Online Consult: Give a Standard Master Ensuite Bathroom Some Personality

<br />Hello everyone! Have been very busy trying to wrap up some projects before the holidays, always a mad rush, isn't it? I'm going to make a real effort to share more online consults with you, as they are becoming the mainstay of my business, and we all love to see design boards, right?!! This one is fairly recent, and with all of us entertaining over the holidays, a few of us (myself included) may want to do a little sprucing up in the loo!<br /><br />Bathrooms often are the last rooms we look at in our homes. Slap some colour on the wall, hang a shelf or cabinet, maybe swap out the mirror, and we're done, right? Well, not for this client! Let's call her A, shall we? While A had already completed the rest of her home on her own, she really wanted her Master Ensuite to have some personality. Her question: could we bring a standard bathroom up to the level of her other rooms? This consultation, like many online consultations, morphed from a Color Consult into a Design Consult as we progressed. The beauty of working online is that I can accommodate any time frame, from days to months, and we can bounce ideas back and forth until the client is completely satisfied. I'm amazed how much my online service has grown, and have to send out a huge thank you to all of my amazing clients!!<br /><br />A's home is located in a historical building which has been converted into lofts, complete with beautiful wood beams and original fireplaces, etc… really great bones. This particle room did not include any period architecture, but the builder had used clean-lined modern fixtures and sleek tile, so we had a nice base to work with.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbKCCeOYuYr15Acj5jfQetr5M8ip_bjol1hGcyoX0p5B0OKDNaQQFNIF7ygjSYMtDS73yWk95b_Zc6c5QQH9RUt1IdNXDfYURGfAJeRj3y8iCArQAd0BMY4ZKDlgS2-T1y0Vgfgic9Yk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.31.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbKCCeOYuYr15Acj5jfQetr5M8ip_bjol1hGcyoX0p5B0OKDNaQQFNIF7ygjSYMtDS73yWk95b_Zc6c5QQH9RUt1IdNXDfYURGfAJeRj3y8iCArQAd0BMY4ZKDlgS2-T1y0Vgfgic9Yk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.31.55+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />In terms of personal preference, A wanted to add a grey to the walls, and was up for a darker tone, which would complement her bedroom (painted in BM San Antonio Gray) and other spaces. Other than that, she was open for ideas on how to decorate the walls, etc.<br /><br />The darker grey walls work in this small space because there is a fair amount of warm natural light, large swathes of white fixtures, and that large mirror over the vanity. I recommended Chelsea Gray, Benjamin Moore HC 168, which would complement the San Antonio Gray bedroom walls.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkF9XVTUqQz769OLYVYsLxvbuuB5GTEUizhN41FjghyphenhyphenxyD7E1mBZ8kzEWiXPz5x67Ks4GHml22lviKwH4nUApq5NNUDP7NvnysVZKRfSwSDzDPnT1XgTzsZtQbGCq4yf6GxSSHZuURDZs/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.45.00+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkF9XVTUqQz769OLYVYsLxvbuuB5GTEUizhN41FjghyphenhyphenxyD7E1mBZ8kzEWiXPz5x67Ks4GHml22lviKwH4nUApq5NNUDP7NvnysVZKRfSwSDzDPnT1XgTzsZtQbGCq4yf6GxSSHZuURDZs/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.45.00+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The first thing that I suggested is to bring some wood into the space, as reclaimed and timeworn woods are a large part of the aesthetic of the rest of the home. A few examples of the palette at work were included to show A.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJFVPB7WHxJ-bV22Vu0PrJrdxOYCgR8FbSziXlxPN4YrtTbV8jlGIzAKWU3QNcH3hzpqpWbdRcpcH_73D2CoJ-tI8kaGqst1qbfyDvhjLkXTGEvl6VKL3B_-pICDhMNzh0cDREBWf4fk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.46.29+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJFVPB7WHxJ-bV22Vu0PrJrdxOYCgR8FbSziXlxPN4YrtTbV8jlGIzAKWU3QNcH3hzpqpWbdRcpcH_73D2CoJ-tI8kaGqst1qbfyDvhjLkXTGEvl6VKL3B_-pICDhMNzh0cDREBWf4fk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.46.29+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Since we had to look at finished or replacing the large builder mirror, the frame for this was a natural placement for the wood element. I suggested a few options. The first was to frame out the existing mirror. The second was to layer a wood framed mirror over top of the existing mirror.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrG6NTJzkaK-unhMfA7eXnb4ecyB80X_-l45U1V_-Y5pEesu5q4nUlCQnJsUzYMlmMqYlx7aalnScbPhEUhrv_RmBmxdYxk3B73AHZAVitN_C9p3o3lNQdD_NfmGrRRHN-NT5lZCa8W0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.48.27+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrG6NTJzkaK-unhMfA7eXnb4ecyB80X_-l45U1V_-Y5pEesu5q4nUlCQnJsUzYMlmMqYlx7aalnScbPhEUhrv_RmBmxdYxk3B73AHZAVitN_C9p3o3lNQdD_NfmGrRRHN-NT5lZCa8W0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.48.27+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefO6oFEpLR56viEumoVyHSgy8nrQJc2QgE-aaPgyDlA5cuZShUhyphenhyphenRYfuj0jEW0tTr2-CSBRCcE46jd-Wlc2nYog0uo5bhFa0BFpVKyzAWn-rXu6xRpO7BA-noMpDMBg3t9ixFjF0ZxFE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.49.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefO6oFEpLR56viEumoVyHSgy8nrQJc2QgE-aaPgyDlA5cuZShUhyphenhyphenRYfuj0jEW0tTr2-CSBRCcE46jd-Wlc2nYog0uo5bhFa0BFpVKyzAWn-rXu6xRpO7BA-noMpDMBg3t9ixFjF0ZxFE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.49.55+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Bringing in some darker metal elements would reference the feel of her main living space. I suggested a  small wall cabinet or shelf over her toilet, in/on which she could place white towels and accessories to again bring that freshness back into the space. A did not like here existing towels hook beside the sink, which was rather largely proportioned. I suggested a modern hook option here, something unexpected to add interest.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWjpv7FKh9NnhagZdfrDb1CR_PPxsnKG75t4EjMVijofV9nWGS7JWkd-5gAYf5KaCFoj5ND7Rj5ev0gFkoc1_bgy-afHUJxpQAgbtQFUrFKaWgtuf6Oo3vRdKaZXvWipN8tHVRfEZGXA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.52.22+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWjpv7FKh9NnhagZdfrDb1CR_PPxsnKG75t4EjMVijofV9nWGS7JWkd-5gAYf5KaCFoj5ND7Rj5ev0gFkoc1_bgy-afHUJxpQAgbtQFUrFKaWgtuf6Oo3vRdKaZXvWipN8tHVRfEZGXA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.52.22+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscKgLIdgC9AukdOJWLBKttqKptKpklZF0xDGlnG03bH4z0DRo-sBjRuQugFaRY-nrtZoAFxhv0AK4V6zkxnyb-FCG28W9e0vNksdsr5V6WUrpZWjdfMbLr91DqUhg8IJ7YlMiWbUweCE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.53.26+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscKgLIdgC9AukdOJWLBKttqKptKpklZF0xDGlnG03bH4z0DRo-sBjRuQugFaRY-nrtZoAFxhv0AK4V6zkxnyb-FCG28W9e0vNksdsr5V6WUrpZWjdfMbLr91DqUhg8IJ7YlMiWbUweCE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.53.26+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGhPw1h_rWqYnm0P_3VNRteybglv25Q_E0nZYmA7btIKkWUmoKqT0Ws96LRY8v-Y8KKBJgzKaHN3LY9uk9S-AKnqgtjwyKuwD_awuYjJ5LWxfQDnrd7IjT28X8Uww3RI-QKOh2Xhv3pI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.54.08+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGhPw1h_rWqYnm0P_3VNRteybglv25Q_E0nZYmA7btIKkWUmoKqT0Ws96LRY8v-Y8KKBJgzKaHN3LY9uk9S-AKnqgtjwyKuwD_awuYjJ5LWxfQDnrd7IjT28X8Uww3RI-QKOh2Xhv3pI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.54.08+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />After looking at all my recommendations, A decided the paint was perfect, and she would frame out the mirror in wood, She had found some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/211583255/set-of-two-modern-brass-wall-hook-plus?ref=pr_shop" target="_blank"><b>towel hooks</b></a> on Etsy that she loved, and wanted work in gold to the mix. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtQEasIuCijnj0tXjpILstJ8R4efBbms-aoWnrQAWCCfW32V61UO0JujjtNfuwqYFBpvGG_astthyphenhyphen0X0RpVZZ0znXMdSpt3wqnCA3_cHf0IRMt_A7DEmAyliyfZh2PMT_RQ1uRk7UkpUE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.15.08+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtQEasIuCijnj0tXjpILstJ8R4efBbms-aoWnrQAWCCfW32V61UO0JujjtNfuwqYFBpvGG_astthyphenhyphen0X0RpVZZ0znXMdSpt3wqnCA3_cHf0IRMt_A7DEmAyliyfZh2PMT_RQ1uRk7UkpUE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.15.08+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />Also, she decided she did not want additional storage, and asked if an art wall would work over the toilet in lieu of the shelf. The area is 36" x 36".<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJWiIV55a17ruI71zFhgMaTHbXsbqKfqtEnWmTix1mbOHHLd_Q3qCGsJewY-pz-qX1hK1Jad_VJluvv-cbNPugfQEIY6FXPbK8HwDjzMTurzmJdi-QoQgPVCZb-gRVs4R7foTdvkgp7I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.09.42+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJWiIV55a17ruI71zFhgMaTHbXsbqKfqtEnWmTix1mbOHHLd_Q3qCGsJewY-pz-qX1hK1Jad_VJluvv-cbNPugfQEIY6FXPbK8HwDjzMTurzmJdi-QoQgPVCZb-gRVs4R7foTdvkgp7I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.09.42+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />Why not? I'm huge fan of art in every space, a room without art is not complete! This offered an opportunity to repeat the varied metal elements, as well.  A mentioned liking the prints available on <b><a href="http://www.luluandgeorgia.com/walls" target="_blank">Lulu and Georgia</a></b>, and so that became the starting point for two gallery options. I chose two prints, the Booby Pin piece and the Oh Dear I love you, which A had especially liked, to begin.<br /><br /><br /> The first grouping was modern and playful, and worked in some colour. Two modern photographs (<b><a href="http://society6.com/product/up-side-down-3nm_print?tag=landscape#1=45" target="_blank">here</a></b> and <b><a href="http://society6.com/product/everyday-0sg_print#1=45" target="_blank">here</a></b>) flank the <b><a href="http://www.luluandgeorgia.com/walls/wall-art/oh-my-deer-print" target="_blank">Oh Deer</a></b> print, both referencing the mountains outside. A had mentioned wanting to include a letter, if possible, and so custom <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/163264728/handpainted-wooden-wall-letter?ref=shop_home_active_16&ga_search_query=m" target="_blank">wooden letter </a></b>from Etsy painted gold would add that bit of sparkle. Lastly, a fresh <b><a href="http://society6.com/product/colorflash-3_print?tag=graphic-design#1=45" target="_blank">fractal work</a></b> plays against the photos and grey walls, and keeps the grouping light and airy.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkd2JnG9ecU52MnAFd2UXIr0IrPSqUCSOy6vPgifYbXEni_gLn7RzICbctIlFeMbeDUrXYVBAjiDBfDBy2I16pdFaCvb1Iy-VSe7MrBCoj2vGdWwSqVEdGeLMRlNbyzvLPD_bCoa7fhCY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+6.45.27+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkd2JnG9ecU52MnAFd2UXIr0IrPSqUCSOy6vPgifYbXEni_gLn7RzICbctIlFeMbeDUrXYVBAjiDBfDBy2I16pdFaCvb1Iy-VSe7MrBCoj2vGdWwSqVEdGeLMRlNbyzvLPD_bCoa7fhCY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+6.45.27+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The <b><a href="http://www.luluandgeorgia.com/walls/wall-art/bobby-pin-print" target="_blank">Bobby Pin</a></b> started off the second grouping, which is softer and more sophisticated. A <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/183360941/abstract-painting-watercolor-print?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">watercolor </a></b>becomes the central piece, the watery texture perfect for a bath. A small <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/176028019/butterfly-illustration-original-pen-and?ref=shop_home_active_5" target="_blank">pen and ink</a></b> adds some punctuation and balances the bobby pin print. A <b><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=16403909&parentid=A_FURN_WALL#/" target="_blank">steel letter</a></b> tucks in without stealing the show, and an <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/155506431/light-up-original-oil-painting-landscape?ref=shop_home_feat_2" target="_blank">original oil</a></b> is absolutely stunning, working in all of our varied tones and adding some subtle colour here.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5eY9RvTp4_q_GJwgQkFOkKMIdcTd6zjXzqPj_X1wSGgGgkFP2om6upWVA-U38VX8U41ERncyWYnjXR4f8YYTVUXyRYTQFVbsFA6telkNZ9Ajkmumg1sE9oYE6Zg6SDnaoowLgzKZbd8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+7.19.03+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5eY9RvTp4_q_GJwgQkFOkKMIdcTd6zjXzqPj_X1wSGgGgkFP2om6upWVA-U38VX8U41ERncyWYnjXR4f8YYTVUXyRYTQFVbsFA6telkNZ9Ajkmumg1sE9oYE6Zg6SDnaoowLgzKZbd8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+7.19.03+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />A chose the second grouping, but her husband did not like the Bobby Pin print, so we needed to work in a replacement. I suggested a<b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/118926590/nude-number-4-fine-art-print-from-the?ref=shop_home_active_16" target="_blank"> nude</a></b>, which works with the more sophisticated feel of this group. After considering a few options, A chose this print, which is perfect.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEoalIXMZbRUPpW-s1fkSZNwVvmik61dyRDIYwSVL8_Sz4DP-CEMM4UCf8TaJUBvQyMwLZSTHJjwFXleAwoH2cCb4m4mvH2fgKWjIAwUk7jA5OFl6jw-71Ueen6YSyQ71zJAGg438K3Y/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+11.04.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEoalIXMZbRUPpW-s1fkSZNwVvmik61dyRDIYwSVL8_Sz4DP-CEMM4UCf8TaJUBvQyMwLZSTHJjwFXleAwoH2cCb4m4mvH2fgKWjIAwUk7jA5OFl6jw-71Ueen6YSyQ71zJAGg438K3Y/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+11.04.45+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />After receiving the art, A ordered some frames on Etsy. She chose <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/115834922/natural-reclaimed-oak-picture-frame-4x4?ref=shop_home_active_14" target="_blank">this</a> </b>wood frame for the abstract watercolor, and this gold frame for the painting.<br /><br />Now we just needed to finish up with another small piece of art for the entry wall, on the right side of the window. I suggested <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/201035268/grouse-feather-watercolor-in-a-vintage?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=gold+frame&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">this</a></b> original painting. The artist mounts each of her works in vintage frames which are included in the sale. It is a beautiful effect. A agreed. Yay! Love it when a client and myself are completely on the same page!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIE7kbe95Cpq7UBGri_Z8ltYLU4-8WEXi-u3J7cQbpclIyUkjP9Tit-dCE7Z6ZZDzwt20UPdIa-v0gJwdf0cEVezMx_qmOKP-7ATNw3rnZl4uR2GlUs_ZJ8kFErin3ui5SAlfdNkLrVyM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.56.50+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIE7kbe95Cpq7UBGri_Z8ltYLU4-8WEXi-u3J7cQbpclIyUkjP9Tit-dCE7Z6ZZDzwt20UPdIa-v0gJwdf0cEVezMx_qmOKP-7ATNw3rnZl4uR2GlUs_ZJ8kFErin3ui5SAlfdNkLrVyM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.56.50+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />And that wraps up the bathroom swish, lovelies! I hope you enjoyed, and maybe discovered a few new artists along the way…my apologies if I lured you into lost hours on Etsy - can never get away from once I begin exploring the art shops, lol.<br /><br />Wishing you all a lovely, Christmas-Carol-filled day - x am<br /><br /><br /><br />

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tin ceiling panels / tiles are one of my favourite elements in century homes. I die when they are used for a backsplash material. In our very first house, 15 years ago,  I used a wallpaper that looked like tin tile as a backsplash above the existing single row of tile ( I even "rub n' buffed" it so that it had a vintage patina, remember that stuff?!) until I could install the real thing... You know what? It wasn't terrible!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The problem with using this vintage gorgeousness, or anything with a texture for that matter, as a backsplash is that they are not so fun to clean. I'm not sure about you, but I am a bit of a countertop/backsplash germaphobe, both get wiped down thoroughly after cooking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is why this photo caught my eye on <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/15399053/Meat-and-Bread-eclectic-vancouver" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> this morning - painted tin tile presented in a grid pattern to the ceiling for a very cool modern take, and the best best part - it's had a layer of plexi or glass layered in front, so that it is completely protected!! Genius. this would take seconds to clean, and having that layer almost gives it art feel, no? It's like we've framed out these beautiful tiles and placed them there for display. I'm in love. In love.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6r4fPF496-xgCvryIPCaynOF-rbtrgghpK489iAu2pTg-dlVw5YMNiQcBc8AT4_Z1Jwi1pQPH8vIFl3yJY48_g8ZkFohRRQaw-OC0Jn3ndih1W7hkJKk7rWDNYD_wRBFofwGnqV0KK90/s1600/85429428a9c72fdb59c2dc5c93ee65cb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6r4fPF496-xgCvryIPCaynOF-rbtrgghpK489iAu2pTg-dlVw5YMNiQcBc8AT4_Z1Jwi1pQPH8vIFl3yJY48_g8ZkFohRRQaw-OC0Jn3ndih1W7hkJKk7rWDNYD_wRBFofwGnqV0KK90/s1600/85429428a9c72fdb59c2dc5c93ee65cb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are having a wonderful day, friends! x am</div><div><br /></div>

Tin Ceiling Tiles + Plexi = Backsplash Art

Tin ceiling panels / tiles are one of my favourite elements in century homes. I die when they are used for a backsplash material. In our ver...

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10 Minute Large Canvas Art DIY

<br />Happy Monday! Hope you had a fabulous weekend :)  Hockey madness has begun here - with two kids playing and a third swimming competitively, we are officially outgunned, lol.<br /><br />What about that title? Sounds impossible, right? Well, what if you thought of your art as a place to simply add a bold splash of colour, and painted out a huge canvas in a solid shade? That's exactly what this is - a canvas painted out black, as found on <a href="http://www.ruemag.com/decor-inspiration/shelving" target="_blank">Rue</a>. It becomes part of the composition, grounds the whole wall, and functions as decor. Almost like colour-blocking a wall, but so much less permanent, and really, you could change this with the seasons if you wanted - a deep merlot for winter, a beautiful azure for summer, etc...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizB5IUxK3sxkIAC4Mpo4SarnfX6g6btXCR-PvAZi9aE9vMo6tTbVNv1Zc0LJ8x-CYeO1trVAh-3Xcbo5R1vn6kIwaCj1EURmXhrdSQMXfvR6u_HEVdAVtz1QEC-KzPyMKJ9lEoKkBs-UQ/s1600/9328d1afa99da478ec3e0c767592a101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizB5IUxK3sxkIAC4Mpo4SarnfX6g6btXCR-PvAZi9aE9vMo6tTbVNv1Zc0LJ8x-CYeO1trVAh-3Xcbo5R1vn6kIwaCj1EURmXhrdSQMXfvR6u_HEVdAVtz1QEC-KzPyMKJ9lEoKkBs-UQ/s1600/9328d1afa99da478ec3e0c767592a101.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Thats about as much time as I have to make art these days! You? Thoughts?<br /><br />x am<br /><br /><br />

10 Minute Large Canvas Art DIY

Happy Monday! Hope you had a fabulous weekend :)  Hockey madness has begun here - with two kids playing and a third swimming competitively, ...

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Palette: Bone and Black | Art

<br /><br />Let's take the time-worn lustre of bone, and juxtapose it against the sharpness of black.... Opposites attract, yes?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbxOiy-iOK4ROhYpSV9a6fryClKZyjBU9aH6KeTR1vSPr4Xr4ZpFsF7gdGuMCqlRJL2yJsU8UI28874E-UY6C0jX2vVZUBycNijhHl73keCbqIOBCG20igNOjEpGNhJE6B1tD7eErA2o/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.21.18+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbxOiy-iOK4ROhYpSV9a6fryClKZyjBU9aH6KeTR1vSPr4Xr4ZpFsF7gdGuMCqlRJL2yJsU8UI28874E-UY6C0jX2vVZUBycNijhHl73keCbqIOBCG20igNOjEpGNhJE6B1tD7eErA2o/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.21.18+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I'm going to do a few posts on this combination this week.  The genius pieces of artist <a href="http://www.jenniferament.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Arment</a> have caught my eye. Usually artists will pair black with a crisp pure white, but she chooses the softer palette. it adds a level of sophistication to her work. While the composition and simplicity of form are beautiful, it's the wit, the tongue-in-cheekness that I love.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjat4gwDFIzqmTZ2gU6PQMoj_N_x3mCiPif_EJn0YPQEmldjlnW_HL8L-pBT2HKofTGMYGZOPva4-CjsoNshykJIV-_bkA13fuXf-uaI8K57ioWl3qTb5i6XSsZmim-nm_7I1yi7VYs8P0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.41.22+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjat4gwDFIzqmTZ2gU6PQMoj_N_x3mCiPif_EJn0YPQEmldjlnW_HL8L-pBT2HKofTGMYGZOPva4-CjsoNshykJIV-_bkA13fuXf-uaI8K57ioWl3qTb5i6XSsZmim-nm_7I1yi7VYs8P0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.41.22+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoqyV2Og7K9oOTpcBvIiXyPhb2JpOeh_CWubt15oy9oOXBeox_AdlSC-kZ5uUob-kg2OVyf407posAv0yHqGDYIUYXqEFCIoFXpaVUcwWrbWJ8xbe30jmPXOmCv5m3_T8Pkfd-m4pyQ0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.38.37+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoqyV2Og7K9oOTpcBvIiXyPhb2JpOeh_CWubt15oy9oOXBeox_AdlSC-kZ5uUob-kg2OVyf407posAv0yHqGDYIUYXqEFCIoFXpaVUcwWrbWJ8xbe30jmPXOmCv5m3_T8Pkfd-m4pyQ0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.38.37+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJS7iPBd07fzK5vl5wu471UgKfvAJaFv4S21FgqqyscpYXV-TL97ogQfPl7MxpehMBKRzC9UvrbKn6RHpxfdhJvqS6J6DMs8A3u9UIm3oCHzwVpTJwmleSNeflIdqFMlOEqNeuS15xu4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.38.15+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJS7iPBd07fzK5vl5wu471UgKfvAJaFv4S21FgqqyscpYXV-TL97ogQfPl7MxpehMBKRzC9UvrbKn6RHpxfdhJvqS6J6DMs8A3u9UIm3oCHzwVpTJwmleSNeflIdqFMlOEqNeuS15xu4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.38.15+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />These are strong enough to stand alone, but wouldn't they be a welcome addition to a gallery wall paired with vintage oils, or some high contrast nature photography? Rooms that take themselves too seriously are boring, after all!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTuflz71WjhyphenhyphenTpT6o0cpcEo-gRvalzub2I_2KqtMEcM7JMqibKZClZe1RtJv77hVymO_ZSTkxtigwEtgMWAOsawtccv-RRhBHdL5TmScOqVVc0QSB8lXlWsTHfogltn93EWZblTvxpiuc/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+5.07.57+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTuflz71WjhyphenhyphenTpT6o0cpcEo-gRvalzub2I_2KqtMEcM7JMqibKZClZe1RtJv77hVymO_ZSTkxtigwEtgMWAOsawtccv-RRhBHdL5TmScOqVVc0QSB8lXlWsTHfogltn93EWZblTvxpiuc/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+5.07.57+PM.png" width="555" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyR4poAojPpPZ_DHc4eT-8mYT4jsOQLNpLQzjuPib-pJjN-D3xEPYdM9abp1S6yavwFQ7gSCErH-Pw9XEMUh_CcavabchbUceVxXO3aNQuakK6KaMQZDjd6ebN6csMg6uwSh8bOO12X-o/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+5.39.00+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyR4poAojPpPZ_DHc4eT-8mYT4jsOQLNpLQzjuPib-pJjN-D3xEPYdM9abp1S6yavwFQ7gSCErH-Pw9XEMUh_CcavabchbUceVxXO3aNQuakK6KaMQZDjd6ebN6csMg6uwSh8bOO12X-o/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+5.39.00+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />What do you think? Feeling this palette? The art?<br /><br /><br />

Palette: Bone and Black | Art

Let's take the time-worn lustre of bone, and juxtapose it against the sharpness of black.... Opposites attract, yes? I'm going to do...

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name this artist

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Found this on interest a while back.</div><div style="text-align: center;">DYING over the beauty...</div><div style="text-align: center;">love how these gorgeous patches of brights play together.</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/AVvXsEgQesk5cSpg0p_DIn5ggjLgHuN9BNFns9h7o7nIgyyqaRyVxX5GMobi6Up4Jkk2ONY3ONGGKesslDx1eVGM8b6zYlb4heSXHrVSfEZx7iXiE3aqOozM1Qs7Z5F6dfXl2P0n8gnHKwZKIIM/s1600/756238cfce701a7bdd413b836ba758d6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQesk5cSpg0p_DIn5ggjLgHuN9BNFns9h7o7nIgyyqaRyVxX5GMobi6Up4Jkk2ONY3ONGGKesslDx1eVGM8b6zYlb4heSXHrVSfEZx7iXiE3aqOozM1Qs7Z5F6dfXl2P0n8gnHKwZKIIM/s640/756238cfce701a7bdd413b836ba758d6.jpg" width="440" /></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;">here's the problem:</div><div style="text-align: center;">the link leads back to nothing and I can't find the artist - </div><div style="text-align: center;">hoping one of you has some idea who this deliciousness came from!</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>

name this artist

Found this on interest a while back. DYING over the beauty... love how these gorgeous patches of brights play together. here's the probl...

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pinteresting: art over windows

<br />I find so many fabulous bits of creativity via pinterest, and some are really due more than a repin.<br />Hence the new feature, "<b><a href="http://10rooms.blogspot.ca/search/label/pinteresting">pinteresting</a></b>", where I invite your opinions about whatever wonderful thing made me sit up and take notice each week....<br /><br /><br />So. let's get on with it, shall we? This weeks brilliance...<br /><br /><br />We've seen art layered over bookcases, but how about this: art over windows.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img class="CSS_LIGHTBOX_SCALED_IMAGE_IMG" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1sp4Bkrznj1n84G7y54PDyVstX6crbrbg7BNnwKE4c3gU4zglLSBFFg1dC2pWmdHhLCun6XHwt9mxGxHbDOq5xpm-qeNjbiNnLnVN1mtYj00VxDWZhwyOUCcwLY9zebyG-lRSrsE2Hw/s1600/Scan+2.jpg" /></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;">It seems mad, but if you think about it, especially in a room like the one below, </div><div style="text-align: center;">windows are often abundant and wall space is not. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Why not break up that huge expanse of glass with a little eye candy?</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 class="CSS_LIGHTBOX_SCALED_IMAGE_IMG" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghBKIXLKG5K1mFyjKJsD_ObyLJjOnHD9CigCiaAQeszKDEB0ct9j6VDMwMpMfA2LI-7uluALkCmEZiGHUhkjTcsvKh2-aq8lXdiMimOdz1-S6D17p0oYv8h8XFdW8cbaxLhnEA08djWrY/s1600/Scan+6.jpg" style="height: 500px; width: 351px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you to Raina at <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/45880489926247120/">A Stylist's Life</a> for posting about the work of <a href="http://www.ericcohler.com/">Eric Cohler</a>,</div><div style="text-align: center;">thereby exposing this innovative art display.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So what are all you art lovers thinking about this one?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

pinteresting: art over windows

I find so many fabulous bits of creativity via pinterest, and some are really due more than a repin. Hence the new feature, " pinterest...

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DIY: textile art

<br />Remember when I showed you that pic of that mudcloth I found for a steal on ebay? Well, it arrived in the mail last week. Yesterday I built the frame and this morning it was stapled and placed in it's new home above the mantle. I'm in love!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIadDA8Y0n5DksQBdXJJbPwFfPN8VKQPlJrUfmh2naKJS-scga6YWdMwVs-ZojhOxabNFyciz28XDzIH_5mvrdpZF6ONrYI-UpKziaHPAPvG0jC2ZyOKuIbLX7ZoGvJt-Yn7P7gn_Ndc/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-05-15+at+10.29.29+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIadDA8Y0n5DksQBdXJJbPwFfPN8VKQPlJrUfmh2naKJS-scga6YWdMwVs-ZojhOxabNFyciz28XDzIH_5mvrdpZF6ONrYI-UpKziaHPAPvG0jC2ZyOKuIbLX7ZoGvJt-Yn7P7gn_Ndc/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-05-15+at+10.29.29+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgss5XAJeaJuxnpWOOLfJXskoPQJ_1igZyuVgN3EDm7iEfc9FLrwxgbelwiEBbdCg9PTm0IzzfYaG99PjHqilQqQvbpF13nzWazrqeEm25JetFF-fMgd_pECaj6LKPYeiBXaRJ8DhKBGnY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-05-15+at+10.45.29+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgss5XAJeaJuxnpWOOLfJXskoPQJ_1igZyuVgN3EDm7iEfc9FLrwxgbelwiEBbdCg9PTm0IzzfYaG99PjHqilQqQvbpF13nzWazrqeEm25JetFF-fMgd_pECaj6LKPYeiBXaRJ8DhKBGnY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-05-15+at+10.45.29+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br />It needs more layering, of course, and it has to be hung properly - currently it is sitting on a lucite box used to try out the height! But don't you just love it?!! I have been searching for three years for the right piece to hang in this spot, and there is a great sense of satisfaction at having finally found it. The walls are finally white, we found a sofa last week that D and I both like for this room, and so progress is being made, SLOWLY! Why is it my that projects round here move at a snails pace? Like the barefoot cobbler's children, I suppose :)<br /><br />I'm off to source fabrics today for a client, it's a perfect day for driving with the wind in your hair.... hope the sun is shining where you are, as well - x am<br /><br />

DIY: textile art

Remember when I showed you that pic of that mudcloth I found for a steal on ebay? Well, it arrived in the mail last week. Yesterday I built ...

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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; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWcg6r37Rbcw8ZiGDs4vCPzhesbGk3CpnpZ8CYGUQjStpAEpVZGaw_TrdDaF4Bd9r-VHTeoy2YiBQ6dwio5hAaQfXl8yJKwjCLqQfMCjkMiRypYoylIoWHZgvelLXXU27un-d7A1tM4wuI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-06+at+10.02.30+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWcg6r37Rbcw8ZiGDs4vCPzhesbGk3CpnpZ8CYGUQjStpAEpVZGaw_TrdDaF4Bd9r-VHTeoy2YiBQ6dwio5hAaQfXl8yJKwjCLqQfMCjkMiRypYoylIoWHZgvelLXXU27un-d7A1tM4wuI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-06+at+10.02.30+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;">must be off, busy, busy day today...</div><div style="text-align: center;">hope you all have a lovely monday....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>

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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what are you wishing for?

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes when I ignore a question or an issue around here D emails it to me...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">is that weird?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's like, hey, would you PUH-Lease get on this!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So today I received an official request for Christmas gift ideas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You'd think after 15 years he'd know it's all about art and jewelry!</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 sent him back three links. </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;"><b><a href="http://www.littlepaperplanes.com/product/3365-crystal-poster">this.</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 style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6XwoBNqLewW1FNikC-t1kS9T3KKXVSHQysY3Tgw5ivvhPzaCUmPpCM4LBchTk8XvM5Irai38WDcMjYPCXsrsKUmp-ZfKnAjsaXfO-Ui-lo8p5y7f9lbCQNdUg_7nvfPIIKoJrZHKB8ZO/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.18.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6XwoBNqLewW1FNikC-t1kS9T3KKXVSHQysY3Tgw5ivvhPzaCUmPpCM4LBchTk8XvM5Irai38WDcMjYPCXsrsKUmp-ZfKnAjsaXfO-Ui-lo8p5y7f9lbCQNdUg_7nvfPIIKoJrZHKB8ZO/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.18.59+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;"><b><a href="http://www.carlywaito.com/Carly_Waito/PAINTINGS.html">this.</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 style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7E9R6W1kaghw9KP73WJGXkTDIImZotZvOpuqDZQs0yTAH6HeVA4fyU8bmAT7G0cTHsiL1oDda1Z65AJEs2xic8Vxb4s3uBfFYWja5zJx_PCeZn1J5jjqcZgSvG5lVPsE7PH-tkYUoI4Q/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.25.43+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7E9R6W1kaghw9KP73WJGXkTDIImZotZvOpuqDZQs0yTAH6HeVA4fyU8bmAT7G0cTHsiL1oDda1Z65AJEs2xic8Vxb4s3uBfFYWja5zJx_PCeZn1J5jjqcZgSvG5lVPsE7PH-tkYUoI4Q/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.25.43+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;">and <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kateszabone?ref=top_trail">this</a></b>.</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/AVvXsEgPWgVRSs6jXQVyhQjuSEkfpJTwoic3ieZgX8GwjXffIZQ-CEiP5DHsO1YYZ9E6M1Xtb3suJCh8CO3uHtqV7qHc0MEAYFlIVLV7ZRUYrh7kiP0w_4G2h8mtlwrmP9dyPOYoUve9uWquKI7K/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.11.53+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWgVRSs6jXQVyhQjuSEkfpJTwoic3ieZgX8GwjXffIZQ-CEiP5DHsO1YYZ9E6M1Xtb3suJCh8CO3uHtqV7qHc0MEAYFlIVLV7ZRUYrh7kiP0w_4G2h8mtlwrmP9dyPOYoUve9uWquKI7K/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.11.53+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;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">a girl can dream...</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;">what are you wishing for?</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><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

what are you wishing for?

Sometimes when I ignore a question or an issue around here D emails it to me... is that weird?! It's like, hey, would you PUH-Lease get ...

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