THE COLOR YOU CRAVE:  TURQUOISE THE COLOR YOU CRAVE: TURQUOISE

TEAL, ROBINS EGG, AQUA, TURQUOISE Beautiful and soothing. Blue, green, by whatever name you choose to call it Read more »

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DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS

Each year I decorate a few select client homes for the holidays. I managed to snap a few photos this year - so I'm posting one last time...

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THE CHARLIE BROWN TREE - CHRISTMAS DECOR THE CHARLIE BROWN TREE - CHRISTMAS DECOR

Each year when I decorate Betty's house I try to take photographs to capture how amazing her house looks all dressed up for the holidays...

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COLORS OF CHRISTMAS:  GOLDEN GLOW COLORS OF CHRISTMAS: GOLDEN GLOW

USING GOLD at Christmas will add a warm glow to your decor... Read more »

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Christmas Sneak Peek Christmas Sneak Peek

I'm in the middle of decorating for local Christmas Tours and don't want to share too much here just yet but couldn't resist sha...

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HOW TO DECORATE A CHRISTMAS TREE HOW TO DECORATE A CHRISTMAS TREE

                  Its time to jingle your bells, deck your halls, dash through the snow…. and decorate your Christmas tree! Would you like t...

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COLORS OF CHRISTMAS:  SILVER BELLS COLORS OF CHRISTMAS: SILVER BELLS

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COLORS OF CHRISTMAS: SHADES OF PALE COLORS OF CHRISTMAS: SHADES OF PALE

Christmas brings visions of color. However, red, green and vibrant color are not for everyone. If you like a calmer, more neutral home - eve...

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Anthropologie Inspired Gift Tags Anthropologie Inspired Gift Tags

I always take inspiration from Anthropologie during the holidays.  Their gift wraps and tags, as well as, holiday decor are so happy.  But t...

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CHRISTMAS:  MAKE A STATEMENT! CHRISTMAS: MAKE A STATEMENT!

Go BIG (Decorating small just tends to look like clutter, anyway.) via But BIG is Beautiful. Read more »

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CRAVING A CHANGE OF COLOR CRAVING A CHANGE OF COLOR

NEEDING CHANGE For me it means going from an abundance of rich warm color to a more neutral palette, cooler tones, fresher colors, more ligh...

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KIDS ROOMS KIDS ROOMS

WITH BOYS IN MIND Calvin & Hobbs wall mural For those of you creating a space for your little monsters... there is a cornucopia of ideas...

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FAMILY ROOM REDO FAMILY ROOM REDO

A VERY GOOD THING Remodeling a 70's style construction to the 21st century is always a very good thing. Upgrading your home is important...

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OPPORTUNITY FOR CHANGE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHANGE

via Elle Decor I find myself in your shoes this holiday season. Trying to decide on wall color flooring and possibly kitchen cabinets... and...

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THANKSGIVING - FABULOUS FALL THANKSGIVING - FABULOUS FALL

FABULOUS FALL - In spite of our home being torn up and a general disaster area we are happy the kids will be home from college and we will b...

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Chalkboard Wall Chalkboard Wall

I've wanted to do a chalkboard wall in our home forever but as you will see from the photos, our walls are very heavily textured and I d...

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CHRISTMAS - THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! CHRISTMAS - THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!

Pottery Barn Christmas has its trends... Pottery Barn this year I'm seeing some I am particularly happy about... Read more »

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BEAUTIFUL BATHROOMS BEAUTIFUL BATHROOMS

The most costly room you will renovate in your home is your bathroom Per square foot, it is the most expensive remodel Read more »

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FEARING THE SANITARIUM FEARING THE SANITARIUM

 Choosing a wall color doesn't have to scare the living daylights out of you.   Just remember a couple of things.    1.  You are creatin...

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A GOOD WARM NEUTRAL GRAY A GOOD WARM NEUTRAL GRAY

HELP WITH A NON GROSS COLOR When you buy a previously owned home, you buy that owner's taste in color and surface materials. Sometimes y...

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Pumpkin Scones Pumpkin Scones

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that I can't get enough pumpkin during the Fall season.  I love it.  Especially in scones.  Th...

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CURB APPEAL CURB APPEAL

LOOKING GOOD! Our houses can't go to the gym to get a quick workout Or hike or run and they can't trim their own shrubs So when it c...

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Breadboard Winner Breadboard Winner

First I want to tell you how much I enjoyed reading about all of your wonderful Fall memories and traditions.  It's such a blessing to b...

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CELEBRITY HOMES.... CELEBRITY HOMES....

LOOK-E-LOOS Former home of Michael Jackson, Los Angeles, California Yes, I'm as guilty as any of you... I love to look at other people&#...

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COASTAL COLORS COASTAL COLORS

WHEN THE BEACH IS A STATE OF MIND Coastal decor is one of my all time favorites.   I live on the West Coast, but any coast would do.   Its a...

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1:51 AM

FOR THE LOVE OF KITCHENS FOR THE LOVE OF KITCHENS

Kitchens are the heart of the home.  It's where families gather Even when there is more room in the rest of the house If you could wave ...

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11:06 PM

CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOR(S) FOR YOUR HOME CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOR(S) FOR YOUR HOME

SILVER MARLIN, ANYONE? Adding color to your room takes an artists eye. Too many of us get caught up in the 'matchy matchy' world. Yo...

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Breadboard Giveaway Breadboard Giveaway

*************COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED************** Today is my dad's birthday.  He would have been 68 years old.  I miss him so.  In rem...

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LAYERS OF DESIGN... LAYERS OF DESIGN...

TACKLE A BIG JOB BY CUTTING IT UP INTO BITE SIZED PIECES.... I often write about choosing wall color.  It's one of the steps to creating...

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11:58 PM

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR COLOR SCHEME HOW TO CHANGE YOUR COLOR SCHEME

I have been swimming in my kitchen Or at least that was the feeling I had when  water began pouring out from the baseboards and now that the...

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Faux Fireplace Faux Fireplace

I love fireplaces.  To me, they warm your soul, not just your body.  Since hubby and I have been married, I've dreamed of having one.  I...

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