Fashion Is As Fashion Lives!

Well my friends, it is the weekend and I couldn't be more excited!  Woohoo!  I love the looks featured in these pics!  They are so my style and I do all of these looks in one way or another!  The interiors are my style as well!  I love all things beautiful, so I truly can be happy in any of them!Have an incredible day!Rhonda*Imag...

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Sitting Places In Beautiful Spaces

Whenever possible, I try to create separate seating areas in rooms large enough to accommodate them.  It's close enough to be involved with the activities of the room, but removed enough to enjoy a book, a glass of wine, or just a little bit of quiet time.  It's important to make these areas visually pleasing, as well as have items handy that may be used there.  Have an exquisite day!Rhonda*Imag...

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Banquettes: A Lovely Way To Dine

Merriam-Webster defines "banquette" as a built-in usually upholstered bench along a wall.  I've always been fond of banquettes in dining areas!  When I was a youngster (wink! wink!), my aunt and uncle had a royal blue vinyl banquette in their kitchen that I thought was really cool because it made me feel as though I was eating in a restaurant!  I thought, gee what a great way to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday! ...

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The Details Are Not The Details...

I have always said and will forever believe, it's all in the details!  Neglect the details and it will result in mediocrity, not reaching it's full potential, sub-par, etc., etc.!What an incredible room with so many beautiful and interesting details!  Let us begin with the wall color, a very pale gray, that allows every detail to be seen vividly.  The arrangement of gold starburst mirrors in varying sizes, offers sculptural...

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My DIY Adventures!

Okay, so I'm doing some things around the house to freshen it up a bit.  We've painted the foyer, hallway, kitchen, family room, and the loft area upstairs (two story foyer and family room) Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray SW7017 with super white on the trim and molding.  Soon we will have the kitchen cabinets painted Peppercorn SW7674.  I absolutely cannot wait to get everything done!  You know, when you freshen up one...

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The Mad Men Craze Is Everywhere!

We all know Banana Republic has been doing the Mad Men thing for about three or four years now and of course there have been many retailers to "jump on the bandwagon" as well, but I couldn't help but chuckle when I opened this email from CB2 just now!Make it a fantastic day!Rhon...

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The Count Down Has Begun...Mad Men!

Yes, my friends, I too am a Mad Men fanatic!  I am on pins and needles waiting for the 2 hour premiere of the brand new season!  I have my menu planned and my wardrobe ready!  I will be dressed in a "tangerine tango" shift inspired by Joan!  Be sure you tune in to AMC Sunday evening!  Check your local listing for show times! Have a terrific weekend!Rhond...

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Gillian's Pinterest Pics: All Things Pretty...

All things lovely.  All things pretty.  All things soft.  All things feminine.  I have a truly adorable six year old daughter, who at this point in her life, thinks I am the most interesting, amazing, beautiful person ever!  And I love it!  I know that there will come a day, sooner rather than later, when she may no longer see me that way!  But for right now, she does and I am soaking in every moment! ...

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In Search Of A Home For My Magazines!

I have so many magazines that I just cannot bear to recycle!  Yes, I know that I could tear out the pages that interest me and file them in binders!  Believe it or not, I've done that as well!  You should see the number of binders that I have that need a home!  I even have tearsheets in file carriers and pretty Hermes and Louis Vuitton boxes!  Now the ones in the boxes I'm okay with keeping them there because I...

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Moods Of Gray With Cheery Yellow

I say moods of gray because gray strikes me as a moody color.  In the last couple of years I have been using various shades of gray with clients, and they all conjured a very different mood and feel in the rooms.  Some shades were airy and classic, while others were sophisticated, elegant, and sometimes contemplative.  The elements that made them different were depth of color, supporting colors, furnishing style, and...

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French Inspiration

Let me first apologize for not having the original credits for this lovely image!  If you should know where the credit should go, please contact me so that I can give credit where credit is due!  I am so inspired by the clean and simple elegance of this dining space!  You know, it may not even just be a dining space alone, but have multiple uses; which would make it that much more endearing.  I'm completely smitten...

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