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Insane Ikea Cabinetry Upgrade

<br />While we all spend time dreaming of custom fitted kitchens and case goods, budget rarely allows for such luxury. That means Ikea cabinetry is far more common than custom cabinetry. That doesn't mean you have to settle for humdrum finishes and door styles, however. A Swedish company is changing the face of stock cabinetry, literally. Fair warning - make sure you have at least 15 minutes to spend picking your jaw up off your desk before clicking on this link!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.superfront.com/global/">Superfront</a> offers doors, cabinet panels, legs and handles </div><div style="text-align: center;">that are fitted expressly for Ikea kitchens and cabinet frames, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and the results are tres belles, mes amis….</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/AVvXsEi9rxti9d_9Zc7L3oq7oOlfaIwgz3hTZEBTMe8nVqKP3uZa2Q6AVwg_N6tZUtXfwcPsm4DRmkeudb6M88srRmnCqFLZENDvrr0M8BnwU_0sbgB9w5bH-5ujMVTY24YVPYUYOumGewilUwY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-17+at+9.41.37+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rxti9d_9Zc7L3oq7oOlfaIwgz3hTZEBTMe8nVqKP3uZa2Q6AVwg_N6tZUtXfwcPsm4DRmkeudb6M88srRmnCqFLZENDvrr0M8BnwU_0sbgB9w5bH-5ujMVTY24YVPYUYOumGewilUwY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-17+at+9.41.37+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMojsoJWQvz9r6jZKD4H9HBuQm_aRmp98RBSBTj29Y9rUJshZ9XOlgX3oo1cVsFm7uFCXiA5D5lfQX3FsH9ObyO9qLuiuOujysHFELE_mjMCbnwLWYPuRm_Y9TPaDrQ2gEe0QFcJy56qI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-17+at+9.42.38+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMojsoJWQvz9r6jZKD4H9HBuQm_aRmp98RBSBTj29Y9rUJshZ9XOlgX3oo1cVsFm7uFCXiA5D5lfQX3FsH9ObyO9qLuiuOujysHFELE_mjMCbnwLWYPuRm_Y9TPaDrQ2gEe0QFcJy56qI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-17+at+9.42.38+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilPq7kA9HYSbv-aT6XVniaALFdY_OZrfMY7MFlGd-J4NJ7GX3XfZtC7Vu90BFZ_dQ0lKqSQNBXB6bvpUlrUDvN2mDeT7iUXzq4Yy4HI5l7e90PZ7uJLBFQX_WVB1wtQdww-ceNRm7-JU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-17+at+9.44.36+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilPq7kA9HYSbv-aT6XVniaALFdY_OZrfMY7MFlGd-J4NJ7GX3XfZtC7Vu90BFZ_dQ0lKqSQNBXB6bvpUlrUDvN2mDeT7iUXzq4Yy4HI5l7e90PZ7uJLBFQX_WVB1wtQdww-ceNRm7-JU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-17+at+9.44.36+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I personally need these legs on something in my home right now... </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOziVvd6xzA4W4_UEMfAmyNh-k9mQvogNw6px2e15dUL3qZAZU54H_Q5xHbicb19lpJcJa6gQlheOe_GC2bEJM81U0C_c6SjY4GqMrnX9hOcHE8PBV4fbSEzuFh1dSQ602EfIcsjy1JZU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-17+at+9.59.56+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOziVvd6xzA4W4_UEMfAmyNh-k9mQvogNw6px2e15dUL3qZAZU54H_Q5xHbicb19lpJcJa6gQlheOe_GC2bEJM81U0C_c6SjY4GqMrnX9hOcHE8PBV4fbSEzuFh1dSQ602EfIcsjy1JZU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-17+at+9.59.56+AM.png" width="604" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Now the good news - they ship worldwide. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You're welcome :)</div><br /><br />

Insane Ikea Cabinetry Upgrade

While we all spend time dreaming of custom fitted kitchens and case goods, budget rarely allows for such luxury. That means Ikea cabinetry i...

7:05 AM

Arched Panelled Mirror: A Softer Shape

<br /><b><a href="http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/interiors/dark-rooms/john-minshaw-mirrors" target="_blank">This</a> </b>wall panelled with arched-top rectangular mirrors caught my eye. While the rest of the space may not be to my taste,  these mirrors illustrate the power of repetition paired with restraint, yes? The clean lines, a simple arch, no muntins (the decorative dividers in windows and mirrors), paired with a decadent metal edge offer a very versatile piece. They create a linear effect, stretching the ceiling height, but the arches soften the shape. Grouped closely, they visually read as one element in this living room.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1Bi-AQZipjmUpP_lQu9zSEyv70fnrw03KgN8Fxc6u7o6BFQaigqZrEsXhUkY2MBSAqrlm9zN4K_heea15XBVPpASUIEeNy8El8GR2vxtUdWF-Blv5iJ_-YXASbFiFepyVF4DHJRGAZY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-11+at+8.58.03+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1Bi-AQZipjmUpP_lQu9zSEyv70fnrw03KgN8Fxc6u7o6BFQaigqZrEsXhUkY2MBSAqrlm9zN4K_heea15XBVPpASUIEeNy8El8GR2vxtUdWF-Blv5iJ_-YXASbFiFepyVF4DHJRGAZY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-11+at+8.58.03+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />In a smaller space, the Abate Slatted Mirror from <b><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-wall-mirrors/35418540.jsp#/" target="_blank">Anthro</a></b> has a similar effect. It's huge, and brings a layer of patina into a more modern space, and it's clean lines update more traditional styling as well.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeK4YhUwo8BoBI8M0327TAZ85wA5vLLxGWKng1k8Aa5z5hS8QjCyuqG9acccHmR_91BbindYmEjJ6KI15MM21vEYv3F_7E48RuZP1Eetb_Z67UWRvtl02nBwbv617lqkOTMQr3e0Ug4f4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-11+at+8.57.11+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeK4YhUwo8BoBI8M0327TAZ85wA5vLLxGWKng1k8Aa5z5hS8QjCyuqG9acccHmR_91BbindYmEjJ6KI15MM21vEYv3F_7E48RuZP1Eetb_Z67UWRvtl02nBwbv617lqkOTMQr3e0Ug4f4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-11+at+8.57.11+AM.png" width="577" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />What do you think - time to replace that ubiquitous sunburst mirror, lol? Is this a fresher look?<br /><br /><br /><br />

Arched Panelled Mirror: A Softer Shape

This wall panelled with arched-top rectangular mirrors caught my eye. While the rest of the space may not be to my taste, these mirrors i...

7:18 AM

Tin Ceiling Tiles + Plexi = Backsplash Art

<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...

8:26 AM

trending: leather drawer pulls and door handles

<br /><br /><br /> Leather drawer pulls/cabinetry handles are popping up more and more lately…<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0UawihGkG_kMUuIJKhpBoZBdmU6O63NI9I2nt3kgJAlyUN0OqNW1NiSoSbAkY855YM2HMTXy8tKxLMfpMsSwvFf1FpdB9OL5gc6JKcoXLyrwQ1Hl7z1idde9napbhxM8UGWco0kYevo/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-28+at+9.08.02+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0UawihGkG_kMUuIJKhpBoZBdmU6O63NI9I2nt3kgJAlyUN0OqNW1NiSoSbAkY855YM2HMTXy8tKxLMfpMsSwvFf1FpdB9OL5gc6JKcoXLyrwQ1Hl7z1idde9napbhxM8UGWco0kYevo/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-28+at+9.08.02+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhBTrl4Rs8VRQTMkPEBx5lbMGp8maqFWBLBdm2zAK1rexrC19_6OgBxFQScNlcYCjD6Pqmxzvt_L5SbdivrX_QvOmlMWOlqCteng5rmxUFevL7c5tiU06CbJ99QOSijCJ5VdV9ogFDttM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-28+at+9.08.39+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhBTrl4Rs8VRQTMkPEBx5lbMGp8maqFWBLBdm2zAK1rexrC19_6OgBxFQScNlcYCjD6Pqmxzvt_L5SbdivrX_QvOmlMWOlqCteng5rmxUFevL7c5tiU06CbJ99QOSijCJ5VdV9ogFDttM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-28+at+9.08.39+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW388Hq1r6_Xa1sX690dNzxtvW5cKrt6zn4JKgxBWRNgbHCS3Zqd8WPtnv7Q-uWEc_KVJfxyXrnKoUTn_ShjvdSMkTwFzkVcOWJdK-2cTV5naleFVOnRbbM1wNbFeMOXCJTD90ysgSToo/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-28+at+9.09.42+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW388Hq1r6_Xa1sX690dNzxtvW5cKrt6zn4JKgxBWRNgbHCS3Zqd8WPtnv7Q-uWEc_KVJfxyXrnKoUTn_ShjvdSMkTwFzkVcOWJdK-2cTV5naleFVOnRbbM1wNbFeMOXCJTD90ysgSToo/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-28+at+9.09.42+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">link <a href="http://aprilandmaystudio.blogspot.ca/2012/06/win-leather-handles-by-nu-interieur.html">1</a><a href="http://www.designmom.com/2013/11/living-with-kids-tina-fussell/"> 2</a> <a href="http://walnutstudiolo.com/collections/home/products/leather-drawer-pull-the-fremont">3</a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/190066046748057961/"> 4</a><a href="http://houseandhome.com/design/diy-leather-drawer-pulls"> 5</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/wishchip">6</a></span></div><br /><br /><br />This would offer such a fresh look to a tired drawer/door, and it seems a fairly simple diy, right?<br /><br />As I've been sorting out dresser ideas for our own master, this <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/80103344/#/40214551">Ikea</a> <a href="http://sugarandcloth.com/2013/11/diy-ikea-hack-dresser-and-prepping-for-guests/">Malm hack</a> is looking very appealing!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FovyfBRXQ45vhx3j9DxVjWJ1vi4tw3mirYYOLde10dOtYZkgABJunwVaWZgH4k9a8N-3dwplTnhSnzEWOtKIummxVil7mM-q9ayXed5WJx_ayMyka3PG9jvjrohj43VFn7IPnR3uH0Q/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-28+at+8.43.26+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FovyfBRXQ45vhx3j9DxVjWJ1vi4tw3mirYYOLde10dOtYZkgABJunwVaWZgH4k9a8N-3dwplTnhSnzEWOtKIummxVil7mM-q9ayXed5WJx_ayMyka3PG9jvjrohj43VFn7IPnR3uH0Q/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-28+at+8.43.26+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><br />You can get the look without the diy with these leather, brass and bone <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=28287985">Anthro knobs</a>…<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsfHsxhnIhfBRASiGVyZP8sopuEjqOyVQTZUCED30-3-k5DZJKqoIPXLxvHUpglTzo4EiZ8Hdm68G7HW6rR1pxwE4mbu6KMZ3LC-RkOqYISN9oGr6Lqk8wxwhAEQpSDz_ihd8C9RlO2O0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-28+at+9.03.46+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsfHsxhnIhfBRASiGVyZP8sopuEjqOyVQTZUCED30-3-k5DZJKqoIPXLxvHUpglTzo4EiZ8Hdm68G7HW6rR1pxwE4mbu6KMZ3LC-RkOqYISN9oGr6Lqk8wxwhAEQpSDz_ihd8C9RlO2O0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-28+at+9.03.46+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />If you are after something a bit more feminine, perhaps a pair of <a href="http://asubtlerevelry.com/leather-bow-drawer-pulls">leather bows</a>?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9GV6sKX9FEiirFgUedd9Hrd1JAs3eY7nv5wYPuO1HDFbQ-b3ZL5MXC2uKJnJ_NOytsOhE253g-zhrEPDn_CoNLbdlmPfxl1FEp3SOp_1WDSZXyZkyH2Zjvbr2bvkmkNfPe9U1oEQjFY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-28+at+9.04.17+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9GV6sKX9FEiirFgUedd9Hrd1JAs3eY7nv5wYPuO1HDFbQ-b3ZL5MXC2uKJnJ_NOytsOhE253g-zhrEPDn_CoNLbdlmPfxl1FEp3SOp_1WDSZXyZkyH2Zjvbr2bvkmkNfPe9U1oEQjFY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-28+at+9.04.17+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Something you would try?<br /><br /><br />

trending: leather drawer pulls and door handles

Leather drawer pulls/cabinetry handles are popping up more and more lately… link 1 2 3 4 5 6 This would offer such a fresh look to a t...

6:14 AM

Pinstriping in the Kitchen

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">it's all in the details...</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/AVvXsEgUz5r44hIMznzvpziblmYkOzaD_MInskiQLZyxmAHP-_fOVkwQj8Y7Igl7vzPVsFPYIjOsG17xlpz4g9nRQwJ2jH3xpQTMoXgMtKQx5Vi62lTBfxlMcyfw4XJ7LulpHyu0keZWdIugZBpB/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-13+at+9.37.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUz5r44hIMznzvpziblmYkOzaD_MInskiQLZyxmAHP-_fOVkwQj8Y7Igl7vzPVsFPYIjOsG17xlpz4g9nRQwJ2jH3xpQTMoXgMtKQx5Vi62lTBfxlMcyfw4XJ7LulpHyu0keZWdIugZBpB/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-13+at+9.37.45+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZpluhtDLb_wphXNYfQjXuFPsLeACmCXYirgmz3E5E0Z2odx8S9pZKGXwK82IPuomqbaPBABu_UJhzP3h77_Oto8wXsGt239BzNHczqwh7XqLxtnEEbYTN5aX9F_geQneU7WSj5oASmi0f/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-13+at+9.44.57+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZpluhtDLb_wphXNYfQjXuFPsLeACmCXYirgmz3E5E0Z2odx8S9pZKGXwK82IPuomqbaPBABu_UJhzP3h77_Oto8wXsGt239BzNHczqwh7XqLxtnEEbYTN5aX9F_geQneU7WSj5oASmi0f/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-13+at+9.44.57+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;">I love how pinstriped walls and black uppers pick up on the stove detail in these kitchens.</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;">from <b><a href="http://www.jeffandrews-design.com/index.html">Jeff Andrews Design</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">(I expect we'll be hearing more about him shortly -</div><div style="text-align: center;"> he's the chosen designer of the Kardashians :)</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/AVvXsEiEh8qAjg29X2r3ojQUiVkWx2uP_WAS9p-euwLT4zj33XUiAFmGpuApwYov9B04wvF12zUZ33aiF4gvK7yiQJFAZTcDZM4FSb-39V6e12fHgS95xovoN45Fpos909OhHbQ-TEONGCXohcAG/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEh8qAjg29X2r3ojQUiVkWx2uP_WAS9p-euwLT4zj33XUiAFmGpuApwYov9B04wvF12zUZ33aiF4gvK7yiQJFAZTcDZM4FSb-39V6e12fHgS95xovoN45Fpos909OhHbQ-TEONGCXohcAG/s200/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Pinstriping in the Kitchen

it's all in the details... I love how pinstriped walls and black uppers pick up on the stove detail in these kitchens. from Jeff Andrews...

6:51 AM

New and Old Meet in Black and White

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the most wonderful thing about old homes is the character they contain.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes this becomes obliterated by renovations and decoration,<br />but it's fantastic to see the successful collaboration of old and new elements<br />in the home of Industrial Designer Kristina Stark.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQy5HpoQBuku2wZasVj2haXvuQjErGJWhK0H4X-lezwL49MUAECOkVByVVo7Oqbify6TVy0F_RPn5SBkRsVIS6JRSb71XlPg5VfMfd7H_3-cOv7Itt55fPna8FSJx1A5PhmqulQad_DM/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+3.00.18+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQy5HpoQBuku2wZasVj2haXvuQjErGJWhK0H4X-lezwL49MUAECOkVByVVo7Oqbify6TVy0F_RPn5SBkRsVIS6JRSb71XlPg5VfMfd7H_3-cOv7Itt55fPna8FSJx1A5PhmqulQad_DM/s640/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+3.00.18+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The kitchen cabinetry may be new,<br />but open shelving and baskets keep it from<br />overpowering the gorgeous original wood stove.<br />Walls, trim and ceiling are white, and with no visual breaks, this space looks cavernous.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvOs9QPd1bOcPVAq_KV5oKR6oZYUrh0i-nZs4oPbsgInRrtzGdq-r6CWakFcqUALkxE9g9YS14uAqWRS2_LNiFVkaLCeNxN-KrvpLFx_TQTquYmZ3U7Of0oI68WOhKh8kpuOFi34meiI/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+1.59.07+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvOs9QPd1bOcPVAq_KV5oKR6oZYUrh0i-nZs4oPbsgInRrtzGdq-r6CWakFcqUALkxE9g9YS14uAqWRS2_LNiFVkaLCeNxN-KrvpLFx_TQTquYmZ3U7Of0oI68WOhKh8kpuOFi34meiI/s640/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+1.59.07+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizaL1NV6SAn1BtRR8W7jv_F-dUdP8CbnRRV7NnE5OWH7EboOIXQIGavOwdhwfF-tHxnLcnViu-48XzaPRf2lfLtJ3uVufKjwlAf99D9oPWivrJnVrLc9UIecGcsQDHvhp2YGa0yUkLIQM/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+2.56.37+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizaL1NV6SAn1BtRR8W7jv_F-dUdP8CbnRRV7NnE5OWH7EboOIXQIGavOwdhwfF-tHxnLcnViu-48XzaPRf2lfLtJ3uVufKjwlAf99D9oPWivrJnVrLc9UIecGcsQDHvhp2YGa0yUkLIQM/s640/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+2.56.37+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />A coat of dove grey paint brings new life to tired floors,<br />terra cotta tiles will endure a lifetime of use.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwAL2sE-wGtaR5gc6f2yvtt0weA-Ww-v1LaseserKqDWCSySbZMFdiGQxSp2yznJj-Tsu4-PqJAVZB3Rc5q-yamXPW968h2W4PHTcbIX1T7EtnMaxJbNmXZnObelHHhp-GKoTJjA1J7I/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+2.00.28+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwAL2sE-wGtaR5gc6f2yvtt0weA-Ww-v1LaseserKqDWCSySbZMFdiGQxSp2yznJj-Tsu4-PqJAVZB3Rc5q-yamXPW968h2W4PHTcbIX1T7EtnMaxJbNmXZnObelHHhp-GKoTJjA1J7I/s640/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+2.00.28+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNAw7890IAQGO1cwkPa1MPm8F87sXn3wZiqRcFIMd2tSC5FcFQYEmKe6Lij8da4q7ZytPRO7d_SgYH4CvcSUIwdSClc-cnRMsMjWmU1BR-VxnoykLOgvIVyOWt243q5X4ZTr_EDYdu0A/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+2.05.00+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNAw7890IAQGO1cwkPa1MPm8F87sXn3wZiqRcFIMd2tSC5FcFQYEmKe6Lij8da4q7ZytPRO7d_SgYH4CvcSUIwdSClc-cnRMsMjWmU1BR-VxnoykLOgvIVyOWt243q5X4ZTr_EDYdu0A/s640/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+2.05.00+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ADnyNa_QPX4LmkAzlJtwy2-xQlG9T1tLtMXNMJybDt3Lq5Fp_osMUvlAI074lfKFIZXLUPf8Feum5_vXS8LuqadTlTShnLgJznozCfpCoGzR6QhNpTNvFO49ZZsmmPDDPoZEiq_Stpg/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+3.14.04+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ADnyNa_QPX4LmkAzlJtwy2-xQlG9T1tLtMXNMJybDt3Lq5Fp_osMUvlAI074lfKFIZXLUPf8Feum5_vXS8LuqadTlTShnLgJznozCfpCoGzR6QhNpTNvFO49ZZsmmPDDPoZEiq_Stpg/s640/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+3.14.04+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />What a restful space to slumber in.<br />The home owners must be morning people - no curtains!<br />I wish they put lovely deep windowsills like this in all the newer homes -<br />plants perch happily here in almost every room.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNJVlv_hKlIwU3njhogqN0zWIVlesEiA6PHjBolj93Oab5R6PEtC2gjXcFMywEF-MqQo8azobArDqOwEPp8Fkud0QUkxVJqtTd0FYYhMoRpfssZIs9655kJRZOQ-vO1OfMfI2iMffm6Y/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+2.01.36+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNJVlv_hKlIwU3njhogqN0zWIVlesEiA6PHjBolj93Oab5R6PEtC2gjXcFMywEF-MqQo8azobArDqOwEPp8Fkud0QUkxVJqtTd0FYYhMoRpfssZIs9655kJRZOQ-vO1OfMfI2iMffm6Y/s640/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+2.01.36+PM.png" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8L21V_rpGxo3VlH7WIZHXlMk8MF8NXeyUt3qEHLgaik1TNjBwkaeOcMTF2_sQFFUUv5kyXN8EPEnRR6r51b0YYwjIXv3nT_9-ZpPopQ1SPKN1piMe3y0412KNxdUcNDQ-SY-M2kJo-U/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+2.58.54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8L21V_rpGxo3VlH7WIZHXlMk8MF8NXeyUt3qEHLgaik1TNjBwkaeOcMTF2_sQFFUUv5kyXN8EPEnRR6r51b0YYwjIXv3nT_9-ZpPopQ1SPKN1piMe3y0412KNxdUcNDQ-SY-M2kJo-U/s640/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+2.58.54+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I think this is the star of the home.<br />One of my favourite rooms, ever!<br /><br />I love every single thing here - that SPECTACULAR ceiling,<br />the bold, crisp stripes of the bed and carpet,<br />and the presentation, placement and scale of that yummy vintage art.<br />Does anyone know where you can buy those posters?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzE4FdYjzQYo46_3qIVRYj2Ubl3ARIoW42mzLS4HyonTrjKnhE4TGYJ7ojX10QvsCZRO7On6695r3coeY5GPykFaJ2KAhw_X-G2TobJLspjaRAlE3jVgirkZOSR8H0YEPN055pX7tnjA/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+3.18.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzE4FdYjzQYo46_3qIVRYj2Ubl3ARIoW42mzLS4HyonTrjKnhE4TGYJ7ojX10QvsCZRO7On6695r3coeY5GPykFaJ2KAhw_X-G2TobJLspjaRAlE3jVgirkZOSR8H0YEPN055pX7tnjA/s640/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+3.18.59+PM.png" width="446" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKUnGwL49pEj4zhsiVrSXgxMYNsR9RkPI1uD78aD30zMQwLCM9wqMxCHh-IGyecsHvIpUpmhymWGA66Ov-PlTkz9Rq5soELoPmNmCQlfyktYCltbZ4LNoOj52IjnNFW5xNKF4S1csXDqw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+3.18.07+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKUnGwL49pEj4zhsiVrSXgxMYNsR9RkPI1uD78aD30zMQwLCM9wqMxCHh-IGyecsHvIpUpmhymWGA66Ov-PlTkz9Rq5soELoPmNmCQlfyktYCltbZ4LNoOj52IjnNFW5xNKF4S1csXDqw/s640/Screen+shot+2011-03-02+at+3.18.07+PM.png" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.nasdom.rs/blog_1_0_kapetanova-kua-na-jugu-vedske.html">source</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br />It's a beauty, isn't it?<br />Rare that you find an old home with such a perfectly modern vibe.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg15K1QSViwv0DVdcDGGlh3mgbBFSKGfX7VM8vrs47gr9taYvm8Awhxdpo2bswsWs_yUkrzlM2CNdl47EN2oybWaiL0l2pjhlrFwyEymPoy-QK95nAzyruQVx65qq7l1Eb5qjfdBwITR8c/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-04+at+7.01.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg15K1QSViwv0DVdcDGGlh3mgbBFSKGfX7VM8vrs47gr9taYvm8Awhxdpo2bswsWs_yUkrzlM2CNdl47EN2oybWaiL0l2pjhlrFwyEymPoy-QK95nAzyruQVx65qq7l1Eb5qjfdBwITR8c/s200/Screen+shot+2011-01-04+at+7.01.17+PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>

New and Old Meet in Black and White

One of the most wonderful thing about old homes is the character they contain. Sometimes this becomes obliterated by renovations and decorat...

5:49 AM

Foo Dog Fabulous

<div style="text-align: center;">It's American Thanksgiving, and before I get into these chic little dogs,<br /> I'm sending out a big thank you to all of you.<br /><br />I started this blog because I felt every business should have one,<br />but it's become a very personal thing.<br />I didn't expect to meet so many "kindred souls".<br />So today I'm thankful for all of you, for your comments and support.<br />And I'm thankful for your blogs, which continue to inspire me and warm my heart :) daily.<br /><br /><br /><br />Was cruising through the lighthearted boutique <b><a href="http://www.adaanddarcy.com.au/Foo-Dogs-p/d1036.htm">Ada and Darcy</a></b> </div><div style="text-align: center;">the other day and spotted these Foo Dogs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" id="product_photo" src="http://www.adaanddarcy.com.au/v/vspfiles/photos/D1036-2.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Such intense color and quirky appeal.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to see those in a room, I thought!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ask and you shall receive...</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/AVvXsEhRfyapFuqCbAqhCmj1z6XfhCxLGPbweXvirhPF7hTC39_-OYiqrwDQpMRVloJNeMW9GA4meSi4BlfJdyApXGcB0bXBvtT_mZ4wBRUqJVrfuBiCix_cUaVCW_PwrBa-gS5gCtz5ZumqBWc/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-11-24+at+6.07.21+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfyapFuqCbAqhCmj1z6XfhCxLGPbweXvirhPF7hTC39_-OYiqrwDQpMRVloJNeMW9GA4meSi4BlfJdyApXGcB0bXBvtT_mZ4wBRUqJVrfuBiCix_cUaVCW_PwrBa-gS5gCtz5ZumqBWc/s640/Screen+shot+2010-11-24+at+6.07.21+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.evanjoseph.com/portfolio/G0000imqiU5GGtTA#I00009CmK34hL.wA">source</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This room is a perfect example of how a neutral-based palette does not have to be boring!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using neutrals for the furnishings and surfaces allows you to bring in </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">whichever color you are currently fancying with accessories.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm fancying a pair of those tasty pups.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anybody else?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As for the melting popsicle sculpture, I'll let you know if I find a source for that one :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">til next time..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Foo Dog Fabulous

It's American Thanksgiving, and before I get into these chic little dogs, I'm sending out a big thank you to all of you. I started ...