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CURB APPEAL: What is it?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br><br /><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15.555556297302246px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21.111112594604492px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIFe1et9nvSjghwHgyqS-fCerPgasARLCtAKYYEcZhTlXZ4MhlN9Ll9Ul44H6OC96Blb_Z885C0atejKBbwHCNTNPrLUEPKPTSbWIugWvgSjFaByU1KC2g6_PuNCKRkhIGdwLka8gnhc_A/s1600/collect5+bs+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIFe1et9nvSjghwHgyqS-fCerPgasARLCtAKYYEcZhTlXZ4MhlN9Ll9Ul44H6OC96Blb_Z885C0atejKBbwHCNTNPrLUEPKPTSbWIugWvgSjFaByU1KC2g6_PuNCKRkhIGdwLka8gnhc_A/s640/collect5+bs+com.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /></div><br /><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15.454545021057129px; line-height: 21.107954025268555px;">What constitutes curb appeal?  </span></span><br><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/08/curb-appeal-what-is-it.html#more">Read more »</a>

CURB APPEAL: What is it?

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30Aug2013

TAKING THE PLUNGE

<br><br />into smaller spaces<br><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><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/AVvXsEjYV9bpN0h1902Nj5LXGrEg0WjxfMZKNfmqviVD3fHFmpTs-_fKWECiC5Novt4dtsE-wsJKyd1y6AWjXlTlCYHihJCcnfhxkyeHQ7m_WE-rLwHXUAqdukQwJiOWUhreau2dmLSSdPiQlWeD/s1600/littlefriendsphoto+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYV9bpN0h1902Nj5LXGrEg0WjxfMZKNfmqviVD3fHFmpTs-_fKWECiC5Novt4dtsE-wsJKyd1y6AWjXlTlCYHihJCcnfhxkyeHQ7m_WE-rLwHXUAqdukQwJiOWUhreau2dmLSSdPiQlWeD/s640/littlefriendsphoto+com.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.littlefriendsphoto.com/">Little Friends</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>[I love the photo above, and the book by Seth Casteel featuring his amazing underwater photography.  This is a completely unsolicited blurb.  Just love the images.  Click on the link above to find your copy.]</i></span></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 />So, I have a few friends and clients who have downsized lately.  Many from very large to not so large homes.  But some from large to very very small homes or apartments.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Some are retired, some are divorced, some are empty nesters, some are temporary,</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> all are trying to make small spaces cozy and efficient.</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/08/taking-plunge.html#more">Read more »</a>

TAKING THE PLUNGE

into smaller spacesLittle Friends[I love the photo above, and the book by Seth Casteel featuring his amazing underwater photography. This is a completely unsolicited blurb. Just love the images. Click on the link above to find your copy.]So, I have a few friends and clients who have downsized lat…

29Aug2013

THE COLOR YOU CRAVE: GRAY

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The world has been having a love affair...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />with Gray/Grey</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRwNmEX-oJjX2bH-bSE84y74bNXliLdQqpKiIQ3YNdPJdkh0K1XvRT8LTUw_VanCzQuV_Y4eA0c8ZU2b8yuCn1oAhk_I9HMGUfQm6ih-2gmJns0RO41WKawLpUJ91vpj34GScR14uGgBw/s1600/interiordesign5+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRwNmEX-oJjX2bH-bSE84y74bNXliLdQqpKiIQ3YNdPJdkh0K1XvRT8LTUw_VanCzQuV_Y4eA0c8ZU2b8yuCn1oAhk_I9HMGUfQm6ih-2gmJns0RO41WKawLpUJ91vpj34GScR14uGgBw/s1600/interiordesign5+com.jpg"></a></div><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I get more questions, more search queries and more blog views on the subject of Gray / Grey</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />than any other subject.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />ever.<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-color-you-crave-gray.html#more">Read more »</a>

THE COLOR YOU CRAVE: GRAY

The world has been having a love affair...with Gray/GreyI get more questions, more search queries and more blog views on the subject of Gray / Greythan any other subject.ever.Read more »…

28Aug2013

Country....

Country....

Happy Sunday to you....…

25Aug2013

Reading Corner

Reading Corner

Hello! I've been rearranging up a storm, I blame the upcoming fall season. :) Anyway, I wanted to give you a peek of my new reading corner in the living room.Have a great weekend! What are you up to?Follow along between posts on Instagram!…

23Aug2013

WALLS, WALLS,

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />WALLS</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and what to hang on them</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 /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4ClbHpDX-GnMmRkiBlIYgvRNscsFAKV0xNeUPTahQ1Mfw7AMwrqmeXh3ThMuV_z5DyUOcN6YtSHYryMdtoODO_DwZCIPwJ2BT0YHJoJUBl5yPLK8VvWFcWeXmjp1td0083wsyfQl9L_7/s1600/9c56c37d1ffaafc4487d788df4f150ee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4ClbHpDX-GnMmRkiBlIYgvRNscsFAKV0xNeUPTahQ1Mfw7AMwrqmeXh3ThMuV_z5DyUOcN6YtSHYryMdtoODO_DwZCIPwJ2BT0YHJoJUBl5yPLK8VvWFcWeXmjp1td0083wsyfQl9L_7/s400/9c56c37d1ffaafc4487d788df4f150ee.jpg" width="313"></a></div><br /><br><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />First of all, I have to say its okay to have some space on a wall.</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Even okay to have a blank wall or two</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />But for those walls that need something</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />try something a little different<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/08/walls-walls.html#more">Read more »</a>

WALLS, WALLS,

WALLSand what to hang on themFirst of all, I have to say its okay to have some space on a wall.Even okay to have a blank wall or twoBut for those walls that need somethingtry something a little differentRead more »…

20Aug2013

Bread Boards Available

Hello!  Just wanted to stop in and let you know that my shop has reopened and my bread boards can be purchased again <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagehomedesigns">here</a>!  I'm always sad to see the summer end so it's time to get back to work doing one of the things that brings me a lot of joy.<br /><br />Thank you so much for enjoying these as much as I do. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUTC9LiMad_oIheit87bX-hAvBs6pHat74lbKubFMyFIzd-aFUtzgYVhnMafmK7QYRAD6Ua3bt8QiX54qhBucOBRGd9pmdeauJG4GQRCnhRjQ3I6BPAPCJWR5m0hQhtpTLWhkKACr3sOs/s1600/17181080717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUTC9LiMad_oIheit87bX-hAvBs6pHat74lbKubFMyFIzd-aFUtzgYVhnMafmK7QYRAD6Ua3bt8QiX54qhBucOBRGd9pmdeauJG4GQRCnhRjQ3I6BPAPCJWR5m0hQhtpTLWhkKACr3sOs/s640/17181080717.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfq_J8Gb-y5Lp5iByLG4sA-CY-0CkEzXM2CF2P6LT-xD7zvlTeARb6oRK-7I4sTZwPD_XSI84t5m2J4Wq4JzlEwZtRCJjWmqAue9nh281BRZ-hc7S6RCPZJijeFuMCC9mnhnMcX8SvOZE/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfq_J8Gb-y5Lp5iByLG4sA-CY-0CkEzXM2CF2P6LT-xD7zvlTeARb6oRK-7I4sTZwPD_XSI84t5m2J4Wq4JzlEwZtRCJjWmqAue9nh281BRZ-hc7S6RCPZJijeFuMCC9mnhnMcX8SvOZE/s640/008.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_C9MchoJsA0J-vS0KbaZNDkikNepw2PsCwyc5KYcu-Rfbw-mAna9Ef8v5qKsUNhZ1JGc8PjxCxNmmSSgNBeBJ3aalJTvi_BaZ7KdcLD2EgVWMt-oR8m6KBLUk14KiYdXfnyDQ2rGwsI/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_C9MchoJsA0J-vS0KbaZNDkikNepw2PsCwyc5KYcu-Rfbw-mAna9Ef8v5qKsUNhZ1JGc8PjxCxNmmSSgNBeBJ3aalJTvi_BaZ7KdcLD2EgVWMt-oR8m6KBLUk14KiYdXfnyDQ2rGwsI/s640/003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Please be sure to read my policy page regarding shipping information.<br /><br />Thank you!

Bread Boards Available

Hello! Just wanted to stop in and let you know that my shop has reopened and my bread boards can be purchased again here! I'm always sad to see the summer end so it's time to get back to work doing one of the things that brings me a lot of joy.Thank you so much for enjoying these as much as I do. …

17Aug2013

PRESENTING MR. & MRS. SIMMS

<div style="text-align: center;"><br />She was just 16 when she asked me to design her wedding.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />A decade later, I made good on my promise to my niece.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-RX9wEzDvPm68B0_CMeXhtoz7R3pcZniXmCr_ZZHVxU49bAhgktE4CX4hoXtlgVpxzB9fWedjRkYVxRMTTTJuEJ9byAKVPL15ORv9zW0o8oB6ZHkabOQVNoKVEz1tG6FKVBCnkzBEOYf/s1600/Chandra+&+Matt_0023-X3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-RX9wEzDvPm68B0_CMeXhtoz7R3pcZniXmCr_ZZHVxU49bAhgktE4CX4hoXtlgVpxzB9fWedjRkYVxRMTTTJuEJ9byAKVPL15ORv9zW0o8oB6ZHkabOQVNoKVEz1tG6FKVBCnkzBEOYf/s640/Chandra+&+Matt_0023-X3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />It was romantic, beautiful, fragrant, joyous.... all the things a wedding should be. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />See the pictures <a href="http://classicdiybride.blogspot.com/2013/08/in-love.html">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />It's beautiful!</div><br /><br />

PRESENTING MR. & MRS. SIMMS

She was just 16 when she asked me to design her wedding. A decade later, I made good on my promise to my niece.It was romantic, beautiful, fragrant, joyous.... all the things a wedding should be. See the pictures hereIt's beautiful!…

15Aug2013

BETTER CURB APPEAL

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />What is it that gives a home curb appeal?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTDJDNoMA5NNQECNwpfEl7jZB9MDfeGxVI-zZAX9EoYyCfDdgco1giSPWaGB9QuGB3sKgywWRh0g3CCgz-qJi1_7JWnnYhD3-sn3G0Swq1xnSPTUU7QOlJFM6-Q9Oaqervz9YZncPd2fv/s1600/lovethattoo+bs+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTDJDNoMA5NNQECNwpfEl7jZB9MDfeGxVI-zZAX9EoYyCfDdgco1giSPWaGB9QuGB3sKgywWRh0g3CCgz-qJi1_7JWnnYhD3-sn3G0Swq1xnSPTUU7QOlJFM6-Q9Oaqervz9YZncPd2fv/s640/lovethattoo+bs+com.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I think it boils down to just a few elements.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Think about that home that everyone loves in your neighborhood or town.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />What makes it the envy of the community?</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 /><b>1. Maintenance</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />denotes pride of ownership when your home is</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />well maintained and updated</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><b>2. Landscaping</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />not overgrown, or under-planted </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />scale is important</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />well tended, green, healthy</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />well lighted</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><b>3. Charm</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />the touches that say </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />"I'm a well loved home, </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />not just a house".</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 />How does your home measure up?</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/08/better-curb-appeal.html#more">Read more »</a>

BETTER CURB APPEAL

What is it that gives a home curb appeal?I think it boils down to just a few elements. Think about that home that everyone loves in your neighborhood or town. What makes it the envy of the community?1. Maintenancedenotes pride of ownership when your home iswell maintained and updated2. Landscaping…

14Aug2013

Master Bedroom

Isn't it funny how our tastes change over time?  Does anyone else experience that?  Our master bedroom was beginning to drive me crazy.  It was the bedroom/office and that setup just wasn't working if we wanted a relaxing place sleep.  So, we hauled the computer and desk out of there and decided to turn our bedroom into a relaxing place that we would look forward to being in every night.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7kbiPEjAoqTJYu1Uk40QPDCNmbF_4Wyw6rnJYjabc7PhY3jMnBibCjW7NJipWnRKaIdv1_BWN7BPCIWYnSFMHxiIdVsYbTzqRjP05RZnDVb6Tr3ZpuEke_W2RJdP8VXdE0mG8ri7bPju/s1600/021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7kbiPEjAoqTJYu1Uk40QPDCNmbF_4Wyw6rnJYjabc7PhY3jMnBibCjW7NJipWnRKaIdv1_BWN7BPCIWYnSFMHxiIdVsYbTzqRjP05RZnDVb6Tr3ZpuEke_W2RJdP8VXdE0mG8ri7bPju/s640/021.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We got rid of the barn door and iron bed frame that was there before and bought a new bed frame.  I spent an entire weekend making a new upholstered and tufted headboard with plywood, foam and fabric.  That sucker was hard and it isn't perfect but it works, we love it and that's what matters.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV7YDGpSxXeIWC-wBGJQqoHooezqAWCuhMpTd5nUCWVSmY1A_lB691YFegFEfd2QQX98p-UpB7_WjIyFKXXwfYM0Chgo5GWRX8u-XD1ZfkRkC3sTg5u8iPckXj9imt2j3OAy6AaQ_fECxM/s1600/015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV7YDGpSxXeIWC-wBGJQqoHooezqAWCuhMpTd5nUCWVSmY1A_lB691YFegFEfd2QQX98p-UpB7_WjIyFKXXwfYM0Chgo5GWRX8u-XD1ZfkRkC3sTg5u8iPckXj9imt2j3OAy6AaQ_fECxM/s640/015.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I was actually inspired by the art on the wall.  I picked it up at our shop and fell in love with the colors, the modern look of it, even though it's vintage and the chippy frame it's in.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPtJSKtS9rU36ZaiLtAwCNOR4yZzAJ59OuDKvpvzhE56RZfMDAsdbKZ8eJWl-SGEHHQF9u6dP9K0fAJ7yhyphenhyphenjyYN-IgpCvJEQ_btghP70u28qd0UI3snxtRHMtzm-QrFpRIm8sag6GCMuxl/s1600/014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPtJSKtS9rU36ZaiLtAwCNOR4yZzAJ59OuDKvpvzhE56RZfMDAsdbKZ8eJWl-SGEHHQF9u6dP9K0fAJ7yhyphenhyphenjyYN-IgpCvJEQ_btghP70u28qd0UI3snxtRHMtzm-QrFpRIm8sag6GCMuxl/s1600/014.JPG" /></a></div><br />The biggest change for me though is the mid century modern dresser my hubby found in a storage building he bought.  It was in perfect shape but was all wood and had funky wood handles that we didn't like.  We took those off, added new hardware and I painted the frame of it.  I really didn't think I would like something like that but I absolutely love it.  It might be my favorite part of the room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTLSns6a9zhMbPQRKOx_G84XGAvl3WqBO2q7WQfvhK7m5VJzxjptO7Xd9XG4bguN9GeG0wmxCdkkz15AFoK34uW7te07skiYDu6aWPM1vMpvAd90W-KiTaab37CGe4OWJ-LkW0I01wwEu/s1600/018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTLSns6a9zhMbPQRKOx_G84XGAvl3WqBO2q7WQfvhK7m5VJzxjptO7Xd9XG4bguN9GeG0wmxCdkkz15AFoK34uW7te07skiYDu6aWPM1vMpvAd90W-KiTaab37CGe4OWJ-LkW0I01wwEu/s640/018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GJFFNb0G85OP7ZjWX19vEE0AVXe0jJKYc_z84dQGgAFrm3wbrL7XmkXcIk0Zr-mWKup6MHZ8-jpRH89e-A1okQrSRSKza7Fsef5wOMyFlrTf9GscMTkCGlw2W6ybSEPb1i8LtqmWDd1S/s1600/034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GJFFNb0G85OP7ZjWX19vEE0AVXe0jJKYc_z84dQGgAFrm3wbrL7XmkXcIk0Zr-mWKup6MHZ8-jpRH89e-A1okQrSRSKza7Fsef5wOMyFlrTf9GscMTkCGlw2W6ybSEPb1i8LtqmWDd1S/s640/034.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />To add a little bit of rustic, I made some tea light holders with logs from the back yard.  I simply chiseled the bark off and drilled a hold in the center.  I stacked them on top of some old books.  Before you send me hate mail, yes I know, fire hazard, but these are never left unattended.  :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-CXIo4qVKUXGZMWD0JhFaa9t5NRT4-Cisgl0l7hrT1VFiokPCuvYLfDDNZykGzzg-xHacaeoHWUrv98QFyJ8vOgzTj5F6OgO5Q0pv4SzvAwThutTh0YjjHrULoI1G572f-q9gZoxTFyse/s1600/043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-CXIo4qVKUXGZMWD0JhFaa9t5NRT4-Cisgl0l7hrT1VFiokPCuvYLfDDNZykGzzg-xHacaeoHWUrv98QFyJ8vOgzTj5F6OgO5Q0pv4SzvAwThutTh0YjjHrULoI1G572f-q9gZoxTFyse/s1600/043.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcSzRMtZs84VRVedYCJr90JBFx8uYgDWOtLUiEX0ibrwQOMRGy0YWCbTYi-eTYZVQ7AU8InDYsNNuGWrnvROyM3fuihKvQy3Xijt1GDVIzjFm9eNTr05TrKvsVga5dft14CiNdTktkQwO/s1600/019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcSzRMtZs84VRVedYCJr90JBFx8uYgDWOtLUiEX0ibrwQOMRGy0YWCbTYi-eTYZVQ7AU8InDYsNNuGWrnvROyM3fuihKvQy3Xijt1GDVIzjFm9eNTr05TrKvsVga5dft14CiNdTktkQwO/s640/019.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The color of the walls is Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthmRGYzSYDUw1Vh7saAm8YDoSdVLXYtgbsHTscgkDslPMs1y2mboUCTnNtNiaGyddjCm3GEJu31FEMUu08NoqXCw6PdypFHpgMLD2Wa5wsC489AuXrLNuKQicddsCO5jnfiL2u4-RP29P/s1600/024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthmRGYzSYDUw1Vh7saAm8YDoSdVLXYtgbsHTscgkDslPMs1y2mboUCTnNtNiaGyddjCm3GEJu31FEMUu08NoqXCw6PdypFHpgMLD2Wa5wsC489AuXrLNuKQicddsCO5jnfiL2u4-RP29P/s640/024.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I'm currently in the process of making a very cool piece of art to hang above the bed, so I'll be sharing that too.  And the carpet will be going too and will be replaced with something that will surprise you. <br /><br />What do you think?  Totally modern for me but we are loving it and we finally have a peaceful room to sleep in or watch movies together without having to stare at a desk full of work.  :)<br /><br />P.S.  I'm now on <a href="http://instagram.com/dianagray5?ref=badge#">Instagram</a> if you'd like to follow along in between posts!  <a href="http://instagram.com/dianagray5?ref=badge#">Click here!</a>

Master Bedroom

11Aug2013

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING WARM....

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><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/AVvXsEgSuf3izvZwUgmWbtDqNnuk_77HEbt5CFx0AeFefFQKW1exYip9t77L79_IBzuLc3HxxJpZOxRyTXw4ou02wWZWqlPKyaXq98UfSVnb7RjPFBM9nndEmrItuYueEyt6K2umYroFcthSkrzS/s1600/huntleyandcompany+com.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSuf3izvZwUgmWbtDqNnuk_77HEbt5CFx0AeFefFQKW1exYip9t77L79_IBzuLc3HxxJpZOxRyTXw4ou02wWZWqlPKyaXq98UfSVnb7RjPFBM9nndEmrItuYueEyt6K2umYroFcthSkrzS/s640/huntleyandcompany+com.JPG" width="486"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.huntleyandcompany.com/">source</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />It is hard to choose the perfect yellow</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />One that isn't too juvenile bright, or too pale and washed out</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Get the wrong hue and it can turn on you</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Take on a nasty green or orange cast</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />But when you find the right yellow - its magic<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/08/looking-for-something-warm.html#more">Read more »</a>

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING WARM....

sourceIt is hard to choose the perfect yellowOne that isn't too juvenile bright, or too pale and washed outGet the wrong hue and it can turn on youTake on a nasty green or orange castBut when you find the right yellow - its magicRead more »…

07Aug2013

CALL IT GREIGE

<div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15.555556297302246px; line-height: 21.111112594604492px;"><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: 15.555556297302246px; line-height: 21.111112594604492px;">beige-y gray?   or gray-ish brown?  </span></div><br /><span style="font-size: 15.555556297302246px; line-height: 21.111112594604492px;"><br></span><br /><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/AVvXsEiYaYYX3LuTnm39srhQkk00N23Lfi-BPicPtV3uftXBu4L8Uq2M-8rd6C_DhgEXuDMdgvfsK21t2wfcvit_sYmEYtBnQrR4B7FNp7HsnnFLZhougs23isr1HJrwU_LurMqmykcamAv8MuAQ/s1600/potterybarn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYaYYX3LuTnm39srhQkk00N23Lfi-BPicPtV3uftXBu4L8Uq2M-8rd6C_DhgEXuDMdgvfsK21t2wfcvit_sYmEYtBnQrR4B7FNp7HsnnFLZhougs23isr1HJrwU_LurMqmykcamAv8MuAQ/s400/potterybarn.jpg" width="400"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/">source</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 15.555556297302246px; line-height: 21.111112594604492px;"><br></span><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />whatever you prefer to call it, the effect is the same</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />calm</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />soothing</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />warm</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />and the perfect background for the beautiful trappings of a room<br><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/08/call-it-greige.html#more">Read more »</a>

CALL IT GREIGE

beige-y gray? or gray-ish brown? sourcewhatever you prefer to call it, the effect is the samecalmsoothingwarmand the perfect background for the beautiful trappings of a roomRead more »…

02Aug2013

SPEAKING OF COLOR

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and a fireplace</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><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/AVvXsEjF9yErhe0dBk9GD1o-fp-PR-m9iznOr8ELYWck-fHFptUvGgxbwvYelNPO0fXonA-c1ObUcfvby83-G-JMtXsPhFO_l1QE_mMp6MWQa91uWP8tw8wy9yBl39sn7SMQbY8hsPpkPK8Iwd4W/s1600/houseandhome-com-benjamin-moore-sparrow-af-720-grey-green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9yErhe0dBk9GD1o-fp-PR-m9iznOr8ELYWck-fHFptUvGgxbwvYelNPO0fXonA-c1ObUcfvby83-G-JMtXsPhFO_l1QE_mMp6MWQa91uWP8tw8wy9yBl39sn7SMQbY8hsPpkPK8Iwd4W/s640/houseandhome-com-benjamin-moore-sparrow-af-720-grey-green.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/">source</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Contrasts are important in design.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />New and old.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Hard and soft.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Dull and shiny.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Dark and light.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span id="goog_293585623"></span><span id="goog_293585624"></span></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 />It is what makes a room unforgettable.</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/08/speaking-of-color.html#more">Read more »</a>

SPEAKING OF COLOR

and a fireplacesourceContrasts are important in design.New and old.Hard and soft.Dull and shiny.Dark and light.It is what makes a room unforgettable.Read more »…

01Aug2013