I'm Back + A Sneak Peek!

<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/AVvXsEjyI1g-ySq_bfSq3ep7aE-j9NnEamAxG9tUHbH2mfKHGkZcvyWqQhqjOzxq-kg3wKhsj2dGTcs5iFniHmRs1EgrBLKkwefIlPJDTYtE6FEzU_FOl4nrFDZcYFQgaB7SwRUdHjCChmYWy25p/s1600/IMG_2067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyI1g-ySq_bfSq3ep7aE-j9NnEamAxG9tUHbH2mfKHGkZcvyWqQhqjOzxq-kg3wKhsj2dGTcs5iFniHmRs1EgrBLKkwefIlPJDTYtE6FEzU_FOl4nrFDZcYFQgaB7SwRUdHjCChmYWy25p/s1600/IMG_2067.jpg" /></a></div>Hi there!  I know I never mentioned a word about it...but I've been away in South Florida with my family on a two week vacation.  Since it concerns some of my extended family members (on a safety level) if I blog our travel plans, I thought I'd honor their wishes and not write about it until after we returned.  So here we are...exhausted and slightly sunburned under piles of mail. The exciting part is that we are now <i>official</i> home owners in Florida!  For years we've been vacationing in the same spot, and a few months ago decided to take the big step of buying.  We found a "fixer upper" for an incredible price, and the best part...it's walking distance from our dear friends!  As you might guess, decorating this new blank canvas has been a lot of fun for me so far.  Every idea and inspiration that caught my eye while penning this blog is now coming to fruition.  I even have an incredibly helpful <a href="http://pinterest.com/sued/project/" target="_blank">pin board known as "project"</a> for this house.  It has a long way to go, but here is a sneak peek of how my beach inspired Florida home, is slowly shaping up... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaLXpamhZu1aNWANF3uIrvgwCwZzTTfsVAEQeuQ5cgjJI4iTHPCTFSMkcMb18Wdfipgy6kIqFSvYXkV57UAB8CRHZbUZSMqdDHsvcEIPRDwevI17f0Du-ZvIHIJYyuGABDpZCWhw_4j5cG/s1600/IMG_2060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaLXpamhZu1aNWANF3uIrvgwCwZzTTfsVAEQeuQ5cgjJI4iTHPCTFSMkcMb18Wdfipgy6kIqFSvYXkV57UAB8CRHZbUZSMqdDHsvcEIPRDwevI17f0Du-ZvIHIJYyuGABDpZCWhw_4j5cG/s1600/IMG_2060.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZPp8kOwTiWI0w5kZlJx2d8aDTtsS7cEjv0j-X05nEKFcjAzNTgQqtypgsEXta8VoaK4zo8OtHk1CtCA8h_oxcp6St_Ka9hyphenhyphenQo5E8at0xDCrCT15oFLIUyf6vyCR5n2W7LmFHTAZl1cCV/s1600/IMG_2080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZPp8kOwTiWI0w5kZlJx2d8aDTtsS7cEjv0j-X05nEKFcjAzNTgQqtypgsEXta8VoaK4zo8OtHk1CtCA8h_oxcp6St_Ka9hyphenhyphenQo5E8at0xDCrCT15oFLIUyf6vyCR5n2W7LmFHTAZl1cCV/s1600/IMG_2080.jpg" /></a></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/AVvXsEirpyMI0ghkiGMvO2UVDCjiEKm05zP6-7gyeTaHOG1SHvKGtHONHWuSWx7tyyIr9r1j56huWKDHCuKBOOc2l-MGq3ZVJO7BmvmqU_S-F39hu974EqMP_kUl5xtwJpkgeJWnJxo-DrKSoHn5/s1600/IMG_2081.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpyMI0ghkiGMvO2UVDCjiEKm05zP6-7gyeTaHOG1SHvKGtHONHWuSWx7tyyIr9r1j56huWKDHCuKBOOc2l-MGq3ZVJO7BmvmqU_S-F39hu974EqMP_kUl5xtwJpkgeJWnJxo-DrKSoHn5/s1600/IMG_2081.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb0XAoW9m6JwTcj6xzL18QUPXM0rUH0Hd8qc22nZ7EH195YDElsCpdqW05u81lTg6nq7WugSSKhOkKvUFW_L08_mODvUeaSnqYvZz9cNLWif0Hpt5N-LaagS7FqO-FAaDo3J7SPi0Kb4ce/s1600/IMG_2068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb0XAoW9m6JwTcj6xzL18QUPXM0rUH0Hd8qc22nZ7EH195YDElsCpdqW05u81lTg6nq7WugSSKhOkKvUFW_L08_mODvUeaSnqYvZz9cNLWif0Hpt5N-LaagS7FqO-FAaDo3J7SPi0Kb4ce/s1600/IMG_2068.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

I'm Back + A Sneak Peek!

Hi there!  I know I never mentioned a word about it...but I've been away in South Florida with my family on a two week vacation.  Since ...

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Do Not Adjust Your Monitor

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7fk_SczXUDB3Qa5cjysj01T3CD2KkHS_4ijKyQkLlDdRVBDsNlS1GM2uYfT7T5cz1fOwDAGHCSdoTKZ6ecKO20LxAsq-IwURC5g6YCwNy0aUDSiZOlvyE_0wA5karSxG5WvLHe4dtWyh/s1600/Picture+412.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7fk_SczXUDB3Qa5cjysj01T3CD2KkHS_4ijKyQkLlDdRVBDsNlS1GM2uYfT7T5cz1fOwDAGHCSdoTKZ6ecKO20LxAsq-IwURC5g6YCwNy0aUDSiZOlvyE_0wA5karSxG5WvLHe4dtWyh/s1600/Picture+412.png" /></a></div>I've been meaning to write about this relatively new product from the Netherlands, called <a href="http://www.ixxi.nu/" target="_blank">ixxi</a>, ever since I first saw a post about it on <a href="http://bloesem.blogs.com/bloesem/2011/07/lets-ixxi-today.html" target="_blank">Bloesem </a>several months ago.  I flipped when I saw the image above...so many of my favorite art movements combined in one cool piece! To me, this looks like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Close" target="_blank">Chuck Close </a>meets <a href="http://www.vangoghgallery.com/influences/post-impressionists.html" target="_blank">Post-Impressionist, Van Gogh</a>.  But, if over pixelated images of famous paintings aren't your thing, (<span style="font-size: x-small;">although, they're my favorite<span style="font-size: small;">) </span></span>this company can create just about anything your heart desires.  From family portraits to a Delft plate collection, there are endless options and ideas. The whole installation is connected with tiny little "x" pieces, hence the clever name.  Such a great way to add personal, creative flair to a large wall or space.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgge0p5x1A1HBSFhVDvRhHiZnd6Cl_hc9wcFU1UZWF9ttd1BwwC_hFf53sNgmvcGCCh75Mw2aeUZamuy-27fiInTZyWQ7fSeBUGbRetEyXuZDPL0dZ6bB2rmYiAVe5iMlz7R3n6Yacpg8Oj/s1600/ixxi_VintageRoom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgge0p5x1A1HBSFhVDvRhHiZnd6Cl_hc9wcFU1UZWF9ttd1BwwC_hFf53sNgmvcGCCh75Mw2aeUZamuy-27fiInTZyWQ7fSeBUGbRetEyXuZDPL0dZ6bB2rmYiAVe5iMlz7R3n6Yacpg8Oj/s1600/ixxi_VintageRoom.jpg" /></a></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/AVvXsEhRSwgm_OKurxJ7eA_TZQzsJcpfgmIPS08o_h9Gs7tuxIU4cnsSKr2hX4y0UmnRAyt9SAVGNjmYpSOkSm0Nc9sXE76ozEEnuUNUXmnmfxE-GUnbyvy-lGZDmV9-HGiw2Ax2cxGcuVqsr3Q-/s1600/6a00d83451e8d469e201630005b088970d-700wi-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRSwgm_OKurxJ7eA_TZQzsJcpfgmIPS08o_h9Gs7tuxIU4cnsSKr2hX4y0UmnRAyt9SAVGNjmYpSOkSm0Nc9sXE76ozEEnuUNUXmnmfxE-GUnbyvy-lGZDmV9-HGiw2Ax2cxGcuVqsr3Q-/s1600/6a00d83451e8d469e201630005b088970d-700wi-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDv28dBfMob46kqBI9EGQ7irTCUweX1VCSjMI_V8EKVBXxJBx47Jx9dbd59HawbeP7xjMuIOHGAgqcdwORdQpusUUbRG2FODGh2eF3Dlc-KfYwFZhAflZqow-c6NHJqlqPajbsBDf0SM-4/s1600/6a00d83451e8d469e2014e8a02abd2970d-700wi.jpg" /></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/AVvXsEhs8xWa72nPT95RWnm3N2gSiMHLXmP-U-J_rCmOaBiP6wqvitOknLLbJVjEYzFlJ2uxl35kfURRhPI-dLAldHkYFcvgh4jHSyfp5uyvoPdy3GsNZqi0CzLbxideLOqtP3LAS6NT4Xijc167/s1600/6a00d83451e8d469e2016760fa6224970b-700wi-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs8xWa72nPT95RWnm3N2gSiMHLXmP-U-J_rCmOaBiP6wqvitOknLLbJVjEYzFlJ2uxl35kfURRhPI-dLAldHkYFcvgh4jHSyfp5uyvoPdy3GsNZqi0CzLbxideLOqtP3LAS6NT4Xijc167/s1600/6a00d83451e8d469e2016760fa6224970b-700wi-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>

Do Not Adjust Your Monitor

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Thinking Outside The Box (of Chocolates)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgok57SL5-eEd5VFMW07Em6XdnYPAfE5fk64FJAYg6P9ipis_1O62jsaDRuCwgq83NAv4-3y1fwJKllnNmn9VQOE1aF0-zZO-VW6RMuGtKxqqPg4R41uHyFSDXOf2FtOwAHeyvhX2MExM1/s1600/Picture+352.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgok57SL5-eEd5VFMW07Em6XdnYPAfE5fk64FJAYg6P9ipis_1O62jsaDRuCwgq83NAv4-3y1fwJKllnNmn9VQOE1aF0-zZO-VW6RMuGtKxqqPg4R41uHyFSDXOf2FtOwAHeyvhX2MExM1/s1600/Picture+352.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Don't get me wrong...I love getting chocolates on Valentine's Day!  However, this year, I thought I'd mix it up a little.  For my twelve year old daughter, the cutest temporary tattoos by <a href="http://www.tattly.com/" target="_blank">Tattly</a>.  Still fun and girlie, but not overly sentimental, I know she'll get a kick out of sharing them with her classmates. And, when it came time to find some creative ideas for my other two children, I didn't have to look any further than <a href="http://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy</a>. These fun, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BraveMoonman?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">bright pencils</a> and this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88579333/valentines-collection-jack-russell-totem?ref=sc_4&sref=sr_57eb2954afb63fa6d56b1f0906cc02c6bf57235a69185bc0ec1cce5868eab96f_1327965157_14196770_jack_russell" target="_blank">sweet little Jack Russel</a>, both caught my eye recently.  And of course, there's always that iconic box of chocolates! (<a href="http://www.godiva.com/product/mini-message-hearts-set-of-four/id/2545.gdv?SE_Section=Shop&SE_Category=118&lastCat=118" target="_blank">I couldn't resist this bargain</a>) What do you have planned for Valentine's Day?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjykhWkPxY8x663UhgpfQvHyfeIajUY_CZdlIwS5ETRaocvknDhuhROxNQLvkaP0e5u8dkJGQF6PBC1bg41mti8R9bN-6Id-VLyji4kDNjqRwwGejGr9dHq03YDgYsj46I_gcgla22RJpO0/s1600/il_570xN.279980892-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjykhWkPxY8x663UhgpfQvHyfeIajUY_CZdlIwS5ETRaocvknDhuhROxNQLvkaP0e5u8dkJGQF6PBC1bg41mti8R9bN-6Id-VLyji4kDNjqRwwGejGr9dHq03YDgYsj46I_gcgla22RJpO0/s1600/il_570xN.279980892-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-o74QkTXMCsz8wUaoQSwdTfHPWNvdLME8BHif-vGP7TawMEdHh-CEnaI5ecW2L35_O3Ifwia0M5IEIWdZwhCVk_KYFmkz7nytgqCB3RbxEzn9ddrcW6gKDNGHwvqh9DvYcTxjNr1VjgS6/s1600/il_570xN.304721598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-o74QkTXMCsz8wUaoQSwdTfHPWNvdLME8BHif-vGP7TawMEdHh-CEnaI5ecW2L35_O3Ifwia0M5IEIWdZwhCVk_KYFmkz7nytgqCB3RbxEzn9ddrcW6gKDNGHwvqh9DvYcTxjNr1VjgS6/s1600/il_570xN.304721598.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Thinking Outside The Box (of Chocolates)

Don't get me wrong...I love getting chocolates on Valentine's Day!  However, this year, I thought I'd mix it up a little.  For m...

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Inspired By Annie Schlecter

<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/AVvXsEhP9hRuXXoSfEl8Uc7fWfFvdyn45qDJS5da3p4Yj0EUQrKYuKLMIo1BOdKuHTugVo8eKzM9d9ij7VXXtUki9ikjtSKcjDu5NK1OmTEtVPMdvE1G_BZDPUFiR8XEyzN5MTAXAJZIKYzw7j6G/s1600/Picture+334.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP9hRuXXoSfEl8Uc7fWfFvdyn45qDJS5da3p4Yj0EUQrKYuKLMIo1BOdKuHTugVo8eKzM9d9ij7VXXtUki9ikjtSKcjDu5NK1OmTEtVPMdvE1G_BZDPUFiR8XEyzN5MTAXAJZIKYzw7j6G/s1600/Picture+334.png" /></a></div>Today I'm sharing one of my best sources for inspiration.  The portfolio of professional photographer <a href="http://annieschlechter.com/" target="_blank">Annie Schlecter</a> is such a complete joy to browse.  From creative color combinations, to stunning vignettes, beautiful interiors and amazing layouts...I'm always inspired by something new and wonderful.  By far one of my favorite photographers, I love stopping by <a href="http://annieschlechter.com/" target="_blank">Annie Schlecter's site</a> and seeing the world through her talented eyes. What's inspiring you lately?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE17j3MezqtjcKuM4JfCQ77SXEZk-ns3lmluwGohy6OjIDb2cL_4PwBUc0TMmA0BDNx3yxg29BN3Id6DjyCyZdZ0SBYIIQ49e_C7r0jku_l4ff1IFm-Lq2lQm1eFAMszepc4ae8pQ6ubcz/s1600/Picture+338.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE17j3MezqtjcKuM4JfCQ77SXEZk-ns3lmluwGohy6OjIDb2cL_4PwBUc0TMmA0BDNx3yxg29BN3Id6DjyCyZdZ0SBYIIQ49e_C7r0jku_l4ff1IFm-Lq2lQm1eFAMszepc4ae8pQ6ubcz/s1600/Picture+338.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk-pkBOivCoaXKsTUTyXKVMq6A34f4hIc9AcaQ0t6ReXWJ4VlCu1KCkWp4CagiPiH7WiORrTHlt6amNdzCRwXwit19Z8lgiHpBiaynIxB6ebJ6YeM7e5IfBKDOKqDPkyB-4-V9HEYoFAcW/s1600/Picture+336.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk-pkBOivCoaXKsTUTyXKVMq6A34f4hIc9AcaQ0t6ReXWJ4VlCu1KCkWp4CagiPiH7WiORrTHlt6amNdzCRwXwit19Z8lgiHpBiaynIxB6ebJ6YeM7e5IfBKDOKqDPkyB-4-V9HEYoFAcW/s1600/Picture+336.png" /></a></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/AVvXsEgG6WEqZZTVjc0x7UGQSkLrf3KqthL0JijYI7PVDhqNIb350dCyhSCsE_K0RTeShjURz9LDZETWwPVs-IkwQxBqzVI3R9msbKdAC8p1GURbuhEoHEhmHqLyjePuzVjZy981y_ylL9G_Ymyr/s1600/Picture+332.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6WEqZZTVjc0x7UGQSkLrf3KqthL0JijYI7PVDhqNIb350dCyhSCsE_K0RTeShjURz9LDZETWwPVs-IkwQxBqzVI3R9msbKdAC8p1GURbuhEoHEhmHqLyjePuzVjZy981y_ylL9G_Ymyr/s1600/Picture+332.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhDX6tWHR_lbp8kLE4aegakIRgSoYHnGRNjfuzuP_5A9B3yjD2qGsaXvSxkVufkGXt8meVS3thl_1zZ9nbA3VX7H5ZDSoppyN4kJXay9uhfj1lNZY0-IIy-MpVBAd1uCJGFthuDEgESK6/s1600/Picture+333.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhDX6tWHR_lbp8kLE4aegakIRgSoYHnGRNjfuzuP_5A9B3yjD2qGsaXvSxkVufkGXt8meVS3thl_1zZ9nbA3VX7H5ZDSoppyN4kJXay9uhfj1lNZY0-IIy-MpVBAd1uCJGFthuDEgESK6/s1600/Picture+333.png" /></a></div><br /></div>

Inspired By Annie Schlecter

Today I'm sharing one of my best sources for inspiration.  The portfolio of professional photographer Annie Schlecter is such a complet...

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Where Were You When

<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/AVvXsEgnoL2j3lTirxzs-dnvaa6pAZlow4oCOrrvqkfiMvMEyej0_kejrDoopNfwRscWxFEOZN4iD_qDhnyXt3cBmHQBZT2SQ_r-OfSnvGL1lBootqIAfuMWQySbPUUeStVOPD1xaS4pPSw7Nb-e/s1600/1-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnoL2j3lTirxzs-dnvaa6pAZlow4oCOrrvqkfiMvMEyej0_kejrDoopNfwRscWxFEOZN4iD_qDhnyXt3cBmHQBZT2SQ_r-OfSnvGL1lBootqIAfuMWQySbPUUeStVOPD1xaS4pPSw7Nb-e/s1600/1-2.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;">Three years ago, we took on a major home renovation, which included our Master Bath.  At the time I scoured the internet for inspirational images</span> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(which sort of led to starting this blog)  <span style="font-size: small;">and even though I really love the end results...I so wish I had seen <i>this</i> amazing Master Bath <i>then</i>!</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">  I mean, just look at the floor tile here, seriously dying over the floor...not to mention the amazing cabinetry and tile work.  All in, the design job that <a href="http://lizwilliamsinteriors.com/portfolio/" target="_blank">Liz Williams Interiors</a> did on this space is pure perfection.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92yFnpv-LINAv_maFDFrCYeq0_0CHsvcjqcYge4ZiEdFYIo99AI_Wod3hr17imn2W_dUMnTSNheNnEZ9VKNNR1iyfZaaXP_cZ25XN_XJfI7sX-CF7OOWG0uiMRJplRdxmbFb6smDH4qem/s1600/2-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92yFnpv-LINAv_maFDFrCYeq0_0CHsvcjqcYge4ZiEdFYIo99AI_Wod3hr17imn2W_dUMnTSNheNnEZ9VKNNR1iyfZaaXP_cZ25XN_XJfI7sX-CF7OOWG0uiMRJplRdxmbFb6smDH4qem/s1600/2-4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikm-lEtagG-mJhTqRYQZ50azYxvKSvYATN52SvWudowxOumyZyIJt_DPE92G94cjvLPKao71TVb5SxeVvA0pNu6I0k4IC3t9egrLxmzfH0KUzAxDZLyJWODJ-RxyBnXu3_HUzJFY_-4oBt/s1600/8-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikm-lEtagG-mJhTqRYQZ50azYxvKSvYATN52SvWudowxOumyZyIJt_DPE92G94cjvLPKao71TVb5SxeVvA0pNu6I0k4IC3t9egrLxmzfH0KUzAxDZLyJWODJ-RxyBnXu3_HUzJFY_-4oBt/s1600/8-4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyP10RC3C0PQSzb8Hea4jDRzBFxZC2PTn38yaEd_4GX4BrW8Wfz8KzenThVEKCM9mWkqd9IjUcnPEpC6skbfGg3L7JJ0J8fwbNtm_Z7Ip1PWfLhwIjU2EsTLTAwPXGs4YpCW8JlVuf9tNF/s1600/6-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyP10RC3C0PQSzb8Hea4jDRzBFxZC2PTn38yaEd_4GX4BrW8Wfz8KzenThVEKCM9mWkqd9IjUcnPEpC6skbfGg3L7JJ0J8fwbNtm_Z7Ip1PWfLhwIjU2EsTLTAwPXGs4YpCW8JlVuf9tNF/s1600/6-3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWsU0_B-68g9Upts0S0eHCb-lTUlgvJKce4ER-1VAfh0Q34aAydjT4naXi9LPJgXRTljsbP42AXz2sVpTTJ5HkEDogYhm4coaDMwYuQnT8vU_3Yyd2hYN3kv267DCr057gRqhnZJ81eki/s1600/12-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWsU0_B-68g9Upts0S0eHCb-lTUlgvJKce4ER-1VAfh0Q34aAydjT4naXi9LPJgXRTljsbP42AXz2sVpTTJ5HkEDogYhm4coaDMwYuQnT8vU_3Yyd2hYN3kv267DCr057gRqhnZJ81eki/s1600/12-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /></div>

Where Were You When

Three years ago, we took on a major home renovation, which included our Master Bath.  At the time I scoured the internet for inspirational i...

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Pinteresting

<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/AVvXsEjQAGsy8u0xqaemPpQCc1hqSjyv1FvQXK4_5ANb_AMr7a6-o8H9H_lDkESzk45WS5Qq1ACSDmaP_4GtzxkuZ1luWTTGGzDK6HAu1OFNOAUZnaNoDgxb9C9_6RgfMQimora1IYLi3uvWkq4/s1600/89368373825217215_oqwdHiiA_c-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQAGsy8u0xqaemPpQCc1hqSjyv1FvQXK4_5ANb_AMr7a6-o8H9H_lDkESzk45WS5Qq1ACSDmaP_4GtzxkuZ1luWTTGGzDK6HAu1OFNOAUZnaNoDgxb9C9_6RgfMQimora1IYLi3uvWkq4/s1600/89368373825217215_oqwdHiiA_c-2.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://pinterest.com/sued/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> is such an amazing and useful tool.  The other day, a friend of mine, who's re-doing her powder room wallpaper, asked for my advice on where to start looking for ideas. Without hesitation, I told her to check out <a href="http://pinterest.com/sued/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. To my surprise, she never heard of this site.  It was so fun to show her the results of our "powder room wallpaper" search. Up came so many beautiful images, my friend was so impressed!  That's really my favorite way to use <a href="http://pinterest.com/sued/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, (aside from creating inspirational pinboards) I'd love to hear about some other new ways to utilize this addictive and creative site.<br /><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/AVvXsEgepn5n7dvWUnNhpGTyQNsRgkfaWhd4owiUWe3euPiUsWGJRA95FLz-YZXxH6O6_njzCv1zWBScD6-V1GJapwir6-qiBknmlXvvtiorF6ozNU21N2pQGRlw1rulZ25YKDgdQ3Z9KXJWTtI/s1600/137570963586816154_TjPRxDES_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgepn5n7dvWUnNhpGTyQNsRgkfaWhd4owiUWe3euPiUsWGJRA95FLz-YZXxH6O6_njzCv1zWBScD6-V1GJapwir6-qiBknmlXvvtiorF6ozNU21N2pQGRlw1rulZ25YKDgdQ3Z9KXJWTtI/s1600/137570963586816154_TjPRxDES_c.jpg" /></a></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/AVvXsEi2rQUPk_WeWSr1jhz-hbRYcl5od1ROb3Z4xvZVb5CZxBWnHl0es7042Ps5TSmkgTagIxVJdKjwP6i3BAFG93i1Fgka0MIG89GlStg4Zqz7pFi5ByOZvvGA4_U76SdmmXLtIPHPRBeuNO8/s1600/178877416419275052_vPKAALvb_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rQUPk_WeWSr1jhz-hbRYcl5od1ROb3Z4xvZVb5CZxBWnHl0es7042Ps5TSmkgTagIxVJdKjwP6i3BAFG93i1Fgka0MIG89GlStg4Zqz7pFi5ByOZvvGA4_U76SdmmXLtIPHPRBeuNO8/s1600/178877416419275052_vPKAALvb_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1y3PrxBooayNvienpzL02-xNn6jQYuAQXiPAgAuTObP2vCgXzXm1moo6Q_8pvFzKTNyFJKY654Rr9xwh7zdhASr8kr5kJJZpmoZ_bdN2t1T6Ty8dg-5WiAjxuhdlOIiLI-nWZv4iqvrY/s1600/178877416419104876_2YyyOMxX_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1y3PrxBooayNvienpzL02-xNn6jQYuAQXiPAgAuTObP2vCgXzXm1moo6Q_8pvFzKTNyFJKY654Rr9xwh7zdhASr8kr5kJJZpmoZ_bdN2t1T6Ty8dg-5WiAjxuhdlOIiLI-nWZv4iqvrY/s1600/178877416419104876_2YyyOMxX_c.jpg" /></a></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/AVvXsEiwaxa_9WSkTA22aEFAougJBgVre-KlTykwKFBIKk8DBY_dPF4yKyo0W7LAz_csc8kg4gto7QeBQauGzVOnO8Tc1xjKfuQDp0ENLdxVajq6fHQ8kUkFgwT0HT0A_MjrRfSr00nLrq1V0F8/s1600/136726538656785032_ralYA6lC_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwaxa_9WSkTA22aEFAougJBgVre-KlTykwKFBIKk8DBY_dPF4yKyo0W7LAz_csc8kg4gto7QeBQauGzVOnO8Tc1xjKfuQDp0ENLdxVajq6fHQ8kUkFgwT0HT0A_MjrRfSr00nLrq1V0F8/s1600/136726538656785032_ralYA6lC_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

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A Fish Tale

<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/AVvXsEi0FgUL1pEpVJEbZyPxcFEhW5f9X2WFljkEBE9wIh0nwmXakyzbR8P9H7piAyqiVCcDAfK4IuU48QnYvkRn0VYq8uRT3bt3N6kZYGES263eZuhsH_r8s5XJV7OgqCBRBNbwojdad1CZf7b8/s1600/ED-0610-Marks-5.jpg" /></div>Did you watch <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/million-dollar-decorators">Million Dollar Decorators</a>?  Say what you will about the personalities on this show...(and according to <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/thezhush">my twitter </a>feed that night, there was a lot to be said) I <b><i>need </i></b>to believe the creatives at Bravo demand big drama from their casts, and the over the top attitudes were purely tongue and cheek for entertainment and ratings.  So...that's what I'm going to believe.  This way, when I tune in again tomorrow, I can focus on the interiors! Officially obsessed with <a href="http://www.jam-design.com/">Jeffrey Allan Marks' </a>home (<a href="http://www.elledecor.com/image/tid/5808?page=4">except for the row boat on the ceiling</a>).  His wall of fish in the kitchen, really caught my eye.  At first, I thought it might be a mural, but then I remembered this amazing image of a room designed by <a href="http://www.sarastorydesign.com/">Sara Story</a>.  Once I figured out it was wallpaper, I was able to track it down to <a href="http://www.degournay.com/product.aspx?c=19&i=4">de Gournay</a>! Now I can't stop thinking about fun ways to use it; ceilings and framed panels are at the top of my list.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Qv4FCgfb-B4ng2COxhXy9V21-ldT9cSEmKeNBLkqhq-aN0GtGVWTY2FodNVk4O68zzgz9o3MdeaRTVOfWESlmMmRx5QK6QG_FRnXXG_44ErRszwEcf9eEC_fUW8IeZPXyN7Wd5WQraXP/s1600/Picture+150.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Qv4FCgfb-B4ng2COxhXy9V21-ldT9cSEmKeNBLkqhq-aN0GtGVWTY2FodNVk4O68zzgz9o3MdeaRTVOfWESlmMmRx5QK6QG_FRnXXG_44ErRszwEcf9eEC_fUW8IeZPXyN7Wd5WQraXP/s400/Picture+150.png" width="396" /></a></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/AVvXsEhyGGG5VUtFgNUS2wpwgxdAJDSIKHnFyTYVJ2oU0T4RgjVj6KK6ABfotMH6xq-p85yp5WRpJtn14G3Pbpj4s2W1tHBHk5fbsKmR8Lg9y5om20-9gK-DHJAA6jHBMhELSpDPTaSI1OGqOFJI/s1600/Picture+152.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyGGG5VUtFgNUS2wpwgxdAJDSIKHnFyTYVJ2oU0T4RgjVj6KK6ABfotMH6xq-p85yp5WRpJtn14G3Pbpj4s2W1tHBHk5fbsKmR8Lg9y5om20-9gK-DHJAA6jHBMhELSpDPTaSI1OGqOFJI/s1600/Picture+152.png" /> </a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Images via: <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">ElleDecor</a>;<a href="http://www.sarastory.com/">SaraStory; </a><a href="http://www.degournay.com/">de Gournay</a></i></span></div>

A Fish Tale

Did you watch Million Dollar Decorators ?  Say what you will about the personalities on this show...(and according to my twitter feed that n...

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