Dining Room Design

The Flea, a Fail and Fish

Crazy title, I know, but all will be revealed. First up, the flea market which I hit up on Friday with some equally designed-obsessed blogger friends (<a href="http://theinsanedomain.blogspot.com/">Melissa of Insane Domain</a>, her friend Brandy who will soon be blogging, and <a href="http://www.modfrugal.com/">Modfrugal</a>). We had a ball, and while the pickings were slim (not as many vendors in January), Modfrugal and Brandy had some luck (Melissa and I - not so much). But here's a little bit of what we saw . . .<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qpaKms03QuUap5UJvv-IjGnsg9STMsLIRa0YySIt4hwYGTQHe-191Lg2mG7ib-jIoCjaI-lHcOjSAmCcDvpE_uNn3vxC23Vc7ldIZe1c-S9PhRvr76h6klD5gi7HqGevIB-TJvHzXcGh/s1600/IMG_1353.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qpaKms03QuUap5UJvv-IjGnsg9STMsLIRa0YySIt4hwYGTQHe-191Lg2mG7ib-jIoCjaI-lHcOjSAmCcDvpE_uNn3vxC23Vc7ldIZe1c-S9PhRvr76h6klD5gi7HqGevIB-TJvHzXcGh/s400/IMG_1353.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Brandy nabbed this chrome, brass and glass table for an amazing $10. We peer pressured her into getting it even though she didn't really have a spot for it. That's what friends are for.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Oops, let me back up a bit. I've gotten ahead of myself. Before the flea, we all met up for lunch and on my way there I happened upon a moving sale. Of course, I had to stop. They mainly had some serious <strike>crap </strike>junk but one thing caught my eye and I just had to grab it - it was only a $1.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWcV3SrxdQb4zvAb_RCKmyva52imdCF1vXY5ksFS-4q2YgijR44FpxRiETv3rQOcGLJMGlS4yDb142toFERzoGXXyNysdfLTQeZwQoxTMU56R3xF9At7som4VIwXwDrE-dBVBXz4qh97G/s1600/IMG_1379.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWcV3SrxdQb4zvAb_RCKmyva52imdCF1vXY5ksFS-4q2YgijR44FpxRiETv3rQOcGLJMGlS4yDb142toFERzoGXXyNysdfLTQeZwQoxTMU56R3xF9At7som4VIwXwDrE-dBVBXz4qh97G/s400/IMG_1379.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Isn't it cute? The irony - I don't drink tea nor do I collect teapots, but I just couldn't resist the gold squiggles. It's so modern-looking. Kind of like if Kelly Wearstler made a teapot. Anyway, it's made by <a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=sadler+teapot">Sadler in England</a>, a very popular teapot maker. They're apparently pretty collectable. Who knew? The point of the story is that even though I've never cared a bit about teapots, I kept seeing them at every turn at the flea market as you will see. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">More flea finds . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRJpe1yCKVgqiBP90P4ORv3RUr7g3hM9Y3DSflvI4OIOlS_0DuEkm7S0hvAE8N7FtwuJ-H2D0WOA4-Gp2itHeNne0VoTMBx1yTVLvYE8wDogWFnoD1vQLvsxuD4xvSQJv0tvEBdu1dDOr/s1600/IMG_1360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRJpe1yCKVgqiBP90P4ORv3RUr7g3hM9Y3DSflvI4OIOlS_0DuEkm7S0hvAE8N7FtwuJ-H2D0WOA4-Gp2itHeNne0VoTMBx1yTVLvYE8wDogWFnoD1vQLvsxuD4xvSQJv0tvEBdu1dDOr/s400/IMG_1360.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">This thing was crazy ornate, but so interesting. It had a marble base with a malachite veneer. I've never seen anything quite like it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMRid0KX4MgpyoznJYDFZxj6xoOQTEi2VNgLqt1fnTPNat0ubb8reHS9EsEelKisItk8V9faMzeUfy4XxSAGMuXY6Hrtz6xnIlYiDLS2w2t1TnCyXfRzjWMN8APFV6i1i6dimIwrDiAnWo/s1600/IMG_1354.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMRid0KX4MgpyoznJYDFZxj6xoOQTEi2VNgLqt1fnTPNat0ubb8reHS9EsEelKisItk8V9faMzeUfy4XxSAGMuXY6Hrtz6xnIlYiDLS2w2t1TnCyXfRzjWMN8APFV6i1i6dimIwrDiAnWo/s400/IMG_1354.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Teapot #2.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjURMPBqvbV8kYgX_iJiJHjTGrl4368VzCPzvGvgdapQbCBn6emUCAFeUabLwsOQpKfz-oHyw6olv6Zp19Bzd2kQXRfsByS8ELVA4lKz9f7qzU1iXH5VHz7MTxE88MdmGN28nQIa3c8xjqy/s1600/IMG_1355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjURMPBqvbV8kYgX_iJiJHjTGrl4368VzCPzvGvgdapQbCBn6emUCAFeUabLwsOQpKfz-oHyw6olv6Zp19Bzd2kQXRfsByS8ELVA4lKz9f7qzU1iXH5VHz7MTxE88MdmGN28nQIa3c8xjqy/s400/IMG_1355.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">You never know what you'll find at the flea, and this is the perfect example of that. These vintage chrome hotel luggage carts were massive and so pretty (in a weird way). They would be so cool re-purposed as . . . something. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb7a6383p-G4de91SmrNwst6BeRKYlp-uyN-NtMP2cDpMdaddbilsiDPosMyC4f6DbKr8P4Rc05Q5uQmthulwqHiYvUaQUdu1x5wFUtCcQeEB3egovPcL5pIiSe8lqNKKe_-LWjXCJ-plC/s1600/IMG_1357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb7a6383p-G4de91SmrNwst6BeRKYlp-uyN-NtMP2cDpMdaddbilsiDPosMyC4f6DbKr8P4Rc05Q5uQmthulwqHiYvUaQUdu1x5wFUtCcQeEB3egovPcL5pIiSe8lqNKKe_-LWjXCJ-plC/s400/IMG_1357.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Teapot #3, McCoy Pottery. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3TptVHqn-Jh4OOCuLDaSslmQwv1bV5Pbanc5F2YKKS079dx2vzsIWxDtBgVeamFYGkrLBSdtHEmZjTBsNnu9NgOoYQaJ1wH9KMHlnATUfhDIDYGaI3qWHX1ewd_Tu7jRAcCcM1o-96Ba/s1600/IMG_1359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3TptVHqn-Jh4OOCuLDaSslmQwv1bV5Pbanc5F2YKKS079dx2vzsIWxDtBgVeamFYGkrLBSdtHEmZjTBsNnu9NgOoYQaJ1wH9KMHlnATUfhDIDYGaI3qWHX1ewd_Tu7jRAcCcM1o-96Ba/s400/IMG_1359.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Yes, I have one of these as do a lot of people. But I still have to stop and appreciate the bamboo. Those are my Christmas boots in the mirror. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBfMC0ZWRgkadPqJd6zB5fhSJ2qpiRgbz08uCqiOe_c9b40qn59o4keqWB1-hL6VEZafiBHLnSqJuuyi9Pm_WhImyC2R1Pri9ABwVc9osBAwEEIuRJzxV_KB4E4qHRC_71sVQb3SwhICE/s1600/IMG_1361.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBfMC0ZWRgkadPqJd6zB5fhSJ2qpiRgbz08uCqiOe_c9b40qn59o4keqWB1-hL6VEZafiBHLnSqJuuyi9Pm_WhImyC2R1Pri9ABwVc9osBAwEEIuRJzxV_KB4E4qHRC_71sVQb3SwhICE/s400/IMG_1361.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Brandy holding teapot #4.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFDrx9E4REoltcXoFIWZWDxri56mVX6d-6J4z-VXTZ5SHgQn8OC9Swc8nBz7DLaoMRzxhlwYdvc8OPbm61iam2Lf4vt2D1-kUg9TaI_1icHF_4_UDKSX0OtOn8qs7UTUX1CTzCko8qz8o/s1600/IMG_1366.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFDrx9E4REoltcXoFIWZWDxri56mVX6d-6J4z-VXTZ5SHgQn8OC9Swc8nBz7DLaoMRzxhlwYdvc8OPbm61iam2Lf4vt2D1-kUg9TaI_1icHF_4_UDKSX0OtOn8qs7UTUX1CTzCko8qz8o/s400/IMG_1366.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">They had two of these super cool ram/Aries swings. Loved these but alas have no need, place or money for them. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And last, but not least . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-cu4h_Gs-KWAHaAU6_X10M9khujWjujXUfww2Haw1qXypQBnYzPPS0cXvX2I4l0IOPovEqbSLvg_BqBMb1AFwvNjzM8eKs9uOfrR7kZl2CAvMWzl6jnGTUxqPZWgrQgDHs2Rkc54DhXMN/s1600/IMG_1362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-cu4h_Gs-KWAHaAU6_X10M9khujWjujXUfww2Haw1qXypQBnYzPPS0cXvX2I4l0IOPovEqbSLvg_BqBMb1AFwvNjzM8eKs9uOfrR7kZl2CAvMWzl6jnGTUxqPZWgrQgDHs2Rkc54DhXMN/s400/IMG_1362.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Teapot #5 with matching cups, saucers and sugar bowl. It was a beautiful vivid orange (although it looks a little red in this photo). </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After I left the girls, I hit a little antique mall on the way home. There I found a couple of things . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVyImDPHN8Oq23qFwfJ71aw7mkzMuxxTRzfkKAbhZUp4cNf4UcdDZvZwor5ubMstAoGwqUHz47JWzr32cEU-DSyDz2PZz9JzlN1gCYLGxsHuLwi4HAURP8_k_rWmoPnSnWI9CLE_IYZ6-/s1600/IMG_1382.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVyImDPHN8Oq23qFwfJ71aw7mkzMuxxTRzfkKAbhZUp4cNf4UcdDZvZwor5ubMstAoGwqUHz47JWzr32cEU-DSyDz2PZz9JzlN1gCYLGxsHuLwi4HAURP8_k_rWmoPnSnWI9CLE_IYZ6-/s400/IMG_1382.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">This footed brass bowl. I know, I'm obsessed with brass - I just can't stop myself.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgywLr3Y1Ym9SRFqYRSDVwi0qbAclDjkZ5JiB1YgC5XKFdEZD8kUCqZx-b8p4TxNkKNR8QIzas1orJtcG4zptujAOfcYQ0Ym7rsr2PERt1VF9NNuO9OKhCesKdZtnrMagoy_36ieltVoHH7/s1600/IMG_1380.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgywLr3Y1Ym9SRFqYRSDVwi0qbAclDjkZ5JiB1YgC5XKFdEZD8kUCqZx-b8p4TxNkKNR8QIzas1orJtcG4zptujAOfcYQ0Ym7rsr2PERt1VF9NNuO9OKhCesKdZtnrMagoy_36ieltVoHH7/s400/IMG_1380.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">And this porcelain bowl/dish made by Block Spal in Portugal. I just thought it was pretty and would look nice with some fruit in it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Okay, now on to the "fail." I present the scene of the crime . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYFk3Q1riNsMmEtyEAfnGEAEmL6st21g-y1MWuMHYlmg8poQmPs6nOF_rEbrIAeN7KHsIhhjUldu_aE-JPJKEizh13zuLMSwjIAGcZqzVExhGTxW2VshsuGjkquhXzbhLugSLkZJRRLGF/s1600/IMG_1388.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYFk3Q1riNsMmEtyEAfnGEAEmL6st21g-y1MWuMHYlmg8poQmPs6nOF_rEbrIAeN7KHsIhhjUldu_aE-JPJKEizh13zuLMSwjIAGcZqzVExhGTxW2VshsuGjkquhXzbhLugSLkZJRRLGF/s400/IMG_1388.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Yes, I'm afraid that's exactly what it looks like - several shattered glass shelves at the bottom of my etagere. And there's the telltale bottle of Windex with a paper towel. I knew one of the shelves was not perfectly secured, but thought I was being careful. Apparently not. That's what I get for cleaning. Now, I'm sure I'll be paying more than I paid for the whole thing just to replace three glass shelves. FAIL.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And, the "fish?" Well, you'll be happy to know my dolphin table or the "fish table" as my children lovingly call it is now in its rightful place in the basement serving as a desk. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbdMQzTr-YFRxOOXS3u8t6Y-HvI-jYYu1vUz7iuOFal6vJ5mwIoQ_ebj75UAcp9QTpiDR5QEdkLjSz6zBM4IM_OGGXNdeSafuEVJqHOTEGp-HzpiJiwfvVsZfqy_C_A_BtuVWeutLMFHZ/s1600/IMG_1389.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbdMQzTr-YFRxOOXS3u8t6Y-HvI-jYYu1vUz7iuOFal6vJ5mwIoQ_ebj75UAcp9QTpiDR5QEdkLjSz6zBM4IM_OGGXNdeSafuEVJqHOTEGp-HzpiJiwfvVsZfqy_C_A_BtuVWeutLMFHZ/s400/IMG_1389.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">We finally got our nasty basement carpet replaced this weekend, so we're slowly moving some furniture in. Here's a quick before and after . . .</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">BEFORE: Gross and stained (disclaimer: these stains were here when we moved in, and in our defense we only used this room for storage before) . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6g0zlM2MkCmsUALleFkjJZTuE8tjoUMhVUMl32qINAXsVko0H0k_WvDJZPJtFrf5AM8T6MXnVdqzwz_dOjpFpAbJ9iA1X1cwyZOluAvJEAyxRLfP38xknve9yYvjlfQgLVRNt7RFx2Kx/s1600/IMG_1372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6g0zlM2MkCmsUALleFkjJZTuE8tjoUMhVUMl32qINAXsVko0H0k_WvDJZPJtFrf5AM8T6MXnVdqzwz_dOjpFpAbJ9iA1X1cwyZOluAvJEAyxRLfP38xknve9yYvjlfQgLVRNt7RFx2Kx/s400/IMG_1372.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">AFTER: Clean and cushiony . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IIvYOKqDpcDPjaPIoDCVvAgKssF12I3cFH8KcIJCs1lMT9yVHwCTHw3cZ_de0lVE-pAPsCglUXXo1v8RTrhkUuVO_Cz2x9mPHfey0ihIQuRCbaqTmwpkIWOK_51PQFT_Qcut_5VyV0o8/s1600/IMG_1394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IIvYOKqDpcDPjaPIoDCVvAgKssF12I3cFH8KcIJCs1lMT9yVHwCTHw3cZ_de0lVE-pAPsCglUXXo1v8RTrhkUuVO_Cz2x9mPHfey0ihIQuRCbaqTmwpkIWOK_51PQFT_Qcut_5VyV0o8/s400/IMG_1394.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">We now have an about-to-be-tween daughter who was practically begging for a space away from her brother where she could watch TV and play on the computer and hang out with her friends. So finally, after five years, we decided to make this room into something usable. Stay tuned for updates. Here's how Meg describes the space: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-JeVPuUqARZhNNvrcBGb8jT-HE3ug1GdQSmeXpKsrlBZzOzWYRJfJ1tKOkJry34LIsLHaTV44XmbE1mePiUJJCKk5kqmetkQSJ6zk8EOTjm8PmoEQjcrPB_qp_hPC0-ifnq5gADxpcp5/s1600/IMG_1391.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-JeVPuUqARZhNNvrcBGb8jT-HE3ug1GdQSmeXpKsrlBZzOzWYRJfJ1tKOkJry34LIsLHaTV44XmbE1mePiUJJCKk5kqmetkQSJ6zk8EOTjm8PmoEQjcrPB_qp_hPC0-ifnq5gADxpcp5/s400/IMG_1391.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well said. It will be one kick-ass tornado room. Glad it has so much glass in it - very practical.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

The Flea, a Fail and Fish

Crazy title, I know, but all will be revealed. First up, the flea market which I hit up on Friday with some equally designed-obsessed blogger friends (Melissa of Insane Domain, her friend Brandy who will soon be blogging, and Modfrugal). We had a ball, and while the pickings were slim (not as many v…

30Jan2012

Using Outdoor Lights Inside?

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD3_3Xic9qMj4DBkrRoPyUDga4Qn4dbKoxQP3lMcc_STgHlkgeDG1IZqk5VZIEguRZjxXldauaMkn4ds3sSBCIhwKxSYAGJaOYjXiIxOYi5we2bL5iS0iLUS4irFsx_NftmKH6OmqBwMdO/s1600/doubleboxchromelight.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703399857007734258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD3_3Xic9qMj4DBkrRoPyUDga4Qn4dbKoxQP3lMcc_STgHlkgeDG1IZqk5VZIEguRZjxXldauaMkn4ds3sSBCIhwKxSYAGJaOYjXiIxOYi5we2bL5iS0iLUS4irFsx_NftmKH6OmqBwMdO/s400/doubleboxchromelight.jpeg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 320px;" /></a>If I hadn't already found the sconces for my bathroom renovation, I would definitely consider these. Love the styling. (Double Box Chrome Light, recently carried by Lamps Plus but now I can't find them)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMUUXeCu7l85j-PeEBdUWXDZSRDPd7tsOq8RGMI1Yu0LSmKIoVj1I-p08uLqDrQ2_eKah3zsA4F-FaHV3cNoJf53MZ-fvE9XjKQyzQluKO5-z5bxpytn5KiGcSzBR5AUe82gRUpNS4S_7/s1600/vacxcel.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703399775705806162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMUUXeCu7l85j-PeEBdUWXDZSRDPd7tsOq8RGMI1Yu0LSmKIoVj1I-p08uLqDrQ2_eKah3zsA4F-FaHV3cNoJf53MZ-fvE9XjKQyzQluKO5-z5bxpytn5KiGcSzBR5AUe82gRUpNS4S_7/s400/vacxcel.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>This outdoor flush mount <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vaxcel-RB-OFU120EB-Mission-Outdoor-Ceiling/dp/B004BUAA6O">Vaxcel Robie</a> light is on it's way to my house now where it may end up as a hall light after adding a bit of gold rub n-buff.  Have you ever used outdoor lights inside ?

Using Outdoor Lights Inside?

If I hadn't already found the sconces for my bathroom renovation, I would definitely consider these. Love the styling. (Double Box Chrome Light, recently carried by Lamps Plus but now I can't find them)This outdoor flush mount Vaxcel Robie light is on it's way to my house now where it may end up as …

30Jan2012

In the Pink

It has been one of those weeks. I feel like I was busy and running around, but don't have anything to show for it. Do you ever have those weeks? And now it's Thursday night. Where does the time go? Before the week escapes me totally, I wanted to share my newly upholstered Milo Baughman-esque chair.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5xdM0OmZsA-R1RgVEwA6qcfHcfR85T7fQF0CitOLbanxq-TRsRGUMsFNFdYFB69ZGkkhnEmkBelTN54RS3XKsw9ypV5M1PlIq_m8BcZobRDkWQy1N-W9yksHcO10w3QLemw1XeuuXEQn/s1600/IMG_1349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5xdM0OmZsA-R1RgVEwA6qcfHcfR85T7fQF0CitOLbanxq-TRsRGUMsFNFdYFB69ZGkkhnEmkBelTN54RS3XKsw9ypV5M1PlIq_m8BcZobRDkWQy1N-W9yksHcO10w3QLemw1XeuuXEQn/s640/IMG_1349.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Yes, it is pink. I'm calling it raspberry. Here's a reminder of what it looked like before in all its 70's glory . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-BrHdDAxt2-4_ZtMVUocJQdQY1YzorJn2axMJ8yeqVd2ZALbvY4Rvd12LiTdLqaEIIgq8Lxbv60XrzKUrkdgHRFkHVPMbsSGJawUXAV3GrkTa5ZLOKLhQ-PH6a6AAsJImWXwlP6v0OKxD/s1600/IMG_0866.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-BrHdDAxt2-4_ZtMVUocJQdQY1YzorJn2axMJ8yeqVd2ZALbvY4Rvd12LiTdLqaEIIgq8Lxbv60XrzKUrkdgHRFkHVPMbsSGJawUXAV3GrkTa5ZLOKLhQ-PH6a6AAsJImWXwlP6v0OKxD/s400/IMG_0866.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I love the shape and lines of this chair and really needed a colorful pop of color in my house, so I got inspired by the colors in my rug . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPn4Bn0QbjLaDVcTnP_NtV-WtR7Sl2kC_uUdYv1SeMMrG-ThM1ts_nalhSSY9R5a80JN6Duas3GtApgZles7gVkftyZ234tq3uT1KcxdRdaygij3VdRaBCpYoD1tzaZNWA7oh9y6pki1mC/s1600/IMG_0558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPn4Bn0QbjLaDVcTnP_NtV-WtR7Sl2kC_uUdYv1SeMMrG-ThM1ts_nalhSSY9R5a80JN6Duas3GtApgZles7gVkftyZ234tq3uT1KcxdRdaygij3VdRaBCpYoD1tzaZNWA7oh9y6pki1mC/s640/IMG_0558.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and this photo my husband took in China which I'm going to have blown up and put in the corner above the chair.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVHy2TIQ-fAAJzl3DKlgw5QMSXD4qMby344Upew1Sm1VTrzK5bsjNNUVqrxbPYRmE8bH_3waw-Xo9N-XJEsup_Z6D8HTXrCbeIiwqwKlgXPI2GlPJtkwtaAllB87-0bAg3rISije_sxxF/s1600/Ladyonbike.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVHy2TIQ-fAAJzl3DKlgw5QMSXD4qMby344Upew1Sm1VTrzK5bsjNNUVqrxbPYRmE8bH_3waw-Xo9N-XJEsup_Z6D8HTXrCbeIiwqwKlgXPI2GlPJtkwtaAllB87-0bAg3rISije_sxxF/s400/Ladyonbike.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's a close up of the fabric. It's got a subtle herringbone pattern . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1drnQvEOMYGSBJ1YaYdPCY10qCyb1xNJiHkS4K69843iYGyJzqYsN_oNrWs6MVmdHq7vtbHlYNW6FE_nQmOAQnjK4c7QHdTf3tSitEWcCCI7_ZAAt6ZlmlQiNtgpjdJZujmJ6FvnzRaB/s1600/IMG_1348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1drnQvEOMYGSBJ1YaYdPCY10qCyb1xNJiHkS4K69843iYGyJzqYsN_oNrWs6MVmdHq7vtbHlYNW6FE_nQmOAQnjK4c7QHdTf3tSitEWcCCI7_ZAAt6ZlmlQiNtgpjdJZujmJ6FvnzRaB/s400/IMG_1348.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I threw my velvet pillow from World Market on it just to experiment. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiai1vjsGAaeO-XTc5tzSb7b-U9NoRXbCCDK8UndvoAneUSRmIRi0VTJhQaL9nrhPao3IsVTn3zq2qohmQxU1VToyrDLTWlULC2oMUm4rk2kgTURsL7lvfx4KoUnugxJ-KjUTgieuPeOGox/s1600/IMG_1350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiai1vjsGAaeO-XTc5tzSb7b-U9NoRXbCCDK8UndvoAneUSRmIRi0VTJhQaL9nrhPao3IsVTn3zq2qohmQxU1VToyrDLTWlULC2oMUm4rk2kgTURsL7lvfx4KoUnugxJ-KjUTgieuPeOGox/s640/IMG_1350.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'll share more photos once I get the photo on the wall and a side table/some accessories. It's a little lonely right now. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm so excited to hit the flea market tomorrow with some equally design-obsessed friends. Hopefully I'll find some goodies to share. Until then . . . </div>

In the Pink

26Jan2012

Beadboard Sheets Become Chevron Paneling

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmAMaOypdhgy_-KP3A59Kw5KkgYUDbq-NQ-Tdnh-n3-YxMlZKOQYLfiQAbz4KYUq3RN7HfknrRFBpKuxKRJBMix4OlvW3Kvpn5tQxdBJkBF2XWEALqiaPxU81JTpHwqEJEdzN-xB-SJP_H/s1600/maisonfinal.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701558283468161202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmAMaOypdhgy_-KP3A59Kw5KkgYUDbq-NQ-Tdnh-n3-YxMlZKOQYLfiQAbz4KYUq3RN7HfknrRFBpKuxKRJBMix4OlvW3Kvpn5tQxdBJkBF2XWEALqiaPxU81JTpHwqEJEdzN-xB-SJP_H/s640/maisonfinal.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Designer Janelle Steinberg of the blog <a href="http://www.maisonclassique.com/Chevron-Moulding-4775967">Maison Classique</a> transformed a plain, builder-grade powder room by designing an innovative use of beadboard paneling.  Placed on an angle to create a chevron pattern, it changes the entire look of the space.  Makes you think about beadboard paneling in a whole new way.  Love it!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZQUaKy0486f3-ozLdbJmXe2DRUW6JspEImeYzXCmY7N6AlnldjFQYW3yQZ40PhPrWIOrBIXTm6rK7Q9A3LxRqSpOBW74eg2dpE7vTl7uSstz63H26BNVVdBIMy9_sA7wmO0yjC7xOTEh/s1600/maison2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701558182998498722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZQUaKy0486f3-ozLdbJmXe2DRUW6JspEImeYzXCmY7N6AlnldjFQYW3yQZ40PhPrWIOrBIXTm6rK7Q9A3LxRqSpOBW74eg2dpE7vTl7uSstz63H26BNVVdBIMy9_sA7wmO0yjC7xOTEh/s640/maison2.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>In progress - vertical stiles provide a finished look to the seams of the chevron pattern.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3-Htos7QyGa_3tjsAAvku7XnuPGeVF7PUxbHuKJlGb14AocqEG-ekLv3CCq4tdFCq0em5RCz_0mRnk06TKvKjX5jfT5VnziWRK2N7uy1J9PiS97naSTbWOK6YnESQsZzqST46szElwNu/s1600/maisonclassique.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701558009310337506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3-Htos7QyGa_3tjsAAvku7XnuPGeVF7PUxbHuKJlGb14AocqEG-ekLv3CCq4tdFCq0em5RCz_0mRnk06TKvKjX5jfT5VnziWRK2N7uy1J9PiS97naSTbWOK6YnESQsZzqST46szElwNu/s400/maisonclassique.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>Janelle also posted a very detailed schematic plan for the transformation.  You can check it out <a href="http://www.maisonclassique.com/Chevron-Moulding-4775967">here</a>.

Beadboard Sheets Become Chevron Paneling

Designer Janelle Steinberg of the blog Maison Classique transformed a plain, builder-grade powder room by designing an innovative use of beadboard paneling. Placed on an angle to create a chevron pattern, it changes the entire look of the space. Makes you think about beadboard paneling in a whole …

25Jan2012

Brassing Up the Joint

I know some people haven't jumped on the brass bandwagon, but I'm still loving it. Who knows, maybe next week I'll change my mind but I doubt it. It may be a trend that comes and goes, but I don't care . . . call me trendy. Yesterday, I brought home a vintage brass etagere from a local antique mall and am so excited to put it in my newly painted basement.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmK5N_WpqSfpPESiNxKVrVQpoHToFiEcEm2D0Fr15DKHAKRq0S4Ry9lPYUxVc0ZijYzVgNOU0sr0yTcjCki4UYogOMFH6obM4252X18VGYNUYA8TzLRSH241Lcn4KuRXncTE-ZrcM0ULGU/s1600/IMG_1352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmK5N_WpqSfpPESiNxKVrVQpoHToFiEcEm2D0Fr15DKHAKRq0S4Ry9lPYUxVc0ZijYzVgNOU0sr0yTcjCki4UYogOMFH6obM4252X18VGYNUYA8TzLRSH241Lcn4KuRXncTE-ZrcM0ULGU/s640/IMG_1352.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I know it's not centered on the wall. We'll have to move it out and back in anyway when we get the carpet replaced. It needs a little shining up with some Brasso and the glass needs some Windex, but overall it's in pretty good condition, maybe just a little wobbly.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Reading through blogs the other day, I came across a photo <a href="http://theinsanedomain.blogspot.com/2012/01/pretty-in-pink.html">Melissa of the Insane Domain</a> had pinned from Emily Henderson with a very similar if not identical piece (mine is currently flipped the opposite way) . . . </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/24488391693614763/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="369" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/131448882843604798_spdKiQPa_c.jpg" width="554" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.stylebyemilyhenderson.com/portfolio/single-gallery/11913858" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">stylebyemilyhenderson.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/myinteriorlife/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">My Interior Life</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>I love the look of the brass shelves against the dark walls. Here are some more brass/dark room inspirations from Pinterest . . .<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/24488391693560884/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/104990235032552400_aQGTurp4_c.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.thedecorista.com/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">thedecorista.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/myinteriorlife/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">My Interior Life</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/24488391693572981/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="845" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/103090278939845892_RytcBuf3_c.jpg" width="553" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.thedecorista.com/2011/10/style-icious-sunday-living-in-navy.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+TheDecorista-interiorDesignAndDecorating+%2528The+Decorista-Interior+Design+and+Decorating%2529" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">thedecorista.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/myinteriorlife/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">My Interior Life</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/24488391693575707/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="670" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/37365871877851738_azJ9PlXR_c.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://prettystuff.tumblr.com/page/9" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">prettystuff.tumblr.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/myinteriorlife/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">My Interior Life</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/24488391693381749/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="540" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/24488391693381749_aR6P17C2_c.jpg" width="405" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.vanrozeboom.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/viaapartmenttherapy.jpg" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">vanrozeboom.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/myinteriorlife/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">My Interior Life</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/24488391693572728/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="704" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/17944098485032920_CjfXDiIn_c.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.housetoyourhome.com/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">housetoyourhome.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/myinteriorlife/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">My Interior Life</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div></div><br /><br />So, are you feeling brassy?

Brassing Up the Joint

24Jan2012

From the Stacks: Real and Personal

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW_K2oknLIs9EcFhOZ2ZpoNLeEQk26KHcvYwLUEhHWjxAEU7caUb6C0_h8wyhZ1qWLgbEP2Henhd3Cts6kqk2WyjgusgTA-Wllve2iLXcYhvymqXA7R86lcrg6rFmTIMK9D5xCHSLGLOc1/s1600/b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700866093631141010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW_K2oknLIs9EcFhOZ2ZpoNLeEQk26KHcvYwLUEhHWjxAEU7caUb6C0_h8wyhZ1qWLgbEP2Henhd3Cts6kqk2WyjgusgTA-Wllve2iLXcYhvymqXA7R86lcrg6rFmTIMK9D5xCHSLGLOc1/s800/b.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Some designers say they don't have a signature look but often they do.  In this case, designer <a href="http://www.ceylonetcie.com/">Michelle Nussbaumer</a> proved the opposite and created a design,  not with her signature look, but one that reflects the homeowners beautifully.  When this story was published in Jan/Feb 2006, homeowner and then <a href="http://dhome.dmagazine.com/">DHome</a> Editor Christine Allison penned the story herself and captured it best with these remarks,  "Thus, on the face of it, it might have seemed incongruous, even daft, that we would have turned for guidance to Michelle Nussbaumer...Nussbaumer is as theatrical as we are not...But the truth was, we were due for a little glamour.  And Nussbaumer figured us out in our first meeting."   <div><br /></div><div>This home is one of my all time favorites.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.  </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU24wN3gTpCBjrkOk_DTukexHhcDD-P14ROJQUj4RLMzJA-BBU9qAR-JzIkYqx9Fi2uXr3KK6Kpq1ZF6xPnYJbQIgCL_R_unyn6H6aAqtDpQBHa6r_4DP0v84o04TESBCHFQ3XFH3I9-_q/s1600/allison-slide-3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700865946450631298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU24wN3gTpCBjrkOk_DTukexHhcDD-P14ROJQUj4RLMzJA-BBU9qAR-JzIkYqx9Fi2uXr3KK6Kpq1ZF6xPnYJbQIgCL_R_unyn6H6aAqtDpQBHa6r_4DP0v84o04TESBCHFQ3XFH3I9-_q/s640/allison-slide-3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDfpXgmLAFwBExEEQfj9MSpxcflyZ1tGtcV5p0E8gqBxDQB1pxt16RmIAsxL03iLCP7_zt7k8F08_mJ0vAnKiljgqA2TJIyrPg0-b85lKrssb9TIg2pOzZ3ullP56aPmQ65PabJd8Nmx0/s1600/b1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700865690046510258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDfpXgmLAFwBExEEQfj9MSpxcflyZ1tGtcV5p0E8gqBxDQB1pxt16RmIAsxL03iLCP7_zt7k8F08_mJ0vAnKiljgqA2TJIyrPg0-b85lKrssb9TIg2pOzZ3ullP56aPmQ65PabJd8Nmx0/s640/b1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Entry Hall<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzYZgKi5CXSAguYrubtnPlUgE55skc35IknVrZ_KgcygTkEdcTDXC20Fy0hhizXHVVXMuND4pB80RzRnBBxIYNxmcwe2ehSBDzyEPyxByiNNPAPbSPwUVKAtiz1yNPdmsOZXUgq_snA8z/s1600/bb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700868611512392914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzYZgKi5CXSAguYrubtnPlUgE55skc35IknVrZ_KgcygTkEdcTDXC20Fy0hhizXHVVXMuND4pB80RzRnBBxIYNxmcwe2ehSBDzyEPyxByiNNPAPbSPwUVKAtiz1yNPdmsOZXUgq_snA8z/s640/bb.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPyWuXizsifVrjIKS5ggKqPUiDKrm4qKXWh-Dr36iL_MuysoWyfV4suQypxqXURy4bsmVy5tY-gl4dq3qSnzm59ocMUbnciRCtaBt41vLNPkwTm3SK-4G6D2n0ElDQYUd-gttpa3sQkTd6/s1600/b2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700865382311538514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPyWuXizsifVrjIKS5ggKqPUiDKrm4qKXWh-Dr36iL_MuysoWyfV4suQypxqXURy4bsmVy5tY-gl4dq3qSnzm59ocMUbnciRCtaBt41vLNPkwTm3SK-4G6D2n0ElDQYUd-gttpa3sQkTd6/s640/b2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Photography by Stephen Karlisch.  First two images from Michelle Nussbaumer's site as they were so much better than my scanned versions.  </div>

From the Stacks: Real and Personal

Some designers say they don't have a signature look but often they do. In this case, designer Michelle Nussbaumer proved the opposite and created a design, not with her signature look, but one that reflects the homeowners beautifully. When this story was published in Jan/Feb 2006, homeowner and t…

23Jan2012

Dining Library: One of the Best

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZgJhfJwiSNzezv0KNJMR3NtqIf3rzJwXcq7yJYL-BjQl_DbaXvYFKtJHS7lrehwdyqx634GR-eK-MJ4lFUFAzCBjzzbdZ-IgBVSuW-8u9UIT_ecJrHlN3DkMcdyg_9FW3yzBCcGcXHUg/s1600/a2070.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699687845972280370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZgJhfJwiSNzezv0KNJMR3NtqIf3rzJwXcq7yJYL-BjQl_DbaXvYFKtJHS7lrehwdyqx634GR-eK-MJ4lFUFAzCBjzzbdZ-IgBVSuW-8u9UIT_ecJrHlN3DkMcdyg_9FW3yzBCcGcXHUg/s640/a2070.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>This is one of the most beautiful dining libraries I've ever seen. I love the contrast of light and dark, formality and informality and the scale of the space. Pretty much perfection. This image comes from an incredible blog called <a href="http://www.beautiful-libraries.com/2000-7.html">Beautiful Libraries </a>with a very accurate tagline, The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World. The blog mentions this library is in Mel Gibson's Connecticut mansion which was for sale back in 2009. If you love libraries, this blog will be a joy to visit.<br /><br />Hope you have a great weekend. I'm thankful to have woken up this morning to a voice mail from my husband that he got to his hotel near Utica NY at 3:30 am after driving through some serious ice and snow that started in Binghampton. D - love, love, love you. He's there to celebrate his Mom's 80th birthday. Happy Birthday Pat!

Dining Library: One of the Best

This is one of the most beautiful dining libraries I've ever seen. I love the contrast of light and dark, formality and informality and the scale of the space. Pretty much perfection. This image comes from an incredible blog called Beautiful Libraries with a very accurate tagline, The Most Beautiful…

20Jan2012

Around Here

I recently found some Persian rugs on clearance at Homegoods for $25!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_6jpm1wl4P39yHu7rdIifHfvGYsba0600XYWFbwQb3QTdEapZsHPCQoSa_ofnL9hkJuZSGXt6GjzVo2kvaqqT2GBGMTlT-bcfEwDN2HSUKeVTs5LhP9pDwSVy3sK24pyuIl1inqnKEV8s/s1600/IMG_1329.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_6jpm1wl4P39yHu7rdIifHfvGYsba0600XYWFbwQb3QTdEapZsHPCQoSa_ofnL9hkJuZSGXt6GjzVo2kvaqqT2GBGMTlT-bcfEwDN2HSUKeVTs5LhP9pDwSVy3sK24pyuIl1inqnKEV8s/s400/IMG_1329.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0y-vGZYId92Kt6V0zrkUEfMcwfR_d26d1PwEmHNVd_lxKisCUlzwr5uB2rRlVRV9WwTIaLwp1cF0sDQbrxbyFKumNtp4YpX86ogFHQQOI0bEJInwVkme4A2R8zZrF-N5Nem-9UQOg1URA/s1600/IMG_1330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0y-vGZYId92Kt6V0zrkUEfMcwfR_d26d1PwEmHNVd_lxKisCUlzwr5uB2rRlVRV9WwTIaLwp1cF0sDQbrxbyFKumNtp4YpX86ogFHQQOI0bEJInwVkme4A2R8zZrF-N5Nem-9UQOg1URA/s400/IMG_1330.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, my hardwood floors are orange. Trust me, it's on the list.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcmBvLf2sB1c_SKYk-VhCqzFIupnUarQnESP5VNA1rXM40r8VoacrtJqF0BfjUwdabIDCfuqxrNSM5iXjDTwPAaxT7nFGcyDFlSZWE6EDbP1RKTOiK1lAIA7KLllJC0Fe1SB0BJ6sSaGS4/s1600/IMG_1331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcmBvLf2sB1c_SKYk-VhCqzFIupnUarQnESP5VNA1rXM40r8VoacrtJqF0BfjUwdabIDCfuqxrNSM5iXjDTwPAaxT7nFGcyDFlSZWE6EDbP1RKTOiK1lAIA7KLllJC0Fe1SB0BJ6sSaGS4/s400/IMG_1331.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Of course, I had to get one, and actually bought one for my friend Becky too (she paid me back). It now sits in my entry replacing this one that I bought for $20 at an estate sale . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbMVkQt2useXLUnmoqnV6oj84nZUnK43CIKlivb7ihPcCYWRsb20jm0rAR_X5QDdk0GCPdSegGeMRuVRnDbbfIqKlU5UT_vmGrAFMx82lanTnkXfPNIfUOwxSBrcxFSN5UL-rcuK6TBT2/s1600/IMG_0788.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbMVkQt2useXLUnmoqnV6oj84nZUnK43CIKlivb7ihPcCYWRsb20jm0rAR_X5QDdk0GCPdSegGeMRuVRnDbbfIqKlU5UT_vmGrAFMx82lanTnkXfPNIfUOwxSBrcxFSN5UL-rcuK6TBT2/s400/IMG_0788.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">While I still love this rug, unfortunately, my puppy has had a couple of "accidents" on it, and it has a couple of large bleached out stains on it. Ugggh. I'm going to check into having it professionally cleaned (my amateur cleaning didn't do much good), but for now the new one is taking its place. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Speaking of my puppies, when I left the room for a moment to get something, I came back to my seat on the sofa to start my blog post to find this . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFA_Uo_OfubXK5mVvmimDPcPO692XaV3_BK4Lj48isWnKqrBNNpuiFjXi9SK63XCipFU2LRdBFKljyfjVuVndIagu-E8iA8FG2OxZL-cQpw9aXWNJ12HKzmOUfqIroj8FLXQmV_-gbEzQ/s1600/IMG_1333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFA_Uo_OfubXK5mVvmimDPcPO692XaV3_BK4Lj48isWnKqrBNNpuiFjXi9SK63XCipFU2LRdBFKljyfjVuVndIagu-E8iA8FG2OxZL-cQpw9aXWNJ12HKzmOUfqIroj8FLXQmV_-gbEzQ/s400/IMG_1333.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Seat stealers! And I think Zoe is trying to take over my blog as well. She's basically sitting on poor Piper. Aren't they the cutest?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And some of you (namely Nelya) have admonished me for teasing the painting of my basement room Hague Blue and not showing you at least a sneak peek. So, I ran downstairs and snapped a shot to give you an idea of what it looks like. So, without further ado, ta da . . .</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoNFISHdr5i9SAMRMpyqb1CuT6aOb3wvFVKInW9zK6vD6QyjbnzmPcH1AKgMtUyusQBKb_9Vo20k1XZu2EmHHtL76Nn0IGJkeXXEPkvr9xaURJ7pZkz8AqO6JlyBzdVX0xnb3-CJD5UYa/s1600/IMG_1339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoNFISHdr5i9SAMRMpyqb1CuT6aOb3wvFVKInW9zK6vD6QyjbnzmPcH1AKgMtUyusQBKb_9Vo20k1XZu2EmHHtL76Nn0IGJkeXXEPkvr9xaURJ7pZkz8AqO6JlyBzdVX0xnb3-CJD5UYa/s640/IMG_1339.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I hung one of Matt's photos on the wall just to show you the contrast. </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">This is about all you're gonna get for now for several reasons. A. There's a bunch of furniture in the middle of the room. B. We need new carpet down there and C. It will be a while before the room comes together because we need to get a new sofa upstairs so we can move the old one (the one the dogs were lying on) downstairs. This will take time. But, I love the color. I may have mentioned this before, but this room has NO windows, no natural light, so rather than fight that, I decided to embrace it and paint the room a dark blue (Sherwin Williams color-matched Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue in semi gloss). It's very cozy and enveloping. I can't wait to share the final product, but it may be a little while so please bear with me. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So is there anything new going on around your house?</div>

Around Here

I recently found some Persian rugs on clearance at Homegoods for $25!Yes, my hardwood floors are orange. Trust me, it's on the list. Of course, I had to get one, and actually bought one for my friend Becky too (she paid me back). It now sits in my entry replacing this one that I bought for $20 at …

19Jan2012

DIY-AF: My Small Mirror Project

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526803976562325026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiuCu2ry2vghob1l8gL1zMXWEqkamUFWAFFDQqcYKnLAojpvhXMeyEWJjrdd9bcJEacoZg0rhRyA3v5y-0tZmQPe0PGE1bah5iMliYNfF5Dbab29qBMg6exQDV5cJp99PNZt4YWnXW38/s400/P1080432.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /> I purchased this mirror at a yard sale a while back. Although I liked the shape, it looked like a mass-produced piece from the 60's and the gold was definitely skewing cheap amd gaudy. It stayed temporarily in my dining room until I found a new location for it in a corner of my living room, where it opened up and brightened a corner.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaIjxNx_nfanZqvwjyK1JXiZZmpXy9nRLWp382VBup8Go6vSTDS2xSy1KviEC_DOrgl1fUwfNIJhRxLqk5wrcw_JYIswUmtWKrY2raCYKj936mBBNLB-27qXwqRMnKxXwUbJyuK6OMqPm2/s1600/P1110367.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696536490408186082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaIjxNx_nfanZqvwjyK1JXiZZmpXy9nRLWp382VBup8Go6vSTDS2xSy1KviEC_DOrgl1fUwfNIJhRxLqk5wrcw_JYIswUmtWKrY2raCYKj936mBBNLB-27qXwqRMnKxXwUbJyuK6OMqPm2/s640/P1110367.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I painted out part of the mirror with a sample can of Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray, sanding off some of the finish on the appliques. It's so nice to AF (and finish!) my small DIY project. Next project - get the right sized harp for that lamp... <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJyyxSwvvxnuXNpD8ZIpgmGEtwJjfaNqDDQZaM7lyVhy9EbWT3iHC9etbPBvGy2elZ8PjVsMTAvwCe_n3RAd2VFYtGORXGSnPMkmo4nFGMs03X1t2Eq_4ya0rlGnUZX00FQCksIhNexSnC/s1600/P1130226.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696536893363493314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJyyxSwvvxnuXNpD8ZIpgmGEtwJjfaNqDDQZaM7lyVhy9EbWT3iHC9etbPBvGy2elZ8PjVsMTAvwCe_n3RAd2VFYtGORXGSnPMkmo4nFGMs03X1t2Eq_4ya0rlGnUZX00FQCksIhNexSnC/s400/P1130226.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">WINNERS from Giveaway</span></strong>: DecoGirl and Brian you are the winners of the passes to the Design Center of Northern VA but I don't have your contact info. Please email me at mynottinghill -at- gmail.com so I can give you the details. Thanks! Michele

DIY-AF: My Small Mirror Project

I purchased this mirror at a yard sale a while back. Although I liked the shape, it looked like a mass-produced piece from the 60's and the gold was definitely skewing cheap amd gaudy. It stayed temporarily in my dining room until I found a new location for it in a corner of my living room, where i…

18Jan2012