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Michael Taylor Interior Design

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihQyCxf0CfvsZpxzYERMRwqiP_JFaSVAc3xlblnkEsZzfM0fLME7jCIWxipoSrm88jhYT_d7h3BCJIprcDNEOblWXkUI9ExINTzAk6LTh3koSAQhzjlH2bEPr_v15k2wJywFmQFxV9WMJj/s1600-h/035%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="Patricia Gray " border="0" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlK_QhOQ85TBdPFijlMo5YL6QcD7ilmSlGJxlUCeNIiX6kQ4DhyphenhyphenRTyfzB8aEOU1reFkHiOwpexvPbruPMWUclen4v3HyrSpOL4EeZ9Nw1sYqZLPWM98HjAzfXybargCJBaitvv28C6qfb9/?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="295" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPOp0TovBXzjaMR8oCEjLY3avYH3_KEIOK3RzeF3TLZCB-9piIyfV808RyUINepG2P1X0oHqz0h1C6sTeYV5xbeGjx3KrGK5t5dvc00Xf9GV938_BwrxI3ezAWg5u1rSshDZ0zyozG0Ze4/s1600-h/image%5B5%5D.png"><img alt="Michael Taylor Interior Design" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-xEJjo-FcYrC-LS5KMTnwj0nVGTLO5B8TRo4Ao5PPXIhwSegbPtDkc6lBHm375Grzg9PpGBfJWart_CyzmVrcFC9DEfkJKqEMNcoh6DT5j7mNsZXDo5A63Y2OLZESZxWPxLGESUCLKckV/?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="178" /></a> I recently received <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Michael-Taylor-Interior-Stephen-Salny/dp/0393732355?&camp=212361&creative=383957&linkCode=waf&tag=wwwpatriciagr-20" target="_blank">Michael Taylor's</a> new book, Michael Taylor Interior Design. As most of you who read my Blog know, I was greatly influenced my Michael in my formative years in Design School. Not much has been published on his work outside of a few articles in Architectural Digest, so this has been a highly awaited book for me. Michael Taylor was dubbed the "James Dean of Interior Design" by Diana Vreeland and "the best decorator in the United States " by society and fashion photographer Cecil Beaton. Michael Taylor revolutionized interior design in the 1970's and 1980's with the "California Look". Taylor brought the outdoors inside with neutral palettes, natural light, large-scale furniture, and organic elements, especially stone, slate, wicker, and plants. His interiors expressed his love and appreciation of California and the outdoors. They were casual, comfortable, uncomplicated, and free of clutter. So much of what he created, we now take for granted, but he started it all. <img alt="Michael Taylor Interior Design" height="355" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2000/01/taylor/arar01_taylor.jpg" width="500" /> Taylor believed that nature was man's best friend. His first shop was located in San Francisco and a notable neighbour on the same 500 block of Sutter Street was Williams-Sonoma (circa 1956). Taylor was particularly taken with the imported oyster baskets that were originally used to transport oysters from the coast of France to Paris. Their heavy natural weave appealed to Taylor. They had a profound effect on him. He began to use them as vessels for towering plants and trees - fishtail palms, ficus, and Zimmer linden - creating a look that became fundamental to his interiors. He believed that plants prevent "a room from feeling over-decorated", "soften the light" and "help a room breathe and feel alive" and thus initiated "the plant in a basket craze" with these baskets that he purchased from his neighbour - Williams-Sonoma back in 1956.<img alt="Michael Taylor Interior Design" border="0" height="452" src="http://www.michaeltaylordesigns.com/images/media_pc05_03.jpg" width="500" />Above: The San Francisco penthouse Taylor designed for Al Wilsey and Pat Montondon, circa early 1980s. <a href="http://www.michaeltaylordesigns.com/recenteditorials.html" target="_blank">Michael Taylor Designs archives</a> Taylor was a proponent of white walls and ceilings. His interiors glowed with a specially formulated "Michael Taylor White". (Never pure white "Michael Taylor White" was a mixture of warm colors with a beige tone.) Although Taylor's rooms were known for their neutral palette, he always "advocated a strong secondary color and repetitive use of printed fabrics for a 'certain purity' and bold unified effect." He also clarified that "There is a tremendous amount of color in my rooms, but there are not many colors." In his formative years of his career he came to idolize the renowned decorator Francis Elkins (1888-1953), who has been quoted as being "one of the guiding forces in the whole development of what is the American style today". Taylor saw himself as Elkin's greatest disciple, and he believed completely in her genius. Michael Taylor died at the young age of 59 at the prime of his career. His work and the "California Look" that he invented continue to influence interior design today. The forward in this book is written by his good friend Rose Tarlow, herself a Design Icon in her own lifetime. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Frances-Elkins-Interior-Stephen-Salny/dp/0393731464/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234719928&sr=1-1" target="_blank"><img alt="Francis Elkins Michael Taylors Mentor" border="0" height="250" src="http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/11000000/11000485.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Private-House-Rose-Tarlow-Author/dp/0609604724/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234720025&sr=1-1" target="_blank"><img alt="Rose Tarlow The Private House " border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisTqZ0NqTeSBSt3t_mZEP18BDwJYted1-krD0tfOrpl8rEsnXaPDXWxpi-_7IEtSboGLvI6ImAvPXyk-3zMva2UUI13zJEzQPDsRL5wPH45bfPc_MfZfvhjoDKGnGGOnqqM16TyT7F35bZ/?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="191" /></a> Michael Taylor was known for his extravagant shopping marathons which are legendary. When Taylor entered a shop, he always paused at its threshold and scanned the entire showroom. He had the reputation of being able to home in quickly and precisely on the finest pieces of inventory. He "never forgot beautiful things. He constantly absorbed everything he saw and banked it as a source of reference." He imparted his depth of sensitivity to his clients, and made them aware that "it's got to sing and talk back to you, and be A plus, plus if it crosses the threshold" of your house. At Taylor's death in 1987 he had amassed an enormous trove of beautiful objects. Their was an auction of 1355 lots, including his clothes, books and orchids. The following is the official auction catalogue with several color photographs of the furniture and objects in their rooms and in place in the garden with a nice foreword by Paige Rense, Editor-in-Chief of Architectural Digest. I got my copy from the Bill Hall at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.highvalleybooks.com" target="_blank">High Valley Books</a>.<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Estate-Michael-Francisco-Butterfield-Catalog/dp/B000PRRUI8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234727406&sr=1-2" target="_blank"><img alt="The Estate of Michael Taylor " border="0" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLhliOzeDIN1eNoaQfgWAqjUl681tyouC1ZkjXqmBrapv51JOjaPTru6Tg8aW_Ferh4NWMnz6HHrkq5bIFkxAkHGZ40qOTSbV1Hp0nozCbo18ffpEGbyL_bAYl11SnXFDHgxP1TkjAgVbP/?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="212" /></a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Private-House-Rose-Tarlow-Author/dp/0609604724/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234720025&sr=1-1"></a>Interesting Statistic: House and Garden magazine devoted a record eighteen covers and more than one hundred articles to his work over a period of thirty years.Previous posts on Michael Taylor: <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/07/michael-taylor.html" target="_blank">Michael Taylor - Good Design is Timeless</a> <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/09/david-ward.html" target="_blank">David Ward Artist for Michael Taylor</a> Top photo <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/" target="_blank">Patricia Gray</a> <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab" height="200" id="Player_5501bdc4-20b0-4f37-9fe7-13bf04bcd129" reinit="reinit" reinitswf="reinitswf" width="600"><param name="_cx" value="15875"><param name="_cy" value="5291"><param name="FlashVars" value=""><param name="Movie" value="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F5501bdc4-20b0-4f37-9fe7-13bf04bcd129&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate"><param name="Src" value="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F5501bdc4-20b0-4f37-9fe7-13bf04bcd129&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate"><param name="WMode" value="Window"><param name="Play" value="0"><param name="Loop" value="-1"><param name="Quality" value="High"><param name="SAlign" value="LT"><param name="Menu" value="-1"><param name="Base" value=""><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="Scale" value="NoScale"><param name="DeviceFont" value="0"><param name="EmbedMovie" value="0"><param name="BGColor" value="FFFFFF"><param name="SWRemote" value=""><param name="MovieData" value=""><param name="SeamlessTabbing" value="1"><param name="Profile" value="0"><param name="ProfileAddress" value=""><param name="ProfilePort" value="0"><param name="AllowNetworking" value="all"><param name="AllowFullScreen" value="false"> <embed src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F5501bdc4-20b0-4f37-9fe7-13bf04bcd129&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate" id="Player_5501bdc4-20b0-4f37-9fe7-13bf04bcd129" quality="high" bgcolor="#ffffff" name="Player_5501bdc4-20b0-4f37-9fe7-13bf04bcd129" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" align="middle" height="200px" width="600px"></embed></object><noscript></noscript><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/">Patricia Gray</a> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you. <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/">© 2007-2009 Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog</a>

Michael Taylor Interior Design

I recently received Michael Taylor's new book, Michael Taylor Interior Design. As most of you who read my Blog know, I was greatly in...

10:11 AM

A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4bdtourLBL_9_Dag3c_IOaTDDb9nZgEQcfdIHwOX6IuyDJRPzEjo8qxd8mDxDwdtijjasvj9xqYBJKb8Yn8xD_bXFr5hIsUyopNoBcyfuvQodtA-rcA1mg6DBzTxA9KeZKRVdvjmS6jOq/s1600-h/A+Thing+of+Beauty+is+a+Joy+Forever.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325851597903156242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4bdtourLBL_9_Dag3c_IOaTDDb9nZgEQcfdIHwOX6IuyDJRPzEjo8qxd8mDxDwdtijjasvj9xqYBJKb8Yn8xD_bXFr5hIsUyopNoBcyfuvQodtA-rcA1mg6DBzTxA9KeZKRVdvjmS6jOq/s400/A+Thing+of+Beauty+is+a+Joy+Forever.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing. A favourite picture and a favourite poem of mine that I am linking together to wish you all a Happy Weekend.A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever From John Keats' epic poem, Endymion, 1818: Picture from <a href="http://www.makanyane.com/" target="_blank">Makanyane Safari Lodge</a>, South Africa<a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/">Patricia Gray</a> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you. <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/">© 2007-2009 Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog</a></div>

A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever

A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still will keep A bower quiet fo...

4:26 PM

Janus et Cie - The Ultimate Teak Umbrellas

<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0qyct0v7LNXAT6X3WAuTGT8NboMl9FBy_ViuMFLcKpZ5ibkufJmATqPHBk1o4x7XaCTBQsrz6A0KJjCioKgUqRaCJNQLD6c-21YrOlFcazywaIBEETbk1oyMyErhD42vVq6tOoYbtG4JU/s1600-h/Janue+et+Cie+Teak+Umbrellas.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325528666946162674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0qyct0v7LNXAT6X3WAuTGT8NboMl9FBy_ViuMFLcKpZ5ibkufJmATqPHBk1o4x7XaCTBQsrz6A0KJjCioKgUqRaCJNQLD6c-21YrOlFcazywaIBEETbk1oyMyErhD42vVq6tOoYbtG4JU/s400/Janue+et+Cie+Teak+Umbrellas.jpg" style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 335px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: hand" /></a> Janus et Cie Teak Octagonal Umbrellas Janus et Cie makes the ultimate in teak umbrellas. I am fascinated by the attention to detail and craftsmanship they put into their umbrellas. The brass pulley assembly and the leather strapping is what makes this teak umbrella a work of art. I like to refer to it as the 'Hermes' of umbrellas. How wonderful to sit under this umbrella and gaze up into the beautiful design of the interior. Janus et Cie's teak is plantation harvested and is truly an investment that will give years of pleasure. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGMy58itrL0IviVgP5XO7Xyd3CxtNeWGYUnGv7h4toHh9i9qsPwP65_eZIk4HD7QUT2vlhvaGLBX4rFDq8GuBuJiXi7k51XyQKyKNE1ox30u0glpKbvucJpcBqKMz5lv9ImUPDkveJbRgv/s1600-h/image%5B14%5D.png"><img alt="Janue et Cie Teak Octagonal Umbrellas / Care and Maintenacne of Teak " border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLUpvDhdof4nmA322xxUkIbtyt_a9bACGh-bgddvfpuWcAmaDiUQNiD9XpJqjQAAjDehfPe1FsFAykk0lm2ZBdfkOzwNak3MwoJKGuyzrxGDtUl3Adl63hTVLPA5urytHPvL7rGo0Sfx2M/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="358" /></a> Janus et Cie Teak Octagonal Umbrellas Care and Maintenance for Teak: Teak is a wood that has traditionally been used on ships because it is strong and durable, and because of it's ability to stand up under humid conditions. Teak is one of the best woods for outdoor furniture and umbrellas because it requires little or low maintenance depending on the look you want. If teak is left untreated it will weather to a beautiful silvery gray patina, while retaining its strength and durability for many years. Weathering can be accelerated by washing the teak with a mild soap solution and the addition of a teaspoon of bleach to a gallon of water. Rinse with clean clear water. If you want to keep the natural beauty of teak, treating it with good quality teak wood care products will enable it to keeps it's characteristic golden honey golden color. If oil is applied to teak, it must be done to a perfectly clean and dry surface. Proper care and maintenance of your teak umbrella and teak furniture will enhance its beauty for years to come. Other related posts you might be interested in: <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-care-for-lucite.html" target="_blank">How to CLEAN and CARE for LUCITE</a>      <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/04/patio-furniture-deluxe-clover-chair.html" target="_blank">25 Top Patio Chairs</a>    <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/06/dont-you-love-this-photo.html">Summer Inspiration</a> <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/">PATRICIA GRAY INC</a> is an award winning interior design firm writing about lifestyle and WHAT'S HOT in the world of interior design, architecture, art and travel. <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/">2011 © Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog™</a> </div>

Janus et Cie - The Ultimate Teak Umbrellas

Janus et Cie Teak Octagonal Umbrellas Janus et Cie makes the ultimate in teak umbrellas. I am fascinated by the attention to de...

3:33 PM

Turquoise Aquamarine

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1AHqCpawFOCYNvY1xc9lvUGKxs91O8HgJPpribh2zMnWtN0RLTvJNqekMtKCOOClnIubqM9Xn1wqwp6kLTLdgyxadUNRnI4iq3_im4lQapCQVkEsKsm6ppV8qveo5RqT7NXWx59Piuivx/s1600-h/Turquoise+Aquamarine+Patricia+Gray.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322403439500200402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1AHqCpawFOCYNvY1xc9lvUGKxs91O8HgJPpribh2zMnWtN0RLTvJNqekMtKCOOClnIubqM9Xn1wqwp6kLTLdgyxadUNRnI4iq3_im4lQapCQVkEsKsm6ppV8qveo5RqT7NXWx59Piuivx/s400/Turquoise+Aquamarine+Patricia+Gray.jpg" style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 349px; display: block; height: 254px" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOw1ak45eAydN9XUpSLLY2qIEMp8U3Xq3U9IFttsLdZ78RJ9X-1gPf78-zf-Y-CGg3DgByMRCuSYX8LaDoI05R1ONq9f4dq8Y8uZuHUb0HcMrn_uBtYzTE6rPMgdz7bcgYSxwXukZq-9x/s1600-h/robinseggs5.jpg"></a> Turquoise Aquamarine These are some of my favourite pictures I have been collecting throughout the year of this beautiful color: Turquoise Aquamarine Enjoy ! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRLJpcwpbgpDmKqwl06PAsjwDqngwNz50YJ8OixJ42FHgA8F-PN-HeUyrNFvnJCp1zU6RN9WEk6F-C5qSKf0sS_x5FEPzx-QYuhDRLleQoKlOe_lcWBgy_ZARIQj2IdzKMjmPrlsWNVMP/s1600-h/image26.png"><img alt="Turquoise Aquamarine Dominio" border="0" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl7yGckBd15CKvOjv3mXvwY8XGDgbrV6NZVmrQz-q0uia88NgwWTTXbUjXmuylc4ev7BRjNtxqd4LByKK6YPc2il0h1bwIhLegQLfnRr0a2vULDf0DOBuGs7yIjPm5L-InAC5jB-1k0J7y/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="341" /></a>  Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTuz79ULbKcY8B0KpgTZpp2yrjV4IpADrOX_BMqwpBSWk2qWHQnDqLZaf8iAt3w1u71LKab0KzneoP1URso0WjVZDsAwyHEOBRRhQYtS-CN-9U_AvGzpX7Yna8V7OGbPWnHtl1L8X1z6v/s1600-h/image27.png"><img alt="Turquoise Aquamarine Dominio" border="0" height="445" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPxqfo7yeAoeoLAzOz7U1d9iaSP9CXAaWBjesHyJWjTZFRC-3MseOQVgBfe1g0aPXx68S0NGYexSGILKVZOmm-16PPUHmo_73zob6Q18iKTzNdm8jUgvBOCtewabWrqdWr7mBTIPFObCM7/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="345" /></a> Farrow & Ball Cooks Blue <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8aR-tAy80w6zAIdVREgUt7c7TutqY42EdxuZI5QdttVwDEdJ5t-FkjBw8p8cSffNJHhhAWh5gWcAPdDQRnTsSSQcFtVEH5CqUX-2kqkfZ0Dvard7TWrggLC_93KrrOJ5U-ZGtteByqXpa/s1600-h/image28.png"><img alt="Turquoise Aquamarine Dominio" border="0" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUwu1LP3ZZvUBHz2UXA6SlR375-MAmA8j2auXcvJ5CoGC9vECrMj9bbkqbfpxLynd_SmqPPouh9KmLzOFk1oBsZsNJTNVMJZGjeCzREWUoyXUA1PMF634yDViSu0oWdm5m7El3NKXr91kZ/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="339" /></a> Farrow & Ball Chinese Blue <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_1Mg_dRYQQPKWeBbtUmknvsuInJxub_FGohhfx_9fZD4InP_NOHiDhtQH4XpKEu-BCCwOifmw5SLl6m_BKwz2eohUcd2M2fVGJfcCVChYGRrLrDfzIVaTFE-TetoBn1LHykWGy6LXOiD/s1600-h/image29.png"><img alt="Turquoise Aquamarine Metropolitan Home" border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXEKzQPYGxjboIud20O0yQsb-ZJA9VgGaXXhsL7QO1hofSEfh5s3Pv8heRFa4FXOz_AzeBG7IFWGN1aIgcnCKvH2IzSJ6GsRer4AcIwgtHMTawL40p3RTmHJRATO_1O9C-hAh6ChP9i1d/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="344" /></a> Farrow & Ball Stone Blue <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfS-CsDfzBV-eorzNa5N0MgrNTmLckriKD7jUPx6v3lIiHd5vAEp0aLBt0OVkEBgm3v0Piik8iLhH2rYVr1i_6KKvi6AzGlVagvme6GIVcuX4-UDwA3AdCGDZqdIFDA0rX7uDT2DbignE/s1600-h/image%5B5%5D.png"><img alt="Turquoise Aquamarine" border="0" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDwchFCXVVFoBYOVENnoQlGVcjYLgFq8A8sPzava0tjbRGBtEbdkEmaVeuxWfK69V0iSxxruhgLm0r9FHhAOs_JdxQNBBLMZHpXEBQZKVruEQIYKUpA7l_c0J4yUaIiCDsyIqBqLiIPTP/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" width="344" /></a> Farrow & Ball Blue Ground The color family of <a href="http://pjentoft.com/Turquoise.html" target="_blank">Turquoise and Aquamarine</a> has more to do with feeling and creative expression than with rational thought. These colors between green and blue the shades of turquoise, blue green and aquamarine relate to transformation, evolution, change. Aquamarine: stimulates the intellect and stabilizes the emotions, improves confidence, and the ability to stand fast, helps communication. Turquoise: supportive and protective, heals the spirit, soothing, increases contentment. <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab" height="200" id="Player_000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7" reinit="reinit" reinitswf="reinitswf" width="600"><param name="_cx" value="15875"><param name="_cy" value="5291"><param name="FlashVars" value=""><param name="Movie" value="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate"><param name="Src" value="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate"><param name="WMode" value="Window"><param name="Play" value="0"><param name="Loop" value="-1"><param name="Quality" value="High"><param name="SAlign" value="LT"><param name="Menu" value="-1"><param name="Base" value=""><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="Scale" value="NoScale"><param name="DeviceFont" value="0"><param name="EmbedMovie" value="0"><param name="BGColor" value="FFFFFF"><param name="SWRemote" value=""><param name="MovieData" value=""><param name="SeamlessTabbing" value="1"><param name="Profile" value="0"><param name="ProfileAddress" value=""><param name="ProfilePort" value="0"><param name="AllowNetworking" value="all"><param name="AllowFullScreen" value="false"> <embed quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" align="middle" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="200px" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate" id="Player_000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="600px" name="Player_000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7"></embed></object> <noscript></noscript> <a href="http://www.patriciagrayinc.com/" target="_blank">Patricia Gray</a> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you. <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">© Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog</a> </div>

Turquoise Aquamarine

Turquoise Aquamarine These are some of my favourite pictures I have been collecting throughout the year of this beautiful col...

12:19 PM

A Cool Canopy Bed

<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1TD1jcltSBpRUHlVM340aQI9h0YHeUF8OMqJbp0UVLHrYdc2iy6auvsOFNNTVxFqVqKkA3wCdKmkGcEqORUS9fl3NWN4oZNFdNswm6IhaKqUdEYOBCtTndta3Bp5-nalwZHqyPjDpK8w/s1600-h/A+Cool+Canopy+Bed.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320118553128435714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1TD1jcltSBpRUHlVM340aQI9h0YHeUF8OMqJbp0UVLHrYdc2iy6auvsOFNNTVxFqVqKkA3wCdKmkGcEqORUS9fl3NWN4oZNFdNswm6IhaKqUdEYOBCtTndta3Bp5-nalwZHqyPjDpK8w/s400/A+Cool+Canopy+Bed.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 348px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a>A Cool Canopy Bed<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJg-SEc3ozpFoO4bEA1drMbVXH-aoS3Nm-seaN0E_7s2rqaZHRtMEUkCaK2W7zn5pRwviZYhgbNqgw_YktH1qGsEm65WbLDUTg85_8qRKYS0MaRcg-j5ACJzuiD-pMUSd0tCCedf49ihF/s1600-h/A%20Cool%20Canopy%20Bed%5B5%5D.jpg"> </a></div>This picture of this interesting canopy bed was sent to me by Ivan Meade, and is designed by Asli Tunca, who is a designer in Turkey. She does beautiful minimalist work using stunning antiques. Ivan recently did an interview with her -<a href="http://meadedesigngroup.blogspot.com/2009/02/in-conversation-with-asli-tunca-carl.html" target="_blank" title="In Conversation with Asli Tunca & Carl Vercauteren">In Conversation with Asli Tunca & Carl Vercauteren</a> Other posts on this subject you might be interested in: <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2009/03/diy-canopy-beds.html" target="_blank" title="DIY Canopy Beds">DIY Canopy Beds</a> <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/06/white-bedrooms.html" target="_blank">White Bedrooms</a> <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/12/chic-white-bedrooms.html" target="_blank">Chic White Bedrooms</a> <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/06/another-white-bedroom.html" target="_blank">Another White Bedroom</a> <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Patricia Gray</a> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you. <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/" target="_blank">© 2007-2009 Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog </a>

A Cool Canopy Bed

A Cool Canopy Bed This picture of this interesting canopy bed was sent to me by Ivan Meade, and is designed by Asli Tunca, who is a designer...

8:29 AM

April Food Day

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLi_JBc8e1ZBlwh7OjJ-TIyC5gzpx2qnlj15uTD3ZzX3Nwflw0AyERRJKgEePP_59PpZZdp9Gb-yLWKrEGbHvIVdniZO42l9_GzSiM_pANGh36dCb01nq6anduuM7WgKDj5sWqyMuBfN4c/s1600-h/April+Food+Day.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319532502547413410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLi_JBc8e1ZBlwh7OjJ-TIyC5gzpx2qnlj15uTD3ZzX3Nwflw0AyERRJKgEePP_59PpZZdp9Gb-yLWKrEGbHvIVdniZO42l9_GzSiM_pANGh36dCb01nq6anduuM7WgKDj5sWqyMuBfN4c/s400/April+Food+Day.jpg" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 117px" /></a> <div>As many of you are probably aware, there is a drive underway this April 1st, for bloggers to unite and donate to the organization Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. April Food Day is asking all those who write blogs and those who read them to donate $1.00 in April. One dollar is such a small amount, yet it equates to ten pounds of food, or seven full meals! If you wish, and are able, you may donate any amount. Please help us fight hunger.<a href="https://secure2.convio.net/a2h/site/Donation2?idb=1375441249&df_id=1560&1560.donation=form1" target="_blank"><img alt="April Food Day" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-3hYDAIoFpOdVBpmpgzelOdDD6jgrQRLcAKhfsPmPcCb7jYwICoLbyajRJSr2nAcF6pazrgTwNCo_i63UTv0gOA-0EA8c95smji2H2GDKLtuRVWgBWO401wR5NJHybTgY2lHXyYyBqj0/s187/Feeding+America.jpg" width="187" /></a> <a href="https://secure2.convio.net/a2h/site/Donation2?idb=1375441249&df_id=1560&1560.donation=form1" target="_blank"><img alt="April Food Day" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAPOvH9nAlpwyX4YFu21uKcd3L9lQHYaW5MEOb7MIVPAgxTw003zxSEf33m6yu90ob__qogCNRfBDMocceAsRXYO_kN7SB0_Nthm55ygnp6Z0KjM6t_GmEk_XhRfpmIRUfem_VMf-ZSE/s150/canada+logo.jpg" width="187" /></a> <a href="https://secure2.convio.net/a2h/site/Donation2?idb=1375441249&df_id=1560&1560.donation=form1" target="_blank">Click to Donate</a> to Feeding America / <a href="http://foodbankscanada.ca/main.cfm" target="_blank">Click to Donate</a> to Food Banks Canada Visit <a href="http://www.aprilfoodday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">April Food Day</a> for more details. Thanks for being a part of April Food Day! Together, all of us can make a difference. <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/">Patricia Gray</a> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you. <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/">© 2007-2009 Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog</a></div>

April Food Day

As many of you are probably aware, there is a drive underway this April 1st, for bloggers to unite and donate to the organization Feeding Am...

6:39 PM

DIY Canopy Beds

DIY Canopy Beds <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319482049580821602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_uyRQYgzDMEyha-9dPgP-uF20-1PoagUTpI_UfY27FBuUx53ikTfJSV0V2X1z_R7VoDgS-b2DnC2MVeeUUO6GzWwuMHUS-m7Fflph3hpAq5KP3DGnow1xdKFN_kZnmfa8MqikfigXsrK/s400/Canopy+Beds.png" style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 340px; display: block; height: 400px" /> <div align="center"></div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.blakeshotels.com/rooms14.html" target="_blank">Blakes Hotel</a> London Canopy Bed </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbensd9WdfLRJRfKwudHX8mTDtHakVlM2BOl1u-gyA3cOqqSBy5gXhsLIIV5mAttikjmhgVU4pdhFCKbptbBdwqlgEWLz06s-GS1By9BWnrwSCwwGQ7PRbFhHhshd4sUhDlGlK5mMnHhyphenhyphen5/s1600-h/image%5B6%5D.png"><img alt="Canopy Bed" border="0" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJWfSZAiShIOK9K5IsLucMcVNh08LTDLWVWoQt8mA67zrnc-IT5zVGODy0XWwbtUtMfU3xa_a6-gp1K1V6aCgDIw6pT5JaJyBlb0BmnYJ29dC3s96Gr8iFqgGwxjrPkcCP3RKSKMJcYus/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="358" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZhjLTZKdkvUmpf-ra3w6nY1GbJBqDUttmYZoNtGyiG-RAtgUWkbySuUHgyql_ciBNorSuUp028xZupbjDnLm17shJhC2NroI1BtAY1pCVk3WzLEioW9QEaRK3IuNoBSOgnUErsMXPu2U3/s1600-h/image%5B1%5D.png"><img alt="Canopy Bed" border="0" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmh7zKzWKpP3qr3azpVpGskGOXlfrtK1uMe0pr3ojdEb1DF1WiWQ_b6_dB-SVZrtPRUj5PEt5NCuNtjK4cORYyUWbJovBHshacy2BBmiOPynr7QGxWiYMLq52FPShQO8ZrjO3FOlvmz6o/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="387" /></a> Left: Dominio Canopy Bed Right: Anthony Todd Canopy Bed To achieve the above DIY Canopy Bed treatment - mount curtain rods on the ceiling and hang your choice of draperies <div align="center"><img alt="Canopy Bed Elements of Style" border="0" height="515" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguRPDhFDGHu34vslTANXy2Ne9vxRqUwi8pFrwGxITo22j3OcbYYWm3F_sPMhJOYU5ahal-6dfeZ7R5CNRrTqKADbN1JjKhAoj9aCG3s1NCT06LAH3Hrawx4QhDmNIryHodfZPDwG8w9Fpl/s400/canopy.jpg" width="433" /></div> The above drawing is from Blogger Erin at <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/" target="_blank">Elements of Style</a> and this is her directions for creating your own Canopy Bed..... "You'll need two drapery rods and a very long length of fabric. If you feel up to it, I like the idea of sewing together a solid on one side and a pattern on the other (for the under side). install one bar right above the head of the bed and one at the foot and run the fabric behind the bed (you can tack it to the wall near the floor so it doesn't move). I think it's a beautiful and cheap way to create a very romantic and dramatic look for your canopy bed." Thanks Erin. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTf39DG2t6HKhYrqslqthcpWjfXghuMDudt-aQc841R0Ln5JpSgxwHbu6pATOShs01fcqXHrBcMeEpj9n7KObwn8f-PHyTWzBlZXIKupiDRTHmnyoGrIBvY7qWMrL-CB1xNmdDHmMuIM89/s1600-h/canopy3.jpg"><img alt="Canopy Bed" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTf39DG2t6HKhYrqslqthcpWjfXghuMDudt-aQc841R0Ln5JpSgxwHbu6pATOShs01fcqXHrBcMeEpj9n7KObwn8f-PHyTWzBlZXIKupiDRTHmnyoGrIBvY7qWMrL-CB1xNmdDHmMuIM89/s400/canopy3.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGBURxwPFw42JfxgTl1Z2f1R9EuBE2u84cO2Eoeou3SCmIBJ8bbyY8jZYvca5o55SKx6K_y09zdkALSFnj-UAzNkXMbxmFP51Mw6P9CVc5E_SwcY5n4TqtDhL6DkKpr0tMF6eVCX_6E8Qr/s1600-h/image%5B11%5D.png"><img alt="Canopy Bed" border="0" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15ZJ8VwUycCQLCW7xm5FVN83g6lUA4Z68aphWxm3EIgxfmjCxD0SYcvWxvZueLx15kIvBA6-TZ0O8ygKLojWRQF1DgXxB22q2n7jlFiphrqTyAKT3xhdRhUXpdo2rlzvuP1LZ1ojCXxFC/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="343" /></a> <a href="http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/rooms/bedroom/colorbeds3" target="_blank">Dominio</a> Canopy Bed Photo by Simon Upton <a href="http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/rooms/bedroom/tranquilbeds5" target="_blank">Dominio</a> Canopy Bed Photo by Paul Costello To achieve this DIY Canopy Bed: Screw 4 small hooks in the four corners of the ceiling above the bed and hang a length fabric. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJenx0W3TRxQU56wadvDVSDCi2qOBU_9U_6YS6hnOq5oG6ZkOJm7hArSOM4EDqtJoSABzn_ckQktAUs_H5-DT6W1ThZchYRaEl1mpA86sifPkGsf5rbVbkSM_p7AYB84SeZ9BONxlOEyRN/s1600-h/image%5B19%5D.png"><img alt="Canopy Bed" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiitEeEDzE_FNLInou89812s4LiJPO3G1NP0Ghf4eLjm40a3nUckjvBA5qaqCqBvqlc9UsZYI_998GrOt7kNtOq5zfSjVaApWAB_nMUmZWKSx5HKl4m48FO2bOfukWwDDk5-031rNpgpT-O/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="291" /></a> Fancy up plain mosquito netting for a fun & whimsical canopy bed. India Hicks photo by Arthur Elgort as seen in Vogue, 1998 via Style Court <div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZVzuUcdY8nqpVTcqrg7kQ-hj34oq3wc19JSGzJ3pqY1CD5ikKdqsTBKCa_OyEUapA_nxw9klIc6qixqGMW2812clz_H6jcY6IVBp4vVGxADdHYXFU3zyBrVqNZ8QLN4S18qy9-cutwcc/s1600-h/image61.png"><img alt="Canopy Bed" border="0" height="463" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYAe59K1oZt1DGE6KJLQ1qEGMfCL_3ZJdn9ydzMOFkdsESindIPe-QeisCCtWbNjqtFAGSvOEonyB0fBmAiahD_Sc66mwiQmAKtXeS3ZT8EinuU2jfzZRc5mqXr3LEczhKzSFK9nWsw4n/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="446" /></a> <a href="http://www.anouskahempeldesign.com/" target="_blank">Anouska Hempel Design</a> Canopy Bed </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PCEdPAmx4uH95Ne7cFmTz8EK_ooMC-mVfZ2fWMTWQ9mWXbZOst93wZWAfSmKz6oTT0TGz8aaozaJEBLvPPqRd6ZXLpgZ1Hx8G5XFR86n2Xiqrampd5SFfyNh8YkXWjlEboj8l-OT-TL3/s1600-h/image113.png"><img alt="Canopy Bed" border="0" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQ4M6DkyIZl7fvJcc01YWf4IiO4R_zw8ofpDvjqETe-NMePSmf0pQWdf_i2LHg0fKKZHrFHpZQaBaDDvNKkt61el9s0Cck9z9hyVuViB2Hk1CMM6c0Az5bZoOZXm6zjeZuvOsgO5AS51K/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="442" /></a> <a href="http://www.anouskahempeldesign.com/" target="_blank">Anouska Hempel Design</a> Canopy Bed <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab" height="200" id="Player_000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7" reinit="reinit" reinitswf="reinitswf" width="600"><param name="_cx" value="15875"><param name="_cy" value="5291"><param name="FlashVars" value=""><param name="Movie" value="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate"><param name="Src" value="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate"><param name="WMode" value="Window"><param name="Play" value="0"><param name="Loop" value="-1"><param name="Quality" value="High"><param name="SAlign" value="LT"><param name="Menu" value="-1"><param name="Base" value=""><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="Scale" value="NoScale"><param name="DeviceFont" value="0"><param name="EmbedMovie" value="0"><param name="BGColor" value="FFFFFF"><param name="SWRemote" value=""><param name="MovieData" value=""><param name="SeamlessTabbing" value="1"><param name="Profile" value="0"><param name="ProfileAddress" value=""><param name="ProfilePort" value="0"><param name="AllowNetworking" value="all"><param name="AllowFullScreen" value="false"> <embed quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" align="middle" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="200px" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate" id="Player_000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="600px" name="Player_000a3a71-181e-4455-9efc-32b49a0578d7"></embed></object><noscript></noscript></div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="left">Other posts you might be interested in: <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/06/white-bedrooms.html" target="_blank">White Bedrooms</a> <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/12/chic-white-bedrooms.html" target="_blank">Chic White Bedrooms</a> <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/06/another-white-bedroom.html" target="_blank">Another White Bedroom</a> </div> <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/">Patricia Gray</a> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you. <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/">© 2009 Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog</a>

DIY Canopy Beds

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6:52 AM

What are you going to do with your week?

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG5GGQ_VJ19ZEbHBlhU-k8pYhc1vGPvaF08A7rbY7pv2qUsVFbvRggt-xo15hzu7AMg0zMHKMJa9kZ99PbRdWHigrioO4Fhyzk0BDw26AISxZPxLbywGWaHh6sceIUlOnM99lkfQOTlmdh/s1600-h/Inspirational+Quotes+Dominio.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318804622029184114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG5GGQ_VJ19ZEbHBlhU-k8pYhc1vGPvaF08A7rbY7pv2qUsVFbvRggt-xo15hzu7AMg0zMHKMJa9kZ99PbRdWHigrioO4Fhyzk0BDw26AISxZPxLbywGWaHh6sceIUlOnM99lkfQOTlmdh/s400/Inspirational+Quotes+Dominio.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 380px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a> If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/">Patricia Gray</a> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you. <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/">© 2007-2009 Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog</a></div>

What are you going to do with your week?

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams Patricia Gra...

7:33 PM

Earth Hour 2009

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydRooTzbpPTAbCe5jcLHfupr7U9zbwHCJ8gx-Nu7ZF-H4Yw0XTv-K0LNN66TmR-myZZBi_p5uQXTlItDLbfEVCrmLFxnJ7KmBeLMd7ztY0UNfznpeLuTTxRONzod992XVJoSFRjEnn2Ex/s1600-h/Artist+Patrick+Desmet+via+Telamamaria+Blogspot.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317910991082521106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydRooTzbpPTAbCe5jcLHfupr7U9zbwHCJ8gx-Nu7ZF-H4Yw0XTv-K0LNN66TmR-myZZBi_p5uQXTlItDLbfEVCrmLFxnJ7KmBeLMd7ztY0UNfznpeLuTTxRONzod992XVJoSFRjEnn2Ex/s400/Artist+Patrick+Desmet+via+Telamamaria+Blogspot.jpg" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 266px" /></a> <div><div>This year, <a href="http://www.earthhour.org/about/" target="_blank">Earth Hour</a> 2009 has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming. For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth Hour 2009 or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH HOUR 2009 and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009. This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard. Earth Hour 2009 is aiming to reach more than one billion people in 1000 cities around the world VOTE EARTH Hour 2009 by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour 2009 8:30PM local time, wherever you live on planet earth. Saturday 28 March 2009 <a href="http://www.earthhour.org/signup/" target="_blank">Sign-up to for Earth Hour 2009!!!</a> <a href="http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:YFsMb_6r3s0J:wwf.ca/earthhour/+earth+hour+2009&cd=8&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ca" target="_blank">Earth Hour 2009 in Canada</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CRs-7lRlPo" target="_blank">Earth Hour 2009 YouTube</a> <a href="http://www.earthhourus.org/nashville/nashville.php" target="_blank">Earth Hour 2009 USA</a> <a href="http://www.earthhour.in/" target="_blank">Earth Hour 2009 India</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPdbpHus5ot5olfUp3uG7L08nVUGELuwzB4kQvj8U8EGcramYCw3zl7nYhwKingqVa6ibMwKXt9GOaxHFz8-6S_il9PbO9Cdhu_BPCHI7lX8hxR32BDs_Ng4Gaw-6Lxuq356LJRalGwMHN/s1600-h/Artist%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot%204%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="Artist Patrick Desmet via Telamamaria Blogspot 4" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaBVvAzbrvbxTEpsguyjCCNOiLrsctO9A4fuLX6S_f5fRyX3U3d9MYHKi8HW6_EKj3IuhrPZKs-OnpSx9OowJ7wTLULD_yzMDZFfx2H0U9rzDBmdjsCkHswCffC6ESRYdV_v8tusjQOCL1/?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="456" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyGBj7G7_l-SLDZhvBE1vJMCKU-kamhbdDOVs_kbU1JB7ucddgqREiTu-DRnAIKOQCSOV5eIGHZ252Ay3atKDMqIjwRTBJ4q51cAtR-zLkKDuHACDhG0Q-TYLdcKhnhTiV94d6Y8x0igrv/s1600-h/Artist%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot%203%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Artist Patrick Desmet via Telamamaria Blogspot 3" border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfyaQuydRE7t00CbvTz-WBdZgL-p2b-eAY3fYPsqVxqHSFovxK4fXn0Niiz7Iuk3kB5AwtaNvjcs1u9wveFz7ydsRsT7k3vSJ0-xIDVKpbGaJCqYbovJ5ZEIR-iWZtDVmWn-_cLBPRTfDr/?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="457" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr1K1_nWPa7lgquxK5F66d9olblZ8Lw2BDzqC_8gj55crjEVsun8a9NY7nL766VaLYzXKXUhtNfgA47N1sUTMRb6qG40qLR4EJuY0f9XKY3-gSDTtD_Z86gtmQz3IvAi3r2hJwyeUFLPqk/s1600-h/Artist%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot%202%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Artist Patrick Desmet via Telamamaria Blogspot 2" border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLaRoGhB0J9enZFGc6ydoslaEYbs7y5sepJxeptIB-TvXMl63NGla3a13f0SRkKeYLIpTvXN6KwRp5WzDpwcD1errmBFy-recHuRhzwOnyKiiLLO5AXgutve9jDORFC0xSMVPdUPu0jJ-y/?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="460" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpCnmzlb-5q6gtBy2g_jf_dPdLJNUSKGMPOVW8x7i11MYWiZTg8lFAZwhBLbE8WRY-qiXo0JeNnShmr5NJ42xC43kptzrZTjz_iuRSAYpB2snEs8wZzsTH59GuixQoITrRy7dMz6F-GsE/s1600-h/Artist%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot%201%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Artist Patrick Desmet via Telamamaria Blogspot 1" border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12uU-8xco3GfEJeIoKQrcf6ro0nIxyby_1KejPmRy9UwN6n9NxlzX8KSzEeAQzHRpg7ryM60jlQtzUEAwXblnE2bCHkWiQqCjeZ21i0mjqsB2lHCs-N1ujQX2vgAWKP3HKbvBGjBljB_a/?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="460" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgetmXoeiQrteGxyU0Shf1BxX0EU9EVhS-l703HcJYWc3ghIHseoriEAt6YLcGMgI-BpfBfVljpFkT5OElKadnQDwE5_2-0Nefu_WDsBoUzrkdQ8Wo_YCm8o_sObzHQScTYyuY-y_NZ214q/s1600-h/The%20Last%20Forest%20%20by%20Patrick%20Desmet%20via%20Telamamaria%20Blogspot%5B10%5D.jpg"><img alt="The Last Forest by Patrick Desmet via Telamamaria Blogspot" border="0" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLr3AJysiz-xswlOMXLZKjD0e3tDCRsACCr3DUeiuGHp2RgmCoaV4ZfZN3VFXSsuwTdwesAzWEpE-pozdmKxMtHPbg_6igwH3bNAFOzXbKkzf4RwmqfLfE-6CkirNM3wXSSaUKs7CSn95-/?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" width="464" /></a> All Art by Belgium Artist <a href="http://www.new-art.be/">Patrick Desmet </a>used with Artist's permission Bottom Photo Titled: THE LAST FOREST<a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/">Patricia Gray</a> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you. <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/">© 2007-2009 Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog</a></div></div>

Earth Hour 2009

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9:36 AM

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Designs</a> Richmond VA </li> <li><a href="http://brillantehomedecor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Brillante Home Decor</a> Vancouver </li> <li><a href="http://browndesigninc.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Brown Design Inc</a> Los Angeles </li> <li><a href="http://buellerdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bueller Designs</a> Los Angeles </li> <li><a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Carolina Eclectic</a> </li> <li><a href="http://catherinenolinfineart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Catherine Nolin Fine Art</a> Andover MA </li> <li><a href="http://cemayawindows.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cemaya Windows</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chameleon Interiors</a> Duxbury MA </li> <li><a href="http://charliesdesigndiary.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Charlies Design Diary</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.chicmuse.com/?s=patricia+gray&x=16&y=8" target="_blank">Chic Muse</a> </li> <li><a href="http://cocokelley.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Coco Kelley</a> Seattle </li> <li><a href="http://colourmehappyblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Colour Me Happy</a> Vancouver  </li> <li><a href="http://www.copycatchic.com/" target="_blank">Copy Cat Chic</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.cotedetexas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cote de Texas</a> Houston </li> <li><a href="http://thecraftyweasel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Weasel</a> </li> <li><a href="http://daily3things.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Daily 3 Things</a> Bhavnagar Gujarat India </li> <li><a href="http://www.davidmitchelluncensored.com/" target="_blank">David Mitchell</a> Washington DC </li> <li><a href="http://decorjournal.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Decor Journal</a> </li> <li><a href="http://decoratedlife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Decorated Life</a> Brooklyn NY </li> <li><a href="http://decoratingamodernhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Decorating a Modern Home</a> Melbourne </li> <li><a href="http://www.decorno.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Decorno</a> Seattle </li> <li><a href="http://decorology.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Decorology</a> </li> <li><a href="http://blog.designpublic.com/" target="_blank">Design Public</a> Hatch </li> <li><a href="http://indiehome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Design IQ</a> New Delhi </li> <li><a href="http://designbycathleen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Design by Cathleen</a> San Diego </li> <li><a href="http://design-ties.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Design Ties</a> Canada </li> <li><a href="http://designingyourdreamhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Designing Your Dream Home</a> Nashville </li> <li><a href="http://desiretoinspire.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Desire to Inspire</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.divinedistractions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Divine Distractions</a> Dallas, Texas </li> <li><a href="http://dolcechic.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Dolce Chic</a> </li> <li><a href="http://zelda-domaindesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Domain Design</a> Kuwait City </li> <li><a href="http://www.domesticmodern.com/design-blog.aspx" target="_blank">Domestic Modern</a> </li> <li><a href="http://eileenkathrynboyd.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">EKB Interiors</a> Huntington NY </li> <li><a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/" target="_blank">Elements of Style</a> Boston </li> <li><a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/" target="_blank">Elizabeth Anne Designs</a> Chicago & Birmingham </li> <li><a href="http://encoredecorblog.com/" target="_blank">EncoreDecor</a> New York </li> <li><a href="http://www.everythingfab.com/" target="_blank">EverythingFab</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.eyinteriorsblog.com/" target="_blank">Exclusively Yours Interiors</a> </li> <li><a href="http://fg-artdevivre.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Francine Gardner - Art de Vivre</a> NY, NY </li> <li><a href="http://www.ferretandhound.com/" target="_blank">Ferret & Hound</a> Connecticut </li> <li><a href="http://fififlowersdecor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fifi Flowers</a> Los Angeles </li> <li><a href="http://jenlaceda.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Folie a Deux</a> Canada </li> <li><a href="http://foodandinteriors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Food and Interiors</a> Rome Italy </li> <li><a href="http://frenchessence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">French Essence</a> Saint Remy de Provence France </li> <li> </li> <li><a href="http://gaileguevara.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gaile Guevara</a> Vancouver  </li> <li><a href="http://gardenrooms.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Garden Rooms</a> West Coast </li> <li><a href="http://gardrop.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gardrop</a> </li> <li><a href="http://girlmeetsglamour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Girl Meets Glamour</a> Northern California </li> <li><a href="http://harmonyandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Harmony and Home</a> San Francisco Bay </li> <li><a href="http://hdinspirations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HD Inspirations</a> Vancouver </li> <li><a href="http://www.hellogorgeousblog.com/" target="_blank">Hello Gorgeous</a> Wilmington Delaware </li> <li><a href="http://henriloves.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Henri Loves</a> Las Vegas, Austin </li> <li><a href="http://high-heelfootinthedoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">High-Heeled Foot in the Door</a> NYC </li> <li><a href="http://hillcountryhouse.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Hill Country House</a> </li> <li><a href="http://hoechstetterinteriors.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Hoechstetter Interiors</a> Mill Valley California </li> <li><a href="http://www.homerejuvenation.com.sg/" target="_blank">Home Rejuvenation</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/blogs" target="_blank">House and Home</a> Toronto </li> <li><a href="http://houseofbeautyandculture.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">House of Beauty and Culture</a> London </li> <li><a href="http://inspirationalstyles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspirational Styles</a> </li> <li><a href="http://inddecor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">In Decor</a> Seattle </li> <li><a href="http://jcovingtondesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">J Covington Designs</a> Portsmouth, NH </li> <li><a href="http://studiojudith.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">J ..de Santa Fe</a> </li> <li><a href="http://jackiebluehome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jackie Blue Home</a> Las Vegas </li> <li><a href="http://jadoredecor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jadoredecor</a> </li> <li><a href="http://jenlaceda.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jenlaceda</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.jordancappella.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jordan Cappella</a> </li> <li><a href="http://justimaginedesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just Imagine Design</a> Sydney Australia </li> <li><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kathleen's Folly</a> NYC </li> <li><a href="http://www.katie-d-i-d.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Katie-d-i-d</a> Northern California </li> <li><a href="http://karina-elbeso.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Karina Elbeso</a> Argentina </li> <li><a href="http://blog.kimvallee.com/" target="_blank">Kim Vallee</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.kitchendesignnotes.com/" target="_blank">Kitchen Design Notes</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.kstyle-style.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">K Style-style</a> </li> <li><a href="http://lksdesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LKS Design</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.laurabielecki.com/blog/" target="_blank">Laura Bielecki</a> Edmonton </li> <li><a href="http://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blog/" target="_blank">Laura Casey Interiors</a> </li> <li><a href="http://enseignedegersaint.typepad.fr/provence/" target="_blank">le Petit Cabinet de Curiosites</a> South of France </li> <li><a href="http://letyourcreativityflow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Let Your Creativity Flow</a> Toronto </li> <li><a href="http://libertypostgallery.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Liberty Post</a> Georgian Bay Canada </li> <li><a href="http://www.lifeinaventicup.com/" target="_blank">Life in a Venticup</a> USA </li> <li><a href="http://loftlifemag.com/mu/?p=4269" target="_blank">LoftLife</a> New York </li> <li><a href="http://loveyourhomes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love Your Homes</a> Stockholm </li> <li><a href="http://loveyourroom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love Your Room</a>  Lehigh Valley, PA, United States </li> <li><a href="http://hendersons01.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Made you Blush</a> WA, USA </li> <li><a href="http://maison21.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Maison 21</a> USA </li> <li><a href="http://maisonlunatique.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Maison Lunatique</a> Dublin </li> <li><a href="http://maltesekat.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Maltese Kat</a> San Francisco </li> <li><a href="http://mandco.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Mandco</a> Norway </li> <li><a href="http://www.materialgirlsblog.com/" target="_blank">Material Girls</a> Dallas & Houston </li> <li><a href="http://meadedesigngroup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Meade Design Group</a> - Victoria  </li> <li><a href="http://www.mereframig.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mere Framig</a> </li> <li><a href="http://mikeandmcgee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mike and McGee</a>  Austin, Texas </li> <li><a href="http://milsoiseluas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mil Sois e Luas</a> </li> <li><a href="http://mirrormirror.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Mirror Mirror</a> UK </li> <li><a href="http://morewaystowastetime.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">More Ways to Waste Time</a> </li> <li><a href="http://moroccanmaryam.typepad.com/my_marrakesh/" target="_blank">Moroccan Maryam</a> Marrakesh </li> <li><a href="http://mrsblandings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mrs Blandings</a> </li> <li><a href="http://myrsinie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Myrsinie's Chronicles</a> Paris </li> <li><a href="http://www.myinternaldesign.com/" target="_blank">My Internal Design</a> </li> <li><a href="http://mylife-myloves.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Life My Loves</a> Brisbane Australia </li> <li><a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Nottinghill</a> </li> <li><a href="http://nest-home.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nest Home</a> Vancouver </li> <li><a href="http://www.neutraldwelling.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Neutral Dwelling</a> Louisiana </li> <li><a href="http://nodoors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">No Doors</a> Manila, Philippines </li> <li><a href="http://nunupepe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nunu Pepe</a> Australia </li> <li><a href="http://oliveaux.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Oliveaux</a> Brisbane </li> <li><a href="http://jessiwhitt.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Organized Chaos</a> </li> <li><a href="http://palazzopizzo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Palazzo Pizzo</a> </li> <li><a href="http://parisapartment.wordpress.com/" 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</li> <li><a href="http://restyledhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Restyled Home</a> Nova Scotia Canada </li> <li><a href="http://dontclickplz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rich of Eve</a> </li> <li><a href="http://rochambeau.typepad.com/my_weblog/" target="_blank">Rochambeau</a> </li> <li><a href="http://annavallance.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rupert Girl</a> Canada </li> <li><a href="http://weaveideas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sandy's Design Blog</a> Mayfield Village OH </li> <li><a href="http://schematiclife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Schematic Life</a> Vancouver </li> <li><a href="http://shaktispacedesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shakti Space Designs</a> Portland Oregon </li> <li><a href="http://simplyelegant-k.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simply Elegant-k</a> </li> <li><a href="http://simplygrove.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simply Groove</a> Idaho </li> <li><a href="http://simplydivinechristmas.blogspot.com/">Simply Divine Christmas</a> </li> <li><a href="http://smokeyevo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Smokey Evo</a> VA </li> <li><a href="http://sochicinteriors.com/links/inspirational-design-blogs" target="_blank">So Chic Interiors</a> </li> <li><a href="http://sohaute.typepad.com/" target="_blank">So Haute</a> </li> <li><a href="http://theberggrens.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Starting of a Wife</a> Santa Cruz CA </li> <li><a href="http://stellasroar.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stella's Roar</a> USA </li> <li><a href="http://www.stuartmemberyhomecollection.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stuart Membery</a> Bali </li> <li><a href="http://www.strangeclosets.com/" target="_blank">Strange Closets</a> Chicago </li> <li><a href="http://www.studioannetta.com/" target="_blank">Studio Annetta</a> Hong Kong </li> <li><a href="http://studiowellspring.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Studio Wellspring</a> </li> <li><a href="http://stylecourt.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Style Court</a> Atlanta </li> <li><a href="http://stylenorth.ca/blog/" target="_blank">Style North</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.stylisheve.com/" target="_blank">Stylish Eve</a> </li> <li><a href="http://chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Surroundings</a> Duxbury Massachusetts </li> <li><a href="http://swanklighting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Swank Lighting</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.taddahliving.com/" target="_blank">Taddah Living</a> </li> <li><a href="http://tartanscot.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tartanscot</a> San Francisco </li> <li><a href="http://tradishwithatwist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tradish With a Twist</a> Texas </li> <li><a href="http://www.tchochkes.com/wordpress/" target="_blank">Tchochkes - Israel</a> </li> <li><a href="http://tealchic.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Teal Chic</a> California </li> <li><a href="http://inspiredtosucceedbysituations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Career Driven Woman</a> Nigeria, Virginia </li> <li><a href="http://thedevinelife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Devine Life</a> New York </li> <li><a href="http://www.thekitchendesigner.org/" target="_blank">The Kitchen Designer</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.thekramerangle.com/" target="_blank">The Kramer Angle</a> USA </li> <li><a href="http://thelisaportercollection.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Lisa Porter Collection</a> </li> <li><a href="http://pinkwashingtoniette.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Pink Washingtoinette</a> Washington DC </li> <li><a href="http://thevintagelaundress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Vintage Laundress</a> </li> <li><a href="http://freshpalette.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Things that Inspire</a> Atlanta </li> <li><a href="http://citified.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">This is Glamorous</a> USA </li> <li><a href="http://www.thisyounghouse.com/" target="_blank">This Young House</a> </li> <li><a href="http://aaronrthomas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thomas Aaron - Acrylic Furniture</a> 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