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Feb 7, 2012, 7:29 am
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Feb 6, 2012, 7:08 am
Hello! Happy Monday. How was your weekend? Mine was lovely, we are enjoying some fabulous weather in Florida right now which means we were able to make time for the farmer's market, lots of bike rides and a cookout with friends. Are you enjoying beautiful and mild winter weather where you liv... Comment - Like
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Jan 30, 2012, 7:04 am
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I know it's been quiet around here lately, I've been feeling under the weather and I am trying to focus on getting myself better.
One thing that I've got my mind on is a new pair of glasses. My obsession with oversized, nerd-esque gl... Comment - Like
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Jan 25, 2012, 7:03 am
I know it's been a while since I've done a travel by design but I spotted this hotel and had to share it with you. Pantone Hotel is located in Brussels and is literally a showcase of beautiful and vibrant color. I love the colored glass on the exterior of the hotel - it gives you a little hint o... Comment - Like
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Jan 24, 2012, 7:35 am
Sort of a random assortment of lovely little things that are making me smile on this beautiful Tuesday...what's making you smile today?
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Jan 23, 2012, 7:40 am
I've been trying to snap more photos with my phone when I think about it, of course I usually forget but not always! Here's what life looks like lately, according to my iPhone... Comment - Like
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Jan 20, 2012, 7:14 am
I can remember a lot of the amazing spaces that came from Domino but I don't remember this one, do you? I love the wall of photos and the low profile shelving. This is exactly what I want in our living room, it's perfect storage for our books and records. What do you think?
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Jan 18, 2012, 7:24 am
... we don't have access to any great floral markets here so I always end up with supermarket bouquets, which is generally fine but there isn't much variety. I would love to have a little garden of flowers just for using to display around the house. I love the simple look of wildflower bouquets an... Comment - Like
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Jan 17, 2012, 8:00 am
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Jan 13, 2012, 7:11 am
It's a long weekend here in the states so I will be taking off a little early today to enjoy it. We're headed to the beach for some rest, relaxation, and family time. I will see you back here on Tuesday!
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Jan 12, 2012, 7:39 am
I am obsessed with instagram...I love taking photos and playing around with all the great filter options (especially when I'm having a bad hair or makeup day - those filters hide all the flaws!) Since one of my new years goals is to snap more photos, instagram definitely comes in handy because Mik... Comment - Like
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Jan 11, 2012, 8:40 am
One of the renovation goals Mike and I have planned for this year, if it's in the budget, is to convert our screen porch into an office space / small guest room. The space is approximately 80 square feet so there isn't a lot of room to work with and we are relying on a lot of custom built-ins to ... Comment - Like
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Jan 10, 2012, 7:00 am
I've really been missing the English countryside lately. We are planning a trip to France over the summer and plan on exploring the country much like we did in England last year. I just hope it can compare to how amazing England was. Has anyone traveled to both? Does anyone have any suggestion... Comment - Like
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Jan 9, 2012, 7:58 am
Over the holidays I came across the blog of Lakshmi Wennäkoski-Bielicki, Pure Vegetarian, when I followed a pin from Pinterest to her citrus cake recipe. I was immediately drawn in to her thoughtful writing style and gorgeous food styling. Over the weekend I began perusing through her previou... Comment - Like
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Jan 4, 2012, 7:39 am
Hi everyone! Did you have a good Christmas? Mine was amazing...I'm always sad to see this time of year go but glad to get back to normal routines. In typical new year fashion, I've been planning out my goals for the new year. I love the fresh start a new year brings and while I usually keep ... Comment - Like
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Jan 3, 2012, 7:55 am
Photo 1: Unknown via Brown Dress with White Dots / Photo 2: Arjan Benning via Iiiinspired / Photo 3: Unknown via Pinterest / Photo 4: Unknown via Plum Pretty Sugar Comment - Like
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Dec 23, 2011, 8:46 am
I want a shed just so I can decorate it like this during the holidays. I love the rustic look of the dogwood branch wreaths. I wish we were somewhere where a white Christmas might actually be possible. It's 80 degrees here and doesn't feel anything like Christmas which is probably contributing to... Comment - Like
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Dec 21, 2011, 8:31 am
I am in love with this dining room...in love. We just recently moved a couple of glass doored bookcases from our office into our dining room. It was meant to be a temporary fix to free up more space in our office but we ended up loving the way they looked so I think we are going to keep them. ... Comment - Like
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Oct 28, 2011, 8:19 am
I love the laid back and cozy feeling this space portrays despite many of the industrial elements in it. The furniture is simple and functional, it looks like nothing more than metal cots with thin mattresses placed on top but the collection of throw pillows in different muted colors helps add a la... Comment - Like
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Oct 27, 2011, 9:32 am
I always feel very energized and full of inspiration and creativity during this time of year so today I thought I would share some of my recent pins and what I'm drawing inspiration from right now.
I pinned this photo for so many reasons. love the warmth this space emits - the rich hue of t... Comment - Like
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Oct 26, 2011, 8:13 am
I stumbled upon the shop Peg and Awl recently and am hooked on all the beautiful, handmade goods made from reclaimed materials. I absolutely love the waxed canvas pouch in that gorgeous reddish brown color. I'm adding that to my wish list! I'm such a sucker for little bags and pouches - I like ... Comment - Like
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Oct 24, 2011, 9:03 am
Happy Monday! How was your weekend? We were super busy working on house projects - many of which I will be sharing soon. Mike and I discussed the plans for our guest bathroom remodel which we should be starting in a few weeks and I finally found a fabric option for our living room pillows. One of... Comment - Like
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Oct 21, 2011, 9:05 am
I have been all but obsessed with this interior since I spotted it on One Kings Lane to promote Nate Berkus as a guest tastemaker. I love that living room, the exposed beams, the rust colored velvet tufted chaise, the black bookcases... Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2011, 11:45 am
We're state side for this week's Travel by Design in Santa Monica at the Viceroy hotel. This hotel has a great California chic vibe and I love that wall of green and white mirrors. Green is one of my favorite colors but I find that I rarely use it in decorating. I will have to rethink that af... Comment - Like
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Oct 19, 2011, 12:25 pm
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Today I thought I would do something different and share a little bit about me, the person behind The Design Boards! I can be a very private person so at times it can really be difficult for me to open up and share bits and pieces of my life. One of my goals for this blog is to make it a... Comment - Like
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Oct 18, 2011, 8:53 am
We are expecting torrential down pours over the next few days which will be bringing in a nasty little cold front and most likely our first real dose of Fall weather. I can't wait! I love rainy days...there isn't a better excuse for curling up the couch with a pile of design magazines and a cup ... Comment - Like
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Oct 17, 2011, 8:21 am
Hello! How was your weekend? I had a hugely successful shopping day on Saturday and found some great items for the shop which I will be listing throughout the week.
Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite new snacks...since October rolled around I have been addicted to eating t... Comment - Like
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Oct 14, 2011, 9:56 am
I have been a huge fan of Canadian shelter mag House & Home since I first got my hands on it while living in New York. That is one thing I miss terribly about the city - my neighborhood newsstand sold all the best international design magazines. Luckily the iPad makes most of them extremely acc... Comment - Like
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Oct 13, 2011, 9:35 am
This week we are escaping to the small fishing village on Brazil's Bahian coast to explore Uxua Casa Hotel. If I could, I would book a ticket tomorrow for a little beach weekend escape. This place looks amazing, it has a wonderful rustic bohemian beach feel and it looks like the perfect place to... Comment - Like
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Oct 12, 2011, 9:35 am
Throwing a Fall campfire or bonfire party is the perfect way to enjoy the cooler weather and celebrate this beautiful time of year. You can keep it simple by choosing easy to prepare foods like sandwiches wrapped in parchment paper and freshly popped popcorn dressed up with your own homemade spice... Comment - Like
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Oct 11, 2011, 9:11 am
Hi everyone! I hope you had a fabulous weekend. Yesterday was a holiday here in the states, I headed up to one of my favorite Monday flea markets but sadly the weather seemed to scare everyone away, including the vendors so it was a huge disappointment. Other than that the rest of the weekend ... Comment - Like
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Oct 7, 2011, 9:01 am
This week's interior was featured in a past issue of Rue but I think it needs re-introducing! I love all the rich dark woods and colorful ethnic rugs. I think the home has a great bohemian, California vibe which is a style I am trying to obtain in my own home. I really love the light and airy ... Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2011, 8:57 am
Besides being so adorable, Emily Henderson is also such an amazing stylist. I love her show on HGTV. She does such a great job at layering a room. I think one of my biggest pet peeves in design is when the details are ignored. It's so easy to place furniture and hang curtains but layering a... Comment - Like
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Oct 5, 2011, 8:25 am
I love the deer antler trend, we have a couple of pairs in our house. They seem to bring just the right masculine touch to a room and they are a sort of fun and quirky design element. When we were in Germany last summer they were everywhere in Bavaria. All the restaurants, homes, and hote... Comment - Like
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Oct 4, 2011, 9:57 am
We had our first hint of cooler weather over the weekend. I tried to absorb every fleeting moment of it because I know that it isn't here for good yet. One (of many) things I miss about living in New York is the seasons, Florida just doesn't seem to have a true Autumn and there are no changing lea... Comment - Like
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Oct 3, 2011, 9:04 am
Sources: 1. Pendleton Merino Wool Blanket via Kaufman Mercantile / 2. Pumpkin Chai Red Tea via Crate and Barrel / 3. Oscar Maschera Leather Boxes via Provide Home / 4. Staub Pumpkin Covered Casserole via Crate and Barrel / 5. Mango Glass Candle Holder via Luna Bazaar / 6. Rectangular Log Basket via ... Comment - Like
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Sep 30, 2011, 8:37 am
So glad the weekend has arrived! I have a couple of big projects that I'm working on this weekend and I hope to be able to share with you soon. But before we all head off to enjoy the weekend I want to share this amazing home in Denmark. I love the all white interiors that seem to be so common... Comment - Like
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Sep 29, 2011, 9:12 am
This week we are traveling to Paris to Hotel de la Paix which has been operating as a hotel for 130 years. Its design is a modern take on a 1950's French schoolhouse. The hotel is full of antiques from the owner's personal collection including vintage school desks and educational posters. Comment - Like
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Sep 28, 2011, 9:33 am
I can remember being a child and hating those little velvet dresses my mother used to put me in around the holidays,. Now when I think of velvet it conjures up a completely different image for me. It is such an oppulent textile with such rich and deeply colored hues. Put it on a chair or ... Comment - Like
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Sep 27, 2011, 9:17 am
Last Friday we officially welcomed Fall and it still feels nothing like it here in Florida! I can't wait for the first cold snap to hit but until then I am going to bake apple pies, set the thermostat low and pretend that it's cold, or just live vicariously through these photos...
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Sep 26, 2011, 9:34 am
Hello! Welcome back from the weekend. I hope yours was good. I was able to catch up on a lot of my to-do's and even snuck in a little Fall wardrobe shopping. Oxfords are at the top of my wish list for Fall. I think they look so cute with cropped pants and a blazer. I've been shopping aro... Comment - Like
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Sep 23, 2011, 9:38 am
Oops! I was just flipping through last week's posts and realized that this Interior of the Week never published! I don't know how I missed that. So this is actually last week's interior but that doesn't make it any less amazing!! Have a wonderful weekend and happy first day of Fall!
This we... Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2011, 9:08 am
I stopped in at one of my favorite local antique shops this weekend and scored some really great finds. One of my favorite dealers always has great deals and amazing collections from estates. I got a little carried away when I walked into his booth and saw loads of hammered silver trays at... Comment - Like
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Sep 21, 2011, 5:51 pm
I'm having one of those days....I'm feeling creative overload, I missed a step in a recipe so dinner didn't turn out right, the house is a mess, there are half finished projects everywhere, library books that need to be returned and a to-do list that is embarrassingly long. I keep attempting to wr... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2011, 8:58 am
Lately I've been inspired by plaid which always seems to conjures up images of fall - flannel shirts, warm wool blankets, cozy scarfs, and pajamas. I'm really looking forward to the shift to the new season, aren't you? What's making you smile today?
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Sep 19, 2011, 9:06 am
Hi, I'm Susi, a writer at Design Shuffle, a community for interior designers, home decorators and other design professionals. I write about interior design, home decor, gardening and travel. My love of travel is why I'm so excited to write a guest post for The Design Boards.
Does the idea of... Comment - Like
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Sep 15, 2011, 9:01 am
I spotted a Saarinen tulip table in this month's issue of House Beautiful and I haven't been able to get it out of my head. I have always been a fan of the table, when I get my kitchen nook some day I plan to have one. They seem to make great breakfast tables, don't they?
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Sep 14, 2011, 8:50 am
Our living room is finally starting to come together. Our new couch arrived a few weekends ago and now the only big piece we are waiting on is the shelving unit we plan to put along one of the empty walls.
I'm starting to think about accessories and have been lusting after a few special pi... Comment - Like
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