y'all! So who's going to see The Hunger Games this weekend??  I'm soo excited! I can't believe it's finally here.  I am also looking forward to things getting back to normal.  Our whirlwind vacation threw Edward off his game as well as Mommy.  It was a beating, although worth it for the memory a…

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San Francisco, Part 3 & Springtime Purchases

Ok y'all, here's the last of my pictures.  Just a few.  I was so inspired by the Victorian homes and their fun colors that I spent last night looking for fun pillows to whimsy up my living room.   I feel like the people who live in these fabulous colorful homes in San Francisco probably know how to have a good time.  I mean, you can't take yourself too seriously when you live in a purple house.  I like it.  I like it a lot. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_TQhpacRvbwymYbxMV2sDRsU6i8-r-ud6ErmfA7Q723PrbDLO4pYDrxSWb3ngjd54SbMQx4A9wmqUIYTPMtGvFcAuyCI9Bc0dep-HKsEvvIvpavwM41J2N70qZoxu5L6q-mn3jT9508/s1600/DSC_0299.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_TQhpacRvbwymYbxMV2sDRsU6i8-r-ud6ErmfA7Q723PrbDLO4pYDrxSWb3ngjd54SbMQx4A9wmqUIYTPMtGvFcAuyCI9Bc0dep-HKsEvvIvpavwM41J2N70qZoxu5L6q-mn3jT9508/s640/DSC_0299.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I loved the yellow door on this grey house.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-cpUUiqnQZ2bTFZnIYtS9WfOjX73PVByL6ze13LRyr5nOg4p3FSh_t3zOiovk72NQgMIMmY-zbFgGokkt0EYIWkLn8u0Qs6CF0-ghpRjkmN1eWVYoCgIOvPwu9vCzfJnO0go0aylwR6c/s1600/DSC_0365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-cpUUiqnQZ2bTFZnIYtS9WfOjX73PVByL6ze13LRyr5nOg4p3FSh_t3zOiovk72NQgMIMmY-zbFgGokkt0EYIWkLn8u0Qs6CF0-ghpRjkmN1eWVYoCgIOvPwu9vCzfJnO0go0aylwR6c/s640/DSC_0365.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />That purple house is The Grateful Dead house, where the band lived for two years.  Purple houses = fun times. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qiT_8qMEV7SEvrryyV1DNhGCVvNutcBCZWBBgWdat4eGDBtPxNL79k1OJAdIEb91joPolenxuWwBSXzALEArt3XJaXVdHuQzsCma2sF2RQx9rdRhYgG8ErgSEt5iYfbD1zDLMZu8kKI/s1600/DSC_0378.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qiT_8qMEV7SEvrryyV1DNhGCVvNutcBCZWBBgWdat4eGDBtPxNL79k1OJAdIEb91joPolenxuWwBSXzALEArt3XJaXVdHuQzsCma2sF2RQx9rdRhYgG8ErgSEt5iYfbD1zDLMZu8kKI/s640/DSC_0378.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9sebcOP6q53dA9jtrGL-Bgntl9j97vFNPsTd2-pnBmuqBfQ4y9EnAXesujFvcThm7AhTMHhtJsPKYP28Xm1QDA20RuLSgr36WfWqeEbwkUhNlSfs1DlskAejpcYy4Vgzi7d2UFn1ClQ/s1600/DSC_0379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9sebcOP6q53dA9jtrGL-Bgntl9j97vFNPsTd2-pnBmuqBfQ4y9EnAXesujFvcThm7AhTMHhtJsPKYP28Xm1QDA20RuLSgr36WfWqeEbwkUhNlSfs1DlskAejpcYy4Vgzi7d2UFn1ClQ/s640/DSC_0379.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />This city really captured my imagination and reminded me not to take things so seriously.  I'm constantly trying to balance my love for simple traditional rooms with my equal appreciation for color and whimsy.  I don't think I'll ever perfect it.*  My interiors are going to change with my my mood, and right now I'm just in the mood for some happy times in my decor.<br /><br />I'm also in the mood for spring.  So in an effort to force spring to stay permanently, I picked up this table cloth at Marshall's for $15 and it's transformed my entire living room. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7fFeNTn_byWuDEOuCho9R5H2oBcCrkGd1hDMSBFTnDaGDIGnth_r3v9nghksxEofF377_Q-UCtggSmL7d6Hn7EH2XVz-ZX9t7unKzkNxJJpjV7yFKKfjgSC__xZIkTehr9lbDFUIYMo8/s1600/DSC_0004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7fFeNTn_byWuDEOuCho9R5H2oBcCrkGd1hDMSBFTnDaGDIGnth_r3v9nghksxEofF377_Q-UCtggSmL7d6Hn7EH2XVz-ZX9t7unKzkNxJJpjV7yFKKfjgSC__xZIkTehr9lbDFUIYMo8/s640/DSC_0004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It's kind of silly how much I love it.  To balance out the girliness, I headed over to one of my favorite online shops <a href="http://www.furbishstudio.com/">Furbish</a> and ordered this <a href="http://www.shopfurbish.com/servlet/the-872/Ikat-Throw--dsh--Blue/Detail?category=Home+Accessories%3Abedding+and+blankets">blue ikat throw</a> that I can't get out of my head. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-a15ZABqm7SsiDhPptbw-XZr3Md9vLQgWh27jyTAv5BgeE2xsFD9qmj-hj1p8a8y5QrpVxbrXjxKs-zLaNphTxpGHS2_hwU2dq4HlxUMp0P-tQqhYZKTtRrdTmeQwP-qvyTiaU5mgvU/s1600/Furbish+Ikat+Throw+Blue+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-a15ZABqm7SsiDhPptbw-XZr3Md9vLQgWh27jyTAv5BgeE2xsFD9qmj-hj1p8a8y5QrpVxbrXjxKs-zLaNphTxpGHS2_hwU2dq4HlxUMp0P-tQqhYZKTtRrdTmeQwP-qvyTiaU5mgvU/s1600/Furbish+Ikat+Throw+Blue+.jpg" /></a></div><br />I also ordered some gray, white and citron pillow covers on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fabricjunkie1640?ref=seller_info">Etsy</a> to bring in a younger more contemporary look.  I'm normally a lot more traditional, but I'm craving something different and fun for summer.  These were super inexpensive so I don't have to feel tied to them forever.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmMVdjUDvYfA3am8RA5D9YYc1soayMaZshxXR5sIu0o4MXAQbUkGLhmBewJbGiTeOao-YbaM37E0byV238XOmYHzXVcqWvNhY-sgmfVGticjdtP-cOCD8_W0xW1SnWIHzXkiwJEqA12x0/s1600/Gray,+White+Citrine+Aqua+Cream+Pillow+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmMVdjUDvYfA3am8RA5D9YYc1soayMaZshxXR5sIu0o4MXAQbUkGLhmBewJbGiTeOao-YbaM37E0byV238XOmYHzXVcqWvNhY-sgmfVGticjdtP-cOCD8_W0xW1SnWIHzXkiwJEqA12x0/s1600/Gray,+White+Citrine+Aqua+Cream+Pillow+.jpg" /></a></div><br />It sounds like a lot going on, but they aren't all going to be in the same spot and they're pretty small.  You can find all of the colors except for the grey in the floral table cloth which will anchor the room. And the grey will pick up the grey chairs in the kitchen which is open to the family room.  Basically, for less than $200, I'm totally revamping my family room for spring and summer.  We'll see how it turns out.  It may be a total disaster. <br /><br />Thanks for bearing with me as I workout my ideas on my blog.  It's like you're reading my diary.  If I had a diary it would probably be mostly filled with design entries, pictures of puppies and elephants, why I love Edward and Kip, and reasons I need a pet fairy.  Unlike my college diaries, which I found recently and could barely read.  They made my brain hurt.  I was so deep and serious back then.  Oy vey, I wish I could go back and tell college me to settle down, it will all be ok.  Word to my college readers. <br /><br />Wow, this is a super long post, so I'll let you go.  (That's how The Suze likes to get off of the phone when she's tired of talking.  It's her polite way of pretending <i>she's</i> talking your ear off when really she stopped listening to you 10 minutes ago and is rearranging her china cabinet.  It's like a Jedi mind trick)<br /><br />Have a lovely day y'all!<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">*P.S. The book Big, Easy Style by Bryan Batt is becoming my favorite resource for the fun, colorful but traditional design dilemma.  He chose gorgeous rooms that definitely strike a perfect balance of tradition and fun.  See my post on it <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2012/01/speaking-of-color-book-you-need-now.html">HERE</a>. </span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307591905/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=thegift03-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0307591905" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=0307591905&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=thegift03-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a></div><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thegift03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0307591905" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

San Francisco, Part 3 & Springtime Purchases

Ok y'all, here's the last of my pictures.  Just a few.  I was so inspired by the Victorian homes and their fun colors that I spent last night looking for fun pillows to whimsy up my living room.   I feel like the people who live in these fabulous colorful homes in San Francisco probably know how to …

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