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Organic Black and Cream

Organic Black and Cream

Black walls that look soft paired with natural textures and soft creams and muted colors. From C Home here . (Design by homeowner Jenni Ka...

4:47 AM

Concealing a TV In Open Shelves

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBLTYMX47DaSkN905jIWSugE5iMeDdZ4zbdNXM_xZV-25Z3n7EqopMscVJ2kL7XLH-gbXwvukyWcuLHq3AGV2zD_-3_2MCnyQQqH45W18N4f2MZ2rpsuOguB7i5u1zfgl-l9U2i6M0XYH/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-27+at+11.36.26+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBLTYMX47DaSkN905jIWSugE5iMeDdZ4zbdNXM_xZV-25Z3n7EqopMscVJ2kL7XLH-gbXwvukyWcuLHq3AGV2zD_-3_2MCnyQQqH45W18N4f2MZ2rpsuOguB7i5u1zfgl-l9U2i6M0XYH/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-27+at+11.36.26+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />Want to make your TV less noticeable?  These designers prove you don't need cabinet doors or moving panels - you can "hide' them out in the open if you limit the contrast from the tv to the surrounding shelves.  Designer Bryan Patrick Flynn  (<a href="http://blog.hgtvremodels.com/2014/01/10/storage-smackdown-built-ins-vs-bookshelves/"> HGTV Remodels</a>) proves it with horizontal and vertical stacked books and <a href="http://www.capellakincheloe.com/">Capella Kincheloe</a> shows the way with dark painted shelving backing.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifulFuWSrMBdAs1d3YN9jzP7SMdOCmQI3BpeeSra5dyLqW4gSxIHamT8fChQsnlvvIVt8MCsdsih6R7ENzzHbcpNstufK7nCUKDs7Gx8hpf0nnvtgczixMs6dTFILR0dudXko88kQfccqt/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-27+at+1.44.27+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifulFuWSrMBdAs1d3YN9jzP7SMdOCmQI3BpeeSra5dyLqW4gSxIHamT8fChQsnlvvIVt8MCsdsih6R7ENzzHbcpNstufK7nCUKDs7Gx8hpf0nnvtgczixMs6dTFILR0dudXko88kQfccqt/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-27+at+1.44.27+PM.png" /></a></div><br />

Concealing a TV In Open Shelves

Want to make your TV less noticeable? These designers prove you don't need cabinet doors or moving panels - you can "hide' the...

5:42 AM

Cheap Leopard & my DIY Ottoman

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV14u4ELoHuunT5oRRYZQdacYAxfywsBYIWd8qUHFdOlWOEKeA7MHvupuCQBvowaedNyhl4-_U8DyUUH5GMptQ4h-_GJ0-I7URyywPZ-H67if0ZEIMMvzAR6yIiVw3-0AzCCcPRLm2TAtf/s1600/P1150184.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5789841184587346354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV14u4ELoHuunT5oRRYZQdacYAxfywsBYIWd8qUHFdOlWOEKeA7MHvupuCQBvowaedNyhl4-_U8DyUUH5GMptQ4h-_GJ0-I7URyywPZ-H67if0ZEIMMvzAR6yIiVw3-0AzCCcPRLm2TAtf/s400/P1150184.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> This Laura Ashley ottoman started out as a blue/white check which never went with anything in my house but at $300 I didn't want to pass it up. Many years later and I've finally "reupholstered" it myself with a purple gray linen to play off the sofa covered in Kelly Wearstler's Fern Tree (bought at discount from Haute.)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KYlfEZ2Qm2hyphenhyphensBlWFiXW_b3rmjgQQGdmrNeKF6MLdhsw6TDzMVKRqOVGro89TvPk3DTm9w3-72t2MOtCZyZvzQ3yvbJAGh-fzpBNknJZ3UTYw72hyRfqVQnMRrhoniITiTn852hpn_9B/s1600/P1150195.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5789841045379812050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KYlfEZ2Qm2hyphenhyphensBlWFiXW_b3rmjgQQGdmrNeKF6MLdhsw6TDzMVKRqOVGro89TvPk3DTm9w3-72t2MOtCZyZvzQ3yvbJAGh-fzpBNknJZ3UTYw72hyRfqVQnMRrhoniITiTn852hpn_9B/s640/P1150195.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> This summer I bought a purple gray leopard scarf from 2 Chic while on vacation in Marblehead. House Beautiful just did a spread on animal print. <strong><span style="color: #330099;">For only $20</span></strong>, this scarf was a cheap way to bring in a fun print (and protect the linen from daily use).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOYDm2hJ3zCu5XrPiomLenMp_g4F_RneE4winD2z2GhIA71ssb6me4cmMyzFQ6-6H1aNFonTjU7CR9w34ymQrPUqrv04c5Ltx7ajorrXcQ-vUub_FmfCmwlb2hUPcHuTJvVSUfOrz7eE1/s1600/P1150188.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5789841334344581170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOYDm2hJ3zCu5XrPiomLenMp_g4F_RneE4winD2z2GhIA71ssb6me4cmMyzFQ6-6H1aNFonTjU7CR9w34ymQrPUqrv04c5Ltx7ajorrXcQ-vUub_FmfCmwlb2hUPcHuTJvVSUfOrz7eE1/s400/P1150188.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> But, with the leopard it just didn't sit quite right in it's old place.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiPcJvrKYevNh_yYG3VB5ALW41ssxNU-Ar0Ub6LqPOKRrMW7l60W800toybBCr7PTsTjHQ1tY3Wu9RHiUUEofdDn8oA7pr4-A6huc6ehkbIbk7lNs8PTGls8I_mypqnbgq5jrX6Txtnru/s1600/P1150196.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5789842008120643362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiPcJvrKYevNh_yYG3VB5ALW41ssxNU-Ar0Ub6LqPOKRrMW7l60W800toybBCr7PTsTjHQ1tY3Wu9RHiUUEofdDn8oA7pr4-A6huc6ehkbIbk7lNs8PTGls8I_mypqnbgq5jrX6Txtnru/s640/P1150196.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> So here it is in front of the other sofa in the family room. As you may be guessing, my family room is a bit eclectic; furnished and decorated not by an upfront master plan but rather from a "let me try to piece something together..."<br /><br />I've never shown my whole family room and have it as a goal to post about it in the next month.

Cheap Leopard & my DIY Ottoman

This Laura Ashley ottoman started out as a blue/white check which never went with anything in my house but at $300 I didn't want to pas...

11:45 AM

My Burning Bush

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFHi8CHI0S8y5r_VyGN8eRIMfdQW2BI6xAEDPYJcMkIbn8njhSOsj2qEB4NTz6BwrBRPMq1VQYYeoDziA0W5bAn06qOduqKyHPyJtNFKTaL4tif50olDW4mY_eq-l-lfkVPKOQpjeOSqS/s1600/P1110640.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627533618924406002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFHi8CHI0S8y5r_VyGN8eRIMfdQW2BI6xAEDPYJcMkIbn8njhSOsj2qEB4NTz6BwrBRPMq1VQYYeoDziA0W5bAn06qOduqKyHPyJtNFKTaL4tif50olDW4mY_eq-l-lfkVPKOQpjeOSqS/s400/P1110640.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>This bush died twice; the first one and the replacement one from the nursery.  For a few years it lived outside like a little grave marker until I finally brought it in and placed it in this concrete pot.  It's next to the secretary in my family room.  (I've hardly ever posted on this room as it's been in flux.  It's finally starting to come together so I'll be showing more soon. Not that you've been waiting.)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglo8MXLOZlQ4DEv6rZk8gODREZldFZDmQoocTDslU7dBKYk7ER2aMsdSYdUqNP_PcZU_-HhOMZUGorruVy6rYBvNklpt8rwZRH2HR14n2_Bw1vn5p7YIh_JE6aaiNEPSY8CGwbPI0TvmNI/s1600/P1110690.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627533365644618642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglo8MXLOZlQ4DEv6rZk8gODREZldFZDmQoocTDslU7dBKYk7ER2aMsdSYdUqNP_PcZU_-HhOMZUGorruVy6rYBvNklpt8rwZRH2HR14n2_Bw1vn5p7YIh_JE6aaiNEPSY8CGwbPI0TvmNI/s640/P1110690.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>At some point I thought this side of the room needed a bit of red too so out came the Safety Red spray paint.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0TfP4QYHHEH1a2yoJuThC2r2MakzKcUEwzv1hGfDWEr2qsPVm7mtF0lW67baPoGTwoS2aeqtzW0LQYS8ZG35aVpUrq-je28kR-9LFdjgUjxor_kpqlEYfm0jJzYSLm4fphh5vVWepsSTM/s1600/P1110693.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627533047212538866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0TfP4QYHHEH1a2yoJuThC2r2MakzKcUEwzv1hGfDWEr2qsPVm7mtF0lW67baPoGTwoS2aeqtzW0LQYS8ZG35aVpUrq-je28kR-9LFdjgUjxor_kpqlEYfm0jJzYSLm4fphh5vVWepsSTM/s640/P1110693.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>If you don't like it, nobody in my family does either.  But here's my question, what should I put around my burning bush?  I think moss will only make it look a bit like Christmas - what do you suggest?

My Burning Bush

This bush died twice; the first one and the replacement one from the nursery. For a few years it lived outside like a little grave marker u...

3:52 AM

My Kelly Wearstler Sofa & Style-Rite Upholstery!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPrzGIhAzUsHVwNudeZ-JAT-CDYkNp0naZFlICgr9vW5WpFVBiUa77CpnDUNGstoKnDhfqeNZ3Vh4bDXxQ9rfSQjWvGqMTNKtdL7ACbfUMV6TiXjbSOyk-Re6KqbAHYyDs3atTzv_tI7A/s1600/P1080634.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539788513536826866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPrzGIhAzUsHVwNudeZ-JAT-CDYkNp0naZFlICgr9vW5WpFVBiUa77CpnDUNGstoKnDhfqeNZ3Vh4bDXxQ9rfSQjWvGqMTNKtdL7ACbfUMV6TiXjbSOyk-Re6KqbAHYyDs3atTzv_tI7A/s640/P1080634.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Solid sofas with patterned pillows make alot of sense but how could I pass up the opportunity to reupholster my <b><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#333333;">$25</span></b> yellow vinyl church sale sofa in Kelly Wearstler's Fern Tree?  You may remember at the end of September I posted about my purchase of Fern Tree from <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2010/09/kelly-wearstlers-fern-tree-for-28-yard.html">Haute</a> for only $28 a yard and asked for advice for which direction to run the fabric.  I went with a vertical placement and couldn't be more thrilled with how it turned out!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5zpf2FbigYHmOCFxZIkIJ64hXqCzdjgqGvQZ91V-ZDiyeqVJ14wytD8l1duMkZXlfjr-Ok0E7ETW7h52jEIv7EgVgbahFDnmZ4QJ4j3IqDyrsMQDP0-NnwOPSxBCDB7SN26ARgJjyII/s1600/P1080633.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539788275565516210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5zpf2FbigYHmOCFxZIkIJ64hXqCzdjgqGvQZ91V-ZDiyeqVJ14wytD8l1duMkZXlfjr-Ok0E7ETW7h52jEIv7EgVgbahFDnmZ4QJ4j3IqDyrsMQDP0-NnwOPSxBCDB7SN26ARgJjyII/s400/P1080633.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>The upholsterer I've always used is Mel Stokols of <a href="http://www.style-riteupholstery.com/">Style-Rite Upholstery</a>. This was not an easy pattern to work with and I think the placement of it is perfection.  Love how the fern trails up the front of the arm; it's identical on both of them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqi4OpWwPfPQM-LH8CQm4hm0oAxyIKllg525lbjejuYTd34rw0xM07SFWLk-pxW1MqGK6saWEoq3M5b-Hv4lHkPW5tyKnMhan_By80XHpUyVIxDKp-S4JN26buAVVUrdIMiPQWRyob5Kw/s1600/P1080635.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539787917457755122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqi4OpWwPfPQM-LH8CQm4hm0oAxyIKllg525lbjejuYTd34rw0xM07SFWLk-pxW1MqGK6saWEoq3M5b-Hv4lHkPW5tyKnMhan_By80XHpUyVIxDKp-S4JN26buAVVUrdIMiPQWRyob5Kw/s640/P1080635.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/AVvXsEgF2_4n4Vk_Pts8lUtiApBb3m3Gghvl0bIDhOO2ONu-ZVHP-pLkkJ3LjzVVkY27iuRm95AVON9slyr9_pkRnx4pI6t3isU5TAQ1jcbLlurgc0yGioj9bg6RMpskav4s4v8-S69n8gPciOQ/s1600/P1080637.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539786849869141010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2_4n4Vk_Pts8lUtiApBb3m3Gghvl0bIDhOO2ONu-ZVHP-pLkkJ3LjzVVkY27iuRm95AVON9slyr9_pkRnx4pI6t3isU5TAQ1jcbLlurgc0yGioj9bg6RMpskav4s4v8-S69n8gPciOQ/s400/P1080637.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>The pattern rolls over both arms and matches perfectly down each side (forgot to take a picture of that but you can see a bit of it in the photo below.)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM__OdxgD9LQdDOqLYXQUu7LqB3LsKVWrJEgBm1jYrP2uaq8punpovEn6C3Bmn_lV_ZVmBzgwykUrZPJL2N6nLvETWnTiqMCStj0j_aTLC0qabmujP16bR6ArLqyqPXV3hXAbiSRX99II/s1600/P1080609.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539786668877519570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM__OdxgD9LQdDOqLYXQUu7LqB3LsKVWrJEgBm1jYrP2uaq8punpovEn6C3Bmn_lV_ZVmBzgwykUrZPJL2N6nLvETWnTiqMCStj0j_aTLC0qabmujP16bR6ArLqyqPXV3hXAbiSRX99II/s400/P1080609.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 256px;" /></a>The sofa was delivered Friday night, as promised, just in time for a dinner party Saturday.  Here's Mel on the left and fellow master upholsterer David on the right.  I've had 2 other chairs and another sofa upholstered by Style-Rite and it's been perfection in my book every time.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlZpkluTvXdiVXZzD0JHDfRrZCXSzcrGimfV1v1QOQbr5jNGYc5PrR1qgD2xPKXAfsPinwSc2iqbaN7FGInfML2FtmyhabDZKpSrtrFuS-RX5dBdWBlpDTdL0AFYwMgLTQFkyB8vsBu4/s1600/truck2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539790153515257586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlZpkluTvXdiVXZzD0JHDfRrZCXSzcrGimfV1v1QOQbr5jNGYc5PrR1qgD2xPKXAfsPinwSc2iqbaN7FGInfML2FtmyhabDZKpSrtrFuS-RX5dBdWBlpDTdL0AFYwMgLTQFkyB8vsBu4/s400/truck2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 318px;" /></a>The cost to reupholster this sofa was $1,110 - which included repairs to the springs and 13 yards of another fabric** I had bought from Mel.  (**I found the Wearstler fabric weeks after choosing the original fabric.)  I can highly recommend Mel to anyone in the metro DC area who is interested in reupholstering a piece.   <a href="http://www.style-riteupholstery.com/">Style-Rite Upholstery</a>, Annandale,VA, 703.256.1114. <span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#333333;">Please note this is my personal recommendation and I receive no form of compensation for my endorsement.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#333333;"><br /></span><div>Two other notes - with the addition of this sofa my family room is finally starting to come together.  Hope to post more about it soon.  </div><div><br /></div><div>The amazing fabric store <a href="http://www.hauteonline.com/">Haute</a> of Marshall, VA now has a second location in Georgetown at 2601 P Street NW in a space next to <a href="http://www.jeanpierreantiques.com/">Jean Pierre Antiques</a>.  There are many beautiful fabrics in this location and it's definitely worth checking out.</div></div>

My Kelly Wearstler Sofa & Style-Rite Upholstery!

Solid sofas with patterned pillows make alot of sense but how could I pass up the opportunity to reupholster my $25 yellow vinyl church sal...

7:22 AM

Family Room Inspiration

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu2jeSmC2xTyOw7aM7H18Kg2orkq_mrxoEdbTJ1sEcbg8lB4mUajVQvqrHmH0rwF-PKCCQH33Pa09wzh6gYDwCGzdBKUFLTpaJvC1CwEFj1vqHXipSV9O4jJMH4L-2nEKsI6g3ZyeDrRPd/s1600-h/sheraton1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440936581681555986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu2jeSmC2xTyOw7aM7H18Kg2orkq_mrxoEdbTJ1sEcbg8lB4mUajVQvqrHmH0rwF-PKCCQH33Pa09wzh6gYDwCGzdBKUFLTpaJvC1CwEFj1vqHXipSV9O4jJMH4L-2nEKsI6g3ZyeDrRPd/s400/sheraton1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>I stayed at the <a href="http://www.sheratonsantamonica.com/">Sheraton Delfina</a> in Santa Monica a few years ago and was taken by the relaxed but sophisticated lobby. It's giving me inspiration for my family room redecoration. Love the mix of furniture and fabrics and this leather chair with the nailhead detailing.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsBfdgHT0u731yb6uNb3NO3ebwo_RCBMWc3spGr9guGt_ZtH3OawtTbzb12NLZt1FLqpGvlvD76C0pxmyQ0iUJNcmQ3Zf6zZtGDL1HKBavcS4MmoMf1LIicgUcv6twWMnEiDMbJ5I70fSH/s1600-h/ph_rese_3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440937084025173666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsBfdgHT0u731yb6uNb3NO3ebwo_RCBMWc3spGr9guGt_ZtH3OawtTbzb12NLZt1FLqpGvlvD76C0pxmyQ0iUJNcmQ3Zf6zZtGDL1HKBavcS4MmoMf1LIicgUcv6twWMnEiDMbJ5I70fSH/s640/ph_rese_3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe3c6HZ3zl8xhhiP8_DbPYo2mLEm4sm68vecQS6rW2v-_u6TVmNC6uxtM6x-W0YHw2g1rM-4pYUeCGfXyDA1JTbRWT5K1LwhrJ2SyjiChcr6PzF4HBA7ikW7wYWltjD7Mfyj_6GMX1mPvj/s1600-h/sheraton2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440936461666635986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe3c6HZ3zl8xhhiP8_DbPYo2mLEm4sm68vecQS6rW2v-_u6TVmNC6uxtM6x-W0YHw2g1rM-4pYUeCGfXyDA1JTbRWT5K1LwhrJ2SyjiChcr6PzF4HBA7ikW7wYWltjD7Mfyj_6GMX1mPvj/s640/sheraton2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span style="color:#660000;"> This week my posts may be sporadic or all together absent</span> as there's a good chance I won't have internet access where I'm going to be. However, I am doing a guest post on <a href="http://www.purestylehome.blogspot.com/">Pure Style</a> on Wednesday so be sure to check that out.</div><div></div><div>Also, don't forget about Debra of 5th and State's  Exterior Makeover Giveaway! For details head over <strong><a href="http://www.5thandstate.blogspot.com/2010/02/makeover-giveaway.html">here</a></strong>.</div>

Family Room Inspiration

I stayed at the Sheraton Delfina in Santa Monica a few years ago and was taken by the relaxed but sophisticated lobby. It's giving me i...

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Dining Room Design