Catalog Heaven

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/weimgs/ab/images/wcm/products/201050/0014/img35l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.westelm.com/weimgs/ab/images/wcm/products/201050/0014/img35l.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I often think about gathering the catalogs that clutter my mailbox and shipping them back where they came from. Just like the old <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098904/"><i>Seinfeld</i></a> episode when <i><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hox-ni8geIw&feature=related">Kramer boycotts the post office</a></i>. But! This week, the new <i><a href="http://www.westelm.com/">West Elm</a></i> catalog made me rethink that plan. The colors and patterns are wonderful, and I love the photos too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://www.westelm.com/weimgs/ab/images/wcm/products/201050/0006/img83l.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/we-love/jason-polan.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Jason Polan Drawings</span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">So much cool stuff! The catalog feels so fresh and so fun. Much of that comes from </span><i><a href="http://www.westelm.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">West Elm's </span></a><a href="http://www.westelm.com/we-love/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">collaboration with outside designers and artists</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">, </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(including several </span><i><a href="http://www.westelm.com/we-love/etsy.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Etsy artists</span></a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">)</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">In the spirit of collaboration, the West Elm site features some interesting articles written by artisans from around the world in the</span> <a href="http://www.westelm.com/we-love/hand-eye-archive.html">Hand/Eye section</a>. </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/weimgs/ab/images/wcm/products/201050/0008/img83l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.westelm.com/weimgs/ab/images/wcm/products/201050/0008/img83l.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/gift/trends/shane-powers/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Shane Powers collection</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/weimgs/ab/images/i/201052/0027/images/we-love/etsy/hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://www.westelm.com/weimgs/ab/images/i/201052/0027/images/we-love/etsy/hero.jpg" width="423" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/WestElm">Etsy artists</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/weimgs/ab/images/wcm/products/201050/0009/img38l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.westelm.com/weimgs/ab/images/wcm/products/201050/0009/img38l.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I think I need these glasses! Another cool feature in the catalog and website is the list of recommended paint colors. Yeah! All of you who are scared of paint colors, go </span><i><a href="http://www.westelm.com/we-love/benjamin-moore.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">here</span></a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> and get some help:) Have I conveyed my excitement, well enough? West Elm, I'm sure you are holding your breath until you hear my opinion, so breathe easy now. Props, for a job well done!</span></div>

Catalog Heaven

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Eclectic Christmas

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkdNyHhic4BBLvz_voz2bhfVrX0A9FxOAuMBdpIj1I4UnpbQdNNBQ3dPatfIrpJQubaESvfCPHFzRdNtbkjO0VxwBEENSeVTR4qG7mQ_TFPJG2jIQe916zYcv_WfXShHS1Sqt-T6hMVU/s1600/redwhiterolandbello1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkdNyHhic4BBLvz_voz2bhfVrX0A9FxOAuMBdpIj1I4UnpbQdNNBQ3dPatfIrpJQubaESvfCPHFzRdNtbkjO0VxwBEENSeVTR4qG7mQ_TFPJG2jIQe916zYcv_WfXShHS1Sqt-T6hMVU/s640/redwhiterolandbello1.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://alifemorefabulous.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-in-red-white.html">Via Escapade</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Merry Christmas</span></span>! I would like to say that before I write the rest of the article. You may be wondering why. Well, again we find ourselves at a time of year, I don't really like. Ahhhhh! How do I convey my feelings? As a Christian, I most definitely observe the meaning of Christmas and am grateful for all it includes. But, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">I DON'T LIKE THE DECORATING!</span> </span>Pretty much every year I say the same thing on this blog. So some of you may have heard this before. Sorry for that. For some reason, I always feel pressured to write something Christmas-y, even though; I really don't want to. So, as a way to deal with that dilemma, I write about small details that I do like. (You may also notice that I tend to put this off for as long as I can). </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.164612332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.164612332.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53378914/the-original-felt-yarn-wreath-snowy?ref=v1_other_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Via Knock Knocking</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I haven't figured out why Christmas decorating disturbs me so much. I think its because it often seems tacky or forced. I don't like doing things just because it is "expected" of me or because everyone does it. Perhaps I need therapy? </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Okay, enough! I really don't like being negative, so I am concentrating on what I do like. Here are a few details that are very beautiful and unique.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TQlQzf65brI/AAAAAAAAGEc/A2_U01MausE/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TQlQzf65brI/AAAAAAAAGEc/A2_U01MausE/s400/Picture+5.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">One of my favorite parts of Christmas, is the gift wrapping. Every year I try to think of some new and unusual way of presenting gifts. I found these adorable pom-poms via Bugs and Fishes, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://bugsandfishes.blogspot.com/2008/11/gift-wrap-ideas-2-pompoms.html">here. </a> </span>She includes a tutorial and many more gift wrapping ideas. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAGWyerWuZCGRkPulL5VWKdFxo_D2KWm2M2NCdYZgjKRUdHAOWbCorKwq6omUu_4OjTU7DkzGdxLXag6dGi9bPtEAEyfzW2Bjj8XI49v_XZKm6L9_zU_9tV1z1z3KnidrCznYimrLcudGX/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAGWyerWuZCGRkPulL5VWKdFxo_D2KWm2M2NCdYZgjKRUdHAOWbCorKwq6omUu_4OjTU7DkzGdxLXag6dGi9bPtEAEyfzW2Bjj8XI49v_XZKm6L9_zU_9tV1z1z3KnidrCznYimrLcudGX/" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://bugsandfishes.blogspot.com/">Via Bugs and Fishes</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcdVuDOsxnCrkK0UOTLdN0ov5KsgxO8UgmuK8fHvVmY0kLS36nW_hjHB2tMYsnEsW3KSRUpuLxjvNmTPkL0WWLzovrbLOhv62CqXvJPWg6aWyS322CXDqlQfOrZ3uu9QxXJsX7t_YBOZD/s1600/southern+living+lacquer-wreath-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcdVuDOsxnCrkK0UOTLdN0ov5KsgxO8UgmuK8fHvVmY0kLS36nW_hjHB2tMYsnEsW3KSRUpuLxjvNmTPkL0WWLzovrbLOhv62CqXvJPWg6aWyS322CXDqlQfOrZ3uu9QxXJsX7t_YBOZD/s640/southern+living+lacquer-wreath-.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://vtinteriors.blogspot.com/2010/12/pretty-in-white.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Via VT Interiors</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Yay, I may have a little Christmas spirit after all!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">P.S. If you are looking for my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/search/label/Eclectic%20House">Eclectic House</a> </span> articles, they will be back after Christmas.</span></div>

Eclectic Christmas

Via Escapade   Merry Christmas ! I would like to say that before I write the rest of the article. You may be wondering why. Well, again we f...

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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 ...

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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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I Know, I Know...I Should Have an Explanation.

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TAfOsPh9ibI/AAAAAAAAFzc/FCAHbA3YJVU/s1600/il_fullxfull.90638961.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478574731198040498" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TAfOsPh9ibI/AAAAAAAAFzc/FCAHbA3YJVU/s800/il_fullxfull.90638961.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 627px; height: 470px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Like where have you been for a couple of months? Ahhh, I'm almost scared to go into it, but I will explain in a couple of days. First, I had to post these photos I found today. Check out these incredible fixtures from </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ReDesignTechnologies"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Redesign Technologies</span></a></span>!<br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TAfOrypM2NI/AAAAAAAAFzU/9g8XqBOLMzo/s1600/il_fullxfull.90638960.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478574723443775698" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TAfOrypM2NI/AAAAAAAAFzU/9g8XqBOLMzo/s800/il_fullxfull.90638960.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 623px; height: 470px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Yeah, they're paperclips!!!</span><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TAfOrYDgxaI/AAAAAAAAFzM/t4T9i9zpRFM/s1600/il_fullxfull.146099104.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478574716306376098" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TAfOrYDgxaI/AAAAAAAAFzM/t4T9i9zpRFM/s800/il_fullxfull.146099104.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 615px; height: 514px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TAfOrF5SpDI/AAAAAAAAFzE/MCwemA4DEY4/s1600/il_fullxfull.138873308.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478574711431668786" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TAfOrF5SpDI/AAAAAAAAFzE/MCwemA4DEY4/s800/il_fullxfull.138873308.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 611px; height: 458px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Oh these are so delicious, I could eat them up!!<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(Back in a couple of days. Thanks to those of you who have been patient w/ me)</span></div>

I Know, I Know...I Should Have an Explanation.

Like where have you been for a couple of months? Ahhh, I'm almost scared to go into it, but I will explain in a couple of days. First, I...

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A Gentle Beckoning?

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S2G6KEQBznI/AAAAAAAAFs8/hh8YDrnKFfY/s1600-h/Picture+26.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431827307687956082" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S2G6KEQBznI/AAAAAAAAFs8/hh8YDrnKFfY/s800/Picture+26.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 653px; height: 463px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Is someone trying to tell me something? I've been lacking anything to say and desire to be very creative....it just hasn't been working for me. Something funny has been happening though, everywhere I look; I see lovely camera related details. So many pretties that I would love to have! First, I fell in love with this classic preppy looking <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38818968">camera strap</a></span>. So awesome! Next, I found a classic camera bag by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=leica+camera+case&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=3987402025&ref=pd_sl_7hgvw7swxb_b">Leica</a></span>, while reading through <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.luckymag.com/">Lucky magazine</a></span>. There aren't many things I love more than beautiful stitching in leather. Does that sound crazy? I just think its such a beautiful detail!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S2G6JQ2uWCI/AAAAAAAAFs0/VE5iv_1qTkM/s1600-h/Picture+35.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431827293891614754" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S2G6JQ2uWCI/AAAAAAAAFs0/VE5iv_1qTkM/s800/Picture+35.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 665px; height: 394px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">On occasion, I actually enjoy being girlie. I know its hard to believe isn't it?! Ha, ha! Anyway, on those rare days, I would love to own one of these gorgeous bags by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.epiphaniebags.com/#/details-brown/">Epiphanie</a></span>. As hard core as I am about photography, I often leave my handbag behind in order to carry my camera bag. Its not very pretty, especially on formal occasions. Finally, there is a solution for that dilemma. Anyone else ever have that problem? </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S2G6I7FaDgI/AAAAAAAAFss/qAhwaOTmTv0/s1600-h/Picture+34.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431827288047619586" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S2G6I7FaDgI/AAAAAAAAFss/qAhwaOTmTv0/s800/Picture+34.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 679px; height: 608px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm starting to think my old friend (my beloved camera) is calling me to pick it up again. Its been a while...but perhaps its time. </span><br /></div><span style="font-size:78%;">Links found via:<br /><a href="http://diaryofamodhousewife.blogspot.com/">Diary of a Mod Housewife</a><br /><a href="http://www.luckymag.com/">Lucky Magazine</a><br /><a href="http://yourlittletspoon.blogspot.com/">T Spoon of Sunshine</a><br /></span>

A Gentle Beckoning?

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Ode To The Table

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sxs054COhwI/AAAAAAAAFoc/95TqF4szMkI/s1600-h/Tablescollage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411977546114696962" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sxs054COhwI/AAAAAAAAFoc/95TqF4szMkI/s800/Tablescollage.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 625px; height: 749px;" /></a><a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=_Ebdkv03tHYC&pg=PA62&lpg=PA62&dq=Neruda+la+mesa&source=bl&ots=IpUVuvmrDi&sig=vCWtSSDe32Oo5PIunDfBrsvO6I8&hl=en&ei=KzYbS6CxB4XqMe3U3d0C&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CAsQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=&f=false"><span style="font-style: italic;">By Pablo Neruda</span></a><br /></div>I have taken up poetry reading:) The beautiful photos can be found on Flickr:<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/vessimages/3899372175/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Vesna 1962</span></a><br />2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/decorology/2803525241/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Decorology</span></a><br />3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kornrawiee/3310563729/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Soleil is Me</span></a><br />4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40017289@N04/3681720898/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Missionpictures</span></a><br />5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/anniee/3721119130/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Moxiee</span></a></span>

Ode To The Table

By Pablo Neruda I have taken up poetry reading:) The beautiful photos can be found on Flickr: 1. Vesna 1962 2. Decorology 3. Soleil is Me 4....

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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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Friday Favorite: Restoration Hardware?

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SrzqWhY8ykI/AAAAAAAAFcc/c-bksfRcgHs/s1600-h/prod.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385436927069309506" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SrzqWhY8ykI/AAAAAAAAFcc/c-bksfRcgHs/s800/prod.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 671px; height: 347px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">So, I'm kind of a snob when it comes to furniture from big chain stores. I'm usually not impressed. This week I got the Restoration Hardware catalog in the mail. I like to search through it, just to keep up with what's new and what accessories they have. I was pretty surprised to find <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/category/category_collections_gallery.jsp?navAction=pop&navCount=4&categoryId=cat160033"><span style="font-style: italic;">these dining sets.</span></a> They really are good looking!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SrzqWQPGczI/AAAAAAAAFcU/82vvuEvrFxw/s1600-h/prod1608038.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385436922464596786" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SrzqWQPGczI/AAAAAAAAFcU/82vvuEvrFxw/s800/prod1608038.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 593px; height: 567px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">The new line of furnishings is made from reclaimed wood, which gives it such a warm feeling and patina. As a disclaimer: I haven't actually seen this furniture in person, so I can't vouch for its quality. (That is my biggest issue with furniture from chain stores). I do like the prices, though:) What do you think?</span><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SrzqVwYUSII/AAAAAAAAFcM/ahTvyD4ZnFI/s1600-h/prod1605030.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385436913913317506" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SrzqVwYUSII/AAAAAAAAFcM/ahTvyD4ZnFI/s800/prod1605030.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 590px; height: 566px;" /></a>

Friday Favorite: Restoration Hardware?

So, I'm kind of a snob when it comes to furniture from big chain stores. I'm usually not impressed. This week I got the Restoration ...

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The Blogger's Dilemma

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SqhY3LDalyI/AAAAAAAAFak/NFzKmcsYBbM/s1600-h/Picture+5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379647459777222434" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SqhY3LDalyI/AAAAAAAAFak/NFzKmcsYBbM/s800/Picture+5.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 634px; height: 472px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Hey, I'm finally back! Yesterday was a complicated day for this blogger. First, I couldn't post pictures. I'm pretty sure it was a Blogger problem, but I'm not certain. Second, when I was finally able to post photos, I couldn't find the sites I needed to link too! I sat looking through my computer for almost two hours, searching and searching! I finally gave up in disgust and thought, "I'm going to have to start over in the morning". So this morning, as I looked at the photos again, I couldn't bring myself to delete them. So here is the dilemma. I know its protocal to always give sources and links, but could y'all forgive me for not sharing these with you? I mean come on!</span><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SqhY2Vk03KI/AAAAAAAAFac/Rm-PVfXc_to/s1600-h/Picture+4.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379647445421841570" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SqhY2Vk03KI/AAAAAAAAFac/Rm-PVfXc_to/s800/Picture+4.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 630px; height: 472px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SqhY1ulLwsI/AAAAAAAAFaU/TCLYrmbatHQ/s1600-h/Picture+3.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379647434954359490" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SqhY1ulLwsI/AAAAAAAAFaU/TCLYrmbatHQ/s800/Picture+3.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 582px; height: 659px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">So, I'm throwing myself at the mercy of the blogosphere that I may be forgiven for posting these without credit.<br />I really racked my brain to remember where they came from. All I remember is that this is a restaurant in Hong Kong...it blows me away! Soooo gorgeous!</span><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SqhY1J_kiTI/AAAAAAAAFaM/-pfVVRpy8W4/s1600-h/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379647425132923186" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SqhY1J_kiTI/AAAAAAAAFaM/-pfVVRpy8W4/s800/Picture+2.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 630px; height: 429px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SqhYkmBFpLI/AAAAAAAAFaE/x83qEAu1Vi0/s1600-h/Picture+1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379647140597703858" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SqhYkmBFpLI/AAAAAAAAFaE/x83qEAu1Vi0/s800/Picture+1.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 610px; height: 670px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Well, I hope you enjoy these. If anyone has an idea of their source, please let me know. Now, on with your Thursday:)</span><br /></div>

The Blogger's Dilemma

Hey, I'm finally back! Yesterday was a complicated day for this blogger. First, I couldn't post pictures. I'm pretty sure it was...

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Beautiful Portfolio: Phoebe Howard Home

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Si0_zFBnXRI/AAAAAAAAFKk/wabWXk46tos/s1600-h/Image_6539.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344998479513476370" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Si0_zFBnXRI/AAAAAAAAFKk/wabWXk46tos/s800/Image_6539.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 633px; height: 422px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I am passionate about wonderful details. I often admire a handbag because of its beautiful stitching or a painting because of a bold brush stroke. The other day I ran across the portfolio of <a href="http://www.phoebehoward.net/Back-to-Beginning.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Pheobe Howard Home</span></a>, and loved their attention detail. So many of even the tiniest things are done so beautifully. Of course, the challenge when you work on the details is to still keep the big picture in mind. (I know because that is my number one struggle EVERY day!) I think these spaces manage to balance both of those factors.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Si0_jZel5_I/AAAAAAAAFKc/4anoDGM2N2g/s1600-h/DP01_10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344998210125817842" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Si0_jZel5_I/AAAAAAAAFKc/4anoDGM2N2g/s800/DP01_10.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 465px; height: 623px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Marble, marble! <a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2008/10/marble-marble-everywhere.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Still loving it!</span></a></span><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Si0_jWPuKvI/AAAAAAAAFKU/oQbVSi3ewjE/s1600-h/DP01_04.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344998209258138354" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Si0_jWPuKvI/AAAAAAAAFKU/oQbVSi3ewjE/s800/DP01_04.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 626px; height: 457px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Si0_jCw4tYI/AAAAAAAAFKM/kTcaVveN80U/s1600-h/DP06_04.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344998204028532098" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Si0_jCw4tYI/AAAAAAAAFKM/kTcaVveN80U/s800/DP06_04.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 620px; height: 450px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Si0_i5jrJ8I/AAAAAAAAFJ8/dG5leSnO880/s1600-h/DP06_03.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344998201557198786" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Si0_i5jrJ8I/AAAAAAAAFJ8/dG5leSnO880/s800/DP06_03.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 469px; height: 542px;" /></a>

Beautiful Portfolio: Phoebe Howard Home

I am passionate about wonderful details. I often admire a handbag because of its beautiful stitching or a painting because of a bold brush...

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The Fabulous Flea And A Fabulous Sale.

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTer5QSII/AAAAAAAAFIc/UXLnxM9StqQ/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+12.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246063216740482" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTer5QSII/AAAAAAAAFIc/UXLnxM9StqQ/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+12.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 609px; height: 474px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I don't often get to write about a furniture store in houston that I've never been too, but this is one of those times! This weekend <a href="http://www.thefabflea.com/index.php"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Fabulous Flea</span></a> opened its doors to the public for a rare sale. I decided I needed to jump at the chance at seeing this place, and it was worth it! I was ready to move into this beautiful space. Its so quaint and romantic:)</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTe0inCcI/AAAAAAAAFI0/YhMoVPEomtw/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+15.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246065537681858" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTe0inCcI/AAAAAAAAFI0/YhMoVPEomtw/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+15.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 605px; height: 477px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTez27x6I/AAAAAAAAFIs/7zYHeR4uRfI/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246065354491810" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTez27x6I/AAAAAAAAFIs/7zYHeR4uRfI/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+11.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 433px; height: 632px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">(<span style="font-style: italic;">This little doorway captivated me. I imagined the curious places it might lead to</span>)<br /><a href="http://www.thefabflea.com/index.php"><span style="font-style: italic;">Mary Daly</span></a> along with the fabulous folks at <a href="http://www.foundforthehome.com/">Found For the Home</a>, put together a beautiful collection of antiques and unusual objects. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">P.S. If you are reading this, live in Houston, and its before 5:00 pm on Saturday....go check it out for yourself!</span><br /></span></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6f2XMzI/AAAAAAAAFJc/YiiPUzTLvqA/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+08.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246541019722546" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6f2XMzI/AAAAAAAAFJc/YiiPUzTLvqA/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+08.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 434px; height: 646px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6TJndyI/AAAAAAAAFJU/LQGw2Ukqm3c/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+09.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246537610819362" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6TJndyI/AAAAAAAAFJU/LQGw2Ukqm3c/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+09.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 610px; height: 408px;" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqU-ZKi1OI/AAAAAAAAFJ0/P6T8fh1VJTw/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+18.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344247707456427234" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqU-ZKi1OI/AAAAAAAAFJ0/P6T8fh1VJTw/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+18.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 433px; height: 647px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">This beautiful carved horse head was my favorite piece! Why am I so into horses now?<br />I grew up in West Texas and didn't care about them then...oh well.</span><br /></div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTehZZSpI/AAAAAAAAFIk/Je5KBZb_Oeg/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+13.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246060398758546" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTehZZSpI/AAAAAAAAFIk/Je5KBZb_Oeg/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+13.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 434px; height: 626px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6LP_ryI/AAAAAAAAFJE/A-rSZKysnP0/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+04.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246535490088738" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6LP_ryI/AAAAAAAAFJE/A-rSZKysnP0/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+04.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 479px; height: 715px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Ooh, I even got to take a peek at the pool house, behind the studio. I tell myself that this was special treatment,<br />but I'm not really sure if it was. Anyway, just had to share. Don't you just love it?!</span><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6FF43AI/AAAAAAAAFJM/trcEB9UYGBw/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246533837085698" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6FF43AI/AAAAAAAAFJM/trcEB9UYGBw/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+02.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 484px; height: 721px;" /></a>

The Fabulous Flea And A Fabulous Sale.

I don't often get to write about a furniture store in houston that I've never been too, but this is one of those times! This weekend...

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