Swoon-worthy Eye Candy

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7x5-p4idvVazZkwcU3HirZgDtlWAIj-UbMNTlXMXxxULqNVutWGFyTOWd3Hq6JoqTZ45WxCdIRKh3-ztD8R-ohC7kWgZu9ci2VKgdMWm3s_FNkzXxx58Bf5jMj3kUFS5-8-YIiwkdHI0/s1600/72717076.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524162786313396498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7x5-p4idvVazZkwcU3HirZgDtlWAIj-UbMNTlXMXxxULqNVutWGFyTOWd3Hq6JoqTZ45WxCdIRKh3-ztD8R-ohC7kWgZu9ci2VKgdMWm3s_FNkzXxx58Bf5jMj3kUFS5-8-YIiwkdHI0/s640/72717076.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a>While making my dream list of new design books to purchase, I came across <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0865652589/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0N5X6MK1BRF3MK1MK97A&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846">Scandinavian Design</a> by Lars Bolander with Heather Smith MacIsaac. This is one of the most stunning book covers I've ever seen. Love the:<div><br /><div>- vibrant green wall color</div><div>- juxtaposition of modern paintings and antique portraits</div><div>- the shared blue of the foot stool and lamp</div><div>- and of course, the furniture and the striped rug.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more beautiful interiors, you can visit the designer's website <a href="http://www.larsbolander.com">here</a>. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">(book photography by Ake Eson Lindman, Staffan Johanson, Lars Ranek)</span><br /><br /></div><div>Hope you had a great weekend. Back with a longer post tomorrow.</div></div>

Swoon-worthy Eye Candy

While making my dream list of new design books to purchase, I came across Scandinavian Design by Lars Bolander with Heather Smith MacIsaac....

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Kelly Wearstler's Fern Tree for $28 a yard!

<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTzYWlIVCaIWiP73NFH0PGUvJiqEdyg9HUErLd5zKxJfCMFn3WHw8Nz6qsCvsBjh0iGKJ8iFRM_zaYZm5YQcpJcCdDPpIBz40AQVqtBwAOqgDhprhLmfsVDc_MPlixuSXRQmrDwP_MHGU/s1600/Picture+8.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521005722214623378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTzYWlIVCaIWiP73NFH0PGUvJiqEdyg9HUErLd5zKxJfCMFn3WHw8Nz6qsCvsBjh0iGKJ8iFRM_zaYZm5YQcpJcCdDPpIBz40AQVqtBwAOqgDhprhLmfsVDc_MPlixuSXRQmrDwP_MHGU/s640/Picture+8.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Last Friday I made a quick trip out to the amazing fabric store <a href="http://www.hauteonline.com">Haute</a> in Marshall, VA <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">(*no longer in Middleburg. New address is 8393 West Main St. Marshall, 540.364.1221)</span> hoping to find fabric for the family room couch I'm having reupholstered. JACKPOT - Kelly Wearstler's Fern Tree for Schumacher in charcoal grey/ivory at $28 a yard. (Later I read on Pink Wallpaper that this fabric retails for over $200 a yd)<br /><br />I had a brief moment of hestitation so I'm so glad my friend Anne was there to encourage me to get it - especially since a number of other shoppers started eyeing my prize. Now the only question was would there be at least 12+ yards? I wasn't sure as the bolt didn't seem that large. After 5 yards we found the fabric was cut. My heart started pounding a bit (I know - it's "only" fabric) Well we got to 12 yards and I saw there was more so I kinda shouted out "I'll take it all!" I felt like I was in a casino putting all my chips on Red. My winnings - 18 3/8 yards. Although my husband reminded me it technically wasn't a "winning" but a purchase. Don't quite agree with that...<br /><br />So now, here's my dilemma. Which way do I run the fabric? Vertical or Horizontal??<br />( Horizontal Repeat - 3.5", Vertical Repeat - 18.875")<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhAcq-IC9E99insXTGJx7IMJkB61ix6TUP2cGZywnYA6nKLPs7wlcon6EvrMV6KibiqvnOmEmoh8ltJV2fbCdMMxgkXZEanJ7EpB0vQpwWY757zlMlYJntnaGG5Z0KVUuI1L2U_HIZg8A/s1600/Picture+9.PNG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521016341729561170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhAcq-IC9E99insXTGJx7IMJkB61ix6TUP2cGZywnYA6nKLPs7wlcon6EvrMV6KibiqvnOmEmoh8ltJV2fbCdMMxgkXZEanJ7EpB0vQpwWY757zlMlYJntnaGG5Z0KVUuI1L2U_HIZg8A/s400/Picture+9.PNG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdm-LplLTn3SZvAtdjfD7s0EG9Ns82SontTi1R9xbUq_Hj4W5ATFEaisEpxV5CYGc8RD8uT7t5Y6Sf9XO-qGdKtvQl1fxCEtWyG8myA7z0RC5jPVvKufhh655DBK_JDOveZ935M4F-pk/s1600/7101040_main.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521006179192637874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdm-LplLTn3SZvAtdjfD7s0EG9Ns82SontTi1R9xbUq_Hj4W5ATFEaisEpxV5CYGc8RD8uT7t5Y6Sf9XO-qGdKtvQl1fxCEtWyG8myA7z0RC5jPVvKufhh655DBK_JDOveZ935M4F-pk/s640/7101040_main.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />This is not my couch (mine is more straight lined) but it gives an idea. So, what do you think?<br /><br />(image of couch via Pink Wallpaper. Sorry for the lack of links. I'm posting from my ipad and forgot how to do this)</div>

Kelly Wearstler's Fern Tree for $28 a yard!

Last Friday I made a quick trip out to the amazing fabric store Haute in Marshall, VA (*no longer in Middleburg. New address is 8393 West...

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Distinguished Eye Candy

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89sJRDW13pK2qz9BPm2CH6c3B7GsAEPXwlA_M2hNWFKfUcohF-5I1cOcYJ9Gssn9cAs-qVe5MC-T99MIiLf-7Jyh_km7-i45lJ5ChTtrvypyC9hti2OJSyi6XkixJZGf2Twv9MIV-tRU/s1600/kathrynbala.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520990982136615554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89sJRDW13pK2qz9BPm2CH6c3B7GsAEPXwlA_M2hNWFKfUcohF-5I1cOcYJ9Gssn9cAs-qVe5MC-T99MIiLf-7Jyh_km7-i45lJ5ChTtrvypyC9hti2OJSyi6XkixJZGf2Twv9MIV-tRU/s640/kathrynbala.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>In a recent blog post about her love for white, Canadian House & Home Design Editor Kathryn Bala posted a picture of her <a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/blogs/house-home-daily/inspiration-board/white-wonders">loft</a> that appeared in <a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/">House & Home's </a>January 2010 issue. I'm noticing how a few elements, such as the leather bound books, worn wing back chair, period portrait and ticking stripe pillows take this space in a formal, distinguished direction. Also love how she paired the round, modern bulbs with the zinc finish chandelier. Photography by Donna Griffith.

Distinguished Eye Candy

In a recent blog post about her love for white, Canadian House & Home Design Editor Kathryn Bala posted a picture of her loft that app...

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