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Lively Bookcases

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OC3UZ2fZiiI/TXZcR27lE-I/AAAAAAAAGTw/SbufDL4f_Ow/s1600/Picture+27.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OC3UZ2fZiiI/TXZcR27lE-I/AAAAAAAAGTw/SbufDL4f_Ow/s1600/Picture+27.png" /></a></div>I've mentioned my recent affection for bookcases before <i><a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2011/01/in-my-head-bookcase-mania.html">here</a></i>. This video takes the love to a whole new level:)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cFnuP9niRUg?rel=0" title="YouTube video player" width="480"></iframe></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Sorry for the long absence. Went to visit my family for many, many days!)</div></div>

Lively Bookcases

I've mentioned my recent affection for bookcases before here . This video takes the love to a whole new level:) (Sorry for the long abse...

11:14 AM

Must See TV.

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_QFFE6ew8DE/TWfSfMBAMBI/AAAAAAAAGTY/CCTJAKChbkw/s1600/Picture+23.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_QFFE6ew8DE/TWfSfMBAMBI/AAAAAAAAGTY/CCTJAKChbkw/s1600/Picture+23.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm anxiously awaiting the premiere of <i><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-design-star/show/index.html">"Secrets from a Stylist"</a></i>, on Saturday! I don't know about many of you, but I sort of gave up on design on television a few years ago. Compared to what goes on in the blog world, decorating shows really fall flat. That's why I'm ready to see <i><a href="http://www.stylebyemilyhenderson.com/portfolio/single-gallery/6813826">Emily Henderson</a></i> (winner of <i><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-design-star/show/index.html">Design Star</a></i>) at work. Her work is modern, fun, and aesthetically pleasing...woohoo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZOzOGQcDiso/TWfSj9SPJNI/AAAAAAAAGTc/kpfvJN0sFxg/s1600/Picture+25.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZOzOGQcDiso/TWfSj9SPJNI/AAAAAAAAGTc/kpfvJN0sFxg/s1600/Picture+25.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TKPrUqcD8Js/TWfSnRue6dI/AAAAAAAAGTg/UEDHM6GAtuM/s1600/Picture+24.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TKPrUqcD8Js/TWfSnRue6dI/AAAAAAAAGTg/UEDHM6GAtuM/s1600/Picture+24.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> After seeing <i><a href="http://www.stylebyemilyhenderson.com/portfolio/">Emily's portfolio</a></i>, this design nerd is waiting for more!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HgkUddIdrLc/TWfS-CBZRzI/AAAAAAAAGTk/0YVy8FRjY6U/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HgkUddIdrLc/TWfS-CBZRzI/AAAAAAAAGTk/0YVy8FRjY6U/s1600/Picture+5.png" /></a></div><br /></div>

Must See TV.

I'm anxiously awaiting the premiere of "Secrets from a Stylist" , on Saturday! I don't know about many of you, but I sort ...

8:22 AM

Lighting Lust

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_h-k3D3kuuo/TWPhFSx9dZI/AAAAAAAAGTA/wPIzRy0quL0/s1600/Picture+14.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_h-k3D3kuuo/TWPhFSx9dZI/AAAAAAAAGTA/wPIzRy0quL0/s1600/Picture+14.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm anxious to share some amazing light fixtures I've been admiring for the last week. Actually, more than admiring, lusting! I <i><b>really</b></i> want these!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dKPRGVKYk18/TWPhJKiCaWI/AAAAAAAAGTE/6sTkbEnWsMo/s1600/Picture+15.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dKPRGVKYk18/TWPhJKiCaWI/AAAAAAAAGTE/6sTkbEnWsMo/s1600/Picture+15.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A single bulb and a collection of wire spheres, so simple and so beautiful. I can't tell you where this fixture came from but you can find more photos of <a href="http://designtraveller.blogspot.com/2011/02/salento.html"><i>this incredible place here</i>.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LxokfeZxBDY/TWPhMPURayI/AAAAAAAAGTI/xV_5vdS-QNY/s1600/CIMG0275.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LxokfeZxBDY/TWPhMPURayI/AAAAAAAAGTI/xV_5vdS-QNY/s1600/CIMG0275.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WsT4a8d1DFQ/TWPhPi5hbbI/AAAAAAAAGTM/__1TOInDsHw/s1600/P1060604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WsT4a8d1DFQ/TWPhPi5hbbI/AAAAAAAAGTM/__1TOInDsHw/s1600/P1060604.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The newest source for lighting lust, comes from <i><a href="http://woandwecollection.blogspot.com/">Wo and We Collection</a></i>. These unique fixtures are an industrial dream. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tnd3PAB1p_M/TWPhTl5mILI/AAAAAAAAGTQ/862BctPaUaw/s1600/townhouse-brooklyn_07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tnd3PAB1p_M/TWPhTl5mILI/AAAAAAAAGTQ/862BctPaUaw/s1600/townhouse-brooklyn_07.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not only is this fixture to die for, but so is every detail <i><a href="http://atcasa.corriere.it/Le-case/Mondovisione/2010/11/08/townhouse-brooklyn_7.shtml">in this room! </a></i>The black walls are perfectly complemented by the white bedding with red trim. Ahhh, feels like home:)</div></div>

Lighting Lust

I'm anxious to share some amazing light fixtures I've been admiring for the last week. Actually, more than admiring, lusting! I real...

6:00 AM

Industrial Beauty

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TN1eIGdAQQI/AAAAAAAAF8E/iv8-owftfSU/s1600/sfgirlbybay.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538686609999806722" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TN1eIGdAQQI/AAAAAAAAF8E/iv8-owftfSU/s800/sfgirlbybay.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 487px; height: 729px;" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">(Via <a href="http://www.ruemag.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Rue Magazine</span></a>)</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">This morning I was drooling over these photos from <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2010/11/11/pssst-its-a-sneak-peek-at-rue-issue-2/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sfgirlbybay</span></a>. Finding metal lockers like these, is the sort of thing I dream about. What is even more beautiful is the harmonious way this industrial furniture fits into a soft and serene room. </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TN1eIA8E6XI/AAAAAAAAF78/piNdCT9vwBA/s1600/sfgirlybybay2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538686608519522674" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TN1eIA8E6XI/AAAAAAAAF78/piNdCT9vwBA/s800/sfgirlybybay2.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 492px; height: 738px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Love all the small details!!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TN1eHkueAzI/AAAAAAAAF70/FP1lu_jLVCo/s1600/Picture%2B6.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538686600946254642" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TN1eHkueAzI/AAAAAAAAF70/FP1lu_jLVCo/s800/Picture%2B6.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 494px; height: 394px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">The top photos reminded me of this photo of <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/image/tid/5657?page=15"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sarah Jessica Parker's home in Elle Decor</span></a>. That little blue cabinet takes away any feeling of generic design. Its such a unique touch.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TN1eHaOkKGI/AAAAAAAAF7s/WdDA5fpoycI/s1600/Picture%2B4.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538686598128085090" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TN1eHaOkKGI/AAAAAAAAF7s/WdDA5fpoycI/s800/Picture%2B4.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 515px; height: 506px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Some of the most fantastic industrial pieces I have seen are from <a href="http://www.obsoleteinc.com/index.php"><span style="font-style: italic;">Obsolete</span></a>. If you have never seen their website, go immediately! I'll wait for you:)</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TN1eHERgkFI/AAAAAAAAF7k/BBFKQo6PfGE/s1600/Picture%2B5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538686592234852434" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TN1eHERgkFI/AAAAAAAAF7k/BBFKQo6PfGE/s800/Picture%2B5.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 515px; height: 436px;" /></a></div>

Industrial Beauty

(Via Rue Magazine ) This morning I was drooling over these photos from Sfgirlbybay . Finding metal lockers like these, is the sort of thing ...

7:30 AM

1 Objet En 1 Minute

1 Objet En 1 Minute

EPISODE 1 à 8 / 1 OBJET EN 1 MINUTE / PIERRE LOTA Uploaded by LOTA-DESIGN . - Arts and animation videos. Here's hoping this inspires yo...

6:40 AM

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...

9:04 AM

Green Day 2!

Green Day 2!

Funny, I wasn't even feeling green until I saw this photo ! I may also be feeling a little green with envy.

7:53 AM

Blog Crush

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBksYOXY6_I/AAAAAAAAF1M/9Pjedlh_IBc/s1600/Picture+21.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483462815984970738" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBksYOXY6_I/AAAAAAAAF1M/9Pjedlh_IBc/s400/Picture+21.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 437px; height: 290px;" /></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%;">You've heard of girls having a "girl crush" and guys having a "guy crush", well bloggers often have blog crushes. My new infatuation is with </span><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://maizecreation.blogspot.com/">Maize</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"> written by </span><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://virgbook.blogspot.com/">Virginie Sannier</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">. It consists of an amazing collection of textures, colors and the capturing of small moments. Ohhh, my heart flutters!</span></div></span><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBksXqrF1EI/AAAAAAAAF1E/1tCLi3oZbV4/s1600/Picture+20.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483462806403929154" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBksXqrF1EI/AAAAAAAAF1E/1tCLi3oZbV4/s400/Picture+20.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 285px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBksXGAh57I/AAAAAAAAF08/nfOE1nlgkHY/s1600/Picture+19.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483462796561737650" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBksXGAh57I/AAAAAAAAF08/nfOE1nlgkHY/s400/Picture+19.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 431px; height: 287px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBksWrbi4MI/AAAAAAAAF00/nGrhk6d4mqo/s1600/Picture+18.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483462789427290306" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBksWrbi4MI/AAAAAAAAF00/nGrhk6d4mqo/s400/Picture+18.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 431px; height: 285px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBksBOYdm-I/AAAAAAAAF0s/_RrfmaDdcv4/s1600/Picture+17.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483462420852480994" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBksBOYdm-I/AAAAAAAAF0s/_RrfmaDdcv4/s400/Picture+17.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 436px; height: 292px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBksAuvacfI/AAAAAAAAF0k/uHkbMEfUPUA/s1600/Picture+16.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483462412358808050" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBksAuvacfI/AAAAAAAAF0k/uHkbMEfUPUA/s400/Picture+16.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 442px; height: 298px;" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I</span><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:85%;"> love these delicate cut paper creations. They remind me of little butterflies fluttering through the air. Some of Virginie's creations can be found </span><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://mi-avril.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span">here, </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span">but I hope you speak French.</span></span></span><br /></div><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBksAJlm5AI/AAAAAAAAF0c/QzgydkCAlJU/s1600/Picture+15.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483462402385568770" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBksAJlm5AI/AAAAAAAAF0c/QzgydkCAlJU/s400/Picture+15.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 444px; height: 295px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBkr_sgbEfI/AAAAAAAAF0U/CWWBGKHknEA/s1600/Picture+14.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483462394579194354" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBkr_sgbEfI/AAAAAAAAF0U/CWWBGKHknEA/s400/Picture+14.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 441px; height: 293px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBkr_LjDHUI/AAAAAAAAF0M/-qPZMNB2IyI/s1600/Picture+13.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483462385731837250" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TBkr_LjDHUI/AAAAAAAAF0M/-qPZMNB2IyI/s400/Picture+13.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 449px; height: 300px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I knew love was meant to be when I saw this photo because I have this bedding too! </span><br /></div></span></div></div>

Blog Crush

You've heard of girls having a "girl crush" and guys having a "guy crush", well bloggers often have blog crushes. My...

12:51 PM

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 ...

9:04 AM

Here's To An Organic New Year!

<div style="text-align: center;"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab" height="344" id="EmbedPlayer" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.lstudio.com/swf/swfEmbedPlayer.swf?vidTitle=Lexus%20Hybrid%20Suite&vidSeries=&vidEmNum=&vidStaring=Starring:%20designer%20Kelly%20LaPlante&endImgUrl=http://www.lstudio.com/img/HybridSuite_640x360.jpg&urlhi=http://videos.lstudio.com/high/hybridsuite_HI.f4v&urllo=http://videos.lstudio.com/low/hybridsuite_LO.f4v&origUrl=http://www.lstudio.com/lexus-hybrid-suite.html"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.lstudio.com/swf/swfEmbedPlayer.swf?vidTitle=Lexus%20Hybrid%20Suite&vidSeries=&vidEmNum=&vidStaring=Starring:%20designer%20Kelly%20LaPlante&endImgUrl=http://www.lstudio.com/img/HybridSuite_640x360.jpg&urlhi=http://videos.lstudio.com/high/hybridsuite_HI.f4v&urllo=http://videos.lstudio.com/low/hybridsuite_LO.f4v&origUrl=http://www.lstudio.com/lexus-hybrid-suite.html" name="EmbedPlayer" play="true" loop="false" quality="high" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer" align="middle" height="344" width="500"></embed></object><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Hello, I'm back!<br />I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Mine was a bit tumultuous, but more on that later. For now, lets talk about what we want more of in the new year! For me, organic and beautiful design sits high on the list:)</span><br /></div></div>

Here's To An Organic New Year!

Hello, I'm back! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Mine was a bit tumultuous, but more on that later. For now, lets talk about ...

11:24 AM

Baby, Its Cold Outside

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SykB0-n2biI/AAAAAAAAFpk/ga3Eh7fiZFc/s1600-h/Picture+14.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415862036564700706" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SykB0-n2biI/AAAAAAAAFpk/ga3Eh7fiZFc/s400/Picture+14.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 444px; height: 333px;" /></a><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SykBuaQU2FI/AAAAAAAAFpc/6IIu-4dmfdA/s1600-h/Picture+18.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415861923723139154" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SykBuaQU2FI/AAAAAAAAFpc/6IIu-4dmfdA/s400/Picture+18.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 357px; height: 477px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SykBtyGnQlI/AAAAAAAAFpU/svaMnawEtKc/s1600-h/Picture+17.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415861912944984658" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SykBtyGnQlI/AAAAAAAAFpU/svaMnawEtKc/s400/Picture+17.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 359px; height: 480px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SykBto0JPII/AAAAAAAAFpM/_PBtMo8IjaA/s1600-h/Picture+16.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415861910451600514" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SykBto0JPII/AAAAAAAAFpM/_PBtMo8IjaA/s400/Picture+16.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 359px; height: 477px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SykBtZONzmI/AAAAAAAAFpE/ZeYzf_MT-FQ/s1600-h/Picture+15.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415861906265984610" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SykBtZONzmI/AAAAAAAAFpE/ZeYzf_MT-FQ/s400/Picture+15.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 358px; height: 478px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm still adjusting to the cold weather! I prefer to be warm, but I'm dealing. Reading <a href="http://www.veranda.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Veranda,</span></a> I found a Wyoming home that makes winter a lot more palatable:) I just want to curl up by the fireplace in a beautiful wool blanket. If you're wondering, the design is by <a href="http://www.barbarabarry.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Barbara Barry</span></a>. Her amazing eye definitely shows.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></div>

Baby, Its Cold Outside

I'm still adjusting to the cold weather! I prefer to be warm, but I'm dealing. Reading Veranda, I found a Wyoming home that makes w...

7:48 AM

Friday Favorite: The Stagers

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sv2C0yTxXGI/AAAAAAAAFj0/1CfGM1LmvMs/s1600-h/Picture+6.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403618971283971170" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sv2C0yTxXGI/AAAAAAAAFj0/1CfGM1LmvMs/s800/Picture+6.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 525px; height: 685px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Have you watched <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/the-stagers/show/index.html"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">The Stagers</span> </a>on <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/before-and-after-makeovers-from-the-stagers/pictures/index.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">HGTV</span></a>? I really love this show! Unfortunately, since I like it, it must mean that its not a very popular show. I'm not sure why any time I like an HGTV show, it always seems to bomb. Perhaps I need to move to Canada. My favorite shows are Canadian and they do well there. Oh well! </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm addicted to this show, because I think their designs are great and its just fun to watch. Home staging is different than interior design, because of its unique approach. In order to stage a home must be attractive w/out being too personal. I think it can be a challenge for homeowners to separate themselves from their own homes, so I agree w/ bringing in professionals to help. Also, with the current market being what it is, making your home as attractive as possible has to be a good thing!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sv2C0NdouAI/AAAAAAAAFjk/SBqKqZAED9c/s1600-h/Picture+1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403618961393235970" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sv2C0NdouAI/AAAAAAAAFjk/SBqKqZAED9c/s800/Picture+1.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 582px; height: 302px;" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sv2C0Vo7O_I/AAAAAAAAFjs/seZyu9yOHF0/s1600-h/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403618963588070386" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sv2C0Vo7O_I/AAAAAAAAFjs/seZyu9yOHF0/s800/Picture+2.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 584px; height: 298px;" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">(<a href="http://www.dekora.com/index.htm"><span style="font-style: italic;">From the Dekora website)</span></a></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">The stagers are part of a Canadian company called Dekora. It looks like an amazing place that stores a massive amount of furniture, art and accessories available for staging. Personally, I have never run across a place quite like this, but would kill to do so! </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sv2C1b0N3xI/AAAAAAAAFj8/PWhJLeTFntM/s1600-h/Picture+9.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403618982425911058" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sv2C1b0N3xI/AAAAAAAAFj8/PWhJLeTFntM/s800/Picture+9.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 585px; height: 421px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Yikes!!!<br />If I were walking through this house, I would be tempted to runaway as fast as I could.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sv2C1gjp73I/AAAAAAAAFkE/kMAl6rKL_rc/s1600-h/Picture+8.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403618983698624370" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sv2C1gjp73I/AAAAAAAAFkE/kMAl6rKL_rc/s800/Picture+8.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 588px; height: 422px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Ahhh! When can I move in?<br />P.S.<br />I would love to get opinions of any designers reading this article about your feelings on staging.<br />Worthy cause, or passing fad?</span><br /></div>

Friday Favorite: The Stagers

Have you watched The Stagers on HGTV ? I really love this show! Unfortunately, since I like it, it must mean that its not a very popular sh...

7:30 AM

Happy Halloween!

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Supd6oKmHCI/AAAAAAAAFhc/UyT56SyE1Pc/s1600-h/Poster+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398230365152615458" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Supd6oKmHCI/AAAAAAAAFhc/UyT56SyE1Pc/s800/Poster+collage.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 685px; height: 563px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Hope you and all the little ones have a fun Halloween! </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Before I sign off, I wanted to share this great idea from a client's house. She purchased a cool, vintage  "Skeletal System" poster from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Etsy</span></a>. We then installed it in her entry as a spooky welcome for all those trick-or-treaters. I also couldn't resist posting this little cutie in such an adorable dress:)</span><br /></div>

Happy Halloween!

Hope you and all the little ones have a fun Halloween! Before I sign off, I wanted to share this great idea from a client's house. She p...

5:30 AM

War Of The Worlds

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SsIfGCTMQ_I/AAAAAAAAFck/IZRhXWa21Zc/s1600-h/corso-place-franz-liszt-by-robert-stadler-13.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386902292845577202" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SsIfGCTMQ_I/AAAAAAAAFck/IZRhXWa21Zc/s800/corso-place-franz-liszt-by-robert-stadler-13.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 621px; height: 608px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Did you ever see <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_of_the_Worlds_%281953_film%29"><span style="font-style: italic;">that movie</span></a>? The original one I mean, (don't get me started on my negative feelings about Tom Cruise!)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> These incredible light fixtures remind me of the alien spaceships, attacking the Earth. Remember that creepy sound they made? That movie was a family favorite at my house :) </span><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SsIfGw-rBqI/AAAAAAAAFc0/Yb0oVcJf7rA/s1600-h/corso-place-franz-liszt-by-robert-stadler-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386902305375979170" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SsIfGw-rBqI/AAAAAAAAFc0/Yb0oVcJf7rA/s800/corso-place-franz-liszt-by-robert-stadler-2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 545px; height: 727px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SsIfGeZ6zbI/AAAAAAAAFcs/JMTrW6PsCXk/s1600-h/corso-place-franz-liszt-by-robert-stadler-4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386902300389985714" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SsIfGeZ6zbI/AAAAAAAAFcs/JMTrW6PsCXk/s800/corso-place-franz-liszt-by-robert-stadler-4.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 663px; height: 443px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">See more of this <a href="http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/03/corso-place-franz-liszt-by-robert-stadler/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Parisian restaurant on Dezeen</span></a>.<br />P.S. I'm on my way to Round Top! More info later:)</span><br /></div>

War Of The Worlds

Did you ever see that movie ? The original one I mean, (don't get me started on my negative feelings about Tom Cruise!) These incredibl...

7:48 AM

Are You Reading...

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sreqvsq1dLI/AAAAAAAAFb8/Q8w_DQrZfbQ/s1600-h/web5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383959615966114994" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sreqvsq1dLI/AAAAAAAAFb8/Q8w_DQrZfbQ/s800/web5.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 430px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">All The Best's "Best Bedroom" contest? Ooh, its so inspiring and the <a href="http://allthebestbedrooms.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">cast of judges</span></a> is INSANE!!  In fact they are a little intimidating, I think.  Anyway, <a href="http://www.allthebestblog.com/search/label/All%20the%20Best%20Bedroom%20Contest"><span style="font-style: italic;">check it out here!</span></a> </span><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Srequ5HRkSI/AAAAAAAAFb0/7Li-QfFI_eM/s1600-h/web3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383959602126754082" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Srequ5HRkSI/AAAAAAAAFb0/7Li-QfFI_eM/s800/web3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 646px; height: 464px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SrequaCdbNI/AAAAAAAAFbs/KQsUzkRqwBE/s1600-h/web.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383959593785060562" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SrequaCdbNI/AAAAAAAAFbs/KQsUzkRqwBE/s800/web.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 643px; height: 504px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SreqtjioAjI/AAAAAAAAFbk/DHvrodvWTNo/s1600-h/web2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383959579156021810" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SreqtjioAjI/AAAAAAAAFbk/DHvrodvWTNo/s800/web2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 637px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I can't decide which I love more...a more traditional approach or a funkier one? They are all gorgeous!</span><br /></div>

Are You Reading...

All The Best's "Best Bedroom" contest? Ooh, its so inspiring and the cast of judges is INSANE!! In fact they are a little in...

9:31 AM