Farmhouse Chic via Arcadian Home Decor

<pre style="white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I am happy to have <a href="http://www.arcadianhomedecor.com/">Arcadian Home Decor</a> here today to share their expertise with you. Arcadian Home Decor is one of the best sources for home decor accessories at discount prices. Founded in 2002, <a href="http://www.arcadianhomedecor.com/">Arcadian Home </a>originally started selling decorative home lighting fixtures and lamps online, and has become one of the top Internet retailers for home lighting products. Today, the topic of Farmhouse chic will be explored by this very talented group. Take it away guys! </div><br />Farmhouse and chic are probably not two words you hear that often when thinking of new interior design ideas.  When one thinks of “farmhouse,” images of ruggedness, rustic and weathered come to mind.  Images of modernity, simplicity and style come to mind when one thinks of “chic.”  But make no mistake, even farmhouses, barns, cottages and the like can be chic, modern, and fashionable.  Even if you are not lucky enough to live in a converted farmhouse or barn, the look can still be recreated.  Fill your home with vintage items and other <a href="http://www.arcadianhomedecor.com/" title="home decor and accessories"><strong>home décor</strong></a> antiques.  In the kitchen, consider using a weathered wooden picnic table and matching benches.  Any color palette works within farmhouse chic interiors: neutral or colorful.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img alt="Arch Daily" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3906" src="http://www.designshuffle.com/blog/files/2011/04/1-arch-daily.jpg" title="Arch Daily" /><span style="color: #888888;"> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #888888;">(<a href="http://cdn.archdaily.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/744643422_1-528x375.jpg">via</a>)</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />A mix of mid-century modern furniture – chairs by Jens Rinsom and Harry Bertoia, for example- look right at home in the wide-open space of this converted barn.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img alt="xJavier" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3907" height="640" src="http://www.designshuffle.com/blog/files/2011/04/2-xjavier.jpg" title="xJavier" width="508" /><span style="color: #888888;"> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #888888;">(<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3214367768_9feb0f4a89.jpg">via</a>)</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />This rustic green kitchen is beautiful with a lot of pots and pans on display, a vintage rug, and matching antique <a href="http://www.arcadianhomedecor.com/tables.html" title="accent tables">table</a> and chairs.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img alt="Country Living" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3908" height="500" src="http://www.designshuffle.com/blog/files/2011/04/3-country-living.jpg" title="Country Living" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #888888;">(<a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/Kitchen-farmhouse-MKOVR0605-de.jpg">via</a>)</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Eggshell-colored walls, a tile-stone floor and weathered, wooden accents are beautiful in this rustic kitchen.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3909" src="http://www.designshuffle.com/blog/files/2011/04/4-elle-decor.jpg" title="elle decor" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #888888;">(<a href="http://www.elledecor.com/files/web/imagecache/pch_gallery_detail/files/web/images/darryl-carter-farmhouse-interior-decorating-ED0508-03.jpg">via</a>)</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The designer and owner of this hamlet in Virgina calls the decor, “Modern Barn.”  It is actually a converted 19^th century farmhouse and it's quite easy to see that while there is a rustic, hardy feel to the place, it's anything but Old MacDonald.  A neutral palette, a cowhide rug, a lot of weathered wood, and a sofa finished in leather and linen keep this farmhouse modern.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img alt="Country Living" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3910" height="500" src="http://www.designshuffle.com/blog/files/2011/04/5-country-living.jpg" title="Country Living" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #888888;">(<a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/livingroom16-de.jpg">via</a>)</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Painted white trusses, and a grand stone-covered fireplace are the central focus in this converted farmhouse.  But notice how teal-colored, velvet wingback <a href="http://www.arcadianhomedecor.com/chairs.html" title="accent chairs"><strong>chairs</strong></a>, bright canary yellow pillows and a striped rug, add to the rustic, chic look of this living room.  One of the keys to achieving the farmhouse chic look is mix fabric, color, texture or all of them.</div><br />When it comes to recreating these interior design ideas into your home, stick to a lot of weathered or vintage pieces, but don't be afraid of color.  And remember that you can really be stylish and rugged at the same time. I enjoyed this post and i hope you all did too! Thank you <a href="http://www.arcadianhomedecor.com/">Arcadian Home Decor</a>! Don't forget to visit them for all your accessories and lighting needs!<br /></pre><pre style="white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><br /></pre><pre style="white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"> {<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Content provided by <a href="http://www.arcadianhomedecor.com/" target="_blank" title="Home Decor and Accessories">Arcadian Home Decor</a>}</span></pre>

Farmhouse Chic via Arcadian Home Decor

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Easter Craft ideas and Happy Easter!

<img height="790" src="http://thebasicsmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/JellyBeanArrangement-691x1024.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="533" /><br />This beautiful <a href="http://thebasicsmag.com/">Jelly Bean Easter arrangement</a> would make the perfect centerpiece for your Easter table.  Made with white and yellow irises, and white stocks, two vases of different circumferences were used. The smaller one is placed inside the larger one.  Then the empty space between the two vases was filled in with jelly beans.  Really easy, isn’t it? <br /><b><br /></b><br /><b>TIP –Add plant food to help extend the life of the flowers.</b><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="background-color: #dfce04; font-size: large;">Here are some more delightful craft ideas for you to enjoy doing this</span></div><div align="center"><span style="background-color: #dfce04; font-size: large;"> Easter weekend:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="background-color: #dfce04; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><img src="http://i.r.hfcdn.net/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/banners/article-banners/interiors/easy-ideas-to-steal/easter/jb211_43/1727106-1-eng-GB/jb211_43_article_banner_img.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /><br /><img height="630" src="http://i.r.hfcdn.net/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/banners/article-banners/interiors/easy-ideas-to-steal/easter/loupe-cb0227egg025a/1727096-1-eng-GB/loupe-cb0227egg025a_article_banner_img.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="630" /><br /><img src="http://i.r.hfcdn.net/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/banners/article-banners/interiors/easy-ideas-to-steal/easter/loupe-0857flgif000a/1727036-1-eng-GB/loupe-0857flgif000a_article_banner_img.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /><br /><img height="630" src="http://i.r.hfcdn.net/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/banners/article-banners/interiors/easy-ideas-to-steal/easter/loupe-0203paper115b/1727136-1-eng-GB/loupe-0203paper115b_article_banner_img.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="630" /><br /><img height="630" src="http://i.r.hfcdn.net/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/banners/article-banners/interiors/easy-ideas-to-steal/easter/loupe-0175table112a/1727086-1-eng-GB/loupe-0175table112a_article_banner_img.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="630" /><br /><img height="630" src="http://i.r.hfcdn.net/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/banners/article-banners/interiors/easy-ideas-to-steal/easter/red-stg0000060000/1727126-1-eng-GB/red-stg0000060000_article_banner_img.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="630" /><br /><img height="630" src="http://i.r.hfcdn.net/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/banners/article-banners/interiors/easy-ideas-to-steal/easter/red-stg0000040000/1727056-1-eng-GB/red-stg0000040000_article_banner_img.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="630" /><br /><img height="630" src="http://i.r.hfcdn.net/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/banners/article-banners/interiors/easy-ideas-to-steal/easter/red-cm0000430000/1727076-1-eng-GB/red-cm0000430000_article_banner_img.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="630" /><br /><div align="center">Have a Happy Easter everyone! Be safe! XX</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">PS. There's a wonderful giveaway below for you to enter:-)</div><div align="left"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">^{<span style="font-size: xx-small;">{</span><a href="http://thebasicsmag.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.redonline.co.uk/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">others</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">}</span>}</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></div>

Easter Craft ideas and Happy Easter!

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$75 Giveaway and Musician Sting’s Heavenly Garden Reverie!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMQv277xvy1oTUmPUtIYk3Bz3WRXvPzZYYOYUMi9Ps3kT8PRRzEFqCNMoNq1x2whwmoA8NJyOgd9XqJWDrpNZwO8ciT3WeYp5CRcySp94G5rDRU3yry5Yw9fBm2jrNGmosYxpgeGfH14w/s1600-h/Landsc%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="Landsc" border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_pFMyh93priUt-ayqk1MZDV_h56ecWpZWoF8PnAL-NjyCi3krnuISaokRPPEnBVt3plo2eVYOqdQtmKWdGSBywsRgwB1DMx19PNPOIg-L4jfGWVSGg7F03IZT2gh-1JE7nPKbHYvn-xh/?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="Landsc" width="694" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I am a huge fan of Sting and his music, so I was beyond thrilled to see his magnificent garden featured in Architectural Digest. Sting and wife, Trudie Styler  purchased the Villa Palagio(located 16 miles from Florence) in 1997. The couple soon set their landscape architect to work to add elements of romance, texture and colour.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd7JuLu8tqSCs0GfuOETo3qyGBRhQjxslRR1JxH7nMH7IDpdxzwHepAgXcojjMprSeq-8URm3OBoZNDPGoorcSGgSB4dHh6uVcWhBfgxbfZoWM8JgF6ZqrY4AgMiZ1xcK7qMP_SpSNjxXL/s1600-h/Landsc.jpg2%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Landsc.jpg2" border="0" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiHVEfS_nw6Ey4MDmZUJYD347Af-Y-y34uzvHJwEP-9IaToDw9wWr-wgxTTG_CCc9dolj_GuLGW76nddNx9Yjm6dr-lL2vYvqZPeKfsTVI4QI9s80nuT_YA7_lDO3MGJYD_aQJYYvGLEzc/?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="Landsc.jpg2" width="694" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPWm1d5eh7aTEaUWrAW8Faudg3MaIp91E3gJEAlGiBQ3TWBmovGDA6s1iQhOenOUi8pu3Rb7l_R8s0TUGVra0E-CL_3Ni89jaYrUmBsDiTpIZIqoQ6yPRo1ooCFnoGUI6DObZOZFviaLF/s1600-h/Landsc.jpg3%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="Landsc.jpg3" border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjG0WJK9FxM1vXmZurjGqzKmCn9-LAhtl9thwyLe73AN-oVgW81qsUYijn5Rs2gbQMp85LL8ri-YbxL21N3Lh1nuVcn2y8mQLFyk1Raz7igNj5-A57RZXEZGRdfR2H6iPrFocfs1vNU9-S/?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="Landsc.jpg3" width="694" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZKMEmXWsutF6KSN1r74QEQfyjnlOwNDgrEJTabGyIt_Dcj7niq37oZSzU5hk9R6fKfFmrVBigWR5NBVaDiugBdia8EXD6gxTUi9M7QimQrR8mZSLf5v1ZThImw2DoiAo8Co6giQNdVC4J/s1600-h/Landsc.jpg5%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Landsc.jpg5" border="0" height="753" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDW3XlYKaoVtViVCDJAirl8F3SeuVg3-cSaxDC0a8alyhiTfbaT_Ku0rdyEEL4xKyEuOWSaK8GNAMpV0N9AWAB9T6FubO-JfWM7Pu9CzVK-nmXO1mXHPWS4rzjrSqH9enaIyW3bJJD9xuc/?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="Landsc.jpg5" width="694" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBgFNKU7OyVPHbvIsEY_MUDpetoHP_Lcd11uSz4lz1L__dpViI48qgFgRdGwOBTmqdaVtqLGosmDlelsSs2OzdKs8mr1SbqS9uacivPFQApZPVWbqtwcf-oRWQvOyEE-rcZ7xBhv_DHiBM/s1600-h/Landsc.jpg7%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Landsc.jpg7" border="0" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7EI7m4shl30r08GEYiqw3p_CgbuHINjgbKcbeaSB1t4jcLrfTTF9OtJPoa1DmGhsl5pgapUFPBctVsFzicJd-ObKGt77m83gErSjiSY5sZiJa-x7uMZZrvaJavtMjWNmhN4nifgByE98v/?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="Landsc.jpg7" width="694" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTAWY5bVQQufutbKMt4zoiJJW0MdpbeFFbmhuDJqaJYBJ0x96zjh0yq9F2MoYpjglKaRRuVrtNrx9r0tPTTDZpsmhATNCXmdJoFxFIhFCPUq4ADde1HmfNmutj4_831oj5E_2EddLst0NH/s1600-h/Landsc.jpg9%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Landsc.jpg9" border="0" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEMtIiBYt13OBCLoOVbHs2GJtWr49la_gxK8pRAI-fVT8g_vJspCpPEH1hh-7cathz7F-L2tZg-IzMViM-UT2K71Xz9FihXjEk6w8xL64wZKMVPqVgmv1ixt3RhfK90931HRkmwLdDDQIj/?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="Landsc.jpg9" width="694" /></a><br /><div align="center">Impressive, isn’t it? No garden, no matter how grand isn’t complete without some lovely chairs. Sting has them sprinkled all over his estate. I especially</div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0bW29iDbovihkEeph2AGQ0m5d5lsSlhpH7pHhRQ6rQ6SwR8K3AdTakyfLXwJKvZUOMVB2aWoJd6mFhz0_YsGLdbEClYaoQkwzzSFCYn8pZQFZ2oQblZmKHqgItdhst979t1TIh31fj2L/s1600-h/Landsc.jpg8%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Landsc.jpg8" border="0" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnZjQ1YzXcxE_CmlPPQtlvIPazb0xD_-bneDRPHt3_-9hgcRH6HBI46TeGzbtgEBoyx27ajd8W_3BWYt4Q2FZIB5oobd51SUXFKK2CdGSU14lrVU9VWVXILn2UtobgvCkuIT_lDvsfyZO/?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="Landsc.jpg8" width="694" /></a><br /><div align="center">love this set up with the red chairs under this perfect shade creating Oak tree! Now <a href="http://www.everypatiofurniture.com/">Everypatiofurniture.com</a> is offering you a $75 gift certificate to purchase your own <a href="http://www.everypatiofurniture.com/">chairs</a> to group or sprinkle in your own garden.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="width: 602px;"><tbody><tr> <td valign="top" width="300"><img src="http://media.cymaxstores.com/Images/1192/140051-SM2.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td> <td valign="top" width="300"><img src="http://media.cymaxstores.com/Images/3527/373581-SM2.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width="300"><img src="http://media.cymaxstores.com/Images/1173/242072-SM2.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td> <td valign="top" width="300"><img src="http://media.cymaxstores.com/Images/3527/373582-SM2.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width="300"><img src="http://media.cymaxstores.com/Images/1173/242084-SM2.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td> <td valign="top" width="300"><img height="250" src="http://media.cymaxstores.com/Images/1258/144240-SM3.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="250" /></td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width="300"><img src="http://media.cymaxstores.com/Images/129/240522-SM2.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td> <td valign="top" width="398"><img src="http://media.cymaxstores.com/Images/1073/191427-SM2.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td> </tr></tbody></table><div align="center">This is just a sampling of what’s available. <strong><em>If you don’t need <a href="http://www.everypatiofurniture.com/">chairs</a>, they have outdoor umbrellas, grills, outdoor lighting; everything to make your alfresco dining or outdoor entertaining perfect! </em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><br /></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">So, how do you enter to win this great giveaway? Well, it’s opened to all of my readers/followers(<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">who reside in Canada and the USA</span></em>). Yeah, it’s that simple; just comment below if you’re a reader/follower. </span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size: medium;">For additional entries:</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size: medium;">Tweet about this giveaway using the hashtag #cymaxpatio in your tweet</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size: medium;">Post on facebook about this giveaway</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size: medium;">PS. Unfortunately, this giveaway is only opened to Canadian and U.S. residents</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size: medium;">Giveaway ends Thursday, April 28th. Good luck everyone!XX</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></em></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{images: </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.everypatiofurniture.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a>}</em></strong></div>

$75 Giveaway and Musician Sting’s Heavenly Garden Reverie!

I am a huge fan of Sting and his music, so I was beyond thrilled to see his magnificent garden featured in Architectural Digest. Sting and w...

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