The Stylish House

Ralph Lauren - La Plage Collection Design is constantly evolving and keeping a current look can easily become like a dog chasing after it's tail. What inspires and draws me to Ralph Lauren is ...

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Did everyone have a nice Easter? I enjoyed dining at an elegant 1890 Italianate style mansion that was turned into a restaurant. Luckily, I had my camera and took photos as I wandered around. I�...

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RESTORATION HARDWARE This sleek coffee table is a modern interpretation of a 5th-century BC Greek Klismos design. It's part of the new Garden Collection recently introduced by Restoration Ha...

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AFTER POTTERY BARN: EGAN MIRROR & MARKHAM CONSOLE BAR This 1914 Victorian beauty is the home of my wonderful client, who generously gave me carte blanche to write about the design work ...

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The Stylish House is for kindred spirits interested in making their NEST clever, stylish, warm and inviting! Trust me, I know what the “Good Stuff” is, but the last time I checked I sti...

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Painting of Artist's Palette: Peter Gee Did you know when you enter a space your eye notices COLOR first, and paint is the #1 most effective tool that creates the most bang for your buck? Ho...

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WALLS: Sherwin Williams SVELTE SAGE, SW 6164 Satin TRIM: Sherwin Williams MOONGLOW, SW 1943 Semi-gloss CEILING: Sherwin Williams CHINA DOLL, SW 1101 Flat I’ve been tackling several DIY P...

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WISHING MY BLOG FRIENDS AND READERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS! I should be cleaning, baking or wrapping presents, but instead I'm running my family room Christmas decor on HGTV, RATE MY SPACE. I know ...

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As a child I fondly remember Christmas as a time being spent with family and welcoming friends. I’m one of seven children, so there was an abundance of fun and activity growing up in my hou...

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Beware these are highly addictive! Ginger Cream Cookies This makes about 4 dozen cookies, but I usually triple this recipe. 1/4 cup shortening –Crisco is fine ½ cup sugar 1 egg ½ cup...

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CHRISTMAS Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat, Please to put a penny in an old man’s hat; If you haven’t got a penny a ha’penny will do, If you haven’t got a ha’penny, G...

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" ANGELS CAN FLY BECAUSE THEY TAKE THEMSELVES LIGHTLY" GK Chesterton If you're looking for a festive centerpiece this is an easy project! I used items found in my Christmas stash, but ev...

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Painting: DELPHIC SIBYL by MICHELANGELO The decorating holiday magazines are in the stores now, featuring gorgeous Christmas rooms. However, I’ve noticed most are completed spaces, without...

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ENTER Posted to The Inspired Room 's Holiday Party!

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Myriam House was completed Sunday afternoon! I’ve spent several rewarding weekends along with many other volunteers transforming Myriam House at VISTA MARIA'S shelter for girls. This was ...

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A GREAT LOOK AND EASY ON THE POCKETBOOK! I'm always on the lookout for easy and inexpensive ideas that appear high end. Last year I spotted this photo running on HGTV's Rate My Space, and imm...

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Blue Souk I discovered the Blue Souk when I lived in Dubai. It was located about 45 minutes from my villa in the neighboring Emirate called Sharjah. The traffic was always a problem so the t...

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ENCHANTED MAKEOVERS Enchanted Makeovers is the non profit organization run by Terry Grahl, who is currently making over the young woman's shelter at VISTA MARIA. My husband and I have been...

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THE FAIRY QUEEN by artist Sophie Anderson Full title: "Take the Fair Face of Woman, and Gently Suspending, With Butterflies, Flowers, and Jewels Attending, Thus Your Fairy is Made of Most ...

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BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S Audrey Hepburn was the fun loving and elegant, New York socialite Holly Golightly in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's. Audrey matched with Tiffany's was the perfect ...

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SHERWIN WILLIAMS I attended an interesting seminar recently at the Michigan Design Center. The speaker was Jackie Jordan, Director of Color Marketing for Sherwin Williams. She presented the ...

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Artist: Nadine Rippelmeyer If the fleur-de-lis is the symbol of the French monarchy, is there anything more perfect then the proud rooster to represent the countryside! Pierre Deux's French...

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On my way to Trader Joe's to buy their their Orange Chicken that I love. I stopped at a garage sale on a whim, and found this gem. I didn't win the lotto this week, but I felt lucky scoring thi...

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INTERIOR by: GUSTAVE CAILLEBOTTE 1880 My Philosophy ~ What is yours? It’s important to discover your own voice and create a home that functions for you and your family’s lifestyle. De...

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ENCHANTED MAKEOVERS is a non profit organization founded by interior designer Tary Grahl. Tary does an amazing job transforming shelters for women and children into places of peace and tranqui...

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