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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 />

Opinions

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Hot seats

<br />Dining rooms have a tendency to be formal affairs with matching table and chairs. but that doesn't mean they have to be. You can shake it up with unique styles and colours.    Here are some of my favourite <b>Wow</b> dining "sets" from my <a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/dining-rooms/">Pinterest collection.  </a><br /><br /><b>Make it  patterned </b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuZQRJ4rdCm5AVaADsOWow-tkPvY2wWJZ0CpGmSkV_ql9Iv8R7aFyUFOx3uTr6YvtYdkD3DdnHJrOT6FZFHPtm_znjhaJtqq7KSwzWQiRymkTh9O_X2RvvH4bzWHhb9laevZO1DQZ2XQi/s1600/171277592048041248_3HKoICh5_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuZQRJ4rdCm5AVaADsOWow-tkPvY2wWJZ0CpGmSkV_ql9Iv8R7aFyUFOx3uTr6YvtYdkD3DdnHJrOT6FZFHPtm_znjhaJtqq7KSwzWQiRymkTh9O_X2RvvH4bzWHhb9laevZO1DQZ2XQi/s640/171277592048041248_3HKoICh5_f.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />These luxurious chairs invite you to cozy up to the table. I'm a sucker for texture, and I would totally enjoy having a meal at this table.  Think of how soft the fabric would be!   I like the fact that the chairs  are patterned on the back and  plain on the opposite side.  The tufting supports the more traditional design and the high back chairs at the ends work well with the size of the space and the curves of the other chairs. The  hobbled roman shade is is a soft but clean window treatment in this room.  Lots of ideas to steal in this set up.<br /><br /><b>Repeated curves</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtdE45j7cGiufsFpugmiqU_eCQfJpwJAgCdMKI4x1vmHNMvN625MNe-LZFKiTrEySGGbr1kakqxSmGso3zEFhlbCrLxEwDWaC1xUzv_PfRmvHMYk6zL5vf76bsxiT_VQhn7Se6hmIvIuR/s1600/125960120797782645_4q8JpmwF_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtdE45j7cGiufsFpugmiqU_eCQfJpwJAgCdMKI4x1vmHNMvN625MNe-LZFKiTrEySGGbr1kakqxSmGso3zEFhlbCrLxEwDWaC1xUzv_PfRmvHMYk6zL5vf76bsxiT_VQhn7Se6hmIvIuR/s640/125960120797782645_4q8JpmwF_f.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> Lately I'm very attracted to everything aqua. Doesn't this colour look great with dark wood?  Curves abound in this room - in the draperies, the stairs, the chair arms, the vines in the carpet and in the light fixture. A soothing room all around with an unconventional chair colour. <br /><br /><b> Popping yellow</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglca-eruiu6yi5lHzzWDIGYlbdUkXVG_eFlhQx42cbu_zdcqtQWcdrgjahA2IhO2K6yafjca1cdmUiKxN6b2Nv_oWnwc8th900CvTQq0V21-HxgCSMvqE7CZfVptNbT85kWhzDBbt6_YX7/s1600/214413632229812813_E0yuNJnU_f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglca-eruiu6yi5lHzzWDIGYlbdUkXVG_eFlhQx42cbu_zdcqtQWcdrgjahA2IhO2K6yafjca1cdmUiKxN6b2Nv_oWnwc8th900CvTQq0V21-HxgCSMvqE7CZfVptNbT85kWhzDBbt6_YX7/s640/214413632229812813_E0yuNJnU_f.jpg" width="492" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Who could ignore these canary yellow chairs? I love the way everything else in the room plays second fiddle to the chairs and allows them to be the star. I want to whisk those red flowers away though. Don't we all have our opinions about what looks best.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Serene colour scheme</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6VxrcnF0rfbzOSgRnq1opIe6L1u7maZ-QULypn8_Oa7LtEXEeUL1Z4QzfaWQbgsTJhtSMUsnwFYrlYD15k7MgT_PFh1jSEH3UnhHUsiaR8ZF9na59U2c8LNar8i4OL6CztHGLvw0KvAJv/s1600/171277592048041247_zLBCoE1L_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/AVvXsEg6VxrcnF0rfbzOSgRnq1opIe6L1u7maZ-QULypn8_Oa7LtEXEeUL1Z4QzfaWQbgsTJhtSMUsnwFYrlYD15k7MgT_PFh1jSEH3UnhHUsiaR8ZF9na59U2c8LNar8i4OL6CztHGLvw0KvAJv/s1600/171277592048041247_zLBCoE1L_f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6VxrcnF0rfbzOSgRnq1opIe6L1u7maZ-QULypn8_Oa7LtEXEeUL1Z4QzfaWQbgsTJhtSMUsnwFYrlYD15k7MgT_PFh1jSEH3UnhHUsiaR8ZF9na59U2c8LNar8i4OL6CztHGLvw0KvAJv/s640/171277592048041247_zLBCoE1L_f.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This room is different in every way from the one above. I love the clean lines of the benches and chairs . Remember that you need a central leg or an X leg if you want to move easily to and from a bench style seat. Armless banquettes are the most versatile.   The texture on the front of the buffet;  the circular ceramic vases with  twigs, and the rounded edges of the table add interesting lines and some complexity to the room. The colour and lines of the light fixture work well with everything else.  Doesn't this room look serene? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b> Repetition of curves </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzUd8q-VpTkbu7aBB8cC_oDo0HhbIQYybhCVkBEnnm_AP8xk0RdKK8tLQ17Tn33RLJcqnjjyCejtoHP1k08V-tkVj8B3Teu2xQXTRpox15GuVMmK8j2FtqaLLzXO9rLDCGVQySyJ-TpRc/s1600/177962622744890857_TOy4d5VO_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzUd8q-VpTkbu7aBB8cC_oDo0HhbIQYybhCVkBEnnm_AP8xk0RdKK8tLQ17Tn33RLJcqnjjyCejtoHP1k08V-tkVj8B3Teu2xQXTRpox15GuVMmK8j2FtqaLLzXO9rLDCGVQySyJ-TpRc/s640/177962622744890857_TOy4d5VO_f.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br />More  banquettes, but this time paired with patterned chairs and a curvy table. The four leg table design will make getting into the banquette a little more difficult.The arms will add to the problem.    The chair  shape is repeated in the  mirror and the doors of the buffet.   An interesting mix. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglca-eruiu6yi5lHzzWDIGYlbdUkXVG_eFlhQx42cbu_zdcqtQWcdrgjahA2IhO2K6yafjca1cdmUiKxN6b2Nv_oWnwc8th900CvTQq0V21-HxgCSMvqE7CZfVptNbT85kWhzDBbt6_YX7/s1600/214413632229812813_E0yuNJnU_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/AVvXsEiviVHC0HFKbMvoVycmpZQPAweesaBTdynvBL5qbHHl9kqA1_RB51iEEPaK_jWD5BqjIRPQoeCMn87aFn0rMj60CE90KA9ZmJLsT6mgYc4jmOy16oCa8-xWLnrj0M0t-5CnjSEBebL6_NrM/s1600/285415695104110842_eiBop4m2_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiviVHC0HFKbMvoVycmpZQPAweesaBTdynvBL5qbHHl9kqA1_RB51iEEPaK_jWD5BqjIRPQoeCMn87aFn0rMj60CE90KA9ZmJLsT6mgYc4jmOy16oCa8-xWLnrj0M0t-5CnjSEBebL6_NrM/s640/285415695104110842_eiBop4m2_f.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><br />There's nothing formal about this room! It will definitely appeal to the colour and texture lovers out there. I want to see a more substantial table with all this colour, but that's just me. <br /><br />How do you feel about chairs and tables not matching?

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Thoughts on armless chairs

<span style="font-size: small;">Armless chairs are very popular in today's decor, but they can be a decorating challenge when it comes to table selection.  What I like about armless chairs is what actually causes the problem using them- no arms!  End tables which usually range from 24 to 26 inches or zooming up as high as 30 inches look cumbersome with them. The table between the two chairs below towers over the chair seats and you have to reach up to place anything on the table.  This table would be better suited to the side of the sofa.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipodpZyhZTHu7IlQoU7uYh7_royO81S0mS7xU_RY4pVxzkmOOE-ctAMKH9B7ASTJYWRIUMisHyYaU0VnOgqeLcMa7qe_9l19MWaF3mH9oaMKwZ68lvFRIeXm0vn8jKS_P0c4Zw8qUuAf6G/s1600/BHG234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipodpZyhZTHu7IlQoU7uYh7_royO81S0mS7xU_RY4pVxzkmOOE-ctAMKH9B7ASTJYWRIUMisHyYaU0VnOgqeLcMa7qe_9l19MWaF3mH9oaMKwZ68lvFRIeXm0vn8jKS_P0c4Zw8qUuAf6G/s400/BHG234.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/small-spaces/strategies/small-living-room-furniture-arrangement/#page=5">BHG</a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">While there are several ways to integrate armless chairs  into your decor, my best advice  is to organize them in a pair around a coffee table.  That eliminates the need to have a side table.   </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/91992/family-room-modern-family-room-san-francisco"><img alt="family room modern family room" border="0" height="472" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/91992_0_8-3884-modern-family-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/11041/modern-house-architects" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">houzz</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">The long narrow coffee, table which I have a serious love affair with, helps to solve the problem of functionality in this room.  Wherever you sit you have a place to lay down a glass or a book. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/201049/Mill-Valley-contemporary-living-room-san-francisco"><br /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/44479/Forest-Manor-Model-Home-modern-living-room-dc-metro"><img alt="Forest Manor Model Home modern living room" border="0" height="375" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/44479_0_8-1361-modern-living-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/5104/Laura-Manning-Bendik" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Laura Manning Bendik</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">At first glance this room looks well decorated  The colour scheme supports the dark accents, the drapes are interesting as are the two cylinder coffee tables. When you examine it in terms of functionality it could be improved . This is the same set up  as in the previous shot but it  doesn't work as well because  you cannot reach a table if you are sitting in one of the chairs.  The problem could be solved by moving the chairs in closer to the tables and pulling out the end table to provide table space for the left chair.  For prime functionality a square coffee table would be the answer in this room. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUINooQVBu1n3rvR3pXAdIymGAlF_lWgC1EDHlHrehnU4aQIVdbZnb5zM2-xa8UlaG0HIuHV2GFFLIYFj_9P11ZereNf7_RH1MNZoUdiuBEDN9JCZg7c0jc12wvskJybXrPQu5W8y8isKZ/s1600/bhg550_100231913.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUINooQVBu1n3rvR3pXAdIymGAlF_lWgC1EDHlHrehnU4aQIVdbZnb5zM2-xa8UlaG0HIuHV2GFFLIYFj_9P11ZereNf7_RH1MNZoUdiuBEDN9JCZg7c0jc12wvskJybXrPQu5W8y8isKZ/s400/bhg550_100231913.jpg" width="400" /></a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/rooms/living-room/makeovers/living-room-decorating-ideas/#page=13">BHG</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is a great nesting coffee table for solving design issues. Just pull out the bottom one and everyone seated will be happy.  Isn't this a beautiful, refreshing colour scheme?  I want to nestle up against the pillows with my book.  </span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/17992/ColvinDesign-modern-living-room-new-york"><img alt="ColvinDesign modern living room" border="0" height="320" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/17992_0_8-6300-modern-living-room.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/877/Colvin-Design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Colvin Design</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Another great design that is totally functional. Let the younger folk sit on the bench; I'd head for a chair with a back! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/82881/Chocolate---Cream-Design-contemporary-bedroom-new-york"><img alt="Chocolate & Cream Design contemporary bedroom" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/82881_0_8-4555-contemporary-bedroom.jpg" width="265" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/11117/Marie-Burgos-Design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Marie Burgos Design</a></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;">This chair is tucked away in a bedroom corner and works well because it serves a totally different purpose. It is not meant for lounging, but if you need a place to lay something the bureau is within reach. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/118632/Fancy-Chaise-05246-eclectic-family-room-other-metros"><img alt="Fancy Chaise 05246 eclectic family room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/118632_0_8-4142-eclectic-family-room.jpg" width="349" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">  <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/4319/usona" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">usona</a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> If you have a chaise which is armless or you are placing a table on the armless side I recommend following the same guidelines as choosing a coffee table. Keep the table a little lower than  the height of the seat.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOBZ18OVuOk9cE0cxMYLpE8RRXDsQ8jESQlM6-YxfPJs4mfsVRWBjPgjWdrR4TKrRL02QYhyphenhyphennUFtuOOJyoDo8sj5pcPjODipiTRcepvwaerkOuo3cqrb78_krRSLl5oXgm9zyIE912xDj/s1600/BHG.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOBZ18OVuOk9cE0cxMYLpE8RRXDsQ8jESQlM6-YxfPJs4mfsVRWBjPgjWdrR4TKrRL02QYhyphenhyphennUFtuOOJyoDo8sj5pcPjODipiTRcepvwaerkOuo3cqrb78_krRSLl5oXgm9zyIE912xDj/s400/BHG.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/small-spaces/strategies/small-living-room-furniture-arrangement/#page=4">BHG </a></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The proportions of this table work well . In the absence of the tulip chair a round table would soften the rectangular form of the chair. My that sure is a vibrant blue on the walls! I know an adventurous person lives there. Boring me would have chosen a soft navy.  </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">And after all that discussion I have to admit that I do not have an armless chair.  How about you?  Have you seen an arrangement of armless chair and table that you liked?  </span></div>

Thoughts on armless chairs

Armless chairs are very popular in today's decor, but they can be a decorating challenge when it comes to table selection.  What I like ...

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Windsor Decisions

Morning y'all! It is a gorgeous morning here and days like this motivate me to get stuff done. I have a lot of projects to finish before Edward's big 1st birthday!<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/AVvXsEjxbypsO1vxRKldp6EveyuPaJaksVCnzdO3jcNHEHbZ3313nawhp9qmcGwgDlmlgs_JE5BJl3qe4ZC_cNq5TzRWZCRdwHlutTb7ui9pH6OfSPK4x4FkzFcZO0juPwSNNUe0NUBbMcDH2kk/s1600/Pool+Steam+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxbypsO1vxRKldp6EveyuPaJaksVCnzdO3jcNHEHbZ3313nawhp9qmcGwgDlmlgs_JE5BJl3qe4ZC_cNq5TzRWZCRdwHlutTb7ui9pH6OfSPK4x4FkzFcZO0juPwSNNUe0NUBbMcDH2kk/s640/Pool+Steam+.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">steam on our pool this morning </td></tr></tbody></table><br />I'm almost finished painting the kitchen and now I'm motivated to freshen up the Windsor chairs we have around the kitchen table.  I was going to give them a nice coat of white paint, but after seeing all of the pretty colors out there I may do a pale grayish-blue or maybe an aqua like the first image below. <br /><br />Here are some of my inspiration images.<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/AVvXsEiX7OMb8b1yTB6TMxDsI9f0s4uq8tHwKMrKU2ZdAkDWVxBxxM8RpTT3uFklRid4VaeIJOulkzJK2IwvQ8OhmPWkFE64bEAJHVoNrGquA2a7J61JvhXUr49QQTol4K1id321-Kg1nhiPg9c/s1600/Windsor+Aqua+MFAMB+Karl_Juengel_Photography_3+via+brabourne+farm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX7OMb8b1yTB6TMxDsI9f0s4uq8tHwKMrKU2ZdAkDWVxBxxM8RpTT3uFklRid4VaeIJOulkzJK2IwvQ8OhmPWkFE64bEAJHVoNrGquA2a7J61JvhXUr49QQTol4K1id321-Kg1nhiPg9c/s1600/Windsor+Aqua+MFAMB+Karl_Juengel_Photography_3+via+brabourne+farm.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.myfavoriteandmybest.com/mfamb-home/2011/5/20/pretty-delights.html">MFAMB</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEvOFDM2uHODYyiSooBF7JGGsd0AITJ2rTF0qtiAK6y0itdgfjqOQJpeD4ZgWoWFNZ1idGyvGf650wrpHErAu9X8R2GnLxT1ckI70qgXBH3oxBTiqpLKykISxrCKcvaFQJMPEQN83lYU/s1600/Windsor+Chairs+Gray+Lloso.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEvOFDM2uHODYyiSooBF7JGGsd0AITJ2rTF0qtiAK6y0itdgfjqOQJpeD4ZgWoWFNZ1idGyvGf650wrpHErAu9X8R2GnLxT1ckI70qgXBH3oxBTiqpLKykISxrCKcvaFQJMPEQN83lYU/s1600/Windsor+Chairs+Gray+Lloso.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lloso.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-12-15T10%3A29%3A00-05%3A00&max-results=12">Lloso</a> </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtIIY63Ppy0RwrZJIayWghgGWNDiMCo4IT3qehM-wxj96aIS68gE5z4ek0noG33XFrMFMkBxV7EJ2LBSK_YR4bu0nUlJp-eU54_6LWPaVXjY8I63AVoMyuMNeBqcJSUEMIxC8Ve_Lq86I/s1600/Windsor+Chairs+Turquoise+via+Decorpad+.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtIIY63Ppy0RwrZJIayWghgGWNDiMCo4IT3qehM-wxj96aIS68gE5z4ek0noG33XFrMFMkBxV7EJ2LBSK_YR4bu0nUlJp-eU54_6LWPaVXjY8I63AVoMyuMNeBqcJSUEMIxC8Ve_Lq86I/s640/Windsor+Chairs+Turquoise+via+Decorpad+.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=81637&index=19&searchQuery=dining%20rooms&searchType=photos&spaceId=11">Decorpad</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN428iLpWVbDs5_3S20gASlry4icsJfWN1yVfM-MwZF90NVPHSKlrmermwTl3eJ70KgIwIwTgLZXa22afXvBtmhPM9Ohj-EeD_VwV_ODPYseYXsLpE31emUm5r0N1eRl5gFJP4xb1rsbE/s1600/Windsor+Gray+blue+via+House+of+Turquoise+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN428iLpWVbDs5_3S20gASlry4icsJfWN1yVfM-MwZF90NVPHSKlrmermwTl3eJ70KgIwIwTgLZXa22afXvBtmhPM9Ohj-EeD_VwV_ODPYseYXsLpE31emUm5r0N1eRl5gFJP4xb1rsbE/s640/Windsor+Gray+blue+via+House+of+Turquoise+.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2011/07/cullman-kravis.html">House of Turquoise </a></td></tr></tbody></table> Pink ... so tempting<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/AVvXsEiw4h3HA8z4Izte3Bn4Zakoeai23Do23wj09JTNprKHh3mSSB_cR-w_eXP7hesjjsZf0a8K2vbDdqjRDXu3i-cu2B-qTx9gLpSAx_Pv_lwHNPRUfXnqtuFkz1y4vcCU4ydmBVSdBBcCmfs/s1600/Windsor+Pink+Frydogdesign+Fryd+-+home3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4h3HA8z4Izte3Bn4Zakoeai23Do23wj09JTNprKHh3mSSB_cR-w_eXP7hesjjsZf0a8K2vbDdqjRDXu3i-cu2B-qTx9gLpSAx_Pv_lwHNPRUfXnqtuFkz1y4vcCU4ydmBVSdBBcCmfs/s1600/Windsor+Pink+Frydogdesign+Fryd+-+home3.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://frydogdesign.blogspot.com/">FRYD + DESIGN</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I love these slipcovers, but these are outside of my skill level so they may have to come later. <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/AVvXsEhUf2I4kTvK7Ae3zouQrCdvseLt_UXD0zLyUp2pGbKQDjiBzN7y5COncnW9qwIAwNAyBMXppSvTgUPX7opmLBefvtDR43bF1H5yQzgKqdgMBlAymvQLY-x_M6qZgluEPEc8XBMw99RtI0w/s1600/Windsor+Slipcovered+House+Beautiful+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUf2I4kTvK7Ae3zouQrCdvseLt_UXD0zLyUp2pGbKQDjiBzN7y5COncnW9qwIAwNAyBMXppSvTgUPX7opmLBefvtDR43bF1H5yQzgKqdgMBlAymvQLY-x_M6qZgluEPEc8XBMw99RtI0w/s1600/Windsor+Slipcovered+House+Beautiful+.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/house-pictures/cottage-decorating-ideas-0611-3#fbIndex9">House Beautiful</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />So I need to finish the kitchen, paint the chairs, <a href="http://belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2011/09/playroom-progress.html">paint the armoire</a>, <a href="http://belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2011/09/playroom-inspiration-pelmet-boxes.html">make the pelmet box</a>, and get the birthday decorations, all while trying to prevent this:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRV8pfXHHWCiY0-0oGrWo2XIDO2ySSVN3djO43-9OqJPTvtbXgpbNmwnVs3OflgsxVPsjap24wVebE80JOjIe3471KFrlbuMPfVykT3gJpwWDYTSK0z-Gi08DSBxYf_ODQs7k81yrRMQY/s1600/Edward+TP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRV8pfXHHWCiY0-0oGrWo2XIDO2ySSVN3djO43-9OqJPTvtbXgpbNmwnVs3OflgsxVPsjap24wVebE80JOjIe3471KFrlbuMPfVykT3gJpwWDYTSK0z-Gi08DSBxYf_ODQs7k81yrRMQY/s640/Edward+TP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />oy vey ...

Windsor Decisions

Morning y'all! It is a gorgeous morning here and days like this motivate me to get stuff done. I have a lot of projects to finish before...

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I think about these chairs often ...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-qwq8oTg0ov2pubRriN1KRtQFStZ8SrQKW3CrChbqRLlHaWdNdPnjWVbtnui1wpDuUBnqyCo9JrE_Yfk7sTz0syNlt5__QR3CUK-HB3SGXiE07kcq_mRNgr28Rt9WokBqDCo1RXIxl0/s1600/velvetandlinenbluechairs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-qwq8oTg0ov2pubRriN1KRtQFStZ8SrQKW3CrChbqRLlHaWdNdPnjWVbtnui1wpDuUBnqyCo9JrE_Yfk7sTz0syNlt5__QR3CUK-HB3SGXiE07kcq_mRNgr28Rt9WokBqDCo1RXIxl0/s640/velvetandlinenbluechairs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love these vintage Louis XVI style chairs from <a href="http://www.eloquenceinc.com/">Eloquence, Inc.</a>  I first saw them on <a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/velvet_and_linen/">Velvet & Linen</a>, a beautiful blog and a favorite here at Belclaire House.

I think about these chairs often ...

I love these vintage Louis XVI style chairs from Eloquence, Inc.   I first saw them on Velvet & Linen , a beautiful blog and a favorite ...

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