THE COLOR YOU CRAVE: GRAY

<div style="text-align: center;"><br />Choosing a color you are going to live with for a while is intimidating</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Especially facing hundreds of tiny squares of color</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />at your local paint store</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_5ld8E0jlW8JXghH_tGFOZJ_1AK2vcoYaZOppM5DXL81uQacKgkdUxsWf0tKBqczTNB4eXRd7JtXyquiYMRJjYNysOZY_fYu3njvxe8lRTPg1D4ODTRW5zAGY2c31hxW2rjgdNNUmfWw/s1600/decorpad.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_5ld8E0jlW8JXghH_tGFOZJ_1AK2vcoYaZOppM5DXL81uQacKgkdUxsWf0tKBqczTNB4eXRd7JtXyquiYMRJjYNysOZY_fYu3njvxe8lRTPg1D4ODTRW5zAGY2c31hxW2rjgdNNUmfWw/s1600/decorpad.png" width="640"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br />Throw into the mix lighting, undertones and the fact that the color you see on your computer screen can be completely different than the one you bring home...<br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-color-you-crave-gray.html#more">Read more »</a>

THE COLOR YOU CRAVE: GRAY

Choosing a color you are going to live with for a while is intimidating Especially facing hundreds of tiny squares of color at your local pa...

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A KITCHEN WITH DETAILS

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br />That is what we desire. <br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Oft times we just get a 'kitchen'.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Without adequate storage.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Without enough food prep areas.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> Without adequate lighting. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> Without details. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQUqH84-1L8oFuTBKQ7gC3PaSUcQ_W-bo8mCIqmqg92cRzNXUCPSPd3hKRtgNxe1uCWql-2Di6J6VcVElerRgq-cBSzADHG1bsOP9OzME2RBLow1Fn63tIm8xbLQfdBr30LnM7HhduXTF/s1600/251568329155606183_pYTiQaoK_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQUqH84-1L8oFuTBKQ7gC3PaSUcQ_W-bo8mCIqmqg92cRzNXUCPSPd3hKRtgNxe1uCWql-2Di6J6VcVElerRgq-cBSzADHG1bsOP9OzME2RBLow1Fn63tIm8xbLQfdBr30LnM7HhduXTF/s640/251568329155606183_pYTiQaoK_c.jpg" width="495"></a></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />When we are able to make some upgrades,<br><br />in light of the inadequacies, the details are often the last things we pursue.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-kitchen-with-details.html#more">Read more »</a>

A KITCHEN WITH DETAILS

That is what we desire. Oft times we just get a 'kitchen'.   Without adequate storage.   Without enough food prep areas.  Without ad...

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ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL COLOR...

<br><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15.555556297302246px; line-height: 21.111112594604492px;">ARE YOU COLOR CLUELESS?</span><br><br /><br><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw23sLpY1qvv2reJqtF09OiI0hNuDfviSxEpjXmuj9BcM8JrWzSxnzv5AyF2KyCYXJ1KZ9uem3kAUjyLyAME8f1a3KI2b78T8Eq2IAj2-3I6STLMdpEXQ180C4amfzS5-jgTWYWII2YoT2/s1600/revere+pewter++houzz1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw23sLpY1qvv2reJqtF09OiI0hNuDfviSxEpjXmuj9BcM8JrWzSxnzv5AyF2KyCYXJ1KZ9uem3kAUjyLyAME8f1a3KI2b78T8Eq2IAj2-3I6STLMdpEXQ180C4amfzS5-jgTWYWII2YoT2/s640/revere+pewter++houzz1.JPG" width="640"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.111112594604492px;">Well then, let me introduce you to some of what I consider the most beautiful paint hues out there...</span></span><br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/09/absolutely-beautiful-color.html#more">Read more »</a>

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL COLOR...

ARE YOU COLOR CLUELESS? via Well then, let me introduce you to some of what I consider the most beautiful paint hues out there... Read more ...

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CURB APPEAL: What is it?

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CURB APPEAL: What is it?

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EXPLORING COLOR: NEUTRALS RULE....

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />EXPLORING PAINT COLOR:  BLUES AND NEUTRALS<br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGO6eo7bNoLiMoE-Vjv7hGN29ZXJSwX-qreHBPwiTAfYVYcApIN3Cny-nGajoXBjVAoUTOPeZi2gRZRgqPopeT_e3qMOw-dd0Sq0LS2xmGnuSD_cxMqs2-qApbTrbAks0dDai0yrvdD3I/s1600/342687617_ClrIPsXF_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGO6eo7bNoLiMoE-Vjv7hGN29ZXJSwX-qreHBPwiTAfYVYcApIN3Cny-nGajoXBjVAoUTOPeZi2gRZRgqPopeT_e3qMOw-dd0Sq0LS2xmGnuSD_cxMqs2-qApbTrbAks0dDai0yrvdD3I/s640/342687617_ClrIPsXF_c.jpg" width="522"></a></div><br /><br><br />Nature is amazing.  It is a color magician, putting colors together with expert eye.  I love the collection of eggs above for that very reason.  Speckled gray, cream, beige, brown and that perfect color - robins egg blue.   Now, if I could only find paint in that color .... Oh, wait... I can!<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/03/exploring-color-neutrals-rule.html#more">Read more »</a>

EXPLORING COLOR: NEUTRALS RULE....

EXPLORING PAINT COLOR:  BLUES AND NEUTRALS Nature is amazing.  It is a color magician, putting colors together with expert eye.  I love the ...

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A CHANGE IS IN ORDER

<div style="text-align: center;"><br />EASY UPDATES</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Living with the same color palette for 10 years is difficult for me.  I know that not everyone feels this way.  My husband, for example, does not require change.  <br><br />In fact, he thrives on the familiar.  </div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8EMJaUg-bpB9cCZa6TkW5HSRSW4Cle0V0oh99Yi7SPEbNOCXqeJeR8UTmNYSQ6R0_YK6kqyCKjqcb6uo8FR7rak-hCTbN2EHCyizffKOc8__-exb86ANGds0PxZHYA7ZRZddcfjQgNmG/s1600/bm+shale.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" nea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8EMJaUg-bpB9cCZa6TkW5HSRSW4Cle0V0oh99Yi7SPEbNOCXqeJeR8UTmNYSQ6R0_YK6kqyCKjqcb6uo8FR7rak-hCTbN2EHCyizffKOc8__-exb86ANGds0PxZHYA7ZRZddcfjQgNmG/s640/bm+shale.bmp" width="640"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shale/Benjamin Moore</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />His color preferences are the same today as when I met him 33 years ago.  His favorite color is still <br><br />RED.  He doesn't mind watching reruns on t.v. or living with the same outdated chandelier.  I suppose it could be that I am more exposed to the choices out there, and my tastes change accordingly.<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-change-is-in-order.html#more">Read more »</a>

A CHANGE IS IN ORDER

EASY UPDATES Living with the same color palette for 10 years is difficult for me.  I know that not everyone feels this way.  My husband, for...

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GOOD GREIGE CHOICES

<div style="text-align: center;"><br />SUMMER.... WHERE HAVE YOU GONE?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><em>This Summer season has flown by so quickly</em></div><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><em>and I've barely mentioned gardens at all</em></div><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><em>(probably because I have been trying to ignore the awful state my own garden is in)</em><br><br /><em></em><br><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDpQ5P2DlMKQHC38IeXBd9bwsjpBx-b9TUQrXHbaco7PTbpQzFBERIL4WkAuZb_nB5PajBe50T4Fr4NSy4HMir42bOKtC8BBmakHnICekiS2Q5K4WziD1AIFmvULRf1xiu6FwFCGLr1936/s1600/IMG_2923.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDpQ5P2DlMKQHC38IeXBd9bwsjpBx-b9TUQrXHbaco7PTbpQzFBERIL4WkAuZb_nB5PajBe50T4Fr4NSy4HMir42bOKtC8BBmakHnICekiS2Q5K4WziD1AIFmvULRf1xiu6FwFCGLr1936/s640/IMG_2923.JPG" width="480"></a></div><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriBL0ht2hZtloFlFq5LeEiErqrCUMamdV4eNxExdXDnNPYWvjqU3ieOqBS6iz6Tm9SwcC8XdFDnN-06w7PCYGd0TOjxKYJIKC7DbEvQHSFbXCV7koyV2MaeCR5b6QkmL-VII-QXuntAh2/s1600/IMG_2923.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><em></em></a><br></div><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><em>But I do have the pictures I took of the garden at </em><a href="http://www.gardenstoresaltlake.com/"><em>Ward and Child</em></a><em>, a rather wonderful home decor and </em><br><br /><em>garden shop I try to stop by when I visit </em></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><em>Salt Lake City, where my mother lives.</em></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHg9K2h1AzHVF2BngXuZpjMJlMOdpmvDa5zjMiJWayrtlNtUQHiETgHwb1IiZio5_WCCquVFcGp3au506FD0Ahyphenhyphen6wW6UF0AmNByshB0JINa07x7vll_ZU1rj9rtghXML4vEOE-1cGpvVJK/s1600/IMG_2925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHg9K2h1AzHVF2BngXuZpjMJlMOdpmvDa5zjMiJWayrtlNtUQHiETgHwb1IiZio5_WCCquVFcGp3au506FD0Ahyphenhyphen6wW6UF0AmNByshB0JINa07x7vll_ZU1rj9rtghXML4vEOE-1cGpvVJK/s640/IMG_2925.JPG" width="480"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><em>and I really loved this unique and musical water feature there</em></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><em></em></div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/09/good-greige-choices.html#more">Read more »</a>

GOOD GREIGE CHOICES

SUMMER.... WHERE HAVE YOU GONE? This Summer season has flown by so quickly and I've barely mentioned gardens at all (probably because I ...

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STALKING BENJAMIN MOORE

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />COLONIAL IN ALABAMA</div><br /></div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc4aSIAVzcQR-2tD4GvsYB_8kGS3X7dnMj7oR9RnXjcRdlndDXJUyZL6H1oJc2sBQwbNhtLUv8mzy-S5P_BrBZRrDN3qkexoQB1Stqlferr_3wsp6OdFsvqp4zH3taj_-ec0HyAt7768cZ/s1600/justcallmegrace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc4aSIAVzcQR-2tD4GvsYB_8kGS3X7dnMj7oR9RnXjcRdlndDXJUyZL6H1oJc2sBQwbNhtLUv8mzy-S5P_BrBZRrDN3qkexoQB1Stqlferr_3wsp6OdFsvqp4zH3taj_-ec0HyAt7768cZ/s640/justcallmegrace.jpg" width="516"></a></div><br /><br><br />I love my job.<br><br />I get to meet fabulous people and help them make their homes beautiful.  <br><br />And then I get to answer color and design questions on this blog.<br><br />Sometimes the questions are blunt and to the point.  Sometime, the question allows a delightful peek<br><br />into the personality of the person - like this one from the Rebel Judge who I am certain could be my very good friend.... I loved the energy and obvious love of home..<br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/08/stalking-benjamin-moore.html#more">Read more »</a>

STALKING BENJAMIN MOORE

COLONIAL IN ALABAMA I love my job. I get to meet fabulous people and help them make their homes beautiful.  And then I get to answer color a...

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