tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10146289723731592952024-03-12T23:10:13.078-07:00{Lark+Branch}Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-5615245087627163142011-03-01T10:12:00.000-08:002011-03-01T10:12:25.156-08:00Milkglass, oh how I love thee...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUFIZmzbs55BF43AgE-F1Ga6IVwvNVYGUmG044lVf9GfNp0yr1qYoJk-0XU4nuZ09qnxXQnuNvfcW1eYiifpMg13BCqMWIASuA12-t6Pu0DuvCgexQJ_-db4KyXYT-LjeNqNUJyrqieWc/s1600/lyn03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUFIZmzbs55BF43AgE-F1Ga6IVwvNVYGUmG044lVf9GfNp0yr1qYoJk-0XU4nuZ09qnxXQnuNvfcW1eYiifpMg13BCqMWIASuA12-t6Pu0DuvCgexQJ_-db4KyXYT-LjeNqNUJyrqieWc/s640/lyn03.jpg" width="510" /></a></div><br />
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If there is one thing I have slowly built a collection of, it is Milkglass. I really do not care if it is truly vintage or a modern production piece. They all look the same as far as that goes. History on Milkglass would say the original makers should have added their name to the pieces due to no way to truly differentiate the two.<br />
Fenton is the most modern producer of Milkglass today.<br />
The Fenton hobnail is my absolute fav and I just relish at the thought of getting my hands on a butter dish. I feel like it is the one main piece I do not have but I always keep my eyes peeled on antique trips. I am already a lover of white dishes etc, because it just looks so clean. Milkglass is just the vintage vibe of the exact liking. They look fab in groupings... and with fresh flowers in them.<br />
I have big plans for our little kitchen one day and can't wait to have a beautiful vintage hutch to display them!<br />
I posted the final photo to show that Milkglass is not always "white" either. This green shade is "jade" and I do like it as well.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-39398773833705735062011-02-10T07:34:00.000-08:002011-02-10T07:34:39.108-08:00Only a List Will Do!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2cgW8H-cpDRs-vftt0hljHQ0nN87_rjE349D5ZdpM1udR-N-YaxbAmi9Ykz_50p5Yd3HgO8GxI0CY5x8R5lrtxuvneA119EekTZMIjWILgOBM5B8ONb55yqr-KCNoLwALAXvTN8fgmmj0/s1600/0209_outdoor01_rect540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2cgW8H-cpDRs-vftt0hljHQ0nN87_rjE349D5ZdpM1udR-N-YaxbAmi9Ykz_50p5Yd3HgO8GxI0CY5x8R5lrtxuvneA119EekTZMIjWILgOBM5B8ONb55yqr-KCNoLwALAXvTN8fgmmj0/s640/0209_outdoor01_rect540.jpg" width="492" /></a></div>I just love so much about this kitchen! Let's see... I am list type of gal so I will list it out!<br />
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* contrast use of white and black in the cabinetry and black french doors leading to outdoor space<br />
* nice herringbone pattern floor in what seems to be tiles cut to a 4x8...color is perfect!<br />
*my favorite.. honed marble either calcutta or cararra backsplash<br />
*use of stainless hardware and hood range ventilation<br />
*old world lantern chandelier, just a classic!<br />
* FARMHOUSE TABLE and chairs... now this, I cannot say enough about! I LOVE farmhouse tables and the rustic look they possess. Adds a rich earthy element to even the most modern of spaces... and for me, reminds me of where I come from!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-89129165452147191012011-01-24T16:13:00.000-08:002011-01-24T16:13:22.963-08:00Chevron LOVE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVSkNZUt8Fq1uINXqEdwpT5BVvutFGsaL4y6gLiSEr8X6Ylwdl4nP8_8gIhCq0v1Kn40R2JSZZbh_homPgGaJY8w_BXSTHFz3Lw5HAGJKpv5xotAp8bThyphenhyphen_y9swfzjhl7W-q6ULFDHfF3/s1600/il_570xN.176200164.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVSkNZUt8Fq1uINXqEdwpT5BVvutFGsaL4y6gLiSEr8X6Ylwdl4nP8_8gIhCq0v1Kn40R2JSZZbh_homPgGaJY8w_BXSTHFz3Lw5HAGJKpv5xotAp8bThyphenhyphen_y9swfzjhl7W-q6ULFDHfF3/s400/il_570xN.176200164.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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I am a bit of a Chevron fanatic.. although I must say, too much is absolute overload.<br />
Found a few great photo's that show the use of this pattern beautifully.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-70373790770835576632010-09-08T18:25:00.000-07:002010-09-08T18:27:04.731-07:00Beautifully Working At Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwnZyhSbYqHJwKYkbNAJC4BjiwboHNuWX6gBNOpv-S6Wea3KMoiOX7xmaHW5m0Eu5v3836BmFNQ_cvrRTI36BjTPFFhx9rtygPXmmgI6uEpisJLVFubiOz9LOCtE3zdqvsBGVpoGMa8r2i/s1600/home-office.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwnZyhSbYqHJwKYkbNAJC4BjiwboHNuWX6gBNOpv-S6Wea3KMoiOX7xmaHW5m0Eu5v3836BmFNQ_cvrRTI36BjTPFFhx9rtygPXmmgI6uEpisJLVFubiOz9LOCtE3zdqvsBGVpoGMa8r2i/s400/home-office.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyjf523H1NtSCLlk4KjezKRPnzxkP5d4uQZ0X7hCi8Xs0qWId_DkpEzSPWMO-OGD7-l11pPNc5JU-7VPSjMrOAUfMFBN-1_qh0H_zEyVh4ggLLzCkelhpY6LzTS_WCZVR4QZB5laL9x3Dm/s1600/estates-greystone-great-house-33-0309_LG-77676101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyjf523H1NtSCLlk4KjezKRPnzxkP5d4uQZ0X7hCi8Xs0qWId_DkpEzSPWMO-OGD7-l11pPNc5JU-7VPSjMrOAUfMFBN-1_qh0H_zEyVh4ggLLzCkelhpY6LzTS_WCZVR4QZB5laL9x3Dm/s400/estates-greystone-great-house-33-0309_LG-77676101.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_3dQxBnOP7FctH2JsZHQ98yE16oA2tZS-VIETeZ6O1_b0znhb8QaXXEYPNSQ7oTyWCZ3qjEY_1kJypKVKFO55AxofoVf0EdchqC3NDAGQP0FRb4P0tKxkAhDEXuewxjNV6TTYl7FOGqB/s1600/closet-home-office.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_3dQxBnOP7FctH2JsZHQ98yE16oA2tZS-VIETeZ6O1_b0znhb8QaXXEYPNSQ7oTyWCZ3qjEY_1kJypKVKFO55AxofoVf0EdchqC3NDAGQP0FRb4P0tKxkAhDEXuewxjNV6TTYl7FOGqB/s320/closet-home-office.jpg" width="252" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9V8mun5Ep6hYR_r_Be355rIDD70zMqToV29rlSo01aWUYFhqh3x81s_uz2S6GoTvUbiApr1N-BB65C4uHL3_xqeTd1yoWoFov12-Huw1XVLUNctJ_YUB3MyztUQ9qkOFJcQkR17nnZ3if/s1600/modern-workspace-decorations-plans-588x436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9V8mun5Ep6hYR_r_Be355rIDD70zMqToV29rlSo01aWUYFhqh3x81s_uz2S6GoTvUbiApr1N-BB65C4uHL3_xqeTd1yoWoFov12-Huw1XVLUNctJ_YUB3MyztUQ9qkOFJcQkR17nnZ3if/s400/modern-workspace-decorations-plans-588x436.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJz6fWEyt_EfLRu9Rir9000Ud9RZ_UEfqdXGtsNmjcDqRbiHS9dYLJfNzHl1yb8GRhOeuvXeIz5zp9QBQYR9hAWwj1KqmObA6AP5B57FyRv_VkvxZcobKK2ao7_LP9IzcOk9S_4r-uKP1Q/s1600/image-172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJz6fWEyt_EfLRu9Rir9000Ud9RZ_UEfqdXGtsNmjcDqRbiHS9dYLJfNzHl1yb8GRhOeuvXeIz5zp9QBQYR9hAWwj1KqmObA6AP5B57FyRv_VkvxZcobKK2ao7_LP9IzcOk9S_4r-uKP1Q/s400/image-172.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I have always loved an "office" in my house and as we have moved several times..my thoughts go to having that extra space to set up my office. Maybe due to my background in design and starting out by working from home. I am just a lover of everything around me being beautiful, if I can make it that way of course. <br />
I especially love the first photo where there is a stunning accompaniment of a lavatory for private use with office. The look is so sophisticated and serene. <br />
I especially enjoy designing this type of space due to the "must" of ORGANIZING!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-64453355684585991832010-06-28T09:43:00.000-07:002010-06-28T09:43:06.877-07:00Modern Outdoor Living<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjar2KVgOhwiVtc0XZd4AoIWZmvmI1vIzbWIVSEvSI9vTtxk7lkxgZQSnvEJryhVrOFrWLBN9VuBJmfDhaxdA5YfVJGEcfpnuyF00JaOF-34jSbcC1yqY8Gke3xC2GhVONakCzb6lcfHRWT/s1600/ds830-pergola-architectaria.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjar2KVgOhwiVtc0XZd4AoIWZmvmI1vIzbWIVSEvSI9vTtxk7lkxgZQSnvEJryhVrOFrWLBN9VuBJmfDhaxdA5YfVJGEcfpnuyF00JaOF-34jSbcC1yqY8Gke3xC2GhVONakCzb6lcfHRWT/s400/ds830-pergola-architectaria.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwofE0z6s0NndnewKsUlr2j0sLtNYVTIK3r8iqQ0AKwE30e3mYpyRcnj80LsPkEZrKO8brpPrTAyrEAaww-REWpdRyfoctrJYXuFERpS3v_qp8GRzB8IM4vgGwBIeA6KQve6dDU46DpuoX/s1600/2792110219_b607774045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwofE0z6s0NndnewKsUlr2j0sLtNYVTIK3r8iqQ0AKwE30e3mYpyRcnj80LsPkEZrKO8brpPrTAyrEAaww-REWpdRyfoctrJYXuFERpS3v_qp8GRzB8IM4vgGwBIeA6KQve6dDU46DpuoX/s400/2792110219_b607774045.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj7oJqvbo6JAWMOJ9Okg_v9w6jtXbBRdS0Bx1E0yiuK2FKQT3ONvCumHOU0baT9VJlsgtbdVl2z9S7pi-ZuSdmfGYjp3wfbQ1iK6Hw0M5_VmN5v9MstZnJRNE3EomOdX0n9T18_3IbrtKK/s1600/400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj7oJqvbo6JAWMOJ9Okg_v9w6jtXbBRdS0Bx1E0yiuK2FKQT3ONvCumHOU0baT9VJlsgtbdVl2z9S7pi-ZuSdmfGYjp3wfbQ1iK6Hw0M5_VmN5v9MstZnJRNE3EomOdX0n9T18_3IbrtKK/s400/400.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCu1rQl6QB4B4f4vEaj5r3xE701tzDRZIoSbNMkMXDz94lKmDToZrX04I4Xj66WgDkRHagJxUb-b6hhMFDKpDpCxfyK2jN9DjGITbgyZEKak_5PSxcM-_B7kDGZ1n_yxBjy7eaxbdIN-pG/s1600/firepitlanding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCu1rQl6QB4B4f4vEaj5r3xE701tzDRZIoSbNMkMXDz94lKmDToZrX04I4Xj66WgDkRHagJxUb-b6hhMFDKpDpCxfyK2jN9DjGITbgyZEKak_5PSxcM-_B7kDGZ1n_yxBjy7eaxbdIN-pG/s400/firepitlanding.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
So, I am going to admit something....every time I look at the likes of my back door, I envision what is to be, what can be.. all the while sometimes feeling a little let down because it is so not in the budget....yet.<br />
It will come though. Patience is not only a virtue, it is a treasure from God! I know that when we want something and can wait on it, once granted..it is that much sweeter and enjoyable..not to mention...with something like this, you end up really having the time to perfect the vision and budget..and it can be exactly what you want..not what you "settled" for. <br />
So enough of my ramblings...on with the post!!!<br />
When it s time...the planning for an outdoor living space will happen and it will look something like this. <br />
In modern outdoor design you find what landscapers call "hardscapes"..basically...alot of rock and stone. Also, you will find simple plants in their own space with no fuss around them. Either in a planter of their own, or if in the ground...just simple!<br />
Adding a modern pergola will provide not only relief from a hot day under shade, but more of the living space feel outdoors. We have plans for one of those as well, adn adding outdoor fabric panels to it. <br />
Water features and firepits as this one above are a standard feature as well when going more modern. <br />
You can find more on this firepit at www1.firerock.us/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-62838128403355868972010-06-26T17:45:00.000-07:002010-06-26T17:45:57.461-07:00Concrete Floors Next Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqrK7yx2oHcJOq_norh_gUiXkg9BQhuGQQ_PRindbi5sfw0rgoGdw5OmyNZAAuVpYw63hVmcitvUllIRZIjl3UCUR1e98pac_h-U96FZbJPQ6ii_791ITcnJ5bPYgQt1a4QyF82TAyDIv-/s1600/ching-ian-yang-yeo-house-dining-room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqrK7yx2oHcJOq_norh_gUiXkg9BQhuGQQ_PRindbi5sfw0rgoGdw5OmyNZAAuVpYw63hVmcitvUllIRZIjl3UCUR1e98pac_h-U96FZbJPQ6ii_791ITcnJ5bPYgQt1a4QyF82TAyDIv-/s640/ching-ian-yang-yeo-house-dining-room.jpg" width="483" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJVd0k9R5Y81-Dj16MFTdIhT1OopLpcq6rQdMfn0mGMxys1ZOZiHOvhH-kfTujLs6Ip1W72I6Km5imz75VMPB5rSgghGKDtqnZ6i2slx1faUjLg3WSlrwmwLB4dzJIecIe8kD8zq3T9bo/s1600/737-conserve.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJVd0k9R5Y81-Dj16MFTdIhT1OopLpcq6rQdMfn0mGMxys1ZOZiHOvhH-kfTujLs6Ip1W72I6Km5imz75VMPB5rSgghGKDtqnZ6i2slx1faUjLg3WSlrwmwLB4dzJIecIe8kD8zq3T9bo/s640/737-conserve.jpg" width="428" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimI5B3ULanDOVsaOXyOEs0LAKeizl8ljYu1rNs49xCJ18pElXsbHwhy20S3DUj498rJDoAUaarDwJ0_KCOb_jaxS7fSXy-tBNbqSCOei0Sr5uup35Q60e2qNHCsLxtm-vx7Fwmh52JPKyh/s1600/ching-ian-yang-yeo-house-dining-room-from-above.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimI5B3ULanDOVsaOXyOEs0LAKeizl8ljYu1rNs49xCJ18pElXsbHwhy20S3DUj498rJDoAUaarDwJ0_KCOb_jaxS7fSXy-tBNbqSCOei0Sr5uup35Q60e2qNHCsLxtm-vx7Fwmh52JPKyh/s400/ching-ian-yang-yeo-house-dining-room-from-above.jpg" width="302" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi41LySf11n7itSJeIsDWx6ki7rKl3OivL2jaYNhI4GWxPxHsNemcZ-ifvWoSqHoxCEHBSAiHDppa_UghITHIt2uN-pK6OjqNM2VftG6TMlke5JhqC5__0vOnWg9eFN08JstEli_UP8JLru/s1600/ob2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi41LySf11n7itSJeIsDWx6ki7rKl3OivL2jaYNhI4GWxPxHsNemcZ-ifvWoSqHoxCEHBSAiHDppa_UghITHIt2uN-pK6OjqNM2VftG6TMlke5JhqC5__0vOnWg9eFN08JstEli_UP8JLru/s400/ob2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
After much thought and research, we have decided to go with stained concrete flooring for the kitchen as the last thing needed to complete the look! We are throwing ideas around as to if we make it a DIY project or not. It's all still in the air, but the fact we are going green with the concrete, that is a sure thing. <br />
If we go with someone to do it for us, we may have to wait until next year and save from a few photo shoots (smiles)<br />
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Here is a great site for info on the flooring itself:<br />
www.moderncrete.com<br />
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* The raw materials used in concrete are abundant making it a sustainable building material and an integral part of a successful “Green Building” program.<br />
* Lower utility bills – Because of a phenomenon known as “Thermal Mass,” concrete helps maintain a constant temperature year round.<br />
* Concrete floors produce minimal waste unlike carpet, laminate, or tile, all of which continually contribute to landfill waste.<br />
* Concrete floors are not as susceptible to damage by water, fire and mold as many other types of flooring.<br />
* Practical and naturally durable. With minimal maintenance, it never needs replacement.<br />
* Easy to maintain and clean.<br />
* Hypo-allergenic – does not store dust, dirt, pollen and other allergens.<br />
* Made from natural, earthy elements rendering each flooring or countertop design unique.<br />
* Transitions well with other natural materials such as granite, marble, wood, glass & metals, allowing easy adaptability to any setting.<br />
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Really cannot wait!! Maybe we will still try it as a DIY, but we still have some research to do and find the exact stain color we know we want...as some DIY product does not have the color variations we are envisioning.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-52711623658779937542010-06-21T18:18:00.000-07:002010-06-21T18:18:04.057-07:00Egg Candles & Kitchen Timer....two of my weekly picks!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdU3vVL5Jg_KwD6TYr1rY6gsyfac9rDllReIePtcY1R-bGlgeZx3kPS8tQSYocSrvInXNszxJgARA-jg0xSZpsZkP3GlIOuD7rmyL-e6CjB5xgOucG12Ky_7hejhjEkbvahwzLNB5BFhaA/s1600/iusb_760x100.6158923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="92" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdU3vVL5Jg_KwD6TYr1rY6gsyfac9rDllReIePtcY1R-bGlgeZx3kPS8tQSYocSrvInXNszxJgARA-jg0xSZpsZkP3GlIOuD7rmyL-e6CjB5xgOucG12Ky_7hejhjEkbvahwzLNB5BFhaA/s320/iusb_760x100.6158923.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-nfds3C1oBdd4XdkXmdLLap93Fc8XlXmOHWjsecLnLwgcwCxq9ZFjDaou38qgefQIIacxeafzUnvwjX5vJRnUes5hwu-I_-BOZ-mkW9W_BpG3h0KklB3-Ga0lozl740OgL8VrdppL0NzI/s1600/il_430xN.149764019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-nfds3C1oBdd4XdkXmdLLap93Fc8XlXmOHWjsecLnLwgcwCxq9ZFjDaou38qgefQIIacxeafzUnvwjX5vJRnUes5hwu-I_-BOZ-mkW9W_BpG3h0KklB3-Ga0lozl740OgL8VrdppL0NzI/s400/il_430xN.149764019.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD3qPOQzgHAi9xtkxhJZxPT-_k_pVwBJKEyO9_xmG5YRF49COfS5CKRvR6GTKpTSZCg-Sj1IDSSNPPC0B4h5tQPx_WmIQ7HFtDKj-OeaqvR8Y5NwZJAW6mwF2EQ3m3fG0zYfpXelpPpdPU/s1600/il_430xN.149764020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD3qPOQzgHAi9xtkxhJZxPT-_k_pVwBJKEyO9_xmG5YRF49COfS5CKRvR6GTKpTSZCg-Sj1IDSSNPPC0B4h5tQPx_WmIQ7HFtDKj-OeaqvR8Y5NwZJAW6mwF2EQ3m3fG0zYfpXelpPpdPU/s400/il_430xN.149764020.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-adkIIisvZpkWAAlVMsQXmIh1SBZO6U_JinZUxiVm1ncbpyq3UEQsjxMrYyAS3V65kcp5KgIPK4RBf2K57Rr40ozaxwNJokTkiaRd377y5SgXE943CbeuWjtgjSz8DE-sbI6Jj0Mk1rgV/s1600/C59118G.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-adkIIisvZpkWAAlVMsQXmIh1SBZO6U_JinZUxiVm1ncbpyq3UEQsjxMrYyAS3V65kcp5KgIPK4RBf2K57Rr40ozaxwNJokTkiaRd377y5SgXE943CbeuWjtgjSz8DE-sbI6Jj0Mk1rgV/s400/C59118G.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKXOM87AksAVhEW7MtDfuPTZ2R-zbWl1Tx9naI8zvX7Ofac7ePfBKIqhKD5NmCg8Eg4tGgETBA26n9cHjDnqUu2yCMBkdEtGa7q-0laV3MUmVRyjIuVfEclzpDLfpebiQI9yNw2hSYsW7_/s1600/wp-logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="65" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKXOM87AksAVhEW7MtDfuPTZ2R-zbWl1Tx9naI8zvX7Ofac7ePfBKIqhKD5NmCg8Eg4tGgETBA26n9cHjDnqUu2yCMBkdEtGa7q-0laV3MUmVRyjIuVfEclzpDLfpebiQI9yNw2hSYsW7_/s200/wp-logo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
Thought this carton of egg candles was just too cute, and the timer I LOVE. Hope to have the blue one in my kitchen sometime soon! Found it on Wrapables.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-26416755530498027312010-05-31T11:25:00.000-07:002010-05-31T11:25:11.340-07:00Sixx Design, I love you!!!<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/AVvXsEgk-amL6Q3nknrFiSaivvE2hPRckrJeluY1vTWaDuisZfH1-BAS2viVW1-oHxI6sp6XlUYSnvPUT8KNWb0OzTEbl_PO5xmJVkcQ3ZwtSXKdGjzURZSi_Gzb3uaO_zYmIYZ6-8bzwKgCq7KF/s1600/Dwntn_Chic_rszd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-amL6Q3nknrFiSaivvE2hPRckrJeluY1vTWaDuisZfH1-BAS2viVW1-oHxI6sp6XlUYSnvPUT8KNWb0OzTEbl_PO5xmJVkcQ3ZwtSXKdGjzURZSi_Gzb3uaO_zYmIYZ6-8bzwKgCq7KF/s400/Dwntn_Chic_rszd.jpg" width="392" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAyCXSSq1xSpxJpt_XQ0JpBd3RtqTWU6KFiqARt-e9KBH-IpKCvEniMWck0JHZGAWCvc97NMeNEaOnJRwY3KpI9001r-tRdzmIiGwrAJPaXoeBFSDocVIp-g_vkZ4JM4Br_HKhASbwOvm/s1600/539w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAyCXSSq1xSpxJpt_XQ0JpBd3RtqTWU6KFiqARt-e9KBH-IpKCvEniMWck0JHZGAWCvc97NMeNEaOnJRwY3KpI9001r-tRdzmIiGwrAJPaXoeBFSDocVIp-g_vkZ4JM4Br_HKhASbwOvm/s400/539w.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8GAXkLNCOKSNQRosUcY-HGPGWSIwy-ZV9QY-Mp7rBB-g9zHXc2CsShLS6HoPV8yHQjCKM782BXnwDPnBpBNfpvG7ZeFFEjFewV4vIuPVbRw_s8wTIFFps3-4_MEZzOkNxkMXAtfoeWEQ/s1600/90634-b4-13-11x11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8GAXkLNCOKSNQRosUcY-HGPGWSIwy-ZV9QY-Mp7rBB-g9zHXc2CsShLS6HoPV8yHQjCKM782BXnwDPnBpBNfpvG7ZeFFEjFewV4vIuPVbRw_s8wTIFFps3-4_MEZzOkNxkMXAtfoeWEQ/s400/90634-b4-13-11x11.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-PlzINTnpm5_FCCLzF4f9lgL13KBqmDDxZ6e5sIk7Jt6K_K5m-V-fukQtNxijPVIC-8C_3zhSMDn3NzYfBUlHd3MPjuKGQiIaQX53iV1J2d546kLBxjM2Oy-J2ZUUglVDI03ND_o_Au7i/s1600/sixxdesignnyc1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-PlzINTnpm5_FCCLzF4f9lgL13KBqmDDxZ6e5sIk7Jt6K_K5m-V-fukQtNxijPVIC-8C_3zhSMDn3NzYfBUlHd3MPjuKGQiIaQX53iV1J2d546kLBxjM2Oy-J2ZUUglVDI03ND_o_Au7i/s400/sixxdesignnyc1.png" width="292" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6NVriDLnT27qbEvmQ2QOyxBmSVEp-1OOINkYGSxWWrA_MTxGS6H4uQbtAq-WtRmEtACEJeOI4nb_nPsM-ALSGAOqLXlYvIypOPzhjbtCi3CmzK94JXESER-Q1FVC-ntO2GETytcsPTiU/s1600/Picture-3-703734.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6NVriDLnT27qbEvmQ2QOyxBmSVEp-1OOINkYGSxWWrA_MTxGS6H4uQbtAq-WtRmEtACEJeOI4nb_nPsM-ALSGAOqLXlYvIypOPzhjbtCi3CmzK94JXESER-Q1FVC-ntO2GETytcsPTiU/s400/Picture-3-703734.png" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivYbCcSiAbzpYaVEQm5xKui9sIl0P6FhnOOjWNlwS-csJlJlAbr-TK8P8yzYi77P7Z4H88Q7YpQmr88lrEmoBLe1eb09VV425pNzrq7DURGpXfvfafU8EKTlsPxAe5UTjND1rg6obNS-k/s1600/sixx-photos03_23274880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivYbCcSiAbzpYaVEQm5xKui9sIl0P6FhnOOjWNlwS-csJlJlAbr-TK8P8yzYi77P7Z4H88Q7YpQmr88lrEmoBLe1eb09VV425pNzrq7DURGpXfvfafU8EKTlsPxAe5UTjND1rg6obNS-k/s400/sixx-photos03_23274880.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br />
Mastermind designers, Robert & Courtney Novogratz will complete season 1 on their own show" Nine by Design" tomorrow night. I am anxiously awaiting to watch, and sad at the possibility of this being the first and final season. No final word on that though...<br />
With 7 kids, Bellamy, Tellulah, Wolfgang, Breaker, Five, Holleder and Major, the newest addition. <br />
I have fallen head over heels for not only everything this show encapsulates, but their family as well. <br />
Brilliant doesn't even begin to explain the minds and creative style that surpasses many! I never really knew there could be such a design force that matched with my own personal style as much as these. Probably why I love their show so much. The fact they can manage all that they do and parent 7 fabulous kids is beyond me. Especially in NYC..com' on!!! Wow!! <br />
They are known to find the most unloved properties and turn them into funky fabulous one-of-a-kind jewel boxes if you ask me!<br />
Just released a book "Downtown Chic" that I will be buying and cannot wait to have on my coffee table! <br />
You can catch the season finale tomorrow night on Bravo. Check your local cable listing for showtime, or go to www.sixxdesign.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-74130871962555941232010-04-27T09:31:00.000-07:002010-04-27T09:31:38.895-07:00White Dishware and Serving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4HXMbFeRF5rvxm-cKRM_zosb8iinrdvvHxOhKibkCtV0-98lKDC9M0xuhA_VumNryicOk9sNAXOBYy60u_r6j9HK1nmPpEnpCDTQrCna7A0xQVIunbsm0MhZ17Ck0IhgbE6tNmee2Wd-C/s1600/2720500211_3af19f91ce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4HXMbFeRF5rvxm-cKRM_zosb8iinrdvvHxOhKibkCtV0-98lKDC9M0xuhA_VumNryicOk9sNAXOBYy60u_r6j9HK1nmPpEnpCDTQrCna7A0xQVIunbsm0MhZ17Ck0IhgbE6tNmee2Wd-C/s400/2720500211_3af19f91ce.jpg" width="306" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWRtXb9SHilc3F9pGE6rVpGUBoHV6QnegvbuV-CJSsBrqRKsw4iPxqHIDau9lCexoSu1Z5DEi5l6iXP8oB5Nr8FcjPEn7JNywzm5qXpWSVVj448oX7lHWvZ3qZ22TOfmW59a34b024_Vo/s1600/white+bowls-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWRtXb9SHilc3F9pGE6rVpGUBoHV6QnegvbuV-CJSsBrqRKsw4iPxqHIDau9lCexoSu1Z5DEi5l6iXP8oB5Nr8FcjPEn7JNywzm5qXpWSVVj448oX7lHWvZ3qZ22TOfmW59a34b024_Vo/s400/white+bowls-5.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqStoh9N7JyLBUnQdT8F7KxzwuWOiI5CSnWHfnEKSKnwBPLfNIQ1DiizlyM5T90TI-70EskCMMCzp1uL2jcYZetskW1vslVRnq-7mvctVZCoWLUnXdTmBlozOd7rGRBToBF7duvlm9UIu/s1600/6a0123ddd70c57860b01240b959cc5860e-320pi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqStoh9N7JyLBUnQdT8F7KxzwuWOiI5CSnWHfnEKSKnwBPLfNIQ1DiizlyM5T90TI-70EskCMMCzp1uL2jcYZetskW1vslVRnq-7mvctVZCoWLUnXdTmBlozOd7rGRBToBF7duvlm9UIu/s400/6a0123ddd70c57860b01240b959cc5860e-320pi.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVlQ5xaKPj2ihaua0PSDhb40sayhx7mdiyVq4qHqrC3pyDJwUwrhCtq0cqK2F_5SFGx_KQjESAbScsZhxzjF8BCQ2xq94bFaKM2ePWlCvA4QQ0tC2kRYfC_QeUxU_giTdmmewEkNvodf7g/s1600/6a00e55225716d88330120a7c39c38970b-pi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVlQ5xaKPj2ihaua0PSDhb40sayhx7mdiyVq4qHqrC3pyDJwUwrhCtq0cqK2F_5SFGx_KQjESAbScsZhxzjF8BCQ2xq94bFaKM2ePWlCvA4QQ0tC2kRYfC_QeUxU_giTdmmewEkNvodf7g/s400/6a00e55225716d88330120a7c39c38970b-pi.jpg" width="335" /></a></div><br />
There is nothing I love more on the table than all white dishware and serving pieces. It will always be a classic, and looks so clean! I love the way my food even looks on the plate! Yes, I do like many dishes with prints and designs, especially vintage ones, or the floral's that you would see in a vintage English tea set. There are probably so many I like, that I would end up spending way too much money and not have the space to sore them. So, white has been my choice for years now. I had began purchasing my collection at Crate & Barrel..but have found you can always add to it, and buy from all kinds of places. Now, I find my self in a store wanting to see what white serving pieces they have..and my brain goes to all kinds of ways I could use it.<br />
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Photo Credits To: Living Design & Ann SageUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-75954933338035094822010-04-26T18:29:00.001-07:002010-04-26T18:36:58.632-07:00Small Kitchen LOVE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFQNB_S9GmIQUYEz_05K9q8YL0JJiTjI8m9UcBvohZ5At700T8ULzjV7q6BJclVD_BXr-GsGc6I7Jxrz5ZNxEgXnY55ylQdcydNN6WVgH_LhSnRtFWJRkckOxrpN9QgS9kEGXAI4Up-fo/s1600/coastal-living-modern.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFQNB_S9GmIQUYEz_05K9q8YL0JJiTjI8m9UcBvohZ5At700T8ULzjV7q6BJclVD_BXr-GsGc6I7Jxrz5ZNxEgXnY55ylQdcydNN6WVgH_LhSnRtFWJRkckOxrpN9QgS9kEGXAI4Up-fo/s400/coastal-living-modern.png" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIGucts5UCf2uqAK6xEJrgJ-qIQZTs6Kz_3G_SkG394VNohRoMXYttZ8fT3y_MkB3Qbg6qQHwkFdp7MvQvmSrm4qld6So0gxopv3ZcBL8mn2kVKMYQv2SVkSUwTVOqT68XPOZtiilS_eZz/s1600/061008twinkle2_rect540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIGucts5UCf2uqAK6xEJrgJ-qIQZTs6Kz_3G_SkG394VNohRoMXYttZ8fT3y_MkB3Qbg6qQHwkFdp7MvQvmSrm4qld6So0gxopv3ZcBL8mn2kVKMYQv2SVkSUwTVOqT68XPOZtiilS_eZz/s400/061008twinkle2_rect540.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfegzz2T9BFYgTAYGXQl87EQUUy9u4avo4GC8wMwtWdNxKCtur48twmWlN-Y728viDYtYgt9fJ0j31Lqbqtat0E1Vth_9qkwRPpBSzlmqaJ0i471JPUJZPxFuGMeJ0CZTVu3FJOtL89eor/s1600/4a-kitchen-addition-extension-project.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfegzz2T9BFYgTAYGXQl87EQUUy9u4avo4GC8wMwtWdNxKCtur48twmWlN-Y728viDYtYgt9fJ0j31Lqbqtat0E1Vth_9qkwRPpBSzlmqaJ0i471JPUJZPxFuGMeJ0CZTVu3FJOtL89eor/s400/4a-kitchen-addition-extension-project.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Only in America we are almost bred to think "bigger is better". Well, I have grown to appreciate small quaint spaces. Maybe I want more of those small spaces added to the home itself, so it would be bigger in essence. But, I still love small spaces, and found a few photo's to show you can really get creative in a small kitchen. My favorite is the first photo!!! Love almost everything!!<br />
The second photo has a full sheet tinted glass back splash that is easy to clean and really sleek. Not to mention the artwork makes the statement and the counter tops are clear of doo dads, so it seems really clean! If you like stainless more than anything, the third photo is really neat space. I think it would only work if you were an organized fanatic like myself and could keep your dry goods looking that good on a shelf in a mason jar :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-81460597648807296162010-04-26T18:19:00.000-07:002010-04-26T18:21:10.850-07:00Coastal Living Black & White's..yes...White's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqouleVN7Yii9k3tRB9gKm_clNLDNZ-HfXpHcAW2RHO48_kJ923h91dD6hzrdqVcte4_PfzAuMY9g4_tkhs_lBZbX4sz-sJFjO9-tqhsLofWCnk4F1DnxxtcQSO6lGGWXNRoca-raF4_GU/s1600/54919-write-away-r-x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqouleVN7Yii9k3tRB9gKm_clNLDNZ-HfXpHcAW2RHO48_kJ923h91dD6hzrdqVcte4_PfzAuMY9g4_tkhs_lBZbX4sz-sJFjO9-tqhsLofWCnk4F1DnxxtcQSO6lGGWXNRoca-raF4_GU/s400/54919-write-away-r-x.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCttcohD5G7_al2PwbuSjQoN-Gf7dVZClfzqs9JXoVgSLl_L6Krr3FkhTJGHlJxj0r_YxpNdR4lOW7EYMQioTQ_yLXPo4rJVDFL8VN2cReNcB3dvJVySsDI6_wZg8-2bZaM7MDDtS9z0oH/s1600/photo3-454x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCttcohD5G7_al2PwbuSjQoN-Gf7dVZClfzqs9JXoVgSLl_L6Krr3FkhTJGHlJxj0r_YxpNdR4lOW7EYMQioTQ_yLXPo4rJVDFL8VN2cReNcB3dvJVySsDI6_wZg8-2bZaM7MDDtS9z0oH/s400/photo3-454x500.jpg" width="362" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_IgsZtx20K89SSJC3iiwjyfElA7m2UVOxMdUcxgS9Ybs_P64hSctonCLVi3tyTse6B55Y4w5vnkWheyYE13CbNfF4tWYPjuKVJXqercDH57KzWEqfbeV8KqRX4PHScv9dCp1P0gZLVpZ/s1600/coastal-living-4-332x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_IgsZtx20K89SSJC3iiwjyfElA7m2UVOxMdUcxgS9Ybs_P64hSctonCLVi3tyTse6B55Y4w5vnkWheyYE13CbNfF4tWYPjuKVJXqercDH57KzWEqfbeV8KqRX4PHScv9dCp1P0gZLVpZ/s400/coastal-living-4-332x500.jpg" width="266" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZs1a96tr4J0N83Hg__p-afOHFRq7vZxtFl0B2Yh5HgsaFuUwwzu0egiKLQpyY8xsKsp8-GlxzOt44BQzYAtFcQQ7PBjzOJqCL06eEI25ZwH20hXVpButwJFC-f5UJmG1rjKCPoe4EYNm/s1600/coastal+living.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZs1a96tr4J0N83Hg__p-afOHFRq7vZxtFl0B2Yh5HgsaFuUwwzu0egiKLQpyY8xsKsp8-GlxzOt44BQzYAtFcQQ7PBjzOJqCL06eEI25ZwH20hXVpButwJFC-f5UJmG1rjKCPoe4EYNm/s320/coastal+living.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZFfUmikP9F_kAb954V2Sgapqo3qWd948m1Gt2ED7OtrEiNqF3smn_brg6AXs8BqcrQZlxwH2AO2K0W-QV3VYnJxMBm-lFrR-pCsEpxK5LR9O57PmCVM-ipQoRQKz2_5NUHjJ4Je5NFj5x/s1600/DreamHome_KidsBathroom_007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZFfUmikP9F_kAb954V2Sgapqo3qWd948m1Gt2ED7OtrEiNqF3smn_brg6AXs8BqcrQZlxwH2AO2K0W-QV3VYnJxMBm-lFrR-pCsEpxK5LR9O57PmCVM-ipQoRQKz2_5NUHjJ4Je5NFj5x/s400/DreamHome_KidsBathroom_007.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />
Grabbed these from Coastal Living because I love the way a coastal home captures the warmth of Black and White's when the theme is applied in the design. Although I can personally tend to lean on elements of modern design, my heart always goes back to warmth and homeliness of Cottage, Modern Country, Bungalow feel. My dream home is a Modern Farmhouse with a metal roof, an herb garden, as well as a full veggie garden! I think I would leave the actual animals to my sister..she would be way better at upkeep of that. Maybe she could have her own home beside me and have all the chickens and a milk cow on her property LOL! <br />
Any-who...I have to be honest and say I like the application of Black and White's because it looks so clean, I mean..really clean! I think too, the first photo, I could not deal with all of the possible chalk dust!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-48399475295896066902010-04-26T17:20:00.000-07:002010-04-26T17:20:51.580-07:00From Mirror to Chalkboard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjL3A7QL1SW2nEAJGQQyCfn9l6nVqnAlhiEm1oqDTWjF2B_7eyAZqAk_4W9jVNIqmfJDjZ1c3u-rWQfPkpp1kFpsNCN6X3HQDHLk1hZClnalV0gMMOe1WhVjtoF-3FDwQhOpFx_BWFw0ey/s1600/AAAAAhSwy2kAAAAAAFc1wg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjL3A7QL1SW2nEAJGQQyCfn9l6nVqnAlhiEm1oqDTWjF2B_7eyAZqAk_4W9jVNIqmfJDjZ1c3u-rWQfPkpp1kFpsNCN6X3HQDHLk1hZClnalV0gMMOe1WhVjtoF-3FDwQhOpFx_BWFw0ey/s320/AAAAAhSwy2kAAAAAAFc1wg.jpg" width="256" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7nGxzXamqc7neVrL-Ni4hm66itPnd6UkePh7uzJt750WW_2Aj-ipQLPWvARhavPkQi6xF7dJ9DPiybksImpsvBhXjmVF1WcFV1xbcqGp3limYveymRMn-dYQfWB0CGugFva3EJGqtP-gQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2009-11-19+at+2.54.00+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7nGxzXamqc7neVrL-Ni4hm66itPnd6UkePh7uzJt750WW_2Aj-ipQLPWvARhavPkQi6xF7dJ9DPiybksImpsvBhXjmVF1WcFV1xbcqGp3limYveymRMn-dYQfWB0CGugFva3EJGqtP-gQ/s320/Screen+shot+2009-11-19+at+2.54.00+PM.png" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHUw83kLIV_vWQ03iPZonk7yZGBKjyoDftu5gNOi4b1stVRRLNqkZMYWRvtEbhakvMmqkuGGZLolvXWsrBxlIRdHhcql9mLDRu6eM16rE6eQ5hS9WAjWxVQfMph13TQaHEMpE6vKQZFjeb/s1600/prod1671144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHUw83kLIV_vWQ03iPZonk7yZGBKjyoDftu5gNOi4b1stVRRLNqkZMYWRvtEbhakvMmqkuGGZLolvXWsrBxlIRdHhcql9mLDRu6eM16rE6eQ5hS9WAjWxVQfMph13TQaHEMpE6vKQZFjeb/s400/prod1671144.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I have seen this so many times, but still think it is a great idea in the right place. I suggest to find an antique or vintage mirror on Craigs List or some little hole in the wall shop...and turn into a chalkboard. The chalkboard paint sells for about $12 for a quart at Lowe's or Home Depot. The last picture is from Restoration Hardware where the smallest one starts at well over $300. I think you can make your own for pennies, compared to that!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-60739707930433618392010-04-16T11:42:00.000-07:002010-04-16T11:42:08.045-07:00Going Green in the Kitchen...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWtmzpo35BtkupdMkq9H9x2XewwPZRDzlLi905RXGP89HocDk4FHZKPq7ozqSpyJ5Jl1Kf_Yzy4l-PUsKa1Vr4W6IKw2i_IRFjQtnYYn4EjSsnLvTfAtKsH1zNzJ_QTATR4zVWE3sLKCDB/s1600/cherry-edge54.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWtmzpo35BtkupdMkq9H9x2XewwPZRDzlLi905RXGP89HocDk4FHZKPq7ozqSpyJ5Jl1Kf_Yzy4l-PUsKa1Vr4W6IKw2i_IRFjQtnYYn4EjSsnLvTfAtKsH1zNzJ_QTATR4zVWE3sLKCDB/s400/cherry-edge54.jpg" width="266" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-wWnwoniav0jg_v62eP0O-VD2HheU6uVxX1jlv0Mk_sWkOAxUt2L7tBqpcpZCqdX0FEUaL2vKj15u6oMkJxuNsXBmEX_KeLzXBRSNTVq5pNE-983EKeLqWw6bI9dhP4uQKXYzcNkebsy/s1600/Solid-Oak-Table-Top_Dark-Walnut-Stain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-wWnwoniav0jg_v62eP0O-VD2HheU6uVxX1jlv0Mk_sWkOAxUt2L7tBqpcpZCqdX0FEUaL2vKj15u6oMkJxuNsXBmEX_KeLzXBRSNTVq5pNE-983EKeLqWw6bI9dhP4uQKXYzcNkebsy/s400/Solid-Oak-Table-Top_Dark-Walnut-Stain.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqsXvFGrjSH9Sn3VZTP4lDB5boR7NP0rd6Nbl2RP6aM7K9eITEfvxEP5_vA-UZnqPGS48o3N1AyqNm6bTMmB6kBQ4oul3xbmKuOvGgmOcr3paiuu-dPVvvhXrk9q5x5r_xil25PjCo1e-B/s1600/df+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqsXvFGrjSH9Sn3VZTP4lDB5boR7NP0rd6Nbl2RP6aM7K9eITEfvxEP5_vA-UZnqPGS48o3N1AyqNm6bTMmB6kBQ4oul3xbmKuOvGgmOcr3paiuu-dPVvvhXrk9q5x5r_xil25PjCo1e-B/s400/df+6.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br />
After MUCH discussion and having no budget to a small one in a few months...we have decided to go with wood counter tops in the kitchen! I am oh so excited and even recently figured out how to stain them really dark and still be at a food grade finish, which is oh so important! Hopefully we will have this tackled by summer and have the tile back splash up that has been stored in the garage for seemingly forever!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-33789093172092290122010-04-13T11:15:00.000-07:002010-04-13T11:15:41.397-07:00Cocoa Pendant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMd9OIXCcVUjgiahbJtbWVW5mFI7GC_KAcG6-3bQW154wINWPm4DmFA0m8WKTnGnU_q72hTLCxWA8s1_ice8vErHXQP1a2p1-HXuLFERNfnLbiaW8r-Hn8lAt1UWpb2CangGNhyphenhyphen4PBpK0q/s1600/img61t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMd9OIXCcVUjgiahbJtbWVW5mFI7GC_KAcG6-3bQW154wINWPm4DmFA0m8WKTnGnU_q72hTLCxWA8s1_ice8vErHXQP1a2p1-HXuLFERNfnLbiaW8r-Hn8lAt1UWpb2CangGNhyphenhyphen4PBpK0q/s320/img61t.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
We had purchased this pendant originally from Z Gallerie and had in our dining area. Because i Loooove ambiance...I dealt with the fact it's max wattage is 60 watt bulb. When we moved I desperately needed more light though. So Lance converted it to a plug in, and it now sits beside the sofa in the living room. Its funny how many people think it is soft and want to touch it only to find out it is so not soft!! It actually is extremely hard brittle and pokie LOL ( i know that is not in the dictionary, just a Stephanie word) <br />
So, I thought it was interesting to see this light as a "new" edition at West Elm recently. We had bought this light about 3 years ago...but cool that it is making its way around the block :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-6693712724635322642010-04-13T11:06:00.000-07:002010-04-13T11:06:23.396-07:00Fresh and Natural, Nursery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAA9jz5gUDHrs_EfWO_29XVM9LGsYrft0Z-CLQhftDTU7zM1iNIgz2HuXNsEP6wUQNI-ffGlyV6nwtwDr7CxYUVRa4YP5qkqXCmrSvA1iys5cmsmaYkMQO_PZDM0LBMVpjT9A4qofosTgi/s1600/sadie-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAA9jz5gUDHrs_EfWO_29XVM9LGsYrft0Z-CLQhftDTU7zM1iNIgz2HuXNsEP6wUQNI-ffGlyV6nwtwDr7CxYUVRa4YP5qkqXCmrSvA1iys5cmsmaYkMQO_PZDM0LBMVpjT9A4qofosTgi/s640/sadie-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Wanted to share another Nursery Design that I like. Probably comes from my love for birds and branches and clean, fresh white's! Not a fan of the fox pillow on the rocker though...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-80544553169439317502010-03-29T17:43:00.000-07:002010-04-02T15:49:11.582-07:00Tarina Tarantino makes me want to be a young girl again....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtQN8O3tZAVDcTIe_gHQlNoioDZVewsnYJs00HIGOzzydimW0wUYbvCYtuJTxyXPVTcZEa3ZE2YMdBaz6F-nM9RlfWTX00q6rxoOeC7nhSvybSofxnR4mUXXeM8KwF2gBke5Im3iQjitSY/s1600/303484-ANTM_detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtQN8O3tZAVDcTIe_gHQlNoioDZVewsnYJs00HIGOzzydimW0wUYbvCYtuJTxyXPVTcZEa3ZE2YMdBaz6F-nM9RlfWTX00q6rxoOeC7nhSvybSofxnR4mUXXeM8KwF2gBke5Im3iQjitSY/s400/303484-ANTM_detail.jpg" width="336" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OP5RTryXHR2Kb6RcVsMen6IxhszxvcDPOkzmuxJL46iVwskxoWuYcq1eotX20Pjh0HYQsG0l1E1VSqKAxUWyYNWvoQIVIPWl37mUsEOUWq4JueLHzEIP8__Sk9Pij2bdRhQWta5v3Oru/s1600/1776996-newspress_milan_popup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OP5RTryXHR2Kb6RcVsMen6IxhszxvcDPOkzmuxJL46iVwskxoWuYcq1eotX20Pjh0HYQsG0l1E1VSqKAxUWyYNWvoQIVIPWl37mUsEOUWq4JueLHzEIP8__Sk9Pij2bdRhQWta5v3Oru/s400/1776996-newspress_milan_popup.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4t8eB6XlJNoxA4i5orhkoORUJGvNsyeJFwZ2KfQ1NkpwCqN6KB6C2BCgU4ihLv2yehG-1d_ELlhvCvpNOMj_v2wI98gF1FRwF6MKhkK7scVDEf90f7NkRxqGXCFOr6Nisjk66Dz14mmHI/s1600/650641-chandelier_detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4t8eB6XlJNoxA4i5orhkoORUJGvNsyeJFwZ2KfQ1NkpwCqN6KB6C2BCgU4ihLv2yehG-1d_ELlhvCvpNOMj_v2wI98gF1FRwF6MKhkK7scVDEf90f7NkRxqGXCFOr6Nisjk66Dz14mmHI/s400/650641-chandelier_detail.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7k71zN7irGQw2ZnfoWQsv720q_V1SyK2-GezDcLIfHTR4BdaZxhtl0i2S9oY4YB5OEFpWhZ869_Q-i6n3krSWwg3_LpcafO9p6Jmn5G6-iaaPhPt953I-dCGGm5MADNwm2W0-PYqG5Jwq/s1600/BJCL2_wear_zoom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7k71zN7irGQw2ZnfoWQsv720q_V1SyK2-GezDcLIfHTR4BdaZxhtl0i2S9oY4YB5OEFpWhZ869_Q-i6n3krSWwg3_LpcafO9p6Jmn5G6-iaaPhPt953I-dCGGm5MADNwm2W0-PYqG5Jwq/s400/BJCL2_wear_zoom.jpg" width="277" /></a></div>If there is any designer out there hitting Hollywood by storm that makes me want to be a girl all over again it is by far Tarina Tarantino. I love the colors, the whimsy, and two collections, Hello Kitty & Barbie!! I do not think I would adorn any of these now, except for a few hair accessories, and the solid lucite bracelets...you can see all of her pieces <a href="http://www.tarinatarantino.com/">here</a>. I was just talking this weekend about a lotion I found that reminds me of childhood which I will post on <a href="http://www.bagofsugar.blogspot.com/">www.bagofsugar.blogspot.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-51436037906818444242010-03-26T18:04:00.000-07:002010-03-26T18:04:40.873-07:00Guest Room Turned Dressing Room!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8gUCeZBROHdFm2eCDlVzWFtirn7Jw-VRQbnlwcPT45CiE4BkSjhtkApLyFEqwTorNAc3-Zi22l44AJbdMzYNWfqctkwRCyZW9JQoukEDoruWp7h8wX9-0odJVZaDXw5x8fpKgIIK0fEB/s1600/WalnutPlatElfaFreeCloset_x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8gUCeZBROHdFm2eCDlVzWFtirn7Jw-VRQbnlwcPT45CiE4BkSjhtkApLyFEqwTorNAc3-Zi22l44AJbdMzYNWfqctkwRCyZW9JQoukEDoruWp7h8wX9-0odJVZaDXw5x8fpKgIIK0fEB/s400/WalnutPlatElfaFreeCloset_x.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71ZShwxIE6etX4NgkKR7XN7tQVKT4lps0jELDLSBtoh9trt25U36aU4EaEYXeVjk5a-R0uQZUkkXFnxPFjoaObXX-csOQpehTpeGiu-Qsvjo6_vdo4j5dvd4MJlKAh2YftB00T_ieGepy/s1600/2628451829_2c22bdd028_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71ZShwxIE6etX4NgkKR7XN7tQVKT4lps0jELDLSBtoh9trt25U36aU4EaEYXeVjk5a-R0uQZUkkXFnxPFjoaObXX-csOQpehTpeGiu-Qsvjo6_vdo4j5dvd4MJlKAh2YftB00T_ieGepy/s320/2628451829_2c22bdd028_m.jpg" width="302" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1prD-K8OEdoGl_oQxgYqb5hyphenhyphenDmn45VV_bHSJK2y3H-ENklVKOe0d817Jwa-yOQkf7IhMeyOJtSrC263qk6JfT6C3woiWfxFhOTeO8RmYFT2qvXDKgAvBixX9EyM-8O-D28HmxHEqw5Ff/s1600/elfaFreeReachInClosetPlat_x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1prD-K8OEdoGl_oQxgYqb5hyphenhyphenDmn45VV_bHSJK2y3H-ENklVKOe0d817Jwa-yOQkf7IhMeyOJtSrC263qk6JfT6C3woiWfxFhOTeO8RmYFT2qvXDKgAvBixX9EyM-8O-D28HmxHEqw5Ff/s400/elfaFreeReachInClosetPlat_x.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLUGanlEW9hNC-CqTO2qb2XaphlS_v99DNir882Y-aC3jh-e7MN0lUnNRCkWqePC-YT15Zk8DkDAc_6XhWYPxXV1dMp68d_C9SK266nKjzOYqDVEhYZIwuZZN4r4EMuZEROQkxSwoo4sz/s1600/2619573211_0c4da0d748.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLUGanlEW9hNC-CqTO2qb2XaphlS_v99DNir882Y-aC3jh-e7MN0lUnNRCkWqePC-YT15Zk8DkDAc_6XhWYPxXV1dMp68d_C9SK266nKjzOYqDVEhYZIwuZZN4r4EMuZEROQkxSwoo4sz/s400/2619573211_0c4da0d748.jpg" width="287" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr6FhtEZ7OrXT8yFbVaqnkdQyqg5SLGKLUjnNO0Aoo6OiuuXIaWrWDtDizZTt8NxqEG-ALZKh8sWgdxrqbwC-7Z1aw7hwMcyij4pbOwIyAxcBFBD7l1dy4BekSBn-NtSPDqSU7xlFUa55k/s1600/pax-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr6FhtEZ7OrXT8yFbVaqnkdQyqg5SLGKLUjnNO0Aoo6OiuuXIaWrWDtDizZTt8NxqEG-ALZKh8sWgdxrqbwC-7Z1aw7hwMcyij4pbOwIyAxcBFBD7l1dy4BekSBn-NtSPDqSU7xlFUa55k/s400/pax-1.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJP7bd1UcYsSBAe-zaAL9oWOswgqmVy2HNAU_vQCuHVnY4uoFm3nPgKqEUZw2prKA0a4Op7T-dFzQEHCPaV2nXjvIYc17uizSX-0cJN20MMW6_cxlf0zfp6f4VCkjL8Xe4K2fKRbp3sQh/s1600/pax-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJP7bd1UcYsSBAe-zaAL9oWOswgqmVy2HNAU_vQCuHVnY4uoFm3nPgKqEUZw2prKA0a4Op7T-dFzQEHCPaV2nXjvIYc17uizSX-0cJN20MMW6_cxlf0zfp6f4VCkjL8Xe4K2fKRbp3sQh/s400/pax-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I am making plans to finally sell alot of older pieces I never use and make the most of a room we could definitely use by turning into a dressing room. IKEA has a wonderful system called PAX that I am looking into in a dark stained finish. Also going to get the IKEA floor mirror to go in the middle of the units. <br />
It feels good to finally get a vision for an unused room, and get the most out of our space! <br />
At the moment I have no clue when this will be underway, but I am dreaming it up right now, and found these pic's in my planning. <br />
Pictures to follow!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-46434546251677591582010-03-19T09:36:00.000-07:002010-03-19T09:36:52.301-07:00Sliding Door Beauty!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnxukUyRbniuaCBXDNW-rAd2tncAUF2DbQcOMxwaEyeoAQtgxWjjVeMantRGT0f3ESJ1zeRHpyVwyYI1qJWFjRhyz_QiwAQGpyAKkD9Tx0uWsRXrfKf8nQXzx30sHlbZZ919fOP__tfw7/s1600-h/Skybox-bedroom-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnxukUyRbniuaCBXDNW-rAd2tncAUF2DbQcOMxwaEyeoAQtgxWjjVeMantRGT0f3ESJ1zeRHpyVwyYI1qJWFjRhyz_QiwAQGpyAKkD9Tx0uWsRXrfKf8nQXzx30sHlbZZ919fOP__tfw7/s400/Skybox-bedroom-1.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiasTX_Oa50jlxa7nLmkND2jWryPYLqPXMKbXqjDJxEWzLpY8HESfeltS-aBaZyNNUpK2k0FQz9niLvjNNxZGbvTcmIlc9tOUyyY7YKpNOsU7_BCXMYgCKYflFrkjIAOehX0pc-TDqxShZP/s1600-h/Baldur-straight-square-FINAL-2.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiasTX_Oa50jlxa7nLmkND2jWryPYLqPXMKbXqjDJxEWzLpY8HESfeltS-aBaZyNNUpK2k0FQz9niLvjNNxZGbvTcmIlc9tOUyyY7YKpNOsU7_BCXMYgCKYflFrkjIAOehX0pc-TDqxShZP/s200/Baldur-straight-square-FINAL-2.gif" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfBgBqVctKC0bTFJs3PQ77Q54prlARVQK3E5nlgy0bDcOxv7KDGVWViDiRrGOPfNxQAXWLR3OG2BieFwtvhtz-eQd5NGfzAVZkTtOESK0pyaUFpZH2RZCJpfrEwdt2yQnMA2ktGbXj4ods/s1600-h/yellow-sliding-door-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfBgBqVctKC0bTFJs3PQ77Q54prlARVQK3E5nlgy0bDcOxv7KDGVWViDiRrGOPfNxQAXWLR3OG2BieFwtvhtz-eQd5NGfzAVZkTtOESK0pyaUFpZH2RZCJpfrEwdt2yQnMA2ktGbXj4ods/s400/yellow-sliding-door-l.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHllQdR99OVtMASF1AwBuXFhb94s2-ogiph6j3Vj1Wt7d6d6zGAVMtj8ZD8_2gycyiMat3JrYdQMAht5H8rdgcq9LFri7hBueJdBZ7D63AoYSCq8eNHy21CBnlqRXQdksvZKt8NEMscoQj/s1600-h/slidingdoor.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHllQdR99OVtMASF1AwBuXFhb94s2-ogiph6j3Vj1Wt7d6d6zGAVMtj8ZD8_2gycyiMat3JrYdQMAht5H8rdgcq9LFri7hBueJdBZ7D63AoYSCq8eNHy21CBnlqRXQdksvZKt8NEMscoQj/s400/slidingdoor.png" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMWspF_TGRe1PFnZpE900Yr2G1tUvpFw506BLefbNlI3swFIv-6E47-2Vz8JYNTScpuL-N9K87sV-_ziqQzFRYBOCq7vjC44MIVVh6Zi6fgD3I8mWw9FDVzvAqM42A3xgGzH0Ku_zlh0u/s1600-h/SClarkson-S-Door1_thumb-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMWspF_TGRe1PFnZpE900Yr2G1tUvpFw506BLefbNlI3swFIv-6E47-2Vz8JYNTScpuL-N9K87sV-_ziqQzFRYBOCq7vjC44MIVVh6Zi6fgD3I8mWw9FDVzvAqM42A3xgGzH0Ku_zlh0u/s400/SClarkson-S-Door1_thumb-1.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br />
These would be in my pre-fab!! I love Interior bearing doors. There are many styles and materials available for your hardware and doors. Here are just a few!<br />
You can find the first two here: www.krownlab.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-28303839041352071012010-03-19T09:26:00.000-07:002010-03-19T09:27:10.574-07:00Dreamy Pre-Fab<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7cId_xMyaVhVmYBAmwmq9dgHhYYFupgQoK7AaAFsWWce-ylr1R6uPnMg5xhnWT4TyzEDGRh6l6ceb-bLoIGROzH19ldlNtnF3avpHE43GUDY3JX2YwP3DFFo3x1QOwECqzxStN4g9_HD/s1600-h/dwelling_card_front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7cId_xMyaVhVmYBAmwmq9dgHhYYFupgQoK7AaAFsWWce-ylr1R6uPnMg5xhnWT4TyzEDGRh6l6ceb-bLoIGROzH19ldlNtnF3avpHE43GUDY3JX2YwP3DFFo3x1QOwECqzxStN4g9_HD/s640/dwelling_card_front.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jNFADMa0URPcFVosr6PWJwGrh39PgBUBbxqvgpCu9vp7RGRDqYxVeh_GtpHY59k6LssbsH2EyfM8n5EVPIinEezpUP56pecbarOza4gPYjcY6ThuIBfEBQty5Ebu4aR6hCiVFWJtrQZG/s1600-h/dwelling_card_back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jNFADMa0URPcFVosr6PWJwGrh39PgBUBbxqvgpCu9vp7RGRDqYxVeh_GtpHY59k6LssbsH2EyfM8n5EVPIinEezpUP56pecbarOza4gPYjcY6ThuIBfEBQty5Ebu4aR6hCiVFWJtrQZG/s400/dwelling_card_back.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Oh how I dream of a prefab on a beautiful track of land, with my own garden and in the middle of nowhere, but in reality..very close to everything!<br />
www.modern-shed.com has mostly pre-fab shed's, but they do offer dwelling's as well. This one above goes for an estimated $85,000 plus whatever cost is in your land..<br />
Not too shabby..but very small! What would it really matter if you had a beautiful spot of land. You could create your own living space outdoors and have everyone over around the fire...what space you need to "live" in, is for sleep anyways :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-10251344048065282812010-03-18T07:21:00.000-07:002010-03-18T07:21:53.199-07:00NEW BLOG: check it!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfU6MinV85O0qrKPZ_fyuORRRXYe_wL1pRtY5xCf_rTmfK8sHH2IVLjv4tfGCy-AkT9GYVW_gZsr-HVmsQDi8cgLvfcl9VF43fjLhoUUk9bVS-MJ05zOKdHc3jHbys5OGSpMmTmbGzb6W/s1600-h/BagofSugarHeader+copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfU6MinV85O0qrKPZ_fyuORRRXYe_wL1pRtY5xCf_rTmfK8sHH2IVLjv4tfGCy-AkT9GYVW_gZsr-HVmsQDi8cgLvfcl9VF43fjLhoUUk9bVS-MJ05zOKdHc3jHbys5OGSpMmTmbGzb6W/s400/BagofSugarHeader+copy.png" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgq5M0qAOgZkDL6bQyOW6QJb5J0VCQZVtHqhj-ktfPzqIQsIJ0I7b6oNQqRqQhDYHsLiu9FaPdvSbKfYl1XNLPuApYVE0SCouefTenMucXybxOvdu4IFRKcY_dvm1S-5TVt2Nl_rvJvdk/s1600-h/MACLibertyCollectionpromo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgq5M0qAOgZkDL6bQyOW6QJb5J0VCQZVtHqhj-ktfPzqIQsIJ0I7b6oNQqRqQhDYHsLiu9FaPdvSbKfYl1XNLPuApYVE0SCouefTenMucXybxOvdu4IFRKcY_dvm1S-5TVt2Nl_rvJvdk/s400/MACLibertyCollectionpromo.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br />
check out the NEW BLOG www.bagofsugar.blogspot.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-84407780919034413022010-03-18T07:19:00.000-07:002010-03-18T07:19:49.196-07:00Designer Dictionary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-NK5DacLAdeoqbDTDc0p7SEdRMrdCXpnuKmPFWxE3w8UwhgHJAovfpI_0ngPy_1pFyh1QdNrypF7JTaauLhTln8CAOQzgB7WCd1LbQEeg7AYVRHVOZmXEFRKoNKs9_A7uklsVCnrrLxe/s1600-h/254450_detail-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-NK5DacLAdeoqbDTDc0p7SEdRMrdCXpnuKmPFWxE3w8UwhgHJAovfpI_0ngPy_1pFyh1QdNrypF7JTaauLhTln8CAOQzgB7WCd1LbQEeg7AYVRHVOZmXEFRKoNKs9_A7uklsVCnrrLxe/s400/254450_detail-1.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7d5ethb_Sd8ayP_l8HjemkUAK8vZQH3MM5VyWzgBCw9PniI7uiDqmWh8-YWSETFBpAv2zUisUC3fbVB4oFaFj-aRiXRXaRoefmot3uBRnQysSyUn1iJBzboPqZZWfgUnF7luQKHWkJI5q/s1600-h/254450_detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7d5ethb_Sd8ayP_l8HjemkUAK8vZQH3MM5VyWzgBCw9PniI7uiDqmWh8-YWSETFBpAv2zUisUC3fbVB4oFaFj-aRiXRXaRoefmot3uBRnQysSyUn1iJBzboPqZZWfgUnF7luQKHWkJI5q/s400/254450_detail.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Found these at www.seejanework.com<br />
Really pricey, but beautiful finds...as far as owning a dictionary that you can display as an accent piece.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-34525794882072861742010-03-14T18:37:00.000-07:002010-03-18T07:20:08.320-07:00Laundry Sink Innovation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANOKegl4DB4RKvO-QdAdFh5EUszHgLVmPEuevvQ0FAtqfMEv2Bmb9yThMiquidG2tqvFD7LHIPR87EBaoUG4MGtmWyyv5JSiP1j_nG8N0Cu55ChNMjegtClrzOM6Lv4Y2Ll5VHg9bqrKI/s1600-h/mtls-120j_h.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANOKegl4DB4RKvO-QdAdFh5EUszHgLVmPEuevvQ0FAtqfMEv2Bmb9yThMiquidG2tqvFD7LHIPR87EBaoUG4MGtmWyyv5JSiP1j_nG8N0Cu55ChNMjegtClrzOM6Lv4Y2Ll5VHg9bqrKI/s400/mtls-120j_h.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>This new sink for your laundry room is quite interesting. Made with jets to make hand washing easy...and a little over $1,000 to start. Available in the white and your run of the mill bisque.<br />
Also available as drop in or undermount. <br />
Although this would be one of those really nice things to have.. it is pretty pricey. <br />
I am thankful for the new innovations in our washer's that come with the hand wash cycle. If you have a washer that does so, skip on this sink!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-8291629191909059762010-03-09T07:51:00.000-08:002010-03-09T07:57:08.891-08:00Simple Pantry?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLaGc3vPKS4luOsaQ94WzooR9n7ZGiY1PBJmGhj8CbCuYJHTF4s9IJg98xCEeOIjg9RGXTinEkSQxUoVDheOupj-6SgybI0wFmjajSCUL67YF4mkP3O8QKrrbYkI5xGPowOXf0RQxZ6sP_/s1600-h/what-makes-the-perfect-pantry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLaGc3vPKS4luOsaQ94WzooR9n7ZGiY1PBJmGhj8CbCuYJHTF4s9IJg98xCEeOIjg9RGXTinEkSQxUoVDheOupj-6SgybI0wFmjajSCUL67YF4mkP3O8QKrrbYkI5xGPowOXf0RQxZ6sP_/s400/what-makes-the-perfect-pantry.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizu2Gcq-otWT1iEIybXlOGEAumNoZ3nwVEJmuqv2AMOVcKEvKxBqIXEnbZefPUw2rJ55WvxCjhTIhFxJLa6oKvV-0KdlGAmrLYita8BnXTYmBV7npvgzaWMOl9td3QJgEYkaqWmjVJQJt6/s1600-h/elfaWhiteMeshPantryDrawers_x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizu2Gcq-otWT1iEIybXlOGEAumNoZ3nwVEJmuqv2AMOVcKEvKxBqIXEnbZefPUw2rJ55WvxCjhTIhFxJLa6oKvV-0KdlGAmrLYita8BnXTYmBV7npvgzaWMOl9td3QJgEYkaqWmjVJQJt6/s400/elfaWhiteMeshPantryDrawers_x.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKMMbucmi2sJSr39z9gHt1OXGX06y9lpHib4UQAPeaU6IX03weOsBEbVhHxtnSaVOj8kvL3f2JLLsTa0EGyF_zTr-erwg7aXGzNiCnp4pHQ99lUqon6h1q4VznoFCM5lOufxNDG77528p/s1600-h/4049000600_e8c6b25361_o.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKMMbucmi2sJSr39z9gHt1OXGX06y9lpHib4UQAPeaU6IX03weOsBEbVhHxtnSaVOj8kvL3f2JLLsTa0EGyF_zTr-erwg7aXGzNiCnp4pHQ99lUqon6h1q4VznoFCM5lOufxNDG77528p/s400/4049000600_e8c6b25361_o.png" width="252" /></a></div><br />
You got it! What looks like a big fat omgosh, really can simplify your life when in the kitchen. I am an avid organizer and for me it makes life easier. In the pantry when done correctly, you end up not throwing that box of crackers out that were hiden in the back for two years..and you may just save yourself a trip to the mart because you DO have what you need!<br />
With a few simple steps and a little start up cash, you too can have a super functional pantry!<br />
In my experience I recommend placing all of your "dry" staples i.e: beans, rice, flour, sugar in containers. It can be glass or plastic. <br />
Then separate your canned goods and place then together in rows according to their contents.<br />
Take all individually wrapped snacks etc and put them in a basket of their own for an easy grab and go. <br />
You can either place all cereal boxes side by side in their own space or treaty them as you have your dry staples. Those containers do cost a little more, so staying with a budget go for side by side. <br />
Put all baking goods, jarred sauces, large snacks, and other groupings together. <br />
Think of your pantry as a mini grocery store behind a door. Keeping all items in their own category will make it easier and help you with getting the job done. <br />
Sure, making it really pretty by painting the walls a fun color and adding nice baskets for snacks, flavor packets, and spices will make it beautiful!! <br />
I bet I know what many of you have on your spring cleaning list now that you did not before!!! If you need help...I would LOVE TO!! <3<br />
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I HAVE TO ADD A BIG THANKS TO MY MOM for branding these habits of mine into me..she gets the Gold for Organizing!!!<br />
Next week we will talk closets!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-21181805457206856322010-03-03T18:30:00.000-08:002010-03-03T20:01:14.716-08:00OH Honed Marble, I LOVE Thee!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FIgqU8hdScHLCA_2v-y8lSidl64J6KVgHZ10FsNDegy2aUcumMFa6vnNsc0Y1kHEqMADU7fDvh9xLbspj8ylAkepLL33ekciV9AGq48szC3iaiMzKTR8Xh83-_3uFVL40g0LfIMnkTGd/s1600-h/dwell-feld-residence-kitchen-portrait.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FIgqU8hdScHLCA_2v-y8lSidl64J6KVgHZ10FsNDegy2aUcumMFa6vnNsc0Y1kHEqMADU7fDvh9xLbspj8ylAkepLL33ekciV9AGq48szC3iaiMzKTR8Xh83-_3uFVL40g0LfIMnkTGd/s400/dwell-feld-residence-kitchen-portrait.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqm4catrqQ1UYcdzdFOfwawoO8iq_pa2ZVtI4AxmpGrGbhC8Oed3sK6Hv5TCT81IdeR6wYDf4SZdkkLVgFvI0gbKy4qEB0gHDYfDj-uNSF39iHi6aHzFIQJLv6KVJq0aUBelj3Jdsk4Xxj/s1600-h/Granite_marble_slabs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqm4catrqQ1UYcdzdFOfwawoO8iq_pa2ZVtI4AxmpGrGbhC8Oed3sK6Hv5TCT81IdeR6wYDf4SZdkkLVgFvI0gbKy4qEB0gHDYfDj-uNSF39iHi6aHzFIQJLv6KVJq0aUBelj3Jdsk4Xxj/s400/Granite_marble_slabs.jpg" width="342" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrfcPE3vxtXK2mmpTILI87nuKWRtfLaywYuoJOOV5PIlIeeqw8o2tSRzPZRJ7I2Ng2vNAM7HWrI9rAOPjMX8PPSqLyalnq_Rio9aXJrmzTikINrn9viZQ2yROTcersk_nWpVdXWCAu3bBr/s1600-h/october08-nicolay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrfcPE3vxtXK2mmpTILI87nuKWRtfLaywYuoJOOV5PIlIeeqw8o2tSRzPZRJ7I2Ng2vNAM7HWrI9rAOPjMX8PPSqLyalnq_Rio9aXJrmzTikINrn9viZQ2yROTcersk_nWpVdXWCAu3bBr/s640/october08-nicolay.jpg" width="499" /></a></div><br />
I have been thankful for the opportunity to have worked with and specified natural stone products. During that time, not only did I learn alot... I really learned what I love the most with all the materials out there to be used. Honed Marble is what I dream of on the walls in my kitchen and bath. Although I am more modern in general, this marble crosses boundaries and will always be a classic! Not a budget minded choice, but the beauty of this stone I revel in! I do have it in my 2nd bath, on the floor and I thoroughly enjoy just looking at it. Being able to work with and specify tile and counter tops to clients,I gained such an appreciation for natural stone. One of our suppliers had a warehouse in Charlotte. A large amount of what they have is from Turkey and they are as well. Every time we made trips there we never wanted to leave. Just admiring the natural patterns and often stock of rarities was absolute amazement. I cannot say enough about this wondrous gift God gave to us and the fact we can actually use it in our home. It is a gift to design, I do believe. <br />
On another note, is that kitchen photo I grabbed on Dwell just make you go ahhhhhhh!!!! Reminds me of loft living in a high rise flat in London!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014628972373159295.post-31934305824313114662010-02-24T08:55:00.000-08:002010-02-24T08:55:39.246-08:00Oh Baby!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQwP8j48c18pAdguUrAIX8owi77dF-e9SRW1Y59S9COwQLZrSck0JK6Q4781iC7S_ozr-7JUly60rWo2u8DApSyHYx9kpB1Wh8EktrjZtFLQf8KjERNOTXJ4Zf1Ytkx2lhqWWrejBP_CKy/s1600-h/charlie+baby+nursery+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQwP8j48c18pAdguUrAIX8owi77dF-e9SRW1Y59S9COwQLZrSck0JK6Q4781iC7S_ozr-7JUly60rWo2u8DApSyHYx9kpB1Wh8EktrjZtFLQf8KjERNOTXJ4Zf1Ytkx2lhqWWrejBP_CKy/s400/charlie+baby+nursery+3.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3RYFkHzO9o3CwTjVye1eQbEL3ldGOQ5rzFZAtuCDRqHhTJiG_trfPBd_SHWhBEXWlDQAFMkFOTds4P3CxLBMc5PVfQsgkNdbAS-k1VgdFyWd60bUWPhjPQG_Ri-0tThWh_R90Axp0B6ZR/s1600-h/luxury-baby-girl-room-notte-fatata-by-savio-firmino-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3RYFkHzO9o3CwTjVye1eQbEL3ldGOQ5rzFZAtuCDRqHhTJiG_trfPBd_SHWhBEXWlDQAFMkFOTds4P3CxLBMc5PVfQsgkNdbAS-k1VgdFyWd60bUWPhjPQG_Ri-0tThWh_R90Axp0B6ZR/s320/luxury-baby-girl-room-notte-fatata-by-savio-firmino-10.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIviBmxZaaM5BeJm3dTUnh9oEj9HlhXG9AQVBmIMCQT5GcK0OCvmha3HYGiqZvYgx25U4cAeTo1HOh1np2XXKgvowBrzRtlnwQHpwdZTUyZz_4ABZL0N36OIEVbRB2xZQRvZFQttw0l7d/s1600-h/9.4.09-blue-tree-blik1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIviBmxZaaM5BeJm3dTUnh9oEj9HlhXG9AQVBmIMCQT5GcK0OCvmha3HYGiqZvYgx25U4cAeTo1HOh1np2XXKgvowBrzRtlnwQHpwdZTUyZz_4ABZL0N36OIEVbRB2xZQRvZFQttw0l7d/s400/9.4.09-blue-tree-blik1.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />
Although I do not have children yet...because my passion is design I just can't help myself. At one point we did own a Herman Miller Rocker like the one shown in white, but sold it (sigh). <br />
You can really have fun with designing a nursery, but have to remember budget as well, because it will be the one room you redesign the fastest! As those little precious beans grow fast out of a crib, then toddler bed..and by the time they can speak their opinion..they more than likely will be asking for a different color on the walls!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2