Super Natural

<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/AVvXsEgkUYioCqrqnKoyYlwyC3M07Bk-WLP9q3BZxgcraSa6GHFd5xO3cEhbekGXem_X1sxhnzCZCKJ7EHMokiiYhltRFgQ4JIxqsiWjLmt_e-pYlUDsMFTv0bh6Al5fBFy18pQQOV3pvffYMCI/s1600/hamptons-stilin-dining-room-zhush.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkUYioCqrqnKoyYlwyC3M07Bk-WLP9q3BZxgcraSa6GHFd5xO3cEhbekGXem_X1sxhnzCZCKJ7EHMokiiYhltRFgQ4JIxqsiWjLmt_e-pYlUDsMFTv0bh6Al5fBFy18pQQOV3pvffYMCI/s1600/hamptons-stilin-dining-room-zhush.jpg" title="" /></a></div>I'm always drawn to a beautiful Hamptons house, especially in the dead of winter. This stunning home by Robert Stilin found in <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/" target="_blank">Elle Decor,</a> has such a relaxed laid back vibe. All the jute, raw wood and neutral colors used throughout, really lend itself to easy family living. But, it wasn't until I went back and looked at these rooms again, that I noticed the antlers and cow hide rug, and that there's not a single sea shell or traditional ocean reference to be found.  Despite the absence of the usual nautical decor suspects, it still reads as a chic beach abode. <br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxB8dHqRZXdHfoFHhzI80sCvFS2nS8D1Od97ZAlpsRZc9FwK2UfHHv4tLQd2SMNJT7J_vz-bz0_QlBLftgLPOUQF367PJqEk924N68OA-2fS9IggvQEQUJzcxcz6fJsSmSQd0JIC1Mks/s1600/robert-stilin-home-childrens-room-zhush-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://www.thezhush.blogpsot.com" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxB8dHqRZXdHfoFHhzI80sCvFS2nS8D1Od97ZAlpsRZc9FwK2UfHHv4tLQd2SMNJT7J_vz-bz0_QlBLftgLPOUQF367PJqEk924N68OA-2fS9IggvQEQUJzcxcz6fJsSmSQd0JIC1Mks/s1600/robert-stilin-home-childrens-room-zhush-blog.jpg" title="" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlTScUs9E5OYoqByWQc4fUuJ_tICdfeYvlV0SuCoN843I2kJ3PJNsOr3CbVqH9U_alfYkh0sJxnH0w_2xw9BKJeGxxWe0lU6F5WUt7n1AfuBfCXFebtDEnYPh7aW4dmiwTaPZeN6KVWak/s1600/robert-stilin-home-the-zhush-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img alt="http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlTScUs9E5OYoqByWQc4fUuJ_tICdfeYvlV0SuCoN843I2kJ3PJNsOr3CbVqH9U_alfYkh0sJxnH0w_2xw9BKJeGxxWe0lU6F5WUt7n1AfuBfCXFebtDEnYPh7aW4dmiwTaPZeN6KVWak/s1600/robert-stilin-home-the-zhush-blog.jpg" title="" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSLD4BF1i7NTK0eWdUMQ-udlqOnh3RwIVP1jF0NomwMpqzg9R1UInytdTMxJzfGgCT70OwQ4HxGInvhE6gL9dmlwZYJ7AlUKaEosBzhLgSD6kLFx7J2vUpkZNwU4PvfAbNRtIX3WHaZjc/s1600/robert-stilin-the-zhush-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSLD4BF1i7NTK0eWdUMQ-udlqOnh3RwIVP1jF0NomwMpqzg9R1UInytdTMxJzfGgCT70OwQ4HxGInvhE6gL9dmlwZYJ7AlUKaEosBzhLgSD6kLFx7J2vUpkZNwU4PvfAbNRtIX3WHaZjc/s1600/robert-stilin-the-zhush-blog.jpg" title="" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRM57VFb71wrYCc6REvhFTvSg71arJBEPwRYQ4YyKtmFwDUx_DJyWQFSuldj2-ibhFXdTSWSxuToQqij-oJMMSHK4WEyux8ebtAebszk2ZFaocxDB6s5-y190bakblMhAIOgwcsY8KNsQ/s1600/elle-decor-the-zhush-blog-stilin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRM57VFb71wrYCc6REvhFTvSg71arJBEPwRYQ4YyKtmFwDUx_DJyWQFSuldj2-ibhFXdTSWSxuToQqij-oJMMSHK4WEyux8ebtAebszk2ZFaocxDB6s5-y190bakblMhAIOgwcsY8KNsQ/s1600/elle-decor-the-zhush-blog-stilin.jpg" title="" /></a></div><br /></div>

Super Natural

I'm always drawn to a beautiful Hamptons house, especially in the dead of winter. This stunning home by Robert Stilin found in Elle Deco...

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My Kitchen Dilemma

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Notice the painted blue bead board backs?  I've also included the 2005 cover of Martha Stewart Living that inspired me to go blue with the cabinets in the first place (beyond crazy that I still have that!)  Now, seven years later...I think I'm over this look.  Since we're having the entire adjoining family room professionally painted next month (this room has not seen fresh paint in 12 years and the walls are literally crumbling) I thought now might be the perfect time to paint the back of the open cabinets 1.white 2. a soft blue gray 3. mirrors? 4. leave them alone.  After staring at thousands of white kitchens on pinterest for the past few days to help speed this decision along...I'm really leaning towards the all white clean look. Since I'm clearly influenced by pretty kitchen photos...I've included my favorite "all white" kitchen images here. Please feel free to weigh in!<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/AVvXsEjFVeOuQiFXwSBKUuqyWcLNkTNpCGsC-u2c9hxmsKtS7pt0zPy-lTbu7fi7qEN2wcmnmWBmX6fFPgyuACeaLeNC3nzUQUlN1zzO69LwcjjCnlMMJq1O_kYTVZ5IRgbd1DAPt8g-GFuR__M/s1600/martha-stewart-living-cover-thezhush.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFVeOuQiFXwSBKUuqyWcLNkTNpCGsC-u2c9hxmsKtS7pt0zPy-lTbu7fi7qEN2wcmnmWBmX6fFPgyuACeaLeNC3nzUQUlN1zzO69LwcjjCnlMMJq1O_kYTVZ5IRgbd1DAPt8g-GFuR__M/s1600/martha-stewart-living-cover-thezhush.jpg" title="" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaw9UWdosZ5vnWI_mkdepxqtS0uKOkEbsUIjS3Ml-4MP2oI-kuxCMJpeLtoInWfTVhMannCAwZR0shtGpMfdtwrt5Nn1IeMcdVQahly2tS_5kALbBouBYxF6ZoMylFwvi1yjP9yH8MHrI/s1600/white-kitchen-style-thezhush-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaw9UWdosZ5vnWI_mkdepxqtS0uKOkEbsUIjS3Ml-4MP2oI-kuxCMJpeLtoInWfTVhMannCAwZR0shtGpMfdtwrt5Nn1IeMcdVQahly2tS_5kALbBouBYxF6ZoMylFwvi1yjP9yH8MHrI/s1600/white-kitchen-style-thezhush-blog.jpg" title="" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD2eDjY2iZcp0eve5KqHJhWufyYigTmvVnxKu8J9_PXFCIQmGiCeVppm-Wk942Bmc3Vd60Ujza7homT763AmLXvgdCcNUqlFIHSAap54lFDSexHNy8HFjvE8mL724orzI0pnFjR3x22_g/s1600/all-white-kitchen-style-the-zhush.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD2eDjY2iZcp0eve5KqHJhWufyYigTmvVnxKu8J9_PXFCIQmGiCeVppm-Wk942Bmc3Vd60Ujza7homT763AmLXvgdCcNUqlFIHSAap54lFDSexHNy8HFjvE8mL724orzI0pnFjR3x22_g/s1600/all-white-kitchen-style-the-zhush.jpg" title="" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvDWBJK5xrF7RA2xQMmhrXcXDoGcKa8uY23Y8myOkbTduulGhW-4WGbCaGAE_0S5PhFWr-1fkhGzZy2zjCZKZudYiLKq__xeJATeeAMWBfOCYQBLPy28vjnZB7K-mCf-G2bPnbjjZesA/s1600/white-kitchen-inspiration-the-zhush.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvDWBJK5xrF7RA2xQMmhrXcXDoGcKa8uY23Y8myOkbTduulGhW-4WGbCaGAE_0S5PhFWr-1fkhGzZy2zjCZKZudYiLKq__xeJATeeAMWBfOCYQBLPy28vjnZB7K-mCf-G2bPnbjjZesA/s1600/white-kitchen-inspiration-the-zhush.jpg" title="" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSA8KAjoHwus-3aYH7Q56XCbS59EZuzDpxU1PVTrKBDqAyOEUrm73ABFJheuJZ6KevuQMGwhaug1j3ZWDiuBzVVx7WVGXVbqkN3TQ6S2DOCY4k6vRT3AOgMtoZ-9M9VQWltbaArWQVbw/s1600/white-kitchens-the-zhush-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSA8KAjoHwus-3aYH7Q56XCbS59EZuzDpxU1PVTrKBDqAyOEUrm73ABFJheuJZ6KevuQMGwhaug1j3ZWDiuBzVVx7WVGXVbqkN3TQ6S2DOCY4k6vRT3AOgMtoZ-9M9VQWltbaArWQVbw/s1600/white-kitchens-the-zhush-blog.jpg" title="http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWYJ-Oqn4hSbRthGWuh4-WNjV1Ss5t9s8gP20lx7vmoGi6AlUgK0VPIMZW9yaDB-i6UkdLfyE50DFszTGa-_GGlpOJObpz0_m51FJV5mf0CxYBDXAWGOyXThBup7V1YQDnj_4RVgcCaw/s1600/all-white-kitchen-the-zhush-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWYJ-Oqn4hSbRthGWuh4-WNjV1Ss5t9s8gP20lx7vmoGi6AlUgK0VPIMZW9yaDB-i6UkdLfyE50DFszTGa-_GGlpOJObpz0_m51FJV5mf0CxYBDXAWGOyXThBup7V1YQDnj_4RVgcCaw/s1600/all-white-kitchen-the-zhush-blog.jpg" title="" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Images via: <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/" target="_blank">Style At Home</a> <a href="http://www.bhg.com/blogs/centsational-style/2012/11/01/open-shelving-in-kitchens-7-different-looks/" target="_blank">B</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/blogs/centsational-style/2012/11/01/open-shelving-in-kitchens-7-different-looks/" target="_blank">HG</a> </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/" target="_blank">Houzz</a></i></span></div>

My Kitchen Dilemma

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Like A Phoenix

<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/AVvXsEiu4P2WvVDds9XkSEITmyulfxf-tmurLcUIrSnreoe2TyPWtJF98X7Op52ad6eWBWtm2gEdlZXSmSzFpjsnZKq3ixU4pxA6PwNIakXeVkcqjB3eOCVX1a8MglifCD1uc6pNk1-06CM6kWU/s1600/midcentury-mod-after-fire-currier-zhush.png" imageanchor="1"><img alt="http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4P2WvVDds9XkSEITmyulfxf-tmurLcUIrSnreoe2TyPWtJF98X7Op52ad6eWBWtm2gEdlZXSmSzFpjsnZKq3ixU4pxA6PwNIakXeVkcqjB3eOCVX1a8MglifCD1uc6pNk1-06CM6kWU/s1600/midcentury-mod-after-fire-currier-zhush.png" title="" /></a></div><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/07/greathomesanddestinations/jay-fieldens-restoration-drama.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0" target="_blank">This article in the Sunday edition of the New York Times</a> really touched me.  It details the heartbreaking fire that tore through editor in chief of <a href="http://www.townandcountrymag.com/" target="_blank">Town and Country</a>, Jay Fielden's home (in nearby Wilton, Ct.) and the rebuild which resulted in these cozy and chic interiors. The feature goes on to explain how in addition to the architect and the original designer (<a href="http://www.carrierandcompany.com/about_us/" target="_blank">Jesse Carrier</a>) the magazine industry, also rallied around this family and generously donated so many stylish items to replace what was lost (the Louis Vuitton in the closet is from Grace Coddington.) I've changed my view on both mid-century modern homes and the top tier magazine world...prior to reading this family's story, both seemed beautiful to look at, but somewhat cold... now I see the warmth in both. <br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41xg-TwWQg6DcxVk6b666sJqmQQw3CyvZ37msQA-s-WbmIC4FBAVMbhbhaiMtMdP2ckg4-CqHHnZ_J43UwGawLDREk7R4Cz8HQUX5sHPSxunegtiy9o0sDzmEqI4Cq7o2Q7Q-5GXTNDI/s1600/mid-cent-glass-mod-the-zhush-blog.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41xg-TwWQg6DcxVk6b666sJqmQQw3CyvZ37msQA-s-WbmIC4FBAVMbhbhaiMtMdP2ckg4-CqHHnZ_J43UwGawLDREk7R4Cz8HQUX5sHPSxunegtiy9o0sDzmEqI4Cq7o2Q7Q-5GXTNDI/s1600/mid-cent-glass-mod-the-zhush-blog.png" title="" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkgpwnkr4ClbtYdxBn7DOmamQLlNO9rbGYbK31h5rb2-7wVfUrlt0CUknZ0xfQT0PeH45Tg0rGCFtoXQEMNidUpsccJjz8KJhrqD2I5qVMvdAFAzNjKWyZI6m87Kms4I3ReQQV5RaFo8A/s1600/ct-glass-house-re-build-the-zhush-blog.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkgpwnkr4ClbtYdxBn7DOmamQLlNO9rbGYbK31h5rb2-7wVfUrlt0CUknZ0xfQT0PeH45Tg0rGCFtoXQEMNidUpsccJjz8KJhrqD2I5qVMvdAFAzNjKWyZI6m87Kms4I3ReQQV5RaFo8A/s1600/ct-glass-house-re-build-the-zhush-blog.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdxn0vMJVX2qacRroYGN55Wgz96blYFOZGNzp02QslodbFxbVDyyuIVWyTJ5_wTn2B2AA-lpJ3V1pGxm_f0FiJk0x9Ix3sLklHYPa8hqP8jccYTSBjq1hRn8NDvr6mCEJsAUyYnraK3k/s1600/town-and-country-editor-closet-zhush.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdxn0vMJVX2qacRroYGN55Wgz96blYFOZGNzp02QslodbFxbVDyyuIVWyTJ5_wTn2B2AA-lpJ3V1pGxm_f0FiJk0x9Ix3sLklHYPa8hqP8jccYTSBjq1hRn8NDvr6mCEJsAUyYnraK3k/s1600/town-and-country-editor-closet-zhush.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Ivjoc1in2nHmuU09HDfgwxnJmp8gjm2hu6kykXUqPREHXihw3CZ3EPiaiPcTKKnQSEVZx8Bw6716Z5dOmRPhwFe0GFV5f6Re9nfk5rVuX6KDN8vQTeu98fFEVu4h3Jrs4IicedzmK_g/s1600/town-and-country-rebuild-the-zhush.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Ivjoc1in2nHmuU09HDfgwxnJmp8gjm2hu6kykXUqPREHXihw3CZ3EPiaiPcTKKnQSEVZx8Bw6716Z5dOmRPhwFe0GFV5f6Re9nfk5rVuX6KDN8vQTeu98fFEVu4h3Jrs4IicedzmK_g/s1600/town-and-country-rebuild-the-zhush.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2qhegpJ7IBPUGHBotNOuGZhozETzYLIhx4anpe_lb6jJLtAgI63Mx3VBYWDSZBziQ_35PoqLD8i9ep1lqWkgWS8DAF7RazvIzEfcOxriMVSnT4kgGZecI7BW2hLuBKexzk8H_mC50hkE/s1600/thezhush-blog-mid-century-nytimes.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2qhegpJ7IBPUGHBotNOuGZhozETzYLIhx4anpe_lb6jJLtAgI63Mx3VBYWDSZBziQ_35PoqLD8i9ep1lqWkgWS8DAF7RazvIzEfcOxriMVSnT4kgGZecI7BW2hLuBKexzk8H_mC50hkE/s1600/thezhush-blog-mid-century-nytimes.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUBDR0lYtaovCAvo1tp1Ccf9Il1M27YCTXuTqhY4B_HlmRYyxMU5wkrU8Sre7nXq-9lSDKOIc6dNuCOkXGvEqdMsvjwJVnpPiKQk2Fo8hd5Ew-zCIf3y6u6qweSPGkrzHsjdI35d22Z4A/s1600/mid-century-glass-house-ct-the-zhush.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUBDR0lYtaovCAvo1tp1Ccf9Il1M27YCTXuTqhY4B_HlmRYyxMU5wkrU8Sre7nXq-9lSDKOIc6dNuCOkXGvEqdMsvjwJVnpPiKQk2Fo8hd5Ew-zCIf3y6u6qweSPGkrzHsjdI35d22Z4A/s1600/mid-century-glass-house-ct-the-zhush.png" /></a></div><br /></div>

Like A Phoenix

This article in the Sunday edition of the New York Times really touched me.  It details the heartbreaking fire that tore through editor in ...

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Monday's P.O.P.

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Grays Lane

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Let's Get Lost

<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/AVvXsEiY92Z8vCqw1wuMxpPtHkt_cMqMHz8CGpmnJdlPeoaYTa8Pq34FUgYGCSoGDJ9DyuyfL4qMCkL5n0GYOnYhzXbRzly3dgJVseVk2D3qKiMUvSJRhFTx1hgBqoiKbYRroKAyaBD8xvkxm5k/s1600/bedrooms_16+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY92Z8vCqw1wuMxpPtHkt_cMqMHz8CGpmnJdlPeoaYTa8Pq34FUgYGCSoGDJ9DyuyfL4qMCkL5n0GYOnYhzXbRzly3dgJVseVk2D3qKiMUvSJRhFTx1hgBqoiKbYRroKAyaBD8xvkxm5k/s1600/bedrooms_16+(2).jpg" /></a></div>Yesterday, was a weird day.  So many little things went wrong, one after the other, it got harder and harder "not to sweat the small stuff."  I just wanted to escape for a bit, but of course that wasn't really possible.  It's in those moments that I like to take a mini-break and get lost in a top notch designer's portfolio.  Contemplating all the interesting lives of the people behind these fabulous homes (while simultaneously taking in every detail) works like a visual day dream.  <a href="http://www.blogger.com/">Stephen Schubel's</a> interiors are all as compelling as they are beautiful, it's hard not to get lost in them, if only for a little while...<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Our Florida House: Some Updates

<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/AVvXsEj14otCJJ3VnEmFQik74W-9uANSAVxq78tRsWTj21t2bEvFGVh_O8dPEhFDx-t9ogo68NZ77OX9U0v5NhY7i46GYi2jWenfTTUr5phMaj4oMW2o1CybRMbtT9P4hyphenhyphenSmszBVquVxcuX3jik/s1600/IMG_2495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj14otCJJ3VnEmFQik74W-9uANSAVxq78tRsWTj21t2bEvFGVh_O8dPEhFDx-t9ogo68NZ77OX9U0v5NhY7i46GYi2jWenfTTUr5phMaj4oMW2o1CybRMbtT9P4hyphenhyphenSmszBVquVxcuX3jik/s1600/IMG_2495.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Here are a few shots of our vacation home taken over Labor Day weekend.  As you can see, it's still very much a work in progress, but it's coming along.  This top image is a glimpse of the type of double height walls I'm dealing with, this is a view from the open second floor looking down into the family room.  The style of the home is contemporary, with a mash up of architectural elements and hardware from almost every era in design, and not in an eclectic mix kinda way...At any rate, I've added a few "before" images at the end, and check out the art in my daughters' room, a lovely gift from the talented<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lauratrevey" target="_blank"> Laura Trevey</a>.  I had these prints framed in bold orange and adore the way the art works in this room. In fact, every where I look I see the positive impact this blog has had on the decor of this house...from obtaining "to the trade" items through <a href="http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Susie Isaac's company</a>, to seeing several <a href="http://pinterest.com/sued/" target="_blank">pinned inspiration ideas</a> come to life.  For more resource info, please see below and to see the first two posts on our vacation home updates, please click <a href="http://thezhush.blogspot.com/2012/06/progress-peeks-our-florida-house.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://thezhush.blogspot.com/2012/03/im-back-sneak-peek.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Designs</a> <br /><b>Family room </b><br />side table: <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cryderhe" target="_blank">West Elm</a><br />throw: <a href="http://www.zhush.com/Taupe-Capri-Tweed-Throw-p/landdownund-3.htm" target="_blank">zhush.com</a><br />brass candle pillars: <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cryherhe" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren home</a><br />rope nautical knot: <a href="http://www.zhush.com/Nautical-Knot-Door-Stopper-p/tozai-1.htm" target="_blank">zhush.com</a><br />coffee table: <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/" target="_blank">Crate and Barrel</a><br />melamine tray: <a href="http://rstyle.me/hvw8euerhe" target="_blank">Target</a><br /><b>Son's Room</b> <br />Signal flags in frames (frames not included) and son's bedding: <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/" target="_blank">Land Of Nod</a><br /><b>Daughters' room</b> <br />bedding: <a href="http://rstyle.me/if2geherhe" target="_blank">West Elm</a><br />headboards: <a href="http://rstyle.me/ijc8y5erhe" target="_blank">Serena and Lily</a><br />lamp: <a href="http://www.straydogdesign.com/" target="_blank">stray dog design</a><br /><b>Dining room </b><br />Grey and white rug: <a href="http://www.abccarpet.com/" target="_blank">ABC carpet</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>

Our Florida House: Some Updates

Here are a few shots of our vacation home taken over Labor Day weekend.  As you can see, it's still very much a work in progress, but it...

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Book Review: The First Apartment Book

<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/AVvXsEjY3CgvnfuAC9ljMSEputGvdIAZuNq-1qZ3krK4g8BDs5wCTwphRdBvYOl4Nx49wl2M1sYsexLyolEAtID4tMvqXhmj9DQwldt3O3s1MOmRh9-ZJ8d673c-YWMhS0eAqo-GqLVyNZA7wKA/s1600/13-3fdcb3cd0e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3CgvnfuAC9ljMSEputGvdIAZuNq-1qZ3krK4g8BDs5wCTwphRdBvYOl4Nx49wl2M1sYsexLyolEAtID4tMvqXhmj9DQwldt3O3s1MOmRh9-ZJ8d673c-YWMhS0eAqo-GqLVyNZA7wKA/s1600/13-3fdcb3cd0e.jpg" /></a></div>When 27 year old decorating prodigy Kyle Schuneman's book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-First-Apartment-Book-Design/dp/0307952908" target="_blank"><u>The First Apartment Book: Cool Designs For Small Spaces </u></a>arrived in the mail the other day, I was super excited to crack it open and have a look inside.  Full of bold vibrant photos, I found this book to be so full of inspiration...I wish it was around when I was moving in to my first apartment!  Even if you're not new to the home-owner party, this book holds a lot of practical and fun ideas for organization and multi-functional decor. I'm thrilled to add <u>The First Apartment Book</u>, to my growing collection of beautiful shelter and design books.<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/AVvXsEixIJ2wlEaKVKGjgpIHVaSGhjkVzOZ35dHEf-1SCuzRESj2hrKFEBsL9Ir7gOyoMvW14XwUDtgXU6Jz5E5dKZLtLx-HzQKSZqAecHWM4O9wxfCP-KWSb-6Iv8t6kfyeArrTy2lHDbyjN0Q/s1600/21-50a1ac9127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIJ2wlEaKVKGjgpIHVaSGhjkVzOZ35dHEf-1SCuzRESj2hrKFEBsL9Ir7gOyoMvW14XwUDtgXU6Jz5E5dKZLtLx-HzQKSZqAecHWM4O9wxfCP-KWSb-6Iv8t6kfyeArrTy2lHDbyjN0Q/s1600/21-50a1ac9127.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3puKuogrijmnDPgyeZJAQwv6ehAkqFPtjPz7DxsTJxxjVnejZpxI4Q2MJrV0DbGakBBlrgbYmPyDLqg-pLRklKIfYnDTyekA-_G_mXHCGTR-ASIMSyZKc5Y1uJiHTusQcIc4vPT88II/s1600/23-b925e5b677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3puKuogrijmnDPgyeZJAQwv6ehAkqFPtjPz7DxsTJxxjVnejZpxI4Q2MJrV0DbGakBBlrgbYmPyDLqg-pLRklKIfYnDTyekA-_G_mXHCGTR-ASIMSyZKc5Y1uJiHTusQcIc4vPT88II/s1600/23-b925e5b677.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4n1PpJcxazVTG_d88jRxy68EJyqO-Wi3tEDMeTcU4t2clSTnxtbHTUlCnWRTA9e1749f3I1mOMzWlthmDX8lEjblQm_PuEcb3P7cIJV7BtRt2qNvq63CZ4P4nP9ZLg_3vQI3s7ihURA/s1600/28-b5d25c2f2f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4n1PpJcxazVTG_d88jRxy68EJyqO-Wi3tEDMeTcU4t2clSTnxtbHTUlCnWRTA9e1749f3I1mOMzWlthmDX8lEjblQm_PuEcb3P7cIJV7BtRt2qNvq63CZ4P4nP9ZLg_3vQI3s7ihURA/s1600/28-b5d25c2f2f.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbJkNhzr53mZwOwFyYs3uv8apkuw6O10Ni19voNp5GUjudSBz2j1Ga3G5DBs97OqwWKIf3AxKxqoQV23ThBy7EhbaBnGQYd2gFCGNVZKMMyILJJB16r2vzsrbm-X98GcunENzzYxfbw8/s1600/1-52017cb356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbJkNhzr53mZwOwFyYs3uv8apkuw6O10Ni19voNp5GUjudSBz2j1Ga3G5DBs97OqwWKIf3AxKxqoQV23ThBy7EhbaBnGQYd2gFCGNVZKMMyILJJB16r2vzsrbm-X98GcunENzzYxfbw8/s1600/1-52017cb356.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">c/o: <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #8064a2; font-size: x-small;">Crown Publishing Group </span></span></div></div>

Book Review: The First Apartment Book

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Soft Quiet Spaces

<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/AVvXsEiegSVIGougIdHazykfMrCiBd6yLQqYX5dty_6sOztceo-1PMjAFSSEYwkAx1pF3j6gpmiVOFwKi-ZkJQ_9u9-nBFYlqtbC0E6CHALolMg-SdA0-ZPqR2Mck48_r3wQ9IKhifiPBpMQqC4T/s1600/felipe-hess-oscar-freire-str-photo-fran-parente-yatzer-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegSVIGougIdHazykfMrCiBd6yLQqYX5dty_6sOztceo-1PMjAFSSEYwkAx1pF3j6gpmiVOFwKi-ZkJQ_9u9-nBFYlqtbC0E6CHALolMg-SdA0-ZPqR2Mck48_r3wQ9IKhifiPBpMQqC4T/s1600/felipe-hess-oscar-freire-str-photo-fran-parente-yatzer-14.jpg" /></a></div>May is such a busy month for us. As school winds up for the kids, we have a plethora of both day and evening events and functions to attend. Throw some fun family celebrations on to the calendar along with a few business meetings and obligations and it seems I can't find a single moment to just stay home and relax.  A self professed homebody, I'm happiest curled up on the couch with either my iPad, a great movie or my endless list of recorded shows. I often need this time just to recharge. Maybe I'm just projecting my own thoughts on to this apartment, but something about these images, found over on <a href="http://yatzer.com/" target="_blank">Yatzer</a>, convey that soft, quiet time that I'm craving so badly right about now. Do you see it too? <br /><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/AVvXsEi4-wkQIjpzRFgrfUgEaQqguQQ2bGel9L5PoPMDnsLslqKMm_v0GXyTwndg9Kbc7ZEh-Q9RMvLoNjxydt0Sk78ufmIrd56XeFyjQF11aZEWm1KCxrzFxFOO62abmNMNKivT08CgFmBfOgFH/s1600/felipe-hess-oscar-freire-str-photo-fran-parente-yatzer-20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-wkQIjpzRFgrfUgEaQqguQQ2bGel9L5PoPMDnsLslqKMm_v0GXyTwndg9Kbc7ZEh-Q9RMvLoNjxydt0Sk78ufmIrd56XeFyjQF11aZEWm1KCxrzFxFOO62abmNMNKivT08CgFmBfOgFH/s1600/felipe-hess-oscar-freire-str-photo-fran-parente-yatzer-20.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_73aZIehE4SetS_iOJhAkxelxt2pbOXjKPXYHGbf2gBoDWDhn6I2NbXsRXxLvZcqkcIARoYNQH1fA68Jq7LbIx2PRifePLPe-dgieRTqJu-j8WVni47iZ6kH5sU94KUde5IujBjote-L/s1600/felipe-hess-oscar-freire-str-photo-fran-parente-yatzer-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_73aZIehE4SetS_iOJhAkxelxt2pbOXjKPXYHGbf2gBoDWDhn6I2NbXsRXxLvZcqkcIARoYNQH1fA68Jq7LbIx2PRifePLPe-dgieRTqJu-j8WVni47iZ6kH5sU94KUde5IujBjote-L/s1600/felipe-hess-oscar-freire-str-photo-fran-parente-yatzer-15.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZEcc5tkpeUp_z6oPO-XvQ305VZmqiS1p7-G8zRAwevjVcLqi7REHzWt4twO84BtM1xWgj4qQdEXdCXaFEJfJRTrlcVGsPcJX0kU_sBuhbD_Lk7ohtqiSBrzvzYhF6FDPWvpkdsbqCldC/s1600/felipe-hess-oscar-freire-str-photo-fran-parente-yatzer-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZEcc5tkpeUp_z6oPO-XvQ305VZmqiS1p7-G8zRAwevjVcLqi7REHzWt4twO84BtM1xWgj4qQdEXdCXaFEJfJRTrlcVGsPcJX0kU_sBuhbD_Lk7ohtqiSBrzvzYhF6FDPWvpkdsbqCldC/s1600/felipe-hess-oscar-freire-str-photo-fran-parente-yatzer-16.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDOIlnmUeUxchakQWxfBQGHhbp50dNWp-4SQ807C17osnaS1BCHRN4Kf_zrG5VeVlZhRUSzUsx3nTeaNNp0pHHmAbxP-xkECxy6poBtbaBcheVXn5D3BM44VYS5FHUVOCwk4ikJ-3E4JAK/s1600/felipe-hess-oscar-freire-str-photo-fran-parente-yatzer-25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDOIlnmUeUxchakQWxfBQGHhbp50dNWp-4SQ807C17osnaS1BCHRN4Kf_zrG5VeVlZhRUSzUsx3nTeaNNp0pHHmAbxP-xkECxy6poBtbaBcheVXn5D3BM44VYS5FHUVOCwk4ikJ-3E4JAK/s1600/felipe-hess-oscar-freire-str-photo-fran-parente-yatzer-25.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Soft Quiet Spaces

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Masculine Meets Feminine Style

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfD8xAfDUM9ieKmdOsKZ6LQMHm_SyjdWmZJG1TNZij0dANHPrYxec8BQ2d3k4nYKYAJyy6V3Qyqua8aTxLrSYlsQ-hjumZbE1QS3pvbk2aaS9zIPv9dwSnWryZ_kzY5ZfUO-MDcl71nM/s1600/Picture+243.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfD8xAfDUM9ieKmdOsKZ6LQMHm_SyjdWmZJG1TNZij0dANHPrYxec8BQ2d3k4nYKYAJyy6V3Qyqua8aTxLrSYlsQ-hjumZbE1QS3pvbk2aaS9zIPv9dwSnWryZ_kzY5ZfUO-MDcl71nM/s1600/Picture+243.png" /></a> </div>A friend of mine is having a hard time agreeing with her husband on the interior style of their home.  She wants a place that reflects her love of all things glamorous, while he desires a bit more of a rugged, rustic vibe.  It can be so hard to successfully combine two disparate tastes, so I was really excited to show her the work of <a href="http://www.lizcaan.com/">Liz Caan</a>.  I'm a big fan of <a href="http://www.lizcaan.com/">Liz Caan Designs</a>, aside from some seriously fabulous projects, they also happen to be some of the nicest people I've ever "virtually" met. As for my friend, she can't wait to show her husband these stunning images. The abundance of wood and dark leather surfaces here is right up his ally, and yet there's still plenty of girlish touches throughout to satisfy her own taste.  Most inspiring of all, is how beautifully they seem to co-exist!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></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/AVvXsEgNxYCyAYhIwx_-XtSyqBAtaakBj9PU8nhnTdoJngagJARmcuTVslnupoAPwlmW2FSzY0IHGjD_z-AMVOO1XV5mMyqk78RDmigehLwx0WWVWmiuIPPQaxzBFQcpuOwIgiiiJZEw__5E-YM/s1600/Picture+227.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNxYCyAYhIwx_-XtSyqBAtaakBj9PU8nhnTdoJngagJARmcuTVslnupoAPwlmW2FSzY0IHGjD_z-AMVOO1XV5mMyqk78RDmigehLwx0WWVWmiuIPPQaxzBFQcpuOwIgiiiJZEw__5E-YM/s1600/Picture+227.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrA14KPq_Lq_UN9yxZM8QbIlxag9N9LU5D-aPbVzdEha1x6sq6PxdUCIbdxc4uEy9Bre6jFNBSSrjdPWO1IdSzepfHdwCpa_4gcAKSyQqUxKvhosOs2_seUXNmunZFjtZSvWFxabAkTcY/s1600/Picture+241.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrA14KPq_Lq_UN9yxZM8QbIlxag9N9LU5D-aPbVzdEha1x6sq6PxdUCIbdxc4uEy9Bre6jFNBSSrjdPWO1IdSzepfHdwCpa_4gcAKSyQqUxKvhosOs2_seUXNmunZFjtZSvWFxabAkTcY/s1600/Picture+241.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bqZOOR1XKUdIP9B2DmCWW5DaqiA-TBmBV5L3OZyEvzSjzPA8KE2OryBOQ5jiIgR9faH-c_vATCnmOTsrvl9oAHbWI-GAM2n6q2upKA52pBLpc9ESlVXafL8aJYiwH5t-Hb6iR1zpaFk/s1600/Picture+242.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bqZOOR1XKUdIP9B2DmCWW5DaqiA-TBmBV5L3OZyEvzSjzPA8KE2OryBOQ5jiIgR9faH-c_vATCnmOTsrvl9oAHbWI-GAM2n6q2upKA52pBLpc9ESlVXafL8aJYiwH5t-Hb6iR1zpaFk/s1600/Picture+242.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQlWWBaaaRAYOkGBEa5AUMxVrdd-uOEuHVfQZhI7Ipri2Oa-MSnjjNa8jAawSnNNlm_Cn9sxpBA5TFWppEOKrotobCgvb1PBorBksli54IYr-r3RCcE5Q9b6jCfEEsWiVxZlBKb_fhjE/s1600/Picture+240.png" /></div><br /></div>

Masculine Meets Feminine Style

A friend of mine is having a hard time agreeing with her husband on the interior style of their home.  She wants a place that reflects her ...

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