You can't go wrong with AF Collector's Item

Every morning I wake to Benjamin Moore's AF 45 Collector's Item. I like it so much and it is so versatile that I plan to paint my guest room the same colour!  Of course, I will have different accents and the room will look different because of those choices. It is a beautiful colour to hang art work on, and if you are fair it makes your skin look beautiful! Not a bad thing when you have to look in the mirror every  morning. I can't think on an accent colour that would look terrible with  Collector's Item.  I choose a soft green with a secondary accent of grayed purple. There's a mix of silver and gold in the accessories and there's even a little pink and soft blue floating around. <br /><div style="text-align: left;">  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhIoCj3AID1_HxK3vK879JRYlSACWEqoZbpYXN8i5HhcXgTmreBCNvCRujJs4hHBZKzV6Z3SK_enO1ZXkR08dtq5foekIEbqA4dWsF-4-4ZtXTbJ1HjZzIc0gdPYw9ulWHqPPJgs3S3_N/s1600/DSCN8735_01.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhIoCj3AID1_HxK3vK879JRYlSACWEqoZbpYXN8i5HhcXgTmreBCNvCRujJs4hHBZKzV6Z3SK_enO1ZXkR08dtq5foekIEbqA4dWsF-4-4ZtXTbJ1HjZzIc0gdPYw9ulWHqPPJgs3S3_N/s640/DSCN8735_01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> My mid centrury love is showing in all the furniture. I'm getting ready to upholster the  chair which has to just sit there because the space is so limited.  On the left is the ensuite door. .  This  geometric fabric left over from another job is my current like, but that could change next week.  I know I want something with a little pattern.<br /><br /> I can't seem to re-gift my Tiffany lamp even thought it is slightly off in the room. Sentiment wins with me every time. I guess you've already figured out I don't have matching furniture.   It's the artist in me.  I love to take assorted items and make them work. <br /><br /> The official description of Collector's Item  on the B Moore website as a "soft off-white hue with pink undertones" that "quietly supports a space like a pedestal supports a sculpture" is spot on.  Don't be thrown by the pink undertones in the description.  I like it because it doesn't have any  hints of yellow which is not complimentary for  someone with silver hair  and fair skin.   If you want to look good in the morning this is a the wall colour for you.<br /><br /> I've  also seen  Collector's Item  used as a trim colour  with darker neutrals such as Ashley Gray or <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.ca/en-ca/for-your-home/rooms-by-colour/sophisticated-neutral-entry">Taos Taupe (2111-40)</a> as seen on the Benjamin Moore Site.  <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2K0IjtqB_QHMaWvBV0B5Gju3DkPJZiIjOxzLEOEdQFhCyYiAMuUPmCNvI5it91fHll_8mmONAYqejhGdWSr2yKFJ5VZBWOzYhyphenhyphencGT74ZXPNavJnLwlz_kOt6I82y-yE0MEp6MgD3hu0U/s1600/Fairview+Taupe.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>

You can't go wrong with AF Collector's Item

Every morning I wake to Benjamin Moore's AF 45 Collector's Item. I like it so much and it is so versatile that I plan to paint my gu...

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Anxiety: What if they pack the bananas??? (and a little RHONJ)

<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/AVvXsEhWJsmmZRycPXX6XzMRqDlRYuFEfo2q89hGzcyOA_uEcur4xLqlDdmpK99EZAVz3hyphenhyphenZLl74eZGSDMuZx381FKYVrBcfAFTPDzj41mmQoCL-saGc5CNjvR4O1ZLXYNjwjSTkC87MAdcn9IY/s1600/Michael+S.+Smith+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJsmmZRycPXX6XzMRqDlRYuFEfo2q89hGzcyOA_uEcur4xLqlDdmpK99EZAVz3hyphenhyphenZLl74eZGSDMuZx381FKYVrBcfAFTPDzj41mmQoCL-saGc5CNjvR4O1ZLXYNjwjSTkC87MAdcn9IY/s1600/Michael+S.+Smith+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.michaelsmithinc.com/portfolio-selections/coastal-haven/">Michael S. Smith</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />That's my time-out chair.<br /><br />I had a momentary freak-out on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/belclairehouse">Facebook page</a>. Then I realized I would look super cray cray to my new friends when I commented 25 more times on my own status. So rather than stop the insanity, I decided to bring it over here for the rest of y'all. <br /><br />I'm panicking about the move.  Not really full-on panicking, just sort of freaking out. <br /><br />I'm pretty sure this started with the Real Housewives of New Jersey.  I felt incredible anxiety watching the riveting season finale.*<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">* I'm still not sure what to believe. Apparently half of them were strippers, but I mean, strippers are probably nice people, too.  Who's to judge besides Theresa, who's never been a stripper, but likes to let it slip when she know you were.  No one's ever accused me of being a stripper so I don't really know how it feels.  I guess I'd be mad, but then I'd be like "sooo you're saying I'm skinny?" and taking it as a compliment.  Wow, what is happening here.  Why am I talking about strippers. Oh yes, my anxiety.  </span><br /><div><br /></div><br />I never have anxiety (except when I'm flying).  I'm usually like <i>whatevs, we'll get it done, let's open some champagne</i>.  But, no, I'm sitting here in bed thinking things like what if the packers have to call in reinforcements because I'm exhibiting some hoarding qualities, or what if they judge me for having too many toys for Edward? Why do I care? OR OR what if they pack the bananas? maybe it's an accident. Maybe Edward put a half-eaten banana in the sock drawer and then it sits on the truck for 10 days and our whole house smells like a rotten banana.  What other things has Edward hidden?  Sandwiches? They can show up anywhere in this house!<br /><br />But then my friend Paige left the following comment: "It's exciting to move! Forget being judged - who cares! :)"  She so right.  She knows how to calm a lady down.  She's a wedding planner, and planned my beautiful <a href="http://belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2011/01/blue-and-white-wedding.html">blue and white wedding</a>, and always knows how to look on the bright side.  I will shamelessly promote her day and night because she's the best and that one little comment made me instantly relax and put things in perspective. (Find her here <a href="http://www.paigechenaultevents.com/">Paige Chenault Events</a>)<br /><br />This is exciting y'all! I'm moving!<br /><br />So no more anxiety about packed bananas and judgey movers. <br /><br />Let's do this!<br /><br />Where's my champagne?

Anxiety: What if they pack the bananas??? (and a little RHONJ)

Michael S. Smith That's my time-out chair. I had a momentary freak-out on my Facebook page . Then I realized I would look super cray cra...

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Happy 2nd Birthday My Sweet Edward!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzgLsOmTmURuNBDQ-6OVHsNQ9wn_Tr0Q8UwLy8rU-6owKQlEQXyvajYDsGwsweaOz1SMbNmkKKDXHKJheRgW8VOmDN64QpvEljvfa56_k3F7gDStyZnvHON-X3ICdbbtoZdAyd6Zu6lk/s1600/photo+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzgLsOmTmURuNBDQ-6OVHsNQ9wn_Tr0Q8UwLy8rU-6owKQlEQXyvajYDsGwsweaOz1SMbNmkKKDXHKJheRgW8VOmDN64QpvEljvfa56_k3F7gDStyZnvHON-X3ICdbbtoZdAyd6Zu6lk/s400/photo+1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2P9OyJpn_T36kaCrYYSIgJAEnl9sAxRXEuRnc4Hzt0u5BGwUJdGpn5C7fP-xbycfSMIE6hiLF6jCvEuaIRbufe0bSXKqvKlQjiInq_rd6RmG0Au1mJy5KVS4zFRqI5TJqn-LWTG-x5Y/s1600/photo+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2P9OyJpn_T36kaCrYYSIgJAEnl9sAxRXEuRnc4Hzt0u5BGwUJdGpn5C7fP-xbycfSMIE6hiLF6jCvEuaIRbufe0bSXKqvKlQjiInq_rd6RmG0Au1mJy5KVS4zFRqI5TJqn-LWTG-x5Y/s400/photo+2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>May you always be sweet and silly, adventurous and a mama's boy ;) </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I love you more than you can ever imagine.  I'm so proud to be your mama.  </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>P.S. This year we're going to brush up on your knock knock jokes </i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-picasa-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGLx2M0V2CmRnJwDF-Brb6diIgonp4GyGDOD-GY-sspo7RgYONvtHdU1snCptFdUdYbiFw2Oys7kPf6SOhR_M5jw8oZfq_7c1l_jFQNuXSPeaR4j99q72ev4pTJWlEdFA7T3YDmMZO18/s1600/IMG_3668.MOV" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?videoUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fredirector.googlevideo.com%2Fvideoplayback%3Fid%3Dfb6888e24be9c75d%26itag%3D18%26source%3Dpicasa%26cmo%3Dsensitive_content%253Dyes%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1351082464%26sparams%3Did%2Citag%2Csource%2Cip%2Cipbits%2Cexpire%26signature%3D39425A227B0E9E42A41DD98967DC16E8BD15EB8B.81115FC6071BE7A4BF7D3BB3E3DFC0745F560287%26key%3Dlh1" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?videoUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fredirector.googlevideo.com%2Fvideoplayback%3Fid%3Dfb6888e24be9c75d%26itag%3D18%26source%3Dpicasa%26cmo%3Dsensitive_content%253Dyes%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1351082464%26sparams%3Did%2Citag%2Csource%2Cip%2Cipbits%2Cexpire%26signature%3D39425A227B0E9E42A41DD98967DC16E8BD15EB8B.81115FC6071BE7A4BF7D3BB3E3DFC0745F560287%26key%3Dlh1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></div><br />

Happy 2nd Birthday My Sweet Edward!

May you always be sweet and silly, adventurous and a mama's boy ;)  I love you more than you can ever imagine.  I'm so proud to be y...

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Have a Lovely Weekend!

<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/AVvXsEgFwFKWDMq5Jj2FS2m3Wz_z6Tpa4olNL83pFsE8Li1OukLR904UQpMDHFqEnxBEs6W31TMUj_c6IAV6SX1M8aoC2L660s1SRTA37AUok7fCDC-ZUnFsnvI-vn46GYTPAPBEzSlqTnPxRN8/s1600/Porch+Charleston+Southern+Style+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFwFKWDMq5Jj2FS2m3Wz_z6Tpa4olNL83pFsE8Li1OukLR904UQpMDHFqEnxBEs6W31TMUj_c6IAV6SX1M8aoC2L660s1SRTA37AUok7fCDC-ZUnFsnvI-vn46GYTPAPBEzSlqTnPxRN8/s1600/Porch+Charleston+Southern+Style+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0821258060/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0821258060&linkCode=as2&tag=thegift03-20">Southern Style</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thegift03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0821258060" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></td></tr></tbody></table>I never made it to Charleston.  Wamp wump.  Instead I've been in a state of perpetual snuggle with my fevered child.  He's very unhappy about it, too.  Poor little guy.  So the above picture is the best I can do.  One of my favorite styles most associated with Charleston- the <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/regional-archit-151475">Charleston Single House</a> - or as I call them, sideways houses.  They were designed to maximize air flow and breeze-catching in the days before air conditioning.  It's a style I've always loved. I'm disappointed that I didn't get to tootle around the city and Instagram sideways house pics for my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/belclairehouse">Facebook page</a> so y'all could envy all the fun I'm having.  I had big plans y'all.  Big plans! <div><br /></div><div>So next week, I really won't have time to blog.  Here's my schedule: </div><div><br /><ul><li>Monday: Edward's 2nd Birthday! </li><li>Tuesday: Pack the entire house (literally, we have like 4 boxes packed) </li><li>Wednesday: Move out (don't mess around)</li><li>Thursday: Maybe drive to Dallas with The Suze, the dog and the toddler </li><li>Friday: or maybe we'll wait until Friday </li></ul><div>So enjoy these linkies for the weekend, and if you want to be part of all of the moving chaos, I will try and update y'all on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/belclairehouse">mah Facebook page</a>! </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm <i>all about</i> having a <a href="http://numberfoureleven.blogspot.com/2012/09/vinatge-monograms.html">custom vintage monogram</a> made for the new house</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thisisglamorous.com/2012/09/decor-inspiration-shades-of-pink.html">Pretty Pink Post</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/11047961557172459/">This kitchen</a> is yes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://markdsikes.com/2012/09/21/books-books-books/">Books, Books, Books</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Suze's own personal Heaven</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Phoebe Howard's <a href="http://www.mrshowardpersonalshopper.com/mrs_howard_personal_shopp/2012/09/phoebes-top-ten-new-design-books-in-2012.html">Top Ten New Design Books</a> in 2012 </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A <a href="http://blog.thepinkpagoda.us/2012/09/blue-and-white-monday-ginger-jar.html">ginger jar giveaway</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ends tonight</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/2012/09/my-new-obsession.html">Colorful Canopy Beds + Awesome Chinoiserie Wallpaper</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had no idea I loved <a href="http://hausandhome.blogspot.com/2012/09/cremone-bolts.html">cremone bolts</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Good to know: <a href="http://emilyaclark.blogspot.com/2012/09/hanging-curtains-on-angled-windows.html">hanging curtains on angles windows</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">will be useful in the new house</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love me some <a href="http://sfair.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-elephant-in-room_17.html">elephants</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marcusdesigninc.blogspot.com/2012/09/trendspotting-elephants.html">More elephants</a> to love </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-pink-pagoda-blue-and-white.html">Blue and White Bedroom</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/09/deer-beds.html">Deer Beds</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love casseroles in the fall and this <a href="http://designerbagsanddirtydiapers.blogspot.com/2012/09/enchilada-lasagna.html">enchilada lasagna recipe</a> looks delish</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pacificpeninsula.com/atherton-estate">Exterior House Love</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/09/solomonbauergiambastiani-architects.html">Interior House Love</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">More <a href="http://www.decoratingwithsheets.com/2012/09/letas-law-decorating-on-cheap-part-ii.html">superfabulous tips</a> from Leta Austin Foster</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My brother and I were obsessed with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00067REYM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00067REYM&linkCode=as2&tag=thegift03-20">Wee Sing Together</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thegift03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00067REYM" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />when we were little.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Get it for your kids if you want to get stuff done.  </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Edward has watched it 45 times in the last 48 hours </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>Ok Mr. Sikes, you win, 'tis <a href="http://markdsikes.com/2012/09/17/the-best-of-the-best/">The Best of The Best</a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">This is why you're my best friend in my head</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br 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Have a Lovely Weekend!

via Southern Style I never made it to Charleston.  Wamp wump.  Instead I've been in a state of perpetual snuggle with my fevered child. ...

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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXacZVLovuxVJ1eT6guXQdf7OvE6jvFp-EU6hYS41ZnokWCNaDdbBYz0kzgZz8H90YOzvaYEwj_DGx5MXUF7LCe0cbZ6apJb8h8ga4p5Gv3D99UkMTAFZ0Wt096YAHjRzl19jFLfhC1Xo/s1600/the-battery-charleston.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXacZVLovuxVJ1eT6guXQdf7OvE6jvFp-EU6hYS41ZnokWCNaDdbBYz0kzgZz8H90YOzvaYEwj_DGx5MXUF7LCe0cbZ6apJb8h8ga4p5Gv3D99UkMTAFZ0Wt096YAHjRzl19jFLfhC1Xo/s1600/the-battery-charleston.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g54171-Charleston_South_Carolina-Vacations.html">The Battery in Charleston</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />... and I'm missing out.  I was supposed to be in Charleston yesterday, but Edward came down with an ugly virus and I couldn't leave his sad little fevered face.  I'm hoping to still make it out there for the weekend, but it all depends on how many snuggles the little man needs today. <br /><br />Now, the reason I say you're missing out is because you are ... if you're not <a href="https://www.facebook.com/belclairehouse">my Facebook friend</a>.  The next few weeks are going to be super busy and so when I'm not able to get a good blog post up, I plan on keeping up with y'all on Facebook because I can do it from my phone. <br /><br />Here are some of the things you may have missed:<br /><br />A yummy casserole recipe.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqcCzwCuxjChRy0JFIwx9oXBB2dXPNbKMCa09hwN6JJeoXydFcr-47ClCxbcPArKvD2AZk3TYpfAzsdCywPVOEApfy6ETRbozb61mrPtSKpEdH75d7pfX8F-bY2BoKtF-6ELkZQMaNdLM/s1600/Facebook+Grandma's+Casserole+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqcCzwCuxjChRy0JFIwx9oXBB2dXPNbKMCa09hwN6JJeoXydFcr-47ClCxbcPArKvD2AZk3TYpfAzsdCywPVOEApfy6ETRbozb61mrPtSKpEdH75d7pfX8F-bY2BoKtF-6ELkZQMaNdLM/s400/Facebook+Grandma's+Casserole+.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Paint chip ideas.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV1saDAThF8J6cRLrf-nJwDDI4mMxFRRnZ8zCc6OLZZsoKUcZVlO9a4X3gZ6vb0gUxm4zmaRjJml028uxsR0Ewes_oR0Mhw820LjcWPCUYTDHZ1lHGMTZOrlrktEPIgciIRxE8L-UYo74/s1600/Facebook+Paint+Chips+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV1saDAThF8J6cRLrf-nJwDDI4mMxFRRnZ8zCc6OLZZsoKUcZVlO9a4X3gZ6vb0gUxm4zmaRjJml028uxsR0Ewes_oR0Mhw820LjcWPCUYTDHZ1lHGMTZOrlrktEPIgciIRxE8L-UYo74/s640/Facebook+Paint+Chips+.jpeg" width="478" /></a></div><br /><br />My trip to Tuesday Morning with The Suze.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZCQDm4CLn_GmiMG2l7yP4V2YlFUx7FX3boFHf9a29-9sUfkhZTmaAr4_rf7kzl4G58HAyPaCM2UP9MV1VlZyV4500YlAoykoHaL50jOo5-TYjIHinn4mlD2OfgfjAkapPl21qKTWBaY/s1600/Facebook+Tuesday+Morning+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZCQDm4CLn_GmiMG2l7yP4V2YlFUx7FX3boFHf9a29-9sUfkhZTmaAr4_rf7kzl4G58HAyPaCM2UP9MV1VlZyV4500YlAoykoHaL50jOo5-TYjIHinn4mlD2OfgfjAkapPl21qKTWBaY/s400/Facebook+Tuesday+Morning+.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And lots of silly things The Suze says and does while visiting me in Kansas City.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know, super important.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm totally being pathetic here and begging for friends, but I love being able to interact with y'all more than just me putting stuff out there and forgetting that anybody reads it.  Because I do forget that people might actually read my silly old blog.  Also, sometimes people ask me questions on posts, anonymously, so I have no way of answering.  So that's my pitch!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/belclairehouse">Go here</a> to be my friend.</div>

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The Battery in Charleston ... and I'm missing out.  I was supposed to be in Charleston yesterday, but Edward came down with an ugly viru...

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Suzeday Tuesday: Book Hoarding is Good

"I don't want to buy this."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdPRudP3gwyMGb1ish2VJgutaQab76k47lCB53HfkjQKxxnuXQWr4h-AVTk17vPVwyRGEEwtm5jHlONNMzRzCbvQsw1Bdrz6hJu58CcTriyf3Yn2XHG_bfiKp6tr5vuncU4Yvrf1Y1kog/s1600/Victoria+Romantic+Window+Style+by+Alexandra+Parsons-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="583" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdPRudP3gwyMGb1ish2VJgutaQab76k47lCB53HfkjQKxxnuXQWr4h-AVTk17vPVwyRGEEwtm5jHlONNMzRzCbvQsw1Bdrz6hJu58CcTriyf3Yn2XHG_bfiKp6tr5vuncU4Yvrf1Y1kog/s640/Victoria+Romantic+Window+Style+by+Alexandra+Parsons-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />The Suze is whispering to herself as I turn down the aisle of Tuesday Morning.  She's flipping through a decor book, eyes glazed over, both clutching the book and slightly turning away from it. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-PN5cMKqffT4UYUVIirKFh_Rij4x7IfQnuKn4djZzrIoS2XqzsPxq1oDk7FGnP5m9G1tnTIOcBe_apUG04AUlrfZUKwVh44yt4UlTNAXDIDeIdRl5o8TQJWjB_P7-__uUueH7JcxjJ4/s1600/Victoria+Romantic+Window+Style+by+Alexandra+Parsons-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-PN5cMKqffT4UYUVIirKFh_Rij4x7IfQnuKn4djZzrIoS2XqzsPxq1oDk7FGnP5m9G1tnTIOcBe_apUG04AUlrfZUKwVh44yt4UlTNAXDIDeIdRl5o8TQJWjB_P7-__uUueH7JcxjJ4/s640/Victoria+Romantic+Window+Style+by+Alexandra+Parsons-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />"I don't <i>need</i> another book," she says to herself unconvincingly.  She doesn't see me coming.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYP0LnoR52Dnf62pD6GHo4iTfVJh7wT2UNoOtrGxcXVmgEfx8Ygo2fzIrv0bDhS04Doifr32zzjTh_8xCmd63id4pM1TQp3Zr9wvU2KH4zpNtzmakveIV2qwLqNLVpMrH5_HWXBoF8hAk/s1600/Victoria+Romantic+Window+Style+by+Alexandra+Parsons-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYP0LnoR52Dnf62pD6GHo4iTfVJh7wT2UNoOtrGxcXVmgEfx8Ygo2fzIrv0bDhS04Doifr32zzjTh_8xCmd63id4pM1TQp3Zr9wvU2KH4zpNtzmakveIV2qwLqNLVpMrH5_HWXBoF8hAk/s640/Victoria+Romantic+Window+Style+by+Alexandra+Parsons-3.jpg" width="423" /></a></div><br /><br />"What are you looking at Mom?" I ask gently so she doesn't suspect another intervention. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju74HjnBhkZ0xtTG4JA9VuLudOF45Qjl0LBdXAYqMXaHpgPe5owvh1nZLJjTsgbPyPgPct-h5uUsMZZWWm1_l3k0Ww89o91hvTrF8aF0RReeN2VRNAYvE4xtHnDzuFx5D1krEeqGpQFV8/s1600/Victoria+Romantic+Window+Style+by+Alexandra+Parsons-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="575" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju74HjnBhkZ0xtTG4JA9VuLudOF45Qjl0LBdXAYqMXaHpgPe5owvh1nZLJjTsgbPyPgPct-h5uUsMZZWWm1_l3k0Ww89o91hvTrF8aF0RReeN2VRNAYvE4xtHnDzuFx5D1krEeqGpQFV8/s640/Victoria+Romantic+Window+Style+by+Alexandra+Parsons-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />"Oh, just another book I don't need ... but I might have to get it."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxwAdR2Uj6uel1rFOp5HKaeMcGNrZSTnk0m6nhxAh88LTXHU47uAfeH-VvVsucBuFLtKVBcr3GVnU1fnrfDzimpBMgrfm8SXATwCb9ukNbSi0waNZ9uqrBpMwq4H4c7TertAP3r5NZtM/s1600/Victoria+Romantic+Window+Style+by+Alexandra+Parsons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxwAdR2Uj6uel1rFOp5HKaeMcGNrZSTnk0m6nhxAh88LTXHU47uAfeH-VvVsucBuFLtKVBcr3GVnU1fnrfDzimpBMgrfm8SXATwCb9ukNbSi0waNZ9uqrBpMwq4H4c7TertAP3r5NZtM/s640/Victoria+Romantic+Window+Style+by+Alexandra+Parsons.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I knew when she didn't look up it was over.  She fell off the wagon.  I mean, let's be honest here, she was never really <i>on</i> the wagon.  Instead, she shuffled her feet behind the wagon eyeing it suspiciously while flipping through pages of the very decorating books that are threatening to close in on her personal space.  Literally, she'll set her handbag down and big, hardback decor books spill out as she quickly tries to push them back in so no one will see. <br /><br />If The Suze is the Lindsay Lohan of decor book addictions, then I am Dina.  I'm an enabler.  I get the leftovers and the duplicates.  The duplicates are usually the ones she loves the most. She often can't remember if she bought them already, so she just buys it again to be safe. <br /><br />So here's today's book in question:  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1588163083/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1588163083&linkCode=as2&tag=thegift03-20">Victoria Romantic Window Style (Victoria Magazine)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thegift03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1588163083" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br /><br />And here's my advice: Go get it.  You can afford it.  It's like $10.  It's nothing fancy on the outside.  I probably would have walked right by it because I judge books by their cover. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_Y4YUz5Xuv0DCmrbbRZoZIMbntgTSouR6dKJKISwVlWe1-TK8CSy8zTJ02X8TUioxBGoOvHyJPNm-ZfHO0vwStayod8iWcGlHSDQ3hydsZf1qIqG-evty_fucSf2y2iKEbc9UqwpFEA/s1600/Victoria+Romantic+Window+Style+by+Alexandra+Parsons-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_Y4YUz5Xuv0DCmrbbRZoZIMbntgTSouR6dKJKISwVlWe1-TK8CSy8zTJ02X8TUioxBGoOvHyJPNm-ZfHO0vwStayod8iWcGlHSDQ3hydsZf1qIqG-evty_fucSf2y2iKEbc9UqwpFEA/s640/Victoria+Romantic+Window+Style+by+Alexandra+Parsons-5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But then I would have missed out on that gorgeous, delicate, crisp, scalloped, pleated toile window action.  I might have gone through life never knowing that was even an option.  Never able to share it with y'all.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Book hoarding is good.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{images from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1588163083/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1588163083&linkCode=as2&tag=thegift03-20">Victoria Romantic Window Style (Victoria Magazine)</a>}</span></div>

Suzeday Tuesday: Book Hoarding is Good

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Have a Lovely Weekend!

<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/AVvXsEj3uA4BJN-55ElLiTvJDbIuBH2vmgsXlvbaewVZ6LYM_UjCfCNmLZsJOH78fqwjXL9rOB2rFVq17S3I8xbiNCU-2UNHgTojMsIzmyegwKIx-TN38vDALLzEOLOi-a421j_xip-K9-wbBTA/s1600/photo+(8).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3uA4BJN-55ElLiTvJDbIuBH2vmgsXlvbaewVZ6LYM_UjCfCNmLZsJOH78fqwjXL9rOB2rFVq17S3I8xbiNCU-2UNHgTojMsIzmyegwKIx-TN38vDALLzEOLOi-a421j_xip-K9-wbBTA/s640/photo+(8).JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Edward's Big Milestone: Discovering the Joy of the Cardboard Box</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Morning Lovelies! I can't believe the weekend is already here. That box is about the extent of my packing.  It's crunch-time now.  But first, long before we ever planned to move, Kip and I planned a trip to Charleston, well, actually <a href="http://www.kiawahresort.com/accommodations/the-sanctuary/">Kiawah Island</a>.  It's for work for him so it's not really optional (I know, feel sorry for him), and I decided I was going to make it work because it's one of our favorite places.  So that's happening before we move despite the timing. <br /><br />This is one of those moments in life where I have to stop and pinch myself because even though it's crazy, it's all good crazy.  I refuse to be stressed about my blessings.  Unfortunately, all of this craziness may take me away from regular blogging over the next few weeks.  BUT, Thank Oprah/Britney, Facebook released a new <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/facebook-pages-manager/id514643583?mt=8">Facebook Pages app</a> that makes it much easier for me to connect with y'all via my good ole iPhone.  SO if you want to keep up with our move and our Charleston trip please <a href="https://www.facebook.com/belclairehouse">LIKE me on Facebook</a>.  You won't regret it. <br /><br />Enjoy the plethora of random linkies:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.carriageprop.com/charleston-mls-listing-details.cfm?ListingID=1206959">This Kiawah Island home</a> looks alright to me</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">lots of blue and white</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My brother is running a <a href="http://www.thenorthface.com/en_US/endurance-challenge/madison-wi/?stop_mobi=yes">50-mile race</a> this weekend</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I really can't even comprehend that, but I'm so proud of him nonetheless!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I liked t<a href="http://brynalexandra.blogspot.com/2012/09/an-analogy.html#">his baby fever post</a>, especially the blue and white nursery</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thebloggess.com/2012/09/i-think-im-part-vogon/">This poem about a baby shower</a> is one of the funniest things I've ever read</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For my birthday, I want everything on <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/11047961557118967/">this console table</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For my birthday, I also want this <a href="http://www.ashleypittman.com/foundation.php">Ashley Pittman</a> <a href="http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/p/Ashley-Pittman-Mbogo-Light-Horn-Pendant-Ashley-Pittman/prod76760018_cat330700_cat203700_/?index=9&cmCat=cat000000cat202801cat203018cat203700cat330700&isEditorial=false">Mbogo Light Horn Pendant</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm going to totally brag here and tell you Ashley is a good friend </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">and what she's doing is amazing and inspiring </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ashleypittman.com/">see more here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">So much to love in this <a href="http://rosesandrustblogger.blogspot.com/2012/09/french-eclectic-in-johannesburg.html">French Eclectic Johannesburg home</a>, especially the shutters</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You had me at <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/09/nutella-stuffed-sea-salt-chocolate-chip.html">Nutella-Stuffed Sea-Salt ...</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm considering this <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/11047961557116416/">deep blue for the basement</a> with white trim and antelope carpet</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loving <a href="http://vivafullhouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/deep-dark-blue-in-kitchen.html">deep dark blue</a> in the kitchen, although I'll never give up my love of white</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Someday I'd love to commission some <a href="http://horchata-jessieleigh.blogspot.com/2012/09/wallpaper-wednesday-griffin-wong.html">hand-painted panels</a> for our dining room</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loved the <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/09/lilly-bunn-weekes.html">peacock blue in this apartment featured in Lonny</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/2012/09/a-stunning-city-wedding.html">gorgeous wedding</a> made me want to get married all over again</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.myfavoriteandmybest.com/mfamb-home/2012/9/10/products-4-life-and-how-to-be-prettier.html">Jenny tells us how to be prettier</a>, which couldn't come at a better time for me</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">do y'all ever have bad face days? where like not even make-up helps? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">been having those a lot lately </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kimberlyschlegelwhitman.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-do-everything-better.html">Kimberly Schlegel Whitman tells us how to do everything better</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">for real, it's good</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">In case you forgot, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/belclairehouse">be my Facebook friend</a>, please! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Have a Lovely Weekend!

Edward's Big Milestone: Discovering the Joy of the Cardboard Box Morning Lovelies! I can't believe the weekend is already here. That...

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Lulu's Listing: Katharine Hepburn's Former Estate in Saybrook, CT

I know that many of y'all were concerned when you found out my littlest sissy, Laura (whom I affectionately call Lulu), just up and left us for college.  Did that mean no more <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/search/label/Lulu%27s%20Listings">Lulu's listings</a>?  Would her studies get in the way of her bringing us fabulous real estate listings with pretty interiors?  I admit, I was worried and I thought it was pretty selfish of her to just leave us like that.  But then I got an email from her with the subject line: "pretty house!!" Two exclamation marks!! I knew it would be good. <br /><br />And it is. <br /><br />Behold.  <a href="http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-660-4323474/katharine-hepburn-former-estate-old-saybrook-ct-06475">Katharine Hepburn's Former Estate in Saybrook, CT</a>.<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/AVvXsEiqxCbCBFN80_wnb44XJS2t-m2yoY9E04pzxlidXDG7m40msWaKu87-RsmFqCcYOG0_bOSPE9ozxky8zkNCCdV0s8thGBiyeth9cR8hQbG5R1KHlrqhBmrZ1BpqU6Xg5957lBHCvzHKthE/s1600/Katharine+Hepburn+Former+Estate+Old+Saybrook+CT+Sothebys+18.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqxCbCBFN80_wnb44XJS2t-m2yoY9E04pzxlidXDG7m40msWaKu87-RsmFqCcYOG0_bOSPE9ozxky8zkNCCdV0s8thGBiyeth9cR8hQbG5R1KHlrqhBmrZ1BpqU6Xg5957lBHCvzHKthE/s640/Katharine+Hepburn+Former+Estate+Old+Saybrook+CT+Sothebys+18.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the 1930s and 1940s, Howard Hughes used to land his sea plane right in front of this house.  Apparently, you can too.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfcVIInxXJd-zV02vBE6DhzbOl-VA1Bjpe2Ugnd3FfHwPtWcfnLp9oLslZ1-beqYIydsgwtXucF4RwN2zeL2054cGZxODO-X35FijGSgc5IKKJp4Md5WDI8xoK3nRxtueyE0ybt9qqnI/s1600/Katharine+Hepburn+Former+Estate+Old+Saybrook+CT+Sothebys+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfcVIInxXJd-zV02vBE6DhzbOl-VA1Bjpe2Ugnd3FfHwPtWcfnLp9oLslZ1-beqYIydsgwtXucF4RwN2zeL2054cGZxODO-X35FijGSgc5IKKJp4Md5WDI8xoK3nRxtueyE0ybt9qqnI/s640/Katharine+Hepburn+Former+Estate+Old+Saybrook+CT+Sothebys+2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmOsOxau3OkZK1jk1mbev0iJVpcFAmUMGLM0Lf_2rGdoEMUXMOXoA5XQtLRITUE90aU18zVTUP9f3n9bcR05vDJQbSIZdLdFKquTNJwcezskfeBlQTuwSbwts7PmScqYQKvJb2faQhag/s1600/Katharine+Hepburn+Former+Estate+Old+Saybrook+CT+Sothebys+1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmOsOxau3OkZK1jk1mbev0iJVpcFAmUMGLM0Lf_2rGdoEMUXMOXoA5XQtLRITUE90aU18zVTUP9f3n9bcR05vDJQbSIZdLdFKquTNJwcezskfeBlQTuwSbwts7PmScqYQKvJb2faQhag/s640/Katharine+Hepburn+Former+Estate+Old+Saybrook+CT+Sothebys+1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />According to <a href="http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-660-4323474/katharine-hepburn-former-estate-old-saybrook-ct-06475">the Sotheby's listing</a>:<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">In 2005, New York Builder Frank Sciame embarked on a complete renovation of the property. Bringing to bear his experience restoring some of New York City's greatest landmarks including the New York Public Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral, he oversaw the project which included raising the structure five feet to protect it from the Long Island Sound. All new systems were installed, and the historic structure was seamlessly augmented to create light-filled rooms while preserving the historical integrity of the structure.</span></blockquote>For more info, you can view the listing <a href="http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-660-4323474/katharine-hepburn-former-estate-old-saybrook-ct-06475">here</a>.<br /><br />I love that kind of history in a home.  I would buy a house just for those bragging rights. <br /><br />Thank you, Sissy Lulu!

Lulu's Listing: Katharine Hepburn's Former Estate in Saybrook, CT

I know that many of y'all were concerned when you found out my littlest sissy, Laura (whom I affectionately call Lulu), just up and left...

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On Magazine Subscriptions

Morning y'all! (this is a long post, skip to the bottom for a summary if you have ADHD)<br /><br />I need you to talk to me for a second about magazines.  I love them, but I have let my subscriptions lapse since we are moving.  Oprah was not too happy about this.  Her "people" are sending me collection agency notices for not renewing my subscription.  It's slightly alarming to get stuff in the mail from a collection agency and then even more so to get it from Oprah.  And do you know how hard it is to get a hold of Oprah to tell her you don't want her magazine right now?? It's impossible! Other mags do it, too, and it's very deceptive.  I wonder how many people just pay the money and subscribe for fear of a credit issue.  Just thinking out loud here.  It's something I'm going to look into.<br /><br />But that's really not what I'm here today to talk about - although if anybody who reads this is close friends with Oprah could you please tell her to knock it off - I'm here today to ask you what magazines you like and how you like to get them? Ever since the loss of my beloved <i>Southern Accents</i> and <i>Domino</i> (representing both sides of my dueling design demons), I've been like a lost child wandering in the woods looking for some identity.  Also, do I go the digital route and have them delivered to me over the internets or do I continue with the ancient method of prints on glossy papers, which are then bound and hand-delivered to the box that contains papers the old folks call "mail." Talk to me y'all. <br /><br />P.S. Did you see <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/celebrity-style/ivanka-trump-apartment-kelly-behun-interiors#slide-8">Ivanka Trump's nursery in Elle Decor</a>? <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYeHdyhRvF7uL0zL5Og5gFSEebe5sD-Efqhf9NCSrUz_udymo15mz0yp1-vXuMuF9tcPcGR0_q3VJwupBJygKeFv7EgqL2l3m-HLzhthL3xvDtgLaERCVQKdPFLheydoMLqyFFgJQ9A8U/s1600/Nursery+White+Elle+Decor+08-Ivanka-trump-apartment-lgn.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYeHdyhRvF7uL0zL5Og5gFSEebe5sD-Efqhf9NCSrUz_udymo15mz0yp1-vXuMuF9tcPcGR0_q3VJwupBJygKeFv7EgqL2l3m-HLzhthL3xvDtgLaERCVQKdPFLheydoMLqyFFgJQ9A8U/s1600/Nursery+White+Elle+Decor+08-Ivanka-trump-apartment-lgn.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love it.  I love the ceiling and the whiteness and how it's so calm.  Of course, I read about it on <a href="http://celebritybabies.people.com/2012/09/04/ivanka-trump-elle-decor-white-nursery/">People's Celebrity Baby Blog</a> because I don't get <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">Elle Decor</a> at the moment.  I loved this little blurb: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">“As impractical as it is, what I wanted for my first baby was a simple, all-white nursery,” she explains in the October 2012 issue of <a class="tracklink3" href="http://www.elledecor.com/celebrity-style/homes/ivanka-trump-apartment-jared-kushner" style="background-position: 0px 50%; border: 0px; color: #ee0077; font-style: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><em style="background-position: 0px 50%; border: 0px; color: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Elle Decor</em></a>.</span></blockquote><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">“Then I started reading books that said babies need color for stimulation, and I was horrified. Within a month, I'd hung one of those ugly colored mobiles off the crib.”</span>  </span></blockquote><br />I'm pretty sure we can all relate to that.  I still love an all-white nursery.  I'll probably do something like that in the next house if I am ever again blessed with a little munchkin.  They can get color stimulation in the playroom. Ok, this has been a super long and wordy post. <br /><br />Talk to me y'all!<br /><br /><ul><li>What mags do you like? </li><li>How do you like to read them? Paper or digital</li><li>Are you being hunted by Oprah?</li><li>Am I going to have dumb children if I have an all-white nursery? </li></ul><div><br /></div><div>Okay, Go.  </div><br /><br />

On Magazine Subscriptions

Morning y'all! (this is a long post, skip to the bottom for a summary if you have ADHD) I need you to talk to me for a second about maga...

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Heyy Fall!

Like <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrBQNiN8ifY">Edward Cullen saving Bella from the out of control van</a>, Fall came in and rescued us from the hot, oppressive summer.  Okay, that analogy was <strike>kind of</strike> really dumb, but I feel about Fall the way I feel about Edward Cullen.*  Pure love. <br /><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/AVvXsEjJpLcE74ZgumaAcZY9mzIegEcoZYTCR8NSPRvezpxerS9Igg-In7mA7KZhecS0X89FIiWpAhA_ltXz7m7JCb5qn9fSoz3ZYKErSBw5Wgtw-XcJOainGebR-6KTaT6ECKqb8YDlSJ8Pfao/s1600/Stan+Topol+Atlanta+Homes+Show+House+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJpLcE74ZgumaAcZY9mzIegEcoZYTCR8NSPRvezpxerS9Igg-In7mA7KZhecS0X89FIiWpAhA_ltXz7m7JCb5qn9fSoz3ZYKErSBw5Wgtw-XcJOainGebR-6KTaT6ECKqb8YDlSJ8Pfao/s1600/Stan+Topol+Atlanta+Homes+Show+House+.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><br />This room by <a href="http://www.stantopol.com/history.html">Stan Topol</a> from the <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/article/atlanta-style-now-0">2012 Atlanta Symphony Associates’ Decorators’ Show House</a></span><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span>is the perfect fall room.  Crisp and cozy at the same time.  I love it so much.  I'm inspired to do some sort of gorgeous persian rug business in the new house.  I have no idea where since most of the house is carpet (a situation I plan on changing eventually. Like way later because in real life it takes time for a house to evolve.  Also, Edward is not potty-trained.)<br /><br />Okay y'all, busy week getting ready for everything.  This is the week I have to stop pretending that a move isn't happening because it is and soon and I'm soo excited!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">* I cannot tell you how mad I am at Kristen Stewart.  She cheated on R-Patz.  SHE. CHEATED. ON. EDWARD. </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">** No I did not name my first-born after Edward Cullen.  He's Edward IV named after his dad, grandpa, and great grandpa.   It was just a very, very lovely coincidence :) </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">*** I'm totally procrastinating right now ...</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">**** seriously, I need to stop.</span>

Heyy Fall!

Like Edward Cullen saving Bella from the out of control van , Fall came in and rescued us from the hot, oppressive summer.  Okay, that analo...

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Lessons learned

Vivid greens are subtly moving into golds and oranges and there's a bite in the air even on sunny days.  My mind is  moving on to what I want to do to herald the  fall season.   I never go all out in these things because my design aesthetic is very understated. The only vibrant things in my home are paintings which for some reason seem to have a lot of orange!  I guess I'm honouring fall year round. <br /><br />I was at the dollar store the other day and saw some great deals on fall foliage.  Usually that means pulling bouquets  apart and rearranging them so they don't look like they came from the dollar store.  Follow the arrangement as I move it around my kitchen and dining room to see where it looks best.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9QwBQEsqzzPOhKTeYYPugFkYQnfnGwG_1RErvEZ9NInHD4C1rUMLvNaUHoYOVbPnCITl-VUsdJGnr1-ayENUye00ynK0bm6MfCvjdXzmLiN32Sfm5ZKCj6V9p653X6HEB1SfG5uV2Pz8J/s1600/DSCN8707_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9QwBQEsqzzPOhKTeYYPugFkYQnfnGwG_1RErvEZ9NInHD4C1rUMLvNaUHoYOVbPnCITl-VUsdJGnr1-ayENUye00ynK0bm6MfCvjdXzmLiN32Sfm5ZKCj6V9p653X6HEB1SfG5uV2Pz8J/s640/DSCN8707_01.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> Would you like to see something taller and a little larger here? I feel there is just too much space between the light fixture and the arrangement.  The black chairs are very dark and they demand something larger in scale . Better start looking for more deals and find tall, dark elements and another vase.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSBpNORLFsrIesRzQE2J_ay_Hizg7m8sjkwDzWzmSaFFKAgPAskJTfK5A5TxSm1-jRC_bp8XbjqVE5EfuGgGOr9e2LYdzFhiD-6w-K5YMXF60UzYwJPsrKXhWnLnI8Q5aEtmgFlrdF1-kZ/s1600/DSCN8720_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSBpNORLFsrIesRzQE2J_ay_Hizg7m8sjkwDzWzmSaFFKAgPAskJTfK5A5TxSm1-jRC_bp8XbjqVE5EfuGgGOr9e2LYdzFhiD-6w-K5YMXF60UzYwJPsrKXhWnLnI8Q5aEtmgFlrdF1-kZ/s640/DSCN8720_01.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />This arrangement I keep in my dining room illustrates  what a difference height makes even without the bold colours of fall.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxalbBjOIKKy2cRPDo6nlvUUC9B_UhJvR0RmciYt81isqskIi5C4eSfrubclmMNaJe3JGMAAj0Gjr9_i7p8VoMFnQFHmbPRJITGmOope_6veIQ3G1SQuN3QsiR_dBIFVK8TmSLY5jePBS1/s1600/DSCN8718_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxalbBjOIKKy2cRPDo6nlvUUC9B_UhJvR0RmciYt81isqskIi5C4eSfrubclmMNaJe3JGMAAj0Gjr9_i7p8VoMFnQFHmbPRJITGmOope_6veIQ3G1SQuN3QsiR_dBIFVK8TmSLY5jePBS1/s640/DSCN8718_01.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">When you crop the picture  the arrangement looks bold and eye catching. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjin07SNZDW7bEvCBuT8Z_CFSDXh1R-_r1Xj8LuWnTAxflclx7SMz72EUCYbdPPmRS0arUE6fjXWkPz082PEsLI7VoNFY7ZlfC2-KJvlN7Ru2iR4c6eRz8llZssoxbiZL12Ou0pBK029Nju/s1600/DSCN8708_01.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjin07SNZDW7bEvCBuT8Z_CFSDXh1R-_r1Xj8LuWnTAxflclx7SMz72EUCYbdPPmRS0arUE6fjXWkPz082PEsLI7VoNFY7ZlfC2-KJvlN7Ru2iR4c6eRz8llZssoxbiZL12Ou0pBK029Nju/s1600/DSCN8708_01.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjin07SNZDW7bEvCBuT8Z_CFSDXh1R-_r1Xj8LuWnTAxflclx7SMz72EUCYbdPPmRS0arUE6fjXWkPz082PEsLI7VoNFY7ZlfC2-KJvlN7Ru2iR4c6eRz8llZssoxbiZL12Ou0pBK029Nju/s640/DSCN8708_01.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>With or without the straw placemats ? Your choice. With the placemats it  is homey, without is more styled and contemporary. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtcvljbnjpnTbk5nGMCt7p_0axEmF1RZI9aJMkM6nkEEwAi2fcJPHqSt5Z-O_qIV-5Gyj1wjaShn6WKEHU9UXGzA0fsyMcoN8h4HIxOZh1vlDFVBjTe1UWIH_vSW8WF6JBqO6cHVkyopkW/s1600/DSCN8714_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtcvljbnjpnTbk5nGMCt7p_0axEmF1RZI9aJMkM6nkEEwAi2fcJPHqSt5Z-O_qIV-5Gyj1wjaShn6WKEHU9UXGzA0fsyMcoN8h4HIxOZh1vlDFVBjTe1UWIH_vSW8WF6JBqO6cHVkyopkW/s640/DSCN8714_01.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  When you pair the arrangement with our giant red mug it seems smaller and less eye catching. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnoPW7w6h8RLnygFaPsN1SSRq6pxxxqZn25u_lcM_5hqk7KjTxcjiKdfIUKjufXGmyoPfNNF4Z6gtgiE0I70qHssGwiFkhTBgzqZ1LmTNfJqbIbg3Ul1n3lD9sC7t5uzl3RZAF2KMsRGV/s1600/DSCN8712_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnoPW7w6h8RLnygFaPsN1SSRq6pxxxqZn25u_lcM_5hqk7KjTxcjiKdfIUKjufXGmyoPfNNF4Z6gtgiE0I70qHssGwiFkhTBgzqZ1LmTNfJqbIbg3Ul1n3lD9sC7t5uzl3RZAF2KMsRGV/s640/DSCN8712_01.JPG" width="344" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> The bouquet just can't fight the scale and vibrancy of this painting; therefore, it looks totally insignificant. You need something  taller.   </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BF_1U8E3Ac9HxVZWQdm6VWHD6tUDaj1Rabf4D_qQBTtdNftRKPsOlV0ego7rgRPWhofVmybueXfWsfThF3D28dlssIXTZaxLb8xXz6YNxvZXWMu1dmyE27lffwFW9UwMHfXHnrQWntLr/s1600/DSCN8723_01.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BF_1U8E3Ac9HxVZWQdm6VWHD6tUDaj1Rabf4D_qQBTtdNftRKPsOlV0ego7rgRPWhofVmybueXfWsfThF3D28dlssIXTZaxLb8xXz6YNxvZXWMu1dmyE27lffwFW9UwMHfXHnrQWntLr/s640/DSCN8723_01.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Enter our trusty arrangement for the sake of comparison. This arrangement works so much better because of its lack of colour and height. There's no way you can compete with the colours in the artwork so don't go there. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN9JfROdtLwxDhcUmU7ovmiszpwJMYE2sRV-lMcOyfMYudiTG12WsIpplG6MQAcMq0QkDyAqiqTpcMi4CAeSWvDsQXGDfahA9xU4KXwDSOnIxfpAFEb4VResVUF8JyoWv-p3Z5peN9FRAW/s1600/DSCN8711_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN9JfROdtLwxDhcUmU7ovmiszpwJMYE2sRV-lMcOyfMYudiTG12WsIpplG6MQAcMq0QkDyAqiqTpcMi4CAeSWvDsQXGDfahA9xU4KXwDSOnIxfpAFEb4VResVUF8JyoWv-p3Z5peN9FRAW/s400/DSCN8711_01.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Nestled on my window ledge the bouquet  looks comfortable, but I've created another problem.  The little art work next to the bottle looks lost, and all the colour is on one side.   The vignette needs balancing with an object more colourful and larger than the painting. Hummmm, what can I find? </div><br />Do you consider scale and colour  when you add accessories to your home?

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Have a Lovely Weekend!

<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/AVvXsEj_UEmXYLS7lC8wULdyUILFvQJ_0HfALjGqnk5sJLnXV_8damGfO96vhcMwTYgTvS8SkXke60KUrN_diXRjOs5511qipIJrBKB_ZVU5EeQBS8FBrh2erJ5lPDN_odaMkMOZg9ATSgrfYtM/s1600/Pink+Canopy+Bed+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_UEmXYLS7lC8wULdyUILFvQJ_0HfALjGqnk5sJLnXV_8damGfO96vhcMwTYgTvS8SkXke60KUrN_diXRjOs5511qipIJrBKB_ZVU5EeQBS8FBrh2erJ5lPDN_odaMkMOZg9ATSgrfYtM/s1600/Pink+Canopy+Bed+.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://www.thisisglamorous.com/2012/09/style-inspiration-fancying-night-in.html#">{this is glamourous}</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I figured I should just go a head and end the inadvertent week o' bedrooms with the <a href="http://www.thisisglamorous.com/2012/09/style-inspiration-fancying-night-in.html#">prettiest bedroom</a> of them all.  Posting only bedrooms usually says something about my mental state.  I'd rather be in bed snuggling my family than packing up boxes and disrupting my perfect routine.  Even though I'm so excited, I'm having a little anxiety because I know things won't be "back to normal" for awhile.  It's taken years of nesting to get our current house to the superior level of coziness that it is now (in my ever so humble opinion).  I'm a homebody and a nester by nature and while I'm not emotionally attached to our current home, I am attached to how I feel in the space if that makes any sense.  Basically, I'm acting like a crazy emo freak for no reason and I just wanted to share my insanity with y'all.  I'll be sucking it up and packing boxes all weekend.  It will take me all weekend just to pack our books! I'm predicting over 20 boxes of books.  Oy vey! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Enjoy the thousands of links I posted.  They're all good.  Blogs are finally stepping it up and giving me inspiration again.  Must be fall! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://leifshop.blogspot.jp/2012/07/vintage-french-textbooks.html">Vintage French Textbooks</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love these <a href="http://www.shopfurbish.com/servlet/the-1759/Golden-Animal-Magnets/Detail?category=Home+Accessories%3AKitchen+and+Bath">golden animal magnets</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This <a href="http://www.theenchantedhomeshop.com/sw05-fabulous-showstopping-large-planter.html">gorgeous silver planter</a> needs to come live on our new pine dining table<br /><br />A <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/274838/moving-checklists/@center/276998/organizing-checklists#/233629">great round-up of moving checklists</a> that I probably should have looked at sooner<br /><br />I desperately need to start cooking with an apron - t<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/monogrammed-abigail-buffalo-plaid-aprons/?pkey=caprons-mitts-potholders">his apron in light blue with my monogram</a><br /><br />In the slow cooker this weekend: <a href="http://crockingirls.com/recipes/hickory-smoked-brisket/">Hickory Smoked Brisket</a><br /><br />On the side: <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=yMZn936MHLcC&pg=PA197&lpg=PA197&dq=ad+hoc+caramelized+savoy+cabbage&source=bl&ots=lhB9D4eYOk&sig=lnwsNna9tDrE9WNpJlH6PlJ7W5Y&hl=en#v=onepage&q=ad%20hoc%20caramelized%20savoy%20cabbage&f=false">Caramelized Savoy Cabbage</a><br /><br />A <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4058371">fab collection of blue and white chinoiserie</a> picked by one of the <a href="http://chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/">ultimate experts</a> on the subject<br /><br />I like <a href="http://www.mackenziehoran.com/2012/08/weekend-wardrobe_31.html">this outfit</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.peoplepets.com/people/pets/article/0,,20626832,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines">Why dogs are so incredible</a><br /><br />I'm very much a fan of <a href="http://satisfyingspacesblog.com/2012/09/05/painting-the-brick/">painting the brick</a><br /><br />Great tips on <a href="http://www.decoratingwithsheets.com/2012/09/letas-laws-decorating-on-cheap-i.html">budget decorating</a> from one of my favorite designers<br /><br />Love this <a href="http://www.isuwannee.com/2012/09/moms-pretty-pink-guestroom.html">pink guest room</a><br /><br /><a href="http://markdsikes.com/2012/09/04/all-aerin/">Aerin Lauder is perfect</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.modgblog.com/2012/09/06/the-11-steps-to-getting-the-best-stuff-on-craigslist-without-getting-murdered">Getting stuff on Craigslist without getting murdered</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Have a lovely weekend y'all! </div></div>

Have a Lovely Weekend!

via {this is glamourous} I figured I should just go a head and end the inadvertent week o' bedrooms with the prettiest bedroom of them ...

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Oh Hi!

Oh Hi! Hi!<br /><br />That's what Edward says when I catch him getting into something he shouldn't be getting into.  It's actually fairly genius because it throws me off for a second, which is just long enough for him to move away from whatever it is he's not supposed to be playing with i.e. Daddy's telescope, candle wax, Mommy's shoes, scissors.<br /><br />As much as I'm on his case, it's time for me to give myself a big "no ma'am" for all of the procrastinating I have been doing.  I just realized I have about a week to get myself, my family and my house ready for the move.  I'm clearly in denial, which is weird because I'm so excited! So today my goal is to get at least five boxes packed and cleanse my mind of any potential house decorating until we move in.  Okay, just kidding on the last part.  That's like telling me not to breathe air. <br /><br />But first, I wanted to share <a href="http://cathy-kincaid.com/farm-house/">this lovely farmhouse bedroom and sitting area</a> from my favorite Dallas interior designer, <a href="http://cathy-kincaid.com/">Cathy Kincaid</a>.  I was poking around her website looking for inspiration and this caught my eye because of the black and white striped awnings peeking through the windows - our new house has similar awnings and I love the extra layer it adds to the interiors. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzIZRbL7KLqfrH1_VDpAswoleBRe5J5ObPFS1TM_OUBci7M8pG9pXvRcDAGgkJneg6z2zItkFLDLciIVZPYYpijMjvD7Mlidxp3YkJ8Os9Pg2SJDqvF1yMEcq7G_9bxUfwCVenDyNrPoY/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzIZRbL7KLqfrH1_VDpAswoleBRe5J5ObPFS1TM_OUBci7M8pG9pXvRcDAGgkJneg6z2zItkFLDLciIVZPYYpijMjvD7Mlidxp3YkJ8Os9Pg2SJDqvF1yMEcq7G_9bxUfwCVenDyNrPoY/s640/Picture+1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9RXLkcsWzZL3a2C4FPPlJpCj40XuTordE0h-5XKwBhjGzXMwJTbfaDq4IJQcHA6F4exjiJG9IvgmEl-YmHwvWVWyXLbAk-Sh78724W0ZFtDeUzTcTRprsLhmqi21lirTme8aOCJkXY0/s1600/Picture+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9RXLkcsWzZL3a2C4FPPlJpCj40XuTordE0h-5XKwBhjGzXMwJTbfaDq4IJQcHA6F4exjiJG9IvgmEl-YmHwvWVWyXLbAk-Sh78724W0ZFtDeUzTcTRprsLhmqi21lirTme8aOCJkXY0/s640/Picture+2.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimY3_UJHmxdmECoHpqLBvn00TIiqE4lI-BTgjguLrx5HcloQXKZFplZu3w6MYxLE4RNO4h0MliGDYYmjZ9DmH694SuFhy3L3AfOg9fDmEGs6330C0ar-k9KhlvXORk43R99eFxfW4zZOQ/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimY3_UJHmxdmECoHpqLBvn00TIiqE4lI-BTgjguLrx5HcloQXKZFplZu3w6MYxLE4RNO4h0MliGDYYmjZ9DmH694SuFhy3L3AfOg9fDmEGs6330C0ar-k9KhlvXORk43R99eFxfW4zZOQ/s640/Picture+5.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />So many textures and colors and patterns and yet it all feels so relaxing.  This bedroom is giving me lots of inspiration for the new house.  Okay y'all, off to pack.

Oh Hi!

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How do you feel about this colourful  vignette ?<br />Are there things you like?<br />Are there things you would change if you had an opportunity to do so?We all have our own take on a space, our likes and dislikes. That's what makes decorating an imperfect science. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgour6PmvG7pn99T3WJDZBDJSAOaFcTfsmEVAelSbwtIfiDBZ-YNow9rJnVRb-Rc5nL3YA7Z-OzbDOw_bg-IGXG9UrowVwhXQsnXYP0PQSVVxi6dYI1nvMo1-ZWcUclzgbOCB6zPag2N0xe/s1600/112660428149043092_QSKF2964_f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgour6PmvG7pn99T3WJDZBDJSAOaFcTfsmEVAelSbwtIfiDBZ-YNow9rJnVRb-Rc5nL3YA7Z-OzbDOw_bg-IGXG9UrowVwhXQsnXYP0PQSVVxi6dYI1nvMo1-ZWcUclzgbOCB6zPag2N0xe/s640/112660428149043092_QSKF2964_f.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://amberinteriordesign.blogspot.ca/"> Amber Interiors</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>When I glance at this room I am immediately attracted to the bold magenta dresser.  It commands the eye because of its  colour and its size in comparison to everything placed near it.  The chair paired with it is just as commanding for different reasons (pattern and texture). I like the rounded back, but not the pattern or the colour.  Perhaps something in a deeper aqua  with a rounded back would be a better foil for the dresser.   "Breathing space" is important and this chair doesn't have any.   If you needed a chair there  and that was the only amount of space available, a darker aqua chair   would fit better visually and connect with the other elements.   <br /><br />When I'm adding accessories to a striking piece like this dresser , I always want larger scale pieces  that provide colour contrast and variety in shapes. I like the white box, but I would choose a larger plant and a more rounded third object  and then overlap the arrangement to move your  eye around. <br /><br /><br /> The artwork would work better with a different chair.<br /><br />And that's my take! What's your opinion?  Come on, you know you have one.  <br /><br /><br /><br />

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Paint Color I Need: Narragansett Green

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKLOYaEZNNDniHAxVYgDumgcTHLQmo-GC0O_xbMCLIog2eQn8aVyV73Pu3AIDQ6zcxXzP3mNHcpQYVfkkDDlikGGWcVkBKCa-KcuTZwIYeKuIwcRkfQEjxHTr6zTV9WWS4L8bXq7eTUs/s1600/Atlanta+Homes+Master+Bedroom+Bedroom+.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKLOYaEZNNDniHAxVYgDumgcTHLQmo-GC0O_xbMCLIog2eQn8aVyV73Pu3AIDQ6zcxXzP3mNHcpQYVfkkDDlikGGWcVkBKCa-KcuTZwIYeKuIwcRkfQEjxHTr6zTV9WWS4L8bXq7eTUs/s640/Atlanta+Homes+Master+Bedroom+Bedroom+.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">* Design by <a href="http://westbrookinteriors.com/">Barbara Westbrook</a> for <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/article/atlanta-style-now-0">2012 Atlanta Symphony Associates’ Decorators’ Show House & Gardens</a></span></span><br /><br />This is kind of the opposite of the <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/pale-pink-bedroom-love.html">glowy pink bedroom</a> of yesterday, but I love it equally.  It's just soo rich.  I have bedrooms on the brain since that's the room we'll focus on first when we move into the new house (accept we're really not focusing on it because we went out and bought <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/what-i-did-yesterday.html">those Restoration Hardware chairs</a> for the kitchen and now I'm on double secret probation with house-buying stuff). But I <i>love</i> this color -  <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/narragansettgreen">Benjamin Moore Narragansett Green</a>.  I also love the balance of the masculine and feminine in the room.  It's just gewd.<br /><br />Maybe I need to rename this the Belclaire House Bedroom Blog or the Belclaire House I'm Losing My Mind Not Being Able To Fully Furnish A House I Have Yet To Inhabit And I Need To Paint Something Now Blog.  Only 38 more days (<a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&biw=1055&bih=552&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=74p9oBOZ5JJkIM:&imgrefurl=http://www.fashionrebel.com.au/tag/top-australian-fashion-blogs/&imgurl=http://www.fashionrebel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Ramona-singer-crazy-Eyes.jpg&w=550&h=452&ei=f7xGUOz8NsmOygHyw4CYCQ&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=356&sig=113018092880015703140&page=1&tbnh=110&tbnw=133&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:0,i:104&tx=105&ty=108">Ramona crazy eyes</a>).

Paint Color I Need: Narragansett Green

* Design by Barbara Westbrook for  2012 Atlanta Symphony Associates’ Decorators’ Show House & Gardens This is kind of the opposite of t...

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Pale Pink Bedroom Love

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwotj1L_CProlj5GLEi-j_KRTqpl2HQqNMHrrHyHq_bp87t7jz0KD0JMJ1uC9ZU5JvreP9s-iURbqOsEiE_ZgTfd44N3XFxMq-_YcG4OsOHCbSI6bYQDMo-HIaE0UzpCp2TIvMxIKTlMU/s1600/Wall+Street+Jounral+Marella+Agnelli+OD-AB142_AGNELL_G_20101012232741.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwotj1L_CProlj5GLEi-j_KRTqpl2HQqNMHrrHyHq_bp87t7jz0KD0JMJ1uC9ZU5JvreP9s-iURbqOsEiE_ZgTfd44N3XFxMq-_YcG4OsOHCbSI6bYQDMo-HIaE0UzpCp2TIvMxIKTlMU/s1600/Wall+Street+Jounral+Marella+Agnelli+OD-AB142_AGNELL_G_20101012232741.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">* image via <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704657304575540212896267530.html">Wall Street Journal</a>; Marella Agnelli's bedroom; design by Alberto Pinto; photograph by Eric Boman; <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704657304575540212896267530.html">see here</a> for the original article.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>It's no secret I desperately want to paint something pink in the new house.  I love the way it's used in the bedroom above.  It's so warm and when combined with neutral colors and lots of textures, the pink doesn't look too froo froo.  Don't get me wrong, I love froo froo, but I have a husband who definitely does not.  I've been trying to get Kip to envision a library in this color with cream bookcases, a big leather chesterfield sofa, brass hardware and light fixtures and our piano.  I think were I go wrong is actually saying the word, "pink." I'm thinking I should go with the more <strike>deceptive</strike> descriptive "warm, glowy tannish."

Pale Pink Bedroom Love

* image via Wall Street Journal ; Marella Agnelli's bedroom; design by Alberto Pinto; photograph by Eric Boman; see here for the origin...

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Happy Labor Day!

<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/AVvXsEgTe0rLZUiVd0nmFiMw-pyElM5LYrZ5BEvyZeQKjrbrY9ywCqIyckw2z6P40Tqj7BTkk25UbMSN5T-2bL5E8J78-ssFDX0iesXQJza9hUOIrVCWrAvN2jKayIl7qMsdowRDwO-3Fv3vSM8/s1600/poolside_party_52021113.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTe0rLZUiVd0nmFiMw-pyElM5LYrZ5BEvyZeQKjrbrY9ywCqIyckw2z6P40Tqj7BTkk25UbMSN5T-2bL5E8J78-ssFDX0iesXQJza9hUOIrVCWrAvN2jKayIl7qMsdowRDwO-3Fv3vSM8/s1600/poolside_party_52021113.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.photographersgallery.com/photo.asp?id=783">Slim Aarons' Poolside Party</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Hope you're having a lovely, relaxing holiday!  I'm bracing myself for a super crazy month of travel, packing, moving, and Edward turning 2! Basically all of that is happening within a period of seven days, but it's going to take all month to make sure it goes smoothly.  Eek!<br /><div><br /></div><div>So happy to finally move into Fall! <br /><br />P.S. Whenever I have trouble getting out of bed, I watch a Soul Train video.  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bm9hsSojAo">Go here now</a> if you want to start September off right!<br /><div><br /><br /></div></div>

Happy Labor Day!

Slim Aarons' Poolside Party Hope you're having a lovely, relaxing holiday!  I'm bracing myself for a super crazy month of travel...

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