The Enchanted Foyer

I could not let another day go by without directing you to <a href="http://theenchantedhome.co/2015/01/newly-completed-foyer/">my lovely friend Tina's post on her newly completed foyer! </a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44h6w6cPI5BJXIH10I-Zk9Q1p8VyoUKPykx7EHysKpY9yJrXO4VvgXXDPxzzJc3g7hhKPICsi28NhMszpnyk85DUjLuWpES-a2DcTihpOh8pXV16CoeZUCHBuePF_yfTw0P6xvNB60Jg/s1600/The+Enchanted+Home+Foyer+IMG_0165-1024x683.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://theenchantedhome.co/2015/01/newly-completed-foyer/">The Enchanted Home</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />For the love of all things good and holy and blue and white, <i>this</i> makes my heart skip a beat.  I'm so happy for her.  I can't even be jealous because I know she is appreciating every inch of it and we get to share in the excitement with her.  This is when I'm glad I keep up with my blog reading.   <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="http://theenchantedhome.co/page/3/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNO3i9-Cisl7QbYhb8uRd59SekanEhM4Z_edEDqfAexkHsleEEnWhDDGq6PdSVFfKx3kKyOJwe9k7FCuUU9WZ-3TlbyX_fzUapJm-XJjP-_QTavHffrE6CYRa4-GM6CCGVfnAwTR4utLc/s1600/The+Enchanted+Home+Foyer+IMG_0164-683x1024.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://theenchantedhome.co/2015/01/newly-completed-foyer/">The Enchanted Home</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I know many of you have ended up at Belclaire House by way of <a href="http://theenchantedhome.com/">The Enchanted Home</a> so this is a repeat, but I'm confident that you are like me and just one-step away from making this foyer your screen saver.  It's that beautiful. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhffQaAOsN40uEex2dGreYe7I3cxm_e7ymbA7S2zdQsGRat7Q_jf5DlF0y2l3W3hIbqfPkTO2NFLH37pWAUA2vdjiceYA6_kEnPTSoa3KIh4WQoyeC2qL0ndAlujWpYBrpV4KOvHoXOkkU/s1600/HemmerlingX.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhffQaAOsN40uEex2dGreYe7I3cxm_e7ymbA7S2zdQsGRat7Q_jf5DlF0y2l3W3hIbqfPkTO2NFLH37pWAUA2vdjiceYA6_kEnPTSoa3KIh4WQoyeC2qL0ndAlujWpYBrpV4KOvHoXOkkU/s1600/HemmerlingX.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><br /><br />The gorgeous mural is the <a href="http://paulmontgomery.com/Portals/0/Chinoiserie%20Scenics/Pops/HemmerlingX.jpg">Hemmerling Chinoiserie Wallpaper</a> from <a href="http://paulmontgomery.com/">Paul Montgomery</a>.   I don't know how she narrowed it down, his murals are so gorgeous.  I do believe she picked the perfect paper for her entry.  And (dramatic sigh), now I will have to copy her.  Well, someday. <br /><br />Here are some others from his collections that I loved:<br /><br />{click on the image to link}<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAsb9Aog5MmEVbYJRTqfT4nO-0X2VVzicdU_yKODh0EI82-U41ARjnhB79VayK3rNGBdyyeQUtiArl8DbychG9F59UGXvDGjIxHQBqBBaV4aiLCHk_WIPJskmXC95ZNjXZuoFafJIlocM/s1600/CallowayTNW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="467" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAsb9Aog5MmEVbYJRTqfT4nO-0X2VVzicdU_yKODh0EI82-U41ARjnhB79VayK3rNGBdyyeQUtiArl8DbychG9F59UGXvDGjIxHQBqBBaV4aiLCHk_WIPJskmXC95ZNjXZuoFafJIlocM/s1600/CallowayTNW.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://paulmontgomery.com/Portals/0/Chinoiserie%20Scenics/Pops/FairingtonFKHC137.jpg"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccjBWkQ_jHnO1YukMeIgOsyXZahb7TbcqXEZ09gXROKj9M7NbwyCE3jSlgV8JR9K6kElPW-PWCaM04yaWJsflWLxyZDVXNgevh_atv6QXiYysokxEskRRErewP38uhjfeuifEcYqGZD0/s1600/FairingtonFKHC137.jpg" width="546" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://paulmontgomery.com/Portals/0/Chinoiserie%20Scenics/Pops/MarliaC.jpg"><img border="0" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhrDXKE_O8Iy9E9U3UAel3zRypPgETociUl80L-XZMEPl3VmyaUMJt_AI_vlPRoOw4QJrbCgWqAuJozEqOXHzr9FT0fbyv4r_gapUNO1ggJr9w9PqMred6wR_DL6xEkVSG-3UHzqkJBo/s1600/MarliaC.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://paulmontgomery.com/Portals/0/Salons/Pops/VieuxM2.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh50nBcBlJfv2jCwzCc32W0FlWGfQO9HDjf4-v8KVAy2xa_2RQakaUGplo-2xoK3sUeenXoyJk6Hpu1mmJ7k3A4dSyQU2hZWKgifwbIE7d96PCgxPBSwPwvaakX4RGZLHZF-oH-koCzu0w/s1600/VieuxM2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://paulmontgomery.com/Portals/0/Antiquities/Pops/MengHuiQ1.jpg"><img border="0" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitTofLTNZ67HRws2u_H7qt6M_WEVVMmJXDpp9ld3Fh8UCemYiPuv97QXcYBftPwS1AkP1PMztc0CZAcPWEFb6J76gNONl9ZYWMQcLMsXfqOX_HHv7VEoJfHuVjCw2Ty075n5BMK2Kb8wU/s1600/MengHuiQ1.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://paulmontgomery.com/Portals/0/Antiquities/Pops/MengHuiQ1.jpg"><br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Aren't they gorgeous?! I bet they're even prettier in person.  Go visit <a href="http://theenchantedhome.co/page/3/">The Enchanted Home</a> to see <a href="http://theenchantedhome.co/2015/01/newly-completed-foyer/">more of her gorgeous foyer</a> as well as <a href="http://theenchantedhome.co/">some inspiring blue and white</a>!<br /><br />Have a lovely day!

The Enchanted Foyer

I could not let another day go by without directing you to my lovely friend Tina's post on her newly completed foyer! The Enchanted Home...

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Susan Harter Mural Papers

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSk-O-l_F5ZgmTYihn1VUcHgGVMbwNAR8WKpEzDuE6UlLSs58NikpcUI776mPepnGhrpEDvtHbQi7hI5c4_jG1TozSMJO_T6bm-2F3mcnNMo7RAMQP7BMvo-Alicj0rzoOnVOW-Aa83k/s1600/Mural+Papers+Bedroom-Delft-Blue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="537" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSk-O-l_F5ZgmTYihn1VUcHgGVMbwNAR8WKpEzDuE6UlLSs58NikpcUI776mPepnGhrpEDvtHbQi7hI5c4_jG1TozSMJO_T6bm-2F3mcnNMo7RAMQP7BMvo-Alicj0rzoOnVOW-Aa83k/s1600/Mural+Papers+Bedroom-Delft-Blue.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hiii! Are you dying over those walls?  I came across this image on The Pink Pagoda's always fabulous <a href="http://blog.thepinkpagoda.us/2014/09/blue-and-white-monday.html">Blue and White Monday post</a> and had to do some investigative journalism.  My interweb skills led me to <a href="http://instagram.com/p/tGZJ8xKFkq/?modal=true">Webster & Company's Instagram</a> and then ultimately <a href="http://www.susanharter.com/">Susan Harter's Mural Papers.</a>  It seems like a very cool (rather genius) concept.  Basically, you pick a design, send in your room measurements and they tailor the paper to fit your room, only selling you what you need.  I'm considering this as an option for above my fireplace in my family room.  I think I'm going to order a sample.  I'll let you know what I think!<br /><br />Here are some other gorgeous images from <a href="http://www.susanharter.com/">her web site</a>! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-fRvvbpHwffcTflEGBX-0sqlF_2JDpk5wfblC5TLR-peAuvDXErA6ddY4DkkHp-aOGpiUl2PZ9QvneA3d88JblQYP2gMbNMkmPsYr8YtULYUFJXvScnVofsBBnPeDMUlv8jbjCfroAvQ/s1600/Mural+Paper+Entry+static.squarespace.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-fRvvbpHwffcTflEGBX-0sqlF_2JDpk5wfblC5TLR-peAuvDXErA6ddY4DkkHp-aOGpiUl2PZ9QvneA3d88JblQYP2gMbNMkmPsYr8YtULYUFJXvScnVofsBBnPeDMUlv8jbjCfroAvQ/s1600/Mural+Paper+Entry+static.squarespace.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXipHtT4t0mjeF0wvkG67tTrrnsMZEVPonAejwdLLxmlImmrmFCJi77EPJvPUcJUDZ9KpWt-hSwIdpKVwSwuR-u3gqR9RZgXvYwzuC7R7B5FZSzKoicGpC8vpyt7ygSOGjQjyg00MkTCo/s1600/Mural+Paper+static.squarespace.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="447" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXipHtT4t0mjeF0wvkG67tTrrnsMZEVPonAejwdLLxmlImmrmFCJi77EPJvPUcJUDZ9KpWt-hSwIdpKVwSwuR-u3gqR9RZgXvYwzuC7R7B5FZSzKoicGpC8vpyt7ygSOGjQjyg00MkTCo/s1600/Mural+Paper+static.squarespace.com.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDKjdRH_J94DukocALClz_vo0dtYzg8lx8DhPogl_Xec0IHa7XXq0-2jBaAZcBc8bJCKIOZpn37Vg_sPzyTuDMtQn35ZDVBeoqz5ECGJRf4yv_anXtyey6m8ZupUGlyBrpQGrAOS_uDc/s1600/Mural+Papers+Dining-Room-Calmsden-Nat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDKjdRH_J94DukocALClz_vo0dtYzg8lx8DhPogl_Xec0IHa7XXq0-2jBaAZcBc8bJCKIOZpn37Vg_sPzyTuDMtQn35ZDVBeoqz5ECGJRf4yv_anXtyey6m8ZupUGlyBrpQGrAOS_uDc/s1600/Mural+Papers+Dining-Room-Calmsden-Nat.jpg" width="634" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzO3LZcUhHH_OTthVtjbP66kw8JssxnAXX_sLxsVuETMIDevu4Qi1GWAfNazK0PzByGiZN6L_orvaWYD9aqg5slZxKWJx709VUELewe3NnZlQs9Sa36zxHlO5SGIm2RUttjIuVAFmdScg/s1600/cotwolds-sky-Susan's.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzO3LZcUhHH_OTthVtjbP66kw8JssxnAXX_sLxsVuETMIDevu4Qi1GWAfNazK0PzByGiZN6L_orvaWYD9aqg5slZxKWJx709VUELewe3NnZlQs9Sa36zxHlO5SGIm2RUttjIuVAFmdScg/s1600/cotwolds-sky-Susan's.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqmdKkuCfhHXOpBgZclc2MM9flU9mN-OfOqn4o0kLAmIy9FQNh-__Fqtx6b3d7ADTADPJjlMlhyphenhyphenYqTi-9UyGHBMWGH14Qfb5sudiQGLTmvVrCfEiO3nA41LBN3tjRqh4s7FYgwsCOBV4E/s1600/Mural+Papers+static.squarespace.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqmdKkuCfhHXOpBgZclc2MM9flU9mN-OfOqn4o0kLAmIy9FQNh-__Fqtx6b3d7ADTADPJjlMlhyphenhyphenYqTi-9UyGHBMWGH14Qfb5sudiQGLTmvVrCfEiO3nA41LBN3tjRqh4s7FYgwsCOBV4E/s1600/Mural+Papers+static.squarespace.com.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0xq66g3Psj-r7LIUvW95xpRWcdeXQv11ld_2xYDWndUyQmjia5MoJJRkIsG2bc9kEXgBtUH_Y2N47SdhMsGC3s1TxHXAhr-9uhVFQxqwldNk8JBzaZG8e_QErY9VdE_uwHs7ajpzRDs/s1600/Susan+Harter+MuralPapers+static.squarespace.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0xq66g3Psj-r7LIUvW95xpRWcdeXQv11ld_2xYDWndUyQmjia5MoJJRkIsG2bc9kEXgBtUH_Y2N47SdhMsGC3s1TxHXAhr-9uhVFQxqwldNk8JBzaZG8e_QErY9VdE_uwHs7ajpzRDs/s1600/Susan+Harter+MuralPapers+static.squarespace.com.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I mean, sooo pretty.  I love how the mural in the last image really handles what would be an awkward wall if it were painted a solid color.  It's fabulous!<br /><br />See more at <a href="http://susanharter.com/">susanharter.com</a>

Susan Harter Mural Papers

Hiii! Are you dying over those walls?  I came across this image on The Pink Pagoda's always fabulous Blue and White Monday post and had...

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Boy Wallpaper: Brunschwig & Fils Battle of Valmy

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMlqDnmNv-nWTQCg-splnwDfGVqvs7aIEiZGZp6qolN2mPuwlzjpUaMNu-Eshb-gYn5PpcoQINJRdN3V5Hk_KGlBh98PwQ3D4m-3QI2EnrIulTIceV5NguGYq0IRbgDvEoM4CrSNzuvA/s1600/B&F+Battle+of+Valmy+br-60311_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMlqDnmNv-nWTQCg-splnwDfGVqvs7aIEiZGZp6qolN2mPuwlzjpUaMNu-Eshb-gYn5PpcoQINJRdN3V5Hk_KGlBh98PwQ3D4m-3QI2EnrIulTIceV5NguGYq0IRbgDvEoM4CrSNzuvA/s1600/B&F+Battle+of+Valmy+br-60311_01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Morning y'all! While I'm nowhere near doing anymore decorating in the boys' rooms, I have fallen in love with this awesome <a href="http://search.brunschwig.com/Brunschwig-and-Fils-Print-Multi/BR-60311.01-1328/CoverInformation.aspx">Brunschwig & Fils Battle of Valmy Wallpaper</a>. <br /><br />Bailey McCarthy used it in <a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/2014/03/project-holly-before-after-houstons-room/">the little boy's room</a> of her latest Project Holly.  The entire home is featured on <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2014/03/05/peppermint-bliss-home-tour/">Style Me Pretty Living</a>. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHzlJsfVlxtuyb8ZpteVwHblySWsqRATLCZLAz16A028ZeqRuBWNBFVPysePD1k5dt-obqFzxHLylUwoKMXdq0vYUO24Y7drEYgmHOu_YtH8Hser8UkQET-6kRS9tRLe7qwgn4CEHSEX0/s1600/Battle+of+Valmy+Wallpaper+biscuithome-029-e1394413872467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHzlJsfVlxtuyb8ZpteVwHblySWsqRATLCZLAz16A028ZeqRuBWNBFVPysePD1k5dt-obqFzxHLylUwoKMXdq0vYUO24Y7drEYgmHOu_YtH8Hser8UkQET-6kRS9tRLe7qwgn4CEHSEX0/s1600/Battle+of+Valmy+Wallpaper+biscuithome-029-e1394413872467.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />The owner was inspired to used the wallpaper after seeing <a href="http://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-moms/2012/fall/a-childs-room-worth-exploring">this room in D Magazine</a>. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAt-TEXWY5x2nmTGnlvNKIAOJqbMvpcYpmFxBU1Knz4gpGr4YEcYWakwKavLv7CjygJn9a-uMdoW-LivXrAITdhRZrq_RQr765sDGt74gFK2EGiZbvvSGZTnloSvu9e9cqgOpTGt1XbW0/s1600/Battle+of+Valmy+Wallpaper+D+Magazine+8b2f23856251c3d5e63843a40b1c787d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAt-TEXWY5x2nmTGnlvNKIAOJqbMvpcYpmFxBU1Knz4gpGr4YEcYWakwKavLv7CjygJn9a-uMdoW-LivXrAITdhRZrq_RQr765sDGt74gFK2EGiZbvvSGZTnloSvu9e9cqgOpTGt1XbW0/s1600/Battle+of+Valmy+Wallpaper+D+Magazine+8b2f23856251c3d5e63843a40b1c787d.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLlATPCeDZB4tRVl4RdNrHzC6eqUqkXbd98r-nxLoyK-9k8JDHXoIhlF2AzvhWwO4PoLrCIrqOS6xE47q0XuN18bK4NE2sDuWQtTspdHtCsuVO5t5XVW8cyG_jk5UA-J-Ak74bHoy2Cow/s1600/Battle+of+Valmy+Wallpaper+room_04-7678.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLlATPCeDZB4tRVl4RdNrHzC6eqUqkXbd98r-nxLoyK-9k8JDHXoIhlF2AzvhWwO4PoLrCIrqOS6xE47q0XuN18bK4NE2sDuWQtTspdHtCsuVO5t5XVW8cyG_jk5UA-J-Ak74bHoy2Cow/s1600/Battle+of+Valmy+Wallpaper+room_04-7678.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I love all of the colors, the pretty typeface and the whimsical coat of arms feel in each of the illustrations.  Plus, as I'm learning, boys love things like weapons and horses and battles.  (I swear, Edward can turn anything into a sword).  This is the kind of wallpaper a little boy could sit in his bed and study when the lights go out, making up stories and names for each of the soldiers.  I just love the idea of using decor to create a bit of nostalgia for your children when they're young.  Something that will always be part of the backdrop of their memories.  <br /><br />Do y'all ever think about things like that in your decorating?

Boy Wallpaper: Brunschwig & Fils Battle of Valmy

Morning y'all! While I'm nowhere near doing anymore decorating in the boys' rooms, I have fallen in love with this awesome Bruns...

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Blue and White Wallpaper Pretties from Cole & Son

I love wallpaper.  I could probably wallpaper every room in my house if that wouldn't look totally bizarre.  I got lucky when we bought our house because it had some great wallpaper in many of the rooms, thanks to the previous owners (see <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2013/10/have-lovely-weekend_18.html">here</a> and <a href="http://www.belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2013/07/little-robertsons-nursery-is-finished.html">here</a>).  Seriously, who moves into a home and actually <i>loves</i> the all of the wallpaper?  But I really do!  It was kismet.  <br /><br />While falling down the rabbit hole of Pinterest and the Interwebs, I came across the gorgeous <a href="http://www.cole-and-son.com/en/find-wallpaper/collection/284">Folie Collection</a> from Cole & Son.  They have some really pretty blue and whites that I had to share!<br /><br />I always thought wallpaper borders were a bit grandma-ish, but I'm realizing I'm totally wrong.  This <a href="http://www.cole-and-son.com/en/collection-folie/wallpaper-99/10042/">Roussou Border</a> is sooo pretty.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAboO51TmHYonaAzF42fPwqX6YqXLmZGsAzUJ3hnaTfYqFjW4GJhGss9dsgkYxHy8klGVGsMFhrRSkPdU5nuv47OvyE4aP-VkXTknXYFFWxHkAUfIr5I__DE1he3nol3JAnvx0JT0sfE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-02-06+at+10.04.17+AM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAboO51TmHYonaAzF42fPwqX6YqXLmZGsAzUJ3hnaTfYqFjW4GJhGss9dsgkYxHy8klGVGsMFhrRSkPdU5nuv47OvyE4aP-VkXTknXYFFWxHkAUfIr5I__DE1he3nol3JAnvx0JT0sfE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-02-06+at+10.04.17+AM.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>  <br />Here it is in pink!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBQBbuOnwcOPKtinhIFUS_fJAew1QWZ8SfyCkV5mUe5k_3R5CFPzLo42FVNO5iqwZL5MYb__B4FCfcvl9Qje6uHDzG-WExGccDKLMWEALB_FnM9N2NQX7h_AvdMefmRiCggol9Zg53j4/s1600/Cole+&+Sons+Folie+Rousseau+Border+rousseau-border-99-10042-10043-10044-10045-10046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBQBbuOnwcOPKtinhIFUS_fJAew1QWZ8SfyCkV5mUe5k_3R5CFPzLo42FVNO5iqwZL5MYb__B4FCfcvl9Qje6uHDzG-WExGccDKLMWEALB_FnM9N2NQX7h_AvdMefmRiCggol9Zg53j4/s1600/Cole+&+Sons+Folie+Rousseau+Border+rousseau-border-99-10042-10043-10044-10045-10046.jpg" width="638" /></a></div>  <br />And here it is in conjunction with the <a href="http://www.cole-and-son.com/en/collection-folie/wallpaper-99/9037/">Rousseau wallpaper</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1E5fiSeOItCtAmJddjZUAB3ejH-uwaAmkzhzP2eoFlpvntbQJh0mDhATlzPIAryZaAKOkOI3Q4O-n-Caawi3dm_alhXemfT-ncycBgn2vgjf3plOldq_OojEDZg72_JrXDJhQammdccA/s1600/Cole+&+Sons+Folie+Rousseau+rosseau-99-9037-9038-9039-9040-9041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1E5fiSeOItCtAmJddjZUAB3ejH-uwaAmkzhzP2eoFlpvntbQJh0mDhATlzPIAryZaAKOkOI3Q4O-n-Caawi3dm_alhXemfT-ncycBgn2vgjf3plOldq_OojEDZg72_JrXDJhQammdccA/s1600/Cole+&+Sons+Folie+Rousseau+rosseau-99-9037-9038-9039-9040-9041.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><br />The wallpaper close-up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FU6GkwfTBJ9C-71LuVYOOVnemyi5s8Q0G3afTnxMqjKSSwrAvlXauj0WVLL1TE-4dFwYNQz5FFf7sCx_s4HTQJR0kiOOfLnvF7UVLN22kcW8506Wuvc8XwIuZPvkGAFit1ZQeynVG-I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-02-06+at+10.04.48+AM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FU6GkwfTBJ9C-71LuVYOOVnemyi5s8Q0G3afTnxMqjKSSwrAvlXauj0WVLL1TE-4dFwYNQz5FFf7sCx_s4HTQJR0kiOOfLnvF7UVLN22kcW8506Wuvc8XwIuZPvkGAFit1ZQeynVG-I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-02-06+at+10.04.48+AM.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cole-and-son.com/en/collection-folie/wallpaper-99/7032/">Tivoli</a>  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1Rn9hcwFOr19J0Kc7-yZNp6AiXezUcrXL7le_ysTXR2DRs1Ol6k6W4bI483wWLRJSLgt6_kggI0vqTqYry9f0U7QPMvoZAYNGDCpeKPA-rEzbo46QwzaWCB8GrCIBuuWnGPHhxjAq70/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-02-06+at+11.21.06+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1Rn9hcwFOr19J0Kc7-yZNp6AiXezUcrXL7le_ysTXR2DRs1Ol6k6W4bI483wWLRJSLgt6_kggI0vqTqYry9f0U7QPMvoZAYNGDCpeKPA-rEzbo46QwzaWCB8GrCIBuuWnGPHhxjAq70/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-02-06+at+11.21.06+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDATxOxvkAtvhwqgCGYBQcwFLboHbcUZVUtjA2fIopCLB-L5OPA2saetSA65kaxh3wVRMiHkkcgMl40lJmUzXZcpsgpoH9gIkfd09gvA3TMG43Poo7E1NIdoa8G9-P4An618AY6EBgus/s1600/Cole+&+Sons+Folie+Tivoli+tivoli-99-7029-7030-7031-7032-7033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDATxOxvkAtvhwqgCGYBQcwFLboHbcUZVUtjA2fIopCLB-L5OPA2saetSA65kaxh3wVRMiHkkcgMl40lJmUzXZcpsgpoH9gIkfd09gvA3TMG43Poo7E1NIdoa8G9-P4An618AY6EBgus/s1600/Cole+&+Sons+Folie+Tivoli+tivoli-99-7029-7030-7031-7032-7033.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cole-and-son.com/en/collection-folie/wallpaper-99/1001/">Villandry</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqwkyAQw1XsWl1F1N6Zhsex_Wh5_EDGaM38TywV09LUpRjpD_83yEK3YIPEN261EBrF24ZGDH2DeNKoJ_FKj9oKx7NTb1UhncllniWKVAf8JP2-DvBuqbWRcmPmpJnqQnjHmnMkXuiJQY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-02-06+at+10.03.03+AM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqwkyAQw1XsWl1F1N6Zhsex_Wh5_EDGaM38TywV09LUpRjpD_83yEK3YIPEN261EBrF24ZGDH2DeNKoJ_FKj9oKx7NTb1UhncllniWKVAf8JP2-DvBuqbWRcmPmpJnqQnjHmnMkXuiJQY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-02-06+at+10.03.03+AM.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />  Here is Villandry in dove grey <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgqHW2Ly2aLEJyNbS-XUaYXAiNphpYhe8_mFUQKeAh9tOdPIMhLGVkVzF0iJyR79H1ADDACGdPDGrj29fzji_iE07QKWcNd4TeANHVXkekwVafyPVgBHMytGjiVkLbWG2JZKJaJUzOTw/s1600/Cole+&+Sons+Folie+Villandry+Folie+villandry-99-1001-1002-1003-1004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgqHW2Ly2aLEJyNbS-XUaYXAiNphpYhe8_mFUQKeAh9tOdPIMhLGVkVzF0iJyR79H1ADDACGdPDGrj29fzji_iE07QKWcNd4TeANHVXkekwVafyPVgBHMytGjiVkLbWG2JZKJaJUzOTw/s1600/Cole+&+Sons+Folie+Villandry+Folie+villandry-99-1001-1002-1003-1004.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><br /><br />

Blue and White Wallpaper Pretties from Cole & Son

I love wallpaper.  I could probably wallpaper every room in my house if that wouldn't look totally bizarre.  I got lucky when we bought ...

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Blue & White Wallpaper

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1ru9O2_2p6PvOKZKo6YAlguS2RV-LKz544eO07Y7E5lfJjF1yZgspQMWT67L2jy2gqmmTSFB3TZDv6jMZ6nvDbJWjioBM5VsFOU_lXCsbwwMggQoCoZYQj5Kl4dRiwmn6mxSxJ2WDcs/s1600/luxe-mag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1ru9O2_2p6PvOKZKo6YAlguS2RV-LKz544eO07Y7E5lfJjF1yZgspQMWT67L2jy2gqmmTSFB3TZDv6jMZ6nvDbJWjioBM5VsFOU_lXCsbwwMggQoCoZYQj5Kl4dRiwmn6mxSxJ2WDcs/s1600/luxe-mag.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">{image via <a href="http://thedecorista.com/2013/11/damask.html">The Decorista</a>} </div><br /><br />The wallpaper, the tortoise shell mirror, the lantern.  Soo many things to love about this, but the wallpaper is my favorite.  I wish I knew what is was!  It reminds me of the wallpaper in <a href="http://belclairehouse.blogspot.com/2013/07/little-robertsons-nursery-is-finished.html">Christopher's Nursery</a> (still searching for the source on that).  <br /><br />Speaking of light fixtures,  I'm trying to sell Kip on <a href="http://www.shopgreige.com/catalog/products/lighting/chandeliers/star-pendant-chandelier">this star pendant</a> for the library. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbVmMGgj8K6K2MqooOV71NaEwoPttdBO3EEaDuLjkWdyFiMqUEpyzrFZB-2MnRjpCmAR3UPYBKfoKLzpxdSHmZbXsg7C8QsXb-qESkjuT6Q27QAgBKn993lFUQMiETghd5gebuh0b0yfY/s1600/clear_star_chandelier_x_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbVmMGgj8K6K2MqooOV71NaEwoPttdBO3EEaDuLjkWdyFiMqUEpyzrFZB-2MnRjpCmAR3UPYBKfoKLzpxdSHmZbXsg7C8QsXb-qESkjuT6Q27QAgBKn993lFUQMiETghd5gebuh0b0yfY/s320/clear_star_chandelier_x_large.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />But he's not so sure.  I love the lantern in the first image, too. <br /><br />Question:  I hate being matchy matchy, BUT we are going to have an overhead light fixture (pendant or flushmount), sconces in the sofa nook and an art or bookshelf light, should I make sure all of the metals match?  I need an opinion.  Go!

Blue & White Wallpaper

  {image via The Decorista } The wallpaper, the tortoise shell mirror, the lantern.  Soo many things to love about this, but the wallpaper i...

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Moodboard Monday: Master Bedroom & Sitting Room

Morning y'all! I'm having a bit of a conundrum.  All I want in life is a pink room and a pretty bedroom.  Right now both the entire master area (sitting room, bedroom and bathroom) are very "middle school awkward stage."  Like when people see it, I say things like, "oh, I'm changing this and this and this."  But the reality is, it probably will be one of the last things we do.  However, I'm willing to wait to do it the way I want it, which will probably change 12 times over the next year (update: it literally changes from the beginning to the end of this post)  <br /><br />For now I'm campaigning for a pale blush sitting room.   I will have a pink room somewhere y'all.  If I'm going to have stinky (but incredibly adorable) boys playing with lizards, balls and mud all over my house, then I'm going to have to bring some girly in this house.  <br /><br />So here are my bedroom and sitting room moodboards:<br /><br />You've seen this one before.  The monograms would be a different color depending on what I do in the sitting room and on the gallery wall.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6bDFaRlYSeRDepCaSHGrn0Zi4x2slTkFcmM6NF16L8NsVjHCW66AzJGcVpJaiY3Wr-yHnhrAACYZXiq9Gso289CLYt4VzguJ7Tw7Doa5AFPbIytyjm2qzjNRy4gpyIrajnGnUGTcQSk/s1600/OB-Master+Bedroom+June+2013+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="515" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6bDFaRlYSeRDepCaSHGrn0Zi4x2slTkFcmM6NF16L8NsVjHCW66AzJGcVpJaiY3Wr-yHnhrAACYZXiq9Gso289CLYt4VzguJ7Tw7Doa5AFPbIytyjm2qzjNRy4gpyIrajnGnUGTcQSk/s640/OB-Master+Bedroom+June+2013+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgslg16vkwMwxFWF4U4f6DtuFMRM5mhaDGogXA2x-OAqJykKN0_hzkyra_7SclR02RofY8kk0dP_O2-gBrPOv6rp0d6LTuX5p6hVqRZqmE4L9jzvVP1v8y8wZZnY9COGuYpT7JpvqMjPfw/s1600/OB-Master+Sitting+Room+June+2013+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgslg16vkwMwxFWF4U4f6DtuFMRM5mhaDGogXA2x-OAqJykKN0_hzkyra_7SclR02RofY8kk0dP_O2-gBrPOv6rp0d6LTuX5p6hVqRZqmE4L9jzvVP1v8y8wZZnY9COGuYpT7JpvqMjPfw/s640/OB-Master+Sitting+Room+June+2013+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">* those aren't our actual shelves and fireplace, but ours look similar </span><br /><br />My other thought is to do a pretty wallpaper in the sitting room, but that opens up a huge can of indecision and over thinking, not to mention expensive taste (can I get some Gracie up in here?).  Also, my need for a pink room will then be transferred elsewhere.  But since our bedroom is going to be white and simple, a fun patterned wallpaper peeking out of the sitting room might be fun.  <br /><br />Here are some looks I was playing around with:<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/AVvXsEgIVGhi9EEZwlnr4OSlm9jn3g7lefoN2ooKqtKeJFoKQTQAhUCuAyZaUnGPrqIBFVInQNYRt-_ZSb3bc68LHLjeo9feIm4ATMf7EDQfKs3ukzz0BWGlTN9VM5zkSpb_ci6laNf1VUP5_c8/s1600/OB-Master+Sitting+Room+June+2013+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVGhi9EEZwlnr4OSlm9jn3g7lefoN2ooKqtKeJFoKQTQAhUCuAyZaUnGPrqIBFVInQNYRt-_ZSb3bc68LHLjeo9feIm4ATMf7EDQfKs3ukzz0BWGlTN9VM5zkSpb_ci6laNf1VUP5_c8/s640/OB-Master+Sitting+Room+June+2013+(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Graham-Brown-Aztec-Wallpaper-Gray/dp/B00AZNWP00">Graham and Brown Aztec Wallpaper in Gra</a>y </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/AVvXsEgc-YF_-48cF2ONflwA_JYybTs2s1ZPW3Xalk7Be0WBLS7r_qdrGHQm_rbIBdA9jL74iDw_hM-1_z6VEbxf3-9aoRAWI0aLPgv92ddu6VjNWLEjeasUbOxTE9KyB2_45suXWf_m0iVbwGU/s1600/OB-Master+Sitting+Room+June+2103+(3)+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-YF_-48cF2ONflwA_JYybTs2s1ZPW3Xalk7Be0WBLS7r_qdrGHQm_rbIBdA9jL74iDw_hM-1_z6VEbxf3-9aoRAWI0aLPgv92ddu6VjNWLEjeasUbOxTE9KyB2_45suXWf_m0iVbwGU/s640/OB-Master+Sitting+Room+June+2103+(3)+.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With <a href="http://www.laylagrayce.com/Products/Oiseaux-et-Fleurs-Mineral-Wallpaper__SCHWA5004080.aspx?SSAID=454769">Oiseaux et Fleurs Mineral Wallpaper</a> (not cheap at all, but I love it) </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/AVvXsEjqrEXj5jHPSrpQ4yAlM4owgm7lwtziF8oZMph-yocmfXLiHC0fB1QE5P0KkDAeRIQC18BF6JEoIMgxW_4RhH2-cxd4gr7nsOxdm8hsUkdMR5a6HtlqzfSLaTlufT4zsdzz_RghFpRIP5s/s1600/OB-Master+Sitting+Room++June+2103+(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqrEXj5jHPSrpQ4yAlM4owgm7lwtziF8oZMph-yocmfXLiHC0fB1QE5P0KkDAeRIQC18BF6JEoIMgxW_4RhH2-cxd4gr7nsOxdm8hsUkdMR5a6HtlqzfSLaTlufT4zsdzz_RghFpRIP5s/s640/OB-Master+Sitting+Room++June+2103+(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With <a href="http://www.mytwodesigners.com/p-3883-clarke-clarke-wisteria-double-roll-wallpaper-in-duckegg.aspx">Clark & Clark Wisteria in Duck Egg </a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Here's the same paper with slightly different accessories:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzM3UutW3Xo0GKHfeeP2av9sxkYZ4bGOxt9TWRUHYlTViF63ZGD72shCc8Wsu5dHonbS07C969NAFBhC8lhc00yLpm06ZDMvgucEG3K1edEltba1Mpanfvwe47rSStW19CqZ_DfFORo5k/s1600/OB-Master+Sitting+Room+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzM3UutW3Xo0GKHfeeP2av9sxkYZ4bGOxt9TWRUHYlTViF63ZGD72shCc8Wsu5dHonbS07C969NAFBhC8lhc00yLpm06ZDMvgucEG3K1edEltba1Mpanfvwe47rSStW19CqZ_DfFORo5k/s640/OB-Master+Sitting+Room+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Oy I love them all.  In real life, the trees outside the window give the room a tree-house like feel so now I'm thinking that Wisteria paper could be really, really pretty.  Argh, I'm so indecisive.   It's a good thing I'm doing this now because there is no way I'm going to have this kind of time when Little Robertson arrives.  I have visions for the entire house, but the bedroom & sitting room seem to have me stumped.  <br /><br />Anyway, thanks for humoring me and letting me "talk it out." <br /><br />What do y'all think?  Any advice? (besides don't paint the room pink, my brain automatically dismisses such comments)

Moodboard Monday: Master Bedroom & Sitting Room

Morning y'all! I'm having a bit of a conundrum.  All I want in life is a pink room and a pretty bedroom.  Right now both the entire ...

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Suzeday Tuesday: Twenty Year Love Affair

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_u1wWj-jrq79hWWvpjJNfScU1CxK7qSLCXbHt3cBZ76FrEW4p9Yo7BO1ygjGRb-WUt0QHPtAgMB6lteqjODAiLZZE70dVmGGkGzKID2Dtch9x__Ot5LQGDujTpDg1lAd4ev9pql1jZU/s640/blogger-image-1236506336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_u1wWj-jrq79hWWvpjJNfScU1CxK7qSLCXbHt3cBZ76FrEW4p9Yo7BO1ygjGRb-WUt0QHPtAgMB6lteqjODAiLZZE70dVmGGkGzKID2Dtch9x__Ot5LQGDujTpDg1lAd4ev9pql1jZU/s640/blogger-image-1236506336.jpg" /></a></div><br />Morning y'all! The Suze is heading back to Dallas today :(  It's been a fun week and so helpful to have her here as I slowly climb out of the exhausting, sickly 1st trimester.  It's times like these I wish we lived closer.  So I'm dedicating today to The Suze.  Specifically, her 20+ year love affair with this wallpaper sample that she's carried with her for equally as long.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPiZun6ezI81E4I986cmxi6LyLH74wS9uv4gmkVMb-VLXUhUg0SGIYjaxzuEYz8iOlvbzehoejxs6pB1OC-irZD3Fki4ShygBmgLcyrRNZI0Sut_9O-fXcc7RNorxwbTX7J6Pq5ix5V4/s1600/DSC_0022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPiZun6ezI81E4I986cmxi6LyLH74wS9uv4gmkVMb-VLXUhUg0SGIYjaxzuEYz8iOlvbzehoejxs6pB1OC-irZD3Fki4ShygBmgLcyrRNZI0Sut_9O-fXcc7RNorxwbTX7J6Pq5ix5V4/s640/DSC_0022.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It's pretty amazing in person, but ... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVGnLW1zVYFSePUlv4wss_Z6F3EWFZBlft6UpbspWc0TN93NSex6w10vT1KwYLoWB9vflD0k1ZgDK6fVv0QplhD2Bl7kmj8iiqolg2qoUsycvT66tc5fdPfCf5QlF_z2eeks8SddzAwE/s1600/DSC_0025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVGnLW1zVYFSePUlv4wss_Z6F3EWFZBlft6UpbspWc0TN93NSex6w10vT1KwYLoWB9vflD0k1ZgDK6fVv0QplhD2Bl7kmj8iiqolg2qoUsycvT66tc5fdPfCf5QlF_z2eeks8SddzAwE/s640/DSC_0025.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />it's a wallpaper border, which you pretty much never see anymore and The Suze doesn't want, and ...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYopmHgwxoyK0T76xQ_uvK6jrNz4-EvtNIQ1PwNtqDBjpv-ZBa0mVnoLdwliI4SUs7Fabs9P-IA97cU2isnFvA7tD1jgxVDHpxy3QMWGKuHx9Y0fNG7fG2Z4SgT2ZTtf9tZXfLFA4XLSg/s1600/DSC_0026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYopmHgwxoyK0T76xQ_uvK6jrNz4-EvtNIQ1PwNtqDBjpv-ZBa0mVnoLdwliI4SUs7Fabs9P-IA97cU2isnFvA7tD1jgxVDHpxy3QMWGKuHx9Y0fNG7fG2Z4SgT2ZTtf9tZXfLFA4XLSg/s640/DSC_0026.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />it's nowhere to be found.  So ... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4-jMksUSCHJXDE1Nt5j3-b_Ucu8jdj0gx0mseEwle79RbB91PDYylyb8ZDpy5DukRJF1UBgjcn-cPRIXe4WbAb33m2uRerzFdmL2_V0pZQQmG51hXzs4bX8sAW1lPCE_VnoFovr5vFk/s1600/DSC_0028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4-jMksUSCHJXDE1Nt5j3-b_Ucu8jdj0gx0mseEwle79RbB91PDYylyb8ZDpy5DukRJF1UBgjcn-cPRIXe4WbAb33m2uRerzFdmL2_V0pZQQmG51hXzs4bX8sAW1lPCE_VnoFovr5vFk/s640/DSC_0028.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />These are small obstacles in Suzedayland, which sits on the border of reality and blue and white heaven.  So what's a girl to do?  Well, in Suzedayland one would just call up Pierre Frey and be like, "Hey P, I need something like this, hand painted, but in full panel form, stat."  This is where I would make a great rich and famous celebrity.  I bet Beyonce or Lisa Vanderpump could make this happen. <br /><br />Pierre Frey does make a <i>fabric</i> in the same tribe as this, <a href="http://www.pierrefrey.com/uk/produit/tissus/1479-F2745001-macao.htm#">Macao Bleu de Chine</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUD17TJB2LpurQNRftrRKn-jTlzoAhhDcb8QjVrgXlqkiWqttJbr5M4ai39BQ3ZtqFkPVThcUtzLec7vKI5Nl-Dz2d7xFmeVL-QUZ7wR-OkkPmgz6g8V-NYs0U8QdAd6xB96U-J5Hw74k/s1600/Pierre+Frey+Fabric+Blue+and+White+44de2305aaefcbf26d7c383de86156fe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUD17TJB2LpurQNRftrRKn-jTlzoAhhDcb8QjVrgXlqkiWqttJbr5M4ai39BQ3ZtqFkPVThcUtzLec7vKI5Nl-Dz2d7xFmeVL-QUZ7wR-OkkPmgz6g8V-NYs0U8QdAd6xB96U-J5Hw74k/s1600/Pierre+Frey+Fabric+Blue+and+White+44de2305aaefcbf26d7c383de86156fe.jpg" /></a></div><br />Gorgeous, but not <i>as gorgeous</i> and doesn't come as a wallpaper.<br /><br />There's also David Hick's The Vase, which we all know and love. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJR8RwfXrcaLzrYwg_omCTq2739x3gdVrrur6ESwP_xCc1WvuZj-ph14keyKdq9Ly5evJBzt4CDveRjRxllAopk8tcjtOV1Wj5Zx2QCqY-kkKjV_GJsqnrhyjWjFHLfRYpD5T6jlbHFiE/s1600/David+Hicks+The+Vase+Jennifer+Dengel+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJR8RwfXrcaLzrYwg_omCTq2739x3gdVrrur6ESwP_xCc1WvuZj-ph14keyKdq9Ly5evJBzt4CDveRjRxllAopk8tcjtOV1Wj5Zx2QCqY-kkKjV_GJsqnrhyjWjFHLfRYpD5T6jlbHFiE/s1600/David+Hicks+The+Vase+Jennifer+Dengel+2.jpeg" /> </a></td><td style="text-align: center;"></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/2011/10/great-chinoiserie-rooms-that-break_03.html">Chinoiserie Chic</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />But still doesn't quite stand up to the beauty of The Suze's sample, which has more depth, detail and color variation making it more traditional.  <br /><br />So <i>maaayyybe</i> it's time to move on and say goodbye to someone who just wasn't quite working for you.  Give the Final Rose to another, more deserving, more emotionally available wallpaper.<br /><br />Might I suggest <a href="http://www.pierrefrey.com/uk/produit/papiers-peints/56-BP305003-delft.htm#">Delft Bleu from Pierre Frey</a>?  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibcX4fdtpx28_3J6ck_MI0Lvr1a079aYn3u_XwlQb7sWgUpdmBYESpfgXigGPPLWynTTak6apY2O9X8hVVThOI9mQL4_X8UpA8LdYIaIUJZtpRoG07niUjAHM-Z0sPsolg_VGvt29ZrX0/s1600/Pierre+Frey+Delft+f874ffc1430ea0aa9ada9407a70e254c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibcX4fdtpx28_3J6ck_MI0Lvr1a079aYn3u_XwlQb7sWgUpdmBYESpfgXigGPPLWynTTak6apY2O9X8hVVThOI9mQL4_X8UpA8LdYIaIUJZtpRoG07niUjAHM-Z0sPsolg_VGvt29ZrX0/s1600/Pierre+Frey+Delft+f874ffc1430ea0aa9ada9407a70e254c.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">or <a href="http://www.pierrefrey.com/uk/produit/papiers-peints/43-BP302002-canton.htm">Canton Bleu</a>?  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWGJuWpI-ERKM5mwjcAPWFfAAOgcx4dIxDkvDM8vTGcUb78obA_XYdhIuNcjH5DAInn9qQY-2rm_-09fqVTqrV8RlrMZtMSa4eMUVOQ06v2AxKbBnC8lJ0HItuIyKu4SaMiCnoH24nyI/s1600/Canton+Bleu+24426b06bc60b48d29a575737b4a5941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWGJuWpI-ERKM5mwjcAPWFfAAOgcx4dIxDkvDM8vTGcUb78obA_XYdhIuNcjH5DAInn9qQY-2rm_-09fqVTqrV8RlrMZtMSa4eMUVOQ06v2AxKbBnC8lJ0HItuIyKu4SaMiCnoH24nyI/s1600/Canton+Bleu+24426b06bc60b48d29a575737b4a5941.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">or <a href="http://www.pierrefrey.com/uk/produit/papiers-peints/259-W4697004-tarantelle.htm">Tarantelle</a>? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTaLdTBydSFAAZQ79O8o4rY4sieQgUya8fSxTRg42Vzk_aD3MNrMIwxiLmHmBps2mcpel0zkizM1uFr2SI7uimBPtZzICmzdOuKQ6LANZynssgG5MsAjTv4eodezzX5qALQN1Y6doCaQg/s1600/6d4fe2edf1537e4011242b07b7db1bcc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTaLdTBydSFAAZQ79O8o4rY4sieQgUya8fSxTRg42Vzk_aD3MNrMIwxiLmHmBps2mcpel0zkizM1uFr2SI7uimBPtZzICmzdOuKQ6LANZynssgG5MsAjTv4eodezzX5qALQN1Y6doCaQg/s1600/6d4fe2edf1537e4011242b07b7db1bcc.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">  </div><br />or throw caution to the wind and go pink with <a href="http://www.pierrefrey.com/uk/produit/papiers-peints/67-BP308003-leandre.htm">Leandre Rose</a>? (I want this baaaad) <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikLjOrsM172Aqj9qFlGoeGj8LzxdmT6ydo0Ua9MZjS8hyphenhyphenadSYT4-saAgqOuFj0BzLAeYR3-nAU2tV2Qcz0jFIsF9vb0ccua3Nnsv5j73Ecy5R5spQJz3HTcvFW_kWsTETqIJ4sgEf8kJM/s1600/Leandre+Rose+2968480f0265bba51def88d121d1f7bc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikLjOrsM172Aqj9qFlGoeGj8LzxdmT6ydo0Ua9MZjS8hyphenhyphenadSYT4-saAgqOuFj0BzLAeYR3-nAU2tV2Qcz0jFIsF9vb0ccua3Nnsv5j73Ecy5R5spQJz3HTcvFW_kWsTETqIJ4sgEf8kJM/s1600/Leandre+Rose+2968480f0265bba51def88d121d1f7bc.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think all of these are worthy of a hometown date, even a trip to the fantasy sweet, no? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Feel free to share your feelings on these wallpapers or last night's Bachelor.  I equally care about your opinions on both.   </div><br />

Suzeday Tuesday: Twenty Year Love Affair

Morning y'all! The Suze is heading back to Dallas today :(  It's been a fun week and so helpful to have her here as I slowly climb o...

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I Need A Moment

to marinate in this. <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/AVvXsEhhEHlEA9mvv-_koWsCrE9UTFkizutMryODAXcapiNBF2EfwWsCRVtZJUPJfHLw7HSpnaVUH0aKKhXzpx4FU35OQW8SspU70Svx3d71x90uE6btbFGMxUOCmCWvq2Cksy6lQ-cle0m_808/s640/blogger-image--868641913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhEHlEA9mvv-_koWsCrE9UTFkizutMryODAXcapiNBF2EfwWsCRVtZJUPJfHLw7HSpnaVUH0aKKhXzpx4FU35OQW8SspU70Svx3d71x90uE6btbFGMxUOCmCWvq2Cksy6lQ-cle0m_808/s640/blogger-image--868641913.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Marinate Y'all. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Overnight.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Maybe over 2 nights because I'm still not feeling great, hence needing a moment.   </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I first saw this over at <a href="http://www.theglampad.blogspot.com/2013/01/de-gournay-in-pink.html">The Glam Pad</a> but I believe it's originally from House Beautiful.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyway, I love it.   </div>

I Need A Moment

to marinate in this.   Marinate Y'all.  Overnight.   Maybe over 2 nights because I'm still not feeling great, hence needing a momen...

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Inspirations of Late

Before I go all crazy Christmas lady on you, I wanted to share some images I've seen lately that I absolutely cannot get out of my head.  I picture these images whilst choreographing a dance routine to Kylie Minogue's <i>Can't Get You Outta My Head</i>.  For the record, my brain is in a constant state of choreography in addition to the images of Christmas, Edward's cute ham-hock legs, puppies and pretty decor rotating around up there.  So if anyone is ever wondering why I'm so spacey sometimes, that's why.  It's a lot. <br /><br />Good God that door is beautiful!  That's what the entrance to Heaven will look like for me. <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/AVvXsEiCAiwmIw5GEHnfBgeHrcBOmQdfvaFlB9YE5wg3AILf-h8Nw1iGmDtNXa3CxScCtWEgHcXoygBKa_P4K0e4Geigru5jZm5tNG3z61RL-z6Zn5nP6UcZ7DZ7_7l9POb6TRcgoYarhaS3zvU/s1600/Inspired+1++RDuJpour+3659243417747974_CLLHtm7y_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCAiwmIw5GEHnfBgeHrcBOmQdfvaFlB9YE5wg3AILf-h8Nw1iGmDtNXa3CxScCtWEgHcXoygBKa_P4K0e4Geigru5jZm5tNG3z61RL-z6Zn5nP6UcZ7DZ7_7l9POb6TRcgoYarhaS3zvU/s1600/Inspired+1++RDuJpour+3659243417747974_CLLHtm7y_c.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://rdujour.com/2012/06/14/maison-dujour-hotel-particulier-in-paris-16/">RDuJour</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/AVvXsEi4fdDu6zyOSXF7Z4R4xQz_5wZVUV8178UYsI6MLvWID1rce2mbo-eJcjbzmyiFNYw-pzFT6T9fv4-EXGLG9FCo8ZFiUQH5nOPUQziI2iLwMvhQHNa7qe0GTnot9tSg4uocvAfgrsXmULY/s1600/Inspired+2+French+Opulance+Paul+Raeside+96545985733440060_0RqJaTM0_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fdDu6zyOSXF7Z4R4xQz_5wZVUV8178UYsI6MLvWID1rce2mbo-eJcjbzmyiFNYw-pzFT6T9fv4-EXGLG9FCo8ZFiUQH5nOPUQziI2iLwMvhQHNa7qe0GTnot9tSg4uocvAfgrsXmULY/s1600/Inspired+2+French+Opulance+Paul+Raeside+96545985733440060_0RqJaTM0_c.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://index.php/pictures/portfolio/editorial/homes-houses1/">Paul Raeside</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/AVvXsEhST4cEW0kL8y9unQ8pV5NjhMSr7CvQ12otb7qUTr2NEHnWO5e91Na2TImZHk6oDf9BE3PkJOzV7Ra6oUj7VWilmof-zx3DJNdK5W8lM28p-HKUJr0VZZRu01y3gNSVkTdxv9w_j7yFLXY/s1600/Inspired+3+Painted+Paper+Pretties+227994799856742385_RV81T2HP_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhST4cEW0kL8y9unQ8pV5NjhMSr7CvQ12otb7qUTr2NEHnWO5e91Na2TImZHk6oDf9BE3PkJOzV7Ra6oUj7VWilmof-zx3DJNdK5W8lM28p-HKUJr0VZZRu01y3gNSVkTdxv9w_j7yFLXY/s1600/Inspired+3+Painted+Paper+Pretties+227994799856742385_RV81T2HP_c.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://habituallychic.blogspot.it/2011/03/beautiful-in-beverly-hlls.html">Habitually Chic</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1lnelO02nm0oWUf_XEnEeoMZoc7X0I5mT7F-Xdb3IhTspjxkkzro14CfrPz57WTToeekxD8ft8MqBe9GXa5E7ofjvPUVTEyZfjNlmKlD027SAjgiCCALge4m_jKXDsDjbhzwzZzr4Wk/s1600/Inspired+4+Desk+99431104244772384_H4cGHyKT_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1lnelO02nm0oWUf_XEnEeoMZoc7X0I5mT7F-Xdb3IhTspjxkkzro14CfrPz57WTToeekxD8ft8MqBe9GXa5E7ofjvPUVTEyZfjNlmKlD027SAjgiCCALge4m_jKXDsDjbhzwzZzr4Wk/s1600/Inspired+4+Desk+99431104244772384_H4cGHyKT_c.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://habituallychic.blogspot.com/2012/11/grey-day.html">Habitually Chic</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEier0kmT81n6jtXFuvKEvaaE_PQ6NlH0lkuDRjAVhD3sLtVJR4XA5jQI6K3WxF2qXJnx2yWLfK_KD_GCw1KrjRLX3h4luwMuceeN6hF6MF8ikg4GV1QguWQ7x0BZZMPp9Rfpu1hqcYivMQ/s1600/Inspired+5+Cobalt+Blue+Chair+47217496064937413_wvdYyj3e_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEier0kmT81n6jtXFuvKEvaaE_PQ6NlH0lkuDRjAVhD3sLtVJR4XA5jQI6K3WxF2qXJnx2yWLfK_KD_GCw1KrjRLX3h4luwMuceeN6hF6MF8ikg4GV1QguWQ7x0BZZMPp9Rfpu1hqcYivMQ/s1600/Inspired+5+Cobalt+Blue+Chair+47217496064937413_wvdYyj3e_c.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://eclecchic.blogspot.com/2012/11/yo-solo-quiero-descansar.html?m=1">Eclechic</a></td></tr></tbody></table><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/AVvXsEiE5y9t2XuT7khRABX3ug0sBgLE5E01xLjPpX7O_eaYUxLZhNaIJhvS5DIUo5rvufxJkNRjDvZHqNkTa6Rp555ojqxqk8j8l6Uv5dYr45zOMJDpFaGYh0w-NSlYgGzYf1FTnNBlimEKXII/s1600/tumblr_mdr7k6LNrE1r96pomo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE5y9t2XuT7khRABX3ug0sBgLE5E01xLjPpX7O_eaYUxLZhNaIJhvS5DIUo5rvufxJkNRjDvZHqNkTa6Rp555ojqxqk8j8l6Uv5dYr45zOMJDpFaGYh0w-NSlYgGzYf1FTnNBlimEKXII/s1600/tumblr_mdr7k6LNrE1r96pomo1_500.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/post/36087296459/blue-and-white-and-light-and-bright-surprise">The Foo Dog Ate My Homework (if someone has an original source, please let me know)</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I love the opulence of all of these images.  Even the spare, white bathroom has a shot of rich, cobalt blue and gold.  The black and gold desk is going on my wishlist for things I would like to have in my lifetime.  I'd like a small one for my bedroom or a larger one for the future library we're going to put in our formal living room. <br /><br />Anyway, I just had to put those out there.  They are keeping me up at night.  How does one deal with so much prettiness in the world? (obviously if you're me, you start a blog about it and then write weird things in the white space)<br /><br />I'm almost finished putting up Christmas decorations! Also, we are painting the basement and I took a peek and I'm so in love with it. I'm having them paint everything Benjamin Moore Sage Tint - trim, doors and walls.  I could eat the paint I love it so much. Kip wasn't too sure about it, but I said, "trust me, my love, it will look amazeballs." (just kidding, I don't talk like that, I'm in a weird mood)  I'll share some sneak peeks on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/belclairehouse">Facebook</a> this afternoon! Have a loverly day!

Inspirations of Late

Before I go all crazy Christmas lady on you, I wanted to share some images I've seen lately that I absolutely cannot get out of my head....

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