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Sister, Can You Spare A Dime?

<blockquote>     <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-N7w_iX_IYrQ/Tuq6-jtfEII/AAAAAAABPGE/BYx9FyHOAtc/s1600-h/woodbourne%25255B3%25255D.png"><img alt="woodbourne" border="0" height="389" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qJNXWalOPVU/Tuq6_idHSVI/AAAAAAABPGM/2MXpZ9vYsNk/woodbourne_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="woodbourne" width="516"></a> Woodbourne:  Donated in 1926, the main building was once the summer home of philanthropist Enoch Pratt.   Maybe it’s the weather – we had to turn our air conditioner back on this week.  Or, it could be the landscaping – my yard is ablaze with pink roses that just bloomed.   Or it could be that in the past two days, the leaves on the trees have finally begun to fall.   Whichever it is – I got a shock when I tried to make an appointment for hair coloring for the following Saturday.  “Sorry, we’ll be closed”  - Closed?  But why?  “It’s Christmas Eve.” I almost fainted.  Surely, Christmas wasn’t next week?   I don’t know how it crept up on me, but it did.   Next week?   Hopefully, you are better prepared than I am for this holiday season.    One other missing clue that Christmas was just around the corner was I hadn’t heard from Meg of <a href="http://pigtown-design.blogspot.com/">Pigtown Design</a> who works at Woodbourne.   For the past two years we have written a story about donations for Woodbourne, but it wasn’t until yesterday that Meg finally contacted me to say that the video had gone live.   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NWjqkhG-ouI/Tuq7BLBSIqI/AAAAAAABPGU/hVg1gKspyhU/s1600-h/image%25255B6%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="1104" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-k8JND5XCA3c/Tuq7Dq4XfSI/AAAAAAABPGc/4OCuBfkjhNA/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="854"></a>   Woodbourne located in Baltimore, was founded in 1798 to assist children who had suffered in the aftermath of the Revolutionary War.  Today, Woodbourne is a refuge for children and teenagers who need either guidance or a home.   Those referred to Woodbourne by city and state agencies have nowhere left to go for help.  These extreme cases are amongst the most difficult to treat.  They might have severe mental health issues, they might be traumatized by physical or mental abuse, or they might be suffering from drug addiction or they might come from homes where drug abuse is rampant.  Some youths seeking treatment at Woodbourne actually live there, hoping to reclaim their lives through the excellent treatment and education programs Woodbourne offers. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NWjqkhG-ouI/Tuq7BLBSIqI/AAAAAAABPGk/xiKs8MjvR38/s1600-h/image%25255B2%25255D.png"></a>  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hihabG3WFcI/Tuq7G0QLQcI/AAAAAAABPGo/HtQ7gM2vRDM/s1600-h/image%25255B5%25255D.png"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimsMOdKT9LO7Eyt63e2f4YueIZK0eXE5AMOVGEY_C8_qEsppr5XA_IZRqcrX45eDhZ1B0obzLXn6Lv912BsdleuTs9nzS0npUe5uOGE10M2eGfLQvddjW0nJxya0TeylhIG7mtn-lr8p0/s1600-h/image%25255B8%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="198" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zBFc9JhVefM/Tuq7INJlllI/AAAAAAABPG0/bkBxYR4y4-A/image_thumb%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1030"></a></a>   Each Christmas, these youth are videotaped by a professional – telling what they wish for Christmas.  Their wishes are a combination of their hopes and dreams for the season, along with a plea for a particular gift.  Meg, along with others who work at Woodbourne, take these donations and go shopping – hoping to fulfill their wish.  This year, the children produced the video themselves – which was the cause for the delay.   I realize that everyone is busy and rushing around, but I ask that you please take the time to watch this short video and if you desire to make a donation to Woodbourne.  Each and every penny raised by this video goes directly towards purchasing a gift for these young people who will not otherwise receive a gift. Their requests are simple, most ask for what our own children have and take for granted.  One child asks for a remote control helicopter, another wants a cell phone, one asks for a few CDs, while one teen wants a video game.   One teenaged girl asks for a cell phone…and her family.  Hopefully Woodbourne will receive enough funds to grant each child one wish.  There are more requests not shown on the video:   one of the children asks for shoe-strings – not regular shoe strings, but the fat, colorful kind that teenagers put in their sneakers.   Many asked for batteries so they can play their hand-held games.   And as it is each year, a popular request is colored pens and pencils and sketch pads. This is the third year I have shown the Woodbourne video, and I realize that times are hard right now with our bad economy.  Asking for a donation probably isn’t a very popular thing to do. But, if you are able to “spare a dime” – I know these young people will truly appreciate your generosity and caring spirit. You are their only chance at having just a small glimpse of the Christmas that we all share with our families.   To watch the video – just double click on the arrow below.  To donate, please follow this link <a href="http://www.woodbourne.org/makeacontribution">HERE</a>.  To donate actual items, look at the wish list <a href="http://www.woodbourne.org/whatweneed">HERE</a>.     <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 448px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:73097f99-75a6-462e-b3d2-36804792181f" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="b19d43ef-287a-44a1-b07f-41de02da95ed" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x2rNvGkcGo&feature=youtu.be" target="_new"><img alt="" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('b19d43ef-287a-44a1-b07f-41de02da95ed'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/-x2rNvGkcGo?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/-x2rNvGkcGo?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DH8fQjR7RLY/Tuq7ImRrRLI/AAAAAAABPG8/Vx5QjPnQIqQ/video9d27bf05b25c%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none"></a></div></div></div>   Thank you so very much for considering making a donation. </blockquote>

Sister, Can You Spare A Dime?

Woodbourne: Donated in 1926, the main building was once the summer home of philanthropist Enoch Pratt. Maybe it’s the weather –...

7:29 PM

A NEW GIVEAWAY–JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!

<blockquote>   Since I decided to take on sponsorships – which is a nicer way of saying advertisers – I’ve been surprised at the response!   Many vendors tell me that you readers frequently visit their web sites  and for that I am so very grateful.   For the first three years of writing this blog, I resisted taking on advertisers for different reasons.  Mostly, I didn’t want the blog to look like a big ad.   But last year I decided it was time to step up after realizing that most blogs do have sponsors and they look just fine.  Also, I found that I love going to my favorite blogs and clicking on their ads.  But then, I do love online shopping.   On my own blog, I think that by keeping the ads just on the left sidebar, they don’t detract, but actually – are a positive addition for those who do like to shop online.  I have tried to have only those advertisers whose product is in keeping with the look and style of Cote de Texas.   Lastly, for the past 4 1/2 years of writing Cote de Texas, I find that I spend a majority of my time here, as opposed to doing interior design work, and it helps to make up that lost revenue with the ads.   One unexpected benefit from taking advertisers is that they have been so generous with their giveaways.    I already have a few giveaways planned for the new year, and I anticipate even more throughout 2012.   Be sure to enter these contests – the odds are in your favor to eventually win something!    The giveaways are just a way of saying thank you for reading the blog and introducing you to all the sponsors.     <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Z0PXgihsv40/TufpqcuQaLI/AAAAAAABPBI/vrEEqqFuY0M/s1600-h/image%25255B110%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="684" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHY5ODiYtZhQbYYnw9fVM9Pe5mjulanGIGIUptwgBErAjSh9-hYGq0kVNFpk06ZdfcajAYqjzds1mDc6XDaq6DqNoqrJpCQ2LAy6_ANFotXf3pVI4F1dhL1E00Bv5CzYDT9cHfEH3CNzGu/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> Lewis and Sheron fabrics used in the above photograph.   Today’s giveaway is from a new vendor, Lewis and Sheron Textiles – a fabric and furniture shop in Atlanta that has a very large and quite popular online store.  Many of you are familiar with Lewis and Sheron, and probably have even bought fabric from them before.    Their fabrics are discounted and it’s especially wise to check out their stock particularly when you have a large curtain or sofa fabric order before ordering from somewhere else.  The savings can be phenomenal.    I thought I would show you a few of my favorite fabrics that Lewis and  Sheron carry -   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbuhEUl2mIazXd0EdB-4nKecBS4m1LAQQWC0FSW7o8uriGAKclhZp_Sq5XH3NvfDsmrBF08y7QumXgxLwJBQJ1P5EiqA2Z-vaO3vzqFK3PDnw-jhtRquQjCyN0ICJpR9AO63ujdbf96Cz/s1600-h/image%25255B10%25255D.png"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbuhEUl2mIazXd0EdB-4nKecBS4m1LAQQWC0FSW7o8uriGAKclhZp_Sq5XH3NvfDsmrBF08y7QumXgxLwJBQJ1P5EiqA2Z-vaO3vzqFK3PDnw-jhtRquQjCyN0ICJpR9AO63ujdbf96Cz/s1600-h/image%25255B10%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iZCm-ggtIKc/Tufpu3DvA9I/AAAAAAABPBg/pQg_HUgeLKc/s1600-h/image%25255B48%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="473" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-87_KXMVKrYs/TufpxO4QScI/AAAAAAABPBk/W9jXju5pFgg/image_thumb%25255B17%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="851"></a></a></a> I’m crazy about this gray ikat and think it would make great curtains when designing with all white slipcovers.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hAvdLJL6_UQ/Tufpx5Y1kbI/AAAAAAABPBs/IDq1qqNacus/s1600-h/image%25255B25%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hAvdLJL6_UQ/Tufpx5Y1kbI/AAAAAAABPB0/kybZUhNJvIE/s1600-h/image%25255B50%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="686" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ytlTY5IFQIE/Tufp0GMh4oI/AAAAAAABPB4/hzxCn6uefI0/image_thumb%25255B19%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="846"></a></a> For some fabrics, Lewis and Sheron recommends coordinating fabrics, which is a real plus when you aren’t using a designer.  This fabric would make great pillows and is a real trend item.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2qJRDT7ceOU/Tufp01PLURI/AAAAAAABPCA/vQj3v5nM0hs/s1600-h/image%25255B28%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2qJRDT7ceOU/Tufp01PLURI/AAAAAAABPCI/7wNvQHGWrS8/s1600-h/image%25255B52%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="475" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-42v_dBoCqB4/Tufp2hs3a6I/AAAAAAABPCM/e9H-yCpWooY/image_thumb%25255B21%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="842"></a></a> This fabric comes in several colors – I think it would be great on wing chairs or dining room chairs.     <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jo6xH6OEnuA/Tufp3hKGF9I/AAAAAAABPCU/21eTgQVWGKM/s1600-h/image%25255B13%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jo6xH6OEnuA/Tufp3hKGF9I/AAAAAAABPCc/bJRli_0-KUM/s1600-h/image%25255B56%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="702" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1u8R_9deoQM/Tufp6JRi6aI/AAAAAAABPCg/J53eJZ-a5e4/image_thumb%25255B25%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="838"></a></a> A classic ikat in blue and white – I love the recommended coordinates too.   Last year I wrote a blog story on saving money while buying fabrics.  Several of the fabrics were from Lewis and Sheron!  For instance:   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rzhc-B89Kyg/Tufp7Flv7EI/AAAAAAABPCo/K2ntATGfxug/s1600-h/image%25255B89%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="596" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SP4IeO4Rj7o/Tufp8fhQrDI/AAAAAAABPCw/AMZ2bgi2YA0/image_thumb%25255B39%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="529"></a> This Carlton V fabric is so beautiful in blue and white.  <a href="http://www.saragilbaneinteriors.com/">Sara Gilbane</a>.   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-m3blAE90sYY/Tufp9TwIGFI/AAAAAAABPC4/VoXB5X1phHw/s1600-h/image%25255B40%25255D.png"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcLPL-S6xADqgfLvp-aMHGfszX3eLnLZNxJN_rzSJMhj901Lw6fCBZ4oBFVEwC9DDd1-z3te2C0Q4S1E3tTMwD7_tHqIbsgShoGrkdJKfdxI_Kd-HqqKwTMRWSW00YaDy9eym9iSetBg/s1600-h/image%25255B91%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="441" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Y3kqdq97Y38/Tufp_SciZZI/AAAAAAABPDE/E5nt9Rr_v2c/image_thumb%25255B41%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="702"></a></a> This fabric from Lewis and Sheron is a great version of the Carlton V fabric – at a discounted price.   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mtueya6ZnTs/TufqBCfpozI/AAAAAAABPDM/6mIq1qnj93Y/s1600-h/image%25255B92%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="679" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--YGKy8PE8xE/TufqDOyehqI/AAAAAAABPDU/0MCDdq45NnU/image_thumb%25255B42%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="904"></a> This Brunschwig and Fils suzani, Dzhambul, is very popular, as seen on these armchairs in Lonny.   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dvi0ZT7jnDk/TufqEeJoumI/AAAAAAABPDc/GX8qyH3vPJs/s1600-h/image%25255B93%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="669" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVQ2rEkz-22yKdVnvUr0NF253alkYI_vRsL8ycNr8KHCGBFErh0A-J63MHVw13mId8qZJ3TZZt8ujVB-UQbn9tcJIcbmhlWPCBhL1hEaSynEzjRxXarvJgruFr4a_Ghp154LOk4J_5EY/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="758"></a> And here, the same fabric used on shades.   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbBBwgn4wIZSQoaZDldsyN_QyZCuFDwndoUgK1UTJLRT31yccO1nKEkSnJ-ak3ysUYEh8RR_ITdDPDRLBXfrgDE7NyHotPUMi5GKfVzpS7pXX4KEEFkPhdacIYNMuN7zeZ5UtF5RaFI8UO/s1600-h/image%25255B43%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3TmRD4VV8vQ/TufqG3xSlHI/AAAAAAABPD0/9Lj9OB7jxR4/s1600-h/image%25255B95%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFmgCjzqiAUFa2bn4h-zVouUu2knfvVNLV30VkYudnCLEgAHlXtmP11BAoqDGKJFV3IcGpjDZyjMhebR_6p-EQ3jCyY5_YK3nvOZGW5UKrBvNZ-CNMg1Fr1m8OcwqH3r688tLdd40Dm4gg/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="830"></a></a> Lewis and Sheron’s version is a really close match, as seen below:    <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hQCfX9uYe_I/TufqKtkKvbI/AAAAAAABPEA/JNh1qgIiFKM/s1600-h/image%25255B99%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="509" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-syNf5XbTC0Q/TufqLzqujcI/AAAAAAABPEI/GJQBa2s4_9w/image_thumb%25255B47%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="549"></a> Jenny from <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/">Little Green Notebook</a>, make her ottoman using the Lewis and Sheron suzani!  It looks amazingly the same as the original.  I can’t see any difference in the fabrics – except in the price!   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3-QJl1lXJ_o/TufqOT3duMI/AAAAAAABPEQ/PLytadoP1Ls/s1600-h/image%25255B100%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="684" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0_dbZuRzSF4/TufqQjsMxfI/AAAAAAABPEY/Vn-G6DQlocQ/image_thumb%25255B48%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> Sally Wheat’s living room (before she redid it – it looks nothing like this now!) had two KWID trellis covered vintage chairs.    This trellis is one of the most popular fabrics out there.   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-249QJnjuPiI/TufqRpm9rQI/AAAAAAABPEg/hxdTEM1Zvv4/s1600-h/image%25255B101%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="482" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RAlsUhLcbs0/TufqSl9hVWI/AAAAAAABPEo/qBZ26rQWcbM/image_thumb%25255B49%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="823"></a> Lewis and Sheron’s trellis is a close second.  They have several trellis patterns – you can pick which one you think is the best version of Wearstler’s fabric.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZKRHAoR_3Oo/TufqUh6WMqI/AAAAAAABPEw/kSEPW746uCU/s1600-h/image%25255B102%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="685" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-X98Weqi7RCM/TufqXMxravI/AAAAAAABPE4/ETmY5xNjuh4/image_thumb%25255B50%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> I used this brown and cream damask earlier this year in this living room.  The fabric came from the Houston Decorative Center.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tUEZzqHKvN4/TufqYIDYVpI/AAAAAAABPFA/rdtvkqaae3g/s1600-h/image%25255B34%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tUEZzqHKvN4/TufqYIDYVpI/AAAAAAABPFI/0D5UIbUs_eE/s1600-h/image%25255B104%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqmv4qOIsNxW_xlVny3eK6yZGcpo5BObjndQLbpELVyGB5rQuDzVYaexQn9pRfhTcsH-khW67W_MZVoSMyrobSppxVZDYNsdhndq8wfFgt4A-MMKMkRk8wT8NTDzp7cxHB1lLP25rurVT3/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="766"></a></a> I think this is the same exact fabric from Lewis and Sheron – at such a discounted price!   </a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mz9NRNKpb_0/Tufqb0UJj1I/AAAAAAABPFU/En5F5k55Zig/s1600-h/image%25255B105%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="695" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bHmU6UUkiEc/TufqeieStXI/AAAAAAABPFc/OUXXFaUEce8/image_thumb%25255B53%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> I used this fabric for a client earlier this year – which also came from the Houston Decorative Center.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0DQ1RjgUJsQ/Tufqfxt7p4I/AAAAAAABPFk/yYtyMN-1AfM/s1600-h/image%25255B31%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0DQ1RjgUJsQ/Tufqfxt7p4I/AAAAAAABPFs/KgO3AIDXbqo/s1600-h/image%25255B80%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="531" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8Ur4B7c10Pk/TufqiHVOf0I/AAAAAAABPFw/YVQS8IrutrU/image_thumb%25255B35%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="803"></a></a> And at Lewis and Sheron – this is a good match, for quite a discount. So, you can see it is really beneficial to shop the Lewis and Sheron website when looking for fabrics!!   AND, NOW…..   THE GIVEAWAY: In celebration of their becoming a sponsor on Cote de Texas – Lewis and Sheron is offering a $100 Gift Certificate to the lucky winner. In order to participate, you must first go to the Lewis and Sheron web site <a href="http://lsfabrics.com?utm_campaign=blog&utm_source=cotedetexas&utm_medium=onetime&utm_content=promo">HERE</a> and pick out the fabric you like best. Then, come back here to the blog and leave your fabric choice in a comment.  Be sure your email address is included! The winner will be chosen this Saturday at 11:59 pm, when the contest closes. A huge thank you to Lewis and Sheron for the giveaway.   </blockquote>

A NEW GIVEAWAY–JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!

Since I decided to take on sponsorships – which is a nicer way of saying advertisers – I’ve been surprised at the response! Many vendor...

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Cote de Texas Top Ten Design Elements #9

<blockquote>   With this, Chapter #9 in the series Top Ten Design Elements, we are almost near the end.  These are the top ten elements that I love to see in a room to make it aesthetically pleasing to ME.  The list is so subjective, even to my own taste.  There are rooms I adore that might have only 2 or 3 elements – some have all of them.    Some of these elements seem so basic – light fixtures?  Don’t all rooms have light fixtures?  Well, no, they don’t.  I lived without hanging light fixtures in most of my rooms for years and years!  It took me over 15 years to collect all my lanterns and chandeliers – replacing those awful ceiling fans as I went along.   Don’t all rooms have linen?  No, they don’t.  I can’t tell you the number of clients who tell me right off – no linen!  I hate linen.  It wrinkles.  It’s messy looking.  Yes and yes – which is why I love it so much.  Linen is cozy looking, relaxed, homey, and welcoming – all things that a house should be, in my opinion anyway.  Wall Décor?  Come on, that’s a joke!  What room doesn’t have wall décor?   OK. I’ll give you that one.  But as I explained in my chapter on Wall Décor – I mean mirrors, plates, tapestries, sets of framed prints – not necessarily framed oil paintings.  There’s a difference, subtle, but a difference all the same.  And so it goes.  The list is personal.  It’s a group of elements that I have found I’m attracted to in picture after picture.   So, if you like my design aesthetic, you might be interested in my list.  If you hate my style – you still might be interested in the things to avoid so you don’t end up with rooms that look mine!   Here’s a quick recap of the 8 design elements to date:       <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tce_pKG0VKA/TuPsULXs45I/AAAAAAABOtw/1cAnCqooRlc/s1600-h/image217.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="731" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FWQJomp5qZI/TuPsWB-AZzI/AAAAAAABOt4/yxnZb19OH0o/image_thumb73.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> Linen Like I said earlier, linen is my favorite fabric – for all the reasons that some people just hate it.   Here, in this family room in Houston that I designed earlier this year – all the furniture is covered in white linen, while the curtains are a linen/cotton blend.  But linen doesn’t necessarily mean slipcovers.   My own living room was once all Bennison linens– but they weren’t slipcovers.  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XG-javDwe_w/TuPsYSR0JhI/AAAAAAABOuA/7n5vfyX3hr0/s1600-h/image113.png"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XG-javDwe_w/TuPsYSR0JhI/AAAAAAABOuI/1N1zWOLZNBQ/s1600-h/image219.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jfmuDQb0ksc/TuPseGLfyHI/AAAAAAABOuM/mW9gQgwIA6g/image_thumb75.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1015"></a></a> Slipcovers Just as linen doesn’t mean slipcovers, slipcovers doesn’t mean white linen.  Here – a cotton white and aqua stripe covers the winter upholstery in Suzanne Rheinstein’s living room.   Once her slips are put on, the look of the room changes dramatically.  Most people, though, use their slipcovers all year round.  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u0tA368P5BE/TuPsgF2XNWI/AAAAAAABOuU/bDo5K19JyEc/s1600-h/image170.png"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u0tA368P5BE/TuPsgF2XNWI/AAAAAAABOuc/RvP0nRfS8so/s1600-h/image220.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="684" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HesDwqR8iTY/TuPslXFSnGI/AAAAAAABOug/YgNHxmGm3y0/image_thumb76.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a></a> Seagrass I love seagrass – especially when it is custom cut to fix the room exactly – just as it is here.  <a href="http://www.janewoodinteriors.com/">Jane Wood</a> designed this room – the seagrass looks like it is about 3 inches from the wall.  I like to do around 5” – though some clients want more of their wood to show, especially if it is pretty wood.  Seagrass is a much more user friendly product than sisal which stains terribly.  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3R5tkdAFFyg/TuPsnYbbzMI/AAAAAAABOuo/uhmy_YNYD70/s1600-h/image191.png"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3R5tkdAFFyg/TuPsnYbbzMI/AAAAAAABOuw/1qqxDiMe0uY/s1600-h/image222.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="657" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kxOeXFWIfu0/TuPsr-Hfx8I/AAAAAAABOu0/6ZaXXMmYSbU/image_thumb78.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a></a> Curtains Many people don’t like curtains – they think they are dust collectors or they block the view out the window.  Curtains don’t have to block views – they can actually cover the walls – not the glass.  I’m one that loves curtains in most situations and doesn’t think a room is finished without them.  They really make a huge difference – something that clients don’t anticipate until they are installed.  Imagine this room by Windsor Smith without these gorgeous midnight blue taffeta curtains.   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9RZS2B4nMQay952F6DvduzFbJDTu7UqZSGcNKUny7537qstNTH7Xu8RY29TB4uu6sqsiAhGHiBPIDQjmpORrZJkfvklFW27AARzd8iwqx4UiXdQc-r4jBcbWh7_TaVD2KDABxaucDHnJk/s1600-h/image164.png"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PlWNZ_iTzFE/TuPsuK9t0uI/AAAAAAABOvE/_JMqGR9Ufpc/s1600-h/image223.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6tx_q-BvrUE/TuPsz2c4WdI/AAAAAAABOvI/-2mNaz2U-g0/image_thumb79.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a></a> Light Fixtures Rooms with hanging light fixtures and sconces are like rooms with jewelry.  They just add a wonderful aesthetic to a room.   This kitchen (from the 20 day renovation house) wouldn’t be quite as beautiful without these two wonderful lanterns, copies of French antiques.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4TmlfdzGITje8c3pqynb-vAaHntMJweqwK1tzY0uM2_HDpnlWxxogT0ZRFuyLqz4652hpYU-jXs83rCBz0PXxbrkM_E_v1Aj4JEgED7qbYQDdLqWVKyJaE6VlaLT1IHMsIKzk93KktY/s1600-h/image212.png"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OGmvX2sMaV8/TuPs1OhhleI/AAAAAAABOvY/kcpRV-eSVnQ/s1600-h/image224.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU2W9ANa4TysBoHTvTqh_tHOcyBhzKv_gNdSSyGOJX6AHRf41MuynRqkasscQOnNzpOVvF_zIxc53GA69rgsEwheZ-CjXaNXhnqGSB1lpGXg21b4ik3eZFsszyO_UuMUwK50qp4hMEuIbg/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="777"></a></a> Wall Décor You don’t have to hang only paintings on the walls.  I love to use plates and mirrors in lieu of canvases.   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-J8ItV47a8Jw/TuPs5mW1V3I/AAAAAAABOvk/sHCTePWhRfw/s1600-h/image182.png"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-J8ItV47a8Jw/TuPs5mW1V3I/AAAAAAABOvs/N_m79zGP8sc/s1600-h/image225.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="724" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7PKGDk2_gu0/TuPs-ht8tkI/AAAAAAABOvw/w3I9Aan23A0/image_thumb81.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1008"></a></a> Antiques Antiques – furniture and accessories - warm up a room and keep it from looking sterile.  They give a room a feeling of “patina” – where surfaces are worn instead of shiny and pristine.  Here, Dan Carithers’ living room shows his beautiful collection of antique French furniture AND creamware.  He has the most gorgeous collection of creamware I’ve ever seen.  Just the two matching pieces, placed symmetrically on the mantel, are gorgeous enough!  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6-oLVjHBekw/TuPtAoHNBWI/AAAAAAABOv4/HjjmJ1XqxAA/s1600-h/image158.png"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEeVbKQMGkEJ9aW3cYaz0lDfYcjLiEvtSYV8BQT2z6YSracdtvu0QHEENHamhZzxBu7ro4eOySxbVJoSV3X_mD90ZJzY8AumX5lAFtN_rnF4htP7Bg394EmdS2VpkoMN06jS2vzhoviOM/s1600-h/image226.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="804" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CovqFUrFQ0s/TuPtGpl7QhI/AAAAAAABOwE/UkCtqJ5MhNQ/image_thumb82.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1205"></a></a> Symmetry Top Ten Design Elements #8 was Symmetry.  I like things balanced in design.  I like pairs and right angles.  It might be a symptom of OCD, but if rooms and furniture arrangements aren’t symmetric it makes me feel unbalanced.   Here in this beautiful dining room by <a href="http://gingerbarber.com/">Ginger Barber</a> there is perfect symmetry – the windows flank the console with its two symmetrical candlesticks.  The table sits in front with six chairs around.  Two extra chairs are balanced in front of the window.   Which brings us up to date:  CdT Top Ten Design Elements #9 – Trendy What????  Trendy?  Seriously?  Yes!   What I mean is that I like when interiors are updated with a few trendy items, otherwise the room can be stale or look like a time machine.  If there are few trendy elements around, it looks like the owner is invested in his space – he still shops for his house, looks at magazines, and tries to keep his house looking fresh and with-it.   Trendy might be something like a zebra rug or a garden urn.  It might be a set of faux white covered books or white coral.  Trendy can be garden seats in neon bright colors or black and white subway signs. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvWnUjU1OVa4xh8Q10npVDn0CjLnmCMW8DWsG1TJU7-gOviQ8Gecf0YnxQii5D__2wliSQT8533vKwhUONnWEmQ3POMBCFNqFBSmI63wkr0W7VIitp5W7ynZlgaoYwUXKsr6Legk1xB3c/s1600-h/image206.png"></a>  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybWdNLgDv4PmaeS0l7Jr3IQf67MODDxXMDagpXY6QnJsdYuDkbbD_ECCw5zwur3Eu5DzTeHII1YupBiB2WnyVLHrlV8I5BuS5rr0OX73K2YflQf4Ugd7z055I0IcxC75Q3swWoxVV3Wg/s1600-h/image47.png"></a>   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RUn3bpvcdgI/TuPtLoSsqZI/AAAAAAABOwc/6CO0Cce4HsY/s1600-h/image137.png"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VK-TqljEVhw/TuPtNJEuizI/AAAAAAABOwk/W38ucTRgR5U/s1600-h/image203.png"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VK-TqljEVhw/TuPtNJEuizI/AAAAAAABOws/bSxXX4bBIAI/s1600-h/image227.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="563" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0eYGMEiUelw/TuPtQDe6nYI/AAAAAAABOww/oNBDbfqz4Rc/image_thumb83.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="734"></a></a></a> You don’t have to overdo trendy.  This room has just about every current trend:  subway sign, railway cart coffee table, grain sack fabrics, black and white photographs, and even a peacock.  One or two trendy items are probably enough to make a room seem up to date without looking like a décor store. I will say, I probably have more trends in my family room than this room does.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RUn3bpvcdgI/TuPtLoSsqZI/AAAAAAABOw4/daquDQebhHY/s1600-h/image228.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="758" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2tCNNxYrJZ4/TuPtUeXLiVI/AAAAAAABOw8/vXdOyojMk-E/image_thumb84.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="847"></a> What you want to avoid is having your house look like a catalogue or shop – this is a room in Ballard Designs – showing typical trendy things – a mini Mora clock, urn lamps, tufted ottoman, subway signs, ikat fabrics, stools, and white vases.  Still even though it is from a catalogue, it doesn’t seem overly trendy – only up to date.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VK-TqljEVhw/TuPtNJEuizI/AAAAAAABOws/bSxXX4bBIAI/s1600-h/image227.png"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybWdNLgDv4PmaeS0l7Jr3IQf67MODDxXMDagpXY6QnJsdYuDkbbD_ECCw5zwur3Eu5DzTeHII1YupBiB2WnyVLHrlV8I5BuS5rr0OX73K2YflQf4Ugd7z055I0IcxC75Q3swWoxVV3Wg/s1600-h/image47.png"></a>  ENTRY HALL: <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-v0D5vpGCJ84/TuPtVw1PXmI/AAAAAAABOxE/6cFBZ-HtLuA/s1600-h/image146.png"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_uss4dD4egBYuXUH34jtihEwiBzvmspJWOq3RARWmAefrQd_zOuqv70Bg2_LJ1v0ZU-vvh3k_EOiHTBSAu3mwhlC1vCdNJ-_VS_lLM6P3KTTRWhCNCOG9R07tIXTRhqI_Se62B6Y5AIkp/s1600-h/image233.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUZJDxMk3S4idKlA8uozNO_rsIKeifUF_STvnEDcJANI8NFPRqRlu3ChTUJGZPR4WnzktFY11Yyh2N35Vc5JI22XFw32is2FEegdpXe_DjJuxdqOQ3kL-kHV5iPV-RGSWasftf-eFGjA/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="577"></a></a>   Starting with the entry hall.  This is a before photo – before it was updated with a few trendy items.  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Qrpi2jzddas/TuPta3YGx7I/AAAAAAABOxY/5s6SuH3iysA/s1600-h/image149.png"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Qrpi2jzddas/TuPta3YGx7I/AAAAAAABOxg/rSqzolkC4h0/s1600-h/image232.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uVCKm1weu0w/TuPteH2kSeI/AAAAAAABOxk/4t9YyuIj3BM/image_thumb88.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="516"></a></a> AFTER:  By <a href="http://mungerinteriors.com/">Munger Interiors</a> – this entry hall now has a trendy gray painted console, with two trendy candlestick lamps.  Added to the wall is a set of framed botanicals – another trendy way to hang art:  hang a set of identically framed prints which together become one big piece of art. While there was nothing wrong with the entry hall before, now it just looks more up to date, using light, gray woods, trendy lamps and art work.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Q-MJAktCW6A/TuPtffNJIHI/AAAAAAABOxs/yOIRqbasnGY/s1600-h/image161.png"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Q-MJAktCW6A/TuPtffNJIHI/AAAAAAABOx0/mW1NeZxuERY/s1600-h/image231.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OEJXwImGnog/TuPtjFuj0OI/AAAAAAABOx4/H20IgSN4brw/image_thumb87.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="579"></a></a> Trendy doesn’t mean new.  In fact, this entry by Ginger Barber uses all antiques – yet the types of antiques are trendy.   Altar sticks, confit pots, French painted and gilt mirror, Spanish styled console.  Compare this entry with the “before” above – both use antiques, but the “before” antiques appear Granny compared to this assortment.     <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bZmFgWRc1BE/TuPtkNjZsAI/AAAAAAABOyA/kykmuHnaU_8/s1600-h/image140.png"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bZmFgWRc1BE/TuPtkNjZsAI/AAAAAAABOyI/keDjU5D2uuA/s1600-h/image234.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="604" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-peMS7jdTScA/TuPtmXppllI/AAAAAAABOyM/_tEE6VAw4Es/image_thumb90.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="454"></a></a> This entry designed by <a href="http://tobifairley.com/">Tobi Fairley</a> uses traditional elements in a trendy way – these lantern and sconces are so much more “in” than a brass and glass lantern.  The round center table is painted instead of dark wood, as is the English secretary   And the bold dhurri is more modern looking than a red and blue Oriental rug traditionally seen for centuries!  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4cIH6arVR6g/TuPtoA4YaVI/AAAAAAABOyU/Xj9Ept7q6fs/s1600-h/image44.png"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4cIH6arVR6g/TuPtoA4YaVI/AAAAAAABOyc/WMk8ISUvskI/s1600-h/image236.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-icYIKnXzozM/TuPtsuPK3MI/AAAAAAABOyg/0YnuNLtQVoo/image_thumb92.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="853"></a></a> This entry uses a wallpaper based on an antique Swedish design, but even though it’s a copy from the 18th century, this design has lately become very popular.  A more trendy lantern, along with pops of lime green tables resembling garden stools, mix with the antique, newly painted console table.    LIVING ROOMS:  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKbhNd3Y4FmJdvGqFtXl708EMkdOeE_8q2CwfO5npSKnv0pBTKsiYWKtVscMTWzsQJEqOENVM1Gt42-BAjDAibkNAHmub8itR2Tth1zzAUPQhKxeAZQ496BTEOVZa9IhWtcZ_TQZ-RGeV/s1600-h/image35.png"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LxZRQtrx9l4/TuPtutUf3YI/AAAAAAABOyw/-wzyn3MfL7A/s1600-h/image237.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="749" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2NBLisZeP90/TuPt0CSy0qI/AAAAAAABOy0/ac6smwmTyDM/image_thumb93.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1204"></a></a> This living room/dining room is quite beautiful and was recently decorated, yet there really isn’t anything trendy or up to date in this room.   The mantel accessories could be changed for a more up to date look and I would probably use just two plain pillows on the sofa.  The rug is the only updated item here.  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LBm_rSGYgZs/TuPt2HpuWeI/AAAAAAABOy8/NxBX6OgXh18/s1600-h/image38.png"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LBm_rSGYgZs/TuPt2HpuWeI/AAAAAAABOzE/xLYAWCHzrPg/s1600-h/image238.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="673" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yP3YMm1BAJs/TuPt6liLW3I/AAAAAAABOzI/SLtbwDArD5w/image_thumb94.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1035"></a></a> In comparison – this living doesn’t have many trendy items in it either.  Yet, the grayish cream color scheme is more updated looking than the previous yellow and red one.  Also, the slipcovers lend a youthful look.  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pnh8aGS2Ybc/TuPt8ThBajI/AAAAAAABOzQ/YNemsS-8h0g/s1600-h/image128.png"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pnh8aGS2Ybc/TuPt8ThBajI/AAAAAAABOzY/CnIB84n-kIk/s1600-h/image239.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="682" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qn-u6bRa_yc/TuPuBfqxrKI/AAAAAAABOzc/k8IZGQC9WWQ/image_thumb95.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1047"></a></a> In contrast, this room is loaded with trendy items – the chandelier, the urns,  the shells, altarsticks, modern wing chairs, the consoles, the sunburst mirror – which make the room look youthful and alive.  No doubt the owner likes to tweak her house and shop for it  – it probably has already changed a bit by now.  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbBdjkfy2VEjDab1_snfA4HzCms3gPLwugQoHNqZnqVHrDuvRpmACdJYmUewLUs_h6s60QNXpZVix1lb7MDoarpq50sMTi4X7s3PBII83nqBtSoMyNlmpTBqGPSEemlJCM1ChCghS0h6_/s1600-h/image134.png"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ml8KB5rVecg/TuPuDEaSUNI/AAAAAAABOzs/M2P3nMCezxQ/s1600-h/image241.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="623" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-B2B3o3XEJBw/TuPuH1p1ufI/AAAAAAABOzw/kFD-Wf5xT7w/image_thumb97.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a></a> Jeffrey Bilhuber designed this traditional living room with less obvious trendy items.  Hidden around are garden stools in white – not quite so noticeable.  Two small sunburst mirrors flank an Oriental screen.  Slipcovers on the unusually shaped wing chairs are playful looking.  The chandelier is a modern interpretation and the lamps and coffee table are more contemporary.  Again, the owners are probably younger and are invested in their home.     <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-M-bKr5LoWSg/TuPtKF68njI/AAAAAAABOz4/TTwUwKJcclA/s1600-h/image213.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="686" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zQFg0NLP8JI/TuPuMQ4SSzI/AAAAAAABOz8/Lao1NOGESJw/image_thumb71.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> This house in Houston is full of trendy items – but it still looks classic.  Large garden urns on pedestals flank the French door.  All the furniture is slipcovered in white cotton giving the room an up to date look.  Two seagrass rugs anchor the seating areas.  The architecture of the room could have caused it to look very staid, formal, and lifeless.  Instead the room is fabulous!   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--UVfT0mHEbg/TuPuNxeuN-I/AAAAAAABO0E/sesuPtYf-1o/s1600-h/image125.png"></a>    <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bBDMb4Bqx84/TuPuP3H5GSI/AAAAAAABO0M/2XNVWcnWtmI/s1600-h/image179.png"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TWObtz2SJiA/TuPuRwNLkNI/AAAAAAABO0U/1aoP7RmytMQ/s1600-h/image116.png"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TWObtz2SJiA/TuPuRwNLkNI/AAAAAAABO0c/pu3Zig26D8g/s1600-h/image243.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3pUHLSXvbl7IgWVVD_e1e1YdYz9DxEdEG1szLdQAsvVQ-vs3RhR9WvMtjD-H11Xw4l1aYohqgnMOoq9C77vgPjA8d-eiiDmt4rrEcp8-EKWbxhYkYKrU4IJtuZp-AoAVzndlzr-CJPQ/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a></a> This room, similar to the one above, has two seagrass rugs that anchor the seating groups.  Trendy gray painted furniture mixes with a chinoiserie-like coffee table.  The religious art and santos on the mantel is a trendy choice, as are the lanterns.  Nailheads have made a huge comeback – and seem fresh and youthful.   Trendy can also be found in architectural choices such as the 0fireplace mantel – the large stone piece is  modeled after an antique, yet this style is probably the most popular choice today – found in many new houses.   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XG-javDwe_w/TuPsYSR0JhI/AAAAAAABOuI/1N1zWOLZNBQ/s1600-h/image219.png"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Dj6tjqb8mrI/TuPuYaprHGI/AAAAAAABO0o/5UWRqaARCuE/s1600-h/image65.png"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Dj6tjqb8mrI/TuPuYaprHGI/AAAAAAABO0w/LXJ3LIXyzpQ/s1600-h/image247.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Mnbmvii7KQk/TuPubk910_I/AAAAAAABO00/CnuuVPzye60/image_thumb103.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="779"></a></a> At first glance, you might not realize the trendy items in this living room – but they’re here!  The collection of bird prints are a trendy choice – oft copied, even Anthropologie sold copies of this famous collection.  And the rug, from Morocco became quite popular are few years ago and is considered trendy.  Mix in the Ikat fabrics and the trumeau mirror and the room – thought not contemporary – is up to date and full of life.   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-515xLvVWV7A/TuPudElT4EI/AAAAAAABO08/HJudEok8LsM/s1600-h/image26.png"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79COXC7DTGjH2wNT2LQgrm_HJcooZAobYLa3-j3ql0rdKyoBw0V2sATwSFSK5G5Fe27-rC0BZYjRdu_Z01k5URKAXWpeq1C3Azrkk15Jt_fDbPvX9rbO4Uy5xRe2g0CeOSgIOURuen-Q/s1600-h/image104.png"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Rg_I4HA1tKg/TuPueceIlBI/AAAAAAABO1M/cZZsOLg349U/s1600-h/image248.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="529" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PF46eb1o2oY/TuPuhoADjJI/AAAAAAABO1Q/RNTzKd0LjTg/image_thumb104.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="764"></a></a> Pam Pierce updated her living room using a few trendy items.  The Barcelona chaise, a modern classic, by Mies van der Rohe, is making a huge comeback these days.  Another trendy choice is the brick layer styled coffee table – piled high with cream colored antique books.  Note the mantel, as talked about earlier.   The floors too are a popular choice in upscale houses – wide planks, stripped or limed, and rustic looking.    <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XPXUD95_Y0w/TuPujSLNF0I/AAAAAAABO1Y/rjJP2AvhpII/s1600-h/image101.png"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieEuyZIpVu5-tZrERZkDFw2UR-J5PaYc1c8DEMav8Qm6Oi_vCok2fjo2stXGPijOnEcdwgw8aG6QlWZE_aCjlRU46c0I8fEF7YaA-fG83HGEZX4sTFspOszBuRve8k6x-HrWqUEruZPV5p/s1600-h/image249.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="693" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r1UIBX0rxPU/TuPuovR1LXI/AAAAAAABO1k/9tXYTkt-vVY/image_thumb105.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1053"></a></a> Another room by Munger Interiors has a trendy brick layer coffee table and the sofas have the updated one seat cushion – which I like to do when renewing clients older sofas.  It looks more up to date than a sofa with three bottom cushions.   Trendy gray paint in the bookcases highlight the accessories – a set of white vases in different sizes – another trendy choice.  And the fireplace, again, the stone mantel.    <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-515xLvVWV7A/TuPudElT4EI/AAAAAAABO08/HJudEok8LsM/s1600-h/image26.png"></a>   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kmxdiJTSjcM/TuPuqTMolvI/AAAAAAABO1s/IhtBq95VScU/s1600-h/image29.png"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SrLz74kl98A/TuPur0hglwI/AAAAAAABO10/P3xr7z49t9I/s1600-h/image176.png"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SrLz74kl98A/TuPur0hglwI/AAAAAAABO18/I6Qu-sD__y8/s1600-h/image251.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Q1QfeBf2VKM/TuPuwclcTfI/AAAAAAABO2A/XIO6Rj75nXc/image_thumb107.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="968"></a></a> <a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/">Velvet and Linen’s</a> Steve and Brooke Giannetti’s beach house – is full of trendy choices that make this room up to date looking.  A Swedish antique is a trendy choice in seating.   I know it’s strange to call an antique trendy – but check the prices of these chairs today – compared to five and ten years ago to judge how trendy the barrel chairs actually are.  Steve and Brooke designed the slipcovered furniture with its trendy Belgian lines.  Baskets – in gray, are another updated choice, as is the lone velvet pillow in the chair.  Gauzy linen curtains take the place of fancy pelmets and cornices.  And, finally there are shells and coral.     Taking it all in – this absolutely perfect room is cozy, warm and welcoming.  It is casual  - yet elegant.  It’s obvious they are young and have wonderful taste – yet without the trendy choices, the room would not be so appealing. <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jcn1n6aP-DQ/TuPux08FTMI/AAAAAAABO2I/Sm8Yd6SVsYk/s1600-h/image62.png"></a>  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-M-bKr5LoWSg/TuPtKF68njI/AAAAAAABOz4/TTwUwKJcclA/s1600-h/image213.png"></a>  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Nd0bAyWU8dk/TuPuznOpvRI/AAAAAAABO2Q/G8Qe8HV9_zg/s1600-h/image17.png"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Nd0bAyWU8dk/TuPuznOpvRI/AAAAAAABO2Y/i-841Ruq9Mw/s1600-h/image253.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KqS8GaY-cRY/TuPu5M84h2I/AAAAAAABO2c/MXEp8nfxyz0/image_thumb109.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="822"></a></a> This and the next picture came from <a href="http://mrsblandings.blogspot.com/">Mrs. Blandings</a> blog – and I’m not sure what the vintage is – is it new or old?  It is timeless.  Yet – the seagrass and the zebra – two trendy choices make one think the room was recently designed.  But was it?   I honestly can’t tell if this was designed in the 50s or 2010s.    <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cOsbwZb7xk8/TuPu6pEaDdI/AAAAAAABO2k/ZckxM8jO0ic/s1600-h/image20.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cOsbwZb7xk8/TuPu6pEaDdI/AAAAAAABO2s/0j4On4-uHFY/s1600-h/image255.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-O9Id0uIaT6Y/TuPu-jP0ydI/AAAAAAABO2w/7vOKzIbcWWo/image_thumb111.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="662"></a></a> Again, what era is this?  The furniture is definitely vintage – you can tell by the arms, but are the slipcovers new?  Again- the trendy zebra could be from today or from the 40s?  The only clue may be the lampshade on the blue and white lamp.  Mrs. Blandings????   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-515xLvVWV7A/TuPudElT4EI/AAAAAAABO08/HJudEok8LsM/s1600-h/image26.png"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-515xLvVWV7A/TuPudElT4EI/AAAAAAABO24/k4IJJbZZq0U/s1600-h/image256.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="757" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DKHg802OSd0/TuPvCEZIJBI/AAAAAAABO28/BUqiLCYzPj4/image_thumb112.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="577"></a></a> This living room has the trendy gray painted antique furniture and grayish white walls, along with large shells and contemporary wing chairs.  Instead of the zebra rug – she chose a few zebra print pillows.   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJJqcjYj4SwwdilEjmNvppRBYV43u5rbewihpZjH8DHLNKhhYwHO2oI7d3UKyUKOf2CZS5vavboAsbbGXXWjBK29zlMe1pEBXTV4xrYONugRrfyHZaNJoCKZaTny-IGdXNdlJvIlZdeg/s1600-h/image89.png"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Pinqdn1ne4sVQOvoEXjCEteAG_onCEthfsHx9vnIajAs-oczExAapwZ5hgGLNZO8KG624VOw7_qFgUKvT_YH2X4AiD81ML3rcGBsLyvkiYlOzM2ly7cc74X_hPlCe31NgDNssKS4vdBK/s1600-h/image74.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0VT-CXhINs8/TuPvFlH2igI/AAAAAAABO3U/27pbe8b1H_k/s1600-h/image259.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="872" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6uNwbQzI6wg/TuPvKwKQxQI/AAAAAAABO3Y/Z4TlfaWAl48/image_thumb115.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1004"></a></a></a> Faux skins are the rage right now, but I don’t personally care for fake zebra like this myself.  Notice how the pillows and arm covers date the room, despite the rug.   Plain velvet or linen pillows without the trim would be a better look and the upholstery would be so much more updated if the chairs had waterfall skirts.  The wall color seems a little dated – as does the coffee table.  Imagine if the table was round and higher, perhaps in a gray painted finish with gray walls and white or cream slips – the room would be so much more youthful looking.  The room has a lot going for it though – it looks like they used Bennison for the curtains – which is the prettiest linen fabric you can buy. (If you are the owners, don’t kill me!  I’m just trying to point out ways to update the look!!)   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-n2NOqVRgSkA/TuPvDyM0Q_I/AAAAAAABO3g/hMYOe9_EyNE/s1600-h/image258.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UW_zg_riR3U/TuPvPwHoxmI/AAAAAAABO3k/tefQJR8OI6o/image_thumb114.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> Patterned faux skin rugs are trendy – especially Stark’s antelope print seen here.    Using this particular print updates a room immediately and looks so “hip.”   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0VT-CXhINs8/TuPvFlH2igI/AAAAAAABO3U/27pbe8b1H_k/s1600-h/image259.png"></a>    <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSxq6FLVymp3zxN10sIaEbi3oU7e1ODEkRp36ds6KN8xhtBZVPbHaa3JmtVPBfrX4rwLYrxvoNk93pNhdslR-Uc5SWQ6hx8Lb6AWa7fT_oYXrHbvLiF1TU3_w5hFE5-UNZ_e0fDdL0zcg/s1600-h/image257.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1pUvJFUHDoE/TuPvUhkqQLI/AAAAAAABO30/8Ot8kfe6UDU/image_thumb113.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> Mary Jane Gallagher used two zebra skins in her house, here and in the family room.  Her living room has several trendy antiques – including the concrete statue and antique trim and tapestry pillows, usually paired with brown velvet as seen here.  Her furniture is covered in white fabric – another up to date look, as are the plain linen curtains.    <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0VT-CXhINs8/TuPvFlH2igI/AAAAAAABO3U/27pbe8b1H_k/s1600-h/image259.png"></a>  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SlMIXrJeiIs/TuPvWMft95I/AAAAAAABO38/J-HiaMjoyqA/s1600-h/image53.png"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SlMIXrJeiIs/TuPvWMft95I/AAAAAAABO4E/HoGPF4eagRI/s1600-h/image265.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="658" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LaVTWoODmzU/TuPvaS0bnWI/AAAAAAABO4I/zXlHbRpBafg/image_thumb121.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1140"></a></a> Taking a look at a few more zebras, it amazes me how zebra is so “in” right now.  It looks especially great layered over seagrass.  Mary McDonald.     <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mDx3Gka8gy4/TuPvbkrciyI/AAAAAAABO4Q/qGIl34EvINY/s1600-h/image50.png"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKa_UIgzDK1zVSE5jBM7EQr32ytsGP_jHLKh57eiMH62P1B_cDPnz0OGMziw3kY3jUys1bwF86zTJtzgV8AUvcCXVYvEfc5G89ldoIfZnp0KoFDEGxtl5CHzruEGX3bAX8W-J9prSaGnd8/s1600-h/image261.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="596" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2cR233pj8Ks/TuPvfMyDNrI/AAAAAAABO4c/3ss53B5y4PU/image_thumb117.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="774"></a></a> I love the undecorated look of this apartment in NYC.  The painted white wood floor with the zebra over it is so chic.  Another trendy item is the ottoman in lieu of a coffee table.      <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JcBVEW2BT0o/TuPvgsj2rOI/AAAAAAABO4k/1ncawpxsPDc/s1600-h/image59.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JcBVEW2BT0o/TuPvgsj2rOI/AAAAAAABO4s/ECPEqIhMT7s/s1600-h/image262.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="788" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ldVIyUc4xts/TuPvkvvXz_I/AAAAAAABO4w/nKBualHYywY/image_thumb118.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="793"></a></a> This oft seen image of another chic NYC apartment has the zebra layered over wall to wall seagrass – such a great look.  The set of gilt framed nudes becomes one piece of art work.  I prefer this type of art as opposed to a gallery wall of mismatched art and different frames – this is more symmetrical, which is a personal preference of course!    <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-13dhFxOkqzM/TuPvl2kWykI/AAAAAAABO44/rXUonH4vmH8/s1600-h/image68.png"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-13dhFxOkqzM/TuPvl2kWykI/AAAAAAABO5A/FXlYjQXe5qY/s1600-h/image263.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="675" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-v955aF90fBg/TuPvpuNW7CI/AAAAAAABO5E/WXsEp_QBabo/image_thumb119.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="528"></a></a> Another layered zebra over seagrass and another tufted ottoman instead of a coffee table.  One more trend here – the library lights over the shelves.  I see this look more and more and its so great looking.   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPqOYN9FI3RVQ5JwqtNJ5r8mgQ3ARRV2O0rmpo-k2HA51_tLJyANScztzKCfKa8i34tdQxLPBOO1PXMBBa3SChVkU32oGn2ajp_n2GMzSpfNLl_y3dKTRkjHegfHL8SaKjACBuFdvadaS/s1600-h/image56.png"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Q0XHY7DBIWE/TuPvrdT9gLI/AAAAAAABO5U/arLnpDfjkuE/s1600-h/image264.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="758" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-d0sOBUPWlF8/TuPvw7yKVfI/AAAAAAABO5Y/nXSQktkuC3Y/image_thumb120.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1139"></a></a> Moroccan inspired lanterns are hot today and very popular.   More trends here is the tufted sofa – nailheads and tufting have made a big comeback in upholstery.  And, the paneling is lightly stained in a grayish-taupe shade.  Dark paneling seems so dated today.  Mary McDonald.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ki9IGu79e6o/TuPvyxvxyxI/AAAAAAABO5g/wPrAjTh7c1M/s1600-h/image122.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ki9IGu79e6o/TuPvyxvxyxI/AAAAAAABO5o/kC5ghNlzkHU/s1600-h/image266.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="669" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ag8yH6Xm_XQ/TuPv3v3kttI/AAAAAAABO5s/-zZNVMQrL8Y/image_thumb122.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1103"></a></a> Apple matting, popular in England for decades, is being seen more and more in the states.  Another Moroccan inspired look is the small table seen here.  Tailored slipcovers are more trendy than loose ones – and in the chair, a textile pillow can be seen peeking out – another in look.       <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-00ePsODgLhI/TuPv5BdMpNI/AAAAAAABO50/rkBiwcHDktE/s1600-h/image23.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-00ePsODgLhI/TuPv5BdMpNI/AAAAAAABO58/GqcnZTR98xU/s1600-h/image268.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDEWOZHlUGT42UnJJqE-RoqiG4B4iHXtuk8l6xmtjrLKFoaVkLhlZ9tRLKD_YO3YBhiWw51lV_RoniIZgc3xVkO61nuR0uYmoJhNkDLcit7EiwHmEzGVSZ35RS8oqLr16xsVthQlfL_5N/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="814"></a></a> When Kathryn Ireland updated her living room – she added new fabrics.  But the suzani prints on the two chairs really made the most difference in the update.     <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tac_T4kYOrI/TuPv-nBJuQI/AAAAAAABO6I/QmQ03fhY_jw/s1600-h/image77.png"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmkuHjk_77otA8xQSvs5-SLN0Dmn4m2HbiiYu8aZcnHQBJCVkTharDZQm_bKhaOUvmpvANTKf-i_wAr43lDo0iWgJep3hkziVT7t5npsXyhwbg5qIy5FDGMCmB1IQNVutKc64l0I_JY24/s1600-h/image2.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-blAviTIjBKw/TuPwAmYSOTI/AAAAAAABO6Y/OGjOiGFBl8Y/s1600-h/image269.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="868" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2xcgt-w0LqA/TuPwG9SFkwI/AAAAAAABO6c/uN4HSJrOXuE/image_thumb125.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1101"></a></a></a> This classic English apartment gains a youthful look with the seagrass and striped dhurri rug.  A Suzani throw over the chair looks more trendy than a simple wool one.   Imagine this room with a typical red and blue Oriental rug – it would look so granny, instead it looks “today.”     <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gRI1WUBzmUM/TuPwIWubiLI/AAAAAAABO6k/6TNQdbEW9l4/s1600-h/image290.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="499" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ew2qRs8VsA0/TuPwJZv5-bI/AAAAAAABO6s/pwK3BD6Ep3Y/image_thumb135.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="664"></a> Finally, I love the New Orleans living room The Visual Vamp redecorated.  Originally it was all green and French, now it is aqua and persimmon taken from the Oushak rug and she used many trendy items here.  The owner loves mid century and Vamp loves bold.   Read about the remodeling <a href="http://visualvamp.blogspot.com/search/label/Behind%20Closed%20Doors">HERE</a>.   THE DINING ROOM:   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tac_T4kYOrI/TuPv-nBJuQI/AAAAAAABO60/kEn-UIGeS-Y/s1600-h/image292.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="590" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-USSHXMrFdis/TuPwNNnw7eI/AAAAAAABO64/BlGSS7ZU_UU/image_thumb137.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="989"></a> This dining room is all cream and white with Swedish antiques.  Such a popular look.  While bright colors and mix matched interiors are also in – in the South this particular look is is preferred by many.   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kmxdiJTSjcM/TuPuqTMolvI/AAAAAAABO1s/IhtBq95VScU/s1600-h/image29.png"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kmxdiJTSjcM/TuPuqTMolvI/AAAAAAABO7A/Qk0_nCVS_gA/s1600-h/image293.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="699" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtsUf1i2dADLatTtlSFSyPaWaGjUcQtIuiu103_-NHyI64bYeU7X7soeqBUByjvB4h-R4Zry7RdhaVR0zh20KO5f_ZOjIt8305wMoy7xWGPFlhPqYhzBJO__5AlECKNFcWQOLLIk5RSc/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="956"></a></a> This dining room has a trendy Italian chandelier – a popular look in chandeliers.  These were rarely seen before five years ago – and now even all the catalogues have copied them.   Other trend items – the horns on the table.   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2MsAm6Ilx_o/TuPwTsxBwXI/AAAAAAABO7M/p66eFcvFRf8/s1600-h/image98.png"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2MsAm6Ilx_o/TuPwTsxBwXI/AAAAAAABO7U/bHedxqYHhDw/s1600-h/image294.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="740" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2oX3R25-z0zZhsbgDJ6r23OBUrcyAqfke0cL7zE1gjeWwZQ30nkqZIKEvvNYRQ89rEJhEa5-X81zbT3GcEIYjZC3VtF8EIP5rx78ckfAlilPCQE6fqkFdkSBHM9wgvbnCCyDm1KR71sQ/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1136"></a></a> This dining room by Michelle Nussbaumer has the same Italian chandelier, trendy urns and shells – all mixed with more traditional antiques.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jcn1n6aP-DQ/TuPux08FTMI/AAAAAAABO2I/Sm8Yd6SVsYk/s1600-h/image62.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jcn1n6aP-DQ/TuPux08FTMI/AAAAAAABO7g/oEhQ7U1o3bc/s1600-h/image295.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="756" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hzUgGU9pGkg/TuPwdeReNcI/AAAAAAABO7k/gSRIct5OJC4/image_thumb140.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="602"></a></a> This dining room would be quite typical and dull if not for the trendy slipcovers in linen check.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-z5y4vgU6r3g/TuPwecTl2lI/AAAAAAABO7s/oYLSUxkevgg/s1600-h/image14.png"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2SrYz8AU9fOKYXP_4vo3UONb5nubiCjOUCPBPHe3IwBVRU_F0WNLekhFMq2icdTu1B0t31mP4fz4lPhWiN0_hL3GvkXSKhBArgTNyc54ainH5__o6EQTzYH6ADkdJDho29Rcho7Ycjc/s1600-h/image296.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="720" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-agNxfCqueqE/TuPwg1ct2OI/AAAAAAABO74/4SMtj8YLFPA/image_thumb141.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="549"></a></a> Swedish antiques and checks – with a set of botanicals.   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfVkAQttl3L1CWjrXgNtUQo-g6_AvxyD96wrpH_0mYvY3yflRozhWcMc-ylLa2eFMDUZCztl8pU_XIZTaCsliAQAoHXUN2aP-sVUf_6wP-xW_zskqZXDBbjmapbVPjNWYDEv6aEKSjQYw/s1600-h/image119.png"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9w_-ffPv09E/TuPwiukbrqI/AAAAAAABO8I/cWijPtHV0OQ/s1600-h/image298.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_k8iYwKjSBU/TuPwmj3nrmI/AAAAAAABO8M/ho51ZSWp2pQ/image_thumb143.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="643"></a></a> Trendy shades instead of chandeliers became the rage a few years back, while this Peter Dunham fabric on the walls is one of the more popular ones today.  Painted console mixed with wood table helps the room from being too dark.     <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2AmRUhD5Njoz71d7DO-p7zrU29FBiqe2ZQopsNDJn6zTa5d06BGVqNFie9aJvLEzCNtz9m5VzIOkjVl-rvzbiGqEP1FQRC8PAdQUnq9mfWBoImYqzbP_3kptvLHbU2dtOvR2f4bLz5fk/s1600-h/image110.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EcJjnNDHKQk/TuPwoKbQ07I/AAAAAAABO8c/XTP09mh9ipA/s1600-h/image299.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="735" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSbvD38pgs2tsrMp86lzmt9GondetJUD1a7Wdrec1sNUMOeIvWm0VOqQpiQ72HP_BVXZdB5EzlZqPSCSHfrdYveGvKu7FwBAU01Xww-f68-fMzfORrUaI3b78l3yKdIpy9xPqCmWG7JBvq/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="781"></a></a> This dining room showcases gray – one of the hottest colors in home décor.  Again, painted floor and furniture replaces dark wood.  More trend items – the garden seat and grisaille mural.       <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Gv79omrcJBg/TuPwuT9T0eI/AAAAAAABO8o/lx6MuFhmkC8/s1600-h/image188.png"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbozeHM_p0ThlIx1nHJcdG3nlvvuob0GTWimqs_Y_BH4ystJrJbAUKtKVE9aJlznRbyVAz3Gi_tH_hLjBmSTQQyjxie5OK0KKsiOo7t52M8LooUuLyEs8TpjEZX9iy4aqZCXIdh26fnIB9/s1600-h/image300.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="683" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kR4eu5VT_GQ/TuPwzIbDTmI/AAAAAAABO80/F3o4ACFQCRc/image_thumb145.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="995"></a></a> Ginger Barber used a rustic trumeau and Swedish settee in this dining room.   Urns flank the window while a collection of altarsticks sits on the console.   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinq8TDu0Jycojuiul651hzO3_J9oanahJO1BMP7_-tttJBK2dlOPQHaWvpNByKwUB6Y2cQFSeK5K_0O0Sw_hS703W35kzDKmjAGKXNH9cKThC4Rdmq1vx_5QLb_MO4MYcNF2cNp2DW0iA/s1600-h/image83.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ik5ZqdPS72w/TuPw2fRjFzI/AAAAAAABO9E/iELVdxEuQus/s1600-h/image107.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ik5ZqdPS72w/TuPw2fRjFzI/AAAAAAABO9M/IhGRs26B7IY/s1600-h/image304.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Sl6D5v9OM_8/TuPw53PeW1I/AAAAAAABO9Q/I9Uy_2dkSEE/image_thumb149.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="581"></a></a></a> A Mora clock – another Swedish antique that is so trendy today.   Painted chairs with nailheads.     <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YTH_JPGQH6M/TuPw08apMYI/AAAAAAABO9Y/aE7S-8T_lHI/s1600-h/image305.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zMIAoQ7-XrE/TuPw-s7NdQI/AAAAAAABO9c/d2RU_fnTofg/image_thumb150.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> Seagrass in the dining room where popular slipcovered benches take the place of chairs.  More trends – the Italian wood chandelier.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bBDMb4Bqx84/TuPuP3H5GSI/AAAAAAABO0M/2XNVWcnWtmI/s1600-h/image179.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bBDMb4Bqx84/TuPuP3H5GSI/AAAAAAABO9k/di52VQ8a3O8/s1600-h/image306.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="701" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jttuhvd-nB8/TuPxDnkThII/AAAAAAABO9o/qvXcJXDSYIk/image_thumb151.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1155"></a></a> In this guesthouse – lanterns, painted antiques, and an antique Mora clock make the room look fresh, and updated.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PvB2eoEhXEs/TuPxFbzRe1I/AAAAAAABO9w/T9W3LV28k_4/s1600-h/image307.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="704" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5sHUj2U-Yos/TuPxHjCnhZI/AAAAAAABO94/gveiDca6e4w/image_thumb152.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1174"></a> Gray or Kooboo wicker has replaced the regular stain seen for years.   Here, the x-table with stone top is a trendy Belgian style made even more popular by Restoration Hardware.    KITCHEN: <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yBqDKfzpuyo/TuPxIzmPldI/AAAAAAABO-A/0sKpwvvzSNA/s1600-h/image173.png"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4bU7yzgSJGutOj-lQUpPJApG4qKa7VGxKa_NOE4AZKG4o6zpDpo813kmfjH_EaeqBcyVaJ9kmAy9wwLRTS6mzo5mpzuGhPX2EEFjQZSRZ7Oogd6sGe9kO7Sq-V7fEvKsV5a5vto0rTMI/s1600-h/image309.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-r-uzU9xxXBw/TuPxNHp1fwI/AAAAAAABO-M/UUa8JHAiF6s/image_thumb154.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="968"></a></a> This kitchen by Steve and Brooke Giannetti was updated with gray painted cabinets – and doors replaced with chicken wire.  Altarsticks turned into lamps are a most trendy style.  An antique Swedish barrel chair and a large coral rose are two other popular decorative items.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VsPUlaSUFWY/TuPxO2WJpaI/AAAAAAABO-U/QNR9L9msKbQ/s1600-h/image143.png"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPcqZGoYCJlfjLfBB1LKcWpLlgDUNlp3KV2MlbSMypTk6kv-HchTkdzL3NJrrRv-kx0A9zE_Ss8Hr266SvZ7ukp96KWYZEgMgeapfNLr5aNqhavzSncxME3ZNj-GVjI7k5WXyyqoPO9QyY/s1600-h/image310.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zfairNFXiKw/TuPxTXDo9BI/AAAAAAABO-g/W-v_rupthXk/image_thumb155.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a></a> This kitchen used several trends – a copy of the antique map of Paris is used as the backsplash, while two lanterns hang over the island.   The bar stools are another trendy choice, as is the white marble.   BEDROOM: <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9ikV4J2dQOQ/TuPxUrN2TII/AAAAAAABO-o/9w0CmnZuarI/s1600-h/image152.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9ikV4J2dQOQ/TuPxUrN2TII/AAAAAAABO-w/nvSi4V1fA7U/s1600-h/image311.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kzEtjT-UoBY/TuPxYc68HtI/AAAAAAABO-0/v5p22JVMAdo/image_thumb156.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="620"></a></a> Mirrored furniture has seen a comeback in the past few years.  Lucite pieces and glass lamps are two other trends.  And – again, an Italian light fixture.      <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi46mOzyds7oKcVfuBwSDpeBBoUWjxcjHxJvVVq8OeeWk3M8R1EZNk6Mh2b91_cz-oTLcf7GsZurUZm-QbDBZg-Ba2qRw4OhkKwtsCTnkqmxkkQV-kIuSj8MY2Z1A5HkWu6cqsAaWIN39vI/s1600-h/image41.png"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2JPwmuUSrZo/TuPxZlY_5OI/AAAAAAABO_E/qP9OnRamUYA/s1600-h/image312.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DOi2iiAWgFc/TuPxdAvkcmI/AAAAAAABO_I/aOpSCD7FxDY/image_thumb157.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="764"></a></a> And, in this girl’s bedroom – trendy textiles – Suzanis – are used as art and rugs.  Moroccan inspired side tables and colored glass lamps, along with white painted furniture are all trendy choices that help make a room look modern without being contemporary.    FINALLY: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilBDR3W-klbw1BZr_gF5r3S7-EsnleD57uMlgB_h4_ZVAT2L3452rQ1wNxe6mu5h4FhEoo3GSB0_DB1wBA5sveTezm2PumeVPthD2xfT378b_X_5FgvS8mkn-Bb8kKfRjh8xWpDy6538r-/s1600-h/image%25255B6%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="699" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgKk7CFz3cd6J2UzaBmvK58070pnIqI9CUtV2WZF72ccDj-ORScVuP6M_KlbTy7aV6wBX7-Y2p04ZbPIDjGWqKBXu2-ugdHxvMFN1_0_vx7rMRUBSCJwwiWX-li21HJNWfJtJrsOu0nk/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="868"></a> This living room has made every design element – linen, slipcovers, seagrass, curtains, light fixtures, wall décor, antiques, and symmetry.  I’ve wondered if it was going to make all 10 – I think it might!  I just love the look of this room – I love the cluttered and cozy – yet light feel of the room.  And yes, I do see trends here – the zebra rug layered over the seagrass, the light colored bound books on the mantel, the Ikat fabric and painted furniture.  Stay tuned for the final chapter of the Top Ten Design Elements – coming soon!   A quick announcement that next week I’ll be having a great giveaway – so be sure to enter.  I have several wonderful ones planned in the future!!!     </blockquote>

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