House of the Week

A beautiful 20 year old William Baker house.Mr Baker received the Arthur Ross Award in New York for this house in 1993. It sits amid many houses built in the 1920's and 30's - and is completely at home. To see detailed images of the house from Bill Baker's website - click here.image from Harry Norman realtorsthis image and one below via Harry Norman realtorsThe house is currently for sale. Listing he...

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One World One Heart 2011

UPDATE: The One World One Heart prize winner has been picked... and the result can be found HERE!! Huge thanks to all who entered. It was so lovely to meet you and to discover some wonderful new blogs to visit.******Thanks to the lovely Marianne over at Ruffhaven, I came across this truly wonderful and joyful opportunity to connect to the many unseen yet glorious people out there who blog their hearts and souls...

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New Sideboards Design

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Monday Music - Some Daft Punk!

This is where it all began (personally one of my fave articles ever!!).Music is SO important to the happiness of my home. :)Now most Monday mornings when the working week looms I'll try to post a fave song or some music I'm listening to at the moment to provide some musical motivation.So my little groovers......... here's today's installment!*****************************It's about time I had some Daft Punk over here...

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life in my garage...is changing

I was suddenly struck by just how different life is about to be for us and how right it all feels.  You know how timing just doesn't feel right sometimes even for good things? Well, it almost feels like things are right with the universe now for whatever is in front of me.As you all know, I'm transitioning from being the one-woman manufacturing center to the one-woman designer and manager of Mod Mom.  And it couldn't come at a better time.  I've mentioned before how I have some issues with my hands due to repetitive use from the...

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Beautiful Bedrooms

interior design by Barry DixonBeginning to work on a couple of bedrooms. Some inspiration photos...interior design by Barry Dixoninterior design by Bunny WilliamsColefax Fowler wallpaper, image via finders keepers marketimage via decorpadinterior design by Celerie Kembleimage via house beautiful, lynn morgan interiorsinterior design by Miles Reddinterior design by Hal WilliamsonPhoebe HowardPhoebe HowardImage via Southern...

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Happy, Happy Weekend Everyone! (And Some Lovely Cushions!)

May your weekend be filled with lots of gorgeous, pretty things (just like the adorable cushions and lamp shade in this pic) and happenings!!Image from Honey HousesLinda. xox P.S: Next week I'll be putting up a Lovely Links post so we can all 'get linky with it'!! I didn't do one at the end of December (the holidays were upon me), so there's two months worth of favourite posts for you to pick from and share...

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February 2011 Design House Sneak Peek

I was able to sneak in to the Design House today!  It's not officially open until next Friday, but I had to see what the ladies were up to.  Even with this week's snowstorm, everyone has been hard at work putting the finishing touches on the rooms.  I only took a few quick pictures before they shooed me out.  I hope you enjoy this sneak peek.  Check back later this week for...

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Come Dine With Me - No. 14 - An Elegant Table Setting

Though I'm not much of an 'all white' person, I really like this elegant and classic table setting. Drenched in bright light with a gorgeous touch of that stunning blue. Fab!The bone handled cutlery and other nature inspired accessories are attention grabbing too.Image from The Decorista on TumblrAnd, as always, as a part of this series.....Ask yourself: 'Do I savour the ritual of eating with my family/friends whenever...

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Happy One Year Blog Birthday to Us!

image via Southern AccentsToday is our one year blog birthday! It's been a terrific year filled with beauty, fun and friendship. As a gift to our readers here is a recipe for the most yummy cake you'll ever make. The secret I think is in the separating the eggs and beating the egg whites. The cake is moist and delicious and works for any occasion. It's a great party cake and was given to me by a wonderful friend...

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Shopping in Atlanta

Here are some pics from my recent trip to Atlanta with my best bud Suzanne. Sooo much fun and killer stuff...   Enjoy!    ~AmySuz luvin bella luna! what a great way to start the day...      bobo- my absolute favorite! walking through this showroom feeds my soul...Luna Bella - furniture as art!Aidan Gray sofabelow are pics of cool stuff at an open air market...fabulous...

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