CREATIVE JUICES

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="text-align: center;">CREATIVE SPACES</span></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VRqioaMK7NZPHZPP-urT8rhN7BLN9VNnFeOdXdpYrP5ndhy_NOuQs_flf0bKVA2ZAde2j4bca39BG4DqfuCpYI3gL95LaRA9aV5MjnK6lfjJr18406mRrRpzQWNG95MiMaAwQFLezxV3/s640/2383428574_41f30fcd70.jpg" width="480"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Its in our DNA.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />We lust after a space to call our own. </div><br />A place to read, to dream, to troll pinterest, pursue a hobby, <br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />manage life's necessities </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and create.   </div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/04/creative-juices.html#more">Read more »</a>

CREATIVE JUICES

CREATIVE SPACES Its in our DNA.  We lust after a space to call our own.  A place to read, to dream, to troll pinterest, pursue a hobby, mana...

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LOVING BOOKS

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />AND LIVING WITH THEM</div><br /><br><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Jun/22/4812/vintagehomeinteriordesignbecomegorgeous_thumb.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" height="640" src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lumwx4bowS1qb2b92o1_400.jpg" width="422"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"A room without books is like a body without a soul." Cicero<br><br /><a href="http://www.bellafayegarden.tumblr.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I admit I have a problem</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I love books</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />classic literature - diy - art and design, gardening, craft, </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />photography, travel and cook books</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />to name a few....</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/02/loving-books.html#more">Read more »</a>

LOVING BOOKS

AND LIVING WITH THEM "A room without books is like a body without a soul." Cicero via I admit I have a problem I love books classi...

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THE FAVORITES

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> PINTEREST FAVORITES</div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe37zPMOV5HOEdkGH-uD-n7s2Ohc_6LuYtoyfKYxKzS13OUr7BIW8ghYzIW1Nypl0ROeXHXnLg9nKU2d9AuLxBzbzHtDqih3gSJ39aYtE8GP0GsnQYHLIRuJqcXCuhyphenhyphenUTiflwmssWaHG1Z/s1600/bowers-swedish-0908-1_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe37zPMOV5HOEdkGH-uD-n7s2Ohc_6LuYtoyfKYxKzS13OUr7BIW8ghYzIW1Nypl0ROeXHXnLg9nKU2d9AuLxBzbzHtDqih3gSJ39aYtE8GP0GsnQYHLIRuJqcXCuhyphenhyphenUTiflwmssWaHG1Z/s640/bowers-swedish-0908-1_lg.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br />Have you joined the addicted?  If you haven't discovered <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> - you are missing out on an amazing resource.  If you have, you know just how addicting it can be.  Personally, I wish I owned stock.<br><br /><br><br />I love adding images to my boards on Pinterest.  It keeps me focused on what I love, what I'm looking for and color choices.  It's also a great way to keep my finger on the pulse of what is important to my<br><br />readers and clients.  Join me there:  <a href="http://pinterest.com/yournest/">http://pinterest.com/yournest/</a>.   Let me know if you need an invitation.<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/02/favorites.html#more">Read more »</a>

THE FAVORITES

 PINTEREST FAVORITES Have you joined the addicted?  If you haven't discovered Pinterest - you are missing out on an amazing resource.  ...

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HOME DECOR: UPDATING A MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />My bedroom needs a facelift</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguvu63QAkoTI8hl7TTwYHXf9XVOS2f2Xr4GaJhlgmBr44rrlke-TcRr40rU76eei9oSQvloLPc-UxtdSzMgPkgRVZPeuHGylb999NRgsRoEXqx8Vl1zAF464VsX8R20J0z6X41O0ux_O1m/s1600/img6l1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguvu63QAkoTI8hl7TTwYHXf9XVOS2f2Xr4GaJhlgmBr44rrlke-TcRr40rU76eei9oSQvloLPc-UxtdSzMgPkgRVZPeuHGylb999NRgsRoEXqx8Vl1zAF464VsX8R20J0z6X41O0ux_O1m/s640/img6l1.jpg" width="534"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.homebunch.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /></div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />It's funny how you can live in a room for years</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />and not really see it</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />Suddenly, one day it hits you</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />this room is really outdated</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Its definitely a room that should be appealing.</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />it should be the first room in the house to be decorated</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />but is often the last</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/10/mix-it-up-little.html#more">Read more »</a>

HOME DECOR: UPDATING A MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

My bedroom needs a facelift via It's funny how you can live in a room for years and not really see it Suddenly, one day it hits you this...

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HOME DECOR: The College Apartment

<div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are certain advantages to having an interior decorator for a mom</span>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just ask my son, who took full advantage of that fact when I took him to school, out of state, last month. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">When the bed turned out to be a double/full size instead of the twin we had linens for, </div><div style="text-align: center;">we quickly realized a shopping trip was needed. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Picture a small college bedroom - 4 white walls, a window with white blinds, fairly new speckled brown carpeting, the smallest wooden desk in the world - and a full size mattress on metal bedframe. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Boring, Boring, Boring. </div><div style="text-align: center;">At least it was clean.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">But for a few dollars spent wisely at Target, WalMart and TJMaxx, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and a few things from the home decor discount stores and sale finds, </div><div style="text-align: center;">we turned it into a very warm and inviting space. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6QuyBSYf_Tdk7KXIikMYTVOGeyliszIkYHzjRi_uvPVRAtse9bIGbYXRYw3-8CTa1tTdtRZybc4fCch5LOZHBIxWw2mQ6I8Oh8L7nEk9P7Q8oRf7onJvSeX_eXLlsIzWPHwhDExTjMs/s1600-h/jamesroom1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380500676716938802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6QuyBSYf_Tdk7KXIikMYTVOGeyliszIkYHzjRi_uvPVRAtse9bIGbYXRYw3-8CTa1tTdtRZybc4fCch5LOZHBIxWw2mQ6I8Oh8L7nEk9P7Q8oRf7onJvSeX_eXLlsIzWPHwhDExTjMs/s1600/jamesroom1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We already had the chocolate and navy pillows from Pier One. We found a full-size chocolate bedspread at BedBath and Beyond, on the 50% off rack, along with a bedskirt for 75% off. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We found the navy drapes at BBandB as well, also on sale. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't you just love a sale. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We folded his warm blanket at the bottom of the bed, ready for cooler nights to come. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The Ed Hardy style artwork was an item he had at this last apartment.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The flag is from Brazil </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvJMUuXbuVXLReb_Il1zTdHR8FXyo_ArYiIY69zXugRcb-NL8csE476EnBWfNikxsu60dHL9xPER387BKHrR_o2wIwUPWKIcw1wSQS8p7q8vGEYWC3mYRE75jTcfi7kE48EPqrE0LtSI/s1600-h/jamesroom2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380500670857377730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvJMUuXbuVXLReb_Il1zTdHR8FXyo_ArYiIY69zXugRcb-NL8csE476EnBWfNikxsu60dHL9xPER387BKHrR_o2wIwUPWKIcw1wSQS8p7q8vGEYWC3mYRE75jTcfi7kE48EPqrE0LtSI/s1600/jamesroom2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Last semester I purchased the table </div><div style="text-align: center;">(actually a plant stand, but works well with the added height to the bed from risers) </div><div style="text-align: center;">and lamp at Home Goods, along with the burled wood bowl. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The wood and twig theme brought a more masculine flavor to the room. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLtGa-7lSGqtHY-MZT_g3aDqupF2rY_KL_3vCNhEpGX7_r_PlifZjEffuNlTemaa0MG7VsCNw9O8jR5uWXy7wsXBCDm8EFWmjq9wgB8zffJYSnUAJIX1XCZ7ZQqr4_XCLys5OSVg7Yxw/s1600-h/jamesroom7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380505726965471314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLtGa-7lSGqtHY-MZT_g3aDqupF2rY_KL_3vCNhEpGX7_r_PlifZjEffuNlTemaa0MG7VsCNw9O8jR5uWXy7wsXBCDm8EFWmjq9wgB8zffJYSnUAJIX1XCZ7ZQqr4_XCLys5OSVg7Yxw/s1600/jamesroom7.jpg" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">We pulled up the bedskirt here to show how placing the bed on risers (WalMart) created storage space beneath for our two storage drawers (Bed,Bath and Beyond). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsgwkwWXVW-QV_HcFrSwhZGHSUmdNm9xuqy-D57bi7ZNkWHnS_EkUcwdNPtXkK1bo9ozlaldzfSsysGKM4SUbrTWjLqq5KsRcn8KeAQZ-QYN6YD5er2p3jHjXBckO-I48ZRWIOQSh7fLk/s1600-h/jamesroom3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380500516563805330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsgwkwWXVW-QV_HcFrSwhZGHSUmdNm9xuqy-D57bi7ZNkWHnS_EkUcwdNPtXkK1bo9ozlaldzfSsysGKM4SUbrTWjLqq5KsRcn8KeAQZ-QYN6YD5er2p3jHjXBckO-I48ZRWIOQSh7fLk/s640/jamesroom3.jpg" style="height: 400px; width: 422px;" width="422" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">The smallest desk in the world holds his lap top and charging station, a desk lamp - and little else. Eventually he will have to study here - although I'm not quite sure how! Above the desk is a bulletin board to post notes, with some reminders of home, friends and Brazil.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSfafoEBJzLJbt631Zb-03hrMJ0IzllOO4L3vbrBhoUJvyjCGgjFljJz-ODI2iHfnyRVE90_bR77JnkT18MUrrbRx4EqaLvHoW1245dT07MjKrYnTSWch2ZJlHtiV4Qr7OZUTxnpL7qoo/s1600-h/jamesroom4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380501273117618706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSfafoEBJzLJbt631Zb-03hrMJ0IzllOO4L3vbrBhoUJvyjCGgjFljJz-ODI2iHfnyRVE90_bR77JnkT18MUrrbRx4EqaLvHoW1245dT07MjKrYnTSWch2ZJlHtiV4Qr7OZUTxnpL7qoo/s1600/jamesroom4.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We found this little bookcase at Target for only $60.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">Although we did have to put it together, James and his roommates made quick work of it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It holds his books, supplies and printer effortlessly. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQFN_KGc0ZztCF4eq5B7KuNW6BavcsA3PM_x_4gwOgMQnKpdaHgVAJ-SU29du_JFWYjncvCc81z_vd0zs6sDd_2cRDY5zs-1uE0HAbGXlfwa_n8EMaBdmYh53k3118uHPXoatTZkXkNmk/s1600-h/jamesroom8.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380500500488615106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQFN_KGc0ZztCF4eq5B7KuNW6BavcsA3PM_x_4gwOgMQnKpdaHgVAJ-SU29du_JFWYjncvCc81z_vd0zs6sDd_2cRDY5zs-1uE0HAbGXlfwa_n8EMaBdmYh53k3118uHPXoatTZkXkNmk/s320/jamesroom8.jpg" style="cursor: hand; height: 469px; width: 366px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A shoe rack on the back of the door frees up closet floor space for his guitar and laundry basket. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOW0EGC470pdPY9GwDKDabeFNzwKzUWoI0b2ptgQSKukEpombe9VdKr6CsjdlSc96NWYHQz-kDZbPf6wAP_AZugIGxrqBO2CvH7MtoNai6vQ62_hIFplw2SnTIzZpqQZ3z23Fwtg6hpA/s1600-h/jamesroom5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380504860195653314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOW0EGC470pdPY9GwDKDabeFNzwKzUWoI0b2ptgQSKukEpombe9VdKr6CsjdlSc96NWYHQz-kDZbPf6wAP_AZugIGxrqBO2CvH7MtoNai6vQ62_hIFplw2SnTIzZpqQZ3z23Fwtg6hpA/s1600/jamesroom5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And after all that work, can you guess what his favorite thing in the room is??? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCxJh5kF3ZP32dnv4gx1PB2fjAh64ZAvqidqrPLsaJ6uUuxJvCnuYQpSG8DRgEJzuGYKdYvVQss47PLy8Apsz2NDEM5zbdToPhhklNvXCS5GcQLOqrKVJIUB850gi4eN5737jX1ktc0k/s1600-h/jamesroom6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380500493845836258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCxJh5kF3ZP32dnv4gx1PB2fjAh64ZAvqidqrPLsaJ6uUuxJvCnuYQpSG8DRgEJzuGYKdYvVQss47PLy8Apsz2NDEM5zbdToPhhklNvXCS5GcQLOqrKVJIUB850gi4eN5737jX1ktc0k/s1600/jamesroom6.jpg" /></a> </div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">The photos don't do it justice. It really is very warm and inviting - almost like home. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you have questions about your kids dorm rooms or apartments? Ideas to share?</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Please comment and let us know all about your solutions to 4 bare walls and homes away from home.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div></div>

HOME DECOR: The College Apartment

There are certain advantages to having an interior decorator for a mom . Just ask my son, who took full advantage of that fact when I took h...

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