tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49989878748636440952012-03-03T01:39:03.353+08:00Finding inspiration in design, art, and vintage decor!Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.comBlogger3961100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-68839851100510544822012-03-02T20:57:00.000+08:002012-03-02T20:57:00.333+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d8pLNt6aBaQ/Tv7AhoncqQI/AAAAAAAAEQ8/SWJ3ygtTqbw/s1600/tumblr_lsz8w6nOxO1qb9wx5o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d8pLNt6aBaQ/Tv7AhoncqQI/AAAAAAAAEQ8/SWJ3ygtTqbw/s1600/tumblr_lsz8w6nOxO1qb9wx5o1_500.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Today I am <i>loving</i> this bright and happy city oasis! Just because many of us are city dwellers does not mean we can't enjoy time outdoors. This balcony is certainly small, but feels cozy rather than cramped, and is just so inviting.&nbsp;</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Why It Works:</i></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{1} Layers of pattern in different scales give plenty of visual interest (I&nbsp;especially&nbsp;love the different sized black and white stripes on the rug and the seat cushion!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{2} Loads of plants and potted flowers surround the space with organic forms and greenery!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{3} A few pops of bold color give the space energy and life! Those pillows give a fantastic shot of hot pink</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My balcony here in Singapore is even tighter than this one but I am now inspired not all hope is lost. . . hmmm, weekend project?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy Friday!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{<a href="http://interiors-porn.tumblr.com/post/11392190895/via-alvhem-makleri">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-6883985110051054482?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-48103209537228018382012-03-01T21:42:00.001+08:002012-03-01T21:42:00.370+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ee8hgTduIVw/T08FRITgOkI/AAAAAAAAGUM/q3jgXgi3yAc/s1600/672787-1_lp.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ee8hgTduIVw/T08FRITgOkI/AAAAAAAAGUM/q3jgXgi3yAc/s1600/672787-1_lp.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>&nbsp;After a recent trip to Australia I have to admit - I am in&nbsp;<i>LOVE</i>! I adored the natural beauty there and one of our favorite days was spent hiking in the Blue Mountains. So I was especially charmed by this family getaway in Wentworth Falls, set in the Blue Mountains. For me, it has the unique Australian feel of the energy and vitality of the American West with a touch of old English charm.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qBmR4cBx7FQ/T08FeZcmXJI/AAAAAAAAGUo/PJfpNxxRgDs/s1600/660465-1_np.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qBmR4cBx7FQ/T08FeZcmXJI/AAAAAAAAGUo/PJfpNxxRgDs/s1600/660465-1_np.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i-XTecjx7F4/T08FQNQPepI/AAAAAAAAGUI/q8fYJ3NoBxQ/s1600/672785-1_np.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i-XTecjx7F4/T08FQNQPepI/AAAAAAAAGUI/q8fYJ3NoBxQ/s1600/672785-1_np.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wXwNJIu35a8/T04GeY01OiI/AAAAAAAAGRw/qEMReL3g1Yw/s1600/660467-1_np.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wXwNJIu35a8/T04GeY01OiI/AAAAAAAAGRw/qEMReL3g1Yw/s1600/660467-1_np.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6TjUHPGKtI/T04GfybxLTI/AAAAAAAAGR0/-3_qDkKpfAo/s1600/660469-1_ll.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6TjUHPGKtI/T04GfybxLTI/AAAAAAAAGR0/-3_qDkKpfAo/s400/660469-1_ll.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OMvnPBk1nCo/T04GgcUsy6I/AAAAAAAAGSA/lbx8g7DET5E/s1600/660471-1_np.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OMvnPBk1nCo/T04GgcUsy6I/AAAAAAAAGSA/lbx8g7DET5E/s1600/660471-1_np.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MMojtQ63Rmg/T04GhohdrAI/AAAAAAAAGSE/6nEiRIQhwVE/s1600/660473-1_lp.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MMojtQ63Rmg/T04GhohdrAI/AAAAAAAAGSE/6nEiRIQhwVE/s1600/660473-1_lp.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kJ4ApAjVqNo/T04GjOauoWI/AAAAAAAAGSU/CBbPzqesPPg/s1600/672775-1_np.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kJ4ApAjVqNo/T04GjOauoWI/AAAAAAAAGSU/CBbPzqesPPg/s1600/672775-1_np.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DotpuusAlQI/T04Gkxn7XEI/AAAAAAAAGSo/GUci-_eA4bs/s1600/672779-1_lp.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DotpuusAlQI/T04Gkxn7XEI/AAAAAAAAGSo/GUci-_eA4bs/s1600/672779-1_lp.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zC3W-Suc8ek/T04GnJKBj2I/AAAAAAAAGS4/tIg95jdkTKc/s1600/672781-1_lp.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zC3W-Suc8ek/T04GnJKBj2I/AAAAAAAAGS4/tIg95jdkTKc/s1600/672781-1_lp.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GdradGetjaA/T04GszNKJAI/AAAAAAAAGTk/-nVBemMYoXA/s1600/672789-1_np.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GdradGetjaA/T04GszNKJAI/AAAAAAAAGTk/-nVBemMYoXA/s1600/672789-1_np.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AduLMvh8YW8/T04Gnwf6alI/AAAAAAAAGTA/xRibH0lg4zU/s1600/672783-1_lp.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AduLMvh8YW8/T04Gnwf6alI/AAAAAAAAGTA/xRibH0lg4zU/s1600/672783-1_lp.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4sbgMSZOmH0/T04GjxbS2YI/AAAAAAAAGSc/vV8W0OgbEwE/s1600/672777-1_ll.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4sbgMSZOmH0/T04GjxbS2YI/AAAAAAAAGSc/vV8W0OgbEwE/s1600/672777-1_ll.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I especially like the collected, casual feel of the home and the chic children's room! And of course this this inventive trailer-come-guest room!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B8jj51R-dqE/T04Gwod_vzI/AAAAAAAAGT4/vrAbjWdbi38/s1600/IMG_1406.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B8jj51R-dqE/T04Gwod_vzI/AAAAAAAAGT4/vrAbjWdbi38/s640/IMG_1406.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dwTOf-AQkQQ/T04GyHauq4I/AAAAAAAAGUA/sJpNc7pnZHY/s1600/IMG_1409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dwTOf-AQkQQ/T04GyHauq4I/AAAAAAAAGUA/sJpNc7pnZHY/s400/IMG_1409.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Roger and I hiking in the Blue Mountains. . . what&nbsp;gorgeous&nbsp;scenery, we loved it!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.homelife.com.au/home+ideas/galleries/wentworth+falls+cottage,17715">via</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">XOXO</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-4810320953722801838?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-17999494689043529362012-02-28T22:24:00.000+08:002012-02-28T22:24:50.509+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-erGsfDVcc3M/TzY_N9T7vQI/AAAAAAAAGJQ/QJtqLXneSE8/s1600/red-blue-brown+color+combo2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-erGsfDVcc3M/TzY_N9T7vQI/AAAAAAAAGJQ/QJtqLXneSE8/s1600/red-blue-brown+color+combo2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Today I am loving this bright red, white, blue and brown color combo! This usually summery and patriotic scheme is grounded by lots of rich browns and and plenty of texture. I know it seems unlikely this would work in the abstract, but in <i>this</i> interior it really comes together - unexpected color is my favorite kind! &nbsp;</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-1799949468904352936?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-38408883710190050902012-02-27T22:14:00.002+08:002012-02-27T22:14:00.429+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZHFQrDeYEc4/T0tpHh7nDXI/AAAAAAAAGRA/mA3WUoXYtF0/s1600/51791464434247540_dwVHwmBY_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZHFQrDeYEc4/T0tpHh7nDXI/AAAAAAAAGRA/mA3WUoXYtF0/s1600/51791464434247540_dwVHwmBY_f.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Today I am having a serious case of wanderlust. . . &nbsp;while I know lots of you would kill to be in the heat of Singapore, today I am dreaming of a snowy and cozy wintertime destination! {The grass is <i>always</i> greeener, right!} I love the idea of a European winter city-scape or natural beauty.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Where is top on your travel wish list?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z7Es5VI48vE/T0trNiJPEhI/AAAAAAAAGRY/KgNuWbKClaU/s1600/56224695317906343_5xZar5Gm_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z7Es5VI48vE/T0trNiJPEhI/AAAAAAAAGRY/KgNuWbKClaU/s1600/56224695317906343_5xZar5Gm_f.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1umH9AhzXts/T0tpMiXCNhI/AAAAAAAAGRI/2nAgnF0okHs/s1600/185632815860191168_92lbFdZL_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1umH9AhzXts/T0tpMiXCNhI/AAAAAAAAGRI/2nAgnF0okHs/s1600/185632815860191168_92lbFdZL_f.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TJFoGZvWmxo/T0tn_-exGpI/AAAAAAAAGQw/iV7hSCgxIsw/s1600/119978777542396460_Qqlzdxyo_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TJFoGZvWmxo/T0tn_-exGpI/AAAAAAAAGQw/iV7hSCgxIsw/s1600/119978777542396460_Qqlzdxyo_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GKzrJJIwEm0/T0toATr5apI/AAAAAAAAGQ0/xlaCWdBqU-A/s1600/283656476499825491_weAbBbke_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GKzrJJIwEm0/T0toATr5apI/AAAAAAAAGQ0/xlaCWdBqU-A/s1600/283656476499825491_weAbBbke_f.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3hCEgf36bVs/Tv2PHfFZKEI/AAAAAAAAEJE/gYt5xDAOoBo/s1600/119978777542404213_GzDhtFMX_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3hCEgf36bVs/Tv2PHfFZKEI/AAAAAAAAEJE/gYt5xDAOoBo/s1600/119978777542404213_GzDhtFMX_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NNPZSbXc6gM/T0tpSX2wL5I/AAAAAAAAGRQ/x4UczN6niWg/s1600/113082640612998558_bMEQqFGv_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NNPZSbXc6gM/T0tpSX2wL5I/AAAAAAAAGRQ/x4UczN6niWg/s1600/113082640612998558_bMEQqFGv_f.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What are you day dreaming of today?&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">&nbsp;{<a href="http://pinterest.com/spicerandbank/places-to-go-please/">via</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;XOXO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-3840888371019005090?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-66683096769238736852012-02-24T22:23:00.001+08:002012-02-24T22:23:00.042+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w81mvMX544U/T0ZMJaO8sSI/AAAAAAAAGQY/c29RQucMPIQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.21.58+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w81mvMX544U/T0ZMJaO8sSI/AAAAAAAAGQY/c29RQucMPIQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.21.58+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am so inspired by the unexpected combo of glamour and bold color in the London home of a Sisley fashion executive. Playful details, plenty of pattern and mid century modern accents give these elegant spaces a lively and welcoming feel.&nbsp;I just love the unusual pops of light blue and tomato reds in the living room!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xiH0XBBEhf0/T0ZMLhE6pnI/AAAAAAAAGQo/jt6H5iaqpBw/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.22.26+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xiH0XBBEhf0/T0ZMLhE6pnI/AAAAAAAAGQo/jt6H5iaqpBw/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.22.26+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s2Qeu8J-J5M/T0ZMKh_hrGI/AAAAAAAAGQg/oZee7kenCWg/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.22.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s2Qeu8J-J5M/T0ZMKh_hrGI/AAAAAAAAGQg/oZee7kenCWg/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.22.17+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eo7y-av1e7c/T0ZMHBevRaI/AAAAAAAAGQI/UH6U1niZsN0/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.21.38+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eo7y-av1e7c/T0ZMHBevRaI/AAAAAAAAGQI/UH6U1niZsN0/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.21.38+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-adQVvy6SFm0/T0ZMAkoYiUI/AAAAAAAAGPg/zMJPo_oM_K8/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.20.32+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-adQVvy6SFm0/T0ZMAkoYiUI/AAAAAAAAGPg/zMJPo_oM_K8/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.20.32+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QhL3Q-fRRX4/T0ZMCLwwR0I/AAAAAAAAGPo/BuU9ZHcfUSg/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.20.42+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QhL3Q-fRRX4/T0ZMCLwwR0I/AAAAAAAAGPo/BuU9ZHcfUSg/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.20.42+PM.png" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This chic bathroom - office - closet might be my favorite room in the whole place! LOVE!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p2Bcx8IguSA/T0ZME8EkjHI/AAAAAAAAGP4/bAWHJAlF_PQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.21.09+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p2Bcx8IguSA/T0ZME8EkjHI/AAAAAAAAGP4/bAWHJAlF_PQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.21.09+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ym4MbHb1ZdM/T0ZMF0zAYWI/AAAAAAAAGQA/iN-xrt2-0Z8/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.21.23+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ym4MbHb1ZdM/T0ZMF0zAYWI/AAAAAAAAGQA/iN-xrt2-0Z8/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.21.23+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Another stellar color combo - the palest pink, magenta and duck green - wow!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A3X75-AMN-0/T0ZMIApBVcI/AAAAAAAAGQQ/pM00FQ6UUGk/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.21.47+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A3X75-AMN-0/T0ZMIApBVcI/AAAAAAAAGQQ/pM00FQ6UUGk/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.21.47+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--E8bk-x2E7I/T0ZL_EbpeuI/AAAAAAAAGPY/Xnq95f6WmgU/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.20.20+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--E8bk-x2E7I/T0ZL_EbpeuI/AAAAAAAAGPY/Xnq95f6WmgU/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-23+at+10.20.20+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So&nbsp;eclectic&nbsp;and fun! Any details which catch your eye?&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://www.elle.es/elledeco/casas/casa-de-christine-d-ornano-en-londres">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-6668309676923873685?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-54610568778709722002012-02-23T21:34:00.000+08:002012-02-23T21:34:00.191+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-76X9jenAJvU/Tv2OV408UMI/AAAAAAAAEIw/oTxgAmBMg00/s1600/119978777542402768_PKvgJHxh_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-76X9jenAJvU/Tv2OV408UMI/AAAAAAAAEIw/oTxgAmBMg00/s1600/119978777542402768_PKvgJHxh_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love this bright and airy office. It's so simple and I think that is certainly an IKEA rug, but the overall look is just lovely! I love the graphic art prints, the mis-matched&nbsp;chairs and the bare windows. I also like that the stylist did not even bother to hide all those computer cords.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">See. . . sometimes a pretty interior is not so hard after all!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Could <i>you</i> work in this space?&nbsp;</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-5461056877870972200?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-84818072747530050882012-02-22T21:43:00.001+08:002012-02-22T21:43:00.878+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E6WBgCCbru4/T0THBxy1ImI/AAAAAAAAGOQ/TuCDeU4Z-q8/s1600/Spicer+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="375" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E6WBgCCbru4/T0THBxy1ImI/AAAAAAAAGOQ/TuCDeU4Z-q8/s400/Spicer+2.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love being inspired by the past! I was sorting through all sorts of beautiful old family photos and came across this great one of my mom and my grandparents in 1972 (my grandma Ethel Spicer of <i>Spicer + Bank </i>is&nbsp;in yellow. So chic right?) I loved seeing my family but also the interior, that sage green toile wallpaper is amazing and I love how it is still so on trend today! A neutral toned toile is just timeless and so elegant.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here are few modern inspirations . . . Do you have any photos of family interiors which inspire you?&nbsp;</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-68IrNT9ZM8I/T0THHaJzQfI/AAAAAAAAGPA/NzATQQXpOMU/s1600/sparklesandpretending.tumblr.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-68IrNT9ZM8I/T0THHaJzQfI/AAAAAAAAGPA/NzATQQXpOMU/s1600/sparklesandpretending.tumblr.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tF1KLagHq1Y/T0THFOYsKNI/AAAAAAAAGOk/eQRLf-4Gknc/s1600/interiorly.wordpress.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tF1KLagHq1Y/T0THFOYsKNI/AAAAAAAAGOk/eQRLf-4Gknc/s1600/interiorly.wordpress.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3N5srb2lMc/T0THFkYs2fI/AAAAAAAAGOs/FH4MfB7eOS8/s1600/mescapricesbelges.blogspot.com:.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3N5srb2lMc/T0THFkYs2fI/AAAAAAAAGOs/FH4MfB7eOS8/s1600/mescapricesbelges.blogspot.com:.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7B7wyV5wPjg/T0THJWcHgFI/AAAAAAAAGPQ/lcAwssVqhKk/s1600/thedecorita.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7B7wyV5wPjg/T0THJWcHgFI/AAAAAAAAGPQ/lcAwssVqhKk/s1600/thedecorita.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4JJA22Jm2ao/T0THGsryMaI/AAAAAAAAGO0/w6sm_YDKvx4/s1600/mialinnman.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4JJA22Jm2ao/T0THGsryMaI/AAAAAAAAGO0/w6sm_YDKvx4/s1600/mialinnman.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ErP7MkciRA0/T0THEVVrPjI/AAAAAAAAGOc/HiisTVSNKxc/s1600/fashionsmostwanted.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ErP7MkciRA0/T0THEVVrPjI/AAAAAAAAGOc/HiisTVSNKxc/s1600/fashionsmostwanted.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kWa__8_LfwU/T0THIWObZUI/AAAAAAAAGPI/t12legdg5mc/s1600/tartanscot.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kWa__8_LfwU/T0THIWObZUI/AAAAAAAAGPI/t12legdg5mc/s1600/tartanscot.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Especially loving that first shot with the bright accessories against the black and white toile!!&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{via <a href="http://sparklesandpretending.tumblr.com/">1</a>. <a href="http://interiorly.wordpress.com/">2</a>. <a href="http://mescapricesbelges.blogspot.com/">3</a>. <a href="http://www.thedecorista.com/">4</a>. <a href="http://www.mialinnman.blogspot.com/">5</a>. <a href="http://www.fashionsmostwanted.blogspot.com/">6</a>. <a href="http://tartanscot.blogspot.com/">7</a>.}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-8481807274753005088?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-63476551628445551472012-02-21T15:37:00.000+08:002012-02-21T15:37:38.395+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1y8cI2BADpY/T0Lw5KSJzvI/AAAAAAAAGOA/cv4AT38HkAk/s1600/MarieClaire+it_TRADIZIONE+RURALE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1y8cI2BADpY/T0Lw5KSJzvI/AAAAAAAAGOA/cv4AT38HkAk/s1600/MarieClaire+it_TRADIZIONE+RURALE.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Just had to add these two inspirations to my color blocking&nbsp;<a href="http://spicerandbank.blogspot.com/2012/02/trend-alert-color-blocked-walls.html">trend alert</a> from yesterday! I love this rustic version, it even looks great if your walls are not perfectly smooth!&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BYy3L4HOrao/T0Lxbjpz2fI/AAAAAAAAGOI/jwA_1VPuhMk/s1600/101401429079528501_8DP122ir_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BYy3L4HOrao/T0Lxbjpz2fI/AAAAAAAAGOI/jwA_1VPuhMk/s1600/101401429079528501_8DP122ir_f.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And what a fun way to spice up a simple bookcase or set of built ins!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{via&nbsp;<a href="http://www.myparadissi.com/search?updated-max=2011-05-13T23%3A56%3A00%2B03%3A00&amp;max-results=7/">1.</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/119978777542825909/">2.</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-6347655162844555147?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-1920305070896070172012-02-20T21:47:00.000+08:002012-02-20T21:47:13.210+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EUIihSXtB2o/T0IgQDDDCwI/AAAAAAAAGNc/s4jNwu6pziY/s1600/artist+studio+via+Geninne.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EUIihSXtB2o/T0IgQDDDCwI/AAAAAAAAGNc/s4jNwu6pziY/s1600/artist+studio+via+Geninne.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We have all seen a lot of bold color blocking in fashion this year, and I am thrilled to see that the trend has spilled over to interiors too! Using paint to create large, crisp blocks of color is a brilliant way to add architecture and texture to a plain space! It's a great way to bring in a vibrant paint color without overpowering the whole space. Plus, this faux&nbsp;wainscoting&nbsp;is <i>so</i> affordable and even can work in rental apartments or homes.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sErn1jj7NQs/T0IgPnYVgfI/AAAAAAAAGNY/aTVUOhbk7z0/s1600/add+arch+apartmenttherapy.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sErn1jj7NQs/T0IgPnYVgfI/AAAAAAAAGNY/aTVUOhbk7z0/s1600/add+arch+apartmenttherapy.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VdEkRAlx7p8/T0IgQ3O8NfI/AAAAAAAAGNk/14PiSB20YQs/s1600/color+block+apartment+therapy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VdEkRAlx7p8/T0IgQ3O8NfI/AAAAAAAAGNk/14PiSB20YQs/s1600/color+block+apartment+therapy.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IiBjERTW2U0/T0IgRb1QcPI/AAAAAAAAGNs/1gQzvqHyLMo/s1600/color-collective.blogspot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IiBjERTW2U0/T0IgRb1QcPI/AAAAAAAAGNs/1gQzvqHyLMo/s1600/color-collective.blogspot.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-10RvZLz2IaA/T0IgSHAc1GI/AAAAAAAAGN0/mCf5irUIOCM/s1600/http-::pinterest.com:pin:39265827970981417:.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-10RvZLz2IaA/T0IgSHAc1GI/AAAAAAAAGN0/mCf5irUIOCM/s1600/http-::pinterest.com:pin:39265827970981417:.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Love this last image - yellow and gray is such a chic combo! Dying to try it at home!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{via <a href="http://blogdelanine.blogspot.com/">1</a>. <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/">2</a>. <a href="http://www.apartment%20therapy.com/">3</a>. <a href="http://www.color-collective.blogspot.com/">4</a>. <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/39265827970981417/">5</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-192030507089607017?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-2576083591419406142012-02-17T21:50:00.002+08:002012-02-17T21:50:00.741+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ViKp6Gj29Iw/Tv2QcO-C5qI/AAAAAAAAEKs/P7yATi35zac/s1600/La-casa_main_image_object.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" height="270" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ViKp6Gj29Iw/Tv2QcO-C5qI/AAAAAAAAEKs/P7yATi35zac/s400/La-casa_main_image_object.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am swooning over designer Jacques Grange's seaside retreat in Portugal. We are planning a trip to Porto in June and just seeing this home got me <i>soooo</i> excited! It is so breezy and charming. I love the crisp white and neutral palette studded with colorful&nbsp;accessories&nbsp;and a few pieces of vintage or repurposed textiles. What a perfect vision of European coastal relaxation!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HhqvwEXD41k/Tv2Qdo5XlLI/AAAAAAAAEK8/5gCyjEt5mnc/s1600/La-sala-da-pranzo_main_image_object.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HhqvwEXD41k/Tv2Qdo5XlLI/AAAAAAAAEK8/5gCyjEt5mnc/s1600/La-sala-da-pranzo_main_image_object.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IOKgYtrufM8/Tv2QbLxPleI/AAAAAAAAEKk/lc38CGT6Ubc/s1600/La-camera-da-letto_main_image_object.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IOKgYtrufM8/Tv2QbLxPleI/AAAAAAAAEKk/lc38CGT6Ubc/s1600/La-camera-da-letto_main_image_object.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bj5cMJ19Nrc/Tv2QmnNPWhI/AAAAAAAAELY/FOVzyM-auYU/s1600/La-cucina_main_image_object.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bj5cMJ19Nrc/Tv2QmnNPWhI/AAAAAAAAELY/FOVzyM-auYU/s1600/La-cucina_main_image_object.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mAnlenrD6vo/Tv2QfLHhybI/AAAAAAAAELE/LFOlRAsZ7-g/s1600/La-spiaggia_main_image_object.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mAnlenrD6vo/Tv2QfLHhybI/AAAAAAAAELE/LFOlRAsZ7-g/s1600/La-spiaggia_main_image_object.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-an-llcTBK3M/Tv2QgBmMHuI/AAAAAAAAELM/7zCj39Iv30I/s1600/La-zona-living_main_image_object.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-an-llcTBK3M/Tv2QgBmMHuI/AAAAAAAAELM/7zCj39Iv30I/s1600/La-zona-living_main_image_object.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FdgxZD8knVQ/Tv2Q0riQdkI/AAAAAAAAELk/DWjPNk4_Nlo/s1600/Il-pergolato_main_image_object.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FdgxZD8knVQ/Tv2Q0riQdkI/AAAAAAAAELk/DWjPNk4_Nlo/s1600/Il-pergolato_main_image_object.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love the small bar cart used as a coffee table and the kitchen cabinet full of vibrant dinnerware and glassware.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Are there any details which inspire you?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://www.marieclaire.it/Casa/Dolce-casa-sul-mare-in-Portogallo/Il-pergolato">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-257608359141940614?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-72146080637214114182012-02-16T22:13:00.003+08:002012-02-16T22:13:00.452+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B0kjkmYfWgk/TzTSpyTG1xI/AAAAAAAAGGw/IYvrrrizEEo/s1600/132666_1747638_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B0kjkmYfWgk/TzTSpyTG1xI/AAAAAAAAGGw/IYvrrrizEEo/s1600/132666_1747638_b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I just discovered the&nbsp;<a href="http://printshop.urbanoutfitters.com/">Society6 Art</a>&nbsp;print shop at Urban Outfitters&nbsp;online&nbsp;- who knew?!? I love their selection of quirky, prints and photographs, and all are well priced. A perfect stop if you are creating a gallery wall. My picks are below but you'll have to visit and decide for yourself. . . .</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UJzOvDYlHZI/TzTTATv3b8I/AAAAAAAAGHw/QIXyfA2k-To/s1600/255392_4880569_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UJzOvDYlHZI/TzTTATv3b8I/AAAAAAAAGHw/QIXyfA2k-To/s1600/255392_4880569_b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4tWWu5l9zQs/TzTSqQUGhEI/AAAAAAAAGG0/AbFCGihxGtQ/s1600/218057_9384122_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4tWWu5l9zQs/TzTSqQUGhEI/AAAAAAAAGG0/AbFCGihxGtQ/s1600/218057_9384122_b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nqsETZvRxCU/TzTTGhVuWTI/AAAAAAAAGH4/09NMGf6Ksbc/s1600/393420_15499637_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nqsETZvRxCU/TzTTGhVuWTI/AAAAAAAAGH4/09NMGf6Ksbc/s1600/393420_15499637_b.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TBdFBSM63Yg/TzTSq4BfWmI/AAAAAAAAGG8/wmkpYIF2V8Q/s1600/242038_13733618_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TBdFBSM63Yg/TzTSq4BfWmI/AAAAAAAAGG8/wmkpYIF2V8Q/s1600/242038_13733618_b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DXnBkJeqaZ8/TzTSsqPBekI/AAAAAAAAGHM/aDjqjtBhz5c/s1600/302276_14098996_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DXnBkJeqaZ8/TzTSsqPBekI/AAAAAAAAGHM/aDjqjtBhz5c/s1600/302276_14098996_b.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iuwy4WREBH4/TzTStDsBurI/AAAAAAAAGHU/lBTVfYrG3_Y/s1600/313004_7061321_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iuwy4WREBH4/TzTStDsBurI/AAAAAAAAGHU/lBTVfYrG3_Y/s1600/313004_7061321_b.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SknQfvRReEU/TzTStxVGW9I/AAAAAAAAGHc/ABTd1k9L3vc/s1600/360388_9031516_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SknQfvRReEU/TzTStxVGW9I/AAAAAAAAGHc/ABTd1k9L3vc/s1600/360388_9031516_b.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7iKE-hwudWM/TzTSueWuU-I/AAAAAAAAGHk/xpeCroPi0YE/s1600/391443_8150941_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7iKE-hwudWM/TzTSueWuU-I/AAAAAAAAGHk/xpeCroPi0YE/s1600/391443_8150941_b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jxJJdNP4rGw/TzTUkV_qOxI/AAAAAAAAGII/o9mt5BG6Nt0/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-10+at+4.24.35+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="532" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jxJJdNP4rGw/TzTUkV_qOxI/AAAAAAAAGII/o9mt5BG6Nt0/s640/Screen+shot+2012-02-10+at+4.24.35+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">They even look great unframed! Any of them strike your fancy?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-7214608063721411418?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-72346219345690767982012-02-15T21:50:00.000+08:002012-02-15T21:50:00.125+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sotMcQpXXEw/TzkXbCdSOMI/AAAAAAAAGLQ/yaUhrhB82yo/s1600/70579919129724776_b0XOnD3H_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sotMcQpXXEw/TzkXbCdSOMI/AAAAAAAAGLQ/yaUhrhB82yo/s1600/70579919129724776_b0XOnD3H_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In light of the stylish <a href="http://spicerandbank.blogspot.com/2012/02/breath-of-color-madness-missoni-in.html">Milan home</a> of Rosita and Ottavio Missoni I share earlier this week, and due to the fact that many of us a bit mad for Missoni these days, I thought I would just go wild and&nbsp;indulge! Missoni's combination of vibrant color and dynamic prints seem to be endlessly chic and in demand!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FPHk7vmJCzo/TzkXJxDCI3I/AAAAAAAAGJo/ReTKKz71yPE/s1600/119978777542773938_JCnuzPbw_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FPHk7vmJCzo/TzkXJxDCI3I/AAAAAAAAGJo/ReTKKz71yPE/s400/119978777542773938_JCnuzPbw_f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-26SiX8kkn2I/TzkXMtidAHI/AAAAAAAAGJ0/TFDih1U0z0M/s1600/177962622744797165_4QGbKqtg_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-26SiX8kkn2I/TzkXMtidAHI/AAAAAAAAGJ0/TFDih1U0z0M/s1600/177962622744797165_4QGbKqtg_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N-0TGlMFtmo/TzkXNckzJrI/AAAAAAAAGKA/5EBN6o1P1RQ/s1600/17944098484819696_RPZNK8v2_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tMPZdSRhvS4/TzkXLBcpiSI/AAAAAAAAGJw/8KK5qCXNsvM/s1600/149322543864506713_DlXDWk5M_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tMPZdSRhvS4/TzkXLBcpiSI/AAAAAAAAGJw/8KK5qCXNsvM/s320/149322543864506713_DlXDWk5M_f.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nIhyhbILy5o/TzkXIvcuJ1I/AAAAAAAAGJg/9Z0xNOzpUKc/s1600/110267890845891941_soVpaCtL_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nIhyhbILy5o/TzkXIvcuJ1I/AAAAAAAAGJg/9Z0xNOzpUKc/s320/110267890845891941_soVpaCtL_f.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9qGpAdyTlfo/TzkXZB1BsnI/AAAAAAAAGK8/o05vfH_tMYQ/s1600/285837907569161354_y0RERgLt_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9qGpAdyTlfo/TzkXZB1BsnI/AAAAAAAAGK8/o05vfH_tMYQ/s1600/285837907569161354_y0RERgLt_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oqvkZtZ13lE/TzkXZ1QIerI/AAAAAAAAGLI/EHBMvmx2kBE/s1600/37576978110405832_OoYmEWdD_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oqvkZtZ13lE/TzkXZ1QIerI/AAAAAAAAGLI/EHBMvmx2kBE/s1600/37576978110405832_OoYmEWdD_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9e33LFZEkAY/TzkXcWHT30I/AAAAAAAAGLU/eDww2sX9pUU/s1600/72972456431735743_pSTkig1e_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9e33LFZEkAY/TzkXcWHT30I/AAAAAAAAGLU/eDww2sX9pUU/s1600/72972456431735743_pSTkig1e_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ahh, I love it all! Are <i>you</i> suffering from Missoni madness?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/spicerandbank/missoni-madness/">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-7234621934569076798?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-8683404114176007592012-02-14T22:19:00.000+08:002012-02-14T22:19:00.087+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cvY7DmhVYrM/TznTCD-68OI/AAAAAAAAGMQ/lEUyihmhpZk/s1600/http-%253A%253Aprettystuff.tumblr.com+pink+walls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cvY7DmhVYrM/TznTCD-68OI/AAAAAAAAGMQ/lEUyihmhpZk/s1600/http-%253A%253Aprettystuff.tumblr.com+pink+walls.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy Valentine's Day! Ever considered going all the way with pink? I once saw a stunning entry hall in the palest pink and fell in love - done in the right way, pink does not <i>have</i> to be too girly or fussy. I think the key is tempering the pink walls with either lots of neutrals or ground them with plenty of deeper tones. What do you think, do any of these interiors work for you?&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vnqfcuvc5uU/TznS8qLUWWI/AAAAAAAAGLs/5CqwNLPEibs/s1600/http-::decorare.tumblr.com:post:11337456818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vnqfcuvc5uU/TznS8qLUWWI/AAAAAAAAGLs/5CqwNLPEibs/s1600/http-::decorare.tumblr.com:post:11337456818.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tnxxUji_Bt8/TznS_jjPbFI/AAAAAAAAGMA/L4TyiP7S2jE/s1600/http-::pinterest.com:pin:39265827970975050:.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tnxxUji_Bt8/TznS_jjPbFI/AAAAAAAAGMA/L4TyiP7S2jE/s1600/http-::pinterest.com:pin:39265827970975050:.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ajJrtmIb3Xw/TznTBIMvUDI/AAAAAAAAGME/2LhWn0LFyMY/s1600/http-::pinterest.com:pin:56083957829074963:.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ajJrtmIb3Xw/TznTBIMvUDI/AAAAAAAAGME/2LhWn0LFyMY/s1600/http-::pinterest.com:pin:56083957829074963:.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tlfkzyh3tsk/TznTD-YpXnI/AAAAAAAAGMY/gYUUfRYA6wI/s1600/http-::vintageluxe.tumblr.com:+1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tlfkzyh3tsk/TznTD-YpXnI/AAAAAAAAGMY/gYUUfRYA6wI/s1600/http-::vintageluxe.tumblr.com:+1.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0fd0mKp8KRA/TznTFDWSnfI/AAAAAAAAGMg/iiuts7N5Y7E/s1600/http-::vintageluxe.tumblr.com:+2.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0fd0mKp8KRA/TznTFDWSnfI/AAAAAAAAGMg/iiuts7N5Y7E/s1600/http-::vintageluxe.tumblr.com:+2.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-huB7wKBsVTY/TznS7yjvG_I/AAAAAAAAGLo/cMaNokMNp_o/s1600/cakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-huB7wKBsVTY/TznS7yjvG_I/AAAAAAAAGLo/cMaNokMNp_o/s1600/cakes.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">These coconut cupcakes look amazing! I hope you all have a wonderful day!&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-868340411417600759?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-50227658435540509532012-02-13T22:00:00.000+08:002012-02-13T22:00:06.456+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s7ugwYevVso/TzYxmrPSVFI/AAAAAAAAGIw/sjLWB2VwC9w/s1600/G_06511_art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s7ugwYevVso/TzYxmrPSVFI/AAAAAAAAGIw/sjLWB2VwC9w/s1600/G_06511_art.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I spotted the amazing apartment of Rosita and Ottavio Missoni, founders of the legendary brand, in <a href="http://www.marieclairemaison.com/,chez-rosita-missoni,200260,221.asp">Marie Claire Maison</a>. As the magazine is in French, I relied on Google Translate for a little help - it sometimes struggles with correct translations, and while I am fairly sure the French writers did not call it "a breath of color madness" I thought the phrase was just <i>perfect</i>! The Milan apartment has been the home of the Missonis for 30 years and I love how timeless, bright, and unexpected the spaces are - 100% Missoni! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ij-OAdcZcBw/TzYxl9d_vsI/AAAAAAAAGIo/BlyIkLeJuv8/s1600/G_06510_art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ij-OAdcZcBw/TzYxl9d_vsI/AAAAAAAAGIo/BlyIkLeJuv8/s1600/G_06510_art.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vVO45kiz1f4/TzYxoVP4S7I/AAAAAAAAGI4/7uojSkkALa8/s1600/G_06512_art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vVO45kiz1f4/TzYxoVP4S7I/AAAAAAAAGI4/7uojSkkALa8/s1600/G_06512_art.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4gzo2baCIC8/TzYxqrXAi2I/AAAAAAAAGJA/QPL1A96RSCI/s1600/G_06513_art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4gzo2baCIC8/TzYxqrXAi2I/AAAAAAAAGJA/QPL1A96RSCI/s1600/G_06513_art.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q4toQjySm7s/TzYxsy5X5ZI/AAAAAAAAGJI/jFxiyx-7-LQ/s1600/G_06514_art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q4toQjySm7s/TzYxsy5X5ZI/AAAAAAAAGJI/jFxiyx-7-LQ/s1600/G_06514_art.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">That first shot of the sofa is so fantastic. Do you think it's as chic as I do? Loving that striped console too!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://www.marieclairemaison.com/,chez-rosita-missoni,200260,221.asp">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-5022765843554050953?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-27038384854912401292012-02-13T12:42:00.000+08:002012-02-13T12:42:59.748+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iQVxQjtqZBw/TwWJ1fHpI5I/AAAAAAAAFWQ/8S7e6basVLs/s1600/tumblr_ljo6ewOWsz1qia7jwo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iQVxQjtqZBw/TwWJ1fHpI5I/AAAAAAAAFWQ/8S7e6basVLs/s1600/tumblr_ljo6ewOWsz1qia7jwo1_500.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am not certain where this lovely classical loggia is but I still like to daydream about going there! I like to imagine it's in the lake region of Italy or the English countryside and I can just picture a chic cocktail party held here outdoors on a summer night. Where do you think it is? What are you all daydreaming about today?&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy Monday!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/119978777542455470/">via</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-2703838485491240129?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-33978079670480983512012-02-10T22:18:00.010+08:002012-02-10T22:18:00.061+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fZcu9ohpz_Q/TzSMsk4uytI/AAAAAAAAGFA/9CmNiVv0XqU/s1600/marbledpost.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fZcu9ohpz_Q/TzSMsk4uytI/AAAAAAAAGFA/9CmNiVv0XqU/s640/marbledpost.jpg" width="593" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am always searching for beautiful and affordable art for clients {and for our home!} so I was especially inspired by this graphic and colorful freeform&nbsp;marbleized&nbsp;print. I was thrilled to find out it is actually not a painting or print at all but <a href="http://www.papermojo.com/">handmade wrapping paper</a>&nbsp;- and at about $5 per sheet of 20x30" paper, a total steal! As the pieces are made by a hand process, each one is unique.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here are some of my&nbsp;<i>very</i> favorite designs!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_YeyqAn_QWc/TzSOM8qFtjI/AAAAAAAAGFc/msUaJ_3O9YU/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-10+at+10.59.36+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_YeyqAn_QWc/TzSOM8qFtjI/AAAAAAAAGFc/msUaJ_3O9YU/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-10+at+10.59.36+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YWg7ndfSBMo/TzSONtjfsII/AAAAAAAAGFo/qi509f86xqE/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-10+at+10.59.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YWg7ndfSBMo/TzSONtjfsII/AAAAAAAAGFo/qi509f86xqE/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-10+at+10.59.55+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g6ADbVHABP0/TzSOPlr4opI/AAAAAAAAGF0/biGiHmA0NGI/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-10+at+11.01.00+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g6ADbVHABP0/TzSOPlr4opI/AAAAAAAAGF0/biGiHmA0NGI/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-10+at+11.01.00+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNAe9cDwFsY/TzSrupP8SWI/AAAAAAAAGGo/gtE5GXUaz-o/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-10+at+1.31.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNAe9cDwFsY/TzSrupP8SWI/AAAAAAAAGGo/gtE5GXUaz-o/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-10+at+1.31.17+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m-5fvEpmtkQ/TzSOcX50eMI/AAAAAAAAGGQ/Ry-FqWCxllA/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-10+at+10.58.38+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m-5fvEpmtkQ/TzSOcX50eMI/AAAAAAAAGGQ/Ry-FqWCxllA/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-10+at+10.58.38+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Zuz0lOX9sc/TzSO5HrrcDI/AAAAAAAAGGY/nlibQ4wPCv4/s1600/full-sheet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Zuz0lOX9sc/TzSO5HrrcDI/AAAAAAAAGGY/nlibQ4wPCv4/s1600/full-sheet.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love this! I can't wait to order one for myself . . .&nbsp;</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-3397807967048098351?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-56122009206916773492012-02-10T18:05:00.000+08:002012-02-10T18:05:13.541+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ttWWeHrpWYI/TzTrRtmu5aI/AAAAAAAAGIY/Jjym0f1U2WU/s1600/tumblr_lvteqniukY1r16jhzo1_1280.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ttWWeHrpWYI/TzTrRtmu5aI/AAAAAAAAGIY/Jjym0f1U2WU/s640/tumblr_lvteqniukY1r16jhzo1_1280.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love the contrast and layering of all these bright, ethnic fabrics!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Have a Happy and Colorful Weekend!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gNmgcBEe2CQ/TzTrqF9t5cI/AAAAAAAAGIg/Tc3_hAx6Dak/s1600/http-::sugarpaper.com:store:live-colorful-life-print-p-742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gNmgcBEe2CQ/TzTrqF9t5cI/AAAAAAAAGIg/Tc3_hAx6Dak/s1600/http-::sugarpaper.com:store:live-colorful-life-print-p-742.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{<a href="http://prettystuff.tumblr.com/post/17325655977/thatbohemiangirl-my-bohemian">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-5612200920691677349?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-59896350784992391192012-02-09T21:57:00.000+08:002012-02-09T21:57:00.265+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wb9DNgCqD14/TzOZeIMAy6I/AAAAAAAAGDM/RQHWusesKfM/s1600/Jars+France+ceramics+-+vuelta+dinnerware.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wb9DNgCqD14/TzOZeIMAy6I/AAAAAAAAGDM/RQHWusesKfM/s1600/Jars+France+ceramics+-+vuelta+dinnerware.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Usually I prefer white, classic dinnerware but some plates are just too beautiful to be ignored! I first spotted this 4th generation French brand,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.jarsceramistes.com/">Jars Ceramistes</a>, while window shopping in London, but no matter where you find them, they have an organic, luminous, and crackled finish that is just so appealing! They also create the richest, most lovely colors of glaze.&nbsp;</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zlUe83KR7OA/TzOZdnk9UcI/AAAAAAAAGDI/1LT5V7SMnUk/s1600/Jars+'Tourron'+eggplant+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zlUe83KR7OA/TzOZdnk9UcI/AAAAAAAAGDI/1LT5V7SMnUk/s1600/Jars+'Tourron'+eggplant+.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8yyQOMgXCCg/TzOZeyLzF-I/AAAAAAAAGDU/mvKgo1QEKaw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-26+at+4.03.41+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8yyQOMgXCCg/TzOZeyLzF-I/AAAAAAAAGDU/mvKgo1QEKaw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-26+at+4.03.41+PM.png" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G7MWla5VeTI/TzOZfTX9kFI/AAAAAAAAGDg/YYgLQ87I50c/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-26+at+4.03.47+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G7MWla5VeTI/TzOZfTX9kFI/AAAAAAAAGDg/YYgLQ87I50c/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-26+at+4.03.47+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D5NpRIACXlA/TzOZiKGzZVI/AAAAAAAAGDs/ogX9imGwvFg/s1600/jars-plume.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D5NpRIACXlA/TzOZiKGzZVI/AAAAAAAAGDs/ogX9imGwvFg/s1600/jars-plume.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-ia3l3_JaM/TzOZmAtPcCI/AAAAAAAAGEY/yB5hjC3wBeM/s1600/presse_madame_figaro_7juin08_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-ia3l3_JaM/TzOZmAtPcCI/AAAAAAAAGEY/yB5hjC3wBeM/s1600/presse_madame_figaro_7juin08_z.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RPX95wRE2ZE/TzOZneXnteI/AAAAAAAAGEc/miF8dLwbegk/s1600/visuel_nenuphar1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RPX95wRE2ZE/TzOZneXnteI/AAAAAAAAGEc/miF8dLwbegk/s1600/visuel_nenuphar1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6zPVwqTHMIA/TzOZieNpO0I/AAAAAAAAGD0/WUAO3Pp_u8U/s1600/lushlee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6zPVwqTHMIA/TzOZieNpO0I/AAAAAAAAGD0/WUAO3Pp_u8U/s1600/lushlee.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X9FQs5g-7Yk/TzOZn8GnRPI/AAAAAAAAGEk/7O_HUfNtYJs/s1600/visuel_plume2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X9FQs5g-7Yk/TzOZn8GnRPI/AAAAAAAAGEk/7O_HUfNtYJs/s1600/visuel_plume2.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GXAbNr3zKxU/TzOZptHU7DI/AAAAAAAAGE0/VsgsMZDR47Y/s1600/visuel_tourron_pigments2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GXAbNr3zKxU/TzOZptHU7DI/AAAAAAAAGE0/VsgsMZDR47Y/s1600/visuel_tourron_pigments2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I also love the look of mixing a few of these bowls and serving pieces in with an&nbsp;existing&nbsp;plain white dinnerware sets. My favorite is this rich aubergine color above and the soft, watery blues.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Which would &nbsp;you pick?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You can buy them <a href="http://www.didriks.com/Jars-France-Ceramics/">here</a>&nbsp;or <a href="http://www.thepolishedplate.com/m-22-jars-ceramics.aspx">here</a>!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://www.jarsceramistes.com/">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-5989635078499239119?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-20554610586539017442012-02-09T17:55:00.000+08:002012-02-09T17:55:12.029+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uWaM1T_ovco/TzH7PrmxebI/AAAAAAAAGCw/zfukdvjonss/s1600/http-::pinterest.com:pin:39265827970965505:.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uWaM1T_ovco/TzH7PrmxebI/AAAAAAAAGCw/zfukdvjonss/s1600/http-::pinterest.com:pin:39265827970965505:.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I just love this. So simple and yet <i>so</i> true.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy Thursday!&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/39265827970965505/">via</a>}</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-2055461058653901744?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-34076863715650380342012-02-08T22:06:00.000+08:002012-02-08T22:06:00.134+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ByVTGx8NOSc/TzHpAt8l6TI/AAAAAAAAGBw/BCyUolvHGt8/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-08+at+11.13.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ByVTGx8NOSc/TzHpAt8l6TI/AAAAAAAAGBw/BCyUolvHGt8/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-08+at+11.13.55+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Growing up in Seattle, I always loved to see old architecture of the Smith Tower in the midst of the modern skyline. And I was completely&nbsp;</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">intrigued</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">&nbsp;to find out that there is actually one specia</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">l apartment at the very top! Built in 1914, the tower was instantly famous as being the tallest building on the West Coast, and though it is now it is dwarfed by the surrounding sky scrapers, it is just as&nbsp;</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">charming</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">. The birds eye apartment was originally for the building's caretaker but&nbsp;</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">eventually</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">&nbsp;was home to a series of artists and writers who passed the it from friend to friend and now is rented out by a very lucky young Seattle family. I love the artistic, rustic, and hidden feel of the interiors!&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jmXYH1yzjj4/TzHo_ltNXjI/AAAAAAAAGBo/phnaentU3Qs/s1600/21WHO1_span-articleLarge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jmXYH1yzjj4/TzHo_ltNXjI/AAAAAAAAGBo/phnaentU3Qs/s1600/21WHO1_span-articleLarge.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kHADWgwlLrI/TzHpB-_VSTI/AAAAAAAAGB4/9Ex27pBCH74/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-08+at+11.14.06+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kHADWgwlLrI/TzHpB-_VSTI/AAAAAAAAGB4/9Ex27pBCH74/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-08+at+11.14.06+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AODVkc0eKiU/TzHpDJxxhAI/AAAAAAAAGCA/oMUOdp04ygs/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-08+at+11.14.14+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AODVkc0eKiU/TzHpDJxxhAI/AAAAAAAAGCA/oMUOdp04ygs/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-08+at+11.14.14+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8W5tBCLGSTA/TzHpEl9F9sI/AAAAAAAAGCI/_YB0-seBGI8/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-08+at+11.14.26+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8W5tBCLGSTA/TzHpEl9F9sI/AAAAAAAAGCI/_YB0-seBGI8/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-08+at+11.14.26+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yEz4jk5V37o/TzHpFpYslAI/AAAAAAAAGCQ/pNCjJrydytQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-08+at+11.14.37+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yEz4jk5V37o/TzHpFpYslAI/AAAAAAAAGCQ/pNCjJrydytQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-08+at+11.14.37+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sB66Q-qxY4g/TzHpHJHWcII/AAAAAAAAGCY/cbhzIJeHLcM/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-08+at+11.14.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sB66Q-qxY4g/TzHpHJHWcII/AAAAAAAAGCY/cbhzIJeHLcM/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-08+at+11.14.45+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mdmvlPmeBeY/TzHpsHqLHRI/AAAAAAAAGCg/F7yGCggSPSE/s1600/9901195c4f5411e19896123138142014_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mdmvlPmeBeY/TzHpsHqLHRI/AAAAAAAAGCg/F7yGCggSPSE/s400/9901195c4f5411e19896123138142014_7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So cool! I especially love that large electric blue glass chandelier by Seattle artist Dale Chihuly!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{via the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/10/20/garden/21WHOss-10.html">New York Times</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://statigr.am/p/669625202_4764915">via</a>}&nbsp;</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-3407686371565038034?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-16975402437660099492012-02-08T12:30:00.000+08:002012-02-08T12:30:37.717+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wdil1-auMMM/TzH5dGUtkgI/AAAAAAAAGCo/IYM-crOUaxA/s1600/119978777542396379_SEaSNwu7_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wdil1-auMMM/TzH5dGUtkgI/AAAAAAAAGCo/IYM-crOUaxA/s1600/119978777542396379_SEaSNwu7_f.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love the feel of this moody dining room by Abigail Ahern and the paper chandelier is just <i>incredible</i>! It reminds me of feathers and really brings the whole space together. Plus it might be a bit tedious, but it would certainly be an inspired DIY! &nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-1697540243766009949?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-74121023564937026982012-02-07T21:46:00.006+08:002012-02-07T21:46:00.979+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hf8Oi_QqKqw/TzDwLoTUvNI/AAAAAAAAGBA/wun2lntOpxA/s1600/0076%C2%A9AlexZ__ALX8369.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hf8Oi_QqKqw/TzDwLoTUvNI/AAAAAAAAGBA/wun2lntOpxA/s400/0076%C2%A9AlexZ__ALX8369.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Its our 3rd wedding anniversary today and we were so lucky to be married in the&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;and wintery Central Park.&nbsp;I adore the vibrant, cozy, festive feel of NYC in the cold. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To my </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">amazing</i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> husband, I love you more each day. And no matter where our adventures take us, come February 7, my memories will always take me to Central Park in the snow!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RGiRqm5H7Zc/TzDwdSa0XnI/AAAAAAAAGBQ/lFGdoUP3G70/s1600/0281%25C2%25A9AlexZ__ALX8674.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RGiRqm5H7Zc/TzDwdSa0XnI/AAAAAAAAGBQ/lFGdoUP3G70/s400/0281%25C2%25A9AlexZ__ALX8674.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--Ota-PnlZnA/Ty8jR-la_ZI/AAAAAAAAFzo/KKQN0ZIcxK0/s1600/wpid1699-IMG_1836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--Ota-PnlZnA/Ty8jR-la_ZI/AAAAAAAAFzo/KKQN0ZIcxK0/s1600/wpid1699-IMG_1836.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wl6JEmt2wpo/Ty8jSRGQE2I/AAAAAAAAFzs/_RY69v4pT_8/s1600/wpid1705-IMG_1848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wl6JEmt2wpo/Ty8jSRGQE2I/AAAAAAAAFzs/_RY69v4pT_8/s1600/wpid1705-IMG_1848.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0b2PFZXDz-Y/Ty8jS3NnhEI/AAAAAAAAFz4/NScPSz_un1w/s1600/wpid1707-IMG_1849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0b2PFZXDz-Y/Ty8jS3NnhEI/AAAAAAAAFz4/NScPSz_un1w/s1600/wpid1707-IMG_1849.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Olbi1MFaI0I/TzDwbU8pqII/AAAAAAAAGBI/FKIHVquDzpQ/s1600/0042%C2%A9AlexZ_ALX_2967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Olbi1MFaI0I/TzDwbU8pqII/AAAAAAAAGBI/FKIHVquDzpQ/s640/0042%C2%A9AlexZ_ALX_2967.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ho6cGcsm_XY/TzDwe1EDPlI/AAAAAAAAGBY/1CMv2IY5vhA/s1600/0596%25C2%25A9AlexZ_ALX_3406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ho6cGcsm_XY/TzDwe1EDPlI/AAAAAAAAGBY/1CMv2IY5vhA/s400/0596%25C2%25A9AlexZ_ALX_3406.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy Anniversary Honey - I love you!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">(Images 3, 4, &amp; 5 <a href="http://www.hitherandthither.net/">Hither + Thither</a>,&nbsp;all others by the very talented <a href="http://www.alexzphotography.com/">Alex Z</a> photography!}</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-7412102356493702698?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-6220802206547633312012-02-06T21:18:00.002+08:002012-02-06T21:18:00.363+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gQQzgD9oH0E/TyG1OowkTTI/AAAAAAAAFsQ/oS7dWrE1Zg4/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-03-living-room.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was so excited to spot this vibrant townhouse in <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/homes/homes/2012/02/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-townhouse-new-york-slideshow#slide=1">Architectural Digest</a>&nbsp;this month! It was designed by <a href="http://www.bilhuber.com/">Bilhuber &amp; Associates</a>, and I worked quite in depth on this project&nbsp;while I was a designer at the firm a few years ago. I&nbsp;unfortunately&nbsp;was not able to see the finished home until now, and it is inspiring to see it completed! Jeffery Bilhuber was incredible in his&nbsp;strength&nbsp;of vision for the designs and the client was extremely creative and very involved - all in all, a fantastic project to be a part of. It is certainly not for the faint of heart but I love the&nbsp;eclectic&nbsp;and bold interiors contrasted with the traditional townhouse!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QK7wTpzS15A/TyG1O4_dI9I/AAAAAAAAFsY/8_wE4ohHR5M/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-04-living-room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="253" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QK7wTpzS15A/TyG1O4_dI9I/AAAAAAAAFsY/8_wE4ohHR5M/s400/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-04-living-room.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love the shot of turquoise on the chairs and the ceramic lamp and the oversized grid of hand drawings.</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UL2K2hBQ0e8/TyG1PTgc8rI/AAAAAAAAFsg/IXjO2d0sttU/s400/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-05-living-room.jpg" width="400" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Tons of antique fabrics were used&nbsp;throughout&nbsp;the home - silk ikats, &nbsp;suzanis, and vintage remnants. In order to use them to their best more advantage, many upholstery pieces had multiple fabrics on each.&nbsp;</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MPvbSH6nmMc/TyG1PmDGH1I/AAAAAAAAFso/QUNblFm1AuA/s400/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-06-living-room.jpg" width="400" /></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FQFHALDSLB4/TyG1QCQZSOI/AAAAAAAAFsw/eOGUXDCENFs/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-07-library.jpg" /></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sT_tbebi0GI/TyG1QeG-nJI/AAAAAAAAFs4/qIos8DtqPk8/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-08-library.jpg" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Rich gloss walls, plush chocolate velvet - a warm and&nbsp;enveloping&nbsp;library.</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-opq_Uq1UJ6M/TyG1QxnReWI/AAAAAAAAFtA/seVLCx3oxMY/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-09-breakfast-room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="406" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-opq_Uq1UJ6M/TyG1QxnReWI/AAAAAAAAFtA/seVLCx3oxMY/s640/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-09-breakfast-room.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ipsQbSBgMtc/TyG1RFp5wvI/AAAAAAAAFtI/BAzd4i-Z-c4/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-10-kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ipsQbSBgMtc/TyG1RFp5wvI/AAAAAAAAFtI/BAzd4i-Z-c4/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-10-kitchen.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OgCy_6IN4jE/TyG1RjGeXAI/AAAAAAAAFtQ/2ruu-0OiPCM/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-11-garden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OgCy_6IN4jE/TyG1RjGeXAI/AAAAAAAAFtQ/2ruu-0OiPCM/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-11-garden.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eJ5OrRGLAew/TyG1RzTXM4I/AAAAAAAAFtY/PgPDrnj3y5w/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-12-landing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eJ5OrRGLAew/TyG1RzTXM4I/AAAAAAAAFtY/PgPDrnj3y5w/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-12-landing.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LIeBITvgQvU/TyG1SaYbG6I/AAAAAAAAFtg/qcuuw8dw-TQ/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-13-master-bedroom.jpg" />I love the serenity of the Master Bedroom and the etherial white Indian cotton sheers used for the bed hangings - so dreamy and peaceful!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oEsG4FPu4DY/TyG1Smt9mXI/AAAAAAAAFts/Gu_PEkM9WM0/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-14-dressing-room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oEsG4FPu4DY/TyG1Smt9mXI/AAAAAAAAFts/Gu_PEkM9WM0/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-14-dressing-room.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The pale green leather table top, studded with upholstery tacks in a decorative design, is my favorite touch in this lovely dressing room.</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BHflUtbxp_8/TyG1TcHmnQI/AAAAAAAAFtw/Fw9zCqge8tk/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-15-master-bath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="406" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BHflUtbxp_8/TyG1TcHmnQI/AAAAAAAAFtw/Fw9zCqge8tk/s640/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-15-master-bath.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3SFuKYV7lVc/TyG1Tu1D0RI/AAAAAAAAFt8/-h_JTuNUXrQ/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-16-allie-bedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3SFuKYV7lVc/TyG1Tu1D0RI/AAAAAAAAFt8/-h_JTuNUXrQ/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-16-allie-bedroom.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JWFzXYAV-ng/TyG1UP7lhnI/AAAAAAAAFuE/hgg0egW_VSM/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-17-william-bedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JWFzXYAV-ng/TyG1UP7lhnI/AAAAAAAAFuE/hgg0egW_VSM/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-17-william-bedroom.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I adore the way the room for the clients teenaged son turned out! Ticking stripe fabric on the walls, vintage but playful art and patches of antique textiles give the space so much personality. Very chic but yet still cool and young!</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8UB8SiHLdbE/TyG1UtUS2uI/AAAAAAAAFuM/f7Q0N-Jg9oI/s1600/jeffrey-bilhuber-trey-laird-18-william-bedroom.jpg" /></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">While I <i>love</i> working on my own now, I do sometimes miss the energy and extravagant scale of big design firm work!&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What are your thoughts? Do you like these interiors or think they are over the top?&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-622080220654763331?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-24217426979910814922012-02-05T20:51:00.000+08:002012-02-05T20:51:00.395+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0wIaDPvjD2c/Ty4Lw-LcyxI/AAAAAAAAFzc/fs9alwKh6Nc/s1600/tumblr_ly9dqdoGfC1r363pgo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0wIaDPvjD2c/Ty4Lw-LcyxI/AAAAAAAAFzc/fs9alwKh6Nc/s1600/tumblr_ly9dqdoGfC1r363pgo1_500.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I know Europe has been plunged into some icy weather this week! Just wishing all of you there and everywhere else a cozy, lovely, warm and lazy Sunday! More to come tomorrow. . .&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UEb5wfq7_T0/Ty4LvcfIvFI/AAAAAAAAFzQ/EhcWVhhtA7g/s1600/tumblr_ln9147QAB51qhhdqno1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UEb5wfq7_T0/Ty4LvcfIvFI/AAAAAAAAFzQ/EhcWVhhtA7g/s1600/tumblr_ln9147QAB51qhhdqno1_500.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5G31-2AReZE/Ty4K1BtED-I/AAAAAAAAFy4/ydG4jyyLiMM/s1600/tumblr_lxk3iepNVD1qbvikso1_1280.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5G31-2AReZE/Ty4K1BtED-I/AAAAAAAAFy4/ydG4jyyLiMM/s1600/tumblr_lxk3iepNVD1qbvikso1_1280.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ato99lYsfMs/Ty4LHzFWquI/AAAAAAAAFzA/KB5Z_ws21jY/s1600/119978777542411658_EjxS6I8n_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ato99lYsfMs/Ty4LHzFWquI/AAAAAAAAFzA/KB5Z_ws21jY/s1600/119978777542411658_EjxS6I8n_f.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{<a href="http://charmingtreasures.tumblr.com/archive">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-2421742697991081492?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-70763123063938770252012-02-03T21:17:00.000+08:002012-02-03T18:31:48.947+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D7FXjszHH6s/Tyu2G2xQwFI/AAAAAAAAFyw/SwM4bD5GMl4/s1600/119978777542394113_95Djp9kC_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D7FXjszHH6s/Tyu2G2xQwFI/AAAAAAAAFyw/SwM4bD5GMl4/s1600/119978777542394113_95Djp9kC_f.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love when the architectural details of a building lead the way for the interior decoration. Whether the furnishings contrast or mirror their&nbsp;surroundings,&nbsp;the interaction of the two is always so interesting. Here are some architectural details I find extra inspiring! &nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bF5xm3n0AVE/Tyu14O43iZI/AAAAAAAAFyo/KIS0rb-TNvQ/s1600/119978777542405989_msUD6Yqr_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bF5xm3n0AVE/Tyu14O43iZI/AAAAAAAAFyo/KIS0rb-TNvQ/s1600/119978777542405989_msUD6Yqr_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8rE15L31_pQ/Tv2P0a5ihxI/AAAAAAAAEJo/jVv8BH8wIBk/s1600/39265827970617490_FQGiE5tz_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8rE15L31_pQ/Tv2P0a5ihxI/AAAAAAAAEJo/jVv8BH8wIBk/s1600/39265827970617490_FQGiE5tz_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v9rhfRfg-MY/Tv2P0_CNZOI/AAAAAAAAEJw/bdvFnijeJ8E/s1600/39265827970619709_hzaJYdE1_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v9rhfRfg-MY/Tv2P0_CNZOI/AAAAAAAAEJw/bdvFnijeJ8E/s1600/39265827970619709_hzaJYdE1_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-odP-5FRLgXI/Tv2P18vwL_I/AAAAAAAAEJ0/vaszImHeubk/s1600/39265827970635464_aeQvAihG_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-odP-5FRLgXI/Tv2P18vwL_I/AAAAAAAAEJ0/vaszImHeubk/s1600/39265827970635464_aeQvAihG_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XciKIhl9dIY/Tv2P2o3NKjI/AAAAAAAAEJ8/g4qxnDz_SHg/s1600/39265827970673426_sHWqu7Wq_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XciKIhl9dIY/Tv2P2o3NKjI/AAAAAAAAEJ8/g4qxnDz_SHg/s1600/39265827970673426_sHWqu7Wq_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7d6LATTLGkM/Tv2P3dCGGMI/AAAAAAAAEKE/cydha_2vmdI/s1600/44754590016655002_kRXjQfJ7_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7d6LATTLGkM/Tv2P3dCGGMI/AAAAAAAAEKE/cydha_2vmdI/s1600/44754590016655002_kRXjQfJ7_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy Weekend!&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/spicerandbank/architectural-beauties/">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-7076312306393877025?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-50238890921136879232012-02-02T21:20:00.000+08:002012-02-02T21:20:51.870+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P4oVINx7qiA/TyjtOipN2SI/AAAAAAAAFyY/sYIUiuakHFA/s1600/bitterhouse.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P4oVINx7qiA/TyjtOipN2SI/AAAAAAAAFyY/sYIUiuakHFA/s1600/bitterhouse.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I so often opt for all white in a kitchen - it's crisp simplicity just always seems so clean and timeless. But here is a great inspiration for brining classic color into your kitchen interior! The key is to keep the colors&nbsp;subdued&nbsp;and soft, I love the dusty navy blue and mossy green they picked here. And to temper the color with lots of white and neutrals.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do you love it? Or still favor a more simple look?&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{<a href="http://www.bitterhouse.blogspot.com/">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-5023889092113687923?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-28119470680808110692012-02-01T18:45:00.000+08:002012-02-01T18:45:11.688+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kMrHk_XDvBU/Tu8LwvLIqaI/AAAAAAAADz4/SWCCnvesJlY/s1600/moredesignplease.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kMrHk_XDvBU/Tu8LwvLIqaI/AAAAAAAADz4/SWCCnvesJlY/s1600/moredesignplease.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I think every day could use a little shot of exotic style. And these turkish towels are a <i>great</i> way to get it. They work beautifully as tablecloths,&nbsp;bed hangings&nbsp;{see above}, throw blankets, bed covers, wraps and yes, as towels too! They are so affordable and make lovely gifts. I also adore the organic texture and bit of stripy color they add . . .&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-frhLwxRluc4/Tu7yNo9c5nI/AAAAAAAADzI/yh8anyRJPk8/s1600/themarionhousebook.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-frhLwxRluc4/Tu7yNo9c5nI/AAAAAAAADzI/yh8anyRJPk8/s1600/themarionhousebook.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pzetWFKmSpU/TykV_cCoLkI/AAAAAAAAFyg/rNAT59piAHQ/s1600/re-nest.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pzetWFKmSpU/TykV_cCoLkI/AAAAAAAAFyg/rNAT59piAHQ/s1600/re-nest.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u4AK7Yx9YT4/Tu7yRNxwU7I/AAAAAAAADzs/uz6hf_CfhYc/s1600/http-__www.etsy.com_listing_72756471_turkish-bath-towel-commagene-peshtemal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u4AK7Yx9YT4/Tu7yRNxwU7I/AAAAAAAADzs/uz6hf_CfhYc/s1600/http-__www.etsy.com_listing_72756471_turkish-bath-towel-commagene-peshtemal.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PEggVIkkFB0/Tu7yPnme5CI/AAAAAAAADzc/Fvf3v2Zn8pQ/s1600/http-__www.etsy.com_listing_81830389_turkish-towel-a-peshtemal-gray-white" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PEggVIkkFB0/Tu7yPnme5CI/AAAAAAAADzc/Fvf3v2Zn8pQ/s1600/http-__www.etsy.com_listing_81830389_turkish-towel-a-peshtemal-gray-white" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WGnxI6sDdxM/Tu7yQLyrIGI/AAAAAAAADzo/8OQUSnn0xKA/s1600/http-__www.etsy.com_listing_79442933_turkish-bath-towel-diamond-peshtemal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WGnxI6sDdxM/Tu7yQLyrIGI/AAAAAAAADzo/8OQUSnn0xKA/s1600/http-__www.etsy.com_listing_79442933_turkish-bath-towel-diamond-peshtemal.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You can find some&nbsp;especially&nbsp;beautiful turkish towels on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AllOrganicTextiles?ref=seller_info">All Organic's</a> Etsy shop. These 3 above are my fav's!&nbsp;</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{via <a href="http://www.moredesignplease.com/">1</a>. <a href="http://www.themarionhousebook.com/">2</a>. <a href="http://www.re-nest.com/">3</a>}</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-2811947068080811069?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-22651513948732674602012-01-31T01:14:00.000+08:002012-01-31T01:14:09.683+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ELGilU12Dx0/Tv_5RX-sxcI/AAAAAAAAESo/hClSPc3j3E4/s1600/hbx-well-lillian-heekin-barber-colorful-bookshelf-with-flowers-112011-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ELGilU12Dx0/Tv_5RX-sxcI/AAAAAAAAESo/hClSPc3j3E4/s1600/hbx-well-lillian-heekin-barber-colorful-bookshelf-with-flowers-112011-xl.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Today I am so inspired by this bright and cozy, vintage inspired Vermont cabin! I love the quirky architectural details, traditional fabrics mixed with modern forms and happy color&nbsp;palette. It always been a dream of mine to have a wood burning stove and this black one is so charming. Do you have any favorite details?</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d8tiQemefLg/Tv_5SOWeOgI/AAAAAAAAESs/lIcg7QNDQ2w/s1600/hbx-well-lillian-heekin-barber-indoor-kitchen-table-112011-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d8tiQemefLg/Tv_5SOWeOgI/AAAAAAAAESs/lIcg7QNDQ2w/s1600/hbx-well-lillian-heekin-barber-indoor-kitchen-table-112011-xl.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PCs2DDmRVfs/Tv_5SjejHCI/AAAAAAAAES4/qMQlltM4odc/s1600/hbx-well-lillian-heekin-barber-interior-contrasting-walls-112011-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PCs2DDmRVfs/Tv_5SjejHCI/AAAAAAAAES4/qMQlltM4odc/s1600/hbx-well-lillian-heekin-barber-interior-contrasting-walls-112011-xl.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Az5piuqTybo/Tv_5XszuARI/AAAAAAAAETU/GvbF7iGUHa4/s1600/hbx-well-lillian-heekin-barber-red-kitchen-copper-pots-curtin-entry-way-112011-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Az5piuqTybo/Tv_5XszuARI/AAAAAAAAETU/GvbF7iGUHa4/s1600/hbx-well-lillian-heekin-barber-red-kitchen-copper-pots-curtin-entry-way-112011-xl.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QsKbDliyACo/Tv_5YLwUQmI/AAAAAAAAETc/fOLuy5qKyB8/s1600/hbx-well-lillian-heekin-barber-white-sitting-room-bright-blue-floral-chair-112011-mdn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QsKbDliyACo/Tv_5YLwUQmI/AAAAAAAAETc/fOLuy5qKyB8/s1600/hbx-well-lillian-heekin-barber-white-sitting-room-bright-blue-floral-chair-112011-mdn.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dGhyrdS3a8s/Tv_5YjJN-GI/AAAAAAAAETk/UaSC5R6y0rs/s1600/hbx-well-lillian-heekin-barber-work-area-desk-bulletin-boards-112011-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dGhyrdS3a8s/Tv_5YjJN-GI/AAAAAAAAETk/UaSC5R6y0rs/s1600/hbx-well-lillian-heekin-barber-work-area-desk-bulletin-boards-112011-xl.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Monday!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/house-pictures/vermont-country-cottage-1111#fbIndex1">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-2265151394873267460?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-7937324764391293682012-01-30T15:35:00.000+08:002012-01-30T15:35:00.303+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0nH5uPrXL5U/TyZBh1Q8dTI/AAAAAAAAFuw/_ez0EadCAKA/s1600/tumblr_lv9km2vnuE1r4q2lyo1_400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0nH5uPrXL5U/TyZBh1Q8dTI/AAAAAAAAFuw/_ez0EadCAKA/s1600/tumblr_lv9km2vnuE1r4q2lyo1_400.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sometimes simple beauty is easier than you think to achieve! Don't&nbsp;hide your dishes away - when you add a few lovely details like a small painting or vase of flowers, regular dishes can look just so pretty!</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://charmingtreasures.tumblr.com/post/13496087124">via</a>}</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-793732476439129368?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-50890589878402163352012-01-28T10:03:00.000+08:002012-01-28T10:04:27.095+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fy7fJlwmE6w/Tv6-yRDn-kI/AAAAAAAAEQk/IFTFXAprJwk/s1600/119978777542406141_57wntZHH_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fy7fJlwmE6w/Tv6-yRDn-kI/AAAAAAAAEQk/IFTFXAprJwk/s1600/119978777542406141_57wntZHH_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This lovely bedroom shows that painting a canvas a beautiful solid color can be simple genius! I love the burst of yellow and here it looks so great, you can even skip the headboard. I am going to </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">have</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> to try this at home. Instant art with no artistic skills needed - the perfect DIY!&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{</span><a href="http://www.theestateofthings.com/wp_teot/2009/04/10/trend-yellow-and-grey/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">via</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">}</span></span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-5089058987840216335?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-54529679734791601722012-01-27T02:31:00.000+08:002012-01-27T02:32:09.158+08:00<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M-dkPm3EcFo/Tvx5E6jtcbI/AAAAAAAAEEA/Ifu3XXhyky4/s1600/escapadeblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M-dkPm3EcFo/Tvx5E6jtcbI/AAAAAAAAEEA/Ifu3XXhyky4/s1600/escapadeblog.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>"Some houses seem to say, 'Come on in' even before the bell is answered. And there are others, in that empty moment before the door is opened, that make you wish you'd never come at all."</i></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>- Dorothy Draper</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">How to fix this? Draper suggests painting your front door a vibrant color or dramatic dark to add personality . . . which 50 years later is still a pretty wonderful tip!&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Here are some of my favorite inspirations {an inky navy blue is my color of choice!}</span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y27NVaifUyI/Tvx4jsw-ngI/AAAAAAAAECM/tOYZk3NQ76k/s1600/unhappyhipsters.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y27NVaifUyI/Tvx4jsw-ngI/AAAAAAAAECM/tOYZk3NQ76k/s1600/unhappyhipsters.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9X6cgg0OeEo/Tvx4kO_GtCI/AAAAAAAAECQ/2OP5BfeQAtg/s1600/thestoriesofa2z.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9X6cgg0OeEo/Tvx4kO_GtCI/AAAAAAAAECQ/2OP5BfeQAtg/s400/thestoriesofa2z.com.jpg" width="335" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hw8NPMgHGYQ/Tvx4kkV91cI/AAAAAAAAECY/JgegxV1QyUU/s1600/thecottagenest.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hw8NPMgHGYQ/Tvx4kkV91cI/AAAAAAAAECY/JgegxV1QyUU/s1600/thecottagenest.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VrQz3EHvBGg/Tvx4lfmUBxI/AAAAAAAAECg/CGxWYOZCZeI/s1600/realsimple.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VrQz3EHvBGg/Tvx4lfmUBxI/AAAAAAAAECg/CGxWYOZCZeI/s1600/realsimple.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-omESBo6ySLs/Tvx4lwH0xhI/AAAAAAAAECs/6miyC0ZwT0c/s1600/peppermintbliss.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-omESBo6ySLs/Tvx4lwH0xhI/AAAAAAAAECs/6miyC0ZwT0c/s400/peppermintbliss.com.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bOPb2Ax7VbI/Tvx4nPxBcCI/AAAAAAAAECw/mLMWDO71g7s/s1600/matchbookmag.tumblr..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bOPb2Ax7VbI/Tvx4nPxBcCI/AAAAAAAAECw/mLMWDO71g7s/s320/matchbookmag.tumblr..jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S6R4rTsK35c/Tvx5QWc-WmI/AAAAAAAAEEM/R2Y6ipA2Xv4/s1600/lavenderandlilies.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S6R4rTsK35c/Tvx5QWc-WmI/AAAAAAAAEEM/R2Y6ipA2Xv4/s400/lavenderandlilies.blogspot.com.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QTkslJFXKDQ/Tvx4nmTrBqI/AAAAAAAAEC4/eM0GLO1WEVM/s1600/marthastewart.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QTkslJFXKDQ/Tvx4nmTrBqI/AAAAAAAAEC4/eM0GLO1WEVM/s400/marthastewart.com.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-35XfSLQskBk/Tvx4pP4W_II/AAAAAAAAEDM/YWtlWOs_8JQ/s1600/fromgreenwich.tumblr.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-35XfSLQskBk/Tvx4pP4W_II/AAAAAAAAEDM/YWtlWOs_8JQ/s400/fromgreenwich.tumblr.com.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9j4u3jKtphQ/Tvx4qmXixbI/AAAAAAAAEDY/-khvpPUDNeM/s1600/elle+dec+thedeskofannie.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9j4u3jKtphQ/Tvx4qmXixbI/AAAAAAAAEDY/-khvpPUDNeM/s400/elle+dec+thedeskofannie.blogspot.com.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">P.S. It might be no surprise that Dorothy Draper&nbsp;designed</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">&nbsp;the original <i>Elizabeth Arden</i> spa and came up with the idea for that iconic red door! &nbsp;</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{via <a href="http://escapadeblog.com/">1</a>. <a href="http://unhappyhipsters.com/">2</a>. <a href="http://thestoriesofa2z.com/">3</a>. <a href="http://thecottagenest.blogspot.com/">4</a>. <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/">5</a>. <a href="http://peppermintbliss.com/">6</a>. <a href="http://matchbookmag.tumblr./">7</a>. <a href="http://lavenderandlilies.blogspot.com/">8</a>. <a href="http://marthastewart.com/">9</a>. <a href="http://fromgreenwich.tumblr.com/">10</a>. <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">11</a>.}</span> </span></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"><br /></span><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-5452967973479160172?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-43300365745577757582012-01-26T03:14:00.000+08:002012-01-26T03:14:35.579+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cgeht1lzMaU/TyBSjNBpv5I/AAAAAAAAFik/vrZIF2bYntk/s1600/portage-deck1-603x395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cgeht1lzMaU/TyBSjNBpv5I/AAAAAAAAFik/vrZIF2bYntk/s1600/portage-deck1-603x395.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One of the most beautiful things about Seattle is how close everything is to the water! I love going out on the boat with my family, and we love to cruise past all the house boats which are moored along the shores of Lake Union. Lots are charming and beachy looking but I really love the mod, clean look of this floating home. The combo of blond woods, tones of grays and a few bursts of red is fantastic and of course you <i>can't</i> beat the setting!&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kg-11D9PA_0/TyBSiDVC9DI/AAAAAAAAFiM/rDEk1_31mn0/s1600/1_portage1-603x395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kg-11D9PA_0/TyBSiDVC9DI/AAAAAAAAFiM/rDEk1_31mn0/s1600/1_portage1-603x395.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jHd6dhTEMis/TyBSiUDWcLI/AAAAAAAAFiU/u-tVcEfqlz4/s1600/poratge-ext-waterside1-603x395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jHd6dhTEMis/TyBSiUDWcLI/AAAAAAAAFiU/u-tVcEfqlz4/s1600/poratge-ext-waterside1-603x395.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jbee6jdClAY/TyBSixrI-fI/AAAAAAAAFic/B38mCcsF0u8/s1600/portage-bedroom1-603x395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jbee6jdClAY/TyBSixrI-fI/AAAAAAAAFic/B38mCcsF0u8/s1600/portage-bedroom1-603x395.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ssBg6y3QQvw/TyBSjcHUDqI/AAAAAAAAFis/rUo6dKDgsts/s1600/portage-interior1-603x395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ssBg6y3QQvw/TyBSjcHUDqI/AAAAAAAAFis/rUo6dKDgsts/s1600/portage-interior1-603x395.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pIkqjXvfmkg/TyBSj6nK3VI/AAAAAAAAFi0/2BzmwVGnG0s/s1600/portage-kitchen1-603x395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pIkqjXvfmkg/TyBSj6nK3VI/AAAAAAAAFi0/2BzmwVGnG0s/s1600/portage-kitchen1-603x395.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ln4-T0tfXpA/TyBSkCJzSkI/AAAAAAAAFi8/svh_1VgEt6E/s1600/portage-shower1-603x395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ln4-T0tfXpA/TyBSkCJzSkI/AAAAAAAAFi8/svh_1VgEt6E/s1600/portage-shower1-603x395.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FxfXyDLP31E/TyBSknbpseI/AAAAAAAAFjA/c3quy3M6UwU/s1600/portage-view1-603x395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FxfXyDLP31E/TyBSknbpseI/AAAAAAAAFjA/c3quy3M6UwU/s1600/portage-view1-603x395.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What do you think? Could you happily call this home?&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{Also, loving that organic free form wood shelf in the shower - wonderful detail!}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://dynacontracting.com/project/residential/portage-bay/">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-4330036574557775758?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-4246876329085598702012-01-25T02:52:00.000+08:002012-01-25T02:52:45.544+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-huE6Bo9rKb8/Tx77ehWi2tI/AAAAAAAAFhs/HTBnqXh_Y-I/s1600/180566266279485072_aruscEbX_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-huE6Bo9rKb8/Tx77ehWi2tI/AAAAAAAAFhs/HTBnqXh_Y-I/s1600/180566266279485072_aruscEbX_c.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I just walked our golden&nbsp;retriever&nbsp;in the rain, while wearing Lulu Lemon workout gear and drinking a Starbucks <i>{and not carrying an umbrella of course!}</i> I am feeling&nbsp;<i>so&nbsp;</i>Seattle today! Loving being home despite the rain. In honor my beautiful hometown, here is a bit of rainy day beauty!</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PheUZ-HQafs/Tx77dkMO44I/AAAAAAAAFhU/FYo3R31qruI/s1600/13088655136646300_wZgjf5S1_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PheUZ-HQafs/Tx77dkMO44I/AAAAAAAAFhU/FYo3R31qruI/s1600/13088655136646300_wZgjf5S1_c.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Rainy Paris</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gg8uXMR9yBA/Tx77d7VeReI/AAAAAAAAFhc/Vg6ivu8RGN4/s1600/40110252900876541_YqyrP3Ln_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gg8uXMR9yBA/Tx77d7VeReI/AAAAAAAAFhc/Vg6ivu8RGN4/s1600/40110252900876541_YqyrP3Ln_c.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Rainy Seattle</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YhNo6hTjjXg/Tx77edBSfuI/AAAAAAAAFhk/Z-deu_u1cpo/s1600/47569339783706794_Edh3lPo6_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YhNo6hTjjXg/Tx77edBSfuI/AAAAAAAAFhk/Z-deu_u1cpo/s1600/47569339783706794_Edh3lPo6_c.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Rainy London</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-qwHTExchw/Tx77fOEQRcI/AAAAAAAAFh0/vIU0Eiq87c0/s1600/235524255482243657_aU5oAzhS_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-qwHTExchw/Tx77fOEQRcI/AAAAAAAAFh0/vIU0Eiq87c0/s1600/235524255482243657_aU5oAzhS_c.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Rainy Italy</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uvC9-6jUPdI/Tx79iwWE8VI/AAAAAAAAFiE/jCkMIx1qL9k/s1600/169377635955242910_Et0KyuBi_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uvC9-6jUPdI/Tx79iwWE8VI/AAAAAAAAFiE/jCkMIx1qL9k/s1600/169377635955242910_Et0KyuBi_c.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Rainy Venice</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MiAYKGQEZxQ/Tx77fc-yhFI/AAAAAAAAFh8/YSfds_EmQWY/s1600/250020216782847502_o3CiC6qw_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MiAYKGQEZxQ/Tx77fc-yhFI/AAAAAAAAFh8/YSfds_EmQWY/s1600/250020216782847502_o3CiC6qw_c.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Rainy NYC</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--LL0qs4oHI4/Tx77dEzt6TI/AAAAAAAAFhM/G2LmQHmEqew/s1600/140806207959276_0OGahzjK_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--LL0qs4oHI4/Tx77dEzt6TI/AAAAAAAAFhM/G2LmQHmEqew/s400/140806207959276_0OGahzjK_c.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/spicerandbank/just-because-its-great/">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-424687632908559870?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-58899509843885046672012-01-24T02:39:00.000+08:002012-01-24T02:39:04.479+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EReC2560ybk/Txm1j6ig1aI/AAAAAAAAFhE/QdNC6wuzynY/s1600/cozy+cabin+chic.+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EReC2560ybk/Txm1j6ig1aI/AAAAAAAAFhE/QdNC6wuzynY/s1600/cozy+cabin+chic.+2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Today I am loving this cozy cabin look! It would be a fabulous inspiration for a sun room or family room. The black painted beadboard walls combined with the pale carpeting and curtains gives tons of warmth but also keeps the space light. I also love the pops of art and the mod coffee table. Also the armchairs&nbsp;upholstered&nbsp;in contrasting fabrics is an great touch!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hope you are having and beautiful and inspired Monday!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-5889950984388504667?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-6944029389632994142012-01-21T03:17:00.000+08:002012-01-21T03:17:26.407+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ix8qFb3Qh-4/Tvx4GmvD7XI/AAAAAAAAECA/CWoBBNXRNcI/s1600/amberinteriordesign.com+suzani.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ix8qFb3Qh-4/Tvx4GmvD7XI/AAAAAAAAECA/CWoBBNXRNcI/s1600/amberinteriordesign.com+suzani.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love the vibrant, ethnic look of suzanis, and while they&nbsp;certainly&nbsp;have been in fashion for quite a while, my favorite look is to see them used as a bed cover. The add great pattern and beautiful&nbsp;eclectic&nbsp;touch and can work in country, modern or vintage interiors. A quick way to add some fresh style to your master or guest room!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iQi1v9SdkF8/Tvx3zShLpcI/AAAAAAAAEA0/ndIg8PgAN98/s1600/thepaintedhive.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iQi1v9SdkF8/Tvx3zShLpcI/AAAAAAAAEA0/ndIg8PgAN98/s1600/thepaintedhive.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L90xavV78FE/Tv2VZeeSafI/AAAAAAAAENU/vtX7bKED3RE/s1600/tumblr_lt6gceCACh1qb9wx5o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L90xavV78FE/Tv2VZeeSafI/AAAAAAAAENU/vtX7bKED3RE/s1600/tumblr_lt6gceCACh1qb9wx5o1_500.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8SiyAM2ua8g/Tvx30I_QVjI/AAAAAAAAEA8/rZC3jEowWo0/s1600/thedecorista.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8SiyAM2ua8g/Tvx30I_QVjI/AAAAAAAAEA8/rZC3jEowWo0/s1600/thedecorista.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WNAPCQgg37E/Tvx31HmFuvI/AAAAAAAAEBE/wUE_dpikBjA/s1600/pinkwallpaper.blogspot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WNAPCQgg37E/Tvx31HmFuvI/AAAAAAAAEBE/wUE_dpikBjA/s1600/pinkwallpaper.blogspot.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--08gtiKLx4Y/Tvx32B0vt8I/AAAAAAAAEBI/u0jFrD2sp5I/s1600/lookbook.elledecor.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--08gtiKLx4Y/Tvx32B0vt8I/AAAAAAAAEBI/u0jFrD2sp5I/s1600/lookbook.elledecor.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0RkYE0ygUQM/Tvx325kyVxI/AAAAAAAAEBU/cJrvCTZpMcc/s1600/Jonathan-Berger-susani+from+ebay+and+venetian+headboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0RkYE0ygUQM/Tvx325kyVxI/AAAAAAAAEBU/cJrvCTZpMcc/s1600/Jonathan-Berger-susani+from+ebay+and+venetian+headboard.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k-FTj258InM/Tvx34NBy48I/AAAAAAAAEBY/lxHWoWuCVag/s1600/http-__pinterest.com_pin_641520_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k-FTj258InM/Tvx34NBy48I/AAAAAAAAEBY/lxHWoWuCVag/s1600/http-__pinterest.com_pin_641520_.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cc0PvE9DbBc/Tvx34mN3ZOI/AAAAAAAAEBk/a2pO51McQo4/s1600/carolineedwards.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cc0PvE9DbBc/Tvx34mN3ZOI/AAAAAAAAEBk/a2pO51McQo4/s1600/carolineedwards.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QwRC8VLY-Yk/Tvx36DKpHXI/AAAAAAAAEBs/7w5hnuDbBcs/s1600/C-SEPT-GETTY-07+habituallychic+suzani+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QwRC8VLY-Yk/Tvx36DKpHXI/AAAAAAAAEBs/7w5hnuDbBcs/s640/C-SEPT-GETTY-07+habituallychic+suzani+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Want one for your bed? I love this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66910709/hand-embroidered-wall-hanging-suzani">one</a> from Etsy or this <a href="http://www.fabricadabra.us/szviheemsu.html">one</a> from Fabricadabra!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{via <a href="http://www.amberinteriordesign.com/">1</a>. <a href="http://thepaintedhive.blogspot.com/">2</a>. <a href="http://thepaintedhive.blogspot.com/">3</a>. <a href="http://www.thedecorista.com/">4</a>. <a href="http://www.pinkwallpaper.blogspot/">5</a>. <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">6</a>. <a href="http://www.jbidny.com/">7</a>. <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/641520/">8</a>. <a href="http://www.carolineedwards.com/">9</a>. <a href="http://www.habituallychic.com/">10</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-694402938963299414?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-20270327172881473452012-01-20T04:01:00.000+08:002012-01-20T04:01:26.325+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">I am so happy to be featured on Barbara's wonderful blog,&nbsp;</span><a href="http://bjdhausdesign.blogspot.com/2012/01/design-in-five-spicer-and-bank.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Haus Design</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">&nbsp;today! I am sharing my top five favorite simple tips to spice up a plain interior. Bringing life and energy to a basic space is something I often have to tackle as a decorator, so I was thrilled to be able to share a few of my inspirations. So please&nbsp;</span><a href="http://bjdhausdesign.blogspot.com/2012/01/design-in-five-spicer-and-bank.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">stop by</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">&nbsp;to see my picks!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A38eHSIq5Bg/TxeAyoxpswI/AAAAAAAAFgo/WiEtt1ISeSM/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-18+at+6.32.00+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="100" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A38eHSIq5Bg/TxeAyoxpswI/AAAAAAAAFgo/WiEtt1ISeSM/s400/Screen+shot+2012-01-18+at+6.32.00+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sCLoLXhEjx0/TxeAgEJ-b-I/AAAAAAAAFgg/mbGv0JxY2bY/s1600/http-%253A%253Apinterest.com%253Apin%253A119978777542584170%253A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sCLoLXhEjx0/TxeAgEJ-b-I/AAAAAAAAFgg/mbGv0JxY2bY/s1600/http-%253A%253Apinterest.com%253Apin%253A119978777542584170%253A.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-2027032717288147345?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-127924009893276702012-01-19T10:24:00.000+08:002012-01-19T11:07:26.860+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XSTPAiAwMHM/TwBgQDX_roI/AAAAAAAAEWw/0rZcLEo9jZk/s1600/living-room-traditional-vintage-basketball-hoop-0411-scheerer03-de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XSTPAiAwMHM/TwBgQDX_roI/AAAAAAAAEWw/0rZcLEo9jZk/s1600/living-room-traditional-vintage-basketball-hoop-0411-scheerer03-de.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As a design history nerd, I adore anything vintage and old fashioned, but as a modern designer I especially appreciate when it has an updated, fresh edge. I adore this charming yet sophisticated Maine home designed by Tom Scheerer {one of my all-time fav designers!} There are just so many details here to love - the old fashioned fabrics used just sparingly, the few antique pieces and the soft color palette with shocks of jewel tones. I am dying over the quaint bedroom below. . . &nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zk0qzDyCZfE/TwBgXERn3HI/AAAAAAAAEW8/H9Y0-G5gyYU/s1600/hbx-traditional-master-bedroom-0411-scheerer06-lgn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zk0qzDyCZfE/TwBgXERn3HI/AAAAAAAAEW8/H9Y0-G5gyYU/s400/hbx-traditional-master-bedroom-0411-scheerer06-lgn.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cK-6ZQ-XKbA/TwBf-uWBmuI/AAAAAAAAEWY/9yU-TCJEwl8/s1600/traditional-living-room-antique-0411-scheerer01-de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cK-6ZQ-XKbA/TwBf-uWBmuI/AAAAAAAAEWY/9yU-TCJEwl8/s1600/traditional-living-room-antique-0411-scheerer01-de.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_4jE-sXz6To/TwBfmlG9PnI/AAAAAAAAEV4/wqhj-6Asd7o/s1600/stairwell-owl-art-stripes-0411-scheerer-05-de.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0dM4OlswMTk/TwBfnYjP0LI/AAAAAAAAEWA/XYyasjD6e-s/s1600/traditional-bedroom-wallpaper-white-bedding-0411-scheerer11-de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0dM4OlswMTk/TwBfnYjP0LI/AAAAAAAAEWA/XYyasjD6e-s/s1600/traditional-bedroom-wallpaper-white-bedding-0411-scheerer11-de.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ou4lqwbZExo/TwBfLNb7utI/AAAAAAAAEUI/USf2dsX7iqQ/s1600/maine-summer-house-traditional-0411-scheerer15-de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ou4lqwbZExo/TwBfLNb7utI/AAAAAAAAEUI/USf2dsX7iqQ/s1600/maine-summer-house-traditional-0411-scheerer15-de.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NCX2jklvOgM/TwBgH3NvJ8I/AAAAAAAAEWk/RG5AYWF24DI/s1600/hbx-cottage-traditional-porch-0411-scheerer14-lgn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NCX2jklvOgM/TwBgH3NvJ8I/AAAAAAAAEWk/RG5AYWF24DI/s1600/hbx-cottage-traditional-porch-0411-scheerer14-lgn.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Also this covered porch is so inviting!! Gray painted wicker is a beautiful choice!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{<a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/house-pictures/maine-interior-design-cottage-0411">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-12792400989327670?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-43952273289556777922012-01-17T23:21:00.000+08:002012-01-17T23:21:17.252+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6n-7tnsqHxk/Tv7H7KptL6I/AAAAAAAAESE/t3bvJ9Ca7aI/s1600/tumblr_lupxfelbgx1qzw7mvo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6n-7tnsqHxk/Tv7H7KptL6I/AAAAAAAAESE/t3bvJ9Ca7aI/s1600/tumblr_lupxfelbgx1qzw7mvo1_500.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://pradaanswer.tumblr.com/post/12845829134">via</a>}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I think scale is one of the trickiest elements of design -&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">proportion</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">&nbsp;and balance are of course important, but I love to add one oversized element to a room. It can be so playful and unexpected! here are a few examples I think work really well:</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3UsqwYz0gqM/Tv7FDyvwXdI/AAAAAAAAERU/cuSgA_DlCh0/s1600/250653535480317456_mnXrorW0_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3UsqwYz0gqM/Tv7FDyvwXdI/AAAAAAAAERU/cuSgA_DlCh0/s1600/250653535480317456_mnXrorW0_c.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://citified.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-07-27T10%3A24%3A00-04%3A00&amp;max-results=3#">via</a>}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GC-2JSaTH04/Tv7FlLez6EI/AAAAAAAAERg/o1gTrk_HbcE/s1600/44543483784033434_ltnW6lic_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GC-2JSaTH04/Tv7FlLez6EI/AAAAAAAAERg/o1gTrk_HbcE/s1600/44543483784033434_ltnW6lic_c.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/44543483784033434/">via</a>}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vIC3mDwi2-s/Tv7GBlF-rvI/AAAAAAAAERs/hHXmfvHgM_8/s1600/160088961723686844_B7AI2oqV_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vIC3mDwi2-s/Tv7GBlF-rvI/AAAAAAAAERs/hHXmfvHgM_8/s1600/160088961723686844_B7AI2oqV_c.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://pradaanswer.tumblr.com/page/8">via</a>}</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R3ieRePszIM/Tv7JgPp_8yI/AAAAAAAAESc/mwy7cF9vC6A/s1600/86412886569660420_lRHDaItJ_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R3ieRePszIM/Tv7JgPp_8yI/AAAAAAAAESc/mwy7cF9vC6A/s1600/86412886569660420_lRHDaItJ_c.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/86412886569660420/">via</a>}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-4395227328955677792?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-2106865029938915012012-01-15T03:14:00.000+08:002012-01-15T03:14:00.157+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HzC0fLkkIOM/Tv62YvEWtnI/AAAAAAAAEOA/LqfuARJjNCc/s1600/tumblr_lritsarzNE1qb9wx5o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HzC0fLkkIOM/Tv62YvEWtnI/AAAAAAAAEOA/LqfuARJjNCc/s1600/tumblr_lritsarzNE1qb9wx5o1_500.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sometimes interiors from the 60s and 70s are pretty over the top, but I think this airy living room is just right. Chic brass light pendants, a great organic root table, an eclectic mix of textiles, and not a shag carpet in sight!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What about you . . . love it or hate it?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy Weekend Everyone!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{</span><a href="http://interiors-porn.tumblr.com/post/10204579263/via-coco-kelly"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">via</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">}</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-210686502993891501?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-76214720066642844222012-01-14T08:39:00.000+08:002012-01-14T08:39:56.354+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhfabWyrFZ0/Tv1MMycETGI/AAAAAAAAEGA/V6MYt2Vt5Kc/s1600/50384089550689364_OE7Zq0aK_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhfabWyrFZ0/Tv1MMycETGI/AAAAAAAAEGA/V6MYt2Vt5Kc/s1600/50384089550689364_OE7Zq0aK_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For so many of us, the kitchen really is the heart of the home, it just seems to be where everyone gathers. I love a crisp stainless steel and white kitchen at much as the next girl, but what about bringing art in too! Painting, photography, and drawings make a kitchen feel personal and warm and is also a great way to add color and interest. So don't be afraid to add art to your kitchen!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-trfo1gd_yTk/Tv1MydxezrI/AAAAAAAAEHE/SIdK7t3GD_A/s1600/a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-trfo1gd_yTk/Tv1MydxezrI/AAAAAAAAEHE/SIdK7t3GD_A/s1600/a.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lWTvd8BKZqo/Tv1MNtJCUSI/AAAAAAAAEGE/oB827Ngq0r8/s1600/71283606571480349_A38iWkmN_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lWTvd8BKZqo/Tv1MNtJCUSI/AAAAAAAAEGE/oB827Ngq0r8/s1600/71283606571480349_A38iWkmN_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PIR0qX0t0v8/Tv1MOBT15TI/AAAAAAAAEGM/MZIZDir2gdM/s1600/144889312981298976_1Gs1MXw4_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PIR0qX0t0v8/Tv1MOBT15TI/AAAAAAAAEGM/MZIZDir2gdM/s1600/144889312981298976_1Gs1MXw4_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N1db409C-Ik/Tv1MO4Plg2I/AAAAAAAAEGU/PcvrBkq4wVI/s1600/185492078371810020_IpRG4pW4_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N1db409C-Ik/Tv1MO4Plg2I/AAAAAAAAEGU/PcvrBkq4wVI/s1600/185492078371810020_IpRG4pW4_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TjVdOYUv2Vg/Tv6_xDawB5I/AAAAAAAAEQw/NriBDltFbSY/s1600/103653228893217969_TzLil357_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TjVdOYUv2Vg/Tv6_xDawB5I/AAAAAAAAEQw/NriBDltFbSY/s1600/103653228893217969_TzLil357_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--_7nAP9v4HI/Tv1MPk6MSYI/AAAAAAAAEGg/WS5Tc-UgfCQ/s1600/187954984418066891_pjeegtiQ_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--_7nAP9v4HI/Tv1MPk6MSYI/AAAAAAAAEGg/WS5Tc-UgfCQ/s1600/187954984418066891_pjeegtiQ_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JgqBpM6kv8E/Tv1MQ8rV_yI/AAAAAAAAEGk/dSAjOL9zC10/s1600/243546292318373220_AChwDEJf_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JgqBpM6kv8E/Tv1MQ8rV_yI/AAAAAAAAEGk/dSAjOL9zC10/s1600/243546292318373220_AChwDEJf_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cDhRODzMEOI/Tv1MSOjE9aI/AAAAAAAAEG0/UscNSxYl3UE/s1600/skh8lauriyzkokrutigt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cDhRODzMEOI/Tv1MSOjE9aI/AAAAAAAAEG0/UscNSxYl3UE/s1600/skh8lauriyzkokrutigt.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DeXFcAovHsM/Tv2UKqMYkHI/AAAAAAAAEM8/5NUCx_gr6TI/s1600/tumblr_ltyeotgZz21qb9wx5o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DeXFcAovHsM/Tv2UKqMYkHI/AAAAAAAAEM8/5NUCx_gr6TI/s400/tumblr_ltyeotgZz21qb9wx5o1_500.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Any favorites? I adore the vibrant collection of paintings in the first shot - so lively and fun!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{</span><a href="http://pinterest.com/spicerandbank/art-i-love/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">via</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-7621472006664284422?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-76910133559006880972012-01-12T01:51:00.000+08:002012-01-12T01:51:48.704+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nvWztM-A-Wk/Tv2UoMQV_9I/AAAAAAAAENI/1hV-5R-A4JA/s1600/tumblr_ltmqg5ukn11qb9wx5o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nvWztM-A-Wk/Tv2UoMQV_9I/AAAAAAAAENI/1hV-5R-A4JA/s1600/tumblr_ltmqg5ukn11qb9wx5o1_500.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Today I am so inspired by this bright, vibrant dining room. I love the playful yet sophisticated vibe and the small pops of fantastic color. Maybe its the effect off all this California sunshine but I think its just perfection!&nbsp;</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://interiors-porn.tumblr.com/post/11910419121/via-riazzoli">via</a>}</div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-7691013355900688097?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-36132728342884603422012-01-11T03:35:00.000+08:002012-01-11T03:35:00.128+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SDYFrEIlWi4/Tv67r3G5XtI/AAAAAAAAEPI/nOALbAfltl8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-31+at+3.34.12+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SDYFrEIlWi4/Tv67r3G5XtI/AAAAAAAAEPI/nOALbAfltl8/s400/Screen+shot+2011-12-31+at+3.34.12+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So often lofts can feel cold and a bit austere, which I why I particularly taken with this sunny and colorful loft apartment in Madrid - which is <i>just</i> the opposite. Vintage mis-matched upholstery pieces, lots of books and personal accessories, and layers of reds and blues help give this home plenty of warmth! I think the glossy floors painted a shade of dusty blue are especially wonderful, do you have a favorite detail?</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yjf1nv2p1YI/Tv67tKg1hCI/AAAAAAAAEPQ/kYVPhfFX0gY/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-31+at+3.34.34+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yjf1nv2p1YI/Tv67tKg1hCI/AAAAAAAAEPQ/kYVPhfFX0gY/s640/Screen+shot+2011-12-31+at+3.34.34+PM.png" width="504" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-29Fe9pfx9_o/Tv67uQhu9nI/AAAAAAAAEPY/vmI-YmieMW8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-31+at+3.34.55+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-29Fe9pfx9_o/Tv67uQhu9nI/AAAAAAAAEPY/vmI-YmieMW8/s640/Screen+shot+2011-12-31+at+3.34.55+PM.png" width="504" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZdyMHORm7TA/Tv67w5mI0XI/AAAAAAAAEPo/xgGulw7WQ68/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-31+at+3.36.06+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZdyMHORm7TA/Tv67w5mI0XI/AAAAAAAAEPo/xgGulw7WQ68/s400/Screen+shot+2011-12-31+at+3.36.06+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3O8-9qpJXEM/Tv67yEKs8PI/AAAAAAAAEPs/RA-JBx59m9Q/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-31+at+3.36.28+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3O8-9qpJXEM/Tv67yEKs8PI/AAAAAAAAEPs/RA-JBx59m9Q/s640/Screen+shot+2011-12-31+at+3.36.28+PM.png" width="506" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ghZrR3jtFOE/Tv670QgPe1I/AAAAAAAAEQA/SA8oC-L0LXM/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-31+at+3.36.53+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ghZrR3jtFOE/Tv670QgPe1I/AAAAAAAAEQA/SA8oC-L0LXM/s640/Screen+shot+2011-12-31+at+3.36.53+PM.png" width="514" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PIXdym5vSsI/Tv69DORoFqI/AAAAAAAAEQY/_yY6QRi7plg/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-31+at+3.36.42+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PIXdym5vSsI/Tv69DORoFqI/AAAAAAAAEQY/_yY6QRi7plg/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-31+at+3.36.42+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.elle.es/elledeco/casas/la-casa-de-jaime-lacasa">via</a>}</div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-3613272834288460342?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-5993568538693256822012-01-10T10:06:00.000+08:002012-01-10T10:06:06.281+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jxcKxWBYweQ/TwWIQA-LhnI/AAAAAAAAFVg/cw9YQnZxhsA/s1600/DIY+eatliveshop.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jxcKxWBYweQ/TwWIQA-LhnI/AAAAAAAAFVg/cw9YQnZxhsA/s1600/DIY+eatliveshop.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This weekend I was at the amazing Rose Bowl flea market in L.A. and I spotted lots of great antiques. Many were really beat up or dirty but were just beautiful in form, so I thought about painting them white! I love the character and vintage feel of old pieces and a fresh coat of white paint can give them a whole new life.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qJUcQfKpdOI/TwWIVkbE73I/AAAAAAAAFVs/HwOvpM4BRZo/s1600/thedrifterandthegypsy.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qJUcQfKpdOI/TwWIVkbE73I/AAAAAAAAFVs/HwOvpM4BRZo/s1600/thedrifterandthegypsy.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1F0K7iYTBzM/TwWIYwUN-YI/AAAAAAAAFV4/vyoenqMIPtQ/s1600/miss-design.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1F0K7iYTBzM/TwWIYwUN-YI/AAAAAAAAFV4/vyoenqMIPtQ/s1600/miss-design.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dBkDnsc2eRY/TwWId-h8gMI/AAAAAAAAFWE/sZeCMNiBsns/s1600/apartmenttherapy.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dBkDnsc2eRY/TwWId-h8gMI/AAAAAAAAFWE/sZeCMNiBsns/s1600/apartmenttherapy.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Don't worry about being too precise, no need for a perfect finish - a few bumps and rough edges only add to the appeal!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{via&nbsp;<a href="http://www.eatliveshop.com/">1</a>. <a href="http://www.thedrifterandthegypsy.blogspot.com/">2</a>. <a href="http://miss-design.com/">3</a>. <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/">4</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-599356853869325682?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-25971893848336318712012-01-06T22:05:00.000+08:002012-01-06T22:05:00.521+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W-oDStFK1lc/TwWTY59sqoI/AAAAAAAAFYs/fXlMcnco2H0/s1600/240309330086237784_IesuGrs7_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W-oDStFK1lc/TwWTY59sqoI/AAAAAAAAFYs/fXlMcnco2H0/s1600/240309330086237784_IesuGrs7_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Well, I am headed off to California to see friends and to help my brother decorate his new place near Venice Beach! We are aiming for laid back and a little bit industrial but still beachy. . . Here are few of of my lastest inspirations. No matter what I know we will have a great time together!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Wish us luck!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DkHJUVuQiJs/TwWSSutsXyI/AAAAAAAAFXk/f1Wp1J-TjuQ/s1600/66498531967374597_t3Ze1FAh_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DkHJUVuQiJs/TwWSSutsXyI/AAAAAAAAFXk/f1Wp1J-TjuQ/s1600/66498531967374597_t3Ze1FAh_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xdf4pYsKKUk/TwWSUfQbeKI/AAAAAAAAFXw/3kCArniNLAI/s1600/199002877253912327_hZuOiW0n_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xdf4pYsKKUk/TwWSUfQbeKI/AAAAAAAAFXw/3kCArniNLAI/s1600/199002877253912327_hZuOiW0n_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vX-QpM8REZI/TwWTJTp4OII/AAAAAAAAFYI/VRbTV_T33XE/s1600/59672763782160673_x72z7ol5_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vX-QpM8REZI/TwWTJTp4OII/AAAAAAAAFYI/VRbTV_T33XE/s400/59672763782160673_x72z7ol5_c.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-80HQDnVw7Uk/TwWSTgKGxsI/AAAAAAAAFXs/Wnt0wGo2qZ0/s1600/185632815860209692_GvqfcUwq_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-80HQDnVw7Uk/TwWSTgKGxsI/AAAAAAAAFXs/Wnt0wGo2qZ0/s400/185632815860209692_GvqfcUwq_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/spicerandbank/summer/">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-2597189384833631871?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-44931064240019360362012-01-06T02:49:00.000+08:002012-01-06T02:49:00.348+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_P55q8LV6Tc/TwWPXd5sIdI/AAAAAAAAFWc/jHd6tH3-38c/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-05+at+7.48.49+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_P55q8LV6Tc/TwWPXd5sIdI/AAAAAAAAFWc/jHd6tH3-38c/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-05+at+7.48.49+PM.png" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When she created these exotic yet urban interiors, designer <a href="http://www.summerthorntondesign.com/environments/downtown-chicago-design/">Summer Thornton</a>&nbsp;imagined a&nbsp;chic city pad meeting a globetrotting free sprit. The goal was to balance tribal with city and&nbsp;eclectic&nbsp;with minimalism and I think the result is just beautiful. What a sophisticated and&nbsp;unusual&nbsp;home!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mf1u5ZIen3A/TwWPcxz6bTI/AAAAAAAAFWo/x-xJdojdLb4/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-05+at+7.48.35+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mf1u5ZIen3A/TwWPcxz6bTI/AAAAAAAAFWo/x-xJdojdLb4/s640/Screen+shot+2012-01-05+at+7.48.35+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1RjdERRdo58/TwWPdwWeMCI/AAAAAAAAFWw/ki3Nc425ye8/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-05+at+7.48.43+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1RjdERRdo58/TwWPdwWeMCI/AAAAAAAAFWw/ki3Nc425ye8/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-05+at+7.48.43+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9bhh2rxtWog/TwWPgN4q8jI/AAAAAAAAFXA/II2cGEl51YE/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-05+at+7.48.56+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9bhh2rxtWog/TwWPgN4q8jI/AAAAAAAAFXA/II2cGEl51YE/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-05+at+7.48.56+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4eWbXAx0JNE/TwWPhVOCmjI/AAAAAAAAFXI/HTARhKWAYSo/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-05+at+7.49.03+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4eWbXAx0JNE/TwWPhVOCmjI/AAAAAAAAFXI/HTARhKWAYSo/s400/Screen+shot+2012-01-05+at+7.49.03+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GX6b09VcYGg/TwWPiknEI7I/AAAAAAAAFXQ/Z5RWaBUnWbQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-05+at+7.49.09+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GX6b09VcYGg/TwWPiknEI7I/AAAAAAAAFXQ/Z5RWaBUnWbQ/s640/Screen+shot+2012-01-05+at+7.49.09+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do you think they are&nbsp;successful? Do you have a favorite detail?&nbsp;</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.summerthorntondesign.com/environments/downtown-chicago-design/">via</a>}</div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-4493106424001936036?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-83304884636561231402012-01-05T14:45:00.000+08:002012-01-05T14:45:36.801+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWVM6766gVE/Tv7HX6J0PuI/AAAAAAAAER4/AP4wNtR6_UQ/s1600/tumblr_lqugv23s0U1qbr8r3o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWVM6766gVE/Tv7HX6J0PuI/AAAAAAAAER4/AP4wNtR6_UQ/s1600/tumblr_lqugv23s0U1qbr8r3o1_500.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love this sweet seating vignette! It is sophisticated enough to be in a living room, but soft enough for a little girl's bedroom or nursery.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{1} The sofa's clean form is great combo with the pretty pale peachy fabric</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{2} An antiqued mirror is balanced out by the black and white baby shots</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{3} That great bird pillow is so lively and also ties whole color&nbsp;palette&nbsp;together</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{4} A textured coffee table piled with books adds visual interest&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Just a daily does of eye candy! Happy Thursday!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://pradaanswer.tumblr.com/post/9666283467/la-belle-vie-heartbeatoz">via</a>}</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-8330488463656123140?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-31595604361197388602012-01-04T21:19:00.000+08:002012-01-04T21:19:00.472+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JXZJ4n805A8/TvQCOqZ8OvI/AAAAAAAAD48/wRWODwx0WuI/s1600/http-%253A%253Apinterest.com%253Apin%253A285929511%253A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JXZJ4n805A8/TvQCOqZ8OvI/AAAAAAAAD48/wRWODwx0WuI/s400/http-%253A%253Apinterest.com%253Apin%253A285929511%253A.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Today's wintery design trend: <b>Bay blankets</b>! They were first&nbsp;introduced&nbsp;by the Hudson Bay Company in Canada in 1780 as items to swap with native americans in the fur trade. The varying stripes widths and colors were used to note the size, weight and quality of the blanket. They were soft, warm, and specially woven to withstand the elements. But even if you do not know about the history, these blankets are so warm and campy and inviting! I love them draped on chairs, layered on beds and used as upholstery. . .&nbsp;</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DWB97mvfhkE/TvQCPZW2BAI/AAAAAAAAD5E/v-aPbYqhVzU/s1600/witanddelight.tumblr.com+bay+blanket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DWB97mvfhkE/TvQCPZW2BAI/AAAAAAAAD5E/v-aPbYqhVzU/s1600/witanddelight.tumblr.com+bay+blanket.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zJGbwngPWrY/TvQByNPmJoI/AAAAAAAAD30/EcjqBRPdPAk/s1600/gallery.apartmenttherapy.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zJGbwngPWrY/TvQByNPmJoI/AAAAAAAAD30/EcjqBRPdPAk/s1600/gallery.apartmenttherapy.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fJ0qhI63ufE/TvQBy46Zb5I/AAAAAAAAD4A/E_JN5ibrM5U/s1600/honestlywtf.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fJ0qhI63ufE/TvQBy46Zb5I/AAAAAAAAD4A/E_JN5ibrM5U/s1600/honestlywtf.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mkGvRO8xBtE/TvQB5mQiQXI/AAAAAAAAD4M/nnc4u1yT_HQ/s1600/http-%253A%253Apinterest.com%253Apin%253A36045274%253A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mkGvRO8xBtE/TvQB5mQiQXI/AAAAAAAAD4M/nnc4u1yT_HQ/s1600/http-%253A%253Apinterest.com%253Apin%253A36045274%253A.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U3iZ8G1CybI/TvQB7JiLMNI/AAAAAAAAD4Y/nycDFNm4Nz0/s1600/ramblingrenovators.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U3iZ8G1CybI/TvQB7JiLMNI/AAAAAAAAD4Y/nycDFNm4Nz0/s1600/ramblingrenovators.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tjNZaBvzu0A/TwPDMG_SGDI/AAAAAAAAFAA/8WA4BhUG3Ss/s1600/designsponge.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tjNZaBvzu0A/TwPDMG_SGDI/AAAAAAAAFAA/8WA4BhUG3Ss/s1600/designsponge.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-shQjEhc1ZOs/TvQCHOgzgVI/AAAAAAAAD4w/k_jMWEZ4OFI/s1600/dann-online.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-shQjEhc1ZOs/TvQCHOgzgVI/AAAAAAAAD4w/k_jMWEZ4OFI/s1600/dann-online.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Everything does come back in fashion, but I think these cozy bay blankets never really left!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">you can read more about their history <a href="http://www2.hbc.com/hbcheritage/history/blanket/history/">here</a>, and get your very own <a href="http://www.dann-online.com/hudson_bay_blankets_by_woolrich%20from%20Dann.htm">here</a>!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{loving that one with one big pink stripe!}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{via <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/285929511/">1</a>. <a href="http://www.witanddelight.tumblr.com/">2</a>. <a href="http://gallery.apartmenttherapy.com/">3</a>. <a href="http://www.honestlywtf.com/">4</a>. <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/36045274/">5</a>. <a href="http://www.ramblingrenovators.blogspot.com/">6</a>. <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/">7</a>}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">XOXO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-3159560436119738860?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-11909001318678339572012-01-03T16:52:00.000+08:002012-01-03T16:52:35.641+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-awgD4uj6hRk/Tvx25ATWjwI/AAAAAAAAD_o/vxSEzSsCHBQ/s1600/ruemag.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-awgD4uj6hRk/Tvx25ATWjwI/AAAAAAAAD_o/vxSEzSsCHBQ/s1600/ruemag.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Well, it's a shiny new year, full of new possibilities and exciting new beginnings! So why not celebrate with a bit of shine? Here are a few inspirations and some of my favorite picks for adding a little shine to your space!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rnEIjCMqV-I/Tvx2r0yjGII/AAAAAAAAD-0/V2RSgZR-HKs/s1600/vartnyahem.se.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rnEIjCMqV-I/Tvx2r0yjGII/AAAAAAAAD-0/V2RSgZR-HKs/s1600/vartnyahem.se.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-29E_4Ogs2Ic/Tvx2uKzIwiI/AAAAAAAAD_M/acFH4cGbTus/s1600/elementsofstyleblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-29E_4Ogs2Ic/Tvx2uKzIwiI/AAAAAAAAD_M/acFH4cGbTus/s1600/elementsofstyleblog.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E45fDZ4APgE/Tvx2uzdkB1I/AAAAAAAAD_Q/BNFY6Lg_Kfk/s1600/dillydallas.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E45fDZ4APgE/Tvx2uzdkB1I/AAAAAAAAD_Q/BNFY6Lg_Kfk/s1600/dillydallas.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oRfr8w1MeEs/Tvx2xzTIQRI/AAAAAAAAD_c/Wyji2cRD2Ao/s1600/Collages6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oRfr8w1MeEs/Tvx2xzTIQRI/AAAAAAAAD_c/Wyji2cRD2Ao/s640/Collages6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://kimseybert.com/shop.htm?collection=Napkin%20Rings&amp;params=4,9">napkin rings</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/">brass birds</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="https://shophistoire.com/feature-collections.html">votive holders</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://kimseybert.com/shop.htm?collection=Glasses&amp;params=6,0">glass ware + pitcher</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/">candlesticks</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/aluminum-wood-side-table-g323/?pkey=ccoffee-side-tables">side table</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="https://shophistoire.com/feature-collections.html">vase</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/category.aspx?cid=3">table lamp</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/hammered-entertaining-serveware-e362/?pkey=cserving-pieces">hammered tray + pitcher</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/bijoux-dots-pillow-cover-r940/?catalogId=3&amp;cm_src=AutoRel">sequined pillow</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/shop/bedding/pillows-throws/?cm_type=gnav">gold printed pillow</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Happy 2012 everyone!</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{images via <a href="http://ruemag.com/">1</a>. <a href="http://www.vartnyahem.se/hem/">2</a>. <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/">3</a>. <a href="http://dillydallas.blogspot.com/">4</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-1190900131867833957?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-72119333981698698392012-01-02T21:01:00.000+08:002012-01-02T21:01:40.417+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-msncl_MJ0ro/Tv6z1DYu2bI/AAAAAAAAEN0/fYYGrY-5wVM/s1600/tumblr_lqvdlhgKmm1qb9wx5o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-msncl_MJ0ro/Tv6z1DYu2bI/AAAAAAAAEN0/fYYGrY-5wVM/s1600/tumblr_lqvdlhgKmm1qb9wx5o1_500.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Is less really more? As a designer, I am surprised a little at how much I love this space above! It is so peaceful and happy. Everything in me is yelling - <i>add some beautiful throw pillows</i>! But honestly, it might be more lovely just as it is now. . . maybe 2012 has brought out a whole new me?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What do you think - inviting or just too plain? &nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-veEMDDozULk/Tv2TfFA8ROI/AAAAAAAAEMw/DjvgRNxxNUM/s1600/simple+genius.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-veEMDDozULk/Tv2TfFA8ROI/AAAAAAAAEMw/DjvgRNxxNUM/s1600/simple+genius.jpg" /></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ep8udnB3lw0/TwFUpkeqPWI/AAAAAAAAEZM/f_KmVczUw_k/s1600/195065-7-05Mellett.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ep8udnB3lw0/TwFUpkeqPWI/AAAAAAAAEZM/f_KmVczUw_k/s400/195065-7-05Mellett.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nEOEf7eQoek/TwEY85KTnvI/AAAAAAAAEXU/2lloaMfc86c/s1600/136445063680032010_hVpy7uX3_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nEOEf7eQoek/TwEY85KTnvI/AAAAAAAAEXU/2lloaMfc86c/s1600/136445063680032010_hVpy7uX3_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5_P_CTNY-xE/TwFWCLUtZLI/AAAAAAAAEZY/3uPrNXRvL7g/s1600/194419-5-08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5_P_CTNY-xE/TwFWCLUtZLI/AAAAAAAAEZY/3uPrNXRvL7g/s640/194419-5-08.jpg" width="513" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-32erD_ctzNM/TwFUFzXFI3I/AAAAAAAAEZA/-3k8WPyU5r8/s1600/194203-6-10+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-32erD_ctzNM/TwFUFzXFI3I/AAAAAAAAEZA/-3k8WPyU5r8/s640/194203-6-10+copy.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A happy, happy 2012 to everyone - it's going to be a&nbsp;<i>wonderful</i> year! Wishing you a fantastic year filled with simple happiness and beauty!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://interiors-porn.tumblr.com/post/10279832025/via-everything-fab"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">via</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">&nbsp;and </span><a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/decorate/outdoors"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">via</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">}</span></span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-7211933398169869839?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-34243978058829580192011-12-31T22:20:00.001+08:002011-12-31T22:20:00.575+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_mjpYKppYhs/Tvx3i5rV-QI/AAAAAAAAEAo/WSWouVP1YT8/s1600/hellosplendor.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_mjpYKppYhs/Tvx3i5rV-QI/AAAAAAAAEAo/WSWouVP1YT8/s400/hellosplendor.com.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Wishing you all a happy, healthy, exciting, inspiring, peaceful and beautiful 2012! I am resolving not to sweat the small things in life and be a bit more zen :) Do you have any resolutions? &nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thank you so much for reading - it's been an wonderful year and I so appreciate everyone's support!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7z5JE3xbFVY/Tv1OmOOUF5I/AAAAAAAAEHQ/kXGVfpzzj4U/s1600/http-%253A%253Aagiftwrappedlife.blogspot.com%253Asearch%253Fupdated-max%253D2011-05-07T07%25253A07%25253A00-07%25253A00.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7z5JE3xbFVY/Tv1OmOOUF5I/AAAAAAAAEHQ/kXGVfpzzj4U/s640/http-%253A%253Aagiftwrappedlife.blogspot.com%253Asearch%253Fupdated-max%253D2011-05-07T07%25253A07%25253A00-07%25253A00.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C3YxN46t_mQ/Tvx3SFrhPXI/AAAAAAAAEAE/SI7bX62FzhA/s400/marthastewart.com.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TlBV1RX-2Gs/Tvx3UYWWHxI/AAAAAAAAEAU/R2ofWJYAVSw/s1600/confetti+kellyoshiroevents.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TlBV1RX-2Gs/Tvx3UYWWHxI/AAAAAAAAEAU/R2ofWJYAVSw/s640/confetti+kellyoshiroevents.com.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B7TcFYfAvW8/Tvx3U9K2ReI/AAAAAAAAEAY/LgGyKEBhZkE/s1600/blogs.babble.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B7TcFYfAvW8/Tvx3U9K2ReI/AAAAAAAAEAY/LgGyKEBhZkE/s640/blogs.babble.com.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">HAPPY NEW YEAR!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{</span></span><a href="http://pinterest.com/spicerandbank/parties-and-tabletop/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">via</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">}</span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-3424397805882958019?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-66555348314718052242011-12-29T20:45:00.000+08:002011-12-29T20:45:00.535+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gMZeq6ZzM28/Tuc4npojYHI/AAAAAAAADt8/TytD090j2hQ/s1600/salle-a-manger-bureau-ancien-chaise-noir.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gMZeq6ZzM28/Tuc4npojYHI/AAAAAAAADt8/TytD090j2hQ/s640/salle-a-manger-bureau-ancien-chaise-noir.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sigh. . . white floors, mixed vintage and&nbsp;industrial&nbsp;chic pieces, ocean views . . . this seaside retreat in Sweden is just dreamy. I love how each space has a few unexpected, quirky and personal pieces. The furniture and accessories were collected by the owner and designer Mary Olssen Nylander, and come from China, Sweden, France, Morocco, India and Italy for a&nbsp;deeply&nbsp;eclectic style.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f0ZFpdL0Pvg/Tuc4lWGA8VI/AAAAAAAADts/YLqXB7BgXtk/s1600/salon-canape-velours.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f0ZFpdL0Pvg/Tuc4lWGA8VI/AAAAAAAADts/YLqXB7BgXtk/s640/salon-canape-velours.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wc6t7m2akWo/Tuc4mKxHMAI/AAAAAAAADt0/eSZZTDOOzZE/s1600/salon-blanc-sous-les-toits.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wc6t7m2akWo/Tuc4mKxHMAI/AAAAAAAADt0/eSZZTDOOzZE/s640/salon-blanc-sous-les-toits.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1JPZ2Q7PEJ8/Tuc4oltPN-I/AAAAAAAADuE/ddig4IfAShc/s1600/lettres-enseignes-parquet-blanc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1JPZ2Q7PEJ8/Tuc4oltPN-I/AAAAAAAADuE/ddig4IfAShc/s640/lettres-enseignes-parquet-blanc.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N-nnINzYKng/Tuc4pWfE3SI/AAAAAAAADuM/0ZYXQJIBpwU/s1600/entree-noir-et-blanc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N-nnINzYKng/Tuc4pWfE3SI/AAAAAAAADuM/0ZYXQJIBpwU/s640/entree-noir-et-blanc.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1-9O0tlx05g/Tuc4q7oWMkI/AAAAAAAADuU/TlaSHxWiWxs/s1600/cuisine-blanche-fauteuils-bleus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1-9O0tlx05g/Tuc4q7oWMkI/AAAAAAAADuU/TlaSHxWiWxs/s640/cuisine-blanche-fauteuils-bleus.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--L4YLmHa0kY/Tuc4saHTeAI/AAAAAAAADuc/OD9ujNscTuw/s1600/chambre-lit-housse-fleurie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--L4YLmHa0kY/Tuc4saHTeAI/AAAAAAAADuc/OD9ujNscTuw/s640/chambre-lit-housse-fleurie.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jArGD2KtHfc/Tuc4tqYS_bI/AAAAAAAADuk/rKpOTptWel0/s1600/bureau-sous-les-toits.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jArGD2KtHfc/Tuc4tqYS_bI/AAAAAAAADuk/rKpOTptWel0/s640/bureau-sous-les-toits.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My favorite is that kitchen - the weathered blue island, vintage Moroccan rug, and teal velvet chairs are just amazing! Do any of these spaces inspire you?&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{<a href="http://www.marieclairemaison.com/,la-chambre-d-otto,200260,317902,8">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-6655534831471805224?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-86374873348110516662011-12-28T20:46:00.001+08:002011-12-28T20:46:00.593+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A_LWn1wY7ag/TvQV5QPm1MI/AAAAAAAAD5Y/d1ZYn4n8dQs/s1600/Kids_3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A_LWn1wY7ag/TvQV5QPm1MI/AAAAAAAAD5Y/d1ZYn4n8dQs/s1600/Kids_3.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love interiors which are casual and&nbsp;livable&nbsp;but also stylish - and this family home in Dallas is just that. Designed by Wendy Konradi for her own family, it feels like an urban version of a breezy beach home and I love mix of vintage and modern pieces. It is so infused with personality and texture but is not too cluttered - a hard balance to achieve!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What do you think? Casually and stylishly modern?&nbsp;</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sh-FmW_cj6U/TvQV6A2aW9I/AAAAAAAAD5g/0OlsA_Dzci0/s1600/Kids_4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sh-FmW_cj6U/TvQV6A2aW9I/AAAAAAAAD5g/0OlsA_Dzci0/s1600/Kids_4.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LIuXn23_Ffs/TvQV7EHWc0I/AAAAAAAAD5o/l30awo-gTfo/s1600/Kids_5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LIuXn23_Ffs/TvQV7EHWc0I/AAAAAAAAD5o/l30awo-gTfo/s1600/Kids_5.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y7j1yko5ZkY/TvQV73f4mxI/AAAAAAAAD5w/1QklNTlFlsw/s1600/Kids_6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y7j1yko5ZkY/TvQV73f4mxI/AAAAAAAAD5w/1QklNTlFlsw/s1600/Kids_6.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H72JW0z3djM/TvQV8_ea2qI/AAAAAAAAD54/Oyw0BTHqpT0/s1600/Kids_7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H72JW0z3djM/TvQV8_ea2qI/AAAAAAAAD54/Oyw0BTHqpT0/s1600/Kids_7.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0DcwCvhqVrc/TvQV9rgAwKI/AAAAAAAAD6A/ef3jTmszZY8/s1600/Kids_8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0DcwCvhqVrc/TvQV9rgAwKI/AAAAAAAAD6A/ef3jTmszZY8/s1600/Kids_8.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HJCxb9lcRG0/TvQWJwY78nI/AAAAAAAAD6M/K-Zo-RUgF5I/s1600/Kids_2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HJCxb9lcRG0/TvQWJwY78nI/AAAAAAAAD6M/K-Zo-RUgF5I/s1600/Kids_2.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I especially love the simple but chic dining room and the giant chalkboard wall in the&nbsp;kitchen&nbsp;- so fun!</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{<a href="http://www.dmagazine.com/Home/2009/07/02/Wendy_Konradis_Family-friendly_Lakewood_Abode.aspx?page=1&amp;gpage=1#articlegallery">via</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-8637487334811051666?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-11632718957818257822011-12-27T22:24:00.000+08:002011-12-27T22:24:51.225+08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I don't believe anything can do as much for a room as a glowing fire in an attractive fireplace. Men and dogs love an open fire - they show good sense! It is the heart of any room and should be kindled on the slightest provocation.&nbsp;</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- Dorothy Draper, 1939</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I could not agree more! I love a glowing fire,&nbsp;especially&nbsp;in the holiday season. Whether mod and minimalist or classic and old world, a fireplace is always beautiful. I also adore how fireplaces feel at home in almost any space, from a bedroom to a kitchen, library, bathroom or outdoor terrace. Here are some&nbsp;lovely&nbsp;examples to warm you up. . .&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SkvlT7GRb64/TvUrtwVLWCI/AAAAAAAAD-c/otkrsa7nKlc/s1600/106538347404689085_9TK9JheT_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SkvlT7GRb64/TvUrtwVLWCI/AAAAAAAAD-c/otkrsa7nKlc/s1600/106538347404689085_9TK9JheT_c.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iYC0JPa_zxs/TvUrjVIAZKI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/DbHlwyw5AWE/s1600/119978777542405047_qXCxWAE3_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iYC0JPa_zxs/TvUrjVIAZKI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/DbHlwyw5AWE/s1600/119978777542405047_qXCxWAE3_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hi0LqylkMEI/TvUrkKTPZfI/AAAAAAAAD9c/cZ6IGhrAjZU/s1600/119978777542405045_Q0Ny5mHe_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hi0LqylkMEI/TvUrkKTPZfI/AAAAAAAAD9c/cZ6IGhrAjZU/s1600/119978777542405045_Q0Ny5mHe_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jSHMdp7BtHw/TvUrkz8vW2I/AAAAAAAAD9k/3CIXSQ3EMLQ/s1600/119978777542405041_Toe37fqz_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jSHMdp7BtHw/TvUrkz8vW2I/AAAAAAAAD9k/3CIXSQ3EMLQ/s1600/119978777542405041_Toe37fqz_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CjprCiVAzis/TvUrllQcn9I/AAAAAAAAD9s/5RbJ2TePubE/s1600/119978777542405036_wx6e0Mgi_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CjprCiVAzis/TvUrllQcn9I/AAAAAAAAD9s/5RbJ2TePubE/s1600/119978777542405036_wx6e0Mgi_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UnED-Oaa5Uw/TvUrmBRFiYI/AAAAAAAAD90/HIM1CX2S0vE/s1600/119978777542405034_Ljipkoea_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UnED-Oaa5Uw/TvUrmBRFiYI/AAAAAAAAD90/HIM1CX2S0vE/s1600/119978777542405034_Ljipkoea_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0_XbmCOHgS4/TvUrnOSn_nI/AAAAAAAAD98/ZpD7Koik820/s1600/119978777542405027_MhUqLtPq_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0_XbmCOHgS4/TvUrnOSn_nI/AAAAAAAAD98/ZpD7Koik820/s1600/119978777542405027_MhUqLtPq_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2SDJJYxv3CY/TvUrniq6snI/AAAAAAAAD-I/hK_0dxmb5Bg/s1600/119978777542405026_gHtVIlxC_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2SDJJYxv3CY/TvUrniq6snI/AAAAAAAAD-I/hK_0dxmb5Bg/s1600/119978777542405026_gHtVIlxC_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KbQZQumyPjU/TvUrzaHZyJI/AAAAAAAAD-o/IaBPljuUIoM/s1600/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KbQZQumyPjU/TvUrzaHZyJI/AAAAAAAAD-o/IaBPljuUIoM/s1600/Untitled.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This last one is the Victorian Drawing Room at the Greenbrier Hotel, designed by Dorothy Draper and featured on the cover of <i>House Beautiful</i> 1948, and it's complete with a lovely fireplace!&nbsp;</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Which one is your favorite? Hope you are all keeping cozy!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://pinterest.com/spicerandbank/toasty/">via</a>}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-1163271895781825782?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-37324662854577175022011-12-25T16:32:00.000+08:002011-12-25T16:32:40.404+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pxKD_YiUu_A/TvUqipGDnzI/AAAAAAAAD8U/p1YXnplYBLc/s1600/flowergrowswild.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pxKD_YiUu_A/TvUqipGDnzI/AAAAAAAAD8U/p1YXnplYBLc/s1600/flowergrowswild.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I just <i>love</i> this photo of the Kennedys on Christmas morning. Even in her p.j.s, Jackie is so chic {even wearing pearls!} It's such a touching shot and even after all these years, there is still something so glamorous and&nbsp;stylish&nbsp;about them!&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Wishing you a day filled with joy, family + friends and maybe even a bit of glamour too!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DFonIWkTSAc/TvUq6-jDhkI/AAAAAAAAD9I/5cSwF_EXKiM/s1600/102879172707228087_qRks2F2O_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DFonIWkTSAc/TvUq6-jDhkI/AAAAAAAAD9I/5cSwF_EXKiM/s1600/102879172707228087_qRks2F2O_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-siEZZDIeJww/TvUqshPx8II/AAAAAAAAD8g/msHCb6uFut0/s1600/theglitterguide.tumblr.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-siEZZDIeJww/TvUqshPx8II/AAAAAAAAD8g/msHCb6uFut0/s1600/theglitterguide.tumblr.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b6z_zNg01xQ/TvUqtaUquHI/AAAAAAAAD8k/UXvHDCARHZI/s1600/sarahsfabday.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b6z_zNg01xQ/TvUqtaUquHI/AAAAAAAAD8k/UXvHDCARHZI/s1600/sarahsfabday.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AcCKyPGPG1I/TvUquZoZYkI/AAAAAAAAD8w/be7_8FALbj0/s1600/http-__theglitterguide.tumblr.com_post_14194197423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AcCKyPGPG1I/TvUquZoZYkI/AAAAAAAAD8w/be7_8FALbj0/s1600/http-__theglitterguide.tumblr.com_post_14194197423.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{<a href="http://flowergrowswild.com/">via</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-3732466285457717502?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-41835390623458126452011-12-24T09:26:00.000+08:002011-12-24T09:26:12.132+08:00<span id="goog_2033706849"></span><span id="goog_2033706850"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NLNig1xRIJg/TvUpSsxO2aI/AAAAAAAAD8I/q63jZtgR7zA/s1600/citified.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NLNig1xRIJg/TvUpSsxO2aI/AAAAAAAAD8I/q63jZtgR7zA/s1600/citified.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love the energy and festive spirit of the city during the holiday season but if I <i>had</i> to chose, I think a rustic country setting is really just perfection! I had the amazing fortune to spend most of last holiday season in France and loved the classical and charming Parisian Christmas lights, but being an American girl at heart, these countryside scenes are still my favorite. . .&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How about you? For your dream holiday season&nbsp;surroundings&nbsp;is it country charm or city chic?&nbsp;</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WUUT7NB2Xuk/TvUoySk6bkI/AAAAAAAAD7E/DuTUYCAyPkY/s1600/sunsurfer.tumblr.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WUUT7NB2Xuk/TvUoySk6bkI/AAAAAAAAD7E/DuTUYCAyPkY/s1600/sunsurfer.tumblr.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KGu1LTb67Gg/TvUozPg-hkI/AAAAAAAAD7I/JD2Pd3Sk6Ec/s1600/pradaanswer.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KGu1LTb67Gg/TvUozPg-hkI/AAAAAAAAD7I/JD2Pd3Sk6Ec/s1600/pradaanswer.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JQS2bH4ksD0/TvUoz1TrJiI/AAAAAAAAD7U/MtUAEi2vCyM/s1600/houzz.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JQS2bH4ksD0/TvUoz1TrJiI/AAAAAAAAD7U/MtUAEi2vCyM/s1600/houzz.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-evlvd78hHGo/TvUo0klMCoI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/Kw52GZJlDY0/s1600/hiddeninfrance.typepad.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-evlvd78hHGo/TvUo0klMCoI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/Kw52GZJlDY0/s1600/hiddeninfrance.typepad.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1d_Gtld0pfU/TvUo1I_hutI/AAAAAAAAD7k/CqRniMnxGtc/s1600/dustjacketattic.tumblr.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1d_Gtld0pfU/TvUo1I_hutI/AAAAAAAAD7k/CqRniMnxGtc/s1600/dustjacketattic.tumblr.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--PjHjef347U/TvUo3pIKR1I/AAAAAAAAD7w/9NfnAIjJJWU/s1600/brightbazaar.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--PjHjef347U/TvUo3pIKR1I/AAAAAAAAD7w/9NfnAIjJJWU/s1600/brightbazaar.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oJz5gizRKqQ/TvUo4c9EZrI/AAAAAAAAD78/BPDzdB8xtgs/s1600/4inspireddesign.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oJz5gizRKqQ/TvUo4c9EZrI/AAAAAAAAD78/BPDzdB8xtgs/s1600/4inspireddesign.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy Holidays!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-4183539062345812645?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-15063616873517636622011-12-22T21:54:00.001+08:002011-12-22T21:54:00.724+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mjcXpvcQFKE/TvHzeKgEbvI/AAAAAAAAD1M/ykXUH6zsoN4/s1600/bhg.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mjcXpvcQFKE/TvHzeKgEbvI/AAAAAAAAD1M/ykXUH6zsoN4/s1600/bhg.com.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday filled with loved ones and lots of festive cheer! Here are a few chic Hanukkah inspirations for you!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Love this <span style="font-size: x-small;">DIY</span> menorah above, I don't have one here in Singapore so this is the perfect&nbsp;solution&nbsp;- all you need is a bunch of small gift boxes and some pretty paper!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-skX73k5ltc4/TvHzdjxMrnI/AAAAAAAAD1E/CKBtu3SAZV8/s1600/heltenkelthosmig.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-skX73k5ltc4/TvHzdjxMrnI/AAAAAAAAD1E/CKBtu3SAZV8/s1600/heltenkelthosmig.blogspot.com.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The twig star of david with lights is so understated, but still fun! {Notice the <a href="http://spicerandbank.blogspot.com/2011/12/instant-warmth-sheepskins.html">sheepskin</a> throw? told you they were in style!}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i-jCwK_BZ50/TvHzdPuCJeI/AAAAAAAAD1A/cjublHCYKrw/s1600/http-__pinterest.com_pin_240661173807113208_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i-jCwK_BZ50/TvHzdPuCJeI/AAAAAAAAD1A/cjublHCYKrw/s1600/http-__pinterest.com_pin_240661173807113208_.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am pretty sure this was not designed with Hanukkah in mind, but how lovely for a holiday dinner party for everyone!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VDLX-6G8YlA/TvHzZFJIkfI/AAAAAAAAD0o/8XTEx7kfzpQ/s1600/remodelista.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VDLX-6G8YlA/TvHzZFJIkfI/AAAAAAAAD0o/8XTEx7kfzpQ/s1600/remodelista.com.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is actually a stylish advent&nbsp;calendar shown here, but it would be a brilliant way to hold a little present for each night of Hanukkah!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A52yZpKPHLU/TvHzajQpoyI/AAAAAAAAD00/V1031RqSLdc/s1600/prudencepennywise.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A52yZpKPHLU/TvHzajQpoyI/AAAAAAAAD00/V1031RqSLdc/s1600/prudencepennywise.blogspot.com.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Yum!! I love potato latkes with lots and lots of&nbsp;applause! These have jalapenos for a little kick!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{via <a href="http://www.bhg.com/">1</a>. <a href="http://www.heltenkelthosmig.blogspot.com/">2</a>. <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/119978777542585837/">3</a>. <a href="http://www.remodelista.com/">4</a>. <a href="http://prudencepennywise.blogspot.com/">5</a>}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy Hanukkah and warm wishes to everyone!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-1506361687351763662?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-70621483930219525222011-12-21T21:18:00.000+08:002011-12-21T21:18:00.399+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VvGv5lgSlzA/Tuc9JVYBnwI/AAAAAAAADvs/-bi_t7m9fMA/s1600/petitpoulailler.tumblr.com+sheepskin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VvGv5lgSlzA/Tuc9JVYBnwI/AAAAAAAADvs/-bi_t7m9fMA/s1600/petitpoulailler.tumblr.com+sheepskin.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Need a quick holiday update? Just add a few sheepskins for a cozy and warm wintery feel! I have long loved how sheepskin throws look on the floor, layered over larger area rugs {I even have one at home!} but lately have been spotting them draped over all types of seating. A sheepskin is a lovely addition to a hard chair or bench - I adore the texture and welcoming vibe they bring.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here are my favorite inspirations . . . &nbsp;{and where to get one too!}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vwv2VmhdiuA/Tuc8ctt69bI/AAAAAAAADu8/yO4ouWn5cys/s1600/olde-bell-inn+by+Ilse+Crawford+via+remodelista.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vwv2VmhdiuA/Tuc8ctt69bI/AAAAAAAADu8/yO4ouWn5cys/s1600/olde-bell-inn+by+Ilse+Crawford+via+remodelista.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2AyY8-aHQXY/Tuc8eDoqHpI/AAAAAAAADvE/oCxYSRaDKuk/s1600/johnny+miller+.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2AyY8-aHQXY/Tuc8eDoqHpI/AAAAAAAADvE/oCxYSRaDKuk/s1600/johnny+miller+.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3yyC_AoZzDM/Tuc8e5MQ2fI/AAAAAAAADvI/wjYOR-s5Dsc/s1600/hinge+design+studio-chicago-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3yyC_AoZzDM/Tuc8e5MQ2fI/AAAAAAAADvI/wjYOR-s5Dsc/s1600/hinge+design+studio-chicago-2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LCtPTO73tpQ/Tuc8grBP1YI/AAAAAAAADvU/QOjzsDICbAE/s1600/emmas.blogg.se+sheepskin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LCtPTO73tpQ/Tuc8grBP1YI/AAAAAAAADvU/QOjzsDICbAE/s1600/emmas.blogg.se+sheepskin.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vRxqXOrLnjE/Tuc8iKJub0I/AAAAAAAADvc/j47PxWtw3LI/s1600/__pinterest.com_pin_115524613_+sheepskin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vRxqXOrLnjE/Tuc8iKJub0I/AAAAAAAADvc/j47PxWtw3LI/s1600/__pinterest.com_pin_115524613_+sheepskin.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RkYD7yTdDXg/Tuc8Zh_nkTI/AAAAAAAADus/dXDNtqOnkTM/s1600/rens-sheepskin__28331_PE097271_S4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RkYD7yTdDXg/Tuc8Zh_nkTI/AAAAAAAADus/dXDNtqOnkTM/s400/rens-sheepskin__28331_PE097271_S4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You can get this great <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70026822/">one</a> from IKEA for just $30.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So, is the trend for you? I&nbsp;especially&nbsp;like their organic, natural look when mixed in with mod furnishing and interiors!&nbsp;</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{via <a href="http://petitpoulailler.tumblr.com/">1</a>. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.remodelista.com/">2</a>. &nbsp;<a href="http://johnny-miller.com/">3</a>. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.hingedesign%20studio-chicago-2.com/">4</a>. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.emmas.blogg.se/">5</a>. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/115524613">6</a>.}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><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="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO Happy Holidays!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-7062148393021952522?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-89201606522423060062011-12-20T20:57:00.001+08:002011-12-20T14:58:58.146+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uhKI7iUHJfU/Tu7x7PRiwfI/AAAAAAAADyw/EFvhGm83Pjc/s1600/suzanne+Kasler+-+style+steal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uhKI7iUHJfU/Tu7x7PRiwfI/AAAAAAAADyw/EFvhGm83Pjc/s1600/suzanne+Kasler+-+style+steal.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love spotting high end designer rooms and then recreating them with retail sources instead of exclusive and expensive trade only brands {in fact, it was a huge inspiration for me to begin my&nbsp;<a href="http://www.allisonegan.com/">online design</a>&nbsp;services!} This room by Suzanne Kasler is so light and breezy, but also so welcoming. I&nbsp;especially&nbsp;like how the artwork and pillows infuse color into the space.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So I crafted a quick guide to help you create a chic version of this interior on your own - using easily accessible sources!&nbsp;</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BL_Ky4ot2JI/Tu7x9Ww1tKI/AAAAAAAADzA/A_NkJd5KjqA/s1600/S+Kasler+Style+Steal1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BL_Ky4ot2JI/Tu7x9Ww1tKI/AAAAAAAADzA/A_NkJd5KjqA/s640/S+Kasler+Style+Steal1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0e7ZrZG1qKs/Tu7x8NT9u-I/AAAAAAAADy4/IE3AwCVeYns/s1600/S+Kasler+Style+Steal2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0e7ZrZG1qKs/Tu7x8NT9u-I/AAAAAAAADy4/IE3AwCVeYns/s640/S+Kasler+Style+Steal2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">damask printed pillows in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72503861/halloween-sale-traditions-sweet-potato">coral</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84184906/halloween-sale-amsterdam-chartreuse?ref=sr_gallery_36&amp;ga_search_submit=&amp;ga_search_query=green+damask+printed+pillow&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_ship_to=US&amp;ga_search_type=handmade&amp;ga_facet=handmade">green</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83360997/light-blue-white-damask-pillow-cover?ref=sr_gallery_3&amp;ga_search_submit=&amp;ga_langid_override=-1&amp;ga_search_query=light+blue+damask+pillow&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_ship_to=US&amp;ga_search_type=handmade&amp;ga_facet=handmade">dusty blue</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Office-Supplies/Testrite-Baroque-Gold-Easel/5240618/product.html?cid=123620"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">gold easel</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/lenoir-82-22-sofa-slipcover---special-order-fabrics/furniture/sofas-loveseats/220264"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">white modern sofa</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/sunbrella-bordered-seagrass-rug/by-design/sisal-jute-natural-fiber-rugs/209394"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">natural jute rug</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/furniture/accent-tables/parsons-rectangular-coffee-table-with-travertine-top/s543988"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">travertine top coffee table</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/natural-tree-stump-side-table-f655/?pkey=ccoffee-side-tables">organic wood side table</a>&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.target.com/p/Floor-Lamp-Black-White/-/A-13576968"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">streamlined iron floor lamp</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/parsons-armchair-slipcover/chairs/chair-slipcovers/12175">slipcovered white armchair</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.20x200.com/artworks/1168-valerie-roybal-well-being-2"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">colorful art prints</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Vessels-dArt-Hourglass/productinfo/W3283/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">hourglass ceramic vase</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Antiqued-Ceramic-Multi-Spout-Vase/productinfo/W5488/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">multi bud flower vase</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/sg/en/catalog/products/60193029/">dark wood frames</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am especially in love with these vibrant prints by artist Valerie Roybal! Do you think you could make this look work in your space?&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-8920160652242306006?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-50877321747151568582011-12-19T21:25:00.000+08:002011-12-19T21:25:00.445+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QdKwEO_UcJg/Tu7w9DBwRFI/AAAAAAAADxg/rvKPxb8knVQ/s1600/0135823-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QdKwEO_UcJg/Tu7w9DBwRFI/AAAAAAAADxg/rvKPxb8knVQ/s640/0135823-17.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Last week I posted a&nbsp;</span><a href="http://spicerandbank.blogspot.com/2011/12/daydreaming-perfect-window-nook.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">window nook</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">&nbsp;I just loved! I was not sure where this lovely home was and asked what you thought - thanks so much for all the comments, it turns out it is on charming Garfield Place in Brooklyn and was owned by the amazing Jenna Lyons of J. Crew - and if you have $4 million, it's actually for&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.sothebyshomes.com/nyc/sales/0135823#" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">sale</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">&nbsp;now! Just had to share more images of this beautiful home . . .&nbsp;</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qFJFS1LuTXs/Tu7xC0A9tYI/AAAAAAAADyU/LQFYQSLHPzI/s1600/0135823-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qFJFS1LuTXs/Tu7xC0A9tYI/AAAAAAAADyU/LQFYQSLHPzI/s400/0135823-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8ppw9gflkaI/Tu7xDnqFpLI/AAAAAAAADyc/2LL5XUGUtNo/s1600/0135823-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8ppw9gflkaI/Tu7xDnqFpLI/AAAAAAAADyc/2LL5XUGUtNo/s400/0135823-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ubesOUip038/Tu7xBt1ZSHI/AAAAAAAADyE/kVHOMj80wOc/s1600/0135823-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ubesOUip038/Tu7xBt1ZSHI/AAAAAAAADyE/kVHOMj80wOc/s640/0135823-7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i1rsFMbGdqI/Tu7xCD1UKCI/AAAAAAAADyM/u6BJR-vp80I/s1600/0135823-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i1rsFMbGdqI/Tu7xCD1UKCI/AAAAAAAADyM/u6BJR-vp80I/s640/0135823-6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-20_POsvrEs4/Tu7xAhHCpEI/AAAAAAAADyA/BJi-NhlSObA/s1600/0135823-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-20_POsvrEs4/Tu7xAhHCpEI/AAAAAAAADyA/BJi-NhlSObA/s640/0135823-8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FGoKW9X3O8U/Tu7w_n20T-I/AAAAAAAADx0/1PSU7cD9iSg/s1600/0135823-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FGoKW9X3O8U/Tu7w_n20T-I/AAAAAAAADx0/1PSU7cD9iSg/s640/0135823-11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c8yUfpwZzFc/Tu7w-3GD1EI/AAAAAAAADxs/GgPxIRlUZJI/s1600/0135823-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c8yUfpwZzFc/Tu7w-3GD1EI/AAAAAAAADxs/GgPxIRlUZJI/s640/0135823-14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZB5hNc-p2Fc/Tu7w-HiVQwI/AAAAAAAADxk/AZt73lGD4SA/s1600/0135823-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZB5hNc-p2Fc/Tu7w-HiVQwI/AAAAAAAADxk/AZt73lGD4SA/s640/0135823-15.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HK1Kg9DwxT4/Tu7xEYSewJI/AAAAAAAADyk/RYq7Qa-UWmQ/s1600/0135823-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HK1Kg9DwxT4/Tu7xEYSewJI/AAAAAAAADyk/RYq7Qa-UWmQ/s640/0135823-1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sigh,&nbsp;seriously&nbsp;a dream home - so chic.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hope you all having a great Monday!&nbsp;</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-5087732174715156858?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-29802522333006219552011-12-15T19:33:00.001+08:002011-12-15T19:40:05.717+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E0e2tA1caUo/Tuc-Ty-icvI/AAAAAAAADxM/V-NFgtb_uZg/s1600/600daysofsydney.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E0e2tA1caUo/Tuc-Ty-icvI/AAAAAAAADxM/V-NFgtb_uZg/s640/600daysofsydney.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">I love getting inspiration from places I travel, and Sydney has been full of wonderful interiors. I also adore cozy and personal restaurants and bars and&nbsp;<a href="http://lovetillydevine.com/">Love, Tilly Devine</a>&nbsp;certainly fits the bill. My husband likes to tease me that I am more interested in the design of a restaurant than the food, which honestly for me is true. . . that said, I&nbsp;definitely&nbsp;picked this charming wine bar based on its chic interiors {I even love the name}. We are headed there tomorrow night and will be sure to report back!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you find it as welcoming as I do?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-qU41pb6C0/Tuc-M8F8UvI/AAAAAAAADxE/DJFI9JLG25M/s1600/love-tilly-devine_page_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-qU41pb6C0/Tuc-M8F8UvI/AAAAAAAADxE/DJFI9JLG25M/s320/love-tilly-devine_page_6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M6pekeiV07I/Tuc-Fd8mxtI/AAAAAAAADwU/6smm51nbrc4/s1600/yourbars.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M6pekeiV07I/Tuc-Fd8mxtI/AAAAAAAADwU/6smm51nbrc4/s320/yourbars.com.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FiCw9S5QjrQ/Tuc-GZF3AvI/AAAAAAAADwc/lz_Z9kak5jA/s1600/www.yourbars.com.au+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FiCw9S5QjrQ/Tuc-GZF3AvI/AAAAAAAADwc/lz_Z9kak5jA/s320/www.yourbars.com.au+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YA2u14S3eu0/Tuc-HhrnlhI/AAAAAAAADwk/3_n6ASAXy-Q/s1600/www.yourbars.com.au+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YA2u14S3eu0/Tuc-HhrnlhI/AAAAAAAADwk/3_n6ASAXy-Q/s320/www.yourbars.com.au+.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g_HsWjPnqnQ/Tuc-IWErloI/AAAAAAAADwo/DXPfWyajibU/s1600/www.au.timeout.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g_HsWjPnqnQ/Tuc-IWErloI/AAAAAAAADwo/DXPfWyajibU/s320/www.au.timeout.com.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s6wPocc91QM/Tuc-JBqp61I/AAAAAAAADww/txPYbbhh-_M/s1600/smh.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s6wPocc91QM/Tuc-JBqp61I/AAAAAAAADww/txPYbbhh-_M/s320/smh.com.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-upZ34sZI7po/Tuc-L04jmXI/AAAAAAAADw8/55oC0T0lURM/s1600/owners+matt+and+tim+carinethevenau.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-upZ34sZI7po/Tuc-L04jmXI/AAAAAAAADw8/55oC0T0lURM/s320/owners+matt+and+tim+carinethevenau.com.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This last shot is of owners Tim and Matt - I love a place with personality!&nbsp;</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-2980252233300621955?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-43933124283132899862011-12-13T19:50:00.000+08:002011-12-13T19:50:34.605+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lOmEwJCtEOM/Tuc3odwXJII/AAAAAAAADtk/UuNcsFQrhvE/s1600/20110915094501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lOmEwJCtEOM/Tuc3odwXJII/AAAAAAAADtk/UuNcsFQrhvE/s400/20110915094501.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We are staying this week in the chic neighboorhood of Darlinghurst! I adore the cafes, boutiques, tree lined streets and rows of charming sandstone houses with beautiful ironwork. We love it here in Sydney so much I can just imagine moving right into this sunny and airy Darlinghurst townhouse . . .&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A1LKfDN4V6E/Tuc3hXOtJhI/AAAAAAAADs8/glogAsPBEYU/s1600/20110915094725b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A1LKfDN4V6E/Tuc3hXOtJhI/AAAAAAAADs8/glogAsPBEYU/s400/20110915094725b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oSxTJAEheYQ/Tuc3i-e9FPI/AAAAAAAADtE/w1peGU0V6kc/s1600/20110915094725a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oSxTJAEheYQ/Tuc3i-e9FPI/AAAAAAAADtE/w1peGU0V6kc/s400/20110915094725a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T3oEzXjoC8w/Tuc3lu2MI0I/AAAAAAAADtU/HVUbYiFDYoo/s1600/20110915094501c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T3oEzXjoC8w/Tuc3lu2MI0I/AAAAAAAADtU/HVUbYiFDYoo/s400/20110915094501c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nQEfTe9pjns/Tuc3nQmycUI/AAAAAAAADtc/Xl_gFrVHZko/s1600/20110915094501a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nQEfTe9pjns/Tuc3nQmycUI/AAAAAAAADtc/Xl_gFrVHZko/s400/20110915094501a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hH1d20-yk1U/Tuc3ks_QPWI/AAAAAAAADtM/ddSPMh6hb-4/s1600/20110915094725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hH1d20-yk1U/Tuc3ks_QPWI/AAAAAAAADtM/ddSPMh6hb-4/s400/20110915094725.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So lovely, right? I love the french doors and the accents of yellow throughout!&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What is your favorite detail?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{via <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2011/9/17/stalking-on-a-sunny-saturday.html">Desire to Inspire</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-4393312428313289986?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-53277738983131998922011-12-12T21:03:00.003+08:002011-12-12T21:03:00.560+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Eu8Nku_aSAY/TuKwGBxelvI/AAAAAAAADsE/IHNzA_thu4c/s1600/Pretty-Beach-House-Australia-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Eu8Nku_aSAY/TuKwGBxelvI/AAAAAAAADsE/IHNzA_thu4c/s400/Pretty-Beach-House-Australia-5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ever dream of sleeping in the tree tops? I fell in love with the boutique resort&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bellsatkillcare.com.au/pretty-beach-house/pretty-beach-house.html">Pretty Beach House</a>&nbsp;as soon as I first saw photos. It just 90&nbsp;minutes&nbsp;north of Sydney and while we are not staying there this time - its certainly on my must see list! I love how organic and simple the architecture and design are and how&nbsp;beautifully&nbsp;the whole restort blends into the environment. Just dreamy!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O16Rwj4eFu0/TuKwKgspCLI/AAAAAAAADsk/nE6iJBShtNM/s1600/Pretty-Beach-House-Austrailia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O16Rwj4eFu0/TuKwKgspCLI/AAAAAAAADsk/nE6iJBShtNM/s400/Pretty-Beach-House-Austrailia.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GYb3tbgMwjA/TuKwBl7iVKI/AAAAAAAADrs/WHWCZm77F5Q/s1600/Pretty-Beach-House-Australia-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GYb3tbgMwjA/TuKwBl7iVKI/AAAAAAAADrs/WHWCZm77F5Q/s400/Pretty-Beach-House-Australia-9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gB9JUMgYVrc/TuKwDIAmz5I/AAAAAAAADr0/iy5LOS8S-mM/s1600/Pretty-Beach-House-Australia-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gB9JUMgYVrc/TuKwDIAmz5I/AAAAAAAADr0/iy5LOS8S-mM/s400/Pretty-Beach-House-Australia-8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-exqqadUtnbo/TuKwEXeWk5I/AAAAAAAADr8/zY1eVKack4A/s1600/Pretty-Beach-House-Australia-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-exqqadUtnbo/TuKwEXeWk5I/AAAAAAAADr8/zY1eVKack4A/s400/Pretty-Beach-House-Australia-6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GXyAImt8aVc/TuKwHZh5ckI/AAAAAAAADsM/fTqVKUaO0iE/s1600/Pretty-Beach-House-Australia-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GXyAImt8aVc/TuKwHZh5ckI/AAAAAAAADsM/fTqVKUaO0iE/s400/Pretty-Beach-House-Australia-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9aYrULh2_lw/TuKwIl5l_6I/AAAAAAAADsQ/r_Us5Uxu_9Q/s1600/Pretty-Beach-House-Australia-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9aYrULh2_lw/TuKwIl5l_6I/AAAAAAAADsQ/r_Us5Uxu_9Q/s400/Pretty-Beach-House-Australia-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wl7RjJumGok/TuKwJhorncI/AAAAAAAADsY/IzzTvjSUBIs/s1600/Pretty-Beach-House-Australia-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wl7RjJumGok/TuKwJhorncI/AAAAAAAADsY/IzzTvjSUBIs/s400/Pretty-Beach-House-Australia-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xfe7mswnm4Q/TuKwMelcAxI/AAAAAAAADso/2rYBX-ssc0g/s1600/explore-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="205" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xfe7mswnm4Q/TuKwMelcAxI/AAAAAAAADso/2rYBX-ssc0g/s400/explore-6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-trv95WpMgek/TuKwNPcQIsI/AAAAAAAADsw/8YkEUIinEMs/s1600/explore-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="205" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-trv95WpMgek/TuKwNPcQIsI/AAAAAAAADsw/8YkEUIinEMs/s400/explore-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It looks so relaxing and&nbsp;intimate&nbsp;. . . however, I can't complain about my current&nbsp;locale, we are at a tiny hotel in the heart of the oh-so-cool Darlinghurst&nbsp;neighborhood of Sydney&nbsp;and we are loving it! More to come on that tomorrow!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-5327773898313199892?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-86914333751058784282011-12-10T09:02:00.000+08:002011-12-10T09:02:39.434+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xlU7CJNd7x0/TuKurkNL9jI/AAAAAAAADrg/KXBpDSpLNWA/s1600/budgettravel.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xlU7CJNd7x0/TuKurkNL9jI/AAAAAAAADrg/KXBpDSpLNWA/s1600/budgettravel.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am <i>so</i> excited to be heading to Sydney today for a week with my husband and his family. We are looking forward to Bondi Beach, hiking in the Blue Mountains, seeing the Harbor, and climbing the Sydney Bridge. More to come from Oz!!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hope you have a wonderful weekend too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hKZpHj2oo9A/TuKupJrzlyI/AAAAAAAADrM/gej1dwXSo7A/s1600/tabithaemma.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hKZpHj2oo9A/TuKupJrzlyI/AAAAAAAADrM/gej1dwXSo7A/s1600/tabithaemma.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-88ovX9Fm6ow/TuKup_eNdAI/AAAAAAAADrQ/yg5MZ6QzBoY/s1600/destination360.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-88ovX9Fm6ow/TuKup_eNdAI/AAAAAAAADrQ/yg5MZ6QzBoY/s1600/destination360.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-8691433375105878428?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-38351740108496030332011-12-07T20:26:00.000+08:002011-12-07T20:26:00.068+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3zCl00v797A/TtNF2tiDfSI/AAAAAAAADlE/cqzsWAGztkU/s1600/www.rolandbello.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3zCl00v797A/TtNF2tiDfSI/AAAAAAAADlE/cqzsWAGztkU/s1600/www.rolandbello.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Traditional&nbsp;and Victorian or edgy and&nbsp;eclectic? No matter how you see it, I love the look of cameo&nbsp;silhouettes&nbsp;in interiors! I especially like the effect of a whole grouping of cameos, they are so graphic and of course <i>so</i> personal.&nbsp;&nbsp;I love the idea of beginning a collection of cameo prints that the whole family can add to - a true modern heirloom!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wr2UModjiOY/TtNF8GUct4I/AAAAAAAADl4/VdPr6nqbT4A/s1600/Cameo+Carolina+Irving+Lonny+oct-nov+2009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wr2UModjiOY/TtNF8GUct4I/AAAAAAAADl4/VdPr6nqbT4A/s400/Cameo+Carolina+Irving+Lonny+oct-nov+2009.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eM0RydDTshM/TtNF3I_R_JI/AAAAAAAADlI/6qhrxQ2ZxzE/s1600/via++palatial+living.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eM0RydDTshM/TtNF3I_R_JI/AAAAAAAADlI/6qhrxQ2ZxzE/s1600/via++palatial+living.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CJU51p44rWI/TtNF3t383EI/AAAAAAAADlQ/kzI7nuvkwWs/s1600/tata+harper+vanity+fair+via+elements+of+style+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CJU51p44rWI/TtNF3t383EI/AAAAAAAADlQ/kzI7nuvkwWs/s1600/tata+harper+vanity+fair+via+elements+of+style+blog.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SOR4ZGXP0N4/TtNF4fhsLbI/AAAAAAAADlc/VLPlVVCG6p8/s1600/Lonny+Jan-Feb+2011+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SOR4ZGXP0N4/TtNF4fhsLbI/AAAAAAAADlc/VLPlVVCG6p8/s1600/Lonny+Jan-Feb+2011+.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vg10Dz3kBnM/TtNF5TU3UxI/AAAAAAAADlg/Z4xMmlakP80/s1600/katejennings.tumblr.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vg10Dz3kBnM/TtNF5TU3UxI/AAAAAAAADlg/Z4xMmlakP80/s400/katejennings.tumblr.com.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-456EPAPcG0Q/TtNF5_nLWhI/AAAAAAAADls/wFkwmyfAVN8/s1600/johnny+miller+cameo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-456EPAPcG0Q/TtNF5_nLWhI/AAAAAAAADls/wFkwmyfAVN8/s1600/johnny+miller+cameo.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vd6W14jBRZc/TtNF8oUpF4I/AAAAAAAADmA/IBXhefLpvmE/s1600/atelierinbox.blogspot.com+brazilian+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vd6W14jBRZc/TtNF8oUpF4I/AAAAAAAADmA/IBXhefLpvmE/s1600/atelierinbox.blogspot.com+brazilian+blog.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For just $22, at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72237711/custom-printable-face-silhouette-black?ref=sr_gallery_18&amp;ga_search_submit=&amp;ga_search_query=custom+cameo&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_ship_to=US&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_type=handmade&amp;ga_facet=handmade%2Fart">Allyson&nbsp;Baker Designs</a> you can have a custom&nbsp;silhouette&nbsp;made of your favorite person! {I love Etsy!} Just pop it in a pretty frame for a wonderfully personal and <i>beautiful</i> holiday gift!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{via <a href="http://www.rolandbello.com/">1</a>. <a href="http://lonnymag.com/issues/9-oct-nov-2009-issue/pages/1">2</a> . <a href="http://www.palatialliving.com/">3</a> . <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/">4</a> . <a href="http://lonnymag.com/issues/13-jan-feb-2011-issue/pages/1">5</a> . <a href="http://www.katejennings.tumblr.com/">6</a> . <a href="http://johnny-miller.com/">7</a> . <a href="http://atelierinbox.blogspot.com/">8</a>}</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-3835174010849603033?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-13981895074490464632011-12-06T20:50:00.000+08:002011-12-06T17:22:31.149+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tOWY-oiNLQo/TtV91mKyF-I/AAAAAAAADrE/yTEtGj6BYic/s1600/http-__whatsnottolove.tumblr.com_post_13077695086_prettyducksinarow-that-place-where-my-head-fits.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tOWY-oiNLQo/TtV91mKyF-I/AAAAAAAADrE/yTEtGj6BYic/s1600/http-__whatsnottolove.tumblr.com_post_13077695086_prettyducksinarow-that-place-where-my-head-fits.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love everything about this . . . sigh, just perfection!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- giant flowering branches</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- antique reupholstered chairs paired with a mod tulip table</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-&nbsp;gorgeous&nbsp;arched bay windows</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- mug of coffee and newspaper</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I dont know in which city this image is taken but I am guessing either Boston or London. . . any guesses?&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{<a href="http://www.whatsnottolove.tumblr.com/post/13077695086/prettyducksinarow-that-place-where-my-head-fits">via</a>}</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-1398189507449046463?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-40125778269435000122011-12-05T21:30:00.001+08:002011-12-05T21:30:00.886+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1308044816"></span><span id="goog_1308044817"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PeFPOQVDy1o/TtRbl6p0VBI/AAAAAAAADnk/OrgI0NFnnCQ/s1600/dark+ruemag.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PeFPOQVDy1o/TtRbl6p0VBI/AAAAAAAADnk/OrgI0NFnnCQ/s1600/dark+ruemag.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love the drama and warmth dark, dark walls can bring! It was one of the first lessons I learned as a new designer at a firm, my boss wanted the walls a deep navy and I was so surprised - the dining room turned out just stunning and I was converted! I especially loved the vintage, dark and stormy feel of the space above - so cozy and perfect for the cold weather too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1EBeV5k3vws/TtRbmsG7ZrI/AAAAAAAADns/LkCuQX3BwwI/s1600/dark+simple-pretty.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1EBeV5k3vws/TtRbmsG7ZrI/AAAAAAAADns/LkCuQX3BwwI/s1600/dark+simple-pretty.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dSxyIMOkBOw/TtRbnRfLQMI/AAAAAAAADn0/veELmdb-hWw/s1600/loving+kids+corner+via+petitsbonheurs123+wordpress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dSxyIMOkBOw/TtRbnRfLQMI/AAAAAAAADn0/veELmdb-hWw/s1600/loving+kids+corner+via+petitsbonheurs123+wordpress.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XBqdhDNH7o8/TtRb2mtuyiI/AAAAAAAADn8/yQLswwbyntY/s1600/chicago+home+%252B+garden+_dark+via+vivafullhouse.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XBqdhDNH7o8/TtRb2mtuyiI/AAAAAAAADn8/yQLswwbyntY/s1600/chicago+home+%252B+garden+_dark+via+vivafullhouse.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0nBQiIJ6ULU/TtRb3A8rCSI/AAAAAAAADoE/-IumBSo-8X4/s1600/country_living_bedroom-moving-0909-de_rect540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0nBQiIJ6ULU/TtRb3A8rCSI/AAAAAAAADoE/-IumBSo-8X4/s1600/country_living_bedroom-moving-0909-de_rect540.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EUjcIaTz6SA/TtRb4IR5UNI/AAAAAAAADoM/ldDW0KiSUvA/s1600/dark+and+cozy+apartmenttherapy.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EUjcIaTz6SA/TtRb4IR5UNI/AAAAAAAADoM/ldDW0KiSUvA/s1600/dark+and+cozy+apartmenttherapy.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I also can't get enough of this last image - so welcoming and warm but still so glam! Fantastic wall paper!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{via <a href="http://www.ruemag.com/">1</a> . <a href="http://www.simple-pretty.com/">2</a> . <a href="http://www.petitsbonheurs123.%20wordpress.com/">3</a> . <a href="http://www.vivafullhouse.blogspot.com/">4</a> . <a href="http://www.country_living_bedroom-moving-0909-de_rect540/">5</a> . <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/">6</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-4012577826943500012?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-60834728829874934342011-12-02T21:52:00.000+08:002011-12-02T21:52:00.054+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jRP6Fi9iUlo/TtRlQumGJ8I/AAAAAAAADok/ziO8DCsGhGU/s1600/paperyandcakery.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jRP6Fi9iUlo/TtRlQumGJ8I/AAAAAAAADok/ziO8DCsGhGU/s1600/paperyandcakery.com.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have a confession . . . I <i>do</i> judge books by their covers. It's true, I adore books of all types but when stacked on the shelves some certainly look prettier than others. A great solution is to cover those favorite books with beautiful covers! There are so many choices, you can unify with one color, use a lively collection of hues and patterns, or even give them all a coat of metallic paint. No matter which you chose, your bookcase will be more lovely for it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Weekend project anyone? Here are some inspirational images and a few tips in case you feel up to the challenge!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hVp32JOl4sU/TtRleL0my5I/AAAAAAAADpM/nCNplZvxjqk/s1600/alovelymorning.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hVp32JOl4sU/TtRleL0my5I/AAAAAAAADpM/nCNplZvxjqk/s1600/alovelymorning.blogspot.com.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love how the vellum softens everything but still lets you read the titles!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a0HOd4BpLhs/TtRlXnsGk-I/AAAAAAAADow/w5Hfj0_BZ0I/s1600/elementsofstyleblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a0HOd4BpLhs/TtRlXnsGk-I/AAAAAAAADow/w5Hfj0_BZ0I/s1600/elementsofstyleblog.com.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So chic! Why let lovely wrapping papers go to waste {perfect plan for post holiday season!}</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sGginIoWLPc/TtRlYMWrviI/AAAAAAAADo8/MdI070ENCjM/s1600/realsimple.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sGginIoWLPc/TtRlYMWrviI/AAAAAAAADo8/MdI070ENCjM/s1600/realsimple.com.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What a great use for scraps or samples of fabric {You can to pick them up at the fabric shop}</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AhpojE_gy0U/TtRlZr2fQxI/AAAAAAAADpA/iolGapOCER0/s1600/traceryinteriors.wordpress.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AhpojE_gy0U/TtRlZr2fQxI/AAAAAAAADpA/iolGapOCER0/s1600/traceryinteriors.wordpress.com.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Metallic spray paint is such a&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;and easy option. This would also be a great addition to a holiday centerpiece or mantel decoration to add height - it looks so festive!&nbsp;</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UgqM50Qu7EI/TtRlQLXdYoI/AAAAAAAADoc/Tg-gql9thCA/s1600/itsmebecky.tumblr.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UgqM50Qu7EI/TtRlQLXdYoI/AAAAAAAADoc/Tg-gql9thCA/s1600/itsmebecky.tumblr.com.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Simple genius. Craft paper and some lovely handwriting.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TRrgNHa4644/TtRlW85_giI/AAAAAAAADos/LRjQKOqPcoQ/s1600/designsponge.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TRrgNHa4644/TtRlW85_giI/AAAAAAAADos/LRjQKOqPcoQ/s1600/designsponge.com.jpg" /></a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lastly, I am crazy for this <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2011/09/diy-project-paper-leatherbound-books.html">crafty DIY</a> featured on Apartment Therapy for how to create these beautiful vintage looking leather bound books above using brown paper bags.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sadly all my books still live far, far away in the States, but please keep me posted if you give it a try!&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{via <a href="http://www.paperyandcakery.com/">1</a> . <a href="http://alovelymorning.blogspot.com/">2</a> . <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/">3</a> . <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/">4</a> . <a href="http://www.traceryinteriors.wordpress.com/">5</a> . <a href="http://itsmebecky.tumblr.com/">6</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Happy Friday!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">xoxo</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-6083472882987493434?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-75339547061336824942011-12-01T21:29:00.000+08:002011-12-01T21:29:00.038+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UQbqK_vz0d8/TtNGn6iDgLI/AAAAAAAADnY/JxE_k-JQqq0/s1600/decorare.tumblr.com_post_10613704909.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UQbqK_vz0d8/TtNGn6iDgLI/AAAAAAAADnY/JxE_k-JQqq0/s1600/decorare.tumblr.com_post_10613704909.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When done right, twin beds can be a&nbsp;sophisticated&nbsp;and chic option!&nbsp;I love how you can push twin beds together when needed, and how they create a more open floor plan in a tight space. So whether it's a guest room or a great bedroom a child can grow with - twin beds can be quite elegant!&nbsp;</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">&nbsp;These stylish examples prove you can have the&nbsp;</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">versatility</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">&nbsp;of two beds with fully grown-up style. . .&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3WbugJjwl7Y/TtNGfVbybgI/AAAAAAAADmM/B1QJTOGVVUk/s1600/brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3WbugJjwl7Y/TtNGfVbybgI/AAAAAAAADmM/B1QJTOGVVUk/s1600/brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_EcRP1QXz4Q/TtNGlqgBpUI/AAAAAAAADm8/BYPuvJ_lhHo/s1600/thedecorista.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_EcRP1QXz4Q/TtNGlqgBpUI/AAAAAAAADm8/BYPuvJ_lhHo/s1600/thedecorista.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MQERkoUltbQ/TtNGfqNbarI/AAAAAAAADmQ/57eGecHXvFc/s1600/brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com+red+beds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MQERkoUltbQ/TtNGfqNbarI/AAAAAAAADmQ/57eGecHXvFc/s1600/brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com+red+beds.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QRUqEb0mxb8/TtNGgOCiAhI/AAAAAAAADmY/BaAQsj9WpDY/s1600/brightboldbeautiful.blogspot+2+beds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QRUqEb0mxb8/TtNGgOCiAhI/AAAAAAAADmY/BaAQsj9WpDY/s1600/brightboldbeautiful.blogspot+2+beds.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D2EqCgtvQ1A/TtNGgoCjZqI/AAAAAAAADmg/Vax5Oa3rUkQ/s1600/athoughtfulplaceblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D2EqCgtvQ1A/TtNGgoCjZqI/AAAAAAAADmg/Vax5Oa3rUkQ/s1600/athoughtfulplaceblog.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cz-kyRyU_9g/TtNGhCaNxqI/AAAAAAAADmo/o-tPfR3jRC8/s1600/apartmenttherapy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cz-kyRyU_9g/TtNGhCaNxqI/AAAAAAAADmo/o-tPfR3jRC8/s1600/apartmenttherapy.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s_Uh5tugdf8/TtNGmCnYpdI/AAAAAAAADnE/-g0w8H939xY/s1600/thedecorista.com+2+beds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s_Uh5tugdf8/TtNGmCnYpdI/AAAAAAAADnE/-g0w8H939xY/s1600/thedecorista.com+2+beds.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pNz4150MrVA/TtNGnHHCUKI/AAAAAAAADnI/g056G4kWV3E/s1600/shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pNz4150MrVA/TtNGnHHCUKI/AAAAAAAADnI/g056G4kWV3E/s1600/shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Which one is your favorite?&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am swooning over the room with rich tangerine walls and those antique sleigh beds!&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{via <a href="http://www.decorare.tumblr.com/post/10613704909">1</a> . <a href="http://www.brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/">2</a> . <a href="http://www.thedecorista.com/">3</a> . <a href="http://www.brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/">4</a> . <a href="http://www.brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/">5</a> . <a href="http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/">6</a> .<a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/">7</a> . <a href="http://www.thedecorista.com/">8</a> . <a href="http://shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com/">9</a>}</span></div><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-7533954706133682494?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-48054597683390881602011-11-30T20:49:00.002+08:002011-11-30T21:27:29.970+08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Today I am so happy to be guest posting on Kristy's beautiful blog, <a href="http://www.hypheninteriors.com/2011/11/christmas-dcor-allison-from-spicer-and-bank.html">Hyphen Interiors</a>!&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Please visit me <a href="http://www.hypheninteriors.com/2011/11/christmas-dcor-allison-from-spicer-and-bank.html">there</a> to see my favorite inspirations for holiday entertaining and decorating in the tropics! &nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eMYK8c5zd3I/Tszur6BJWjI/AAAAAAAADjg/u0UqLnZLKog/s1600/hol+col.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eMYK8c5zd3I/Tszur6BJWjI/AAAAAAAADjg/u0UqLnZLKog/s640/hol+col.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The winter holiday season can be lovely and festive even if there are palm trees instead of pines outside your window!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-4805459768339088160?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-90997520901007109252011-11-30T18:13:00.000+08:002011-11-30T18:13:05.059+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9u85zYakzYs/TtV9tv0ZKkI/AAAAAAAADq8/of5VPj3XXds/s1600/whatsnottolove.tumblr.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9u85zYakzYs/TtV9tv0ZKkI/AAAAAAAADq8/of5VPj3XXds/s1600/whatsnottolove.tumblr.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sigh, today I wish I was working from here! The rustic stone walls, beautiful wood beams, cozy sofa and&nbsp;gorgeous&nbsp;light streaming in the windows add up to the perfect cozy fall interior for me.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How about for you?&nbsp;</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-9099752090100710925?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-3983424666448494292011-11-29T20:56:00.000+08:002011-11-29T20:56:00.280+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-De9BFI4pwbU/TspKoa4f2oI/AAAAAAAADi0/P7eQr2xfePA/s1600/poppytalk.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-De9BFI4pwbU/TspKoa4f2oI/AAAAAAAADi0/P7eQr2xfePA/s1600/poppytalk.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Last week I posted on the <a href="http://spicerandbank.blogspot.com/2011/11/trend-alert-southwest-style.html">Southwest trend</a> in interiors and while there are some beautiful inspirations out there, you can also spot lots of examples of a good trend gone bad! So I decided to round up some lovely Southwest pieces that you can add to your interior without having to move out West or start wearing cowboy boots!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b00iRH-ufIw/TspKnXOwf_I/AAAAAAAADis/FdAFitwPH-o/s1600/southwest+by+Turquoisetumbleweed+etsy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b00iRH-ufIw/TspKnXOwf_I/AAAAAAAADis/FdAFitwPH-o/s1600/southwest+by+Turquoisetumbleweed+etsy.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love the vibrant hues of this printed throw pillow, available <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74383038/beautiful-decorative-pillow-cover-20-x">here</a> on Etsy</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nVGho3V0cFY/TspKppw7-QI/AAAAAAAADjE/bnDdBQF3_WE/s1600/http-__www.etsy.com_listing_43209053_five-piece-nesting-bowls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nVGho3V0cFY/TspKppw7-QI/AAAAAAAADjE/bnDdBQF3_WE/s1600/http-__www.etsy.com_listing_43209053_five-piece-nesting-bowls.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The rustic soft aqua glaze on these nesting bowls is so pretty. I love how they look stacked and they would be great for serving too! From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43209053/five-piece-nesting-bowls">Hodaka Pottery</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9vh3W7MABEY/TspKlztCvVI/AAAAAAAADic/ZUNCi4Bc-TQ/s1600/wolfum.com_tabletop_chargers_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9vh3W7MABEY/TspKlztCvVI/AAAAAAAADic/ZUNCi4Bc-TQ/s400/wolfum.com_tabletop_chargers_.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">These geometric wood chargers from <a href="http://wolfum.com/tabletop/chargers/">Wolfum</a>&nbsp;are a bit Southwest inspired but still mod and very cool!&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_FAptzPhGcg/TspKpZCjErI/AAAAAAAADi4/kRwMhAVa2zs/s1600/pendleton-usa.com_product_Home-Blankets_Native-American_Heritage-Collection_SILVER-BARK-BLANKET_166216_sc_1973_c_1823_pc_1816.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_FAptzPhGcg/TspKpZCjErI/AAAAAAAADi4/kRwMhAVa2zs/s400/pendleton-usa.com_product_Home-Blankets_Native-American_Heritage-Collection_SILVER-BARK-BLANKET_166216_sc_1973_c_1823_pc_1816.jpeg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love this silvery-gray wool throw from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pendleton-usa.com/category/Home-Blankets/Native-American-Inspired/1823/pc/1816.uts">Pendleton</a>&nbsp;- it looks so cozy and soft&nbsp;</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XsWILU9PBi4/TspKrBHU5tI/AAAAAAAADjI/JgMp0a1ypJo/s1600/etsy.com_listing_82671859_pillow-cover-navajo-kilim-tribal-ready" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XsWILU9PBi4/TspKrBHU5tI/AAAAAAAADjI/JgMp0a1ypJo/s1600/etsy.com_listing_82671859_pillow-cover-navajo-kilim-tribal-ready" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The oversized scale of this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82671859/pillow-cover-navajo-kilim-tribal-ready?ref=sr_gallery_3&amp;ga_search_submit=&amp;ga_search_query=southwest+kilim&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_ship_to=US&amp;ga_search_type=handmade&amp;ga_facet=handmade">woven pillow</a>&nbsp;gives it a fresh feel. And what a great the subtle color combo too!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QWxLhqBh83g/TspKsdXAqXI/AAAAAAAADjU/Ir3x7vfTJog/s1600/etsy.com_listing_81441037_hand-woven-kilimrugpastel-colors-turkish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QWxLhqBh83g/TspKsdXAqXI/AAAAAAAADjU/Ir3x7vfTJog/s640/etsy.com_listing_81441037_hand-woven-kilimrugpastel-colors-turkish.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is actually a <a href="http://etsy.com/listing/81441037/hand-woven-kilimrugpastel-colors-turkish">Turkish kilim rug</a>, but its pattern and color palette reminded me of the Southwest. It would look so great layered over a larger sisal rug too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I hope these chic pieces have given you a little more Southwest inspiration. I think in moderation, any trend can work in your interior! &nbsp;</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-398342466644849429?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-50326950767533712432011-11-25T21:35:00.000+08:002011-11-25T21:35:00.213+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-djgEB5XEHnc/TspKD9TxgmI/AAAAAAAADiA/r8ztpQlZMZU/s1600/decorare.tumblr.com_post_9456062666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-djgEB5XEHnc/TspKD9TxgmI/AAAAAAAADiA/r8ztpQlZMZU/s1600/decorare.tumblr.com_post_9456062666.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love the freshness and airy beauty of this living room! It is eclectic without feeling cluttered and I was especially taken with that vibrant&nbsp;turquoise&nbsp;painted dresser in the back. Sometimes one unexpected and&nbsp;gorgeous&nbsp;pop of color can make an entire interior! It would be a fabulous DIY for a sad, older looking piece or I found these beauties below on Etsy. . .&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lGoUxPl3lN8/TspKCH96cjI/AAAAAAAADhw/93P0F4uDvNs/s1600/il_570xN.278867307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lGoUxPl3lN8/TspKCH96cjI/AAAAAAAADhw/93P0F4uDvNs/s1600/il_570xN.278867307.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6FeaaZIOalE/TspKCk-9kVI/AAAAAAAADh8/RQx0UvMJ4VQ/s1600/il_570xN.262882781.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6FeaaZIOalE/TspKCk-9kVI/AAAAAAAADh8/RQx0UvMJ4VQ/s1600/il_570xN.262882781.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QU3WI977cDU/TspKBVV1nQI/AAAAAAAADhs/_SW-ZktL1ww/s1600/il_570xN.279696293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QU3WI977cDU/TspKBVV1nQI/AAAAAAAADhs/_SW-ZktL1ww/s1600/il_570xN.279696293.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">&nbsp;What do you think . . . a lovely pop or just too bold? Would you add a&nbsp;turquoise&nbsp;chest to your interior?&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">{via&nbsp;<a href="http://www.decorare.tumblr.com/post/9456062666">1</a> / <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84044652/turquoise-serpentine-dresser?ref=sr_gallery_2&amp;ga_search_submit=&amp;ga_search_query=turquoise+dresser&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_ship_to=US&amp;ga_search_type=handmade&amp;ga_facet=handmade">2</a> / <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79483138/beachy-blue-chippy-treasure-box?ref=sr_gallery_24&amp;ga_search_submit=&amp;ga_search_query=turquoise+chest&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_ship_to=US&amp;ga_page=3&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_facet=">3</a> / <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84289127/antiqued-turquoise-hope-chest-toy-chest?ref=sr_gallery_22&amp;ga_search_submit=&amp;ga_search_query=turquoise+dresser&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_ship_to=US&amp;ga_search_type=handmade&amp;ga_facet=handmade">4</a>}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Have a wonderful and relaxing holiday weekend!&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy Friday!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">xoxo&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-5032695076753371243?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-37213673160901731682011-11-25T08:39:00.000+08:002011-11-25T08:39:50.230+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FXiFDMA0dNI/Ts7U_wKiQLI/AAAAAAAADkQ/cOtXuhOV3Gw/s1600/theduboseframe.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FXiFDMA0dNI/Ts7U_wKiQLI/AAAAAAAADkQ/cOtXuhOV3Gw/s1600/theduboseframe.blogspot.com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0pPB0PKMgbw/Ts7VBNpU4QI/AAAAAAAADkY/p9iP8RRPQh8/s1600/meagancampstyle.com+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0pPB0PKMgbw/Ts7VBNpU4QI/AAAAAAAADkY/p9iP8RRPQh8/s400/meagancampstyle.com+2.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DKRc_e2uVhA/Ts7VC1HSKFI/AAAAAAAADkg/7BB1gpdFadA/s1600/meagancampstyle.com+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DKRc_e2uVhA/Ts7VC1HSKFI/AAAAAAAADkg/7BB1gpdFadA/s400/meagancampstyle.com+1.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gST4K_mo6fk/Ts7VDrugDFI/AAAAAAAADkk/5V1HUkcBOmQ/s1600/marthastewart.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gST4K_mo6fk/Ts7VDrugDFI/AAAAAAAADkk/5V1HUkcBOmQ/s1600/marthastewart.com.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! Hope you are spending the day with family and loved ones!&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">XOXO&nbsp;</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com/"><img alt="sb signature" height="54" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5751148005_7cac635a48_m.jpg" width="152" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4998987874863644095-3721367316090173168?l=spicerandbank.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allison Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385035884264306719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998987874863644095.post-12295635444138118102011-11-22T20:55:00.001+08:002011-11-22T20:55:01.208+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bWA00wiRfTA/TspJj4_Df9I/AAAAAAAADhk/d4_Owpb6jrQ/s1600/chicago+apt.4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bWA00wiRfTA/TspJj4_Df9I/AAAAAAAADhk/d4_Owpb6jrQ/s1600/chicago+apt.4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I pretty much love <i>everything</i> about this warm and&nbsp;eclectic&nbsp;Chicago&nbsp;apartment&nbsp;photographed&nbsp;by <a href="http://www.rolandbello.com/">Roland Bello</a>. The color palette of olive, ivory, rich browns and black is so striking and I love the layered, European sophistication each space has. These are not interiors you put together in a week but are built up over time and travels {or at least I like to imagine them that way!} The quirky touches are also wonderful - the hard hat on the marble bust is so charming and hanging coats instead of a shower curtain in the guest bath is brilliant if you ask me!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IoT856iPf7k/TspJd8H8cXI/AAAAAAAADg0/tPaTtr7BXfw/s1600/chicago+apt.2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IoT856iPf7k/TspJd8H8cXI/AAAAAAAADg0/tPaTtr7BXfw/s1600/chicago+apt.2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-egAjEjs8L5M/TspJdH8pXsI/AAAAAAAADgs/bq1pV4URHg4/s1600/chicago+apt.3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-egAjEjs8L5M/TspJdH8pXsI/AAAAAAAADgs/bq1pV4URHg4/s400/chicago+apt.3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IasImFMHGwQ/TspJe8m7GBI/AAAAAAAADg8/o199etyxIe4/s1600/chicago+apt.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IasImFMHGwQ/TspJe8m7GBI/AAAAAAAADg8/o199etyxIe4/s1600/chicago+apt.1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0uwwl_AkGvo/TspJgezN60I/AAAAAAAADhE/4NlY05LShQ8/s1600/chicago+apt.8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0uwwl_AkGvo/TspJgezN60I/AAAAAAAADhE/4NlY05LShQ8/s1600/chicago+apt.8.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2F_TUiZSom4/TspJhMN_zaI/AAAAAAAADhM/z68K3mwEWj4/s1600/chicago+apt.7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2F_TUiZSom4/TspJhMN_zaI/AAAAAAAADhM/z68K3mwEWj4/s1600/chicago+apt.7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ek3OUdnFkdk/TspJiWxvFQI/AAAAAAAADhU/C6saKuMHlJA/s1600/chicago+apt.6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ek3OUdnFkdk/TspJiWxvFQI/AAAAAAAADhU/C6saKuMHlJA/s400/chicago+apt.6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jd9Ofo8DbSs/TspJjBZZY5I/AAAAAAAADhY/Rsl8UCssOgY/s1600/chicago+apt.5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jd9Ofo8DbSs/TspJjBZZY5I/AAAAAAAADhY/Rsl8UCssOgY/s1600/chicago+apt.5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And I think this cozy home would be just lovely for fall and holiday entertaining! 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