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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Gardening Bliss
It’s windy and cold in New Jersey today. Looking forward to gardening and warmer weather. via Traditional Home English-style garden Photographs by Tria Giovan Thanks for stopping by. Follow me on Twitter: @idhomedecor Tweet
HomeGoods Happy
I’m getting ready for Design Bloggers Conference. I am very excited to be able to attend and meet bloggers who share my passion and amazing interior designers. Last year, watching Millionaire Dollar Decorators on Bravo TV, I took notes and watched the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Bunny Williams, Design Bloggers Conference, Jason Oliver Nixon, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Tobi Fairley
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Rainbow Dreams
Like color? The Saguaro Palm Springs has it. Colors to make you happy and beautiful canyon views. It was once the Holiday Inn. The Saguaro Palm Spring opened this month. It is now bursting in 14 colors thanks to … Continue reading →
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Tagged California hotels, color, Luis Barragan, Palm Spring, Peter Stamberg, The Saguaro Palm Springs
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Fabric Pattern Mix
What do you think about combining ikat and toile, mixing ikat and traditional fabrics? I’m not sure if I love it. It’s alot of pattern. via Calico Corners I like this combination better. Thanks for visiting. Tweet
Mardi Gras Theme Cocktails
Mardi Gras: Purple Represents Justice, Green Represents Faith, Gold Represents Power. Enjoy the day. Glad you stopped by. Images: Party City, Calico Corners, Williams-Sonoma, Party favors Tweet
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Tagged Calico Corners, mardi gras, Party City, party favors, Williams-Sonoma
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HomeGoods Happy
I am so happy the House Beautiful March 2012 issue is featuring the color green. I must confess that I used green in my home decor for many years, until last year when I went head over heals for blue … Continue reading →
Kitchen Banquettes
Beautiful kitchen banquettes are a cozy place to host breakfast with your girlfriends, enjoy afternoon tea, and take advantage of a view of the outdoors. Your family and friends will stay a little longer. To give your kitchen a feeling of … Continue reading →
Sweet Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! . Enjoy the day with family and friends. Via Dering Hall, Teleflora, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn Tweet
One-Of-A-Kind Pillows
I am very excited to introduce Isabel Huelbig of Isabel Huelbig Textiles, based in Hightstown, New Jersey. I met Isabel on a decorating project. I was impressed when I saw her signature pillows and had to share them with you. Isabel turns a digital … Continue reading →
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Tagged Demystifying Design, designer pillows, Isabel Huelbig, Isabel Huelbig Interiors, Jason Oliver Nixson, Jasper, John Loecke, John Loecke Inc., Karen West, one-of-a-kind fabric pillows., Peddie School, Perennial Home
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Nailheads: Hammer Away
There is a lot of beautiful furniture with nailheaded details. However, have you seen the “wow” factor when nailheads are added to walls and ceilings? The clever use of brass nailheads on walls in Designer Jeffrey Bilhuber’s home is stunning. I like the unexpected … Continue reading →
Pillow Talk: Decorative Pillows
We all love decorative pillows. There are many beautiful fabrics to make pillow covers to include color and texture to your home decor. How many pillows do you need for your sofa or bed? How do you know when you have added too many pillows? … Continue reading →
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Tagged appropriate amount of pillows on sofa and beds., decorative pillows, pillows
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HomeGoods Happy
Like this little vignette? I love using plates on the walls. All the items are from HomeGoods, except for the books. Make your house a home. Personalize your space with items you love. HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND. Thanks for stopping in. … Continue reading →
Out and About: Oyster Bowl and Men Talk Man Cave
If you are near Princeton, NJ come out for the annual Blue Point Grill’s Oyster Bowl to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Central and South Jersey. The event has become a Princeton tradition before the big game. On Sunday, February 5th, oyster … Continue reading →
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Tagged Blue Point Grill, Man Cave, Oyster Bowl, Super Bowl Sunday, Susan G. Komen for the Cure
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Display Your Vase Proudly
Wallpaper: The Vase by David Hicks for Clarence House, via House of Fifty Jennifer Dengel Designer via Traditional Home Wallpaper: more colors including red, orange, brown, and taupe Image: courtesy of Clarence House via Traditional … Continue reading →