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Interior Design: 10 Great Light Fixtures for Under $100

Let there be light!  As a photographer, I am constantly thinking about it…where is the light coming from, what color is the light, how bright is the light…the list goes on!  It should come as no surprise then, that I am slightly obsessed with light fixtures. 😉  Here are 10 fun fixtures for under $100 right … Read more

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My Favorite Kitchen Styling Products

I’ve been working on a kitchen remodel and I was able to go and put the finishing touches on it recently…probably my favorite part because it involves all the accessories…like the jewelry for the kitchen.  😉  It’s a chance to bring in the color, the texture and dress it up a bit.  Here’s a sneak … Read more

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My Favorite Books to Use in Kitchen Design

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of books.  You’ve heard me say it a million times here that they are a great way to add color, height, just overall personality to any space.  Well, the kitchen is no exception to that rule.  If you have countertops, open shelving or other little nooks in your … Read more

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The Moody Blues… a Blue Mantel Re-do with Chinese Urns

Lately, I’ve been seeing all of these gorgeous blue Chinese urns all over in fabulous room designs.  I have been dying to get my hands on one, and last week, I had narrowed it down to three.  I loved the shape of these, the size of this one, and just the overall look of this one.   What to do?!  … Read more

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Interior Design: Home Tour

Our house has gone through so many changes over the last bit, I realized I had never documented it’s progress here on the blog. While this isn’t entirely what we started with years ago, this is a little “before” from the images you have been seeing lately. Much more traditional than things look now. It’s … Read more

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Design Update: The Avendale House Kitchen Remodel

It’s been a while since I gave an update on the design project over at the Avendale house, and exciting thins are happening!  We started with the twin’s rooms, the blue room and the pink, green and navy room, but things have also been busy in the family room, dining room, living room, nook and … Read more

New backspalsh in process