Have a Lovely Labor Day!

<div style="text-align: center;"><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/AVvXsEivCA0iKLeMDXq0-jDuPlM92z_GuuQHJbeQzddlGVR_K2HEhtxODoPlcJgUQ1n9a6eTS-y6P-DcoDx9J_teSVmdvvktL3mhSPK5i44fLbcHxf_h2xoFxkAhG1Fvks9PnKsa1Cv3nBex1-8/s1600/Pool+House+Scalloped+Umbrella+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivCA0iKLeMDXq0-jDuPlM92z_GuuQHJbeQzddlGVR_K2HEhtxODoPlcJgUQ1n9a6eTS-y6P-DcoDx9J_teSVmdvvktL3mhSPK5i44fLbcHxf_h2xoFxkAhG1Fvks9PnKsa1Cv3nBex1-8/s1600/Pool+House+Scalloped+Umbrella+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fergusonshamamian.com/houses">Ferguson Shamamian</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So many great links this week! I'm feeling inspired again.  We're going to have a laid-back Labor Day weekend.  We've been traveling so much that it will be nice to just spend some time in our house that we'll soon be leaving.  I hope everyone takes some time to relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor! </div><br />A <a href="http://www.southshoredecoratingblog.com/2012/08/my-favorite-white-rooms-living-rooms.html">great collection of white rooms</a> to send you off on your Labor Day weekend<br /><br />Another <a href="http://kimberlyschlegelwhitman.blogspot.com/2012/08/tablescape-tuesday-baby-shower-in-blue.html">fabulous table setting</a> from Kimberly Schlegel Whitman -  pure pink, blue and white bliss!<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">P.S. KSW - I'm now inspired to needlepoint a stocking for Edward.  I'm sure I won't finish until he's 10!</span><br /><br />I loved <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2012/08/guest-bathroom-before-and-after.html">this guest bathroom makeover</a>!<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">It has some of my favorite elements - ruffles, monograms & scallops </span><br /><br />Y'all seriously have to read the reviews for the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004F9QBE6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004F9QBE6&linkCode=as2&tag=thegift03-20">BIC Cristal For Her Ball Pen</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thegift03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B004F9QBE6" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Yes, it's a real product & you will laugh </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>I love <a href="http://www.cococozy.com/2012/08/cheap-to-chic-pastoral-murals.html">this post on pastoral murals</a><br /><br />I'm so excited for <a href="http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/08/28/mindy-kaling-project-premiere-hulu/">The Mindy Project</a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm a HUGE Mindy Kaling fan</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>A <a href="http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/30314970224/gorgeous-vignette-from-a-little-boys-bathroom-by#">perfect bathroom vignette</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/secrets-to-inexpensive-but-good-drapery.html">Secrets to inexpensive but good drapery</a> from the always inspiring Emily Henderson<br /><br />A supercute (and simple) <a href="http://www.isuwannee.com/2012/08/diy-it-already.html">DIY art idea</a> from Jamie Meares<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm thinking of making one with my favorite lyrics: </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">"here comes the sun, it's all right" </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">or</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">"you're my blue sky, you're my sunny day"</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><a href="http://markdsikes.com/2012/08/29/redford-a-few-reasons/">Robert Redford</a> is a handsome, handsome man<br /><br />Robin Williams, not as handsome, but his <a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/2012/08/31/villa-sorriso-robin-williams-napa-valley-vineyard-estate/">house in Napa</a> is<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bakadesuyo.com/what-are-the-best-books-about-happiness">Best books on happiness</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.sailtosable.com/">Pillows, Tunics and Linens</a> - Oh My!<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks for the heads up <a href="http://www.kellymarket.com/2012/08/sail-to-sable.html">Kelly Market</a></span><br /><br />Congratulations to Giuliana & Bill on their very own <a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20625714,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines">Baby Edward</a>!<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">He's even an EDR so G, call me if you want to trade monogrammed items</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>Ok, I can't resist sharing my Baby Edward.  I'm just so in love.<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/AVvXsEjCewmfIqIbdtlAexlrGLUk8MPN37AhNSVSfxZxBV-gn5YaNW-xTDhfrYFVBqZkEBsF_7aEdZMWiGFkfFVjX00UOsMck6DAqwC-HOTchsafWQg7x7Vzr4fHqwv_Hxb-3OOv-mB415ZCCLE/s1600/photo+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCewmfIqIbdtlAexlrGLUk8MPN37AhNSVSfxZxBV-gn5YaNW-xTDhfrYFVBqZkEBsF_7aEdZMWiGFkfFVjX00UOsMck6DAqwC-HOTchsafWQg7x7Vzr4fHqwv_Hxb-3OOv-mB415ZCCLE/s400/photo+1.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very concerned about Shrek</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/AVvXsEin8uZTzRJ2jfMEY3J_aIczBP72llrVWvEdlXsc98huIx_QAoegySyYufD3W4pyl0eFF0QUmCcgVu_urzT8kGaozHqoovUBnjLpF3YQ3ZN9PqgVYYJRMXHHhykg5Lq2woeqKIX5RElNON8/s1600/photo+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8uZTzRJ2jfMEY3J_aIczBP72llrVWvEdlXsc98huIx_QAoegySyYufD3W4pyl0eFF0QUmCcgVu_urzT8kGaozHqoovUBnjLpF3YQ3ZN9PqgVYYJRMXHHhykg5Lq2woeqKIX5RElNON8/s400/photo+2.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy to see his favorite cat, Puss in Boots </td></tr></tbody></table><br />Have a lovely weekend y'all!<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>

Have a Lovely Labor Day!

Ferguson Shamamian So many great links this week! I'm feeling inspired again.  We're going to have a laid-back Labor Day weekend.  W...

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What I did yesterday

I judged.  <div><br /></div><div>I'm talking to you Restoration Hardware.  </div><div><br /></div><div>We're considering two of the <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1679281&cm_ps=modal_add_to_cart-_-none-_-other_items_you_may_like&categoryId=search">Lyon Chairs</a> to go on either side of our fireplace in the kitchen/hearth room.  My in-laws have them and they're very cozy and pretty so we might just be big ole' copycats and go get some for ourselves.  </div><div><br /></div><div>This, but in grayish tones. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh67xn0bJ0l_WVeNyta5iI-jImuwewNsltW9IlNjjlxtPysEGU9_BD8jd6X9XKv9Y71IvfDWgtOsbD3UurTidFByDxTFlwCJ0iQIhvbYEn56CZnUA5VqauuhsVIx_dRgmwc2UbDCk_SCZg/s1600/Lyon+Chair+Restoration+Hardware+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh67xn0bJ0l_WVeNyta5iI-jImuwewNsltW9IlNjjlxtPysEGU9_BD8jd6X9XKv9Y71IvfDWgtOsbD3UurTidFByDxTFlwCJ0iQIhvbYEn56CZnUA5VqauuhsVIx_dRgmwc2UbDCk_SCZg/s1600/Lyon+Chair+Restoration+Hardware+.jpeg" /></a></div><div> </div><div>We need something simple because our kitchen is wall to wall toile.  We have a gorgeous long pine table that seats ten.  I don't know if these will clash with the pine.  I don't like matchy furniture, but I definitely want to keep the space simple since it will be a high traffic area.</div><div><br /></div><div>So Edward and I ventured down to the Plaza to have lunch with a friend and do some shopping. We popped into RH to check out this chair and to see if there are any other pieces we might like.  Well, the minute I stepped into the dark and gloomy, deconstructed, happiness-free space that is the new Restoration Hardware, I just wanted to cry.  It's gone completely off the rails.  Where's my silver sage? I know, I know, the business has experienced a remarkable turn-around with their new "'do," but I don't like it.  It's too much or rather too little.  Basically, they had four things in the store that they highlighted with dramatic overhead lighting.  Edward didn't like it either.  He told me.  He said, "no mama, I'm scared, me no like the new Restoration Hardware." What? He did! </div><div><br /></div><div>I just had to get that out there.  And now because I've sufficiently depressed myself with this whole post, I'm going to end with a nice little dose of Mario Buatta.  The opposite of RH.  </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGO8eMRa-h79hQl-NwKPAq56TpodnJlhRutmVxJfwx1jAFNwReQkxyS72P18SjoMZs9EuDJOoylE8IG38nRJGeuunEbHyoMRY4ovPmxSjxTVNs0RC-GPzXJljAgC9obFbNpmmyPLPitbI/s1600/Mario+Buatta+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGO8eMRa-h79hQl-NwKPAq56TpodnJlhRutmVxJfwx1jAFNwReQkxyS72P18SjoMZs9EuDJOoylE8IG38nRJGeuunEbHyoMRY4ovPmxSjxTVNs0RC-GPzXJljAgC9obFbNpmmyPLPitbI/s640/Mario+Buatta+.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm thinking our new house will be somewhere in between the two styles.  Ha!</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm going to spend some time today catching up on my blog comments because I've been the worst.  I love all of your comments and appreciate y'all so much! I hope you have a lovely day! </div><div><br /></div><div>P.S. I wonder how <a href="http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/08/16/restoration-hardware-co-chief-steps-down-after-an-inquiry/">this news</a> will affect the new RH?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>* <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">Photos of Mario Buatta's design from </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">House and Garden's Best in Decoration</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">, by The Editors of House and Garden, Conde Nast,  1987 via <a href="http://thebluerememberedhills.blogspot.com/2010/09/digging-in-dirt-and-kindness-of.html">The Blue Remembered Hills</a></span></div>

What I did yesterday

I judged.   I'm talking to you Restoration Hardware.   We're considering two of the Lyon Chairs  to go on either side of our firepla...

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I Need a Hobby

... like I need a hole in my head, but I happened to pick up my mother-in-law's <a href="http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/default.aspx">Ehrman Tapestry</a> needlepoint catalog and saw this <a href="http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Willow-Pattern--Blue__WILBL.aspx">Blue Willow pattern pillow</a> and momentarily considered taking up needlepoint.  <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIClRTQs9vFdhvH70egroSVQ6IYYn7E0EHJy9M8md7jM17IKtYE23JVxyPLeRrlRDETsdufIrGy9dmSu6SN6WtQgTfoDPQGM24mGDj_U1eTQGlORe4D7HQ-QgBrFARhDrVsWVK6xQNqTw/s1600/Ehrman+Willow-Pattern-Blue-600.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIClRTQs9vFdhvH70egroSVQ6IYYn7E0EHJy9M8md7jM17IKtYE23JVxyPLeRrlRDETsdufIrGy9dmSu6SN6WtQgTfoDPQGM24mGDj_U1eTQGlORe4D7HQ-QgBrFARhDrVsWVK6xQNqTw/s1600/Ehrman+Willow-Pattern-Blue-600.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Then I realized that a hobby of the <i>needle</i> variety is basically a death-trap for Edward.*  </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">*It's amazing the awful scenarios you can dream up in your head when you become a mother.  It must be some biological defense mechanism, but I can literally imagine the worst and obsess over it for days.  This is why I don't watch the news and made the switch to <i>GMA</i> - <i>Today</i> likes to get all graphic on me without warning.  But really, is that normal or should I be medicated? </span></div><div><br /></div><div>So for now I'm content to pick out some patterns and pretend it's something I'll eventually do.  </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Ubuy5MQF4RUP_5izuU5VICusMBdIdxs9JcKumSF62TOVwLLSWZ3b_sXJmVVolLogu87LLuBVg2xpsGm5zwq8vDhDaC2PpDbCoXSkj5HsyqPCcrK6MFDYKpjRA-lcr55rIC81ZibfXOg/s1600/Ehrman+Cat-in-a-Ruff-600.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Ubuy5MQF4RUP_5izuU5VICusMBdIdxs9JcKumSF62TOVwLLSWZ3b_sXJmVVolLogu87LLuBVg2xpsGm5zwq8vDhDaC2PpDbCoXSkj5HsyqPCcrK6MFDYKpjRA-lcr55rIC81ZibfXOg/s1600/Ehrman+Cat-in-a-Ruff-600.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Cat-in-a-Ruff__RUFF.aspx">Cat in a Ruff</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Heyy cat! Edward loves cats so I would make this for him.  He would love it until his friends came over and made fun of it, then he would hate me.  See what I just did?  Anyway, I like the cat/needlepoint combo and think it would be fun in the right kind of space (i.e. one that does not include doilies or Precious Moments figurines).<div><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/AVvXsEjkUvalJcSfZJHzFA8EtpSLeuA3l13-xdSagaqvBeuhWl7YrQDQ5j3c52yRPnjVblYHo_JUnq5I0FVE9iNbW4feLSbCBKKgDyQulhn1_qHbRzN3i_qOK332UBBCnEAQMzTOtt3GkMkASrA/s1600/Ehrman+Charleston-Summer-600.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUvalJcSfZJHzFA8EtpSLeuA3l13-xdSagaqvBeuhWl7YrQDQ5j3c52yRPnjVblYHo_JUnq5I0FVE9iNbW4feLSbCBKKgDyQulhn1_qHbRzN3i_qOK332UBBCnEAQMzTOtt3GkMkASrA/s1600/Ehrman+Charleston-Summer-600.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Charleston-Summer__CHARS.aspx">Charleston Summer</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Love the florals.  I'm picturing it on a chintzy floral chair to enhance the flowery experience. </div><div><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/AVvXsEiWY_C9tuxgdIJDtL2EQ3CBp_1AxnWwoEAwiyFwod7YkD61uLCmCxbx0Z_vwvkHGOlw-ix8gM8FfzEfOOn_fxTlNv38bDqZFv5D2hxBLg8MR39aGKtEFs3gHsqa4cI57xdXleX0QbJvKz8/s1600/Ehrman+Enchanted-Forest-600.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWY_C9tuxgdIJDtL2EQ3CBp_1AxnWwoEAwiyFwod7YkD61uLCmCxbx0Z_vwvkHGOlw-ix8gM8FfzEfOOn_fxTlNv38bDqZFv5D2hxBLg8MR39aGKtEFs3gHsqa4cI57xdXleX0QbJvKz8/s1600/Ehrman+Enchanted-Forest-600.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Enchanted-Forest__EF.aspx">Enchanted Forest</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Whimsical and Christmas sweater-y.  Again, would be cute in the right kind of space.<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/AVvXsEjy61a0hyphenhyphen7oTfiWjO4Wr8n18BMuG2Bx_CngNqLUpQabaC26Yex5FmmhwlfLFMLeX71CZThBy2pG3Cl9CZTnGdPH_zFObmBwwoctDUrobffqvUs7YEcM42-BJcQlHjtR7-K7_Y_E667JSIU/s1600/Ehrman+Indian-Elephant-Blue-600.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy61a0hyphenhyphen7oTfiWjO4Wr8n18BMuG2Bx_CngNqLUpQabaC26Yex5FmmhwlfLFMLeX71CZThBy2pG3Cl9CZTnGdPH_zFObmBwwoctDUrobffqvUs7YEcM42-BJcQlHjtR7-K7_Y_E667JSIU/s1600/Ehrman+Indian-Elephant-Blue-600.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Indian-Elephant-Blue__EB.aspx">Indian Elephant Blue</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Love me some elephants. <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/AVvXsEiDkUSVCagvHq26wyOR5EfgLVXOlpPwEqtjtYYZs93qSFds3raraF1xli1hMZyg2s-_vhp9Dxxk05rYpMBHoMtZ5TS154RoyUjoqtcDehonZlju00pswJtfQuZAtrwSSI8JsSxf7StjpSk/s1600/Ehrman+New-England-Gentleman-600.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDkUSVCagvHq26wyOR5EfgLVXOlpPwEqtjtYYZs93qSFds3raraF1xli1hMZyg2s-_vhp9Dxxk05rYpMBHoMtZ5TS154RoyUjoqtcDehonZlju00pswJtfQuZAtrwSSI8JsSxf7StjpSk/s1600/Ehrman+New-England-Gentleman-600.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/New-England-Gentleman__NEG.aspx">New England Gentleman</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />This guy is judging you, which is why I like him.  </div><div><br /></div><div>That's all.  </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div></div>

I Need a Hobby

... like I need a hole in my head, but I happened to pick up my mother-in-law's Ehrman Tapestry needlepoint catalog and saw this Blue W...

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Wall to Wall Blue and White

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Coming at ya from <a href="http://jmainteriordecoration.com/#/175986/HOME">JMA Interior Decoration</a> in Florida (but first spotted by moi over at my new favorite tumblr, <a href="http://thehandbookauthority.tumblr.com/">The Handbook Authority</a>, gotta give credit y'all)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1p4m4QZjQqkhqujPJiOmZHO6Lz5oRmtdSxekmyfEjEGbKC042x0FVeKVrnIYke34h1rTOif8ISgXKABTQjVpa-Tjp0Wj2BtlvB9rf99LPNrqej5KxXzDAslDfvSC_79EwqOgodeUOSiE/s1600/Picture+8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="403" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1p4m4QZjQqkhqujPJiOmZHO6Lz5oRmtdSxekmyfEjEGbKC042x0FVeKVrnIYke34h1rTOif8ISgXKABTQjVpa-Tjp0Wj2BtlvB9rf99LPNrqej5KxXzDAslDfvSC_79EwqOgodeUOSiE/s640/Picture+8.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsKW2RRmcIYgHDFWNVpPqPInUrUVCQ20O2MjnWuOSV453H6JzkikXPvEzcgMVODUtOEayASKknXwZCoyLPVN3M_gbDDZT3jxExh7lyzpngBaQsuW1uCZK7WN5_aDj122IEkqg6vNLdrc/s1600/Picture+12.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsKW2RRmcIYgHDFWNVpPqPInUrUVCQ20O2MjnWuOSV453H6JzkikXPvEzcgMVODUtOEayASKknXwZCoyLPVN3M_gbDDZT3jxExh7lyzpngBaQsuW1uCZK7WN5_aDj122IEkqg6vNLdrc/s1600/Picture+12.png" /></a></div><br />I like it.  I like it a lot.<br /><br />They also did some blue and white business on this yacht. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQxWPT8MIhKwy2RtVJEiOXOMrlAFbA8wtlbvmX9VAhQIO6FeeBuYjjY8kAEhCt_YZxQGAoujKeYRHq0oRWBR-GftpUCZrXrEssgRb8zvSBVKaX3wtxakWe2FdVfQ0aEJgmh4Yp9YR8TUU/s1600/Picture+13.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Wall to Wall Blue and White

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Have a Lovely Weekend!

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://belleonheels.blogspot.com/2012/08/guest-post-belclaire-house-blue-white.html"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4jPv-2K9ulRL-pqsYtHUHIkiH0HACfwLKLVe-2Nq5nan9qLpf9DIkxLn-XpLKGEoWaI1eWkBp1MMpllopkq_ZxSXQM4SMjILOdTRu5rUDB4YZSdlViiJ9q4h9RY89G8-qv6r4ZsWbOs/s1600/Belle+on+Heels+Blue+and+White+Bedroom+Givenchy+.jpeg" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Morning y'all! Lots of random links for you this weekend, but they're all good! Two weeks worth, since I missed last Friday so I hope this makes up for my absence.  If you missed my <a href="http://belleonheels.blogspot.com/2012/08/guest-post-belclaire-house-blue-white.html">guest post at Belle on Heels</a>, you should definitely head over there and check out my favorite blue and white bedrooms, including the superfabawesome bedroom pictured.  I mean normally, I'm all, "white sheets are a moral imperative blah blah blah," but I love this bedroom, especially the sheets.  Soo very well then, I contradict myself.  I hope you have a fabulous weekend! </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443991704577579213723772338.html">Chintz lives!</a><br /><br />This <a href="http://www.laylagrayce.com/Products/DwellStudio-Kids-Bedding-Butterflies-Robins-Egg-Duvet-Set__DWSK102010818.aspx">butterfly bedding</a> is sweet for a little girls room<br /><br />Two purchases from Old Navy this week that I <i>lurve</i>:<br /><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=60783&vid=1&pid=476876&scid=476876052">Polka-dot lightweight cardigan</a> and <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=55148&vid=1&pid=559842&scid=559842002">spotted flats</a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">apparently, spots are the new stripes in my closet </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>The <a href="http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/the-chew/recipes/Joy-Behar-Lasagna">best lasagna recipe</a> ever!!<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">made it for a friend this week - so yum!</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>My birthday is in two months and I need <a href="http://ifthelampshadefits.blogspot.com/2012/08/miles-redd-big-book-of-chic-pre-ordered.html">this book</a>.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mom, Kip, anyone, you can pre-order it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1614280614/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1614280614&linkCode=as2&tag=thegift03-20">here</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thegift03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1614280614" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>The Everygirl's <a href="http://theeverygirl.com/feature/ten-favorite-ikea-finds/">ten favorite Ikea finds</a><br /><br />The possible <a href="http://kimberlyschlegelwhitman.blogspot.com/2012/08/i-heart-blue-and-white-blue-willow-china.html">inspiration for the blue willow china pattern</a>? (plus lots of blue & white)<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">and a lovely shout out :) </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>This <a href="http://www.crazydaysandnights.net/2012/08/hunger-games-honest-movie-trailer.html">Hunger Games Honest Movie Trailer</a> is hilarious and spot on<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bakadesuyo.com/can-one-18-minute-ritual-make-your-day-dramat-27529">18 Minute Ritual</a> that might make you more productive?<br /><br />I'm obsessed with <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/2012/08/to-do-lists.html">May Books</a><br /><br />I'm also obsessed with <a href="http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/2012/08/not-your-average-camera-strap.html">these camera straps</a><br /><br />Amazing <a href="http://emilyaclark.blogspot.com/2012/08/little-ricki-has-big-party.html">kid party idea</a> courtesy of The Bachelorette Emily<br /><br />Love a good <a href="http://materialgirlsblog.com/houston/2012/08/10/furniture-friday-a-multi-room-before-after/">before and after</a> (<span style="color: #c27ba0;">update: whoops! fixed the link now</span>)<br /><br />Remember the <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/11047961556873058/">Oregon Trail</a>?<br /><br />Finally, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/22/al-roker-staredown-today_n_1822892.html">what's up Al Roker</a>?<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Full Disclosure: I made the switch to GMA. Yep.</span></div>

Have a Lovely Weekend!

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What a coat of paint can do!

I love eclectic pieces of furniture rather than matched when I decorate my own home. Sometimes I paint these finds and other times  I strip the original finish and create a custom wash .  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpjRlL19XkzRFfJ7SfU__jlfD8qd34d8Dv1F5hSZ4EOqgBoCqSVHBbC_Q3Wq_SFHm54ESzQEciQ8Hnky5MTPeG6ATS0h-jiUtHnSy3Hhjs8jAqDaf1HDOTZUIqierNeZxBpV4qp7-uQEy/s1600/DSCN6507_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpjRlL19XkzRFfJ7SfU__jlfD8qd34d8Dv1F5hSZ4EOqgBoCqSVHBbC_Q3Wq_SFHm54ESzQEciQ8Hnky5MTPeG6ATS0h-jiUtHnSy3Hhjs8jAqDaf1HDOTZUIqierNeZxBpV4qp7-uQEy/s400/DSCN6507_01.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>  We recently had to replace this green washed oak  dresser in our summer house when we relocated  it  to our newly renovated master bedroom  in town (that will be another post).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpjRlL19XkzRFfJ7SfU__jlfD8qd34d8Dv1F5hSZ4EOqgBoCqSVHBbC_Q3Wq_SFHm54ESzQEciQ8Hnky5MTPeG6ATS0h-jiUtHnSy3Hhjs8jAqDaf1HDOTZUIqierNeZxBpV4qp7-uQEy/s1600/DSCN6507_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3p-C94QEbPAmcJ_FHV5aXJbG_MuEJzj242D0CYT69zncvkcDFMksjcOxMMEoSBQpspyl7b7s97E2f90L_9CdbGb6Q_0lsf5MHwN7T4eBMh6xxyXOwdSOjOyodFTLYoZ7kBOtJ1y1nwsnG/s1600/bureau+old.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3p-C94QEbPAmcJ_FHV5aXJbG_MuEJzj242D0CYT69zncvkcDFMksjcOxMMEoSBQpspyl7b7s97E2f90L_9CdbGb6Q_0lsf5MHwN7T4eBMh6xxyXOwdSOjOyodFTLYoZ7kBOtJ1y1nwsnG/s640/bureau+old.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>We bought this gem  at  Habitat for Humanities Restore for $20 dollars when it passed my husband's structural integrity test being  pronounced solid and square with good sliding drawers. Sometimes being married to a wood worker can become tiresome.  I liked it  because it had great lines.  <br /><br /> The walls of this bedroom have been  Ben Moore Revere Pewter for ten years.    I wanted the ocean view  to be the focal point so I choose a colour for the dresser  that was just a little darker than the walls.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXrr9SV5AVc5QphaZcCmUM5NxSNgIWf81Jjh9fnrJE0z7tWnBzLgrvdgVM3sljyNKvbQZ2IaOPb6VPJhenjv374KdZ2mX258IHynLiuN-oPcW22G09H6KOUxZb3kamoM2sVO5ej0EV0yM/s1600/new+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXrr9SV5AVc5QphaZcCmUM5NxSNgIWf81Jjh9fnrJE0z7tWnBzLgrvdgVM3sljyNKvbQZ2IaOPb6VPJhenjv374KdZ2mX258IHynLiuN-oPcW22G09H6KOUxZb3kamoM2sVO5ej0EV0yM/s640/new+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />  I sanded liberally and primed with Ben Moore Advance Primer.  The colour is  Ben Moore CSP upper west side (Aura). I love this gray as much as I love Revere Pewter.  I think Revere Pewter is the perfect gray so that is quite a standard to match. I'm still debating painting the legs. They blend in with the floor and the tips are gold.  My current feeling is leave them because gray would accentuate the gold tips.  <br /><br />I have to admit that the knobs and handles  purchased at Home Depot cost 4 times the price of the dresser, but they were a must to keep the mid century modern feel of the piece.  <br /><br />

What a coat of paint can do!

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Come On Over ...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>... to <a href="http://belleonheels.blogspot.com/2012/08/guest-post-belclaire-house-blue-white.html">Belle on Heels</a> where I'm having a little <a href="http://belleonheels.blogspot.com/2012/08/guest-post-belclaire-house-blue-white.html">blue and white bedroom party</a>! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://belleonheels.blogspot.com/2012/08/guest-post-belclaire-house-blue-white.html"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQchNTFmqH7eKQAyAtnY89E3U78skgiuG0Bey0JuiPB6t-J3iuI08o1E8VnIZdVK7fkQs22T4rLKtfuSHDUzIcnHov7LPyT4k8r-fO3szhLhpdp2Jd90nf3F6lRvnttnqdaPqmYujbjA/s1600/Belle+on+Heels+Bedroom+Inspiration+.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What are you still doing here? <a href="http://belleonheels.blogspot.com/2012/08/guest-post-belclaire-house-blue-white.html">Go!</a> </div><br />

Come On Over ...

... to Belle on Heels where I'm having a little blue and white bedroom party ! What are you still doing here? Go!  

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Puddles of Blue

Morning y'all! Back from 'bama and had to spend all day yesterday snuggling my little man whom I missed terribly.  Tuscaloosa is such a cute town and I left my sister knowing she was going to have an amazing four years (five if she's smart ... hey, there's nothing wrong with a little victory lap people).  As I mentioned before, she's an interior design major and I'm hoping to get her on here to guest blog.  She already has such a distinctive style, think soft and elegant yet cozy, and I'm so excited to see how it grows in the next four years!<br /><br />Onto decor bidness.  I was catching up on blog reading yesterday and I came across this image of blue taffeta curtains on <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/2012/08/my-all-time-favorite-design-books.html">Cote de Texas</a>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBshkM0bLM-DvWHE0D2nyRBlg_3nM0aydr1Sdpg8KRJo82jHoUHbu5sdP9i8i70uDNcCEdScEwK95MxItvMiwoNyfaIjZEQ0tOGdCXMh0Saaf5QJDVN5auaG8Gil6VcqfhJT8bQv09Ygs/s1600/Blue+silk+drapes+via+cote+de+texas+.png" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and I died.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And then I came back to life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I <i>love</i> the look of extra long blouncy (it's not a word) silk or taffeta drapes that puddle on the floor.  It's a look The Suze used and still uses in our house growing up, but I first saw it on a smaller scale when I stayed in the New Orleans apartment of a friend of a friend.  She was in her 20s and we were in high school and I think it was her first big girl apartment.  It was a small one bedroom decorated in all white, and she had these big white silk drapes in her living room that pooled at the bottom.  I was obsessed.  I still am.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHOM9hOdUO8uEJvAO5gER8j-a9UQb4Q6DJXRmzDB0_eD6QaQ5KYmXZpW4sWfvePpHYZ6coTnBssXySl-RVUWWrH29FiCDHQfnR__Ms2Lh3_UE5WUcWWRWhYxm5w8ybosP1Uy73kpHOVmM/s1600/Blue+Silk+Curtains+Lonny+light-blue-curtains-dining-room.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHOM9hOdUO8uEJvAO5gER8j-a9UQb4Q6DJXRmzDB0_eD6QaQ5KYmXZpW4sWfvePpHYZ6coTnBssXySl-RVUWWrH29FiCDHQfnR__Ms2Lh3_UE5WUcWWRWhYxm5w8ybosP1Uy73kpHOVmM/s1600/Blue+Silk+Curtains+Lonny+light-blue-curtains-dining-room.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/decorate/mantels">Lonny</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLu9KVVTN6AhmGVwJIXa-qSRUJ7jPkfNeiMOEdhqLDAR9rYiamxn7OOWo1LFLYuIQMVY6GCQ2dR74QGybq-7NQNF4nJkjgh1LTd-_Gq3gb2bx-v2uQaHaNyNeZsEvasRPfvXa-OQcdHlc/s1600/Blue+Silk+Curtains+Lonny+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLu9KVVTN6AhmGVwJIXa-qSRUJ7jPkfNeiMOEdhqLDAR9rYiamxn7OOWo1LFLYuIQMVY6GCQ2dR74QGybq-7NQNF4nJkjgh1LTd-_Gq3gb2bx-v2uQaHaNyNeZsEvasRPfvXa-OQcdHlc/s1600/Blue+Silk+Curtains+Lonny+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/decorate/mantels">Lonny</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7zevkbGyA0rf8rXVvxzA3HB5TEJXjELqjpwPaGYHFoHNj0nLsvm5q5o8yfmLVP0hjsta2Fdapzx332rkcGOF8pNW9zGdtnlC8sD1EoyD0xTAPfpJeCEv97jj1XFUF5k4MvxQVYpTfN4/s1600/Silk+Drapes+Drapestyle+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7zevkbGyA0rf8rXVvxzA3HB5TEJXjELqjpwPaGYHFoHNj0nLsvm5q5o8yfmLVP0hjsta2Fdapzx332rkcGOF8pNW9zGdtnlC8sD1EoyD0xTAPfpJeCEv97jj1XFUF5k4MvxQVYpTfN4/s1600/Silk+Drapes+Drapestyle+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.drapestyle.com/solid-silk-drapes.html">Drapestyle</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ7cOkaUvO4veY7xWci14tjp91YgTB_YnXxb3xuKeevGoVQ1FCdDAgCmwrrZfWjhgIwgMkTB64tc4xjzUgC8Vc5S9qKKoRoH6LhRM0dMC6XBNVssaIFSRXxJJnzseNBXhOZm52pKcwhaw/s1600/Megan+Young+Designs+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ7cOkaUvO4veY7xWci14tjp91YgTB_YnXxb3xuKeevGoVQ1FCdDAgCmwrrZfWjhgIwgMkTB64tc4xjzUgC8Vc5S9qKKoRoH6LhRM0dMC6XBNVssaIFSRXxJJnzseNBXhOZm52pKcwhaw/s1600/Megan+Young+Designs+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://meganyoungdesigns.com/portfolio/">Megan Young Designs</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm thinking of adding this look to my bedroom in the new house.  Specifically, pale blue silk taffeta drapes against white walls.  The owners are leaving some pelmet boxes for us that are covered in a pink toile so the question is do I recover them in something like a white or blue velvet (see below) and let the taffeta flow from underneath them or get rid of them all together?  Thoughts? </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/AVvXsEhiR7xdTuGhcsV9d3oqU1kH8Oi5CdudwU61-dbFX9QmdS0-ObAoXzZdxskmGL6d48gPzf6z8kPrP_zWOCpWGNgMEPS_31oMuDCqpgLX7TlcIIl8DtI3iL0yakhBFY-cqDTlBq351sNCPV0/s1600/Gray+velvet+pelmet+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiR7xdTuGhcsV9d3oqU1kH8Oi5CdudwU61-dbFX9QmdS0-ObAoXzZdxskmGL6d48gPzf6z8kPrP_zWOCpWGNgMEPS_31oMuDCqpgLX7TlcIIl8DtI3iL0yakhBFY-cqDTlBq351sNCPV0/s1600/Gray+velvet+pelmet+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/11047961555412248/">this is glamourous</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />

Puddles of Blue

Morning y'all! Back from 'bama and had to spend all day yesterday snuggling my little man whom I missed terribly.  Tuscaloosa is suc...

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Small details, big impact

There are so many ways to create impact in a space.  Sometimes impact is created by  subtle additions of  colour, textures, or forms  or features can be in your face - bold.<br /><br /> I tend to sit in the subtle camp.  I enjoy finding treasures in a space and then visually connecting them to create points of interest- a kind of meandering trip while you sit comfortably at your computer or in someone's home.<br /><br /><b>Art</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMB0QE3qO_raYTetuov7zWXbvat2HKTM8emN68Wug_MNRDaLcuqgfUinAUG6Xk-EB0E_i10xGAPf8iRSdQcPaseDuIsJC5GSIQ1Wkc3waxs7Ez1EIcHue75IAm-DlKMzL6DtSx4bUDQX4/s1600/35606653274561472_0DsQ7cnW_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMB0QE3qO_raYTetuov7zWXbvat2HKTM8emN68Wug_MNRDaLcuqgfUinAUG6Xk-EB0E_i10xGAPf8iRSdQcPaseDuIsJC5GSIQ1Wkc3waxs7Ez1EIcHue75IAm-DlKMzL6DtSx4bUDQX4/s400/35606653274561472_0DsQ7cnW_b.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/56365432806949976/">Pinterest</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>The three small artworks hung vertically (lower than usually seen) act as a perfect foil for the hanging lamp.  The flowers soften all the vertical movement and it is further calmed by  the horizontal lines of the headboard and the fluffy pillows.  In a space that is neutral, you have to rely on other elements beside colour to excite the eye.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-R1ku-B6w6FWbgBxvf2RMDkHZK4eqYQA_RvhUuOHDDLdFFT-35ncYWb4VBq6UxylGve17zMtyAorB1_AS3QUZgioL8P1N9qxwQE-AxNv-fpg6U3KafvjhaZeGj4loDVs0PNZVxlpnufKb/s1600/118782508891393387_YE9AcRIH_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-R1ku-B6w6FWbgBxvf2RMDkHZK4eqYQA_RvhUuOHDDLdFFT-35ncYWb4VBq6UxylGve17zMtyAorB1_AS3QUZgioL8P1N9qxwQE-AxNv-fpg6U3KafvjhaZeGj4loDVs0PNZVxlpnufKb/s400/118782508891393387_YE9AcRIH_b.jpg" width="295" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.southshoredecoratingblog.com/">South Shore Decorating </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The artwork over the banquette keeps drawing me in.  The little hint of blue against the yellow school bus connects to the flowers and pillows.  I would be even happier seeing just the banquette, table and art.  This would allow the viewer to really appreciate the art.  Often less is more.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Flowers </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCkUDOj_fLmrDghXEGDRB5ZA7HdlXgBf7oRBn8UXm9zI-z0FH_MjIPyKD4gBlLoegynhgXUsesqV4JrSRX2ZXGT2yC0K5tdNSghiEfOHRFr7ItMe_mwkf8F4QDUCaYY0ajpyppOh4-jE-/s1600/105271710009364769_f1Je2wCF_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCkUDOj_fLmrDghXEGDRB5ZA7HdlXgBf7oRBn8UXm9zI-z0FH_MjIPyKD4gBlLoegynhgXUsesqV4JrSRX2ZXGT2yC0K5tdNSghiEfOHRFr7ItMe_mwkf8F4QDUCaYY0ajpyppOh4-jE-/s400/105271710009364769_f1Je2wCF_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://homeandinteriors.tumblr.com/post/12594277352/by-butler-armsden-architects"> Home & Interiors</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> There's so much I love about this room: the simple lines in furniture; the light floor; the minimalist arrangements in the bookcase; the purple over the fireplace.  The crowning glory for me is the tall vase of calla lilies by the window. They are like an exclamation point.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfXRQ1XW_lG4xi2wV0vyeKngiDF3I4Hd5Lc4dt4h_6u4Jg3eeByNGlym34CmfFifSNf1eH62552hRWIDfUW-iSbc7VxKrv-pod73R4MhVJRWkNyanrAofaOrU7TR7RntKxDd3HpAIe5zI/s1600/192317846558253154_HbzOnF01_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfXRQ1XW_lG4xi2wV0vyeKngiDF3I4Hd5Lc4dt4h_6u4Jg3eeByNGlym34CmfFifSNf1eH62552hRWIDfUW-iSbc7VxKrv-pod73R4MhVJRWkNyanrAofaOrU7TR7RntKxDd3HpAIe5zI/s400/192317846558253154_HbzOnF01_b.jpg" width="265" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.spotsandstripes.com.au/">Spots and Stripes </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The natural elements in this space keep your eyes moving . Nothing looks as crisp as plants in an all white space. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-R1ku-B6w6FWbgBxvf2RMDkHZK4eqYQA_RvhUuOHDDLdFFT-35ncYWb4VBq6UxylGve17zMtyAorB1_AS3QUZgioL8P1N9qxwQE-AxNv-fpg6U3KafvjhaZeGj4loDVs0PNZVxlpnufKb/s1600/118782508891393387_YE9AcRIH_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><b> Pillows</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9SjTvOCmpwEw5iCz5W_G6MUg6TIchub3xVla0XrQavzklk2f8tS28glpk4xW-Rd9OYUvLN2jg99uiapJVVZ65yJUUqb1sB24M4UEjqqO8R2rSKTr7C5nExfxeyFBp-_xJfpGFg-MWLb3/s1600/140456082098098252_7AVVHrOW_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9SjTvOCmpwEw5iCz5W_G6MUg6TIchub3xVla0XrQavzklk2f8tS28glpk4xW-Rd9OYUvLN2jg99uiapJVVZ65yJUUqb1sB24M4UEjqqO8R2rSKTr7C5nExfxeyFBp-_xJfpGFg-MWLb3/s400/140456082098098252_7AVVHrOW_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://purplearea.blogspot.ca/2010/07/bloomingville-autumnwinter-2010.html"> Purple area</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Never underestimate the power of  pillows to add interest to a blah space. This room goes from ordinary to inviting because of the pillows. The variety in size, shape and textures draws the eye.  Who know crocheted squares could look so good? The lushness of the pillows against the distressed headboard and simple bedclothes adds further interest. <br /><br /><b>Headboards</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9PCknI4UCyaE3AyA8P3ZtsrD-NMqBEE26E_PIuynQ-CnAhbXUGdaCRYwASJNivJr9AripfeCNHsRfIxFTOScx9Tm-C4_kVIIrA5-dCwzZ-WGCVRpmYCHfsc5_NsTbUKKkT9sxGLNrPBe/s1600/144607838005426704_9UuEmdee_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9PCknI4UCyaE3AyA8P3ZtsrD-NMqBEE26E_PIuynQ-CnAhbXUGdaCRYwASJNivJr9AripfeCNHsRfIxFTOScx9Tm-C4_kVIIrA5-dCwzZ-WGCVRpmYCHfsc5_NsTbUKKkT9sxGLNrPBe/s400/144607838005426704_9UuEmdee_b.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.oomphonline.com/luxury-designer-tables.html">oomph on line</a></div><br /> The inclusion of a headboard that mimics waves below the picture of the whale is striking. The bedding has a simple nautical feeling in blue and white.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI0OsOnza6DOJYohkSWzCpiMn-4nb_lts_-WIHf9YTpWkSYKuTa_QsknuYM4xPTCQ2caHDCxYR7KqqyfMBoRT10ri0iNrSIiSe-bNInnS0euOyqeN7vykEaNsE20eTHjyQq-Yb1Ok-G1Xf/s1600/171277592048327701_L51OeNgi_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI0OsOnza6DOJYohkSWzCpiMn-4nb_lts_-WIHf9YTpWkSYKuTa_QsknuYM4xPTCQ2caHDCxYR7KqqyfMBoRT10ri0iNrSIiSe-bNInnS0euOyqeN7vykEaNsE20eTHjyQq-Yb1Ok-G1Xf/s320/171277592048327701_L51OeNgi_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/bedroom/picture/fresh-lilac-bedroom?room_style=modern"> house to home</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Something as simple as a painted strip behind a bed to act as a headboard can be very inviting. The repetition of lavender makes this a calm space. If you wanted to rev it up a little, magenta pillows would do the trick. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwGEtNnx_EMBqjLfYe10RyrEpsSIWpksDzOmnwbVcs0PV51sN5JlsC373L2ads9lc75-TdLY1irtAhoS2xomnaFsT9P4zz0UytKwYvI7DV165JUiMZ_2M71MIefaOpir-nGq-U2Ozqtpl/s1600/171277592048327701_L51OeNgi_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> <br /><br /><b>Lamps  </b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLUAzDKART3WN69zBXZV_1tqhMhpj9XgnHiJz-1vRo027kJ3whgQyYrc0kfiNDe0ZRAvaxsFCVJgv-VWxE_06NO8fWDSciFit5s8027nY6Y-ehyo4v9bXFHfeyiOyfEPWNhbRNu_oGuk_/s1600/162481499025717876_TCoYIJYG_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLUAzDKART3WN69zBXZV_1tqhMhpj9XgnHiJz-1vRo027kJ3whgQyYrc0kfiNDe0ZRAvaxsFCVJgv-VWxE_06NO8fWDSciFit5s8027nY6Y-ehyo4v9bXFHfeyiOyfEPWNhbRNu_oGuk_/s400/162481499025717876_TCoYIJYG_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/home-office"> Houzz</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> The symmetrical placement of two lamps in this work space provides a frame for the asymmetrical  gold branch.  Your eye is led there by the gold chair.  The aqua stool creates variety in colour. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaRZHvzzfQV5j8GvepsKWl6w9hzRiB6qRQXJ14qMTfGmyK5EEZ0ek96yWcyjFNDCJSkwhEYHoadtnjAtf1PsYYzKgLlFhKM1JvcHkhk1OyeeysL1QdUb9Bpy5CT7ShltVlHEfdGM4eEpHz/s1600/152489137352636984_3vl4isbR_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaRZHvzzfQV5j8GvepsKWl6w9hzRiB6qRQXJ14qMTfGmyK5EEZ0ek96yWcyjFNDCJSkwhEYHoadtnjAtf1PsYYzKgLlFhKM1JvcHkhk1OyeeysL1QdUb9Bpy5CT7ShltVlHEfdGM4eEpHz/s400/152489137352636984_3vl4isbR_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://olofjakobina.blogspot.ca/"> Olofjakobina</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Lamps don't have to be huge to be effective.  The simple silver lamp fills the empty space above the art work. Remember lamps can do more than shed light.<br /><br /><b>Doors </b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gtN4krEMeCYAIvuG6SDgDMwRzFY69llzpSp4o9-CTa75avsYlWqzaBWjvbbGPxBanwSylTVogvBQg4hAq_yIpkTKw9AzEeeUuHyKdvP2MzDGgXprYWad_xoxv3fzyDGU6Z5nNUmUPEpk/s1600/159948224235976311_lNNwxqqX_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gtN4krEMeCYAIvuG6SDgDMwRzFY69llzpSp4o9-CTa75avsYlWqzaBWjvbbGPxBanwSylTVogvBQg4hAq_yIpkTKw9AzEeeUuHyKdvP2MzDGgXprYWad_xoxv3fzyDGU6Z5nNUmUPEpk/s400/159948224235976311_lNNwxqqX_b.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.shopgramercy.com/2012/03/parade-of-pastels-interior-spaces.html">Gramercy fine linens and furnishings</a></div><br />Sometimes doors complete a room either through  interesting lines or colour.  These doors have both.

Small details, big impact

There are so many ways to create impact in a space.  Sometimes impact is created by  subtle additions of  colour, textures, or forms  or fea...

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Tootles Y'all!

<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/AVvXsEgK0gBUpUOuJqzMZTqzK2xqVb-TnqpkmLuP75tuzi6SpfQGrO6nCI0ZH1Vb17sZ1IH78qaoUFyXwWwuwfBqjrVgNp9VfNgSW1i2GHdhmvZ65vHMweH_KqpWOBkAfSgGHsV_luPkXFeeRaE/s1600/Blue+and+white+outdoors+mary+mcdonald+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0gBUpUOuJqzMZTqzK2xqVb-TnqpkmLuP75tuzi6SpfQGrO6nCI0ZH1Vb17sZ1IH78qaoUFyXwWwuwfBqjrVgNp9VfNgSW1i2GHdhmvZ65vHMweH_KqpWOBkAfSgGHsV_luPkXFeeRaE/s1600/Blue+and+white+outdoors+mary+mcdonald+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mary Mcdonald via <a href="http://blog.thepinkpagoda.us/2012/06/blue-and-white-monday-outdoors.html">The Pink Pagoda</a></td></tr></tbody></table>I love this so much! I mean, I pretty much love a cluster of blue and white jars and pots anywhere.  I can't think of one time where I'm like, oh no not another grouping of ginger jars.  If that ever gets old, well then Belclaire House will be out of business and that would be kind of sad.  Don't worry, I will probably never stop blogging.  I like to talk to much. <div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEz-iMuS3VkUSxPDAJ9c6FszZZRS-YiYO3ImbWaAUbYCmEIlRZC46gOTENhOa7nEOfoKv7i-zvDD18LufRXAumrYjwQSpBxzwXa73ErdsKmOyCkvPJEM7f7K4tTdNuGmFYUoY3dWbWW1g/s1600/1+Blue+%2526+White+Bedroom+Veronica+Beard+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEz-iMuS3VkUSxPDAJ9c6FszZZRS-YiYO3ImbWaAUbYCmEIlRZC46gOTENhOa7nEOfoKv7i-zvDD18LufRXAumrYjwQSpBxzwXa73ErdsKmOyCkvPJEM7f7K4tTdNuGmFYUoY3dWbWW1g/s1600/1+Blue+%2526+White+Bedroom+Veronica+Beard+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/chic-summer-bedrooms-58416#slide-11">Veronica Beard</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, I'm heading out of town <i>again, </i>hence the title.<i>  </i>I know, I'm such a jetsetter (not really).  I'm heading to Tuscaloosa to visit my sister as she goes through her last few days of rush (oy vey).  I'm sure I'll be <a href="https://twitter.com/jhadley32">tweeting</a> so you can keep up with me on the twit.  Other than that I probably won't be posting until next week sometime.  So sorry. So sorry. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL9LtRKv41KbF9izmL6lFlKG17zpziLc38Peratmoq2fGaowcIZyHuVyPQTyiWMCeC3Bbjy-glXRGWF2ULKFVA8S_HkheFO15gXWfsJ6nHxxbyz1x6aAf4SsmsnqI28HWCz7p3Cew8M2o/s1600/1+Garden+Room+Janet+Simon+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL9LtRKv41KbF9izmL6lFlKG17zpziLc38Peratmoq2fGaowcIZyHuVyPQTyiWMCeC3Bbjy-glXRGWF2ULKFVA8S_HkheFO15gXWfsJ6nHxxbyz1x6aAf4SsmsnqI28HWCz7p3Cew8M2o/s1600/1+Garden+Room+Janet+Simon+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Janet Simon via <a href="http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/27905230056/garden-room-as-a-garden-room-should-be-by-janet">thefoodogatemyhomework</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>I'm sad to leave my little munchkin, especially since yesterday was one of those days where I just couldn't get anything right. Edward let me know it because he's almost two and really has no filter. It's all emotion with him.  We may have had to cut our grocery store trip short, leaving <i>without</i> groceries.  Soo I'm hoping to get it right today so Edward will think of me fondly while I'm gone.* </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">* As I'm typing this Edward is having a mental breakdown over a car that he wanted, that I gave him, but I don't think he realizes it yet.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9W-fvAH4HKIa0FSb8p8rEQ5z0bFBwReArWw1VbmsP_-KYRDXVVdhctbZD4ii8pXjC8VLi8BmaFN-hnbeom2W_p0Pxh1ZFmVJOKd-rYIgtsLBLn6JqhZaMvXgj81XZzXfLM-5O2Yoz4g/s1600/1+Blue+and+white+bedroom+Robert+Couterier+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9W-fvAH4HKIa0FSb8p8rEQ5z0bFBwReArWw1VbmsP_-KYRDXVVdhctbZD4ii8pXjC8VLi8BmaFN-hnbeom2W_p0Pxh1ZFmVJOKd-rYIgtsLBLn6JqhZaMvXgj81XZzXfLM-5O2Yoz4g/s1600/1+Blue+and+white+bedroom+Robert+Couterier+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wmagazine.com/artdesign/2011/08/design-scene-robert-couturier-ss#slide=5">Robert Couterier</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br />Hope the totally random, flowery images make up for it (all <a href="http://pinterest.com/jhadley32/">random pins</a> of late). <br /><br />Ok y'all, have a lovely weekend! </div>

Tootles Y'all!

Mary Mcdonald via The Pink Pagoda I love this so much! I mean, I pretty much love a cluster of blue and white jars and pots anywhere.  I can...

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Chintz Love in Lonny

I loved the way Michelle Adams used one of my favorite chintz patterns, <a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/SearchResults.aspx?For=Pyne+Hollyhock+Print+&Cols=&Pillars=Schumacher%20Classic,Schumacher%20Elements,Schumacher%20Modern,Schumacher%20Terra,&Material=0&SubMaterial=&Color=&KeyWords=&Green=False">Schumacher's Pyne Hollyhock</a>, in her New York Apartment as featured in <a href="http://lonnymag.com/issues/39-lonny-august-2012/pages/74#p46">this month's Lonny</a>. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3E0Ygm3kzLb1P_I34RBd-w-DulOLFEIeYfipRYHTxkSzNXOojpZ9FyO7hF0stDAdxVUXT35ivau-SJtoZdCRnqKGWY-FFt_a1mKHf78Uw1G60znLsXkofZnXcL4mZc8fdGy5ADSUa8lA/s1600/Pyne+Hollyhock+Lonny+August+2012+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3E0Ygm3kzLb1P_I34RBd-w-DulOLFEIeYfipRYHTxkSzNXOojpZ9FyO7hF0stDAdxVUXT35ivau-SJtoZdCRnqKGWY-FFt_a1mKHf78Uw1G60znLsXkofZnXcL4mZc8fdGy5ADSUa8lA/s640/Pyne+Hollyhock+Lonny+August+2012+.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XT3t21hHSB6jxECna4xIo-0xGVzxcQOWU0MIhmoQ43PfpVAxT2cTKDp2ADitjbarzGBj4byIYnQkxcEcQe0__YiOELfhFtK7aDglJ_7B634oHo4Pd1nLLpNYb0mXVomTEEonGIfzFa4/s1600/Chintz+Michelle+Adams+Pyne+Hollyhock+Schumacher+Lonny+August+2012+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XT3t21hHSB6jxECna4xIo-0xGVzxcQOWU0MIhmoQ43PfpVAxT2cTKDp2ADitjbarzGBj4byIYnQkxcEcQe0__YiOELfhFtK7aDglJ_7B634oHo4Pd1nLLpNYb0mXVomTEEonGIfzFa4/s1600/Chintz+Michelle+Adams+Pyne+Hollyhock+Schumacher+Lonny+August+2012+.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rawr with the cheetah!  That's not your grandma's chintz that's for sure.  So fab.  That's all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">See more of my love for chintz <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/search/label/chintz">here</a>.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">P.S. did no one like <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/moodboard-monday-dorm-room.html">my dorm rooms</a>? or is everybody just out of town. </div><br />

Chintz Love in Lonny

I loved the way Michelle Adams used one of my favorite chintz patterns, Schumacher's Pyne Hollyhock , in her New York Apartment as featu...

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In praise of circles

What is the most used shape in home decor?  It's the rectangle of course!<br /><br />Tables, sofas, beds, dressers, area rugs etc;  even the shape of our rooms are rectangular.  When you have that many  similar shapes,  it is important to bring in another  shapes to create some variety  in a space.  Of course, the perfect pairing with all those rectangles  is a circular shape .<br /><br /> Nothing pleases me more than circles and spheres. I use them liberally in both my art work and in home decor.   I don't consider a space complete until I have several  circular shapes in a room.  I have a fondness for circular tables in particular. Then there are all those objects you can find that are circular: mirrors, globes, glass spheres, clocks, ... the list is endless and there are so many ways to weave them into a space.  A poke around my <a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/tablescapes-vignettes/">Pinterest vignette board </a> revealed lots of circular motifs. <br /><br /><br />I spy with my little eye lots of ...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">  circles and spheres</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntHRI8OC1pHI8lXVpmmmW3OGwmJj9NxByvGhO-qZ_4wTgbbamFA_wlU4_JXiBxfLDgUaZu3pWEGHHvJv4pn0r17sonsRjLN50V2DTnJy_NwgLye1JF4krlRp6cPv2wvGLVUVDScNttTEr/s1600/122512052333037523_rkaQdkol_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntHRI8OC1pHI8lXVpmmmW3OGwmJj9NxByvGhO-qZ_4wTgbbamFA_wlU4_JXiBxfLDgUaZu3pWEGHHvJv4pn0r17sonsRjLN50V2DTnJy_NwgLye1JF4krlRp6cPv2wvGLVUVDScNttTEr/s640/122512052333037523_rkaQdkol_f.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> Moving your eye around a room by creating constants (shapes, textures, colours) is a well known design principle.  Can you see how this homeowner created  visual flow with circular shapes? <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRvB0CdVCtHS9UYAUjuM5jQbuEnIGTH977ba3f6OhERcYLdfwwGP4WhRtQHzFbSi9tJ7u6HAAcXxn43gYs7Eya1c4Yl6MjltCsklCBEZhELg7GOYVwKDxgq8xyB1Qv_G8AW8X5Oydozt9/s1600/128423026843714464_NbPh8sX0_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRvB0CdVCtHS9UYAUjuM5jQbuEnIGTH977ba3f6OhERcYLdfwwGP4WhRtQHzFbSi9tJ7u6HAAcXxn43gYs7Eya1c4Yl6MjltCsklCBEZhELg7GOYVwKDxgq8xyB1Qv_G8AW8X5Oydozt9/s640/128423026843714464_NbPh8sX0_f.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"> Love the freshness of this arrangement.  There's nothing like the colours of nature  to attract our senses. There are circles/spheres everywhere here. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40BmSuWJJ4vuPgP1XDbJKLPeVyxsz9mrXQE00x65L2TUb3AinqgTjx1RLFgMZVeluZo9oi9cUHHbm_mSQhcsdJVnBk2VKAyb-PZYtcg4_xDljih52OGIaQfHmPeN_udHwlqooXs9x4qz9/s1600/225813368785664504_5WYVT4eO_f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40BmSuWJJ4vuPgP1XDbJKLPeVyxsz9mrXQE00x65L2TUb3AinqgTjx1RLFgMZVeluZo9oi9cUHHbm_mSQhcsdJVnBk2VKAyb-PZYtcg4_xDljih52OGIaQfHmPeN_udHwlqooXs9x4qz9/s640/225813368785664504_5WYVT4eO_f.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This arrangement of two circles inside a square is simplicity at its best.  Our eye is drawn to the juxtaposition in both shape and colour.  Isn't it interesting how contrast continually draws us? You could not sit in this room and ignore this wall. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_ZJ3RhE-RuUHd1Q7TsR0hRRY5LcOdD_sENAOLGPa3pR47iZogPXtc3bi39wPRsNzmrcm6ljWzXK4vswtwLTwojqYQmWdXKQaZAiO9nqPOWRWSnKNYSRToDh46kd9F8SnUSoZiaOKRSDx/s1600/72479875222474299_mmu37Uyc_f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_ZJ3RhE-RuUHd1Q7TsR0hRRY5LcOdD_sENAOLGPa3pR47iZogPXtc3bi39wPRsNzmrcm6ljWzXK4vswtwLTwojqYQmWdXKQaZAiO9nqPOWRWSnKNYSRToDh46kd9F8SnUSoZiaOKRSDx/s400/72479875222474299_mmu37Uyc_f.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div>This high contrast room has a similar design aesthetic to the one above, but there  is more variety in sizes.<br /><br />  <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPOCDLZcSUNKp5uETgrs49UcdI2IZKr-y4mAC_MEhqgnv_tCdbD4IfeLQcT1antWDH93SugdvAt-K2-BXZdYN7kSrEVpQ11K8Gd1K-JRpD7W1olmOb6q19WEWVHk4vcuv5rDYfDn4hOfhyphenhyphen/s1600/152700243585760927_yAJcW34w_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPOCDLZcSUNKp5uETgrs49UcdI2IZKr-y4mAC_MEhqgnv_tCdbD4IfeLQcT1antWDH93SugdvAt-K2-BXZdYN7kSrEVpQ11K8Gd1K-JRpD7W1olmOb6q19WEWVHk4vcuv5rDYfDn4hOfhyphenhyphen/s640/152700243585760927_yAJcW34w_f.jpg" width="440" /></a> </div> In this room we are first drawn to colour and pattern and the coloured spheres in the lamp add to the overall effect.    The lamp  is stunning and not easily ignored .  The second lamp looks almost insignificant and perhaps (in my mind) it needs to be a tad larger. Scale is so tricky! Purple and light wood- it doesn't get any better than this. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxPIt2y-y_hXyENxWZW5pPHtRSARxg3Dc3yxoc4KI_LzHstMqKT5WxLf5t_tbR_v5MPUiuSJDKm1ObuVbYe29KP7FoaITmD5MAHTcckY6lhlVprZEBxdVn4goM_fYQTS-ZAxE1l3w4bUU-/s1600/162903711490792850_7ihsLskT_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxPIt2y-y_hXyENxWZW5pPHtRSARxg3Dc3yxoc4KI_LzHstMqKT5WxLf5t_tbR_v5MPUiuSJDKm1ObuVbYe29KP7FoaITmD5MAHTcckY6lhlVprZEBxdVn4goM_fYQTS-ZAxE1l3w4bUU-/s640/162903711490792850_7ihsLskT_f.jpg" width="420" /></a></div> One of my favourite tricks is to overlap shapes when I pair objects.  Love this simple mantle arrangement that sends your eyes round and round. Additional circular shapes are repeated with the table, vases and wheels on the coffee table. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTdxOZbLUoXOMqGglcTyIxLSEC2DKQTh_fMShmMktkshQ7bYKfpLrZ9N2k4pHo-4Qx8glVaxlhUoiKTkrH5qKoVsFM7FefhyphenhyphenAjgcEcBbSF_Zn4_BJkWTYWBKBX8NbTU1pR4Es5dMnZetyO/s1600/171277592048216554_4D9RvySw_f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTdxOZbLUoXOMqGglcTyIxLSEC2DKQTh_fMShmMktkshQ7bYKfpLrZ9N2k4pHo-4Qx8glVaxlhUoiKTkrH5qKoVsFM7FefhyphenhyphenAjgcEcBbSF_Zn4_BJkWTYWBKBX8NbTU1pR4Es5dMnZetyO/s640/171277592048216554_4D9RvySw_f.jpg" width="598" /></a>Another circular shape overlapping a rectangle.  Notice how the handles and the tufting creates visual flow? If I could wave a magic want, I would make the mirror just a tad larger.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0P5FAtF_1NrE9kXoOLARX1wueL-22PjjxzbHWwzaOeI6lQKCtR8g0qrNV1E0ERPyYd-hCJmPMLb2fm2QyqYGYz2h4j_tBba7Mkmko3HOvnlCN95EmYJbXAtW_fWDo0mlAWLCOXFRooXW/s1600/171277592048127157_9miV5ohE_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0P5FAtF_1NrE9kXoOLARX1wueL-22PjjxzbHWwzaOeI6lQKCtR8g0qrNV1E0ERPyYd-hCJmPMLb2fm2QyqYGYz2h4j_tBba7Mkmko3HOvnlCN95EmYJbXAtW_fWDo0mlAWLCOXFRooXW/s640/171277592048127157_9miV5ohE_f.jpg" width="542" /></a></div> When you pair something red, with print and add in a circular shape, you have the ultimate pairing if you want to create a focal point.  The additional  rounded shapes in the carved letters move our eyes throughout the vignette.  This odd  assortment of objects is very eye catching.  I'd edit the hide rug because I would like to see the cabinet  without visual competition. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigshhgvsjTLffET9zTREZ18YuAKRKEV6jpofW036SLH6BcO48qHm8k4ab5KuKM_zVi6LTqlSrIYP7DdIzn-PpXU0BciLRg7evWFeAmlBT0vjhgc9kjJ3qawyK-Na2vH5n_kcu-fjVktsae/s1600/171277592048127164_aVziArA8_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigshhgvsjTLffET9zTREZ18YuAKRKEV6jpofW036SLH6BcO48qHm8k4ab5KuKM_zVi6LTqlSrIYP7DdIzn-PpXU0BciLRg7evWFeAmlBT0vjhgc9kjJ3qawyK-Na2vH5n_kcu-fjVktsae/s1600/171277592048127164_aVziArA8_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKDtx5cGNlO9Suhn4Lo-z-XDdMjTLTN3v5d-IUF_B2lP7WTwb9D1SClc22migoFBxSfbk3lw9M7hFnOwcw47P6v0oIybrnbfZua9al0NHQ9wKRFrHL5vPwWkMey1cpejHpheF3NDOTFjrP/s1600/177962622744862079_g0vwkOkn_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKDtx5cGNlO9Suhn4Lo-z-XDdMjTLTN3v5d-IUF_B2lP7WTwb9D1SClc22migoFBxSfbk3lw9M7hFnOwcw47P6v0oIybrnbfZua9al0NHQ9wKRFrHL5vPwWkMey1cpejHpheF3NDOTFjrP/s640/177962622744862079_g0vwkOkn_f.jpg" width="518" /></a></div> A strong colour and  variety in shapes create an eye catching arrangement. Imagine how boring this vignette would be if all the objects were rectangular!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYgdQaPhsUtOQntBS2AkLroQWk_6BQw-aaBA2Fit1ecXvau1ZyRR9u70Xu8iIFHbBGaZcrtYQU5UhQ2W4mens0z4FUU7QKENm9gjJHlWGtYPrB99GmN7lm4py4gYILLgIeqJtNAH3BbSa/s1600/81487074477488175_LvUD4Fcv_f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYgdQaPhsUtOQntBS2AkLroQWk_6BQw-aaBA2Fit1ecXvau1ZyRR9u70Xu8iIFHbBGaZcrtYQU5UhQ2W4mens0z4FUU7QKENm9gjJHlWGtYPrB99GmN7lm4py4gYILLgIeqJtNAH3BbSa/s640/81487074477488175_LvUD4Fcv_f.jpg" width="490" /></a><br />I think  the textures, light wood and circular motifs make this a very inviting room. I just want to see more of it.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGbaXh9lCGBaI-1uXsN8PwG2tYhuiqvzzo7DODW_JjwhLRBN-WgSPKGUgkt2m-Xt9jXWkP0rMzq9-yQbFBjItQC8kk3GUFDE8c6zITYWOD8KpgENcVyjW4mrcMztEamSV22mlbiq8S9Kk/s1600/187180928233505872_wIMWg04m_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40BmSuWJJ4vuPgP1XDbJKLPeVyxsz9mrXQE00x65L2TUb3AinqgTjx1RLFgMZVeluZo9oi9cUHHbm_mSQhcsdJVnBk2VKAyb-PZYtcg4_xDljih52OGIaQfHmPeN_udHwlqooXs9x4qz9/s1600/225813368785664504_5WYVT4eO_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbV2iIdoOZ04IbJlMzsN0nxUreenoHDjWtO8J3WvYP5FgEqi6gg31LbEgI0NcotzoyOLmoDFHTW2xTmwIh7rYUx7eBPNlo9RvnnlluQwI3Op1J7VOOJa60aQ8YCrHpbjDyDFqSKXAWLgK/s1600/284993482639213214_qiLpxzx6_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbV2iIdoOZ04IbJlMzsN0nxUreenoHDjWtO8J3WvYP5FgEqi6gg31LbEgI0NcotzoyOLmoDFHTW2xTmwIh7rYUx7eBPNlo9RvnnlluQwI3Op1J7VOOJa60aQ8YCrHpbjDyDFqSKXAWLgK/s640/284993482639213214_qiLpxzx6_f.jpg" width="514" /></a></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Pq9Gf5q9EQoyoQaoN5qfdPiJoRR-zIgbyI7HQIKdEmcNk_flVEauvgGDDWBoiqLRU2jpl2oMkJ-tGub20fPOp0_tkyQn22E9MDNyXimewIVBIF28P3RaVHz1j9c-DS5mqbRJX1vwSfZb/s1600/140878294563880216_rkeaj6F6_f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Pq9Gf5q9EQoyoQaoN5qfdPiJoRR-zIgbyI7HQIKdEmcNk_flVEauvgGDDWBoiqLRU2jpl2oMkJ-tGub20fPOp0_tkyQn22E9MDNyXimewIVBIF28P3RaVHz1j9c-DS5mqbRJX1vwSfZb/s640/140878294563880216_rkeaj6F6_f.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Maybe you can have too much of a good thing.  What do you think? </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_ZJ3RhE-RuUHd1Q7TsR0hRRY5LcOdD_sENAOLGPa3pR47iZogPXtc3bi39wPRsNzmrcm6ljWzXK4vswtwLTwojqYQmWdXKQaZAiO9nqPOWRWSnKNYSRToDh46kd9F8SnUSoZiaOKRSDx/s1600/72479875222474299_mmu37Uyc_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Links to all of these rooms can be found on my Pinterest site highlighted at the beginning of this post. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">How do you feel about circles.  Do  you consciously use them when decorating? </div>

In praise of circles

What is the most used shape in home decor?  It's the rectangle of course! Tables, sofas, beds, dressers, area rugs etc;  even the shape ...

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