Monday's P.O.P.

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJYsAi16-ekQh8RaISys0j4Yf8aSECJyzz8UpthU_5p0eL-6h5eFeCi8xKYN9SFybYWtSGzIrWl58SFccjFzN_D0Yc_8G-L7qe7AGCoo2-xrbXsLD7KGgZozms-ANwwvTo0pzLNOTYXak/s1600/hbx-indian-watercolor-paint-lgn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJYsAi16-ekQh8RaISys0j4Yf8aSECJyzz8UpthU_5p0eL-6h5eFeCi8xKYN9SFybYWtSGzIrWl58SFccjFzN_D0Yc_8G-L7qe7AGCoo2-xrbXsLD7KGgZozms-ANwwvTo0pzLNOTYXak/s1600/hbx-indian-watercolor-paint-lgn.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">picturesque purple</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Image via: <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/" target="_blank">HouseBeautiful</a></i></span></div></div>

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Wednesday Wants

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLv3WSkOPS0CV-91eF_nxxbgYATKE3pu28kW4Ih8A5fejqlc70N3aM4WvqD96K3dobvqhQisbGAY0xy8ksVwY6CiWcV4yKigEnaD5Jtzvh6rze2ynZK6JaFt7urdFIhZk95CmyeZLTpAA/s1600/44613852529047498_2zafGwT8_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLv3WSkOPS0CV-91eF_nxxbgYATKE3pu28kW4Ih8A5fejqlc70N3aM4WvqD96K3dobvqhQisbGAY0xy8ksVwY6CiWcV4yKigEnaD5Jtzvh6rze2ynZK6JaFt7urdFIhZk95CmyeZLTpAA/s1600/44613852529047498_2zafGwT8_c.jpg" /></a></div>One of the best "insider design" tips I've ever received is the simple idea of using only all white towels.  What makes this advice truly an insider tip, aside from the clean and chic affect here, is the actual source of these towels: <a href="http://rstyle.me/ixmfcterhe" target="_blank">Macy's</a>. Even top tier designers have been known to use <a href="http://rstyle.me/ixmfcterhe" target="_blank">Macy's Hotel Collection towels</a> in their installations. This has been confirmed by designer friends through the years and re-confirmed by several magazine articles.  Last year, when it came time for me to buy new linens, I purchased these towels and couldn't be happier with the quality, not to mention the price. Do you stick to an all white palette?<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7xEZd5SzgaIL97ZmlU1NODAhpIKNJZVBvWxXhy7Zqv593M-p6DUuZvfzmYrqPHri9zAZ7Gi6zHmfdoxRZ0BACT9H7gOPZdMdDivROblHz8Nu6m8jGdiVGkY3AwpFT82jL7X-UAEiW0s/s1600/124482377170920460_qVHKFuzz_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7xEZd5SzgaIL97ZmlU1NODAhpIKNJZVBvWxXhy7Zqv593M-p6DUuZvfzmYrqPHri9zAZ7Gi6zHmfdoxRZ0BACT9H7gOPZdMdDivROblHz8Nu6m8jGdiVGkY3AwpFT82jL7X-UAEiW0s/s1600/124482377170920460_qVHKFuzz_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_iUXwJArKRGpwSsYZUMWwM1zCrK2OahhFUlDdTrFSmrR9RO12pYFfa42HNvO-sPOixdy6C-3R8fgoJy0mSAx1EFlx31OVVEwdAU1MavZg_tvSD-CEBNFHRA6leZ4FkHinMt-RHikHeVw/s1600/pink-and-gray-marble.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_iUXwJArKRGpwSsYZUMWwM1zCrK2OahhFUlDdTrFSmrR9RO12pYFfa42HNvO-sPOixdy6C-3R8fgoJy0mSAx1EFlx31OVVEwdAU1MavZg_tvSD-CEBNFHRA6leZ4FkHinMt-RHikHeVw/s1600/pink-and-gray-marble.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQBhHUsJmDMw1EKhl9g6F8bNT5C9067XW9oQ9tHjl4wiCWycYBGYtL3R3cHofnHMwo8fz1bfiaSREEKzMYHy9jfV9rq782ZR3EVecZGe3F-BhZqa1G43c5fKd_Q8A9WhrqlE3nYBmcyoI/s1600/104638391311689621_YzgO3iBS_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQBhHUsJmDMw1EKhl9g6F8bNT5C9067XW9oQ9tHjl4wiCWycYBGYtL3R3cHofnHMwo8fz1bfiaSREEKzMYHy9jfV9rq782ZR3EVecZGe3F-BhZqa1G43c5fKd_Q8A9WhrqlE3nYBmcyoI/s1600/104638391311689621_YzgO3iBS_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LsF6fjCTg8cXFqZfNVa2zOaUy5QDBUBBrp4TeDHs8-DjGHcwddhmd8tZ15uvy0MG6LDIEu4bnrKjjakhRlqh6tIZkvf2DAhlR0iXT1-ZIbRPyQOrkpQDtclsZNEajLI-hS7yVzmWG6Y/s1600/beach-bathroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LsF6fjCTg8cXFqZfNVa2zOaUy5QDBUBBrp4TeDHs8-DjGHcwddhmd8tZ15uvy0MG6LDIEu4bnrKjjakhRlqh6tIZkvf2DAhlR0iXT1-ZIbRPyQOrkpQDtclsZNEajLI-hS7yVzmWG6Y/s1600/beach-bathroom.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Images via:<a href="http://www.athomearkansas.com/" target="_blank"> AtHomeArkansas</a>/ <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/" target="_blank">HouseBeautiful</a> / <a href="http://www.brides.com/" target="_blank">Domino </a>/ <a href="http://www.ivillage.com/" target="_blank">iVillage</a></i></span></div>

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Monday's P.O.P.

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhybob3yZNfP27-j7hw7HlmeywR-oSdwyg7uTE5Zx084uWw06LhZHH2l9SSKIxY1pGf24qrllGQfp0c5dNNJ5syMG1q-KOdV2GriV06HqvoAbiXT-GFqO-F-5Q0cIrMP0jUe654oU6OMGc/s1600/51791464434670825_16Qa7Ktd_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhybob3yZNfP27-j7hw7HlmeywR-oSdwyg7uTE5Zx084uWw06LhZHH2l9SSKIxY1pGf24qrllGQfp0c5dNNJ5syMG1q-KOdV2GriV06HqvoAbiXT-GFqO-F-5Q0cIrMP0jUe654oU6OMGc/s1600/51791464434670825_16Qa7Ktd_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">purple passion</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Image via: <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/" target="_blank">HouseBeautiful</a></i></span></div></div>

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Interior Details

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGU6mL2mQ72_c6DGkXC_dgxk0oM9VjMHqiAYF86WMjtJ4EH5yWxHyyc69s-I_X1ZaJmjMmDihLAXcKfsGVkuXUIl-hAOQsB_OWdMzCJ5gXuVCaLu0soNDXvxapZiGUAQr3C_sIjG7mhA0/s1600/hamptons_ktchn1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGU6mL2mQ72_c6DGkXC_dgxk0oM9VjMHqiAYF86WMjtJ4EH5yWxHyyc69s-I_X1ZaJmjMmDihLAXcKfsGVkuXUIl-hAOQsB_OWdMzCJ5gXuVCaLu0soNDXvxapZiGUAQr3C_sIjG7mhA0/s1600/hamptons_ktchn1.jpg" /></a></div>Simple, clean lines in kitchen cabinetry, layers of thoughtfully planned mouldings and trim, built in bookcases, window seats and of course designer closets....these are the design details that dream houses are made of, right? So it's no surprise that I was completely bowled over by the portfolio of <a href="http://www.gardinerlarson.com/" target="_blank">Gardiner & Larson</a>. I have the September issue of <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/" target="_blank">House Beautiful</a> to thank for introducing me to this local design firm...(which is now bookmarked!)<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGpQX8q8DQsisjg3NYFLsF54Paz-DtaYgshGus7q0KzXDP8yf7HZOixItjJDYdkb68ll_e6_6Sk72p1Tv3Og76h_3pggzLzUk69DDJ6yE7nntbAvfRPc9YbGh5C71pwXPIsq2Zv9ls1pM/s1600/ext_det3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGpQX8q8DQsisjg3NYFLsF54Paz-DtaYgshGus7q0KzXDP8yf7HZOixItjJDYdkb68ll_e6_6Sk72p1Tv3Og76h_3pggzLzUk69DDJ6yE7nntbAvfRPc9YbGh5C71pwXPIsq2Zv9ls1pM/s1600/ext_det3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuvTqLqj3LfY9D4JK9YyvtPQKffoYXTOfsOSQvWy6gZtz2pZtq9C3gDdB7xp-Tt9cQlI22x4GDrmQR71jbAIbP9vhVMODqBDGtxCXuxwDfuBfEVd1h6ceIfdFstFzMgP64_gjPZOlXlnU/s1600/int_ft_dtl_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuvTqLqj3LfY9D4JK9YyvtPQKffoYXTOfsOSQvWy6gZtz2pZtq9C3gDdB7xp-Tt9cQlI22x4GDrmQR71jbAIbP9vhVMODqBDGtxCXuxwDfuBfEVd1h6ceIfdFstFzMgP64_gjPZOlXlnU/s1600/int_ft_dtl_3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL6SfuBGP11BCbOqBzZD0CZ7npYuTXkOp679tk9cQmY-joCC64UsivzSGtpjItUsD_xNxXqWqk46Rmz7-kq8VaqOW9Lwyh-uZS0qMjG-1ZIQa2OKZtBV2CdecAj2X3FbXg5K62AQH5V-0/s1600/int_ft_dtl_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL6SfuBGP11BCbOqBzZD0CZ7npYuTXkOp679tk9cQmY-joCC64UsivzSGtpjItUsD_xNxXqWqk46Rmz7-kq8VaqOW9Lwyh-uZS0qMjG-1ZIQa2OKZtBV2CdecAj2X3FbXg5K62AQH5V-0/s1600/int_ft_dtl_4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsUc8v1nm6pyBuK8tFFzOmG0M3b3PqehaTZA4-0IkvEh1Z6l_RjsW8_q2VrVvz9XiK307Th1aIPsN3L4JdWz2yxovGC7x-Ddqy3172yEWQGP458vXAv5GuIJyfn-6cRo4vI79IX7gKf4/s1600/int_ft_dtl_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsUc8v1nm6pyBuK8tFFzOmG0M3b3PqehaTZA4-0IkvEh1Z6l_RjsW8_q2VrVvz9XiK307Th1aIPsN3L4JdWz2yxovGC7x-Ddqy3172yEWQGP458vXAv5GuIJyfn-6cRo4vI79IX7gKf4/s1600/int_ft_dtl_2.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

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Bahama Mama

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdLy-6VGCBmY81i3aq32D3IQO1c1ogAniKPbd7u7WEiA3D0xTI8IHyKPRRt0nB6RoeI_V5NVAux9gSgS2_5N-uWVe8Jgu7poLn09xjeUyYxaqqRLMfxGNDr4IT07Roj3LS5graKPiJSck/s1600/04-hbx-watercolor-painting-1012-lindroth-xln.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdLy-6VGCBmY81i3aq32D3IQO1c1ogAniKPbd7u7WEiA3D0xTI8IHyKPRRt0nB6RoeI_V5NVAux9gSgS2_5N-uWVe8Jgu7poLn09xjeUyYxaqqRLMfxGNDr4IT07Roj3LS5graKPiJSck/s1600/04-hbx-watercolor-painting-1012-lindroth-xln.jpg" /></a></div>White walls, classic blue and white patterns and rooms full of rattan furniture...this is pretty much the vibe I'm going for with our vacation home in South Florida. Although, for our house, I might just need a <i>tiny bit</i> more Palm Beach glam than this eclectic Bahama beach house I recently fell in love with.  I know I'll be re-visiting these images for inspiration over the next year as we finalize all the decor decisions and finally settle in.  I'll try to post some "work in progress" photos of our house next week, until then, you can check out the rest of this delightful island home recently featured in<a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/" target="_blank"> House Beautiful, here</a>.<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7j3VPZ8h9x4bqwlUanzOUykSUdMIUGmOYX0masuzHvBgmhJUm91lorqOdzUojNct1jzQEiQu3NJ0-x7s3G3yGjACfvvZR-QSjA8rCOzbdghhyQE1VfGFlChiQ2y66RwvGmNk_Y-H4a4/s1600/08-hbx-ikat-print-screens-1012-lindroth-xln.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7j3VPZ8h9x4bqwlUanzOUykSUdMIUGmOYX0masuzHvBgmhJUm91lorqOdzUojNct1jzQEiQu3NJ0-x7s3G3yGjACfvvZR-QSjA8rCOzbdghhyQE1VfGFlChiQ2y66RwvGmNk_Y-H4a4/s1600/08-hbx-ikat-print-screens-1012-lindroth-xln.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0gBspByB9d5fU678Gcer8rqKFo7JkdISbswYsLF0PgfETEx3Miott4UVSbzSDw9RSX6IGo5Vorm90RVUQU2tzz3Goqw8AtJS8tn8X6cf7jjLl9xhSxBe8MJWu055VPgFMvEKNo9CYdw/s1600/09-hbx-striped-blue-twin-beds-1012-lindroth-xln.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0gBspByB9d5fU678Gcer8rqKFo7JkdISbswYsLF0PgfETEx3Miott4UVSbzSDw9RSX6IGo5Vorm90RVUQU2tzz3Goqw8AtJS8tn8X6cf7jjLl9xhSxBe8MJWu055VPgFMvEKNo9CYdw/s1600/09-hbx-striped-blue-twin-beds-1012-lindroth-xln.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4FM-7b5pxDCbgT12_d1-MJznjWr1AERThNBA-zMnw2bfgsGRAEm_pkMbdYeXRbYd6njw1IX_6TInJqHFd2LTiwdPMstwriOzozlciHV2V8OCfGH7o0yHULMpTJ8p-0p72LIDZFLY7s4/s1600/02-hbx-sunbrella-striped-armchairs-1012-lindroth-xln.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4FM-7b5pxDCbgT12_d1-MJznjWr1AERThNBA-zMnw2bfgsGRAEm_pkMbdYeXRbYd6njw1IX_6TInJqHFd2LTiwdPMstwriOzozlciHV2V8OCfGH7o0yHULMpTJ8p-0p72LIDZFLY7s4/s1600/02-hbx-sunbrella-striped-armchairs-1012-lindroth-xln.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTSCeh-JFN8-TKDOJKIRWrJnBN6tYjaKtFvd-VUenv4mVy6neHLBi6KsGwXSPbzvnSdnOI_IDdvhRnj0ZOiizdIc96jod7xgk5-YuHyWpM9STGvSA9yeLB7TdOLpoBKXuuHtIyRRxP1E/s1600/05-hbx-blue-and-white-urns-1012-lindroth-xln.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTSCeh-JFN8-TKDOJKIRWrJnBN6tYjaKtFvd-VUenv4mVy6neHLBi6KsGwXSPbzvnSdnOI_IDdvhRnj0ZOiizdIc96jod7xgk5-YuHyWpM9STGvSA9yeLB7TdOLpoBKXuuHtIyRRxP1E/s1600/05-hbx-blue-and-white-urns-1012-lindroth-xln.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

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Getting Ready For Blogfest 2012

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBO1NVvZlbl1M0U_8IlmdRo4X4EidWBL744PEqxY_bAlSAsLyq1wbYLyrl5BQlq5M9xfkPgnKbdICLOs5ZIaLDYgcggujk_6KnBEQSNtLofxtzZC0I2gPXA7vl_P6OX-49mJtCyOsOKIeY/s1600/hbx-shoe-closet-with-pink-chandelier-xln.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBO1NVvZlbl1M0U_8IlmdRo4X4EidWBL744PEqxY_bAlSAsLyq1wbYLyrl5BQlq5M9xfkPgnKbdICLOs5ZIaLDYgcggujk_6KnBEQSNtLofxtzZC0I2gPXA7vl_P6OX-49mJtCyOsOKIeY/s1600/hbx-shoe-closet-with-pink-chandelier-xln.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How fabulous is this closet?  Its from the May issue of <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/" target="_blank">House Beautiful,</a> I literally can not put this one down!  The feature is of Annie Brahler's home, owner of <a href="http://euro-trash.us/" target="_blank">Euro Trash</a>, a new-to-me store, that I'm now a bit obsessed with. To be honest, this home didn't jump out at me during my first flip through the mag...but after I went back a few times, it grew on me and now I'm quite taken with it.  I'm hoping this same spark will apply to my closet, where I'm no doubt standing in a sea of discarded clothes in a last minute effort to look presentable for <a href="http://www.blogfest2012.com/" target="_blank">Blogfest</a> (i<span style="font-size: x-small;">t starts this afternon with two showhouse tours ends hours later with a cocktail party...I mean, what would YOU wear?</span>)  I really hope something in my closet suddenly appeals me to after not seeing the merits of it before.  This is often the case, as I usually need to process things for a while.  No doubt, I'll be mentally processing this week's Blogfest activities for weeks to come...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEjxOrRbNR8TlPBlv6CHgJRZZHPT5eVZGDmy1fnOv7j6hsM1ZyyBb6J4QsVtb0F2p816Vn_334MU_gpOt7nFgoCSnN2LHODlAKgcjFabsJmjqZNTy26VRxOYmxJlCPhOm9QYUrmZ64618t/s1600/hbx-dutch-chandelier-above-stairwell-xln.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_jB_-oArgy4DPe0L7p7YX1A47ujjYj4hDGDvaPMbEoOul5sm9XmjWGP3YI1tw7GgypLuDytjTc0ZZ-0Omcc_1B5hSJwKS-rv-Cjrm8eVBKajBBsgQ9SPKqRKJlDkdVEvAdVfIjXFek0EX/s1600/hbx-gold-crystal-chandelier-in-kitchen-xln.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_jB_-oArgy4DPe0L7p7YX1A47ujjYj4hDGDvaPMbEoOul5sm9XmjWGP3YI1tw7GgypLuDytjTc0ZZ-0Omcc_1B5hSJwKS-rv-Cjrm8eVBKajBBsgQ9SPKqRKJlDkdVEvAdVfIjXFek0EX/s1600/hbx-gold-crystal-chandelier-in-kitchen-xln.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim1cuZkhklz6EFS0ukpxH70rQnYJGKSwkuqHDN-RQshUO5WjYjPKuKKrZdzIMRPmMgpECTex1Jao8jNP_5WBdwfl0Zyps5MnaET7SBycJhk7dZlSxY6gdOIfN0u-aqUgffnrP_xoth4eAP/s1600/hbx-chocolate-brown-bathroom-xln.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim1cuZkhklz6EFS0ukpxH70rQnYJGKSwkuqHDN-RQshUO5WjYjPKuKKrZdzIMRPmMgpECTex1Jao8jNP_5WBdwfl0Zyps5MnaET7SBycJhk7dZlSxY6gdOIfN0u-aqUgffnrP_xoth4eAP/s1600/hbx-chocolate-brown-bathroom-xln.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26NuGPGoF2ZAWozdwG2Ui8O3ume1xUTWNvjkFtWbCQuaryPbXVVVoRjtYZOSWoX8wM5xFd_bPkYMy4WS5hrvEMTphmTsRBXgNUAUkd_wuNxZ_R7id7jWneOemeAG1W5LzftdBnKJU2SKJ/s1600/hbx-master-bedroom-with-gold-moldings-xln.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26NuGPGoF2ZAWozdwG2Ui8O3ume1xUTWNvjkFtWbCQuaryPbXVVVoRjtYZOSWoX8wM5xFd_bPkYMy4WS5hrvEMTphmTsRBXgNUAUkd_wuNxZ_R7id7jWneOemeAG1W5LzftdBnKJU2SKJ/s1600/hbx-master-bedroom-with-gold-moldings-xln.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /></div>

Getting Ready For Blogfest 2012

How fabulous is this closet?  Its from the May issue of House Beautiful, I literally can not put this one down!  The feature is of Annie Br...

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Washington Wow-Factor

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFdTazy4ZPVTjLxqqACa_bbIO5U9LU_ZbBEHeTTzAl7xOI20Z-AcdmnKj2mn_OjmWR9GLksqqfx1hcHycXImBka7sKgA7sX2MvF9xO6_EsAPXG3FN1nvjfHoevq1tED0Uwig_YXrcBUgx/s1600/hbx-pattern-in-bedroom-curtains-and-bedding-0512-thomas13-xl-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFdTazy4ZPVTjLxqqACa_bbIO5U9LU_ZbBEHeTTzAl7xOI20Z-AcdmnKj2mn_OjmWR9GLksqqfx1hcHycXImBka7sKgA7sX2MvF9xO6_EsAPXG3FN1nvjfHoevq1tED0Uwig_YXrcBUgx/s1600/hbx-pattern-in-bedroom-curtains-and-bedding-0512-thomas13-xl-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Every once in a while I see an interiors feature in a magazine that literally blows my mind.  Such was the case with this Washington, D.C. townhouse from <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/house-pictures/mad-men-decorating-style-0512#slide-1" target="_blank">House Beautiful</a>, designed by <a href="http://hillarythomasdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Hillary Thomas</a> and Jeff Lincoln.  I've only re-posted a few of the swanky rooms from this amazing home, but truly each and every one is "wow-factor" worthy.  If you some how missed this, trust me...it's worth a <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/house-pictures/mad-men-decorating-style-0512#slide-1" target="_blank">click</a>!  And, if you've already seen this, tell me...do you love this house as I much I do?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDZLVwbuIVQnGKh92-Djn6fZcP5-Y6uxSoKWOHp3-xXpwSwtx16RGDI7qhrHYyD8HolJ5CberlY8U3Cb2UI3GYtjxoY-pBxlN3NshqZ-WG5UIQrQTogIuvEx4ZKjofJI1ALpRGLMNtxzG/s1600/hbx-pink-solarium-french-side-tables-0512-thomas14-xl-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDZLVwbuIVQnGKh92-Djn6fZcP5-Y6uxSoKWOHp3-xXpwSwtx16RGDI7qhrHYyD8HolJ5CberlY8U3Cb2UI3GYtjxoY-pBxlN3NshqZ-WG5UIQrQTogIuvEx4ZKjofJI1ALpRGLMNtxzG/s1600/hbx-pink-solarium-french-side-tables-0512-thomas14-xl-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcigAXbQxHizAEUQ6YQ1oFp6LFjqtYRUaCD2G7EDWVCUIwOWg1t-06njUmXtTtV_mtUWQIjGgVGfHEJ1aC62yp5y2IZGCP2gSauFykMoXP_x0jcSGsGIRzKwxwcso-S3Xix-eXe6HZi3BE/s1600/hbx-lucite-game-table-and-leather-chairs-in-living-room-0512-thomas01-xl-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcigAXbQxHizAEUQ6YQ1oFp6LFjqtYRUaCD2G7EDWVCUIwOWg1t-06njUmXtTtV_mtUWQIjGgVGfHEJ1aC62yp5y2IZGCP2gSauFykMoXP_x0jcSGsGIRzKwxwcso-S3Xix-eXe6HZi3BE/s1600/hbx-lucite-game-table-and-leather-chairs-in-living-room-0512-thomas01-xl-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46bRIXrr1HnHeL-R07gcb9OfOfniiTRSCyun_BFkz4rtNxjPUbgSNUYXRVDWJkQnjDkz1nYiP6a7LRASogsAjknfwDUDzSudSmm_f0fvnLww2jqfZZng8yz8FZH3S5rX0VbsvwgV65aBh/s1600/hbx-black-and-white-stripe-graphic-entry-0512-thomas08-xl-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46bRIXrr1HnHeL-R07gcb9OfOfniiTRSCyun_BFkz4rtNxjPUbgSNUYXRVDWJkQnjDkz1nYiP6a7LRASogsAjknfwDUDzSudSmm_f0fvnLww2jqfZZng8yz8FZH3S5rX0VbsvwgV65aBh/s1600/hbx-black-and-white-stripe-graphic-entry-0512-thomas08-xl-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QLjSMRtkkR1BdNOf0pGFNLR4AG70PXVpt686kSJPr96mg0pAQeBuXlfXsFhwtgHGpGfDYtO9gtH3xwNP-8XT-2LgAuBh2_FJQ0Nt8Jto48KOldyDZj9dN0XZyOg1Nu_8yBjpq8Zd7kET/s1600/hbx-library-with-lacquered-walls-and-silver-ceiling-0512-thomas09-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QLjSMRtkkR1BdNOf0pGFNLR4AG70PXVpt686kSJPr96mg0pAQeBuXlfXsFhwtgHGpGfDYtO9gtH3xwNP-8XT-2LgAuBh2_FJQ0Nt8Jto48KOldyDZj9dN0XZyOg1Nu_8yBjpq8Zd7kET/s1600/hbx-library-with-lacquered-walls-and-silver-ceiling-0512-thomas09-xl.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Washington Wow-Factor

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Blown Away

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGiNP5uJ4FBeTv9euiV-twnCeUS1US0F4PVw65Y2DEPTh65ZDRkHCY7SyzgT2vB_6jlSHydsPHoIRS9bt8NHYVPd5P6N3PX528Z_KtUkPb2IyNbX4v5mAb472DODTr-LTETWsKcbfIdx2/s1600/7_Orthwein.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGiNP5uJ4FBeTv9euiV-twnCeUS1US0F4PVw65Y2DEPTh65ZDRkHCY7SyzgT2vB_6jlSHydsPHoIRS9bt8NHYVPd5P6N3PX528Z_KtUkPb2IyNbX4v5mAb472DODTr-LTETWsKcbfIdx2/s1600/7_Orthwein.jpg" /></a></div>Blown away by this apartment, designed by <a href="http://www.fawngalli.com/portfolio/east-10th-greenwich-village/">Fawn Galli</a> and featured in the March issue of <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautifu</a>l.  In fact, the whole issue was pretty amazing.  I can't remember the last time a home appealed to me so much and on every level.  From the furniture, the artwork, the color palette, literally I'm so into every detail here, that I just had to post this incredible space. This home has such a great, happy energy and still looks so pulled together and sophisticated.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1NZPzVcJ6_Zfsmyca7BfTN5NGK6gt1BmzL9_LrMF82Otwb1Ps63vJwnzXdybqXSvaGzBtwXIS_xu5yMmxJqDSWgzoi_CyjfmMVDx6Vd8D8L8b0xf7ZRaw_Iv1PEHegEnI6YLBaOC1yKnN/s1600/11_Orthwein.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1NZPzVcJ6_Zfsmyca7BfTN5NGK6gt1BmzL9_LrMF82Otwb1Ps63vJwnzXdybqXSvaGzBtwXIS_xu5yMmxJqDSWgzoi_CyjfmMVDx6Vd8D8L8b0xf7ZRaw_Iv1PEHegEnI6YLBaOC1yKnN/s1600/11_Orthwein.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Ogyn-ardPIyvUpklUQgLHSr8botm_7LCzIckhLVoRwD2gS0VBZW536gl8G0AilbkbUddhO9kDqgTLaYFyZzLza5R_sJoem6sUZcP1DtZAPL3oTbaz8sLI52TrNhNZtApmexj87VbV4Jq/s1600/10_Orthwein-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Ogyn-ardPIyvUpklUQgLHSr8botm_7LCzIckhLVoRwD2gS0VBZW536gl8G0AilbkbUddhO9kDqgTLaYFyZzLza5R_sJoem6sUZcP1DtZAPL3oTbaz8sLI52TrNhNZtApmexj87VbV4Jq/s1600/10_Orthwein-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEunlRbFSwYSjQV97TLShL_mTqKGN7NLVNNL5kLXfkpZRcDX9duO1gYix8kupFZTsj_0rMZe37ssk6cKluZ2bZyWlrg5tTvnvlzSEnWkKgGsGRqvAO5MSU2ffB6tdPt6rUrEgR__YVNFfG/s1600/Picture+440.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEunlRbFSwYSjQV97TLShL_mTqKGN7NLVNNL5kLXfkpZRcDX9duO1gYix8kupFZTsj_0rMZe37ssk6cKluZ2bZyWlrg5tTvnvlzSEnWkKgGsGRqvAO5MSU2ffB6tdPt6rUrEgR__YVNFfG/s1600/Picture+440.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRh42pyT_vLdqJtFi064OSTXJeXZXnRJGc_ZlHV6A3bswfJ9r0XHCyZUifqPyo8FgDQLkptGHN2PG95UgOiYMFfURIICL7SutdnbxTuC_PzTfE_rTpdEuvP0JRqALSJ4diDwObLVHuTzm/s1600/6_Orthwein.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRh42pyT_vLdqJtFi064OSTXJeXZXnRJGc_ZlHV6A3bswfJ9r0XHCyZUifqPyo8FgDQLkptGHN2PG95UgOiYMFfURIICL7SutdnbxTuC_PzTfE_rTpdEuvP0JRqALSJ4diDwObLVHuTzm/s1600/6_Orthwein.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGSkKgTO18vxXMNKD_GZLtVHAT0TB5W03yPYDLxmCPR6DIqGpEW8VP06RqKg20ySix44FDKJf6uqgcv762CNgIBKBx_t6RYW8d1ijpzXghlgyYtZt4-_PA9yYsB7n_2x07wIybt0gk9goJ/s1600/Picture+425.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGSkKgTO18vxXMNKD_GZLtVHAT0TB5W03yPYDLxmCPR6DIqGpEW8VP06RqKg20ySix44FDKJf6uqgcv762CNgIBKBx_t6RYW8d1ijpzXghlgyYtZt4-_PA9yYsB7n_2x07wIybt0gk9goJ/s1600/Picture+425.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Images via: <a href="http://www.fawngalli.com/portfolio/east-10th-greenwich-village/">Fawn Galli Interior Design</a></i></span></div>

Blown Away

Blown away by this apartment, designed by Fawn Galli and featured in the March issue of House Beautifu l.  In fact, the whole issue was pre...

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Neutral Rooms + Pink Blooms

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIkS7BIrent-KAR0zE_yOji8gShbDr2ow2SW3PlM63M9xOPMHlLgxj4xFe9s4PYlnE9YOQ-PcVs2xbvydDBL3fCsh9W7hya3ztuxd8f22ZB5z2NhH4n3EpnfDl9CDMmk8TmhLwiA6ep57/s1600/hbx-neutral-bedroom-0311-tracery09-lgn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIkS7BIrent-KAR0zE_yOji8gShbDr2ow2SW3PlM63M9xOPMHlLgxj4xFe9s4PYlnE9YOQ-PcVs2xbvydDBL3fCsh9W7hya3ztuxd8f22ZB5z2NhH4n3EpnfDl9CDMmk8TmhLwiA6ep57/s1600/hbx-neutral-bedroom-0311-tracery09-lgn.jpg" /></a></div>Clearly, I have Valentine's Day on the brain this week.  February might be a short month, but it's also a dreary one... at least in this hemisphere, hence the need for chocolates and flowers to cheer us all up a bit.  In particular, soft pretty pink bouquets like the ones featured here in this fabulous <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/" target="_blank">House Beautiful </a>spread designed by <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/house-pictures/traditional-decorating-ideas-0311" target="_blank">Tracery Interiors</a>. These thoughtful, neutral rooms stand on their own, but the pink accents and florals used throughout, add just the right element of warmth and gracious style.  Do you ever accessorize with pink?  I think I'm about to start!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUML0ptu0YxYW3PVfytTlhWClV5LKdamW20UYyCBhosNHOtQO-2whXoVyaWpWJ6CCHEywP8In7K3jqB6Ay5JpELMQNyu5YBzrA-B5ULyeFZ0_7eaGs8a_5dT0sa4MW2c1vWvLqs1c2u9hE/s1600/Picture+375.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUML0ptu0YxYW3PVfytTlhWClV5LKdamW20UYyCBhosNHOtQO-2whXoVyaWpWJ6CCHEywP8In7K3jqB6Ay5JpELMQNyu5YBzrA-B5ULyeFZ0_7eaGs8a_5dT0sa4MW2c1vWvLqs1c2u9hE/s1600/Picture+375.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_H8DaOpA0RHTvrYhmH4M-gNZVnMvVWNRiMwdGiwrni2MsyDaGmpv5r9H95gI5Jw91beeFtSEa-FdxD5bODsg4cx1gYxx44Y-LnJsybQHiamJoGu1ZtpJ9j0VONFQjj7BrgjinZ6bcn7WI/s1600/Picture+352.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_H8DaOpA0RHTvrYhmH4M-gNZVnMvVWNRiMwdGiwrni2MsyDaGmpv5r9H95gI5Jw91beeFtSEa-FdxD5bODsg4cx1gYxx44Y-LnJsybQHiamJoGu1ZtpJ9j0VONFQjj7BrgjinZ6bcn7WI/s1600/Picture+352.png" /></a></div><br /></div>

Neutral Rooms + Pink Blooms

Clearly, I have Valentine's Day on the brain this week.  February might be a short month, but it's also a dreary one... at least in...

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Creative Color

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdAdKprqon3wsVmF7uLC5eWM_7ipKsOat-p5c2ri0YsI_154V75-BtRRh_mVcso1coOwIuWoxuaOg-BWjWfzLWpt0874RJ26aObITtIOOXJt5vXA7LOec7qc90WIOPZ9aNxG7BnZS_df8/s1600/aqua-wallpaper-bedroom-black-white-1011-healingbarsanti12-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdAdKprqon3wsVmF7uLC5eWM_7ipKsOat-p5c2ri0YsI_154V75-BtRRh_mVcso1coOwIuWoxuaOg-BWjWfzLWpt0874RJ26aObITtIOOXJt5vXA7LOec7qc90WIOPZ9aNxG7BnZS_df8/s1600/aqua-wallpaper-bedroom-black-white-1011-healingbarsanti12-xl.jpg" /></a></div>I completely flipped for this Westchester, New York home designed by <a href="http://www.healingbarsanti.com/">Healing Barsanti</a> in <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a>.  As we start to head into the darker, drearier months, I've been contemplating adding more cheerful colors to my own interior spaces...and if ever there was a case to get more creative with the use of bright and happy hues, this stunning residence is it! Do you prefer bright colors in your home or play it safely chic with neutrals?<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipRFSwtdK2iASa-HxWxYGeKT_zJrp_TwfAwYiMaWiHblfq1QbI3Lqh7D-X7JXRu_eMh-9Au26ai3PN6Lt75siK1gcPc7t5USobH-FF26EAX49E8nabQi9pJhc2N-9vqc9nUhN0ujNkDWU/s1600/girls-bedroom-graphic-wallpaper-1011-healingbarsanti06-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipRFSwtdK2iASa-HxWxYGeKT_zJrp_TwfAwYiMaWiHblfq1QbI3Lqh7D-X7JXRu_eMh-9Au26ai3PN6Lt75siK1gcPc7t5USobH-FF26EAX49E8nabQi9pJhc2N-9vqc9nUhN0ujNkDWU/s1600/girls-bedroom-graphic-wallpaper-1011-healingbarsanti06-xl.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJomHymSMbA4oQ0U8YsJh2eorylg2J0L_f0RGtM_d2Zt0hyVuEtz72RgpLKd5mUX8KSBRG26m-HA4F9PR6FL08HC5mm-7xBDyKcc_NFO9hrr1T5128m3oiGDvJqhcyCmCLsNiKUAKE8OQ/s1600/green-chairs-breakfast-room-1011-healingbarsanti07-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJomHymSMbA4oQ0U8YsJh2eorylg2J0L_f0RGtM_d2Zt0hyVuEtz72RgpLKd5mUX8KSBRG26m-HA4F9PR6FL08HC5mm-7xBDyKcc_NFO9hrr1T5128m3oiGDvJqhcyCmCLsNiKUAKE8OQ/s1600/green-chairs-breakfast-room-1011-healingbarsanti07-xl.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wTOo7mrc0Ud69wZiNHQUaU0x6xC5yRvUhxKhPBgE8wHzThedj9bnip5SYgcAqPg6sQj_WmGe6fLoqQxHYk3IryK7MmBVLLhMWXyMHhO1PN3pCDjsx3yiadDZ6A4A3q824vTk5IDr2xQ/s1600/pink-head-board-splatter-wallpaper-1011-healingbarsanti11-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wTOo7mrc0Ud69wZiNHQUaU0x6xC5yRvUhxKhPBgE8wHzThedj9bnip5SYgcAqPg6sQj_WmGe6fLoqQxHYk3IryK7MmBVLLhMWXyMHhO1PN3pCDjsx3yiadDZ6A4A3q824vTk5IDr2xQ/s1600/pink-head-board-splatter-wallpaper-1011-healingbarsanti11-xl.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg08OpAX6z2RDp9LVYsXSsngY4ybBM7-6kJD29yUH-E-Vk0_ZEHMETLrGgYMMsaob-KLKZgxBTe3ukHhybAvmpeuS5slYluJTLiO-vRhqGC0EewiYIABYM7DqFc_MTzuPQX1W7HfcjUWVY/s1600/kids-room-splatter-wallpaper-1011-healingbarsanti10-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg08OpAX6z2RDp9LVYsXSsngY4ybBM7-6kJD29yUH-E-Vk0_ZEHMETLrGgYMMsaob-KLKZgxBTe3ukHhybAvmpeuS5slYluJTLiO-vRhqGC0EewiYIABYM7DqFc_MTzuPQX1W7HfcjUWVY/s1600/kids-room-splatter-wallpaper-1011-healingbarsanti10-xl.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMI5BJTUrumW0rHcaRqo1tqfKjSSmj7_WIOVVWUViuxz1GZ0NnrZypFNZD-Be9k2SpIZ9BAW1dmPJApBT0inHi4Di2eCImS6xQZ3hYvJUdWIG6xeSrny7ynFG96sj8IMh60nXGsYFVsVI/s1600/metallic-wallcovering-bedroom-1011-healingbarsanti09-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMI5BJTUrumW0rHcaRqo1tqfKjSSmj7_WIOVVWUViuxz1GZ0NnrZypFNZD-Be9k2SpIZ9BAW1dmPJApBT0inHi4Di2eCImS6xQZ3hYvJUdWIG6xeSrny7ynFG96sj8IMh60nXGsYFVsVI/s1600/metallic-wallcovering-bedroom-1011-healingbarsanti09-xl.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPidOPXmCP282m9WNg53vfMUjeTZFlAzaYLFwEbJswkrtZXFRxkeUgOb1w-HYHhWxTxo6Nde098raegrDbBStN7z1hL7tlq2l6o8XsR4eRdvqiqT60WTG_DyFT78ImVxvI5IJqz33M-x0/s1600/lavender-bench-entry-wallpaper-1011-healingbarsanti01-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPidOPXmCP282m9WNg53vfMUjeTZFlAzaYLFwEbJswkrtZXFRxkeUgOb1w-HYHhWxTxo6Nde098raegrDbBStN7z1hL7tlq2l6o8XsR4eRdvqiqT60WTG_DyFT78ImVxvI5IJqz33M-x0/s1600/lavender-bench-entry-wallpaper-1011-healingbarsanti01-xl.jpg" /></a></div></div>

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I completely flipped for this Westchester, New York home designed by Healing Barsanti in House Beautiful .  As we start to head into the da...

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Happiness Is...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckkRtay-nxt8yk8xEuCkNQfhojkrjlMP8ysdWC_xwZuaFfWIxDU6S8zIORVgl6jVQjUE6sbW8KcpeG1gwIcu2e_wPPIXbAqTVcxx7Ws6SoI04zkC8shFWqOscKWN2GZqaM0Rpb16qAes/s1600/HBX100111Cover_000_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckkRtay-nxt8yk8xEuCkNQfhojkrjlMP8ysdWC_xwZuaFfWIxDU6S8zIORVgl6jVQjUE6sbW8KcpeG1gwIcu2e_wPPIXbAqTVcxx7Ws6SoI04zkC8shFWqOscKWN2GZqaM0Rpb16qAes/s1600/HBX100111Cover_000_lg.jpg" /></a></div>The latest issue of <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> in my mailbox, with a fabulous pop of purple on the cover, and a quote from "yours truly" on the back page!  Read the whole issue in bed, now that's happiness!  Thank you House Beautiful!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaSbLoZFogLBVV38jVz0rlbOsjDbgePM0gx4pFLVTEeMfAIc-2zDWoe8rWEzupVaVg-U4rZ7SskxZ0tZyKp5pAEKLLGjvuHuuULT5ud5nzrKLfbUtMULt_Z4U6yaXxAruaXyKeh3qUfYk/s1600/DSCF3262.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaSbLoZFogLBVV38jVz0rlbOsjDbgePM0gx4pFLVTEeMfAIc-2zDWoe8rWEzupVaVg-U4rZ7SskxZ0tZyKp5pAEKLLGjvuHuuULT5ud5nzrKLfbUtMULt_Z4U6yaXxAruaXyKeh3qUfYk/s320/DSCF3262.JPG" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQUTaJ6w6FOybvwn4VWg548wInfXlyUhyqsh39tV8oAgThsyXu7uPfYew4THprIPyzMN_-csmrdGQ-alUPTvpiEBYIhKqHAmcLbwN4cJ0c0l7QCbtCJb-CwzzlbBcHkZEr5A3vm40GXAM/s1600/394716805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQUTaJ6w6FOybvwn4VWg548wInfXlyUhyqsh39tV8oAgThsyXu7uPfYew4THprIPyzMN_-csmrdGQ-alUPTvpiEBYIhKqHAmcLbwN4cJ0c0l7QCbtCJb-CwzzlbBcHkZEr5A3vm40GXAM/s320/394716805.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><i>And thank you to <a href="http://stacystyle.wordpress.com/">Stacy Kunstel </a>for tweeting this last photo and giving me a heads up!</i></div>

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NYSD Inspires House Beautiful

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cOXLNyT1c7GQf5rkCjpxzhsA9BI72xyDPmx2jZKkBLW1q217fdyRcXACXbvv-mgD4daeMet5AeUtUzk6u1S07zdG7VpnGMOUiFcigqaI5FJaFOjRyy8aIhrF6BXIWrCK4HowxxF7gNgv/s1600/P1420549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cOXLNyT1c7GQf5rkCjpxzhsA9BI72xyDPmx2jZKkBLW1q217fdyRcXACXbvv-mgD4daeMet5AeUtUzk6u1S07zdG7VpnGMOUiFcigqaI5FJaFOjRyy8aIhrF6BXIWrCK4HowxxF7gNgv/s1600/P1420549.jpg" /></a></div>During last week's Blogfest, we heard from several top shelter magazines.  <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful's</a> Editor in Chief, Newell Turner, spoke about what inspires him. More than once, Newell mentioned his admiration for <a href="http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/">New York Social Diary.</a>  As a long time fan of this site, I knew just what he meant.  <a href="http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/">NYSD</a> always focuses on such visually interesting apartments...the very ones I was always trying to peak into when I still lived in Manhattan. However, unlike magazines, the photos here are less styled and much more lived in.  Toothbrushes, toiletries, books and ephemera, it's all out in the open.   I couldn't resist posting this home belonging to designer, <a href="http://amandanisbetdesign.com/flash.html">Amanda Nisbet</a>.  Often featured in magazines, Ms. Nisbet is no stranger to the polished photos of the high end shelter world, which is why it's so great to see her apartment in a different yet equally as lovely light.  (And speaking of House Beautiful, have you checked out the <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/colors/best-paint-color-ipad-app-0511?click=main_sr#fbIndex1">amazing new paint color app they've developed</a>? So addictive!)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCL9TXmuDXShrHI0zOuxzfUxK9zqojlQWsAk6XdyWjyYMU585hmM-9Afiaqgu13IUqAdnGcVR5USZVRrYHJOJLQISQ0dPY08mnZ881X3D1ux1Ec-0ddgvwhfmPWJ8ixq1X_3Nm0VSzcb_V/s1600/P1420472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCL9TXmuDXShrHI0zOuxzfUxK9zqojlQWsAk6XdyWjyYMU585hmM-9Afiaqgu13IUqAdnGcVR5USZVRrYHJOJLQISQ0dPY08mnZ881X3D1ux1Ec-0ddgvwhfmPWJ8ixq1X_3Nm0VSzcb_V/s1600/P1420472.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCGrOZO98Syxu96VxInTiLhC2J-pXxQYID-OFUGS8n2WIBTpWypIw0WQiaNJ73gNALsAr5MsaWI1emot00n1kcdIkeh2AiIwvi9rAy4d1w3DYzYo4ClIl9gBhDTkmi6B4ZYmEp4L6akUw0/s1600/P1420706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCGrOZO98Syxu96VxInTiLhC2J-pXxQYID-OFUGS8n2WIBTpWypIw0WQiaNJ73gNALsAr5MsaWI1emot00n1kcdIkeh2AiIwvi9rAy4d1w3DYzYo4ClIl9gBhDTkmi6B4ZYmEp4L6akUw0/s1600/P1420706.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlJpp7oNP19GncZ9fEiqV4IcFn63WPD0rqcL9W8gKXbYlbSL4_bkPuk4ImVNHZrA8sk6PBvPyQiKFl7muntPMtJr7rz5w6O85-vkf0V_e1WD6-OP0NtM4YRjQ4ApMq78WHptrpaKLyCt9/s1600/P1420407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlJpp7oNP19GncZ9fEiqV4IcFn63WPD0rqcL9W8gKXbYlbSL4_bkPuk4ImVNHZrA8sk6PBvPyQiKFl7muntPMtJr7rz5w6O85-vkf0V_e1WD6-OP0NtM4YRjQ4ApMq78WHptrpaKLyCt9/s1600/P1420407.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEippB3uygx9Hqqzy9RwZi29rduEwJR9ZhyRrwZpX_KeWNr2Q6ZYKHebZyLu4S8cqRSAyz8LmPVS29-Ehg01Tq_BEqdm7hbqUyg0tLrIO4hDkdAoXMl2rZ_0E1p10KdWxsSetn2297atlewh/s1600/P1420444.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEippB3uygx9Hqqzy9RwZi29rduEwJR9ZhyRrwZpX_KeWNr2Q6ZYKHebZyLu4S8cqRSAyz8LmPVS29-Ehg01Tq_BEqdm7hbqUyg0tLrIO4hDkdAoXMl2rZ_0E1p10KdWxsSetn2297atlewh/s1600/P1420444.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Images via: <a href="http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/">NYSD</a></i></span></div>

NYSD Inspires House Beautiful

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