My Favorite Summer Things {A 20 Blog Hop Giveaway}
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[image: Summer Favorite Things Blog Hop] Are you excited for summer?
YAHOO! I am! We’ve already had some fantastic spring weather here in the
Northwest ...
France, Simply Irresistible…
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Spend this weekend browsing in France… with Castles Crowns and Cottages and
a Simply Irresistible French Party Indulge in Provencal Dreams… reading
Cherr...
Paris vacation - day 7
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Rainy day 7 was spent primarily at the Louvre. Overwhelming, immense,
claustrophobically crowded, and over the top in every way possible, who can
visit Pa...
A kitchen designed for a Belgian castle
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I would love to share with you today some pictures (they are not
professional taken!) of a kitchen we recently installed in a Belgian castle.
Peculiar...
WEEKEND FAVORITE
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Interior designer Robin Weiss designed this home, and I love the dining
room! Happy Weekend and ENJOY!
CONGRATULATIONS TO MY DAUGHTER, ANGELA! SAMFORD U...
changing it up
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38702878020602332 wow it’s hard to believe we’re half way through may
already. summer is going to be here soon and it would be great to savor
every minute ...
Sunday Bouquet: Lookin’ Good, Atelier Stella
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Handmade ceramic pots + planters by Atelier Stella, London * * * I
just discovered Stone Textile Studio for pillows, throws, and tabletop
textile...
ICFF International fair 2013
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It never ceases to amaze me how adaptable we are. From the bush of Africa
to the world of consumerism and contemporary design. If I were to
choose...I...
betsy burnham design on one kings lane!
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set your calendar alarm for monday evening at 6pm PST because my friend,
the talented betsy burnham, is having her first ever one king'...
Blog favourites as of late
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the ortitz via 79 Ideas
trettien [31]
trettien [31]
Dynamisk Salong
Jonas Ingerstedt via Sfgirlbybay
helt enkelt
MøbelPøbel
Deisgn*Sponge
A Merry ...
Celebrating Great Gatsby Style
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Oh dear, I think I may have a touch of Gatsby fever ... have you seen the
movie yet? It has been on my list of girls-nights-out but I have yet to
make i...
Real Estate Sampler: 7 Readers’ Houses For Sale
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Click the links below to see the listings for each house: 1. Nancy’s house
in South Carolina 2. Amanda’s house in Tennessee 3. Stacie’s house in
Massachuse...
White to Green Exterior: Before & After
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Have you ever wondered if a green house would blend too much into the
landscape if you have lots of green around your house? This homeowner was
brave enoug...
Sponsored Post: The Perfect Rug
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*Cleaning Natural Fiber Rugs: Sisal, Jute and Seagrass*
**This post was written by ThePerfectRug.com*
For many, cleaning up around the home or a...
Punk for the Home
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The world has been abuzz with the word "punk" and all things punk since the
media blitz that followed
the Met Ball. We did a post here on this blog on May ...
Progress Photos of a Client's Cool House
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A very sweet client of ours lives in a home that overlooks the most
beautiful stretch of woods near the Potomac... Her builder (many years ago
& has sinc...
Ready For Surtex!
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[image: For JackieVT-flat]The last collection is finished and all of the
artwork is off to my agent! I’ve been working like a mad woman for the
last few...
7 Stylish Nautical Party Decorations
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Capture the feeling of summer and sea with these 7 stylish nautical party
decorations. Be it a romantic party of two or a gathering of family and
friends, ...
Checking In
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Has it truly been a month since my last post? I've been preoccupied in
a search for new studio space, my nose daily in listings and driving to and
fro an...
FONT FRIDAY | Hello Denver
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Hello Denver is a modern outline font that I'm itching to try out on my Cameo. Are you with me? Download for free here. Check out weekly font picks from the ...
Happy Weekend!
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I have so much to write about today, lots of great stories, but I’m tired
so I’m going to take a blog break since I have loads of prep work to do for
next ...
All Things French and Paris Oh Yes!
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*Please** join me on an adventure I have dreamed of for a lifetime!*
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*This sculpture of the Winged Victory in the Louvre symbolizes so much t...
Eye Candy: Atlanta Mag & Bill Ingram
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Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles recently featured the pied-à-terre of architect
Bill Ingram. I find the off-center placement of that large piece of art so
in...
RUSTIC CHIC: BEST MADE COMPANY COMES TO TRIBECA
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Best Made, the last word in cool functional objects is opening a store in
Tribeca, their first NYC retail setting. Rejoice, urban weekend warriors!
Their...
Building Beauty: The Alchemy of Design
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Recently, I had the opportunity to hear Michael Smith lecture about his new
book, *Building Beauty: The Alchemy of Design*. Prior to the event, I knew
...
Feature Friday: Live Love DIY
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[image: Master-Bedroom-Makeover-34.jpg]
[image: Master-Bedroom-Makeover-34.jpg]When I saw Virginia’s house at Live
Love DIY, it was especially fun to check...
DEAR MISS COTE DE TEXAS–BAD VIEW ISSUES
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[image: Girl with bird]
Dear Miss Cote de Texas,
We recently purchased our home in a wonderful community. I love our home
and I love our nei...
JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI
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I'm not a big "film buff" as I find so many movies out there to be trashy
and mindless nonsense, but once in a while, I do come across something
really in...
Sunrise at Old Hilltop
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One of the traditions the week of the Preakness is attending “Sunrise at
Old Hilltop”, Old Hilltop being the traditional name of Pimlico Racecourse.
Whil...
Exclusively delicious
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Italian Gelato
Imported and hand made in Italy.
My friend Barbara wrote about this heavenly Gelato last week.
Immediately, I had to see if I ...
Iris inspired color scheme
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On my morning walk about, I discovered this tiny little iris blooming in
our front yard. I had completely forgotten about them. Their blooms are
fleeting, ...
Use dark wax to bring out the best in a piece!
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Its been awhile since I blogged about a piece I painted at the shop~ we
have had a vanity in the shop for almost a year, and it has not sold. So
that al...
Brush with fame
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On Tuesday night my good friend & fellow blogger Stephanie and I had the
opportunity to attend the newest Kohler Showroom opening here in Boston.
While I ...
Swedes And Their Black Design Accents
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White, crisp walls, yes. But don’t think that gray is a Swedes favorite
accent color to go with all that white (just because I babble about it all
the ti...
Tracy Anderson Studio by Windsor Smith
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My friend, Paloma’s post today reminded me that I have been meaning to blog
about fitness guru Tracy Anderson’s new studio designed by one of my all
time f...
Ring Party
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The darling Catbird chart above made me smile. I love jewelry, but in all
honesty, I don’t wear much of it. My exception of course is rings – dainty,
bold,...
Silent Paint Remover
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Two Christmases ago, I asked Santa for a new toy: a Silent Paint Remover.
It's an infrared lamp that heats up old paint allowing it to be scraped
o...
giannetti home: our clients' beautiful garden...
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Last year I was contacted by a wonderful woman who was looking to heal her house. I know that sounds very "California", but let me explain. A few years ago M...
Before & After: Breakfast Room
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Smaller spaces can have big impact! But they come with certain challenges
that require thoughtful planning and meticulous design. In a townhouse
like this...
Water for People
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It's no great secret that I have some pretty strong relationships with a
number of manufacturers. In all of these cases, I get involved with brands
that ma...
Oh I Just Love This - The Clip Bag
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[image: clip bag by peter bristol]
Oh someone give this guy a break. Peter Bristol has designed this quirky
and clever Clip Bag and is looking for a manufac...
Wow
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Renea Abbott of *Shabby Slips*
Caution is the hallmark of my personality. I'm most comfortable playing
it safe, following the norm, sticking to the...
Sweet Mementos of Love
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Simple mementos of love can melt a Mother's heart ... Fresh cut sweetpeas can brighten your day... A sip of coffee and hugs from loved ones can be a real tre...
Noguchi's 20N Table Lamp
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Sometimes it's not the most expensive items, but the best designed ones
that get my attention. Hence the 20N table lamp from Isamu Noguchi at just
155 doll...
You Can Make a Difference
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Dear Diva Readers, Many of you know I lost my home in a fire last year on
Thanksgiving. It’s taken 4 months of living in temporary housing before we
found...
OUT AND ABOUT - Norwich and London
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A couple of months ago I went to see one of my favourite people, the lovely
Tor of Fab Frocks, in her new home of Norwich. I'd never actually been
there ...
The design impact of a framed series
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I have always been a big fan of large grouping of framed series, and two
rooms at the Atlanta Symphony Show House had dramatic examples of this
design ele...
Strawberry Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Compote
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[image: Strawberry Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Compote | The Bedlam of Beefy]
As much as I love rhubarb I still hang on to the false idea that it
is associ...
Today I’m at Wakefield Design!
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Interior design friends, If you’re anywhere near Stamford, Connecticut,
today please join me and a whole cast of design-lovers at Wakefield Design
Center f...
Doing good. Design.
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Mark your calendars, set your iphone alerts, for tomorrow's (May 8 | 2013)
One King's Lane sale proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity, Los
Ange...
Lust For Chairs
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My name is Liz and I am an addict. There, I said it, but it’s not what you
think. I mean, I do love my one cup of coffee in the morning…and a good
glass of...
Hi From Beautiful Provence...
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*Hello everyone!* we are here in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue having a fabulous Chic
Provence Design Tour with wonderful new friends! I want to share some
random ...
Gold Smith
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I was curious when I heard about Michael Smith's new book, Building Beauty:
The Alchemy of Design. Close on the heels of Kitchens and Baths and
focused...
Modern, Magni & a Giveaway!!
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[image: Slettvoll_4]
Work at my Beach House is nearly complete and we will be moving in by the
end of May. I have decided to take a more modern approach to...
Keeping Up with Technology
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As I’ve said many times before, I don’t touch computers. I know it’s bad,
but personally I’m slow to learn about technology. I’m the person who
believes a...
ART GIVEAWAY... 3200+ Followers
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I promised an ORIGINAL ART GIVEAWAY (150.00 value) when Fifi Flowers'
Official Facebook Page reached 3200 Followers...
Sooooo...
Fifi Flowers ORIGINAL pa...
Nashville Project update.
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Hi all! I went to Nashville for a quick site visit and wanted to give y’all
an update in the project. We are going to install in a few weeks! We are so
exc...
Super AbbeyK Has Left the Building!
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Past, present and future
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In the world of design often we find new ideas based (either
coincidentally or on purpose) on old ones. The same goes for other aspects
of our life, of c...
Black & Spiro Website Launch
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*Hello! After what seems like an eternity, I am thrilled to let you know,
tonight, our brand new Black & Spiro Interior Design website will go
live. ...
LIVE AND IN PERSON
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Join us! Canadian readers will be pleased to hear Nicky is in Toronto next
week and will be signing copies of his new book ‘Folly de Grandeur’ at
Indigo bo...
April
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This is my favorite time of year!
[image: Easter Table 2013]
The sun shines brighter, we begin to wake up and spirits begin to soar.
[image: Easter Tabl...
Phuket 'Bolt Hole' - Before and After
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Just goes to show one should really work harder on the before pictures when
documenting what can be done for before and afters.
Looking for a gr...
New Louis XV armchairs
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these armchairs had an horrible fabric on them and the color of the wood was old fashioned. After going to our workshops and thanks to Pierre Frey fabrics an...
Wishing all a Happy Easter...
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Darlings, Easter is less than two weeks away and I wanted to duck in here
to wish you an early 'Happy Easter'!
image credit: Ylva Skarp *
I know I have be...
Au Revoir, Bébé
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*Roger Prigent of Malmaison Antiques (1923—2012)*
Read my Architectural Digest tribute to Roger Prigent (1923—2012), a
spirited, rascally, and knowledgeabl...
Impact
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So ..... it all started here, or perhaps I should say.... ended here.
With this grand event my life took a different turn and the inspiration ...
Fashionably Inspired: Prada and Schiaparelli
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I can't say enough how important a role fashion plays into my daily life as
designer, artist and mom. My favorite designers constantly serve as
inspiratio...
Anna, ANNA, Anna!
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Introducing you to my amazing friend, wife, mama of 3, artist & seriously
cool girl! I love her art as much as her spirit. Anna has been painting &
cre...
An elite group of interior designers and bloggers are brought together to soak up the world of design in a great city. In April I will be going to New Orleans! Follow us on Twitter using #BlogTourNOLA
Ushering in Springtime with Carolyne Roehm
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Just in time for spring to start popping out, we have a wonderful chat with
the multi-faceted and talented Carolyne Roehm. From her start as a fresh
fa...
4 comments:
Love that chair image!
Happy Valentine's Day to you too Linda!
xo
Tricia
This is darling! Love.
Hope that you have a Happy Valentine's Day, LInda.
Teresa
xoxo
Lots of love back to you my friend!
Mon
Wow, that is a beautiful chair!
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