Family Aesthetic

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XF4OjGkBIMo/TaxeOdUtKkI/AAAAAAAAGYk/j9_R7rtV6FE/s1600/Picture+40.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XF4OjGkBIMo/TaxeOdUtKkI/AAAAAAAAGYk/j9_R7rtV6FE/s1600/Picture+40.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hi everyone! This is a super quick post because I'm swamped today. Still, I had to share these fantastic photos, featuring the brothers behind the design firm<i><a href="http://www.home-nyc.com/"> hOmE.</a></i> Love their approach, which is rustic, masculine, and still modern. Found this article via <i><a href="http://thescoutmag.com/features/design/1066/detail/the_brothers_haslegrave?page=1">The Scout</a></i>, so read more there.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Gotta run!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NuMNCrT6uiU/TaxeSym3YbI/AAAAAAAAGYo/so9MfFy0D5Q/s1600/Picture+39.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NuMNCrT6uiU/TaxeSym3YbI/AAAAAAAAGYo/so9MfFy0D5Q/s1600/Picture+39.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3vVBGS7MZl4/TaxeYc7Y_ZI/AAAAAAAAGYs/YSfNuH1CLi0/s1600/Picture+41.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3vVBGS7MZl4/TaxeYc7Y_ZI/AAAAAAAAGYs/YSfNuH1CLi0/s1600/Picture+41.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lBhf5GP-P3M/TaxedAXp3xI/AAAAAAAAGYw/H83nXY8fyag/s1600/Picture+36.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lBhf5GP-P3M/TaxedAXp3xI/AAAAAAAAGYw/H83nXY8fyag/s1600/Picture+36.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ei8uWfycSqk/Taxeg0_vzsI/AAAAAAAAGY0/9XPQaO8cRKw/s1600/Picture+38.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ei8uWfycSqk/Taxeg0_vzsI/AAAAAAAAGY0/9XPQaO8cRKw/s1600/Picture+38.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e_xbMXyZP6E/TaxeoUaEI7I/AAAAAAAAGY4/o4IbAocOZE0/s1600/Picture+34.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e_xbMXyZP6E/TaxeoUaEI7I/AAAAAAAAGY4/o4IbAocOZE0/s1600/Picture+34.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UedFLOjZ25U/TaxepZJFEhI/AAAAAAAAGY8/wrTUKPb0vXU/s1600/Picture+35.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UedFLOjZ25U/TaxepZJFEhI/AAAAAAAAGY8/wrTUKPb0vXU/s1600/Picture+35.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pqwkxBRwmyw/Taxev7Ndp0I/AAAAAAAAGZA/VAzASw0pnCk/s1600/Picture+33.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pqwkxBRwmyw/Taxev7Ndp0I/AAAAAAAAGZA/VAzASw0pnCk/s1600/Picture+33.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nWMgxVrW_6E/Taxez3rvyZI/AAAAAAAAGZE/s-b0j-k9SAY/s1600/Picture+31.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nWMgxVrW_6E/Taxez3rvyZI/AAAAAAAAGZE/s-b0j-k9SAY/s1600/Picture+31.png" /></a></div><br /></div>

Family Aesthetic

Hi everyone! This is a super quick post because I'm swamped today. Still, I had to share these fantastic photos, featuring the brothers ...

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Dreaming of The Black Pearl

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://www.weheart.co.uk/upload-images/blackpearl1.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I know what you're thinking. "Oh, the Johnny Depp dreams again". Who me? Never...o.k. maybe. But that really isn't what I meant, by this title. Its actually the name of this gorgeous </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.weheart.co.uk/2010/11/10/black-pearl-house-and-workshop-rotterdam-south/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">townhome</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> in Rotterdam. A total reformation of this century old building has resulted in an amazingly innovative home. I think my favorite detail is the bright green wall on the exterior. It looks like some sort of fabric, but I wasn't able to find any info. about it. Its awesome, though!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weheart.co.uk/upload-images/blackpearl4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.weheart.co.uk/upload-images/blackpearl4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://www.weheart.co.uk/upload-images/blackpearl6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.weheart.co.uk/upload-images/blackpearl6.jpg" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weheart.co.uk/upload-images/blackpearl12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.weheart.co.uk/upload-images/blackpearl12.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weheart.co.uk/upload-images/blackpearl3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.weheart.co.uk/upload-images/blackpearl3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weheart.co.uk/upload-images/blackpearl9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.weheart.co.uk/upload-images/blackpearl9.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The unusual details in this house are worth studying for a while. Especially if you need some ideas to kick you in the pants!  Find more info. at </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.weheart.co.uk/2010/11/10/black-pearl-house-and-workshop-rotterdam-south/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">We Heart</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> , </span><a href="http://www.rolf.fr/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Studio Rolf. fr</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> , </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">and one of my new favorite blogs</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><a href="http://tbpdesign.blogspot.com/2010/11/black-pearl.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The Best Part </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> .</span></span>

Dreaming of The Black Pearl

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Living Small, Living Well

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TMWYUklInVI/AAAAAAAAF68/4sWjtVS0_pw/s1600/Picture+5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531995196478758226" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TMWYUklInVI/AAAAAAAAF68/4sWjtVS0_pw/s400/Picture+5.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 542px; height: 411px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Lately, I've been thinking about living small, efficient and practical. In fact, I don't know why I said "thinking about living small" like its a new concept, when I <span style="font-style: italic;">do </span>live small already! What I really should say, is living in a small home that also qualifies as dream living. Like perhaps on a beautiful <a href="http://www.trendir.com/house-design/small-cottage-design-with-large-covered-deck-in-hawaii.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Hawaiian beach</span></a>, maybe?</span><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TMWYKqVc2VI/AAAAAAAAF60/n8Yxw7XyBWM/s1600/Picture+4.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531995026224896338" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TMWYKqVc2VI/AAAAAAAAF60/n8Yxw7XyBWM/s400/Picture+4.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 546px; height: 442px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TMWYJv643BI/AAAAAAAAF6k/yG8ny75n2zk/s1600/Picture+6.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531995010544229394" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TMWYJv643BI/AAAAAAAAF6k/yG8ny75n2zk/s400/Picture+6.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 550px; height: 412px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Surrounded by so much natural beauty, why would anyone need an enormous house. I would rather feel like I live outside...with air conditioning of course!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(I found this house on an amazing site my sister introduced me to called <a href="http://www.trendir.com/house-design/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Trendir</span></a>. Check it out for some more amazing modern homes. Just be prepared to spend a lot of time there)</span><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TMWYIVklepI/AAAAAAAAF6c/oJL5zREGcm4/s1600/Picture+7.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531994986291493522" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TMWYIVklepI/AAAAAAAAF6c/oJL5zREGcm4/s400/Picture+7.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 546px; height: 404px;" /></a>

Living Small, Living Well

Lately, I've been thinking about living small, efficient and practical. In fact, I don't know why I said "thinking about living...

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Death of the McMansion: Could it be true?

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/THKcnGcj9xI/AAAAAAAAF28/0e46OYzPoeI/s1600/Picture+3.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508637489786779410" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/THKcnGcj9xI/AAAAAAAAF28/0e46OYzPoeI/s400/Picture+3.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 588px; height: 396px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">(Photos via Cote de Texas, read her <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-home-exteriors-i-spare-you.html">hilarious post</a></span>!)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Wine rooms, media rooms, swimming pools, water fountains, tennis courts, children living two floors away from their parents, and adults constantly giving themselves away in body, mind and spirit to maintain the facade. All the while "family" turns into a thing of the past.</span><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/THKcmlwUMwI/AAAAAAAAF20/ITnSkMbaYaU/s1600/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508637481011262210" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/THKcmlwUMwI/AAAAAAAAF20/ITnSkMbaYaU/s400/Picture+2.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 590px; height: 392px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(More info <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/38757287/">here</a>)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span">If the death of the McMansion allows children to know their parents and parents to enjoy their children and if it allows people to nourish their souls </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span">again</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span">.... then this demise can't happen soon enough for me.</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">This is just my </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">opinion of course:)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Carolina</span></div>

Death of the McMansion: Could it be true?

(Photos via Cote de Texas, read her hilarious post !) Wine rooms, media rooms, swimming pools, water fountains, tennis courts, children livi...

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Judge A Book By Its Cover

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TCoCXvFsa_I/AAAAAAAAF1w/ZNREI-FKJFc/s1600/Picture+38.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488201702704966642" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TCoCXvFsa_I/AAAAAAAAF1w/ZNREI-FKJFc/s800/Picture+38.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 582px; height: 377px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I love receiving my weekly </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.houzz.com/">Houzz</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"> updates, because they are a little treat waiting for me in my email. This weekend I especially loved the photos of a l</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.houzz.com/projects/4467/The-Brick-House">ittle house with a modern soul</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">. If I were walking down the street and came across this place, I would wish that I could run inside. Funny enough, I have seen the inside because it is the home of Morgan of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.the-brick-house.com/">The Brick House</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">. (Some time ago I mentioned this blog </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2009/06/one-lovely-blog.html">here</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">).</span><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TCoCn4OYRPI/AAAAAAAAF2Y/Dcr-h7dh6-o/s1600/Picture+39.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488201980035220722" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TCoCn4OYRPI/AAAAAAAAF2Y/Dcr-h7dh6-o/s800/Picture+39.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 594px; height: 385px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TCoCabu5vgI/AAAAAAAAF2Q/ifIRi1nV9_E/s1600/Picture+40.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488201749048704514" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TCoCabu5vgI/AAAAAAAAF2Q/ifIRi1nV9_E/s800/Picture+40.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 432px; height: 653px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">The Brick House is all about modern design on a budget, which is an idea that is close to my heart. It frustrates me that we tend to associate modern with large expense! Don't get me wrong I love reading <a href="http://www.dwell.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Dwell</span></a> or <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Architectural Digest</span></a> as much as the next person, but that isn't really practical for most of us, right? Fortunately, Morgan doesn't let a small budget hold her back and I LOVE this amazing detail on the front of the house. I have to confess that I'm including this photo in hopes that it might inspire all you modern lovers who think your house could never express your ideas. Just think a little out of the box...ha, ha!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TCoCZ5crGQI/AAAAAAAAF2I/0Cuv92X6Kv4/s1600/Picture+41.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488201739845441794" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TCoCZ5crGQI/AAAAAAAAF2I/0Cuv92X6Kv4/s800/Picture+41.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 588px; height: 423px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Wow! Check out the before pic. </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TCoCZGB_wLI/AAAAAAAAF2A/qa44Oii3zmE/s1600/Picture+42.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488201726043340978" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TCoCZGB_wLI/AAAAAAAAF2A/qa44Oii3zmE/s800/Picture+42.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 458px; height: 690px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">The backyard is fantastic!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TCoCYTF0rYI/AAAAAAAAF14/IlJwEyMcfaw/s1600/Picture+43.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488201712369184130" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TCoCYTF0rYI/AAAAAAAAF14/IlJwEyMcfaw/s800/Picture+43.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 587px; height: 444px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Finally, I couldn't resist this photo because the simplicity of it is so wonderful. I envy Morgan's ability to live with very few items. I try to do this myself but often fail:( Having so many blank spaces allow your mind to wander and reflect. (Said the hard-core introvert!).</span><br /></div>

Judge A Book By Its Cover

I love receiving my weekly Houzz updates, because they are a little treat waiting for me in my email. This weekend I especially loved the p...

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Feeling Tipsy

<div style="text-align: center;"><div><object height="324" width="576"><param name="movie" value="http://d.yimg.com/nl/shine/shine/player.swf"><param name="flashVars" value="vid=20117951&"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed width="576" height="324" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://d.yimg.com/nl/shine/shine/player.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="vid=20117951&"></embed></object></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Hello, all! I had to share this video of an unbelievable house that is now on the market. It is space-age fabulous!!! Designed by </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Foster_(architect)"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Richard T. Foster</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> in 1968, the Rotating House is ingenious. Once inside, you can rotate the house to face any view of the beautiful property it sits on. Love it! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">P.S.  Monday's post didn't appear here because of problems with Blogger. I did post a link on my Twitter and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1317532134"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Facebook</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> sites. Be sure and check out another amazing home there. As for the explanation of where I've been...still to come, I promise.</span></div></span></div>

Feeling Tipsy

Hello, all! I had to share this video of an unbelievable house that is now on the market. It is space-age fabulous!!! Designed by Richard T....

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On The Quirky Side

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S4f_3fx84mI/AAAAAAAAFvU/dkqCxRKcSkM/s1600-h/Picture+34.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442600003589431906" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S4f_3fx84mI/AAAAAAAAFvU/dkqCxRKcSkM/s800/Picture+34.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 590px; height: 403px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Hello everyone! For those of you who may wonder where I've been, I apologize for the long silence. Life's been kind of crazy lately and my blogging has been paying the price. Well, I did want to post this unique and quirky loft in New York. Designed by </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.bohlarchitects.com/nyc/new_york_city.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span">B</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.bohlarchitects.com/nyc/new_york_city.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span">ohl Architects</span></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.bohlarchitects.com/nyc/new_york_city.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span">,</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"> it uses plenty of fun and off-beat details. </span><br /></div></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S4gCm7U4FpI/AAAAAAAAFvc/8paWMXg10bo/s1600-h/Picture+20.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442603017460782738" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S4gCm7U4FpI/AAAAAAAAFvc/8paWMXg10bo/s800/Picture+20.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 455px; height: 593px;" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Ha, ha! This detail really cracks me up. I mean, if you want a random blue eye staring at you; why not have one, right?<br />(I have a feeling this photo may cause some controversy amongst readers)</span></div></span><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S4f_27rvj8I/AAAAAAAAFvM/eQ17ZIlsy_8/s1600-h/Picture+12.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442599993899716546" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S4f_27rvj8I/AAAAAAAAFvM/eQ17ZIlsy_8/s800/Picture+12.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 591px; height: 405px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S4f_1yhCPXI/AAAAAAAAFu8/MH9_xD5fugg/s1600-h/Picture+28.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442599974259015026" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S4f_1yhCPXI/AAAAAAAAFu8/MH9_xD5fugg/s800/Picture+28.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 596px; height: 445px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S4f_1P_dB8I/AAAAAAAAFu0/pVOxO_mPhIU/s1600-h/Picture+31.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442599964991358914" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S4f_1P_dB8I/AAAAAAAAFu0/pVOxO_mPhIU/s800/Picture+31.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 466px; height: 637px;" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">As a designer, I've always found it frustrating that so many people will only live with things that others approve of! I can't say how many times I've heard the words, "I need to know if my sister likes it" or "My mother", "My neighbors"...etc. Why?! If its your home and your place to live and rest, why can't it just mean something to you? I look as a home as a sanctuary and as a place that feeds your inner self. So shouldn't it be a true representation of yourself? Ahhh, this has been my soapbox for many years. I hope at least a few people will stop and consider my words and take true ownership of their environment.<br />Don't know why I seem so bossy today.<br /></span></div></span><br /></div>

On The Quirky Side

Hello everyone! For those of you who may wonder where I've been, I apologize for the long silence. Life's been kind of crazy lately ...

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What Would You Do?

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S3BOKUw_KGI/AAAAAAAAFtk/AqqVqmfJLYE/s1600-h/Picture+5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435930689516021858" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S3BOKUw_KGI/AAAAAAAAFtk/AqqVqmfJLYE/s800/Picture+5.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 635px; height: 446px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Hypothetical situation...Lets say one day someone walked up to you and said, "Hello, I'm going to give you your dream home. Just tell me what you want." Would you know what to say? I mean we often <span style="font-style: italic;">think</span> we know what we want, but do we <span style="font-style: italic;">really</span> know? (Yes, I do believe this might happen to me someday; so I think about it a lot). Well, I think I found a very good blueprint for what I would like to have. Check out this gorgeous <a href="http://www.ebby.com/property/6630326/6_Vanguard_Way_Dallas_TX_75243-6510"><span style="font-style: italic;">Dallas home</span></a>!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S3BOKAjjFVI/AAAAAAAAFtc/dT8XAgCnk6I/s1600-h/Picture+10.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435930684090946898" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S3BOKAjjFVI/AAAAAAAAFtc/dT8XAgCnk6I/s800/Picture+10.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 634px; height: 475px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">They say a kitchen is the most important room in a house, but I find its usually my least favorite. For one, I'm not much of a cook but also because kitchens are usually too fussy or too frumpy. This kitchen on the other hand...nice! Its so chic and clean.</span><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S3BOJvmcfuI/AAAAAAAAFtU/0vu-evOBzTA/s1600-h/Picture+12.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435930679539695330" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S3BOJvmcfuI/AAAAAAAAFtU/0vu-evOBzTA/s800/Picture+12.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 631px; height: 470px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S3BOJKtaoSI/AAAAAAAAFtM/C3JLSeLTuJo/s1600-h/Picture+13.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435930669636821282" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S3BOJKtaoSI/AAAAAAAAFtM/C3JLSeLTuJo/s800/Picture+13.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 628px; height: 471px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S3BOI4ylc6I/AAAAAAAAFtE/iAYtsxxItoM/s1600-h/Picture+11.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435930664826663842" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S3BOI4ylc6I/AAAAAAAAFtE/iAYtsxxItoM/s800/Picture+11.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 626px; height: 466px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Perhaps, I would not want my house to be this White! I like more color. So, do you know what you want. Another question, can we really get what we want if we're not even clear what that is?! Hmmm, sorry to be so philosophical the day after the Super Bowl:)<br />P.S. Some of you long time readers may remember my "Dream Home" series, but newer readers may not. <a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/search/label/Dream%20Homes"><span style="font-style: italic;">Click here</span></a> for some more inspiration.<br /></span></div>

What Would You Do?

Hypothetical situation...Lets say one day someone walked up to you and said, "Hello, I'm going to give you your dream home. Just te...

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Look Up!

<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwQMeh8S39I/AAAAAAAAFl8/HppDchBoJNY/s1600/Picture+13.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405459171398311890" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwQMeh8S39I/AAAAAAAAFl8/HppDchBoJNY/s800/Picture+13.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 593px; height: 593px;" /></a><a href="http://yatzer.com/2014_ara_pizza_by_pablo_tellez"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >(Found via Yatzer)</span></a><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">Commercial spaces are such a great place to get design inspiration. They are often very bold and adventurous. One of my favorite things in commercial spaces is the attention given to ceilings. No boring white planes of emptiness!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">This beautiful Spanish restaurant does an amazing job of making the most of the large expanse above.</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">Its interesting how subtle the rest of the decor is. The intricate angles of the ceiling are such a focal point, the space doesn't need much else. Love it!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwQMeBRxDmI/AAAAAAAAFl0/LYxCce_rTBo/s1600/Picture+15.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405459162630000226" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwQMeBRxDmI/AAAAAAAAFl0/LYxCce_rTBo/s800/Picture+15.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 598px; height: 598px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I realize most of us can't tear down our ceilings and build an entire new shape, but there can still be a lot done. How about at least painting them a more interesting color than white? Also, add details like antique looking medallions coupled with modern light fixtures. That's a personal favorite! </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwQMd-jFphI/AAAAAAAAFls/mVeftBt9j80/s1600/Picture+14.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405459161897346578" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwQMd-jFphI/AAAAAAAAFls/mVeftBt9j80/s800/Picture+14.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 604px; height: 717px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">One more thing! I'm crazy about the hand drawn pictures on the restroom doors. Doors as art? Who knew?</span><br /></div>

Look Up!

(Found via Yatzer) Commercial spaces are such a great place to get design inspiration. They are often very bold and adventurous. One of my f...

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Favorite Portfolio: Blacksheep Architecture and Design

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR5AMZxhXI/AAAAAAAAFeE/3nYz9_2JMzY/s1600-h/Picture+22.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392067698105615730" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR5AMZxhXI/AAAAAAAAFeE/3nYz9_2JMzY/s800/Picture+22.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 620px; height: 467px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Hello all! I wanted to share two of my new obsessions. First, a very cool site called <a href="http://www.houzz.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Houzz</span></a>. Have you seen it? Its a blogger's dream come true. Basically, its a site where you can bookmark your favorite images, or post photos of your own work. Also, you can create your Idea books from all their images. Its so fabulous and inspiring!!</span><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR4_eJxHkI/AAAAAAAAFd8/U8aU2LLC3jA/s1600-h/Picture+21.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392067685690449474" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR4_eJxHkI/AAAAAAAAFd8/U8aU2LLC3jA/s800/Picture+21.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 598px; height: 447px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR4-1YmzYI/AAAAAAAAFd0/W4_G31NDgsI/s1600-h/Picture+19.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392067674746834306" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR4-1YmzYI/AAAAAAAAFd0/W4_G31NDgsI/s800/Picture+19.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 587px; height: 435px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">My second obsession is <a href="http://www.blacksheepweb.com/projects/item_view/15/yoo+building#/projects/item_view/14/stanmore+hill"><span style="font-style: italic;">Blacksheep Interior and Architecture</span></a>, found via Houzz. Their design is so crisp and creative. I had a hard time narrowing down the amount of photos I posted. </span><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR4-OC_VzI/AAAAAAAAFds/zr07QL7V_OA/s1600-h/Picture+18.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392067664187184946" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR4-OC_VzI/AAAAAAAAFds/zr07QL7V_OA/s800/Picture+18.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 578px; height: 435px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR49YoISmI/AAAAAAAAFdk/c9Fn9WFQYl8/s1600-h/Picture+17.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392067649847446114" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR49YoISmI/AAAAAAAAFdk/c9Fn9WFQYl8/s800/Picture+17.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 589px; height: 407px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm developing my own ideabook. If any of you create one, let me know:)</span><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR594fW0YI/AAAAAAAAFeM/llsyRnozZPA/s1600-h/Picture+23.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392068757912211842" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/StR594fW0YI/AAAAAAAAFeM/llsyRnozZPA/s800/Picture+23.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 597px; height: 442px;" /></a>

Favorite Portfolio: Blacksheep Architecture and Design

Hello all! I wanted to share two of my new obsessions. First, a very cool site called Houzz . Have you seen it? Its a blogger's dream co...

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Too Cool For School

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/So1wXLZGwkI/AAAAAAAAFYM/PGV0SC22yvI/s1600-h/29155815.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372073474020262466" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/So1wXLZGwkI/AAAAAAAAFYM/PGV0SC22yvI/s800/29155815.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 618px; height: 412px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/So1wRlA3QuI/AAAAAAAAFYE/V-ByaLXJUUk/s1600-h/29155879.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372073377818690274" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/So1wRlA3QuI/AAAAAAAAFYE/V-ByaLXJUUk/s800/29155879.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 492px; height: 740px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/So1wQUJUpcI/AAAAAAAAFX0/7M3ZkiAgSEg/s1600-h/29155857.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372073356110898626" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/So1wQUJUpcI/AAAAAAAAFX0/7M3ZkiAgSEg/s800/29155857.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 486px; height: 730px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/So1wPxFxAaI/AAAAAAAAFXs/vQ8ZPgWoxqA/s1600-h/29155891.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372073346700738978" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/So1wPxFxAaI/AAAAAAAAFXs/vQ8ZPgWoxqA/s800/29155891.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 481px; height: 701px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/So1wPVYwNVI/AAAAAAAAFXk/QuUAtc6CVtQ/s1600-h/29155755.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372073339264185682" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/So1wPVYwNVI/AAAAAAAAFXk/QuUAtc6CVtQ/s800/29155755.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 615px; height: 411px;" /></a><span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/So1wPVYwNVI/AAAAAAAAFXk/QuUAtc6CVtQ/s1600-h/29155755.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-size:85%;">This article from </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/06/garden/06location.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">the New York Times,</span></a> caught my eye today. Two New York designers decided to take a simple and clean approach to designing their East Hampton home. Their inspiration was the practical decor of a school building. I love this concept because it combines minimalism, modernism, and practicality. Of course, I never went to a school that looked this fabulous...but you get the picture;)</span></span>

Too Cool For School

This article from the New York Times, caught my eye today. Two New York designers decided to take a simple and clean approach to designing ...

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