Bringing the outdoors in

We love decorating with garden elements, classical images, and colors from nature.  Garden decor is one of the easiest ways to make your space feel connected to the outdoors when you can't physically be outside.What are some great ways to bring the outdoors in to your space?Check out some tips for bringing the outdoors in below, and see two items from our online store that can give you that look....oh and we put...

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Design Plan New Home Design features Granny Flat!

House Design PlanSimply Elegant Home Designs is now offering a new house plan featuring an above garage "granny flat" apartment - The "Deephaven Eclectic Cottage".Earlier this year one of my designs was featured in a new book called "In Laws, Outlaws and Granny Flats" (Taunton Press, by Michael Litchfield).  The book features ways that folks can add value to their homes by adding second dwelling...

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3 Gorgeous Porches - Places To Dream....

I'd love to have a beautiful porch like any of these....All pics from Nicety on Live JournalThose 'tree chairs', small log side table, and large wooden coffee table in the second picture are so rustic and textural. I love them! So soothing.We all need a place to dream and relax. :)Linda. xox...

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3 Gorgeous Porches - Places To Dream....

I'd love to have a beautiful porch like any of these....All pics from Nicety on Live JournalThose 'tree chairs', small log side table, and large wooden coffee table in the second picture are so rustic and textural. I love them! So soothing.We all need a place to dream and relax. :)Linda. xox...

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Guest Post: DIY Vertical Garden Wall

I have always wanted to make one a vertical garden wall! Thanks to this guest post from Bridgman, I might be attempting this project this weekend! Enjoy!Create your own vertical garden using a wooden shipping pallet.If you love nothing more than exciting and innovative home projects, then creating a vertical garden is a fun and creative way of maximising growing space in your home. Made popular by Patrick Blanc, the...

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Monday Mojo - Simple Is Best - And My First Attempt At Audio!!

Hi everyone, I thought I'd try something different this Monday. So, here's my first attempt at some kind of audio for you using a great little tool called Audio Boo. Don't laugh too much, I'll get better.Image from French By Designlisten to ‘Monday Mojo - Simple is best!’ on Audioboo(function() { var po = document.createElement("script"); po.type = "text/javascript"; po.async = true; po.src = "http://d15mj6e6qmt1na.cloudfront.net/assets/embed.js";...

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Monday Mojo - Simple Is Best - And My First Attempt At Audio!!

Hi everyone, I thought I'd try something different this Monday. So, here's my first attempt at some kind of audio for you using a great little tool called Audio Boo. Don't laugh too much, I'll get better.Image from French By Designlisten to ‘Monday Mojo - Simple is best!’ on Audioboo(function() { var po = document.createElement("script"); po.type = "text/javascript"; po.async = true; po.src = "http://d15mj6e6qmt1na.cloudfront.net/assets/embed.js";...

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may or may not.

{ source + where to buy = katikamade}{ source + where to buy = eye poetry photography}I may or may not be a bit  head over heels for the olympics Jude may or may not call the American flag "the rocky flag" b/c of Apollo's shorts in Rocky II (?)My favorite part of the opening ceremonies may or may not have been Sir Paul signing Hey Jude.The part of the song that goes "JUDE JUDE JUDIE JUDE JUDIE JUDIE" may or...

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August Design House - Inspiration File

Mark it down!  It's been three months in the making....our next Design House event is August 3, 4, & 5, and we can't wait!  Hopefully, you've checked out our first stop motion video.  {It's linked here if you haven't seen it yet.}We have loaded in the furniture and we're adding in the next layer of accessories.  While we do that, I wanted to briefly share some inspiration photos that inspired...

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Feeling the olympic spirit

I just noticed this charming BlissLiving comforter set featuring the Olympic host city - London!  I would love to visit one day....The comforter set is on sale here, in the Home Refresh Sa...

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Emphasize home windows.. Bath, and Secret Storage

Emphasize home windows.. Bath, and Secret Storage After all the changes to the AG Home Goods site I finally have some time to get back to doing the things I love, blogging and sharing with all of you, new exciting finds, rediscoveries, or trendy modern stuff I happen to love.. Enjoy the pics and Post...Emphasize your windows Even if you have blinds on your windows, there are still things that you can do...

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Stop motion video debut

We've had the idea of using stop motion videos to highlight our decorating process for quite some time now.Finally, our first video is here and we think it's super-cute!Check out the video for our August Design House, where we've filled the house with new looks and a container full of new furniture.Here is our first quick video showing a little of our unloading process for the August Design House on the 3rd, 4th and...

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A glamorous NYC publicist's office that feels more like a stylish home

Lonny Mag never fails to share amazing life AND work spaces, and the one below is no exception. I'm sure having an office space like this makes coming to work each day less of a chore and more of a pleasure! Enjoy! Most of the decor and accessories in design publicist Elizabeth Blitzer's NYC office comes from flea markets. The conference is also the dining room. LOVE A nook in the kitchen What do you think?Is your...

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Distracted by Pallets!

Sorry I have been MIA... I have been having too much fun making these custom ordered pallet racks! These are only a few of the ones we have cranked out this summer!Interested? Email me or check out our Etsy sto...

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