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end-of-summer spectacular

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />So as summer rounds the bend,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm savouring the last moments of lounging with the family.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If there was anywhere I'd choose to be staying this week, it would be this space,<br />found a la <b><a href="http://thediversionproject.blogspot.com/2011/08/beguilingly-simple.html">The Diversion Project</a>.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some homes are about the decoration, and some homes are about the architecture.<br />This one is architecture, and it's wonderful to see it left at that, with the unobtrusive decor.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The open loft-feel, large expanses of glass and heavily horizontal planes</div><div style="text-align: center;"> remind me of the stunning modular Dwell homes that I dream of building when we are retired :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How cool is the kitchen window?<br />And that island, with it's concrete base and steel top.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaiP4kx9w6wMJ1QCtl1Zi_md5vWrq_p521-WII57XhIrFLtROnu8i_BVBX2wJuqR5y-64Mo78VRDvDKseiaMlM7hoYHTXeEwyB6ujqSXGB2_N02-jMhcTRCbVg2ICgmO4UR5vxC-UCO6n/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-30+at+9.43.02+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaiP4kx9w6wMJ1QCtl1Zi_md5vWrq_p521-WII57XhIrFLtROnu8i_BVBX2wJuqR5y-64Mo78VRDvDKseiaMlM7hoYHTXeEwyB6ujqSXGB2_N02-jMhcTRCbVg2ICgmO4UR5vxC-UCO6n/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-30+at+9.43.02+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;">Dreamy dreamspace.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the way the reclaimed timbers were brought all the way to the ceiling, for a wrap effect. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And staying in the second bedroom would be sleeping in a treehouse, no?</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/AVvXsEgye39ngVVdeBwDK0kiF5qc9wKVQUAavaCKV9saQHnRsIQ8e75iq5SIm1lT4_Oq7XFPRIJw0p4qG5SzuH4hVjwhtWrDkUGe9dOmeCh9aSqHPSL4C8RY9YPgWNmFdd3Sx-PtcMo4peUVzjrz/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-30+at+9.43.47+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgye39ngVVdeBwDK0kiF5qc9wKVQUAavaCKV9saQHnRsIQ8e75iq5SIm1lT4_Oq7XFPRIJw0p4qG5SzuH4hVjwhtWrDkUGe9dOmeCh9aSqHPSL4C8RY9YPgWNmFdd3Sx-PtcMo4peUVzjrz/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-30+at+9.43.47+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;">This is the killer bit - the pool.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sparkling azure tile beckons,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I think we all deserve an afternoon in that hammock, don't we?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this slice of bliss is built into the structure, at most separated by a pane of glass.</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/AVvXsEiUaxCSzdtlpHpyNIc73Qte0P_uAh4Qc9vButghp_Ec4WW8GQfpgcGvQOVpDWEwJYyVo6hFBFST3TgVmfRvXQqqkRnDLIGV5j_w1JdpQ3FbNG5asfFFYXmEuFHa2nbUkQZ6xik4d37eveZu/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-30+at+9.44.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUaxCSzdtlpHpyNIc73Qte0P_uAh4Qc9vButghp_Ec4WW8GQfpgcGvQOVpDWEwJYyVo6hFBFST3TgVmfRvXQqqkRnDLIGV5j_w1JdpQ3FbNG5asfFFYXmEuFHa2nbUkQZ6xik4d37eveZu/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-30+at+9.44.45+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><br />How's that for an end-of-summer paradise?<br /><br /><br />I'll be back to more regular blogging next week, once the darlings are back to school,<br />so looking forward to catching up with all of you in the next few weeks :)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">(and getting our projects around here back on track!)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">xo</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; 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end-of-summer spectacular

So as summer rounds the bend, I'm savouring the last moments of lounging with the family. If there was anywhere I'd choose to be sta...

7:23 AM

I'm officially cheating on summer.

<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/AVvXsEi3TccHTA6AMiI5_MVYBvGIpwDw-Ty_seXQbOIdInV9wwdm3aH7DevbPPStlOp9ARTnyKS9dBBygiuuV_EQFNo4RBtCVtMQ4siMK-ORTNQRKlfl_WdcLh6gueemKsp1qp1cCZASyXy2ZFQC/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-25+at+10.27.57+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TccHTA6AMiI5_MVYBvGIpwDw-Ty_seXQbOIdInV9wwdm3aH7DevbPPStlOp9ARTnyKS9dBBygiuuV_EQFNo4RBtCVtMQ4siMK-ORTNQRKlfl_WdcLh6gueemKsp1qp1cCZASyXy2ZFQC/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-25+at+10.27.57+PM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/96194142010521473/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #eeeeee; font-size: xx-small;">link</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I feel a bit like a guilty mistress,</div><div style="text-align: center;">but after dying my hair the darkest black brown,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and last nights tryst with a charcoal velvet cape, marled black wool sweater, and cow hide bag,<br /> I'm officially cheating on summer.</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/AVvXsEjBM5XfkcvsQr99smMwVAn_ABuGTyremEjcHZkkiHi-hVxwo-an7RHjLcJPZzS0ikWxIS-oSvrdYWCMursFny5BFj984tpMcnh7gW-U92h9MT33YEkgcgX1seHM4ASKcFDxi-NH8Keb6D0a/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-25+at+10.57.43+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBM5XfkcvsQr99smMwVAn_ABuGTyremEjcHZkkiHi-hVxwo-an7RHjLcJPZzS0ikWxIS-oSvrdYWCMursFny5BFj984tpMcnh7gW-U92h9MT33YEkgcgX1seHM4ASKcFDxi-NH8Keb6D0a/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-25+at+10.57.43+PM.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;">I can't help it...</div><div style="text-align: center;">dreams of handsome, supple leathers, plush velvets lush with color, and fur - fur! </div><div style="text-align: center;">roaring fires and walks through bedazzled trees basking in the crisp air...</div><div style="text-align: center;">fall apples straight off the tree.</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/AVvXsEhnKHNDFHGFQQKHm7z86e7KTcCBVnBbjW7omggksi_rH_CUkozdBxZlrIWRcU-LuI5mEPj-B16l6t9J3aMvxJ73Ajprk64TrmFt8je_rjNJNHjh5hKd9OCctKQ2cuy-FAvPzNUDYMYUW6ea/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-25+at+10.46.37+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKHNDFHGFQQKHm7z86e7KTcCBVnBbjW7omggksi_rH_CUkozdBxZlrIWRcU-LuI5mEPj-B16l6t9J3aMvxJ73Ajprk64TrmFt8je_rjNJNHjh5hKd9OCctKQ2cuy-FAvPzNUDYMYUW6ea/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-25+at+10.46.37+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpjy3JrU9R1jP-RyOVjpbVOBsBFJOwXoEcF-ifl9DJplWX5kdp0BG3hyQmdOyyy6iNHDW2B6lqjsxeg4gjIj28jygDD0oEQLVEidQvERxFJpDAW-Cc4GKNose_sJMyyi_tcx9MV8VHjcc/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-25+at+10.53.00+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpjy3JrU9R1jP-RyOVjpbVOBsBFJOwXoEcF-ifl9DJplWX5kdp0BG3hyQmdOyyy6iNHDW2B6lqjsxeg4gjIj28jygDD0oEQLVEidQvERxFJpDAW-Cc4GKNose_sJMyyi_tcx9MV8VHjcc/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-25+at+10.53.00+PM.png" /></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;">source </span></span><a href="http://www.romanandwilliams.com/"><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://so-much-more-than-nl.blogspot.com/2010/10/nordisk-eksotisk.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">2</span></span></a><span 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class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://eclecticrevisited.wordpress.com/2011/01/27/rustic-chic-decor/fur-blanket-bentwood-chairs-table-scandinavian-decor-white-walls-eclectic-room/"><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.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/house-tours/lavish-living-velvet-furniture-from-house-tours-148495?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fmain+%28Main%29"><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://pinterest.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">8</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;">Oh yeah, I've got it bad.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyone else feeling fall lust coming on?</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;"><img border="0" height="51" 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I'm officially cheating on summer.

link I feel a bit like a guilty mistress, but after dying my hair the darkest black brown, and last nights tryst with a charcoal velvet cape...

8:06 PM

Gowns, Baubles and Tables - It's a Lovefest!!

<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;">So this year <b><a href="http://www.bhldn.com/index.cfm">BHLDN</a></b> opened, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and if you've not yet been entranced by their dreamy gowns,</div><div style="text-align: center;">you've got to experience it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We eloped to the Bahamas for our wedding, and we loved every single moment,</div><div style="text-align: center;">but if anything would have made me want a larger affair, this would have been it.</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/AVvXsEgsEecQBgHNF27w7x4NvAiqG6_7ziu97RgoMiWXa4hBSOh4pOKYJ-0Gorn9qFDScUk3f6jKpVG2d3p4-e1qm8lS6N3jsshj1_5HZ65qP1iPs5e52Uw9WSBLm-80PqgpLvguc0u_VGRmXuzn/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-22+at+9.44.44+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEecQBgHNF27w7x4NvAiqG6_7ziu97RgoMiWXa4hBSOh4pOKYJ-0Gorn9qFDScUk3f6jKpVG2d3p4-e1qm8lS6N3jsshj1_5HZ65qP1iPs5e52Uw9WSBLm-80PqgpLvguc0u_VGRmXuzn/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-22+at+9.44.44+PM.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;">How is anyone supposed to resist the romantic appeal of these...</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/AVvXsEg_d4bjD4nJHJhBzdcV7EvwFSW4ric2yLb_tZBNJ2ov0rv8Qaqazsb-W5vYdxgpxTobRDWxoSWAFi-RnpsttnG4HTH3U5F3GBT0VC_CKP8D_NkMUvUbOaUtIeWMNqkuakeGC9m1sx5O-rm7/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-22+at+10.12.00+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAo5zEu8G5MtFdvVOqkhiu6KZZ707W_VEpETNxyXuxdnN9x8jUzeRDC0xpw9piGBFhRZGOd5jkQFc-JmHz2Uum8gmTEY4klwk7nrDTSBF5WbcmTHYEA5516l3RePnm9J57qUoAMmgIJaYj/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-22+at+9.49.52+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOHF0zJxe70jZVE-SAjgrnzSrMYioiDP6eugyj290JLgWPcDXAIIM7xh0ee-P37sU_UwQ1VlsGteR9Bo2zVcF1xRZre3Y1lyppx2FFdAzR4g-IlkOHr-moG5_b5jgipYxpUIxWQ6Xwv5W/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-22+at+9.57.39+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOHF0zJxe70jZVE-SAjgrnzSrMYioiDP6eugyj290JLgWPcDXAIIM7xh0ee-P37sU_UwQ1VlsGteR9Bo2zVcF1xRZre3Y1lyppx2FFdAzR4g-IlkOHr-moG5_b5jgipYxpUIxWQ6Xwv5W/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-22+at+9.57.39+PM.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;">I mean, REALLY!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And if the frocks and frills aren't enough to tempt you, now they've expanded to include decor items.</div><div style="text-align: center;">um, staying away... staying away... sort of :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The other day, when BHLDN sent me an email with a peek at their take on table themes,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had pretty high expectations... and I wasn't disappointed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of the six presented, the Naturalist is my favourite,</div><div style="text-align: center;">with butterflies and flora frolicking amongst antique linens and moss, </div><div style="text-align: center;">bits of glass and mirror lending a dash of sparkle.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's such a romantic, timeless look.</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/AVvXsEjxVZXHBa11P05mpRFCzZnmJBnPq4Tw5oTY6pwNhSEPYC7U-AlgbcQrdXEpUaXKkfAHmn_40knTJfameR0vCEPKc4xyduTfWJKqFNvHb7vtcQeod9LHbB3IjrQf8W2piAPbtx0v-DVNYqe_/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-22+at+10.15.33+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVZXHBa11P05mpRFCzZnmJBnPq4Tw5oTY6pwNhSEPYC7U-AlgbcQrdXEpUaXKkfAHmn_40knTJfameR0vCEPKc4xyduTfWJKqFNvHb7vtcQeod9LHbB3IjrQf8W2piAPbtx0v-DVNYqe_/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-22+at+10.15.33+PM.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;">I wonder which one will be your favourite?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These tables aren't just for weddings,</div><div style="text-align: center;">there are so many ideas here for your next soiree, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How about using those vintage, beribboned keys featured in the Naturalist as place cards...</div><div style="text-align: center;">the dove clips from the Oiseau collection would be stunning hung anywhere, all the time, as an installation...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Go ahead, have a <b><a href="http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_decor/?cm_mmc=broadcast-_-Q32011-_-20110818_tabletop-_-cta&cm_lm=amezeard@rogers.com">peek</a>,</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">let yourself get lost in the pretty  :)</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; 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Gowns, Baubles and Tables - It's a Lovefest!!

So this year BHLDN opened, and if you've not yet been entranced by their dreamy gowns, you've got to experience it. We eloped to ...

7:45 PM

string art revisited

<div style="text-align: center;">Remember string art?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am probably really dating myself here, but at one point </div><div style="text-align: center;">almost everyone I knew had some hideous version of a schooner or the like hanging in their rec room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But I found a crafter on<b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AsULikeIt?page=1"> Etsy</a></b> that is bringing string art to a new level.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I give you... California.</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/AVvXsEi2voe7Mx8ixBGPCdyzSPcxGFq00kv9cZY-RtTJzKTalMffs3nIPo1TTvhLDYrJoFM0OZtzXVnXs6yWCdO-UY4V1wcxCQz3gKbcJkdxjsBSdrga0FJOcUcYMdzVPAPErQnm1Ggpa6mFyOeb/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-20+at+2.27.06+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2voe7Mx8ixBGPCdyzSPcxGFq00kv9cZY-RtTJzKTalMffs3nIPo1TTvhLDYrJoFM0OZtzXVnXs6yWCdO-UY4V1wcxCQz3gKbcJkdxjsBSdrga0FJOcUcYMdzVPAPErQnm1Ggpa6mFyOeb/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-20+at+2.27.06+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;">some witty examples for a kids room....</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/AVvXsEhgfLxHFQmBjCbzlZwYrsUVQbHsG8XZpgBo1f5mrHjEPoMzH1LsX7F2Hldy8PrdYaW4bIzHUf5qAuXHQ2KHrOUcAKci95qf7_C-RFu-UMQBuQ5-DghJZgu6L6IUJm-_Kl412w1sysxvVGHs/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-20+at+2.31.22+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfLxHFQmBjCbzlZwYrsUVQbHsG8XZpgBo1f5mrHjEPoMzH1LsX7F2Hldy8PrdYaW4bIzHUf5qAuXHQ2KHrOUcAKci95qf7_C-RFu-UMQBuQ5-DghJZgu6L6IUJm-_Kl412w1sysxvVGHs/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-20+at+2.31.22+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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or the kitchen...</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/AVvXsEiSQ-ONZ6QnVlPHWlfTfau2CNZ4Inbq9GU49XcORnRQppYJu2kJD4lt5T9qo962Rp2F_iPo91Vv1Ox4EfX_FeOHAva-17PnhXf-3liVP_7LKppJ8jhOyXjU8wZJVfDj0qmPEh8-SisAabYy/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-20+at+2.31.54+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQ-ONZ6QnVlPHWlfTfau2CNZ4Inbq9GU49XcORnRQppYJu2kJD4lt5T9qo962Rp2F_iPo91Vv1Ox4EfX_FeOHAva-17PnhXf-3liVP_7LKppJ8jhOyXjU8wZJVfDj0qmPEh8-SisAabYy/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-20+at+2.31.54+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;">(mangia means eat in Italian, and it was the first Italian word I learned growing up :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't know if you ever dined with a large group of Italians, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but always, ALWAYS, you are being urged to "mangia, mangia!")</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;">Anyhoo, pretty cool take on string art, no?</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 many of you are already thinking about that extra bit of wood in the garage,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">plotting out a project?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know I am!</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 style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLDPh9-gk_zJWba2E5DwKexCufQJuHB9LXp627OfC_WgoVHvq8I2t-chpbYpCBm-2qZN0M8BUNB31F5fApclKWFCNmgp2JD4_etSMfuV4F9qw9ZVJldmnM6VFB6b0feNSSoNecaeXOBEn/s200/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

string art revisited

Remember string art? I am probably really dating myself here, but at one point almost everyone I knew had some hideous version of a schoone...

12:07 AM

Shopping: The Furbish Mix

<div style="text-align: center;">Was cruising around my saved links recently and popped by <b><a href="http://store03.prostores.com/servlet/furbishstudioonline/StoreFront">Furbish</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">(the store of the<b><a href="http://www.isuwannee.com/"> I Suwannee</a></b> blog)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm loving so many of these bits and pieces that I felt like a post was in order.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First off, I've been searching for the perfect fabric</div><div style="text-align: center;"> to have my chippendale sofa re-upholstered in since the spring.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I saw this image.</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/AVvXsEj3XOVMEWBbQeABNrvjY05kNabxE0c-DFHDYiyj8dzQ9D_HeKUwzS2Pgl5nBVWvpi4bx_E6O80r-koKsb4hDVcbungAEmsN8mUppF0hemH1VbgPq2sTyzFc_Nntq4mspEDjJPQ9ZZRkvdkX/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-18+at+8.47.54+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XOVMEWBbQeABNrvjY05kNabxE0c-DFHDYiyj8dzQ9D_HeKUwzS2Pgl5nBVWvpi4bx_E6O80r-koKsb4hDVcbungAEmsN8mUppF0hemH1VbgPq2sTyzFc_Nntq4mspEDjJPQ9ZZRkvdkX/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-18+at+8.47.54+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;">And I fell in love.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(A note to Jamie revealed that this spotted fabric is indeed available for purchase,</div><div style="text-align: center;">however my upholsterer wants an outrageous cutting fee so we're still negotiating that one!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But aren't you just dying over the mix of colour and pattern here?</div><div style="text-align: center;">This woman has a seriously good eye for the mix.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Want to see a bit more?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course you do - who wouldn't?!!</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/AVvXsEjLqKE2l_5hmBccI941CcxkLPH4l4RJrbon1mCvOoMJ9Fca4KJJiV1YrL3YcHIbiLXrfUhEnVXMGXSRlGDPR4hX5RyuIDlIfCmB4FKTP1YMo8-mtmuFkhJoX9gpXiPASJBrlciiKihtOi36/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-18+at+8.57.11+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqKE2l_5hmBccI941CcxkLPH4l4RJrbon1mCvOoMJ9Fca4KJJiV1YrL3YcHIbiLXrfUhEnVXMGXSRlGDPR4hX5RyuIDlIfCmB4FKTP1YMo8-mtmuFkhJoX9gpXiPASJBrlciiKihtOi36/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-18+at+8.57.11+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;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">That's exactly the mix I'm craving these days -</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">clean lines and black and white balanced against a dose of color, wild pattern, organic pieces.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Are you feeling this one?</div><br /><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/AVvXsEi3neL4X1GUo9krrfOj53jIYceDwqNxER0iqW-y-crdWefNuXxGuP7oTG7e9H-C4oUfMlrDGerLw4TGiYuAFP1m-VjsvpRbmjyIRIXQGMnpJGpCR2pIjepLqG1hgus07GGnYB9UXSaGVfGL/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-18+at+9.14.01+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3neL4X1GUo9krrfOj53jIYceDwqNxER0iqW-y-crdWefNuXxGuP7oTG7e9H-C4oUfMlrDGerLw4TGiYuAFP1m-VjsvpRbmjyIRIXQGMnpJGpCR2pIjepLqG1hgus07GGnYB9UXSaGVfGL/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-18+at+9.14.01+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;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As for that sad chippendale sofa in my office...</div><div style="text-align: center;">with all this pricing drama,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm almost considering tackling the re-upholstery myself.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">BUT... I've not done upholstery before, and am a little intimidated!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Know of any good tutorials out there?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tips?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On the other hand...</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've just noticed that the Furbish one is up for sale, and it's quite reasonably priced....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">hmmm...</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/AVvXsEgKLDPh9-gk_zJWba2E5DwKexCufQJuHB9LXp627OfC_WgoVHvq8I2t-chpbYpCBm-2qZN0M8BUNB31F5fApclKWFCNmgp2JD4_etSMfuV4F9qw9ZVJldmnM6VFB6b0feNSSoNecaeXOBEn/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLDPh9-gk_zJWba2E5DwKexCufQJuHB9LXp627OfC_WgoVHvq8I2t-chpbYpCBm-2qZN0M8BUNB31F5fApclKWFCNmgp2JD4_etSMfuV4F9qw9ZVJldmnM6VFB6b0feNSSoNecaeXOBEn/s200/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.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><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;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>

Shopping: The Furbish Mix

Was cruising around my saved links recently and popped by Furbish . (the store of the I Suwannee blog) I'm loving so many of these bit...

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Yay or Nay: Natural Swimming Pools

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After growing up in Ontario, where getting to the lake is THE summer ritual,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm always shocked at how many people don't like to swim in lake water.</div><div style="text-align: center;">(although I won't go into the ocean, at least not past my knees - blame Jaws :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And that has me wondering how many of you would venture into one of these:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs54G5czyU2FIvJ-TDN_nQGdY8oPPSy2Pf0XxNbX4ceJvjePvqmDgbUcobAJgCql1989uSIUxV9OFMuC-GBcyYhARG0lzh8g_oOVKN3H75AbLm_XdcOJT5sn3Y0tamZFW5l3-36fX7bzza/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-15+at+10.01.50+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs54G5czyU2FIvJ-TDN_nQGdY8oPPSy2Pf0XxNbX4ceJvjePvqmDgbUcobAJgCql1989uSIUxV9OFMuC-GBcyYhARG0lzh8g_oOVKN3H75AbLm_XdcOJT5sn3Y0tamZFW5l3-36fX7bzza/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-15+at+10.01.50+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><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;">a natural swimming pool, or swimming pond.</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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2lhM_kFdDeVNLzYQowZVmm4alpYow8RIDKuH7E1xtzR8zDfBBIaAAMFGbCnT6zOfXom68FKLUOQZ8d7ZZHRTvKAK8-p8Cfsqa8WYBJTGayBAsmA5L8Q3vdCu2OQ95hTzcwxWLrPNo_LQ-/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-15+at+9.55.56+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2lhM_kFdDeVNLzYQowZVmm4alpYow8RIDKuH7E1xtzR8zDfBBIaAAMFGbCnT6zOfXom68FKLUOQZ8d7ZZHRTvKAK8-p8Cfsqa8WYBJTGayBAsmA5L8Q3vdCu2OQ95hTzcwxWLrPNo_LQ-/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-15+at+9.55.56+PM.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;">The whole bonus here is that your water will not be chemically treated, </div><div style="text-align: center;">nor will your pool require cleaning (and if you've ever had a pool, you know that's a BIG bonus!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">but a carefully selected complement of plants will clean the water, </div><div style="text-align: center;">creating a self-sustaining swimming pool.</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/AVvXsEgcVtXnG9_Tf3VSfewko2Rr7z2F8wm-uH9uxI72G_haMuhfFPhgpbbFGuCn73VLnHvKroANHhiilSGioqHM7NCPe1dwQyaa_fgbn06GjWM1HNk5M3B3yq5IfR7cyOFNo-AiSyhUeopOAG1x/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-15+at+10.03.43+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVtXnG9_Tf3VSfewko2Rr7z2F8wm-uH9uxI72G_haMuhfFPhgpbbFGuCn73VLnHvKroANHhiilSGioqHM7NCPe1dwQyaa_fgbn06GjWM1HNk5M3B3yq5IfR7cyOFNo-AiSyhUeopOAG1x/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-15+at+10.03.43+PM.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;">I have a preference for more formal, classic pools,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and so really like this <b><a href="http://www.naturalswimmingpools.com/index.htm">one</a></b> -</div><div style="text-align: center;">a chlorine to natural pool conversion.</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/AVvXsEiCYIJA8gijll0ow5jktyODJhpl7UCIqKAM68qoBht51M_xEgvOYHG8CD9LZHxE2lWA0JsGeCRYrHdvhl3I8QQkAgf4LmttlLRTDp75Qr9rMd0QlQm_q8KRGE1YC4jZgvt8YlYQYebNoeYd/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-15+at+9.55.09+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCYIJA8gijll0ow5jktyODJhpl7UCIqKAM68qoBht51M_xEgvOYHG8CD9LZHxE2lWA0JsGeCRYrHdvhl3I8QQkAgf4LmttlLRTDp75Qr9rMd0QlQm_q8KRGE1YC4jZgvt8YlYQYebNoeYd/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-15+at+9.55.09+PM.png" /></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;">source </span></span><a href="http://www.aquatechsco.com/swim_ponds"><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.totalhabitat.com/P&P.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">2</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;">Although natural pools are relatively new here,</div><div style="text-align: center;">they're quite popular in Europe already.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have to admit, when I first heard about them, </div><div style="text-align: center;">images of overgrown, lilypad-filled ponds surrounded by copious amounts of boulders sprung to mind....</div><div style="text-align: center;">and some are!</div><div style="text-align: center;">But they can also be quite sleek and unobtrusive.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> If you're wondering what the cost of these pools is...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Toronto locals <b><a href="https://www.pondsinthecity.com/ponds/home">Ponds in the City</a></b> say a 20' x 25' swimming pond starts around $25,000,</div><div style="text-align: center;">which is comparable to a regular pool of the same size.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A yay or a nay in your books?</div><div style="text-align: center;"></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; 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Yay or Nay: Natural Swimming Pools

After growing up in Ontario, where getting to the lake is THE summer ritual, I'm always shocked at how many people don't like to swi...

7:24 PM

color post: green and grey

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br />A while back I did a grey and pink post, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and asked which other combos you'd like to see,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and the most common response was green and grey.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_BpY2IDpGENFdeVe5cUOSd_kNg_DfAWzbv72sNVB2-xcImhMPeVOGBLs5SV3BNgPEhbMH3BrPrrPxEBbQXqnHl1sZ1ymdKLbgfFnC4SsK5tCnJ4Srx1bV95TXErRp1yhw-S4W7qV-iYUW/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+9.52.52+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_BpY2IDpGENFdeVe5cUOSd_kNg_DfAWzbv72sNVB2-xcImhMPeVOGBLs5SV3BNgPEhbMH3BrPrrPxEBbQXqnHl1sZ1ymdKLbgfFnC4SsK5tCnJ4Srx1bV95TXErRp1yhw-S4W7qV-iYUW/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+9.52.52+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />This surprised me a little,</div><div style="text-align: center;">as I've yet to have a client request this combination in their home.</div><div style="text-align: center;">That said, the rejuvenating effects of green work perfectly to counter the sometimes dulling effects of grey,</div><div style="text-align: center;">making this a fabulous combination to both relax you and uplift your spirits.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think the saturation of the green is the key to getting this mix right.<br /><br />Pale greens will be better enhanced by warm neutrals,<br />which flatter by intensifying green and making them appear fuller.<br />Cool greys require more vivid greens that have enough strength for a rich and balanced palette.<br /><br /><br /><br />Grey - softened:<br />here, the warmth of greyed down woods bridge the gap between sisal floors and grey walls.<br />The emerald green accents add a punch to the otherwise neutral space.<br /><br />This is my favourite look, where a bit of warmth keeps things from being chilly.<br />An incredibly liveable space, right?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXv8gUeUQQJJEFMW7KDAZurOkhSnqt7GyiHUfUA1BfG-Dux2b_J1JNQiYkduwzpxys8gNpRCE1_QBZNeoLhXb1M_oLBLycMQalgrbXjEajMY-TbmzgBpoS-cJFcnB7AsNV5fTqFLu_RZSb/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+10.33.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXv8gUeUQQJJEFMW7KDAZurOkhSnqt7GyiHUfUA1BfG-Dux2b_J1JNQiYkduwzpxys8gNpRCE1_QBZNeoLhXb1M_oLBLycMQalgrbXjEajMY-TbmzgBpoS-cJFcnB7AsNV5fTqFLu_RZSb/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+10.33.55+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />High Drama:<br />the coolest grey on the walls is a good choice to complement the white and black in the space,<br />but I'm curious to see if you would find this palette welcoming.<br /><br />I suspect this grey is almost solely comprised of black and white, with very, very little undertone.<br />If you removed the green curtains and chair,<br /> it would almost appear to be a black and white photo, wouldn't it?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-6bk652CePYtu5yzXYGalRTmKg_hgWH2cqlFekCa4vOjvpZgV5yRHpzoZgCgLFEFK5ROem7ZGCuDLgvE4awyltaTWbIgKXjQ9nI22aIUG0t8SqkWj1XPFWbF6unIoQDrrL1BMT6xKf-H6/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+10.35.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-6bk652CePYtu5yzXYGalRTmKg_hgWH2cqlFekCa4vOjvpZgV5yRHpzoZgCgLFEFK5ROem7ZGCuDLgvE4awyltaTWbIgKXjQ9nI22aIUG0t8SqkWj1XPFWbF6unIoQDrrL1BMT6xKf-H6/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-12+at+10.35.55+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Grey Love:<br />When you are ready to make a commitment to grey, but are trying on green.<br /><br />The question is, how much green do you want?<br />Grey furnishings, white walls and green accents -<br />or grey furnishings, green walls and white accents?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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no-house-is-ever-truly-finished-decorator:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">grey walls, white furniture, and green accents.<br /><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">With grey as popular as it is, the walls will last you a few years of palette changes,</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">and the green accents are simple to change when you tire of them, say, next year :)</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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: 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style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.interiordesignpic.com/2011/06/luxury-and-clean-gray-green-living-room-by-james-rixner/"><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://interiordesignideas.com/home-house-interior-designs/grey-and-lime-green-theme/"><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://rosehipflora.blogspot.com/"><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.livecreatingyourself.com/2009/07/grey-days.html"><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://homeklondike.com/tag/design-ideas/"><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://houseandhome.com/"><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.designsponge.com/2008/03/sneak-peek-studiobon.html"><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><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />Some of you asked if I could list grey paints for you to try,<br />and I was going to begin including my favourites in my posts,<br />but the truth is, the paints I like may not work for you.<br />It would be awful for you to paint your home a certain color because someone said how beautiful it was,<br />and then end up really unhappy with the finished results.<br />The light and existing finishes in your home, and your personal preferences,<br />mean that every home is unique, and every home should have it's own personalized color palette.<br /><br />Colors that YOU love, not colors I love!<br />(you may not know it but I do on-line consults now, they've become quite popular,<br />and if you'd like a hand choosing paint for your home just drop me aline and we'll get started)<br /><br />So, after all that :) ...<br /><br /><br />what do you think about green and grey together?<br />Is it a combination you would try out?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLDPh9-gk_zJWba2E5DwKexCufQJuHB9LXp627OfC_WgoVHvq8I2t-chpbYpCBm-2qZN0M8BUNB31F5fApclKWFCNmgp2JD4_etSMfuV4F9qw9ZVJldmnM6VFB6b0feNSSoNecaeXOBEn/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="51" 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color post: green and grey

A while back I did a grey and pink post, and asked which other combos you'd like to see, and the most common response was green and gre...

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DIY: jewelry as art

<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/AVvXsEixzDsyAFkO51vJyV3-Omdhs6PZ0cOlk06leRCmaXtv7O71cstwOYSGzwNpjgJ9z5fXl4uNfPwxUeZGRFpQZyHp9C-tXhnX4o2pgRt0QubsbgooNHzjrkD_dl1QqmD_xE9Fu1iqwprrzQKH/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-09+at+8.25.08+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixzDsyAFkO51vJyV3-Omdhs6PZ0cOlk06leRCmaXtv7O71cstwOYSGzwNpjgJ9z5fXl4uNfPwxUeZGRFpQZyHp9C-tXhnX4o2pgRt0QubsbgooNHzjrkD_dl1QqmD_xE9Fu1iqwprrzQKH/s320/Screen+shot+2011-08-09+at+8.25.08+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Since we're working on the eldest darlings room right now,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and she fancies herself something of a fashionista,</div><div style="text-align: center;">we were desperate for jewelry and accessories storage.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She really wanted to have her necklaces out on display,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and so the search began for a pretty way to style them up...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> All in a row, neat and tidy.</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/AVvXsEiOrCWaClc370kFfGx1BwC_aUCkFjksDMolHl0Tnmvkk0W9RY_r9mJM1jZ0ZqrisoJLK455MHUMgNv85LlpfSEXkNjYnmjJZjS1xMGApE_sQm_ys8LSDAmbZzEbIAx6Xi0ObnQ66ng5vYP4/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-09+at+8.31.26+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOrCWaClc370kFfGx1BwC_aUCkFjksDMolHl0Tnmvkk0W9RY_r9mJM1jZ0ZqrisoJLK455MHUMgNv85LlpfSEXkNjYnmjJZjS1xMGApE_sQm_ys8LSDAmbZzEbIAx6Xi0ObnQ66ng5vYP4/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-09+at+8.31.26+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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or tucked into frames....</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/AVvXsEijmYIGn1o9wYzD4_9Dt5o_uLXZm5H_KlSFjPbf-QHqd1QdVgGHBzCzJIWnmY6yO-xaMu_vBXxkkG0YA2rBsWTFyzUorOhgIE5bfP_OkWrU7gZdbFl3w21cNeufXtK39LNVKgC0TCj1wo3s/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-09+at+9.16.50+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmYIGn1o9wYzD4_9Dt5o_uLXZm5H_KlSFjPbf-QHqd1QdVgGHBzCzJIWnmY6yO-xaMu_vBXxkkG0YA2rBsWTFyzUorOhgIE5bfP_OkWrU7gZdbFl3w21cNeufXtK39LNVKgC0TCj1wo3s/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-09+at+9.16.50+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><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;">amongst gallery wall of fanciful hooks and baubles...</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/AVvXsEgIZulT3eCgHKtc28VElpDbVEfhxjIopxeYRbAxGnAKRFbgg9FPgA8uf-7IA6o3RcueDeLOulUe_oq4e3qcZcD63LigXD5FeXAbWKtxks3MLk0AqiNAh1_z0B8xHPRUjqyJ7rm4_vvRHQZL/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-09+at+9.30.50+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZulT3eCgHKtc28VElpDbVEfhxjIopxeYRbAxGnAKRFbgg9FPgA8uf-7IA6o3RcueDeLOulUe_oq4e3qcZcD63LigXD5FeXAbWKtxks3MLk0AqiNAh1_z0B8xHPRUjqyJ7rm4_vvRHQZL/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-09+at+9.30.50+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;">or hung on almost invisible hooks and nails, </div><div style="text-align: center;">necklaces cascading grandly down the wall....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't that a dreamy vanity?</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/AVvXsEgl2cgK2avnTb9Z8KpXVMEZf8rEARR4hO_sb_mt7jGKeYI_QY1lEPgWZf2u0ZDeWDQ-6cdYFWeI7fYdaW2G8pGTclTRBUV-8_KtaXisq_3uG_lEq25NRPmKqURN22tIVxIeN_dE1FS6sZ9Z/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-09+at+9.37.44+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl2cgK2avnTb9Z8KpXVMEZf8rEARR4hO_sb_mt7jGKeYI_QY1lEPgWZf2u0ZDeWDQ-6cdYFWeI7fYdaW2G8pGTclTRBUV-8_KtaXisq_3uG_lEq25NRPmKqURN22tIVxIeN_dE1FS6sZ9Z/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-09+at+9.37.44+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;">Although we both loved the idea of the necklaces being the focus,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tash wanted them hung on hooks that had a little personality as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She wanted something unique, that no one else would have,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(who does she take after?!!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and so we decided to head to the re-store, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to pick up an odd assortment on mis-matched hooks and paint them white.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That way they would add interest, but still blend in with her new white walls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then we stopped by homesense :) to source something for a client,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and voila -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">there it was..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In all it's bad burnished gold beauty!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A metal tree sculpture, the perfect size for her wall,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with umpteen "hooks".</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/AVvXsEjxBsbJBxaBte-Q6qwIXtzxJwcsACoxicmc-JrPbUpfhLyUywPkmDxYYob7fHUviUBqvAQy3oa5wmr6rri8DnQB0u4hqz9JvqY3L-dBgmUkeD8Td0Nn7TfqFcXI82lB0EHEXXbHGeSKyCJy/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-07+at+8.09.32+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxBsbJBxaBte-Q6qwIXtzxJwcsACoxicmc-JrPbUpfhLyUywPkmDxYYob7fHUviUBqvAQy3oa5wmr6rri8DnQB0u4hqz9JvqY3L-dBgmUkeD8Td0Nn7TfqFcXI82lB0EHEXXbHGeSKyCJy/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-07+at+8.09.32+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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">after a coat of white spray paint we had our solution,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> for a whopping total of $20.00!</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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNhmbJMYh3WmbQxIsvyzn-CQfiG_bRFtTvSaxaIVOYbdGNujIw3FMGF5zbXInSWDabjjoUfZIFvV8Rm6HvELhtQEBfpc_5PO54z1M3FMwoQbTjHupgzLrWstZBazJFH_fA4i09MhueqfV/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-07+at+8.11.16+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNhmbJMYh3WmbQxIsvyzn-CQfiG_bRFtTvSaxaIVOYbdGNujIw3FMGF5zbXInSWDabjjoUfZIFvV8Rm6HvELhtQEBfpc_5PO54z1M3FMwoQbTjHupgzLrWstZBazJFH_fA4i09MhueqfV/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-07+at+8.11.16+PM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Styled up by Miss N herself :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Works perfectly, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simple, organic but still modern, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and the necklaces are the stars.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We've just got to get the window's and floor dressed, and I'll show you the rest -</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">happy tuesday - x</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;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6NPqy9xJ-HOXKGM0fevxvI3lNOrp2nJT8XdoPKxKFMCRP6QHahewcDn-HQh8JVljuq5hlMuBtn4brMQfkIZLXJStHDns5xqrDoTJ2m-BNvT7hEn9osfvj8LDg9nZni85Gg_cFXiIYUH1/s200/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" width="200" /></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>

DIY: jewelry as art

Since we're working on the eldest darlings room right now, and she fancies herself something of a fashionista, we were desperate for jew...

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Crushing on Color: Sundeep of DesignWali

<div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><i>I've decided that all the fabulous Crushing on Color guest posts will be up on Monday's,</i><br /><i>because they're always chock full of eye candy,</i><br /><i>and what better thing to get through a Monday-wish-it-it-was-Sunday ?!</i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><i>I've been looking forward to this one, </i><br /><i>if you've visited the cool local blog </i><b><a href="http://designwali.blogspot.com/"><i>Designwali</i></a></b><i>, </i><br /><i>you'll see why - Sundeep has a passion for saturated color...</i><br /><i>and she didn't disappoint!</i><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="DESIGNWALI" height="176" id="Header1_headerimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPgkUtxRztrGfpSy8mo7xadpAQD00yV6oNY0NVgBnA_L6eTA5q1HeT3ga1BlckiOMee294bd1dEauHwa1MiK5jLEsrv11n7xXLMgrhTvK02LsOYZ42bfdBnTvAFuZnPnu1H3Kt_zaeBvEB/s1600-r/mainbanner.png" style="display: block;" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><br />Hello 10 Rooms Readers!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am Sundeep from <a href="http://designwali.blogspot.com/">Designwali </a>and for today's "Crushing on Colour" post you might as well call me Pinky.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> For some strange reason all shades of pink are on my mind lately</div><div style="text-align: center;"> with anything from coral to magenta to salmon pink! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Now personally I think it is a lot easier to wear pink</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> than throw it in a room,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> but in small doses it can really bring that punch to room</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> and add some character when required.</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="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1yJb9brfqTE4n_OmRY7BsbKHJnumhLiYrZSAAIIxiTKhkrk9UZnweI0UTsX5AQjWlfjBN2JviPvYgW8fYir_CKvLurN6bWPB_J2_U1pE10yJj2_teC17ZohCB0X20bemIPKYYwVdunvzI/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-07-29+at+3.57.33+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1yJb9brfqTE4n_OmRY7BsbKHJnumhLiYrZSAAIIxiTKhkrk9UZnweI0UTsX5AQjWlfjBN2JviPvYgW8fYir_CKvLurN6bWPB_J2_U1pE10yJj2_teC17ZohCB0X20bemIPKYYwVdunvzI/s640/Screen+shot+2011-07-29+at+3.57.33+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br />ooh lovely shades of pink.<br />Salmon pink was my saree colour pick for my sisters wedding and it made me feel divine!<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">All images via </span><a href="http://www.fashioninquisitive.com/search/label/Synergy1%20Delhi%20Couture%20Week?updated-max=2011-07-26T00%3A04%3A00%2B05%3A30&max-results=20"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Fashion Inquisitive</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://houseandhome.com/sites/houseandhome.com/files/u12/3_prettier-in-pink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://houseandhome.com/sites/houseandhome.com/files/u12/3_prettier-in-pink.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br />Pink can be cozy!<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Image via </span><a href="http://houseandhome.com/blogs/house-home-daily/decorating-finds/pretty-pink"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">House & Home.</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://houseandhome.com/sites/houseandhome.com/files/imagecache/photo/top-images/galleries/10359947/pink-living-room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="540" src="http://houseandhome.com/sites/houseandhome.com/files/imagecache/photo/top-images/galleries/10359947/pink-living-room.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br />Go bold with a wall... very chic.<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Image via </span><a href="http://houseandhome.com/design/chic-pink-living-room"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">House & Home</span>.</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://decorati.com/imgcache/get/4/e/3/a/201990-4e3a6e043bc582d742d48783c103806973d389dc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://decorati.com/imgcache/get/4/e/3/a/201990-4e3a6e043bc582d742d48783c103806973d389dc.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br />A pair of pink occasional chairs... of course!<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Image via </span><a href="http://decorati.com/inspiration/24359"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Decorati</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/100165/Kitchen-eclectic-kitchen-burlington" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kitchen eclectic kitchen" border="0" height="666" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/100165_0_8-4016-eclectic-kitchen.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br />Now this is super bold... but works!<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Image via </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/100165/Kitchen-eclectic-kitchen-burlington"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Houzz.com</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://decorati.com/imgcache/get/1/2/5/3/111998-12532d4d563c94b3d094d9382e762036aeece600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://decorati.com/imgcache/get/1/2/5/3/111998-12532d4d563c94b3d094d9382e762036aeece600.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">For those of us that are not that bold a few orchids (or any pink flower) always does the trick.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> Image via </span><a href="http://decorati.com/inspiration/18446"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Decorati.</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;">Thank you so much Anne-Marie for letting me participate in your series.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For a girl who is usually devoted to grey...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">punching up our lives with colour is an absolute must. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sundeep @ <a href="http://designwali.blogspot.com/">Designwali</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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6LGUuPNQdPYfU9VhDdsmJTUEJ78zXIVN22gy8M5vMprH8ugurkmdIB05ZLECg2PtrZJoSHk7KynCYDdzucbE0jO0Q-q3W_fm8Q904JTlJhuI7afR_Ual4frTGXoKvJVI_xb19-O2lDaf/s1600/flourish_one_horizontal_01_xxl.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="82" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6LGUuPNQdPYfU9VhDdsmJTUEJ78zXIVN22gy8M5vMprH8ugurkmdIB05ZLECg2PtrZJoSHk7KynCYDdzucbE0jO0Q-q3W_fm8Q904JTlJhuI7afR_Ual4frTGXoKvJVI_xb19-O2lDaf/s200/flourish_one_horizontal_01_xxl.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><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;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Wowsas, Sundeep! </i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I loved this post - </i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>your pics show how much power a little splash of color can have...</i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>That cherry blossom pink front door is my favourite -</i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>what a happy, welcoming thing to come home to each night.</i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Thanks again for taking the time to share your color crush with us!</i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Anne-Marie x</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Crushing on Color: Sundeep of DesignWali

I've decided that all the fabulous Crushing on Color guest posts will be up on Monday's, because they're always chock full of ey...

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