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the adventures of tartanscot™

"Designing the Flickering Darkness . . . " - Greetings, Okay y'all. I wanna play a little game with everyone. Hop over to the comments . . . and let's talk about the movies. Not your favourite s...
29 minutes ago
An Urban Cottage

Flush Mount Ceiling Lights - I should have my head examined. Why can't I leave well enough alone? Now I remember why I put up wallpaper. The walls in this room are a wreck. A ...
2 hours ago
Cote de Texas

The Beautiful World of Amy Howard - *[image: image]* *A reader emailed me suggesting I write a story about Amy Howard – the uber talented furniture and interior designer and artist. I’ve ...
2 hours ago
MadeByGirl

A Stylish Dressing Room - The lovely Mai - a fellow blogger who blogs at *A Cup of Mai*, emailed me photos of her new dressing room! She put it all together on a budget & WOW is it ...
3 hours ago
Splendid Sass

SUZANNE KASLER ~ DESIGN IN ATLANTA - Interior designer Suzann Kasler designed this elegant yet comfortable home for Doni King Rhineheart and husband, Gary. The couple had seen Kasler’s work in...
3 hours ago
P i g t o w n * D e s i g n

Feed The Birds, Tuppence a Bag… - One of my earliest memories was of the iconic Mary Poppins’ song “Feed the Birds” in which an elderly woman sold birdfeed from the steps of St. Paul’s Ca...
4 hours ago
Fifi Flowers Design Decor

Lunch is Painted - The photo... The Sketch The Painting... Computer Metamorphosis of the painting... See how others are having FUN via Metamorphosis Monday ... ENJO...
4 hours ago
katiedid

Ma(i)sonry and Llisa Demetrios - *Just a taste of the fabulous collection at Ma(i)sonry* A couple of weekends ago, I hopped in the car and headed to Napa where I picked up my aunt and mom, ...
5 hours ago
The Lisa Porter Collection

Sunday Morning & A Snow Day in March? - Here’s how it started Sunday morning. [image: Sunday Morning, photo, Lisa Porter] I was wigging out about these little Star Magnolia buds. [image: Su...
5 hours ago
FRENCH ESSENCE

10 hints for finding the perfect gift... - image via here via here Sometimes it's hard to buy the perfect gift... especially for the boys... and especially when it comes to clothing or accessorie...
6 hours ago
The Antiques Diva

Guest Blog: Old Bank Antiques - [image: Guest Blog: Old Bank Antiques] Dear Diva Readers, While I’m away from The Antiques Diva® & Co headquarters on #BlogTourNYC and leading VIP TOURS thi...
6 hours ago
Mrs. Blandings

To the Point - "People sacrifice for the iPhone. But does anyone think, 'I'm going to take my whole budget and buy a Lobmeyr glass and drink my orange juice every day ...
6 hours ago
Belgian Pearls

Meet Edith, a Belgian interior designer - Today I would love to introduce you to the Belgian designer and decorator *EDITH GYBELS.* Graduated as fashion designer, Edith realized very soon that...
8 hours ago
Amy Meier Design

Inspired By: Lemons - I am so inspired by the fresh pops of color that spring brings. Want to keep the conversation going? Email me, follow me on twitter, or join me on Facebook
8 hours ago
brillante home decor

Can you guess who she is? - Image by Bert Stern, Vogue 1965 Continuing with the beauties of the Sixties still dictating style today: Model, actress, style icon…don’t be fool...
8 hours ago
desiretoinspire.net

Monday's pets on furniture - If you'd like to send me photos to include in next week's "pets on furniture" post, please ensure your photos follow my basic rules: First, the pet must ...
9 hours ago
Designers' Block

French Simplicity - [image: French Simplicity] I found this perfect French website - Cachette - over the weekend and thought I should share it with you. Beautiful, simple piece...
9 hours ago
everything LEB

tulips no more - Awhile back Bailey of Peppermint Bliss posted about her love of this tulip fabric that she wanted for her little girls nursery. Sadly it had been disconti...
10 hours ago
| style carrot |

Sponsor Style: Storkie - I’d like to start the week off by welcoming Storkie, the newest StyleCarrot sponsor. The designs I like best are the fun and girly ones. They’re totally cu...
11 hours ago
Art and Alfalfa

Helping out Mother Nature - Mother Nature can be cruel. Raccoons have no natural enemies in our area. Not only do they raid our duck and geese nests, they also kill those diligen...
11 hours ago
Celebrating the Sea with Nautical + Beach Home Decor, Art, Photography, Crafts + Design

Spring Decor Catalogs -What's New, Hot & Coastal - Spring is in the air, and chances are you've already looked through some of the Spring decor catalogs. Am I right? So here's what's new, hot & coastal from...
11 hours ago
Between Naps on the Porch

IKEA Expedit Closet Makeover: Welcome to the 163rd Metamorphosis Monday! - A while back I mentioned in a post that a friend and I visited IKEA in Atlanta and while there, I repeatedly decided and undecided to buy an Expedit shelvi...
11 hours ago
Pure Style Home

What is up?! - Things have been a little crazy lately although I now realize I don't think it'll ever be any other way. ;) I wanted to share a picture taken by Helen a f...
12 hours ago
The Well Appointed House by Melissa Hawks

Downton Abbey Mania - When Ralph Lauren chose the theme to PBS's *Downton Abbey* to open his Fall 2012 show it was official. The world has gone crazy for the British period dra...
12 hours ago
The Paris Apartment

that’s what’s up - good morning guys! I hope you had a fantastic weekend. i’m finally recharged after getting to bed early every night for the past few days. i haven’t felt l...
12 hours ago
beachbungalow8

happy monday. - Before you get to those emails..... ( I couldn't get it any bigger. ) circa 1972 Subscribe in a reader
12 hours ago
Hooked on Houses

The Victorian Farmhouse in the Sitcom “Hot in Cleveland” - The popular TV Land sitcom Hot in Cleveland is about three women–played by Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, and Valerie Bertinelli– who relocate from L.A., movi...
14 hours ago
STYLEBEAT

DOYLE @ HOME AUCTIONS PIECES FROM A BUNNY WILLIAMS - DESIGNED INTERIOR - The interiors of Quawksnest, a Long Island home that was built by the owner's family in 1896, will be on the auction block with Doyle at Home on Wednesday ...
14 hours ago
The Zhush

Style Stalking: Amanda Teal Interior Design - A recent perusal of Casa Sugar, led me to the newly launched portfolio of Amanda Teal Interior Design. You might already be familiar with Amanda's work, ...
14 hours ago
Ragland Hill Social

FEVER...SPRING FEVER! - I'm so ready for it...can't stand it. Sunny, fresh days filled with a breeze...best ever. Here's to some bright & crisp inspiration. * Coulda, Woulda, Sh...
14 hours ago
stacystyle's blog

Monday Mantra—Take It From Ashlina - “Sometimes life circumstances lead you to places that you never thought you would be, and you just have to have an open heart and go with it.” —Ashlina Kap...
16 hours ago
The Peak of Chic

Thomas Hamel Residence - Even before seeing the work of designer Thomas Hamel, I was intrigued by his background. Both a Virginia native and a Parish-Hadley alum, Hamel moved...
16 hours ago
The Inspired Room

Makeover Your Kitchen and Cooking Style {Electrolux} - This post is sponsored by Electrolux “I Heart Induction.” Join the conversation on Facebook! Ever envy the gorgeous kitchen appliances you see on hit coo...
17 hours ago
Annechovie

IVY AND PIPER BRIGHTS - Welcome to the first Monday of March! LOVING the latest issue of Ivy & Piper that just debuted, esp. this spread - right up my alley! Devour it all *here*
21 hours ago
Southern Hospitality

My Parents’ New & Improved Bedroom! - It is finally done! The bedroom is now as pretty as the new bathroom, so it’s really nice to have this project accomplished and done. My parents are real...
1 day ago
Le Petit Cabinet de Curiosites

Spring is here in Provence - [image: Spring in Cassis]
1 day ago
Design Editor

QUOTE-A-RAMA! | Paul Lowe from Sweet Paul - This week's quote comes from stylist extraordinaire Paul Lowe. Paul is the creative mastermind behind Sweet Paul Magazine and the Sweet Paul blog. I adore ho...
1 day ago
Maison Decor

The french desk gets a pink interior - The french cabinet looked pretty on the outside, but flat and dead on the inside. Enter Antoinette~the newest color from Annie Sloan. Check out my spon...
1 day ago
Velvet & Linen

a chapter ends: our home in santa monica is for sale... - For many years now, Steve and I have started our day taking a walk together. It has been a wonderful way to connect before we begin our hectic daily routines...
1 day ago
Willow Decor

Aspen Beauty–An Imaginary Dream Tour!! - [image: Aspen Wine cellar] Finally we have some snow on the ground in Boston. It’s getting me excited for our ski trip to Aspen this year. As you know ...
1 day ago
Things That Inspire

Books in a Living Room Vignette - As I was looking through my pictures, searching for a particular one, I came across this image that never fails to please me (the interior design is by Bi...
1 day ago
absolutely beautiful things

Sunday Afternoon - *Most Sunday afternoons you will find us lounging around our garden whilst our 2 boys play. I couldn't think of a better or more comfortable chair to lo...
1 day ago
TheBloggess.com

I can’t be the only one who fucks up lyrics this badly. - Conversation I had with Victor in the car: me: You know that song that goes: ”Just like the wild wind blows, she sings a song that sounds like she’s singi...
1 day ago
Jackie Blue Home

Happy Leap Day -
2 days ago
Kay Ellen

Paying Attention to Details - What an enchanting morning I had shopping at The Vintage Marketplace, a beautiful outdoor market in Rainbow, California. As I approached the venue, I have to...
2 days ago
Style Studio

One King's Lane Sale: Heritage Style - *Heritage Style: One King's Lane* *This sale has amazing pieces at amazing prices! * *Any piece at this sale would be a huge score. I'm loving it all.* ...
2 days ago
architect design

Big house, small house - In Seaside, town of small houses, there are still variations of scale. Main houses, guest cottages and then....birdhouses?The only thing cuter than a smal...
2 days ago
Cinema Style

Designing Dallas: GCB Style - Botox, backstabbing, big Dallas design and the Bible are just a few of the things television viewers will soon associate with the letters GCB. Move over ...
2 days ago
Vicente Wolf Blog

Happy Hour at the ALB Design Center of Chelsea - All designers are invited to the ALB Design Center of Chelsea’s Open House, ‘Designers Happy Hour’. Occurring every first Thursday of the month the first ...
3 days ago
The Bedlam of Beefy

One potato, two potato, three potato, Fab! - [image: Three Potato Four Fab.com] Bust my britches, kids! Fave online retailer Three Potato Four is set to sale it up on Fab.com come Monday! The sale sta...
3 days ago
maison21: decorative but not serious...

thank you RUE! (bear with me, here...) - so i wanted to thank these four kick-ass ladies: for including lil ol' m21 in a fun question and answer on pg 36 of the latest issue of their amazing mag,...
3 days ago
decor8

Jason Grant for Murobond - Hello my dear, dear friends. I’m sorry I’ve been missing in action this week. I’m currently on deadline with my next book and teaching a workshopthis week...
3 days ago
Nicky Haslam Design

AND FURTHER MORE! - How dare you greet your guests with anything less than the red carpet….take cue from Rebecca Singley who we just visited in New Orleans (her husband Patric...
3 days ago
My Notting Hill

Painting Ceramic Tiles & Bathroom Makeover - *Back in 2010* I had reached my limit with our 1950's pink master bathroom so I had to choose: gut or make-do somehow. If we were going to spend the money ...
3 days ago
Splendid Willow

Attempting To Try This - On my recent tip trip to Stockholm, I came across this lovely Swedish home in a design magazine. What really caught my attention was this art piece on the ...
3 days ago
An Aesthete's Lament

Technical Difficulties - For some inexplicable reason, words are running together on my posts, though all looks well on my screen. If any bright soul out there has a solution, d...
4 days ago
SPACE FOR INSPIRATION

Leaping into Spring.. - Hi darlings. I am so thrilled to report that there has been a real shift in the air here in Sweden and we can feel the very first signs of Spring!! Thoug...
4 days ago
the NEO-traditionalist

The March issue is live! - I’m racing to the airport, but just wanted to let you know that Matchbook’s March issue starring Trina Turk is now live! So proud of it and hope you enjoy ...
4 days ago
Tracery Interiors Blog

A few of our favorite Lamps - Hi Paige here! It is a little crazy around here so I will keep this short and sweet (and get to the pictures which is the best part). We love lamps (and ...
4 days ago
Design Kula

Loving it with a Post-it Note - Has the Post-it Note replaced typical notations and become a piece of nostalgia?
4 days ago
Hill Country House

49th Annual Dolly Johnson Antique and Art Show - I am beginning to count down the days until I load up my big old green Suburban and head for Ft. Worth, Texas! I will be setting up at the 49th Annual D...
4 days ago
Trouvais

Ticking Bedding Sale - Last day of sale Continue reading »
5 days ago
Art by Karena

Artist Series 2012 Stephen C Johnston - *Continuing with The Artists Series 2012, it is my pleasure to introduce Stephen C Johnston, Fine Art Photographer. His work is truly incredible; having ...
5 days ago
Eddie Ross

Join me in D.C. and Atlanta! - If you want to go treasure hunting with me in D.C. or Atlanta, we still have a few spots left! I always love sharing my secrets on how to find (and reimagine...
6 days ago
Wilson Kelsey Design | Interior Architecture, Renovations and Design

Our Wenham Museum Presentation - Here’s the final presentation Sally and I put together and submitted to the Museum last Friday. This was a lot of fun as we did the entire board and submit...
6 days ago
Kitchen and Residential Design

That song that's stuck in my head: a Blog Off post - Every two weeks, the blogosphere comes alive when bloggers of every stripe weigh in on the same topic. This week's Blog Off is about songs that get stuck...
6 days ago
Design Vignettes

My Happy Place - *Happy D. Collection from Duravit : Design by Sieger Design* Working at the Designer Bath showroom for the past six months has opened my eyes to a wide r...
6 days ago
SANITY FAIR

MILLION DOLLAR MARTYN - Fabulosity! It's Martyn Lawrence-Bullard for Schumacher fabrics, wrought by Schumacher in weaving centers around the world (paisley in England, velvets in...
1 week ago
Material Girls Blog

Behind the Scenes at the Oscars! - In honor of tonight’s Oscars, I wanted to share a very exciting and personal interview that I was fortunate to have with the designer of the Oscars Greenro...
1 week ago
Francine Gardner - Art de Vivre

Fireplaces ...Urban Style - This fireplace was my inspiration for a current project I am currently working on a fairly large space in Tribeca, downtown New York. It is about 6500 squ...
1 week ago
The Style PA at Home

INTERIORS - Cox & Kings Blogger Challenge - Cox & Kings are an established travel company who arrange tailor-made holidays to some of the world's most exciting and exotic places. When they approached...
1 week ago
A Schematic Life

Amsterdam or Bust…(Berlin? Barcelona? Bruges? Vienna? Paris?) - [image: CIMG5523] photo, Michelle Morelan As I start to pack my adapters, itineraries and passport, do my laundry and get the house ready for the sitter...
1 week ago
* Chic Provence *

Can't Decide? Come to Provence AND Paris:) - *You've signed up for our Chic Provence Design Tour in May 2012*... and now, my very good friend Jermaine at French Kissed has organized *Paris Shopping ...
1 week ago
Boxwood Terrace

Window Shopping - We spent Saturday morning walking Charles Street in Beacon Hill (after indulging in French Toast at *The Paramount Cafe*) and stopped by my favorite ...
1 week ago
AbbeyK — On Interior Design

Basement Remodel Underway - It's a basement and the starting point is rough. There are a lot of technical issues, beyond my area of expertise. What happens is the contractor tells you w...
3 weeks ago
Concrete Jungle

Phuket Dining .... - First born son's 30th YIKES! A proper adult evening out to celebrate..... another beautiful table setting... bets on the time the sun actually sets ... the...
3 weeks ago
The Kitchen Designer

Introducing Scandinavian Made - Unique Ceramics & Hand Woven Rugs - As you’ve no doubt noticed, we’ve recently added the newest member to our family of brands under the Susan Serra Associates umbrella, Scandinavian Made. ...
3 weeks ago
Details and Design

What is one essential trait of a great designer? - I am not asking simply “What makes a great designer?” but what trait is essential? The trait that resonates louder and more often with the design folks I ...
3 weeks ago
Tina Steele Lindsey

Today - Today was one of those days I was tired, no energy. Not just tired, but *t.i.r.e.d* tired. I am too tired to even tell you how tired I am. So I will...
4 weeks ago
Eileen Kathryn Boyd

Vibrant colors & lucite-what more can I say! - Walking through this year's New York International Gift Fair in NYC I spotted a couple of trends I love; lucite and color. Nothing melts my heart more! ...
4 weeks ago
Patricia Gray Interior Design

Highlights from Paris - My Paris Restaurants - ** *Café Campana** at the Musée d'Orsay Paris* [image: Musée d'Orsay Paris] After an inspiring stroll through the new Impressionist Gallery on Level 5 ...
4 weeks ago
Southern Chateau

Happy New Year! - *Happy New Year to all our friends, followers, and customers! May 2012 be the best year ever!*
2 months ago
The Carpetology Blog

DOMOTEX 2012 Carpet Trends - [image: DOMOTEX 2012 Carpet Trends] DOMOTEX 2012 has just released an ebook with Carpet Trends for 2012. It's visual candy and wonderful inspiration for id...
2 months ago
Colour me Happy

www.mariakillam.com is the new Colour me Happy - My new website is finally live! If any of you have a blogger site and you have almost 3 years worth of content and over 600 posts to transfer, take it fr...
5 months ago
Under Spanish Moss

Reflection of a YEAR! - Oh how another year has come and gone, and today I am in reflection. Yes, another Birthday celebration!!!! When I look back on the past year I have so many...
5 months ago