home office makeover - best laid plans

A trait that is at the top of the list when designing anything is flexibility. Things will always come up that you couldn't have planned for (without a crystal ball) and you've got to be able to bend and revise your plan. And almost always this works out for the best.<br /><br />Case in point - the lighting for my office.<br /><br />I had long imagined that I would use a huge black and gold lampshade as my 'chandelier' over my desk. I'd gotten the shade at an <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2014/02/good-things-come-in-threes-estate-sale.html" target="_blank">estate sale</a> long ago and was waiting for just the right thing to use it for and my office was that thing. I even used it in my design plan.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguT1XfEfliNR1lcxTSgl8AsV3i4Zo6vHCP5T3HzXBbvBSghyphenhyphenPN8mLDsjaBdIAvTr8mECu-vJbkkd176suzPtb7744vXzPMWFohvOYoFjSEwijmAmR2dLDEowLjlKRRKlBdG_W80vxgBi94/s1600/LBDHomeOffice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguT1XfEfliNR1lcxTSgl8AsV3i4Zo6vHCP5T3HzXBbvBSghyphenhyphenPN8mLDsjaBdIAvTr8mECu-vJbkkd176suzPtb7744vXzPMWFohvOYoFjSEwijmAmR2dLDEowLjlKRRKlBdG_W80vxgBi94/s1600/LBDHomeOffice.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />So once I had the space cleaned out, and the paint was down, I started to play around with my lighting scheme. The space only had one sad little lightbulb hanging and the plan was to center a new light over the desk as well as add some other lights around the space and a few outlets for plugs, lamps (more lighting) etc.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFzmkJ1_fa-thsUfPmLf11lRLrwrrh9eI90zE72gEc5sY9TXaN_ooBqkWrCUYQId92LpGcDkpFX4EAc1BQIrvY1O1fGrrGKxcZwE1aEGjUtYQvaKfL9OWFUyBvgd6MjeJ_9B9NSkoVQ8m/s1600/BasementLighting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFzmkJ1_fa-thsUfPmLf11lRLrwrrh9eI90zE72gEc5sY9TXaN_ooBqkWrCUYQId92LpGcDkpFX4EAc1BQIrvY1O1fGrrGKxcZwE1aEGjUtYQvaKfL9OWFUyBvgd6MjeJ_9B9NSkoVQ8m/s1600/BasementLighting.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />But standing in the space I began to notice two things:<br />1. I don't have soaring ceilings down here so the light would either have to hang pretty close to the ceiling or it would hang down so low it would obstruct the view and act as one big blocker in the room. Kind of like that girl who's bangs are too long but she still lets them hang in her eyes. Clean it up girl!<br />2. I was planning enough lighting for a room twice the size of my office. I am all in favor of good mood lighting, but this was getting a bit crazy, even for me.<br /><br />My perfectly planned lighting scheme was not going to work and I was feeling deflated. Damn it I love that black lamp shade! As I sulked in a G&T I remembered these beauties at a favorite local shop. They (the pair) are old, heavy as hell and beautiful. Very feminine and perfect for my office. They have since come to be known as the 'lady lamps' around this house and I'm madly in love with them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOmvRw8CX8TDruABzcrttR4rKVVvKq1VDyf0LsMQTuqEZD8FmERjNH5ED-D3jZnDxN1pzUiBZLlY5a2YiX8BXel2hAuWnUZLl0cTeY7NH5L1Mhyh9Z1vzbmNb6LADG3D1ajVHXlOuypMT/s1600/IMG_0378.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOmvRw8CX8TDruABzcrttR4rKVVvKq1VDyf0LsMQTuqEZD8FmERjNH5ED-D3jZnDxN1pzUiBZLlY5a2YiX8BXel2hAuWnUZLl0cTeY7NH5L1Mhyh9Z1vzbmNb6LADG3D1ajVHXlOuypMT/s1600/IMG_0378.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />And even though I said I would work to use only what I already had in this office project, they were my one treat.<br /><br />And speaking of things I already had, my parents said I could use this old metal desk that sat in the back of my dad's shop for the past 20+ years.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupeRCNY0e_s8vWYnghOm_M5R0LSj1Y0YULsQv6sbbJ0XmTpa4gscF47NdLdZxO4-v-0TCYf7Qh4sUWEskbbC30gDaThMeJ_qzM-GRWMd8ief7A2alO8gSoQWGJJNBxu5bpYYSjr39xNCL/s1600/IMG_0498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupeRCNY0e_s8vWYnghOm_M5R0LSj1Y0YULsQv6sbbJ0XmTpa4gscF47NdLdZxO4-v-0TCYf7Qh4sUWEskbbC30gDaThMeJ_qzM-GRWMd8ief7A2alO8gSoQWGJJNBxu5bpYYSjr39xNCL/s1600/IMG_0498.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Aside from a good cleaning, the desk was in perfect condition and just the vast workspace I was looking for. I used <a href="http://www.amyhowardathome.com/retailers/" target="_blank">Amy Howard's Lacquer Spray Paint in Begonia</a> (a full review of my experience coming soon)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6qw_THwLKXCY9lrLRbxLUQBugmH68_jZkKDo5WXYN_76mbr7GIQRUk9l3e_y6v_7QbIidLC69G3IBxnrs44Q6njyJVb9k96u4lDKEz7pKIa5BeI2o4tN_rl23hyphenhyphenvIxsdm3JX6fER-e6Y/s1600/Lacquer-Colors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6qw_THwLKXCY9lrLRbxLUQBugmH68_jZkKDo5WXYN_76mbr7GIQRUk9l3e_y6v_7QbIidLC69G3IBxnrs44Q6njyJVb9k96u4lDKEz7pKIa5BeI2o4tN_rl23hyphenhyphenvIxsdm3JX6fER-e6Y/s1600/Lacquer-Colors.jpg" width="488" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and in an afternoon, had one very pink, very lady like desk. Perfect for my lady lamps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd7oLwgoObwFkqyUSeoZRAWeH3q2zO3-hwZ4VNn8avc6xoVEUBJApn8yb739iQS_YmLDJPpLnZXNJhHsxByxdtaORUc0pAx5LDGp015u9lYvulzeikWERafOQ3LQn8phRLuFs1HpFm1PQn/s1600/AmyHowardBegoniaDesk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd7oLwgoObwFkqyUSeoZRAWeH3q2zO3-hwZ4VNn8avc6xoVEUBJApn8yb739iQS_YmLDJPpLnZXNJhHsxByxdtaORUc0pAx5LDGp015u9lYvulzeikWERafOQ3LQn8phRLuFs1HpFm1PQn/s1600/AmyHowardBegoniaDesk.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>The rug is one I got at a local annual sale. It is the same sale I got <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2012/06/two-dollars.html" target="_blank">this stool</a>, and these chairs (<a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2013/10/one-room-challenge-family-room-week-4.html" target="_blank">before</a> and <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2013/11/ive-got-my-sources.html" target="_blank">after</a>). The rug was an impulse purchase because it was huge and TWO DOLLARS. At the time I had no idea when or where I would ever use it, but come on, TWO DOLLARS. It isn't my first choice but without intending to, the colors work really well with the floor and desk and did I mention it was two dollars? See hubs, eventually all that stuff I keep in our basement pays off.<br /><br />So plans changed, things got lady like and I made lemonade out of two dollar lemons. That sounds like progress to me. Next up, curtains, fabrics and books, oh my.<br /><br />Do you shop your own house when starting a new project? Do you buy things without really knowing where they will end up? Did you play a drinking game with my over usage of 'two dollars'? (You should have, I said it a lot)<br /><br /><br />

home office makeover - best laid plans

A trait that is at the top of the list when designing anything is flexibility. Things will always come up that you couldn't have planned...

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~~~Update, Changes at the Bar!!!~~~

Joe has wanted to do stone on the base of the bar since he built it. But, it is a summer job because he had to use a wet saw and wanted to be able to do it outside. So, last week, he did it! OMGoodness, it looks amazing. We really like it and hope you do too! This is what it has looked like. Joe used cement board for the base knowing that he was going to do the stone. He then painted it this tan color.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkJsJjXZwMEP6PfP6NQBMwHYyYG1s5ekbbHmT33D9IUU6LftCef0i0Ds-BGebZOBNCfsIcya8LzxLxZ1mszXvaoGHRYjh6r17vd11DgBmatB58HRTjCwf9Dp5vBYZ2yQLSkYrDXu6vp0/s1600/IMG_0549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkJsJjXZwMEP6PfP6NQBMwHYyYG1s5ekbbHmT33D9IUU6LftCef0i0Ds-BGebZOBNCfsIcya8LzxLxZ1mszXvaoGHRYjh6r17vd11DgBmatB58HRTjCwf9Dp5vBYZ2yQLSkYrDXu6vp0/s1600/IMG_0549.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37WSqZhqFWi-m3gmU6NjM9jOo_XGCFxnVU-5Ov4s8nU-_kV4Ffp61tvzOJselH_FJQntYuX5MjYWI1_CUqnE5qR8fBbGStjfjG3C7k-BrJni1kl_4JXz8P1E7J9SROQ9AT8FaOM2aTkI/s1600/IMG_0550.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37WSqZhqFWi-m3gmU6NjM9jOo_XGCFxnVU-5Ov4s8nU-_kV4Ffp61tvzOJselH_FJQntYuX5MjYWI1_CUqnE5qR8fBbGStjfjG3C7k-BrJni1kl_4JXz8P1E7J9SROQ9AT8FaOM2aTkI/s1600/IMG_0550.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> If you want to see the original post of the bar here is the link: <a href="http://designsbypinky.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-big-reveal-new-bar.html">http://designsbypinky.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-big-reveal-new-bar.html</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXDqDrujZ8jYO6d8IZXXwet-XwOwEmmgbFATCp8YNh8gDaJSpxLlPMgkFb89HogiJCOOj7SWZf613iEo5Cbx56ekDpLlqaG8AXadv6Me_yhOCUP98m-ZdJTGYgQfmJhQ9chTs8yPALos/s1600/IMG_0551.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXDqDrujZ8jYO6d8IZXXwet-XwOwEmmgbFATCp8YNh8gDaJSpxLlPMgkFb89HogiJCOOj7SWZf613iEo5Cbx56ekDpLlqaG8AXadv6Me_yhOCUP98m-ZdJTGYgQfmJhQ9chTs8yPALos/s1600/IMG_0551.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>As you can see, these pics were taken last Fall:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3cJT-TxCuDYLJYiuSwrJlDCERy0UgTEGjkeCKr4gE5JpXn8FO7qFbL62ogVbao_2XNB9B0Z62t2086vIBjJxcHMf203v-sR_vz-lx0r8PvaJhXbd6cuybcS4rFvwCB7KCB2q2nbdZQpE/s1600/IMG_0556.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3cJT-TxCuDYLJYiuSwrJlDCERy0UgTEGjkeCKr4gE5JpXn8FO7qFbL62ogVbao_2XNB9B0Z62t2086vIBjJxcHMf203v-sR_vz-lx0r8PvaJhXbd6cuybcS4rFvwCB7KCB2q2nbdZQpE/s1600/IMG_0556.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZOXuCgOfNUhtSGkKVtZ5jat5SQD1kqXwhziOR6dTF2HQD3hwht7zy1QnPmkD2faQUua-Gv4X20UFCivmowePYdv8hU-lbVVdJfmx8lZCIJkF2PAoFLlh8IUO-0-3absq0QGzlbFU2R7U/s1600/IMG_0557.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZOXuCgOfNUhtSGkKVtZ5jat5SQD1kqXwhziOR6dTF2HQD3hwht7zy1QnPmkD2faQUua-Gv4X20UFCivmowePYdv8hU-lbVVdJfmx8lZCIJkF2PAoFLlh8IUO-0-3absq0QGzlbFU2R7U/s1600/IMG_0557.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> TA DA!!! Here is the stone!!! This was taken with the flash but it gives a better idea of the color of the stone.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi64h_56xXJyl5I1uf3yuE3WzZeW6cv6RMki3mMTZFGXz3nI8f6vr9-EfvaLHIanWq8IyPBho_ejLH645vTkZSmLizZuojSQj6yWwofVa36ZXMyE98Bl9M-jARhj25kzM14uOrA9NV7Wxc/s1600/IMG_1262.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi64h_56xXJyl5I1uf3yuE3WzZeW6cv6RMki3mMTZFGXz3nI8f6vr9-EfvaLHIanWq8IyPBho_ejLH645vTkZSmLizZuojSQj6yWwofVa36ZXMyE98Bl9M-jARhj25kzM14uOrA9NV7Wxc/s1600/IMG_1262.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This is the view as you come down the stairs.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_diz6m9WRDD6hyaNNQiQA0Ha5dSlaPnw40qo8uGsdEblwVNlkCrTYJE6V7nPLByvMqapzTGCb4qkAlCqEVIcZirbmjPeJWVqbovmY2Rll2NOqbgyLOf0Az_sFMfRGaKbmopCJK9CYObg/s1600/IMG_0548.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_diz6m9WRDD6hyaNNQiQA0Ha5dSlaPnw40qo8uGsdEblwVNlkCrTYJE6V7nPLByvMqapzTGCb4qkAlCqEVIcZirbmjPeJWVqbovmY2Rll2NOqbgyLOf0Az_sFMfRGaKbmopCJK9CYObg/s1600/IMG_0548.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF31HMgKAhM_Hc93dEL0s2Hon2aLMQ7Xktwf7ZSF45S_No-udmfMYTMJU076GLzY94lUtCInKHZy4_kdKXZJLI3ufLKsMXVgYWWDpd8loqIxH1_AeRHNrPGyhLiTIMVMeQTPDAfJj9Vlc/s1600/IMG_0552.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF31HMgKAhM_Hc93dEL0s2Hon2aLMQ7Xktwf7ZSF45S_No-udmfMYTMJU076GLzY94lUtCInKHZy4_kdKXZJLI3ufLKsMXVgYWWDpd8loqIxH1_AeRHNrPGyhLiTIMVMeQTPDAfJj9Vlc/s1600/IMG_0552.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This one was done without the flash. It is horrible coloring I guess because the pendants give off a gold glow. We love having people over and entertaining down here. It is a great entertaining space!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecIuc0W6_wnk5IYmaMFMkeNpxT_gkq2btvCgBu6nEgud9yWMGUcKGqawdGhUilWuPVpTgN3Kg32UvwvDgXO1pymSbFnLlvlyHMURt7iJwjpTrZdEx6DvIy6ojRZOCGBm2cO2ZLWIT9Gw/s1600/IMG_1261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecIuc0W6_wnk5IYmaMFMkeNpxT_gkq2btvCgBu6nEgud9yWMGUcKGqawdGhUilWuPVpTgN3Kg32UvwvDgXO1pymSbFnLlvlyHMURt7iJwjpTrZdEx6DvIy6ojRZOCGBm2cO2ZLWIT9Gw/s1600/IMG_1261.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will be partying with:</div><div><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" title="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #b8a58f;">Savvy Southern Style</span></span></a></div><div><div><a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/2014/07/sizzle-into-summer-its-party-175.html" title="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/2014/07/sizzle-into-summer-its-party-175.html"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #b8a58f;">DIY by Design</span></span></a></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Between Naps on the Porch for <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" title="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/">Metamorphosis Monday</a></div><br /> <div>Judy @<a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" title="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5d2910;"> DIY by Design</span></a> for Sizzle Into Summer Wednesday</div><br /> <div><div><span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">The Dedicated House – </span><a href="http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-60.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheDedicatedHouse+%28The+Dedicated+House%29" target="_blank" title="http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-60.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheDedicatedHouse+(The+Dedicated+House)"><span style="color: #45818e;">Make it Pretty Monday</span></a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting; 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font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">Worthing Court - </span><a href="http://worthingcourt.blogspot.com/2013/07/homework-wednesday-11.html" target="_blank" title="http://worthingcourt.blogspot.com/2013/07/homework-wednesday-11.html"><span style="color: #45818e;">Home(work) Wednesday</span></a></span><br /><div> </div></div><div><span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;"><div style="text-align: left;">Ivy @<a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/" title="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5d2910;"> Ivy and Elephants</span></a> for What's It Wednesday</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #33aaff;"><a href="http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/" target="_blank" title="http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/">Let’s Dish!</a>,  <div><a href="http://www.flusterbuster.com/search/label/Fluster%20Muster%20Party" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.flusterbuster.com/search/label/Fluster Muster Party"><span style="color: #5c4e49;">Fluster Creative Muster Party</span></a>, Wed.</div><div>Katherine @<a href="http://katherinescorner.com/" title="http://katherinescorner.com/"><span style="color: #5d2910;"> Katherines Corner</span></a> for Favorite Things Thursday Hop</div></span></div></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"></span><div><span style="font-family: andalus; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/thursdays-inspiration-white.html" title="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2013/02/thursdays-inspiration-white.html"><strong>THURSDAY’S INSPIRATION</strong></a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: andalus; font-size: medium;"><div><a href="http://www.impartinggrace.com/" title="http://www.impartinggrace.com/"><span style="color: #ac6b0f;">Imparting Grace</span></a><span> for Grace at Home</span></div><div><span><div><a href="http://glamorousbride.blogspot.com/2013/09/all-things-thursday-blog-hop-10.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20GlamorousAffordableLife%20(Glamorous,%20Affordable%20Life)" title="http://glamorousbride.blogspot.com/2013/09/all-things-thursday-blog-hop-10.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed: GlamorousAffordableLife (Glamorous, Affordable Life)"><span style="color: #336e62;">All Things Thursday Blog Hop</span></a></div></span></div></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;"></span><a href="http://mockingbirdhillcottage.com/" title="http://mockingbirdhillcottage.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: medium;">Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing.</span></a><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lucida Handwriting; font-size: small;">Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday</span> </div><div><div><a href="http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/" title="http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #7f001f;">Treasure Hunt Thursdays</span></a></div><div><div><a href="http://www.lambertslately.com/2013/06/create-it-thursday-6-plus-features.html#more" target="_blank" title="http://www.lambertslately.com/2013/06/create-it-thursday-6-plus-features.html#more"><span style="color: #b81212;">Create It Thursday</span></a></div><div><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/">Tutorials Tips and Tidbits</a>, <a href="http://www.adelightsomelife.com/" title="http://www.adelightsomelife.com/">Home and Garden Thursday</a>, <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/" title="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Be Inspired Friday</a>, <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest Friday</a>, <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/2013/01/be-inspired-friday-121-whats-new-in-new.html" title="http://www.commonground-do.com/2013/01/be-inspired-friday-121-whats-new-in-new.html"><span style="color: #777777;">Be Inspired Friday</span></a></div><div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://dakotacreekchic.com/" target="_blank" title="http://dakotacreekchic.com/"><span style="color: #60502a;">Dakota Creek Chic</span></a> for Weekend Beautiful Blog Party</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/2013/01/fabulously-creative-friday-linky-party.html" title="http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/2013/01/fabulously-creative-friday-linky-party.html"><span style="color: #777777;">Fabulously Creative Friday</span></a> <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2013/01/feathered-nest-friday.html" title="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2013/01/feathered-nest-friday.html"><span style="color: #777777;">Feathered Nest Friday</span></a><br />Show and Tell Friday, <a href="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/">Seasonal Sundays</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

~~~Update, Changes at the Bar!!!~~~

Joe has wanted to do stone on the base of the bar since he built it. But, it is a summer job because he had to use a wet saw and wanted to b...

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paint it black

<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Black is having a big moment lately. Well, let's be real, black is never NOT having a moment in one form or another but right now it is large and in charge. Black bedrooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, even kitchens have everyone's toes all curled with excitement. </div><br />And this is all for good reason. It is no secret that black is the basis of all good things. Fashion and interiors always encourage adding a bit of black here and there. It helps to balance out an outfit or a room and it looks great with everything. When in doubt add black, right?<br /><br />So why then don't we see more black when it comes to exteriors? Black (or dark grey/blue) makes the landscape pop and gives a very clean (ironic I know) and crisp look that I love big time.<br /><br />I grew up in a black (cedar shake) house and I'm starting to crave that look again.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pOj-Yz9AG_Pi-fzVaRg82adKWlCd_IpfGeVNJ06FbqoK4RdNzE9vUlhXH4hTDI_5PiGe_MK0Mxj1PG-Zi1NF9N7_-1RdNu7Zo53WyYB6qYVB-bq2LFeY4a1InkigzekcuxbzhUhT-0tj/s1600/87ef8fab4826863ec281cb61e076f73a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pOj-Yz9AG_Pi-fzVaRg82adKWlCd_IpfGeVNJ06FbqoK4RdNzE9vUlhXH4hTDI_5PiGe_MK0Mxj1PG-Zi1NF9N7_-1RdNu7Zo53WyYB6qYVB-bq2LFeY4a1InkigzekcuxbzhUhT-0tj/s1600/87ef8fab4826863ec281cb61e076f73a.jpg" width="403" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://500px.com/photo/20152187/wisteria-by-andrew-hamilton" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNAfVIvXuiKcbpYRKDu1w-uxlhdyLW1mxWiGJfTqQdDrL_LpqhYc7fK2iwoljqOMv6y1Y5NJa96O6DqDeyzzXJyCQkE3u0C9uvsBOjWZtmKXRk1-Mzu1gfpUKNp4jz4J-SQKfymQoD6Mpr/s1600/black-victorian-grant-gibson-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNAfVIvXuiKcbpYRKDu1w-uxlhdyLW1mxWiGJfTqQdDrL_LpqhYc7fK2iwoljqOMv6y1Y5NJa96O6DqDeyzzXJyCQkE3u0C9uvsBOjWZtmKXRk1-Mzu1gfpUKNp4jz4J-SQKfymQoD6Mpr/s1600/black-victorian-grant-gibson-10.jpg" width="424" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.remodelista.com/posts/10-traditional-houses-gone-to-the-dark-side" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTsCM8Kk4SWrOELqIewod-c9xBMskhjpYtqYeQ5NAEV2WRvI29pG_6IH-XR8dAOTMYwjiAAq8OsR2hmuh3D2VBk-TGwtAshMWb1waIk-unR5-e5RWA3iBFszNzc4zhAMJrRfdoFzLQZEB/s1600/0602bd9e7e3200672386944ffb98bb86.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTsCM8Kk4SWrOELqIewod-c9xBMskhjpYtqYeQ5NAEV2WRvI29pG_6IH-XR8dAOTMYwjiAAq8OsR2hmuh3D2VBk-TGwtAshMWb1waIk-unR5-e5RWA3iBFszNzc4zhAMJrRfdoFzLQZEB/s1600/0602bd9e7e3200672386944ffb98bb86.jpg" width="468" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseandleisure.co.za/contemporary-city-pad/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdq51GFgwC8hsmxThhPSzhOtukkcSIinQJwKACsBuUM6P5VsjGBWY3I62NN0PRddSLFqZRe6C0OWhCO1j2rvXst1zehFWUTSDoG_-KjBa7SSy3n9yuHyH1PqHzlUzHFBjxWFb5LoSConMZ/s1600/e82a243808f8f9d362b805ed9f5533d5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdq51GFgwC8hsmxThhPSzhOtukkcSIinQJwKACsBuUM6P5VsjGBWY3I62NN0PRddSLFqZRe6C0OWhCO1j2rvXst1zehFWUTSDoG_-KjBa7SSy3n9yuHyH1PqHzlUzHFBjxWFb5LoSConMZ/s1600/e82a243808f8f9d362b805ed9f5533d5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.domino.com/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlZJwe7YaaY89-3c9ZWOa5Ynr6DWot3oIio-e-ogm1dGQ3mU1lHAKNRcqQ2TGWEihgQLMUKkk2oRj03wQEiU5ify_N7X6K78b0Fi5rm45BEu1TdYhAdtfDLWiz5Yg3icn0_G5hxSeeQW5/s1600/Grey+and+charming.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1V-cI721ijwrcRHpOVYiU3ahGISuv3E5ARByLtB16JvX_l1AVDslayHgihZRmMBBQJXbtnAG3GlM30KqKroCYeqOyFExDuMPEaPImhkPvE5V9ib8f1DSndDm9g2YfGujQLuJiaO8Hegc/s1600/c8ce1082f2623061195d06174e7da8da.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1V-cI721ijwrcRHpOVYiU3ahGISuv3E5ARByLtB16JvX_l1AVDslayHgihZRmMBBQJXbtnAG3GlM30KqKroCYeqOyFExDuMPEaPImhkPvE5V9ib8f1DSndDm9g2YfGujQLuJiaO8Hegc/s1600/c8ce1082f2623061195d06174e7da8da.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://houseandhome.com/design/photo-gallery-inspiring-backyards?page=22" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisy6xE8DaiX5UP2qTiwkKERMEPkCaUqJdwftMgbmPucRPiRL3JRwmFjumlN_hyphenhyphen3_J48khNGFAv9wxZ9XtxEdxWSKPnJ3soKzCJ2f3OL50tI_RvgPtSCJc2-hRl9MC78soTlP0NphPcJkn2/s1600/60f43cde779201431c36b8394ef5ce7c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisy6xE8DaiX5UP2qTiwkKERMEPkCaUqJdwftMgbmPucRPiRL3JRwmFjumlN_hyphenhyphen3_J48khNGFAv9wxZ9XtxEdxWSKPnJ3soKzCJ2f3OL50tI_RvgPtSCJc2-hRl9MC78soTlP0NphPcJkn2/s1600/60f43cde779201431c36b8394ef5ce7c.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/6896205652024772/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxzGnr6ADyzM7SHbS_NI66h88EKEhUSENHKQyxTNpL72fyCJ8u6bk3Tm30DBwCAw6eSkcVB1gbP6p1uB_QPXkTeU3gJhtbneunTAbfTb_gcYe38FNu5YwrIw6s408twbFucfrzYeoG-QZ/s1600/DerekSanders_oliveryaphe.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxzGnr6ADyzM7SHbS_NI66h88EKEhUSENHKQyxTNpL72fyCJ8u6bk3Tm30DBwCAw6eSkcVB1gbP6p1uB_QPXkTeU3gJhtbneunTAbfTb_gcYe38FNu5YwrIw6s408twbFucfrzYeoG-QZ/s1600/DerekSanders_oliveryaphe.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/04/travel/escapes/04away.html?_r=2&ref=realestate&pagewanted=2" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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Changes in the Guest Bedroom and Bath!!!

It all started as a search for some new sheets for the master. BUT, I found these great blue and white shell patterened sheets, ON SALE, so grabbed them fast.  I knew I wanted them for the guest room. I had a good day of "retail therapy" the other day and found lots of stuff I needed. Then, I finally got the blue and white quilt, that I have had for awhile, out, and made the bed up. I am LOVING it. It feels like the room is finaly done. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykFCy1tkYGtkkigmrm3hetY9AOfm_d-Z3EN993Hmt_8Z5duiKD8dearSagbDSza4JFMyE5hC5n5ELmALxFpubCtqA3RUJvAbzRWdx_88MvNZOXnWlKTEE5sIs4TfrawgIlo0DDZ8FVGU/s1600/IMG_1240.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykFCy1tkYGtkkigmrm3hetY9AOfm_d-Z3EN993Hmt_8Z5duiKD8dearSagbDSza4JFMyE5hC5n5ELmALxFpubCtqA3RUJvAbzRWdx_88MvNZOXnWlKTEE5sIs4TfrawgIlo0DDZ8FVGU/s1600/IMG_1240.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipblSMxyAepS4JivpxrhrMQP2tmsCsJqZK7lt5zH1mUxBfMF9wjw8mEm5mFfHJMYrGgBXTZh2S0gQakrdUlZGhMLrcMvC8i0CACM3EgR25IzU9VGsOIcpDa6LWTQSd1jQen2QAarFXjwY/s1600/IMG_1241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipblSMxyAepS4JivpxrhrMQP2tmsCsJqZK7lt5zH1mUxBfMF9wjw8mEm5mFfHJMYrGgBXTZh2S0gQakrdUlZGhMLrcMvC8i0CACM3EgR25IzU9VGsOIcpDa6LWTQSd1jQen2QAarFXjwY/s1600/IMG_1241.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Since the drapes are dark blue and the shams as well, I am loving the blue and white quilt. I am going to get a blue or white bedskirt but for now the tan one is fine. It ties the shell pillow in, I think. So yay or nay on the shell pillow? Let me know what you think. I like it just for summer and will be on the hunt for a repalcement for Winter.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz5OvGSzNbbm4iqenIFUNnyL241EJA3h1nXhdLlLERB9Um_M93T25C6urcEl97kNgWrauQmc5Dir63rDppAJC5VdNtKW3-Nze2hjXWQkuQ9g34rWrd80zc_U0KNlcQ1pyzaykZw1Ji1Jw/s1600/IMG_1242.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz5OvGSzNbbm4iqenIFUNnyL241EJA3h1nXhdLlLERB9Um_M93T25C6urcEl97kNgWrauQmc5Dir63rDppAJC5VdNtKW3-Nze2hjXWQkuQ9g34rWrd80zc_U0KNlcQ1pyzaykZw1Ji1Jw/s1600/IMG_1242.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> It seems to tie the tobacco basket in too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Hw9dQ4HHak0Lo636caq-4w0PEQtc4JCwgUWg5Htpp6P_Fjli_J9M5glCNqFOCFEMf87v7b2Z8GpEbtDD7BJDsqj35mHTTdGCmn4i8A09XRVfBPgfce3vUfDTYpXRxWN0Snql3JFvE-I/s1600/IMG_1243.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Hw9dQ4HHak0Lo636caq-4w0PEQtc4JCwgUWg5Htpp6P_Fjli_J9M5glCNqFOCFEMf87v7b2Z8GpEbtDD7BJDsqj35mHTTdGCmn4i8A09XRVfBPgfce3vUfDTYpXRxWN0Snql3JFvE-I/s1600/IMG_1243.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I love the pattern on this quilt. I have never used a quilt on a bed before!!! But it is a nice generous size so no problem there.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_6A4qbWlM-wjSnDx_KPPpV5QuQl-AvQwUJ8MfOb-VmKw3y9CRO974EhzuTNqgM2YMdlK8rhpCQFZggCabaLxBezanhzWypDdknClPIc8Ws_NxiHQYS9UPrKLzkwl1pJSpjuPQ_ziDgM/s1600/IMG_1244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_6A4qbWlM-wjSnDx_KPPpV5QuQl-AvQwUJ8MfOb-VmKw3y9CRO974EhzuTNqgM2YMdlK8rhpCQFZggCabaLxBezanhzWypDdknClPIc8Ws_NxiHQYS9UPrKLzkwl1pJSpjuPQ_ziDgM/s1600/IMG_1244.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Now, on to the guest bath. This is what hung over the toilet at Christmas and I have been searching for artwork for in here.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-1Aorp2IztvluOwCAU18OBKiO5uFE1Lg0BXrf6phuHXDWsK1rAW9xFkekov2uOf3HM_qS3PkeS5vPBUfCaf2W4cyDUxG4zvkWJHohA1GzRvVhoiiWQu8CW4_yN_NBNB4_DesRmIA2W0/s1600/IMG_1245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-1Aorp2IztvluOwCAU18OBKiO5uFE1Lg0BXrf6phuHXDWsK1rAW9xFkekov2uOf3HM_qS3PkeS5vPBUfCaf2W4cyDUxG4zvkWJHohA1GzRvVhoiiWQu8CW4_yN_NBNB4_DesRmIA2W0/s1600/IMG_1245.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> These are the guest towels that have been here...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw8v-X9tevDq3LT7LEn4JVjRXzPuDJv6npHExxJv1nAQ4pG9P-E6QRqGx9xLRTlE-Z8WriFmPYuE_P24TD2WcvuVOrS-W3EcXon_H0kJQeu-0OKUU22Mn0xGTTG30_C8lOIOhWvDo_keo/s1600/IMG_1246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw8v-X9tevDq3LT7LEn4JVjRXzPuDJv6npHExxJv1nAQ4pG9P-E6QRqGx9xLRTlE-Z8WriFmPYuE_P24TD2WcvuVOrS-W3EcXon_H0kJQeu-0OKUU22Mn0xGTTG30_C8lOIOhWvDo_keo/s1600/IMG_1246.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> and I found some shell ones for the summer! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2cHxj-kwvfLDIFKjRsT3Bvqz_c9qZz8gk0-4oAbaovsE3mJ5K4NsRcFCCVABuM2F-LcDE9Gp7YsYIdhnrwum_EQPDxXX2ZbbEj7u8P58xHbWbDXctT_jDvtoEsdiq5SM5REFwurL7kkg/s1600/IMG_1247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2cHxj-kwvfLDIFKjRsT3Bvqz_c9qZz8gk0-4oAbaovsE3mJ5K4NsRcFCCVABuM2F-LcDE9Gp7YsYIdhnrwum_EQPDxXX2ZbbEj7u8P58xHbWbDXctT_jDvtoEsdiq5SM5REFwurL7kkg/s1600/IMG_1247.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> I am sorry I can't get a good picture of this area. I already had the pottery pieces on the wall so hung the picture above that. You can see the coral on the picture better in the mirror.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mDvFqPQ_Hb-1jTtBGWc-3Py4vSh98FQiilzhk0u0D0S1HcoG-0fo6LbZe08HNnnWU_2BCpd4m2kv2YT5zVd-F-NT1u7fFjrVG1VfroHDZjJCwIfnX-JGeQMNkqnU9WnRT0_oov6ZMW0/s1600/IMG_1248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mDvFqPQ_Hb-1jTtBGWc-3Py4vSh98FQiilzhk0u0D0S1HcoG-0fo6LbZe08HNnnWU_2BCpd4m2kv2YT5zVd-F-NT1u7fFjrVG1VfroHDZjJCwIfnX-JGeQMNkqnU9WnRT0_oov6ZMW0/s1600/IMG_1248.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> and this is the matching piece, both found at Home Goods. I love how well they go with the embroidered towels.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdx2ajaJC4qKi8gZUIjR0Or7pTDz6w1ajHHDyLEVhX8EHs0Ln8Mlh80Qh4dKuWH_wvhfqhg4duVPSJy88O9TPI7CASt9rUW_AvSudpaL0O-jTuRpmzHZ9VsfkKCeDcHQtELjFO36-LayA/s1600/IMG_1249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdx2ajaJC4qKi8gZUIjR0Or7pTDz6w1ajHHDyLEVhX8EHs0Ln8Mlh80Qh4dKuWH_wvhfqhg4duVPSJy88O9TPI7CASt9rUW_AvSudpaL0O-jTuRpmzHZ9VsfkKCeDcHQtELjFO36-LayA/s1600/IMG_1249.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> I also found this cloche piece at Home Goods.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZc0abpKidPBq9l_URS1LVOsrD8SSGn04ZgBEd8XI36oqYkcpEC-HtdV4UJskNUyGTR5jOBw854_-3R244H0OYUK4jXIixoWJw4ZVIPNkwdTCKYSE7lwzjF2W8d3H6yKdMXMRYHxEb1uA/s1600/IMG_1250.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZc0abpKidPBq9l_URS1LVOsrD8SSGn04ZgBEd8XI36oqYkcpEC-HtdV4UJskNUyGTR5jOBw854_-3R244H0OYUK4jXIixoWJw4ZVIPNkwdTCKYSE7lwzjF2W8d3H6yKdMXMRYHxEb1uA/s1600/IMG_1250.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I really like how the greens are wrapped around the wire.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqxgemxA6rapVpMacfwQTOYyZWO3KPE6FHdu5e8XGtRdcwPVmx22VnGJ6VF0rynMWjCNqET5fDDcR3EyxoTcFtRf4MCg3DbD6zBVBePE-JL_Pg8ZnoT7o12R6cX6uvIHbmnlx6F5jxuw/s1600/IMG_1251.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqxgemxA6rapVpMacfwQTOYyZWO3KPE6FHdu5e8XGtRdcwPVmx22VnGJ6VF0rynMWjCNqET5fDDcR3EyxoTcFtRf4MCg3DbD6zBVBePE-JL_Pg8ZnoT7o12R6cX6uvIHbmnlx6F5jxuw/s1600/IMG_1251.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> A shot from the doorway.I love the tissue holder that was a gift from my sister-in-law many years ago. Thabnks, again, Janie!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ95OF2o8y_H-cW0zxb0jYpbLHTRNz7eDCXdwIZVRn15qqIbRCPSOau2sxtENCTuU8q79ibc4tb3kBETCnmZ4UR8-iaQ0HdXRdTiJUMZ-TOhr_W_tWUJGhg8WTtymUjL0xGMNIuvDoKrY/s1600/IMG_1252.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ95OF2o8y_H-cW0zxb0jYpbLHTRNz7eDCXdwIZVRn15qqIbRCPSOau2sxtENCTuU8q79ibc4tb3kBETCnmZ4UR8-iaQ0HdXRdTiJUMZ-TOhr_W_tWUJGhg8WTtymUjL0xGMNIuvDoKrY/s1600/IMG_1252.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> But moved it and put the blue hydrangea in a blue and white pot in this spot for now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfV9nbNsErHhbNayLIgwVLnwFZwQg8JkcUAlSOVaJWeUXF9e_7jRdfnhPgdr67zDVqmT_i3WRfhdiZA_hLhIzX6kd5wN6Fa5qJPg4XWb6nWN-uIIC45zfD4Bg4iN0R-NUhUcWonhIATMg/s1600/IMG_1254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfV9nbNsErHhbNayLIgwVLnwFZwQg8JkcUAlSOVaJWeUXF9e_7jRdfnhPgdr67zDVqmT_i3WRfhdiZA_hLhIzX6kd5wN6Fa5qJPg4XWb6nWN-uIIC45zfD4Bg4iN0R-NUhUcWonhIATMg/s1600/IMG_1254.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> And here is the tissue holder.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQzTH5dsFWyAFJ6aqT4lQcvT7ujxUojG9wjNyYZ_HTIbq5TpofKkC6UtPcngjiQso0seHMWued8FEJhggy70RHGhccHankgc1rPjVrPr4XqI6TFBB3-fple1gf6mrSx9X32_iwjwtG18/s1600/IMG_1255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQzTH5dsFWyAFJ6aqT4lQcvT7ujxUojG9wjNyYZ_HTIbq5TpofKkC6UtPcngjiQso0seHMWued8FEJhggy70RHGhccHankgc1rPjVrPr4XqI6TFBB3-fple1gf6mrSx9X32_iwjwtG18/s1600/IMG_1255.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFYRe_i-quQPeZI0PM5Dfqy0dcjYqwMozZzTuQ1N2Z6vVTGQsohXft-L5NUPYupqVM07Strh93FLLG11QjLGWYbzSwCYXJn0y4-ZvNPHVhOlfRkLeSeRCjTEFX7YduP0rQwn9bPc_ydbo/s1600/IMG_1256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFYRe_i-quQPeZI0PM5Dfqy0dcjYqwMozZzTuQ1N2Z6vVTGQsohXft-L5NUPYupqVM07Strh93FLLG11QjLGWYbzSwCYXJn0y4-ZvNPHVhOlfRkLeSeRCjTEFX7YduP0rQwn9bPc_ydbo/s1600/IMG_1256.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFN3HZH1vxJleMb3R3EbiS2HE3ZjLslpp1_dwXn3nRCdA9V0NCn56dAvRsHmU23RdZljcE_O3QS92yTci-nqXtKskSXXTIRobhEwYj03KYkXeRv6HDcwm2563nwLs35ywTeGwnmDyIODY/s1600/IMG_1257.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFN3HZH1vxJleMb3R3EbiS2HE3ZjLslpp1_dwXn3nRCdA9V0NCn56dAvRsHmU23RdZljcE_O3QS92yTci-nqXtKskSXXTIRobhEwYj03KYkXeRv6HDcwm2563nwLs35ywTeGwnmDyIODY/s1600/IMG_1257.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_0_m8970xWGtBNuqpXtL8P4-IET1mKEqUOO4oY8a161agm_2uyjQlfks1a7zTXZ7diN9fihRsjJ6n1JERnmAXS1tW8wp3sfTMO7eJrxoaM4u3y8iKWppPdC7fRt4K9JfKvYgsSDMffw/s1600/IMG_1258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_0_m8970xWGtBNuqpXtL8P4-IET1mKEqUOO4oY8a161agm_2uyjQlfks1a7zTXZ7diN9fihRsjJ6n1JERnmAXS1tW8wp3sfTMO7eJrxoaM4u3y8iKWppPdC7fRt4K9JfKvYgsSDMffw/s1600/IMG_1258.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This is the other side of the bathroom. It ALL started with this shower curtian. I knew before we moved here that I wanted to do the guest room and bath in blue and white and this shower curtain was perfect! I built everything around it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjea8Zyyv7V6w9qZ1e1aih1sTisnqaoQ5iNHnPL3qkhMuUbKHNw-Wzcfs9JVV97giiyFmiK99OsbZVbsrgO3YSnv9bMqTMXM1Yewb0b4MtNXdqpKajXdYKcDHbxa6e6iOAh3-xwy-CLufE/s1600/IMG_1253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjea8Zyyv7V6w9qZ1e1aih1sTisnqaoQ5iNHnPL3qkhMuUbKHNw-Wzcfs9JVV97giiyFmiK99OsbZVbsrgO3YSnv9bMqTMXM1Yewb0b4MtNXdqpKajXdYKcDHbxa6e6iOAh3-xwy-CLufE/s1600/IMG_1253.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for your visit. 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Changes in the Guest Bedroom and Bath!!!

It all started as a search for some new sheets for the master. BUT, I found these great blue and white shell patterened sheets, ON SALE, so ...

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family dinners

My daughter's school has an annual trivia night/auction and this year a Little Black Door design board was up on the auction block. Better than the chopping block, right? After a few rounds a wonderful family won the prize. They are currently on the tail end of a major living room/dining room/kitchen reno and were looking for some help to tie the new open floor plan together.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC4wdzquiaCpdAUTDRJyC7ZUDeTlZKtmn6k6eCnqpneOEXMJiQ7M7ZaqgxyMLN7N0RRZuvmbqtoR7YbPhfBpfqmvu4GKNVUS2987ecx4CXGaVf2Va3kJqUcOiexqwl240x1_cwcF7xRRMc/s1600/FamilyDiningRoom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="451" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC4wdzquiaCpdAUTDRJyC7ZUDeTlZKtmn6k6eCnqpneOEXMJiQ7M7ZaqgxyMLN7N0RRZuvmbqtoR7YbPhfBpfqmvu4GKNVUS2987ecx4CXGaVf2Va3kJqUcOiexqwl240x1_cwcF7xRRMc/s1600/FamilyDiningRoom.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Working with their beautiful paneled wainscoting, a great collection of black and white photography and their existing dining table, we worked to develop something casual, young and fun. By using upholstered pieces, the space will blend well with the living room which shares the same space and act as a great homework and project area when dinner parties aren't on the schedule. Multi-purpose with style my friends. I can't wait to see it come together.<br /><br />Do you have a new space to tackle? <a href="mailto:littleblackdoor@gmail.com" target="_blank">Email me</a> and we can turn that new room into your favorite room.<br /><br /><br />

family dinners

My daughter's school has an annual trivia night/auction and this year a Little Black Door design board was up on the auction block. Bett...

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A Green, Black and White table for Dinner Group

We hosted our dinner group on Sat. night. I made a fresh arrangement for our centerpiece and set the table with one of my favorite color combos.I didn't use a tablecloth, preferring to see the beautiful wood of the table and have a liighter sense for summer. I placed a green and white placemat, then a round black and white placemat, a square white dish, a green dinner plate and a black and white scrolled dessert plate for my stack.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjTTW8WknrSbYrnJ3v_I6G0Vn-wbMs8FH8CniMtqUDIbVde3Ml4ClLE2G0sRjODaCVg2HTT9BCIbpbhNCrzYmFMWkpFkGA3sv3xgHNa3eKMDAMYaSj0dOvP_Dz3cDfuqaMb7sVRUgseQ/s1600/IMG_1190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjTTW8WknrSbYrnJ3v_I6G0Vn-wbMs8FH8CniMtqUDIbVde3Ml4ClLE2G0sRjODaCVg2HTT9BCIbpbhNCrzYmFMWkpFkGA3sv3xgHNa3eKMDAMYaSj0dOvP_Dz3cDfuqaMb7sVRUgseQ/s1600/IMG_1190.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> My black handled flateware was perfect.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuXUs-qXcfRrYE5EJS61Wec3EWVaz9jmDL2MXJBa5JbGFPdc7VaCweFvXM3ryRikbadIc0jdXAHT5P60koOQFWsLzbBSsfm2-JztlTF4mzaX_fMm2MrqiXCkUmVcmGLFTtawGKBZ9NPxY/s1600/IMG_1193_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuXUs-qXcfRrYE5EJS61Wec3EWVaz9jmDL2MXJBa5JbGFPdc7VaCweFvXM3ryRikbadIc0jdXAHT5P60koOQFWsLzbBSsfm2-JztlTF4mzaX_fMm2MrqiXCkUmVcmGLFTtawGKBZ9NPxY/s1600/IMG_1193_2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I gathered some EARLY limelight hydrangeas, fresh grapes, limes, apples and lettuce.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBsLtqmhPNTstmC8bU7hM0GgIwGksz7W3Y_TV-s6Q640D-tcen-cdIu1Lvj2sOb20sjHaanz-GXIFGcpn-TaMFJ_O-BJFs6-nyt-kP-Ep0YtLG6vF9J3zPrhqWs7tJ_K9qCwnoPSLCsTs/s1600/IMG_1201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBsLtqmhPNTstmC8bU7hM0GgIwGksz7W3Y_TV-s6Q640D-tcen-cdIu1Lvj2sOb20sjHaanz-GXIFGcpn-TaMFJ_O-BJFs6-nyt-kP-Ep0YtLG6vF9J3zPrhqWs7tJ_K9qCwnoPSLCsTs/s1600/IMG_1201.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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A Green, Black and White table for Dinner Group

We hosted our dinner group on Sat. night. I made a fresh arrangement for our centerpiece and set the table with one of my favorite color com...

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