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Aynhoe Park: Say Hello to Lots of Taxidermy and Plaster Casts.

<h6><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKP3sWv2c7AE4ESbVAXDiPbR6Zx8PIVX0PtPFwOE98Sz30otKwiqU8FMkPwAtsxbz_EhjK6itSjVeYIH3mcQI00rZHKwOywUtJy7GFnpyXzUJLEY-N8Bw0_di9pDSzrAzPQZnxWQCgJ4g/s1600-h/anyhoe%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="anyhoe" border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VURrAewj-8BHEdGTjbioWhHtU8j4eP2rh79L22JSmTV3JWt_vEl2UC_3R7oRzgjDWaBHl2wnjDmns8ze4JiU36DjkWd0JqCQC5_392pqbKAVKyvlBkQrN29WXbk4qWhjkLlY7s4JpGKp/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="anyhoe" width="701" /></a></span></span></h6><h6 align="center"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">I was nibbling on my second <a href="http://www.drumstick.com/">Nestle mini ice cream drumsticks</a> last night  and feeling sorry for myself ( I had to bid farewell to the hubby again this week because Uncle Sam decided to whisk him off to fight for his country)  when I came across a feature on this unique estate, located in London; Aynhoe Park. For a couple minutes, I forgot about my worries and was peering closely at every detail of this magnificent architectural head-turner and was trying to grasp the fact that this is an occupied home-someone does live here!  Quite majestic and theatrical in its impression, Aynhoe  Park has stood its ground for over 300 years.  Its current owner,  James Perkins, re-invented the home, bringing it into the twenty-first century, while acknowledging its history.  James surely didn’t skimp on the taxidermy and gothic touches. The house is available for private hire and I am sure it is the quintessential location to create an unforgettable occasion.  </span></h6><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtipDSt6yxhFjxZDqp2VTydhgu22Ri1_VbEZ5USBxrU0b6TC_4ZNno_rxoE_VPOR1zoaAiTNWM62dahuJzw0D2S9zhkkT8Ts9ndHmXyMz8vs2Bgc9hEjiIoB1OIlioy5reZHhl0njujs5Q/s1600-h/anyhoe1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="anyhoe1" border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisp_K7t2rbjlSM03pFGeRxFrvNxGEQxtjlpQQ-DymGxscHPrb4XcZWaK0i9P4kg_J3IdHAgEQzmPjqrlE-RM3OFd3m2gWPqjo0gE-sK9_evbnXHtIMUc__4bkb3oTDoWgaz78zSs1cW49e/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="anyhoe1" width="700" /></a></div><h6><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyEO1hVyEoPUhzFYIRXiuTjB9MGor8BmdG6GdlBNjrIJwxaVpc5iYf8CnVXqu4HBKbMwqqNYqVJnPwwNiGiNpXPLGHjwXZx5y3CUB_rF9CeNZeSXHvdE9a-Egfnpp0LdyTo1E_uBZJwd8S/s1600-h/anyhoe2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="anyhoe2" border="0" height="739" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj69RoJlwR1WONoryfv1-fgFjmlYQdL9njro6ghRoSkyAL7hbzar4_7W4Ratc25Z-hwwRACUNZHL8MMiS3R5IvGw7huzayi5qfQQ-MZVv08XiQdbz91ooBCmAB7L7WTX0crVWb7bk0RIXh2/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; 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padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="anyhoe13" width="701" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I wouldn't mind a field trip to Aynhoe Park. However, I doubt I’d be able to sleep here though; too much taxidermy perhaps…?  What do you think? Have a wonderful weekend everyone and stay cool; it’s sweltering hot in my neck of the woods! XX</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{</span><a href="http://www.interiorsdigital.com/interiors/20110607/#pg103"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">images and feature</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">}</span></div>

Aynhoe Park: Say Hello to Lots of Taxidermy and Plaster Casts.

I was nibbling on my second Nestle mini ice cream drumsticks last night and feeling sorry for myself ( I had to bid farewell to the hubby ...

9:14 PM

Black and White.

<img height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkwU8yWxWZqZ782z7dOQj29QftK0rnuRVlSIi0BmPo9uZAWogPwdkJW68ke9KLGusM110MFK2F3rH08IFalHhAYHwpj2Wf4R_9TpONOVL5yWyTiyvPG8r8iLJ8JqasSlxAMlHDvpHBexW/s1600/Per_Gunnarsson_0c71a1736ab67e5b4242eff58d1d769f.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="697" /><br /><img height="882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClG8knfZnAtYgeTEtFNxLGdFzSToQFmfoI9JApjtcWsIEPK-wOg_xLEMHwTjfFxMSMi9qDbl1qIKE1YlWUmKk2lE2O4HLrWu5Q3YNpi5q2hnNpPmZtOQYah3KMY2K831BE_eS8yu6hwJi/s1600/Per_Gunnarsson_10d02afaa8e390367f3294431f0702aa.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="690" /><br /><img height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTW7ztseCZiMlyLlkeHr2QBAI7FRYHapfefhHIhBVBfGDt96MvbXMYqi7W1n8Rr0_yKuoV8wbZk3hjVAtVKB20PNoEV2o9Odzg3VzRNdSzQ2GLiaAyLeff9qYsHg7P5lX3hux0IgnGjxMB/s1600/Per_Gunnarsson_6143ad0504c43aad075b0d8e080a12ac.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="696" /><br /><img height="774" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lingp9A64Q1qb3jnco1_500.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="580" /><br /><div align="center">I love using black and white to spice up the look of a space. Adding punches of black and white into one’s home décor is a sure way to infuse interest and pack a graphic punch. Black and white is even more dramatic against light/neutral backdrops like the spaces featured above. How do you feel about black and white; is it packing a punch in your home? XX</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{images:</span><a href="http://adventurousdesignquest.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://cabbagerose.tumblr.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">}</span></div>

Black and White.

I love using black and white to spice up the look of a space. Adding punches of black and white into one’s home décor is a sure way to infus...

1:51 AM

Embracing the Glam for the Weekend.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ciWAYQrDgMbf_UNIYetItqO8Utec66Len6sHHvDwEvU9h1erncVvLqvVxuHjJsYo1FnSZnKzVd1AWU1eAt2XZrdOyKwxwa8BMzuwN7Ol9gHh0rR6E5g877dOi6SqVy1CBkW6A8cJxQIU/s1600-h/glam%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="glam" border="0" height="886" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqIpEpp0pzLz5JabJL4Ov0SuAF4QEFTm7Wd3NqxenFMQxFyKwVl5H_NaPO10eyf_gmsN5xfkNC9NJdqrhKx-6fKGVi6ezY_Nd7PTlK4RLDIGQNK5NfcweKylDtGh7JrqRPWi8mRqNwMoD9/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="glam" width="698" /></a><br /><div align="center">I am inspired by <a href="http://fashiongonerogue.com/anja-konstantinova-steven-chee-fashion-rogue/">this editorial</a> to get really “glammed up” this weekend. I have to admit there are many weekends where I just laze around in my pajamas and refuse to go out because I don’t want to go through the ritual of getting “dolled up.” However, this weekend I shall bring the glam!  Don’t you just love the colour combination?</div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgte-xHm36KltNPqmNuV1NgDAWdhrWu2T27_QTN3Nc6tGY0W-J_UyUs_lomIqE5MpOYDPc1JHVx1p3_Ylv8oagRcoKHnCOErTn8hgN4goRLG3B0R9tS7vVPhAAQG6AXqVDj3ute5YeQtOJC/s1600-h/glam1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="glam1" border="0" height="881" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMtn82dpbEjgGs15QgTODX0Wo0Y6K5_LIP6XfqcJoSOYHtdFs_ZoNGMyzvbj35MnPepZ1YqyEP-0Y_pohuom_m9YtlQP3uZ_ZYPuVTAR6EKf4GgHVuZ0JsJtXONSO7tWt_s3HVqWwLVng/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="glam1" width="694" /></a><br /><div align="center">she is one hot chica! </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3UGZuYG1wTJmmt8kHVastBJ0F52dbj1PkaULQ08SxMuPkvjc3aIpP1dwoASQe2nWxWUoZKS03ZdwjAV-cqofTIFYpV-yR5YyrBZ3umUnj9qOb300Ct48vHV47TybpGCCxVAURPrjrVfB/s1600-h/glam2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="glam2" border="0" height="883" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBczyWl8VNDwgjkmfwQSpgspnwYpGVVx9P3tslH2gRS1TqxRHOeJin5yflNAorTKscMkWlclkSxv3-lcBe_E9TzjL8Xl51GJbara0GpTbzigvQySLjX3ibezFOj4ALLy8a33Ybe1Hep6nB/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="glam2" width="696" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPUb3kcIQhjp7Z5mN4kS7TaH3CqNJhdCy2LqIowiMu9CnOIvatrAUac9yTRxhXd80M4YGxkK4ZAxBe_Iw6HCrGzsQ7YHrJC9jyM0bFQq1vD7IDDJjinPNzNpZjnlw5RYA1FFj2i33jPdkL/s1600-h/glam3%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="glam3" border="0" height="880" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyeauAkRSGE16XL6d2xmEaSx7NYbuDyDxvzinukV-mTlfla5wuAE9DOBP74JjlxMlWdPN8FdqshCMQdFRoG-VmGc_lQbM6ym3O7WIjA93dfM_GyY5rWZEZls9ibIW2xQ_BFZe0f0UuELty/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="glam3" width="694" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig0OpyQpteY8Li6bncg5G2pBN5jmXVm8i2ju9OcMiTC-8t6wI6qcWBPOAiUpDgZiAez9U9KCcAhGlDoAQgBmwhdGasVscSaB3_0w6VDmrzQDrcEnGcQ2HXVyqT2Oy_PUlb_2nWt7W1PJZ5/s1600-h/glam4%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="glam4" border="0" height="884" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1P8oU9PzHeGeFv7Fox9j8Rn1Cajua4XQIjqpSWw269HGq7BMJLsr3c-Cv2puTrRJf8VGlDWJ2ws2IuF1cGxAVvq6vhuluAMXfNgdrQ1LJyz8RvHHdzxhOysJOxMYCMqpo804jAnJmC2Dd/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="glam4" width="697" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3YoYayqpmqzNbr0AWba_CNLkHe3ManSeYZ_xnZM97f4_6ENmH-ucaoUaEJTVyQgAI84Zq1M0VDo7h-jg0QCOUcMc9BhhYnAEYNGrR4JHwT409ZYzIs-YHufKo0XtXLIGwqTzrDb35LlYW/s1600-h/glam5%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="glam5" border="0" height="880" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzjU4I2oBj8JaHc2P3OfHmzk-6Df__2lhrzzAcrxEw2Plnusok4SkXWNmS6um3o3kKz-KVX8KmC3b5PT3oNR2BMbX3pFvdTLFv2HjWNjQ3MV4f0mHODBaVQ8KiK4IW6WIr_L4aZkrPUEkA/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="glam5" width="694" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwa8iA31X41WIfXLtDuNoiNpCth1u5R9iRKC8gRy5b_yEougLUEkrGJtZ2s4lqPN_-g5ldKERTfO6Ia0oF69wEkHUKh8FyvKrhfK122Y-JzXFFzsR1FB59zvj9a7_CBukSOT4QW02YVCmU/s1600-h/glam7%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="glam7" border="0" height="880" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8NwbCd4IRel98ryx_SC2u-tRebOULRJMn4ZBrT8jgeSW3aAC2a5A233VYkXs8ZL09bhHTOYC2ULpNzl-YqUn9NqYUclQQpBLGKpA_5jj8qHIS5KkKFdaauC1L2gwTc03CajjZ5I2s-yCY/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="glam7" width="694" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5QlpkTAjKszhI12MXc69S0p4luBacPrBHc4Pp5mecEJzTgjJLQMBYVDuiFpcPg2pW_48Ro8aUNXQCKMpDZyiAH0NkLPwrNZfEiNCcrufxt70tAin_8DPff1TeLPyylTEraegRJ-2HLsBH/s1600-h/glam6%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="glam6" border="0" height="885" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwuRuKpe7sy5Q360F77TZlKVDWu5LdL5z5eF-2uSKYv41GlDjcFwD169jXy1KD-FRtV6bn-TpEAebR2G8l1abaSAYO8KzPHCZo59hPVD7NmLoi6zPJT4nHtD0_8T911lwvk1kSiYzr9aE/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="glam6" width="698" /></a><br /><div align="center">FYI: The model is Anja Konstantinova and she is donning jewelry pieces from labels such as Gucci, Prada, Samantha Wills and Yves Saint Laurent. She is gorgeous, isn’t she? I’m feeling really inspired and I might just have to visit my MAC store for a new lip stain!  Whether you’re “glamming” or not, be sure to have a fantastic weekend everyone!  Besitos! XX</div><div align="left"><a href="http://fashiongonerogue.com/anja-konstantinova-steven-chee-fashion-rogue/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{images}</span></a></div>

Embracing the Glam for the Weekend.

I am inspired by this editorial to get really “glammed up” this weekend. I have to admit there are many weekends where I just laze around i...

12:05 AM

A residence in Brazil.

<span style="color: #9c85c0;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #9c85c0; font-size: x-large;">“Imagination is the eye of the soul”</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Joseph Joubert</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><img height="464" src="http://mauricioarruda.net/pt/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/009_Apto_Mauricio_Arruda_Fran_Parente_IMG_3716.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="696" /><br /><div align="center">This renovated loft in Sao Paulo reflects the creative imagination of its owner, Mauricio Arruda.  The living room alone indicates this. I love his mix of varying materials and how he layers his space. Of course the pop of colour everywhere enliven the spaces beautifully. Above all else are the black painted floors that allow the furniture pieces to take center stage.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img src="http://mauricioarruda.net/pt/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_Apto_Mauricio_Arruda_Fran_Parente_IMG_3695.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></div><div align="center">Crates make perfect storage containers here. Unexpected and fun.</div><div align="center"><img src="http://mauricioarruda.net/pt/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/007_Apto_Mauricio_Arruda_Fran_Parente_IMG_3708.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></div><div align="center">check out the card inspiration for the base of the table. loving the pop of green too.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXjhOV1QfdB-dj64gnvyFUHNuQO9V2uFPUqKS6_sJt2W8af3sgwZyeriMSpuM9q5Rqe6nSbEfO3zVZxi9g5v5pe9CUX1vVFe1cl7mDjv5Xc6bRj_drDiIO4KVRCFpbc_YOMEjTnFv-jZHa/s1600/003.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="696" /><br /><img height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxOxgHJ39xBKI_47ZKuvJNl4epzrG-kMyALuZ8SsefIGAsGCMwyxZx_-fVMD7oTdLKJHZQRRgtrfjkRPGcfSsLT_MakAFNGu-GqcvrKlb4cWc7PsLz21ypiwM0msf4WYHdmY6OWsmGiSWq/s1600/004.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="695" /><br /><img height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYTt2iYo42BwAtR5uSgFuQfejO25KPIp1FjSO28iZSOJ9Ge2w5pbqwJb_qVUuFYdrZZ31ySqVHyWxOlWLPDHjdRLZUOHrmOELq1wkz3l1QUBrs-pEc-RUy2qj0Nuhyphenhyphenz7Fa2D3TxW2IAPM6/s1600/006.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="696" /><br /><img height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3NDN2TPH8OcM1yFVouysNafU9WgiRiuyRiODyIBhgiHyOzZWOyplaVuFUbVVe8KSMDRFEVu8GU74DVhUM3J0rV88XBYz9-Ev1NM2HGNi83_WbREk2nTm7-g_qjm2G99Xs4o86k0pzI_X/s1600/005.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="696" /><br /><div align="center">a better view of the dining space.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img height="464" src="http://mauricioarruda.net/pt/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/051_Apto_Mauricio_Arruda_Fran_Parente_IMG_3838.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="696" /></div><div align="center">Have a wonderful Thursday everyone! The weekend is upon us! Hurrah!:-) XX</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{</span><a href="http://mauricioarruda.net/pt/?p=612"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.designattractor.com/search?updated-max=2011-07-01T09%3A29%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">}</span></div>

A residence in Brazil.

“Imagination is the eye of the soul” Joseph Joubert This renovated loft in Sao Paulo reflects the creative imagination of its owner, Maurici...

5:39 AM

The Guest Room.

<img height="438" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2011/08/guest-rooms/01_guest-rooms.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="690" /><br /><div align="center">A constant flow of guests is the norm in the Blake household.  We’ve had guests  for two weeks in a row and I have to admit that the guest room wasn’t picture perfect prior to their visits(of course, my guests couldn’t careless about that). However, if you’re like me, everything has to be just right. Needless to say, I was scurrying until the last minute to put the final touches together to my guest room.  It wasn’t like staying at the Ritz, but it was comfortable and aesthetically pleasing enough to me. Here are some lovely inspiration for guest rooms from some of my favourite places…</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img height="650" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2011/08/guest-rooms/04_guest-rooms.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="600" /><br /><img height="443" src="http://christinaebbers.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/bedroom6-21-11-04.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="680" /><br /><img height="438" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2011/08/guest-rooms/09_guest-rooms.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="690" /><br /><img height="542" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/homes/2011/08/guest-rooms/11_guest-rooms.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" /><br /><img height="500" src="http://i.r.hfcdn.net/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/banners/article-banners/interiors/inspiring-interiors/bedroom/bohemian/feb-2011/boho-kitsch-prints/1314172-1-eng-GB/boho-kitsch-prints_article_banner_img.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" /><br /><img height="500" src="http://i.r.hfcdn.net/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/banners/article-banners/interiors/inspiring-interiors/bedroom/contemporary-country/feb-2011/contemporary-country-colonial/1314331-1-eng-GB/contemporary-country-colonial_article_banner_img.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" /><br /><img height="457" src="http://christinaebbers.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/bedroom6-21-11-02.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="693" /><br /><img height="705" src="http://christinaebbers.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/bedroom6-21-11-08.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="580" /><br /><div align="center">Have you had any house guests lately? Need some tips: The great Martha Stewart offers some invaluable tips on how to prep for houseguests <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275635/prepping-for-houseguests?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/spring-homekeeping-tips#/232544">here</a>.  Happy Wednesday my friends. XX</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{</span><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.redonline.co.uk/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://design-vox.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">}</span></div>

The Guest Room.

A constant flow of guests is the norm in the Blake household. We’ve had guests for two weeks in a row and I have to admit that the guest r...

7:43 AM

Zappos: More than Shoes Ad...In the Nude

Zappos: More than Shoes Ad...In the Nude

According to the NYT, Zappos' fall ad campaign features models performing tasks such as riding a scooter, jogging and hailing a cab in ...

5:57 AM

HGTV Never Looked So Good!

<img height="518" src="http://hgtv.sndimg.com/HGTV/2011/06/21/horjd303_backyard-patio_s4x3_lg.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="690" /><br /><div align="center">HGTV had lost their appeal to me because of their  continuous repetitions of episodes and just the lack of shows that oozed innovative ideas and creative wiles. However, that is no more!  I’m loving the new episodes of House Hunters International, the new series, “Room Crashers” with one of the finalists from a prior HGTV Design Stars, the new series, “ HGTV’d” which is a winner; the designs featured are out of the box and over the top.</div><img height="518" src="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2011/02/25/horjd306_outdoor-room-seating-area-wall-mediterranean-fruit-tree_s4x3_lg.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="690" /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The outdoor spaces above were designed by the talented and oh so sweet sounding Jamie Durie. Don’t you just love him? The slur of his Aussie accent is so beautiful too! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img height="558" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5447795813_643010ca71.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="690" /><br /><div align="center">Now, besides the new HGTV Design Star series that premieres tomorrow, another great buzz that has HGTV’s appeal better than ever are these folks;</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img height="518" src="http://www.ivstatic.com/files/et/imagecache/636/files/blog_articles/9-design-636.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="690" /><br /><div align="center">Cortney and Robert Novogratz<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(pictured above)</span> will be debuting a new design show on HGTV called "Home by Novogratz”. The first episode airs July 16th and I can’t wait! I will most certainly be watching every single episode!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img height="383" src="http://video.foxnews.com/thumbnails/070711/396/223/070711_dcl_hgtv_640.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="679" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">gorgeous space -rooms designed by the Novogratz</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div><div align="center">Will you be tuning in to HGTV too? XX</div>

HGTV Never Looked So Good!

HGTV had lost their appeal to me because of their continuous repetitions of episodes and just the lack of shows that oozed innovative ideas...

5:08 PM

Giveaway Winners!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXUTYiuXmKB16l8ynuAZkTs51t3YJMYNclt6Wvg9sExbJvoikkm75_IM9hIYfOSnqBMI95W5-axYG43IiAAJEbbgHz1yYNm8-VRIf0AYvLB3EF5uPpTP_7C5QnqBwspIsYXPguGul/s1600/Fand+AWinner.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXUTYiuXmKB16l8ynuAZkTs51t3YJMYNclt6Wvg9sExbJvoikkm75_IM9hIYfOSnqBMI95W5-axYG43IiAAJEbbgHz1yYNm8-VRIf0AYvLB3EF5uPpTP_7C5QnqBwspIsYXPguGul/s400/Fand+AWinner.JPG" width="317" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Apparently Blogger had screened some of the giveaway comments and had them labeled as spam. I just realized so sorry if you weren't seeing your comments and was wondering why... Anyway, BIG CONGRATS to <b>Dawn of the Alternative Wife </b>for winning this one! Yay Dawn!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For some reason, I thought that i had announced the winner to this <a href="http://designaddictmom.blogspot.com/2011/06/mallory-lane-giveaway-via-design-addict.html">Mallory Lane giveaway</a>(case of preggo brain) already, but apparently i didn't. Sorry about that! However, another BIG CONGRATS to <b>Peach Rainbow</b>! I will be contacting both winners shortly! XX</div>

Giveaway Winners!

Apparently Blogger had screened some of the giveaway comments and had them labeled as spam. I just realized so sorry if you weren't seei...

5:07 PM

This Toddler…

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCqr6D_TXNft-005tnfUerRY2FvyPn9TRgN3EOr8yowkXQJ6Ma8Ilk93-jmECaaNM6_5CYE3nUBlkOqZzjiDK6HGiQUBSbYw-G8yLmSpdQbUKj8QsUk-Yc7aNhNTwoW-pf8EGPWRnVhG3w/s1600-h/IMG_9344%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_9344" border="0" height="525" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioavT8LeSQ_CeWLxsNEdU4EYnvKSjynOBEKlRdJJxdZ-Nalfeiq9LM5lmSKOm2lyak8q97JlL_bENznI9x5f4Ubc-vQ_X5jgfPIwbc_OmzElUB6w97V8UWAw8e_Ovy2MxWpNE_-le9Z-Xf/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_9344" width="699" /></a><br /><div align="center">is the reason for my absence. I’ve been spending as much time with Baby Z as possible and he’s enamored with playing outside which leaves me with no time for the computer.  I am really loving summer too, but the heat does take a toll on a pregnant lady<img alt="Smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-I0qt4Z9yr5U/ThMjJYNwtcI/AAAAAAAACEE/dg14rwvqWIk/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none;" />.  Baby Z also keeps me running (well in my case waddling briskly) all day.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_fGd7JYi8APpv6gDW6EbsOwVt960Jxrg7xFDlRoV-64KL14aQ-_p6RdzFxAAT93mi5ePrpmFGkpNjCCe-8YYVVwmEPR1g86WDcmEArOZF-JxSjQKLcmwEkAY4co24qeop46SPWgcEcoQ/s1600-h/IMG_9313%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_9313" border="0" height="525" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB-7EazMijfM0jqvSMiKeQudW_c5Kznvz5PbiBv-Lhmj1jrwJpF2G9YdDHb_1YdOgYoMq9RotLoFmJU-omyJF9yS0BwBVysiCUKLPxH-oOQhhGxtS4zz_7Me7w7YERbgWzPetts8v-H4SF/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_9313" width="699" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIue9un5gezDAPMtIvokDoei4RlCD8fsvRdzwNQdJiKoWNUT99r4ocAcre-u8jMTbvaPzv8ZJU_Fo0_db73o9jr00k7ycaujH4A5qF-GYv4Lh9QEeuFj0bfCJefZiLjaw-57s7SrvTPh_Y/s1600-h/IMG_9323%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_9323" border="0" height="525" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi457zOci8CrA5Gakcx7A9zuRQgbhTY9q03xWDTQxZ5ND8gXJPH_8nzHJVS05qDk7vRDBgcjxH6K-cp4lJx_FSvR5MJV3mQ9AEO6cH2QKgLPq7_D378zRsJPc0ZJagHO_9mDnGwef7COn5y/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_9323" width="699" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1y5Az0I17hJs3XscD3epoy4y8llAVNXeCk743v9dqXOMYsXEX6kjNdwM1Mc30c802-UgI7YZ3aVFrGhI5cnj0J_8H4F9UVBSGveQVMOeZg8JvfQVrg83PEWvxbEq6ApOO1mnYXj8W8IF/s1600-h/IMG_9324%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_9324" border="0" height="525" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhToQmo8Y00wMorxqxzA68muQ4I_6AHaC2xCQq-pG2tIg5tVLcwh19HWPVN8InWaJeExOOjaLba5t7hS2a5i0yJZBqr3O7jqREWuy5lsGHvXSafmhWEnun8UHnM699hLkXLfnvYffBBSzqU/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_9324" width="699" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwVyK_cGg2n12fnu7r_CsGcuVvUHaGjK3ZQe-nT-m_-hKnK0Z9BtIW27-x9cR5fXmvAK0hU2v9ZwMFEdhj3qUZ6yE886Je66OETJ0pRGunyzxDC6cfUtqypJSobSTJ-Yrpeo4M1xmPaXL/s1600-h/IMG_9337%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_9337" border="0" height="525" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV95gaX0v0FcnxcHXytlJwDn6hKTcjWb6IImgXlBChivjS9nuiwBmyjRps8mhjWxHYHtKLskSNwuttHgNVrnjwZACZJDoA4LvdB3oojmlc_O-BGxz2oUSeGWk9c66JIS4SKWbCYXB4wDiK/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_9337" width="699" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX9P4wo4sSCDIWT4lMWysBfqjbvzqrs-uYP-Qne8iT9GB3KTZy-H-1ei5Odve72SlanSCVV85561uCswViz8ob-JJhmwtmqq3v2P91HiwAyWZqMr9X56v7myiCxi-OrpDkABTQXRttU34I/s1600-h/IMG_9340%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_9340" border="0" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGe-v8WGMxAV99V8sLyb7FdBFa6vHlE8hV2parcZetMZHMiKZjvIa6ogj-y61QJ3nao5LavsebbqQBOQwyEFDBVzmV0WF1hCUZmETSuo32vmA1wTxNXm3xv0V7De_XHZAQyGlpgD5Tt7X/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_9340" width="699" /></a><br /><div align="center">Yes, I know I’m huge! <img alt="Smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-I0qt4Z9yr5U/ThMjJYNwtcI/AAAAAAAACEE/dg14rwvqWIk/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none;" />. So, what have you all been up to? I can’t wait to find out! Also, please don’t forget to enter the<a href="http://designaddictmom.blogspot.com/2011/06/dont-be-tardy-for-party-edwinas-fashion.html"> Fashion + Art giveaway</a>!  Love you all! XX</div>

This Toddler…

is the reason for my absence. I’ve been spending as much time with Baby Z as possible and he’s enamored with playing outside which leaves me...

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