Chic Ideas: Kids Rooms With Style

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho3mIjRY5KvGy69iCxTFpBnBENJS4S48Z7zwJLUwkX5kuqVKaFa9I7lAeyCXMfCnGU5CGt5WrbrGiYWw52PrDW5ngKXLEpet1fHNTC2C_KM-yTpjXY1eLmte6SkSf9s_c9SqpDP_R-TcE/s1600/Kids_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho3mIjRY5KvGy69iCxTFpBnBENJS4S48Z7zwJLUwkX5kuqVKaFa9I7lAeyCXMfCnGU5CGt5WrbrGiYWw52PrDW5ngKXLEpet1fHNTC2C_KM-yTpjXY1eLmte6SkSf9s_c9SqpDP_R-TcE/s1600/Kids_3.jpg" /></a></div>I'm fully ensconced in kid's room design mode. Working out the decor of two rooms in Florida, plus planning a re-do for my middle child's bedroom here in New York, I'm more than happy to have stumbled across the inspiring site of designer <a href="http://erinnv.com/2011/04/kids/" target="_blank">Erinn Valenchich  </a>(thank you Twitter!) I love how these rooms seem so chic yet still so playful and light hearted, all at once!  For more creative inspiration, check out<a href="http://erinnv.com/2011/04/kids/" target="_blank"> Erin's full portfolio here</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_393z0lrAajb-BqQuRnSsluc1Fe5mRYkc4VvDUl7VUS_CC80hXvd_9tPqrebbllT265_ovvz_aV3qnPhKZf_U6AQWrfPS63jkWi7Sy5XZTGaZi_xyKpzUmmDO8N0d1AUA-Bs2Qy-zlDU/s1600/Kids_13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_393z0lrAajb-BqQuRnSsluc1Fe5mRYkc4VvDUl7VUS_CC80hXvd_9tPqrebbllT265_ovvz_aV3qnPhKZf_U6AQWrfPS63jkWi7Sy5XZTGaZi_xyKpzUmmDO8N0d1AUA-Bs2Qy-zlDU/s1600/Kids_13.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBG36H4NeFGOXJTrrdCAIePBVjECFDf9lYt4SMHaLgp60p12ox7BLVfw20Po1CgjYS6EtN2urAFG7pOirn4cOGzkgU8LMR4ufAPIXuoBR47XcEksuwbYfcN4338LxU59CD8AktJnmzye0/s1600/Kids_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBG36H4NeFGOXJTrrdCAIePBVjECFDf9lYt4SMHaLgp60p12ox7BLVfw20Po1CgjYS6EtN2urAFG7pOirn4cOGzkgU8LMR4ufAPIXuoBR47XcEksuwbYfcN4338LxU59CD8AktJnmzye0/s1600/Kids_9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjUDxQukl3gtwPOf2Cc_-TQiU-5gz22U5lHYcqP4NX8JBw-plGxjQ51vczxVwk9ldiJ-b3wF_fGrvmHLvpZ-TVcrPM-CUMm7T0iRyeKXcJl0KRxWoQsJuoZUAhnPNgfyK_MmswTjlNl_U/s1600/Kids_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjUDxQukl3gtwPOf2Cc_-TQiU-5gz22U5lHYcqP4NX8JBw-plGxjQ51vczxVwk9ldiJ-b3wF_fGrvmHLvpZ-TVcrPM-CUMm7T0iRyeKXcJl0KRxWoQsJuoZUAhnPNgfyK_MmswTjlNl_U/s1600/Kids_2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdL1TwJlLdCmgi9mBYGnsKrLvHxaxGw7TIv869aMuev_tgxfgVIbChIX9f4Lrhk150qEqMHn7d0HfjvwRNKqbutZeU-bzXZe5WE5i71EEKLzw4kJ1FmiF17-xNHmTj6bWYKByD4m8U0o/s1600/kids_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdL1TwJlLdCmgi9mBYGnsKrLvHxaxGw7TIv869aMuev_tgxfgVIbChIX9f4Lrhk150qEqMHn7d0HfjvwRNKqbutZeU-bzXZe5WE5i71EEKLzw4kJ1FmiF17-xNHmTj6bWYKByD4m8U0o/s1600/kids_1.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Chic Ideas: Kids Rooms With Style

I'm fully ensconced in kid's room design mode. Working out the decor of two rooms in Florida, plus planning a re-do for my middle ch...

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Blogfest 2012: Processed + Condensed

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb5ke0wAi33Ds_Yq0gJlxOIoxTiVNgyKd4f5ziGCaeSdeI_F2Ws01nXtSZUnv6FmdQbABV14ZgBJfFOx1NFd05GKrjvOnzTPMIg8rmYA3Yxe-YkZhPs1Vr5_Cx6dDyzp-z9qloZqzfnRAK/s1600/73fbf652a37f11e1a8761231381b4856_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb5ke0wAi33Ds_Yq0gJlxOIoxTiVNgyKd4f5ziGCaeSdeI_F2Ws01nXtSZUnv6FmdQbABV14ZgBJfFOx1NFd05GKrjvOnzTPMIg8rmYA3Yxe-YkZhPs1Vr5_Cx6dDyzp-z9qloZqzfnRAK/s1600/73fbf652a37f11e1a8761231381b4856_7.jpg" /></a></div>Now that <a href="http://www.blogfest2012.com/" target="_blank">Blogfest 2012</a> has ended, I thought I'd share a quick recap with my <a href="http://snapwidget.com/profile/?id=6177633" target="_blank">Instagrams</a>. Meeting and connecting with fellow bloggers is always the best.  The first night at the Kips Bay Showhouse, I got to chat with several ladies that I was hoping to connect with, but sadly not everyone.  Day two started bright and early at Hearst Tower.  Listening to top tier magazine editors give engaging presentations along with some of the most dynamic personalities in the design world was an incredible treat. I plan to blog about some of these talents soon. That morning there was also a short film about the event's sponsor,<a href="http://kravet.com/" target="_blank"> Kravet</a>.  The film illustrated the company's origins. An immigrant "American dream" story that personally, as a first generation American, really touched me. <a href="http://kravet.com/" target="_blank">Kravet</a>, a family based company with it's vast amount of product lines simply amazes me. Next we were off to the Elle Decor Concept House, and then impossibly in the same day, the Decoration and Design building<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> (the D+D)</i></span>.  There was a delicious spread for lunch and then we were treated to a truly entertaining and talented guest speaker: Alexa Hampton <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(seated on the left in the image below along with Traditional Home's EIC, Ann Main)</i></span>. Alexa, my new designer crush, is basically the coolest. She should have her own talk show.  Shortly after, with the luxury of not living too far from the city, I took off and joined everyone again the following day at the Museum of the City of New York, where <a href="http://www.glassybaby.com/" target="_blank">Glassybaby's</a> founder, Lee Rhodes, gave a touching presentation about the company's products and mission. Lee, officially became my entrepreneur crush. Blogfest kept us busy and inspired to say the least, thanks for another great event!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlL2LTO2m-Aqr3WaJgaU-Wa7d01vAESxBSdtRhpxALqO1bgjjAdMK2JeMS9F9ZSTnJek5jsTbtGT2Maq1pu7rYThGff0ITmefWIVSvn4XeIRo7LBMm2Ud3uQCMgGln8c99fYih7XTXgws/s1600/96a10658a42311e1b10e123138105d6b_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlL2LTO2m-Aqr3WaJgaU-Wa7d01vAESxBSdtRhpxALqO1bgjjAdMK2JeMS9F9ZSTnJek5jsTbtGT2Maq1pu7rYThGff0ITmefWIVSvn4XeIRo7LBMm2Ud3uQCMgGln8c99fYih7XTXgws/s1600/96a10658a42311e1b10e123138105d6b_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49lVI5-ehXJk3B9maWfWlHXiTZuQmMVrw56MjxBlxE7HG9c_1_OMmi6RzWfYVncjRn2BK1nGaarc7dkn0ejW2x0j5Hex5fCWrZXq8zprUcUMfUbh7xlHzMWppMk3mFOZrXIM3yST6OJPC/s1600/d206eb72a40f11e19894123138140d8c_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49lVI5-ehXJk3B9maWfWlHXiTZuQmMVrw56MjxBlxE7HG9c_1_OMmi6RzWfYVncjRn2BK1nGaarc7dkn0ejW2x0j5Hex5fCWrZXq8zprUcUMfUbh7xlHzMWppMk3mFOZrXIM3yST6OJPC/s1600/d206eb72a40f11e19894123138140d8c_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0cwdO8io-oUXgiLHF9pa_6YDuY3ErPBnITEAtaqtjbwEW3D5__fR3jRU-cQqwZFhovtEwDNwFVgcQitnelUAbZu9aoyTc6v-6OdJy5gxokphxRPCmfknTsALk9HMG7Y9F3gOLCXQvR5w/s1600/222c9846a42811e1ab011231381052c0_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0cwdO8io-oUXgiLHF9pa_6YDuY3ErPBnITEAtaqtjbwEW3D5__fR3jRU-cQqwZFhovtEwDNwFVgcQitnelUAbZu9aoyTc6v-6OdJy5gxokphxRPCmfknTsALk9HMG7Y9F3gOLCXQvR5w/s1600/222c9846a42811e1ab011231381052c0_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2j4QvrEsZk7AoTvDs2CDdesXEUgVy2B0O0XNYouG9ce2OTQacVe1MBQ_jHAULezGetIZrQW8ld9Akl1xAVr166Y1imkNpuZ9QUqVIChzQMA1k72_IoVGAdOHYkJw8kVul3yvWqae_rgq/s1600/33a690d4a44d11e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2j4QvrEsZk7AoTvDs2CDdesXEUgVy2B0O0XNYouG9ce2OTQacVe1MBQ_jHAULezGetIZrQW8ld9Akl1xAVr166Y1imkNpuZ9QUqVIChzQMA1k72_IoVGAdOHYkJw8kVul3yvWqae_rgq/s1600/33a690d4a44d11e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77hjkRD7dVpiCgzmF33kwBUiztQ4hv-TS3qKkafny_fXUYtZBAzOmFTmzydj5_qm1qDhw24trNLEb1MCx_4vCfPd8LuTCBNRYzoTzEa8TCGy3PsSw6dEvS6_KZES-n5aq0Vyzzk7felLM/s1600/3143ce8ea43d11e1af7612313813f8e8_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77hjkRD7dVpiCgzmF33kwBUiztQ4hv-TS3qKkafny_fXUYtZBAzOmFTmzydj5_qm1qDhw24trNLEb1MCx_4vCfPd8LuTCBNRYzoTzEa8TCGy3PsSw6dEvS6_KZES-n5aq0Vyzzk7felLM/s1600/3143ce8ea43d11e1af7612313813f8e8_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMnURM4qLWyNzKep2zouyvxWLXP-gCA3KleWnhmFviWPCWL7K4RPJHPDNauEklPAtIk5c00G6M03GveEh-SssN52RHEN1vPciVSZj8EWoTChZ7Uwdic_HeS8VMlWprra_Fp50DyVZ-zXx/s1600/5720bd18a50211e1b10e123138105d6b_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMnURM4qLWyNzKep2zouyvxWLXP-gCA3KleWnhmFviWPCWL7K4RPJHPDNauEklPAtIk5c00G6M03GveEh-SssN52RHEN1vPciVSZj8EWoTChZ7Uwdic_HeS8VMlWprra_Fp50DyVZ-zXx/s1600/5720bd18a50211e1b10e123138105d6b_7.jpg" /></a></div>For more detailed recaps, be sure to check out <a href="http://www.prettypinktulips.com/" target="_blank">Pretty Pink Tulips</a> and <a href="http://www.brightboldbeautiful.com/" target="_blank">Bright, Bold and Beautiful,</a> just to name a few!</div>

Blogfest 2012: Processed + Condensed

Now that Blogfest 2012 has ended, I thought I'd share a quick recap with my Instagrams . Meeting and connecting with fellow bloggers is...

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"Gilty" Pleasures

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC1dQw0d3QVmLLcgYTZe7jQsa0UlPLYTx2FajBXNb3cGzGv8JmxEfaOYId1o8klNy5CoiN5vh5o93H_WZoxwM-THY_e-X1pupNVyYbxtuFDLGsA_oPqEL4j8kgUI0CK7BE_6PDYeljjVPt/s1600/menlo-park12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC1dQw0d3QVmLLcgYTZe7jQsa0UlPLYTx2FajBXNb3cGzGv8JmxEfaOYId1o8klNy5CoiN5vh5o93H_WZoxwM-THY_e-X1pupNVyYbxtuFDLGsA_oPqEL4j8kgUI0CK7BE_6PDYeljjVPt/s1600/menlo-park12.jpg" /></a></div>A recent visit to <a href="http://www.gilt.com/home/designer-boutique/martha-angus" target="_blank">Gilt Home</a>, was like falling down one of those virtual rabbit holes in time, albeit a very well appointed one.  It was at <a href="http://www.gilt.com/home/designer-boutique/martha-angus" target="_blank">Gilt Home</a> that I re-discovered the amazing interiors of<a href="http://marthaangus.com/" target="_blank"> Martha Angus</a>, a classically trained painter and designer extraordinaire.  Martha has <a href="http://www.gilt.com/home/designer-boutique/martha-angus" target="_blank">a boutique </a>within the Gilt Home site, and this leads to <a href="http://marthaangus.com/" target="_blank">her stunning portfolio</a> as well as her <a href="http://postandgrant.com/" target="_blank">entertaining blog</a>!  I had the best time clicking through all of the completed projects, these are just a few of my favorites.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBuNKZ0RNv2JQXd0GGCu5KaJceddx-Vih4ViS8pbCP7Q2T8dHzfvgwk1PdaPK8qFWGpV2h-gJomvxDLz4tuVy9caJmSnB3-sph0xN0zlIT9xGtbzpU6NQ9n7cM7O73azMljyw9NBZs-ZP/s1600/alta-plaza-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBuNKZ0RNv2JQXd0GGCu5KaJceddx-Vih4ViS8pbCP7Q2T8dHzfvgwk1PdaPK8qFWGpV2h-gJomvxDLz4tuVy9caJmSnB3-sph0xN0zlIT9xGtbzpU6NQ9n7cM7O73azMljyw9NBZs-ZP/s1600/alta-plaza-03.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuenLOGjlx2A26eh6Lft8oQ5QYVYiT_Mmx_uGBMV6elXor-rtDgk9va2FM-Cj_ZOMMGpQskdM1y8lreoR1yvtYeYI1uV6_HloVLhXgIdj7QpSNw4urBjv1_j_yNAgZkcSKVIG-SfN6Msnq/s1600/pacific-heights-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuenLOGjlx2A26eh6Lft8oQ5QYVYiT_Mmx_uGBMV6elXor-rtDgk9va2FM-Cj_ZOMMGpQskdM1y8lreoR1yvtYeYI1uV6_HloVLhXgIdj7QpSNw4urBjv1_j_yNAgZkcSKVIG-SfN6Msnq/s1600/pacific-heights-03.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_EUnMRy-lPJh3xuOxkEB3ISTjEEbIDC4ob-9qrP41AAHd941cRvE_8al8RbOsDcKoyMaQLyHVfxhAux1wTEeB0QmW8DjGXrQxDkCMz48ijiR1x8pnxRZnFzW0BDFVeEXPAoB-zPTQrmP3/s1600/menlo-park2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_EUnMRy-lPJh3xuOxkEB3ISTjEEbIDC4ob-9qrP41AAHd941cRvE_8al8RbOsDcKoyMaQLyHVfxhAux1wTEeB0QmW8DjGXrQxDkCMz48ijiR1x8pnxRZnFzW0BDFVeEXPAoB-zPTQrmP3/s1600/menlo-park2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi77CC_k_TYHapF8KZPFZsszdyi92kxfQypeWpwGTf1OwrcawX8M0hqdzeNYtvhn-AFWT6ObVaTBZ3MHHF5n1m32rtmHWpjy8j77U8vid7QnJP5G27-XlEFB9aZ1yPr1-F03LH_mFTBnbRo/s1600/yountville-04.jpg" /></div><br /></div>

"Gilty" Pleasures

A recent visit to Gilt Home , was like falling down one of those virtual rabbit holes in time, albeit a very well appointed one.  It was at ...

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Accessory Spotting

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ9vjrW8PNAE_cnLZd93hho2aXH5wG6ELAKegLFptgJ-Fawbgt8uCDUFOXqt9RYo2l6jXlwMbSOvD6L_wBBqYVqfwwBUhUV67ejzQS_sKxg1CiOGjNSkc65rNx9UicGWyzxxdgs7aAAYwf/s1600/Picture+524.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ9vjrW8PNAE_cnLZd93hho2aXH5wG6ELAKegLFptgJ-Fawbgt8uCDUFOXqt9RYo2l6jXlwMbSOvD6L_wBBqYVqfwwBUhUV67ejzQS_sKxg1CiOGjNSkc65rNx9UicGWyzxxdgs7aAAYwf/s1600/Picture+524.png" /></a></div>Cruising around the internet as much as I do, I frequently stumble upon many of the same products that we sell here at <a href="http://zhush.com/">zhush.com</a>. I always get a little thrill when these items are styled really well.  Seeing talented individuals utilize home decor accents in new and interesting ways always inspires me, especially since I now have several of these very items in my own home as well!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYO2z2U-7g2kHL0jA_fh9Qya8WQExXgD9XWGYsYIcTS4YzUG8fEJYCXDGJ1LROG4ezUNgXulrDpCSskmV-_er9tz2BHjGeaEVERXNE8wTxZYoeJIStGc3ngnLJuMxonnKqDfLuYsl5cRH/s1600/Picture+519.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYO2z2U-7g2kHL0jA_fh9Qya8WQExXgD9XWGYsYIcTS4YzUG8fEJYCXDGJ1LROG4ezUNgXulrDpCSskmV-_er9tz2BHjGeaEVERXNE8wTxZYoeJIStGc3ngnLJuMxonnKqDfLuYsl5cRH/s1600/Picture+519.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKMR0VVkPw-BZGlp_B4HnKsdVeF4svXjj6uKX3hZfB3xZgiEUdTq_iHnWDrS9EUhto5FcX24gkpcEI_UZzK0J6Ky_tFnor8v7QnYhrbdqv2P0xSOf4vBvU-db-gT2LLZep2H6KFglcMujb/s1600/TEG_TaylorSterling_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKMR0VVkPw-BZGlp_B4HnKsdVeF4svXjj6uKX3hZfB3xZgiEUdTq_iHnWDrS9EUhto5FcX24gkpcEI_UZzK0J6Ky_tFnor8v7QnYhrbdqv2P0xSOf4vBvU-db-gT2LLZep2H6KFglcMujb/s1600/TEG_TaylorSterling_3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNuQe6DH-_K-0KCV0CpcoHTf9dhNu_Acq61yX2uWnUxLikMfAYJJHrE0uTPLgTpy5SeB9Ld-uDTuObvnAbn7JmNpZKhVvKmFWLCxYifyElSak-vGVk24a-ig8u4ILxoywB-Ggn85UN4RJZ/s1600/Picture+528.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNuQe6DH-_K-0KCV0CpcoHTf9dhNu_Acq61yX2uWnUxLikMfAYJJHrE0uTPLgTpy5SeB9Ld-uDTuObvnAbn7JmNpZKhVvKmFWLCxYifyElSak-vGVk24a-ig8u4ILxoywB-Ggn85UN4RJZ/s1600/Picture+528.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbq_LeaXpXIYbx0qlj15qd4rkKTP0R68ly3BJm1hk4RIyGbavFvdO56hJDyCO7egYkgyBY4PPiMwiqbNJKMYYEPP4DxGe4upeLaADDrnjvSw56iEDtMrK_cVHKyt4MKuUwrcGZhX09fjDl/s1600/aa12ed8071f811e1b9f1123138140926_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbq_LeaXpXIYbx0qlj15qd4rkKTP0R68ly3BJm1hk4RIyGbavFvdO56hJDyCO7egYkgyBY4PPiMwiqbNJKMYYEPP4DxGe4upeLaADDrnjvSw56iEDtMrK_cVHKyt4MKuUwrcGZhX09fjDl/s1600/aa12ed8071f811e1b9f1123138140926_7.jpg" /></a></div><b><a href="http://www.zhush.com/Brass-Wall-Flower-Art-Medium-p/tozai-8.htm" target="_blank">Brass wallflower</a></b> image via <a href="http://jennfeldmandesigns.com/" target="_blank">Jen Feldman Design</a><br /><b><a href="http://www.zhush.com/St-Honore-Ceramic-Trays-p/twos-16.htm" target="_blank">St. Honore ceramic tray</a></b> image via <a href="http://www.lagnese.net/" target="_blank">Franco Lagnese Photography</a><br /><b><a href="http://www.zhush.com/Chevron-Frames-p/twos-26.htm" target="_blank">Chevron frame</a></b> image via <a href="http://theeverygirl.com/" target="_blank">The Everygirl</a> (<a href="http://theglitterguide.com/" target="_blank">Taylor Sterling's</a> desk)<br /><a href="http://www.zhush.com/Python-Trays-Medium-p/twos-19.htm" target="_blank"><b>Python tray</b></a> image via <a href="http://www.fabulouskblog.com/" target="_blank">Fabulous K</a><br /><b><a href="http://www.zhush.com/Telangana-Patterned-Bone-Boxes-p/tozai-2.htm" target="_blank">Patterned bone box</a></b> image via <a href="http://theneotraditionalist.com/" target="_blank">Katie Armour | The Neo-Traditionalist</a></div>

Accessory Spotting

Cruising around the internet as much as I do, I frequently stumble upon many of the same products that we sell here at zhush.com . I always ...

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Brand New Musings

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfrx3nEozrejCH4Y3OE_5xbZHezmd9onus6683xKD2_SrwvEiFQMhDSO6SP_ZDeKQod1_AHNYAliqYyDhMI_VR8LSr1NU0e0hHN8uMaTILAIWhptdhtQUE6ARTVydLxaRncGUUyR3skqJ5/s1600/4_h_chest_0414_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfrx3nEozrejCH4Y3OE_5xbZHezmd9onus6683xKD2_SrwvEiFQMhDSO6SP_ZDeKQod1_AHNYAliqYyDhMI_VR8LSr1NU0e0hHN8uMaTILAIWhptdhtQUE6ARTVydLxaRncGUUyR3skqJ5/s1600/4_h_chest_0414_1.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://www.museinteriors.net/about-muse-interiors/" target="_blank">Lauren Muse,</a> the designer that helped me with <a href="http://thezhush.blogspot.com/2011/03/our-housefeatured-in-cottages-gardens.html" target="_blank">my own house here in New York</a>, just updated her <a href="http://www.museinteriors.net/about-muse-interiors/" target="_blank">portfolio</a> with these lovely images.  Lauren and I still keep in touch even though my home is<i> for the most part</i> "done".  Not only do I adore Lauren's aesthetic, but she's very easy to get along with and didn't let any of the stressful bits of our renovation visibly freak her out...and, trust me, there were some moments.  Having Lauren's calm presence on board made the process a whole lot less frustrating.  Something to think about if your looking for a professional to help you out.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxE5Rus4uq6qvxgV3f74U8_fZKVPq2l9mseDmw2aL0hAhCZRMd6nGTtQdXbd_uFMcdYV5YXyB5P6h-MgdTxmoDiy6w8xWz0a2G98D880GwYGchDeN80JZD7NwmuQdtYQrp-gGIDQKC_XDh/s1600/7_k_bedroom_0521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxE5Rus4uq6qvxgV3f74U8_fZKVPq2l9mseDmw2aL0hAhCZRMd6nGTtQdXbd_uFMcdYV5YXyB5P6h-MgdTxmoDiy6w8xWz0a2G98D880GwYGchDeN80JZD7NwmuQdtYQrp-gGIDQKC_XDh/s1600/7_k_bedroom_0521.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQBc9MRQfmU8WX6LjTw88dWwR8JZ0Vj3GY0Jgut6uWEr2rUehqH58j6cyipDtV4pJJmAWal_s0lUhoaJra39ys0uR2AiNpvV3onAMBexpubErmgc19boCbJVWs12ROsUicC9-kjJdw8x3/s1600/1a_mm_familyoverall_0080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQBc9MRQfmU8WX6LjTw88dWwR8JZ0Vj3GY0Jgut6uWEr2rUehqH58j6cyipDtV4pJJmAWal_s0lUhoaJra39ys0uR2AiNpvV3onAMBexpubErmgc19boCbJVWs12ROsUicC9-kjJdw8x3/s1600/1a_mm_familyoverall_0080.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim8bnd2oFQaQLBpAXyf_q1YrE0MOt3j8NRSzmia25LRU3cBcfHgT7SfRsBq7cdRo_jrrbHVwkMjgK04RnvydVo-EInEB0Zt5zTeKa9mJalgLvOBTUuTVVOuWisS_2p9RE9YPweKaKpeTiS/s1600/2b_mm_sofavignette_0116r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim8bnd2oFQaQLBpAXyf_q1YrE0MOt3j8NRSzmia25LRU3cBcfHgT7SfRsBq7cdRo_jrrbHVwkMjgK04RnvydVo-EInEB0Zt5zTeKa9mJalgLvOBTUuTVVOuWisS_2p9RE9YPweKaKpeTiS/s1600/2b_mm_sofavignette_0116r.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCvlf69yECuGFFN_qvkx0pRU6JiTiusmo_uee8F1D9fBwGj4wbFY7xGuJ5VnmfgmCbVSVZudMe-qlnxLQh7Gj3d4t3a8t6IL1cAgA-RqZ7wIVJI9tLiKTMlvU7JbqB57AxyGJ7_iA3Aqw/s1600/3_f_livingroom_0290.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCvlf69yECuGFFN_qvkx0pRU6JiTiusmo_uee8F1D9fBwGj4wbFY7xGuJ5VnmfgmCbVSVZudMe-qlnxLQh7Gj3d4t3a8t6IL1cAgA-RqZ7wIVJI9tLiKTMlvU7JbqB57AxyGJ7_iA3Aqw/s1600/3_f_livingroom_0290.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Brand New Musings

Lauren Muse, the designer that helped me with my own house here in New York , just updated her portfolio with these lovely images.  Lauren...

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Pulp It Up!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZ3eG8Uis0rfDqMwU1Ri5BO-MywVMQnWSoV0JUL5PFKTLpsuovKLldjNhste9vk-xmOHc5XjvF4oq6uIOQPKxd3F5OSAKyjNd3L0f5qVU-aE_WHdBhZQhfydTek3oEQuuOBuqwQstPfq9/s1600/Chapman_Sun_Room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZ3eG8Uis0rfDqMwU1Ri5BO-MywVMQnWSoV0JUL5PFKTLpsuovKLldjNhste9vk-xmOHc5XjvF4oq6uIOQPKxd3F5OSAKyjNd3L0f5qVU-aE_WHdBhZQhfydTek3oEQuuOBuqwQstPfq9/s1600/Chapman_Sun_Room.jpg" /></a></div>I'm starting to get excited for next month's <a href="http://www.blogfest2012.com/" target="_blank">Blogfest 2012</a>!  Last year I was only able to attend the first day (out of three) but even in that short time I managed to meet so many fascinating and talented people.  So, as I start to figure out childcare (<i>and my outfits!</i>) for this event, I can't help but to reflect on some of the cool ladies I had the opportunity to connect with last year...one of them was<a href="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/" target="_blank"> Beth Dotolo of Pulp Design Studios</a> and <a href="http://www.hellosplendor.com/" target="_blank">Hello Splendor.</a>  It's taken me almost a year, but I've finally managed to get around to blogging about the beautiful interiors designed by this hip and happening design firm.  How great are these fresh spins on mid-century modern design?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPXcg0qxm8zLMEMMlRUaclZPAN3e_rKr0rN95HZUtAhg56na2MTSN5K3IKcWHPJtfI_BV71uQA3fiSEwcHA4ubQvo6ixejvkhV3tds8b5JyiBEc-APGM1RLQy-MXbVcUqvWN6VSrDwKlF/s1600/POWDER-BATH.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPXcg0qxm8zLMEMMlRUaclZPAN3e_rKr0rN95HZUtAhg56na2MTSN5K3IKcWHPJtfI_BV71uQA3fiSEwcHA4ubQvo6ixejvkhV3tds8b5JyiBEc-APGM1RLQy-MXbVcUqvWN6VSrDwKlF/s1600/POWDER-BATH.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-_ExvI-eU5j19GDMo4xN15HikB8yBgjyIqMZ53AUE_rhs2PfEALcNPJVdl7CKqq9qdF7hSveZh7-MROpVULBTlDp2pN4xOKBELELLq6dkWqoCRRL0Sw0o1Teu8dQVrAbHkQASkbR9Gnq/s1600/Chapman_Living_Room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-_ExvI-eU5j19GDMo4xN15HikB8yBgjyIqMZ53AUE_rhs2PfEALcNPJVdl7CKqq9qdF7hSveZh7-MROpVULBTlDp2pN4xOKBELELLq6dkWqoCRRL0Sw0o1Teu8dQVrAbHkQASkbR9Gnq/s1600/Chapman_Living_Room.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhowfLB2vwQjUJpMIonWAoHLxLEtOpGseKS9F_JSAQUPCam_fzLYCXTS7s0mINMbo6J3pGiVwj5qNM8LUV9htq2_8hcatBOKFmr1qkZOWuwbFjMpGyxmdJtSMdVjSiVclPrEKQ6CPj8pus5/s1600/Gentry_Living_room.jpg" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKq7OPjSuCJTebNrKeouZ6zsMxF8FVLmA5HAv6jH2MfXq5YI0oWhuUsGVTk5QxLHxRVoCjqBkznbKSx2ZlBJX9fhI35vCk9zMPKG_Ba1ABcfOyAq7iDHh2TDz_m6eeKT9SG1vJ1ljzDZL7/s1600/Huft_living_room_RT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKq7OPjSuCJTebNrKeouZ6zsMxF8FVLmA5HAv6jH2MfXq5YI0oWhuUsGVTk5QxLHxRVoCjqBkznbKSx2ZlBJX9fhI35vCk9zMPKG_Ba1ABcfOyAq7iDHh2TDz_m6eeKT9SG1vJ1ljzDZL7/s1600/Huft_living_room_RT.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span id="goog_1641337446"></span><span id="goog_1641337447"></span></div>

Pulp It Up!

I'm starting to get excited for next month's Blogfest 2012 !  Last year I was only able to attend the first day (out of three) but e...

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Giveaway: Urban Walls Decals

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhrDbq1kxjCqAxsgesQPpEYYcaSm7j-9xPmhCU3IKOrXkY-qVwlFoa8TrwNX63QrVIUfG-KIvpYDeNwkUy_T19JrC1fgLjai6Cvv54ROVg0d78-qz498tEpCgvR41ExeBILhy5XAd96w3/s1600/il_570xN.265313113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhrDbq1kxjCqAxsgesQPpEYYcaSm7j-9xPmhCU3IKOrXkY-qVwlFoa8TrwNX63QrVIUfG-KIvpYDeNwkUy_T19JrC1fgLjai6Cvv54ROVg0d78-qz498tEpCgvR41ExeBILhy5XAd96w3/s1600/il_570xN.265313113.jpg" /></a></div>Today's giveaway is a lot of fun...if you're like me, then you love using <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/urbanwalls" target="_blank">wall decals</a>, especially in children's bedrooms and playrooms. The zero commitment and ease of it all are two major <i>wins</i> in my book, not to mention the cuteness factor!  Decals are also great for rentals and those who love to change up the look of a room on a more frequent basis.  Which is why <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/urbanwalls" target="_blank">Urban Walls </a>is such a great site for these clever items.  Check <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/urbanwalls" target="_blank">them out here </a>and leave a comment below for a chance to win a sweet chalkboard decal or a <b>$50.00 gift card t</b>o <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/urbanwalls" target="_blank">Urban Walls</a>. For extra chances, like Urban Walls on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/urbanwalls" target="_blank">Facebook here</a> and/or follow Urban Walls on <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/hardydanielle" target="_blank">twitter here</a> and let us know in the comments.  Open world wide, until April 9th, winner announced April 10, 2012. Good Luck!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrqB_LCrYbT8_E_tVcOyYNlyXZr1PLWQ_509DwUeH3U9DL4kopQFHMj0h9mqDCdfedXpB7Gu1ckzsZI_dPxcI4OfbO3hm_fXeTd8i-A3lPGhbcrnamx3CxN51eg3zE4u3IOqzojPqqeKGY/s1600/il_570xN.265346824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrqB_LCrYbT8_E_tVcOyYNlyXZr1PLWQ_509DwUeH3U9DL4kopQFHMj0h9mqDCdfedXpB7Gu1ckzsZI_dPxcI4OfbO3hm_fXeTd8i-A3lPGhbcrnamx3CxN51eg3zE4u3IOqzojPqqeKGY/s1600/il_570xN.265346824.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBkgj84QtgWW1IESOjdqqnUdZOE1498J9c6gHABMIEU-mUV8ce8xN-dpUhhjt1T5iw5rqhtXtQ-LiLAHV29-_W6oA2ayPruwTPDOcBIhW4UsuHXkUKSVcGz_7mVFJPZUl90ozGBeQbJKsQ/s1600/il_570xN.191649813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBkgj84QtgWW1IESOjdqqnUdZOE1498J9c6gHABMIEU-mUV8ce8xN-dpUhhjt1T5iw5rqhtXtQ-LiLAHV29-_W6oA2ayPruwTPDOcBIhW4UsuHXkUKSVcGz_7mVFJPZUl90ozGBeQbJKsQ/s1600/il_570xN.191649813.jpg" /></a></div></div>

Giveaway: Urban Walls Decals

Today's giveaway is a lot of fun...if you're like me, then you love using wall decals , especially in children's bedrooms and pl...

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A Fabulous New Hardware Line

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3G8gWVvr7mXoPKeOBLdtFkRiPAv7jkfAHiDEO2NaAVpviFjF11Vh8i0Iyu7voa1KnBkWXbnj3wBdxhyphenhyphen5gQfLqC6UhV0Skv27x3unQuHFbzX35g_h5eJUqUR-T498jK43u6fOlShiRtqZ/s1600/-32.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3G8gWVvr7mXoPKeOBLdtFkRiPAv7jkfAHiDEO2NaAVpviFjF11Vh8i0Iyu7voa1KnBkWXbnj3wBdxhyphenhyphen5gQfLqC6UhV0Skv27x3unQuHFbzX35g_h5eJUqUR-T498jK43u6fOlShiRtqZ/s1600/-32.jpg" /></a></div>Through blogging, I've had the opportunity to "meet" so many amazing people, all doing so many really creative things.  Today I would like to introduce you to one of them.  Meet Jess from <a href="http://www.nesteaglerock.com/" target="_blank">The Eagle's Nest design blog</a>.  Jess has a new line of beautiful hardware that she has designed.  I'm so blown away by each and every piece.  Designing a home decor line is such a total dream of mine, that I thought it would be great to conduct a short interview about Jess' experience...thankfully Jess agreed to it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTuYrMquQpHEMoFzjEOPWd9tmiz7LYRhOXdFr0pPce_X0GxaTZTJsEp1WMg5yq8qq2LHVjaOxr0EH8yGV-GmUgZN-ZhXAHgtEM4aN9c2rxQjOKkX61FuVSgc6D9LuXIrbZcsIdSyQo8QHl/s1600/-33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTuYrMquQpHEMoFzjEOPWd9tmiz7LYRhOXdFr0pPce_X0GxaTZTJsEp1WMg5yq8qq2LHVjaOxr0EH8yGV-GmUgZN-ZhXAHgtEM4aN9c2rxQjOKkX61FuVSgc6D9LuXIrbZcsIdSyQo8QHl/s1600/-33.jpg" /></a></div><b>What is your background? Is it in design?</b>  I majored in art history in college and realized fairly soon after that I'd rather be doing design than just studying it. So I went back to school for a masters in interior design. For the past 8 years I've been working for <a href="http://www.wilsonassoc.com/" target="_blank" title="Wilson Associates ">Wilson Associates </a>designing hospitality projects - everything from the MGM Grand at Foxwoods to small bars and restaurants in New York City to model homes in China.  It's been a great experience and one thing I've noticed is the lack of really cool hardware on the market both for commercial and residential projects.<br /><b></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhant8sdnWzMtnN6-R0VDPvsMa75rfKlLtY1Q16FOZo2s2Ymgrmma5u03RBHfNw-fBl5xaafSPo9Fs6XkFwDaYGAq9xdPQOtiRlnzAQEDwo1-MmLPf0x-ZeNi3ji092N0fKodLNJ0cmTWd6/s1600/-35.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhant8sdnWzMtnN6-R0VDPvsMa75rfKlLtY1Q16FOZo2s2Ymgrmma5u03RBHfNw-fBl5xaafSPo9Fs6XkFwDaYGAq9xdPQOtiRlnzAQEDwo1-MmLPf0x-ZeNi3ji092N0fKodLNJ0cmTWd6/s1600/-35.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><b>Have you ever had a line before?</b>  <b><span style="font-weight: normal;">If you count my attempt to create a </span><a href="http://http//www.etsy.com/listing/67293787/bird-on-wire-duvet-set" style="font-weight: normal;" target="_blank" title="line of bedding ">line of bedding </a><span style="font-weight: normal;">that I sell on Etsy, then yes. But this is my first real foray into launching a product line.  I've done plenty of project-specific custom furniture and lighting design in my day job but never designed a line from scratch. It's been quite the process!  It's definitely my baby (well, next to my son </span><a href="http://www.nesteaglerock.com/2012/03/happy-monday_12.html" style="font-weight: normal;" target="_blank" title="Bryan">Bryan</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">).</span></b><b>What inspired you to start a hardware line?  Did you see a need in this market? </b> <b><span style="font-weight: normal;">After dabbling in </span><a href="http://http//www.etsy.com/listing/67293787/bird-on-wire-duvet-set" style="font-weight: normal;" target="_blank" title="bedding">bedding</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> I realized that there are so many great soft goods out there, and like fashion it's something that changes from season to season. It would be really hard to design custom soft goods and keep up with the big shots like Dwell Studio and West Elm.  Since I understand the process of designing in metal from my work with lighting and furniture, and since I saw a need for unique hardware, it seemed like a natural direction to take.  My friend who owns a lighting factory was willing to partner with me to produce the first line.</span></b><b>What was the inspiration behind your actual designs for this line?</b>  <b><span style="font-weight: normal;">I'm a big fan of art deco so I took a lot of queues from the angles and lines that were indicative of that time.  I also just thought about what I would love to see in my own home on furniture and cabinets and went from there.  </span></b><b>What style would you characterize this line of hardware?</b>  <b style="font-weight: normal;">Definitely classic and also modern. I think the exposed screwheads on the transparencies line gives them a classic bent that allows them to be paired with more traditional looks as well as modern spaces.  The facets line is also modern but clean and classic as well. My hope is to create items that are timeless and versatile.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Y0O1aX_IhvSDjt49VBSE6WRGWn66MkbeLy_GqB5Br1xR0HPsAGrUpuDZ4A938TFIt9kWWz4rFKdRkcpMgd2xaQ82ir2TrecuEP_VQuhoXpgkTtlx3kCwUwYRPXvV0wDdfE-_BRghYerz/s1600/-34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Y0O1aX_IhvSDjt49VBSE6WRGWn66MkbeLy_GqB5Br1xR0HPsAGrUpuDZ4A938TFIt9kWWz4rFKdRkcpMgd2xaQ82ir2TrecuEP_VQuhoXpgkTtlx3kCwUwYRPXvV0wDdfE-_BRghYerz/s1600/-34.jpg" /></a></div><div><b>Finally, where do you see these pieces being used best?</b>  <b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Well, currently, in my own </span><a href="http://www.nesteaglerock.com/2012/03/bathroom-renovation.html" style="font-weight: normal;" target="_blank" title="bathroom renovation ">bathroom renovation </a><span style="font-weight: normal;">that is under way!  And hopefully in my kitchen that will be phase 2.  But in all seriousness, I can see these on a great chest of drawers, a fabulous desk and on cabinets in a fancy butler's pantry or open kitchen. They're like jewelry for your furniture and millwork.</span></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>You can learn more about this line, by checking out Jess' <a href="http://www.nesteaglerock.com/2012/02/hardware-line-update.html" target="_blank">full post on it here</a>.</b></div><div><b>Thanks so much Jess!  I think my Florida project needs some <i>jewelry</i> for sure!</b></div></div>

A Fabulous New Hardware Line

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Lily Bunn Interiors

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRp9wHpiu32cwc_tx9iOA1_TKgNafWNjPdIFrL_dZGJWKzuKSEzYQkU7ql7a6BQ2arsQuwRbNmv4E1P2MtWOpbJfCBonM5a_V6nUXXHmis5pto2Qm4_IB2WEUSD19QeUoxXDxNhx0FZQ5/s1600/lb_1111_44FifthAve_125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRp9wHpiu32cwc_tx9iOA1_TKgNafWNjPdIFrL_dZGJWKzuKSEzYQkU7ql7a6BQ2arsQuwRbNmv4E1P2MtWOpbJfCBonM5a_V6nUXXHmis5pto2Qm4_IB2WEUSD19QeUoxXDxNhx0FZQ5/s1600/lb_1111_44FifthAve_125.jpg" /></a></div>Am I the last person to know about <a href="http://lillysnotebook.com/" target="_blank">Lily Bunn Interiors</a>?  Yesterday, while procrastinating a number of mundane chores by catching up with my favorite blogs (in this case, <a href="http://vivafullhouse.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Full House</a>) I came across the work of uber stylish Lily Bunn, a designer from New York City. Lily's stunning interiors can be found all throughout her equally charming blog,<a href="http://lillysnotebook.com/" target="_blank"> Lily's Notebook</a>.  These images in particular, were shot by talented photographer, <a href="http://emilygilbertphotography.com/" target="_blank">Emily Gilbert</a>.  Between discovering <a href="http://lillysnotebook.com/" target="_blank">Lily's blog</a> and <a href="http://emilygilbertphotography.com/" target="_blank">Emily's site</a> last night, I literally got nothing accomplished.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Q5WkosX5TyNXujSQWq7NsY7pdZ9SsFRnz6lKwIgSvqVJudiKa9p_4pCe0Ou1wTCX8bghQLoX4tjFeqpX-o9NFarNCl4z9Z4BsZebwuliVEqKJwKA5F34Y3uVUl1BUDbjf5AwsThq3iQd/s1600/lb_1111_44FifthAve_060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Q5WkosX5TyNXujSQWq7NsY7pdZ9SsFRnz6lKwIgSvqVJudiKa9p_4pCe0Ou1wTCX8bghQLoX4tjFeqpX-o9NFarNCl4z9Z4BsZebwuliVEqKJwKA5F34Y3uVUl1BUDbjf5AwsThq3iQd/s1600/lb_1111_44FifthAve_060.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeQau4dOhsRZWCMNuOAOv7cmTRLp_WV3VNAEIdXEPxaVPS_SWQA__iDGGCRXkEh0yGgD68hYPFHGlSlxZ_pAd_BFRRx4VPpQBzQB59IckJYO_T1_q-NSnZrYmCqFBFDLwoz2d1hp-U59l1/s1600/lb_1111_44FifthAve_035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeQau4dOhsRZWCMNuOAOv7cmTRLp_WV3VNAEIdXEPxaVPS_SWQA__iDGGCRXkEh0yGgD68hYPFHGlSlxZ_pAd_BFRRx4VPpQBzQB59IckJYO_T1_q-NSnZrYmCqFBFDLwoz2d1hp-U59l1/s1600/lb_1111_44FifthAve_035.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mgOremtDj6tcGAzFVi_f1tnKdsnVjxV_i1qVvKVZwK1YIg-xfbWzI1muWVEV8Kf0Owlk1RZpLFMQ6XjItLRt83g92REp3EaAyj68p0sVUU3N8VdXVOmE1BmZTxRIRbc6rLJtBEVf6q9i/s1600/lb_1111_44FifthAve_046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mgOremtDj6tcGAzFVi_f1tnKdsnVjxV_i1qVvKVZwK1YIg-xfbWzI1muWVEV8Kf0Owlk1RZpLFMQ6XjItLRt83g92REp3EaAyj68p0sVUU3N8VdXVOmE1BmZTxRIRbc6rLJtBEVf6q9i/s1600/lb_1111_44FifthAve_046.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYWu0rVKHPKS8CkC4Dl35kV1OVED-0nztRsKNJE3xkIJyb77DnOZjimGkAacGPfT8a40qpsotWPNY64fG1jdkJGnRbgEfvbPefbNMnKXOXyF3b3Rxxcegx58vNT7rGsD7QqDRHefWB694/s1600/lb_1111_44FifthAve_028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYWu0rVKHPKS8CkC4Dl35kV1OVED-0nztRsKNJE3xkIJyb77DnOZjimGkAacGPfT8a40qpsotWPNY64fG1jdkJGnRbgEfvbPefbNMnKXOXyF3b3Rxxcegx58vNT7rGsD7QqDRHefWB694/s1600/lb_1111_44FifthAve_028.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Lily Bunn Interiors

Am I the last person to know about Lily Bunn Interiors ?  Yesterday, while procrastinating a number of mundane chores by catching up with my...

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Decorating Your House With Joy

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj21AB2l6YTfnqPXwW6jyup9RBEPtj2L3o__ssEXqB26CHsUPK3fJH8j9FEai8sD0OwmLRVfO3Dng-_jSaKD-Ft5EhNfAHZ9kirtyzWqEPzDmLKG2ZZOnviu0aYcVecg4L3sep4JohXN6ft/s1600/Picture+425.png" /></div>Decorating your house with Joy is always such a great idea...both the emotion and of course the fabulous interior design work of <a href="http://www.joytribout.com/" target="_blank">Joy Triboult</a>.  A lovely way to start the week off right. Happy Monday!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztrCFNIQHrI1YDJjUvmpAZYW3E8CK3oIJTkHvksHyr7-z3pHTlZt0qWa3Zs9oQcbvIkrQrU0YkwhS_bEz7qeL2uYshWWRwGN2D6SFECzc8KkGK8bJmgIOkVIQgK8mi7GaV_aT1hv9NPAr/s1600/Picture+417.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztrCFNIQHrI1YDJjUvmpAZYW3E8CK3oIJTkHvksHyr7-z3pHTlZt0qWa3Zs9oQcbvIkrQrU0YkwhS_bEz7qeL2uYshWWRwGN2D6SFECzc8KkGK8bJmgIOkVIQgK8mi7GaV_aT1hv9NPAr/s1600/Picture+417.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLBOYQi4vsAxyyfEXeDg-lU_o0aA7MXxOxHmJY_F1s5EX8kXbGEHqYAz9MLRYk-QmqsHwoQMmP7e5VSsfRFJY0BT9RcTbAZevTMfW6kt7xGa-pmKOKtXPJtpIiTqZile5biAp17DZ7fFB/s1600/Picture+416.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLBOYQi4vsAxyyfEXeDg-lU_o0aA7MXxOxHmJY_F1s5EX8kXbGEHqYAz9MLRYk-QmqsHwoQMmP7e5VSsfRFJY0BT9RcTbAZevTMfW6kt7xGa-pmKOKtXPJtpIiTqZile5biAp17DZ7fFB/s1600/Picture+416.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_58i25tEt8sjiM03v3_oH_DsxJ-30jOyOqnb__ly77cacaUekjAicpT3HurvKdOi-2eGDJ5g2Lxnie0yJUwch9NmdVWEG0mtIYANX9KOoTCxEeK-NLAwd8mUP-qVZpXdKa-9UxdqHxUP/s1600/Picture+427.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_58i25tEt8sjiM03v3_oH_DsxJ-30jOyOqnb__ly77cacaUekjAicpT3HurvKdOi-2eGDJ5g2Lxnie0yJUwch9NmdVWEG0mtIYANX9KOoTCxEeK-NLAwd8mUP-qVZpXdKa-9UxdqHxUP/s1600/Picture+427.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhziYIhyphenhyphenogo4IOLdCEzRDOsjNgw89kIxwmQudtu5yKkbpk4UXTyxC_hpdOEDIqLy7mNzFlkzwYWBSpkLL2Yma5eEEDU5HbDzSlCTlDnt7Xot9kHO6CdNvbZi_XqzWlnuPkpzftTK-51EC94/s1600/Picture+419.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhziYIhyphenhyphenogo4IOLdCEzRDOsjNgw89kIxwmQudtu5yKkbpk4UXTyxC_hpdOEDIqLy7mNzFlkzwYWBSpkLL2Yma5eEEDU5HbDzSlCTlDnt7Xot9kHO6CdNvbZi_XqzWlnuPkpzftTK-51EC94/s1600/Picture+419.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div>

Decorating Your House With Joy

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Southern Wannabe

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8BjpqqDDAgETdrEBMJWFcskDzZW0nilVwFsDGq2cmjQ-_fGVF2erzRYBMyHNvaVv0_jBGc0IsF-uMVNe3GhtFW4pFbzrml2mMnRa5_4OAFUTg5E8ir5H757xQ7Od2GHC-VZ6XTx9SKhD1/s1600/100325_EGDINES_Lowe_Burges_12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8BjpqqDDAgETdrEBMJWFcskDzZW0nilVwFsDGq2cmjQ-_fGVF2erzRYBMyHNvaVv0_jBGc0IsF-uMVNe3GhtFW4pFbzrml2mMnRa5_4OAFUTg5E8ir5H757xQ7Od2GHC-VZ6XTx9SKhD1/s1600/100325_EGDINES_Lowe_Burges_12.jpg" /></a></div>Maybe because it's cold and dreary here in New York...or maybe it's just something about those genteel manners and traditions, a fondness of monograms or even the charming drawls (I want to say <i>y'all</i> and mean it*) but I really love the south.  What else could explain why I'm always pouring over magazines like <a href="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/article/perfect-pitch#photos" target="_blank">Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles</a>, where I found this amazing home.  Warm and infused with great style that's clearly based on tradition...just like all my romantic notions of the south.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqFFtSNW44qEZ_TuEOsNY1HK5TXbuxjCIXNWHr-gTEx6dmGRaiDJCrf0-BxlNMmXD8xi8MDP4S7bqFw8BuPXeqxGSwR39L0HPVCTm_CxmCWXPV43p09e-aGm2iI9woLD_doYF8xblc2e_2/s1600/100325_EGDINES_Lowe_Burges_11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqFFtSNW44qEZ_TuEOsNY1HK5TXbuxjCIXNWHr-gTEx6dmGRaiDJCrf0-BxlNMmXD8xi8MDP4S7bqFw8BuPXeqxGSwR39L0HPVCTm_CxmCWXPV43p09e-aGm2iI9woLD_doYF8xblc2e_2/s1600/100325_EGDINES_Lowe_Burges_11.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFo2gOufNRklvL03F0s8YsYkn-AkRAN7spiCPyTdc72lEKbsKjf6CWKS-3nNpECoulrb20K2nkEOoqvNAoJ9z8Il-8yY5EkwV6C955LvkyvsOGqflrA5cA8JDBFxmzblFdY8XT3QQH6XjX/s1600/100325_EGDINES_Lowe_Burges_04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFo2gOufNRklvL03F0s8YsYkn-AkRAN7spiCPyTdc72lEKbsKjf6CWKS-3nNpECoulrb20K2nkEOoqvNAoJ9z8Il-8yY5EkwV6C955LvkyvsOGqflrA5cA8JDBFxmzblFdY8XT3QQH6XjX/s1600/100325_EGDINES_Lowe_Burges_04.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWGi5GXYXtzV2Uj7WVndGogxLay6V-5YxHpFG6FvTR4s6DBJvAonqt0LvL1CDaPVJFNP5b8igg5bVNp8cAPEZRJyzMgeQw5weCQDUP_so5ajjtf6nuIIdR7X8FhakB0tfqq9x7ilJrJS1c/s1600/100325_EGDINES_Lowe_Burges_06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWGi5GXYXtzV2Uj7WVndGogxLay6V-5YxHpFG6FvTR4s6DBJvAonqt0LvL1CDaPVJFNP5b8igg5bVNp8cAPEZRJyzMgeQw5weCQDUP_so5ajjtf6nuIIdR7X8FhakB0tfqq9x7ilJrJS1c/s1600/100325_EGDINES_Lowe_Burges_06.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH2lwooHzMYNazKniehV0reWduFTEfhZXn8c9gJE9e-tXEqBrziM7pAj7NVIZV6ygi9nPGVA9o5tmxonPNIaNCSNYKWkZfxxHYSHZXkh5uYqz7ngDB7IPT_-OCypZmBpuk2ifDvm7g0Fnt/s1600/100325_EGDINES_Lowe_Burges_09.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> *but living in New York, I do get to say cool things like "Linsane" and "shmear", so there's that...</div></div>

Southern Wannabe

Maybe because it's cold and dreary here in New York...or maybe it's just something about those genteel manners and traditions, a fon...

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