Zinc Door

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Welcome back everyone! <i>How was your weekend? Anything wonderful happen to you??</i> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">For me, I had a lovely weekend! There's so much going on with both <a href="http://www.madebygirl.com/"><b><u>MadeByGirl</u></b></a> & <a href="http://www.cocoaandhearts.com/"><b><u>Cocoa & Hearts</u></b></a>. I've been painting & shooting paintings as well as re-designing my main entire site, <a href="http://www.madebygirl.com/"><b><u>MadeByGirl</u></b></a> - (<i>probably blog too</i>)! Then of course there's my personal life.... found a new church here in NYC that suits us both a bit more (I hope), so we shall see what happens.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So, this Monday morning I wanted to share a super cool store called <a href="http://www.zincdoor.com/Default.aspx"><b><u>Zinc Door</u></b></a>. The shop is run by two talented ladies, Wendy Rossiter Estes & Tiffany Grayce Harris. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">These ladies created the popular shop, <a href="http://www.laylagrayce.com/default.aspx"><b><u>Layla Grayce</u></b></a> where they highlight their passion for traditional, European, cottage and coastal decor. This time around their shop <a href="http://www.zincdoor.com/Default.aspx"><b><u>Zinc Door</u></b></a> brings us classics with an updated edge... which is totally my style! In fact, if I had money to burn, I'd furnish my entire place with <a href="http://www.zincdoor.com/Default.aspx"><b><u>Zinc Door</u></b></a>.  </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOfkr9UbCkWSJTV61GSnESKBBAf-eDjSXPqriFLN6D3J5mvaRlsmO8gSj_FxSURaydMCmBC9tm4HKDWUokgwLwfgV74GbTkL5lcZWFiH_HswBbZQ_XiJ9mfUm0lvxJWey_IHx7SGhbBw/s1600/zincdoor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOfkr9UbCkWSJTV61GSnESKBBAf-eDjSXPqriFLN6D3J5mvaRlsmO8gSj_FxSURaydMCmBC9tm4HKDWUokgwLwfgV74GbTkL5lcZWFiH_HswBbZQ_XiJ9mfUm0lvxJWey_IHx7SGhbBw/s1600/zincdoor.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-images via <a href="http://www.zincdoor.com/Default.aspx"><b><u>zinc door</u></b></a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br />

Zinc Door

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Design: Kitchen Appeal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Don't you just love a wide open kitchen with lots of charm and appeal?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://coralcafe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><u>Drew</u></a></b> here again, with a bundle of beautiful kitchens, designed by <b><a href="http://www.alvhemmakleri.se/drombilder-fran-vara-lagenheter" target="_blank">Alvhem {Market & Interior}</a></b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">This first kitchen took my breath away! The artichoke lighting, the contrast of the dark wood table with white chairs, the abundant greenery and plants scattered throughout, the open shelving and the peaceful view outside the large, open windows!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">The other kitchens also left me with a sense of peacefulness. There's so much character in each little corner. From artwork to uplifting prints, to chandeliers and drop lighting to more plants and vegetables that brighten up the look and feel of each kitchen.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">As spring is in full action, go buy some fresh flowers and greenery to spread out all over your kitchen in order to make the sweet smells fill the air each time you come to lounge and grab a bite!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrEModbzh-0PldS6JUB6vcf2PrS6rTQefbLMgGNJ9Om6YIT69RDQLZElZ2LbpGvPFbAfzffx0wqBv1OwHssvZ0dR4XeGMZuNQUHkT-ZyXw2Sw685HDQOlz9XcT5FHvAbenv23knWvrn64/s1600/1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5U6jKZe8nPhxRokvhlxCFXKJ5lwXkMTkdAraamMuPIsuZn2lA6tvxU4vWXckyWwiSN3JBq9hIvRLzEHurfMt5p3TKBdGaqYEmzfYtmCcd7XVe8nCdtfoGrJQHaL9KCVrcypMbGJwWkXE/s1600/charmingKitch.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5U6jKZe8nPhxRokvhlxCFXKJ5lwXkMTkdAraamMuPIsuZn2lA6tvxU4vWXckyWwiSN3JBq9hIvRLzEHurfMt5p3TKBdGaqYEmzfYtmCcd7XVe8nCdtfoGrJQHaL9KCVrcypMbGJwWkXE/s1600/charmingKitch.png" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1) <a href="https://www.jossandmain.com/Young-House-Love%7EE809.html?" target="_blank">Joss and Main Planters</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2) <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/furniture/dining-tables/pranzo-ii-extension-dining-table/s143017" target="_blank">Crate and Barrel Table</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3) <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/furniture/dining-chairs/vienna-white-side-chair/s599363" target="_blank">Crate and Barrel Chair</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">4) <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=602974" target="_blank">1stdibs Artichoke Light</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">5) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81275167/chalkboard-vintage-wedding-chalk-board" target="_blank">Etsy Vintage Chalkboard</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">6) <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=873035&color=069?cm_mmc=PJN-_-Affiliates-_-Placement=2845-_-ShopAnthropologie" target="_blank">Anthropologie Plate</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">7) <a href="http://www.foreverandadaygiftboutique.com/shop/kitchen-decor-accessories/canisters-bread-boxes/enamelware-bread-box/prod_962.html" target="_blank">Forever and a Day Bread Box</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">8) <a href="https://www.jossandmain.com/Young-House-Love%7EE809.html?" target="_blank">Joss and Main Yellow Vase</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">9) <a href="http://www.habitat.co.uk/hudson-tray/serveware//fcp-product/25753" target="_blank">Habitat Wooden Tray</a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br />

Design: Kitchen Appeal

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Design: Tablescapes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spring is finally upon us and there are so many tablescapes to start decorating for. It's <b><a href="http://coralcafe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Drew</a></b>, showing you the basics to a simple table setup for your upcoming bridal showers, Easter brunches and other get togethers you are hosting as an excuse to break out your favorite china and colorful centerpieces.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">With this tablescape, I was inspired by the new products offered at <b><a href="http://www.zarahome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/zarahomegb/en/zarahomegb" target="_blank">Zara Home</a></b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you haven't visited the site, you will definitely want to make a stop to admire all of the beautiful goodness it has to offer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I used a colorful palette of corals, peaches, pinks and mint. For the accents, stemware and silverware I chose gold to give it a vintage, luxe feel. I think the contrast works really well for a spring tablescape.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mtCSR5peL0wVunLnq75klPf1yXeyHP2Xe4-P98bQj7oAQ5yzUroIISs-GksoUNP1gjwYboVRlP-HCPxHqC5-QApkmNceP5YOUtHOHoFw8rkwIWKKQDxxTiG5573v9T9spOl-8wWoAps/s1600/tablescape.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mtCSR5peL0wVunLnq75klPf1yXeyHP2Xe4-P98bQj7oAQ5yzUroIISs-GksoUNP1gjwYboVRlP-HCPxHqC5-QApkmNceP5YOUtHOHoFw8rkwIWKKQDxxTiG5573v9T9spOl-8wWoAps/s1600/tablescape.png" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">All from <a href="http://www.zarahome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/zarahomegb/en/zarahomegb" target="_blank">Zara Home</a>1) <a href="http://www.zarahome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/zarahomegb/en/zarahomegb/153612/414409/Nehalem%2BVase" target="_blank">vase</a>2) <a href="http://www.zarahome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/zarahomegb/en/zarahomegb/153614/412179/Leader%2BCandle" target="_blank">candle</a>3)<a href="http://www.zarahome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/zarahomegb/en/zarahomegb/153593/412809/Vidrio%2BPlate%2BCharger" target="_blank">charger</a>4) <a href="http://www.zarahome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/zarahomegb/en/zarahomegb/153593/618003/Madama%2BBread%2BPlate" target="_blank">plates</a>5) <a href="http://www.zarahome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/zarahomegb/en/zarahomegb/153597/26647/Freedom%2BCutlery" target="_blank">silverware</a>6) <a href="http://www.zarahome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/zarahomegb/en/zarahomegb/153594/727505/Leo%2BTumbler" target="_blank">tumbler</a>7) <a href="http://www.zarahome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/zarahomegb/en/zarahomegb/153595/413646/Milly%2BWine%2BGoblet" target="_blank">goblet</a>8) <a href="http://www.zarahome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/zarahomegb/en/zarahomegb/153602/415039/Antony%2BTea%2BTowel%2B%28Set%2Bof%2B2%29" target="_blank">napkins</a>9) <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=metal+victorian+chair&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1195&bih=684&tbm=isch&tbnid=HburWABIEAanrM:&imgrefurl=http://sites.google.com/site/pinchofthepast/Home/architectural-salvage/garden/furniture&docid=4igyUJyVj93CMM&imgurl=http://lh3.ggpht.com/_N80eYqKGU9Y/SdYjDDVUltI/AAAAAAAAAZk/0v-jTTGIHrg/CRW_4717.jpg&w=504&h=449&ei=r294T-mlJtHiggf_u7D1Dg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=246&vpy=198&dur=491&hovh=212&hovw=238&tx=150&ty=122&sig=117692210538081951851&page=3&tbnh=145&tbnw=163&start=43&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:20,s:43" target="_blank">chair</a>10) <a href="http://www.zarahome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/zarahomegb/en/zarahomegb/228006/582017/Sathya%2BCushion" target="_blank">pillow</a>11) <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=bouquet&start=194&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1195&bih=684&addh=36&tbm=isch&tbnid=XGtROChAtMWQ1M:&imgrefurl=http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/weddings/flowers/wedding-flowers-bouquets-supermarket-00000000000483/page8.html&docid=y3bFN5znM2OgxM&imgurl=http://img4.realsimple.com/images/holidays-entertaining/weddings/0717/blended-flower-bouquet-2_300.jpg&w=300&h=357&ei=PnV4T47AO471ggfmv73JDw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=339&sig=117692210538081951851&page=9&tbnh=160&tbnw=135&ndsp=27&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:194&tx=118&ty=47" target="_blank">flowers</a> Hope this helps in creating the perfect look as you host your spring soirée for all of the wonderful women in your life. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></div>

Design: Tablescapes

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Elle Decor April Issue....

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/"><b><u>Elle Decor's</u></b></a> April issue is their International issue! <i>Have you seen it yet?</i> In it they feature decorator Lorenzo Castillo's home in Madrid, Spain. It's a HUGE 17th century home that used to be a former convent, can you believe that?!? </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Check out all the cool mixture of prints and patterns in his home...<i>and that checkered floor?!?</i> Love it. You can see more of his home <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/decorating/articles/peter-mikic-sebastian-scott-london-home"><b>here</b></a>.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTz9r67LYzF1p1QphensI39cy5qxZHK4e8RJPScDBci_TgoUnme0fV4W5hHcl-NnqLdUBg_ZqN9RFEgVG8RVhZ0K6phd1YJX05RYmxueKCdD0XciH8nSmZFTPWGm-mhTdUTFTPb1VnqQk/s1600/ED+April+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTz9r67LYzF1p1QphensI39cy5qxZHK4e8RJPScDBci_TgoUnme0fV4W5hHcl-NnqLdUBg_ZqN9RFEgVG8RVhZ0K6phd1YJX05RYmxueKCdD0XciH8nSmZFTPWGm-mhTdUTFTPb1VnqQk/s1600/ED+April+cover.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Elle Decor April Issue....

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Nuha's Home Office....

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello there! I'm excited to bring you a lovely home office space from a gal named Nuha. She blogs over at <a href="http://nuhasofiyan.blogspot.com/"><b><u>Habibi </u></b></a>blog & wanted to share her space with all of you! <i>Don't you just love the gold brushed hardware on her drawers? </i>You'll find similar ones <a href="http://myknobs.com/houseofknobs.html"><b>here</b></a>. Let Nuha know what you think of her space!</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">I have to admit, I love getting email submissions with PRETTY home office pictures! Even though I don't necessarily accept product submissions, I DO accept home tour submissions.  </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">If you think you have a pretty office, pls email pictures to me <a href="mailto:jen@madebygirl.com"><b><u>here</u></b></a>. Who knows?!? 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font-size: small;">-images via <a href="http://nuhasofiyan.blogspot.com/"><b><u>Habibi</u></b></a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br />

Nuha's Home Office....

Hello there! I'm excited to bring you a lovely home office space from a gal named Nuha. She blogs over at Habibi blog & wanted to sh...

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Design: Decorating with Green

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's almost springtime and I'm pretty sure a lot of you have green on your mind.<b> <a href="http://coralcafe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Drew</a></b> here, showing you one of my favorite color trends going on right now. I can't seem to get this brilliant shade out of my head.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I mostly think of Cassandra over at <a href="http://cocokelley.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Coco</b> <b>Kelley</b></a> whenever there is an abundance of kelly green. So, I guess you can say this is a dedication to her favorite color and all of you other kelly green lovers!</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">What's especially striking is when a room is filled with an assortment of green shades. The contrast between a mint and hunter green is so charming and lush, while a jade and chartreuse can have you yearning for more of this natural hue. Check out how these rooms portray green in its utmost perfection!</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkN76k9C6PMMhvs2xH8wDueXWNuLLkqV5LtBqwfwSDhog1KPJ5eaVSGd5wJvwJAd4HEYodwwxIqMwn8t0gtvDaszke8MeTOlHC3F541kqbfzW24BJIb_fBY8FcNa9lqi_mmPl44hg5htc/s1600/1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkN76k9C6PMMhvs2xH8wDueXWNuLLkqV5LtBqwfwSDhog1KPJ5eaVSGd5wJvwJAd4HEYodwwxIqMwn8t0gtvDaszke8MeTOlHC3F541kqbfzW24BJIb_fBY8FcNa9lqi_mmPl44hg5htc/s1600/1.png" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://tobifairley.com/blog/2008/green-with-envy/" target="_blank">Tobi Fairley</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><b><span style="font-size: small;">Want to turn your favorite room into a green room, now?</span></b><br /></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here are some pretty spiffy pieces to get you started!</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh64B4ASTj8fmkMMX1uUSUZO__xJ8yeZQAn2Qc-b1Jpe0mCoxku0Z_RVMcYFeeaJFzAY5ARPfpQpkG2YAHq1D5Gk0cmHCBIpbH4jWqPWCjp8qUmJ3kpYGOhY_KQ3htOeutNqtGtMrlF-oY/s1600/greenway.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh64B4ASTj8fmkMMX1uUSUZO__xJ8yeZQAn2Qc-b1Jpe0mCoxku0Z_RVMcYFeeaJFzAY5ARPfpQpkG2YAHq1D5Gk0cmHCBIpbH4jWqPWCjp8qUmJ3kpYGOhY_KQ3htOeutNqtGtMrlF-oY/s1600/greenway.png" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1) <a href="http://branca.com/Products/Pair+of+Vintage+Green+Armchairs" target="_blank">Branca Armchairs</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2) <a href="http://rhaekc/" target="_blank">Fotki Curtain Rod</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3) <a href="http://hivemodern.com/pages/products.php?sid=3590" target="_blank">Hive Modern Table Lamp</a></span> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">4) <a href="http://www.cwonder.com/rectangular-green-elephant-plate/" target="_blank">C Wonder Elephant Plate</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">5) <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/diptyque-figuier-scented-green-candle/3228190" target="_blank">Figuier Candle</a> via Nordstrom</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">6) <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/product/13120/589617" target="_blank">One Kings Lane Pillow</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">7) <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/iznik-dhurrie-g220/?pkey=crugs-flooring" target="_blank">West Elm Rug</a></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">8) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Moroccan-Leather-Green-Poufs-Ottoman/dp/B003WGCVOC/ref=sr_1_53?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1328290100&sr=1-53" target="_blank">Moroccan Prestige Pouf</a> via Amazon</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">9) <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30186657/" target="_blank">Ikea Plant</a></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">10) <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/decorating/great-green-home-decor-00000000011507/page3.html" target="_blank">Anthropologie Ikat Bowls</a> via Real Simple 11) <a href="http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/ladyo2004/view/358176?page=0" target="_blank">Fotki Box</a>12) <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/product/12088/502645" target="_blank">One Kings Lane Couch</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">-post by drew humphries</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br /></div>

Design: Decorating with Green

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Wanted: Super Chic Decor...

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Been thinking a lot about how to decorate our new apartment in New York City. It's not that big, only 1000 sq ft. BIG difference leaving my home which is almost 3000 sq ft. <i>Crazy huh?</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Well, I'm sure I'm going to post a lot about this adventure & will welcome any design ADVICE from any Interior Designers out there. One apt (<i>so much BIGGER than ours</i>) that I loved, belongs to Cathy Triant Buxton.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> I love her style & would love my place to be as CHIC...!  </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">She also has a WHITE sofa!!! 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font-size: small;"><b>Any of you in the middle of moving right now?? Are you just as CRAZED & excited at the same time?</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">-images by jeffrey hirsch for <a href="http://newyorksocialdiary.com/node/1907664"><b><u>ny social diary</u></b></a></span></div><br />

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Book Review: Katie Ridder Rooms

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0865652724?ie=UTF8&tag=jennramo-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0865652724"><b><u>Katie Ridder</u></b></a> is known for fantastic interiors.  Her trademark approach to mixing antique and modern pieces, strong colors with artful patterns, and a wide array of ethnic styles is a hallmark of elegant interior design.  </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">She's done interiors in every imaginable place - summer houses, Japanese pavilions, ritzy Manhattan apartments, and of course homes - & she's highly sought internationally for it!</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8HySgLwmwu19C5r2NNdKGu7UVBXSBUtopTVfUsJ5N9ahPfZ3qJniBpGpL3Ti7kSmCY7FCZ3An1ZQpRfA5KNr8TsdDtaQzMLWQvU5cyW3aJB-3qCjUvkW2RV2V56C3mslwHfPUphtgtE/s1600/IMG_4818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8HySgLwmwu19C5r2NNdKGu7UVBXSBUtopTVfUsJ5N9ahPfZ3qJniBpGpL3Ti7kSmCY7FCZ3An1ZQpRfA5KNr8TsdDtaQzMLWQvU5cyW3aJB-3qCjUvkW2RV2V56C3mslwHfPUphtgtE/s1600/IMG_4818.JPG" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Heather Smith MacIsaac's book "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0865652724?ie=UTF8&tag=jennramo-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0865652724"><b><u>Katie Ridder Rooms</u></b></a>" published by Vendome is 235 pages of luscious interiors in rich, full-color photos with lots of narrative, complete with a source guide!  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of the neat things in this book is a short segment near the end focusing on details - comparing wallpaper patterns, lampshades and upholstery styles. The book is meant to help the reader with ideas & it succeeds with every page.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9qsJIOakJHs-hfTw9MyrRHQbPLZGzUKct-gQ36F_8gwEW0ASmajAOGfL-dah81pg_Mlwv64ySVfLZtBAn4J7XDSn4sG3fhQ7cmGc7kZ3_HTUZ_q5J35W0qd_AxK3FFl9inSu4THvhWU/s1600/IMG_4820.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9qsJIOakJHs-hfTw9MyrRHQbPLZGzUKct-gQ36F_8gwEW0ASmajAOGfL-dah81pg_Mlwv64ySVfLZtBAn4J7XDSn4sG3fhQ7cmGc7kZ3_HTUZ_q5J35W0qd_AxK3FFl9inSu4THvhWU/s1600/IMG_4820.JPG" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ridder's strength is her ability to mix.  While reading through, I noticed her amazing mix of multiple strong colors in a single space, with subtle secondary palettes to balance it.  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In one living room, a rich velvet sofa sectional with Indonesian-influenced end tables, a Turkish pillow-ottoman, and glass floor lamps.  The Editor in Chief of <i>Architectural Digest</i> calls her interiors "confident, artful, elegant."</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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