Model Home Inspiration

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Do you ever wonder what the inside of the house across the street looks like?  What's their floor plan?  What's their design style?  I do all the time.  New houses are still being built in my neighborhood and I love walking through the empty ones before they are sold.  This gives me a chance to see other floor plans and how the house is laid out.  What makes this experience even better is when the houses are staged.  In my neighborhood, there's only one model house that's staged.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When I come across signs for new subdivisions nearby, I love to stop by and take a peak.  Model homes are great places to get ideas for your own home.  Sure, sometimes model homes are staged very unrealistically and too perfect but gives you general ideas about decor items or placement of furniture.  I also like to look online for new subdivisions because usually the model home pictures are there as well.</span></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: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I love the openness of these <a href="http://www.drhorton.com/Where-We-Build/Illinois/Chicago/Division/Carillon-Club-Active-Adult-Single-Family-Homes.aspx" target="_blank">two spaces</a>.  An open floor plan was definitely at the top of our list when searching for a home.  These two homes have a similar layout where the living room and dining room are connected.  You can see the difference the furniture has in the look of the spaces.  The furnishings in the first are more neutral and wood tones.  The second space has greens throughout.  The simple addition of hardwood floors in the second changes the feel of the space.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.drhorton.com/getattachment/e0d3f65a-d331-4962-b6a8-e7e36c3675b6/_DSC03383-jpg.aspx?maxsidesize=585" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="http://www.drhorton.com/getattachment/e0d3f65a-d331-4962-b6a8-e7e36c3675b6/_DSC03383-jpg.aspx?maxsidesize=585" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.drhorton.com/getattachment/24ecbbd1-3dde-422d-b928-30397cadafa8/_DSC0365-jpg.aspx?maxsidesize=585" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="323" src="http://www.drhorton.com/getattachment/24ecbbd1-3dde-422d-b928-30397cadafa8/_DSC0365-jpg.aspx?maxsidesize=585" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The dark walls of <a href="http://www.drhorton.com/Where-We-Build/Illinois/Chicago/Division/Carillon-Club-Active-Adult-Single-Family-Homes.aspx" target="_blank">this space</a> grabbed my attention.  Even though the walls are dark, the room still feels open and spacious.  They used light furniture and curtains throughout the room as not to weigh it down with more dark.  The lighter floors also help balance the room.  I've been wanting to go gray downstairs but definitely not this dark.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This is a nice study area for two.  They created <a href="http://beachbrights.blogspot.com/2012/09/highland-homes-newest-model-home-in.html" target="_blank">an office</a> in a hall walkway nook.  I'm sure we're gonna need something like this when both kids are in school and doing homework.</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-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/36/91/88/3691882bfe449ecdb8767b4132ad2993.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/36/91/88/3691882bfe449ecdb8767b4132ad2993.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This same home has a fabulous two story foyer.  Love that chandelier!</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-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8313/7993795755_24479e951d_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8313/7993795755_24479e951d_z.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This <a href="http://www.highlandhomes.com/dfw/las-colinas/villas-at-the-studios/261-053/" target="_blank">home</a> has a beautiful mix of greens and blues throughout.  The lighter walls allow the accent colors to be the stars.  Seeing those dark wooden rails makes me want to stain ours now.  I love those dark hardwoods.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://admin.hhomesltd.com/resources/old_images_2/1028412_1024x768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://admin.hhomesltd.com/resources/old_images_2/1028412_1024x768.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://admin.hhomesltd.com/resources/old_images_2/1028408_1024x768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://admin.hhomesltd.com/resources/old_images_2/1028408_1024x768.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Such a pretty blue in the bedroom.  The furniture is all neutral and the curtains, accent wall, and pillows all bring in the color.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://admin.hhomesltd.com/resources/old_images_2/1028406_1024x768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://admin.hhomesltd.com/resources/old_images_2/1028406_1024x768.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I love looking at other homes to find design inspiration.  Next time you see a new home sign, pull in and take a look.  You may leave with some new ideas.</span><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" />

Model Home Inspiration

Do you ever wonder what the inside of the house across the street looks like?  What's their floor plan?  What's their design style?  I do all the time.  New houses are still being built in my neighborhood and I love walking through the empty ones before they are sold.  This gives me a chance to see …

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I recently added a new <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/p/inspiration-boards.html" target="_blank">Inspiration Boards</a> page to the blog.  As I create new boards and plans I will add them here.  This way I can always go back and reference them at a quick glance and you guys can see them as well.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBww57wJ6pSwBgzZXJmEdWPWDJp0DzRFYwpd1qN55CK6NlZ4kJlz9f_iyE40MPvMESfI9Gk_Hc3NiX-9X2_0wR1dyRrsVf7a8q9JyOpEnNr6bBRTS5L0waE5fRIwK5-DZK7vANVgvIYM/s1600/new+page.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBww57wJ6pSwBgzZXJmEdWPWDJp0DzRFYwpd1qN55CK6NlZ4kJlz9f_iyE40MPvMESfI9Gk_Hc3NiX-9X2_0wR1dyRrsVf7a8q9JyOpEnNr6bBRTS5L0waE5fRIwK5-DZK7vANVgvIYM/s1600/new+page.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We're headed to Florida for spring break with the kids next week!  We are so ready for a vacation.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Have a great weekend! </span><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" />

New Inspiration Boards Page

I recently added a new Inspiration Boards page to the blog.  As I create new boards and plans I will add them here.  This way I can always go back and reference them at a quick glance and you guys can see them as well. We're headed to Florida for spring break with the kids next week!  We are so read…

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DIY Furniture

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I love a good DIY project.  Especially when it involves tools.  I feel inspired whenever I see others build pieces of furniture that look like they came straight from a furniture store.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This octagon <a href="http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2014/02/diy-round-wooden-table-for-110.html" target="_blank">dining table</a> from Shanty-2-Chic is fabulous!  It looks great with her chairs.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/diy-round-table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/diy-round-table.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sew Woodsy built this adorable <a href="http://sewwoodsy.com/2014/03/how-to-build-an-extra-wide-simple-dresser.html" target="_blank">dresser</a> for their baby's nursery.  It's simply stunning.  It reminds me of other dressers I've seen at a much higher price.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ylwhu007xpi7VBtqLRNqhiMop32v_EFf6JqRtm1mGjOT6sm2tt26BLmLYrF6BqEI9FyWx1t2yKZVpMjTMXi1cByMpNPZ9OrczsndY8_1I8hwq9PoBoCPGP5RBZi7fHKsncBiz87vBIo/s1600/dresser.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ylwhu007xpi7VBtqLRNqhiMop32v_EFf6JqRtm1mGjOT6sm2tt26BLmLYrF6BqEI9FyWx1t2yKZVpMjTMXi1cByMpNPZ9OrczsndY8_1I8hwq9PoBoCPGP5RBZi7fHKsncBiz87vBIo/s1600/dresser.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Centsational Girl built this <a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/07/summer-pinterest-challenge-x-base-table/" target="_blank">x-base table</a>.  Girl's got skills I tell ya and she never disappoints.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1c6162ac207f6525cfd8-84665c880233094a565668f32cb79f8e.r10.cf2.rackcdn.com/2012/07/x-base-rustic-table-cg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1c6162ac207f6525cfd8-84665c880233094a565668f32cb79f8e.r10.cf2.rackcdn.com/2012/07/x-base-rustic-table-cg.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">How lucky are you when your friend and hubby make a cool <a href="http://akadesign.ca/?p=5446" target="_blank">desk</a> for you like at AKA Design?</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://akadesign.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/desk-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://akadesign.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/desk-7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">How about this <a href="http://designedtodwell.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-x-base-desk.html" target="_blank">desk</a> from Designed to Dwell?  I would love a girly desk like this but me and the hubby share the office and I don't think he'd like the white.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpWkfuBjAzU5Vl81Q9EiJLwnT7zz63-EOmELxZe1p9fL_ZdIWjPP4X0iAniMACL7fwKQ3NmaOaMqPeddAdTpZePTKiOkrXHDZskCx_3ocUmM36BySZYyRDUjjnZZcbAlpecx_Qq4e_VFM/?imgmax=800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpWkfuBjAzU5Vl81Q9EiJLwnT7zz63-EOmELxZe1p9fL_ZdIWjPP4X0iAniMACL7fwKQ3NmaOaMqPeddAdTpZePTKiOkrXHDZskCx_3ocUmM36BySZYyRDUjjnZZcbAlpecx_Qq4e_VFM/?imgmax=800" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I dream of having a tool shop one day so I can build amazing things too!  If I could just clear some space in the garage, that table saw would be mine.</span><br /><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" />

DIY Furniture

I love a good DIY project.  Especially when it involves tools.  I feel inspired whenever I see others build pieces of furniture that look like they came straight from a furniture store.This octagon dining table from Shanty-2-Chic is fabulous!  It looks great with her chairs.Sew Woodsy built this ado…

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Foyer Seating

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Forever the space at the bottom of the stairs has been empty.  I have been looking for a nice bench to go there but have never found the perfect one.  Every week I make a few Target runs for diapers and things and I always make a quick dash for the home decor section.  You can probably tell by now Target is one of my favorite stores to visit.  I came across this storage ottoman that I had liked since it first came out.  It was small but I liked the pattern and the colors.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/d3/cd/ab/d3cdaba657642b61381c664263b314f2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/d3/cd/ab/d3cdaba657642b61381c664263b314f2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">On this visit it was marked down to $20.99 from $69.99.  That's 70% off.  I love those little red stickers!  At that price it was meant to go home with me.  I had other things in the cart and the kids were with me so it was tough getting it all to fit.  I originally bought it with the intention of putting it in our loft but it ended up not working there.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">At another Target the next week, I saw they had one of the same ottomans sitting by its lonesome.  It needed a playmate and it was waiting at my house.  I grabbed it up without even thinking twice.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Now they make the perfect sitting spot at the bottom of the stairs.  We can easily sit there to put on and take off shoes.  It has also become a drop spot for things that need to go upstairs.</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-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3uor_O1mWHiUqvYYhR1jyNB9RGdkdHnzKb9VQrPbdHFOB6il-tl2tCyRo40tCPb97AbPvTlR7mlzO3PKlQAr6czenGLDsUHNCJW0ijuMeTELYfpQ0KmhFTGPbHcDhqGPv_Sj2IkG8pZA/s1600/ottomans01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3uor_O1mWHiUqvYYhR1jyNB9RGdkdHnzKb9VQrPbdHFOB6il-tl2tCyRo40tCPb97AbPvTlR7mlzO3PKlQAr6czenGLDsUHNCJW0ijuMeTELYfpQ0KmhFTGPbHcDhqGPv_Sj2IkG8pZA/s1600/ottomans01.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I hung the <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2012/10/foyer-subway-art.html" target="_blank">DIY subway sign</a> back up since removing the <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2014/01/entry-mirrorsagain.html" target="_blank">mirrors</a>.  I love the pop of blue it brings.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWeN0MkpRrmvfDGG_uH5BH27pHlUv8XDEzjejItuz69t18NGGtLzzAZlCc814I2AZ1eFa6Ct9nqiZUgeCFU4uX8Qb4yerig8TlImaaFMGlsSWJBIgfZjK2nN1vGWwOy37Aj0GYhaiPrFk/s1600/ottomans02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWeN0MkpRrmvfDGG_uH5BH27pHlUv8XDEzjejItuz69t18NGGtLzzAZlCc814I2AZ1eFa6Ct9nqiZUgeCFU4uX8Qb4yerig8TlImaaFMGlsSWJBIgfZjK2nN1vGWwOy37Aj0GYhaiPrFk/s1600/ottomans02.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAcbJXiMDXYs_qPBnZm64W4VEe4z85SOmjN7pI73A17Rkaeqwj_M0HdzGFIL4vr5G4u7HBmM7kr8qw-ShsxB8G67Yc4gmiDwbbpDy9ctS7jBMdzc2SrzQUsEqMSSMUeKRLQsZLX3NPsXs/s1600/ottomans03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAcbJXiMDXYs_qPBnZm64W4VEe4z85SOmjN7pI73A17Rkaeqwj_M0HdzGFIL4vr5G4u7HBmM7kr8qw-ShsxB8G67Yc4gmiDwbbpDy9ctS7jBMdzc2SrzQUsEqMSSMUeKRLQsZLX3NPsXs/s1600/ottomans03.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdAcD1ndzrt2w2E0e6ORs2LDn2nscFdmkFPrm1oCb7nBA-D-0K_QI9DfhyphenhyphenABCuxZJHcNoDXV2Q3A2SSzNIpsb4v9TtxhSuZg1cabN1AH3_nEFl-6N4nA4oL55J9tfjajM7pX7s_6OCW20/s1600/ottomans04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdAcD1ndzrt2w2E0e6ORs2LDn2nscFdmkFPrm1oCb7nBA-D-0K_QI9DfhyphenhyphenABCuxZJHcNoDXV2Q3A2SSzNIpsb4v9TtxhSuZg1cabN1AH3_nEFl-6N4nA4oL55J9tfjajM7pX7s_6OCW20/s1600/ottomans04.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">One of the best things about them is that they open.  I can quickly throw things in that I don't want to see.  It never hurts to have extra storage around the house especially when you have little toys rolling around on the floor.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHPcbQBpSticixQYbn52Rm-LuC-EqhvjOBtfex0xrf6ZeUfrpy2Oc51_NUdDBDofyAhw7E6rn_zQTAUnMdPdlMiKkM1wBq-6CswcI2BUqSLq6mE6iiU7OQxhZyJkDajVGsfvDZfMiXYI/s1600/ottomans05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHPcbQBpSticixQYbn52Rm-LuC-EqhvjOBtfex0xrf6ZeUfrpy2Oc51_NUdDBDofyAhw7E6rn_zQTAUnMdPdlMiKkM1wBq-6CswcI2BUqSLq6mE6iiU7OQxhZyJkDajVGsfvDZfMiXYI/s1600/ottomans05.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUw7g8l0VZimB14mkP0eySu0egcYBq_51AAg28JmioMBvtR3Dncjgf-q7YdmO1PPbpeeKHVN2EzP9YEsxkChFL37SBsXLqbuebIkwhrqMpxxdceyurhbfDsqkmhq0cRQPJoXCav9PBPE/s1600/ottomans06.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUw7g8l0VZimB14mkP0eySu0egcYBq_51AAg28JmioMBvtR3Dncjgf-q7YdmO1PPbpeeKHVN2EzP9YEsxkChFL37SBsXLqbuebIkwhrqMpxxdceyurhbfDsqkmhq0cRQPJoXCav9PBPE/s1600/ottomans06.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Every time I go in Target, I never know what deals I'm going to find.  I always check the clearance areas and use their Cartwheel app.  I'm always looking for ways to save a few extra dollars.</span><br /><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sharing with</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/2014/03/link-it-or-lump-it-party-number-31.html" target="_blank">Delineate Your Dwelling</a> * <a href="http://itssoverycheri.com/2014/03/23/party-time-3-23-2014/" target="_blank">It's So Very Cheri</a> * <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2014/03/sunday-showcase-party-239.html" target="_blank">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> * <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/amazing-centerpieces-for-your-summer-party-table/" target="_blank">Between Naps on the Porch</a> * <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-diyers-55.html" target="_blank">Homecoming</a> * <a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2014/03/easter-and-spring-crafts/" target="_blank">Making the World Cuter</a> * <a href="http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/03/make-it-pretty-monday-week-94.html" target="_blank">The Dedicated House</a> * <a href="http://www.abowlfulloflemons.net/2014/03/one-project-at-a-time-32514.html" target="_blank">A Bowl Full of Lemons</a> * <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-151.html" target="_blank">Home Stories A to Z</a> * <a href="http://www.carolynshomework.com/2014/03/the-inspiration-board-creative-party-147.html" target="_blank">Homework</a> * <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/tuesdays-treasures-62/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> * <a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/2014/03/share-it-link-party-107.html" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a> * <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2014/03/wow-me-wednesday-147.html" target="_blank">Ginger Snap Crafts</a> * <a href="http://theblissfulbee.com/work-it-wednesday-no-40/" target="_blank">The Blissful Bee</a> * <a href="http://staceyembracingchange.com/2014/03/27/creative-inspirations-linky-party-77/" target="_blank">Embracing Change</a> * <a href="http://www.aglimpseinsideblog.com/2014/03/catch-glimpse-party-175.html" target="_blank">A Glimpse Inside</a> * <a href="http://glamorousbride.blogspot.com/2014/03/all-things-thursday-blog-hop-38.html" target="_blank">Glamorous Affordable Life</a> * <a href="http://ithappensinablink.com/2014/03/5-spring-ideas.html" target="_blank">It Happens in a Blink</a> * <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2014/03/quick-easy-wall-decor-ideas/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a> * <a href="http://www.justusfourblog.com/2014/03/pinworthy-projects-party-27/" target="_blank">Just Us Four</a> * <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2014/04/april-before-and-after.html" target="_blank">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> * <a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2014/04/show-me-what-ya-got-159.html" target="_blank">Not Just a Housewife</a> * <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2014/03/foyer-seating.html" target="_blank">A Bowl Full of Lemons</a> * <a href="http://www.carolynshomework.com/2014/04/the-inspiration-board-creative-party-149.html" target="_blank">Homework</a> * <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2014/04/211th-inspire-me-tuesday.html" target="_blank">A Stroll Thru Life</a> * <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2014/04/211th-inspire-me-tuesday.html" target="_blank">Home Stories A to Z</a> * <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/2014/04/time-to-sparkle-link-party-55.html" target="_blank">The Gunny Sack</a> * <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/makers-link-party-12/" target="_blank">Tiny Sidekick</a> * <a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/post/handmade-projects-add-yours-408/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> * <a href="http://amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com/2014/04/anti-procrastination-tuesday.html" target="_blank">New Nostalgia</a> * <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2014/04/wow-me-wednesday-149.html" target="_blank">Ginger Snap Crafts</a> * <a href="http://www.diybydesign.blogspot.com/2014/04/swing-into-spring-its-party-163.html" target="_blank">DIY by Design</a> * <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2014/04/link-party-palooza-ride-shop-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Tatertots and Jello</a> *</span></span>

Foyer Seating

Forever the space at the bottom of the stairs has been empty.  I have been looking for a nice bench to go there but have never found the perfect one.  Every week I make a few Target runs for diapers and things and I always make a quick dash for the home decor section.  You can probably tell by now T…

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Indigo...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">I can't get enough of indigo... especially in vintage fabrics that are perfectly incorporated into monochromatic spaces.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJ3NjTsPljOE8fX5Bkola_SNrpP4atbRDeQ3m-nXyp-EJsDVALT4cLPC1EnRtzrjwWZfR6DAwldRjjqLttDI_mTQwbA8td9t4mlU2vtxQapQeS3ReZDtGGnn85V7EfJd2190mzLG8Xiw/s1600/43add68cc5fd69c27891b4c8fcdc1ce5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJ3NjTsPljOE8fX5Bkola_SNrpP4atbRDeQ3m-nXyp-EJsDVALT4cLPC1EnRtzrjwWZfR6DAwldRjjqLttDI_mTQwbA8td9t4mlU2vtxQapQeS3ReZDtGGnn85V7EfJd2190mzLG8Xiw/s1600/43add68cc5fd69c27891b4c8fcdc1ce5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCya1fI7T8Mv9AfoElk0T2McpaLEOe88gVWUR3OYOSREZrm_dYJy5Fg3d0jEl6SdF_UEp1ZTLlPTGb5gz5Dceb_5SF96GPOnLo792X8p9WMmbySP0-4U-c0Kp4dWliUHseUN25Rn1faj0/s1600/541d53a9ebbbafbde510c40cf44c0f07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Indigo...

I can't get enough of indigo... especially in vintage fabrics that are perfectly incorporated into monochromatic spaces.all images via... the possibilities are endless…

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What's Your Spring Style?

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I came upon this <a href="http://www.lonny.com/quiz/aYRSijv6bHp/What+s+Your+Spring+Style" target="_blank">What's Your Spring Style? quiz</a> from Lonny.  I decided to try it out and see what the results were.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQCAYyLNA9e0DxjZ4rhgRVF5oXQHJzrZjnms3CUBLDp84J6uARR6k2_PzFIm6DsBOQGY2ZatO8dZCvDN6lxoWSNXxqY8ZmxFjz9TLXpevQt5coNr1KfhKYMlnKmN03uol_Av6rgf7lpI/s1600/lonny.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQCAYyLNA9e0DxjZ4rhgRVF5oXQHJzrZjnms3CUBLDp84J6uARR6k2_PzFIm6DsBOQGY2ZatO8dZCvDN6lxoWSNXxqY8ZmxFjz9TLXpevQt5coNr1KfhKYMlnKmN03uol_Av6rgf7lpI/s1600/lonny.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The results are based off random questions about your ideal place to live and where you would like to eat.  Not sure they are relevant to decorating style.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My results: The Professor.  </span><br /><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">You don’t put </span><i style="line-height: 1.5em;">Monocle</i><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> on your peg-leg coffee table to impress—you actually read it. And your bookcase, meticulously arranged (by theme, not by color—how preposterous!) is sparingly interspersed with curios of the magnifying-glass and agate-bookend variety. If you were ever to get a tattoo, it would be Dieter Rams–themed, reading “less but better," and when it comes to seating, you’re on a strictly last-name basis: Wagner, Eames, Bertoia, and Saarinen.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Your taste in decorating is informed by years hitting the books—design-oriented or otherwise. When it comes to your ideal space, you're all about subtle textiles, midcentury accents, and pedigreed chairs; the more it brings to mind Alvar Aalto's home library, the better. Click through for decor suggestions based on your well-honed style.</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://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/mp/2vCYHq6ouOXl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/mp/2vCYHq6ouOXl.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Really?  This quiz is all wrong.  Most of the questions didn't even relate to the things I like anyway.  This is how my home would look according to this quiz.  Muted tones and no color.</span><br /><br /><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><div style="position: relative;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/professor/set?.embedder=2559602&.svc=copypaste&id=116917215" target="_blank"><img alt="professor" border="0" height="473" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/Qy0YHkZlIXX1X3MLXGqzg/cid/116917215/id/QsiIii2x4xGzPDVVtP8JyA/size/c600x473.jpg" title="professor" width="600" /></a></div></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I love bright colors and open spaces like the board I showed you yesterday.  This board mimics what is actually in my home now.  </span><br /><br /><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><div style="position: relative;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/spring/set?.embedder=2559602&.svc=copypaste&id=116725091" target="_blank"><img alt="spring" border="0" height="478" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/jtzG0HFV11tbDOsisqXg/cid/116725091/id/GFV8Voqv4xG_p3ahDXURzQ/size/c600x478.jpg" title="spring" width="600" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Take the quiz and tell me what you think.  How accurate are your results?</span><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" />

What's Your Spring Style?

I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I came upon this What's Your Spring Style? quiz from Lonny.  I decided to try it out and see what the results were.  The results are based off random questions about your ideal place to live and where you would like to eat.  Not sure they are relevant to…

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