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2013 decor trends with staying power

Here are predictions for 2013 that should  have some staying power.....<br /><br /><b>Geometric patterning </b><br />Really, geometric patterning has never  gone out of style; it has periods of resurgence and 2012-13 seems to be one of those periods.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicu3zshZ8_cHHW6bGoPIvpuXNIw5VQ6StnA4ccuUOJ5ecmFWtA4QHBJMmkZI_vzRcgBW4AHNG30t3h-jVkBzPeTUniWnCG0egx60AqC0qTsoOPuNnu3D-zlVn4AopUGwCRqww6rEishObp/s1600/graphic-patterns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicu3zshZ8_cHHW6bGoPIvpuXNIw5VQ6StnA4ccuUOJ5ecmFWtA4QHBJMmkZI_vzRcgBW4AHNG30t3h-jVkBzPeTUniWnCG0egx60AqC0qTsoOPuNnu3D-zlVn4AopUGwCRqww6rEishObp/s400/graphic-patterns.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/decorating/5-home-decor-trends-for-2013.html">source</a></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/AVvXsEhiMPlDsm8aEbrvxYlWmVD5UzAXbofG-AElN9kYYmfHGb8KenITl99L_IGgVYE59kLw7pNzE9xcEvrV6lXTxHQbEFeudkaVwUD79Il3LTIYtLwkXNwuoNrcnm20KelpVghuRsdFZqscEO6B/s1600/171277592050099975_6pd5krDD_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMPlDsm8aEbrvxYlWmVD5UzAXbofG-AElN9kYYmfHGb8KenITl99L_IGgVYE59kLw7pNzE9xcEvrV6lXTxHQbEFeudkaVwUD79Il3LTIYtLwkXNwuoNrcnm20KelpVghuRsdFZqscEO6B/s400/171277592050099975_6pd5krDD_c.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/">source</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pantone's colour of t he year 2013 (Emerald) in a  geometric trellis pattern  with a botanical motif on cushions.  I've always loved the look of florals and other nature inspired themes  with geometrics.What is fresher than white and green?</div><br /><b>Nature motifs </b><br />Naural elements run the gamut from  flora or fauna to stones and  seashells.  Use of feather motifs and faux furs are on the upswing .   Look for botanical or animal motifs in art,  fabrics, or accessories.  <b><br /></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_eDMYz1myBxuDqprJ2jOglveNmZ71sZr_dEKTPnW5hpaSEJWzDF5rgg85h54Ow4GP_aAWGhCJkgye-dGXmHqgX9fSyqxmXmW3n9s0Kvk3bHSk6u4Zxjvhmzao04rVXb0QBOkccHIiBTD/s1600/peacock.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_eDMYz1myBxuDqprJ2jOglveNmZ71sZr_dEKTPnW5hpaSEJWzDF5rgg85h54Ow4GP_aAWGhCJkgye-dGXmHqgX9fSyqxmXmW3n9s0Kvk3bHSk6u4Zxjvhmzao04rVXb0QBOkccHIiBTD/s400/peacock.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.ca/2012/12/decorate-your-home-with-color-peacock.html">Eye for Design </a></div><br /> Peacock feathers are everywhere lately.  I just saw a great display on the Pier 1 website and here's another selection.  The colours are so fresh; you can't go wrong with a peacock blue accent in your home.  It works with so many colours from chocolate brown to cream. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKS02ZPlrAgczzpGdyArjEyW8hbLGxOySAkJgOOuoYTY3SOqsMh6peCgGU5A5DK9RHoFFbfsSQyxEkRT4EcONmXMUMtssp1ODK9_E79ipePR47xyQVH844ra2ZazWHLB0Yh8xgg-_zkFix/s1600/107523509824912345_rX0Mp8dW_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKS02ZPlrAgczzpGdyArjEyW8hbLGxOySAkJgOOuoYTY3SOqsMh6peCgGU5A5DK9RHoFFbfsSQyxEkRT4EcONmXMUMtssp1ODK9_E79ipePR47xyQVH844ra2ZazWHLB0Yh8xgg-_zkFix/s400/107523509824912345_rX0Mp8dW_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lauriepearsonblog.com/">Laurie Pearson </a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">More feathers, but this time the real thing used as a centerpiece.  </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYmeEzVVC1V6DA61fgmopNKZRI2UJIidNro1fePPoUxEmSneaBCz5eHTaKLoL-MtvA8lgDxO08FdXSUMxqDMruEC5pDZbLN2XPk9K3RPXyQu6_yvgk-JPuKaFVX_bNpGrG_wVGPIBIBzSz/s1600/3e589007433cd5d6_il_fullxfull.158748149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYmeEzVVC1V6DA61fgmopNKZRI2UJIidNro1fePPoUxEmSneaBCz5eHTaKLoL-MtvA8lgDxO08FdXSUMxqDMruEC5pDZbLN2XPk9K3RPXyQu6_yvgk-JPuKaFVX_bNpGrG_wVGPIBIBzSz/s400/3e589007433cd5d6_il_fullxfull.158748149.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Etsy<br />Found treasures on a lovely printed runner.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLHb4wO0pWz1__hmZxCoO1-DEe1hj32ngMC9LEJqz0oQzucejrtnS6jPHbeoHfMYm3w6sDrBCWBfQP9bdllpEb2-M2K1FDMOYraxYzZgKeNc0k_jB_EYxzy-D-kRO41Xj2_6KJ4qxsPpr/s1600/171277592050268122_dy0nTvKw_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLHb4wO0pWz1__hmZxCoO1-DEe1hj32ngMC9LEJqz0oQzucejrtnS6jPHbeoHfMYm3w6sDrBCWBfQP9bdllpEb2-M2K1FDMOYraxYzZgKeNc0k_jB_EYxzy-D-kRO41Xj2_6KJ4qxsPpr/s400/171277592050268122_dy0nTvKw_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <a href="http://seattletimes.com/html/realestate/2017770757_realspringcolors18.html">source </a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpvVGc-dzIcaxpsAAoQv2PgFitRhpwRTdcCrEeTXJ1L7Ixs3ANezlVG78uxLoNd75nQFb4B60bLlvh_fo1hJEcnk1BKU_TOelqKHdvS8rNg1Fli6R9nfaN6btbLBmQ0XGtsCDUJDsJ39_/s1600/171277592050268144_n83NbqFS_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpvVGc-dzIcaxpsAAoQv2PgFitRhpwRTdcCrEeTXJ1L7Ixs3ANezlVG78uxLoNd75nQFb4B60bLlvh_fo1hJEcnk1BKU_TOelqKHdvS8rNg1Fli6R9nfaN6btbLBmQ0XGtsCDUJDsJ39_/s320/171277592050268144_n83NbqFS_c.jpg" width="320" /></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpvVGc-dzIcaxpsAAoQv2PgFitRhpwRTdcCrEeTXJ1L7Ixs3ANezlVG78uxLoNd75nQFb4B60bLlvh_fo1hJEcnk1BKU_TOelqKHdvS8rNg1Fli6R9nfaN6btbLBmQ0XGtsCDUJDsJ39_/s1600/171277592050268144_n83NbqFS_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">West Elm </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And feathers lead to birds of every variety.  The lovely black and white accent chair or the graphic bird sheets  would work well with bold pops of colour - remember the peacock blue?  </div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Lighter hardwood floors </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">I know everyone was talking about dark, dark, dark floors and cabinets over the last several years, but the trend is swinging back quickly. <b> </b>That doesn't mean you have to follow it.  Go with what you love.  Personally you would never get me to put dark wood in my home - too oppressive and heavy.  Whatever is in style my floors will be as light as I can get them.  </div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/27826/Botkier-residence-contemporary-living-room-new-york"><img border="0" height="332" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/b3015b3e0a830c83_8-1000/contemporary-living-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/vpinteriors/valerie-pasquiou-interiors-design-inc" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">valerie pasquiou interiors + design, inc</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9XGA2DvU2KMWVBNKIsMg1Yy5hD5-YgTtwhjPJHyISHlh6wISP1093wl-ahl0jezojBS5dxMwc_J66BEkx3BIEvWuUtCREwZ747FqEPVWGDzcR-AcpOrtJiMMmusIld5pszvWI4GyEyU-/s1600/171277592050141204_k1O46591_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9XGA2DvU2KMWVBNKIsMg1Yy5hD5-YgTtwhjPJHyISHlh6wISP1093wl-ahl0jezojBS5dxMwc_J66BEkx3BIEvWuUtCREwZ747FqEPVWGDzcR-AcpOrtJiMMmusIld5pszvWI4GyEyU-/s400/171277592050141204_k1O46591_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDpSfXLfL8yJ8eBvHRcJqs3Dw1ruXgp_XCyTPMyXlMSzdkDuSoJPBk2cbv4zLWanvKYtw7loCfN12-vPjWGkfpype9StAz8NSgQlrGBFsrNSjbawIdqWHkijDpDUdyMzXb7eOJtp1Sa5Kl/s1600/161496336609108481_m5YjDjyT_c.jpg" 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/AVvXsEhDpSfXLfL8yJ8eBvHRcJqs3Dw1ruXgp_XCyTPMyXlMSzdkDuSoJPBk2cbv4zLWanvKYtw7loCfN12-vPjWGkfpype9StAz8NSgQlrGBFsrNSjbawIdqWHkijDpDUdyMzXb7eOJtp1Sa5Kl/s1600/161496336609108481_m5YjDjyT_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDpSfXLfL8yJ8eBvHRcJqs3Dw1ruXgp_XCyTPMyXlMSzdkDuSoJPBk2cbv4zLWanvKYtw7loCfN12-vPjWGkfpype9StAz8NSgQlrGBFsrNSjbawIdqWHkijDpDUdyMzXb7eOJtp1Sa5Kl/s400/161496336609108481_m5YjDjyT_c.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/171277592050107992/"> Pinterest </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>A  move back to lighter and mid tone woods especially bamboo is  trending  in the new year. Bleached  and grayed woods are everywhere.  Lighter tones are so much easier to decorate around and they provide a more expansive look  in smaller homes than the darker woods of the last several years. From Veranda  magazine..."When wood flooring is reclaimed or has the look of being  previously used  even if it wasn't, it has a softer quality that allows it to blend in  as another neutral without calling too much attention to itself or  instantly drawing your eye downward."<br /><br /><b>Resurgence in gold toned accents </b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3p11WjetxLfrOFlS6qDvfbtKGjrZ6IGGK0L_Wbs5ryOFM18qOw3FMcOZBnhQZGYf3FZ8N8lenb4YOeXaVG9FgXuvkY9pujxn5N3mk9YdQHuetXR4Fx5F3u5IvTrN3kHglF2yKVb9bF7C/s1600/171277592050141379_73UN9sD0_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3p11WjetxLfrOFlS6qDvfbtKGjrZ6IGGK0L_Wbs5ryOFM18qOw3FMcOZBnhQZGYf3FZ8N8lenb4YOeXaVG9FgXuvkY9pujxn5N3mk9YdQHuetXR4Fx5F3u5IvTrN3kHglF2yKVb9bF7C/s400/171277592050141379_73UN9sD0_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZ5tmTH3oMWYL58Q8qv697rzYJOTKYCDD1lepKKznDP7Jox_NdEEDgooUS9fnT7nG1C3itxUzlHhyphenhypheniYj6rD7YCGgJaJsUDEvP5fDeLQX5Fap7UZTdZ6gNZZUDBLwgw_m1QpOUjRK-8BVf/s1600/171277592050195679_3lUa3s9g_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZ5tmTH3oMWYL58Q8qv697rzYJOTKYCDD1lepKKznDP7Jox_NdEEDgooUS9fnT7nG1C3itxUzlHhyphenhypheniYj6rD7YCGgJaJsUDEvP5fDeLQX5Fap7UZTdZ6gNZZUDBLwgw_m1QpOUjRK-8BVf/s400/171277592050195679_3lUa3s9g_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5787296/list">Houzz</a></div><br /> Gold finishes are becoming more prevalent  in  furniture, lighting, and hardware.  They work especially well with complex grays and dark chocolate browns. <br /><br /><b>Open walls in kitchens </b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBC0vYu_zg6yUAQ8TgvBgiSybSXJ8T3lAhUxJRyHUfI0TDqcpX_wB7PiX3s-XeywG0z_0GMrrxtpLTBU6avqOloo3PQ8UdpjocF6R7GgjPf3HdSF1l5kf8h_rZfhkIdog9sBiMPSHPyRE/s1600/77757531037836496_sgVL3evQ_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBC0vYu_zg6yUAQ8TgvBgiSybSXJ8T3lAhUxJRyHUfI0TDqcpX_wB7PiX3s-XeywG0z_0GMrrxtpLTBU6avqOloo3PQ8UdpjocF6R7GgjPf3HdSF1l5kf8h_rZfhkIdog9sBiMPSHPyRE/s400/77757531037836496_sgVL3evQ_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/171277592050177932/">Pinterest </a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Much of what is trending in kitchen design comes to North America from European design centres.  Travelling provides a glimpse into how different our kitchens are when compared to those in Europe where lighter and sleeker looks prevail. Slab doors, no handles etc.  Be prepared for a decrease in upper cabinets and more open space, supported by larger pantry areas.</div></div><br /><b>Backsplash to the ceiling  </b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJb0eB6C5qfgeE5oNPXy_cJwaanQXkxxhudHmV5ySpfSEFju1eGW7_8ST33H-q_fOQOqVOYzZxnuEc9LQH9-7una-Gg275YDmC0Le5R8ypa0sp4HNo9_uTb5NthD6mG6ZDDQj4NEmXEMl0/s1600/29977153740293133_INS4dpTZ_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJb0eB6C5qfgeE5oNPXy_cJwaanQXkxxhudHmV5ySpfSEFju1eGW7_8ST33H-q_fOQOqVOYzZxnuEc9LQH9-7una-Gg275YDmC0Le5R8ypa0sp4HNo9_uTb5NthD6mG6ZDDQj4NEmXEMl0/s400/29977153740293133_INS4dpTZ_c.jpg" width="342" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Style at Home</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia84U0IxfILkGJFIgsIiDhzaSCxj2EOrCa7Hgis5nnByKuoqSaRqQ7MWT7gdNq0h_H7qjDz269oOtkIGeOlVpGsYo8g_3jC34E0V5Cq4rkTjeFvagiSH98dHui7tIV6s17oEPNdUQ6ERLf/s1600/natasha+bradaran+eat+in+kitchen+white+skylight+bright+counter+to+ceiling+tile+backsplash+glass+upper+cabinets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioIQXomik2yd3ekq5A5onMCUwb2ArPw9HoijLQd3YoOuQZ1kBkaE5hl8lTlArILTI0m_Y6InwV2SwUdRE9fWIjABUTMYl60ua-79cappth-EX-SJ28TqeNi5H_WxRrW8EL7dQmmNP0Lhwe/s1600/8bfa94f753ff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioIQXomik2yd3ekq5A5onMCUwb2ArPw9HoijLQd3YoOuQZ1kBkaE5hl8lTlArILTI0m_Y6InwV2SwUdRE9fWIjABUTMYl60ua-79cappth-EX-SJ28TqeNi5H_WxRrW8EL7dQmmNP0Lhwe/s400/8bfa94f753ff.jpg" width="345" /></a></div><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=57129">Decor Pad</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />With the appearance of open spaces on walls above the stove or around a window, tiling goes to the  ceiling. Stainless backsplash tiles in both glossy and matte finishes are popular and will have good staying power as long as stainless appliances are around.  They work with wood and light cabinets.  </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Mixed colours in cabinets </b></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/AVvXsEg-5NgI9zAohZDaK00bvaIOejgHRXFzMHzitHI96WZExJdgKoAK5sbIf4UkywfnLl1AEUXlEbgE0GlawePG4_WboHPrzuBi0W3jLhKXto2ZUXO6Yleyaupzdfvj2EQvTq4pedytGzGmfkW4/s1600/228205906089508436_QOwT0RVK_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5NgI9zAohZDaK00bvaIOejgHRXFzMHzitHI96WZExJdgKoAK5sbIf4UkywfnLl1AEUXlEbgE0GlawePG4_WboHPrzuBi0W3jLhKXto2ZUXO6Yleyaupzdfvj2EQvTq4pedytGzGmfkW4/s400/228205906089508436_QOwT0RVK_c.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/171277592049917197/">Pinterest </a></div><br /> Cabinets in two colours are currently trendy, but be careful that you don't create problems in balance when you have high contrast colours.  Be especially careful of this look in smaller spaces where it can look very chopped up. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIVY7zdEIZkvek2PZom46VOFC6ZjLxqdwr2d5YKnQvr_7aOr1rXbYS1-n7bpleclCbFUglc0AazWHvnxqyXWyjeEumzEzT0_1xG2rLC76TGQL3yp9S-_sQIT4lB3h9pASc8p7gS9ZMDVZj/s1600/34832597088816552_d1whnc3q_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIVY7zdEIZkvek2PZom46VOFC6ZjLxqdwr2d5YKnQvr_7aOr1rXbYS1-n7bpleclCbFUglc0AazWHvnxqyXWyjeEumzEzT0_1xG2rLC76TGQL3yp9S-_sQIT4lB3h9pASc8p7gS9ZMDVZj/s320/34832597088816552_d1whnc3q_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Houzz</div><br /> A darker island is always an option if you want to use two colours. Visual weight can be balanced by other darks in the space. <br /><br /><b>Reclaimed materials/eco friendly </b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYG5RGHSJBSNEPkR1lcVUl1aEwvuxvskAV6BcBzHZsHwVn25fMdrHMmEBH985eYBpwAUAFyUXjIWJoPEYfHg4l9_s0dKXXmOeNm1kybeHgFTJE6tJOJrEvYrEieZUS9WZ69jWh_mPztBHs/s1600/eco1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYG5RGHSJBSNEPkR1lcVUl1aEwvuxvskAV6BcBzHZsHwVn25fMdrHMmEBH985eYBpwAUAFyUXjIWJoPEYfHg4l9_s0dKXXmOeNm1kybeHgFTJE6tJOJrEvYrEieZUS9WZ69jWh_mPztBHs/s400/eco1.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFgrEC8Azs7QlpTWx1fmXwaax02R2tPnpG6yh5Z7whkinjNyXhyqP65Yio3g0nxsezzfd8Qca0rWMPk9Y4thE0itW9TtD3rQB0je_9FRniRjc2-29-6Np40MPhIDO55uQAVIdkMkxtJv5h/s1600/153333562282767041_JpvNK3Zn_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFgrEC8Azs7QlpTWx1fmXwaax02R2tPnpG6yh5Z7whkinjNyXhyqP65Yio3g0nxsezzfd8Qca0rWMPk9Y4thE0itW9TtD3rQB0je_9FRniRjc2-29-6Np40MPhIDO55uQAVIdkMkxtJv5h/s400/153333562282767041_JpvNK3Zn_c.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Stylizimo</div><br />The  patina of reclaimed materials adds depth to a neutral scheme.   Repurposing, recycling and reusing  has been a strong trend for a number of years now and will continue as an earth friendly alternative to the consumption of new materials.  In eco- friendly style only the basics are considered  necessary and a   less cluttered, more zen-like environment is created.<br /><br />  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2DqTpDe2LyQRMnOwQDeeTlbKWKJE5ZT-WgluuVc6dHj__oQMNbqtiYBKOhFvZNEbY6B7cpCUy49_Yf_ksxrYj0I5827phGa2C_s6Zo5EZ5-t1k9A-22b5How-jVPViERtOZclx4yEj4y/s1600/170925748327196872_VM0tAsgx_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2DqTpDe2LyQRMnOwQDeeTlbKWKJE5ZT-WgluuVc6dHj__oQMNbqtiYBKOhFvZNEbY6B7cpCUy49_Yf_ksxrYj0I5827phGa2C_s6Zo5EZ5-t1k9A-22b5How-jVPViERtOZclx4yEj4y/s400/170925748327196872_VM0tAsgx_c.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Pinterest </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div> You will often see the use of simple materials   paired with more upscale objects like the zinc lamps and upholstered  ottoman. You can create an interesting room by blending objects of low and high prices, textures and design elements.<br /><br />

2013 decor trends with staying power

Here are predictions for 2013 that should have some staying power..... Geometric patterning Really, geometric patterning has never gone ou...

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Seen through a window

Travelling allows you to broaden your horizons in many ways.  You get to experience different cultures, climates, foods and transportation systems.  While many things stay the same from country to country,  there are also subtle differences in many of these areas.  One of my favourite things to do when I am walking in a new city is window shop with my camera.  Here are shots from Munich and Prague that relate to interior decor. Hope you see something your like.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvX87ierX33Polz1Cu9M3MCUXH1de685zI7o6HSmTUqZ_P7ebVjT3aGIyzlJ5Q_UwP_IYs6GnDBdkwCbkqve863G-VbBrAkv2jy2nfnVvRhqHWWFnF966jClro9FX51_CxiDEiNCjYkpT/s1600/DSCN691866.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvX87ierX33Polz1Cu9M3MCUXH1de685zI7o6HSmTUqZ_P7ebVjT3aGIyzlJ5Q_UwP_IYs6GnDBdkwCbkqve863G-VbBrAkv2jy2nfnVvRhqHWWFnF966jClro9FX51_CxiDEiNCjYkpT/s400/DSCN691866.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv4ZLlPIM7V82hpeSnRt7seh4YRvPZg8F6maE0Jbwvn3whMJ1ouv71sWRW3y4QtblPUeOLQCjk6KTHBgXx-eXMxV4rQII8_N_qCg7vC3BflyioxPBBkpGkthQaW-wjdI4I296BrxmGGRET/s1600/DSCN691966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv4ZLlPIM7V82hpeSnRt7seh4YRvPZg8F6maE0Jbwvn3whMJ1ouv71sWRW3y4QtblPUeOLQCjk6KTHBgXx-eXMxV4rQII8_N_qCg7vC3BflyioxPBBkpGkthQaW-wjdI4I296BrxmGGRET/s400/DSCN691966.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-CX-6eRNp0Vz4kRS-G3lOKVlY-XOsasDnQ3Wr4K9sCXywz_I5AX0Rpdb-hn4KqZRYJRp1BiuZP1JoIqLllFbrPajwBGYzpE7qeu3pVdcCkPhuN7ZvsCph77xyR9KYaSAUPc_ZC34ZSuo/s1600/DSCN682966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-CX-6eRNp0Vz4kRS-G3lOKVlY-XOsasDnQ3Wr4K9sCXywz_I5AX0Rpdb-hn4KqZRYJRp1BiuZP1JoIqLllFbrPajwBGYzpE7qeu3pVdcCkPhuN7ZvsCph77xyR9KYaSAUPc_ZC34ZSuo/s400/DSCN682966.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgip-eF93u1zqjWOE4f8QhvlBvIFlk810uJ0SFJWnad-VZnYQbTuYh6W0GgBETWQLQq5Q7nXV359DegB5G1_eUE_cOgbwCRjt_WfTrLG__8kgRApiy_w0flBJgjyVVTH-u5rZysknBBlzug/s1600/DSCN682866.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgip-eF93u1zqjWOE4f8QhvlBvIFlk810uJ0SFJWnad-VZnYQbTuYh6W0GgBETWQLQq5Q7nXV359DegB5G1_eUE_cOgbwCRjt_WfTrLG__8kgRApiy_w0flBJgjyVVTH-u5rZysknBBlzug/s400/DSCN682866.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Bling is in and the metal of choice appears to be chrome with lots of crystals.... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhgRjRCY5afIngjkEmXwD39vok4gFCJVCJuaD_73dUv85JoxY39ATXUYkQ-T0YsX697F6io7STM1ZGhMwcnKHr2vBdAWpomzxJ3Ja1-pL0_P5Y6DMgMH9GCoCsVSGvMbSGCG0QVAcaLRY/s1600/DSCN704366-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhgRjRCY5afIngjkEmXwD39vok4gFCJVCJuaD_73dUv85JoxY39ATXUYkQ-T0YsX697F6io7STM1ZGhMwcnKHr2vBdAWpomzxJ3Ja1-pL0_P5Y6DMgMH9GCoCsVSGvMbSGCG0QVAcaLRY/s400/DSCN704366-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Z7Xyhv_iloYAf_OFYxkSZp7GLNGxIdpzLS4b8g4QBy58ZTM589sqX0TrSe0sZC29G8oWbjzLGtgXgvyWbdtx_Wcx751-BtPmtH7azlXy_BSj0j2EZ-lvcXWA8zG74MG9Xmp8TmFQP4wH/s400/DSCN709866.jpg" width="400" /></a> </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/AVvXsEi3YwqMqIvAC9rcSwEUkLb_mx7jsksg0At3RAjaWiUYKr4ZsbubTCk0UYvGGYfwTYX_UDDkQuerRvrNafmEklZ_dG3iHuEa5h3CCesCseVizTe5OribfelHuj3OtC0VuYb_Qc3nTrioE9we/s1600/DSCN709266-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3YwqMqIvAC9rcSwEUkLb_mx7jsksg0At3RAjaWiUYKr4ZsbubTCk0UYvGGYfwTYX_UDDkQuerRvrNafmEklZ_dG3iHuEa5h3CCesCseVizTe5OribfelHuj3OtC0VuYb_Qc3nTrioE9we/s400/DSCN709266-2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Fall table settings</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihSKn7ODXZnWbTMoeeEOSyk_NrHSAFHg9rQTV7ngyYEwHnBYj9NEHpLmRJZMCnbAO1WxlGgWWK4M8o3moMx9psMiNnwG9mlgfp8OR6eipFpHwe0eHFg7SebDKXBYwBj6fftIo7r4QEtukR/s1600/DSCN721366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihSKn7ODXZnWbTMoeeEOSyk_NrHSAFHg9rQTV7ngyYEwHnBYj9NEHpLmRJZMCnbAO1WxlGgWWK4M8o3moMx9psMiNnwG9mlgfp8OR6eipFpHwe0eHFg7SebDKXBYwBj6fftIo7r4QEtukR/s320/DSCN721366.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And quirky clocks are always fun. Sometimes you even get a surprise when you take a shot. I'm looking in and out!</div>

Seen through a window

Travelling allows you to broaden your horizons in many ways. You get to experience different cultures, climates, foods and transportation s...

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Design trends for the new year

This time of year many design blogs and magazines present trend forecasts for the coming year.  They are interesting to read, but one has to recognize they are best guesses based on the knowledge and intuition  of the individual writer or design group.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiB-n4hC8jMHs1HL-tzhVriPsmapfo9nOHJBSQwEaFgarhC_dhksTTtR_mgmz6LjH0rChzZcRw9IUj6Y1uUPAQaEAQtnDd54Q5q81oqgKEshHdyPcivHMuk-v-jnv_A01TARRJ_c_M7Ka/s1600/images+HH+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiB-n4hC8jMHs1HL-tzhVriPsmapfo9nOHJBSQwEaFgarhC_dhksTTtR_mgmz6LjH0rChzZcRw9IUj6Y1uUPAQaEAQtnDd54Q5q81oqgKEshHdyPcivHMuk-v-jnv_A01TARRJ_c_M7Ka/s1600/images+HH+.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPCNe7_DcwBGBmaJr3LEEjKC5pRwulAFk09p9W4GYej14VDRvf-wZBY_jYuyPhT5xaMHdXXDwdHGbsJcpMnAUnmlsTrQKIWzEm2l74-BuZ4VgL99zvOpEORCM_JJIJsM83buDdxoPk4LP2/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPCNe7_DcwBGBmaJr3LEEjKC5pRwulAFk09p9W4GYej14VDRvf-wZBY_jYuyPhT5xaMHdXXDwdHGbsJcpMnAUnmlsTrQKIWzEm2l74-BuZ4VgL99zvOpEORCM_JJIJsM83buDdxoPk4LP2/s1600/images.jpg" /></a></div><br />On every newstand this month you'll see design magazines with design trends a prominent feature on their front covers. On closer inspection you may find there isn't a great deal of overlap from article to article and you have to work to piece together exactly what the trends are.  Exploration online offers almost too much information on the subject and the sheer quantity boggles your mind, but I keep reading.   Over the next several posts I'll  explore the  trends that appeal to my design aesthetic.  <br /><br /><b>Re-purposing </b><br /><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">This  is a continuing trend from 2010 and I predict with the focus on everything green it will continue well into the future.  Finding creative ways to use what you  have or to recycle furniture and objects from other sources  provides satisfaction on many levels. Re-purposing will be  combined with buying new to develop a more unique, individual look that  has a history. </span></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatEOl3OvVhd7Z4zuyM-286T4DqJkXtZhGmcTLOZeR-IeRPW5qdubarIFoFGgp3s4DEAENHNRk15p7vi8eUQxA8SMAMOkfZptnpWWadUJYQrOfS37YeH_2ufDk-6hMgDPtB-Sc4_LrHI6S/s1600/kitchen+chair.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatEOl3OvVhd7Z4zuyM-286T4DqJkXtZhGmcTLOZeR-IeRPW5qdubarIFoFGgp3s4DEAENHNRk15p7vi8eUQxA8SMAMOkfZptnpWWadUJYQrOfS37YeH_2ufDk-6hMgDPtB-Sc4_LrHI6S/s640/kitchen+chair.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b></b><b> </b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">photo: Margaret Ryall</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> artwork:  <a href="http://www.williamgill.ca/painting.html">Will Gill  </a></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">This wicker chair acquired from a second hand store is one of my favourite pieces of furniture. I was attracted to it because of its unusual shape and I could see  beyond the horrible orange wicker and brown seat pad.  After four cans of spray paint it took on a new life.</span></b><br /><br /><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> I like a comfortable, more casual feel in my home,  therefore re-purposing has always been part of my design approach. I'm on the look out for a new chest of drawers to replace my sad little wicker set which is lost next to the chair. Then a  long overdue reorganization of this  space will be necessary.  The hunt is part of the fun.Yes, decorators have design problems like their clients and solutions need patience. </span></b><br /><br /><br /><b>Sculptural White Objects: </b><br />The simplicity of grouped white pottery and sculpture has always appealed to me and I've used this interest in different ways over the years.  Finally it's a trend according to Canadian House and Home!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDfKsy7mFFrSK-FQZj524CXscdhCE9QKjnLOMa0sFo4nuO_7hw_taEkY8c_23irfAylmIHpa1E4zdEioMbB_OPlJL6BQRw9CqxpTG9zFFqur_2MKsYs3mHUX_XkqORoN3sNw2LbT5ghFG/s1600/DSCN552966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDfKsy7mFFrSK-FQZj524CXscdhCE9QKjnLOMa0sFo4nuO_7hw_taEkY8c_23irfAylmIHpa1E4zdEioMbB_OPlJL6BQRw9CqxpTG9zFFqur_2MKsYs3mHUX_XkqORoN3sNw2LbT5ghFG/s400/DSCN552966.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a>White vases to covet.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMAg2Mf-4C7_hnrSH6tSv-pWp_RVUv7YXejW-ix2Kdoq9y0hqX5nFR5yEkx3X2tTjwjV_WUAobJE1lmR7RJXfle3Tbs8vKMz6iYmCpBkvAT19YJM8rLtqS6iPADnohcZFvzcTDzWgyMkJx/s1600/Green-Thousand-Petal-Vase-by_075B6404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMAg2Mf-4C7_hnrSH6tSv-pWp_RVUv7YXejW-ix2Kdoq9y0hqX5nFR5yEkx3X2tTjwjV_WUAobJE1lmR7RJXfle3Tbs8vKMz6iYmCpBkvAT19YJM8rLtqS6iPADnohcZFvzcTDzWgyMkJx/s320/Green-Thousand-Petal-Vase-by_075B6404.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.thisnext.com/item/3954E0F3/6EAB6248/Green-Thousand-Petal-Vase-by">source </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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