DC's Raji Radhakrishan Luxe Covers - Local & National!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tSY183bjd53oxYQfCxpWKn7foUAQFHb9fbNRDw377JNFnlLjNMAq1BTgFKu_vdbyPuNxSf9GBvYW7miGc9qmDpVFeEQnzN4-8ioI7uLptbPc9rM9-52V438bsiotNmGY93DGFyu9b3i7/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.49.42+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tSY183bjd53oxYQfCxpWKn7foUAQFHb9fbNRDw377JNFnlLjNMAq1BTgFKu_vdbyPuNxSf9GBvYW7miGc9qmDpVFeEQnzN4-8ioI7uLptbPc9rM9-52V438bsiotNmGY93DGFyu9b3i7/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.49.42+PM.png" width="558" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">DC designer <a href="http://www.rajirm.com/">Raji Radhakrishnan's</a> home is gracing the cover of both the national and local issue of <a href="http://www.luxesource.com/">Luxe Spring 2014</a>!   Not only is Raji incredibly talented, with a unique and creative eye for transforming rooms, she's incredibly nice and gracious as well.  </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-eLL37IkUbeH2s8CcqhTSRVcWXOkWud1I50i0a3vbonGsv3TxDSzL_rmv3G-wM5OgHSUKROcpsK5QC_EafJJ6-Y7HV-GNViKKSzhVu6SBUl8uEJJvrJc6VMcI2gD4PkwoShEbFw7Hyqx/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.51.25+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-eLL37IkUbeH2s8CcqhTSRVcWXOkWud1I50i0a3vbonGsv3TxDSzL_rmv3G-wM5OgHSUKROcpsK5QC_EafJJ6-Y7HV-GNViKKSzhVu6SBUl8uEJJvrJc6VMcI2gD4PkwoShEbFw7Hyqx/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.51.25+PM.png" width="538" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYqQuJGfgC05-HtXB_e-hJ2YgSZHLJ9T35Pq8mCEZErLefFdXsiDLbsy7Gl8MGJMmmYYLEhRJ6sk6DIUl9kmiijkHPa1KCUAyxfKUvKK7fNrvTvLTRhH1E0mDEtAx5aa6nsQPWW2kAw6u/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.55.27+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYqQuJGfgC05-HtXB_e-hJ2YgSZHLJ9T35Pq8mCEZErLefFdXsiDLbsy7Gl8MGJMmmYYLEhRJ6sk6DIUl9kmiijkHPa1KCUAyxfKUvKK7fNrvTvLTRhH1E0mDEtAx5aa6nsQPWW2kAw6u/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.55.27+PM.png" width="420" /></a></div><br />A few years ago I had the pleasure of visiting Raji in her home.  Here is her dining room in a former incarnation, as well as her kitchen, below.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAPNTsnK7a8HP2prgiOmliPBaO4IknjjhJvGBx7BaM-VWBTykJVemPeqIHXlSCI_-u7WjLMeaBwH-0KnGFk4_6Trbc14U3wt-LTVhxOSCJWPd0aQyGUsflBXIiPzY2ogmFmfsZMJkmoXu/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.55.06+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAPNTsnK7a8HP2prgiOmliPBaO4IknjjhJvGBx7BaM-VWBTykJVemPeqIHXlSCI_-u7WjLMeaBwH-0KnGFk4_6Trbc14U3wt-LTVhxOSCJWPd0aQyGUsflBXIiPzY2ogmFmfsZMJkmoXu/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.55.06+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Above is Raji's kitchen and below is one designed for a client.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhouixhHMSIkuTXd1h18vAA6ho4990ugo6DjJnRtoPl3MG9KRlDaK_356BbNAcPNtMxVT1KrDsZi9ZJNt2VY8qw92gSI-amDvSQCfqy-PVVlrM8ToOnI3bLpZ-82Cfd-yYaynOHb4DOCfPO/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-30+at+7.58.33+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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DC's Raji Radhakrishan Luxe Covers - Local & National!

DC designer Raji Radhakrishnan's home is gracing the cover of both the national and local issue of Luxe Spring 2014 !   Not only is Raj...

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High End Design Book - Now a Bargain!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfV-kVzex7lLlw132KAOaasR7HtGGy27QZWq3d32sWD-Lo2RXMj_HokX1-YeTzNrX3Q9krxl05KdgrubUpVALkiROhT5PfpVbQVIQWEjSikvT4bhUaJnjfhKx-YfIqVKB6WQ_1U_bmSaT/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-28+at+7.40.02+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfV-kVzex7lLlw132KAOaasR7HtGGy27QZWq3d32sWD-Lo2RXMj_HokX1-YeTzNrX3Q9krxl05KdgrubUpVALkiROhT5PfpVbQVIQWEjSikvT4bhUaJnjfhKx-YfIqVKB6WQ_1U_bmSaT/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-28+at+7.40.02+AM.png" width="394" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/2759401642/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=2759401642&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Inspired Styles</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=2759401642" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> came out in 2007 I wanted to buy it so badly but the $60 price tag always had be putting it back on the shelf and choosing another one in the $30 - $40 range.  Well, last month I thought about it again and was thrilled to find used copies on Amazon starting at 15.99!  </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/AVvXsEgy4cWuc7DJ9xd8T-O-KuuP-Mi7ccX5REh26YGJsx-zvAsDGZO3biI0C6DDXhNc040LpFd4boB0q0ONQxJ_7sMwqmAlxOl3t6WJnDWzYzBkic-NwVNHaOFeWXzxIAuif1iUuy0hBOmd1RpF/s1600/DSCN4435.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4cWuc7DJ9xd8T-O-KuuP-Mi7ccX5REh26YGJsx-zvAsDGZO3biI0C6DDXhNc040LpFd4boB0q0ONQxJ_7sMwqmAlxOl3t6WJnDWzYzBkic-NwVNHaOFeWXzxIAuif1iUuy0hBOmd1RpF/s1600/DSCN4435.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/2759401642/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=2759401642&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20" style="text-align: justify;">Inspired Styles</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=2759401642" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; text-align: justify;" width="1" /><span style="text-align: justify;"> features the work of 15 top-notch designers with large, luscious photography and pages devoted (like the book cover shot) to places and objects that inspire their work.  The designs are classic and 7 years after its publication date, I'm happy to finally add it to my collection.  Here's just a few images from the book:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOLTAKxHLhaWKoFS8SEU1mLUoSBsngHmDHuJv5yfX1hxShqDemXzC_32_A38wly1EFTKohiuM059ER9AsxCPNMjfeoo0kOaBrgz7PqTANU_hGZ87zDYTg1FNEIaImdi4qHSLHKLXMknj5/s1600/DSCN4431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOLTAKxHLhaWKoFS8SEU1mLUoSBsngHmDHuJv5yfX1hxShqDemXzC_32_A38wly1EFTKohiuM059ER9AsxCPNMjfeoo0kOaBrgz7PqTANU_hGZ87zDYTg1FNEIaImdi4qHSLHKLXMknj5/s1600/DSCN4431.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Suzanne Rheinstein</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/AVvXsEhaQEjV2tu75hHyyHiTkonfgxhIshwufgrOZGi5-oaXfaNfyx1dTL2PH__YmYwECmla9YUNNrjkgCZSE-nK6HsAGvoo5TVgkJ87BSTUuTeqo61ECxv50_PesRaOJ6ImW2cjCFzqlywsrxRq/s1600/DSCN4432.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQEjV2tu75hHyyHiTkonfgxhIshwufgrOZGi5-oaXfaNfyx1dTL2PH__YmYwECmla9YUNNrjkgCZSE-nK6HsAGvoo5TVgkJ87BSTUuTeqo61ECxv50_PesRaOJ6ImW2cjCFzqlywsrxRq/s1600/DSCN4432.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Alexa Hampton</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdmfhB4FHt-Fa7sPoT-1JNSq1w2rw80rnG2ky_rKQaY_FDVZx3G9Q-1llJXqPOgsEMXOcCnVr_hDB7EyvLI_Tbd0I4XrR9hN8fi8zUTGJIqRkEgnC6duvGJAFzK0VV-_iyoV5VDcFzwCb/s1600/DSCN4433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdmfhB4FHt-Fa7sPoT-1JNSq1w2rw80rnG2ky_rKQaY_FDVZx3G9Q-1llJXqPOgsEMXOcCnVr_hDB7EyvLI_Tbd0I4XrR9hN8fi8zUTGJIqRkEgnC6duvGJAFzK0VV-_iyoV5VDcFzwCb/s1600/DSCN4433.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> the other day and I'm adding it to my must-get-soon list.    So, any design books currently on your list or any book bargains you've found lately?  Hope you have a great weekend!  Michele </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37xjJojZ7_zDhDnOPjT1oxrRvauYe49iwMqFAxpV66YZ-KgrfprOatZ_BVCziaKSOz7M3UuRDH7aETY-C6lQMwY_XAAAArRj_CK2IeVrbSipwxK98p85f5WlGzn_jeNjMHggXM3kepqrY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-28+at+7.56.29+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37xjJojZ7_zDhDnOPjT1oxrRvauYe49iwMqFAxpV66YZ-KgrfprOatZ_BVCziaKSOz7M3UuRDH7aETY-C6lQMwY_XAAAArRj_CK2IeVrbSipwxK98p85f5WlGzn_jeNjMHggXM3kepqrY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-28+at+7.56.29+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Et Tu, Landsend?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfK8Dvi3volg06ijGaqMj_gbZkCb3zV4tz6e1EJw1oACFMIem-Dzik7zi_ueufYgkE0lqMMAHQAwlPSuXsE1IuEz-WT6sL05tPq0yOyHkzFiskbNSaE0cPGdbKNuSpSepfzo6oOV-KS66/s1600/SCAN0013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfK8Dvi3volg06ijGaqMj_gbZkCb3zV4tz6e1EJw1oACFMIem-Dzik7zi_ueufYgkE0lqMMAHQAwlPSuXsE1IuEz-WT6sL05tPq0yOyHkzFiskbNSaE0cPGdbKNuSpSepfzo6oOV-KS66/s1600/SCAN0013.JPG" width="640" /></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;"><span style="font-size: large;">Et tu, <strike>Brute</strike> Landsend?   Is that a photoshopped <u>thigh gap</u> I see? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Is it?</span></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/AVvXsEj9u0K-CNP3P-frk7H_eQy4PZ0aCRMKpTDctA0m7Ck3HSNgo7LXc-jAITpOJf9GceScMxWHdLwK4vilxeG7vBSWQKsZdWpCM9BwXSrCWHFSnjMuIQTQR31m7kgceLNWZmVHZ04_xxdDrWim/s1600/SCAN0012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9u0K-CNP3P-frk7H_eQy4PZ0aCRMKpTDctA0m7Ck3HSNgo7LXc-jAITpOJf9GceScMxWHdLwK4vilxeG7vBSWQKsZdWpCM9BwXSrCWHFSnjMuIQTQR31m7kgceLNWZmVHZ04_xxdDrWim/s1600/SCAN0012.JPG" width="598" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

Et Tu, Landsend?

Et tu, Brute Landsend?   Is that a photoshopped thigh gap I see?   Is it?

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The Return of the One Room Challenge!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoXA4POnmW6mutAhS5b-BaXMY6T5m1x5eAVNkqgwuCdwij09jqO2sMGukKVs3zaxGDfESY0_bUQ4llXa9ZDYtVb-TlOhy6qA3rjavccBdXvMhNaLB2CB-QlQv0YyizuTkbZSJgUC6IOkU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-25+at+7.02.37+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoXA4POnmW6mutAhS5b-BaXMY6T5m1x5eAVNkqgwuCdwij09jqO2sMGukKVs3zaxGDfESY0_bUQ4llXa9ZDYtVb-TlOhy6qA3rjavccBdXvMhNaLB2CB-QlQv0YyizuTkbZSJgUC6IOkU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-25+at+7.02.37+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />Next week it's all about the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/2014/03/one-room-challenge-linking-info.html">One Room Challenge</a> and I'm very excited to announce that I'll be joining in for another round. Can't wait to show you the neglected room I need to tackle next Wednesday!   Thursday April 3rd  the ORC Linking Party starts.  I know that will be  full of terrific inspiration too.  So, here's the line-up of fabulous bloggers Linda has pulled together.  Hope to see you on the 2nd!<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://www.abbyminteriorsblog.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Abby M. Interiors</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://becauseitsawesome.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Because it’s Awesome</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://christinedovey.com/blog/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Bijou & Boheme</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://www.callingithome.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Calling It Home</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://chezviviv.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Chez V</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Chinoiserie Chic</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://www.copycatchic.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Copy Cat Chic</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://thedecorista.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Decorista</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://design-crisis.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Design Crisis</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://designindulgence.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Design Indulgence</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://www.designmanifest.com/blog/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Design Manifest</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://www.theenglishroom.biz/blog/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The English Room</a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://theglampad.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Glam Pad</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Little Black Door</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://mimosalaneblog.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Mimosa Lane</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">My Notting Hill</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://blog.thepinkpagoda.us/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Pink Pagoda</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Simple Details</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">My Sweet Savannah</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><a href="http://www.verandahhouse.com.au/blog/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Verandah House</a></div><div><br /></div>

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BIG Shipment at Haute Fabrics!!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQxfPzCsecr08X9iYCpehlBB76KNFPIHFyQDiqtTBOsNxsI3pVgJxsioIrypVdTyoWBbBhDuyxwj55_PhBGxQdlzqMLCM2jXkWOkQruvRrtKcfonLU7DX2D7gxmMSCc19rGlQxnfZJpVS2/s1600/DSCN4436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQxfPzCsecr08X9iYCpehlBB76KNFPIHFyQDiqtTBOsNxsI3pVgJxsioIrypVdTyoWBbBhDuyxwj55_PhBGxQdlzqMLCM2jXkWOkQruvRrtKcfonLU7DX2D7gxmMSCc19rGlQxnfZJpVS2/s1600/DSCN4436.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Roxene of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Haute-Fabrics-of-Arlington/149455645104285">Haute Fabrics</a> in Arlington had given me a heads-up that a big shipment of fabric was coming in so I wanted to be sure to share the news with you asap!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWowuRbpyQk_aO1fJdJks9sEOK0_LC6QuDZ0yPMDj5TDKqqtAmt_w4RgRkcTALgUOBDT_FyraiqHfI8c05hnIxgh_YWaBTg0zTspkfga-8AvwHZ9vOII5iIAQumFeI7exhMJ8559MmaJAt/s1600/DSCN4437.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWowuRbpyQk_aO1fJdJks9sEOK0_LC6QuDZ0yPMDj5TDKqqtAmt_w4RgRkcTALgUOBDT_FyraiqHfI8c05hnIxgh_YWaBTg0zTspkfga-8AvwHZ9vOII5iIAQumFeI7exhMJ8559MmaJAt/s1600/DSCN4437.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>As always, there's fabulous yardage stacked in those pallets.  Love the striped chartreuse velvet and the patterned diamond cut blue velvet just above it.<br /><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/AVvXsEib68hQml65S_Shw9XBRdMMPf-bndlSojfQ50KLKr4K73Vl2pjXmGo-ZNAd6Ts-g4b3Ndes7SbxIRhMmM4AeGKTI5Ll-1vIe6JY9s-0WdUclWpVo2QjmSUbwnO8oDrMjWXSQN3QvsFTm7KZ/s1600/DSCN4440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib68hQml65S_Shw9XBRdMMPf-bndlSojfQ50KLKr4K73Vl2pjXmGo-ZNAd6Ts-g4b3Ndes7SbxIRhMmM4AeGKTI5Ll-1vIe6JY9s-0WdUclWpVo2QjmSUbwnO8oDrMjWXSQN3QvsFTm7KZ/s1600/DSCN4440.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Another really interested grey velvet stripe with sheerer fabric and an amazing pattern-stitched vinyl just waiting to transform a piece of furniture into something with a high-end look.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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BIG Shipment at Haute Fabrics!!

Roxene of Haute Fabrics in Arlington had given me a heads-up that a big shipment of fabric was coming in so I wanted to be sure to share th...

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Inspiration for a Big Spring Cleaning

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohcjQU_hL-is_7oCcLwPpEQBeWhR0_QBt-e9MGzLYHzEELe5-q7YWpjAZe4UdlOnnQvLI0-ln0aWyIiXVQNWdULx7L-Wy42JyBctJpLJmU7I2-RNYMwJvp_tD7hka3-eLGPpfgx_8HZkX/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-21+at+4.08.04+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohcjQU_hL-is_7oCcLwPpEQBeWhR0_QBt-e9MGzLYHzEELe5-q7YWpjAZe4UdlOnnQvLI0-ln0aWyIiXVQNWdULx7L-Wy42JyBctJpLJmU7I2-RNYMwJvp_tD7hka3-eLGPpfgx_8HZkX/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-21+at+4.08.04+PM.png" width="285" /></a></div>It's been a long, long winter and I know my house is in need of a good old fashioned spring cleaning.  This book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743272862/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0743272862&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0743272862" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> was given to me many years ago and I love it; the perfect balance of practical tips for cleaning pretty much everything with inspiration and a bit of philosophy thrown in. My favorite part is when she compares her Italian and Anglo-American grandmothers and their different approaches to caring for their homes. (right now Amazon has used copies for 83 cents!)<br /><br />The other thing motivating me this new scent of Method spray - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054RQT72/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0054RQT72&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Method All Purpose Natural Surface Cleaning Spray Ginger Yuzu -- 28 fl oz</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0054RQT72" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.  I like it even better than their grapefruit version. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So I'm curious, do you do a big spring cleaning?</div>  <img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0054RQT72" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht7kYgcXCCsk-Ir_LyplmUQsr3GmtKgPyRQUqw-9tYXcpumQDjqLSIY5lzQQl5blyM_WcmT6XJzDynyJPXjVMp4CNYnSkyhXSnfN0JuQ62Bau0qg35lrAXYnMLvfZ3Gwv8H-95jRP-4E6U/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-21+at+4.15.12+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht7kYgcXCCsk-Ir_LyplmUQsr3GmtKgPyRQUqw-9tYXcpumQDjqLSIY5lzQQl5blyM_WcmT6XJzDynyJPXjVMp4CNYnSkyhXSnfN0JuQ62Bau0qg35lrAXYnMLvfZ3Gwv8H-95jRP-4E6U/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-21+at+4.15.12+PM.png" width="231" /></a></div><br />

Inspiration for a Big Spring Cleaning

It's been a long, long winter and I know my house is in need of a good old fashioned spring cleaning.  This book  Home Comforts: The Art...

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DC Design House Bare Bones Part 2

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNKMDB5S96AZwr6Iurc3kwITvPHH3uRbFCA-dtuuIhihWRwb1ylYPMxX0E4UHeeNpwH9F3pxMlXGV9Q4sahd-ihjI5gOeP2MZExmCvL1xD-A4RAktdV20JbO_ztyWfD8TynfoZRmNv4iu/s1600/DSCN4367.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNKMDB5S96AZwr6Iurc3kwITvPHH3uRbFCA-dtuuIhihWRwb1ylYPMxX0E4UHeeNpwH9F3pxMlXGV9Q4sahd-ihjI5gOeP2MZExmCvL1xD-A4RAktdV20JbO_ztyWfD8TynfoZRmNv4iu/s1600/DSCN4367.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A few weeks ago it was the <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/03/dc-design-house-bare-bones-part-1.html">downstairs of the DC Design House</a> Bare Bones tour - now for the upstairs where it's still all about fresh color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit3HcDPBdZsJnZa3u5Q-C4XVdEPjmqPSAf0YIfU_6bXH8S7222z71egVppEl5HUeNNZsFzcaj5WIKo-Bh8jhGeJ7sfXdi4USNrYAiBx4yZ1TcELgISFo9C6SzoIkg-6zOp7U464vyTPYZ9/s1600/DSCN4366.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit3HcDPBdZsJnZa3u5Q-C4XVdEPjmqPSAf0YIfU_6bXH8S7222z71egVppEl5HUeNNZsFzcaj5WIKo-Bh8jhGeJ7sfXdi4USNrYAiBx4yZ1TcELgISFo9C6SzoIkg-6zOp7U464vyTPYZ9/s1600/DSCN4366.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />C2 paints, one of the Design House sponsors, is creating a fun pet hang-out as part of their transformation of the back stairs.  Love the planned mix of patterns.<br /><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/AVvXsEjvIJbgRUu6MGKb9_-Qw_xhEagsM6ZCD50ZclILxgfESu8uwyaVxLhH2fYCs0NQF0SiU2-zqe9_qh0cXKdTbbQXuOAJC3d3G27cYjbyVWbySo4cHHTi6onfOeHo62vK4SsHQ0VYwh2fVK5_/s1600/DSCN4368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIJbgRUu6MGKb9_-Qw_xhEagsM6ZCD50ZclILxgfESu8uwyaVxLhH2fYCs0NQF0SiU2-zqe9_qh0cXKdTbbQXuOAJC3d3G27cYjbyVWbySo4cHHTi6onfOeHo62vK4SsHQ0VYwh2fVK5_/s1600/DSCN4368.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Designer Nancy Colbert of Design Partners has a pretty master bedroom planned with pops of juicy orange, including in this beautiful abstract painting. </span></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0RB25kQ9rTn3Fcch3VlzRUGK6oiWa15UUZUMGbuiQw5aCZLx9tk7REK3e3aJRGgKNXyK04Ih4Izp1W57mBw48zROlVGdX3cpsdCAsth-ZcTR2vHfOUMQ03TI-yWVMnGKnbc4UMZJMgLm/s1600/DSCN4369.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0RB25kQ9rTn3Fcch3VlzRUGK6oiWa15UUZUMGbuiQw5aCZLx9tk7REK3e3aJRGgKNXyK04Ih4Izp1W57mBw48zROlVGdX3cpsdCAsth-ZcTR2vHfOUMQ03TI-yWVMnGKnbc4UMZJMgLm/s1600/DSCN4369.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Dennese Guadeloupe-Rojas of Interiors by Design and Diane Taitt of DeSpace Designs are joining forces for the Master Sitting Room.  Check out the planned pattern for the ceiling - it's designed to be removable.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xOqnAeST4yMO0FsdU9mg8ONu6MfduXEdrgFbPf1h7w1t-F8S6KkDCSFc0c3HPQ-SG96m2hq4m9630mUecXDrbY9E5kspGGMxPe2K_oc7OiuwaICpTgCaAx1PHYqVa_U0F2aFnj8YUW0F/s1600/DSCN4370.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xOqnAeST4yMO0FsdU9mg8ONu6MfduXEdrgFbPf1h7w1t-F8S6KkDCSFc0c3HPQ-SG96m2hq4m9630mUecXDrbY9E5kspGGMxPe2K_oc7OiuwaICpTgCaAx1PHYqVa_U0F2aFnj8YUW0F/s1600/DSCN4370.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO46UiMqs3ThbncNA0Ki1xf771e9riZRtOg-nK9Q5l5ZQ6w9-rtcNR3P4QO24OLU-m6e-BKdDrBr8Y-vlpmv_2JJke3jSBzsnwP6w3PcaFKHVx8CtGLJvmxWJn33jhBHREOq-OOuhG8i-U/s1600/DSCN4364.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO46UiMqs3ThbncNA0Ki1xf771e9riZRtOg-nK9Q5l5ZQ6w9-rtcNR3P4QO24OLU-m6e-BKdDrBr8Y-vlpmv_2JJke3jSBzsnwP6w3PcaFKHVx8CtGLJvmxWJn33jhBHREOq-OOuhG8i-U/s1600/DSCN4364.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fresh, pretty colors and details will be featured in the guest room of Susan Donelson and Sharon Bubenhofer of Cleveland Hall Design.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnRNiwY-Nf_EfwVcvXc5Um9hVQ37dr-J78B-bGfnHWlggOyf7zq4gOYNBSagrJQdsawjVe9r6vS9WXSBYQyxHZxMchd9Uogv2j9Vj7T5Ze-TLuAXrzGgsFOgAFTTkJXafu-cBfWnru-At/s1600/DSCN4375.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnRNiwY-Nf_EfwVcvXc5Um9hVQ37dr-J78B-bGfnHWlggOyf7zq4gOYNBSagrJQdsawjVe9r6vS9WXSBYQyxHZxMchd9Uogv2j9Vj7T5Ze-TLuAXrzGgsFOgAFTTkJXafu-cBfWnru-At/s1600/DSCN4375.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the 3rd floor bathroom before.  The original tile is absolutely stunning in my book and I think, not sure, it is a part of the vibrant, new design that Anne Wenzel has planned.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_24P2iv1QNIOZq9RRe3vrQlxRetgArEW-V-F0MiM9xLHWbmu8iIBvEBvb8EWDihu0bzQvtFV0Od2ki5_A5pIKeLidJ4IfLXbKQnXLd9fH3rokLBQ-z4Ehb3oWMR8VowCIjs-tWjobYjX/s1600/DSCN4373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_24P2iv1QNIOZq9RRe3vrQlxRetgArEW-V-F0MiM9xLHWbmu8iIBvEBvb8EWDihu0bzQvtFV0Od2ki5_A5pIKeLidJ4IfLXbKQnXLd9fH3rokLBQ-z4Ehb3oWMR8VowCIjs-tWjobYjX/s1600/DSCN4373.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRjAZ0KmRgQeavN6kCkx7wrrIysxuORkXlK322ZS0w8__7gd2SaM3A9UZzmAmov7098FztGMBap5ms4tUfvfSygke9SsbfUhJRDRUPZXz8xdguqqWRCmHfzt1ofO6oOxmvRU7wTyI344N/s1600/DSCN4378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRjAZ0KmRgQeavN6kCkx7wrrIysxuORkXlK322ZS0w8__7gd2SaM3A9UZzmAmov7098FztGMBap5ms4tUfvfSygke9SsbfUhJRDRUPZXz8xdguqqWRCmHfzt1ofO6oOxmvRU7wTyI344N/s1600/DSCN4378.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />Now for this not so nice bathroom that lost its vintage beauty after a few bad attempts at upgrading over the decades.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wTWjxlLdaZ18F2NCdGNDaQ4L8jtJx1uEjxPD34H3JMLr04K_z15x6XYPO4BSQGzlKrw_UIZnIaCadi-2sJ2JRipcNnIezhAPBbfoSZF-ih0BPw5MHHdgDQdfO9-B60z3pn2etkGDCMcV/s1600/DSCN4376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wTWjxlLdaZ18F2NCdGNDaQ4L8jtJx1uEjxPD34H3JMLr04K_z15x6XYPO4BSQGzlKrw_UIZnIaCadi-2sJ2JRipcNnIezhAPBbfoSZF-ih0BPw5MHHdgDQdfO9-B60z3pn2etkGDCMcV/s1600/DSCN4376.JPG" width="640" /></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: left;">To the rescue is TJ Monahan of <a href="http://www.ibby.com/">ibby</a> - a division of Case/Design Remodeling.  TJ is an architect who knows the challenges of cost-effective, bathroom remodeling with houses built during various decades.  He's created an amazing service that lets you design and price your bathroom remodel using custom software that gives a cost estimate as you add in elements.  One of the interesting features is that you choose when your home was built, which lets them factor in the type of remodeling you'll need.  After you design it, you can order free samples, buy the design, or schedule a consultation to have the space built.   I had a little fun with it myself and converted my 1954 hall bath to have a walk-in shower.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcmlkeBArqUzvR6YIgXD8q3xPUGPf1uRDo9s3o6eJ2unGGgA8LZo3zpoTd99FQF6lG5lHrltmKHCjZ856zOK97ls3TuR3V08b5b3sMc73lcMTuaGcFBPvIET0GqZaFAQzcdTBIFZWvXScZ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-01+at+5.16.40+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcmlkeBArqUzvR6YIgXD8q3xPUGPf1uRDo9s3o6eJ2unGGgA8LZo3zpoTd99FQF6lG5lHrltmKHCjZ856zOK97ls3TuR3V08b5b3sMc73lcMTuaGcFBPvIET0GqZaFAQzcdTBIFZWvXScZ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-03-01+at+5.16.40+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEF9rlEXLypSYz1enXLxHFjavxofgwdH7q5j06FSyOj1v-DT1UKNyN9dyzdHGtnb5LAMPQzozpEa1LpPwBz1pgOHeVcxUijjNMCqNu7o3PwYsBg1BTKqIdvmZoA3PJeqitqXGDt7H48RFE/s1600/DSCN4381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEF9rlEXLypSYz1enXLxHFjavxofgwdH7q5j06FSyOj1v-DT1UKNyN9dyzdHGtnb5LAMPQzozpEa1LpPwBz1pgOHeVcxUijjNMCqNu7o3PwYsBg1BTKqIdvmZoA3PJeqitqXGDt7H48RFE/s1600/DSCN4381.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finally, Chad Allen will be taking this tiny, former sewing room and creating an office with fabulous pieces and interesting lines.  Case in point, this amazing bookshelf.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDJ4qr1aTO8jIYWcHSc10R1nLO-0qYXVoIdJoz8ItxbC9IvsPEt8RlVEDysYqKkkkX4SilvyNDa8kDRd8ZrAZtSiuB3wi9gkIxj9iJ0_IBpf_xiKxIjl8X54YrRTj4R1_cJVIpZIpLnru/s1600/DSCN4383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDJ4qr1aTO8jIYWcHSc10R1nLO-0qYXVoIdJoz8ItxbC9IvsPEt8RlVEDysYqKkkkX4SilvyNDa8kDRd8ZrAZtSiuB3wi9gkIxj9iJ0_IBpf_xiKxIjl8X54YrRTj4R1_cJVIpZIpLnru/s1600/DSCN4383.JPG" width="321" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, that's just a few of the spaces planned for the second and third levels of the <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">DC Design House,</a> April 13 - May 11.  All the info <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">here</a>. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Second Floor<br /><br />Guest Bedroom 1 – Susan Donelson and Sharon Bubenhofer of Cleveland Hall Design, Alexandria, VA<br />Guest Bathroom 1 – Allie Mann of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc., Bethesda, MD and Falls Church, VA<br />Second Floor Family Room – Dennese Guadeloupe-Rojas of Interiors by Design, Silver Spring, MD and Diane S. Taitt of DeSpace Designs, Washington DC<br />Guest Bathroom 2 – Cindy McClure of Grossmueller’s Design Consultants, Washington DC<br />Master Bedroom – Nancy Colbert of Design Partners, McLean, VA<br />Master Walk-In Closet – Deborah Broockerd of Closet Factory of Waldorf, MD<br />Master Bathroom – Cindy McClure of Grossmueller’s Design Consultants, Washington DC<br />Office – Chad Alan of Chad Alan Designs, Washington DC<br /><br />Third Floor<br /><br />Guest Bedroom 3 – Melissa McLay of Melissa McLay Interiors, Severna Park, MD<br />Guest Bathroom 3 – TJ Monahan of ibby/Case Design/Remodeling, Inc., Bethesda, MD/Falls Church, VA<br />Guest Bedroom 4 – Cheryl Lynn Doyle of Doyle Interiors, Washington DC<br />Guest Bathroom 4 – Anne Wenzel of ADW Design, Gaithersburg, MD<br />Back Stairhall – Beth Boggs of C2 Paint, Potomac Paint, Alexandria, Arlington, Chantilly, VA<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #8f9294; font-family: century gothic, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 25px;">ALSO - If you're a Polyvore fan there's only four more days left to enter <b>The Pink Pagoda's</b>  </span></span></span><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/art-filled_feminine_with_pink_pagoda/contest.show?id=477343" style="background-color: white; color: #ed3e95; font-family: 'century gothic', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><b>Project Decorate</b></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #8f9294; font-family: 'century gothic', serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;"> contest for a chance to win a $500 gift card to Horchow</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #8f9294; font-family: 'century gothic', serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">. </span></div>

DC Design House Bare Bones Part 2

A few weeks ago it was the downstairs of the DC Design House Bare Bones tour - now for the upstairs where it's still all about fresh co...

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