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EASY ELEGANCE

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />My friend and photographer, <a href="http://www.bleudogfotography.com/">Shawna Henrie </a>did a wonderful job photographing one of my projects..</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />So excited to show you the transformation - </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/AVvXsEj2HkuOfHQW3sMQxiM0PcqUFVQr14fSqDdtC_FhmMh9O6zOtouHnqWtGTGMXGFihqm_6nLxG-oV9kmvC6701ERYF_lIcW69ddPBQSHmHeaPBxrU2gZMap0qma0co3QSr1aq1s-53xMOi90/s1600/IMG_4877_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HkuOfHQW3sMQxiM0PcqUFVQr14fSqDdtC_FhmMh9O6zOtouHnqWtGTGMXGFihqm_6nLxG-oV9kmvC6701ERYF_lIcW69ddPBQSHmHeaPBxrU2gZMap0qma0co3QSr1aq1s-53xMOi90/s1600/IMG_4877_edited-1.jpg" width="426"></a></div><br /><br><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />We actually have several rooms to share, but in the interest of keeping the post</div><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />to a reasonable size... I will just show you the entry, formal living room and stairs here... <br><br />promise more to come, later!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />When Fawn and Carey first purchased this home, it was bland and dated....</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/02/easy-elegance.html#more">Read more »</a>

EASY ELEGANCE

My friend and photographer, Shawna Henrie did a wonderful job photographing one of my projects.. So excited to show you the transformation -...

5:49 PM

FAMILY ROOM REDO

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A VERY GOOD THING</b></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 />Remodeling a 70's style construction to the 21st century is always a very good thing.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Upgrading your home is important.  An updated and well maintained home is money in the bank in the long run.  I finished this project a while ago, but misplaced my before pictures - and didn't want to post without them - the change is amazing.</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 />Before:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmYgWVELHoEgcovL_AAV8JfpQ2XR_drLhEdlctWwrEf79L4q6FtpTZoVWIYFOmzoJ9eqdyTJFpfn1aAWvnLSPu6kvu5C-N4ankw40Jl5bBzaIza626OPmHd2U_KtuyvM_Xl7t8HhFU1RI/s1600/IMG_2383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmYgWVELHoEgcovL_AAV8JfpQ2XR_drLhEdlctWwrEf79L4q6FtpTZoVWIYFOmzoJ9eqdyTJFpfn1aAWvnLSPu6kvu5C-N4ankw40Jl5bBzaIza626OPmHd2U_KtuyvM_Xl7t8HhFU1RI/s640/IMG_2383.JPG" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><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 /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br><br />AFTER<br><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOUNrikKCZni8COzT4WUvkrkMjjDDWcRyJiPklnhyphenhyphengFyNV2zpMcbRr_Zup2LmmP9IRHiBpKey0ryB6hJIU5BdnQJwSGjMsKmdEUoR_sKIdvCecgk602-y1OQYrikIPbambdtMxKsVDmc/s1600/IMG_1206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOUNrikKCZni8COzT4WUvkrkMjjDDWcRyJiPklnhyphenhyphengFyNV2zpMcbRr_Zup2LmmP9IRHiBpKey0ryB6hJIU5BdnQJwSGjMsKmdEUoR_sKIdvCecgk602-y1OQYrikIPbambdtMxKsVDmc/s640/IMG_1206.JPG" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Nearly done: awaiting draperies and the flat screen t.v. :)<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/11/family-room-redo.html#more">Read more »</a>

FAMILY ROOM REDO

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

2:42 PM

FOR THE LOVE OF KITCHENS

<div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Kitchens are the heart of the home. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />It's where families gather</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Even when there is more room in the rest of the house</div><br /></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjld_xeDVVuTcItECWLLJEK4GAT8ICMMgeGmsIEsmI4dVylrK7a5v7ZpijMJaHtxTKyo1dzloMhT2K4mPBryqSBBz7Rbn3IynRv56luMiJvnYY39Tvu_s16kL_syE4-16euB7du60TAEqxC/s1600/horoffing+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjld_xeDVVuTcItECWLLJEK4GAT8ICMMgeGmsIEsmI4dVylrK7a5v7ZpijMJaHtxTKyo1dzloMhT2K4mPBryqSBBz7Rbn3IynRv56luMiJvnYY39Tvu_s16kL_syE4-16euB7du60TAEqxC/s640/horoffing+com.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />If you could wave a magic wand to make changes in your kitchen</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />what would you wish for?</div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/10/for-love-of-kitchens.html#more">Read more »</a>

FOR THE LOVE OF KITCHENS

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

11:06 PM

ITS IN THE DETAILS

<span style="font-weight: normal;">CREATING CHARACTER</span><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/AVvXsEgq_LMWbwv0knHNNL_Nw21PNdQap8EJJVjpAMZHrxq0igoA7HIGDOlU9Vq6i5cQ57ZEIKubjyr5oZrl91fvo7yEia3pmMdanjD5GX-PvCN1sH25A1bs5p6Oo0DxA8eKBAX83AMFC1cFQ-Q/s1600/IMG_8234.JPG++designdump.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_LMWbwv0knHNNL_Nw21PNdQap8EJJVjpAMZHrxq0igoA7HIGDOlU9Vq6i5cQ57ZEIKubjyr5oZrl91fvo7yEia3pmMdanjD5GX-PvCN1sH25A1bs5p6Oo0DxA8eKBAX83AMFC1cFQ-Q/s640/IMG_8234.JPG++designdump.jpeg" width="426"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mydesigndump.blogspot%2Ccom/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br></span><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I have a fantasy of owning an old farmhouse...</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />or a chateau in Provence...</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />or a cottage by the sea...</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />as long as it was built before 1940</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />before the millwork and mouldings began to disappear</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and the ceilings and walls became non-descript</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and the windows lost their charm</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and the front of a house became... a garage</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/08/its-in-details.html#more">Read more »</a>

ITS IN THE DETAILS

CREATING CHARACTER via I have a fantasy of owning an old farmhouse... or a chateau in Provence... or a cottage by the sea... as long as it w...

12:30 AM

A Living Room Redo

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><strong>BONNIE AND ROB'S NEW LIVING ROOM</strong><br><br /><strong>(AND DINING ROOM)</strong></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpO7zHXva8vLM5Sc3hbpkwENguU2n66IXXWER-fwGKOrSJkJKgUozfZ2ZDCoH4V8IvNYoq95hSsb1gyj2ey2B8dYUkDSLfY-nAn1nkFJfgYtdFjnrbzuHy3hruIQgUWNi3qSZc_QD2Qk/s1600/IMG_3227.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpO7zHXva8vLM5Sc3hbpkwENguU2n66IXXWER-fwGKOrSJkJKgUozfZ2ZDCoH4V8IvNYoq95hSsb1gyj2ey2B8dYUkDSLfY-nAn1nkFJfgYtdFjnrbzuHy3hruIQgUWNi3qSZc_QD2Qk/s640/IMG_3227.JPG" width="432px"></a></div><br />I love making a client's vision come true.  In the end, that is (or should be) the goal of any interior <br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/04/living-room-redo.html#more">Read more »</a>

A Living Room Redo

BONNIE AND ROB'S NEW LIVING ROOM (AND DINING ROOM) I love making a client's vision come true. In the end, that is (or should be) th...

3:16 PM

HOME DECOR: BONNIES OLD WORLD KITCHEN REMODEL

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />THE KITCHEN<br /><br /><br /><br />Warm Tuscany was the feeling that Bonnie wanted in her home, along with sun-warmed colors and rich wood tones.  Her last update had been in the late 80's and she just wasn't feeling the blue and white anymore.  In fact, she wanted to change just about everything about her entire ground floor.<br /><br /><br /><br />Her kitchen was dated, with a ceiling hung bank of cabinets and matching peninsula that made it a dark and cramped space.  <br /><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEhkcYsicVW1NnzZPxOzkmcFjtF_zfq0eaow55IpCjMz4uYQHuf1VbdyM-dIValN0BLQiekYuGDScdiHiRby-_LSSe4IUyyKxWEH0ct8HLDTN5uMLFzhcvFMUPgSZ1IDNZWaTxVbqMll1Y4c/s1600/IMG_2376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkcYsicVW1NnzZPxOzkmcFjtF_zfq0eaow55IpCjMz4uYQHuf1VbdyM-dIValN0BLQiekYuGDScdiHiRby-_LSSe4IUyyKxWEH0ct8HLDTN5uMLFzhcvFMUPgSZ1IDNZWaTxVbqMll1Y4c/s400/IMG_2376.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen view with peninsula and bank of hanging cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEiROr_SR46D9e_G8Paw-EGeh2Pf-5eBxx49i3BQ3Dal618PV0R1_re-P18-9c-qRo6wyC5RhUzAJKyvEQRpn_ozXrUo0hpYaASJ1OFRvDYpvq9lte-qnrOQy5TR9BmDuvcALGLGOylUkOJ4/s1600/IMG_2374+(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROr_SR46D9e_G8Paw-EGeh2Pf-5eBxx49i3BQ3Dal618PV0R1_re-P18-9c-qRo6wyC5RhUzAJKyvEQRpn_ozXrUo0hpYaASJ1OFRvDYpvq9lte-qnrOQy5TR9BmDuvcALGLGOylUkOJ4/s400/IMG_2374+(1).JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen view - dropped ceiling with fluorescent lighting, oak cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The original fluorescent lights were in a 70's style dropped ceiling, and her cabinets were typical oak with a prominent grain. </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/AVvXsEjvsXCL7CMRtof9SRQqVXXkq_cj7v6gHpWJy692ShYqvq_p3eJpHdZJuVlsbKRqHn-ShL4J1NTobNjkuVv67AEP2twJtiovP6Mvbu1fszjf6EGK3dy20pkNvlhjp1Tf_A0vJTyrtBQhNpBQ/s1600/IMG_2375.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvsXCL7CMRtof9SRQqVXXkq_cj7v6gHpWJy692ShYqvq_p3eJpHdZJuVlsbKRqHn-ShL4J1NTobNjkuVv67AEP2twJtiovP6Mvbu1fszjf6EGK3dy20pkNvlhjp1Tf_A0vJTyrtBQhNpBQ/s400/IMG_2375.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen - sink and window area</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><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/AVvXsEiLEJoacJ96Re4b2jfd_NHE6Oudh5ZGfA3krUPsY71lZrkcZXZlvulJZfC9oNl_Xc17X9IQ0hFLOskCIAolkM5TfTc7wGeKLIMOv9n59d71okxC67U9mi4QdIJWSqlzq8rp3bytfG6PoDdG/s1600/IMG_2377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLEJoacJ96Re4b2jfd_NHE6Oudh5ZGfA3krUPsY71lZrkcZXZlvulJZfC9oNl_Xc17X9IQ0hFLOskCIAolkM5TfTc7wGeKLIMOv9n59d71okxC67U9mi4QdIJWSqlzq8rp3bytfG6PoDdG/s400/IMG_2377.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen - fridge and cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><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 />Bonnie dreamed of warm hardwood floors and rich wood cabinetry in an open light-filled space with an island.  We made beautiful selections of cabinetry, granite, lighting and appliances and Alex at <a href="http://www.apluskitchen.com/">A Plus Kitchen</a> made it happen.<br /><br /><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEhdPLoCVN-faeEhXJfmc5OLEvayAvfwSpG8ECnzcv-7JJvwveV5eR95mtbHmfY0oCaXpLv5aeFskg4Er6TZCPaNNPysvbnRViUOuTbdbg1QHT_UTcnaRiWR34DgmsiOObHBe9XJEREZlwk/s1600/COFFRED+CEILING.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPLoCVN-faeEhXJfmc5OLEvayAvfwSpG8ECnzcv-7JJvwveV5eR95mtbHmfY0oCaXpLv5aeFskg4Er6TZCPaNNPysvbnRViUOuTbdbg1QHT_UTcnaRiWR34DgmsiOObHBe9XJEREZlwk/s640/COFFRED+CEILING.jpg" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(after) Kitchen - cove ceiling, can lights and pendants</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />We removed the peninsula of cabinets and ceiling hung cupboards which opened the kitchen to the rest of the family space.  We added crown and base molding, and raised the ceiling - adding recessed can lighting and speakers for music and media.  The door to the dining room was removed and an arched doorway was created to mirror the existing arch from the entry.<br /><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEiPslsQUEfgQws-k3-N2TgRhKby1I_n1iw8UoEMZXPSA58x5gjNZlRGz8F5dcBg0PhX7y8-HDxeQUCTVwjdU4pqs4ZL63_HtABs9Xnr6asWkehslv_fSiFB6gTFIgOlC4R8Xw7sivyl1so/s1600/disk%231+021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPslsQUEfgQws-k3-N2TgRhKby1I_n1iw8UoEMZXPSA58x5gjNZlRGz8F5dcBg0PhX7y8-HDxeQUCTVwjdU4pqs4ZL63_HtABs9Xnr6asWkehslv_fSiFB6gTFIgOlC4R8Xw7sivyl1so/s640/disk%231+021.jpg" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(In progress) - Cabinets in, paint on the walls, granite on countertops</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />Next came hardwood floors, beautifully crafted custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a new kitchen sink, brushed nickel faucet, and tumbled travertine back-splash.<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/AVvXsEhRDYV7jn1066SZZJtmefErP0Xqtfr6UbpMXAohZS7-5C2CM8I9TA456Ya-kbz94Sd76Uy_Tf1eAf7YHPuszXdptznsz4BbEGDbxXHajJHUPk6YR87iWs4S4j5uO8FtsSCN11NmMrX784Wn/s1600/FAUCET.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDYV7jn1066SZZJtmefErP0Xqtfr6UbpMXAohZS7-5C2CM8I9TA456Ya-kbz94Sd76Uy_Tf1eAf7YHPuszXdptznsz4BbEGDbxXHajJHUPk6YR87iWs4S4j5uO8FtsSCN11NmMrX784Wn/s1600/FAUCET.jpg" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(after)  Kitchen sink area with new faucet, granite counter tops, garden bay window</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiseIuUS0EAz56XVudRu78ES22r1GPuaeQJABxIGKN5Xme-eWplsXKqadaAxBzW3bGE549G45fl-kQ6TRVymQXCkPcrodFrjGBJJVv6O6WVuUtzlvVvldbKFijwyPE7_rTT-dvVwZI2oFtD/s1600/IMG_1209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiseIuUS0EAz56XVudRu78ES22r1GPuaeQJABxIGKN5Xme-eWplsXKqadaAxBzW3bGE549G45fl-kQ6TRVymQXCkPcrodFrjGBJJVv6O6WVuUtzlvVvldbKFijwyPE7_rTT-dvVwZI2oFtD/s640/IMG_1209.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />we opted for a painted finish on the island to break up the woodtones. </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 /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4IWhJEl9JKL5kxy3IPSSUaLcA4EbSRZHiV2O-bX6xCSOPbMMS97a79f0QCO6ZvZWFz1iv8itm4bRfZ1XIw71wEcBQEX96b4QG4KAWZXBNFPkJtkKWw8o8YDMHs6oX5hJiKh_pbUdOFxN8/s1600/ISLAND+DETAIL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />The paint (Dunn Edwards 'Golden Gate') added warmth, as did the bronze pendant lighting (Lamps Plus).  Bronze hardware complimented the cabinetry and accessories and new vinyl windows with blinds for light control and custom window treatments finished the picture.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In the breakfast nook, we replaced dated metal and oak railing with custom hardwood, and added cabinets in the bar area to match the kitchen, just a step or two away.<br /><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/AVvXsEgobuunDX9ykj6rM3GgeTKiiKSLAB-oKssM6R0bdsEYq2d4G7jLq6s_FinK42dxfkG0P7N8Hgjl9ByLejeBTswBPFEBLymmet1zAVTjTDcLe5ZLBF7cEssGY4mlnat9WOczxF6tO_rLkFU/s1600/RailingNook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTkUIfmTh_nZR6K6UW8bs4R3ygJPAKynswK7k2w2MFnaACgkpqoZqQn-rPwyw101lNwMYFCJJh62amXGmyI9HTWOobqdqLbNU2QOz824fzVjUv4zy5SFlgCwZLLCJ2Gh0GLfFXlDnGqZY/s1600/IMG_3233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTkUIfmTh_nZR6K6UW8bs4R3ygJPAKynswK7k2w2MFnaACgkpqoZqQn-rPwyw101lNwMYFCJJh62amXGmyI9HTWOobqdqLbNU2QOz824fzVjUv4zy5SFlgCwZLLCJ2Gh0GLfFXlDnGqZY/s640/IMG_3233.JPG" width="420" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">completed bar area</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBSy4jIm3nGIn_rCPBMUiuCgVRuDAZ_EXn3vfftUAXJYFrdnMvdpsciZPAygUi7IZumVEbJkHEx8AZngFIUUnLDW1ZWTP8LbvMADzPSQehvG6oJcEBSgzGw1DOSDyHlyCeX7LQR5x5Zn0/s1600/IMG_1205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><strong>OF DRIFTWOOD</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJJzs9HrOZc_tk2lSlqUeM3DcKw0g9P7NbkP0JEPMTizA-ZI7gVAbwT58yRwiDBcL_vyqH-Jr0dgXSxiUSuyAAxIs4C8GJYUqRdnIyr7GJKjevXbkUZrApyVlEbT0ZWFLqhUJi3zpPCnL/s1600/pebble-beach-driftwood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJJzs9HrOZc_tk2lSlqUeM3DcKw0g9P7NbkP0JEPMTizA-ZI7gVAbwT58yRwiDBcL_vyqH-Jr0dgXSxiUSuyAAxIs4C8GJYUqRdnIyr7GJKjevXbkUZrApyVlEbT0ZWFLqhUJi3zpPCnL/s320/pebble-beach-driftwood.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><strong>OR A SANDY BEACH</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5fYyM_mbx74_zLDXoudi1RMeB9dqzpe4C65gXerHBS3-FUItHxgo52RBDyh-Ajwo_mg_YJqlqqyxX4uS1MAyHvq8ZChoIzXVaiCkh952KyQXHLUxWSCEw_I5ZWoyOBMfOVTOwMWawQ_WJ/s1600/3397364805_c79547b231_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5fYyM_mbx74_zLDXoudi1RMeB9dqzpe4C65gXerHBS3-FUItHxgo52RBDyh-Ajwo_mg_YJqlqqyxX4uS1MAyHvq8ZChoIzXVaiCkh952KyQXHLUxWSCEw_I5ZWoyOBMfOVTOwMWawQ_WJ/s320/3397364805_c79547b231_b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><strong>OF SUNBLEACHED FABRICS AND TIMEWORN FURNITURE</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #20124d;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNi3eAUilIe-e_tZnvH9EAWSBAHMI0Y-CzjMpN1BWiKEZ9n9wzIe3YFpHZ3H-oVedtavnPQxc3BRePa_5b6Wu_ZOCmKwvf2H5g1D6vZ1FsokAcZiudVRQ56egTEUDfAUHmvcAV8bMYWOS_/s1600/white-9-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNi3eAUilIe-e_tZnvH9EAWSBAHMI0Y-CzjMpN1BWiKEZ9n9wzIe3YFpHZ3H-oVedtavnPQxc3BRePa_5b6Wu_ZOCmKwvf2H5g1D6vZ1FsokAcZiudVRQ56egTEUDfAUHmvcAV8bMYWOS_/s320/white-9-l.jpg" /></a></span></strong><strong><span style="color: #20124d;"></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AND YOU HAVE THE ELEMENTS NEEDED FOR COASTAL DECOR</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SO, TODAY I'M INTRODUCING YOU TO A STYLE THAT I LOVE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">FOR ME ITS AN EMOTIONAL RESPONSE,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A TUG AT LONG AGO MEMORIES OF BALMY NIGHTS, FRAGRANT BREEZES, AND SAND BETWEEN MY TOES</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">COASTAL COTTAGE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TAKE A LOOK AND TELL ME IF YOU LOVE IT AS MUCH AS I DO.   I COULD SERIOUSLY CURL UP AND LIVE IN THESE PHOTOS.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MaJZJWLsNydRumXCa_TRQXiRUJkJr2O8awgFZF_eJ_VOsiaO8BSM7Nn1fjlA3eI7hiJej0vTp8WdqAgbfZPPhPp97JP3E7refhgyoXLIGe_wQQ5UXgyfCONebO-b-QYlChjzsRJgTS6P/s1600/coastal+furniture+by+stanley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MaJZJWLsNydRumXCa_TRQXiRUJkJr2O8awgFZF_eJ_VOsiaO8BSM7Nn1fjlA3eI7hiJej0vTp8WdqAgbfZPPhPp97JP3E7refhgyoXLIGe_wQQ5UXgyfCONebO-b-QYlChjzsRJgTS6P/s320/coastal+furniture+by+stanley.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Coastal decorating - painted furniture, wooden floors, striped rugs - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(cottage style furnishings by <a href="http://www.stanleyfurniture.com/">Stanley</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(seriously love the deep teal color)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3SmaTL5JqdwLcanGiJxIf8GfPT1hLYd3AhJfnk6jMv0_sOAT6L5p3oxtSSxx6qmMUgMXeX-QrCm8X7eoWGhdWMk3Z19MO9GL5AbnRmO-N23bX3EVFUtE1GdTQUeRnEGoIplwtktisASjS/s1600/coastal+living+rattan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3SmaTL5JqdwLcanGiJxIf8GfPT1hLYd3AhJfnk6jMv0_sOAT6L5p3oxtSSxx6qmMUgMXeX-QrCm8X7eoWGhdWMk3Z19MO9GL5AbnRmO-N23bX3EVFUtE1GdTQUeRnEGoIplwtktisASjS/s320/coastal+living+rattan.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Coastal decorating takes the indoors out - creating inviting outdoor rooms with an inside feel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can enjoy this style even if you don't live on a coast</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(coastal living magazine)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgEx6P-lOiw7RwZA45CrF9WCLDQEPerTqLNkcdFW6FarDrUMJOlG6vedEUnE3woNztjXJKh-29vZMKCTd6QEdzBKeRJZFdsS4Ctv030RoRpqN6sqzHp-8BQ7KKigxPFH60VB4-B93uHfr/s1600/Coastal+Living+Reunion+Console+Set+by+stanley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgEx6P-lOiw7RwZA45CrF9WCLDQEPerTqLNkcdFW6FarDrUMJOlG6vedEUnE3woNztjXJKh-29vZMKCTd6QEdzBKeRJZFdsS4Ctv030RoRpqN6sqzHp-8BQ7KKigxPFH60VB4-B93uHfr/s320/Coastal+Living+Reunion+Console+Set+by+stanley.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More coastal cottage furniture by <a href="http://www.stanleyfurniture.com/">Stanley</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbBZCndFKw944ax8A4ZX5TPoEmefWsNlVZdv-UhOvH2_SYN31ytQYw_TdG4XXowYn3W9eZhyKcga_ek3ob3YyB-TXfA6YATFZ9e81n7j6vxSwyYCFcRKEy5kZRbUa1QEcFZA0EwQ1SaSb/s1600/Coastal-Cottage-Lighting+barnlightelectric.com" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbBZCndFKw944ax8A4ZX5TPoEmefWsNlVZdv-UhOvH2_SYN31ytQYw_TdG4XXowYn3W9eZhyKcga_ek3ob3YyB-TXfA6YATFZ9e81n7j6vxSwyYCFcRKEy5kZRbUa1QEcFZA0EwQ1SaSb/s320/Coastal-Cottage-Lighting+barnlightelectric.com" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crisp white kitchens are a mainstay of coastal cottage homes </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love how the tiles here are the colors of the sea and sand</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I love the timeworn barstools</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHEm-o5YD8AsTvd86PAjwDEhvKuy9cYK3J-jfnSC866IrvMz_K_RT9j6EP-M8lEp03YwTZs52CRJ_wrR6aWwe_ijmrinrkF_VfMmm38ToyOrdZoNpTgJ86z5KhasKbk3bnBoG3tOGT8_d/s1600/coastaliving+bamboo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHEm-o5YD8AsTvd86PAjwDEhvKuy9cYK3J-jfnSC866IrvMz_K_RT9j6EP-M8lEp03YwTZs52CRJ_wrR6aWwe_ijmrinrkF_VfMmm38ToyOrdZoNpTgJ86z5KhasKbk3bnBoG3tOGT8_d/s400/coastaliving+bamboo.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bamboo/rattan chairs are a little more traditional in style but the feeling is unmistakenly coastal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favorite touch is the lanterns - especially the green one ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLf1xew_dM9CtzmYc02miNc8qbwTLHbfASdSW_SiYXX6Z_4nVviAneTHh_U-vMxKBH9_x4ld9Cy3sZU_rjTI1r2LsxRHny5RDI4FCHIFnij0D3ky-wQTvrV2Uk4rXE_GsrcBwbkWhy10C/s1600/CoastalLiving+outdoor+dining.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLf1xew_dM9CtzmYc02miNc8qbwTLHbfASdSW_SiYXX6Z_4nVviAneTHh_U-vMxKBH9_x4ld9Cy3sZU_rjTI1r2LsxRHny5RDI4FCHIFnij0D3ky-wQTvrV2Uk4rXE_GsrcBwbkWhy10C/s320/CoastalLiving+outdoor+dining.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Living under the stars - seagrass deep seating, white slipcovers, teak table and painted white fireplace and cabinets - who would want to spend any time indoors??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2vO1sEW783pD52QsVsLQX-tAqJS6Ms_r7wEE74nqfByS1Sbvja-GxhUTsa_m1Hz-2ARDVi21HUewDYaXIGYHmB_Ygwitlr21VA-53lPi9Ye0IS8uSVcmQ7QtM8zCdGdPWPpDy63Uits3/s1600/CoastalLiving-BesidethePointCottage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2vO1sEW783pD52QsVsLQX-tAqJS6Ms_r7wEE74nqfByS1Sbvja-GxhUTsa_m1Hz-2ARDVi21HUewDYaXIGYHmB_Ygwitlr21VA-53lPi9Ye0IS8uSVcmQ7QtM8zCdGdPWPpDy63Uits3/s400/CoastalLiving-BesidethePointCottage.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A green painted buffet adds an inviting punch of color in this beach cottage entry</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5kYa5TbepnDMA7TBg5pJZ0Kqle4eNH0m4eFdUlZ-XYVDNAAH5oLwpjAu3zZVXpSoWZuTLp0oSlqKA1t_-Qafoud64teVpLrG69eJSOPWWGXEsJmo_afY8uHcO4n6y8r-OkMiVyeS-80Lz/s1600/completelycoastal.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5kYa5TbepnDMA7TBg5pJZ0Kqle4eNH0m4eFdUlZ-XYVDNAAH5oLwpjAu3zZVXpSoWZuTLp0oSlqKA1t_-Qafoud64teVpLrG69eJSOPWWGXEsJmo_afY8uHcO4n6y8r-OkMiVyeS-80Lz/s320/completelycoastal.bmp" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice the beadboard walls and touches of sea glass color in this inviting dining area</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmw7_hhYKWW1tMUcI_FyNEIqdwk6mf6eu7DGjUBLVWzO0PewW5EPVnXb8ZQewtsZsvGgc7eS27DRA6UE9ZXIlXJkM3GumwBOrHuFiii3PMsCZ3MJBTVoGKhbCagzu5iBBo_v1cpTMIaOjY/s1600/COS1125_l+csnstores.com" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmw7_hhYKWW1tMUcI_FyNEIqdwk6mf6eu7DGjUBLVWzO0PewW5EPVnXb8ZQewtsZsvGgc7eS27DRA6UE9ZXIlXJkM3GumwBOrHuFiii3PMsCZ3MJBTVoGKhbCagzu5iBBo_v1cpTMIaOjY/s320/COS1125_l+csnstores.com" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love that Coastal and Cottage styles don't take themselves too seriously.  The furniture here has elements of treasured antiques, but the soft painted finishes and timeworn edges change the overall feel to casual and fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_O0zPyg8sPsMusGghNneIjI8g2QPjySIljzYlwIsuridTS2lCnxMIQrb8xPxbFRebfjHPCcbp0oFtVwx-fZB5EUxBwGVf2QkiYfFHkRLc5Bi8pP7vT6KdugU5qZgT7t6xXA0vdqDyvmF/s1600/csnstores+stanleyfurniture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_O0zPyg8sPsMusGghNneIjI8g2QPjySIljzYlwIsuridTS2lCnxMIQrb8xPxbFRebfjHPCcbp0oFtVwx-fZB5EUxBwGVf2QkiYfFHkRLc5Bi8pP7vT6KdugU5qZgT7t6xXA0vdqDyvmF/s320/csnstores+stanleyfurniture.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More from the <a href="http://www.stanleyfurniture.com/">Stanley</a> Furniture line - simply adorable pieces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-_D60KwFh-x75ZR3bFu6kj3xOJHSdrvQMlXn57O7MiVKilFt07H2rlA59JadBtdQsbTi6ZDh3Iip1YUvbP26jlsH5i7mfYylpTUjiuLdROCw6gd4cb99sNRUhdauMV1daBsbYq5-8-XU/s1600/furniturefirst.com" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-_D60KwFh-x75ZR3bFu6kj3xOJHSdrvQMlXn57O7MiVKilFt07H2rlA59JadBtdQsbTi6ZDh3Iip1YUvbP26jlsH5i7mfYylpTUjiuLdROCw6gd4cb99sNRUhdauMV1daBsbYq5-8-XU/s320/furniturefirst.com" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvNK-HOgVWt9fPYRL8DL1oSDQ9SJJwT7V4df4fXEOysZTfqiHTFZCQsOALpALPmDtz2V7rx0El_wSCCke6ETFg278w6dUuu7Bpulo8H_fMU-dGItPDjI9JyU6bj8b57PfGZ365pjXkqQx/s1600/hg+coastal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvNK-HOgVWt9fPYRL8DL1oSDQ9SJJwT7V4df4fXEOysZTfqiHTFZCQsOALpALPmDtz2V7rx0El_wSCCke6ETFg278w6dUuu7Bpulo8H_fMU-dGItPDjI9JyU6bj8b57PfGZ365pjXkqQx/s320/hg+coastal.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3rvKE8XbrxPn4P6DCh7ia1rq_3xpnYcBTtlWmAJ7gsoCo_9tcAn_srrGXWmUnPkKBlpV4tFg7qIl9XSgSq6pdqO1buHK_tUGod0BWVErBeF793KWkoU4bCByJeHzZTXfEyUdd3Tkn8Lui/s1600/millwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3rvKE8XbrxPn4P6DCh7ia1rq_3xpnYcBTtlWmAJ7gsoCo_9tcAn_srrGXWmUnPkKBlpV4tFg7qIl9XSgSq6pdqO1buHK_tUGod0BWVErBeF793KWkoU4bCByJeHzZTXfEyUdd3Tkn8Lui/s320/millwork.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love the high wainscotting - painted white, of course!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwpVX99tK-Ev_vl0itBXDBzZbGKCkCW538AqPhdOkFmfCJuXOMWhyxt8h8f1rOr1cJpi7Dfd8D_wl4LMYZKOjVc-ORcGDl7R8KTnIY3J45h8-Fzc0-SdWA5QtgJYAIZI88DzDIgbQZLquV/s1600/tuvaluhome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwpVX99tK-Ev_vl0itBXDBzZbGKCkCW538AqPhdOkFmfCJuXOMWhyxt8h8f1rOr1cJpi7Dfd8D_wl4LMYZKOjVc-ORcGDl7R8KTnIY3J45h8-Fzc0-SdWA5QtgJYAIZI88DzDIgbQZLquV/s320/tuvaluhome.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Amazing bed from Tuvalu Home</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJE92q0m7pBO5MvY1YceJD13STTZ_vKy_-z69FZmhuIkFTTVCEoSluSnJu4N-72rkAK6b9nnyUXl2cs6vaXOUZoH0Ik6LZ8FfddkP9EPGZlIuSyeiAEaDKzx3DHa5HEkJhxhRstsFOXXc/s1600/GREYGREY.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJE92q0m7pBO5MvY1YceJD13STTZ_vKy_-z69FZmhuIkFTTVCEoSluSnJu4N-72rkAK6b9nnyUXl2cs6vaXOUZoH0Ik6LZ8FfddkP9EPGZlIuSyeiAEaDKzx3DHa5HEkJhxhRstsFOXXc/s320/GREYGREY.bmp" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dove grey - like driftwood and a cloudy sky - love the casual slipcovers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy39kfjQIFGXXtIlffiR1cXR_6exUzjk7Ju8Tol1BMQt_2kBN4b-rII69Ua1kRcMjrU6sDlkc6lkb1YC3kBrNVR5BtfaxEntd7dtPkVPgOrYeskeBdAJRGqxCEN3-AAjW_NeGYDGJEUqpo/s1600/Gustavian+Style+Drawers+via+Domino+Mag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy39kfjQIFGXXtIlffiR1cXR_6exUzjk7Ju8Tol1BMQt_2kBN4b-rII69Ua1kRcMjrU6sDlkc6lkb1YC3kBrNVR5BtfaxEntd7dtPkVPgOrYeskeBdAJRGqxCEN3-AAjW_NeGYDGJEUqpo/s320/Gustavian+Style+Drawers+via+Domino+Mag.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A soft turquoise dresser makes an impact in an entry</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJs7FfQBBTyn3io4rMnd1wY4zV3-JZ1mVOcS9BwmcnMy_T6glnm2lLCUYmpoujuO3Z8W9OKynM1IiBuMU-OCtLuC5eiRMO-1EQfkLt-it5p6Y5y5uxAdLxR6z_nXw8OkMdMZ_GGySPMONM/s1600/HouseBeautiful9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJs7FfQBBTyn3io4rMnd1wY4zV3-JZ1mVOcS9BwmcnMy_T6glnm2lLCUYmpoujuO3Z8W9OKynM1IiBuMU-OCtLuC5eiRMO-1EQfkLt-it5p6Y5y5uxAdLxR6z_nXw8OkMdMZ_GGySPMONM/s320/HouseBeautiful9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A very beachy floor covering - seagrass is classic and durable</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look at the lamp - I love this clear glass bottle lamp</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE9EIPsTohukriHAHdhX0z_eQI7Exy9jWAfbrcukkx9eHMeIdtqJw3uiTtBNUDvvTWy20VWpGB6WrbaQF-V44JPP_9etDM6zdTEf0kszyzW4TsYhXF9rnZGcivg6-NlPJRAmqMuPClSIMB/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE9EIPsTohukriHAHdhX0z_eQI7Exy9jWAfbrcukkx9eHMeIdtqJw3uiTtBNUDvvTWy20VWpGB6WrbaQF-V44JPP_9etDM6zdTEf0kszyzW4TsYhXF9rnZGcivg6-NlPJRAmqMuPClSIMB/s200/images.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is another, in green</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyTFt_Z7X45D-UmuR_VxvUOH7Dx0fP6lSjfv9ifdPshChwNaiQzujxrsz2slsxhO3rrG7QYJ4UN7CFDdkDfvr8iB_n2sbg7lwcS8RmCCznHOAEoklAvRX1NUzgVgFUqlGsChQNzQGn5EvI/s1600/Kitchen+via+country+home+dot+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyTFt_Z7X45D-UmuR_VxvUOH7Dx0fP6lSjfv9ifdPshChwNaiQzujxrsz2slsxhO3rrG7QYJ4UN7CFDdkDfvr8iB_n2sbg7lwcS8RmCCznHOAEoklAvRX1NUzgVgFUqlGsChQNzQGn5EvI/s400/Kitchen+via+country+home+dot+com.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sea green subway glass tiles form the backsplash in this coastal kitchen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFbr3E3d3-0QxXTYaC7UuFk-Scj6W5jthcJUK5LSBno_e3UcpnOP_LgytA3bCRjzdzx7Gzw79vfbQA6oGp054NBIkXQmcDZFVsWNJbgJCEZ7AXDTW8hfaiSgWr6e2v3V0kbLUFgvlllr5O/s1600/livingroom5-de-86693724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFbr3E3d3-0QxXTYaC7UuFk-Scj6W5jthcJUK5LSBno_e3UcpnOP_LgytA3bCRjzdzx7Gzw79vfbQA6oGp054NBIkXQmcDZFVsWNJbgJCEZ7AXDTW8hfaiSgWr6e2v3V0kbLUFgvlllr5O/s320/livingroom5-de-86693724.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Simple furnishings, timeworn elements, slipcovers and touches of blues and greens are the formula for making this room inviting, fresh and beachy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwydXjZv4uwfeheBkzvDjlm1KWQIGbZlZee-R4lM0UWjh9N7Ztb0Qk4DrLPwTtuZlBHRYIdxT5HTdI2oPwuHrjL16nB8mX3I1E9QsaP3HDAlcJQOejwjMzbBgbRTrvnUU5Hq7ptohQkAQu/s1600/untitled.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwydXjZv4uwfeheBkzvDjlm1KWQIGbZlZee-R4lM0UWjh9N7Ztb0Qk4DrLPwTtuZlBHRYIdxT5HTdI2oPwuHrjL16nB8mX3I1E9QsaP3HDAlcJQOejwjMzbBgbRTrvnUU5Hq7ptohQkAQu/s320/untitled.bmp" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seagrass is a durable and virtually waterproof floor covering, perfect for coastal decorating, but also works well with many decorating styles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUdN79OYodqtA7Un7WrtHwSH4Dl8ErvYnbt4Pn0-8HzS348MP2kag8Ne9VVzEACChTefLILb8qsgyXviZXlj8vjsZ_1_e6yT1ghFlDS4XYgPCO6YuwFxhjeeyOHVY4k4UVCvh-ywpQM8Pw/s1600/IMG_2841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUdN79OYodqtA7Un7WrtHwSH4Dl8ErvYnbt4Pn0-8HzS348MP2kag8Ne9VVzEACChTefLILb8qsgyXviZXlj8vjsZ_1_e6yT1ghFlDS4XYgPCO6YuwFxhjeeyOHVY4k4UVCvh-ywpQM8Pw/s400/IMG_2841.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It stands to reason that you would find coastal decor in a beach town.   I recently had lunch in Laguna Beach, and prowled around the town a little afterwards...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rrwTC-RvOuHiuASsG8X_NAdYUAtH84dlCRPSUV0_sc4ovDmUnLPcYBN5bIRzNtBiqWwVGjhBrukc9feJGEm2WCI54U38dXhyJn9eucHKmf-TVU4UD6kLKPAiNtQh5tK9rnrsCfWo9ysW/s1600/IMG_2842.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rrwTC-RvOuHiuASsG8X_NAdYUAtH84dlCRPSUV0_sc4ovDmUnLPcYBN5bIRzNtBiqWwVGjhBrukc9feJGEm2WCI54U38dXhyJn9eucHKmf-TVU4UD6kLKPAiNtQh5tK9rnrsCfWo9ysW/s320/IMG_2842.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and came across a wonderful shop in South Laguna on PCH</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8Na5iq3Bl0UhuWZzmruvCzudlX90gpai7axU-BCfZLlxikFRN187NLvxP1sbjzOHoEDWr1X59Y3Ui0kYrX613A9ApEl74ykXNjpNeMapoHFSLZLh3baAQOSeQB0pDu6n6ac_XaKjNT2j/s1600/IMG_2847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8Na5iq3Bl0UhuWZzmruvCzudlX90gpai7axU-BCfZLlxikFRN187NLvxP1sbjzOHoEDWr1X59Y3Ui0kYrX613A9ApEl74ykXNjpNeMapoHFSLZLh3baAQOSeQB0pDu6n6ac_XaKjNT2j/s320/IMG_2847.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">called Cottage Furnishings</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They very kindly allowed me to take a few photos of their treasures to show you</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEuHLws-ZF3YzSgXoRLPqfgU3NgeJybn5Xhf04_m9VpIrpj2N6ke30vRGa4XIksyYeYFBN9uMHnx7M9wZJrMv5lXizhb5dcMxuVblAUmWQoy6Uiryyq4e0-1ecqlpfi28uc_f7nD4FkTB6/s1600/cottagefurnishings.com" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEuHLws-ZF3YzSgXoRLPqfgU3NgeJybn5Xhf04_m9VpIrpj2N6ke30vRGa4XIksyYeYFBN9uMHnx7M9wZJrMv5lXizhb5dcMxuVblAUmWQoy6Uiryyq4e0-1ecqlpfi28uc_f7nD4FkTB6/s320/cottagefurnishings.com" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">there were sprinklings of coral and shells</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3io0DVPoHhNM92rlbU5iqyXcnfkRmzu6ysRQzSgoLQV_FBX_pbLGqq2x8UeIaM6RnIKWdK5F6XJB5STcq9lwVmyf9x1nzvS1ksZdAZT3RyGj4CZ8WugLakXYDdSdptIfiLY8YBABHEsC/s1600/cottagecoastal.com+obrien%26schridde.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3io0DVPoHhNM92rlbU5iqyXcnfkRmzu6ysRQzSgoLQV_FBX_pbLGqq2x8UeIaM6RnIKWdK5F6XJB5STcq9lwVmyf9x1nzvS1ksZdAZT3RyGj4CZ8WugLakXYDdSdptIfiLY8YBABHEsC/s320/cottagecoastal.com+obrien%26schridde.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">these wonderful wide molding frames</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/AVvXsEjy5AIWbsrGhv2ZUs7qIc-I3Nk3Vsl0UHmbkkItmSk3EyjitmVviFSPgCrPWBZNf695M_hOg5tMz1Y8HYDLYGTJ_VW87NFZ8VpUBS8WVbWQxrUMWFvgDwr_PyckfMEzcVr_qDiLABCa0ywQ/s1600/cottagecoastal.com+obrien%26schridde1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5AIWbsrGhv2ZUs7qIc-I3Nk3Vsl0UHmbkkItmSk3EyjitmVviFSPgCrPWBZNf695M_hOg5tMz1Y8HYDLYGTJ_VW87NFZ8VpUBS8WVbWQxrUMWFvgDwr_PyckfMEzcVr_qDiLABCa0ywQ/s320/cottagecoastal.com+obrien%26schridde1.jpg" /></a></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;">I especially loved them in groupings</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/AVvXsEilaPCti0cCO_h_naFtPqtEcQDLfhm-mlTJzjniqwYlLh7uit88PKZgufgZMN3Jq6qW_Kd1Wc0tu5_JzJjxSlvhsKROTbu88r2cCl4UVp2IkGZfPxrWIAN7B1vuXc8zvKAxooNGohBi2Uag/s1600/20090213162818_Broken%2520Floor%2520Lamps%2520001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilaPCti0cCO_h_naFtPqtEcQDLfhm-mlTJzjniqwYlLh7uit88PKZgufgZMN3Jq6qW_Kd1Wc0tu5_JzJjxSlvhsKROTbu88r2cCl4UVp2IkGZfPxrWIAN7B1vuXc8zvKAxooNGohBi2Uag/s320/20090213162818_Broken%2520Floor%2520Lamps%2520001.jpg" width="320" /></a></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;">Cottage furniture</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihwEv708dCid7hQa9qdAjUwyWCJgzYmDuj2pw1KA46C4wvfiKvXu1teYa_KjdYHi6bqYGgXbPsqP2UJsjO96GkQuPfMgf8FgasOYMbRP04U49nHLlDSo9fEBHk1NEUS7WRaqRkAR7UbFpb/s1600/cottagefurnishings+sideboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihwEv708dCid7hQa9qdAjUwyWCJgzYmDuj2pw1KA46C4wvfiKvXu1teYa_KjdYHi6bqYGgXbPsqP2UJsjO96GkQuPfMgf8FgasOYMbRP04U49nHLlDSo9fEBHk1NEUS7WRaqRkAR7UbFpb/s320/cottagefurnishings+sideboard.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or painted vintage furniture</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(if you have the time, you can create your own)</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/AVvXsEh3MzQKACrISJDzc0a7IWu3jzUq11kKvh2muY1OqUAyWYW9CLn9-yco2iFhCfajM2Da0ag-Gxtzrqtnejc6b_ubxIqMq-IWtex1Vjjc-DIUZ33EbLDFnah93jFRaGzNjmSevlOTaDGfwgmH/s1600/IMG_2843.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3MzQKACrISJDzc0a7IWu3jzUq11kKvh2muY1OqUAyWYW9CLn9-yco2iFhCfajM2Da0ag-Gxtzrqtnejc6b_ubxIqMq-IWtex1Vjjc-DIUZ33EbLDFnah93jFRaGzNjmSevlOTaDGfwgmH/s400/IMG_2843.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lamps, textiles, shells and shorebirds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhyphenhypheneh6nGxXYuHes8FeddoRnkiCh0LKg58nz-2nuBJ1U5jROAenPYtDQLHJzGb4HJgQjws5WoZE7rlWvfi0t6j2ncAG4QIfdMbhdtnBkjl4ZEw6hWjLh509ba6s7t44sNEaniOG4j1u_El/s1600/IMG_2844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhyphenhypheneh6nGxXYuHes8FeddoRnkiCh0LKg58nz-2nuBJ1U5jROAenPYtDQLHJzGb4HJgQjws5WoZE7rlWvfi0t6j2ncAG4QIfdMbhdtnBkjl4ZEw6hWjLh509ba6s7t44sNEaniOG4j1u_El/s320/IMG_2844.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">glass fishing floats and jade turbo shells</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and wonderful stacked glass lamps</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwUdmkOzOO_GzM75E6GUXDDN1JvNlWgr4FQ69n0ArnFZc7gZBuuGUGG1DGooJV97Byg61-qnvPuGHfyPaPkZpq9Ky2clbC4DldrTVQUXxiqkgO83MvUFpgmlbafOmSPtJB-FBOgKe8Jos-/s1600/IMG_2846.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwUdmkOzOO_GzM75E6GUXDDN1JvNlWgr4FQ69n0ArnFZc7gZBuuGUGG1DGooJV97Byg61-qnvPuGHfyPaPkZpq9Ky2clbC4DldrTVQUXxiqkgO83MvUFpgmlbafOmSPtJB-FBOgKe8Jos-/s320/IMG_2846.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sBe-1eyUud-6JdTgAVVpNieCKDUXjSnOILSwFJfo843VbtL-7AmF9MjeRMCgHKis331BvWtm7ck3biBGFd7MuPQW6GQ8Rx93z3n077eL1LRadSXgRtp0XuNTkqK1vMLhnDSlMf3VjY7l/s1600/IMG_2845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sBe-1eyUud-6JdTgAVVpNieCKDUXjSnOILSwFJfo843VbtL-7AmF9MjeRMCgHKis331BvWtm7ck3biBGFd7MuPQW6GQ8Rx93z3n077eL1LRadSXgRtp0XuNTkqK1vMLhnDSlMf3VjY7l/s400/IMG_2845.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this piece that says "you have my whole heart for my whole life"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #20124d;">visit them when you get the chance, or visit their website <a href="http://www.cottagefurnishings.com/">here</a>.</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #20124d;">Coastal style can be as casual or serious as you choose.  It can feel like a vacation, or a fresh and inviting home.  It will be beautiful and comfortable as long as you don't take the shell and seaglass theme too far, and keep a nice neutral white palette with just touches of the blues, greens or greys you've seen here.  </span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #20124d;">I love this look - but I lived in the South Pacific for 6 years.</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #20124d;">I'm interested in how you like it.  </span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #20124d;">Is it a style you would like to try? </span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #20124d;">In what room would you like to try coastal style?</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #20124d;">I'd love to hear what you think</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; 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