More Pictures from the 2013 Cathedral Inspiration House

Here is a little more of what you can expect to see at the Cathedral Inspiration House!  Brooke Merrill (Brooke Merrill Home), Foyer This handpainted mural is so incredibly amazing!  You have to see it first hand to really be able to appreciate the artistry and intricate details that went into creating this! Karen Ferguson (Harrison Design Associates), Gentleman's Bathroom Karen did a fantastic job in this bathroom! ...

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Sorry I'm so late, but...

Don't you hate it when people say that!  Well, I am sorry!  For the last couple of weeks I've been in the depth of show house oblivion.  Of course, I've thought about you and have missed you considerably!  I'm back now and I vow that going forward, I will let you all know when I will have an extended absence.  As my very good friend Deirdre says, I am overwhelmed by opportunity and I am trying to find that balance...

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Monday's Office: Designer Matthew Patrick Smyth

  I'm always intrigued to see how others work.  Well, their work environments.  I'm not all that interested in how they literally work!  Just thought I needed to clarify that statement!  I think a person's office, whether it is at home or in an office building; how they organize and decorate says a lot about them and how they approach their work.  I love the details of designer Matthew Patrick Smyth's...

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Mary McDonald + Schumacher = Gorgeous

Mary McDonald's new collaboration with Schumacher is nothing short of beautiful!  I love the colors, patterns, tapes, and appliques.  Amazing!  Mary is one of four interior designers, along with Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Kathryn Ireland, and Jeffrey Alan Marks, featured on Bravo's Million Dollar Decorator's.  The second season of the designers' antics (and projects) just wrapped on Tuesday, January 7th. ...

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With a Man in Mind

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SCARF BOYS! My absolute favorite men's accessory for winter is a scarf!  I, personally, love wearing scarves in winter.  I think they add so much to any outfit and I can't think of one person who looks bad in a scarf!  They look particularly nice on men, I guess because the ones who actually wear them have a very self assured, self confident demeanor that makes them very attractive.   I...

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Metallics in the Kitchen!

Have you noticed the growing trend of using metallics in the kitchen?  I'm actually growing quite fond of this latest move to create a more modern and sophisticated environment in a room that I think is usually one of the last spaces to see such bold statements.  Whether it's done with a paint finish, wallpaper, furnishings, or metal cabinetry like steel, copper, or silver; what an incredible way to heat up the kitchen!elledecor.com The...

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Take a Deep Breath and Keep It Moving!

For the last three days I've been experiencing technical difficulties with composing postings on Blogger; specifically uploading images. This poses a pretty big challenge for me since my postings are image driven. I'm creating this posting on my iPad and although it's relatively simple, the images are in a file on my laptop. Yes, I can get them to my iPad, but...anyhoo. Please just hang in there with me!  I've just added a new...

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Save the Date: The Cathedral Antiques Show and Inspiration House

The time is drawing nearer for the opening of the Annual Cathedral Antiques Show and Inspiration House Premiere Party! This Year's show promises to be a show stopper! I totally hope to see you there! Make it AMAZING!Rhon...

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Inspirations for Change that leads to Greatness!

The older I get, the more I recognize the need for change in my life.  I will admit that there was a time when I use to think that if this person would just change how they behave or if that person would just change their attitude, I would be happier.  Hmmm, yeah well, as you would imagine that didn't work out all that great for me!  I finally woke up and realized, the only person that is going to make me happy...

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New Year's Resolutions or Goals?

Have you written your goals for 2013 yet?  I've started.  I always write the goal, I then write how I'm going to accomplish it, and I set a timeline.  I do this because it is the only way that I can reasonably track my progress.  It also allows me to tweak and modify if I need to.  I don't do resolutions just because the idea of them seems to be so frivolous.  You know, if I do it, great; if not, oh well! ...

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