Coming soon...my very first interview with a very talented friend of mine. If you or someone you know is getting married stay tuned.Below is one of Maren Anders' many lovely floral creations. She is a designer and floral artist who listens to what her customers want and delivers (+ more). I was astounded at the quality of her work, she puts so much...

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I have had blue and white on the brain lately. I still love it. And it took about the 10th time looking at this months issue of Martha Stewart to realize she has dedicated April 2011 to blue and white. (ps My friend has decided to take this color scheme to her bedroom. I may copy that idea...you know what they say, "imitation...

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Welcome. Here is a glimpse into what I like to call our "diamond in the ruff" home. The first time I walked through our (now) home, I fell in love. Despite the dated cosmetic details such as brass fixtures and ceiling fans I fell in love with all it's wood floors (over 2,000 sq. ft. of original hardwood floors) and this add-on Master...

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The blue & yellow room. Below are rooms that are decorated in this very traditional color duo. Although there are some unconventional ways of doing so. Most of the sofa's and chairs are white, but I think you could switch any of the white sofa sets for a deep blue one and it would look just as good.Above has a more coastal feel...

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A good friend of mine is completely renovating and redecorating her Living room. I have seen a glimpse of her vision and am in love with the entire color scheme. Blue & white. Perfect. Traditional yet very "in" right now. I have been inspired by these colors and below are some wonderful ways to decorate a room with them. 1. Mrs. Peek's FarmhouseThis...

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When my family lived in Paris, France from 1993-1996 we visited many picturesque places. During Holidays or school vacations we often visited different countries. One of my favorite cities during these small trips was Delft, Holland. The below church is located in the center of the city Delft, and I had the once in a lifetime opportunity to watch a wedding party exit...

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