CHARCOAL GRAY MASTER SUITE

<br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />LISA'S BEAUTIFUL BEDROOM SUITE</div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlbFIPRms1X9a8fU_qWf3UzlhA4M0t-YJ9UC1oGalEI2UY_n3W31QExLa1xjR4kmaPYeXLIQxRdoIX-uK1_P-YVpwaKx8eoaMew9RQlX9P7XiWABk_YA5T4JVtHX8PZ7qvMR79eD9Duc-/s1600/IMG2566+edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlbFIPRms1X9a8fU_qWf3UzlhA4M0t-YJ9UC1oGalEI2UY_n3W31QExLa1xjR4kmaPYeXLIQxRdoIX-uK1_P-YVpwaKx8eoaMew9RQlX9P7XiWABk_YA5T4JVtHX8PZ7qvMR79eD9Duc-/s640/IMG2566+edited.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><br><br />I am way behind on posting on the projects I currently have in the works, but here are some photos to catch you up on Lisa's Master Suite....<br><br /><br><br />I posted about it first here:<br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-process-current-projects.html">http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-process-current-projects.html</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br />We chose a palette of charcoal gray, white, pale gray and beige with deep dark woods - a very soothing, serene color scheme.<br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/07/charcoal-gray-master-suite.html#more">Read more »</a>

CHARCOAL GRAY MASTER SUITE

LISA'S BEAUTIFUL BEDROOM SUITE I am way behind on posting on the projects I currently have in the works, but here are some photos to ca...

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UNFORGETABLE GRAY

<br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />MORE QUESTIONS AND MORE ANSWERS....</div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTmHkQKA9w1xcl7hhm8pkRoWm8Fdz1GJkdZX0OdWMMxlVrmrjXNcVQF-j9N9S8kkwnDUqnnjr-sy5-g0sHCAYMmd1YDS5p0oRmtNbnvaBk7yiEF1ekY4WbExxbvM68OymLW3TUw5238Y/s1600/267964246548364292_PU5DcKEZ_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTmHkQKA9w1xcl7hhm8pkRoWm8Fdz1GJkdZX0OdWMMxlVrmrjXNcVQF-j9N9S8kkwnDUqnnjr-sy5-g0sHCAYMmd1YDS5p0oRmtNbnvaBk7yiEF1ekY4WbExxbvM68OymLW3TUw5238Y/s640/267964246548364292_PU5DcKEZ_c.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><br><br /><i>I don't want to seem like a broken record because I recommend gray so often.  It may seem I am stuck on one color, but I'm actually not.   Gray is so versatile - nearly every color has a gray version.</i><br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/07/unforgetable-gray.html#more">Read more »</a>

UNFORGETABLE GRAY

MORE QUESTIONS AND MORE ANSWERS.... I don't want to seem like a broken record because I recommend gray so often.  It may seem I am stuck...

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HOME DECOR: CREATING GALLERY WALLS FOR ART & PHOTOS

<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/AVvXsEhaCC1mq8_S1S0HpRpBTUv7kCBa9ZB_WI49G_s9wZrsJW1Q7FADcY5oa4PJNLGh7p7SN6OVKhQgFKbLbyBhs8h9UygIR9vEVkeggjKfzuXCdTlEdVjqPwsFFIY6KMw1C1CL4BJYZoBGfJM/s1600/4016070247_89e1600b5d_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a long blank wall along the hallway at the top of my stairs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">visible from the living room below</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For some time now, I have been planning to do a family photo gallery there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought I'd share some tips, tricks and ideas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">on making beautiful and striking gallery walls or shelves</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4cBfyiqM7jjCfPtsRKYQqwrCqvMvQ7sYuP-CHdpKaH5Adf-yYcrGG7krH-bMYFp8mhZbrC8tr4w1vT9DlLlDI4asnZTJ8Jl4kNvqwFWhYheEKTLlrFVdCYxP6lYIYD3jG1feGPlMiNANT/s1600/01010101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4cBfyiqM7jjCfPtsRKYQqwrCqvMvQ7sYuP-CHdpKaH5Adf-yYcrGG7krH-bMYFp8mhZbrC8tr4w1vT9DlLlDI4asnZTJ8Jl4kNvqwFWhYheEKTLlrFVdCYxP6lYIYD3jG1feGPlMiNANT/s1600/01010101.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shelves are a perfect place to display photos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">they allow you to bring in other items of interest</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">layer for dimension</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">mix and match</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmyEG7bnY5Yh-tT3362Hd1U_U4muNCkDLOodS3l3iWZhvBRNbsf0_XlJyKVvWqAKnaIkaMsDU0HHWYqCvYjQCm9Dy2k6g9DdA0zkT0LsODxMN_1mepgWRk0m_YEXC-bUKzRssaIex6DI4/s1600/9ddc2da45a24.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmyEG7bnY5Yh-tT3362Hd1U_U4muNCkDLOodS3l3iWZhvBRNbsf0_XlJyKVvWqAKnaIkaMsDU0HHWYqCvYjQCm9Dy2k6g9DdA0zkT0LsODxMN_1mepgWRk0m_YEXC-bUKzRssaIex6DI4/s1600/9ddc2da45a24.png"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a wall, on the other hand, is a little more difficult to keep interesting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">there is only one dimension</div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/08/gallery-walls.html#more">Read more »</a>

HOME DECOR: CREATING GALLERY WALLS FOR ART & PHOTOS

I have a long blank wall along the hallway at the top of my stairs visible from the living room below For some time now, I have been plannin...

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CHRISTMAS DECOR: Blue and Brown - Traditional - Nativity Display

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>The last two weeks have been a whirlwind of activity. . . <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi80SbY7pBr6o39d5vf-oJFYgNfcBCw7DNlFlxlPB-y05JesA_c_i-vEqun08Q-xR8exSjjRSuWAfJILDo_Ra-vumlZQXwEcBSO-EWyGAM-Kr2UksmzRQtc5LEP5sKPZph2Mxx72ht6uSKG/s1600-h/IMG_2582.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi80SbY7pBr6o39d5vf-oJFYgNfcBCw7DNlFlxlPB-y05JesA_c_i-vEqun08Q-xR8exSjjRSuWAfJILDo_Ra-vumlZQXwEcBSO-EWyGAM-Kr2UksmzRQtc5LEP5sKPZph2Mxx72ht6uSKG/s400/IMG_2582.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">except for the drive to Riverside for a client - which proceeded at an amazing 5 mph.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizMl9UlFRSWpFJ-jXlCWNmnNZA-t5RXyxBilagKEt5RZEdnQsvC-_VJFFAPyURkpzO-DoA_REt5q3mZSirl1y9yZoqb9JO-m6_7Attbv9nJhM7cqxk0C-GvipnkiFw6H5YtReyLRaWfWg/s1600-h/IMG_2583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizMl9UlFRSWpFJ-jXlCWNmnNZA-t5RXyxBilagKEt5RZEdnQsvC-_VJFFAPyURkpzO-DoA_REt5q3mZSirl1y9yZoqb9JO-m6_7Attbv9nJhM7cqxk0C-GvipnkiFw6H5YtReyLRaWfWg/s400/IMG_2583.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the bird's eye view was moving no faster</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but, with Christmas carols on the radio it was still a pleasant, albeit long, drive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The week was full of decorating - both regular and holiday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD3kibBivseWy0IMURixsirJX5Tz5w0kpXPTmRBO1tExaaZFmGeWxzdY_o6kivkMQXYwgQst4Wnrs8DCevfva_wkpIQDthyNjq_l2O35-VxIG-0TqwqNILICRzwUnoTuzYFnbgngtL0Jsx/s1600-h/IMG_2586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD3kibBivseWy0IMURixsirJX5Tz5w0kpXPTmRBO1tExaaZFmGeWxzdY_o6kivkMQXYwgQst4Wnrs8DCevfva_wkpIQDthyNjq_l2O35-VxIG-0TqwqNILICRzwUnoTuzYFnbgngtL0Jsx/s400/IMG_2586.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each client's home unique in its own way.  Blue and brown for Lisa.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DcCi6gXZ4kLDClY78m8vMb903CAoJA0hdA0aTNnURNqNpexxb0cgCzdzLII7FnfuQB5fk5NnBw_EE-554zPm1ozco9_LIKB_uhB2NMkHxNyzQq4lYLz83MG142YwVL7uYOsMZB8uOhWy/s1600-h/IMG_2588.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DcCi6gXZ4kLDClY78m8vMb903CAoJA0hdA0aTNnURNqNpexxb0cgCzdzLII7FnfuQB5fk5NnBw_EE-554zPm1ozco9_LIKB_uhB2NMkHxNyzQq4lYLz83MG142YwVL7uYOsMZB8uOhWy/s400/IMG_2588.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Accents of red in a blue and white bedroom</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhmmH1NLooXOukbbCYoYt_4nfJfbiYnYgqqYHgPyBiVWqrFBauoZVLv1cmJKdxLVjqU-Fzx4odD-v1HjpMoM_XlgU6D9Arfep8vFd9WVFMQqXf7qV_rV9C9LSEUXu25c9qGMwjVercAFq/s1600-h/IMG_2593.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhmmH1NLooXOukbbCYoYt_4nfJfbiYnYgqqYHgPyBiVWqrFBauoZVLv1cmJKdxLVjqU-Fzx4odD-v1HjpMoM_XlgU6D9Arfep8vFd9WVFMQqXf7qV_rV9C9LSEUXu25c9qGMwjVercAFq/s640/IMG_2593.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9oCOUIl18LZ4WjX8L3K0D7NHhzY5qrTxM3gMromNjjYGBvkAmYU7zY4-mQxhuwxfDFjQvAqp8QUwq1JltE6m5vET5PKQHM5NjvNbuxQYJO5kPsILYGflqf6sJLxNnJDHAHRmWn1AXtD-2/s1600-h/IMG_2592.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9oCOUIl18LZ4WjX8L3K0D7NHhzY5qrTxM3gMromNjjYGBvkAmYU7zY4-mQxhuwxfDFjQvAqp8QUwq1JltE6m5vET5PKQHM5NjvNbuxQYJO5kPsILYGflqf6sJLxNnJDHAHRmWn1AXtD-2/s400/IMG_2592.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Little details for fun</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZhRNg9fqmqiy3tg7EkSHHpRD2XzVcbJWDimIRU12XPaefnlA415sZZXkKeGjQYTB3XK7BwItis1Y8oLoqiy6GCsfo7cFlBET9psxdXdLfEsQJoo4AeBXwehgqF-ST2PbghzzcuSClcaT/s1600-h/IMG_2594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Non traditional colors</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_jxdzBVmAZJA303p-TRsInZbzviPaUn5B_FMPB7V8B9Ed8h0H3LoluDs-G-teXRf8lawNMAMFytTmxMZ-IfCRvhbreho0KDPjbQEPx0SOtOy6t5nqKEL86iXtMm-ERvt4SJpydJQENeVK/s1600-h/IMG_2613.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_jxdzBVmAZJA303p-TRsInZbzviPaUn5B_FMPB7V8B9Ed8h0H3LoluDs-G-teXRf8lawNMAMFytTmxMZ-IfCRvhbreho0KDPjbQEPx0SOtOy6t5nqKEL86iXtMm-ERvt4SJpydJQENeVK/s400/IMG_2613.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or traditional...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIchk5TmWHoF8Y-IygtMoG0rBbaBrxZ9twpiSNhyphenhyphenFRImLC48otvj8S6v8bXyt0DYzYoN7JWjfWFLR4_jXwdWObk92vJ4p3DYZFx2ODZQMotJNtB1NSS9AtJzpvHqUpr9Wm4Jv_mtCT5Z3/s1600-h/IMG_2612.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIchk5TmWHoF8Y-IygtMoG0rBbaBrxZ9twpiSNhyphenhyphenFRImLC48otvj8S6v8bXyt0DYzYoN7JWjfWFLR4_jXwdWObk92vJ4p3DYZFx2ODZQMotJNtB1NSS9AtJzpvHqUpr9Wm4Jv_mtCT5Z3/s400/IMG_2612.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a few greens can make an impressive centerpiece</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1SkFJ53pBvSpuVXIMIwpicaNrAjUDtLx7dD-nElO0Pg9DLPVxhBH0RFHYde4wb27bR2ZwFkaI-qxebct0Iea-WFbffmt8KvVbrvEmWB2tJykbqDfpyFdMmL8Y0IfVGJI32wB73qod9pRj/s1600-h/IMG_2619.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1SkFJ53pBvSpuVXIMIwpicaNrAjUDtLx7dD-nElO0Pg9DLPVxhBH0RFHYde4wb27bR2ZwFkaI-qxebct0Iea-WFbffmt8KvVbrvEmWB2tJykbqDfpyFdMmL8Y0IfVGJI32wB73qod9pRj/s400/IMG_2619.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Candy stripe ribbon finishes off a staircase newel post.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In between decorating for clients, there was artwork to finish for the Sing Noel program</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEWscJaLyFdBrOoPPThrjUAyLayDZU53DWt52rmK_B6bTB6yystTZwIHJLd7vH2v470cUx7sClm2Z9cg9HbKtpR7ZqNKr1MBFyp467I50q8N_L_7Hp0IQozSclPB7sosDFrUFLsoTaWgUM/s1600-h/LDS_flyer_image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="369" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEWscJaLyFdBrOoPPThrjUAyLayDZU53DWt52rmK_B6bTB6yystTZwIHJLd7vH2v470cUx7sClm2Z9cg9HbKtpR7ZqNKr1MBFyp467I50q8N_L_7Hp0IQozSclPB7sosDFrUFLsoTaWgUM/s640/LDS_flyer_image.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Decorating for the community event - "Follow the Star"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixy0yWvL0Jv48-ozx1xatoTRVZPQ0u6Rrf65g3tjUMRoSN0SWjI9A6ZGbhN5O5TvpWFGBb8Vud5R_JpuPyxixmXhgdoiX1ooY_SNfiyd2H7viUQDR0xelLcq-LIaxxu4eVTkvm-rlg62M5/s1600-h/IMG_2667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixy0yWvL0Jv48-ozx1xatoTRVZPQ0u6Rrf65g3tjUMRoSN0SWjI9A6ZGbhN5O5TvpWFGBb8Vud5R_JpuPyxixmXhgdoiX1ooY_SNfiyd2H7viUQDR0xelLcq-LIaxxu4eVTkvm-rlg62M5/s640/IMG_2667.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with an amazing creche exhibit, featuring creches from all over the world</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLletUCP35JO02aNLnrSdAonUQ4pcGfzsiwa_5kSMsTSZAowRFDgHDQXfKnkTAu6QawcTg0vk7Elc8KQM7FyHQnJyOxN6GJgFWkKewxPLYAzYJQjwPY2_Muun8c1bEhv4pY4zxV0riQig/s1600-h/IMG_2643.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Africa</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCV96AfSlY93FOS_YrnsrFGHCQTsbO5RZy6Gfo1hxWj0TvRPGJv4wCjPvNWoHgsaFXVRhtd2tEb9la5vXpexWZDru2lOPrb5FRhvwxpROADyxtTA3q3hP9fW9UbbScmf5C_-umo2TPZYd5/s1600-h/IMG_2652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="427" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCV96AfSlY93FOS_YrnsrFGHCQTsbO5RZy6Gfo1hxWj0TvRPGJv4wCjPvNWoHgsaFXVRhtd2tEb9la5vXpexWZDru2lOPrb5FRhvwxpROADyxtTA3q3hP9fW9UbbScmf5C_-umo2TPZYd5/s640/IMG_2652.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Germany</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zof-dTUN5BnICpHIu2TCvBu1LdqkUWghDVBISq-C4xVRKrj-LMVb_Yoy8jJ5IPzQga6FbNc_5dJYQXGt18bs6ffr7wzPGjAMgmMV0gdzvpwSd80NA4JTQByjvn6hGGRDGpTe0jeGHai5/s1600-h/IMG_2654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">one created entirely from ghourds</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTElQ778v7b7lP-yaO5OPUQPkngZlS938QRH-xbO67FZzGUeRCroVdo1d11vn-ODqfmutKHMMGO35_ok6JxXPOAdZe3WDnxP79xfJv_WqlQ1NhAECSRkJOjgpu5Fg7jOjGMbvTLthet2Q/s1600-h/IMG_2645.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTElQ778v7b7lP-yaO5OPUQPkngZlS938QRH-xbO67FZzGUeRCroVdo1d11vn-ODqfmutKHMMGO35_ok6JxXPOAdZe3WDnxP79xfJv_WqlQ1NhAECSRkJOjgpu5Fg7jOjGMbvTLthet2Q/s400/IMG_2645.JPG" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">and one from Iceland - home of my ancestors.  </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Over 300 different creches in all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">THE HUNT FOR WEDDING RHINESTONES</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">required a trip to L.A.  in the rain. . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but rhinestones we found!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and then rewarded ourselves by a dash in the rain to the flower mart</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7D_ozdGr29WUx6LR2WAwbBbwX6kfSRfTlRO_jWkuanRUlynHM4cvnypHdWGZtu08LTcM3ocnpf6Dx7s2Q6IgNXnJeTkRtb5U65m6IZekxS-QOlK4JKSMoqp5hv9WBC7xnjyaAkrKHgZo/s1600-h/IMG_2606.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7D_ozdGr29WUx6LR2WAwbBbwX6kfSRfTlRO_jWkuanRUlynHM4cvnypHdWGZtu08LTcM3ocnpf6Dx7s2Q6IgNXnJeTkRtb5U65m6IZekxS-QOlK4JKSMoqp5hv9WBC7xnjyaAkrKHgZo/s400/IMG_2606.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to find the exact perfect roses for the wedding</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOsDfGhDxl6rupFYKCc468ye58_Lu29z5XuTiVwYFIyYiCZc3ZUH1fyCYnuLcO6wqr0_a3g_aB8POuxlBzkVXebhI8n1EIGWyZZ_O8H5xqFsb4dbPDdLArQCf3upJlv0SKxQKzNMKfnBkU/s1600-h/IMG_2607.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="427" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4qQnVeMAW0Avs4F4q4TMeC3qqQAO_kQVtvAT4rCm_0J-VX75snd-FgGgj6XtcivDtrRUEM2fTyiQU9SSwe7WHXNhdTXdo9InUSxN8s-i1l83G6uQxP454isVioau1B9TqK9o3POPnxsNj/s640/IMG_2604.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Worth the trip!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>

CHRISTMAS DECOR: Blue and Brown - Traditional - Nativity Display

The last two weeks have been a whirlwind of activity. . . except for the drive to Riverside for a client - which proceeded at an amazing 5 m...

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HOME DECOR: The Power of Accessories

When I met with Lisa for the first time, she informed me she had fired her decorator over a dispute on workmanship on their remodel and now needed help putting the finishing touches on her new space. She had all the 'bones' in place. Floor coverings, cabinetry, lighting, window coverings and new furniture - but it all seemed very empty to her. She needed the jewelry that goes with a great outfit. She needed the finishing touches. She needed accessories. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvs-cucX-G2dPY83LoQwBOD_zGA9JL-4n0iSBz3qFBXTOoHC7fbFbiuCOtQIeiFf-lAmtE0JJVL1IFUWaYiIuF9hsdyUcJE5-AVB8gxMkO22Itv3nCe_CkFOKStt62TLbmE_n0iIJ5AYg/s1600-h/floor+transition.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357059280777152194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvs-cucX-G2dPY83LoQwBOD_zGA9JL-4n0iSBz3qFBXTOoHC7fbFbiuCOtQIeiFf-lAmtE0JJVL1IFUWaYiIuF9hsdyUcJE5-AVB8gxMkO22Itv3nCe_CkFOKStt62TLbmE_n0iIJ5AYg/s320/floor+transition.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 392px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 423px;" /></a> <br /><br /><div><div>Lisa had chosen travertine flooring in her entry and kitchen area, bordered and accented with marble mosaics. Her living and dining area was warm toned hardwood. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwnipwK13-Ok1x9_jlbvuOpDlOG2OlNZ3uDYxiXC27bygNRW1FNHuxAk9ljYKbC_awC1hBX_kDTHHdsGaPyGjIXp8xmTlpmZYfXGz00ZvDRbalXyZa8o05lDlbj49fWiLC1aIEbZtt0kk/s1600-h/frontdoor.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357059275583057490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwnipwK13-Ok1x9_jlbvuOpDlOG2OlNZ3uDYxiXC27bygNRW1FNHuxAk9ljYKbC_awC1hBX_kDTHHdsGaPyGjIXp8xmTlpmZYfXGz00ZvDRbalXyZa8o05lDlbj49fWiLC1aIEbZtt0kk/s320/frontdoor.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 469px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 402px;" /></a> She had new furniture in browns and beige, and a feature wall in a dark brown with a faux paint finish. Her curtain fabric was a brown, beige and robins egg blue stripe. <br /><br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357058358801615138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Ad7hRzcSaAG8B5sKs3GCd4P4HYeUpeBS_KePzOZaFOz5nj2drFV6KhfsFOvxsAnU8AE9qVkEpp81ZnlfxHk12Z6YahlJ-rOOWgyGq2Z41SaRDFHPUN-0yZgEp08QS3NQwmfWAU_jXO4/s320/IMG_2074.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 343px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 423px;" /> The overall palette of brown, beige and white and the hard surfaces of the wood and marble left the area feeling empty and a little cold. We needed to warm things up a little. We found pillows with just the right combination of colors for the sofa and chairs and had textured carpeting cut to size and bound as a rug. Lisa liked things calm and not too busy, so didn't want an area rug with a lot of pattern. She also liked the open feeling of the room and elected not to add an ottoman or coffee table. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1ZV8gHduv4ev2JSLjm1SKlY_eZ-PW5c-O4v24ZPxYWzcLrazw2v7UjGHQ0lzAbtdSc6ZhGWyaBoTkcgxwE8q8DzgbfQ2wwjMVtd5WRAIEN4V_oi0S3xdnK-5tkgdkiM_YGY1xnrCkPo/s1600-h/living.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357058353632001346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1ZV8gHduv4ev2JSLjm1SKlY_eZ-PW5c-O4v24ZPxYWzcLrazw2v7UjGHQ0lzAbtdSc6ZhGWyaBoTkcgxwE8q8DzgbfQ2wwjMVtd5WRAIEN4V_oi0S3xdnK-5tkgdkiM_YGY1xnrCkPo/s320/living.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 383px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a> We addressed the large blank brown wall and filled it with images that had special meaning to Lisa. We had the pictures framed in matching frames and grouped them on the wall along with a saying she felt might inspire her 6 children and 9 grandchildren.</div></div><div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357059268851206754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ7Gr2eEq4Pga4_zxKghyphenhyphenn1XHdc9ocrXpGDKWIPq0kl1OlBNnfxFvjp3r1zCIQEZ5M4O5LMY7qCBvgA5IldOYBksWTJnrn3pgEeHTjPuhcJv3WKo5CBeCaaHLuB-_H65gP28QS1ewwvhc/s320/living+artwall.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 332px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 422px;" />The other end of the living room needed some fresh greenery and lighting. <br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9G2hbfL4h9S1HQe5-NWnMAtMCFZ2Q8CvUJYyedqsQPnMW_mGbUEn5dgE_8FUNoBH4wP_qVWWWMsdiP_9tYEygrrlg0TdQ75Ohof8exV5Z6FfyJZnsoZfUt6DIZgUaPlGZmJgwOV3CiBQ/s1600-h/livingroom+view2+b4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357058350353261074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9G2hbfL4h9S1HQe5-NWnMAtMCFZ2Q8CvUJYyedqsQPnMW_mGbUEn5dgE_8FUNoBH4wP_qVWWWMsdiP_9tYEygrrlg0TdQ75Ohof8exV5Z6FfyJZnsoZfUt6DIZgUaPlGZmJgwOV3CiBQ/s320/livingroom+view2+b4.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 425px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 451px;" /></a> A tree, potted ivy and a table lamp fill out the space. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4GymK0ohZ-R7gD4Lj1c0FbIM8kZRjv6ejjMwGoUUvwRxfOVzp-82tLSohEPbs7sOyD9Xyn28F5nYJz62eduA7H5Vre3JF_JjclfKw1a9w9Pe_tK1Qhi6P8F5LaFIoi1Z0vWAB8RbMkrc/s1600-h/living2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357058343144292898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4GymK0ohZ-R7gD4Lj1c0FbIM8kZRjv6ejjMwGoUUvwRxfOVzp-82tLSohEPbs7sOyD9Xyn28F5nYJz62eduA7H5Vre3JF_JjclfKw1a9w9Pe_tK1Qhi6P8F5LaFIoi1Z0vWAB8RbMkrc/s320/living2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 364px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 458px;" /></a> <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpz4wOnbHzlE7sgu5XJviWmCSGJAU-uYjEbDb0wUzydXHlP5s9bYCHw8mXY8UBU2Qhkke0vgE2L9eQYc5sHNdxSnBdv9uicNiMpsyv1e4ygxuE2Nh2fWsA6WmcssvXetJ46HVYs8jqhQU/s1600-h/familyrec.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357058336946177570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpz4wOnbHzlE7sgu5XJviWmCSGJAU-uYjEbDb0wUzydXHlP5s9bYCHw8mXY8UBU2Qhkke0vgE2L9eQYc5sHNdxSnBdv9uicNiMpsyv1e4ygxuE2Nh2fWsA6WmcssvXetJ46HVYs8jqhQU/s320/familyrec.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 354px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 442px;" /></a> The family/recreation room was a large space filled with workout equipment and oak bookcases. We painted the dated oak bookcases a fresh white to match the wood trim throughout the house and arranged movies, books and accessories in them. Lisa is having a few family photos framed and will add them to these shelves, filling in the blank spaces. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpElykykKTyAYrIt5DnyBCZk9YNRvqRPYBDw38L_ASoNdhb64CiEDmmVs0b1Z2La5wcs-df5nVW2pJ_Ul6Q0a-bmAxZpBbMCbQCs0aa2VCu7Q7tbudZyMfHuPL9YJbjeR8D0gCfSZZxMQ/s1600-h/IMG_2317.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357055520222867474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpElykykKTyAYrIt5DnyBCZk9YNRvqRPYBDw38L_ASoNdhb64CiEDmmVs0b1Z2La5wcs-df5nVW2pJ_Ul6Q0a-bmAxZpBbMCbQCs0aa2VCu7Q7tbudZyMfHuPL9YJbjeR8D0gCfSZZxMQ/s320/IMG_2317.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 361px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 449px;" /></a> We rearranged the furniture, putting all the workout equipment behind the sofa in it's own space and creating a family television and movie viewing area in front. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkb2qt4JFSBA8-hjx9BFzSRL1yhSi-HIPTVOwBwr0SYPjVtlnbbPnilpLGQntjcF5DiPJdKFeYOrw4WafGukCcufxq0FGQ0K23EpUJPjkluw61rMABYctsZd0z_UcVBU0GqppXQma0VM/s1600-h/IMG_2315.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357055515130042370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkb2qt4JFSBA8-hjx9BFzSRL1yhSi-HIPTVOwBwr0SYPjVtlnbbPnilpLGQntjcF5DiPJdKFeYOrw4WafGukCcufxq0FGQ0K23EpUJPjkluw61rMABYctsZd0z_UcVBU0GqppXQma0VM/s320/IMG_2315.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 344px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 430px;" /></a> This blank wall became the music area and a showcase for the animation cel art. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFHkj1NvsxnMyjy6eDen5loVmjU8LI2fWrbJy9CNVBEWl0yPggI8BAXKa54CalxquNg3Gk-1qHh5sCIPACIIVHDveQjVWfj0OX9tPCajVtGOgMxVnkIl7KpXzUjDLoR2uN3byCwQmbps/s1600-h/familyrec4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357055505926968994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFHkj1NvsxnMyjy6eDen5loVmjU8LI2fWrbJy9CNVBEWl0yPggI8BAXKa54CalxquNg3Gk-1qHh5sCIPACIIVHDveQjVWfj0OX9tPCajVtGOgMxVnkIl7KpXzUjDLoR2uN3byCwQmbps/s320/familyrec4.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 291px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 381px;" /></a> <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1t_NmUSiTaxgG_hpElmIumSPMao0JhCDcFSV-xs8vR5Za6LDPzWBfksF4HXUq_mDp328v1dmnsHpcd17IMfmfu-JlZqqg8DB2pxqUA4HrxRyZj98CeMG1YXzFFfR0KvjAwcJWK9UTR2I/s1600-h/IMG_2314.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357055501897968754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1t_NmUSiTaxgG_hpElmIumSPMao0JhCDcFSV-xs8vR5Za6LDPzWBfksF4HXUq_mDp328v1dmnsHpcd17IMfmfu-JlZqqg8DB2pxqUA4HrxRyZj98CeMG1YXzFFfR0KvjAwcJWK9UTR2I/s320/IMG_2314.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 365px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 447px;" /></a> The back wall (with the piano moved) needed accessorizing as well. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaApZzY5gKb3roYz4vRsBnb9t3ClH0nDVmur727aeqQpTa4KQLiWSi3w8gKrxcZUyF_8MAs2TWv4uxgkbnmt-Sx6beqZb0Pdo9FYaIK5BWockFuCrTx72NqAHiXORv5OToCm9FUVM4QyE/s1600-h/familyrec1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357055492973314114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaApZzY5gKb3roYz4vRsBnb9t3ClH0nDVmur727aeqQpTa4KQLiWSi3w8gKrxcZUyF_8MAs2TWv4uxgkbnmt-Sx6beqZb0Pdo9FYaIK5BWockFuCrTx72NqAHiXORv5OToCm9FUVM4QyE/s320/familyrec1.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 348px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 447px;" /></a> <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEUTgnO_Xupci3ss7Lq7kOAXcjniGtJVYmIy26x0-uqwjO2urH9Nkd2R5f_LBZWhC_p2_IDU9_k5tjzqrxT-lOqTN1MIkw06_C9NwnPxRk_dFJqxyJT4YMwHb3BerxvoGqkmEZZ_PzB0I/s1600-h/IMG_2311.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357053874252681874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEUTgnO_Xupci3ss7Lq7kOAXcjniGtJVYmIy26x0-uqwjO2urH9Nkd2R5f_LBZWhC_p2_IDU9_k5tjzqrxT-lOqTN1MIkw06_C9NwnPxRk_dFJqxyJT4YMwHb3BerxvoGqkmEZZ_PzB0I/s320/IMG_2311.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 407px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 335px;" /></a> We framed one of her sons artwork and added an existing framed piece of art in the center. The wall has special meaning now. These were just small changes we made to improve the function of this room. She has plans to redecorate this area a little down the road.</div><div></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCpx_mF_3k6f2iXWHMp4L38mrWgQ9iBnCj38-nsPPGSx3Pz09ic78CY53EwuOkLEh4NBmxGf2ruGs0_7ucu6xn2kPvgDHTJtZkuhsqVWGyEpy6FssI2nOSgl13n6KOu0V9OcuFApndQI/s1600-h/countertop+b4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357053871506690178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCpx_mF_3k6f2iXWHMp4L38mrWgQ9iBnCj38-nsPPGSx3Pz09ic78CY53EwuOkLEh4NBmxGf2ruGs0_7ucu6xn2kPvgDHTJtZkuhsqVWGyEpy6FssI2nOSgl13n6KOu0V9OcuFApndQI/s320/countertop+b4.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 402px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 389px;" /></a> The kitchen, a newly remodeled expanded space, was done in emperador dark brown marble and cream cabinetry. This little alcove was the perfect spot for some color with accessories. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_NJTxKLGXH0SWW3woLg0R-yMfuOYlNSFEP7oKlyY2iAr0KA88B_mqBgpumq2_RX7wxuZS7WOAcGgurnB4VzUjorCkjLj-_qQW5iMw7_mJUP1MSTDDXBxUiR5lUGXAH1Xv23cXj2knaAU/s1600-h/IMG_2304.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357053863909876066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_NJTxKLGXH0SWW3woLg0R-yMfuOYlNSFEP7oKlyY2iAr0KA88B_mqBgpumq2_RX7wxuZS7WOAcGgurnB4VzUjorCkjLj-_qQW5iMw7_mJUP1MSTDDXBxUiR5lUGXAH1Xv23cXj2knaAU/s320/IMG_2304.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 348px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 440px;" /></a> We brought in glass apothecary jars with apples and lemons for color and a potted urn with boxwood for a fresh outdoor feel. I especially wanted to bring in the fresh garden feel to lighten and brighten the heavy wood and stone. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29iec5REVv-7TjVtc2K2CLEkk39QtGHqAv2xLyJmUMKpuI3jdjzi_xzkBJuxVdh0Fi39UgO1reaha7IbsqDQ7uQdqVB6U42yZIAtpaSJrvxb0oGZ5OANMv8PvjWiqXHUF0uvm6DKcFZ4/s1600-h/blankcupboards.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357053854872441826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29iec5REVv-7TjVtc2K2CLEkk39QtGHqAv2xLyJmUMKpuI3jdjzi_xzkBJuxVdh0Fi39UgO1reaha7IbsqDQ7uQdqVB6U42yZIAtpaSJrvxb0oGZ5OANMv8PvjWiqXHUF0uvm6DKcFZ4/s320/blankcupboards.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 318px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 470px;" /></a> The chocolate accent wall continued into the kitchen. Cream cabinets with glass fronts were perfect to display accessories in and add some color, as well as the space above the cabinets where the expanse of brown wall needed some visual interest. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIyHVi_UgWVc_rpH2Rf9ASwIcegdQ1q75QGaPnZLDbb-aBoP9_cexIB5qg3ka4eG5m0ZsYhRarIg65nZItX-IyKF1FkOVU6Ide_jLmwUeQnYlp4Xt_X_rUV8Ny7skkpth84bqJGqgh0ek/s1600-h/IMG_2305.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357053852413156658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIyHVi_UgWVc_rpH2Rf9ASwIcegdQ1q75QGaPnZLDbb-aBoP9_cexIB5qg3ka4eG5m0ZsYhRarIg65nZItX-IyKF1FkOVU6Ide_jLmwUeQnYlp4Xt_X_rUV8Ny7skkpth84bqJGqgh0ek/s320/IMG_2305.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 398px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 459px;" /></a> We found dishware and glasses in chocolate and the perfect blue for the glass cabinets, and topped the cabinets with platters, cookbooks and plants. <br /><br /><div><div>The grand sized kitchen island needed large accessories. Lisa didn't want her kitchen space cluttered, so we kept the accessories to a minimum.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357046383168460674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkzWm6Lb1ufsDTq_V8stfBCdnqO8Mw5THEoul_KWpaBR7E-vEFOs3Xm_uS4gzsMHXppfLz3Ujonfq5VzbnxJ3IsIJpoJfUVbbl5xeD08v9dLxKOrOnEYGIPw8JzNjYmQDo0lUFgostkoI/s320/IMG_2073.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 330px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 413px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357046388315347922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi41a6fvM5TKE6e3GzAZXbGZNsrMnuGzVGHg0Br63dadG-eppvGo7kwMO-5f2A-imdcQ7OicaGh1XKpdmbjm5hK_WVQSYxDQ7ZuWtZ2D4CNQElfWj45b44GxF-rWAQMbUAQM-Sg6_xiTJc/s320/IMG_2303.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 326px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> We found this great iron oversized basket and filled it with boxwood orbs. (Bringing that fresh green in again...) The chunky candles brought in more of the blue to this area. Tucked into the far corner is another apothecary, filled with oranges. <br /><br /><div>What a difference a few accessories can make. They are the finishing touches! <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4imXl3VeXs6bc3SQOwFLGoRFH_QTmMkmI3iwyXN7NAWeHi3Y6V29Km-E8yBWoyMsiKv7PEkTL_AYHFX-KFOJl1wXmcaGRMAJ_4lrWcgjf7jx5zqAUmOemIznRZVHuh3yaVBaUmcMdOG0/s1600-h/IMG_2302.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357046376498114562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4imXl3VeXs6bc3SQOwFLGoRFH_QTmMkmI3iwyXN7NAWeHi3Y6V29Km-E8yBWoyMsiKv7PEkTL_AYHFX-KFOJl1wXmcaGRMAJ_4lrWcgjf7jx5zqAUmOemIznRZVHuh3yaVBaUmcMdOG0/s320/IMG_2302.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 396px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 500px;" /></a> <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAE-HpvnGOxCyy771X3OQ9OeuLv4arQaCl82FQMGX2VUmbt6-33Zuq2zqK1-xD0QS5_neFcVexyemQ0rLBSmtSxS_ZRDEKcw4lBSyrgt91Ududd3Tejvx83hDadhQom2uxEFu8bro7YTM/s1600-h/floral.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357046371468937058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAE-HpvnGOxCyy771X3OQ9OeuLv4arQaCl82FQMGX2VUmbt6-33Zuq2zqK1-xD0QS5_neFcVexyemQ0rLBSmtSxS_ZRDEKcw4lBSyrgt91Ududd3Tejvx83hDadhQom2uxEFu8bro7YTM/s320/floral.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 252px;" /></a> The dining room needed some brightening as well. A marble fireplace, dark wood shelving and new dining room table and chairs on top of dark hardwood flooring was a little overpowering in its very browness. Not that it wasn't beautiful - it was just all one tone. I created this centerpiece in a white ceramic urn that echoed the white from the mantle and created that fresh from the outdoors feeling Lisa and I wanted to bring into the space. <br /><br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357074085588055730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAxlyDvcWIguij0-ddFL3nmKlRrwltl4fZ8j-x5o1xs3nnEkc_0RByZ0Zojoy90VH-PIeSwsru3ypOq1HpWUAPC0I3nYefla04LgA9pDTUeXZHv7qHxnDyqV9amnOuOr_Si6Edp6BzYY/s320/IMG_2077.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 408px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 379px;" /></div></div><div></div><div>We found topiaries to bring green to the mantle area and frame out our new oval mirror. The bookcases were decorated with photos, greenery, and other accessories. Books that may have looked too cluttered on the shelves were organized into baskets on the bottom shelf where they are easily accessible.</div></div><div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYWSdVavqc_F453O9gTzQCZbW1QcDhNsRmwgyEj5eC77oI2Su5vjR45hOZ-pYOQ_yF7R9BW0Ujepmdtj82hTab39RMY17LoS3QUal77DTY9N_fAenPGr35V7uMg6esQDRIxnHzDqxLEc/s1600-h/dining1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357013675948560034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYWSdVavqc_F453O9gTzQCZbW1QcDhNsRmwgyEj5eC77oI2Su5vjR45hOZ-pYOQ_yF7R9BW0Ujepmdtj82hTab39RMY17LoS3QUal77DTY9N_fAenPGr35V7uMg6esQDRIxnHzDqxLEc/s320/dining1.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 381px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 448px;" /></a> Here we had carpeting cut and bound into a round rug for under the table, in the same shade as the living room rug. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk8JoZbH5WfS7wrKU1JkkI4bDhxS3mJ8QD8ef3KSSkIkcvuQdnOwnmLjl4a3D3hi7jp3eZ9w6Dfp-Ms5vMlA0HYkyXx7CF_IlbxvK44qkPaTcMgGzow-muln28CmAkc5rx2gufKlqDV24/s1600-h/dining2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357013673322079778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk8JoZbH5WfS7wrKU1JkkI4bDhxS3mJ8QD8ef3KSSkIkcvuQdnOwnmLjl4a3D3hi7jp3eZ9w6Dfp-Ms5vMlA0HYkyXx7CF_IlbxvK44qkPaTcMgGzow-muln28CmAkc5rx2gufKlqDV24/s320/dining2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 493px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 398px;" /></a> <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGGWcdmjTL4Wr5CEPOR7FxQyZbuhrAjRwfrEMwd2i0sWavWo9mWyc2KCP2OMYE-Y-5mpK8oeTlUd3TpcFy1vqkTdQX83u25HpR8roM_d_PRGm6oI-HrUbvsIC9GBmaRvG-LABJ0yS44wc/s1600-h/dining3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357013664000207618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGGWcdmjTL4Wr5CEPOR7FxQyZbuhrAjRwfrEMwd2i0sWavWo9mWyc2KCP2OMYE-Y-5mpK8oeTlUd3TpcFy1vqkTdQX83u25HpR8roM_d_PRGm6oI-HrUbvsIC9GBmaRvG-LABJ0yS44wc/s320/dining3.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 382px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 496px;" /></a> As in the family/recreation room, Lisa will put family photos in frames on the mantel and empty spaces in the bookcase. </div><div>The feature wall of the dining room was a large empty space that we decided to fill with family photos. Lisa had an existing framed drawing of her family that we chose as the centerpiece. There will be family photos of her children & their families in the 8x10 frames along the sides and additional family photos to fill in the wall. Here you see it currently in process, and since the time of this photo I found a wooden sign to go above the large picture: <em>'Family: forever, for always, and no matter what' . </em>Lisa has promised to send me a photo when she gets the family pictures into the frames and the wall is finished. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GTjyexRk7GSaw4iwJ-KV6bJ52rt-wj8KZbUbYUf4OFy5tdEwWwSPpju16Z6L5jaIvLlw_bfyn9IVrjGdEgu40siWzLZjDT_yiyyYQa1HbPgeefUFT938xbpzaEstcAjQssC3yZBsblY/s1600-h/family+wall2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357013658026022306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GTjyexRk7GSaw4iwJ-KV6bJ52rt-wj8KZbUbYUf4OFy5tdEwWwSPpju16Z6L5jaIvLlw_bfyn9IVrjGdEgu40siWzLZjDT_yiyyYQa1HbPgeefUFT938xbpzaEstcAjQssC3yZBsblY/s320/family+wall2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 380px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 443px;" /></a> Lisa, you were a delight to work with and I hope you enjoy your beautiful new rooms. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAck4i63BS-PtJy0tlc69Nf_ab5PyBdq_oYopmpE3Zm4A68gJs6FrMRL_BoqW3ZfhZhehxBDjp59M1mUUjAE4Lt1wnwHdLbTuG78c2ijrNrHiH-5Eb-IFXhrw9QLSwmwvDQEZDGHE5PDE/s1600-h/family+wall1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357013653847511250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAck4i63BS-PtJy0tlc69Nf_ab5PyBdq_oYopmpE3Zm4A68gJs6FrMRL_BoqW3ZfhZhehxBDjp59M1mUUjAE4Lt1wnwHdLbTuG78c2ijrNrHiH-5Eb-IFXhrw9QLSwmwvDQEZDGHE5PDE/s320/family+wall1.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 463px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 463px;" /></a> Please leave your comments or questions below. I'm always so happy to read them!</div><div>Best wishes,</div><div></div><div>Claudine</div><div><div><em>( to leave a comment, click on the word 'comments' and type in your response).</em></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

HOME DECOR: The Power of Accessories

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