Home Décoration d'une petite pièce

Décoration d'une petite pièce est en soi un défi, et il devient d'autant plus quand vous avez pour décorer un grenier. La conversion de votre grenier en une chambre à coucher est une grande idée, mais comment allez-vous faire fonctionner un tel petit espace pour vous? Si vous pensez que la conception et la décoration d'une chambre mansardée petite ne peut pas être fait, puis réfléchir à nouveau. Avec le bon choix de meubles et d'ameublement, des...

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A Creative Mess

This is the "staging area" full of props to style the five rooms on the photo order.All of it was either here already, or brought in from our home. Candles, confit pots, lots of pillows, urns--we filled two SUV's full of props! Right now, it's a creative mess. I'm learning so much from Bonnie about styling a room, and so much from John about photography. This is work? It can't be! We are all having too much fun for it to be wo...

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The Fleur De Lis Is A Symbol Of Classic French

Fleur de lis is a symbol of the French classic, which has come to represent different meanings, such as perfection, light and life. This jewelry nail, we are proud to offer a wide selection of Fleur de lis jewelry, fleur de lis home accessories that distinguish this timeless beautiful Tuscan design. If you want to add a light, life, and a touch of perfection to your home, there's no better way to do it as an accent piece or accessory fleurdelis with...

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History of the Fleur-de-lis Home Decor

History of Fleur de lys Home DecorThat means flower of flowers, lilies and lily meansFleur de lys Home Decor mean the lily has appeared on countless European coats of arms and flags over the centuries, but is particularly associated with the French monarchy in a historical context, and still appears in the arms of the king of Spain and Grand Duke of Luxembourg, the members of the House of Bourbon. It remains an enduring symbol of France, which appears...

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A Tuscan Style Hydrangea Bouquet

As the summer fades into autumn, now is the perfect time to clip and preserve hydrangeas.Cut mature stems and put them in a vase of water about two inches deep. Let the water evaporate. It's that simple!Dexter is enjoying his dog nap while I cut my hydrangeas. Little does he know that he is about to be left at home with a sitter!I plan on taking my hydrangea bouquet to Asti for the Tuscan Style photo shoot.Yes, today is the big day!Bonnie Broten,...

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Tuesday Inspiration: Peacock Inspired Design

Pinterest via I'm so happy to have Susi, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, a must-shop resource for beautiful light fixtures be my guest blogger today. Perfect timing, since I'm knee deep in the photo shoot!***Peacocks are nature's fanciest feathery creation. Their gorgeous blue bodies and incredible tail feathers have inspired design and decor for generations. Be it a color palette of blues, greens and purples or a pattern of peacock feathers, these...

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Eat Your Veggies!

Gardens are yielding big time right now. Tomatoes, zucchinis, artichokes--you name it!A vegetable feast for the eyes!I'm sorry, but this is a work of art!The Italians sure know how to display their veggies, like this market in Florence.A farmer's market in the South of France.A vegetable mosaic!Home from the market--a vegetable still life!Broccoli, radish and avocado salad with a walnut vinaigrette, a la Ashley!Not everyone likes vegetables, but...

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Sunday's Mindful Home: Remembering Where We Came From

Alex, 10 yrs. Dexter, 8 weeksMelissa, 5 yrs.Aaron, 3 yrs.Ashley, 8 yrs.Alex, 5 yrs."You should have a picture of yourself as a kid in your home so that you remember where you came from." ~John Mayer, music...

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Tahoe Style, The Thunderbird Lodge

We escaped to gorgeous Lake Tahoe for a few days. It was heavenly!While there, we toured the famous Thunderbird Lodge.The Thunderbird Lodge pretty much defined "Tahoe Style" for me!Called The Castle in the Sky, it was built in the 30's by George Whittell, an eccentric millionaire and bon vivant.Because of George Whittell, most of the east shore of Tahoe is preserved. He at one time owned 29 miles of the shore from Cal-Neva to Zephyr Cove. Lucky...

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