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PANELED WALLS (AND A KITCHEN CABINET QUESTION FOR LIZ)

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PANELED WALLS (AND A KITCHEN CABINET QUESTION FOR LIZ)

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PAINTING A KITCHEN

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; orphans: 2; padding-bottom: 10px; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgvm0mlfPgbg7X9lnaRqsM6c2YVXMEaFwDl98NRvYe656Wp2OItyNZqybDAhPVK9WemOv8YDitrfAEuyTQkTqTzBahbSMIgbHCK_r5sJLJ66I3syZmMQk0-WpPomLe4zagdKzMH_UI54/s1600/5b2ab3863b01ae3fc39d499891e0f90b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgvm0mlfPgbg7X9lnaRqsM6c2YVXMEaFwDl98NRvYe656Wp2OItyNZqybDAhPVK9WemOv8YDitrfAEuyTQkTqTzBahbSMIgbHCK_r5sJLJ66I3syZmMQk0-WpPomLe4zagdKzMH_UI54/s1600/5b2ab3863b01ae3fc39d499891e0f90b.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;">I'm all wrapped up in the wedding I'm doing in Dallas this week, (hence the few days with no posts) but wanted to </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;">get a quick post in and try to answer a question for Krissy about her kitchen...</span></b></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"><b>She contacted me a couple weeks ago regarding her kitchen remodel.  She has been keeping track of her progress on her own <a href="http://dreamingdecor.blogspot.com/">blog</a>, and I think its going pretty good... what do you think?  She really rocked a nice board and batten peninsula....</b></span></div><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;">Question from Krissy....</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><i><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">. . .Can't wait to add some botanical prints to my home, I'm bookmarking </span><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/04/botanicals-and-answers-to-decorating.html?google_comment_id=z12egphxrrebwriii04cixspllmei55r3ec&google_view_type#gpluscomments" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">this post</a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> for future reference but first I need to get through the major remodeling stuff. Right now I need to pick a new cabinet color. I was going to paint them white, then a gray with blue undertones, now??</span></i></span></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; orphans: 2; padding-bottom: 10px; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><br /><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><i>I have Artic White solid surface counters and stainless steel appliances. I purchased BM paint in Storm for the cabs but when I started painting it looks like baby blue, yuck.</i></span><br /><br /><i><br /></i><br /><i>Please help. I love white cabs but I'm afraid white on white could go terribly wrong. My latest thought is Edgecomb gray by BM? I just don't want it to look like I painted them beige. And I don't want them to have a modern look. They are shaker style and will have chrome pulls. We have warm medium toned laminate floors.</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGYb1qawPovipMRXWNgNHnZQawpGWcLHNSPXxgQm-MOnlypQXZMNCzIPwN0qJMGUmRHu2ZY6PLd6qt-i7rOkwxzyKqwdiiuSbcrQrdMPFQAWPblAu0oI3-qZTOn_upQA3PxsN5nHzNpc4/s1600/KISSY1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGYb1qawPovipMRXWNgNHnZQawpGWcLHNSPXxgQm-MOnlypQXZMNCzIPwN0qJMGUmRHu2ZY6PLd6qt-i7rOkwxzyKqwdiiuSbcrQrdMPFQAWPblAu0oI3-qZTOn_upQA3PxsN5nHzNpc4/s1600/KISSY1.JPG" width="400" /></i></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMHZW69QtcyXXjea5KAvt0kedqThNJk9ET06zjKbvkZZoWKZ2QiGPVbksDJK9hUX1LGs1cIf3xff8HuTjECvjMyVlCDWT7NFCVfs2sxNb1Kc6qP3Cq6gd5zuybmmxATyZ_MQHIlV4eng/s1600/KISSY.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMHZW69QtcyXXjea5KAvt0kedqThNJk9ET06zjKbvkZZoWKZ2QiGPVbksDJK9hUX1LGs1cIf3xff8HuTjECvjMyVlCDWT7NFCVfs2sxNb1Kc6qP3Cq6gd5zuybmmxATyZ_MQHIlV4eng/s1600/KISSY.JPG" width="400" /></i></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><br /><i><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">I'm not sure how to upload photos to the comment so I will link my blog about our home remodeling project. Would love your feedback! Thanks, Kristine </span><a href="http://dreamingdecor.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">http://dreamingdecor.blogspot.com/</a></i><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hi Krissy,<br /><br />So the key words for me in your comments above were:  "I love white cabs...."   And then I read your blog post (good job on the board and batten, by the way) and again you said "I really want an all white kitchen".  And you also mentioned you get 'looks' when you mention it... but I'm pretty sure that is because all white kitchens can be a little 'cold'.  I personally love white kitchens.  <span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">All white can be great as long as it doesn't become 'sterile' looking.  You are already on the right path to avoiding that with the warm wood floors.  (I actually posted on how to avoid sterile kitchens </span><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/03/non-sterile-kitchens.html" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">here</a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">, which you might find helpful).The bottom line is really adding enough color and texture in your kitchen to make the white seem fresh and clean instead of sterile.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VEuB8v4jDAuOwLZ0-XkHl8trrxpGTctXfhE075xmF3ukLk_krYXqoo-EqezmGZfisKpFN-sBUC_JDZwyUxFMGYOt6dtMNyM1AIg5mbRnx3lQO3NkX1j-ESK9qSthsUEkZcX0qN5Nz74/s1600/backsplash-tile-limestone-beige-black-countertop-cabinets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VEuB8v4jDAuOwLZ0-XkHl8trrxpGTctXfhE075xmF3ukLk_krYXqoo-EqezmGZfisKpFN-sBUC_JDZwyUxFMGYOt6dtMNyM1AIg5mbRnx3lQO3NkX1j-ESK9qSthsUEkZcX0qN5Nz74/s1600/backsplash-tile-limestone-beige-black-countertop-cabinets.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />You can avoid the operating room look by using a more organic material for the backsplash.  Marble with some gray or gold veining, or a very light travertine or limestone will read warmer than shiny white ceramic tile.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br />2.  Add greens.   A living plant, a bowl of green apples, limes, artichokes or avocados - there's just something about green that is grounding and adds an element of life -<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSMX6-LXiBo6ZqVBFmoewt6idYvGArVPyaCB63GF_mWi7M8IA4LM0kECIp9ZauEOa6DnI8IDkM_Wn4YgbLNZ2qvGRem6NMaE7kvxC90x_p2vtgyodwcx11u8nmIAMoaG2PBHGbH9iyQo/s1600/Mix-Finish-Erika-Powell-Blue-Kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSMX6-LXiBo6ZqVBFmoewt6idYvGArVPyaCB63GF_mWi7M8IA4LM0kECIp9ZauEOa6DnI8IDkM_Wn4YgbLNZ2qvGRem6NMaE7kvxC90x_p2vtgyodwcx11u8nmIAMoaG2PBHGbH9iyQo/s1600/Mix-Finish-Erika-Powell-Blue-Kitchen.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br />3.  Add accessories.  Decide what your accent colors in the adjoining rooms will be and add a pop of color in the kitchen to echo them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfL-AkCvuCjouuja-sJX5NPUOCD2P8ujNqgTw9fMboj2RFV_DcJPL2Kk29_FIfs9-g2Zdlla52ziN0nP18nTYGZugHPvKKFBDCbgy7_KNowIQxlXwO4NufWIeHfSurk-fIYu2laEpt0E/s1600/annie-1of3+bs+com.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfL-AkCvuCjouuja-sJX5NPUOCD2P8ujNqgTw9fMboj2RFV_DcJPL2Kk29_FIfs9-g2Zdlla52ziN0nP18nTYGZugHPvKKFBDCbgy7_KNowIQxlXwO4NufWIeHfSurk-fIYu2laEpt0E/s1600/annie-1of3+bs+com.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOs4e5N0O-iICFAPYYAQcCTDTQRq-1wwPtHsP1Ar8MSUGywvQXKma5a_E9ba4VxGbKzTRhVrCVWU3zS8aOjh5N3YA1bxOCbvidH5BtIzHETDqgqqOkdD36ZLRYmnLwCr189g8p3bLmewA/s1600/cupboardsonline+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5VDntHJIr8DzFeoFhFsGsN-_SxoRuQGuoeY8OLbkHvfMb0_kHJikCBH9Cio-6CxcsHqhunRoQSnt8sdSgRWqSZvdTczC97_59QlJGG3TocMLyeCvl2NlE9OrSMgV38OSAXLvqv9C-A-A/s1600/myhomeideas+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5VDntHJIr8DzFeoFhFsGsN-_SxoRuQGuoeY8OLbkHvfMb0_kHJikCBH9Cio-6CxcsHqhunRoQSnt8sdSgRWqSZvdTczC97_59QlJGG3TocMLyeCvl2NlE9OrSMgV38OSAXLvqv9C-A-A/s1600/myhomeideas+com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />5. If possible, add Fabric.  Window treatments, rugs, even folded tea towels can soften a kitchen a little. Softening all those hard edges takes a little imagination in a kitchen where there isn't an abundance of textiles. If you have a slider nearby, add floor length curtains.  Bar stools can have cushions.  Use your imagination, but try to bring in a little fabric relief.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLQows8cwxiY7DXtqrmrMWVEsKLEUpyzDxUIZBIwz8QxyWq7VKKuCv699eapup3f3PBICrQU84z5DBDdx5aEfOCJzguMbcNFBDp6-R3Yboa0Pn443ZKcX9A6poxKdjdOaES6pbyxysCY/s1600/interiortaste+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLQows8cwxiY7DXtqrmrMWVEsKLEUpyzDxUIZBIwz8QxyWq7VKKuCv699eapup3f3PBICrQU84z5DBDdx5aEfOCJzguMbcNFBDp6-R3Yboa0Pn443ZKcX9A6poxKdjdOaES6pbyxysCY/s1600/interiortaste+com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQuXgQIjmxViGLMmP9W9p9TB6On8qGYqoqdj_p5Dknv-IJ9KGs5sUZKnio4QkFkUP_zzg79W33OQiv8lorA0SbPMravCtRYD0YSPIzdXgl019QD8uIrUA3E5qwHSXMDIxATENKjTxK-xI/s1600/myhomeideas+com1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQuXgQIjmxViGLMmP9W9p9TB6On8qGYqoqdj_p5Dknv-IJ9KGs5sUZKnio4QkFkUP_zzg79W33OQiv8lorA0SbPMravCtRYD0YSPIzdXgl019QD8uIrUA3E5qwHSXMDIxATENKjTxK-xI/s1600/myhomeideas+com1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOhc7kfqrKF6m-bepB4HLTgox62l5FFlFOaQh-DJDxnFQJE4_1NsqkwsAFrIjUmMDwwWy83LHqeEESHYVSd97J4b8GVBpNaO-E8U-_bKOjlMjShR2b0uLd_ZQYwMdd1DVuwfQrP3zMOs/s1600/theenchantedhome+co.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOhc7kfqrKF6m-bepB4HLTgox62l5FFlFOaQh-DJDxnFQJE4_1NsqkwsAFrIjUmMDwwWy83LHqeEESHYVSd97J4b8GVBpNaO-E8U-_bKOjlMjShR2b0uLd_ZQYwMdd1DVuwfQrP3zMOs/s1600/theenchantedhome+co.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />Remember, its the heart of the home.  Its where your family and friends will gravitate. Make it as inviting as you can.  Good luck!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /></div><br />

PAINTING A KITCHEN

I'm all wrapped up in the wedding I'm doing in Dallas this week, (hence the few days with no posts) but wanted to get a quick post ...

4:25 PM

GLAMOROUS BATHROOMS - GUEST POST

I am honored to have a guest blogger from the UK today, as I travel to see clients out of state.  Please enjoy her unique take on bathroom lighting, and make sure to visit her blog!  Take it away, Anna....<br><br /><br><br /><br><br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Chandeliers are just for large,<br />imposing rooms – in mansions! </span></div><br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Aren’t they? </span></div><br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Well, no, not really. </span></div><br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Find out more<br />about how you can decorate your dull old bathrooms with chandeliers as I – Anna<br />from </span><a href="http://www.my-bathrooms.co.uk/blog/"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My Bathrooms blog</span></a><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> will guide you through ways you can<br />achieve perfect lighting glam just by installing the ideal chandelier in your<br />bathrooms!<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></div><br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /><b><span style="font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Glamorous Chandeliers:<br />Bathroom Decor<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIlOIypynqYvIoe9HISlKLraYzCc_bmXCSr9Kzh7bOUyhdqK938_BpTaNHqwzHJWKpkCQolkimddtJ_xBnVeyk0R2j3Wj_iYUk-JQVjb1gEtowH1Z0DPMJnpHDbECq5XqhHcLhFrk7xFQ/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIlOIypynqYvIoe9HISlKLraYzCc_bmXCSr9Kzh7bOUyhdqK938_BpTaNHqwzHJWKpkCQolkimddtJ_xBnVeyk0R2j3Wj_iYUk-JQVjb1gEtowH1Z0DPMJnpHDbECq5XqhHcLhFrk7xFQ/s1600/1.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.comfortablehomedesign.com/innovative-bathroom-lighting-styles-ideas/">Source</a></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />You can have a chandelier in just about any room you like,<br />even the bathroom, although there are a <br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/06/glamorous-bathrooms-guest-post.html#more">Read more »</a>

GLAMOROUS BATHROOMS - GUEST POST

I am honored to have a guest blogger from the UK today, as I travel to see clients out of state. Please enjoy her unique take on bathroom l...

3:35 PM

ANOTHER WEDDING AND A COLOR QUESTION...

<br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I'm in full wedding mode again....</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Preparing for this lovely bride's day in Dallas, Texas.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />My third wedding in Dallas...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAz8NwEjlLRsvR7FdwNh9s_QYEkaZyALWyUfr_bB5AHbdgEoDtJLteXQ7zs1hMmK5qhEnllOd3z2go2_wsqljXWzCFM5zMHTPe0-L8mLXLYmBdx-TsXAeRn7yvNPUQBVyXdHjS3JaAu-s/s1600/bri+and+corbin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAz8NwEjlLRsvR7FdwNh9s_QYEkaZyALWyUfr_bB5AHbdgEoDtJLteXQ7zs1hMmK5qhEnllOd3z2go2_wsqljXWzCFM5zMHTPe0-L8mLXLYmBdx-TsXAeRn7yvNPUQBVyXdHjS3JaAu-s/s1600/bri+and+corbin.jpg" width="446"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Adorable, right?</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />We have been having so much fun planning long distance, </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />and are getting all the little charming details in place...<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/06/another-wedding-and-color-question.html#more">Read more »</a>

ANOTHER WEDDING AND A COLOR QUESTION...

I'm in full wedding mode again.... Preparing for this lovely bride's day in Dallas, Texas. My third wedding in Dallas... Adorable,...

3:36 PM

CARVING OUT A LITTLE GARDEN SPOT (AND A KITCHEN QUESTION)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />A LITTLE GARDEN SPOT</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/AVvXsEhQg68jrb1i57KkVIvmTFbMLxgfx-HVdwTnnzWJ_NlsAazdOJ8gyvEmvUqT0Vpc06IUDFaY6eumpMeij2ly9sG6xaQd6krg44oRE1nA-j0O9T_rizsZcmER3HihURaOrVyVgzXgvpCV4xU/s1600/nellhillsblog+com+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQg68jrb1i57KkVIvmTFbMLxgfx-HVdwTnnzWJ_NlsAazdOJ8gyvEmvUqT0Vpc06IUDFaY6eumpMeij2ly9sG6xaQd6krg44oRE1nA-j0O9T_rizsZcmER3HihURaOrVyVgzXgvpCV4xU/s1600/nellhillsblog+com+2.jpg" width="426"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nellhills.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Having a spot outside to call your own is essential for your sanity</div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/06/carving-out-piece-of-nature-and-kitchen.html#more">Read more »</a>

CARVING OUT A LITTLE GARDEN SPOT (AND A KITCHEN QUESTION)

A LITTLE GARDEN SPOT via Having a spot outside to call your own is essential for your sanity Read more »

4:10 AM

BEAUTIFUL COLOR AND RANDOM STUFF

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0k8CJRRhIciN_ihuZ_8OmNSlUJXN8AGJpuZ3ffWaN0ByRRh37SqUXtiZOvV3P_00l3IN8osdfGFDLD3YVXRRWM3TIUz3LUdTS9UUOD5EUN2uBrp9VGXfVuxxJTi77FSH95bkqbdmUQg/s1600/etsy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0k8CJRRhIciN_ihuZ_8OmNSlUJXN8AGJpuZ3ffWaN0ByRRh37SqUXtiZOvV3P_00l3IN8osdfGFDLD3YVXRRWM3TIUz3LUdTS9UUOD5EUN2uBrp9VGXfVuxxJTi77FSH95bkqbdmUQg/s1600/etsy.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> RANDOM day today  -  found a few photos of rooms that I thought I'd share</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I keep looking at this one - trying to decide what I like about it...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11lhLJ9FnKIQpU-_id4uKiDpRuxk-mtrsDtdpx8CavIIU3h0Na1vxAEu7dLgo9l0oIKUxPQ9X2i7N6kJSRPh6JRofcjHGmhb6BWxVGEC3PtjOPJl4oFBw0OYvnWJ4P5kwKM-JnMv3eDU/s1600/0+inspired+++jenniferschoenbergerdesign+com.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11lhLJ9FnKIQpU-_id4uKiDpRuxk-mtrsDtdpx8CavIIU3h0Na1vxAEu7dLgo9l0oIKUxPQ9X2i7N6kJSRPh6JRofcjHGmhb6BWxVGEC3PtjOPJl4oFBw0OYvnWJ4P5kwKM-JnMv3eDU/s1600/0+inspired+++jenniferschoenbergerdesign+com.png" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />but its easier to say what I don't like, because I like most of the elements of this room.</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/06/beautiful-color-and-random-stuff.html#more">Read more »</a>

BEAUTIFUL COLOR AND RANDOM STUFF

RANDOM day today - found a few photos of rooms that I thought I'd share I keep looking at this one - trying to decide what I like abo...

6:09 PM

WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOOD SHOPS GONE? AND A COLOR QUESTION

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Out and about - the good and the bad...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></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/AVvXsEjPKLqCShbNgOerNuM0vTmwgFcYbzkaiPUd-cLTkkk7bI-RuvaisLoQgVEsr7m2psOZtF-DzQ-TYa27nGfCle1tbA1WgNc5jwuwt5rsdeuKCQ-eTPP18pYAXez5gLj1W6zQqN28KiWFbnI/s1600/000+0f38eb19caedf90e7afa151e95d8044a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPKLqCShbNgOerNuM0vTmwgFcYbzkaiPUd-cLTkkk7bI-RuvaisLoQgVEsr7m2psOZtF-DzQ-TYa27nGfCle1tbA1WgNc5jwuwt5rsdeuKCQ-eTPP18pYAXez5gLj1W6zQqN28KiWFbnI/s1600/000+0f38eb19caedf90e7afa151e95d8044a.jpg" width="478"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I thought these lantern light fixtures were clever at Avila's El Ranchito in Corona Del Mar, CA</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/06/where-have-all-good-shops-gone-and.html#more">Read more »</a>

WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOOD SHOPS GONE? AND A COLOR QUESTION

Out and about - the good and the bad... via I thought these lantern light fixtures were clever at Avila's El Ranchito in Corona Del Mar,...

10:51 PM

SUMMERTIME - (AND A KITCHEN QUESTION)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />SUMMERTIME...<br><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Oh, how I love it...<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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc8bCiDIHt9L6yaZddSjqrtszxdCYqo9x6WNKprfBSpNG_UfXWKTjqZSblA-_U7ugTsIneRm2tUfmIWyz7e2SjD7vEOobRgooGSd62OFNY93SX5BX_Wr4T_sGV_9jPRzZoacFA_UgF8bc/s1600/pinterest4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc8bCiDIHt9L6yaZddSjqrtszxdCYqo9x6WNKprfBSpNG_UfXWKTjqZSblA-_U7ugTsIneRm2tUfmIWyz7e2SjD7vEOobRgooGSd62OFNY93SX5BX_Wr4T_sGV_9jPRzZoacFA_UgF8bc/s1600/pinterest4.jpg" width="424"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />You may argue we don't really get a Winter out here in Southern California,<br><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/06/summertime.html#more">Read more »</a>

SUMMERTIME - (AND A KITCHEN QUESTION)

SUMMERTIME... Oh, how I love it... via You may argue we don't really get a Winter out here in Southern California, Read more »

5:51 PM

GALLERY WALL REVEAL!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br><br />If you are like me, you have a long list of projects for your home.  However long your list is right now, I believe mine is longer.  LONG without much progress...  We just had our 2nd slab leak.  Caught it quickly and still ended up with 5 new holes in my newly painted walls and ceiling.  Luckily, we did NOT have the new hardwood floor installed when the 2nd leak hit. <br><br /><br><br />I did have to pull everything out of the hall closet - so now my living room is a jumbled mess once again.   I really feel the need to finish something.<br><br /><br><br />I have been collecting frames for a family gallery photo wall for some time, and have been working on it a little at a time.  Decided it was time to put them up on the wall so I could feel I had accomplished something! <br><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ZUR6P7z0qEwHMCJFnsKK0p5Mdou8MVLxwSyTktNSmqGpinxYYJSSvQ8OUpLyjWClcD7Oeq8aunb5KOfuX5tVfMDdyDnnaAsr44jI5fAayS75DY8UGlvCeMKr580zD_ZfDyrS5moiRZU/s1600/IMG_2717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ZUR6P7z0qEwHMCJFnsKK0p5Mdou8MVLxwSyTktNSmqGpinxYYJSSvQ8OUpLyjWClcD7Oeq8aunb5KOfuX5tVfMDdyDnnaAsr44jI5fAayS75DY8UGlvCeMKr580zD_ZfDyrS5moiRZU/s1600/IMG_2717.JPG" width="640"></a></div><br />I feel immensely better.  What do you think?  A good start?<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/06/gallery-wall-check.html#more">Read more »</a>

GALLERY WALL REVEAL!

If you are like me, you have a long list of projects for your home. However long your list is right now, I believe mine is longer. LONG wi...

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