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Bri and the FleaBri and the Flea

Don't you love how the post title rhymes? It sounds kind of like a fairytale. Well, it did have a happy ending. I met up with Bri at the Flea Market Friday morning, and she surprised me with this birthday gift . . .Does this paper look familiar? See one of Bri's recent posts.Even her wrapping paper …

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30May2011

Eye Candy:  Rustic & RefinedEye Candy: Rustic & Refined

To me, both these interiors capture a perfect balance of a rustic and refined. They're from Dream Homes: 100 Inspirational Interiors by Andreas von Einsiedel and Johanna Thornycroft. I refer to it as the "book that keeps on giving." Even if you've looked through it a hundred times, if you pick i…

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28May2011

Today is the Day . . .Today is the Day . . .

I was born 38 years ago, and I've been craving one of these all day!I'm old or young depending on your perspective. I'm going for young. Although, I think I could definitely benefit from some Botox. And I've decided just today that I'm too old to shop at Forever 21. I keep trying but I end up lookin…

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26May2011

I I "Custom Cut" My Own Seagrass...

Here's my new living room seagrass covering the fireplace hearth. How did this happen? Backstory: An email arrived from Sisal Rugs Direct offering a limited 2-day 15% offer. I opened this email late at night after drinking a glass of wine (well, really a bourbon & ginger ale, but wine sounds some…

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25May2011

Belly Up to the Bar & Guest PostBelly Up to the Bar & Guest Post

While I will occasionally indulge in a nice cocktail, I've never been a huge liquor drinker (I'm more of a Pinot Grigio girl like Ramona). Thus, I've never really needed a bar cart . . . until now. I've finally found a reason to display my hooch proudly . . .  St-Germain.Are you familiar with this F…

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24May2011

Multi-Colored BooksMulti-Colored Books

Instead of going just with white, David Barden of David Barden Interior Design added in color covers to add interest to the shelves in the Gentleman's Study of last year's Richmond Symphony Designer House. I like this mix. Hope you're having a good week - a bit too hectic here on my end.…

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24May2011

Happy WeekendHappy Weekend

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, I highly recommend seeing Bridesmaids.You will not regret it. Well, you might regret the abdominal pains from laughing so hard but it's worth it. Oh, and I have this pillow (or one extremely similar) featured in Lillian's apartment in the movie.I'm…

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20May2011

Finger Lakes Make it on The Office FinaleFinger Lakes Make it on The Office Finale

If you've read my blog over the years you know I grew up in the Finger Lakes region of Central New York (Auburn, Owasco Lake) It was great fun last night when Jim Carey, aka interviewee for Michael's old job, said he had to rejoin his family vacationing in the Finger Lakes. Hey, the Finger Lakes g…

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20May2011

Dreamy Sitting RoomDreamy Sitting Room

Betsy Berner and Tara Sutphin of Berner Sutphin Designs are participating in this year's Stately Homes by the Sea Designer Show House and I'm happy to share these images they forwarded to me. They created a dreamy sitting room with soft colors and luxe details. The gold outlining on the secretary …

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19May2011

I Swear I'm Not Bragging . . .I Swear I'm Not Bragging . . .

but I found some more awesome lamps.I still haven't decided if I'm going to keep them or sell them in the booth.  I've seriously been lusting after black lamps lately, so these might have to live in my house for a while so I can make an informed decision. Don't want to be too hasty.After I looked at…

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18May2011

Craig is Looking GoodCraig is Looking Good

Sorry, I was planning to post this on Thursday before I went out of town this weekend but Blogger had other ideas. During one of my recent Craigslist trolling sessions, I found some interesting pieces. First up, this Brutalist/Cubist-style mid-century dresser/credenza . . . It looks to be a twin of …

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16May2011
 
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