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Monday Monograms

Monday Monograms

via Full HouseThornton DesignsMorning y'all! I decided I don't have enough monograms in my house to accurately reflect my southern style. I don't know why. Maybe it's because I haven't found a good monogram person in Kansas City. I'm going to deal with this little sitch in my new house. In addit…

30Jul2012

Have a Loverly Weekend!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/11047961556751831/"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYdGokRrgtC40jq9jK8MYVCANm9eTH53hjppS3RfexxZUU15vTfXoFLmm9k0YVabbLDYnoxhm9iKrZR5XcKH9RsLKb7bp-bbbmW0CtL1mJ3TUpZdXm8LHcBdmAbDvjnOjgx1VFzcifMo/s1600/Yellow+&+White+Striped+Chaise.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><br />I cannot believe it's already Friday! I'm having a yellow moment.  Love a classic yellow and white stripe poolside.  I had a lovely week with my husband's family, and we have absolutely nothing going on this hot July weekend.  I should enjoy it as things are about to get crazy around here.  Lots of trips coming up and packing for the big move.  For some reason I'm feeling antsy, like I need to do something <strike>or spend some money</strike>.  Perhaps, it's the heat getting to me.  I need activity ideas.  Go! (but first check out these links)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/11047961556752854/">New front door color contender</a> for the new house: <a href="http://us.farrow-ball.com/lulworth-blue/colours/fcp-product/100089">Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My good friend and fabulous <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Giana-Sitzes-Photography/142932559076962">Chicago Photographer Giana Sitzes</a> just had a beautiful baby girl - <a href="http://gianasitzes.blogspot.com/2012/07/more-than-worth-wait.html">the story behind her name</a> is nothing short of a miracle.  It will give you goosebumples.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My other good friend and <a href="http://www.paigechenaultevents.com/about-paige/">Dallas Wedding Planner Paige Chenault</a> is performing her own miracles for homeless children through <a href="http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2012/07/24/celebrate-your-next-birthday-with-homeless-kids/">The Birthday Party Project</a> - and it's fabulous!!  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mackenziehoran.com/2012/07/day-at-dock.html">Cute preppy outfit!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I loved this <a href="http://www.isuwannee.com/2012/07/raleigh-house-tour.html">Raleigh House Tour</a> via Mrs. Meares - lots of blue & white, LOTS of fun</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/27981103634/tartan-and-chintz-and-tiger-oh-my#">Tartan + Chintz + Tiger</a> = Rawr</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Obsessed with these <a href="http://iomoi.stores.yahoo.net/section-lacquer-trays.html">lacquer trays</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh wait, duh, I'll be watching <a href="http://www.nbcolympics.com/">The Olympics</a> this weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How cute is the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPIA7mpm1wU&feature=player_embedded">US Olympic swim team</a>?!</div>

Have a Loverly Weekend!

I cannot believe it's already Friday! I'm having a yellow moment. Love a classic yellow and white stripe poolside. I had a lovely week with my husband's family, and we have absolutely nothing going on this hot July weekend. I should enjoy it as things are about to get crazy around here. Lots of …

27Jul2012

Designery Things I Like, Part Deux ...

Morning y'all! Super random post today.  Just some things I like here and there. <br /><br />I love the light fixtures in this blue and white kitchen.<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/AVvXsEiUVEfhgiAg-hSVqM0W8fvb2mgHpyKtCwEKa69mC30U9UFm6uyDf1IRYQ28k0dkY9phSQfkJ4GAFzd79OL5G7uOs4H8iKf2GFznahBOrVp6yAtGnKn7VCbtE_3WoXBy2GOgrVmWkg6V8IE/s1600/Random+Blue+And+White+Kitchen+Suellen+Gregory+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVEfhgiAg-hSVqM0W8fvb2mgHpyKtCwEKa69mC30U9UFm6uyDf1IRYQ28k0dkY9phSQfkJ4GAFzd79OL5G7uOs4H8iKf2GFznahBOrVp6yAtGnKn7VCbtE_3WoXBy2GOgrVmWkg6V8IE/s1600/Random+Blue+And+White+Kitchen+Suellen+Gregory+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Suellen Gregory via <a href="http://hausandhome.blogspot.com/2012/07/suellen-gregory.html">Haus and Home</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Love the fresh colors and mix of patterns in this bedroom by the fabulous Phoebe Howard.<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/AVvXsEg4BrxfNP-iTk1EFDhH2PTTvChXppUjNFo4Ta55_fDkSgLG14eD2l49EUQeSZeGSMgPOeM1NxvpMUI-mJW_ixBEORZmuqpclk6cAjXFDkBkTqGujTFsGridTplX8BSf7Te3xifFIEOP_aw/s1600/Random+Green+&+White+Bedroom+Phoebe+Howard+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4BrxfNP-iTk1EFDhH2PTTvChXppUjNFo4Ta55_fDkSgLG14eD2l49EUQeSZeGSMgPOeM1NxvpMUI-mJW_ixBEORZmuqpclk6cAjXFDkBkTqGujTFsGridTplX8BSf7Te3xifFIEOP_aw/s1600/Random+Green+&+White+Bedroom+Phoebe+Howard+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mrshowardpersonalshopper.com/mrs_howard_personal_shopp/2012/07/qa-with-phoebe-arranging-pillows-on-a-bed.html">Mrs. Howard Personal Shopper</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I cannot stop thinking about this lemon sorbet color paired with cream.  It reminds me of the Lemon Love Notes my mom used to make.  This room looks so delicious and happy and elegant (although I'd take the wheels off of that chaise).<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/AVvXsEgSAQ-DdywfrpUWnhF87OetQDG7f5XMFV_Ii5IoZes4vY97v5mXBZdLq9wLyBmQcJjoLDiQNDItm7Ms9mANSOtZDtMgsyk4OsdNMWQFSMT25FdVNdkb_zR7a_lKIPrNmhLa1zxee-NxDpc/s1600/Random+Post+Lemon+sorbet+and+cream+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAQ-DdywfrpUWnhF87OetQDG7f5XMFV_Ii5IoZes4vY97v5mXBZdLq9wLyBmQcJjoLDiQNDItm7Ms9mANSOtZDtMgsyk4OsdNMWQFSMT25FdVNdkb_zR7a_lKIPrNmhLa1zxee-NxDpc/s1600/Random+Post+Lemon+sorbet+and+cream+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://thehandbookauthority.tumblr.com/post/27555557258/lemon-sorbet-comes-to-mind">The Handbook Authority</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I absolutely love this ping pong table situation happening at the <a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/idea-houses/rosemary-beach-ultimate-beach-house-00414000073712/">2012 Coastal Living Ultimate Beach House</a>. <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/AVvXsEgMHrEB-erS1FCvaxqVIvr691uV0jh5dhj-8WJUy-ZiFSgQSk8V2cMZrlTABrwxEfK-o5-RqYPDw-TRdfefhIQrFnBZPpV2kgnSl3yX252nb-SVv7fe8JT-2KTEB53bbOMoJObHWm0i6R8/s1600/Random+Striped+Ping+Pong+Table+Urban+Grace+Interiors+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHrEB-erS1FCvaxqVIvr691uV0jh5dhj-8WJUy-ZiFSgQSk8V2cMZrlTABrwxEfK-o5-RqYPDw-TRdfefhIQrFnBZPpV2kgnSl3yX252nb-SVv7fe8JT-2KTEB53bbOMoJObHWm0i6R8/s1600/Random+Striped+Ping+Pong+Table+Urban+Grace+Interiors+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.urbangrace.com/">Urban Grace Interiors</a> via <a href="http://chipperchickie.blogspot.com/2012/07/five-ultimate-beach-house-things-friday.html">The Chipper Chickie</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">I tried to explain this idea to Kip and he was all, "but how do you know where the lines are?"  To me those lines are irrelevant t unless you're a professional ping pong player.  Just bounce the ball back and forth and if it falls off the table you lose.  No? </span></div><br />Finally, this lovely vignette from <a href="http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/2011/11/pip-boydell-debut-exhibition-b.html">Absolutely Beautiful Things</a>, one of my favorite blogs.  Blogger and Interior Designer Anna Spiro owns the boutique <a href="http://www.blackandspiro.com.au/">Black & Spiro</a> in Brisbane, Australia and her blog alone has me dying to visit.  I love everything she designs. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmeRHRdGb9ReCG2R03jqeOXow6NXSCnkTZqws1MMPwuFdfY8UNSDH2ahRn7lxF-F8tgDS1FsG20kxuyWTjNi2DroDEe59voS41tOwUD-vZXZDfeGGnmHA9Q2LYAHEvLUY7Otp4EbWaIAM/s1600/Random+Vignette+Absolutely+Beautiful+Things+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmeRHRdGb9ReCG2R03jqeOXow6NXSCnkTZqws1MMPwuFdfY8UNSDH2ahRn7lxF-F8tgDS1FsG20kxuyWTjNi2DroDEe59voS41tOwUD-vZXZDfeGGnmHA9Q2LYAHEvLUY7Otp4EbWaIAM/s1600/Random+Vignette+Absolutely+Beautiful+Things+.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Speaking of Australia, have you ever heard of anyone visiting and </span><i style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">not</i><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> liking it? I mean, I'm pretty sure no on ever in the history of the world has been like, "hmm Australia, not my favorite." Just an observation.  I would love to go there some day. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Okay y'all, have a lovely day! </div><br />

Designery Things I Like, Part Deux ...

Morning y'all! Super random post today. Just some things I like here and there. I love the light fixtures in this blue and white kitchen.Suellen Gregory via Haus and HomeLove the fresh colors and mix of patterns in this bedroom by the fabulous Phoebe Howard.Mrs. Howard Personal ShopperI cannot stop…

26Jul2012

Designery Things I Like

I know, it's a great title.  Unfortunately, no one won my toddler giveaway.  Edward gave me a big hug yesterday and that's pretty much enough to melt my heart so I decided to keep him.  But I am working with about half of my brain now.  Occupational hazard, I guess.  (I jest because I spend most hours of my day trying to snuggle the little man and usually can't bear to be away from him for more than an hour or two.  I actually like him quite a lot)<br /><br />Anyway, I've been trying to reorganize my <a href="http://pinterest.com/jhadley32/">Pinterest Boards</a>.  I find myself drawn to certain elements over and over so I thought I'd try organizing some of my inspiration images by elements rather than by room. <br /><br />And now I'm going to share them with y'all!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">* <a href="http://pinterest.com/jhadley32/blue-white/">Blue and White</a> *</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2job4A6qtUJDkfF_VVOe0yqBXt4225pMgA6deVYZ3ikRXyc855NlInYtpR4SU2I5esfs-8fB3_xs7HmUzxcDFL6zc8c7rKp1M3OuG-6tj4vCR6ge4osyNGn_kqxq5SURd-SNGy9_asp0/s1600/Blue+&+White+Charlotte+Moss.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2job4A6qtUJDkfF_VVOe0yqBXt4225pMgA6deVYZ3ikRXyc855NlInYtpR4SU2I5esfs-8fB3_xs7HmUzxcDFL6zc8c7rKp1M3OuG-6tj4vCR6ge4osyNGn_kqxq5SURd-SNGy9_asp0/s1600/Blue+&+White+Charlotte+Moss.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">* <a href="http://pinterest.com/jhadley32/pink-pretties/">Pink Pretties</a> *</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4CJ4PmlIxEOUtFhb9cq69-ogtxMQBL4NAnnOzfN10uTj-74hruUG8ooQbJSzlLt2Q5c2b4DIIjOKFRUExEVp04rCAYUcKjQOWH059pLA9LvA65le7Se5w1cppQO7V90Y4JCLXl1A7Di0/s1600/Pink+Pretties+Rue+Magazine+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4CJ4PmlIxEOUtFhb9cq69-ogtxMQBL4NAnnOzfN10uTj-74hruUG8ooQbJSzlLt2Q5c2b4DIIjOKFRUExEVp04rCAYUcKjQOWH059pLA9LvA65le7Se5w1cppQO7V90Y4JCLXl1A7Di0/s1600/Pink+Pretties+Rue+Magazine+.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">* <a href="http://pinterest.com/jhadley32/nooks/">Nooks</a> *</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPz474KTkOT4jT2PhUUPtA6sFaVQWfTKEbPopBEyOc9SuvMdTrywCkQu_wSc91kDw-Oh9BjRcOLGW7BluASqHGO7VwNfwvAmbG23UmDyV-QcFYH-XjayUn9QgneKmr2rkYLe9z2f1uio/s1600/Nooks+Lonny+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPz474KTkOT4jT2PhUUPtA6sFaVQWfTKEbPopBEyOc9SuvMdTrywCkQu_wSc91kDw-Oh9BjRcOLGW7BluASqHGO7VwNfwvAmbG23UmDyV-QcFYH-XjayUn9QgneKmr2rkYLe9z2f1uio/s1600/Nooks+Lonny+.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">* <a href="http://pinterest.com/jhadley32/french-blue/">French Blue</a> * </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaNEfzKWiZtExI_jMWSgV7HagqS4_g6JKbCjpO6cmR-Jk8k2UD9GrdN0MLvTgmv5XN7fb9szeJhyphenhyphenF42g7vz9a1APL1r_EPBbPrEIy7LFIvE6WhIO-qmsl19fI0jqxDD4eZHC-1BZDsSnM/s1600/French+Blue+Ceiling+Meg+Braff+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaNEfzKWiZtExI_jMWSgV7HagqS4_g6JKbCjpO6cmR-Jk8k2UD9GrdN0MLvTgmv5XN7fb9szeJhyphenhyphenF42g7vz9a1APL1r_EPBbPrEIy7LFIvE6WhIO-qmsl19fI0jqxDD4eZHC-1BZDsSnM/s1600/French+Blue+Ceiling+Meg+Braff+.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">* <a href="http://pinterest.com/jhadley32/painted-paper-pretties/">Painted Paper Pretties</a> *</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheIptwx5OQaYBr5cPFSE_BaYpURXHDsHwZRExSRiG2CxmQowfOUJyYkek9uScERpK0WGo8foe2Et6g-FNYBSNwUTnzrxEMrhKpuLmlMru5LXkvc0k04FlnuWpuzxJlrj2sfsTsCcDfvB4/s1600/Painted+Paper+Pretties+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheIptwx5OQaYBr5cPFSE_BaYpURXHDsHwZRExSRiG2CxmQowfOUJyYkek9uScERpK0WGo8foe2Et6g-FNYBSNwUTnzrxEMrhKpuLmlMru5LXkvc0k04FlnuWpuzxJlrj2sfsTsCcDfvB4/s1600/Painted+Paper+Pretties+.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">* <a href="http://pinterest.com/jhadley32/chintz/">Chintz</a> *</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIIblW4scEhUKd8UUR_AoW63COiIBZx0ioV_TcnvnEVA8pIk4izA4mygIq4leonuHan-FI2DrOMJdaJFLP4PaEmivK3sGCoTQRmOA6ofKNaXGvqiksxpWiaCHr9PbeHnjMicZjAqH95TM/s1600/Chintz+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIIblW4scEhUKd8UUR_AoW63COiIBZx0ioV_TcnvnEVA8pIk4izA4mygIq4leonuHan-FI2DrOMJdaJFLP4PaEmivK3sGCoTQRmOA6ofKNaXGvqiksxpWiaCHr9PbeHnjMicZjAqH95TM/s1600/Chintz+.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">* <a href="http://pinterest.com/jhadley32/scallops-pleats/">Scallops & Pleats</a> * </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWLpeXoBFhNJdv5jdsXmb7tiVDslt3HFr4S3ZUMmH4PdrZNRBW7UdOm1PjIz7FjHzxPnG9GUchw40G5jBvMb_pqgC-mHaQiQq2A1hkiTc3dvZQQ-Esx7IZiZ3O42tRcpkosgxKs80zRA/s1600/Scallops+&+Pleats+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWLpeXoBFhNJdv5jdsXmb7tiVDslt3HFr4S3ZUMmH4PdrZNRBW7UdOm1PjIz7FjHzxPnG9GUchw40G5jBvMb_pqgC-mHaQiQq2A1hkiTc3dvZQQ-Esx7IZiZ3O42tRcpkosgxKs80zRA/s1600/Scallops+&+Pleats+.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">* <a href="http://pinterest.com/jhadley32/monograms/">Monograms</a> *</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_S-am_yFJoEegAnB5vQWU5QZtEkyunZYIJ1IdX2oYdjCdvkuJ2YULDNszAgV_A_jOGrdK7USSnkByyWSpiXQucu4sjlx0J93RhkTaCIKs7yn3MgeRAERoNq56gRHNFkdnDqWNBFTPPo8/s1600/Monograms+Lori+Ross+Monogrammed+Slipcover++Knife+Pleats+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_S-am_yFJoEegAnB5vQWU5QZtEkyunZYIJ1IdX2oYdjCdvkuJ2YULDNszAgV_A_jOGrdK7USSnkByyWSpiXQucu4sjlx0J93RhkTaCIKs7yn3MgeRAERoNq56gRHNFkdnDqWNBFTPPo8/s1600/Monograms+Lori+Ross+Monogrammed+Slipcover++Knife+Pleats+.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">* <a href="http://pinterest.com/jhadley32/white-wood/">White & Wood</a> * </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL5lgf627SOLAeXPq0GHR1_8jQzXgzB8UGCSQyZ3pYWDv47UJwReIaz-Km8T0L8j8_3OMhI0-GA_yT5RNNXtC9Sq9ynfdVNhgWJR4YZNrLEf45gF7cwEFa4SCFj7W4RCbvzT5rGwEBJLA/s1600/White+&+Wood+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL5lgf627SOLAeXPq0GHR1_8jQzXgzB8UGCSQyZ3pYWDv47UJwReIaz-Km8T0L8j8_3OMhI0-GA_yT5RNNXtC9Sq9ynfdVNhgWJR4YZNrLEf45gF7cwEFa4SCFj7W4RCbvzT5rGwEBJLA/s1600/White+&+Wood+.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">* <a href="http://pinterest.com/jhadley32/antelope/">Antelope</a> *</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZXcSD8HwSXxJ9xeF3svmUkmSWRNtrmHYFZQM8MkX4dDUaTUq3M5gveNvhDHGB9ugpCN-B0wrr9lGBsUYvnXbrQtHTLkVmCmjnmc-N2Y5qTWKHCV7ilH97wnJFnImvMgdKnFZnOI4JDM/s1600/stark+antelope+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZXcSD8HwSXxJ9xeF3svmUkmSWRNtrmHYFZQM8MkX4dDUaTUq3M5gveNvhDHGB9ugpCN-B0wrr9lGBsUYvnXbrQtHTLkVmCmjnmc-N2Y5qTWKHCV7ilH97wnJFnImvMgdKnFZnOI4JDM/s1600/stark+antelope+.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Good Lord, I love girly things! When I see rooms with these elements, little cartoon hearts form in my eyeballs and cartoon bluebirds fly and tweet around my head.  I should probably add an  * elephants * category.  What else? Maybe a * millwork * category.  Like my brother who once told us, "but I love lots of girls," <i>I</i> love lots of designery things.  We're a family of love.  What are y'all's favorite design elements, colors, details, etc? I'd love to know what makes you swoon! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br />

Designery Things I Like

25Jul2012

Grace

Grace

Grace Kelly, 1955 via The Handbook AuthorityIt's going to be 106 today. This is what I imagine I look like when it's 106. I don't sweat. I just glow. That's all. Sorry for the lameness, but Grace Kelly's beauty is all I have to offer today. Because it's supposed to be 106. Oh, I am offering a g…

24Jul2012

Moodboard Monday: Sissy's (Kinda) Big Girl Room

Morning y'all! Last night my Sissy, whom we affectionately call Wizzie, texted me to see if I could put together a little moodboard for her new bedroom.  She just graduated from University of Texas and works for a popsicle company called <a href="http://goodpops.com/">GoodPops</a> - they are superdelicious guilt-free popsicles that you need to try if they are in your neighborhood grocery stores (check their website for locations).  Anyway, Wizzie is my silly sister, super-girly like me, and loves happiness, glitter and Buddy the Elf.  So here's what I came up with this morning:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8HP2kXglZrIqvM-j7V0ESWZi9OU9zx9igHD5xnNJODuYClenI4uT4Sc2mzg_6DZRre9CKTKS-H0NGqy1ex0UHSmQCzaN0C5YRtk176ZUJ2viI08xTyIjYbEWeVHr0f3tsTqonALSTVM/s1600/EPW+Moodboard+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8HP2kXglZrIqvM-j7V0ESWZi9OU9zx9igHD5xnNJODuYClenI4uT4Sc2mzg_6DZRre9CKTKS-H0NGqy1ex0UHSmQCzaN0C5YRtk176ZUJ2viI08xTyIjYbEWeVHr0f3tsTqonALSTVM/s1600/EPW+Moodboard+.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She has the budget of a 22 year-old without a trust-fund so I tried to keep it to things that weren't to 'spensive.  Here are some linkies: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li><a href="http://www.tinytulip.com/monogrammed-euro-sham-hemstitch">Monogrammed Hemstitch Euro Sham</a> $46 from <a href="http://tinytulip.com/">TinyTulip.com</a> (great site for monogrammed stuff - I bought some towels for Edward's Bathroom, which you can see on the website, so yeah, we're famous) </li><li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98704555/pillows-kids-room-children-pillow-pink">Pink Giraffe Pillow Cover</a> $34 from Etsy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FestiveHomeDecor?ref=seller_info">Festive Home Decor</a></li><li><a href="http://ariannabelle.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=74">Blue Velvet Pillow</a> $75 from <a href="http://ariannabelle.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=59">Arianna Belle</a></li><li><a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Parsons_475W_Desk/">Parsons Desk</a> $116 (on sale) from Home Decorators Collection </li><li><a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Tufted_Arch_Headboard/270/">Tufted Arch Headboard</a> $399 from Home Decorators Collection </li><li><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-hardware/670505.jsp">Anthropologie Pipeline Handle</a> $12 for the dresser </li><li><a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2012/06/brass-etagere-ikea-hack.html">Brass Etagerie Ikea Hack DIY on Little Green Notebook</a> (the Ikea Vittsjo Units are $70 and spray paint is only about $5) </li></ul><br />The garden stool, art, poodle book ends and ghost chair are already in my sissy's possession so I tried to work with that color scheme while still keeping it fresh and relaxing.  I love an all-white bed.  I would say it's my signature, if I were to have one.  Maybe it's because when we were little our mom (The Suze) would call bedtime Lily White's Birthday Party, thus brainwashing me into believing sheets must be white.  And, y'all, I believe that whole-heartedly.  Lily White Sheets = Bedtime Imperative.  I truly believe there's nothing better than crawling into a crisp white bed after a long day! Have a lovely Monday!<br /><br />P.S. Bachelor Pad tonight!

Moodboard Monday: Sissy's (Kinda) Big Girl Room

23Jul2012

Have a Lovely Weekend!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsxuLbhSdINiSYRMc2CUghkX_1WdC1kxDXwKjMqIcdWEq7ECs_eZ04ZKAUa2U8Ab0UsoK9FDHImGdWx4phCdN95PVM7EOLx0Phyphenhypheng5jwhFnFf_SFD_1mAV4OS5JwRrBlblvF1dDcrIZhX0/s1600/Have+a+Lovely+Weekend+Blue+&+White+Moments+Suzeday-10.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsxuLbhSdINiSYRMc2CUghkX_1WdC1kxDXwKjMqIcdWEq7ECs_eZ04ZKAUa2U8Ab0UsoK9FDHImGdWx4phCdN95PVM7EOLx0Phyphenhypheng5jwhFnFf_SFD_1mAV4OS5JwRrBlblvF1dDcrIZhX0/s1600/Have+a+Lovely+Weekend+Blue+&+White+Moments+Suzeday-10.jpeg" /></a></div><br />Here's an oldie but goodie from <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20Suzeday%20Files?updated-max=2011-08-09T09:23:00-05:00&max-results=20">The Suzeday Files</a>.  It looks like a nice respite from the heat.  Next week it's supposed to be over 105 for at least three days! Yikes! I love the heat and it really doesn't bother me, but anything over 105 is just plain dangerous for everyone. Edward has taken to running laps around the house every 20 minutes or so, and the dog just sits and stares at me with her heart-melting intense laser beam puppy dog eyes.  If I had half of Edward's energy and a quarter of the dog's ability to focus on one thing, I would probably be trying out for the Olympics right now. <br /><br />On another note, I found my iPhone in the middle of an intersection at the end of my street last night (thanks to <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/find-my-iphone/id376101648?mt=8">Find My iPhone</a>).  I must have left it on the hood of the car or something.  It's slightly cracked, but otherwise still works and my blue and white iPhone case from <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/blue_willow_chinoiserie_iphone_case-179181955159047195">The Pink Pagoda</a> made it through the whole ordeal unscathed.  So that's all for me.  Ready for the weekend.  Enjoy some linkies:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Considering <a href="http://us.farrow-ball.com/arsenic/colours//fcp-product/100214">Farrow & Ball Arsenic</a> for our new front door. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here it is on <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/11047961556710549/">a store front</a> - I love it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My friend created a <a href="http://bellevelo.blogspot.com/2012/07/parlez-vous-francais.html">Tour de France inspired playlist</a> for her spin class.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">It's motivating me to start working out again.  I miss it so much! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Edward thought this video of <a href="http://www.crazydaysandnights.net/2012/07/a-girl-lion.html">a girl and a lion</a> was soo funny.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I thought it was sweet and a little scurry</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">A great roundup of <a href="http://www.mydesignchic.com/2012/07/things-we-love-white-clapboard-houses.html">white clapboard houses</a> - my fave!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A whole <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/2012/07/elephant-fever.html">post devoted to elephants</a> - another fave!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A fab <a href="http://kimberlyschlegelwhitman.blogspot.com/2012/07/tuesday-tablescape-one-table-for-one.html">blue and white rehearsal dinner</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Apparently, I love the work of <a href="http://chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/2012/07/lee-ann-thornton.html">Lee Ann Thornton</a> because I love every image in this post.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm going to try this <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/07/jazzing-up-frozen-ravioli-ravioli-with.html">gussied up frozen ravioli recipe</a> next week.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tracery Interiors gives us their <a href="http://traceryinteriors.wordpress.com/2012/07/16/tracery-tips-best-whites/">favorite white paint colors</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">They do some of my favorite white rooms ever</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love Jamie Meares' new feature <a href="http://www.isuwannee.com/2012/07/whats-so-special-about-this-room.html">"What's So Special About This Room?"</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lifehacker.com/5923579/the-art-of-packing-by-louis-vuitton-shows-you-how-to-pack-efficiently">The Art of Packing</a> by Louis Vuitton</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Great post <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2012/07/on-hiring-out-upholstery.html#">on hiring out upholstery</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loved this post on <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-difficulty-of-making-friends-as.html">making friends as an adult</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">read the article & watch the video </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">P.S.  I got the "butterflysparkles" text!  The joy it gave me to picture Kip typing it into his phone was more than enough to get me through the three hours I was spending at the DMV.  I would show you a screen shot for evidence, but I made up an inappropriate rap song about the city in which the DMV is located and I can't edit it out, so just take my word for it ;) </div></div>

Have a Lovely Weekend!

Here's an oldie but goodie from The Suzeday Files. It looks like a nice respite from the heat. Next week it's supposed to be over 105 for at least three days! Yikes! I love the heat and it really doesn't bother me, but anything over 105 is just plain dangerous for everyone. Edward has taken to run…

20Jul2012

Library Dining

Morning y'all! Ok this post is for Kip who sometimes has trouble visualizing what's in my head.  Unfortunately, he probably won't see this because he's traveling for work today (he'll be back tonight for all of you murderers and robbers with good design sense).<br /><br />So here's the deal, our new house has a very traditional layout: formal dining, formal living, family room, kitchen/hearth room.  We are inheriting a very large pine table for the kitchen that seats 10+ (from the amazingly kind and generous current owners).  Somewhere down the line, my thought is to change the formal dining room into a <i>dining</i> <i>library.  </i>We both love libraries way more than eating.  Just kidding.  I love eating.  But I also love a beautiful library and I think that with well-placed furniture the dining library can serve multiple functions. <br /><br />Par exemple:<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/AVvXsEi5rA4zNT2Rk-m5_nEMOGIbixeCbbiaKl1P5p_WYPxD-GuZhu8U7qCM2wOejTVhCFssxw9UwzCr0rbM-1o5-ePJ63R69Gkjp76RZgvpFKfzy9YbuRK0hDHSsiUx3dXeEJaXC1O8j4s0IbM/s1600/Dining+Library+Antelope+Blue+Gloss+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5rA4zNT2Rk-m5_nEMOGIbixeCbbiaKl1P5p_WYPxD-GuZhu8U7qCM2wOejTVhCFssxw9UwzCr0rbM-1o5-ePJ63R69Gkjp76RZgvpFKfzy9YbuRK0hDHSsiUx3dXeEJaXC1O8j4s0IbM/s1600/Dining+Library+Antelope+Blue+Gloss+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keith Irvine via <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/2008/08/living-with-books-lots-of-them.html">Cote de Texas</a></td></tr></tbody></table> Antelope, glossy, skirted round table.  This is sort of exactly what I envisioned.  I wish I had a better image of this room. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></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/AVvXsEgnD1nFeq-vmuMFSDkjqQFvc_GC5fJKmTRapVJX72F8tZKiRGbyF_GxPMDs0injkxUH6HBQQz1tewxGenFce3oPrjFNH_SHkRUQSl232Qpj83EvRQdxpdeGuSSv8PJNWlXOUyZj5my9vQk/s1600/Dining+Library+Mona+Hajj+AD+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnD1nFeq-vmuMFSDkjqQFvc_GC5fJKmTRapVJX72F8tZKiRGbyF_GxPMDs0injkxUH6HBQQz1tewxGenFce3oPrjFNH_SHkRUQSl232Qpj83EvRQdxpdeGuSSv8PJNWlXOUyZj5my9vQk/s1600/Dining+Library+Mona+Hajj+AD+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.monahajj.com/">Mona Hajj</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></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/AVvXsEgEfQViziRc0k20SjvcSBjf66Ss2NAKDzXdHQgfbTD37oZI6cQHBP_wSbrR-LPx9mJdt6uo-6BDJ6FW4VpocRUR3X5U3eA6j0O7Vp_Ax_n2YZf6lbc59tXxq4l-arn-cyAErgV3R2pj8i4/s1600/Dining+Library+via+My+Notting+Hill+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfQViziRc0k20SjvcSBjf66Ss2NAKDzXdHQgfbTD37oZI6cQHBP_wSbrR-LPx9mJdt6uo-6BDJ6FW4VpocRUR3X5U3eA6j0O7Vp_Ax_n2YZf6lbc59tXxq4l-arn-cyAErgV3R2pj8i4/s1600/Dining+Library+via+My+Notting+Hill+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2012-02-03T09:17:00-05:00&max-results=5&start=10&by-date=false">My Notting Hill</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></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/AVvXsEjR9brxh76d6rbApHZpdoOPHJPXZ9knk2XLRUPRA5BdxZfdR19eEkUtbZih3Wqu8jcE-98zJG9NEFZf4HuVrLGsvn59EbL3YMNINUR8N8Pyhv_cwiMOFCZAyMrBPG60dlavAVr__XsfuUc/s1600/Library+Dining+Pinterest+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="637" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9brxh76d6rbApHZpdoOPHJPXZ9knk2XLRUPRA5BdxZfdR19eEkUtbZih3Wqu8jcE-98zJG9NEFZf4HuVrLGsvn59EbL3YMNINUR8N8Pyhv_cwiMOFCZAyMrBPG60dlavAVr__XsfuUc/s640/Library+Dining+Pinterest+.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/231161393343885264_ckGwDjfq.jpg">Pinterest</a> (lemme know if you know the source)</td></tr></tbody></table><br />There are tons of examples, but the ones above are my favorites and most closely resemble what is in my head. I love each and every one of those rooms. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">* Now here is where I test Kip to see if he's read my blog today.  Kip, if you made it to the end of this post, you have to text me the following secret word: <i>butterflysparkles </i></span><br /><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />

Library Dining

19Jul2012

Fancy Pretties

<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/AVvXsEgTkbLu2D2uq-jhjgFSZTzkHbMHsmLQWLryA4IxIf38XB18Xeq5v3XoyastfgHE-hW2OqxfWlkFY6x9oA78e80_3c-ZjlEpG5bovW1htUQqj-t3AhwEDz4vI5LzaWSLhF0eNIjpnfLIQrc/s1600/Fancy+Bedroom+World+of+Interiors+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkbLu2D2uq-jhjgFSZTzkHbMHsmLQWLryA4IxIf38XB18Xeq5v3XoyastfgHE-hW2OqxfWlkFY6x9oA78e80_3c-ZjlEpG5bovW1htUQqj-t3AhwEDz4vI5LzaWSLhF0eNIjpnfLIQrc/s1600/Fancy+Bedroom+World+of+Interiors+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">World of Interiors </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/AVvXsEilTDShSmGNBoNG5NQG9H_Nfb8QutrD_JCIkWZXNDs9numJhWmMBil_LbMexUPNrZbA5_Pw13gchRVEPFJoKk_Pgu7Qf0Sr5_K2RzeCQPVKls_S7IEnE82A0dIpuZOZYwSMMT-ACIiArOY/s1600/Fancy+Bedroom+via+Pinterest.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilTDShSmGNBoNG5NQG9H_Nfb8QutrD_JCIkWZXNDs9numJhWmMBil_LbMexUPNrZbA5_Pw13gchRVEPFJoKk_Pgu7Qf0Sr5_K2RzeCQPVKls_S7IEnE82A0dIpuZOZYwSMMT-ACIiArOY/s1600/Fancy+Bedroom+via+Pinterest.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/60728294945827012/">here</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/AVvXsEhPp8JBa6kGr9EocKqpGFotNqKv1DYdSV43FhpwkZdTjShiW4PJFz3l258Darvms4E91mGJxP1vdNpb5pvF_i_3dK01KerI2m4RVNZY_GLSWWUh9_usgnviur-e5QnRzaiPuQLsPssvNP0/s1600/Fancy+Dining+Room+Pennoyer+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPp8JBa6kGr9EocKqpGFotNqKv1DYdSV43FhpwkZdTjShiW4PJFz3l258Darvms4E91mGJxP1vdNpb5pvF_i_3dK01KerI2m4RVNZY_GLSWWUh9_usgnviur-e5QnRzaiPuQLsPssvNP0/s1600/Fancy+Dining+Room+Pennoyer+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peter Pennoyer Architects via <a href="http://tartanscot.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-11-01T14%3A20%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=10">Tartanscot</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/AVvXsEgpceCEam4gbQb_A51rRJ6C0nsvXt2S5B2BHa7JFmxmof0jqAHdt2EBqsmz_oX_zffyk1yFRtgYHXYfTYXmM8nyF_JBr7cS5WeTCKF6vLJPY4UlnOyr0xiYmPNC-nBh2sak7-RUM9IBtuE/s1600/Fancy+Garden+Room+Style+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpceCEam4gbQb_A51rRJ6C0nsvXt2S5B2BHa7JFmxmof0jqAHdt2EBqsmz_oX_zffyk1yFRtgYHXYfTYXmM8nyF_JBr7cS5WeTCKF6vLJPY4UlnOyr0xiYmPNC-nBh2sak7-RUM9IBtuE/s1600/Fancy+Garden+Room+Style+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garden Room Style via <a href="http://thepeakofchic.blogspot.com/2012/05/how-does-your-garden-room-grow.html">The Peak of 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/AVvXsEjFq0WyJ8-_lnT80uCD6xVUGxNqjXWuTn5zHc_4kkzMOwwdoBq4dnra8RkeGBRbw2ZQJedjsvBZmRCNezGvYySJtmA2U0ZGsz6wDl8LlX2vBSfUA0fgtgVNEl8H7wV0I_tIyBrwXJoCUI8/s1600/Fancy+Mario+Buatta+Architectural+Digest+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFq0WyJ8-_lnT80uCD6xVUGxNqjXWuTn5zHc_4kkzMOwwdoBq4dnra8RkeGBRbw2ZQJedjsvBZmRCNezGvYySJtmA2U0ZGsz6wDl8LlX2vBSfUA0fgtgVNEl8H7wV0I_tIyBrwXJoCUI8/s1600/Fancy+Mario+Buatta+Architectural+Digest+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mario Buatta</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/AVvXsEiG1_SrRF_wBUmTQd6P0CUGAaUcNQi0uzOo9Brrese2ou4j902sak-BmJ2mQi5OEhJuTYHEcPLKXqqkDt84Ak6NXavCJvXNrihOKVvVS4qR9DEpYRFrYQmycKWwE8L6Q_62Ez-MZADAIMA/s1600/Fancy+Winfield+House+2+Architecture+design+of+The+American+Ambassador's+Residence,+LondonWinfield-5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG1_SrRF_wBUmTQd6P0CUGAaUcNQi0uzOo9Brrese2ou4j902sak-BmJ2mQi5OEhJuTYHEcPLKXqqkDt84Ak6NXavCJvXNrihOKVvVS4qR9DEpYRFrYQmycKWwE8L6Q_62Ez-MZADAIMA/s1600/Fancy+Winfield+House+2+Architecture+design+of+The+American+Ambassador's+Residence,+LondonWinfield-5.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.indianhomedesign.com/2011/08/architecture-design-of-american.html">Winfield House</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/AVvXsEhXxvutUWJEKzzpfy5Sc8O3yofD3bfgTmqXHU-5IklCPYI203WRPX18trEhWSRd72U56f0zXhbZudZfn6fAfHgE1Nq3HZlGo3HBZMExlRwkge9B1XC5ilwhxLwdOvz8qZ0AE9zt4_n2ABs/s1600/Fancy+Winfield+House+Architecture+design+of+The+American+Ambassador's+Residence,+LondonAm-Ambs-8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXxvutUWJEKzzpfy5Sc8O3yofD3bfgTmqXHU-5IklCPYI203WRPX18trEhWSRd72U56f0zXhbZudZfn6fAfHgE1Nq3HZlGo3HBZMExlRwkge9B1XC5ilwhxLwdOvz8qZ0AE9zt4_n2ABs/s1600/Fancy+Winfield+House+Architecture+design+of+The+American+Ambassador's+Residence,+LondonAm-Ambs-8.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.indianhomedesign.com/2011/08/architecture-design-of-american.html">Winfield House</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/AVvXsEg9_p8jPQEZu5C5NnnDS_Ys_-9Bnl6CnLiTkaY2tiVRywESQTRjBk-eI8TKtXcwiwGhbbFi5wz-W0AsnzS3yp_ywaQysBhyOl8Cx8hU056jyew7EvEhizcwvoI8luSywv61BYY7TH7li7Y/s1600/Fancy+Writing+Room+Nancy+Lancaster+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9_p8jPQEZu5C5NnnDS_Ys_-9Bnl6CnLiTkaY2tiVRywESQTRjBk-eI8TKtXcwiwGhbbFi5wz-W0AsnzS3yp_ywaQysBhyOl8Cx8hU056jyew7EvEhizcwvoI8luSywv61BYY7TH7li7Y/s1600/Fancy+Writing+Room+Nancy+Lancaster+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #211922; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/60728294945623325/">The writing room at Ditchley Park, the home of Nancy Lancaster</a></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZIqBQj2F0SPJqwl2FQZ0sAzjR7bfNmeBrBSI1ogYUU0VzBdx0nQrV9ku4JfMNWcuGm-BnBscKjrFMfkiGEfgPDa3JjVF8rd4HjIFkuwfwtOR0Smtik_SAAhLQX-oxPEm0H1XD9QEDxF0/s1600/Fancy+elsie+de+wolfe.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZIqBQj2F0SPJqwl2FQZ0sAzjR7bfNmeBrBSI1ogYUU0VzBdx0nQrV9ku4JfMNWcuGm-BnBscKjrFMfkiGEfgPDa3JjVF8rd4HjIFkuwfwtOR0Smtik_SAAhLQX-oxPEm0H1XD9QEDxF0/s1600/Fancy+elsie+de+wolfe.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elsie de Wolfe</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/AVvXsEjQPIFsiHVJgAON_cnwITwHWlRpxdlSbRQd3nIJSCAeLOb-_dFZWo4nVBIaxudEr1z4wI4IKeoQvFH4IQ8eHwnZvxCyNTi3E2AttEtQAIlLxo7L-1mlHU6u9I_dHg3IWUyhlEY1JEN0dOc/s1600/Fancy+green+de+gournay+bath.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQPIFsiHVJgAON_cnwITwHWlRpxdlSbRQd3nIJSCAeLOb-_dFZWo4nVBIaxudEr1z4wI4IKeoQvFH4IQ8eHwnZvxCyNTi3E2AttEtQAIlLxo7L-1mlHU6u9I_dHg3IWUyhlEY1JEN0dOc/s1600/Fancy+green+de+gournay+bath.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.degournay.com/wf_chinoiserie.php">de Gournay</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>You know what's not fancy?  The t-shirt I'm wearing, that I also wore yesterday and the night before.  I know.  But I think I have the strep - totally self-diagnosed, when you become a mom, you become a doctor.  We also have a neighbor whose house alarm goes off every night at 1 and again at 3.  It's been going on for two weeks and we can't figure out who it is because it only lasts about 10 minutes - not long enough to get dressed and walk up and down the block.  I sort of want to pay a college kid to do a stake out because there's no way I can stay up until 1 a.m.  I could pay him in Pizza Rolls and Jagermeister.  I wonder if the people who own these rooms have ever had Pizza Rolls? Probs not.   </div><div><br /></div><div>Have a lovely day! </div>

Fancy Pretties

World of Interiors via herePeter Pennoyer Architects via TartanscotGarden Room Style via The Peak of ChicMario BuattaWinfield HouseWinfield HouseThe writing room at Ditchley Park, the home of Nancy LancasterElsie de Wolfede GournayYou know what's not fancy? The t-shirt I'm wearing, that I also wore…

18Jul2012

Fab Pool House

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhq9ESsio2CCR8u82mxmRafNG3ZlGMtyrIiJJ5lO0eKzojoGXkuBtLjDcdZQQQ3uH1sGS_rQxMnMotbMm2ER0O60wNWzbc5AvhTyhGpQMx8Za11Y81iiTzqqyjdUsYO1zww2X1-2RUx8w/s1600/Pool+House+Blue+Ridge+Farm+tumblr_m6pspjbmEg1rql9k6o1_1280.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhq9ESsio2CCR8u82mxmRafNG3ZlGMtyrIiJJ5lO0eKzojoGXkuBtLjDcdZQQQ3uH1sGS_rQxMnMotbMm2ER0O60wNWzbc5AvhTyhGpQMx8Za11Y81iiTzqqyjdUsYO1zww2X1-2RUx8w/s640/Pool+House+Blue+Ridge+Farm+tumblr_m6pspjbmEg1rql9k6o1_1280.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzzZLOYg0GBkJ8EnIaeaAr5tEor1TsB3_vJ7RdXwjSZsCVdp-APmcRNNlez7-kPvakPsQ0jnIMI8Nyh6PbvAkRJ_Rq3ZFjDnebupp5XgBMbj9yHy5Ctlxg86bUO_RQu1dRlCYXwxBXG0/s1600/Pool+House+The+Foo+Dog+Ate+My+homework+Blue+Ridge+Farm+2+tumblr_m6pspjbmEg1rql9k6o2_1280.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzzZLOYg0GBkJ8EnIaeaAr5tEor1TsB3_vJ7RdXwjSZsCVdp-APmcRNNlez7-kPvakPsQ0jnIMI8Nyh6PbvAkRJ_Rq3ZFjDnebupp5XgBMbj9yHy5Ctlxg86bUO_RQu1dRlCYXwxBXG0/s640/Pool+House+The+Foo+Dog+Ate+My+homework+Blue+Ridge+Farm+2+tumblr_m6pspjbmEg1rql9k6o2_1280.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">* images via <a href="http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/27046073824/posted-this-room-a-few-months-ago-but-its-so">The Foo Dog Ate My Homework</a></span><br /><br />Blue and White done goooood.  <i>Real Gewd. </i><br /><br />I have a sore throat, swollen glands and an earache today so this is like Heaven for me.  It's so weird that this is not my pool house.  It's also weird that I'm 31 and have an earache. <br /><br />

Fab Pool House

* images via The Foo Dog Ate My HomeworkBlue and White done goooood. Real Gewd. I have a sore throat, swollen glands and an earache today so this is like Heaven for me. It's so weird that this is not my pool house. It's also weird that I'm 31 and have an earache. …

17Jul2012

Moodboard Monday: New Master Bedroom

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8IzRWmmNILw4SnNbG746ogWpTmH7oP5vTVGvvUdrmk7lFcnPB-piI1NAns9P5jTBSAnrBjqWbehPMV0q0m6HQu6VkDiS2QlVftsF1s4P6gHIpSDYR2qOiAPSXj68EXkvw6ParqSZYHGA/s1600/Sanderson+Pagoda+River+Fabric+Chinese+scenic+design+from+1910,+in+indigo+and+beige.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8IzRWmmNILw4SnNbG746ogWpTmH7oP5vTVGvvUdrmk7lFcnPB-piI1NAns9P5jTBSAnrBjqWbehPMV0q0m6HQu6VkDiS2QlVftsF1s4P6gHIpSDYR2qOiAPSXj68EXkvw6ParqSZYHGA/s1600/Sanderson+Pagoda+River+Fabric+Chinese+scenic+design+from+1910,+in+indigo+and+beige.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><br />Morning y'all! Over the weekend I found two pillows in this gorgeous blue and white <a href="http://www.sanderson-uk.com/DesignDetails.aspx">Sanderson Pagoda River Fabric</a>.  When I laid my eyeballs on this beautiful chinoiserie, I knew it was the perfect starting point for the new master bedroom.  <span style="background-color: white;">I imagine it was like when Tom Cruise first met Katie Holmes and said to himself, "she's the one, for the next five years." Praise Xenu.  </span><i style="background-color: white;">Finally</i><span style="background-color: white;">.  A direction.  Most of you know I've been struggling with what to do for awhile.  </span><br /><br />So I fashioned a nice little inspiration board to help me come up with a scheme. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqH56Ina_muhD9FdQA0zgKbwx5Oj5qSuSqadKCGgZGdhKVuV85adCtjh0c_L_o-LxrMJvhhsQBuLgTKk4b2_CNnuRutohqIWMy4KRxhm5J1nhlKE_z4lZzIzMz59g0P4wZX7UimEX0zY/s1600/Master+Bedroom+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqH56Ina_muhD9FdQA0zgKbwx5Oj5qSuSqadKCGgZGdhKVuV85adCtjh0c_L_o-LxrMJvhhsQBuLgTKk4b2_CNnuRutohqIWMy4KRxhm5J1nhlKE_z4lZzIzMz59g0P4wZX7UimEX0zY/s1600/Master+Bedroom+.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><br />We are basically starting from scratch in this room.  The sellers are giving us the headboard that you can't really see in the image (I know, they're super awesome).  It's really pretty carved wood. They are also leaving the cornices which I may recover with white linen and line with pretty blue trim.  As you can see above we have a sitting room as well (pinch me!) The walls are covered in a navy blue wallpaper that isn't bad but I'd love to paint it all minty blue. <br /><br />Like this library belonging to Ali Wentworth & George Stephanopoulos:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4XrVqUUHsgu7SX0q03bjE5lBmwfhBrg-guyHr976FOiu2Vys65hwZZhONpgDBlm_mkiCXtDI7fydZmNGk4wkBFLDwHSjohm_4sGZEPgdnaY45iRZlp0AAH9J5QCt-mbVBdJl92iPHvwM/s1600/BM+Winter+Solstice+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4XrVqUUHsgu7SX0q03bjE5lBmwfhBrg-guyHr976FOiu2Vys65hwZZhONpgDBlm_mkiCXtDI7fydZmNGk4wkBFLDwHSjohm_4sGZEPgdnaY45iRZlp0AAH9J5QCt-mbVBdJl92iPHvwM/s1600/BM+Winter+Solstice+.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />So that's where I am in my head. <br /><br />Have a lovely Monday!<br /><br />P.S. We need a new washing machine.  Any recs? I know nothing about washers and I can guarantee you anything will be better than what we have at the moment.  Thanks!!

Moodboard Monday: New Master Bedroom

Morning y'all! Over the weekend I found two pillows in this gorgeous blue and white Sanderson Pagoda River Fabric. When I laid my eyeballs on this beautiful chinoiserie, I knew it was the perfect starting point for the new master bedroom. I imagine it was like when Tom Cruise first met Katie Holme…

16Jul2012

Make mine bleached

I have a love affair with wood, but I don't like the golden wood tones that come along with wood that is clear coated or lightly stained. Do I have lots of golden  wood tones in my home?  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXbNCcNDKSxXzEeyhb9-Oyiwy-3_Bdwx4SCi9myobWICaEVUKdJDc2REu4jdPkeCtALQfQ5fzfA2BYlVSPL1Ycp8-YV5K90epwtdlqGvwvDCEuDMVjZIPxDhE7ClBolh2wPtb1WxoookLa/s1600/DSCN8244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXbNCcNDKSxXzEeyhb9-Oyiwy-3_Bdwx4SCi9myobWICaEVUKdJDc2REu4jdPkeCtALQfQ5fzfA2BYlVSPL1Ycp8-YV5K90epwtdlqGvwvDCEuDMVjZIPxDhE7ClBolh2wPtb1WxoookLa/s640/DSCN8244.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /> Yes, history looks after that because my home was built in the 80's  when oak was the standard for hardwood floors and furniture. When all your furniture is handmade with love, it's difficult to get rid of it, so I accept my golden tones as period pieces. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFvaiVO6AEloRI4xGYyPLQQHZ0hloiab7sGEzjNsSXBatkFeok0g2RTnUWn4DuNxwn3e9aOMBsJ5Xv6J93xD5QtFqkWF2JQBMZ6k2K-bh4zJaaytVjAMVFxPEClMWwhSKVouBrRzwYMhCx/s1600/441433732534.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFvaiVO6AEloRI4xGYyPLQQHZ0hloiab7sGEzjNsSXBatkFeok0g2RTnUWn4DuNxwn3e9aOMBsJ5Xv6J93xD5QtFqkWF2JQBMZ6k2K-bh4zJaaytVjAMVFxPEClMWwhSKVouBrRzwYMhCx/s400/441433732534.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />As I've renovated  the upstairs portion of my home, I moved to natural maple flooring  which is about as warm as I can stand.<span class="text_product_detail"> This beautiful cardboard/ brown paper bag colour is very popular right now, and it is a warm tone that isn't too overwhelming. </span>  <span class="text_product_detail">The great hardware makes this chest look distinctive and sophisticated, but it's not mine!</span><br /><br /> When I designed my summer home, my mantra was think driftwood.  Everything there is new, but looks bleached and old!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5mQwwuJdvp9Zmqf81keLWM-0h7hRBtQGvkQpoOYSVh35GYvR9Gi_NkcNvvGrkFEKnDGymTMyVazSsxPPdA346Fm-hNetPzQIIgljPM_Y0AK2kh3B0kcOErQlDRtK3UiZTWYo6tgt9L1W8/s1600/DSCN0011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5mQwwuJdvp9Zmqf81keLWM-0h7hRBtQGvkQpoOYSVh35GYvR9Gi_NkcNvvGrkFEKnDGymTMyVazSsxPPdA346Fm-hNetPzQIIgljPM_Y0AK2kh3B0kcOErQlDRtK3UiZTWYo6tgt9L1W8/s400/DSCN0011.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> There are alternatives for people like me - naturally weathered wood, bleached wood, wood that has whitewashes or gray washes. These tones seem to go so much better with today's modern interiors.  Let's explore the options....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdnHOVgKX_6RqMKORGS_ulq5ZVpqDjIFL8SF8JCrn2E8ME2Qulhhe1PQhoKYV2pcuLsXsy-dGgK-QkbGTu2O_65uAxNYtPYlF80-m6V7gC8PZ1vyI_D_pIdjIGHMmt9QsOX1yyLrt4_D0K/s1600/DSCN8199.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdnHOVgKX_6RqMKORGS_ulq5ZVpqDjIFL8SF8JCrn2E8ME2Qulhhe1PQhoKYV2pcuLsXsy-dGgK-QkbGTu2O_65uAxNYtPYlF80-m6V7gC8PZ1vyI_D_pIdjIGHMmt9QsOX1yyLrt4_D0K/s640/DSCN8199.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />When you make your own furniture you have more options to get the look you want. This new bed made from oak doesn't have a hint of yellow or orange in sight.  I controlled the warm tones by using a  greenish grayish wash before the final semi gloss clear coat.  The  old mid century modern dresser was stripped and treated in the same way,  but I rubbed more of the wash off  so the two pieces didn't look like a perfect match -  I like harmony  with  variety. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_rTzlsHBJgIz00dpJT9aI6rS24-qfxkbThL_RGEPD2BUQ8hDlacfScrysyOfRs2YDCsTXAh5HsZXU0bxdm7sG7JR7FRujhWqFWm66ejxodZgQ7qUK68P6Sor010w_qxVi9XS9OJiUdR6/s1600/the+designer+inside+gray+wash+natural+wood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_rTzlsHBJgIz00dpJT9aI6rS24-qfxkbThL_RGEPD2BUQ8hDlacfScrysyOfRs2YDCsTXAh5HsZXU0bxdm7sG7JR7FRujhWqFWm66ejxodZgQ7qUK68P6Sor010w_qxVi9XS9OJiUdR6/s400/the+designer+inside+gray+wash+natural+wood.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thedesignerinsider.blogspot.com/2011/03/perfect-chest.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheDesignerInsider+%28The+Designer+Insider%29">The Designer Inside  </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This is another example of a washed gray  finish that allows the wood grain and imperfections in the wood  to shine  through. While it is more traditional in design, the overall look of  this piece  would allow you to use it in most rooms. Give chests like this a chance in your  bedroom, bathroom,  hallway, foyer or living room .<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbSuJ0maX4xpxrn1htwhsWXY02FjHHha2SgkuqkvDcUy_zKnhD5rEk_asT4rFnxdLXWYbApnzIQLWjEpLIYbdahflyAVruqMaxtVYWxAJM4QShrrRzI9gXUOhUCdIRTyits81Vgq1Ldi_W/s1600/037072545196.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbSuJ0maX4xpxrn1htwhsWXY02FjHHha2SgkuqkvDcUy_zKnhD5rEk_asT4rFnxdLXWYbApnzIQLWjEpLIYbdahflyAVruqMaxtVYWxAJM4QShrrRzI9gXUOhUCdIRTyits81Vgq1Ldi_W/s320/037072545196.jpeg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.thedesignerinsider.com/shop/article_C03029/Bleached-Sideboard-Bookcase.html?sessid=nBQBxCcB9vqc7JaVBeuSQB0XZP2luMltaIsKUT06zOxRrR2KTXOIHs6gJqseiUvY&shop_param=cid%3D131%26aid%3DC03029%26">The Designer Inside  </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> This traditionally designed sideboard  made from mango wood  could be used in any room decor. <span class="text_product_detail"> Mango wood is a hard, dense wood that has been seasoned and kiln dried. If left unfinished it has  hues of green brown and yellow which can be interesting .   Because mango  is quick growing,  hard and harvested after the tree has stopped giving fruit, it is  considered the wood  of the future.</span><br /><br /><span class="text_product_detail"> </span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/29652/Global-Living---Bluefish-Home---Showroom-eclectic-dining-room-atlanta"><img border="0" height="376" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/29652_0_8-1000-eclectic-dining-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/atlanta" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Atlanta Interior Designer</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/globalliving/global-living" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Global Living</a></small></div><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;"> I'm in love with the cool tones in this room, buy I would like to see a little more variety in the various wood tones used.  The bench could easily be removed and then the sideboard which is beautiful, could shine. </span></small><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/235520/1512-Dolphin-Terrace-traditional-hall-los-angeles"><img border="0" height="348" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/235520_0_8-0520-traditional-hall.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/hall" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Traditional Hall design</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build/orange-county" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Orange County Design-build</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/mclose83/spinnaker-development" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Spinnaker Development</a></small></div><br /><small> <span style="font-size: small;">Everything here is light and airy. The floors seem to go on forever.   It is truly  a room that would let you breathe. If I built a new home this would be my floor choice. </span></small><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/771932/Coastal-Modern-by-Tim-Clarke-eclectic-dining-room-"><img border="0" height="376" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/771932_0_8-8601-eclectic-dining-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/randomhouse/random-house" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Random House</a></small></div><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">White always looks so fresh when paired with bleached or toned wood.  You have to be careful when you choose lighter woods because they are easily overwhelmed by stronger colours. </span> </small><br /></div><div>How do you feel about bleached, washed or otherwise light woods? </div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/searllamasterhowe/searl-lamaster-howe-architects" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div>

Make mine bleached

I have a love affair with wood, but I don't like the golden wood tones that come along with wood that is clear coated or lightly stained. Do I have lots of golden wood tones in my home? Yes, history looks after that because my home was built in the 80's when oak was the standard for hardwood flo…

15Jul2012