If I Was A Duchess...

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If I was a newly crowned Duchess,</div><div style="text-align: center;">who had just been through an enormous, blissful and very public wedding,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think I should like to find a moment to soak here...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETqCuFiQiKI0m1nD64c2OgYTnPEDaK7zRgqZhwQo2idHcY5Cm52YClKIV1NlBWTHViF4vAowMXLAV1Hl-BosYjvlVKlzXi4yTItOYGJpwQiJnxGlnl5aXlX9rblvXTNsGXVHa-GKkSunA/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-29+at+10.41.06+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETqCuFiQiKI0m1nD64c2OgYTnPEDaK7zRgqZhwQo2idHcY5Cm52YClKIV1NlBWTHViF4vAowMXLAV1Hl-BosYjvlVKlzXi4yTItOYGJpwQiJnxGlnl5aXlX9rblvXTNsGXVHa-GKkSunA/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-29+at+10.41.06+PM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://plumsiena.blogspot.com/2010_11_01_archive.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">source</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">before meeting my Prince here....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WWouGNzUyez497tzhX3L1uyqMvI03ZMK44V38zD-rS89cMkAUo-AxGaJ5OLunfmQPNh0StfnT98nf38YnJMVGURVKwF9ePFMvhzMPuMtRRSBNwGhw6UbBs16ZmvqDhJVe1uhOSHyber9/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-29+at+10.42.11+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="503" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WWouGNzUyez497tzhX3L1uyqMvI03ZMK44V38zD-rS89cMkAUo-AxGaJ5OLunfmQPNh0StfnT98nf38YnJMVGURVKwF9ePFMvhzMPuMtRRSBNwGhw6UbBs16ZmvqDhJVe1uhOSHyber9/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-29+at+10.42.11+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wernerstraube.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">source</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXYI4gzo3xtzwX4RF2ZliczHkLr_hhG-u36XCjJ_Lv7hCu5OLagRcHaME8Se1xTM97P6_o8DVQKJ37xmOZlRRMLbsQRFK8QY7dqn6ORMOP_6oLMxFwdT7TOGT2jgjk0tMJyTCr2sL4W5i/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-04+at+7.01.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXYI4gzo3xtzwX4RF2ZliczHkLr_hhG-u36XCjJ_Lv7hCu5OLagRcHaME8Se1xTM97P6_o8DVQKJ37xmOZlRRMLbsQRFK8QY7dqn6ORMOP_6oLMxFwdT7TOGT2jgjk0tMJyTCr2sL4W5i/s200/Screen+shot+2011-01-04+at+7.01.17+PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

If I Was A Duchess...

If I was a newly crowned Duchess,who had just been through an enormous, blissful and very public wedding,I think I should like to find a moment to soak here...sourcebefore meeting my Prince here....sourceYou?!…

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Yea or Nay: Collections

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1pREp1cB4MTgWEu4AF-H7QZGHwTvDdbpEe2E5Sfaezj27fUpI7jni2Cd9B1EIvU8WiwOTdmLy6RHfIV-N_fC-2pk_t6L0G3GJP3SE-3YKk9VQ4DyUfFq6l5DHa_0GXppgrYQbq_fBjF0B/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+10.50.03+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1pREp1cB4MTgWEu4AF-H7QZGHwTvDdbpEe2E5Sfaezj27fUpI7jni2Cd9B1EIvU8WiwOTdmLy6RHfIV-N_fC-2pk_t6L0G3GJP3SE-3YKk9VQ4DyUfFq6l5DHa_0GXppgrYQbq_fBjF0B/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+10.50.03+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When it comes to accessories there are collectors and non-collectors.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZezRXRfpBcrA65YdHwhjODkUsRj4qk2kBOug3RRuMUM1yACmOM7tH2lcR-8r5fxE0yViuNOvb36hq5x8SE6lEvGz4lOpbXMLIq9FB-9VwVKBZjrKfr9_P8A-4lczbqkDnqElYEpuYofa/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+10.32.24+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZezRXRfpBcrA65YdHwhjODkUsRj4qk2kBOug3RRuMUM1yACmOM7tH2lcR-8r5fxE0yViuNOvb36hq5x8SE6lEvGz4lOpbXMLIq9FB-9VwVKBZjrKfr9_P8A-4lczbqkDnqElYEpuYofa/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+10.32.24+AM.png" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Non- collectors are fairly obvious.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Their accessories are limited and reflect the current design scheme,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> because they are changed out to reflect the decor..</div><div style="text-align: center;">They do not easily feel sentimental attachment to inanimate objects which means</div><div style="text-align: center;">they live blissfully unencumbered by third grade essays and heirloom silver tea services.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Friends will help move them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKIYINALViX9pmpqXk2vqWwmf6A_Niz63w54HiFpGwCep2V8V9V8pjyaiEPeGtBR0vUaciod31_OWzlZcx9ui5-8bWEazpxi1tZtljbvOFHwvvcOMQu8E3EfZqUb4frlNrIX-Qxm8F4Wn-/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+11.20.51+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKIYINALViX9pmpqXk2vqWwmf6A_Niz63w54HiFpGwCep2V8V9V8pjyaiEPeGtBR0vUaciod31_OWzlZcx9ui5-8bWEazpxi1tZtljbvOFHwvvcOMQu8E3EfZqUb4frlNrIX-Qxm8F4Wn-/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+11.20.51+AM.png" width="638" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Collectors may be more difficult to spot...</div><div style="text-align: center;">but just because there isn't racks of silver spoons hanging around</div><div style="text-align: center;">doesn't mean that they don't have a stash somewhere!</div><div style="text-align: center;">(not that I would know anything about that :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">A large amount of these bits and bobs usually results in</div><div style="text-align: center;">them becoming being the focal point of the room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZG58jnu4Vqxuh0K7ZUw2h8VHGf-nhCaKMnzY7x4U2w35KY2cEuGkoDDEN3dWMziV0weBKwJs0CyQr7ggo2ca2TistzIjMDoaQS9I03Z7k0-FeANEASQaSv2PW2PXCcjIlc065n2PPYNc/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+9.21.47+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZG58jnu4Vqxuh0K7ZUw2h8VHGf-nhCaKMnzY7x4U2w35KY2cEuGkoDDEN3dWMziV0weBKwJs0CyQr7ggo2ca2TistzIjMDoaQS9I03Z7k0-FeANEASQaSv2PW2PXCcjIlc065n2PPYNc/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+9.21.47+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDUuNfHBWImGBMZYivyLfiAFkDEA2vQR8KreUlOSEdFhnhV8LSf4F-R_yFEavKTg24seghdGERzK28dP9yEpD1QfMWDJIhJnsaegzOBrbci2rIlfp58nUz6m99XsQFtIJ0sU6NH1lmIbKv/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+10.23.04+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDUuNfHBWImGBMZYivyLfiAFkDEA2vQR8KreUlOSEdFhnhV8LSf4F-R_yFEavKTg24seghdGERzK28dP9yEpD1QfMWDJIhJnsaegzOBrbci2rIlfp58nUz6m99XsQFtIJ0sU6NH1lmIbKv/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+10.23.04+AM.png" width="542" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Being the daughter of a serial collector</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Mum blames it on being a child of the depression but I know better,</div><div style="text-align: center;">she is a nurturer of lost souls! </div><div style="text-align: center;">She "adopts" these things, brings them home and loves them.)</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have an aversion to clutter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">However, it seems that an alarming number of milk glass pieces have snuck into the house,</div><div style="text-align: center;">our art collection is cherished, and I'm hard pressed to let go of a book..</div><div style="text-align: center;">After recently watching three back to back episodes of hoarders</div><div style="text-align: center;">(have you seen this show? I was ASTOUNDED)</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was overcome by a compulsion to run down to the crawlspace and clean it all out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is a fine line between display and clutter.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But...</div><div style="text-align: center;">homes without accessories are sometimes lacking in personality, no?</div><div style="text-align: center;">And if accessories are grouped and displayed artfully, they are enchanting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX1qwK3HFoFJQoxDz0lLmT6aUXoMsdgEmLp1alktoc1EsZMpT6E12Qz-wEel4_F6QxDTVw1A0yN3okerrJL-In9n0UeeRV1dwKP1BQgjkL3wUUm2YEL_G4vwjbK2HtN5CFYUdjX8brLpdB/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+11.50.23+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX1qwK3HFoFJQoxDz0lLmT6aUXoMsdgEmLp1alktoc1EsZMpT6E12Qz-wEel4_F6QxDTVw1A0yN3okerrJL-In9n0UeeRV1dwKP1BQgjkL3wUUm2YEL_G4vwjbK2HtN5CFYUdjX8brLpdB/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+11.50.23+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So where is the balance?</div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you do in your home?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Live with what you love?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3cH5pCSuvJdPY95Iloq3OJS3BD78wkoiM6pgZyyfDGDjk-extnQDaOEJxU_h6oRrcRXsIQRNSHAF4GJGM4v1WcU3zOTj4gMv6xL6RqeUBJcnyHYhpAs4Csm8CRd8guGuD7tc1WqusAEQ5/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+11.39.01+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3cH5pCSuvJdPY95Iloq3OJS3BD78wkoiM6pgZyyfDGDjk-extnQDaOEJxU_h6oRrcRXsIQRNSHAF4GJGM4v1WcU3zOTj4gMv6xL6RqeUBJcnyHYhpAs4Csm8CRd8guGuD7tc1WqusAEQ5/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+11.39.01+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Invest in one or two exquisite pieces rather than several?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17HrWW1XCUNezMOhNVYXOCjchSl8hGalI3XYqYxgoErShk0XGXUifzuW5qMZt58Jn5Pa-RYAIQh5bbTbdOmdZeXDd87URRigUPJY8lcM4G7959mnNHgMbzp4IhCQi9oKfMxlcCV7cur53/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+11.26.22+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17HrWW1XCUNezMOhNVYXOCjchSl8hGalI3XYqYxgoErShk0XGXUifzuW5qMZt58Jn5Pa-RYAIQh5bbTbdOmdZeXDd87URRigUPJY8lcM4G7959mnNHgMbzp4IhCQi9oKfMxlcCV7cur53/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+11.26.22+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Display proudly?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpq6QJMX4sfcYjI_y5s1sHRb1yLdg6ePhRezjhy_3o2GNmC2tHGyeCbfEr81VINJyeXsdgBbk5I7yv8YKfSMjT2m6xQpdCz9G0Ft70r7ANvrJdiafuzASGCOLuJizP3tnud_A-pI11Vd6/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+9.34.20+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTvmmFuyiHgzSOpDBDJLsi6_N8W83OBBjDw_XsJIfOHGaaTNLHo0DldPY5SD4JnKFDPsaraoXuz-WU778PrlwYaYAgjhyphenhyphen-077GD1PNszmjIKpZIyyQY11m08bumM_1pl1bkXZd8h1MALwL/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+10.17.46+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTvmmFuyiHgzSOpDBDJLsi6_N8W83OBBjDw_XsJIfOHGaaTNLHo0DldPY5SD4JnKFDPsaraoXuz-WU778PrlwYaYAgjhyphenhyphen-077GD1PNszmjIKpZIyyQY11m08bumM_1pl1bkXZd8h1MALwL/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-27+at+10.17.46+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diynetwork.com/decorating/fireplace-mantel-designs/pictures/page-6.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">1</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.design2share.com/harmony2share/?currentPage=13"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">2</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.designrumahku.com/interior-design/modern-minimalist-interior-design-by-hoppe-architektura/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">3</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://kellyandolive.com/blog/?p=1705"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">4</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/47723/Design-Sponge-Online---other-metros"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">5</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.mrshowardpersonalshopper.com/mrs_howard_personal_shopp/2010/08/weekly-qa-with-phoebe-displaying-a-collection.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">6</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/47723/Design-Sponge-Online---other-metros"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">7</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.veranda.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">8</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/met-home"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">9</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.theselby.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">10</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since I am the chief duster around here,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I am going to try and limit my own collecting to art :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(and maybe a few books!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Yea or Nay: Collections

When it comes to accessories there are collectors and non-collectors.Non- collectors are fairly obvious.Their accessories are limited and reflect the current design scheme, because they are changed out to reflect the decor..They do not easily feel sentimental attachment to inanimate objects which me…

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Projects and Parties

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How was your weekend?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ours was a blissful blur of family and friends..</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Managed to take a few pics in between brunch and dinner on Sunday</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to show you some of the bits I made this week.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So inspired by this palette right now...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjThF_u3w1fleEneGSOBTN1kxLLFXUTs5u75VyWB-KvxvcwdqOeJbApL6AUd18xybJ-ObRPwPKSJ5MCvczgPwRdtpt1ZfiUvSp0-7vhqSzl2llmWGYcoOyzxknc0Ncl-0fJ0xJk3tvw7ELz/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+4.02.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjThF_u3w1fleEneGSOBTN1kxLLFXUTs5u75VyWB-KvxvcwdqOeJbApL6AUd18xybJ-ObRPwPKSJ5MCvczgPwRdtpt1ZfiUvSp0-7vhqSzl2llmWGYcoOyzxknc0Ncl-0fJ0xJk3tvw7ELz/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+4.02.55+AM.png" width="560" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added glitter to some eggs we had decoupaged last Easter, a la Eddie Ross.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love how they turned out, but let me just say,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you plan to break out the spray adhesive spray adhesive and glitter at the same time</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> be prepared to have a sparkly home :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhtjdm1gGaeYtyucb51aczVThXAjsy5ePKasOUjDp53ZEOmKu91zQvLXM2z1UCKfMXmfsb8BYP8v4Uz5bsBROHBsf8UIwmPzhRvcYWwtbtQgcBraY02qSkej422NwYRi02uM6Jn3NKQnk/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+4.04.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhtjdm1gGaeYtyucb51aczVThXAjsy5ePKasOUjDp53ZEOmKu91zQvLXM2z1UCKfMXmfsb8BYP8v4Uz5bsBROHBsf8UIwmPzhRvcYWwtbtQgcBraY02qSkej422NwYRi02uM6Jn3NKQnk/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+4.04.55+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The ric rak trimmed linen napkins turned out really well, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">they were a lot of effort but now we have a huge set</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> that will work whenever we have everyone over together, which we do quite a lot!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fell in love with some napkins rings at Pier One inspired by vintage brooches, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but at five dollars each, buying 34 wasn't going to happen!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Instead, I bought some silk flowers, separated the leaves, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">added a pearl to the centre of each petal (on fishing line) and strung them on some gold ribbon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We got a similar feel for $3.00, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and all the girls collected them later and wove them into their hair :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPTYhDKzoof-ADt7czoULAx9FldBbBnEXn2LaJpV-4juXUZZYAXQ6F9V7QAFx84w855dKFZgQUiSWiaODuryXlyv9YCqRYI17rdnpDE8jTQ51RUOt6nVHZ3VwhwpHCE_9YQOQMOw9mnOU/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+4.07.28+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPTYhDKzoof-ADt7czoULAx9FldBbBnEXn2LaJpV-4juXUZZYAXQ6F9V7QAFx84w855dKFZgQUiSWiaODuryXlyv9YCqRYI17rdnpDE8jTQ51RUOt6nVHZ3VwhwpHCE_9YQOQMOw9mnOU/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+4.07.28+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">D. brought home a few dozen roses</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(he is such a sweetie)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and so they were all throughout the house - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it smelled amazing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJq9ezMgRhEi7rpFYAmfKpRrfFlx03h_Lsazunqpw1M7lvAgG6JRPn5WA64NHZEVsUGOaWU1HKJbamNaDn5nQvC2plmGUWd6-G8AaLoocnJgrV0bfOmC0a_Jg5zhpqErji8H5oWpVi9DVf/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+4.09.28+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJq9ezMgRhEi7rpFYAmfKpRrfFlx03h_Lsazunqpw1M7lvAgG6JRPn5WA64NHZEVsUGOaWU1HKJbamNaDn5nQvC2plmGUWd6-G8AaLoocnJgrV0bfOmC0a_Jg5zhpqErji8H5oWpVi9DVf/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+4.09.28+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Natasha enlisted her cousin to help her decorate cupcakes with sprinkles and peeps -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and since we had all gathered here, we celebrated her upcoming twelfth birthday as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Did I just say twelfth? One more year til there is a teenager living here :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This has been a big year of change for Tash,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am beginning to see the woman she will become and couldn't be more proud of her.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7A9inBeZz3spU1cFTUmRSa3T3cPDRZ4hPAKPGkxlA926YEjSWL-4xlNlsjTKeDaGq6P0djF4RhR9cUDGiDD0zb1O6-EllmztHURikWch5OTMR_07SeiwlhLq7KB5by4FRdy_yP6r43GNi/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+4.11.32+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7A9inBeZz3spU1cFTUmRSa3T3cPDRZ4hPAKPGkxlA926YEjSWL-4xlNlsjTKeDaGq6P0djF4RhR9cUDGiDD0zb1O6-EllmztHURikWch5OTMR_07SeiwlhLq7KB5by4FRdy_yP6r43GNi/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+4.11.32+AM.png" width="550" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Had planned to take some pictures of the buffet we set up because there was massive amounts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> of delectable goodies (for dinner and dessert) but it was a bit mad!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can show you pics of the new dining room curtains I sewed up..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfPA07uxCGnenU8lfJB67PT3FqwbyaV88z8Dqb7krdOIaXzCsFuYXX5LFiq4KfEIKwC3v73zXMTUOIAxcP8KUtIe6K336Rk3kA3SCCDfkIGsPkyHNgqdNG8dYbOXKUqAMyMPZ_RVP60kh/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+8.42.37+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfPA07uxCGnenU8lfJB67PT3FqwbyaV88z8Dqb7krdOIaXzCsFuYXX5LFiq4KfEIKwC3v73zXMTUOIAxcP8KUtIe6K336Rk3kA3SCCDfkIGsPkyHNgqdNG8dYbOXKUqAMyMPZ_RVP60kh/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+8.42.37+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't that fabric to die for?</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A major splurge, </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but this window is the first thing you see entering the room and it needed some love!</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This room is next on the list to be finished.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxLT-tsWtXeYeIhB_H-rvHfgIHBz1PkvxuneWQyFsnwMFVxAERxg6R2sUPT61yJ0cwtRPOBMaXDPOEPrrQgK8fffxZHcbsyrhdxWTd3IpI2p5Z0hwsYDrKZrQ165VqAjEQPsL5RXFfIC1/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+8.41.06+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxLT-tsWtXeYeIhB_H-rvHfgIHBz1PkvxuneWQyFsnwMFVxAERxg6R2sUPT61yJ0cwtRPOBMaXDPOEPrrQgK8fffxZHcbsyrhdxWTd3IpI2p5Z0hwsYDrKZrQ165VqAjEQPsL5RXFfIC1/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+8.41.06+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The chairs got new cushions - I was going to custom make some but went to Wal-Mart </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(yes, you read that correctly - WALMART!!!)</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to buy the pillow forms and found these - </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">perfect size, durable cotton linen-look fabric, tufted, piped box cushions for $10 dollars each!! Score!</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Scouting out art for a gallery wall in the next couple of weeks </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but since we had cleared out the previous display, and needed something up here for Easter,</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I framed a really beautiful bit of silk that I fell in love with recently.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(couldn't leave the store without a metre, although I had no idea where it was going to end up!)</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The frame came from the thrift store - </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bought it for the original figural pastel inside, which is going to be re-framed and hung somewhere...</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The frame was in good shape, so a lick of black paint and it works for now.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What would we ever do without black and white paint?!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZ0C9GRdsN5BQf14oubF0DvMdMiInaB4FZwu7kxNIbiU9ENTGr6UA034_Vi6Behj6ob27EldxvNcoQKQ5WUC5oLju70ml7abTmBDg7ai5mTpym4089TBUa9GvjCMAhOSf6STnNsAXxbv6/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+8.38.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZ0C9GRdsN5BQf14oubF0DvMdMiInaB4FZwu7kxNIbiU9ENTGr6UA034_Vi6Behj6ob27EldxvNcoQKQ5WUC5oLju70ml7abTmBDg7ai5mTpym4089TBUa9GvjCMAhOSf6STnNsAXxbv6/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+8.38.45+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of white paint,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been reading about a fellow bloggers struggle to find the right white paint this week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since it is such a common struggle,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">thinking that perhaps a post about how to get white right might be helpful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll try to get it up this week :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looking forward to hearing (and reading) about how all of you spent your weekend...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3sf-mbQDJdLO3h1v8_LV5-CGnoZNkxA4cmm0FRspkbNQw2WS-Jvi_XuagPj38xdrb48E4EA8-VhAVPmdjV8Ate1RE5Ie1PM83tBVgDkJkvpTkOD324gLyw5dbBgsdQjilvWYlih6wuLj/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-04+at+7.01.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3sf-mbQDJdLO3h1v8_LV5-CGnoZNkxA4cmm0FRspkbNQw2WS-Jvi_XuagPj38xdrb48E4EA8-VhAVPmdjV8Ate1RE5Ie1PM83tBVgDkJkvpTkOD324gLyw5dbBgsdQjilvWYlih6wuLj/s200/Screen+shot+2011-01-04+at+7.01.17+PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Projects and Parties

How was your weekend?Ours was a blissful blur of family and friends..Managed to take a few pics in between brunch and dinner on Sundayto show you some of the bits I made this week.So inspired by this palette right now...I added glitter to some eggs we had decoupaged last Easter, a la Eddie Ross.Love…

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New **SWOON** from Anthro!

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Honestly, how am I supposed to get anything done</div><div style="text-align: center;"> with emails like this popping up in my in box?!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVcKy4FC3kVjeapQVzJRowg3cy9apUMFhVIn8E-GJ-n17cJgWCCDVVqfBNlQa7hMZ-QvOi2Y2kvWxGKXe4IvpyT4J611DaYw-AR-cXGxrRcA8sBuGOqdBkI3fGp5W3kxfJax9kY8qpssKn/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-22+at+8.05.29+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVcKy4FC3kVjeapQVzJRowg3cy9apUMFhVIn8E-GJ-n17cJgWCCDVVqfBNlQa7hMZ-QvOi2Y2kvWxGKXe4IvpyT4J611DaYw-AR-cXGxrRcA8sBuGOqdBkI3fGp5W3kxfJax9kY8qpssKn/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-22+at+8.05.29+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am in love with <b><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?navAction=jump&id=HOME-FURNITURE&cm_mmc=Email-_-Ecommerce_04_2011-_-042211Furniture-_-main">this collection</a></b> already.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out the Cherry Blossom Chandelier... I need this. Really. I do.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQfAeCKaq2EHZKUuijGc40rnHXO2may0xhJ-w-d2n-TVEv8NN5brB9aybV2TG7CLvAid4cJIzeCpKEf8koOqLUg0mIZ4hjHCZsggVx9lKTeVpkeyGWHFV-MYsrbQIMP2ZM-Bfq8kK1udA/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-22+at+8.18.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQfAeCKaq2EHZKUuijGc40rnHXO2may0xhJ-w-d2n-TVEv8NN5brB9aybV2TG7CLvAid4cJIzeCpKEf8koOqLUg0mIZ4hjHCZsggVx9lKTeVpkeyGWHFV-MYsrbQIMP2ZM-Bfq8kK1udA/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-22+at+8.18.59+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ps. don't know if you've found this yet, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but those clever temptresses over at Anthro have given us another reason to pop in -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a fab little <b><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?popId=HOME&navAction=top&navCount=384&isSortBy=true&pushId=HOME-DECORATOR&id=HOME-DECORATOR">decorating guide</a></b> built into their site...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Gp0eeXZGDLG1fuIQX4MXCRKogyQMwLOJbKGxGAn5uAGcRu6FS0lLhFn_JOm-5UTy4uoSoQZ7NOdez0pPXEPKOXbrj-QHudb-HferXJmhmXDm59bZASqb-6Nuz8hlnQOB_aF1z_EGh0yE/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-22+at+8.20.05+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Gp0eeXZGDLG1fuIQX4MXCRKogyQMwLOJbKGxGAn5uAGcRu6FS0lLhFn_JOm-5UTy4uoSoQZ7NOdez0pPXEPKOXbrj-QHudb-HferXJmhmXDm59bZASqb-6Nuz8hlnQOB_aF1z_EGh0yE/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-22+at+8.20.05+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcvrTDeocE8IKh0-aKIgYXpaI7iIuUqCK3fBQ2tfW1Rda_oAPLGoeU7MNZTOttT-Qy5OJ2cn_Qu9QWhmPjvx3Yld2H8DBylPGapsPnzzrclOfF46aZTo6GQgxoKaGB67IXZ_YWb8vbFBh5/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-04+at+7.01.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcvrTDeocE8IKh0-aKIgYXpaI7iIuUqCK3fBQ2tfW1Rda_oAPLGoeU7MNZTOttT-Qy5OJ2cn_Qu9QWhmPjvx3Yld2H8DBylPGapsPnzzrclOfF46aZTo6GQgxoKaGB67IXZ_YWb8vbFBh5/s200/Screen+shot+2011-01-04+at+7.01.17+PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

New **SWOON** from Anthro!

Honestly, how am I supposed to get anything done with emails like this popping up in my in box?!!I am in love with this collection already.Check out the Cherry Blossom Chandelier... I need this. Really. I do.ps. don't know if you've found this yet, but those clever temptresses over at Anthro have gi…

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Happy Easter!

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioD8wPsyThCMQ56bXRrT2s63leOqPgCgPht8uPPM8ptE0u2ZJcHI74PJP-SJOormTwmhmoMe-aRC49knyCol-YCuM6oSxcghq7EOnsf0TKIFFgzmSAOL1Sf39IxBUTbuSu03_Jm6dl0kQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-22+at+10.51.41+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioD8wPsyThCMQ56bXRrT2s63leOqPgCgPht8uPPM8ptE0u2ZJcHI74PJP-SJOormTwmhmoMe-aRC49knyCol-YCuM6oSxcghq7EOnsf0TKIFFgzmSAOL1Sf39IxBUTbuSu03_Jm6dl0kQ/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-22+at+10.51.41+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">no matter where or how you spend it..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Cloth vs. Paper: Which Do You Use?

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There's nothing quite like freshly washed linens, is there?</div><div style="text-align: center;">The smell, the softness...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUYBdKf9yNToxWacp6WT3kGeqzxUy-8mUPznOmwR4r7fiwzkbd1jgOuSbXhUAlpOJOtl2agmXKUqV0Xe2cLUTFA0aC1cgs2lH5vUxKa9ROROje9Cohj0vQk2f2COWnhjT-i_MqT6zBlDI/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+9.53.01+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUYBdKf9yNToxWacp6WT3kGeqzxUy-8mUPznOmwR4r7fiwzkbd1jgOuSbXhUAlpOJOtl2agmXKUqV0Xe2cLUTFA0aC1cgs2lH5vUxKa9ROROje9Cohj0vQk2f2COWnhjT-i_MqT6zBlDI/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+9.53.01+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2010/06/al-fresco-california-bohemian-outdoor-wedding-ideas/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">source</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cloth napkins are fast becoming an everyday reality around here.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The kids are more aware of environmental issues and are pushing for reform :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">I resisted the idea at first - it seemed like they were going to be a lot of work. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you use cloth napkins? Heaps of our friends think we're crazy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But the with three darlings the reality is they barely count in the weekly laundry.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I like cotton for everyday, and linen for guests.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHuL3cV-coRlj6CmcWbIDdbHrZ06o6HbldnmLpOnRtV5CetpNmsK2pQxEVEpne6oJtCDCgmaGORDIDPOEOYQc9DX8gQkoFTFVI-1lWG9u_4mbKklm9RlVT1XfA_r9kwAyQ9qaTaw73xsg/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+9.39.13+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHuL3cV-coRlj6CmcWbIDdbHrZ06o6HbldnmLpOnRtV5CetpNmsK2pQxEVEpne6oJtCDCgmaGORDIDPOEOYQc9DX8gQkoFTFVI-1lWG9u_4mbKklm9RlVT1XfA_r9kwAyQ9qaTaw73xsg/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+9.39.13+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.purlbee.com/spring-napkins/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">source</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Linen napkins and tablecloths may be fairly pricey to purchase,</div><div style="text-align: center;">but they are really, really simple to sew up yourself.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I"ve found a plethora of DIY's out there over time, and thought I would share.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <b><a href="http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/diy/diy-nocut-cloth-napkins-107879">easiest idea</a></b> out there - perfect for everyday napkins.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Purchase fat quarters (pre-cut squares used in quilting) </div><div style="text-align: center;">in bundles (usually grouped by color - yay!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">and just iron and sew...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5guIQKrsvc5DeVLdAh_J6YGHtRkSp4AwDASNq0a6s52Kxan-63JqwrV2Def6ZvqxDghjkLWOcqLMuWoFA1OjC1PO0cyUecgQEyL9P4Yj8U3UkUKU9Rp-vPw92KBCO4ssabeYDVwLS_wI/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+7.27.06+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5guIQKrsvc5DeVLdAh_J6YGHtRkSp4AwDASNq0a6s52Kxan-63JqwrV2Def6ZvqxDghjkLWOcqLMuWoFA1OjC1PO0cyUecgQEyL9P4Yj8U3UkUKU9Rp-vPw92KBCO4ssabeYDVwLS_wI/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+7.27.06+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Playful brights - just cut iron and sew.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjSeLHGRYiSvfQwUXHo9zVrz3Y6NXR_sbtcjuorxuZKwjRfwN8Mmjw2EW0shdW0a8eanRt0SUkvpoZAH7m2za4YpcdgfBVG8D6R4xW9EwSEC49CmKhMeKNKmNO3sTlfxiVuE1tDfGNwPA/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+8.42.47+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjSeLHGRYiSvfQwUXHo9zVrz3Y6NXR_sbtcjuorxuZKwjRfwN8Mmjw2EW0shdW0a8eanRt0SUkvpoZAH7m2za4YpcdgfBVG8D6R4xW9EwSEC49CmKhMeKNKmNO3sTlfxiVuE1tDfGNwPA/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+8.42.47+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.scentsandfeel.com/Set-of-Tablecloth-Stripes-TriColor-with-6-stripes-Napkins"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">1</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/mediterranean-block-print-napkins-e603/?pkey=ctable-linens"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">2</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> 3 </span></span><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/rainbow-napkins-e579/?pkey=ctable-linens"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">4</span></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">add some detail with <b><a href="http://larsandaddie.blogspot.com/2008/07/tutorial-napkins-with-rik-rak-trim.html">rikrak</a></b> or <b><a href="http://www.purlbee.com/linen-thanksgiving-napkins/">edging</a></b>..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbCXxLIsvGpKU3X27AGCsrjKZq8FAWDPmVtA3VGJEa7DFi2-O-lOfVnM2_pviKuHjgnacQqPZ8lgrYZVaERu-TIa9p0Eeyij31J1ObgghmTZMYEjGvkMd2GeyhNInWloBFclP1wZuqSQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+8.46.29+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbCXxLIsvGpKU3X27AGCsrjKZq8FAWDPmVtA3VGJEa7DFi2-O-lOfVnM2_pviKuHjgnacQqPZ8lgrYZVaERu-TIa9p0Eeyij31J1ObgghmTZMYEjGvkMd2GeyhNInWloBFclP1wZuqSQ/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+8.46.29+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you're fancy :) have your napkins <b><a href="http://tobifairley.com/blog/2011/day-21-of-things-i-love-monogrammed-table-linens/">monogrammed</a></b>, or use <b><a href="http://www.thewhitelibrary.com/the-diy-crafting-corner/diy-rustic-chic-napkins/">fabric pain</a></b>t and do it yourself.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The minimalist font in the <b><a href="http://tobifairley.com/blog/2011/day-21-of-things-i-love-monogrammed-table-linens/">bottom right</a></b> is perfect, isn't it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguOSSFEBAfz1eW0D9zHyWxXfrX-5owHG9CBhf53r_AJGM7NZF6thZYawuXq4Iv0TNl08H-Cg1H88Yden2eC8UPXrGkfOVJMB37Uc9hyJbUS3GPj_fDL8SQ4wMk_xIJRX-zAORkgSItx58/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+8.49.51+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguOSSFEBAfz1eW0D9zHyWxXfrX-5owHG9CBhf53r_AJGM7NZF6thZYawuXq4Iv0TNl08H-Cg1H88Yden2eC8UPXrGkfOVJMB37Uc9hyJbUS3GPj_fDL8SQ4wMk_xIJRX-zAORkgSItx58/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+8.49.51+AM.png" width="530" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A package of rit and an hour gets you <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/linens/cheap-chic-diy-ombre-napkins-142043"><b>ombre</b></a> or <b><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food/entertaining/baby-shower-planning-guide">batik</a></b> effects.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3Ypml4WePBQnzMzZWvgpR0-a0F2pd5DO4Y-EORp7h-n6kNuKvuoYHhu0ppmZOd11dyzXr_VilzfDoJC4a51U5Auw3IZgQB4kCdyXU1Vym0HCCS8ueYOs7UuUfVPa4h2MeJnjA0OIKAo/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+8.54.43+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3Ypml4WePBQnzMzZWvgpR0-a0F2pd5DO4Y-EORp7h-n6kNuKvuoYHhu0ppmZOd11dyzXr_VilzfDoJC4a51U5Auw3IZgQB4kCdyXU1Vym0HCCS8ueYOs7UuUfVPa4h2MeJnjA0OIKAo/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+8.54.43+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plain napkins work perfectly for folding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A charming <b><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/holiday-ideas/funny-bunny-folds-instructions">bunny fold</a></b> is festive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Martha's <b><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/napkin-folding-rose">rose bowl</a></b> is stunning but sadly would require folding skills superior to my own :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My old standby is the bow -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it only takes a minute and all you need is a piece of ribbon - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">how great is that?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNQT1p5MGgXrbRUCINK0o32H5205Wk7n4BH2irZ0KTMeNzoL3lbevp_xq81ZEoJLrSloAGJ8TJXbuDQDnbmQhcVAD-6R6vJx1VEtdl14i8yVMRpyrlZpwiDxUcbL_BkesTVd_TNTKc7Q/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+8.56.41+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNQT1p5MGgXrbRUCINK0o32H5205Wk7n4BH2irZ0KTMeNzoL3lbevp_xq81ZEoJLrSloAGJ8TJXbuDQDnbmQhcVAD-6R6vJx1VEtdl14i8yVMRpyrlZpwiDxUcbL_BkesTVd_TNTKc7Q/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+8.56.41+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For really large dinners we serve buffet style, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and it's usually a ribbon around a roll-up,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cutlery tucked neatly inside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love that tailored look on the right, it reminds me of an obi somehow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPquReNETAuNuOnsJzJ4xKkOJo64cRBSCZY3cm1EHRTCD-vhSvn9MucJB48VrioEEjs8Vt9pUeTmNPCHzNahwKC1fnOIIICO28hFHVgayCnt0XP80xleaijwhL40GhDYDWo_hciR2OCX8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+8.58.15+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPquReNETAuNuOnsJzJ4xKkOJo64cRBSCZY3cm1EHRTCD-vhSvn9MucJB48VrioEEjs8Vt9pUeTmNPCHzNahwKC1fnOIIICO28hFHVgayCnt0XP80xleaijwhL40GhDYDWo_hciR2OCX8/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+8.58.15+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you like napkins rings those beautiful versions <b><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/entertaining/summer-indoor-garden-table-0601">left</a></b> and <b><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2010/02/burlap-napkin-rings-tutorial-dollar.html">top right</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2010/02/burlap-napkin-rings-tutorial-dollar.html"></a></b> were made with dollar store items!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lushly colored linen highlights place settings -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a tiny version of a<b><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/greek-easter-menus-recipes-00417000072292/page2.html"> birds nest</a></b> shines atop a mauve napkin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZXuOhetKwqasPd0bmAbaWliirsA9xh_e4HW8qiAIZCt9J5f00iMdQxW9fHoIJjMY1dGoGyiNl68ZdHxTwZpNAZZCZ7vRboKfpjoTrhfet70kuoKfmgTG_OVEo51cLK7EZQfM1s2HiX4/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+9.03.34+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZXuOhetKwqasPd0bmAbaWliirsA9xh_e4HW8qiAIZCt9J5f00iMdQxW9fHoIJjMY1dGoGyiNl68ZdHxTwZpNAZZCZ7vRboKfpjoTrhfet70kuoKfmgTG_OVEo51cLK7EZQfM1s2HiX4/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+9.03.34+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We don't have a set of napkins large enough that they co-oridnate for large soirees, so</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm halfway through making an enormous set of white linen napkins for this weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've kept it neutral so they can be used for Easter, Christmas, a birthday, etc.</div><div style="text-align: center;">but I'm planning to add a tiny rikrak trim for a bit of detail :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Show you when they're done..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Cloth vs. Paper: Which Do You Use?

There's nothing quite like freshly washed linens, is there?The smell, the softness...sourceCloth napkins are fast becoming an everyday reality around here.The kids are more aware of environmental issues and are pushing for reform :)I resisted the idea at first - it seemed like they were going to be …

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Easter Pretty: Flowers

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD5iykoD__qquj-HmBhzaHaW-DkhBAlAmKHzSlKWykHc-q9VperUjWlgd-EDiFrmrinL1oxIJovU-3tb5-ml0vROaboGoXqyhSqDzw1FiDesmGpi61ULK1hX7t42XvVZVh92fxYebfWpQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.24.16+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD5iykoD__qquj-HmBhzaHaW-DkhBAlAmKHzSlKWykHc-q9VperUjWlgd-EDiFrmrinL1oxIJovU-3tb5-ml0vROaboGoXqyhSqDzw1FiDesmGpi61ULK1hX7t42XvVZVh92fxYebfWpQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.24.16+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some enchanting floral ideas for easter in delicate blush, peach and pink tones...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkV5hMRARozyUxYXSqmKKMr0ExpbZ09dC-DMqK161aNFf608d6VgWE7wlqkThqZEVXbNNXBD59GDr8SQGHv6aYy4R1IMtE8WPni1QrDdMYbwmLsf_aJ74qTguiAsctnMDxBLYAX3TF90/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.24.50+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkV5hMRARozyUxYXSqmKKMr0ExpbZ09dC-DMqK161aNFf608d6VgWE7wlqkThqZEVXbNNXBD59GDr8SQGHv6aYy4R1IMtE8WPni1QrDdMYbwmLsf_aJ74qTguiAsctnMDxBLYAX3TF90/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.24.50+AM.png" width="538" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">front and centre...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijUo5yQO20c0tDBIdA8X4VR8UmBRHoynsiN2Iv0r1XqM2MKcvaOCeY5pf52aylTTINLc_dH149lM9p0oolGdwE9_NmbqJZs-MwwFnL6ei-1DBUlC5P92ToCS2RH9i_zzCPWFxm8zCLEeo/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.28.11+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijUo5yQO20c0tDBIdA8X4VR8UmBRHoynsiN2Iv0r1XqM2MKcvaOCeY5pf52aylTTINLc_dH149lM9p0oolGdwE9_NmbqJZs-MwwFnL6ei-1DBUlC5P92ToCS2RH9i_zzCPWFxm8zCLEeo/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.28.11+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/"><b>Martha</b></a> tucked tulips into baskets.. love this palette!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy54t5fH3qo43YxeL7Hb380J1YNpNB_nPa_lk7t_OelbrJ4aOw7F-ZSXqCxwV4V0-m0FW752QMAosKPIVlZMHCAmfTcKAAcWamRE0ThlPuJzN5ZR5yqdUpUFUQpa6zagfBIGz1hqN3czw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.29.16+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy54t5fH3qo43YxeL7Hb380J1YNpNB_nPa_lk7t_OelbrJ4aOw7F-ZSXqCxwV4V0-m0FW752QMAosKPIVlZMHCAmfTcKAAcWamRE0ThlPuJzN5ZR5yqdUpUFUQpa6zagfBIGz1hqN3czw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.29.16+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">birch wrapped vases are perfect for a outdoor celebration...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">love those snapdragons!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFOdEgK4aV-5mNx_McI9DmRBhLmFvvj3qbkyqLyKl34q8GkIilRtonKhu-2kGc-tjikUOsz3__HTV9ZjrD9_xg0HPLb0YU5RBURNfysSJYcr88T2s4M8TxQHcZzPBsLBczpwGf6K6IGs/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.31.40+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFOdEgK4aV-5mNx_McI9DmRBhLmFvvj3qbkyqLyKl34q8GkIilRtonKhu-2kGc-tjikUOsz3__HTV9ZjrD9_xg0HPLb0YU5RBURNfysSJYcr88T2s4M8TxQHcZzPBsLBczpwGf6K6IGs/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.31.40+AM.png" width="488" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.pepperdesignblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pinkcoralorange_4.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.pepperdesignblog.com/%3Ftag%3Dbridal-shower%26paged%3D2&usg=__8lnWL4fRIqKzFoeCUS7mdAOr9a4=&h=619&w=475&sz=121&hl=en&start=716&sig2=rVFrlG1UwFepSo_0EACfeg&zoom=1&tbnid=fMmFsCIisf1rpM:&tbnh=143&tbnw=110&ei=6JirTaTnCOjp0gHQlfH5CA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Ddiy%2Bnapkins%26start%3D234%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1130%26bih%3D948%26output%3Dimages_json%26tbm%3Disch1%2C22380&chk=sbg&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=931&vpy=479&dur=435&hovh=159&hovw=122&tx=109&ty=81&oei=hpirTarvN8mcgQf3m-GICQ&page=28&ndsp=30&ved=1t:429,r:29,s:716&biw=1130&bih=948"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">source</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">english garden..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOLPyzcDwmDiZdpVFacf-Acvmz7NSwXRBfkU-sGXLJtIltt9jZaBUkS6MJgr_H180rBLgQGfEIzeDq3m5fMhYZPTea11Uby-xIf7toy5ky5W1jnYVUCFhK1-dATmAlKSm_XVQvwJlDVA/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.36.53+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOLPyzcDwmDiZdpVFacf-Acvmz7NSwXRBfkU-sGXLJtIltt9jZaBUkS6MJgr_H180rBLgQGfEIzeDq3m5fMhYZPTea11Uby-xIf7toy5ky5W1jnYVUCFhK1-dATmAlKSm_XVQvwJlDVA/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.36.53+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">source</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">minimal and dramatic - I love the simplicity here..</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGHqprp6T2ZYTRFpY6cfW8XvwgDin8ujqyajBiUJ4tkN9WrqDrQAWKp7r1L2Y7wIR24P_um0HnKQPmdiX5vzFxuXuSFD-rSi3rYXzLCfxZjsrryYRa252BGSg5RszqadpcpJcNvFunDU/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.37.31+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGHqprp6T2ZYTRFpY6cfW8XvwgDin8ujqyajBiUJ4tkN9WrqDrQAWKp7r1L2Y7wIR24P_um0HnKQPmdiX5vzFxuXuSFD-rSi3rYXzLCfxZjsrryYRa252BGSg5RszqadpcpJcNvFunDU/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.37.31+AM.png" width="502" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you are organized, you may have some forced branches...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEuEx6QjY2mDl9WxgV-l-3u4Sm26IN63eWJ8FUGBojafI5qNK7By9NV6AZ2gN2em0Z8upZfmGa8djK4mOinNxTDq5rHywUBUyMtDUjkEeFDg1ht2m6nXeG0PWgWqg-0tlsgKqAGOSRMw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+8.43.56+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEuEx6QjY2mDl9WxgV-l-3u4Sm26IN63eWJ8FUGBojafI5qNK7By9NV6AZ2gN2em0Z8upZfmGa8djK4mOinNxTDq5rHywUBUyMtDUjkEeFDg1ht2m6nXeG0PWgWqg-0tlsgKqAGOSRMw/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+8.43.56+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/goog_1272872412"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">1</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/goog_1272872412"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">2</span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you didn't get branches inside two or three weeks ago (aside from Martha, who does that?!!),</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ordinary branches wrapped with yarn (made mine already :) are an easy option</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or just leave them bare and adorn with lacy butterflies..</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO55OuWAgBanwE3X1-yYCLNYOSwybqXormWa9kHRiMzIBBUG17K1HGfhYEHM9-yeoczU7ZirtcTLvcHZRPKbieoTk-cb0-Je5ykLNKT2MfoTXJVm7S6A7s804UgJbuNl7Vm1no_FALezA/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+8.45.19+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO55OuWAgBanwE3X1-yYCLNYOSwybqXormWa9kHRiMzIBBUG17K1HGfhYEHM9-yeoczU7ZirtcTLvcHZRPKbieoTk-cb0-Je5ykLNKT2MfoTXJVm7S6A7s804UgJbuNl7Vm1no_FALezA/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+8.45.19+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.kidspot.com.au/Easter-Easter-crafts-Create-a-wool-wrapped-Easter-tree+4564+162+article.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">source</span></a></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Want something more original?</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a fantastic rustic look- carrots, radish, and lettuce on display with pansies..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnXczpnHkvoUXgcB_mUu1csx-24Qo80f_BeCV0d6n4s_gT55r6DGu5Hshy4DYp7MKDKMcIGmy46jz2SUKY13mi7Ry2CW47-ybAwdICtzRKtArVhnPDi4STOXVHE9aWFUPiO9Xe7SNxTY8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.37.12+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnXczpnHkvoUXgcB_mUu1csx-24Qo80f_BeCV0d6n4s_gT55r6DGu5Hshy4DYp7MKDKMcIGmy46jz2SUKY13mi7Ry2CW47-ybAwdICtzRKtArVhnPDi4STOXVHE9aWFUPiO9Xe7SNxTY8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.37.12+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">source</span></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How about a bit of glam?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(these are really taking off as an option for bridal arrangements -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was outbid on ebay for several lots of these beauties!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67784795/etsy-front-page-enamel-bridal-brooch?ref=sr_gallery_36&ga_search_query=vintage%2Bbrooch&ga_search_type=all">vintage floral brooch bouquet</a></b> - love!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnXczpnHkvoUXgcB_mUu1csx-24Qo80f_BeCV0d6n4s_gT55r6DGu5Hshy4DYp7MKDKMcIGmy46jz2SUKY13mi7Ry2CW47-ybAwdICtzRKtArVhnPDi4STOXVHE9aWFUPiO9Xe7SNxTY8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.37.12+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUOSFkHwbNAg_HaY3bbdf5Ft8B0HazdHOYcc5cqXuCWUCABjKI38U163TwPGArW80lXuM2_lyM2qibw7aVgloNI8bmUswU844ksU37PyRUsMerZhMtv8E_D6FwL2Aw1jpIxVPv7sin9-o/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.30.20+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUOSFkHwbNAg_HaY3bbdf5Ft8B0HazdHOYcc5cqXuCWUCABjKI38U163TwPGArW80lXuM2_lyM2qibw7aVgloNI8bmUswU844ksU37PyRUsMerZhMtv8E_D6FwL2Aw1jpIxVPv7sin9-o/s640/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.30.20+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or simply <b><a href="http://entertainingwithsky.blogspot.com/2011/01/diy-valentine-napkin-rings.html">add a touch of pretty</a></b> with silk roses as napkin rings....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYgiGjeIgXZP1pO7OknLF249FwvyGQmSnadP12i9LTwsQgt_POQ0AiC4Q5gCLETciTVw6YdxEMA_dMQYr7mL4iDoX-0_FDqvk8LmmHMi_0oupSav8oAfKRdjZcTLbGHhtOvcrBh4xBHg/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.37.49+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYgiGjeIgXZP1pO7OknLF249FwvyGQmSnadP12i9LTwsQgt_POQ0AiC4Q5gCLETciTVw6YdxEMA_dMQYr7mL4iDoX-0_FDqvk8LmmHMi_0oupSav8oAfKRdjZcTLbGHhtOvcrBh4xBHg/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-20+at+7.37.49+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">speaking of napkins, that will be tomorrows post -</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love a cloth napkin, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I've found some wonderful DIY's to share :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm making mine tonight - what are you up to?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Easter Pretty: Flowers

Some enchanting floral ideas for easter in delicate blush, peach and pink tones...front and centre...Martha tucked tulips into baskets.. love this palette!birch wrapped vases are perfect for a outdoor celebration...love those snapdragons! sourceenglish garden..sourceminimal and dramatic - I love the…

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