Goodbye to Color Week(s)

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBVPYZ5bATI/AAAAAAAABmY/SxriK2YZOuY/s1600-h/Picture+11.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194145025928921394" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBVPYZ5bATI/AAAAAAAABmY/SxriK2YZOuY/s800/Picture+11.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 586px; height: 393px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBVPZJ5bAUI/AAAAAAAABmg/9s3Km9PdbOk/s1600-h/Picture+12.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194145038813823298" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBVPZJ5bAUI/AAAAAAAABmg/9s3Km9PdbOk/s800/Picture+12.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 319px;" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBVPZp5bAVI/AAAAAAAABmo/UGCcYQnoKFI/s1600-h/Picture+36.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194145047403757906" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBVPZp5bAVI/AAAAAAAABmo/UGCcYQnoKFI/s800/Picture+36.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 482px; height: 316px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Although I have been inspired by color the last couple of weeks, I am saying goodbye to color week for now. I thought a great way to finish it is with these beautiful photos from stylist <a href="http://www.hilleryrs.com/art_direction.html#"><span style="font-style: italic;">Hillery Rebeka Sproatt</span></a> . Time for a brand new week!<br /></div>

Goodbye to Color Week(s)

Although I have been inspired by color the last couple of weeks, I am saying goodbye to color week for now. I thought a great way to finish ...

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Sensual Color

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBHxGJ5bAJI/AAAAAAAABlI/9DGOaoOPT20/s1600-h/Picture+47.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193196933373165714" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBHxGJ5bAJI/AAAAAAAABlI/9DGOaoOPT20/s800/Picture+47.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>Happy Friday, everyone! I am going to keep this post short, because I woke up with the world's worst migraine! As soon as I can look at the monitor a little longer, I will post pictures of a fun get-together I went to last night :)<br />I couldn't resist showing off these beautiful pictures. It is a British home that consists of my favorite color palette. I am drawn to the chocolate and red tones in the wood combined with creamy tones and varying shades of purple. I've always found these colors very sensual.<br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBHxFp5bAHI/AAAAAAAABk4/WrFGPcy-8x8/s1600-h/Picture+45.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193196924783231090" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBHxFp5bAHI/AAAAAAAABk4/WrFGPcy-8x8/s800/Picture+45.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBHxF55bAII/AAAAAAAABlA/P07q91sdpmU/s1600-h/Picture+46.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193196929078198402" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBHxF55bAII/AAAAAAAABlA/P07q91sdpmU/s800/Picture+46.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 677px; height: 414px;" /></a>The bright settee gives the room a jolt of life. I also love the jewel tone, purple chair. The fabric looks like it might be velvet or mohair. I love either fabric, because the color becomes multi-dimensional. I found these images via <a href="http://desiretoinspire.blogspot.com/2008/04/hunting-tigers-in-tulips.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Desire to Inspire</span></a>.<br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBHxFJ5bAGI/AAAAAAAABkw/ABYdOwm1u3I/s1600-h/Picture+38.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193196916193296482" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBHxFJ5bAGI/AAAAAAAABkw/ABYdOwm1u3I/s800/Picture+38.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBH1S55bAKI/AAAAAAAABlQ/Bl1lnzUvXa4/s1600-h/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193201550463008930" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SBH1S55bAKI/AAAAAAAABlQ/Bl1lnzUvXa4/s800/Picture+2.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>

Sensual Color

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Modern Color With Traditional Touches.

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-fcp5bAAI/AAAAAAAABkA/xugsCYVLXb4/s1600-h/Picture+50.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192544210013323266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-fcp5bAAI/AAAAAAAABkA/xugsCYVLXb4/s800/Picture+50.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>I'm salivating over these photos. This is a wonderful example of combining modern color and details with traditional furniture. I think many people think "modern" is cold and impersonal or bright and harsh. I love that this house shows that modern and traditional can live together and make a very comfortable home.<br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-fc55bABI/AAAAAAAABkI/Kbm5a3AOYQM/s1600-h/Picture+54.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192544214308290578" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-fc55bABI/AAAAAAAABkI/Kbm5a3AOYQM/s800/Picture+54.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-fdJ5bACI/AAAAAAAABkQ/-03HQiZ7GSA/s1600-h/Picture+51.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192544218603257890" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-fdJ5bACI/AAAAAAAABkQ/-03HQiZ7GSA/s800/Picture+51.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>This home was designed by <a href="http://wandrdesign.com/rd_11th_02.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Woodson and Rummerfield</span></a>. This designer duo is definately a new favorite of mine.<br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-fdZ5bADI/AAAAAAAABkY/lpH0UvOGueQ/s1600-h/Picture+52.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192544222898225202" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-fdZ5bADI/AAAAAAAABkY/lpH0UvOGueQ/s800/Picture+52.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-ffZ5bAEI/AAAAAAAABkg/f3NwmZIpnqM/s1600-h/Picture+53.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192544257257963586" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-ffZ5bAEI/AAAAAAAABkg/f3NwmZIpnqM/s800/Picture+53.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>

Modern Color With Traditional Touches.

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Colorful Table Runners.

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-K1p5a_9I/AAAAAAAABjo/HwMHda1DNV8/s1600-h/Picture+4.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192521549765869522" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-K1p5a_9I/AAAAAAAABjo/HwMHda1DNV8/s800/Picture+4.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 667px; height: 367px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-K1p5a_8I/AAAAAAAABjg/TDBrWIhQqBQ/s1600-h/Picture+3.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192521549765869506" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-K1p5a_8I/AAAAAAAABjg/TDBrWIhQqBQ/s800/Picture+3.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 574px; height: 557px;" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-K0Z5a_7I/AAAAAAAABjY/ADWn8EyQros/s1600-h/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192521528291033010" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA-K0Z5a_7I/AAAAAAAABjY/ADWn8EyQros/s800/Picture+2.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 617px; height: 582px;" /></a>These fun table runners are from a Santa Monica store called <a href="http://www.huset-shop.com/product_info.php?products_id=34"><span style="font-style: italic;">Huset</span></a>. They are dedicated to bringing Scandinavian design to the U.S. I have to say, I am not very big on using table runners; but these are too good to pass up. The vintage Swedish patterns are great for adding color to a room.<br /></div>

Colorful Table Runners.

These fun table runners are from a Santa Monica store called Huset . They are dedicated to bringing Scandinavian design to the U.S. I have t...

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"Color Week" Continues.

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA6nF55a_5I/AAAAAAAABjI/y3HXeLfnzwY/s1600-h/*Austin+Color2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192271140287610770" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA6nF55a_5I/AAAAAAAABjI/y3HXeLfnzwY/s800/*Austin+Color2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 672px; height: 224px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I enjoyed "Color Week" so much, I decided to continue it. I ran out of time, and didn't post everything I wanted. Here a <a href="http-http://www.flickr.com/photos/22429780@N02/2434853671/in/set-72157603970608132/"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22429780@N02/2434853671/in/set-72157603970608132/"><span style="font-style: italic;">few pictures</span></a> I took over the weekend.</div>

"Color Week" Continues.

I enjoyed "Color Week" so much, I decided to continue it. I ran out of time, and didn't post everything I wanted. Here a few p...

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I'm Back and Feeling Fabulous...

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA132p5a_zI/AAAAAAAABiY/4OVwVs6_5Ns/s1600-h/Picture+3.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191937726271389490" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA132p5a_zI/AAAAAAAABiY/4OVwVs6_5Ns/s800/Picture+3.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 552px; height: 548px;" /></a><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);"></span></span>Hi everyone, I'm back. I took a short trip with my family and got some rest. I didn't even come close to a computer for several days! I would like to thank everyone for the very nice comments. I didn't mean to sound depressed...just a little tired and stressed. I just wanted to say that everyone's comments really mean a lot to me. I was happy to come back and see this lovely photo on <a href="http://cocokelley.blogspot.com/2008/04/high-society-poolside.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Coco Kelley's blog</span></a>. It is by <a href="http://www.photographersgallery.com/by_artist.asp?id=2"><span style="font-style: italic;">Slim AArons</span></a> and one of my favorite photos ever. Slim Aaron made a name for himself by photographing some of the world's most fabulous people. I decided to take the lead from <a href="http://cocokelley.blogspot.com/2008/04/high-society-poolside.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Cassandra</span></a> and post a few more of my favorite Aarons photos.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA133Z5a_0I/AAAAAAAABig/EIIpL1uLNxw/s1600-h/Picture+1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191937739156291394" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA133Z5a_0I/AAAAAAAABig/EIIpL1uLNxw/s800/Picture+1.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 437px; height: 449px;" /></a><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolores_del_R%C3%ADo"><span style="font-style: italic;">Dolores del Rio in Acapulco.</span></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA133p5a_1I/AAAAAAAABio/7isa6eWIqXU/s1600-h/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191937743451258706" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA133p5a_1I/AAAAAAAABio/7isa6eWIqXU/s800/Picture+2.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 437px; height: 673px;" /></a>The very fabulous <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truman_Capote"><span style="font-style: italic;">Truman Capote.</span></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA134J5a_2I/AAAAAAAABiw/x2XnfKWrdLE/s1600-h/Picture+4.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191937752041193314" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA134J5a_2I/AAAAAAAABiw/x2XnfKWrdLE/s800/Picture+4.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 538px; height: 540px;" /></a>I'm not certain who this is, but if she can work a monocle; I LIKE her! Maybe I need a monocle?<br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SA134J5a_2I/AAAAAAAABiw/x2XnfKWrdLE/s1600-h/Picture+4.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a>

I'm Back and Feeling Fabulous...

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A Conscientious Remodel.

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAj1qa12aqI/AAAAAAAABhA/J7EdI6EEKRg/s1600-h/Mod+House2+-+02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190668679652993698" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAj1qa12aqI/AAAAAAAABhA/J7EdI6EEKRg/s800/Mod+House2+-+02.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 428px; height: 594px;" /></a><a href="http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cfm?mlnum=9760588&backButton=Y"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></a>Here's a question. How do you find a balance between responsible preservation and making a home fit your present needs? This can be a difficult question to answer. Over the weekend I found a great example of the right way to handle this issue. Once again, via <a href="http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cfm?mlnum=9760588&backButton=Y"><span style="font-style: italic;">Houston Mod; </span></a><br />I came upon another Mid Century beauty. What I really loved about this house was, that it works for modern day families; but it has many of its original details preserved.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAj1qK12apI/AAAAAAAABg4/-0Tb2BJaGsQ/s1600-h/Mod+House2+-+22.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190668675358026386" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAj1qK12apI/AAAAAAAABg4/-0Tb2BJaGsQ/s800/Mod+House2+-+22.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 491px; height: 732px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAj1qq12arI/AAAAAAAABhI/K8MDYtdVS5k/s1600-h/Mod+House2+-+21.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190668683947961010" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAj1qq12arI/AAAAAAAABhI/K8MDYtdVS5k/s800/Mod+House2+-+21.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 492px; height: 675px;" /></a>Little details, like the original cabinets and knobs; can be found throughout the house. There are also modern details (like the new mosaic back splash), that keep the house from feeling like a museum instead of a house. I will admit that I am just as guilty of tearing out perfectly good features of a home in order to update a look. Now, I would think twice about getting rid of details that give a house flavor and personality. This home has its original terrazzo floors, wood paneling and plumbing fixtures. It really works very well. For more photos, go <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22429780@N02/2423875916/in/set-72157604547241665/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Here</span></a>.<br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAj2Sa12auI/AAAAAAAABhg/KjMiz3Glk1k/s1600-h/Mod+House2+-+15.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190669366847761122" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAj2Sa12auI/AAAAAAAABhg/KjMiz3Glk1k/s400/Mod+House2+-+15.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 632px; height: 458px;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAj2S612awI/AAAAAAAABhw/tyUhPQklzHg/s1600-h/Mod+House2+-+07.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190669375437695746" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAj2S612awI/AAAAAAAABhw/tyUhPQklzHg/s800/Mod+House2+-+07.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 638px; height: 425px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAlUwK12ayI/AAAAAAAABiA/iSMwDRPhfTs/s1600-h/Mod+House2+-+06.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190773232041880354" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAlUwK12ayI/AAAAAAAABiA/iSMwDRPhfTs/s400/Mod+House2+-+06.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 402px; height: 662px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAj1pa12aoI/AAAAAAAABgw/OpDu6-FqpBs/s1600-h/Mod+House2+-+25.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190668662473124482" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAj1pa12aoI/AAAAAAAABgw/OpDu6-FqpBs/s400/Mod+House2+-+25.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 556px; height: 315px;" /></a>

A Conscientious Remodel.

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Green Day

<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAa7G612alI/AAAAAAAABgY/ie9jRz68AdE/s1600-h/Picture+1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190041348139805266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAa7G612alI/AAAAAAAABgY/ie9jRz68AdE/s400/Picture+1.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 544px; height: 364px;" /></a><a href="http://www.skonahem.com/inspirerande-hem/hemreportage/townhouse-mariefred/index.xml"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >(Via Skona hem)<br /></span></a></div><br />How's that for a title? Corny, perhaps; but I thought I would pay homage to my FAVORITE color....green! I never grow tired of green, and I wish I could use it in every room. That would probably a little weird, a better choice is to use it in smaller doses. For example, this amazing use of green on the kitchen cabinets. I started salivating when I saw these. I know what I want in my next kitchen.<br />I love the trend of painted kitchen cabinets. For years, I have favored cabinets with natural and exotic wood grains; but now I am loving cabinets with color. What is great about using painted cabinets, is that preexisting cabinets don't have to be replaced. That is an amazing money saver in any kitchen remodel.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAa7Ha12amI/AAAAAAAABgg/me1Lgjwhe-0/s1600-h/Picture+10.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190041356729739874" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAa7Ha12amI/AAAAAAAABgg/me1Lgjwhe-0/s400/Picture+10.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 548px; height: 364px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAa5m612akI/AAAAAAAABgQ/Vg504JX8Fq0/s1600-h/Picture+38.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190039698872363586" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAa5m612akI/AAAAAAAABgQ/Vg504JX8Fq0/s400/Picture+38.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 519px; height: 416px;" /></a>I have to admit, I am not always a <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/fur/index.cfm?cm_type=gnav"><span style="font-style: italic;">Pottery Barn </span></a>fan, but I would love to have this relaxing and pretty hammock. When I saw the draperies below, I almost fell over. Oh, I love them so much! My favorite detail is the coordinating chair. How fabulous!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><br /></span><a href="http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2008/04/fawn_galli"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >(Via Domino)</span></a><br /></div></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAa5lq12aiI/AAAAAAAABgA/JlZlFGbctQE/s1600-h/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190039677397527074" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAa5lq12aiI/AAAAAAAABgA/JlZlFGbctQE/s400/Picture+2.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 563px; height: 595px;" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAa7ra12anI/AAAAAAAABgo/si-XIWRVDsY/s1600-h/Picture+3.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190041975205030514" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SAa7ra12anI/AAAAAAAABgo/si-XIWRVDsY/s400/Picture+3.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 568px; height: 599px;" /></a>

Green Day

(Via Skona hem) How's that for a title? Corny, perhaps; but I thought I would pay homage to my FAVORITE color....green! I never grow ti...

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