Best Friends : Autumn & Tartan (and plaid, and buffalo check!)

<br />It's been chilly here. Had to turn on the furnace chilly. That means jeans and sweaters and jackets have been pulled out, and we've begun to add layers around the house - specifically blankets!<br /><br />All this cozy makes a girl begin to appreciate autumn, and with autumn comes tartan, right? Whose with me?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzcNv7ToxZIA8KjRiwOgX0c2gX7b11cuDfWcexGbUdHsyMPRaVG0weCTFCDbP3tY1cC_Qv3rvGqJ-EJrgxvAqvsiMOcmFE7pA_IWqMZWODLxuRNS55YNYXopXvYvLh_5QBodoEi9QRRB4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.03.26+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzcNv7ToxZIA8KjRiwOgX0c2gX7b11cuDfWcexGbUdHsyMPRaVG0weCTFCDbP3tY1cC_Qv3rvGqJ-EJrgxvAqvsiMOcmFE7pA_IWqMZWODLxuRNS55YNYXopXvYvLh_5QBodoEi9QRRB4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.03.26+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;">Btw have you ever wondered what the difference between tartan and plaid is? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maybe it's just me, lol.. but I looked it up…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">according to Wikipedia (the absolute authority, right?) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">Tartan is often called </span><a class="mw-disambig" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaid" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; text-decoration: none;" title="Plaid">plaid</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"> in North America, but in Scotland, a </span><a class="mw-disambig" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaid" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; text-decoration: none;" title="Plaid">plaid</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"> is a tartan </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_plaid" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; text-decoration: none;" title="Full plaid">cloth</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"> slung over the shoulder as a kilt accessory, or a plain ordinary </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanket" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; text-decoration: none;" title="Blanket">blanket</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"> such as one would have on a bed"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and there you have it, your most burning questions answered here :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="text-align: center;">So this is not by any means a fashion blog,</span><br /><span style="text-align: center;">but I've def got my eye one a few things for the wardrobe as well as the house…</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A skinny plaid shirt to tuck in under a sweater, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and in my dream shopping cart, a plaid suit, worn so well.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZrh8CUu-UOYW8CT4DA3ig69iT0tSZkiVEAyv0GvB5VDuVKnbDk06svii1VrKN265t_v_jyY0sZGD3Kaakn8AQhbD5dZT0ZXdSei2qg1ucnSAA1S6ojUFOTxS-JQWlrikuqJwEDecOVo/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.02.27+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZrh8CUu-UOYW8CT4DA3ig69iT0tSZkiVEAyv0GvB5VDuVKnbDk06svii1VrKN265t_v_jyY0sZGD3Kaakn8AQhbD5dZT0ZXdSei2qg1ucnSAA1S6ojUFOTxS-JQWlrikuqJwEDecOVo/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.02.27+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;">The bottom photo is what started it all. Damn you, pinterest!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I passed on a sweater like the top right one and am still regretting it.</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/AVvXsEizv4iwF1nCW5ZAzwJFy3J1jqsr_8Tkrzwaxxk8-FLSo2iFXKTW8nnu1sD7-JUvdQoOgevqXMLD85YBAUA5Mu3nr4lJKHSNJySRUO_ejizcVMQfyjcDx4pqziU2ki1wktjQDbodZhyJJb0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.09.36+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizv4iwF1nCW5ZAzwJFy3J1jqsr_8Tkrzwaxxk8-FLSo2iFXKTW8nnu1sD7-JUvdQoOgevqXMLD85YBAUA5Mu3nr4lJKHSNJySRUO_ejizcVMQfyjcDx4pqziU2ki1wktjQDbodZhyJJb0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.09.36+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;">Early fall outfits</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/AVvXsEgWK6koGOeD6OQDdLO7uMUp7GAZXHq5c0Ka1FFEMRMgUul2FY1U7af5E7AkjhippUA7qWLzaoD3wrJOuhkelmLnJPJKs6J-mFJcNQVe2mieACVZ3EFf-wKkDdJYAzNwXIZgHKfiH2_IyBY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.08.31+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWK6koGOeD6OQDdLO7uMUp7GAZXHq5c0Ka1FFEMRMgUul2FY1U7af5E7AkjhippUA7qWLzaoD3wrJOuhkelmLnJPJKs6J-mFJcNQVe2mieACVZ3EFf-wKkDdJYAzNwXIZgHKfiH2_IyBY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.08.31+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;">Late fall outfits</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(or maybe early fall, if you live near me!)</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/AVvXsEj4NObpT6dcMr-ZXmZ9tsTQoJy3ZMaxvb8Uwe2Uz-nmfz5lgzIyVoLCB_vphnhQ_DBcXitUztkmL69x1p_rFTc7zkGuXlxh8rNaIFBfNi7Lt5RdYrWslGBCDts8Ig7hEs0pueMJ-E3ta8M/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.04.27+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4NObpT6dcMr-ZXmZ9tsTQoJy3ZMaxvb8Uwe2Uz-nmfz5lgzIyVoLCB_vphnhQ_DBcXitUztkmL69x1p_rFTc7zkGuXlxh8rNaIFBfNi7Lt5RdYrWslGBCDts8Ig7hEs0pueMJ-E3ta8M/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.04.27+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstein/what-should-you-wear-today#2o8bwbf" target="_blank">1</a><a href="http://fashionjackson.com/2013/11/page/2/" target="_blank"> 2</a> <a href="http://societyofchic.blogspot.ca/2014/01/winter-wears.html" target="_blank">3</a> <a href="http://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion-bloggers-brands-they-love-2014/slide4" target="_blank">4</a> <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/skirt-outfits?crlt.pid=camp.UxbSb0xrDynp#slide" target="_blank">5</a> <a href="http://twirlingclare.blogspot.ca/2011_12_01_archive.html" target="_blank">6</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;">Since I'm blogging from canada, I'm going to say that buffalo check counts as plaid, </div><div style="text-align: center;">because they are inseparable here - Canadians being lumberjacks and all ;) </div><div style="text-align: center;">That <a href="http://www.saturday.com/Bar-Crossbody-Bag-in-Plaid/4IRU0357,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_4IRU0357_color=629&cgid=kss-bags-wallets" target="_blank">Kate spade</a> bag is the cutest. THE cutest.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course a shirt from <a href="http://aritzia.com/en/product/stafford-shirt/52726.html?dwvar_52726_color=5691#start=34" target="_blank">Aritzia</a> is on the list. Enter store = budget blown!</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/AVvXsEgZD_f83l9YflzY-I2VZmbvvDZuPqOwi7vfsTGEo2iz3X5HmzaPiUKhXRTVw6cv4OqG3aM7wE3PVOi6tEG47VVOn5c6X98tDaekc6qBvlMGnSJZrgL2p1MBPbMlHbDGL1Zw7j8AjfecQC0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.12.30+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZD_f83l9YflzY-I2VZmbvvDZuPqOwi7vfsTGEo2iz3X5HmzaPiUKhXRTVw6cv4OqG3aM7wE3PVOi6tEG47VVOn5c6X98tDaekc6qBvlMGnSJZrgL2p1MBPbMlHbDGL1Zw7j8AjfecQC0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.12.30+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The scarves are from  <a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/42813?article=42813-A" target="_blank">H&M</a>,  <a href="http://canada.roots.com/womens-hats-scarves/amanda-square-scarf/14040637,default,pd.html?cgid=womensHatsAndScarves&selectedColor=Y99" target="_blank">Roots</a>,  <a href="http://www.orangebag.nl/english/Maison+Scotch/Accessoires/358745/" target="_blank">Scotch and Soda</a>  and  <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Squares-Tartan-Scarf-Wrap-Shawl-Neck-Stole-Warm-Plaid-Checked-Pashmina-/181502172210?pt=US_Scarves_Wraps&var=&hash=item2a425f5c32" target="_blank">Ebay</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes ebay - that last one is a not a great photo but is much more vibrant up close,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> and is also available in a pattern close to Black Watch.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Cost : $11.00. Really. </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/AVvXsEhutWWnu8TFUjM8UCyM_j3HormDG-Qpjkms48gB9Ijzr5Nc2y1zp8vx302CqGqSaOashNdZh32BndTj9eY2Mfu2RIVC7vQ2bcJ6VZ2vajYdIw8Uo_7llMWH7VKv6hKpHoP21gFRS_S-2vg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.15.54+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutWWnu8TFUjM8UCyM_j3HormDG-Qpjkms48gB9Ijzr5Nc2y1zp8vx302CqGqSaOashNdZh32BndTj9eY2Mfu2RIVC7vQ2bcJ6VZ2vajYdIw8Uo_7llMWH7VKv6hKpHoP21gFRS_S-2vg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.15.54+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The slipon's are from <a href="http://www.target.com/#?lnk=icon_t_spc_1_0" target="_blank">Target</a>, and I bought them in the leopard as well, not going to lie! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Those yummy <a href="http://www.hunterboots.com/" target="_blank">Hunter </a>boots are available at Marshall's right now… really trying to stay away, sort of…</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/AVvXsEiPsBChCXvvTSQ5L_Sy3pS7sfTXPWtouciV7qWAE7nfGAlSkjIVphXlUzA5Tljs7St8hXxFGXZ5XoHDiMR__rZZc5TV2IL1Qh916LQkM-prioARrJIGIJXGL29HGz1oJh6QkoF69Exc2-w/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.19.44+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsBChCXvvTSQ5L_Sy3pS7sfTXPWtouciV7qWAE7nfGAlSkjIVphXlUzA5Tljs7St8hXxFGXZ5XoHDiMR__rZZc5TV2IL1Qh916LQkM-prioARrJIGIJXGL29HGz1oJh6QkoF69Exc2-w/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-16+at+10.19.44+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />Any plaid items tickling your fancy? Maybe you are lucky enough to still be living with sunshine…<br /><br />I'll move onto plaid items for the home later in the week - must get to work! Three consults on the go - x am<br /><br /><br />

Best Friends : Autumn & Tartan (and plaid, and buffalo check!)

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Palette: Bone and Black | Inlaid Bone

<br />So I've been posting about bone and black this week, and of course must include inlaid bone furnishings. I cannot fathom the hours of work that go into these gems, it truly is an art form. In a quiet interior the pattern would add so much visual interest, yet is graphic enough that other colours and patterns can be played against. Wouldn't you love to have one of these pieces somewhere in your home?<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The Traditionals</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhixjgNLjgdNPOwrk08RLxX3lMN3_ffqnQOYDzPbH9GN1kgJ0A7h4ONEG9tFhyphenhyphenLI9DkmbwsidGEBY1tSZmtmBbsUJ3ulTsh4EIjFHLR5URy_Y1_wsQmHQ8pxhCXsUoh08YgDImM7ByCGZY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-10+at+9.12.18+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhixjgNLjgdNPOwrk08RLxX3lMN3_ffqnQOYDzPbH9GN1kgJ0A7h4ONEG9tFhyphenhyphenLI9DkmbwsidGEBY1tSZmtmBbsUJ3ulTsh4EIjFHLR5URy_Y1_wsQmHQ8pxhCXsUoh08YgDImM7ByCGZY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-10+at+9.12.18+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAI5AER-j7W6seLqyyQLW6grV5L4yipgAmYai8yq1yizWSIUEy5i-6Fvgw6Xw-9mRZlCI0HXRLnuIEYZaM6z7vdJQ0DEAErKjdmV5LyQB8PZF66ghyphenhyphenDVvZ4noH7WdG4jMhBZ3it3FDn28/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-10+at+9.12.58+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAI5AER-j7W6seLqyyQLW6grV5L4yipgAmYai8yq1yizWSIUEy5i-6Fvgw6Xw-9mRZlCI0HXRLnuIEYZaM6z7vdJQ0DEAErKjdmV5LyQB8PZF66ghyphenhyphenDVvZ4noH7WdG4jMhBZ3it3FDn28/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-10+at+9.12.58+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDz3n5etxWDDnQcTTlH10bwMPrJFINBYIkTji_M3UPhuOUNi5y9d02uyW_ePOj63nxNZ0UYltvB_0PfxVxs2gIJhSItarHrMVVT5b5EHA7Wwp9Co0xtDKP1ux5t25w6gD6nLp5xDN-iY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-10+at+9.19.08+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDz3n5etxWDDnQcTTlH10bwMPrJFINBYIkTji_M3UPhuOUNi5y9d02uyW_ePOj63nxNZ0UYltvB_0PfxVxs2gIJhSItarHrMVVT5b5EHA7Wwp9Co0xtDKP1ux5t25w6gD6nLp5xDN-iY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-10+at+9.19.08+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The Contemporaries</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjO4v5npnkZ1LDeJPt9ViUMNOVRI5lCAP1pQ3UErRTaOZ1fEA19hb6DXErBczvGjcdU89lxb1oCd4dUGvCJU-2EYMUqqFjlydUYBheW2O9KHZpaceRN48JYVzVkrZ9RmEWHmZjRCjDvYk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-10+at+9.15.53+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjO4v5npnkZ1LDeJPt9ViUMNOVRI5lCAP1pQ3UErRTaOZ1fEA19hb6DXErBczvGjcdU89lxb1oCd4dUGvCJU-2EYMUqqFjlydUYBheW2O9KHZpaceRN48JYVzVkrZ9RmEWHmZjRCjDvYk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-10+at+9.15.53+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;">Subtlety in White on White </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Against a black wall? Heaven.</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/AVvXsEgZSy4q_6HwkFmyyrZ8Sj7GQKyBvg7n5Vx6gfIdw4KXi_B6NVt7TJA4Bm7WJQqWfIkztIj__VL655FjwgBTpRYNOYuLuM8cmEAXCgZ-pqq7-4YcuBQeVeU8nsbm_AV6R37mg-kVZplzTII/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-10+at+9.13.37+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSy4q_6HwkFmyyrZ8Sj7GQKyBvg7n5Vx6gfIdw4KXi_B6NVt7TJA4Bm7WJQqWfIkztIj__VL655FjwgBTpRYNOYuLuM8cmEAXCgZ-pqq7-4YcuBQeVeU8nsbm_AV6R37mg-kVZplzTII/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-10+at+9.13.37+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The Easy Update</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/AVvXsEhpRkkQMI9IpV_yapxpBWJ0aE2mgjgL2KVKrKIFRFj_ZeioiLNum7J45qs0Smn2VBOfgChhCuXPuiR5sTEGz-6KpWfHdKxs8rbYs0Q073KMhaiPifGaELJwtf6e0xl1PnH6o7PM7Bcgqp0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-10+at+9.27.09+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRkkQMI9IpV_yapxpBWJ0aE2mgjgL2KVKrKIFRFj_ZeioiLNum7J45qs0Smn2VBOfgChhCuXPuiR5sTEGz-6KpWfHdKxs8rbYs0Q073KMhaiPifGaELJwtf6e0xl1PnH6o7PM7Bcgqp0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-10+at+9.27.09+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The To-Die-For</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">From the home Of <a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2013/06/11/style-at-home-jessica-marx-of-lifes-little-gems/?slide=19#content" target="_blank">Jessica Marx</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Can somebody please place one of these on either side of my bed? Thank you.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO1h4d8IAx9kERleM00aVIFtWy8ibsyPVUUcC4jM3w8hsirSS3dVf7XMuW6ZNGr6lUFVpZKakTRRD-_6k5qnMtI8ZC4i-smJ1RNfyxLZqpE6R-9olFgWgYrNNCgZhIvGa-4CpjjRcyfIE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-10+at+9.27.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO1h4d8IAx9kERleM00aVIFtWy8ibsyPVUUcC4jM3w8hsirSS3dVf7XMuW6ZNGr6lUFVpZKakTRRD-_6k5qnMtI8ZC4i-smJ1RNfyxLZqpE6R-9olFgWgYrNNCgZhIvGa-4CpjjRcyfIE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-10+at+9.27.55+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.luxehomephiladelphia.com/products/barnsley-dining-table-bernhardt" target="_blank">1</a> <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/pdp/detail.jsp?&navAction=jump&id=29314853&cm_mmc=CJ-_-Affiliates-_-rewardStyle-_-11292623&utm_medium=rewardStyle&utm_source=AFFILIATES&utm_content=rewardStyle#/" target="_blank">2</a> <a href="http://www.vavoom.com.au/bone-inlay-furniture-1/" target="_blank">3</a> <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Serpentine-Bone-Inlay-Chest/productinfo/W5526?utm_source=1821-rxr-bone-chest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EAC425" target="_blank">4</a> 5 <a href="http://www.lizasherman.com/" target="_blank">6</a> <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/trincaferro/product/bone-inlay-flower-knob" target="_blank">7</a> </span></div><br /><br /><br />You can also use furniture inlaid with Mother of Pearl for a similar effect, just with a little more sheen. I prefer bone, it is more matte and allows the pattern to take centre stage. Is this something you would use in your home or for a client? Have used?<br /><br />x am<br /><br /><br />

Palette: Bone and Black | Inlaid Bone

So I've been posting about bone and black this week, and of course must include inlaid bone furnishings. I cannot fathom the hours of wo...

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West Elm Mixes Up Mainstream

 A client is considering a chandelier from West Elm, and wanted me to have a look. Have you been by the site lately??  Although I am never a huge proponent of "catalog" design, they mix in enough ingenuity in their lines that the pieces remain current without being completely trendy, looking generic, or strictly one aesthetic. Really lovelies,  <a href="http://www.westelm.com/?cm_type=gnav&cm_sp=GlobalLinks-_-Topnav-_-WestElmLogo" target="_blank">West Elm</a> has got it going on right now!  I decided to try and do a mood board that is strictly West Elm product and see if it still has interest. Feeling incredibly lucky today to have time in my schedule to be able to play!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBrpR6Kb71HLgqlcQZsrdRSeziIG0p6K91ou8hp1Uaaa3MoRyQkd7-WBzQ5GW5TK8ekOY8a7Vepp8e-Vn72V1PLps2Aq2cznGzLsJMFzib7YRg1khhvL2aLMPoVCYYtGnMvg_T1ZZfVc0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-05+at+2.19.19+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBrpR6Kb71HLgqlcQZsrdRSeziIG0p6K91ou8hp1Uaaa3MoRyQkd7-WBzQ5GW5TK8ekOY8a7Vepp8e-Vn72V1PLps2Aq2cznGzLsJMFzib7YRg1khhvL2aLMPoVCYYtGnMvg_T1ZZfVc0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-05+at+2.19.19+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Those butterfly inspired prints are to die for, right? Feel like we are on the verge of a butterfly resurgence, but that is another post - maybe next week :) I like the idea of two curved sofas placed side-by-side to create a more intimate seating arrangement. Six gold cubes form a sculptural coffee table that brings in a little sparkle and light. There is a comfortable reading chair and two leather/metal chairs that provide visual lightness and pull in some black linear elements which reflect the artwork. West Elm has quite and interesting floor light/side table option that is not at all like the brass/glass version of the eighties. The chandelier and side lamps are gorgeous, obviously. In fact, all the lighting on the site is something I could use in different clients homes. There was very little that did not appeal to me. The snake candleholders are amazing. Ah-mazing. Need! The wallpaper is perfection, go and see a sample up close on the site, this may be inspiration for a diy down the road in my own living/dining space….<br /><br /> What are your thoughts about the living vignette above? Are we feeling it? Have you purchased anything from West Elm lately?<br /><br /><br />

West Elm Mixes Up Mainstream

 A client is considering a chandelier from West Elm, and wanted me to have a look. Have you been by the site lately??  Although I am never a...

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How to Style the Glass Cloche

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The Glass Cloche: they have been everywhere for 10 or so years, almost all of us have one,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> and I'm willing to bet most of them sit empty :) I know mine does. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was filled with pinecones once at Christmas, but that seemed so expected... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So when I stumbled upon the <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/category/products.jsp?link=TheReimaginists&categoryId=cat2350046">Reimaginists versions</a> of the Glass cloche via Restoration Hardware I was a little awestruck!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Who knew there was so much PO-tential in that wee empty space?</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPQ9OHGuIY9HkyJDerqsr4deWpWXjs9q2lQts8IuuNfuhm5EejHjsWnW8p-351XYmX4R90HMT4SDThqTtjT2Pgf0kW30ejN0E8WVM6vev5PA4xHu0bFclfIImeQ8S7Co8LPvPjiXyAQ4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-08+at+2.54.29+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPQ9OHGuIY9HkyJDerqsr4deWpWXjs9q2lQts8IuuNfuhm5EejHjsWnW8p-351XYmX4R90HMT4SDThqTtjT2Pgf0kW30ejN0E8WVM6vev5PA4xHu0bFclfIImeQ8S7Co8LPvPjiXyAQ4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-08+at+2.54.29+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you don't have a collection of vintage keys or rulers lying about, </div><div style="text-align: center;">how about folding up some paper geometrics and placing them on wooden bamboo skewers?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I smell a DIY coming on...</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEcgNwoih2tZ5vAsADNFliCRYtEeWjKZlCqKaKL1bPqeKmNaJkv1t3E0sFI-HsVuESY26F0pFYgou0Omj-e6H_c5-JEZq0_jg-j_jMf5HMYYb5Y9wOVScOltrbX9a-bfF-S7NOZ5JBZ9w/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-08+at+2.53.41+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEcgNwoih2tZ5vAsADNFliCRYtEeWjKZlCqKaKL1bPqeKmNaJkv1t3E0sFI-HsVuESY26F0pFYgou0Omj-e6H_c5-JEZq0_jg-j_jMf5HMYYb5Y9wOVScOltrbX9a-bfF-S7NOZ5JBZ9w/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-08+at+2.53.41+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This, however, is the most clever version, in my humble opinion!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just another reason why I NEED to learn how to wire lights </div><div style="text-align: center;">(the mister is vigorously opposing this, in the name of fire safety, lol!)</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4iM44ynQt-1xyuQkKgVE7pIDy8-tT7mBoj4XqUyz9OQIaEOTmhXrO4j_JPYDzH9JCDl_ffvL2n021-pEj3TcfYML3nq6ONmyxEWT4EmTs0hzEvnm1ZkXRky-uDOaGFCU8G_uoKWUr318/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-08+at+2.52.41+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4iM44ynQt-1xyuQkKgVE7pIDy8-tT7mBoj4XqUyz9OQIaEOTmhXrO4j_JPYDzH9JCDl_ffvL2n021-pEj3TcfYML3nq6ONmyxEWT4EmTs0hzEvnm1ZkXRky-uDOaGFCU8G_uoKWUr318/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-10-08+at+2.52.41+PM.png" width="614" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">amazing, right? I'd love to spend a day with these gentlemen, just to hear the conversations...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Let's make an interesting light.."</div><div style="text-align: center;">"What have we got?"</div><div style="text-align: center;">"What about those beakers and... metal rods?"</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Ooh, and some of the cloches! We could put it INSIDE."</div><div style="text-align: center;">"YES! Fabulous!"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">x am</div>

How to Style the Glass Cloche

The Glass Cloche: they have been everywhere for 10 or so years, almost all of us have one,  and I'm willing to bet most of them sit empt...

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yay or nay: the floral rug

<div style="text-align: center;">um... </div><div style="text-align: center;">sorry it's been a while since I've posted, lovelies, but promise that I have turned a corner and will be back by a little more! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We are moving again (deadly-long-story-that's-another-post) and have been caught up in the madness that goes along with that...</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnW5OBQceUyjHMaZ5BZuiSMAPVkYRjJNKc7jEQrru9v-KUcbr_sv3d8CqB5KF0I-LJgBXra91KWdVoZZSWgRLKNlwQlCOYqBtDh8NoYsYTHy7IbGanPLDIV3KKRDApMVTFoQk5ik3HVa8/s1600/tumblr_mfublfK14G1s17078o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnW5OBQceUyjHMaZ5BZuiSMAPVkYRjJNKc7jEQrru9v-KUcbr_sv3d8CqB5KF0I-LJgBXra91KWdVoZZSWgRLKNlwQlCOYqBtDh8NoYsYTHy7IbGanPLDIV3KKRDApMVTFoQk5ik3HVa8/s1600/tumblr_mfublfK14G1s17078o1_500.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />In any case, my favorite print of the moment is anything floral (here comes the huge return to "pretty" rooms) and floral rugs in particular have got my heart doing little pitter-patters...a little pile of these images has been gathering on my home screen, and so I thought I'd see if any of you are feeling the love with me...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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So. Although I'm technically not supposed to buy anything for the new place until after we've moved, something along these lines may arrive a wee bit early - can't blame a girl for being organized, can you?!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGgo_RGS9ISZ7w05ccZKn5vzI5J4agTWQc4QnPMQbRcVl7bDnzF79vm0CvDIkB2ODIFmpOkLsYXoFcLqGnmsM0kn5WeGuJlKDFeTd316l9f6tzh4cSsI5qQeEsVOHZL7uPTEpQl4kBUM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-13+at+3.28.45+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGgo_RGS9ISZ7w05ccZKn5vzI5J4agTWQc4QnPMQbRcVl7bDnzF79vm0CvDIkB2ODIFmpOkLsYXoFcLqGnmsM0kn5WeGuJlKDFeTd316l9f6tzh4cSsI5qQeEsVOHZL7uPTEpQl4kBUM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-13+at+3.28.45+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjWZh0qmBq6TwCOF1NCFWDZHOhacCIR4Gx_VjxDq1lX3VamrRihITPxJD7QXVJlI1OcPnSijwaamIjXPfQ0N72QsJSC5SYbKga0ok-PyMLKqEHlgejf5gEgRZxmGfRTqY-Fba06KW7Kuw/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-13+at+3.27.37+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjWZh0qmBq6TwCOF1NCFWDZHOhacCIR4Gx_VjxDq1lX3VamrRihITPxJD7QXVJlI1OcPnSijwaamIjXPfQ0N72QsJSC5SYbKga0ok-PyMLKqEHlgejf5gEgRZxmGfRTqY-Fba06KW7Kuw/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-13+at+3.27.37+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGjSQsz3K4eZE_YrIEaa3jzHvpoIze9nrEzgQ2mg5MwZQoKRaaLL4uzchBMc7-IrH9I7qkPEIHTUD1ujKDDWqd817kYChbufriEfaIXudzOvRfboRl5fwFxP1Jsrbf6GTljJhjzaECDw/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-13+at+3.27.09+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGjSQsz3K4eZE_YrIEaa3jzHvpoIze9nrEzgQ2mg5MwZQoKRaaLL4uzchBMc7-IrH9I7qkPEIHTUD1ujKDDWqd817kYChbufriEfaIXudzOvRfboRl5fwFxP1Jsrbf6GTljJhjzaECDw/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-13+at+3.27.09+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtd_B0uHHgtFFgkTsCXqkhwKUiC_wm1xWOs-CjE6bDsQPhoHcBZThjZjOLgziY-ky9tUbo3Yp8NXdTuNAjexlPtLGRyyMM0WDjByyixg5cBQG7oTnx6XxrtV2n8O_5CmfdGT2rwHlFuBw/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-13+at+3.35.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtd_B0uHHgtFFgkTsCXqkhwKUiC_wm1xWOs-CjE6bDsQPhoHcBZThjZjOLgziY-ky9tUbo3Yp8NXdTuNAjexlPtLGRyyMM0WDjByyixg5cBQG7oTnx6XxrtV2n8O_5CmfdGT2rwHlFuBw/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-07-13+at+3.35.17+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">image sources: <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/84372192991507476/">1</a> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/268879040224794565/">2</a> <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-rugs/26506295.jsp">3</a> <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/product/14523/785139?utm_source=Pinterest&f=pin">4</a> <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-eccentric-floral/multi/200ACR144A-508.html">5</a> <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-acantha-floral/brown/200HJUZB30A-508.html">6</a> <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/kas-oriental-tulips/sand/1233137-56056R.html">7</a> <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/safavieh-jar323a/black/101JAR323A-8010.html">8</a> 9 <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-spring-bloom-kilim/black-multi/200VETX04A-76096.html">10 </a><a href="http://www.rigbyandmac.com/christmas_1/christmas_gifts_for_the_home/large_cream_floral_rug.htm">11</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;">see anything that tickles your fancy? Too granny or are floral rugs poised far a huge comeback? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Please share a yay or a nay...</div><br /><br /><br /><br />

yay or nay: the floral rug

um...  sorry it's been a while since I've posted, lovelies, but promise that I have turned a corner and will be back by a little mor...

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minty is open

<br />The online <b><a href="http://www.lovemintyshop.com/products">Minty </a></b>shop is open! You might want to head over there, they've got things like this....<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfns3HuyGTBiKBAeUab6Iijjeqxq2lSOb2PIDH17SYfmfVDZkOxnjkv5-1j6h7KPD7fXXO-4fXAYXyHA2LtnJX3NPfsD8C-65KBz582lGC3ZMyVvkWdvrXP7dcYRJe-oMZ98tiWcSn3TI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-24+at+9.35.03+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfns3HuyGTBiKBAeUab6Iijjeqxq2lSOb2PIDH17SYfmfVDZkOxnjkv5-1j6h7KPD7fXXO-4fXAYXyHA2LtnJX3NPfsD8C-65KBz582lGC3ZMyVvkWdvrXP7dcYRJe-oMZ98tiWcSn3TI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-24+at+9.35.03+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjg17aF6ZB_HAJf7vL2_ru8nKVCY13x9-mBUqwDbq8EkQ8vcbHoEo7KRmEt6Ol4zhvZSH-Ki7RRgYhYl_FHyB1_wfJkHMidJTQSeBF7QKHcEZ2GZoHTgD1QVVj7_y3LYO0ISVf7v2UNIw/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-24+at+9.36.22+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjg17aF6ZB_HAJf7vL2_ru8nKVCY13x9-mBUqwDbq8EkQ8vcbHoEo7KRmEt6Ol4zhvZSH-Ki7RRgYhYl_FHyB1_wfJkHMidJTQSeBF7QKHcEZ2GZoHTgD1QVVj7_y3LYO0ISVf7v2UNIw/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-24+at+9.36.22+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />I would like one of everything! You? Happy Shopping :)<br /><br />am x<br /><br /><br />

minty is open

The online Minty shop is open! You might want to head over there, they've got things like this.... I would like one of everything! You? ...

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kantha quilt madness

<br /><br />I'm all for items that are repurposed and the proceeds of which go to a good cause. I'm also a big fan of one-of-a-kind. This is one of the reasons I've been trying to convince the mister that a kantha quilt, although begin technically "used" could live at the end of our bed as a throw. Kantha quilts are made from several layers of sari's, usually as a cottage industry by women who are not allowed to work, and so providing means to an income. There's heaps of them on <b><a href="http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=kantha+quilts&_sacat=See-All-Categories">ebay</a></b>....<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmThIOxZvKKyg97GpVgrVjzh6BXFbNfuKGTWKXkAUABlzl0GGHqR85YPnet0t5cxdgoOOJWUIl7fUHQ56OPwuiYzJ_z8h2jYOqvi4bUe9divRI0pNscqnP92cLig-5Ev3b5IUsgBX7YnY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-16+at+11.38.20+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmThIOxZvKKyg97GpVgrVjzh6BXFbNfuKGTWKXkAUABlzl0GGHqR85YPnet0t5cxdgoOOJWUIl7fUHQ56OPwuiYzJ_z8h2jYOqvi4bUe9divRI0pNscqnP92cLig-5Ev3b5IUsgBX7YnY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-16+at+11.38.20+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />They are usually under a hundred dollars on ebay, which I think is very reasonable for all the work involved. SO, what's the madness? <b><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?id=A_DEC_BEDDING&categories=catalog01_apartment_a_dec_bedding_a_bed_d">Urban Outfitters</a></b> has begun offering these on their site for $279.00 !!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKcWGwbHQncUB_v0DIK3YNQpWsrYrnlXS7TEIBOMxVJcjYFCv6UI9W3LMjhExVbKebL3Rp6zR1Ra137kVDxxc4_8AgurCQao-hyDQGQItMuEjYYI1RDtSRXdfbQ-rHCjaC9HXI8JWG6g/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-16+at+11.32.34+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKcWGwbHQncUB_v0DIK3YNQpWsrYrnlXS7TEIBOMxVJcjYFCv6UI9W3LMjhExVbKebL3Rp6zR1Ra137kVDxxc4_8AgurCQao-hyDQGQItMuEjYYI1RDtSRXdfbQ-rHCjaC9HXI8JWG6g/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-16+at+11.32.34+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />What is up with that? I know these guys have to cover retail costs, but still, seems bit excessive, no? I know where I'll be shopping... x am<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;">(don't forget to enter the<b><a href="http://10rooms.blogspot.ca/2012/04/giveaway-miss-fluff-jewelry.html"> giveaway</a></b> for the tribal cuff bracelet - it's only open til thursday - x )</div><br /><br /><br />

kantha quilt madness

I'm all for items that are repurposed and the proceeds of which go to a good cause. I'm also a big fan of one-of-a-kind. This is one...

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Giveaway! Miss Fluff Jewelry

<br />Hello lovelies! I have recently become acquainted with the super-sweet and very talented Sare, the artisan behind the Etsy shop <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MissFluff">Miss Fluff</a></b>. Sare's pieces are made from hand-cut leather and are inspired by nature. The results are one-of-a-kind - exactly the reason we shop on Etsy, right? Who wants to wear what everyone else is?!!  The best part is Sare has generously offered to give one of her bracelets to one of you!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9j0t4AbHCvFylhtJMgWU2ipl3MpJGLJcMKCkH8NWqlVrToliSAiUstQy337GiHdNO7nv10k_ASVW09H3Hd0jzna3qJmgAJ6jwxMUH0Xnq_ct9JQNjjIwkevduV4hdNVAJ_uEzpzwEo8w/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-12+at+9.16.25+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9j0t4AbHCvFylhtJMgWU2ipl3MpJGLJcMKCkH8NWqlVrToliSAiUstQy337GiHdNO7nv10k_ASVW09H3Hd0jzna3qJmgAJ6jwxMUH0Xnq_ct9JQNjjIwkevduV4hdNVAJ_uEzpzwEo8w/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-12+at+9.16.25+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /> So, wondering which piece could adorn your wrist shortly? Sare has offered one of you lucky ladies her striking<b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96524448/graphic-art-deco-bracelet-vegan"> Graphic Art Deco bracelet</a></b>, which, btw, is also vegan-friendly, just in case you are so inclined :) It has very cool tribal feel, which is so fresh right now. I would wear this with all the pretty pastels of this season, nothing like a graphic black accessory to ensure things don't become TOO eighties!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi46Hd-pX10UMCYFyZpTeTkn42F7KZOJ16QFIv39wIoQH98FO1MFOpmducLzCLe6t1JTiXUE89v8CFraoaDJb9woyxnO4I1eGh7MW-G6b_S02ZaVVJR3Pb3WJ5Dkko3F5-Mv4wGHS5aAgU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-12+at+9.11.36+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi46Hd-pX10UMCYFyZpTeTkn42F7KZOJ16QFIv39wIoQH98FO1MFOpmducLzCLe6t1JTiXUE89v8CFraoaDJb9woyxnO4I1eGh7MW-G6b_S02ZaVVJR3Pb3WJ5Dkko3F5-Mv4wGHS5aAgU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-04-12+at+9.11.36+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />To enter, be a follower of this blog and simply visit the <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MissFluff?ref=top_trail">Miss Fluff shop</a></b> on Etsy, then come back here and leave a comment about your favourite piece from the shop.<br /><br />For additional entries, you can follow Miss Fluff on twitter <b><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/MissFluff_">@MissFluff_</a> </b>, tweet about the giveaway,<br />or like <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/MissFluffJewellery">Miss Fluff Jewelry</a></b> on Facebook. Then come back and leave an additional comment to let me know!<br /><br />I'll announce the (randomly chosen) winner next thursday - good luck!<br /><br /><br /><br />

Giveaway! Miss Fluff Jewelry

Hello lovelies! I have recently become acquainted with the super-sweet and very talented Sare, the artisan behind the Etsy shop Miss Fluff ....

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tray display

<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">a rhyming title, pretty witty for a monday morning, no?!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">How was everyone's weekend? We got oodles of snow here, but none of us minded, because we were indoors, trying on summer clothes for our upcoming beach vacay! (Does anyone else go up a size over the winter? Aggghhh!) 8 doys 'til we leave, not that I am counting :) I have some very cool guest bloggers lined up for you while I'm away, it's gonna be GOOOD!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Anyway, I was looking at this photo over the weekend (its from <a href="http://houseandhome.com/">House and Home</a> mag, that amazing equine inspired home from last year, but I don't have the exact link).....</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZK0ylDLDM443eWtKzZsY4xff19ksWyGk0gIg71XgXLQo6PcREWC1c02zDostC6QNmaA2oYefOsEU-4-rlpHtomsDqlXm2-Z5KOZfuX92b_6yGVf95OXFwgIXE6QG2IQgL45hH9s9SshB/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-03-05+at+10.39.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZK0ylDLDM443eWtKzZsY4xff19ksWyGk0gIg71XgXLQo6PcREWC1c02zDostC6QNmaA2oYefOsEU-4-rlpHtomsDqlXm2-Z5KOZfuX92b_6yGVf95OXFwgIXE6QG2IQgL45hH9s9SshB/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-03-05+at+10.39.45+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I love the impact these large trays have grouped as a wall display... and was thinking that this could be adapted for all sorts of rooms... so of course I went off looking for vintage trays that could be grouped together - and discovered there's heaps of them on Etsy...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtIH9x0n4SAtPLOSY-iGvYQ_yToWxpTAi-hb1p-lfHVn_ns4t3z0H_S2PDBdAEIU-ZMtq77mmul1uBiOcjbv1SaL8ofUCvDUMhtRDW0LOczMcgvhRBR-8V8MpazqHYbfSjLB9EbF1jQ6T3/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-03-05+at+9.23.12+AM.png" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_v3Zs6H9rTPGoOE5TugwGjUVEVehX857q199SMQT1yqmJZwr8KJrghNOyP2NqFarmRrzrcy0T8gcvrCidhKiTxxHNZmmB7qFf4ldAgvxL8hWh6rfbyeDLCmsrxS4FdFbgzPHnPzcbxtl/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-03-05+at+10.24.28+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_v3Zs6H9rTPGoOE5TugwGjUVEVehX857q199SMQT1yqmJZwr8KJrghNOyP2NqFarmRrzrcy0T8gcvrCidhKiTxxHNZmmB7qFf4ldAgvxL8hWh6rfbyeDLCmsrxS4FdFbgzPHnPzcbxtl/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-03-05+at+10.24.28+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4R1zAVVKlFA0aBvXo8Rpgr5bsWbHVnbMiUL2BYLpTvK_-W8qFg9XrU6TjehKm_NvG9f5jNPKzz7A8p0THITsvBmUiaE-ejdIiVYw93C_d2NwyZnei5dt8D-rwPilkHiTtRyMNMBmCtIjd/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-03-05+at+10.03.31+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4R1zAVVKlFA0aBvXo8Rpgr5bsWbHVnbMiUL2BYLpTvK_-W8qFg9XrU6TjehKm_NvG9f5jNPKzz7A8p0THITsvBmUiaE-ejdIiVYw93C_d2NwyZnei5dt8D-rwPilkHiTtRyMNMBmCtIjd/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-03-05+at+10.03.31+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br />Similar to a plate wall, but the larger scale means more a more dramatic display, right?<br />Anyone else feel a shopping spree coming on?!!<br /><br />x am<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">shopping links:</span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93058596/set-of-3-tole-vintage-trays?ref=sr_gallery_20&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Tole</a>  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82098108/vintage-tray-couroc-quail-tray?ref=sr_gallery_5&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Quail</a>  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91834998/breakfast-in-bed-rose-bouquet-metal?ref=sr_gallery_37&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Rose Bouquet</a>  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94186189/set-of-wooden-vintage-trays?ref=sr_gallery_12&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Wooden</a>  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85522710/vintage-tray-featuring-a-ship?ref=sr_gallery_31&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=7&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Ship</a>  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93493771/very-pretty-gold-and-green-tray-16x12?ref=sr_gallery_21&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+chic+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=7&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Gold and Green Tray</a></span></i><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79156268/mid-century-modernist-glass-mozaic-tray?ref=sr_gallery_31&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=tray+mid+century&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Mid Century</span></i></a><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81428092/vintagetray-asian-serving-platter?ref=sr_gallery_17&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Asian</a>  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94053230/colorsplash-vintage-tray?ref=sr_gallery_17&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Colorsplash</a>  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87453464/vintage-trays-red-and-white-roses?ref=sr_gallery_32&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=6&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">red roses</a>  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94357995/vintage-trinket-tray-gold-with-bird-and?ref=sr_gallery_2&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=11&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Gold Bird</a>  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86835235/tray-hand-painted-chinoiserie-red-black?ref=sr_gallery_11&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+chinoiserie+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">chinoiserie</a></span></i><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84861920/hand-painted-colorful-abstract-design?ref=sr_gallery_39&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=tray+abstract&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Abstract Design</span></i></a><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93173581/cocktail-time-vintage-barware-serving?ref=sc_1&sref=sr_f521bf856b50f763dfdd46c0593faddfe0e73afa50d1c0bfa951fcb64fedd272_1330901667_14174480_vintage_tray">Cocktail Time</a>  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91042002/retro-bar-and-cocktail-serving-tray?ref=sr_gallery_7&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+bar+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Cocktail</a>  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61353248/johnny-walker-and-the-four-roses-bar?ref=sr_gallery_19&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+bar+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Johnny Walker</a>  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90861749/vintage-cocktail-round-tray-50s-bar?ref=sr_gallery_12&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+bar+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Drink Recipe</a>  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90492960/vintage-paper-mache-tray-imported-from?ref=sr_gallery_25&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vintage+bar+tray&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Japan bar</a></span></i><br /><br />

tray display

a rhyming title, pretty witty for a monday morning, no?!! How was everyone's weekend? We got oodles of snow here, but none of us minded,...

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a spectacular kitchen floor + ceiling, and some fantastic art lighting

<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;">Happy monday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How was your weekend?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was bit under the weather this weekend, so not much got accomplished around here - </div><div style="text-align: center;">did manage to squeeze in a wee bit of time for pinterest, somehow - </div><div style="text-align: center;">funny how that happens, lol...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I saw this kitchen <b><a href="https://pinterest.com/pin/47006389830469654/">pinned</a></b> over the weekend my jaw dropped.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Barrel-vaulted brick ceiling.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Exquisite painted timber floor.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Open shelving + lattice cabinetry.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Art + a few hits of playful colour.</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/AVvXsEjAHf7pGjngtLUT85mVcOlzX2RA4qC9R1Qis9_5pczQ7DsBxJ9qn__79fikULRnefjwVbtfUOHjLas6r9vRbTnSDzKalzS-mteCtGbwnVCk4S64pJRUL4fnVE0iQvBQXvPKiAovO9eX-syJ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-06+at+9.36.36+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHf7pGjngtLUT85mVcOlzX2RA4qC9R1Qis9_5pczQ7DsBxJ9qn__79fikULRnefjwVbtfUOHjLas6r9vRbTnSDzKalzS-mteCtGbwnVCk4S64pJRUL4fnVE0iQvBQXvPKiAovO9eX-syJ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-06+at+9.36.36+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRtz8RbDMpIvWA88NVAJyGj41bmLfSBKjkft-i6Pp4kwrPs_vVM6KAkm-4o_3cn27BA_IYPKw_kwlU8jaGYbhKzI0O4WKHaLeqUyM0IK_0KH24h-Rt-Sbk8ewnwnbhDq865tQKMudvoaq9/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-06+at+9.37.10+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRtz8RbDMpIvWA88NVAJyGj41bmLfSBKjkft-i6Pp4kwrPs_vVM6KAkm-4o_3cn27BA_IYPKw_kwlU8jaGYbhKzI0O4WKHaLeqUyM0IK_0KH24h-Rt-Sbk8ewnwnbhDq865tQKMudvoaq9/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-06+at+9.37.10+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spaces like this make me want to ditch this place and move into a century home stat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A little digging, and found the rest of this home via <b><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/pitter-patter-on-a-patterned-floor-165379">apartment therapy</a></b> and <b><a href="http://kikette-interiors.blogspot.com/2011/02/decorator-montse-esteva-house-in.html">kikette interiors</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It has a very consistent look.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The white walls continue throughout, as do those floors.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The decor is clean neutrals, again with the pops of colour place sparingly.</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/AVvXsEhwYsIONUyQDAixXsE5dN2AmGEm6KTMmZtlzYvRH3KclUXTYNQyo9tdteXAobYF-DNjaaRaYspE9b1_m6Kj2zUPkGeHZ_P2RVq_c7rccsH3CVVbVXchrlPjcFVIgVUYI3RfsM0L2-oU0aBa/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-06+at+9.38.18+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwYsIONUyQDAixXsE5dN2AmGEm6KTMmZtlzYvRH3KclUXTYNQyo9tdteXAobYF-DNjaaRaYspE9b1_m6Kj2zUPkGeHZ_P2RVq_c7rccsH3CVVbVXchrlPjcFVIgVUYI3RfsM0L2-oU0aBa/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-06+at+9.38.18+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;">There was one detail that I absolutely loved.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look at the way they've lit their artwork.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wall-mounted reading/work lights that not only light up these pieces in the evenings, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but also to frame the art and draw the eye in the daylight.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They become part of the composition.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've never been a huge fan of those unappealing mini lights tucked in over the top of the frame -</div><div style="text-align: center;">they aspire to be invisible but just end up a visual distraction -</div><div style="text-align: center;">but these are a different story, yes?</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/AVvXsEgpEnC8NbHDzWEnfCR3sS7itXkNWXdMfmFms82mlTGgCEnrih3vJ40fABg_6gnIiv5PrgqLiPPEW0gvExawW0FLYN8FuUAw2Q5_zjE9CAgVNuzKRECwo2KYLeyMpJ0qfjTU0elKFiEdCb8I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-06+at+10.00.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpEnC8NbHDzWEnfCR3sS7itXkNWXdMfmFms82mlTGgCEnrih3vJ40fABg_6gnIiv5PrgqLiPPEW0gvExawW0FLYN8FuUAw2Q5_zjE9CAgVNuzKRECwo2KYLeyMpJ0qfjTU0elKFiEdCb8I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-06+at+10.00.45+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;">If you're interested, here are a few versions from... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.barnlightelectric.com/clearance-lighting/architectural-brass-lighting/articulated-reading-light-solid-brass-architectural-bronze"><b>barn light electric</b></a>, <a href="http://www.shadesoflight.com/cone-shade-wall-lamp-double-joint-3-colors.html"><b>shades of light</b></a> and <b><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=3625">circa lighting</a></b></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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a spectacular kitchen floor + ceiling, and some fantastic art lighting

Happy monday! How was your weekend? I was bit under the weather this weekend, so not much got accomplished around here -  did manage to sque...

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le très chic brass pendant light... you're going to want one of these!

<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;">Have you seen this new <b><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23603251&color=027&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=A_FURN_LIGHTING">pendant light</a></b> over a Urban Outfitters?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This brass beauty can fit over a cord kit, to be hung anywhere, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but she could also be hung from a ceiling fixture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">At just $64, how's that for an affordable, tres chic alternative to the boob light?!</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/AVvXsEiTvbXoA3ENu-Z_KQVIBwRipcEyiVTk8NoV1j1ZqzVrDPQAsGc671xWo81gPhmDCBt334buVYEQUy5HvmMlTvRWb6W0NkfGFU5_Pr3YcKIoyQB6FVOqmgzWzHDhaXCALyanKn5ts2XWxMKS/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-01-11+at+9.41.11+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvbXoA3ENu-Z_KQVIBwRipcEyiVTk8NoV1j1ZqzVrDPQAsGc671xWo81gPhmDCBt334buVYEQUy5HvmMlTvRWb6W0NkfGFU5_Pr3YcKIoyQB6FVOqmgzWzHDhaXCALyanKn5ts2XWxMKS/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-01-11+at+9.41.11+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;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am think about buying two and hanging them on either side of my bed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Which will lead to fresh paint on the walls, and a new headboard, naturally!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, to convince the mister... 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;"><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>

le très chic brass pendant light... you're going to want one of these!

Have you seen this new pendant light over a Urban Outfitters? This brass beauty can fit over a cord kit, to be hung anywhere,  but she coul...

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