tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58524798873452954512024-02-23T05:15:26.506-05:00Simply Beautiful HouseSimplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-2649372207677565592013-05-15T09:55:00.000-04:002013-05-15T09:55:47.419-04:00Accessories - Horn<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi! I am sorry I have been away for so long, I truly appreciate your interest in my blog and apologize for my long absence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was recently working on a foyer design for a client and decided that the table in the foyer needed a little something. I didn't want anything too flashy, too modern, too traditional or too big. I found just the perfect thing, a horn vase (see below for the vase). One of the things I like most about horn accessories is the inherent curve in the item which gives it an elegant and graceful look and yet there is also a touch of masculine vibe. I also like the texture and variation of color within each piece. I find it simply beautiful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Horn accessories are surprisingly (to me) affordable, here are a few that I love:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(From top left: <a href="http://www.jaysonhome.com/tyrol-horn-cup.html">cup</a>, <a href="http://www.artisanti.com/buffalo-horn-sculpture-13155-p.asp">sculpture</a>, <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/horn-oval-bowl-135.do">oval bowl</a>, <a href="http://www.jaysonhome.com/tyrol-horn-vase.html">vase</a>, <a href="http://www.shadesoflight.com/long-horn-table-lamp.html?&xid=1b9b1074f95920dd869b1ab2ad629622">lamp</a>, <span style="font-family: anisette-petite-1, anisette-petite-2;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-4941-cheyenne-horn-accent-table.aspx">accent table</a>)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What do you think, is this an accessory you would consider for your house?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leah</span>Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-14991654084617310262012-10-22T08:27:00.002-04:002012-10-22T08:27:07.974-04:00Wicker - Gray Wicker Chair that is...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you ever noticed something for the first time, then start seeing it everywhere? I had that experience with gray wicker dining room chairs! I have to say, I was not a fan of wicker until I started seeing wicker chairs in the gray finish (also called Kubu chairs). And now, I like it. I specifically like the organic feel of the chairs, the inherent texture of the chairs and the fact that they are neutral enough to go with a variety of dining tables. Have a look at some of these inspiration photos:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are a few gray wicker chairs I have found (high to low):<br />Provence Bucket Armchair from <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1675059&cm_ps=modal_add_to_cart-_-none-_-other_items_you_may_like&categoryId=search">Restoration Hardware</a> $500<br />Veranda Armchair Indoor/Outdoor from <a href="http://www.armoires-more.com/slideshow.html">Armoires & More</a> $395<br />St Thomas Indoor Wicker Washed-out Grey Arm Chair from <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/St-Thomas-Indoor-Wicker-Washed-out-Grey-Arm-Chair/6347623/product.html">Overstock.com</a> $244<br />Byholma / Marieberg Chair from <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S69896888/">Ikea</a> $95<br />Kooboo Side Chair from <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/kooboo-side-chair.do?from=Search">World Market</a> $65<br /><br />So, what do you think? Would you consider gray wicker chairs for your dining room?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately an entire living wall in my house is not feasible, but I am working on a spot for the living wall herb garden in my kitchen!</span></div>
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Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-3281927001710474582012-10-08T13:26:00.001-04:002012-10-08T13:26:22.584-04:00Nailhead Trim - on the walls<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have to tell you, I love nailhead trim. I think it adds just that little something to make any piece of furniture look special. I have seen it on all types of furniture, headboards, ottomans, chairs, tables, sofas etc... But I have just recently started seeing it on walls, and I absolutely love it! It is a bit unexpected, and adds such a nice, understated detail. Have a look at some of these inspiration photos below:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If installing nailhead trim on your walls seems too daunting, how about Rivet wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries, it is simply beautiful and achieves the look with a lot less effort (depending on your wallpapering skills!).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Or this beautiful Stud Stripe wallpaper by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher, <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">a double row of stripes on a paperbacked jute burlap ground</span>:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So what do you think? Would you add some nailhead bling to your walls?</span><br />
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Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-55044822455363509032012-10-05T08:39:00.000-04:002012-10-05T08:39:13.208-04:00A view from my window - Blue Footed Booby Bird<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Inspiration can come from just about anywhere, even a blue footed booby bird! My dad took this picture on a recent trip to the Galapogos Islands. I can't believe that amazing shade of blue of its feet - it is simply beautiful!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is J Lo's kitchen, featured in Veranda Magazine. I have been seeing a lot of blue kitchen cabinets lately, I like this particular color blue (</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ralph Lauren Paint, Lisbon Blue)</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, and mixed with gray, glossy white, and the black oven, makes the kitchen feel light and airy, ethereal almost, but also grounded. Looks like a kitchen I'd love to spend time cooking in!</span><br />
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Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-5170271134869116902012-10-03T08:45:00.001-04:002012-10-03T08:45:47.165-04:00Living Room Credenza - updateMy credenza arrived! If you recall from my first <a href="http://www.simplybeautifulhouse.com/2012/07/living-room-sideboardcredenzabuffet-i.html">blog post</a>, I chose the Juliette Credenza from <a href="http://www.highstreetmarket.com/collections/furniture/products/juliette-credenza-limed-oak">High Street Market</a>. Kelly Robson, a co-owner of High Street Market, provided excellent customer service regarding my order and delivery of this piece, something I find so rare these days. I love so many items at High Street Market and it was a true pleasure doing business with Kelly. I am still working on the styling of the credenza and whether or not I want to put mirrors or something inside the doors so you can't see what's inside, but like I've mentioned before, my living room is a work in progress.<br />
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While the credenza is a bit darker than I was expecting (compared to the picture provided at the time online), it fits the space perfectly, I love the lattice doors, and most importantly it holds the stereo and the kid's toys and books, with some room to spare. I love that the kids can put their things in and just close the doors, it makes my living room feel so much less cluttered.</div>
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However, me being me, there was something about the knobs that was bothering me (kind of like what I went through with my <a href="http://www.simplybeautifulhouse.com/2012/08/my-master-bedroom-bedside-tables.html">bedside tables</a>). I thought perhaps they are too plain. Here is a close up of one of the doors:</div>
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Here is another view:<br />
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I started thinking about what knobs I would like/what would work, gold? silver? leather? decorative? Then I decided on the perfect knob, a round glass or acrylic ball. It is the right choice for me/the living room, because it is understated yet adds a touch of sparkle and brings lightness to the credenza. So, here is my new credenza, with my new knobs:<br />
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Sometimes it is the little things that make all the difference. I love my new credenza with the acrylic knobs, I think it is simply beautiful.<br />
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<span id="goog_392455155"></span>ps - you can find round glass/acrylic knobs in many places, I found a package of 4 acrylic round knobs at my local <a href="http://www.target.com/p/target-home-acrylic-knob-4-pk-satin-nickel/-/A-14034267">Target </a>store, for $18. The package comes with screws that were too short for these doors and the screws for the original knobs were too long, so I bought 4 new screws at Home Depot, size #8-32 x 1-1/4", they worked perfectly.</div>
Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-50836894770591261422012-10-01T08:33:00.000-04:002012-10-01T08:33:41.992-04:00Neutral Living Room - some inspiration<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My living room is a work in progress. We are transforming it one piece of furniture at a time, from dark(ish)/formal(ish) to a more light, neutral, casual feel, with a bit of color to keep it looking fresh and to add some interest. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thought I'd share with you the inspiration rooms I used to help me narrow in on the the look I wanted for our living room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The vibrant orange pop of color, gives this room a fresh and exciting feeling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love the pale blue and the <a href="http://quadrillefabrics.com/collections_alan.html">Alan Campbell zig zag</a> frabric on the ottoman and again the textured rug.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using inspiration photos (from a blog, other online sources, magazines, or even a friend's house) is a great way to help you figure out the look you want for your house. Whenever I see a room or furnishings I like, I'll keep a picture of it and then file it by room (I love Evernote for this purpose). I have noticed that when I look through one of my room files, a trend starts to emerge based on the pictures I have included and it helps me to define the look and feel that I want for my room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love the dual purpose that bookshelves in the dining room achieves, not to mention a nice layered look and a great dinner party conversation starter! What do you think about a library/dining room?</span></div>
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Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-6729686814006628812012-09-21T08:41:00.001-04:002012-09-21T08:43:07.811-04:00A view from my window - black and white polka dots<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was at a farm last weekend and took this picture of a guinea fowl. Black and white polka dots is something I never get tired of, it is a classic color combination. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below are two pillows similar to the one in the picture above. If you like the look of this room and the black and white polka dot pillow (and blanket), I think either of these pillows below would work to achieve the look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leah</span>Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-41803548042114616922012-09-19T08:45:00.001-04:002012-09-19T08:45:30.403-04:00Living Room - Ocean Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would absolutely love having this view! Since that is not remotely possible (I live in a landlocked, urban city), I thought I'd use this view as inspiration for a big(ish) piece of ocean related artwork for my neutral living room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are a couple of directions I could go, the first would be a "moody" ocean, which would create a <span style="background-color: white;">dramatic focal point and keep the room neutral and fairly sophisticated. Here are some examples:</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 26px;">Richard Misrach photograph via </span><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/inside-the-elle-decor-showhouse#slide-12">Elle Decor</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Another direction would be "fun in the sun" beach scenes, like the photographs from <a href="http://www.christianchaize.com/">Christian Chaize</a> or
<span style="line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.massimovitali.com/">Massimo Vitali</a>, I absolutely LOVE the work by both of these photographers! </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.766666412353516px;">This type of artwork would create a more fun vibe in the room, and keep things on a lighter note, while adding some personality to the room. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am finally putting together a family photo gallery wall going up the second floor stairs in my house, something I have wanted to do for a long time! Last week I </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">culled through all of our pictures to decide which ones to use and I need to go through them one more time to make the final cut, but that is a very doable, less daunting task. I also </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">purchased the frames (white Ribba frames from </span><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60078034/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ikea</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">), I am starting with 12 frames of varying sizes. I will later decide if I want to expand from there with more frames, or just change out the pictures over time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a wealth of information about how to hang photo gallery walls on the internet, here are some of the best tips I have found that will be useful for my project:</span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21.83333396911621px;"><span style="line-height: 21px;">If your pictures don't fit in the mats that come with your frames, just have custom ones made, or cut them yourself.</span>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21.83333396911621px;">Mimic the staircase lines with the frames (as shown in the plan above).</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.83333396911621px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Measure, on every second or third step, the distance from the frame to the stair to make sure it has the same distance consistently (as shown in the plan above).</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Space frames 1" to 2" apart. It just so happens, the triangle protectors that come with the Ikea Ribba frames are about 1.5" and can be used as spacers.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 21px;">To hang the pictures, use the paint stirrer and nail trick, explained </span><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/setting-up-home-8-153346" style="line-height: 21px;">here</a><span style="line-height: 21px;">. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 21px;">Use wax paper (several long pieces taped together) to outline your frames and hanging mechanism, then </span><span style="line-height: 21px;">tape the wax paper it to your wall as a guide, explained </span><a href="http://roost-home.blogspot.com/2010/09/another-take-on-gallery-wall.html" style="line-height: 21px;">here</a><span style="line-height: 21px;">. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If the pictures aren't hanging straight, or the frames did not come with a hanging mechanism, use 3M command adhesive velcro strips.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For frames with two hooks on the back (like some Ikea frames), use a piece of painter's tape to mark where they are and thus where the nails should go, then place the tape on the wall and level the tape. </span></span></span></li>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you done a gallery wall in your house? Do you have any tips for us rookies? I will let you know how my project turns out.</span></span></div>
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Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-83867355912058443302012-09-12T07:59:00.000-04:002012-09-12T07:59:51.460-04:00Living Room - Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have several potted house plants around our house, but I would love to have a big(ish) tree, like a fiddle leaf fig tree in our living room (these trees are all over the shelter magazines). I like this particular tree as it will provide height, structural form and of course, a natural element to the room. I also like the idea of putting the potted tree in a basket for a little texture bonus. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a look at some inspiration photos:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/celebrity-style/keri-russell-at-home-69262#slide-1">Keri Russell's house via Elle Decor</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">According to <a href="http://tree-species.blogspot.com/2009/03/indoor-fiddle-leaf-fig-care-tips.html">tree-species</a> (one of a plethora of websites about fiddle leaf fig trees) the fiddle leaf fig tree happens to be a good choice for a house plant, it is slow growing, it is relatively easy to care for, it requires a lot of indirect sunlight and does not need much water. Tree-species also provides some maintenance suggestions to keep the tree looking great. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think this will be a great addition to our living room!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leah</span><br />
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Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-44615037725864468782012-09-10T08:36:00.001-04:002012-09-10T08:36:33.216-04:00What to do with your fireplace?<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What to do with your fireplace if it doesn't work or you don't use it? Here are some ideas:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Fill it with wood - provides nice texture and a rustic vibe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Fill it with books - <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"> You can use books you already have, or buy some at a used bookstore. You can arrange them any which way so you get a per</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">fect fit. You could also arrange them by color, or face them so the spines are facing into the fireplace, so all you see are the pages, to create a more monochromatic look. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Fill it with decorative items - Select items that are different sizes, but that fill the space<span style="line-height: 21px;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4.Wallpaper - Sometimes wallpaper seems too scary, like a very permanent item, so if you have had your eye on a fun wallpaper, but don't want to commit to an entire wall/room, this could be the perfect spot for it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Insert a TV - What a great use of space and you don't have to crane your neck to watch TV (sometimes people put their TV's too high above a fireplace). Just make sure your sofa/chairs are low enough so you don't have the reverse problem.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Put a mirror in front - like using mirrors with most things, it makes the space feel bigger. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20.58333396911621px;">7. Cover it with Art - yet another place to add artwork.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Put in Glass Logs - looks beautiful and is very unexpected!</span><br />
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Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-88990556714142319802012-09-07T09:23:00.000-04:002012-09-07T09:23:05.983-04:00A view from my window - mint green<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I took this picture because I just loved the coloring of this butterfly! The combination of mint green, caramel/brown and (unfortunately </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">hard to see in this picture) a little </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">iridescent pink seemed unique and so beautiful. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I continue to be amazed and inspired by nature's color palettes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love this room. T</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">he mint green is interesting and unexpected, yet soothing, the touches of gold in the mirror and poufs provides little bit of glam, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the brown, linen tufted headboard adds to the glam and provides a bit of a natural element and </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the white bedding and side table provides balance. I also like all the contrast outlining, such as on the lamp shade, the headboard, the bedding, on the poufs and the rug - looks similar to the outlines on the butterfly's wings. This room is simply beautiful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xoxo,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leah</span>Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-22235666576132952692012-09-05T07:45:00.002-04:002012-09-05T07:45:33.091-04:00My Kitchen - Before and After<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we moved into our house the kitchen (and </span><a href="http://www.simplybeautifulhouse.com/2012/07/my-guest-bathroom-before-and-after.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">bathrooms</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">) needed to be updated. I am thrilled to share with you our renovated kitchen, before (we moved in) and after (our renovations).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other Side Wall - Before: Unfortunately I don't have a "before" picture of this wall, but it looked just like the "main wall" shown above. Next to the refrigerator was a full wall (floor to ceiling) with brown cabinetry and a beige laminate counter top and a pocket door.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love a white kitchen,</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think it provides so much light and helps to make the space feel open, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">so I knew that is what I wanted for my kitchen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cabinets - Before, good quality cabinets, but a dark brown stain and no hardware. We re-painted the existing cabinets white. For the wall that had no cabinetry, I found (after a long search) cabinets that had the same look as our existing cabinets. I also added polished nickel hardware (hinges, knobs and bin pulls) to the cabinets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Backsplash - Before, there was no backsplash. We added a white subway tile backsplash throughout the kitchen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Countertop - Before, there was beige laminate that was bubbling. I juxtaposed the white cabinets and white subway tile with honed absolute black granite countertops. While I love the look of carrerra marble (which was a contender for the countertops), I thought the black counter would be a nice contrast to the white and easier to keep clean (I have two little kiddos who love to cook). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wall - Before, the kitchen was totally enclosed with two pocket doors. We knocked out half the wall between the kitchen and dining/living room. I absolutely love this! It makes entertaining so easy and I don't feel "stuck" in the kitchen while everyone else is in the other room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lighting - Before, there was one builder grade florescent light fixture. We installed 8 recessed lights, which makes such a big difference.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Appliances - Before, white and not working well. We replaced the dishwasher and oven with stainless steel appliances.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wall Paint - Before, the walls were painted a medium tone yellow. We painted the walls white to match the cabinets - my thinking was to give the illusion that the cabinets are taller than they actually are and to keep the space open feeling. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ceiling Paint- Before, white ceiling. My favorite thing about our kitchen renovation was to paint the ceiling blue. It is hard to tell in these pictures, but it just transforms the room. It adds color in a subtle way. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With all those changes, I am still impressed with what a simple can (or two or three) of paint can do to transform a room! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although there are still a few things we need to/want to update (a stainless steel refrigerator with the freezer on the bottom, and a new breakfast table and chairs - they are not in the pictures above, but are located in front of the bay window in the kitchen), I think my kitchen is now simply beautiful!</span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gail Plechaty's rooms have an air of casual elegance. They tend to be monochromatic, with a great use of symmetry, and she incorporates antiques into user friendly living spaces. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Her rooms look effortless, uncluttered and calming. I think her rooms are simply beautiful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the September 2012 Traditional Home Magazine article, Gail Plechaty says that her work is "universal." Meaning, furniture from one room can easily be mixed with furniture from other rooms. The reason why I love this idea is, when you are entertaining and need that extra chair or two, or an extra table, if your design is "universal" then pulling something from another room (in lieu of that metal folding chair from the basement) when needed doesn't necessarily need to look like you have done so.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you have a relaxing labor day!</span></div>
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Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-74783272137755718682012-08-31T08:12:00.000-04:002012-08-31T08:12:56.204-04:00A view from my window - land Iguana<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Inspiration can come from just about anywhere, even from a land Iguana! This picture was taken by my dad on a recent trip to the Galapogos Islands.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You know me, I love a white kitchen, and this La Cornue Range is amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leah</span>Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-71061171788327414892012-08-29T07:55:00.001-04:002012-08-29T07:55:51.370-04:00Agate Wall (Art)<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I recently saw this picture of a bathroom by <a href="http://www.dkorinteriors.com/completed-projects.php">DKOR Interiors</a>, and I think it is absolutely stunning!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The visual impact of the blue agate wall is so striking, especially paired with the minimalism of the rest of the white and brown bathroom. I love the mix of sleek modern furnishings and the natural elements of the agate and wood floor and walls. The agate wall is an <a href="http://www.alexturco.com/base_menu_en.html">Alex Turco</a> waterproof art panel, that is specifically designed for spaces in contact with water, and any area exposed to extreme weather conditions, including outdoors. So amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are two more </span><a href="http://www.alexturco.com/base_menu_en.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alex Turco</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> waterproof art panels that I think are simply beautiful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you like the look, but an Alex Turco art panel is not feasible, you could easily make your own agate art panel! You could get a large scale poster of agate, like this print </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">from </span><a href="http://fineartamerica.com/art/photographs/agate/posters" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fine Art America</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">or simply paper, such as these marbled papers from </span><a href="http://www.imagiart.com/Paper/marbled.htm" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">imagiart</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and frame it </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(as is or blow it up bigger) </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">in an acrylic frame</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">like these from</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://blog.bumblejax.com/substrates/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bumblejax</a>, <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">to achieve that seamless look, it would be simply beautiful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">check out these amazing agate photos from </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tshearer/sets/72157626777562023/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Captain Tenneal</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, a ‘Rocktographer’.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ps - </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't recommend putting your DIY agate art panel inside your shower or outside in the elements. </span></div>
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<br />Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-48588513547244683582012-08-27T08:12:00.000-04:002012-08-27T08:13:21.274-04:00Playroom - feature wall<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am in the process of turning a room in our house into the kid's playroom. I was originally thinking I would paint the room a medium toned gray color (<a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/stoningtongray">Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray</a> HC-170) and have white furniture, such as book cases and storage shelves. This would create a neutral background for all the kid's colorful toys. I was also going to use the kid's own artwork as the art for the room, kind of a gallery look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I painted the room Stongington Gray. While I love the color, the room needs a little something extra to make it feel more lively. So now I am thinking of different options to spruce it up a bit. I love the look of horizontal stripes on a wall, so I thought of adding some white stripes on the gray background, like this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Or like this, leaving the bottom portion grey and only doing stripes above the center line:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But then I started looking at wall murals. I am actually undecided about whether I love wall murals or if I think they are kitschy, but perhaps for a playroom, they are just the right thing! Here are a few I am considering for one wall in the playroom. I can just hear the games/imaginative play these murals could inspire: </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Let's play hide and go seek!</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ideas are endless with these wall murals! It is so much fun considering all of these. Decisions, decisions, decisions!</span></span><br />
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Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-90029865942107282132012-08-24T07:40:00.000-04:002012-08-24T07:41:31.654-04:00A view from my window - Yellow and Gray<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Inspiration can come from just about anywhere, even a yellow warbler! This picture was taken by my dad on a recent trip to the Galapagos Islands!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">The yellow and gray color scheme seems to be everywhere these days, perhaps because it is such a nice mix of an interesting neutral (gray) with a bright pop of color (yellow) and can work </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">in just about any design style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leah</span>Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-54461936276304035362012-08-22T08:24:00.001-04:002012-08-22T08:24:06.429-04:00Windows - steel frame windows<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few months ago I saw this picture of a foyer by Steven Gambrel and thought it was simply beautiful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I kept thinking about this picture, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">it is a look I know and love (muted tones, uncluttered, serene, elegant), yet </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">there is also something unique about it, the steel frame windows. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started to look for pictures of this type of window, and noticed that rooms with this architectural detail look </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sophisticated</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and polished, in an understated way. What I like about steel frame windows </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">is that they are subtle yet have a lot of impact, they allow a lot of light to shine through </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(the frames tend to be slim), they help to create an indoor/outdoor living feel and they really highlight the window. They also work in different design styles, such as traditional, modern, eclectic, transitional etc... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While I love the look of these windows just about anywhere in a house, steel frame windows in a white kitchen would look stunning, it would add a lot of interest in a subtle way. Have a look at these inspiration photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am smitten, I love this look! In lieu of replacing all existing windows, painting the window frames black or dark gray and the trim around the window white, would achieve the look!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Would you try steel frame windows (or re-create the look of steel frame windows) in your house? </span></div>
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Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-59721552122864726112012-08-20T09:08:00.002-04:002012-08-20T09:08:59.201-04:00Colors - Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">Fall seems to be very quickly approaching! In that vain, I wanted to tell you about <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/fcr.aspx?pg=20948&ca=4">Pantone's</a> top 10 fashion colors for Fall 2012, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">(twice a year Pantone reports on color trends based on the New York runway fashion shows). </span><span style="background-color: white;">There certainly are parallels between colors that are in style for fashion and colors that are in style for interior design, meaning colors you see in new fabrics and items found in home furnishing stores. If you are thinking about re-doing a room, or even if you just want to update a room, the color report has some nice neutrals and some fun bright colors you may like to consider.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to show you how to use these Pantone colors (or any other color(s) you like), to decorate your house with affordable, original art. Art is very individual, so my goal here is to just give you some ideas. I grouped the Pantone colors by two, using the colors as presented above, one on top of the other, because I like that there is one neutral and one bright color in each color combination. However, you could certainly mix and match these anyway you like! One of my favorite websites for original art work is </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Etsy</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, where all the images below are from. </span></span><br />
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<br />Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-83969228729498383832012-08-17T08:34:00.000-04:002012-08-17T08:35:12.412-04:00A view from my window - the pool<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Inspiration can come from just about anywhere, even the pool! We are enjoying our last few weeks of summer and squeezing in as much pool time as we can. Aah, a dive in the pool is so refreshing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What makes this room so appealing is the symmetry, both sides of the room mirror each other, which provides visual balance and a calm, peaceful feel. I also like the color palate of white, turquoise, and blue with a little black, it feels so fresh and inviting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a great weekend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xoxo,</span></div>
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Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852479887345295451.post-9378060649570849592012-08-15T08:22:00.000-04:002012-08-15T08:22:31.645-04:00My dining room - rustic chic idea board<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We desperately need a bigger dining room table, and I decided that if we are getting a new table, we need new chairs, and if we get new chairs we need a new light fixture, and if we get a new light fixture then we need new artwork, etc...and voila, a new dining room idea board was created!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is what I put together, I call it rustic chic:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think it is a little bit rustic (table), a little bit glam (chandelier), a little bit organic (ocean photograph and moss), a little bit adult (arm chair) and a little bit kid friendly (acrylic side chair), which all adds up to a simply beautiful dining room for my family and friends!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will keep you posted on the progress!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xoxo,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leah</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ps - I am happy to provide the sources for this room, just send me an e-mail, simplybeautifulhouseblog@gmail.com.</span>Simplybeautifulhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121141957426731863noreply@blogger.com0