EXPLORING WALL COLOR: BLUE IS BACK

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO LOVE IT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BLUE IS BACK</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Yes, I know it's St. Patrick's Day - I should have done Green!)</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/AVvXsEiQel-yImaTKGvgHw2-Wdt_URU93V42nclwxnnfUhvcfXdxxneloG-Q46Aom3VDoCc4jb_yDSZcjI52tKPm13Dg7rswWCJvGnFY2a8B1vq1Np2Ni5iRktMpOiY-gk4Y564PL2ncKxZsAix7/s1600-h/bluegrey.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="595" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQel-yImaTKGvgHw2-Wdt_URU93V42nclwxnnfUhvcfXdxxneloG-Q46Aom3VDoCc4jb_yDSZcjI52tKPm13Dg7rswWCJvGnFY2a8B1vq1Np2Ni5iRktMpOiY-gk4Y564PL2ncKxZsAix7/s640/bluegrey.bmp" vt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SOFTLY AS A WHISPER ON WALLS</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OR SHOUTING AS ACCENT PILLOWS ON A FAINTLY BLUE COUCH</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVELbXQ_zTYduxKIRLX6pQFvtmP4_zNIaiwPkZQBxESG_fqxlMqol-VFr0pbjIgu0JULmBpV-YKS1ZBUVD-ZuFf5HfPgOB0FUqmLG1RSnHfgY_JgYKb_qMopweLl9kGWVr8d-O2HxnUKc/s1600-h/108be74541b183ef98a56fca1c04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVELbXQ_zTYduxKIRLX6pQFvtmP4_zNIaiwPkZQBxESG_fqxlMqol-VFr0pbjIgu0JULmBpV-YKS1ZBUVD-ZuFf5HfPgOB0FUqmLG1RSnHfgY_JgYKb_qMopweLl9kGWVr8d-O2HxnUKc/s640/108be74541b183ef98a56fca1c04.jpg" vt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AS A SERENE NEUTRAL ON WALLS IN AN EQUALLY SERENE BEDROOM</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SUBDUED AS A SOFT GREY/BLUE IN LUXURIOUS FABRICS</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/AVvXsEhRUftTSjUhEx2hf0k7FqBzFyjpIRFz9dPvruavRyAxHBYblQn4K9rMjWNsd4ZCrug6-Sb6AQU_wzVtKP-rQHzD_dTM8DccypnV13qypFds42s5r5nzymG00_agQZurlz1R2OG-FkGknWia/s1600-h/burlapbedskirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUftTSjUhEx2hf0k7FqBzFyjpIRFz9dPvruavRyAxHBYblQn4K9rMjWNsd4ZCrug6-Sb6AQU_wzVtKP-rQHzD_dTM8DccypnV13qypFds42s5r5nzymG00_agQZurlz1R2OG-FkGknWia/s640/burlapbedskirt.jpg" vt="true" width="601" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">DELICIOUS WITH WHITE - FRESH AS A BREATH OF SPRING</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV8aV6oXXFTsnBs0jhTv3iJJHUzaSqSCaxbyf1Cu03YJNerirAU0DDL20cqxNJ7LbNN6NN2wvQA0tyXOMzQFAqsP3s8y-Tgy42SqwKnHfEK56GS0QDP1wLcKKVST1mYzShG8bcJh9rGgSz/s1600-h/c7096c14d59a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV8aV6oXXFTsnBs0jhTv3iJJHUzaSqSCaxbyf1Cu03YJNerirAU0DDL20cqxNJ7LbNN6NN2wvQA0tyXOMzQFAqsP3s8y-Tgy42SqwKnHfEK56GS0QDP1wLcKKVST1mYzShG8bcJh9rGgSz/s640/c7096c14d59a.jpg" vt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">DRAMATIC IN DEEP TEAL FOR WALLS</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">WITH FRESH AQUA FABRICS</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/AVvXsEgcrc9KAaCIHhMd9Cg3e2m6VihWnattu4iUfmMWj8AzFZ4iIX0PeVHy3Aj43xnay4IpZNclPjLeTiQ9w0ekzR7uKQalRIgN8nAZ-dlMFe21TP4lctyTXdLBvKJCeDmxDpw1vn_DXsYStjiw/s1600-h/6a01156e5d7bde970c01157062c23f970b-450wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcrc9KAaCIHhMd9Cg3e2m6VihWnattu4iUfmMWj8AzFZ4iIX0PeVHy3Aj43xnay4IpZNclPjLeTiQ9w0ekzR7uKQalRIgN8nAZ-dlMFe21TP4lctyTXdLBvKJCeDmxDpw1vn_DXsYStjiw/s640/6a01156e5d7bde970c01157062c23f970b-450wi.jpg" vt="true" width="496" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">WOODWORK WITH A BLUE WASH ON WALLS AND FLOORS</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqOa1xpuf_FUoTELumPL4d9M4rTET8Wz_4zvXdUs4VQ9AeWQXmq6n44v_U-Fs9MHlhmKqtPflbMrcZwceBmJV10cWYQOYpHhfJQYFKYjPfvYEPdZEcQVWSALa18OcvkgopzjqX-hQla0n/s1600-h/french+charm.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqOa1xpuf_FUoTELumPL4d9M4rTET8Wz_4zvXdUs4VQ9AeWQXmq6n44v_U-Fs9MHlhmKqtPflbMrcZwceBmJV10cWYQOYpHhfJQYFKYjPfvYEPdZEcQVWSALa18OcvkgopzjqX-hQla0n/s640/french+charm.bmp" vt="true" width="420" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">PAINTED FURNITURE IN SOFT BLUE HUES</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8JmeXNmNOamhwqbX6-A-PdDSvH6-NiTenptgszEXsHhvjC_x5Zgmy22hl8kma7xI09Nt-Pgt9C2I-EkhKenMVm6u4VRhOMm6vARVrl_zPd81d3czDCamZQJmhd13c4OXVufLLr8YT0m_/s1600-h/eb167_520848303_tR6xz-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8JmeXNmNOamhwqbX6-A-PdDSvH6-NiTenptgszEXsHhvjC_x5Zgmy22hl8kma7xI09Nt-Pgt9C2I-EkhKenMVm6u4VRhOMm6vARVrl_zPd81d3czDCamZQJmhd13c4OXVufLLr8YT0m_/s640/eb167_520848303_tR6xz-L.jpg" vt="true" width="475" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">FRESH BLUES</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcANQxhWTRa0BJ_z7uMnYpWw0ovrhRI5EkNjMXNBG7KjQ60Wx6_0xt-vhgbb2zRqQs4gIy9132dMa93ETTZyIwpVtaXDHksdLoQa-dj5ObAZjIlMQL9zXcDjABoPjWu2bB-OZzFyNyT6Za/s1600-h/joy_14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcANQxhWTRa0BJ_z7uMnYpWw0ovrhRI5EkNjMXNBG7KjQ60Wx6_0xt-vhgbb2zRqQs4gIy9132dMa93ETTZyIwpVtaXDHksdLoQa-dj5ObAZjIlMQL9zXcDjABoPjWu2bB-OZzFyNyT6Za/s640/joy_14.jpg" vt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SOFT BLUES (Pottery Barn)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxfGqz5OuR9Wv36n033VQyTkCiegBJ5-QJr2Ni4hDRoHJBH_4WEbsC_s5dsFj5AJGOC5PLfUvJzpjbAHDSBDkNHPu5HNWKKGoEFaB_UHRpZTzcsV0OO4SiHntGx3B-_j0MQuCt8D1pbvDT/s1600-h/01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxfGqz5OuR9Wv36n033VQyTkCiegBJ5-QJr2Ni4hDRoHJBH_4WEbsC_s5dsFj5AJGOC5PLfUvJzpjbAHDSBDkNHPu5HNWKKGoEFaB_UHRpZTzcsV0OO4SiHntGx3B-_j0MQuCt8D1pbvDT/s640/01.jpg" vt="true" width="497" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TOUCHES OF BLUE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5WK40PtBTIZBrUIOtyJ8gPl-Mpe6iPVJxrQSurymxnEQ_lq__LpMQPl2Ft564L5Y2MlIYPPTKo18cpiOeeDDChgnRZ-hekdSVeUrQuS3NdQ2pOvUzyn0_PbAvJiyHoexiqCItQYoJRa6R/s1600-h/a100194_0903_greenblue1_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5WK40PtBTIZBrUIOtyJ8gPl-Mpe6iPVJxrQSurymxnEQ_lq__LpMQPl2Ft564L5Y2MlIYPPTKo18cpiOeeDDChgnRZ-hekdSVeUrQuS3NdQ2pOvUzyn0_PbAvJiyHoexiqCItQYoJRa6R/s640/a100194_0903_greenblue1_xl.jpg" vt="true" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SOFT BLUE ACCENTS</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnc8TfoPu7qvMylvAlq-vHkbGZB1aEV5xDLrnVCePYVxRyBDfHDXKFQyqN1yD7G_eM5WICIPrFhRTtGZRb4QYP3nwMuBO3ifhYsGdabz0LJpWT7ijNSbbhAJ4jcfKeR82FXfNtaNOojF4t/s1600-h/aquaandcream+southernliving.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnc8TfoPu7qvMylvAlq-vHkbGZB1aEV5xDLrnVCePYVxRyBDfHDXKFQyqN1yD7G_eM5WICIPrFhRTtGZRb4QYP3nwMuBO3ifhYsGdabz0LJpWT7ijNSbbhAJ4jcfKeR82FXfNtaNOojF4t/s640/aquaandcream+southernliving.bmp" vt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BLUE GREEN</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/AVvXsEh0GKZeYP4RiyPeKD2xbrcSnkB0biYdOQwbdomTF0Tgeb35my-p8zQojkjrwhmQEHMkGNpX2Fl4hpFOBT3hOu0N0T6FBqN6sIG3ikcHvggu6ymgo8_7uxro1cmMAe6mNp-7OWXsLsrs1x_B/s1600-h/c883e_steven+gambrel+from+house+of+turquoise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GKZeYP4RiyPeKD2xbrcSnkB0biYdOQwbdomTF0Tgeb35my-p8zQojkjrwhmQEHMkGNpX2Fl4hpFOBT3hOu0N0T6FBqN6sIG3ikcHvggu6ymgo8_7uxro1cmMAe6mNp-7OWXsLsrs1x_B/s640/c883e_steven+gambrel+from+house+of+turquoise.jpg" vt="true" width="489" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TURQUOISE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mvm-7ry2FqL6pnW-jT44j35DLSQ2QJAi2E7dxiKoyR6nZQ3wq5IIq_4TY1MK-68IBaSszlmJZLy_dK5aVlIbD3YuNRwByFhsV7YJRu3egTAyPK6CJAXrBPWvmVl5DAFHhUG4ct57ZQUB/s1600-h/cm5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mvm-7ry2FqL6pnW-jT44j35DLSQ2QJAi2E7dxiKoyR6nZQ3wq5IIq_4TY1MK-68IBaSszlmJZLy_dK5aVlIbD3YuNRwByFhsV7YJRu3egTAyPK6CJAXrBPWvmVl5DAFHhUG4ct57ZQUB/s640/cm5.JPG" vt="true" width="416" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HINTS OF BLUE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ux7LHW10SY_lhj4aNrvauy4cXSMsPznUPoieBpLOQ5bdfHQroiPeNejE77_jvzuNBfH6B0omeVV61Xz0gQb3SzbYTwg9-_-2QeAvtHKzMkZTDGFJs13eYNxR1gYb0bBvZEBP8kc0Ynb-/s1600-h/image6_thumb13.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="451" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ux7LHW10SY_lhj4aNrvauy4cXSMsPznUPoieBpLOQ5bdfHQroiPeNejE77_jvzuNBfH6B0omeVV61Xz0gQb3SzbYTwg9-_-2QeAvtHKzMkZTDGFJs13eYNxR1gYb0bBvZEBP8kc0Ynb-/s640/image6_thumb13.png" vt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BARELY BLUE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAfDDDGbsUe2p-PXtoTYnIKr2gfti0_37w5GmcqfoQ9-4hgkoLn-llOszJFuUproGCMZ7Jc0qFZTzQzrxmTklOckWFw8J_GDyzPt5M9RXdUgYxl-Y0ZmF4g0seTMn6q0xif9WbslFwS_Et/s1600-h/image27_thumb.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAfDDDGbsUe2p-PXtoTYnIKr2gfti0_37w5GmcqfoQ9-4hgkoLn-llOszJFuUproGCMZ7Jc0qFZTzQzrxmTklOckWFw8J_GDyzPt5M9RXdUgYxl-Y0ZmF4g0seTMn6q0xif9WbslFwS_Et/s640/image27_thumb.png" vt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">DEEPLY BLUE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3b6-fD0EFUdZ-5A4WEhc1eupzGzebyGzxpQaC2Jlc6r03HOAnPjkbVLJ9mQFRZ9F14hT1PEOmAkhLpj78IK1ZvZQpZqcyWNRzrfU1mvRPK3eNdKu68HERZ4hnYtPOronjqSPl8c5yN2W/s1600-h/Living+Room+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3b6-fD0EFUdZ-5A4WEhc1eupzGzebyGzxpQaC2Jlc6r03HOAnPjkbVLJ9mQFRZ9F14hT1PEOmAkhLpj78IK1ZvZQpZqcyWNRzrfU1mvRPK3eNdKu68HERZ4hnYtPOronjqSPl8c5yN2W/s640/Living+Room+2.jpg" vt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">FRESH WHITE WITH LIGHT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivubiivnucaHE3aVxFFZKr31wTIqaEjV6e0SHpSungi3ptbSef_YUbzCg-6Pq2hvCP-RVVUxk9u3iydb937Tt3visiUn6JM4lKE9mkJ5j8G_cQnvJQlplxnP5zYdI3CEBSi4KmE5bAp6ov/s1600-h/MHFHM.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivubiivnucaHE3aVxFFZKr31wTIqaEjV6e0SHpSungi3ptbSef_YUbzCg-6Pq2hvCP-RVVUxk9u3iydb937Tt3visiUn6JM4lKE9mkJ5j8G_cQnvJQlplxnP5zYdI3CEBSi4KmE5bAp6ov/s400/MHFHM.bmp" vt="true" width="340" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OR CRISP WITH DARKER BLUE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwpAFbzZIy1C_F5jmsXIVto903xJuR62pN9nptau2PAd_NlG-tTYlaWSn6t6lIS0fZO5U0ywNV98HCCFr5EWBdbUryN__eEGCyWd8Au7h7DFLkxypfqTnW1exZb4co3CykjN7VJofAoNes/s1600-h/nestegg+blueroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwpAFbzZIy1C_F5jmsXIVto903xJuR62pN9nptau2PAd_NlG-tTYlaWSn6t6lIS0fZO5U0ywNV98HCCFr5EWBdbUryN__eEGCyWd8Au7h7DFLkxypfqTnW1exZb4co3CykjN7VJofAoNes/s640/nestegg+blueroom.jpg" vt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">PERIWINKLE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrdt1VMljktsaMyV1-iH3aYgJtDJ02HwHhLG-Niv5d8hf4Mqn6ezxsOW_-lCfMGBFSiNrCuEJhyphenhyphenulreu2aZMSFNgloMFCpry3XQmKeKaiRp0JbSNl2AlWofqoTpEPSw97W8ixIDkSWch4g/s1600-h/ss_100096936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrdt1VMljktsaMyV1-iH3aYgJtDJ02HwHhLG-Niv5d8hf4Mqn6ezxsOW_-lCfMGBFSiNrCuEJhyphenhyphenulreu2aZMSFNgloMFCpry3XQmKeKaiRp0JbSNl2AlWofqoTpEPSw97W8ixIDkSWch4g/s400/ss_100096936.jpg" vt="true" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BEACHY BLUE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXH7lHiUIYAzG5xjEP_GVdMIpyR7NYObYfFhyphenhyphenGg53-19qdPzUmT9r9pCYZNQxta7ZuNKMq2q348oiLyeNwZBTCG45bSXKGDdHQMbKTm6ZAW4uplG4o0voZ22pduAk9BQiX2N_30fQjshMy/s1600-h/whiteblueroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXH7lHiUIYAzG5xjEP_GVdMIpyR7NYObYfFhyphenhyphenGg53-19qdPzUmT9r9pCYZNQxta7ZuNKMq2q348oiLyeNwZBTCG45bSXKGDdHQMbKTm6ZAW4uplG4o0voZ22pduAk9BQiX2N_30fQjshMy/s640/whiteblueroom.jpg" vt="true" width="640" /></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/AVvXsEisCySzUdltsXts70-cDVgctDWDKXaJ4YQNr-nZLw67iya3Aab5F8qNxxL_xUMGcmNRXk12cDRKKTZi9igGV1t1ThzL4OxHLbHYRONlg1Q09ZSnpPPCEYIeZ8ReKHT-oF6DpTkB5pHj8Jhj/s1600-h/cover11.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCySzUdltsXts70-cDVgctDWDKXaJ4YQNr-nZLw67iya3Aab5F8qNxxL_xUMGcmNRXk12cDRKKTZi9igGV1t1ThzL4OxHLbHYRONlg1Q09ZSnpPPCEYIeZ8ReKHT-oF6DpTkB5pHj8Jhj/s400/cover11.bmp" vt="true" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AQUAMARINE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5GsIxzG-ZBgEh_w0ywg_8f1GPi_cHw9qMnKY97-SEIfz4ZpVdtrIY9ilA4nH4ltlqMp1QOvmYOjKmzUMlDYJLeh1fGA84Z-15b7kmsnUurke_PDadcsyIvxD7yX_4kTd05rpPQlaenfB/s1600-h/image90_thumb.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="467" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5GsIxzG-ZBgEh_w0ywg_8f1GPi_cHw9qMnKY97-SEIfz4ZpVdtrIY9ilA4nH4ltlqMp1QOvmYOjKmzUMlDYJLeh1fGA84Z-15b7kmsnUurke_PDadcsyIvxD7yX_4kTd05rpPQlaenfB/s640/image90_thumb.png" vt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BLUE WITH A SUBTLE HINT OF GREY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7EBcNBSejs6THEo36UgYb2w7xG5UB3vUZdhqbKwgJlqbyFp4gg5MxWMld0nwAO-ELecSpKUfTCwQnq196isQHiYtTh1-H97Rt5lWXlGTxdgBY5X_e9Xk3t5GZqyA5d8uoMlsp1v2Cr2O/s1600-h/slipcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7EBcNBSejs6THEo36UgYb2w7xG5UB3vUZdhqbKwgJlqbyFp4gg5MxWMld0nwAO-ELecSpKUfTCwQnq196isQHiYtTh1-H97Rt5lWXlGTxdgBY5X_e9Xk3t5GZqyA5d8uoMlsp1v2Cr2O/s400/slipcover.jpg" vt="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">CLASSIC NAVY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLuUVLk-TlVjPXB7F6fOTyrz0AHG96LdXdaObHtWSSHOa6BDFQrbyMuIhO67K6yV7t-pjDm80tgt1iTqjTK4_dOIGEEj9aGQLZwfaCitGeF0dkpcTpP8Db3u1Kemdd_j0lDWAbPUA6zqW7/s1600-h/06jurkIMG_3240.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLuUVLk-TlVjPXB7F6fOTyrz0AHG96LdXdaObHtWSSHOa6BDFQrbyMuIhO67K6yV7t-pjDm80tgt1iTqjTK4_dOIGEEj9aGQLZwfaCitGeF0dkpcTpP8Db3u1Kemdd_j0lDWAbPUA6zqW7/s640/06jurkIMG_3240.JPG" vt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">WHATEVER YOUR HUE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BLUE IS BACK AND</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BETTER THAN EVER</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BLUE?</div>

EXPLORING WALL COLOR: BLUE IS BACK

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HOME DECOR: WHITE KITCHENS

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">WHY I LOVE COUNTRY KITCHENS</span></div><br /><br />Country has changed a lot since the 80's.  Today's country is clean lined, crisp, neutral and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.  If the word 'country' still conjures up visions of heavy oak furniture and cluttered counters, let me show you what today's country looks like.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvIHyFpgo5Y4DoP3K6yLtjAGwLhSXUxCbFjgtD_xAbsjOdueFGiTbQiCUyKw-lnHcanm5q7j7J1ePr-KIBr4JM0hzQjber8WYBmFHS_pMxqJN2SRvSX9MHgtbNBfzPk1hOz3hjI0WVqL6/s1600-h/70b3b586-0a12-4fea-b1ec-e574373324c9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvIHyFpgo5Y4DoP3K6yLtjAGwLhSXUxCbFjgtD_xAbsjOdueFGiTbQiCUyKw-lnHcanm5q7j7J1ePr-KIBr4JM0hzQjber8WYBmFHS_pMxqJN2SRvSX9MHgtbNBfzPk1hOz3hjI0WVqL6/s640/70b3b586-0a12-4fea-b1ec-e574373324c9.jpg" width="467" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I admit, I like a white kitchen.  This country kitchen features simple doors, a country farmhouse sink, hardwood floors, honed granite countertops, bin pulls and glass front cabinets.  The coffered ceiling as an architectural element gives a feeling of elegance and age - like an old country farmhouse - but truly this is a very efficient kitchen.  </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/AVvXsEjJw8OOX6MIQ7juMoN1vbQ61LFY9_N3ITzo0PMuQCSvk4MRwrDRHHgR7RfzDSBqL198rhQCxVhK15F4kfpu5-sHNvv-j-8XMvUho1TS5isE8WFzqUqUVFwj6Mx1d2klDlqNxtKNIyBaeUkT/s1600-h/p_countrykitchens_ss6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJw8OOX6MIQ7juMoN1vbQ61LFY9_N3ITzo0PMuQCSvk4MRwrDRHHgR7RfzDSBqL198rhQCxVhK15F4kfpu5-sHNvv-j-8XMvUho1TS5isE8WFzqUqUVFwj6Mx1d2klDlqNxtKNIyBaeUkT/s640/p_countrykitchens_ss6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Clean lines, minimal accessories - warm wood floor.  I love the beadboard ceiling.</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/AVvXsEj31HleT0UiUYrFZO3Tosl6QUx0QglAk5zao0llF-1vkVqD7j3xSVOAlg1jZbzOE9uLRo7LSmQ0xn3Nt4j6hWqT1OBHnRC8o26eBZZE935tEwII-Lba17sN6vm8XthUgKZewUc4R8TRoe2K/s1600-h/ss_countrylg_ss3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj31HleT0UiUYrFZO3Tosl6QUx0QglAk5zao0llF-1vkVqD7j3xSVOAlg1jZbzOE9uLRo7LSmQ0xn3Nt4j6hWqT1OBHnRC8o26eBZZE935tEwII-Lba17sN6vm8XthUgKZewUc4R8TRoe2K/s400/ss_countrylg_ss3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Butcher block topped island with big chunky country legs, a stone floor, simple lighting and the almost industrial look of the stainless appliances </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/AVvXsEj44t0VOB0VzR6hKx1SC0Yr0vXfWJ3hfZNgkTdDnCtKm238rAi3POoWT3zb0Ly_T-CMhHGp8a9MtS2XftakzOHsMVghv4MEfdNp2ZJIMhhTm7JUtkJ7ZEcs0H2LKXe7VGIRzRqY0_WBjeVh/s1600-h/ss_traditionallg_ss6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44t0VOB0VzR6hKx1SC0Yr0vXfWJ3hfZNgkTdDnCtKm238rAi3POoWT3zb0Ly_T-CMhHGp8a9MtS2XftakzOHsMVghv4MEfdNp2ZJIMhhTm7JUtkJ7ZEcs0H2LKXe7VGIRzRqY0_WBjeVh/s400/ss_traditionallg_ss6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Country kitchens should have a little of the rustic thrown in - like the weathered beams on the ceilings and  the washed brick backsplash.  The polished granite contertops provide a nice contrast to the weathered finishes - and I love the lantern styled lighting</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/AVvXsEhNrST7niboL7oYbZ0QHEAFqtXfEgGyqvrRdZannJEctID5l4L9HjNhWOqfA7lB4TlsPpIyE5GyMi_rXUCqZeTimD3dguH741oxAiwkeeJzQxf1R-ytVN6dlVB5odaHuCWXFUbgPSTRvv8q/s1600-h/chinois.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNrST7niboL7oYbZ0QHEAFqtXfEgGyqvrRdZannJEctID5l4L9HjNhWOqfA7lB4TlsPpIyE5GyMi_rXUCqZeTimD3dguH741oxAiwkeeJzQxf1R-ytVN6dlVB5odaHuCWXFUbgPSTRvv8q/s400/chinois.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An in-kitchen eating area and slipcovered upholstered chairs and checkered flooring are wonderful country elements.  I love the addition of the industrial style lighting and the stainless range with the steel backsplash.  It's all about the contrasts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_cRVglrYbT7VSup7X1Jr8MjfjOzJbGmP6GHbtGblNto7Lyec2jCKISOtRBFXTz0CEox8l8Pn6X2V04Crg1EOppK4gi1OInPSFnUmzGYgYfJ-dWxkvTXoXa-h6MznWwZMfNoZXvTszwc8u/s1600-h/p_100022336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_cRVglrYbT7VSup7X1Jr8MjfjOzJbGmP6GHbtGblNto7Lyec2jCKISOtRBFXTz0CEox8l8Pn6X2V04Crg1EOppK4gi1OInPSFnUmzGYgYfJ-dWxkvTXoXa-h6MznWwZMfNoZXvTszwc8u/s400/p_100022336.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hardwood flooring with white cabinetry and wonderful columns and millwork.  The upholstered checkered barstools add a little fun.</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/AVvXsEh_oEwIbD4wn-THQ_FMXt2nSSZ3KAmwKHm_i9SQumy3iVSa9LbHoxyW1R9Yk05JLRhqQDU_1PQ6Edbo17T0a4NiStK82M8nmmtYJRzuvoghv6Kr1L8-vyDTeAtoUiIJ4Oazk24axtaJJk_X/s1600-h/slipcovers.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_oEwIbD4wn-THQ_FMXt2nSSZ3KAmwKHm_i9SQumy3iVSa9LbHoxyW1R9Yk05JLRhqQDU_1PQ6Edbo17T0a4NiStK82M8nmmtYJRzuvoghv6Kr1L8-vyDTeAtoUiIJ4Oazk24axtaJJk_X/s400/slipcovers.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today's country is all about the feel of vintage without the inconvenience.  Vintage style subway tile creates a country backsplash in a slightly modern way.  An antique country table in this kitchen works double duty as a work space or an in-kitchen eating area.  Architectural vintage style range hood and simple cleaned line cabinets - it looks fresh, clean and uncomplicated.</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/AVvXsEirgFu9q9ioDKdgdunVJ7U-5iKnk4y3FiGGAWcQYFhH8NzKPLAjp1H49izcVqAszipkBsd1KI1nAc3SAHl9OV2FR2o_par1_lIU50jFq8NfsHwC7FhO0edtNWZesniWLty2zd29AnPTjQW8/s1600-h/ikea+butcher+block.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgFu9q9ioDKdgdunVJ7U-5iKnk4y3FiGGAWcQYFhH8NzKPLAjp1H49izcVqAszipkBsd1KI1nAc3SAHl9OV2FR2o_par1_lIU50jFq8NfsHwC7FhO0edtNWZesniWLty2zd29AnPTjQW8/s400/ikea+butcher+block.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the alcove above the range.  It creates a great architectural focal point and brings in that country vintage feel, as do the butcher block counters, beadboard and warm wood flooring.  The island features a curved seating edge - perfect for friendly conversation.     </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9xRCRFnOUvJajmEJoHR5IupzmnZZQXFg3fpEXL9YQ5sjTLs7RtHKo_deKF89tx4lIUka3AmgxaCF29wuJxUZybxOv_HzdFdsl_vZxH4ENkwdIGVknj-sSJAilTUs4LZU2vaygQIypYOq/s1600-h/ArchKitch_LeadBD09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9xRCRFnOUvJajmEJoHR5IupzmnZZQXFg3fpEXL9YQ5sjTLs7RtHKo_deKF89tx4lIUka3AmgxaCF29wuJxUZybxOv_HzdFdsl_vZxH4ENkwdIGVknj-sSJAilTUs4LZU2vaygQIypYOq/s640/ArchKitch_LeadBD09.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Todays country - the elements remain the same:  farmhouse sink, simple hardware, simple lighting and simple cabinetry with a vintage feel, clean lines and no clutter.  Adding a little black brings a little drama and elegance to the table, but keeps the palette neutral</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixVRZ9nIPuUWFs2MlSYdh-yZX7XzvcOXX7TM-xwQ3M-PAK8-KClMGDNdgSHzdA87DhM9nQFsTpmxdvFYEytNvMRRbu2_yk6Tuy_1zrRIdJF-eGba-QjB6Bj0lUOs_Sp2V8TasgF9aRw5DJ/s1600-h/peacockkitchen3.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixVRZ9nIPuUWFs2MlSYdh-yZX7XzvcOXX7TM-xwQ3M-PAK8-KClMGDNdgSHzdA87DhM9nQFsTpmxdvFYEytNvMRRbu2_yk6Tuy_1zrRIdJF-eGba-QjB6Bj0lUOs_Sp2V8TasgF9aRw5DJ/s400/peacockkitchen3.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This country kitchen has a rustic feel - but at closer look is a kitchen for a very serious cook with double ranges and double sinks.</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/AVvXsEh9o4u8nC9WNNUCbr7SFRTF_j_cOV4kobOspTCgvSqEfPw4otEgXC0VUBIvPr5_lwKjTPDlrAW-JqrxRGEy2jJhAARjIcdg-CHnaMZY0IKKcNHOkk6rcdlxUb0ZDFG_IEkifc7CaV7zHw21/s1600-h/platerack.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="381" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9o4u8nC9WNNUCbr7SFRTF_j_cOV4kobOspTCgvSqEfPw4otEgXC0VUBIvPr5_lwKjTPDlrAW-JqrxRGEy2jJhAARjIcdg-CHnaMZY0IKKcNHOkk6rcdlxUb0ZDFG_IEkifc7CaV7zHw21/s400/platerack.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Its so easy to change the mood with a neutral palette.  Add a soft pop of color and you have a whole new look.   Floor to ceiling plate rack in this kitchen adds vintage country flavor, as do the rush seats on the stools.</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/AVvXsEgS4MhvMyFUN6nnBvdDuWJ67FAIeaHGpd6SkueVqXwbxzOK8A3Sz-f2pN-28uZl3LTz0avQrTiEsn8YJbgta872S9QZArh1m88W1LZcoaKMpRSxNkH-j3gM3vCwknxjGe8mP3dBceUkhMHk/s1600-h/pritchard-cooke-0508-8_lg-39420313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4MhvMyFUN6nnBvdDuWJ67FAIeaHGpd6SkueVqXwbxzOK8A3Sz-f2pN-28uZl3LTz0avQrTiEsn8YJbgta872S9QZArh1m88W1LZcoaKMpRSxNkH-j3gM3vCwknxjGe8mP3dBceUkhMHk/s640/pritchard-cooke-0508-8_lg-39420313.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Elements of a country kitchen are timeless.  A stone cooking alcove, stone flooring, honed granite counters and vintage styled lighting are set off by an island that looks like a piece of furniture was set in the middle of the room.  That was a common practice in a country farmhouse kitchen back in the day, and adds a true country element to this kitchen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></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;"></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/AVvXsEgjYwViAOZRv6DfLplVWLlQb_qH_XONh3lAaoGM5SlkRMMIgutn9-8yPINm5VKyGacUK7jJM14Ca56YG5dPyQqFZ-VrO1JNJKpDYo-9Gs-wSTYfaaSLVAScSJcpvm8qGbXtxGP0gj5AiHns/s1600-h/4a-backsplashes-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYwViAOZRv6DfLplVWLlQb_qH_XONh3lAaoGM5SlkRMMIgutn9-8yPINm5VKyGacUK7jJM14Ca56YG5dPyQqFZ-VrO1JNJKpDYo-9Gs-wSTYfaaSLVAScSJcpvm8qGbXtxGP0gj5AiHns/s400/4a-backsplashes-01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Modern convenience combines with rustic travertine in this cooking alcove</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another country element - painted upper cabinetry and wood toned lower </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/AVvXsEgPzWnDKQB5S0e7qIzK2Znmit-1L_EeWq_cJndbZPdqsKg_ny5OIsUyNnnSJrvtzmm8QCdNbEgf3eYcOoQ50AdlGTTavxBzBbJJHtFhxlx1Q0Z9kqUEgZJEGQopiwW0ktH3-BLwCcba0Flj/s1600-h/kirchen.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPzWnDKQB5S0e7qIzK2Znmit-1L_EeWq_cJndbZPdqsKg_ny5OIsUyNnnSJrvtzmm8QCdNbEgf3eYcOoQ50AdlGTTavxBzBbJJHtFhxlx1Q0Z9kqUEgZJEGQopiwW0ktH3-BLwCcba0Flj/s400/kirchen.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Still keeping in the neutral palette, this elegant kitchen has a dramatic backsplash and simple honed granite countertops.  Rustic beams, vintage styled lighting  and beadboard add more country elements, while modern styled steel barstools add a playful element.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJQiiN7thhhQlHfeXvuNs3WI-rjuzVhnY7zkG_BbTlyX5ZVlM09eC_cRKOPl0KkPxsye5tnZpA6taV_fN92vqGgI_m6NyLYM9eFAteWEs6zAgRO5Bga_C124Hc15SHUsqMrbYR1fRkJFH4/s1600-h/c92dab65-cb2c-4d6f-95c3-ecf0ae134c1f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJQiiN7thhhQlHfeXvuNs3WI-rjuzVhnY7zkG_BbTlyX5ZVlM09eC_cRKOPl0KkPxsye5tnZpA6taV_fN92vqGgI_m6NyLYM9eFAteWEs6zAgRO5Bga_C124Hc15SHUsqMrbYR1fRkJFH4/s640/c92dab65-cb2c-4d6f-95c3-ecf0ae134c1f.jpg" width="435" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Again, simple vintage styled cabinetry, simple hardware, and serious appliances</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcRJoACTRr1Bgty3_TEaNFlqZHFp1ha2xVizM2646pYluUEYzN3uNS6bkezATfukLYCnmzy6hyphenhyphenZogP1Y0ZunbHUJqRFueZ-O5GoL3EdQ0oupNow2sBvN7UO8R77ol-JW6HKTgF_bwckFKh/s1600-h/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcRJoACTRr1Bgty3_TEaNFlqZHFp1ha2xVizM2646pYluUEYzN3uNS6bkezATfukLYCnmzy6hyphenhyphenZogP1Y0ZunbHUJqRFueZ-O5GoL3EdQ0oupNow2sBvN7UO8R77ol-JW6HKTgF_bwckFKh/s400/13.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This kitchen makes me smile.  Even without the cow.  Industrial stools and light fixtures combine with rustic table, beadboard and stainless steel.  This is NOT your mother's country-style.</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/AVvXsEgy-DAXJWAxgGlb_8-HSssuNr-JFuJXKwVoiEAflwgNQNZZkAVsWIt5TcToc1lHgPagc0QWXRxpe1vm1S9S3nMyukNf8g_P6g-CpDX2UX097YtHeirhfJItNwT2WeWAZIXysgwECdw4mZnw/s1600-h/catalano-architects.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-DAXJWAxgGlb_8-HSssuNr-JFuJXKwVoiEAflwgNQNZZkAVsWIt5TcToc1lHgPagc0QWXRxpe1vm1S9S3nMyukNf8g_P6g-CpDX2UX097YtHeirhfJItNwT2WeWAZIXysgwECdw4mZnw/s400/catalano-architects.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love these light fixtures and highly polished floor, subway tiles, country vintage style barstools</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR4bJtD-jhFlnJR8Af2ZPDnEhfVgCuimR_WPNU5s8t5ElWkQGdIBf4-bHnu1UuXlA7raEETwM92VdFJLyRfR2FcBcQu_B4_qaPTVYX-7ZUJFFOMyYQ7OVik3GX42acHPSdtel3h5TpRRkH/s1600-h/Kitchen+I+want+glass+front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR4bJtD-jhFlnJR8Af2ZPDnEhfVgCuimR_WPNU5s8t5ElWkQGdIBf4-bHnu1UuXlA7raEETwM92VdFJLyRfR2FcBcQu_B4_qaPTVYX-7ZUJFFOMyYQ7OVik3GX42acHPSdtel3h5TpRRkH/s400/Kitchen+I+want+glass+front.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LOVE the top cabinets </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYdHAtirKpWSdZAEEMvtGM0wmQlel-57N6xJGQNKTHbtG-xr6oqXmmIdEsP2AAQhSZR5MffktDfB6aBnAb1PkTOM-6RBGgEePBFmk0MCIe0mfUbF3aYq0NL_NZkdZdrDYMWnyonk7ba6Q/s1600-h/Kitchen-Kristen-Buckinham-Interiors-Photo-Credit-Mudrick-21-269x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYdHAtirKpWSdZAEEMvtGM0wmQlel-57N6xJGQNKTHbtG-xr6oqXmmIdEsP2AAQhSZR5MffktDfB6aBnAb1PkTOM-6RBGgEePBFmk0MCIe0mfUbF3aYq0NL_NZkdZdrDYMWnyonk7ba6Q/s400/Kitchen-Kristen-Buckinham-Interiors-Photo-Credit-Mudrick-21-269x300.jpg" width="357" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great cabinet - store your dishes and display treasures</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/AVvXsEhr_SNCpV1ATm01Fol4SoGr7G9iaHo8OhNHxFxuIyfizoE6WjUMv3ucVmoFiAw_uOnIEqxidD_a2eox-Cju9mdQb_FlZYQhyphenhyphen03d-XcNzYKmixD0-LnxhD3HMXaKJwLFM6fMefPI3incOUK5/s1600-h/Peacock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_SNCpV1ATm01Fol4SoGr7G9iaHo8OhNHxFxuIyfizoE6WjUMv3ucVmoFiAw_uOnIEqxidD_a2eox-Cju9mdQb_FlZYQhyphenhyphen03d-XcNzYKmixD0-LnxhD3HMXaKJwLFM6fMefPI3incOUK5/s400/Peacock.jpg" width="331" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rustic island with stainless steel counter - a little bit of a contemporary backsplash with vintage styled cabinets and great lantern style lighting - contrasts - they are wonderful aren't they?</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/AVvXsEhop5ii3w99GmSMlLSjg4sQ7I2GDFEUAgqyAMq64LaztfgljKwdZxErIJCfXPbjrNEPFtZZjXRmQLfp8d2oyMMVMutlJUqmQ8ZqU8xS5-2GWJIWqsC4SjrBmXi4lZri2EUW8wQOrB8UPd7R/s1600-h/Kvanum+Kitchens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhop5ii3w99GmSMlLSjg4sQ7I2GDFEUAgqyAMq64LaztfgljKwdZxErIJCfXPbjrNEPFtZZjXRmQLfp8d2oyMMVMutlJUqmQ8ZqU8xS5-2GWJIWqsC4SjrBmXi4lZri2EUW8wQOrB8UPd7R/s400/Kvanum+Kitchens.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meet the master cabinetmaker - Christopher Peacock.  This is inspired by Swedish country - light wood floor, dove grey painted chairs, rustic vintage table, black granite counters -  wink to the Swedish with the candle ring styled lighting fixture</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/AVvXsEheqsS0nJFv8s_4trVN231dEhU4xZdxLxh-f6lD82XcZQgcs3D2l3tHBNHY7pgBqB3mrgXBN7Utw7Beg3k88RsFfhXpkqDtS4TV9DTjQlAdee9Zj1K-ERcsXLRM1HoSHKwYZ8xOvyTPSjza/s1600-h/p_countrylg_ss7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">So todays country - NO clutter, NEUTRAL palette, INDUSTRIAL/MODERN elements, EFFICIENT appliances, VINTAGE STYLED cabinetry and millwork, CLASSIC wood or stone flooring, SIMPLE lighting.  It all adds up to comfortable, usable, family style living</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIVHq6GMsyo_cocMqNgCuwZf2O6l9S6_c5OpX2JA7VZ236-nLXjJ7W96ftud4gf3hQDoEVh2w59C29Cbk0CTQN6FBvhy-yCHVQpUchczizTL5OdVlPIhhl5MKCgutwDHJrkWOQK-7VVeVF/s1600-h/peacockkitchen2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-AtO1oRi6I7TGWCvseHEEtILScjE7AFaHs3HSxmq1CltZnUtl5g3xgitNeELAn5efU3bEUJFnIMZSbJ3RjH5xzm53g1-aJ4lMYdXdKUSR7YnfYGG1p-9RBpZ0cU9n7TXfAT1ZXR3Hy5L/s1600-h/ss_REN604492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-AtO1oRi6I7TGWCvseHEEtILScjE7AFaHs3HSxmq1CltZnUtl5g3xgitNeELAn5efU3bEUJFnIMZSbJ3RjH5xzm53g1-aJ4lMYdXdKUSR7YnfYGG1p-9RBpZ0cU9n7TXfAT1ZXR3Hy5L/s400/ss_REN604492.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A neutral palette doesn't mean just white</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVsVapo-eHTl9knwZOWkQKbOKHHPMLMPkfSoqx45qGRI-0LfKn-MpNasnrnGbEyQQqxvzrXA5CMiH1mV4Ya3iyqk8V6iQRiBGkx3fVZi-Byc4B_G5mLJmDdEHgUJQjb9bDuUEpfAvyI5Hw/s1600-h/ss_SIP904594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVsVapo-eHTl9knwZOWkQKbOKHHPMLMPkfSoqx45qGRI-0LfKn-MpNasnrnGbEyQQqxvzrXA5CMiH1mV4Ya3iyqk8V6iQRiBGkx3fVZi-Byc4B_G5mLJmDdEHgUJQjb9bDuUEpfAvyI5Hw/s400/ss_SIP904594.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't resist one more by the master:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYR3dzrENMyvSLE7KRsEzh-OIzX9e4qQnwAZcJZqN-Gh1CiAO2jfp6OQib7WdZ88KdNi2z1QkywgXvZr0NzTZ6FIZBt9MGQyArTGe5q-66JOKKXRu5guZam6MLBZXDz0uIx5gc7WhBxnEV/s1600-h/peacockkitchen2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYR3dzrENMyvSLE7KRsEzh-OIzX9e4qQnwAZcJZqN-Gh1CiAO2jfp6OQib7WdZ88KdNi2z1QkywgXvZr0NzTZ6FIZBt9MGQyArTGe5q-66JOKKXRu5guZam6MLBZXDz0uIx5gc7WhBxnEV/s400/peacockkitchen2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christopher Peacock.  Beautiful cabinet details.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what do you think of country now?????</div>

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