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Oscar De La Renta

Oscar De La Renta

A moment of silence for our fellow blue and white lover, Oscar de la Renta - a talent and inspiration gone too soon. (His Punta Cana home...

10:22 PM

Thoughts on seasonal accessorizing

Do you constantly change up your accessories seasonally, or do you stick to basics collected over time and add a few seasonal  things to spice  up your space?  Perhaps you are a minimalist and don't think seasonal accessories are an important part of a space or you dislike "clutter".  Obviously all types of homes and interests exist, and there is no right way to decorate your home, there are only personal tastes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnQIOPJxuGNtlrYcpiLbNrsgHB9lf1B-CRKQ2MQo3IpQOefweAbKAyjx4u5EU_6bBlhsfKehQHR8c2YcyJN74FVybi617NAAURRp355M3nmD9vWpBseftLHvxtW8f2jqJ0Ys7YVjLK7g8/s1600/hallloween-mantle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnQIOPJxuGNtlrYcpiLbNrsgHB9lf1B-CRKQ2MQo3IpQOefweAbKAyjx4u5EU_6bBlhsfKehQHR8c2YcyJN74FVybi617NAAURRp355M3nmD9vWpBseftLHvxtW8f2jqJ0Ys7YVjLK7g8/s1600/hallloween-mantle.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://celebrationsathomeblog.com/2012/10/black-and-white-halloween-decor.html"><span id="goog_915964650"></span>source</a><span id="goog_915964651"></span></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">Maximum accessorizing</h4> I read a variety of blogs and am constantly amazed by the number of people who go "whole hog" for the seasons and holidays.  They are constantly changing it up, creating mantles and table displays for every special event.  The continual "hunt and gather" shopping and creating  that these looks require tire me out just thinking about it.  I could never manage it with my schedule (or pocketbook).  I always wonder where all these objects are stored in someone's home.   Perhaps we  become too practical with age.  When  talking to friends we all seem to have the same ideas about  retiring objects not acquiring them.  I am wondering if maximum decorating is age related!<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/AVvXsEiLATOq4VaSOsxZpRgTX30HU0biGaanokRt5jHC3EYtPDMhTvSVNb-cWtXA1edJ0d0wLAohePpYzRAw_RPVCvt-hI6PcJsMEmPI1nVpP3__0MXs6LpPW7mTYRgY1aLLr2glsfbOaOaLVYhX/s1600/minimal+-+fall+-decor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLATOq4VaSOsxZpRgTX30HU0biGaanokRt5jHC3EYtPDMhTvSVNb-cWtXA1edJ0d0wLAohePpYzRAw_RPVCvt-hI6PcJsMEmPI1nVpP3__0MXs6LpPW7mTYRgY1aLLr2glsfbOaOaLVYhX/s1600/minimal+-+fall+-decor.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><h4><br /></h4><h4>Minimal accessorizing</h4>Then there's the other side of the coin,  minimalist advocates  who are simplifying their lives as much as possible and that means eliminating "stuff"  and embracing function and clean lined beauty. That doesn't mean they ignore the holidays;  they will often add subtle, simple and often natural seasonal touches.  I  understand this desire to have a quiet, unadorned space.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4>My personal taste</h4> I am a middle of the road kind of gal  when it comes  to the final layers in decorating.  I create variety by moving around my favourite things; you never know what will be where.  I also like to live with things that mean something to me, with  that meaning coming from various associations.  However, I do give a nod to holidays and seasons by adding in a few special touches to celebrate.<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/AVvXsEgHNH9t7rOzacLRCwaftk_7QF1ycursKuxOYmalhMN_gEu5oz2qNijsRspNFy4UQ4foo0etanNx0U2uzwgo0HkY0ZU3MGT9fpGuKGSBaqkwBs9tGK6sprLxjMzUa_rhiY16nTkTaN3Iu8_x/s1600/flowers+-+quilt+block.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHNH9t7rOzacLRCwaftk_7QF1ycursKuxOYmalhMN_gEu5oz2qNijsRspNFy4UQ4foo0etanNx0U2uzwgo0HkY0ZU3MGT9fpGuKGSBaqkwBs9tGK6sprLxjMzUa_rhiY16nTkTaN3Iu8_x/s1600/flowers+-+quilt+block.JPG" width="311" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quilt block by Sharon Griffin</td></tr></tbody></table>As an artist, I am interested in objects that are original, hand crafted, and have beautiful shapes.   My current love is this quilt block (it takes the idea of a quilt block to another level) created by a friend of mine.  You can see how she makes her own home unique<a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2014/10/at-home-contemporary-quilter.html"> here.</a> The gerber daisies are my nod to fall, and the colours in the quilt block will work year around with reds and purples prominent.  So one container, one piece of art and lots of options.<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/AVvXsEiyod5EOoym-jf54ytLHl45p2kPy-Sgg2VDAlXHpzkhYAoAQNpHOQe6V5HEuYHlCwBdMKfGVJYuHCkMjtZywbq3dE0mI5mWWNco3dhqX-jScHPNIk5zVQUCZUK1KRs36Aija52vVX8_xgI7/s1600/kubus-four.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyod5EOoym-jf54ytLHl45p2kPy-Sgg2VDAlXHpzkhYAoAQNpHOQe6V5HEuYHlCwBdMKfGVJYuHCkMjtZywbq3dE0mI5mWWNco3dhqX-jScHPNIk5zVQUCZUK1KRs36Aija52vVX8_xgI7/s1600/kubus-four.JPG" width="322" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kubus 4 Candle holder</td></tr></tbody></table>Many of the iconic designs of  the mid century modern period continue to resonate with me and over time I am adding my favourites to my decor. I love my Kubus 4 with its square, open base that allows you to place small objects within its frame.  You can also change candle colours if you are so inclined.<br /><br />Then there are subject matter preferences or design elements that catch my attention - perhaps too much at times. Leaves, twigs, birds, squares and circles/spheres are favourite motifs that keep appearing in various ways throughout my home. <br /><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/AVvXsEiPqBMNPKDTjTpXNl4xfKAAqAuloV2wQxvqoreoIsOgK__EGlSAc-AOeucvJ_s2rZ9SnuIY_32ZZb0wqb8WaEew7RI3gR1afyiV2MTzTM6lJSvy0IV6uif0TsCoW1useQGdSPBADJH0cjh9/s1600/sea-urchin-circle-bowl.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqBMNPKDTjTpXNl4xfKAAqAuloV2wQxvqoreoIsOgK__EGlSAc-AOeucvJ_s2rZ9SnuIY_32ZZb0wqb8WaEew7RI3gR1afyiV2MTzTM6lJSvy0IV6uif0TsCoW1useQGdSPBADJH0cjh9/s1600/sea-urchin-circle-bowl.JPG" width="350" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Circle motifs</td></tr></tbody></table>You can go too far when you love something! The stylized sea urchins sculptures - a Target special- relate well to the black spotted bowl.   They remind me of my lazy summer days beachcombing,  and in the midst of winter, I need all the positive reminders of better times I can get.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnh_EhlGu76dyUa7TEOzyAYPisQWcv7Cg10FwI41z4_UQJii8Dkv-V9b1nqc6lA6nhlJEcRodIoNjr4JpY6ppqP9h1MZox7Xn5xhuE9j5srQXeMEhV3JrpmpVIzsFIB0YHZZQ3ahjnn3VI/s1600/seasonal-bowl_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnh_EhlGu76dyUa7TEOzyAYPisQWcv7Cg10FwI41z4_UQJii8Dkv-V9b1nqc6lA6nhlJEcRodIoNjr4JpY6ppqP9h1MZox7Xn5xhuE9j5srQXeMEhV3JrpmpVIzsFIB0YHZZQ3ahjnn3VI/s1600/seasonal-bowl_01.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />I went back three times before I purchased this bowl at Bowrings - a local store. When I realized the circles are transparent I knew it was a keeper.  If you add coloured tissue paper inside it you have a quick change seasonal object.  Multipurpose is the name of the game when you want simple seasonal decor.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you see my interest in nature creeping into my space in different ways?</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOJg6_z92MaYHWA6yKayuJLrhBWJ8ivmrbzdHqutgbLrhEuAHPztEQLt22-hcCBacCerclWDy4KLDKgL6wFldK4rNX4Ytax6G8wOSzl7urODGLQyksjidnRfM0vM0UB-7rSfu5vRB3sPIi/s1600/dining+-+vignette.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOJg6_z92MaYHWA6yKayuJLrhBWJ8ivmrbzdHqutgbLrhEuAHPztEQLt22-hcCBacCerclWDy4KLDKgL6wFldK4rNX4Ytax6G8wOSzl7urODGLQyksjidnRfM0vM0UB-7rSfu5vRB3sPIi/s1600/dining+-+vignette.JPG" width="296" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plants and twigs and a nestled bird</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/AVvXsEh1x9kZedaGI9hey_dd8437dzCfbv9BOAXoZzqNGu-w0LDn0VORwDwIUl1POScXwMeIKoo45cHhol4x5uLMTq3uQHKXCYvTCd6c_upy89W14wE5R8oAxMrvnKNBwgyWanRPEc1MMVzoPop2/s1600/tulips-bird+dish.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1x9kZedaGI9hey_dd8437dzCfbv9BOAXoZzqNGu-w0LDn0VORwDwIUl1POScXwMeIKoo45cHhol4x5uLMTq3uQHKXCYvTCd6c_upy89W14wE5R8oAxMrvnKNBwgyWanRPEc1MMVzoPop2/s1600/tulips-bird+dish.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bird bowl by Erin McArthur</td></tr></tbody></table>Flowers are always a part of  my decor no matter where I am.   Sometimes I make  arrangements from my gardens,  sometimes they are purchased, and sometimes a good fake is thrown in to mix it up a bit.  Another bird in hiding.<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/AVvXsEiJEIF1ABYpcPrXx1JAT8yhLDt2-qQXWqtucvxPx9M-9odhCZEGgCmBAt_ioD9IuPXasNg6A693QrNS_mkpRKO4gpL4he5_nmtYDIpD5_Q_823PJTYml4QvPHlGjtB2KZkK71478tgGMH4n/s1600/bamboo-walnut-block.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJEIF1ABYpcPrXx1JAT8yhLDt2-qQXWqtucvxPx9M-9odhCZEGgCmBAt_ioD9IuPXasNg6A693QrNS_mkpRKO4gpL4he5_nmtYDIpD5_Q_823PJTYml4QvPHlGjtB2KZkK71478tgGMH4n/s1600/bamboo-walnut-block.JPG" width="285" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Every home needs a lucky bamboo </td></tr></tbody></table>Hello squares.  Repetition in shape is a powerful design principle that can lead your eye around a space and provide interest.   And no style is more beautiful than cleaned lined mid century modern, especially when the chairs are free and you just need to recover them.  There are lots of mixed wood tones in my home too, but they never get darker than this  walnut table. I'm still embracing my golden oak - a great backdrop for plants. <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/AVvXsEhzFwkXyxBjc5e7EjJ_pqZmtFDHOzhUJAt-Fxjw-6gewll0tG2JMzrac2J2MlGVvarzUh_lThVtifXPeeWACNeMxMI29OsXxmBfcTRWP_DXdEYAq0HqqhBrRJ-VlRVlAST6796_bk7pkxko/s1600/bird-nest-window.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFwkXyxBjc5e7EjJ_pqZmtFDHOzhUJAt-Fxjw-6gewll0tG2JMzrac2J2MlGVvarzUh_lThVtifXPeeWACNeMxMI29OsXxmBfcTRWP_DXdEYAq0HqqhBrRJ-VlRVlAST6796_bk7pkxko/s1600/bird-nest-window.JPG" width="270" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A fragile nest in a nature inspired vignette  </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">You may see a bird's nest propped on a window ledge looking very out of place in a contemporary space, but very in place with my interests.  Thanks Anita Sing for the sea urchin and print!<br /><br /> Your likes are usually repeated multiple times though out your home, many homeowners are quite surprised when I comment on this during an initial consultation. <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/AVvXsEhQhQ97AaU-isKDQVWESIxG03ZEkK_1hamXdNBiSh1wOeyCCDWce5-GnQp03OLi3_rIzCRB3NHpNoWeJ24wM3N51RDJh5KgmkyK_xWHSXOEB_B8YfqkgW7vCxn4I4KoFOv5l-VlOgWaTcuy/s1600/fall+buffet_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhQ97AaU-isKDQVWESIxG03ZEkK_1hamXdNBiSh1wOeyCCDWce5-GnQp03OLi3_rIzCRB3NHpNoWeJ24wM3N51RDJh5KgmkyK_xWHSXOEB_B8YfqkgW7vCxn4I4KoFOv5l-VlOgWaTcuy/s1600/fall+buffet_01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fall leading to Halloween</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I guess it is safe to say I celebrate  seasonal changes all year long by including nature references in various ways. Now isn't that an easy way out!<br /><br />What's you take on seasonal decorating?  Where does your style fit on the continuum?</div><br />

Thoughts on seasonal accessorizing

Do you constantly change up your accessories seasonally, or do you stick to basics collected over time and add a few seasonal things to spi...

8:38 AM

Budget friendly design

<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm handing over the reins  today to Tom Smith writing about a favourite decorating topic - practical suggestions for decorating on a budget.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.1500000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When designing your home and choosing different pieces to incorporate into the space, it can be expensive to add new furnishings, rugs, and features. Although it can be costly to purchase new decor, there are several ways to stay within your budget and limit the amount that you spend. With DIY crafts and by shopping at discount locations, it's easy to create an interior that feels like home.</span></b></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.1500000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shop for Used Furniture</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"></b></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.1500000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl93dWgjjS8Qp1Xx7vqny3z2Zt-N3bUSlIJi4FvZVvh8hMgKjCQwjsvJbjoJJJwwomYutg0qtm3rH4RJjEoSdlA8pec07_wJ0qpHUOu03wNaX0ZGMxqobT1iL8tjrsay1qjU2-EmZbUm96/s1600/e7a45c900f971d2f1866dc33b8eef326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl93dWgjjS8Qp1Xx7vqny3z2Zt-N3bUSlIJi4FvZVvh8hMgKjCQwjsvJbjoJJJwwomYutg0qtm3rH4RJjEoSdlA8pec07_wJ0qpHUOu03wNaX0ZGMxqobT1iL8tjrsay1qjU2-EmZbUm96/s1600/e7a45c900f971d2f1866dc33b8eef326.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://freshome.com/2012/11/12/10-budget-friendly-tricks-interior-decorators-use-to-create-luxurious-looking-spaces/custom_livingroom_furniture/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source</span></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">More people are creating an eclectic and bohemian style in their living quarters for a cozy and mismatched style that offers plenty of details. Instead of breaking the bank on new furniture, opt for shopping at thrift stores or flea markets for treasures that will add extra dimension and character to each room. You can also consider revamping old furniture by sanding down wood pieces or reupholstering accent chairs with modern fabric.</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"></b></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.1500000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Add Drama with an Accent Wall</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0FxKAeLARz0-e2kl3Q0Xscrb7qaAt8OhagI0z42KcgP6CcoSfvSylL4ryIR4sOaoxjfF0ZlvgKJmq-kGrrDd6hABECy7tDLvWfn3MRPEqKOqR9euPGMYJvtLNrx4vXfBj32piXexau_-/s1600/patterned+paint+rollers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0FxKAeLARz0-e2kl3Q0Xscrb7qaAt8OhagI0z42KcgP6CcoSfvSylL4ryIR4sOaoxjfF0ZlvgKJmq-kGrrDd6hABECy7tDLvWfn3MRPEqKOqR9euPGMYJvtLNrx4vXfBj32piXexau_-/s1600/patterned+paint+rollers.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"></b></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: xx-small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://contemporary%20bedroom%20by%20eagle%20interior%20designers%20%26%20decorators%20studio%2080%20interior%20design/">source</a></span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Incorporate wallpaper into the design of your home — it’ll create a high-end look as if the space was professionally decorated. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars wallpapering a single room with multiple walls, focus on an accent wall where the material can be applied. Use wallpaper on the wall that is facing the entrance of the room for a great focal point in the space.</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"></b></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.1500000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sew the Linens Yourself</span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"></b></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: 1.15; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9bnUhORZ5tI1IO4Zu8WaexeDStZ-YL_-HcPdDovPohfGF0yJ_H4jPZ92bdByEPDDSXZ1Z3EoBd7070xiQ7gJOH27bFPh_CAi4Qv54hkrq8abjD2BmZvHpmspbtrsV886i19JNdkn69liI/s1600/0e1e6295af84c25fbb6864282878d6df.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9bnUhORZ5tI1IO4Zu8WaexeDStZ-YL_-HcPdDovPohfGF0yJ_H4jPZ92bdByEPDDSXZ1Z3EoBd7070xiQ7gJOH27bFPh_CAi4Qv54hkrq8abjD2BmZvHpmspbtrsV886i19JNdkn69liI/s1600/0e1e6295af84c25fbb6864282878d6df.jpg" width="157" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="line-height: 11.5px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/AfbAJQjpubXJj0wz8ntGtn40w63uRx0RWmYxGWahwIl6ou9PfTQ4pqYqEAH4_bm09A/">source</a></span></span></b></span><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">From curtains to couch pillows, linens add a cozy touch and are one of the main features with interior decor. Choose the fabric yourself and sew accent pillows and slipcovers for an inexpensive way of using new patterns in each room. It makes for a budget-friendly way of making over an old couch or adding a fresh tablecloth to a kitchen table without spending twice as much on the linens.</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"></b></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.1500000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">U</span></span><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">se Antique Accessories</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeGB0y81oCUloyRXD64sY3KHLRhQW2INWCeRpnGTr2tJhGaULsXakwgof8mcau394h6brRp_zzCWQeR1J3qfID9yTrg4VqXOM1Tw6GalzswbwELndv0JZCrC2BSLVtGn5SzV8CvVmGTbp/s1600/antique+holders+500wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeGB0y81oCUloyRXD64sY3KHLRhQW2INWCeRpnGTr2tJhGaULsXakwgof8mcau394h6brRp_zzCWQeR1J3qfID9yTrg4VqXOM1Tw6GalzswbwELndv0JZCrC2BSLVtGn5SzV8CvVmGTbp/s1600/antique+holders+500wi.jpg" width="265" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/velvet_and_linen/2010/01/index.html">source</a></span></b></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.1500000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Antique accessories can add character to the decor and allow it to look more expensive with hand-picked items that are unique. Opt for mixing different types of metals for a modern style, which can include gold bookends or silver candlestick holders. You can also dress up a bare corner with an antique tricycle or decorate a fireplace mantle with old statues.</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Incorporate Baskets</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/2594051/Sullivan-Residence-contemporary-bedroom-denver"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/7db16bfc0102d6b2_8-5886/contemporary-bedroom.jpg" width="280" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/studio80/studio-80-interior-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Studio 80 Interior Design</a></small></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Allow your home to feel cozy with baskets that can be used throughout every area. Baskets are not only functional for organizational purposes, but also add a decorative element for a rustic and chic style. Use a dip-dyed basket to hold shoes by the front door or a wicker basket in the living room to store throws and blankets. You can also fill in blank spaces on bookcases and consoles with old baskets for an affordable product that can hold goods.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div></div><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><br /><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tim Smith writes for </span><a href="http://modernize.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Modernize</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></b><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.1500000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></b></div><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></div><b id="docs-internal-guid-1c714e3f-d65e-310e-15cd-f5558d8e4843" style="font-weight: normal;"></b>

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