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Head Turning Kitchen
Hi y’all I know it’s been awhile, so let’s get caught up . . .My good friends, John and Rebecca, have resided in their dazzling hillside So Cal home since 1994. They were kind enough to allow us...
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DECORATIVE pumpkins with velvet
As each September day passes it starts to feel more and more like fall. I just love the feeling in the air of the seasons changing. Here’s a sneak peak at my fall decor. I created a quick fall display...
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The Kloster House #2
I’m excited about sharing with you part two of the Kloster home. For those of you who missed it, you can view part one go here. I’m sure you’ll find this post to be equally as inspiring. This time...
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How to build a zinc top table?
Have you heard about all the industrial vibe decor going on these days? A few months ago while I was shopping at our local flea market, I stumbled across four hand craved solid wood legs formerly...
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French Inspired Cabinet
My friend Dore at Burlap Luxe is an outstanding artist and author. Through her blog I have been inspired in so many ways! Now let’s just say I’ve refinished furniture before, but always tried to make...
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Provencal-Style Slipcover
Perhaps you folks might remember Melissa, my dear friend and neighbor. She is still in the process of pulling off the vanishing act with a lot of her furniture that has become outdated. Since she...
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French Inspired Cabinet Reveal
Good morning, Hope everyone had a great Monday. Mine was actually quite nice, and really relaxing. Had time to take nice long walk, enjoy beautiful weather,etc....so it was a good one. I am so...
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Malibu Master Bedroom Retreat
My brother and Lisa are sporty, active, on-the-go types. During the day, Lisa is a busy sales representative and real estate agent. Jim is a United Parcel “lifer" (and former real estate developer)....
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Something to Crow about.!!
W’sup ??? smee . . . Longtime no talk . . . . Last year in November I contacted the editor of Romantic Country. I submitted a few images from my handmade Holiday collection, and I have some verrryy...
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I’m Giving Away a Bella Inspirations Gift Certificate
My dear friend, the fabulous blogger extraordinaire, Jennifer Grey, who writes The Old Painted Cottage, and I have got together and cooked up the most fabulous Holiday giveaway! Rush over to her blog...
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How to use a Vintage Hutch for a Headboard?
Happy Holidays everyone!!! I want to announce the winner of my giveaway.Congratulations Tery Hodges Annapolis, MDPlease email me your information.Many Thanks for participating in our wonderful...
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Merry Christmas & warm Holiday greetings to all blog friends! ..
I’ve always had such a big interest in decorating, especially for the holidays. I thoroughly enjoy it, so when my parents called on me a few days before Christmas to decorate their home for the season....
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Rock Residence Major Remodel
Shelly, a warrior & breast cancer survivor, did a “happy dance” when her loving husband Bill, a successful general contractor, recently decided to surprise her with a dreamy remodel to their...
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Eclectic Anyone???
Have you visited the Etsy Decor Blog? It’s da bomb . . . I hope you enjoy this interview blog post below. . . .This week is inspired by the incredible Los Angeles apartment designed by Jared Frank and...
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Our Kitchen Redesign
Do you give any thought to the style of the home’s exterior when you are planning to design an interior space? When I think of how I would like to redesign my kitchen, I envision a Provencal style...
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Renovation Hammer
We've got some catching up to do, week two of our renovation. I can honestly say it’s been super fun, since Robert turned 50yrs old last April. He seems to be a bit more mature in his mid life. So I...
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Architectural Salvage and a winner!
The real key to a good design is to introduce the unexpected. I always rely on architectural salvage to pull this off! Take a look at a few of these gorgeous antiques, enjoy . . . Massive Ha??? Not...
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Move away from the wall
One of the most common conversations I have with my clients is furniture placement. My goal is always to make the space feel warm and inviting. Quite often people make the mistake of pushing furniture...
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Our Dining Room
What would you do when the your local meteorologist is forecasting heavy rain for the entire weekend??? WEEELL . . . . ya know what we did??? Seen below is our dining room, in all it’s “getting...
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Our Kitchen Redesign part II
So let’s get caught up folks - before our kitchen island redesign, our island previously had a lot of painted drywall and not much pizzazz. Today I will reveal our ( just about) finished island. If...
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Arranging Pictures
Hello again. When you think about framing and putting together a grouping of pictures, how hard can it be to hang a few pictures???? Let’s see Uummm, tape measure, hammer, nails, picture...
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Vintage Subway Tile
Hello-and welcome back. I promise I didn’t forget about you!Between my Etsy shop, working, Instagram, Facebook, Tumbler, Pinterest, Twitter, DIY projects. lol Things do get a bit hectic at times !!!!...
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19TH C French Chair
I was recently contacted by One Kings Lane to share my thoughts about a favorite statement chair from our home. It surprises me when I’m in conversation with friends and they haven’t heard of One Kings...
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European Lavabo
This blog is moving, same blog new location!www.Antiquelifestyleblog.comDo you like early 19th-century antiques? I’m a huge fan! Come to find out I’m not alone! The elegant basin seen below is a...
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Country Living/Corbin Bernsen's California Home
My cousin Christy and I were antique hunting at our local flea market when she laid eyes on several vintage pendants just like the three seen in this stunning kitchen below. She asked me, “Have you...
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