In My Head: Bookcase Mania

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_legrlr8Yjr1qbw8y4o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_legrlr8Yjr1qbw8y4o1_500.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You know how you get the idea of liking something, and then you see it everywhere you look? That's me with fabulous bookcases, lately. While for most of my life, I didn't love open bookcases; now I can't get enough of them. Its inspiring to see the wealth of looks and ideas out there. These photos show that every case can as be unique as its owner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_legrp9OB3A1qbw8y4o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_legrp9OB3A1qbw8y4o1_500.jpg" width="443" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.vanstee.be/archive"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">via Simplypi</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theselby.com/1_15_11_Favorite2010/thumbs/4_2_09_karl_lagerfeld06407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://www.theselby.com/1_15_11_Favorite2010/thumbs/4_2_09_karl_lagerfeld06407.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.theselby.com/1_15_11_Favorite2010/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Theselby-PhotosInYourSpace+%28The+Selby+is+in+Your+Place+featuring+photographs+and+paintings+of+creative+people+and+spaces.%29&utm_content=Google+Reader"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The Selby</span></a></i> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Whether you actually READ this many books, is up to you. Hey, you don't have to tell anyone the truth!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TS5mw1Ez76I/AAAAAAAAGHY/dr1otjIKFJ8/s1600/Books2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TS5mw1Ez76I/AAAAAAAAGHY/dr1otjIKFJ8/s1600/Books2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TS5mz7xaw1I/AAAAAAAAGHc/z1j7SltQlsY/s1600/books%253Aoffice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TS5mz7xaw1I/AAAAAAAAGHc/z1j7SltQlsY/s1600/books%253Aoffice.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TS5m3FB_8fI/AAAAAAAAGHg/lFswd6PNxpw/s1600/books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TS5m3FB_8fI/AAAAAAAAGHg/lFswd6PNxpw/s1600/books.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/197023/list/Inspiring-Bookcases">Houzz: Inspiring Bookcases</a></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">The great light and comfy seating area is a bookworm's dream come true.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbv3ri8Tjx1qev340o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbv3ri8Tjx1qev340o1_500.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">via </span><i><a href="http://yumifon66.tumblr.com/post/1579450270"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">That's So Cute</span></a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ooh, I love this photo! Don't forget to use bookcases for art and collections too.</div>

In My Head: Bookcase Mania

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Eclectic House: Living Rooms

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5X80R8h8I/AAAAAAAAGDU/ae5B4BZ4vmU/s1600/Picture+11.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5X80R8h8I/AAAAAAAAGDU/ae5B4BZ4vmU/s1600/Picture+11.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><b> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/156979/list/Eclectic-House--Living-rooms">(Via Houzz)</a></b></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks for visiting my home again! As you can see its coming along quite nicely. Having already built the <a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2010/11/eclectic-house-kitchens.html"><i>kitchen</i></a> and the <a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2010/11/eclectic-house-dining-room.html"><i>dining room</i></a>, its time for my personal favorite space; the living room. I know most people say they love the kitchen best, but I'm going to be honest; I'm a terrible cook and don't enjoy that one bit. I love t.v. and sitting with my family chatting or playing games! Sorry Mom:(</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5X96km8YI/AAAAAAAAGDY/tBovVbFwaYc/s1600/Picture+12.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5X96km8YI/AAAAAAAAGDY/tBovVbFwaYc/s400/Picture+12.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5YNc0auoI/AAAAAAAAGDc/3YoJxYhx03U/s1600/Picture+8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5YNc0auoI/AAAAAAAAGDc/3YoJxYhx03U/s400/Picture+8.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">So, when you come to my house be prepared for take-out. On the other hand, in spaces like these; wouldn't you want to hang out for a great movie or some coffee and conversation? That's the way to fully appreciate beautiful rooms like these...if you ask me.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5YOZD_QhI/AAAAAAAAGDg/ILUo-59xmKI/s1600/Picture+9.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5YOZD_QhI/AAAAAAAAGDg/ILUo-59xmKI/s400/Picture+9.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5YhR6JppI/AAAAAAAAGDk/bH0s0b2NmaY/s1600/Picture+13.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5YhR6JppI/AAAAAAAAGDk/bH0s0b2NmaY/s1600/Picture+13.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5YjsSMuQI/AAAAAAAAGDo/kgM2pKy-rJs/s1600/Picture+14.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5YjsSMuQI/AAAAAAAAGDo/kgM2pKy-rJs/s400/Picture+14.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5YlIHMnEI/AAAAAAAAGDs/q_E4Ulj-y2c/s1600/Picture+15.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5YlIHMnEI/AAAAAAAAGDs/q_E4Ulj-y2c/s640/Picture+15.png" width="425" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://livingagency.com/index.php"><i><b>Via Living Agency</b></i></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5YmkO0UrI/AAAAAAAAGDw/1rmFlLhoYL4/s1600/Picture+16.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5YmkO0UrI/AAAAAAAAGDw/1rmFlLhoYL4/s1600/Picture+16.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5YoLB2V6I/AAAAAAAAGD0/eE7bMbjlGCs/s1600/Picture+17.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TP5YoLB2V6I/AAAAAAAAGD0/eE7bMbjlGCs/s640/Picture+17.png" width="519" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.casadevalentina.com.br/hotsite/salas"><b><i>Via Casa de Valentina</i></b></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Find more living room inspirations <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/156979/list/Eclectic-House--Living-rooms">here.</a></span></div>

Eclectic House: Living Rooms

  (Via Houzz) Thanks for visiting my home again! As you can see its coming along quite nicely. Having already built the kitchen and the di...

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Eclectic House: Dining room

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXgBXGQf3I/AAAAAAAAGCs/hp8cOOKXzl0/s1600/Picture%2B12.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545584830161387378" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXgBXGQf3I/AAAAAAAAGCs/hp8cOOKXzl0/s800/Picture%2B12.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 472px; height: 312px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.roseuniacke.com/interiors/london-house/">Rose Uniacke</a><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Room number two of my eclectic house, is the dining room!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">This is a sort of controversial room in many modern homes. So many of us rarely sit down for formal meals anymore which begs the question, are they necessary? </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">In the last year or so, I've personally had a change of heart about this issue. I think because I spent the last 5 years in a house that is very "open concept" and without a formal dining space, I've grown weary of not having that option. Its difficult to have many people over, because there's no where to put them!<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Maybe its a sign of getting older, but I want to have a place where my family can enjoy a quiet meal together in a beautiful environment. Needless to say, I am now Pro-dining room!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">My only requirement is that it not be the old-fashioned formal room that the kids could never walk into! Make it a creative and welcoming space (even for pesky little boys)</span></span><br /></div></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXgA8X0jHI/AAAAAAAAGCk/9ZqxGqkfisY/s1600/Picture%2B3.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545584822987295858" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXgA8X0jHI/AAAAAAAAGCk/9ZqxGqkfisY/s400/Picture%2B3.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 330px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/carolinaeclectic">Via Houzz</a><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">This is the definition of eclectic, no? I mean the formal chandelier with a rustic table, mid-century chairs and modern art!<br />Wow!</span><br /></div></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXgAbbJ0uI/AAAAAAAAGCc/irpXqDarowE/s1600/Picture%2B13.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545584814142903010" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXgAbbJ0uI/AAAAAAAAGCc/irpXqDarowE/s800/Picture%2B13.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 302px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.luxesource.com/default.aspx">Via Luxe</a></span></span></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXf_3h4oqI/AAAAAAAAGCU/ecjPxq-x7r8/s1600/Picture%2B11.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545584804507460258" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXf_3h4oqI/AAAAAAAAGCU/ecjPxq-x7r8/s400/Picture%2B11.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 509px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXf_t7kDSI/AAAAAAAAGCM/hgjZ45tBDZM/s1600/Picture%2B10.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545584801930808610" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXf_t7kDSI/AAAAAAAAGCM/hgjZ45tBDZM/s800/Picture%2B10.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 326px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Via Houzz</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXfiRNJLbI/AAAAAAAAGCE/-lh_GvAB2Dc/s1600/Picture%2B9.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545584296003710386" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXfiRNJLbI/AAAAAAAAGCE/-lh_GvAB2Dc/s400/Picture%2B9.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 558px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I know we've been seeing chalkboard walls for a couple of years now, but I'm still LOVING them:)</span><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXfh5v9tzI/AAAAAAAAGB8/oODu_W_ArF0/s1600/Picture%2B8.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545584289707308850" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXfh5v9tzI/AAAAAAAAGB8/oODu_W_ArF0/s800/Picture%2B8.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 575px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXfhftsEzI/AAAAAAAAGB0/LUw8gcKMu2I/s1600/Picture%2B6.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545584282718442290" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXfhftsEzI/AAAAAAAAGB0/LUw8gcKMu2I/s800/Picture%2B6.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 466px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">If I could show photos of what goes on in my dreams, one of them would look just like this!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXfhHAu_4I/AAAAAAAAGBs/iWadzudlbGE/s1600/Picture%2B4.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545584276087439234" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXfhHAu_4I/AAAAAAAAGBs/iWadzudlbGE/s800/Picture%2B4.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 381px; height: 502px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">My favorite detail in this room is the charming art on the back wall. I'm not sure if its a photo or painting. Its a very simple piece but a tasteful way of displaying a personal photo. Not easy to do.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXfg_BAt2I/AAAAAAAAGBk/Z1SHdv5haeQ/s1600/Picture%2B5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545584273941116770" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPXfg_BAt2I/AAAAAAAAGBk/Z1SHdv5haeQ/s800/Picture%2B5.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 319px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Find more of my </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/152806/list/Eclectic-House--Dining-rooms">eclectic house, dining rooms here.</a></span></span></div>

Eclectic House: Dining room

Rose Uniacke Room number two of my eclectic house, is the dining room! This is a sort of controversial room in many modern homes. So many o...

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Eclectic House: Kitchens

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL7UlmtuGI/AAAAAAAAGBc/qhsUQvIQSlU/s1600/Picture%2B13.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544770422356949090" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL7UlmtuGI/AAAAAAAAGBc/qhsUQvIQSlU/s400/Picture%2B13.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 442px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm building a virtual house, room by room. I think on the inside I'm a frustrated home builder. So, my first step to fulfilling my housing development dreams is to collect ideas of what I would like to see. Of course what would these houses be but eclectic! The question remains, would anyone <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">buy</span> into my vision?</span><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL7KyKeTII/AAAAAAAAGBU/8qD6e4XvGAE/s1600/Picture%2B14.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544770253929467010" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL7KyKeTII/AAAAAAAAGBU/8qD6e4XvGAE/s800/Picture%2B14.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 437px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL7KFYF3_I/AAAAAAAAGBM/0pPgRfULn7A/s1600/Picture%2B15.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544770241906991090" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL7KFYF3_I/AAAAAAAAGBM/0pPgRfULn7A/s800/Picture%2B15.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 439px; height: 439px;" /></a><a href="http://www.marieclairemaison.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >Via Marie Claire Maison</span></a><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL7JkRmVII/AAAAAAAAGBE/I9PgvTYqQXA/s1600/Picture%2B16.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544770233021387906" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL7JkRmVII/AAAAAAAAGBE/I9PgvTYqQXA/s800/Picture%2B16.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 441px; height: 446px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL7JTNJjtI/AAAAAAAAGA8/BjJFtEyAeGo/s1600/Picture%2B11.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544770228439322322" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL7JTNJjtI/AAAAAAAAGA8/BjJFtEyAeGo/s800/Picture%2B11.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 382px; height: 512px;" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/151542/list/Eclectic-House--Kitchens"><span style="font-style: italic;">Via Houzz</span></a></span><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL7JGaiapI/AAAAAAAAGA0/YXH7B7dFKAc/s1600/Picture%2B10.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544770225005816466" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL7JGaiapI/AAAAAAAAGA0/YXH7B7dFKAc/s800/Picture%2B10.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 328px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL6ykQM-wI/AAAAAAAAGAs/7ZUy3C6Iq8Q/s1600/Picture%2B9.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544769837878541058" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL6ykQM-wI/AAAAAAAAGAs/7ZUy3C6Iq8Q/s800/Picture%2B9.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 439px; height: 299px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL6xzLdEpI/AAAAAAAAGAk/vSdz5nDm0gk/s1600/Picture%2B8.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544769824705286802" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL6xzLdEpI/AAAAAAAAGAk/vSdz5nDm0gk/s800/Picture%2B8.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 441px; height: 334px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Okay, this photo isn't exactly of a kitchen...but its a kitchen skylight! I mean how fantastic is this idea?!</span><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL6wOrgtXI/AAAAAAAAGAc/eAI0Of_pt-k/s1600/Picture%2B4.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544769797727761778" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL6wOrgtXI/AAAAAAAAGAc/eAI0Of_pt-k/s800/Picture%2B4.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 484px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL6v9h2iQI/AAAAAAAAGAU/6e-j2Se1VwM/s1600/Picture%2B3.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544769793123846402" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL6v9h2iQI/AAAAAAAAGAU/6e-j2Se1VwM/s800/Picture%2B3.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 442px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL6vapgipI/AAAAAAAAGAM/1dEUQ13C3w0/s1600/Picture%2B6.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544769783760718482" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TPL6vapgipI/AAAAAAAAGAM/1dEUQ13C3w0/s800/Picture%2B6.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 330px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/87503/Cooks-kitchen-eclectic-kitchen-atlanta"><span style="font-style: italic;">This kitchen </span></a>may be my favorite. Its spare without losing its earthy feel. I have collected more eclectic kitchens<br />on my new Houzz profile. Go check it out <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/151542/list/Eclectic-House--Kitchens"><span style="font-style: italic;">here</span></a></span><br /></div>

Eclectic House: Kitchens

I'm building a virtual house, room by room. I think on the inside I'm a frustrated home builder. So, my first step to fulfilling my ...

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Favorite Portfolio: Blacksheep Architecture and Design

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR5AMZxhXI/AAAAAAAAFeE/3nYz9_2JMzY/s1600-h/Picture+22.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392067698105615730" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR5AMZxhXI/AAAAAAAAFeE/3nYz9_2JMzY/s800/Picture+22.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 620px; height: 467px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Hello all! I wanted to share two of my new obsessions. First, a very cool site called <a href="http://www.houzz.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Houzz</span></a>. Have you seen it? Its a blogger's dream come true. Basically, its a site where you can bookmark your favorite images, or post photos of your own work. Also, you can create your Idea books from all their images. Its so fabulous and inspiring!!</span><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR4_eJxHkI/AAAAAAAAFd8/U8aU2LLC3jA/s1600-h/Picture+21.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392067685690449474" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR4_eJxHkI/AAAAAAAAFd8/U8aU2LLC3jA/s800/Picture+21.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 598px; height: 447px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR4-1YmzYI/AAAAAAAAFd0/W4_G31NDgsI/s1600-h/Picture+19.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392067674746834306" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR4-1YmzYI/AAAAAAAAFd0/W4_G31NDgsI/s800/Picture+19.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 587px; height: 435px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">My second obsession is <a href="http://www.blacksheepweb.com/projects/item_view/15/yoo+building#/projects/item_view/14/stanmore+hill"><span style="font-style: italic;">Blacksheep Interior and Architecture</span></a>, found via Houzz. Their design is so crisp and creative. I had a hard time narrowing down the amount of photos I posted. </span><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR4-OC_VzI/AAAAAAAAFds/zr07QL7V_OA/s1600-h/Picture+18.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392067664187184946" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR4-OC_VzI/AAAAAAAAFds/zr07QL7V_OA/s800/Picture+18.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 578px; height: 435px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR49YoISmI/AAAAAAAAFdk/c9Fn9WFQYl8/s1600-h/Picture+17.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392067649847446114" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR49YoISmI/AAAAAAAAFdk/c9Fn9WFQYl8/s800/Picture+17.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 589px; height: 407px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm developing my own ideabook. If any of you create one, let me know:)</span><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR594fW0YI/AAAAAAAAFeM/llsyRnozZPA/s1600-h/Picture+23.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392068757912211842" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR594fW0YI/AAAAAAAAFeM/llsyRnozZPA/s800/Picture+23.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 597px; height: 442px;" /></a>

Favorite Portfolio: Blacksheep Architecture and Design

Hello all! I wanted to share two of my new obsessions. First, a very cool site called Houzz . Have you seen it? Its a blogger's dream co...

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