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BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />SOME INSPIRATION FOR YOU<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEiATPF0C-4oIqpd9PIV7FNTEw6KetUMRjBWY4HK7h-5gzEaAjmkiPy5RxC12alHoegua1lnu3c4dERzmDpSJNUt6D0T7FklCyj4L3sXjN4Rx0vd7zrSw3iFFcGDnzPS_CqAxNEk2sv_Od0/s1600/lonny5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATPF0C-4oIqpd9PIV7FNTEw6KetUMRjBWY4HK7h-5gzEaAjmkiPy5RxC12alHoegua1lnu3c4dERzmDpSJNUt6D0T7FklCyj4L3sXjN4Rx0vd7zrSw3iFFcGDnzPS_CqAxNEk2sv_Od0/s1600/lonny5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LONNY</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilYCyg80wOAOmR4vGLGR53c16KUTKHZ2j4UyREQL3lToeET3dYn01uCZFBd5HPdoszHQwWSSq6LOn5fb-IRNLEzLClBw-yHZq7I1vjX96lASa7RVS4u4tbrNeMckZFTlviqZkThyphenhyphenBrqkM/s1600/23e2d0df6b38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilYCyg80wOAOmR4vGLGR53c16KUTKHZ2j4UyREQL3lToeET3dYn01uCZFBd5HPdoszHQwWSSq6LOn5fb-IRNLEzLClBw-yHZq7I1vjX96lASa7RVS4u4tbrNeMckZFTlviqZkThyphenhyphenBrqkM/s1600/23e2d0df6b38.jpg" width="640" /></a></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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2D-dGX-gpKMXFECsBrpoNXx1aTTt_2HZnNpX_FeORoo41RGe1HD5LH0katADnGovX_dhoLaZo1PCg3I4XUKRzp-os4uVGDj_trNXq7KVsmcKqNuMw8oyQAOgAMZTOXG7v4-wnhRDYtZE/s1600/houseofturquoise1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2D-dGX-gpKMXFECsBrpoNXx1aTTt_2HZnNpX_FeORoo41RGe1HD5LH0katADnGovX_dhoLaZo1PCg3I4XUKRzp-os4uVGDj_trNXq7KVsmcKqNuMw8oyQAOgAMZTOXG7v4-wnhRDYtZE/s1600/houseofturquoise1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HOUSE OF TURQUOISE</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizQy3xPE-N5GJJgYagvVmnBd_J3-94O_-luXs-zEdoEZSK1_BlZxjwLzEqW7SBFvpwFNen0rCtq0T6peME_EH5anEVOcTn6W-UrnGaS28DAF-426CCGblsrsE9rYf-HUJkYC9U7aY-bVI/s1600/974fa67d6fa3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizQy3xPE-N5GJJgYagvVmnBd_J3-94O_-luXs-zEdoEZSK1_BlZxjwLzEqW7SBFvpwFNen0rCtq0T6peME_EH5anEVOcTn6W-UrnGaS28DAF-426CCGblsrsE9rYf-HUJkYC9U7aY-bVI/s1600/974fa67d6fa3.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8LpIht4pDcDhRY-BR2BtYr3JOJwgHLyLHtNQqerJx1pf9nF84Np8keYHJUWQV9_FT01qZmiCngwBqnnygKIC6u8r6fMLSs-qzRhyphenhyphenM3VQePzEDFnCIGlAn8cs4bMnTnTclScAEqLggVc/s1600/9e712af256c14a3dbb0d7958ba9d3958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8LpIht4pDcDhRY-BR2BtYr3JOJwgHLyLHtNQqerJx1pf9nF84Np8keYHJUWQV9_FT01qZmiCngwBqnnygKIC6u8r6fMLSs-qzRhyphenhyphenM3VQePzEDFnCIGlAn8cs4bMnTnTclScAEqLggVc/s1600/9e712af256c14a3dbb0d7958ba9d3958.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />ALL SO DIFFERENT, and yet all so gorgeous...   which is your favorite?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />QUESTIONS FROM READERS:<br /><br /><br /><br /><i>Hello. I am trying to copy the cabinets in this picture when we build our home.</i><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-62d3QZSCf_4_aIUaJlhsu1Y7wUV2KmmMu-0KhYbIaokamvHrykcmWVlydlRPcxFQ_CGlG_j0veJ4h5l74p9x_aOn5gfDeJaW8ZP9ZB3hxA2kOUdyLk70Avbjxaz6yUi4JyIqvcga5ng/s1600/photo-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-62d3QZSCf_4_aIUaJlhsu1Y7wUV2KmmMu-0KhYbIaokamvHrykcmWVlydlRPcxFQ_CGlG_j0veJ4h5l74p9x_aOn5gfDeJaW8ZP9ZB3hxA2kOUdyLk70Avbjxaz6yUi4JyIqvcga5ng/s1600/photo-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i>Do you have any info on color of blue and style.  I think of them as french romantic. We lean towards french it goes well with our antiques.  I was thinking of wallpapering the backsplash instead of tile.  We are going to coffer the eating area off the kitchen and I might wallpaper or select a color similar for the inserts.  My dishes are blue danube.  Do you think we are on the right track?  Thanks, Diane</i><br /><br /><br /><br />DIANE:  For french you are definitely on the right track with this style.  If you are wallpapering a back splash you may want to consider a glass panel in front of it to make it more impervious to splashes, steam, heat and easier to clean.   Follow below for color - I'll answer both your question and  Gisela's at the same time....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.82666778564453px; margin-bottom: 1.35em;"><br /><i>I love your blog! I have a similar cabinet color. Can you please tell me what paint color are these blue gray cabinets?  </i><i style="line-height: 20.82666778564453px;">Thanks,  <span style="line-height: 20.82666778564453px;">Gisela kayfus</span></i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><br /><br /></div><br />GISELA AND DIANE:  To answer both of you at once, Benjamin Moore Serenata or Benjamin Moore Misty Blue is the closest I can come.  Serenata may have just a tiny bit of green in it, but both appear to be very close to the gray blue of the island.  Neither of these photos show very accurate color, so please check the swatches out at your local Benjamin Moore dealer.  Hope that helps..<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghERLZ3MbyaYvmxmM_zaQu2Wb3_Oyalz9I4qzC9oBcxQIthsbgZ7mVBmrqFZVXiFBTzq-J272c9F-HVSXuyudJh_Ixtft2XyU3E8QWEpaKK5ywMCSVuVS0Gy1vw1DhwZ_UM7J4YbDKvg/s1600/image002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghERLZ3MbyaYvmxmM_zaQu2Wb3_Oyalz9I4qzC9oBcxQIthsbgZ7mVBmrqFZVXiFBTzq-J272c9F-HVSXuyudJh_Ixtft2XyU3E8QWEpaKK5ywMCSVuVS0Gy1vw1DhwZ_UM7J4YbDKvg/s1600/image002.jpg" width="602" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEhG7QmHGb0A6dpV3cVhnVBNHO_dg9NhKZHvkMY0C8Jt3fF9qxenTHgXe3x6MsHGUjGINnHEj-_KbGVOFH6t7duJdvRnps0wnVnr69QHAr-l2nfJ-CjGjRZapHHp_dPgQ3cWeCYiZNe3V1o/s1600/19aa49d24d64c08f094d68269f40cb0b.jpg.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7QmHGb0A6dpV3cVhnVBNHO_dg9NhKZHvkMY0C8Jt3fF9qxenTHgXe3x6MsHGUjGINnHEj-_KbGVOFH6t7duJdvRnps0wnVnr69QHAr-l2nfJ-CjGjRZapHHp_dPgQ3cWeCYiZNe3V1o/s1600/19aa49d24d64c08f094d68269f40cb0b.jpg.gif" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Benjamin Moore SERENATA</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7wsQmufBfJB9DsK9aN24_WjTCbmSNywFl3bVfp3Kw1nzsbhf2tu1ZRXEJxZSDjy2_kg4JUXu5Omp7Lma2epK2WANY55xrAPAu4NFV8r4pa1z-1CqVbiaY1n0t8rURQ6_xh8HqyUrdIc/s1600/BM+MISTY+BLUE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7wsQmufBfJB9DsK9aN24_WjTCbmSNywFl3bVfp3Kw1nzsbhf2tu1ZRXEJxZSDjy2_kg4JUXu5Omp7Lma2epK2WANY55xrAPAu4NFV8r4pa1z-1CqVbiaY1n0t8rURQ6_xh8HqyUrdIc/s1600/BM+MISTY+BLUE.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br />

BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS

SOME INSPIRATION FOR YOU LONNY HOUSE OF TURQUOISE ALL SO DIFFERENT, and yet all so gorgeous... which is your favorite? QUESTIONS FROM READ...

1:12 AM

SUMMERTIME - (AND A KITCHEN QUESTION)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />SUMMERTIME...<br><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Oh, how I love it...<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="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3L25tIubCCtUdjIP6n4pSVeT5dVdB_z_aWKeqSU3UyD9zj6DnFWjXxyA0KO992lEfKuafye637YJGg1aWJBu2bujyc8vuHZ0ahuzdC-t5uOr_0g-cmC0HhCJgLDzeV5AH7h9ZbhfZx4g/s1600/pinterest4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3L25tIubCCtUdjIP6n4pSVeT5dVdB_z_aWKeqSU3UyD9zj6DnFWjXxyA0KO992lEfKuafye637YJGg1aWJBu2bujyc8vuHZ0ahuzdC-t5uOr_0g-cmC0HhCJgLDzeV5AH7h9ZbhfZx4g/s1600/pinterest4.jpg" width="424"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />You may argue we don't really get a Winter out here in Southern California,<br><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/06/summertime.html#more">Read more »</a>

SUMMERTIME - (AND A KITCHEN QUESTION)

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A KITCHEN WITH DETAILS

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br />That is what we desire. <br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Oft times we just get a 'kitchen'.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Without adequate storage.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Without enough food prep areas.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> Without adequate lighting. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> Without details. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiha62__Px9bHSarj__X7RbYdkf6qLPA2xw6xTGG64lIdEB4mZU27jTrpXWrQOV9qfRamglNUUAXlLMTz9jk_jO7f6MMPHxrSMn0gub0gKOTTnUG1jXWfd25RT2EnMyxhb5gK380YwJ5OkA/s1600/251568329155606183_pYTiQaoK_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiha62__Px9bHSarj__X7RbYdkf6qLPA2xw6xTGG64lIdEB4mZU27jTrpXWrQOV9qfRamglNUUAXlLMTz9jk_jO7f6MMPHxrSMn0gub0gKOTTnUG1jXWfd25RT2EnMyxhb5gK380YwJ5OkA/s640/251568329155606183_pYTiQaoK_c.jpg" width="495"></a></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />When we are able to make some upgrades,<br><br />in light of the inadequacies, the details are often the last things we pursue.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-kitchen-with-details.html#more">Read more »</a>

A KITCHEN WITH DETAILS

That is what we desire. Oft times we just get a 'kitchen'. Without adequate storage. Without enough food prep areas. Without ad...

12:37 AM

COLORS OF CHRISTMAS: SHADES OF PALE

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Christmas brings visions of color.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />However, red, green and vibrant color are not for everyone.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />If you like a calmer, more neutral home - even for the holidays -</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><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/AVvXsEiRZCW2VBhyphenhyphenAxc-uTY5AFL-nSRnBXDmGweFS7-MwZkmJAcKiuqnwy28xO0Wo61qXW8g0xZSTcCkPnSFnI9WisgcFb0zR8SvSrsJBecaxktKOlYGXbx0gJiXIHyvX7ixp4_mOHaaBoCO5Ip-/s1600/1196337370592351_saCef8tY_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZCW2VBhyphenhyphenAxc-uTY5AFL-nSRnBXDmGweFS7-MwZkmJAcKiuqnwy28xO0Wo61qXW8g0xZSTcCkPnSFnI9WisgcFb0zR8SvSrsJBecaxktKOlYGXbx0gJiXIHyvX7ixp4_mOHaaBoCO5Ip-/s640/1196337370592351_saCef8tY_c.jpg" width="336"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinterest</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br />say hello to the beautiful shades of a pale Christmas<br><br /><br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/12/colors-of-christmas-shades-of-pale.html#more">Read more »</a>

COLORS OF CHRISTMAS: SHADES OF PALE

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4:39 PM

WHICH WHITE?

<div class="ReadMsgTop" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Helvetica Neue', 'BBAlpha Sans', 'S60 Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 5px 0px;"><br /><ul style="line-height: 19px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><li style="line-height: 19px; margin: 0px;"><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/AVvXsEjzQhx_ObAyJ99NwsgOtPu0EFXknrs1gV3tsyG8cDKNNim4UzyHDxBEwigGItAP4iqzidtiYluUuliwxqAk0jo8qi4a7-yD2uSDgfEv84cdTIViVdZmUC3xIeT_hq1bVlodj0i9JgN4CM1B/s1600/dnkzonecom+tumblr+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQhx_ObAyJ99NwsgOtPu0EFXknrs1gV3tsyG8cDKNNim4UzyHDxBEwigGItAP4iqzidtiYluUuliwxqAk0jo8qi4a7-yD2uSDgfEv84cdTIViVdZmUC3xIeT_hq1bVlodj0i9JgN4CM1B/s640/dnkzonecom+tumblr+com.jpg" width="480"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dnkzonecom.tumblr.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><h2 class="ReadMsgSubject TextSizeLarge" style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Light', 'Segoe UI Web Light', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Symbol', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial; font-size: 21px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 29px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding-top: 1px; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Sometimes subtlety is the order of the day.  When white is wanted, it doesn't have to be boring, or even very 'white'.  White, like gray or beige or blue, comes in many varieties.  </span></h2></li></ul></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/10/which-white.html#more">Read more »</a>

WHICH WHITE?

via Sometimes subtlety is the order of the day. When white is wanted, it doesn't have to be boring, or even very 'white'. Whit...

6:01 PM

BEACH HOUSE NEUTRALS

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br><br />Sometimes I feel that we are overdone here in the OC.  We have the ocean close by, the warm sand between our toes, ocean breezes to cool our summers, palm trees punctuating our neighborhoods and a surf board in every garage - but our homes look like carbon copy Spanish villas with red tile roofs and stucco walls and our interiors bear no resemblance to the coastal region we pay so dearly to be near.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hlWVwBjZSNgWzkpihCbvivu7qRQj18x3gjErmSJEKmjvBejjdYj9o2eRZ3HEeLac_64Cph5Ked21qovWucabVT7HrXQ9NKx8BdmnU920hyf0it1Ij9_yYrQ6gXHAtXg13nC3VKZgGpE/s1600/nzflavour+bs+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hlWVwBjZSNgWzkpihCbvivu7qRQj18x3gjErmSJEKmjvBejjdYj9o2eRZ3HEeLac_64Cph5Ked21qovWucabVT7HrXQ9NKx8BdmnU920hyf0it1Ij9_yYrQ6gXHAtXg13nC3VKZgGpE/s640/nzflavour+bs+com.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/05/beach-house-neutrals.html#more">Read more »</a>

BEACH HOUSE NEUTRALS

Sometimes I feel that we are overdone here in the OC. We have the ocean close by, the warm sand between our toes, ocean breezes to cool our...

12:24 AM

TRUE GRAY

<div aid="toggleHeader" class="t_hov MsgPartGradient ia_hc" id="mp8_header" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Helvetica Neue', 'BBAlpha Sans', 'S60 Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; overflow: hidden;"><br /></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">NO UNDERTONES IN MY GRAY, PLEASE</span><br><br /><div class="MsgPartBody ClearBoth" id="mp8_msgPartBody" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><br /><div bt="Part" fa="Forward" pfx="mps8_" ra="Reply" raa="ReplyAll" rfu=" InboxLight.aspx?n=583084985&Action={0}&AllowUnsafe={1}" sf="s"><br /><div class="ReadMsgBody" id="mps8_readMsgBodyContainer" style="padding: 16px 0px 0px;"><br /><div class="SandboxScopeClass ExternalClass PlainTextMessageBody" id="mps8_MsgContainer"><br /><pre style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; white-space: normal;"> </pre><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YEyMkNRcdQq9zrQZworj0us4Dgz3UjXqJwrHrECxgNUEULsq4hxUT5d2co5GAsOGAsR096F-heW9jssALUzD9m_2NkjCacUuV0Y-a0IH_GGspjwpnnebGmLd_KhBjyAC1t2N61Mo-lU/s1600/legislupus+tumblr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" pua="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YEyMkNRcdQq9zrQZworj0us4Dgz3UjXqJwrHrECxgNUEULsq4hxUT5d2co5GAsOGAsR096F-heW9jssALUzD9m_2NkjCacUuV0Y-a0IH_GGspjwpnnebGmLd_KhBjyAC1t2N61Mo-lU/s640/legislupus+tumblr.jpg" width="536"></a></div><br /><pre style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; white-space: normal;"> </pre><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br />Gray.<br><br />Bleak.<br><br /> <span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Gray Day. Stormy Gray. Misty Gray. </span><br><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Cement Gray. Concrete Gray. </span><br><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Gray Hairs. Cold Gray. Plain Gray.</span><br><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"> You're looking a little Gray.  </span><br><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Old and Gray.  </span><br><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Gray Matter.  Gray Area. Gray Cloud.</span><br><br />Gray seldom has positive connotations.<br><br /><br></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br />Gray alone can be cold, hard, unemotional, sterile.</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br />Kind of like concrete.</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br />Or Rocks.<br><br />And yet, it is currently the most loved color in home decorating</div><br /></div></div></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/05/true-gray.html#more">Read more »</a>

TRUE GRAY

NO UNDERTONES IN MY GRAY, PLEASE Gray. Bleak. Gray Day. Stormy Gray. Misty Gray. Cement Gray. Concrete Gray. Gray Hairs. Cold Gray. ...

3:27 AM

TWINS!!!

<br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7t_snvEHt6PFxonsvp8nWCIiInXtmNSKgntA3DHgFv8nqukgp4T2eP7lVA4osP1lRBbIwuBAEmsEKF6KtHdv4IP412MRtW2SFLM9U9A5h_wS2Ypv-YKn3PVLrjrvBGNVHy0X9TpOjUYO/s1600/IMG_0055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7t_snvEHt6PFxonsvp8nWCIiInXtmNSKgntA3DHgFv8nqukgp4T2eP7lVA4osP1lRBbIwuBAEmsEKF6KtHdv4IP412MRtW2SFLM9U9A5h_wS2Ypv-YKn3PVLrjrvBGNVHy0X9TpOjUYO/s640/IMG_0055.jpg" width="426"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br />I'm not overly fond of blue, green or pink for a nursery.  Too typical, I guess.   I do believe wall color should be soothing and calm - so I'm fond of neutrals on nursery walls.  Wall color grayed down a little, or a lot.  Lots of fresh white.  The word is soothing, or soft, or calm.... like the photos I've posted.<br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/04/twins.html#more">Read more »</a>

TWINS!!!

I'm not overly fond of blue, green or pink for a nursery. Too typical, I guess. I do believe wall color should be soothing and calm -...

2:31 AM

REBIRTH

<em></em><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7p9ks9frK5M6eNmVJJjMXSZeCC286Y7E5WK-q55kCUMrKfdRLoRyrd48GCD0KZ9AH_kFqa2wtM-t-gbJwBRddsGPb-cnwq3l78BKT82I9AQG2tP8t3nZH6LIk3PLDkIxeSZX55VuJ1am/s1600/19_CUA~1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7p9ks9frK5M6eNmVJJjMXSZeCC286Y7E5WK-q55kCUMrKfdRLoRyrd48GCD0KZ9AH_kFqa2wtM-t-gbJwBRddsGPb-cnwq3l78BKT82I9AQG2tP8t3nZH6LIk3PLDkIxeSZX55VuJ1am/s640/19_CUA~1.JPG" width="640"></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Keep Calm and Carry On .... turned out to be good advice.  Our first day in London I injured my knee.  The question became: stay there injured or go home...?  We applied ice packs, Advil, and anti-inflammatory medication - and prayer - and decided to stay.  We rented a wheelchair and changed a few plans.  My DH was amazing - pushing me all around London, which is not that wheelchair friendly and was definitely an adventure.  It could have been a disaster - but the group we were with was amazing, DH was amazing, and how can London NOT be amazing?  Even in the snow.  In a wheelchair.  </span><br><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/03/rebirth.html#more">Read more »</a>

REBIRTH

Keep Calm and Carry On .... turned out to be good advice. Our first day in London I injured my knee. The question became: stay there injur...

10:46 PM

CHARCOAL GRAY MASTER SUITE

<br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />LISA'S BEAUTIFUL BEDROOM SUITE</div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAGkS5pitd5MN1wN709LgXod1MWurfIPkVrde9Zq-ejiuBtKlazeve_kO7BtI6P8EfzhrbMq4rsolWrSSEFpgFC-FUPn-8sFiHS7rZTYK2lFr03sE766v90VRLm9mF-bU5Kw-bQemJ8FH/s1600/IMG2566+edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAGkS5pitd5MN1wN709LgXod1MWurfIPkVrde9Zq-ejiuBtKlazeve_kO7BtI6P8EfzhrbMq4rsolWrSSEFpgFC-FUPn-8sFiHS7rZTYK2lFr03sE766v90VRLm9mF-bU5Kw-bQemJ8FH/s640/IMG2566+edited.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><br><br />I am way behind on posting on the projects I currently have in the works, but here are some photos to catch you up on Lisa's Master Suite....<br><br /><br><br />I posted about it first here:<br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-process-current-projects.html">http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-process-current-projects.html</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br />We chose a palette of charcoal gray, white, pale gray and beige with deep dark woods - a very soothing, serene color scheme.<br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/07/charcoal-gray-master-suite.html#more">Read more »</a>

CHARCOAL GRAY MASTER SUITE

LISA'S BEAUTIFUL BEDROOM SUITE I am way behind on posting on the projects I currently have in the works, but here are some photos to ca...

10:22 PM

PAINTED KITCHENS

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />I LOVE PAINTED KITCHENS</div><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaaS_ptP8eMniC4h9ARtc47UDYzh4dNqp2D4pincHWc3iQj6t2rvlAzKwooL-jUnFoN_UTbRPtnnYXSsKWXW6uLKnC515qH7_J7CQJFndgelSrhHN4IAol_rLr9X_LJlhgthFvfFJC2rz8/s1600/01greigedesign+bs+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaaS_ptP8eMniC4h9ARtc47UDYzh4dNqp2D4pincHWc3iQj6t2rvlAzKwooL-jUnFoN_UTbRPtnnYXSsKWXW6uLKnC515qH7_J7CQJFndgelSrhHN4IAol_rLr9X_LJlhgthFvfFJC2rz8/s640/01greigedesign+bs+com.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.greigedesign.blogspot.com/">Greige Design</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />They don't have to be white, necessarily,<br><br />although the white ones make me happy</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />but there are other options, too...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />like lovely dove gray</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I wouldn't complain about this color - not even a little bit</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/06/painted-kitchens.html#more">Read more »</a>

PAINTED KITCHENS

I LOVE PAINTED KITCHENS Greige Design They don't have to be white, necessarily, although the white ones make me happy but there are othe...

1:10 AM

A SIMPLE PALETTE

<br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">CHOOSING COLORS FOR YOUR HOME</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXpY5AzxmOeZB7w0QgL9wsgBLvBpymFR6n_ywQYr2oq8FFMVsHHr-BJlKRe9ykchGuLfH71vmEZJpgsKQIwRdOjCmC572u_oPk9BdfMTQRU4Q6-2wgLCvzxVVvUK76Cz376rYGJRC7Ep4/s1600/243898136039845302_lJ0cXlpJ_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXpY5AzxmOeZB7w0QgL9wsgBLvBpymFR6n_ywQYr2oq8FFMVsHHr-BJlKRe9ykchGuLfH71vmEZJpgsKQIwRdOjCmC572u_oPk9BdfMTQRU4Q6-2wgLCvzxVVvUK76Cz376rYGJRC7Ep4/s640/243898136039845302_lJ0cXlpJ_c.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />It isn't rocket science to choose colors for your walls, but it can sure feel like it.  It is a lot easier if you keep it simple.   If you choose a simple palette and carry it throughout your entire house, your home will feel pulled together and the design will flow from room to room instead of feeling 'chopped up'.  </div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/06/simple-palette.html#more">Read more »</a>

A SIMPLE PALETTE

CHOOSING COLORS FOR YOUR HOME It isn't rocket science to choose colors for your walls, but it can sure feel like it. It is a lot easier...

8:55 PM

REMOVING THE MYSTERY

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />NON-MYSTERIOUS COLOR</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><table 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/AVvXsEhIV5Fl1eAzCRex76wZxXOt-OGZZb-_xph4GtFJolSZDcjqAxI_QdwO6w-QvRZDTy647A86AWGCReVDF0q6I4o_Gg1DahuOlkb7ANtjGinMD6xJ2Wo_4OmKm8Hk4k6rfeWlIMpv6Na6859A/s1600/cactus+and+trops9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIV5Fl1eAzCRex76wZxXOt-OGZZb-_xph4GtFJolSZDcjqAxI_QdwO6w-QvRZDTy647A86AWGCReVDF0q6I4o_Gg1DahuOlkb7ANtjGinMD6xJ2Wo_4OmKm8Hk4k6rfeWlIMpv6Na6859A/s640/cactus+and+trops9.jpg" width="460"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cactusandtropicals.com/">Cactus and Tropicals</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />As you know by now, I have been spending a lot of time in the Great Salt Lake Valley.  My sisters and I visited this wonderful nursery, <span id="goog_567729099"></span><u><a href="http://www.blogger.com/">Cactus and Tropicals<span id="goog_567729100"></span></a></u>, looking for a Mother's Day gift while I was there.  It is essentially a very large tropical greenhouse (like a tent) and although it does have an outside area with bedding plants, most of this nursery is devoted to tropicals and cacti and indoor houseplants.</div><br /><br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/06/wall-color-removing-mystery.html#more">Read more »</a>

REMOVING THE MYSTERY

NON-MYSTERIOUS COLOR Cactus and Tropicals As you know by now, I have been spending a lot of time in the Great Salt Lake Valley. My sisters ...

11:16 PM

CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOR

<div><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />ITS A QUESTION OF COLOR.....</div><br /></div><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/AVvXsEiu7Da19gg41OklD8kTNL3yBZEvGgVFFhWKynv18iceE5bk6Wu64VTaa-PaIbO9gaK-A1Y7Jvz870IjfozH5JVFDGuY-y0OrCBe4oyvYnHr-M8VoRqBeJbApCPzdoQmquLXNaVFpHrHqGri/s1600/IMG_2879.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu7Da19gg41OklD8kTNL3yBZEvGgVFFhWKynv18iceE5bk6Wu64VTaa-PaIbO9gaK-A1Y7Jvz870IjfozH5JVFDGuY-y0OrCBe4oyvYnHr-M8VoRqBeJbApCPzdoQmquLXNaVFpHrHqGri/s640/IMG_2879.JPG" width="640"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LEGENDARY GRAY - DUNN EDWARDS<br><br /><a href="http://www.yournestdesign.blogspot.com/">Your Nest Design</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br />Remember to balance your grays with lots of white, warm woods, a touch of black and some reflection - chrome, silver, mirror.  Gray makes other colors look great, but gray on its own can be a little depressing.  Give it a little lift and it will do the same for you.<br><br /><br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/05/choosing-right-color.html#more">Read more »</a>

CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOR

ITS A QUESTION OF COLOR..... LEGENDARY GRAY - DUNN EDWARDS Your Nest Design Remember to balance your grays with lots of white, warm woods, a...

5:12 AM

HELPING MARIA

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />BUT FIRST... RELAX</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIwRmdfxIRD8-A8hTP1fLAAE_avisHaA66Nl-f4UNxwmsUrMiHlAykVxtIMB0WzJITF7MZOOGDtdDtfEkNpqezXzFLxZEkXN5OW6F6J-WRSSx-7xjV-u7M70Fx6nZ0_ClyQVhDjqIAH5YH/s1600/1+breakfast+lajolla8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIwRmdfxIRD8-A8hTP1fLAAE_avisHaA66Nl-f4UNxwmsUrMiHlAykVxtIMB0WzJITF7MZOOGDtdDtfEkNpqezXzFLxZEkXN5OW6F6J-WRSSx-7xjV-u7M70Fx6nZ0_ClyQVhDjqIAH5YH/s400/1+breakfast+lajolla8.jpg" width="400"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Feeling rejuvenated after a mini vacation in La Jolla, California</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />breakfast at Cody's = *amazing*</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/03/helping-maria.html#more">Read more »</a>

HELPING MARIA

BUT FIRST... RELAX Feeling rejuvenated after a mini vacation in La Jolla, California breakfast at Cody's = *amazing* Read more »

11:27 PM

CHRISTMAS DECOR: DECK THE HOUSE

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have my favorites...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFZbmaDeUcdsJYcOGXJBvq9o2zWONRfnpt_s9Onlcofzc3mifS2IY5QL9Vt4awDxBYNUdUtwXFXJva5TUJGuA0tXM0T7VE7w-huDZowz0qFegsPM8tkvI6OudwdVPFSl3N6EMV718BXPg/s1600/pb+tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500px" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFZbmaDeUcdsJYcOGXJBvq9o2zWONRfnpt_s9Onlcofzc3mifS2IY5QL9Vt4awDxBYNUdUtwXFXJva5TUJGuA0tXM0T7VE7w-huDZowz0qFegsPM8tkvI6OudwdVPFSl3N6EMV718BXPg/s640/pb+tree.jpg" width="640px"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like this amazing tree with snow laying on the branches, and icicles and snowflakes sparkling.  </div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/11/deck-house-christmas-decorating.html#more">Read more »</a>

CHRISTMAS DECOR: DECK THE HOUSE

I have my favorites... Like this amazing tree with snow laying on the branches, and icicles and snowflakes sparkling. Read more »

6:04 PM

HOME DECOR: KITCHEN MAKEOVER WITH PAINT

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What a difference PAINT makes!</span>  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SO, CSI IS HAVING A CHALLENGE, TO SHOW A PAINT PROJECT, AND I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT ABOUT THIS KITCHEN I DID FOR A CLIENT.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecsiproject.com/" target="_blank"><img a="" alt="Visit thecsiproject.com" class="aligncenter" src="http://thecsiproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/thecsiproject.com-logo-300.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">visit their inspiring blog </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Her kitchen started out much the same as many of ours with older homes. She had good quality cabinets, but they were dated and very much the 80's color stain with prominent oak grain.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Budget was an issue, and we needed new appliances, flooring and countertops - what to do? Take a look and see what a difference a little paint can make.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's her kitchen before.     It did have a beautiful big garden window...</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23B-lavvywsn8Lcoo4rd-aD_DJRBa_lxG26FLRGMVB8BkphaGZrDkPeZy3Drf-9NLAoMs7EmHC_sPNpW6HmWDOtIhK6YKZMcnsCaHBUMriFrrPZCccNWaGXdOj11Blm83cQfLewJ7DC4/s1600/disk_1+086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23B-lavvywsn8Lcoo4rd-aD_DJRBa_lxG26FLRGMVB8BkphaGZrDkPeZy3Drf-9NLAoMs7EmHC_sPNpW6HmWDOtIhK6YKZMcnsCaHBUMriFrrPZCccNWaGXdOj11Blm83cQfLewJ7DC4/s320/disk_1+086.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Okay, I'll say it..... it was UGLY....</div><div style="text-align: center;">Note the island here, it's important to remember how puny and dated this really looks...</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">But, like I said the cabinets were good quality....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFWLe-EdjCQchdMWWZqrXdP8I9YTQhylcYqypdFXk0x9USa2csEI_5Qmz2SllHpjy2c6N22mOb4aCOgtLZj-F-gC6s_w5cQiNvtVGRDInpxx07Od5UMfEMPjsXxR4xOMuDhmvTrtxPpQU/s1600/anas+oak2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFWLe-EdjCQchdMWWZqrXdP8I9YTQhylcYqypdFXk0x9USa2csEI_5Qmz2SllHpjy2c6N22mOb4aCOgtLZj-F-gC6s_w5cQiNvtVGRDInpxx07Od5UMfEMPjsXxR4xOMuDhmvTrtxPpQU/s400/anas+oak2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">She also had this really big oak china cabinet in the adjacent eating area. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdt9bVq9xdTHyQTSvCf-Dr4_DAy-W9eotO9cnlfXT8Bdinmr80yQdPFD0qznoQ9hiaDtHWSS7qx85DIShedbMSy7ckzVBadUt9BR0p9zSCB5yqAtKnu8bVuWkVUfvPUIsQ6qA5cAfybQk/s1600/anas+oak.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdt9bVq9xdTHyQTSvCf-Dr4_DAy-W9eotO9cnlfXT8Bdinmr80yQdPFD0qznoQ9hiaDtHWSS7qx85DIShedbMSy7ckzVBadUt9BR0p9zSCB5yqAtKnu8bVuWkVUfvPUIsQ6qA5cAfybQk/s320/anas+oak.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">She was prepared to sell it/donate it, but I thought it had potential...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuWV2fJ5-zKdF2gIzh2dfoRFR6QuYZDf7CkJvw0DbOUn02JDlWRNLujqw6GH5FPlaR9x2BQLYlbJbac5yFLvkDMUeBHeUBe25H61MQRBwWHjPeKDQgpITlfVmNEm9XYkqAJpzWIzG4LU0/s1600/disk_1+085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuWV2fJ5-zKdF2gIzh2dfoRFR6QuYZDf7CkJvw0DbOUn02JDlWRNLujqw6GH5FPlaR9x2BQLYlbJbac5yFLvkDMUeBHeUBe25H61MQRBwWHjPeKDQgpITlfVmNEm9XYkqAJpzWIzG4LU0/s320/disk_1+085.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So we painted.....    a creamy white - and added travertine backsplash and granite countertops.</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUUKbzSFyH_ZauNMuxh-OZ-v2MnYjsw6wnrFQJELY57rmQDIR6Y4kcOjEsNn9ckOYeaFTns4p2DPS5IiXEdetvXqJo6YkT7OHz536muIQGjZ84k_wrzjfi-dWiJCj4HiG0QYnozQmt3A/s1600/IMG_3166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUUKbzSFyH_ZauNMuxh-OZ-v2MnYjsw6wnrFQJELY57rmQDIR6Y4kcOjEsNn9ckOYeaFTns4p2DPS5IiXEdetvXqJo6YkT7OHz536muIQGjZ84k_wrzjfi-dWiJCj4HiG0QYnozQmt3A/s320/IMG_3166.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And a few architectural embellishments here and there from the local molding and trim store... like this corbel</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQpQl37KziIh0qU_d2JjkXNAOmWKMpH5WSgo2u2r9DXhxmiQQDxbrYjiUil8rDYQyJVYwb3y_GqDLviCuhsZrCwXMNWs4c-PULoAjY2W4THDtlMS8uBW4RskteVz65N_Q-wpdbCHgbRE/s1600/IMG_3208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQpQl37KziIh0qU_d2JjkXNAOmWKMpH5WSgo2u2r9DXhxmiQQDxbrYjiUil8rDYQyJVYwb3y_GqDLviCuhsZrCwXMNWs4c-PULoAjY2W4THDtlMS8uBW4RskteVz65N_Q-wpdbCHgbRE/s200/IMG_3208.JPG" width="140" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And we added paint and trim all the way to the ceiling - it really made those old cabinets look custom</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBnX86yQASfhFhatDnK0SJPwnUBnb6AifJDrAtV3rJT0qybF7SZGFhDJDKf6Ef6_N-FyypKjT1W_Cf7dKI_x_j1vlHIaQ3CXPFWDcJZMohgBdtVSVkPOK_qYP0ySqAs0v-OdiUZJKc5Q/s1600/anas+upper+cabs.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBnX86yQASfhFhatDnK0SJPwnUBnb6AifJDrAtV3rJT0qybF7SZGFhDJDKf6Ef6_N-FyypKjT1W_Cf7dKI_x_j1vlHIaQ3CXPFWDcJZMohgBdtVSVkPOK_qYP0ySqAs0v-OdiUZJKc5Q/s320/anas+upper+cabs.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And remember the ugly island?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpZ19u1GES9D0J8wS8-9iwgSg_zM1WdgSom3fCfVD0HBluAvMX4y_DfdmyE79HAoDovNqmQm5NZVEopwFvpbeeddT1tlfsTkp-kG6HJ6_SZyqaDjTItoWPL6UGPn9uZXquFjbQzZjtXM/s1600/anas+island+embellishments.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpZ19u1GES9D0J8wS8-9iwgSg_zM1WdgSom3fCfVD0HBluAvMX4y_DfdmyE79HAoDovNqmQm5NZVEopwFvpbeeddT1tlfsTkp-kG6HJ6_SZyqaDjTItoWPL6UGPn9uZXquFjbQzZjtXM/s320/anas+island+embellishments.JPG" width="216" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another trip to the molding store and some 1/2 columns and corbells later....</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">With a unifying coat of that same creamy white.... and a granite top ... it's almost unrecognizable.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHM0plH0Qeu7-Clbah0lKiGOaTlNPDre1bLbxoS_xZCPOvMlhSgKOAmDrpGvgUk1jOd33dxKIRa5n8_leSF92zy7fu8pOZivYhJcfyIei2V5BFXJigZ_ppD-VH6g2GGPxKhtfoCQwmT3A/s1600/IMG_3207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHM0plH0Qeu7-Clbah0lKiGOaTlNPDre1bLbxoS_xZCPOvMlhSgKOAmDrpGvgUk1jOd33dxKIRa5n8_leSF92zy7fu8pOZivYhJcfyIei2V5BFXJigZ_ppD-VH6g2GGPxKhtfoCQwmT3A/s320/IMG_3207.JPG" /></a></div>After the paint had cured (Dunn Edwards perma sheen brand prevents sticky cabinets) I hand applied a tinted wax finish (Bri-wax) for a soft time-aged look - and buffed it with an orbital buffer (borrowed the one my husband uses to buff out his car!) to a hard protective finish.  Added new hardware and we were done....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Remember that old kitchen?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23B-lavvywsn8Lcoo4rd-aD_DJRBa_lxG26FLRGMVB8BkphaGZrDkPeZy3Drf-9NLAoMs7EmHC_sPNpW6HmWDOtIhK6YKZMcnsCaHBUMriFrrPZCccNWaGXdOj11Blm83cQfLewJ7DC4/s1600/disk_1+086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23B-lavvywsn8Lcoo4rd-aD_DJRBa_lxG26FLRGMVB8BkphaGZrDkPeZy3Drf-9NLAoMs7EmHC_sPNpW6HmWDOtIhK6YKZMcnsCaHBUMriFrrPZCccNWaGXdOj11Blm83cQfLewJ7DC4/s320/disk_1+086.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">What a difference a little paint makes!</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIe7zpcoodSD9i8R55GiWRwxMXiBeD465WUGFfmvgeijyYYJbY9bf7RSfOJtwB_hiktqBZFS_7we9tKbxyDMd1MfSWxBANqDJd4zZ9qvgrW_NixJYd4L831D2Gz4cBbHSEdJ73sYftrU/s1600/anas+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIe7zpcoodSD9i8R55GiWRwxMXiBeD465WUGFfmvgeijyYYJbY9bf7RSfOJtwB_hiktqBZFS_7we9tKbxyDMd1MfSWxBANqDJd4zZ9qvgrW_NixJYd4L831D2Gz4cBbHSEdJ73sYftrU/s400/anas+kitchen.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And the almost donated china cabinet?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuWV2fJ5-zKdF2gIzh2dfoRFR6QuYZDf7CkJvw0DbOUn02JDlWRNLujqw6GH5FPlaR9x2BQLYlbJbac5yFLvkDMUeBHeUBe25H61MQRBwWHjPeKDQgpITlfVmNEm9XYkqAJpzWIzG4LU0/s1600/disk_1+085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuWV2fJ5-zKdF2gIzh2dfoRFR6QuYZDf7CkJvw0DbOUn02JDlWRNLujqw6GH5FPlaR9x2BQLYlbJbac5yFLvkDMUeBHeUBe25H61MQRBwWHjPeKDQgpITlfVmNEm9XYkqAJpzWIzG4LU0/s320/disk_1+085.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">With a coat of paint to match the cabinets, and the same wax treatment - </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFHvrciQ_4hYn5VeVQEFhgqLZIQS_hqy2uyQuVskWhyphenhyphenj3A5a-1uqxAulsVcE_145qKhtSQqxjs_fY4k7zKzUTnWjA4AvSPQRQOax7Fdlmutk004gtlXJ1_7j_V5h2RjaGOIWw92YwczYw/s1600/IMG_1227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFHvrciQ_4hYn5VeVQEFhgqLZIQS_hqy2uyQuVskWhyphenhyphenj3A5a-1uqxAulsVcE_145qKhtSQqxjs_fY4k7zKzUTnWjA4AvSPQRQOax7Fdlmutk004gtlXJ1_7j_V5h2RjaGOIWw92YwczYw/s320/IMG_1227.JPG" width="208" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It looks amazing~</div><div style="text-align: center;">And unites this eating area with the kitchen, beautifully!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4A0GIdoPf7LcXAx13o1OHjwCOBhQEdDLD0Bcnv1Y0_AjlYZMn8nRUKRS5E7XSHtARt5JPehEZbcLuZjU8zVwgN_lN9ZQq6mYObv5kJvJlgoNyhgParIoogsOc9AldByPCAUtWxVlPpSQ/s1600/painted+cabinet.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4A0GIdoPf7LcXAx13o1OHjwCOBhQEdDLD0Bcnv1Y0_AjlYZMn8nRUKRS5E7XSHtARt5JPehEZbcLuZjU8zVwgN_lN9ZQq6mYObv5kJvJlgoNyhgParIoogsOc9AldByPCAUtWxVlPpSQ/s400/painted+cabinet.JPG" width="246" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I hope this inspires you NOT to settle for an outdated kitchen - when all you need is a little paint and some elbow grease....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>Check out the whole house project at <a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2009/04/ana-bobs-house.html">http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2009/04/ana-bobs-house.html</a><br /><br />And join our Spring garden tour!  We need participants!     Go here for the details... <a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/05/spring-garden-tour.html">http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/05/spring-garden-tour.html</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Claudine

HOME DECOR: KITCHEN MAKEOVER WITH PAINT

What a difference PAINT makes! SO, CSI IS HAVING A CHALLENGE, TO SHOW A PAINT PROJECT, AND I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT ABOUT THIS KITCHEN I DID ...

10:55 AM

HOME DECOR: WHITE KITCHENS

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">WHY I LOVE COUNTRY KITCHENS</span></div><br /><br />Country has changed a lot since the 80's.  Today's country is clean lined, crisp, neutral and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.  If the word 'country' still conjures up visions of heavy oak furniture and cluttered counters, let me show you what today's country looks like.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jk0wXgAycRUiLhHBZw4Y_HiFyZx4kmHJVmaDVEVbmou-nawyECEoCZ4A4yy8KOHOrvxKWCTYIJHB73l9k7hP5UE-5JN2itK8FZpWHqKHtx-47EwldvIIwr73XarYwvI4pvp-u48Apr4p/s1600-h/70b3b586-0a12-4fea-b1ec-e574373324c9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jk0wXgAycRUiLhHBZw4Y_HiFyZx4kmHJVmaDVEVbmou-nawyECEoCZ4A4yy8KOHOrvxKWCTYIJHB73l9k7hP5UE-5JN2itK8FZpWHqKHtx-47EwldvIIwr73XarYwvI4pvp-u48Apr4p/s640/70b3b586-0a12-4fea-b1ec-e574373324c9.jpg" width="467" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I admit, I like a white kitchen.  This country kitchen features simple doors, a country farmhouse sink, hardwood floors, honed granite countertops, bin pulls and glass front cabinets.  The coffered ceiling as an architectural element gives a feeling of elegance and age - like an old country farmhouse - but truly this is a very efficient kitchen.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb5JXyFkB3ZYayEcsRW3Mg1av2YE7F-KWIL-rnxjG6jMY65mGDw-C97LWT_hlWuSosakgejeDHmKHM21_M5yQa2wJJrstFgqjNo378o1M1tAvtk8yy0BwnKUVnKHOdRuZLExgDsinQcm_T/s1600-h/p_countrykitchens_ss6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb5JXyFkB3ZYayEcsRW3Mg1av2YE7F-KWIL-rnxjG6jMY65mGDw-C97LWT_hlWuSosakgejeDHmKHM21_M5yQa2wJJrstFgqjNo378o1M1tAvtk8yy0BwnKUVnKHOdRuZLExgDsinQcm_T/s640/p_countrykitchens_ss6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Clean lines, minimal accessories - warm wood floor.  I love the beadboard ceiling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DorC-BnjtSlyt1sz6U1CteGdgN8XHnlFIbgM_wr4Rmh0E1dCQQIGU9z-vXlrPXADR8ztUxwVcGeNN17Dak-wvqrfJZ9FYFa8oWurZqDOo37mg89-CaXxAgywYTaU5o_VVec_Jokb8yyw/s1600-h/ss_countrylg_ss3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DorC-BnjtSlyt1sz6U1CteGdgN8XHnlFIbgM_wr4Rmh0E1dCQQIGU9z-vXlrPXADR8ztUxwVcGeNN17Dak-wvqrfJZ9FYFa8oWurZqDOo37mg89-CaXxAgywYTaU5o_VVec_Jokb8yyw/s400/ss_countrylg_ss3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Butcher block topped island with big chunky country legs, a stone floor, simple lighting and the almost industrial look of the stainless appliances </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5scTi3Am3raP74OQ3ohD1nxoPrp3IH8V28UtxJNwlMoKxGw_D-4fu6zczDoHDuJvyirQcZHRRXOgt8ayHE-NlNrhkBI2RPrt_CsVElhzl2jP-cfng4Zl7BtEmxsu4fXCPFul62RwIIPk4/s1600-h/ss_traditionallg_ss6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5scTi3Am3raP74OQ3ohD1nxoPrp3IH8V28UtxJNwlMoKxGw_D-4fu6zczDoHDuJvyirQcZHRRXOgt8ayHE-NlNrhkBI2RPrt_CsVElhzl2jP-cfng4Zl7BtEmxsu4fXCPFul62RwIIPk4/s400/ss_traditionallg_ss6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Country kitchens should have a little of the rustic thrown in - like the weathered beams on the ceilings and  the washed brick backsplash.  The polished granite contertops provide a nice contrast to the weathered finishes - and I love the lantern styled lighting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuS9MDjrDc0siU3yq7dDg_Q7nQMl9C5R6maBjuLOOMRGIrvUb5Rd8Jqvpnnv4nOzkuMFR5CDoyw5Pg3335Yei0mX11XXU7vIKqnOekfE2dhgceyHsaFB0XkutPK4sx07Czbny9YpfV6Iw/s1600-h/chinois.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuS9MDjrDc0siU3yq7dDg_Q7nQMl9C5R6maBjuLOOMRGIrvUb5Rd8Jqvpnnv4nOzkuMFR5CDoyw5Pg3335Yei0mX11XXU7vIKqnOekfE2dhgceyHsaFB0XkutPK4sx07Czbny9YpfV6Iw/s400/chinois.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An in-kitchen eating area and slipcovered upholstered chairs and checkered flooring are wonderful country elements.  I love the addition of the industrial style lighting and the stainless range with the steel backsplash.  It's all about the contrasts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvZndMY0eJtnSVe2fGahC-zxvqaOYAPljs5RF3BWOBr2IjlDYYGdWUJBpLJyvkYOo8KA-ozjJ7-lyTLLGEmWalTxm6IrB9BIvmw_9UfPgvck3kXN4BQGyy5OjvMy3UlfwutGUtONWiSuA/s1600-h/p_100022336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvZndMY0eJtnSVe2fGahC-zxvqaOYAPljs5RF3BWOBr2IjlDYYGdWUJBpLJyvkYOo8KA-ozjJ7-lyTLLGEmWalTxm6IrB9BIvmw_9UfPgvck3kXN4BQGyy5OjvMy3UlfwutGUtONWiSuA/s400/p_100022336.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hardwood flooring with white cabinetry and wonderful columns and millwork.  The upholstered checkered barstools add a little fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0sDP9Qsj3-ukOaInOwvK2xRfiZWBXxzszsm2UxzZshXKZLDwCLySopVBXDvitF9bIF_WgXZMrg1eUPtxb0G8sAkiiLhmf7AHgqqnz72tVzCyY2v7Db6qpewWgEndfdQ7WO3PkWYcQx1A/s1600-h/slipcovers.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0sDP9Qsj3-ukOaInOwvK2xRfiZWBXxzszsm2UxzZshXKZLDwCLySopVBXDvitF9bIF_WgXZMrg1eUPtxb0G8sAkiiLhmf7AHgqqnz72tVzCyY2v7Db6qpewWgEndfdQ7WO3PkWYcQx1A/s400/slipcovers.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today's country is all about the feel of vintage without the inconvenience.  Vintage style subway tile creates a country backsplash in a slightly modern way.  An antique country table in this kitchen works double duty as a work space or an in-kitchen eating area.  Architectural vintage style range hood and simple cleaned line cabinets - it looks fresh, clean and uncomplicated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQZzD7qJSGszBkfC5JH8Ye0pDxifrY-FG05KyAQt7Aky2e8LYliHl6lCOuqyuO1Ru4SV2mf1UOEQDjSaEsGMLUS1T0mhSsZw4YvLL_K5YnSJ9K7XimRurmwXaHWhMBKMdynPEHHTcK9gH2/s1600-h/ikea+butcher+block.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQZzD7qJSGszBkfC5JH8Ye0pDxifrY-FG05KyAQt7Aky2e8LYliHl6lCOuqyuO1Ru4SV2mf1UOEQDjSaEsGMLUS1T0mhSsZw4YvLL_K5YnSJ9K7XimRurmwXaHWhMBKMdynPEHHTcK9gH2/s400/ikea+butcher+block.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the alcove above the range.  It creates a great architectural focal point and brings in that country vintage feel, as do the butcher block counters, beadboard and warm wood flooring.  The island features a curved seating edge - perfect for friendly conversation.     </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSJj_0iNFJJ6QEn8lD2_Ztfob33ClZm4viJv-ReCbqzFqip7K02xsXcpquoCe9jxOLsCfM0xABjMjMSReOhiw-g1UNIXUQ5fJ4zGuvIYuL8FbjjKa19PEOLu5eNG4ohqTtQGi5ELnyJxy/s1600-h/ArchKitch_LeadBD09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSJj_0iNFJJ6QEn8lD2_Ztfob33ClZm4viJv-ReCbqzFqip7K02xsXcpquoCe9jxOLsCfM0xABjMjMSReOhiw-g1UNIXUQ5fJ4zGuvIYuL8FbjjKa19PEOLu5eNG4ohqTtQGi5ELnyJxy/s640/ArchKitch_LeadBD09.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Todays country - the elements remain the same:  farmhouse sink, simple hardware, simple lighting and simple cabinetry with a vintage feel, clean lines and no clutter.  Adding a little black brings a little drama and elegance to the table, but keeps the palette neutral</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5G63BVTqAVpvZ3NadETWnARYDK-iT_Itg43GLR61uui9TQSwLKbJD18jKXTXLJpRjNRrokVIdf0g8aKtNxtz5xRTORic_Eaz6VebXlGLobDJp94xHK-Q42E8lE_q7Bb9LgS2dHg6Y8PCd/s1600-h/peacockkitchen3.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5G63BVTqAVpvZ3NadETWnARYDK-iT_Itg43GLR61uui9TQSwLKbJD18jKXTXLJpRjNRrokVIdf0g8aKtNxtz5xRTORic_Eaz6VebXlGLobDJp94xHK-Q42E8lE_q7Bb9LgS2dHg6Y8PCd/s400/peacockkitchen3.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This country kitchen has a rustic feel - but at closer look is a kitchen for a very serious cook with double ranges and double sinks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIT6XTqIPYUlYm2DK3ZY2tUBjLLas7SaBeiAcbNahzCfnV5ezWJbHARUFpTH1zulW8gjPF7Fxs3stc384MhWLPwG3Fhlv4-nJCtGG7SQfmp2RaZiTCDkVo9Bk1UQ6wkRUCarVXtxn-L9R/s1600-h/platerack.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="381" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIT6XTqIPYUlYm2DK3ZY2tUBjLLas7SaBeiAcbNahzCfnV5ezWJbHARUFpTH1zulW8gjPF7Fxs3stc384MhWLPwG3Fhlv4-nJCtGG7SQfmp2RaZiTCDkVo9Bk1UQ6wkRUCarVXtxn-L9R/s400/platerack.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Its so easy to change the mood with a neutral palette.  Add a soft pop of color and you have a whole new look.   Floor to ceiling plate rack in this kitchen adds vintage country flavor, as do the rush seats on the stools.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidHXtgjb9m-qSf8s5BnN5lBb5PWA4FjzexbocmlmPRTHS1z4TepMSMz4uSGEU9IMCMSoakz6Clmt4H01u789i6Lp3rZPjlCbxNlB0pNe0TcR3siQvICDFTyNYJomocT2dMMA5sRvm467bv/s1600-h/pritchard-cooke-0508-8_lg-39420313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidHXtgjb9m-qSf8s5BnN5lBb5PWA4FjzexbocmlmPRTHS1z4TepMSMz4uSGEU9IMCMSoakz6Clmt4H01u789i6Lp3rZPjlCbxNlB0pNe0TcR3siQvICDFTyNYJomocT2dMMA5sRvm467bv/s640/pritchard-cooke-0508-8_lg-39420313.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Elements of a country kitchen are timeless.  A stone cooking alcove, stone flooring, honed granite counters and vintage styled lighting are set off by an island that looks like a piece of furniture was set in the middle of the room.  That was a common practice in a country farmhouse kitchen back in the day, and adds a true country element to this kitchen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlEbkeIZN1PLr46dOlDBXGV3yKtU218XmTljZ1gkjq4jfAM5EoxAs_psgykiPM5U3Y1NfFaeO5a5BDMCRScFCYJlju3MSz9oog5dV42OdGD5dbWrZu6WVa2q9H5HInfuSmuI7ghAJ8vUes/s1600-h/4a-backsplashes-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlEbkeIZN1PLr46dOlDBXGV3yKtU218XmTljZ1gkjq4jfAM5EoxAs_psgykiPM5U3Y1NfFaeO5a5BDMCRScFCYJlju3MSz9oog5dV42OdGD5dbWrZu6WVa2q9H5HInfuSmuI7ghAJ8vUes/s400/4a-backsplashes-01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Modern convenience combines with rustic travertine in this cooking alcove</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another country element - painted upper cabinetry and wood toned lower </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_WeeP1suAc4udqZvcX3I4GE3SwPpWn9p2OTXY6s9HpQVaOZAH2ebax3Ywo3jGpn4KJMY8apvb6d5CAuiMG12cvDMqn4cXLdPLjWz0ykrU5N5HSIygNXddd6J5WIC2XvgoBaacoXdtbkj6/s1600-h/kirchen.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_WeeP1suAc4udqZvcX3I4GE3SwPpWn9p2OTXY6s9HpQVaOZAH2ebax3Ywo3jGpn4KJMY8apvb6d5CAuiMG12cvDMqn4cXLdPLjWz0ykrU5N5HSIygNXddd6J5WIC2XvgoBaacoXdtbkj6/s400/kirchen.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Still keeping in the neutral palette, this elegant kitchen has a dramatic backsplash and simple honed granite countertops.  Rustic beams, vintage styled lighting  and beadboard add more country elements, while modern styled steel barstools add a playful element.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukNuD9A7rKvvijcrXFWQDcHga3XyXbBSUDfhNiWFhwHqFMReRk5n6NcCqPR5qVdmbzO39K1g_77mgmqVP9sp-BGdXb31WuIA_Wc517TeBq6d8l3hiSYx-449yJHqyd7c8ogSoxNWsi6KA/s1600-h/c92dab65-cb2c-4d6f-95c3-ecf0ae134c1f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukNuD9A7rKvvijcrXFWQDcHga3XyXbBSUDfhNiWFhwHqFMReRk5n6NcCqPR5qVdmbzO39K1g_77mgmqVP9sp-BGdXb31WuIA_Wc517TeBq6d8l3hiSYx-449yJHqyd7c8ogSoxNWsi6KA/s640/c92dab65-cb2c-4d6f-95c3-ecf0ae134c1f.jpg" width="435" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Again, simple vintage styled cabinetry, simple hardware, and serious appliances</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7PjFNoeVZCxCps31TDpH3-wq2k7LpVOrgc9AwdtlEvk2DHqVUxIFTvBbFFc5heEHB5b9sbLe1fpPuGSjse0lTwmDLB8VhUa27-y1UpC1IShz9LtF6xmLvIK1VyVXCof8iKHCKbiUXIHH1/s1600-h/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7PjFNoeVZCxCps31TDpH3-wq2k7LpVOrgc9AwdtlEvk2DHqVUxIFTvBbFFc5heEHB5b9sbLe1fpPuGSjse0lTwmDLB8VhUa27-y1UpC1IShz9LtF6xmLvIK1VyVXCof8iKHCKbiUXIHH1/s400/13.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This kitchen makes me smile.  Even without the cow.  Industrial stools and light fixtures combine with rustic table, beadboard and stainless steel.  This is NOT your mother's country-style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6VqFBnZJWqOim2xGbd17qOPg_NeKAe3_5abvT9H_Kq76hUVL6WL_HOI230hwCAf5ALC65l1qttz5WhkdvfboGg7gnryG2oYdiXiBEehp2R_kCp1cZGeW40QQTouN-fFyyZOCaKBw4mz3/s1600-h/catalano-architects.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6VqFBnZJWqOim2xGbd17qOPg_NeKAe3_5abvT9H_Kq76hUVL6WL_HOI230hwCAf5ALC65l1qttz5WhkdvfboGg7gnryG2oYdiXiBEehp2R_kCp1cZGeW40QQTouN-fFyyZOCaKBw4mz3/s400/catalano-architects.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love these light fixtures and highly polished floor, subway tiles, country vintage style barstools</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvMWbiRyP1Mv4RhrNSYWVp7VGPAX-Jhc2CRYc7BpGvNjFC0zrSu0cg2uX6dQNowgY8XPTY8FKEMWdbKTcPF-8ySSnzk0iYpHEbzj5Yzntn3SYkP0wszMiIrjyvVssJdFtCIbUs3VBFv8OK/s1600-h/Kitchen+I+want+glass+front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvMWbiRyP1Mv4RhrNSYWVp7VGPAX-Jhc2CRYc7BpGvNjFC0zrSu0cg2uX6dQNowgY8XPTY8FKEMWdbKTcPF-8ySSnzk0iYpHEbzj5Yzntn3SYkP0wszMiIrjyvVssJdFtCIbUs3VBFv8OK/s400/Kitchen+I+want+glass+front.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LOVE the top cabinets </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZA10d_FvP6zulZuMXi2SI_8Zz2ONYRtR0h2x1cyakyw37oK9UsrkwYeKaaxYv7V3itXljmmmwUtoDznwtQykN34ZwCM9o_L49JoJY61lXbbNkGQrLMHH4zDsKQib4Uxp7RAnEOqS-1kJ/s1600-h/Kitchen-Kristen-Buckinham-Interiors-Photo-Credit-Mudrick-21-269x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZA10d_FvP6zulZuMXi2SI_8Zz2ONYRtR0h2x1cyakyw37oK9UsrkwYeKaaxYv7V3itXljmmmwUtoDznwtQykN34ZwCM9o_L49JoJY61lXbbNkGQrLMHH4zDsKQib4Uxp7RAnEOqS-1kJ/s400/Kitchen-Kristen-Buckinham-Interiors-Photo-Credit-Mudrick-21-269x300.jpg" width="357" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great cabinet - store your dishes and display treasures</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__qUS-uwtinQHcuikNKew3ravwZuB4fCxlP1MsbC1nGKM9DBsFNMw9MHQ4i8XvDJcgKWY7lFoPFrvOYMS4qyz1WpBWvc41fjkiOGCpXyl6cY1xL9sUl1m7gMgMYMjJeDTai9fbcBHxxyK/s1600-h/Peacock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__qUS-uwtinQHcuikNKew3ravwZuB4fCxlP1MsbC1nGKM9DBsFNMw9MHQ4i8XvDJcgKWY7lFoPFrvOYMS4qyz1WpBWvc41fjkiOGCpXyl6cY1xL9sUl1m7gMgMYMjJeDTai9fbcBHxxyK/s400/Peacock.jpg" width="331" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rustic island with stainless steel counter - a little bit of a contemporary backsplash with vintage styled cabinets and great lantern style lighting - contrasts - they are wonderful aren't they?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2blXei_MT10pj4GgIEhGM947BJymb8X-19x15bofuZ77BAK7frbLjqceQnR4luPJqlhtU240OzPe9m_cNrX9Qn92MHF3nLyAkLMFzkO1oYasYjOtjdIjEZwTOCt_yoMNIsRDWky-B04H/s1600-h/Kvanum+Kitchens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2blXei_MT10pj4GgIEhGM947BJymb8X-19x15bofuZ77BAK7frbLjqceQnR4luPJqlhtU240OzPe9m_cNrX9Qn92MHF3nLyAkLMFzkO1oYasYjOtjdIjEZwTOCt_yoMNIsRDWky-B04H/s400/Kvanum+Kitchens.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meet the master cabinetmaker - Christopher Peacock.  This is inspired by Swedish country - light wood floor, dove grey painted chairs, rustic vintage table, black granite counters -  wink to the Swedish with the candle ring styled lighting fixture</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKezgCiS3d31sDC0R1Mn8NI0maX95nLivhS61JYh9bFb4bn-5UfzZrvsuSWcgDKRkMeEzs1P2gMnKj4-jlpNvdu__1n-6D5IxX13m5nQztcklH8Wf-9-1fJKbyBlK2cmqa0iXWRYu3IzrA/s1600-h/p_countrylg_ss7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKezgCiS3d31sDC0R1Mn8NI0maX95nLivhS61JYh9bFb4bn-5UfzZrvsuSWcgDKRkMeEzs1P2gMnKj4-jlpNvdu__1n-6D5IxX13m5nQztcklH8Wf-9-1fJKbyBlK2cmqa0iXWRYu3IzrA/s400/p_countrylg_ss7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A stone floor and stone wall surrounding the stainless refrigerator - and a pop of color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil__YfkznOd5oiF417HsemKNpk-EsEBpT8yXB4ysvklrg-S-kpeL2Wvzfnb3jRvE8D58cdjREp77fAL7QO45j_k12J1TKrLFEXyeZY-mfOZ0hRtYm10arwxmJwrr0iS0Ds8W2QfAK7S_aB/s1600-h/ss_100512475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil__YfkznOd5oiF417HsemKNpk-EsEBpT8yXB4ysvklrg-S-kpeL2Wvzfnb3jRvE8D58cdjREp77fAL7QO45j_k12J1TKrLFEXyeZY-mfOZ0hRtYm10arwxmJwrr0iS0Ds8W2QfAK7S_aB/s400/ss_100512475.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So todays country - NO clutter, NEUTRAL palette, INDUSTRIAL/MODERN elements, EFFICIENT appliances, VINTAGE STYLED cabinetry and millwork, CLASSIC wood or stone flooring, SIMPLE lighting.  It all adds up to comfortable, usable, family style living</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvzMjF1KPEHtnf3KfGDyDWH93KOskbl6NXghEsVDNSAkbBF0KmvwS8IvhlStEqrM6rQ6nbmCXuIEihZ7gpNx6aCUCF1slgvNUMKMFTWcPEu4ky20jptBsDbrWZXjcJIzNaZUimuG2SOx0-/s1600-h/peacockkitchen2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj31YOlo_zc0itRKVm5Zx1VaLBx4-GjrQY4dPasxCBhOnYc8yt8M_CEas3TcGCH1nfDDIId4E91QfToPUKRdUrOVcuZIjqAMtKRxoL1gOIr-fLM81fAVYRvWI8oUKO6mHZ1Y1Y2AXcMXizq/s1600-h/ss_REN604492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj31YOlo_zc0itRKVm5Zx1VaLBx4-GjrQY4dPasxCBhOnYc8yt8M_CEas3TcGCH1nfDDIId4E91QfToPUKRdUrOVcuZIjqAMtKRxoL1gOIr-fLM81fAVYRvWI8oUKO6mHZ1Y1Y2AXcMXizq/s400/ss_REN604492.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A neutral palette doesn't mean just white</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisaUFekX1-ozyP-UfR4WCxKYZfIZomk3ipnQWyiTwyZD3_R6aCQFWl3p6LG1EHdRPuOwcaxBpdD99xfiNKnHkGT0K55zgULwQoyv-f0PHURZaC9uqJ7odK1UjFsgczTsGMrtLDgDOoG6_B/s1600-h/ss_SIP904594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisaUFekX1-ozyP-UfR4WCxKYZfIZomk3ipnQWyiTwyZD3_R6aCQFWl3p6LG1EHdRPuOwcaxBpdD99xfiNKnHkGT0K55zgULwQoyv-f0PHURZaC9uqJ7odK1UjFsgczTsGMrtLDgDOoG6_B/s400/ss_SIP904594.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't resist one more by the master:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjtG0Y0CLytpnuMIIWe978Lk4ejd8ttHr0pGH-90iu3ACgJXlObfEfK15-NUw9n31LKsw0OrnNRsHtdKNMpG9WL_Z9025czt7NOtAbIJDdMJTeZ4VPXlF4poi3b_vi3nA24zJGkz5YwG0/s1600-h/peacockkitchen2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjtG0Y0CLytpnuMIIWe978Lk4ejd8ttHr0pGH-90iu3ACgJXlObfEfK15-NUw9n31LKsw0OrnNRsHtdKNMpG9WL_Z9025czt7NOtAbIJDdMJTeZ4VPXlF4poi3b_vi3nA24zJGkz5YwG0/s400/peacockkitchen2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christopher Peacock.  Beautiful cabinet details.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what do you think of country now?????</div>

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