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CHANGING IT UP

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I hope everyone has </span><span style="font-size: large;">bright and shining plans for Spring.</span> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GQeTOG1T75tg7UJ5YLHXu1H1BFsW4zczdD0TywTA6fmQaLO2WOn3uBX8VYl22tRbC9IlQzbA9S08_b2Mw7jRDnFzCkyrPPgq169NfinpgX0mMUqvxqsyzlpH0_bQiBDnRIDHpLwAF-02/s1600/217932069438713583_tlxiDBHV_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GQeTOG1T75tg7UJ5YLHXu1H1BFsW4zczdD0TywTA6fmQaLO2WOn3uBX8VYl22tRbC9IlQzbA9S08_b2Mw7jRDnFzCkyrPPgq169NfinpgX0mMUqvxqsyzlpH0_bQiBDnRIDHpLwAF-02/s640/217932069438713583_tlxiDBHV_c.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br />If you are like me, you have some plans for freshening up your home decor this season, and possibly some larger projects in mind.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />And also, if you are like me, you are looking to REFRESH for less $$$.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Paint is the answer to making the biggest change for the least amount of moolah ($$).   </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />A change of color may be just the ticket for that tired decor. <br><br />What colors are you leaning toward for Spring?<br><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/03/changing-it-up.html#more">Read more »</a>

CHANGING IT UP

I hope everyone has bright and shining plans for Spring. If you are like me, you have some plans for freshening up your home decor this s...

1:56 PM

NO MORE BORING WALLS

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">NO MORE BORING BLANK WALLS</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 stares at you every time you enter the room.  That blank stare.  Cold, unfeeling.  It says, well, what do you expect?  I'm blank and boring.  Fix me.  Make me interesting.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />We all have a wall that needs something fabulous!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1N_49njPQG62IS55uXeLMiAHMfr9XWEI130UdIQIocwhIfsE5PnokK2Q2cQv4wCrGox27Q81g3H6uSXHb5pq8KnwvTKnmMz9jTEwhdBibY2Ga4jmB5JNGHFCa9EY2FszxQ2qQEBoBpts/s1600/%2521cid_2_3407683028%2540web125809_mail_ne1_yahoo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1N_49njPQG62IS55uXeLMiAHMfr9XWEI130UdIQIocwhIfsE5PnokK2Q2cQv4wCrGox27Q81g3H6uSXHb5pq8KnwvTKnmMz9jTEwhdBibY2Ga4jmB5JNGHFCa9EY2FszxQ2qQEBoBpts/s640/%2521cid_2_3407683028%2540web125809_mail_ne1_yahoo.jpg" width="640px"></a></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Speaking of fabulous, I just discovered photographer Clark Little</div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/04/no-boring-walls-it-stares-at-you-every.html#more">Read more »</a>

NO MORE BORING WALLS

NO MORE BORING BLANK WALLS It stares at you every time you enter the room. That blank stare. Cold, unfeeling. It says, well, what do you ...

11:49 PM

WEDDING DESIGN: DALLAS WEDDING - PHOTOS!

<div style="text-align: center;"><br />SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I've been to Louisiana.  The people there were friendly.<br /><br />I thought that was Southern Hospitality.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Then I came to Texas and experienced it for real.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />First off, a great big thank you to all who helped.<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 />First to Lisa McKillop to picked me up at the airport and helped me get the flowers, clean the flowers, wire the flowers and who was my right hand - taking on the task of all of the corsages and boutonnieres.  You were awesome and you are seriously my friend for life!  Love you!</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 />And thank you to all of the friends of the Boyd family who helped</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 /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihNR6zoq2CCzq19cgripWdxHTRj1hp6Kf4CLM7KOclZZk0_UIAWxEjCNdvRtK6EtNo1fOkQw8pQfSfmX0yuhAAiC59zoNrv7ISwjf3amGUqrHFOmAB_ILMDIwaF35a08Ua34pqxb6UxT6Y/s1600-h/22480_238488817349_614317349_3140239_1062720_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihNR6zoq2CCzq19cgripWdxHTRj1hp6Kf4CLM7KOclZZk0_UIAWxEjCNdvRtK6EtNo1fOkQw8pQfSfmX0yuhAAiC59zoNrv7ISwjf3amGUqrHFOmAB_ILMDIwaF35a08Ua34pqxb6UxT6Y/s400/22480_238488817349_614317349_3140239_1062720_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />In setting up at the reception. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEz-EkgTLt_m7ddfqGP9lIUoI7XwYAV8J74nl_XLbzcgCTBQZkm_qfY1f3H98pXPJ0UV6JdkdGhHzF3nvvpa0XyxcwC9gyqgIqiqTSVbKBSAA1mcwdZWDEthHslqwzl84PvDmE7wtZern/s1600-h/more+helpers+join+us+from+the+bride+and+the+grooms+families.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEz-EkgTLt_m7ddfqGP9lIUoI7XwYAV8J74nl_XLbzcgCTBQZkm_qfY1f3H98pXPJ0UV6JdkdGhHzF3nvvpa0XyxcwC9gyqgIqiqTSVbKBSAA1mcwdZWDEthHslqwzl84PvDmE7wtZern/s400/more+helpers+join+us+from+the+bride+and+the+grooms+families.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Or helping create the florals </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghTzDfob-OJkW6N5-JHY8_EZB81j-ZkXIusDSWUO8R3ZcsyR45XWKmsnDubPJr0HfPXCbOh-dCkKgD-CqnwpJrRx0S2qNSWCCDJ92hNXAJVxjSYSlF8hbb7X9JinB630XLPLQQ65XWFqbf/s1600-h/22480_238488767349_614317349_3140231_111010_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghTzDfob-OJkW6N5-JHY8_EZB81j-ZkXIusDSWUO8R3ZcsyR45XWKmsnDubPJr0HfPXCbOh-dCkKgD-CqnwpJrRx0S2qNSWCCDJ92hNXAJVxjSYSlF8hbb7X9JinB630XLPLQQ65XWFqbf/s400/22480_238488767349_614317349_3140231_111010_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Some more enthusiastically than others</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />(Groom (Steele), far right, with father (Mike) and brother (Tyler) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1zP2hljPQgHxS3VD_mhRa88JWilLDdVMZZap2WtVLWgr2jd3K9TK-iBu2BF1pM-58jdw-pXNmX8ZsmPGD8vZVlEEOqNXkJ-w43LAabCaF4ShKx5wJGM2IxYUxIysUh2BDK-QI4ThnJF5/s1600-h/22480_238488782349_614317349_3140234_6707395_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1zP2hljPQgHxS3VD_mhRa88JWilLDdVMZZap2WtVLWgr2jd3K9TK-iBu2BF1pM-58jdw-pXNmX8ZsmPGD8vZVlEEOqNXkJ-w43LAabCaF4ShKx5wJGM2IxYUxIysUh2BDK-QI4ThnJF5/s400/22480_238488782349_614317349_3140234_6707395_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Great friends who did both </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhig_b0TDHVaff1u89lVpa2hfFqe2uEXE2goomS_b_DyiO_MkA26tSiVsZT1XYiThOyJKnlYsJaCO_MGMDj-asois9dsm5etE3URiwS_SIYsc6GEUgJ9Xb552njYjmHJN_wPCKkvMV8f7jN/s1600-h/the+centerpiece+assembly+line+-+cassie+boyd+-+brides+aunt+helps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhig_b0TDHVaff1u89lVpa2hfFqe2uEXE2goomS_b_DyiO_MkA26tSiVsZT1XYiThOyJKnlYsJaCO_MGMDj-asois9dsm5etE3URiwS_SIYsc6GEUgJ9Xb552njYjmHJN_wPCKkvMV8f7jN/s640/the+centerpiece+assembly+line+-+cassie+boyd+-+brides+aunt+helps.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />(Cassie Boyd in our centerpiece assembly line)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />I could literally do a whole blog about the amazing friends who came to help,<br /><br />baked cupcakes,<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCf2P6Gzr-JVCPv-CFAJRShfWLJ_VEu8qGXiKZNi_WbMw91P5a3_ZhlADtyMsvEVimL2MSO0ZodO6xSS2DEYAqgX0sgfVlrEgDRBHKMjcOV2tS39xkC_AM-qqpu3u9qoohIK2_3QNmopsb/s1600-h/22480_238488877349_614317349_3140246_5529928_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCf2P6Gzr-JVCPv-CFAJRShfWLJ_VEu8qGXiKZNi_WbMw91P5a3_ZhlADtyMsvEVimL2MSO0ZodO6xSS2DEYAqgX0sgfVlrEgDRBHKMjcOV2tS39xkC_AM-qqpu3u9qoohIK2_3QNmopsb/s400/22480_238488877349_614317349_3140246_5529928_n.jpg" /></a></div><br />(Adorable! and Yummy)<br /><br />brought platters and pots of food and soup, cleaned flowers, wired roses, and helped transport, set up and take down.  We could not have done it without you.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Below - Brianna (sister of bride), Stephanie (mother of bride) and Katy (bridesmaid).</div><br /><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;"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQELy9dXLDZCVGqh-HkNnvcy-D-HLTjqpwwkMe98ICp2N4hInX1lgLruI_deW4xR9auhuUSQNGo_f5quX1flK9lh8PUAdL-1U729X6NJKin2uT1z7b0KJtX9pgdxE5qmQcGOA63usZTXHv/s1600-h/mom&bridesmaidsinflowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQELy9dXLDZCVGqh-HkNnvcy-D-HLTjqpwwkMe98ICp2N4hInX1lgLruI_deW4xR9auhuUSQNGo_f5quX1flK9lh8PUAdL-1U729X6NJKin2uT1z7b0KJtX9pgdxE5qmQcGOA63usZTXHv/s400/mom&bridesmaidsinflowers.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDJXwH-tbBXoPx7UU8ApFES0TXQabFkBeIljYd_s2v7atShf3tcspz0VpaS96Ryu3fhQD90x5Dj4mzac6-C-M8w6sXTHisMfG5ammC_yRtUEBQUeLbBBI0rCv9GKSDzAqVFlniwlmizBa/s1600-h/bridesmaidholly+wiring+roses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDJXwH-tbBXoPx7UU8ApFES0TXQabFkBeIljYd_s2v7atShf3tcspz0VpaS96Ryu3fhQD90x5Dj4mzac6-C-M8w6sXTHisMfG5ammC_yRtUEBQUeLbBBI0rCv9GKSDzAqVFlniwlmizBa/s400/bridesmaidholly+wiring+roses.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Holly in her snuggy (bridesmaid).</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhBMNPWf8OHrtOVYOjhJJdgUlKDwD8b7HH6zy05H2K4JPHaVneybqUBMTLHF0pXyiR2ClhOuFo8RmGVCzIsNttO6Fxmy3eGyL3RgSkNQU5LAJf3S7cTKwBLwtwKGAQ6Qdd6O7VHAHHXuF/s1600-h/beautiful+roses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhBMNPWf8OHrtOVYOjhJJdgUlKDwD8b7HH6zy05H2K4JPHaVneybqUBMTLHF0pXyiR2ClhOuFo8RmGVCzIsNttO6Fxmy3eGyL3RgSkNQU5LAJf3S7cTKwBLwtwKGAQ6Qdd6O7VHAHHXuF/s640/beautiful+roses.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVi0cVFmKfGlTDtQcCnSkuP3Bf7m_Izc5vKkUG2v7lBYs4AXunf4UzdRAxKpTsYD2etleMCtcXO9jrCxUt4UOZHkiYw0A1C6AdCyMvntVxvgJ6wk-dx_4MvehsVgzCC1GHdyL1G5avXUMC/s1600-h/22480_238488887349_614317349_3140248_7254485_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVi0cVFmKfGlTDtQcCnSkuP3Bf7m_Izc5vKkUG2v7lBYs4AXunf4UzdRAxKpTsYD2etleMCtcXO9jrCxUt4UOZHkiYw0A1C6AdCyMvntVxvgJ6wk-dx_4MvehsVgzCC1GHdyL1G5avXUMC/s400/22480_238488887349_614317349_3140248_7254485_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Two of our beautiful bridesmaids created the entry wreath.  Just a few instructions and ... </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 /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3S6d04Jv_HWbqBJ64G8AdsjG6r6obToL4wq7USVMhtV87E52aLxpOXflpxB8v6km4uZFsBmXuM4izvWF4IJzB32WgXF-XS5DPoRVsbBhYIBEIHAs1pNMvzOJUpgv9ebPrYTGqUcfKbhzs/s1600-h/IMG_2761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3S6d04Jv_HWbqBJ64G8AdsjG6r6obToL4wq7USVMhtV87E52aLxpOXflpxB8v6km4uZFsBmXuM4izvWF4IJzB32WgXF-XS5DPoRVsbBhYIBEIHAs1pNMvzOJUpgv9ebPrYTGqUcfKbhzs/s400/IMG_2761.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Voila!  Beautiful! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdVFOJhvEB9LPiwLZVawhHi3QUTPD1j8VMmyaVsFT9kz7BiutBz_gHS1CJfBinXa3hSlWeiRb8adEiYAd9xRbjj-IzPmnIGck1fyDRRozG9O_YOeBCPcIltFcKkQbMPh_LBhwXtlb2s4v/s1600-h/a+1wreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdVFOJhvEB9LPiwLZVawhHi3QUTPD1j8VMmyaVsFT9kz7BiutBz_gHS1CJfBinXa3hSlWeiRb8adEiYAd9xRbjj-IzPmnIGck1fyDRRozG9O_YOeBCPcIltFcKkQbMPh_LBhwXtlb2s4v/s400/a+1wreath.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />A big thank you to Heather Clawson who cut the names out on her Cricut.  We actually cut out 3 sets on cardstock and I glued them together to create a sturdier product.  I applied glitter and beads for sparkle.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDfQvJRMeY1f0t8lBqsZ_r5KGiK18fW3TH0f7wcNC7LCnywv6Ldfc7VTniJY6qDrAaiAr1ENeAnLQAvjzkuG0LlPGx6OSWAUlpq-QjzjA_6u_sW8NMp83YYTjKJY7SL35ybytVwweyB8e/s1600-h/thank+you+Heather%21%21%21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDfQvJRMeY1f0t8lBqsZ_r5KGiK18fW3TH0f7wcNC7LCnywv6Ldfc7VTniJY6qDrAaiAr1ENeAnLQAvjzkuG0LlPGx6OSWAUlpq-QjzjA_6u_sW8NMp83YYTjKJY7SL35ybytVwweyB8e/s400/thank+you+Heather%21%21%21.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />From concept to completion.  It is really fun to see it come to fruition! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxloMYrLeUl2DKBuRmFXxvjWbJKbyEC8gmqxw69A20dNciiyq4-T__pqRwzX_byNqpMimgvdZh6uaZtG7Ywl4TRPy4E2NFCXkOBxh1hKfNiUNU5UG-XyyeeXzEcfRueeNfnWzK0yhxd1-/s1600-h/foyer+and+front+door+wreaths.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxloMYrLeUl2DKBuRmFXxvjWbJKbyEC8gmqxw69A20dNciiyq4-T__pqRwzX_byNqpMimgvdZh6uaZtG7Ywl4TRPy4E2NFCXkOBxh1hKfNiUNU5UG-XyyeeXzEcfRueeNfnWzK0yhxd1-/s320/foyer+and+front+door+wreaths.bmp" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Remember the flower girls baskets? </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/AVvXsEjKo14IWV95MA_ThdMXkrRhUmb4cFzpm1uTPkO4dcBO3GodTeKraRKRWJzsSI4lNg0snkKxIwsuZ5QAiEHTscwoE8czITRkw009f-5VyXDmpoUbz4C7bKhdXLEL2ZPJMlZbBonxLjGJdqo7/s1600-h/IMG_2677.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br />I put the bridesmaids to work on these as well, and the finished product (modeled here by Tyler, brother of the groom) turned out adorable. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRu_SClwDmFeQ3D8CSNKva7jhEGGfpEzFXtx5k1ViDHCyTY2f-jD8UYinzQdBdxMI_1AwmDJV_QEKoYd1cmxKF8-Tz_v56t_wzA99u5haX1E1_SwhetoSV1OPHRt5ll1mlw2dlMfD8b4et/s1600-h/IMG_2754.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRu_SClwDmFeQ3D8CSNKva7jhEGGfpEzFXtx5k1ViDHCyTY2f-jD8UYinzQdBdxMI_1AwmDJV_QEKoYd1cmxKF8-Tz_v56t_wzA99u5haX1E1_SwhetoSV1OPHRt5ll1mlw2dlMfD8b4et/s400/IMG_2754.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Accented with pearl pins.... The flower girls were adorable and proudly carried their baskets throughout the night.</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 />More photos to follow!</div><br /></div><br />

WEDDING DESIGN: DALLAS WEDDING - PHOTOS!

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY I've been to Louisiana. The people there were friendly. I thought that was Southern Hospitality. Then I came to T...

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WEDDING DESIGN: Planning a Wedding!

I'm planning a wedding in Dallas. It is my first experience planning over the phone and via email - a little hard to convey ideas sometimes! So, I sent off little sketches of my vision for the wedding (reception) and crossed my fingers, waiting to hear back from them, hoping I got it right. <br /><br /><br /><br />I just heard back from the bride. She emailed me to say that she LOVED every little thing and that I had made her dreams come true. How adorable! I was amazed she could tell from my scribbles what I was hoping to create for her. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-qKsHNHgor3l3TZ4pC7WnBQqZ1RoAKhcdaOyGw0AYQvsg5StaptfSGmqY0eSdV06KEJtXIiCzV__ZcXlmMmRwVXK87dDUHlRzI4UoyKJC0kdMpLQ4fakF4v5_FwFmkXUizVJIZvhcciU/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382483985787769058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-qKsHNHgor3l3TZ4pC7WnBQqZ1RoAKhcdaOyGw0AYQvsg5StaptfSGmqY0eSdV06KEJtXIiCzV__ZcXlmMmRwVXK87dDUHlRzI4UoyKJC0kdMpLQ4fakF4v5_FwFmkXUizVJIZvhcciU/s1600/untitled.bmp" /></a> </div><br /><br />The bride is a true princess. She is a beauty queen, a ballerina, homecoming queen and student body president of her high school to name a few of her accomplishments. So I created ideas fit for a princess and with her colors of ice pink, chocolate and ivory. Here are some of my scribbles and photos of the venue. I will keep you updated as we progress! <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8A11hSv_Csm2rRS56td5-rRjUywncqPgd0SGaZ0EvAoLFCFGKWbE4bRyWp9UERvDMOEAdJJAOypZKWN9G6b948o03xHvN-72ILMOMeeooI3URKS2CQj09IbCZlb7ms1Q5Q0HrfrfBcfY/s1600-h/DSCN2855.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382480812177700450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8A11hSv_Csm2rRS56td5-rRjUywncqPgd0SGaZ0EvAoLFCFGKWbE4bRyWp9UERvDMOEAdJJAOypZKWN9G6b948o03xHvN-72ILMOMeeooI3URKS2CQj09IbCZlb7ms1Q5Q0HrfrfBcfY/s640/DSCN2855.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6LMn7G5mkDTpWVVH6VDaU_Hk47n2ZigL5iBSPd8-lvQ2WPRzr9RVwX87GopsQV6Rww68X6BRIBRC_gogCdbxRK2P148nT1k2wMjCJKXbUka9WMmKl25D2MCIdnufgy3EuMGpJ9VXnUzI/s1600-h/guest+table+sketches.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="258" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382483311862451746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6LMn7G5mkDTpWVVH6VDaU_Hk47n2ZigL5iBSPd8-lvQ2WPRzr9RVwX87GopsQV6Rww68X6BRIBRC_gogCdbxRK2P148nT1k2wMjCJKXbUka9WMmKl25D2MCIdnufgy3EuMGpJ9VXnUzI/s400/guest+table+sketches.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />We will be using ivory linens as our base (the Bride's dress is ivory) and making runners with rhinestone encrusted tassels to top them. The venue looks like it will be beautiful. I love the fact that it is already complying with our color scheme with the walls a beautiful chocolate brown. There are interesting architectural features - columns, moldings.... <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpAM6vUwhjdggiUFdyHJ7aJ4nZsLDBaT0zUruAOwE4n8NG9XuzEKnUmEEepjmD_PadNJG7JW38yKRewjVAUh0oD05CtmMiadPxM1JcZvcVLnlzlWVrum1KolyodOmxhqCDqFv1gaA5Gtk/s1600-h/DSCN2878.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382483290309595090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpAM6vUwhjdggiUFdyHJ7aJ4nZsLDBaT0zUruAOwE4n8NG9XuzEKnUmEEepjmD_PadNJG7JW38yKRewjVAUh0oD05CtmMiadPxM1JcZvcVLnlzlWVrum1KolyodOmxhqCDqFv1gaA5Gtk/s640/DSCN2878.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />and beautiful embossed tin ceilings and chandeliers dripping with crystals. I'm planning on using this mirror to our best advantage by placing the wedding cake in front. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17DlQRbrV27uDEW7K5jBFCSqDpcG_PojmkEK2akFj9sQcRqhbK7w7DjP7BW8cIwPGUWyghJzvYsqxeBQamA-hiTauR-XLOh0Dz0uxa9MhKD4lAOsXKnv-gfb0uAsXKr6R9oDIGZokbgs/s1600-h/DSCN2860.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="626" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382480819900751650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17DlQRbrV27uDEW7K5jBFCSqDpcG_PojmkEK2akFj9sQcRqhbK7w7DjP7BW8cIwPGUWyghJzvYsqxeBQamA-hiTauR-XLOh0Dz0uxa9MhKD4lAOsXKnv-gfb0uAsXKr6R9oDIGZokbgs/s640/DSCN2860.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Here is a little detail of the top of the cake. The layers will be encircled with rhinestone studded ribbon in chocolate and pink.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtTQRbTbH_dJ0rfJoJYgfsX-vGgtL-svJVEh68WkrWjJ3VSNo-psfNkpeFBcV-_TosXg7PiH5KJ4q341arC1GmNOzJ5Z08KT3Lp7M0z9aV9wbELoQSaQK8yS_ylyIjU6Yfafvmu5gNwI/s1600-h/cake.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="351" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382484658709500082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtTQRbTbH_dJ0rfJoJYgfsX-vGgtL-svJVEh68WkrWjJ3VSNo-psfNkpeFBcV-_TosXg7PiH5KJ4q341arC1GmNOzJ5Z08KT3Lp7M0z9aV9wbELoQSaQK8yS_ylyIjU6Yfafvmu5gNwI/s400/cake.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7HukXVuX7z8thIkHN8gwkHitFM4GEdZlugy1bGMlxaTEUxonTP66_I_fJ_FvGz-xHR42Jn4YqHh0HdSlWArM1i82SUB7l1Vyq6_24mFSP3jdUDbfeBgLuKuUezkEzUfXtWmhqWxrFiY4/s1600-h/centerpieces.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382480793306443282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7HukXVuX7z8thIkHN8gwkHitFM4GEdZlugy1bGMlxaTEUxonTP66_I_fJ_FvGz-xHR42Jn4YqHh0HdSlWArM1i82SUB7l1Vyq6_24mFSP3jdUDbfeBgLuKuUezkEzUfXtWmhqWxrFiY4/s1600/centerpieces.bmp" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">  This venue calls for a tall centerpiece on these tables. I'm looking for the perfect containers. Possibly a tall candlestick!  </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><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/AVvXsEgGI3cgD29QALEBtEcXutOj17e5Xvj0jsJY0l_-5qMgK4aBKgbMiEo43kBUDY5dBcz0hXIgIFn3cpbL96HhUZPnLpRFFrFrnBWfuv5BI6iq8nnFwmTAXQtMLiLNiJcKkpPMBL530AbYR0c/s1600-h/foyer&cake.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="249" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382483298894342706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGI3cgD29QALEBtEcXutOj17e5Xvj0jsJY0l_-5qMgK4aBKgbMiEo43kBUDY5dBcz0hXIgIFn3cpbL96HhUZPnLpRFFrFrnBWfuv5BI6iq8nnFwmTAXQtMLiLNiJcKkpPMBL530AbYR0c/s400/foyer&cake.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div>The linens for the cake table and the entry table with the bride's guest book will have ivory linens on the bottom, topped by a beaded edge cloth with rhinestone encrusted ribbon tassels. The banquet tables will be flanked by tall buffet lamps with customized lampshades.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7YttqEfQ1spMB68a0sgI1iFhq_y0AMRMJCanJPj5x0pdRnhmN9l057XsWZgkV_QB-2-quor82L0G7trsjQob1SHLzl22IJv15C7ZnUVc2r_z-bv7pRH0298DAur-3q3wA8UECH3VsNTo/s1600-h/buffettables.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382480776978315698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7YttqEfQ1spMB68a0sgI1iFhq_y0AMRMJCanJPj5x0pdRnhmN9l057XsWZgkV_QB-2-quor82L0G7trsjQob1SHLzl22IJv15C7ZnUVc2r_z-bv7pRH0298DAur-3q3wA8UECH3VsNTo/s400/buffettables.bmp" width="261" /></a></div><br /><br />Throughout the decor is the monogram 'K' - representative of the new last name of the bride. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipS5y3oNxVCJ9E3sN_woC9u7HmNJNDMg1zp4GD7uHZbNcuSNnBbG96aIp0KdBtMnDrudhP7A0jLwcXMx9ArQaFEI6iCePt9LHXKRtMbu8KVNK9LJtFfl2pIOleaH4XpdXXAh6H5jimuPk/s1600-h/chair+seat+covers.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382480786025385346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipS5y3oNxVCJ9E3sN_woC9u7HmNJNDMg1zp4GD7uHZbNcuSNnBbG96aIp0KdBtMnDrudhP7A0jLwcXMx9ArQaFEI6iCePt9LHXKRtMbu8KVNK9LJtFfl2pIOleaH4XpdXXAh6H5jimuPk/s320/chair+seat+covers.bmp" style="height: 218px; width: 320px;" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-F8v099I5lXXZ0RRVJy-7bllGJdMuRaVS2NWvipUgfzXEskntEYxaIPuzprsuvlDhApYP6NC36vF1IfYPAz66LLKDSTIMrP7YY4a44VAjPWbqMGy4zH2ol3NzadmBNLtSc9oKA9cjWYI/s1600-h/page2+boydwedding.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382483956765689026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-F8v099I5lXXZ0RRVJy-7bllGJdMuRaVS2NWvipUgfzXEskntEYxaIPuzprsuvlDhApYP6NC36vF1IfYPAz66LLKDSTIMrP7YY4a44VAjPWbqMGy4zH2ol3NzadmBNLtSc9oKA9cjWYI/s320/page2+boydwedding.bmp" style="height: 296px; width: 299px;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The black chairs were a bit of an eyesore. I really didn't want to drape them - I always think that looks like someone has gone off on vacation and put dust covers on everything - so I came up with an alternative. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1lMqerU6X37pF88S_0eFHMaSGy55nnMBJXHi59PJLPg0G8sXa2bwrwCVs_V21XF6JSwMD3VwVGbvLURR_ge4hkco01s1dpi6dcwxVVCvjdsoqOcqEbS9q0JlHlhXWrzTdnb1I5PbxhM/s1600-h/tassel+and+chair+emb.bmp"></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div>The bride saw this idea at a wedding show and immediately fell in love with it.  We will feature black and white wedding photos of the couple's parents, grandparents and other relatives tied to manzanita branches. I'm also incorporating the crystal/rhinestone theme here by tying vintage chandelier crystals to the branches as well. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP14DrCBbDj64YZgUECGPY1ateefAKoXDnyae_dmIAudXNWlISxDwLdoFzBL6XU3M0D46cNaNvlm2kFjLSdEFv7ygvnOSwRFnx8AHOFVnTuYIrphGVVdkETJV3BsV_XF_9PmFcLdlVezY/s1600-h/popcorncones.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382483965466295106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP14DrCBbDj64YZgUECGPY1ateefAKoXDnyae_dmIAudXNWlISxDwLdoFzBL6XU3M0D46cNaNvlm2kFjLSdEFv7ygvnOSwRFnx8AHOFVnTuYIrphGVVdkETJV3BsV_XF_9PmFcLdlVezY/s320/popcorncones.bmp" style="height: 235px; width: 235px;" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />We decided on a popcorn bar - (Kolorado Kernels) with a couple of different flavors. The popcorn will be served in these paper cones with a monogramed medallion on front. In the foyer, on a beautiful arched wrought iron door, I'm going to make a (pink) floral wreath with sumptuous ribbons and a rhinestone and pearl wire script of the bride and grooms first names.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUTMdGlXxZdHBmKR2sG6skHMczIEAaidaOhr72kX1bFtp6ObnNx-7lsaHsIiwASHjq-qnDipCZVVvwljsEy5Gmy_cRgV2bHRJpGTFJ2vqvHf3VE_l0XCXazEz77S3JvvAGvYYcuLTNRA/s1600-h/a100448_win04_wreath_l.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382484651830384194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUTMdGlXxZdHBmKR2sG6skHMczIEAaidaOhr72kX1bFtp6ObnNx-7lsaHsIiwASHjq-qnDipCZVVvwljsEy5Gmy_cRgV2bHRJpGTFJ2vqvHf3VE_l0XCXazEz77S3JvvAGvYYcuLTNRA/s1600/a100448_win04_wreath_l.jpg" /></a></div>  <br /><br />On the outside of the building on the entry door I'm thinking of doing something similar with a boxwood or green wreath. I love to have something outside that announces the event within. We will add little twinkle lights there as well. Two sconces flank the entry door - I thought these leaf covered cones filled with flowers and hung by beautiful ribbon would be elegant there. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhs1AjBJ8uaB7jpv0slYX-gCONdgZw9ovByKBQ1Gz4Celu8uY7JInwWN1hMolezCJ96JOb4u_ZtspzZVDdDd8SP59E2w1jJsPFsDZYCFU6ZlEh65pcq-QUCdVPr_r44Q5taoufQ9TbdM/s1600-h/outside.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382483323873746578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhs1AjBJ8uaB7jpv0slYX-gCONdgZw9ovByKBQ1Gz4Celu8uY7JInwWN1hMolezCJ96JOb4u_ZtspzZVDdDd8SP59E2w1jJsPFsDZYCFU6ZlEh65pcq-QUCdVPr_r44Q5taoufQ9TbdM/s1600/outside.bmp" /></a></div><br /><br /> More later.... Claudine

WEDDING DESIGN: Planning a Wedding!

I'm planning a wedding in Dallas. It is my first experience planning over the phone and via email - a little hard to convey ideas someti...

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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/AVvXsEh9xGlTOhPfjtGuNSPqoT8EUhx6He28cSzA_w3iOUtEnRWVtNaPCzMW-ERKAmMEJ5D4j4tPQTu3Nixd30KzDNaSQzP4lIHD6I-F2Sb8sifDwF8looVfx3JP5dS6NWfoqwPwu6vphymycqI/s1600-h/floor+transition.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357059280777152194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xGlTOhPfjtGuNSPqoT8EUhx6He28cSzA_w3iOUtEnRWVtNaPCzMW-ERKAmMEJ5D4j4tPQTu3Nixd30KzDNaSQzP4lIHD6I-F2Sb8sifDwF8looVfx3JP5dS6NWfoqwPwu6vphymycqI/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/AVvXsEhFym57rxedoCZKkYprhuaFRZve4634KOeiPtoEVVySAAAJYic2BGuD1w0UH-TQuMCJbqYNMNT60UQG-y45yi_6mxDXjfhdocL7V4zaQXIxDfzpAq9nUdiXOhRa4euY8LK2G22zTdNNsW4/s1600-h/frontdoor.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357059275583057490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFym57rxedoCZKkYprhuaFRZve4634KOeiPtoEVVySAAAJYic2BGuD1w0UH-TQuMCJbqYNMNT60UQG-y45yi_6mxDXjfhdocL7V4zaQXIxDfzpAq9nUdiXOhRa4euY8LK2G22zTdNNsW4/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/AVvXsEg_WWTVPM56Vg0hbgPCwm3OSzih-pFTEP3IH2BxDpf09A5zNi7xFTG5FN7dvrzGC1Z6gke_WnHigOCj5qcroA19_nvy_N5Gd2HDEciXeMdf-oOMbzj4-XkADTmTZ-kp3HMlUiJBa8x8xjM/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/AVvXsEgXoMtW8FB4ylNI1YjbpmP64eJHqDc52FXiVPb_LgmMZB-Zg85iqRFi0VEGZ68EDJ6ZvyRcNwsNtA4kpeIdKnVSXXwnw1KU__HbbcfNw9lUgz1hfBL1IDyxenZUdpX11XV5dHZVQj_yahU/s1600-h/living.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357058353632001346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXoMtW8FB4ylNI1YjbpmP64eJHqDc52FXiVPb_LgmMZB-Zg85iqRFi0VEGZ68EDJ6ZvyRcNwsNtA4kpeIdKnVSXXwnw1KU__HbbcfNw9lUgz1hfBL1IDyxenZUdpX11XV5dHZVQj_yahU/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/AVvXsEhYJ_eSbZ9_z7SPQcYADDENCtujQ30VQR8sy_UL7FjmReCtWDG1j5rJYxLWyJaLFzQxvBADbFR5IYpAzPjvMFEupdRn8DvMJpIXjxv_HpL74_wFBMKm039Q2LIHRWHfICdEkaDcqpaOYW0/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/AVvXsEgoQwyhKNe0ry3jtV2NIIDcvLytxkuxMXKsMB2UdB2iTDFJ4KFT00rns6dJCFmuL5W3NkBIXUdAfw8CNhDJ_dq_uSphY31EthLLnjb49PDE7FcTlhufA1c_ZcbTpeyjbsenG2VLfx5_dY4/s1600-h/livingroom+view2+b4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357058350353261074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoQwyhKNe0ry3jtV2NIIDcvLytxkuxMXKsMB2UdB2iTDFJ4KFT00rns6dJCFmuL5W3NkBIXUdAfw8CNhDJ_dq_uSphY31EthLLnjb49PDE7FcTlhufA1c_ZcbTpeyjbsenG2VLfx5_dY4/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/AVvXsEhtxXvzivCD7XdKAwfIQ0avnvPG63-XG4bOirug23YeHF9KubnReZ6bJlJCc39PtlfHTSPILzq4KgdSaElOwi99qD_E7xlWc5Kaq484LsTkqQnJCJ_6TVDvNjCbUQSnSTymHLcIqotn85E/s1600-h/living2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357058343144292898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtxXvzivCD7XdKAwfIQ0avnvPG63-XG4bOirug23YeHF9KubnReZ6bJlJCc39PtlfHTSPILzq4KgdSaElOwi99qD_E7xlWc5Kaq484LsTkqQnJCJ_6TVDvNjCbUQSnSTymHLcIqotn85E/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/AVvXsEhq3e9BOeBQbGvU6DX6LAhrIFozKxapYWGCp2XG24eYBdiH4JmYobd1k5zEaRCOWj_yesXVtcAeswx_-res1adHxCKYMe5Ye9mqmSvCQySom1B9O17kxhd4rOJuNXyRRxybpyzr217KoJs/s1600-h/familyrec.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357058336946177570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3e9BOeBQbGvU6DX6LAhrIFozKxapYWGCp2XG24eYBdiH4JmYobd1k5zEaRCOWj_yesXVtcAeswx_-res1adHxCKYMe5Ye9mqmSvCQySom1B9O17kxhd4rOJuNXyRRxybpyzr217KoJs/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/AVvXsEhpOS_J9YV4eCZa9gz2t0Q6HOxlxKQs_psAQOmSbeisBYo6C92UwxQBHvtdYx4VOmyZOCnqDdJLphlnmMh86kKZ6mSnEWdu-VEcrgtS-R0_H2HEmo-dfDkd7BnpDj0_3nYKLcht6RseGUk/s1600-h/IMG_2317.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357055520222867474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpOS_J9YV4eCZa9gz2t0Q6HOxlxKQs_psAQOmSbeisBYo6C92UwxQBHvtdYx4VOmyZOCnqDdJLphlnmMh86kKZ6mSnEWdu-VEcrgtS-R0_H2HEmo-dfDkd7BnpDj0_3nYKLcht6RseGUk/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/AVvXsEgSHHr2uxzjMVNz9sfsBsbzVx5_nFh85KYAFoB2H0X3nhZ-ZF9QaexCS-pShK_9bbwqzDPacDaZprubWcfrts__rEqYflZ-Z1RyE4CPHzLYV1QQG2KU1NCRwvQTUYjcDjcsiH25wUU6wJ4/s1600-h/IMG_2315.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357055515130042370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHHr2uxzjMVNz9sfsBsbzVx5_nFh85KYAFoB2H0X3nhZ-ZF9QaexCS-pShK_9bbwqzDPacDaZprubWcfrts__rEqYflZ-Z1RyE4CPHzLYV1QQG2KU1NCRwvQTUYjcDjcsiH25wUU6wJ4/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/AVvXsEjgRlTwJ0Mc5GAYA4QuC-rFe9AvQpuQ_qnKgO1aVJ1KoMQsEOe2PO8rHUKgD0qHRQlnCaGFlXYE91DitvvtQMiTrnAvT70_XZndC4vIpu_ckbpUOvqjczx1H9RZ1Ep37NsF-urinof_vlE/s1600-h/familyrec4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357055505926968994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRlTwJ0Mc5GAYA4QuC-rFe9AvQpuQ_qnKgO1aVJ1KoMQsEOe2PO8rHUKgD0qHRQlnCaGFlXYE91DitvvtQMiTrnAvT70_XZndC4vIpu_ckbpUOvqjczx1H9RZ1Ep37NsF-urinof_vlE/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/AVvXsEjFfv0-IkNwfgiENRLOYWMPVt1FwK_F5O0ToVErLvvqW2JW_LOlNkuTfn8p8lB9cyS_6NdLrc-F3W4cGuAiuFhvS17wOiHPGCHxw8buxL58F0mprtBLF3x3PGJM2yKqFaKwcUvMpU6OvBk/s1600-h/IMG_2314.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357055501897968754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFfv0-IkNwfgiENRLOYWMPVt1FwK_F5O0ToVErLvvqW2JW_LOlNkuTfn8p8lB9cyS_6NdLrc-F3W4cGuAiuFhvS17wOiHPGCHxw8buxL58F0mprtBLF3x3PGJM2yKqFaKwcUvMpU6OvBk/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/AVvXsEhAmCoHuXOwXo_WgYgF_-RBIYJyAwdeY6vqWricbo9Fduwx6VYSPrm_9fum1B13KDOCqiNtPBNnzIsKV52mW-d0MU_MThicfqVfIpAlPmgClr-qqmbtw79w8TB24dHYCFYPVi2yPqzkCec/s1600-h/familyrec1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357055492973314114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAmCoHuXOwXo_WgYgF_-RBIYJyAwdeY6vqWricbo9Fduwx6VYSPrm_9fum1B13KDOCqiNtPBNnzIsKV52mW-d0MU_MThicfqVfIpAlPmgClr-qqmbtw79w8TB24dHYCFYPVi2yPqzkCec/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/AVvXsEh0p2PU7J6Rctwi4TUsY_GrfR9xy5BiDFjxagnxFTlgGDULPBZ7Dmy-S_5_bCinTn8YWzEyn8ySAEA1JI8__Rx7zay14ClwB_LFKl0f5xW2G7diQVpWqnJVqmzT3Lyquu9kNc0Vi_2GDLE/s1600-h/IMG_2311.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357053874252681874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0p2PU7J6Rctwi4TUsY_GrfR9xy5BiDFjxagnxFTlgGDULPBZ7Dmy-S_5_bCinTn8YWzEyn8ySAEA1JI8__Rx7zay14ClwB_LFKl0f5xW2G7diQVpWqnJVqmzT3Lyquu9kNc0Vi_2GDLE/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/AVvXsEj-tH47bVjp3L7p6DQ7iamQXLJImj5IyGffNLIhXwGFMTOhio4-HWOLQFX9bV_jF0ms7LsQYrmraolysAI08_9hNhf4tsgqnNZNBEjys4m1YVwRdHq4kgIKLQ4QBQwgd5velo_HvV-rMbI/s1600-h/countertop+b4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357053871506690178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tH47bVjp3L7p6DQ7iamQXLJImj5IyGffNLIhXwGFMTOhio4-HWOLQFX9bV_jF0ms7LsQYrmraolysAI08_9hNhf4tsgqnNZNBEjys4m1YVwRdHq4kgIKLQ4QBQwgd5velo_HvV-rMbI/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/AVvXsEg7FjVtFVYk76_jY4WFGUSo3StJCxUD70din9kA3LdVMhgiSmaiEPvEA6-SkX-Rf1tO7DlljkKh35sNP6f402yOErPrHPw7zaJALmqZJUgi9_ro9buZNalMfgXRLE-XxOSjkNgFMq0pYO8/s1600-h/IMG_2304.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357053863909876066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FjVtFVYk76_jY4WFGUSo3StJCxUD70din9kA3LdVMhgiSmaiEPvEA6-SkX-Rf1tO7DlljkKh35sNP6f402yOErPrHPw7zaJALmqZJUgi9_ro9buZNalMfgXRLE-XxOSjkNgFMq0pYO8/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/AVvXsEi_GccA9lUeoTZ5-mlY2YDn8Fljbq9KCpIQsnL26SKzyDg_ljDqf5QTk3b2VU8unMdS2pwquMTmA7n5UUfosyQy7HDa7XXupMNSBiQbP4tFxfTivAkGpAXppAcIYsT0eLaET4lV2oyacGk/s1600-h/blankcupboards.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357053854872441826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_GccA9lUeoTZ5-mlY2YDn8Fljbq9KCpIQsnL26SKzyDg_ljDqf5QTk3b2VU8unMdS2pwquMTmA7n5UUfosyQy7HDa7XXupMNSBiQbP4tFxfTivAkGpAXppAcIYsT0eLaET4lV2oyacGk/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/AVvXsEjfV54QAQoHaxBAtuil23gOeLC8I3KmqObwX2r0DGd4n0vH9XE5Y2q6LTS_fhet1BGLg51dKQavgi5japUEYFDUD1itEPvFZY2IaIxu5FmSSuZ6I7ubBDf_b_lZXNAD2IBkiUSZCumACLk/s1600-h/IMG_2305.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357053852413156658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfV54QAQoHaxBAtuil23gOeLC8I3KmqObwX2r0DGd4n0vH9XE5Y2q6LTS_fhet1BGLg51dKQavgi5japUEYFDUD1itEPvFZY2IaIxu5FmSSuZ6I7ubBDf_b_lZXNAD2IBkiUSZCumACLk/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/AVvXsEij154-KBzvpXezxjsu192IOy3_yVA6ePe7KxwRwazhCqy13fmuQRRikZo_2eYaJfRnF9moldLfKz4G_mnHymk27wSQsMeGMGpDvZ51NS94bWxYH6Ud7V3ibLdgpo2uqfhQNz5DVaEinYI/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/AVvXsEh-C8Wwx7HBtleezIci6N_xtGX0RTNKkAY_6R6RAKRk9wx7f-EjZgfKd3uZsXvWX4iJL4fx0QDryKnt2ltlXOrTETixL22pjD8OOVzo43zY5hwFoui-Ffqzu0fFC2Me0w3xPMkRRpjuzVg/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/AVvXsEgM21oVaTXbIImmDXvG16yVzzfaotdWk-HuS1ubiqIdFI2My5ysxWUcxp1SoulttWufmAtgWhOhirB-e63y7D1IddgBiNyZpZp__siKGHQUvUSfVhyphenhyphen3BQ0iD7hjAL2SiO_Fbb8LJlIxP2o/s1600-h/IMG_2302.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357046376498114562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM21oVaTXbIImmDXvG16yVzzfaotdWk-HuS1ubiqIdFI2My5ysxWUcxp1SoulttWufmAtgWhOhirB-e63y7D1IddgBiNyZpZp__siKGHQUvUSfVhyphenhyphen3BQ0iD7hjAL2SiO_Fbb8LJlIxP2o/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/AVvXsEgtTEDQApyWS5DIClsuqceWyWoJU0ub0CLJ7ALVE2ZR4QWdqeGDXY67p2dYsygpnGuZ987KjPBeQgmpHrnZNh6b75kras9yYpfI9_xEG0YwXKMf1y1VyhhXDFi532Hh2i6yMEfOaDkJkmc/s1600-h/floral.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357046371468937058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTEDQApyWS5DIClsuqceWyWoJU0ub0CLJ7ALVE2ZR4QWdqeGDXY67p2dYsygpnGuZ987KjPBeQgmpHrnZNh6b75kras9yYpfI9_xEG0YwXKMf1y1VyhhXDFi532Hh2i6yMEfOaDkJkmc/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/AVvXsEhZLB9cZZHAkLnCiWd6-0U47aVapMXLUm79qifu_yR3aSsuNtoObVOpM3PCkI8Al0aqIOWfe-6gsRSJaye_GWqAqp-GoUEiJCkXYvmfET9oh9scnxHue5FG04Dw3Z5ls8iHz151ois_O0I/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/AVvXsEiOxiB6-fbpmaGKgbwDHdVNFmfAgYvtjHi8B8rYvHv8qZNwhoPlQn0tuPNwqHK79s90teOP2VFB3ZjJpt5z_v7uKZ77s5v_17zxFrURKNV0AbESyA_IhEZykWwj6JzInWAbnmyDsGllNdw/s1600-h/dining1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357013675948560034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxiB6-fbpmaGKgbwDHdVNFmfAgYvtjHi8B8rYvHv8qZNwhoPlQn0tuPNwqHK79s90teOP2VFB3ZjJpt5z_v7uKZ77s5v_17zxFrURKNV0AbESyA_IhEZykWwj6JzInWAbnmyDsGllNdw/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/AVvXsEh6NbrUIbFlViD8tu7DMqQlbfjE-aXaMjAJbzrf7zx52YK4vOdnDI-cY2q6vaI0Dp-Iz6felfwW7-yMCsoC9pgOqEE58UjAao1sSAhPYqTt4reb5fYFi49GSlUeJEoE_koh7ZoFrGuCuLo/s1600-h/dining2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357013673322079778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6NbrUIbFlViD8tu7DMqQlbfjE-aXaMjAJbzrf7zx52YK4vOdnDI-cY2q6vaI0Dp-Iz6felfwW7-yMCsoC9pgOqEE58UjAao1sSAhPYqTt4reb5fYFi49GSlUeJEoE_koh7ZoFrGuCuLo/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/AVvXsEjE4Ok5J4xWK6dT_Sz8CD195_-TNxpTf2cRRcxLvg9iJlTkvAv326v1H8e-_CyAZQj_OfJ9CB8_To5ZzTNFu0v6tNhOcnPs-QU4ym-qGL4TvRwZh0s7AJKgLGEq-O8Qvnj61UjD2CUYfKY/s1600-h/dining3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357013664000207618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4Ok5J4xWK6dT_Sz8CD195_-TNxpTf2cRRcxLvg9iJlTkvAv326v1H8e-_CyAZQj_OfJ9CB8_To5ZzTNFu0v6tNhOcnPs-QU4ym-qGL4TvRwZh0s7AJKgLGEq-O8Qvnj61UjD2CUYfKY/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/AVvXsEi-74jOcGgaWap58SxEMtkjwuDyX_mXLs0hw17Vc7icExBA1qmcVvB9K_SFq3KH4fPkEwzc979V6vz3gT9vFAlYzZtCwpXE49eU1Cp-5QvPgRb1Bma1VJ6AvZ4PpLz0U-2GjeImy-4CoYU/s1600-h/family+wall2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357013658026022306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-74jOcGgaWap58SxEMtkjwuDyX_mXLs0hw17Vc7icExBA1qmcVvB9K_SFq3KH4fPkEwzc979V6vz3gT9vFAlYzZtCwpXE49eU1Cp-5QvPgRb1Bma1VJ6AvZ4PpLz0U-2GjeImy-4CoYU/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/AVvXsEhSDhYLWoDFY6b5jGtx67YEXYWJxwDwVA80bUuAkgwMQfQ0Xj12tf1neWlk6TA-HTIoYBvHdVyU52pNlZ-S2vwhUVY1t6K0J16R0u_mLl-HzhqzRCovFVHAw502STdDusqH0LhviNBi204/s1600-h/family+wall1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357013653847511250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDhYLWoDFY6b5jGtx67YEXYWJxwDwVA80bUuAkgwMQfQ0Xj12tf1neWlk6TA-HTIoYBvHdVyU52pNlZ-S2vwhUVY1t6K0J16R0u_mLl-HzhqzRCovFVHAw502STdDusqH0LhviNBi204/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>

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