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Saturday, July 21, 2012

Yellow Interiors........Always Cheerful

No interior color can cheer you up quite like yellow. Whether you paint or paper your walls in it or accessorize with it, yellow is such a happy color, that if you will allow it to work it's magic, before you know it you'll be smiling again. I hope these images will brighten your day, and of course inspire you to use the color yellow in your home decor.

Now sit back, listen to ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE from the musical Spamalot, (SE SURE TO GIVE IT A MINUTE FOR THE SONG TO START) and enjoy the images.

Yellow always helps you look on the bright side !!!

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Take a stroll under a lemon pergola.

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In this room yellow becomes a neutral that these pretty bright colors pop against.

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One of my very favorite designers. She always brings an Old World charm to her interiors with her use of murals and trompe l'oeil.

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With the walls painted lemon yellow, this French Country kitchen oozes charm.

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Think in terms of citrus and you won't go wrong when decorating a yellow room.

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This is such a pretty color combination and the leopard chairs are perfect.

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Muted orange and peach always looks pretty with yellow. The use of grey anchors the room.

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The light wood of the beams and woodwork is perfect for this gorgeous room.

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Yellow flowers are so cheerful, especially in a lovely pitcher like this one.

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I love the way the yellow accessories "pop" in this room

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This room demonstrates how the right plaid, checks, and stripes look beautiful when coordinated.

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This residence with it's yellow painted stucco is very appealing!

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Plain.....

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or fancy, lemons are delightful when displayed in containers.

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This is one of my own designs with yellow walls and an exotic flair.

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Pretty accessories and a large wooden bowl of lemons make a great vignette.

I love the yellow doors in this fabulous room!

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Blue and yellow....a wonderful color combination.

This wreath would look good on any door because yellow seems to compliments any color.

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The yellow siding and white trim make this front porch so warm and cozy!

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Yellow is the perfect accent in this great country kitchen. Try papering your ceiling!!

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What is it about yellow striped awnings?

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A great mix of patterns gives this room it's charm,

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Breathtaking! What more can I say?

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Yellow flowers will always make your house bright and cheerful!

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You can almost smell the freshness in this kitchen! I think white glazed tiles and lattice gives and overall crispness to a room.

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If this space doesn't cheer you up nothing will!

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The White Album - Decorating in the French Country Style

How do you define French Country decorating? Personally, it is one of my absolute favorite styles. It embodies grace, charm, and simple elegance. The French Country style is warm and welcoming and is inspired by the ambiance of the amazing Provence landscape. This style brings the colors, textures and freshness of the French countryside into your home. The look is romantic and charming, using old and worn elements combined with an air of down to-earth comfort for a look of casual elegance. It is simple and fun to mix antiques and flea market finds and new items to create a decidedly country French aesthetic. French decorating is possible at any budget.

The warm, inviting space of your French country home is just right for relaxed, comfortable times with friends and family. And when you close your eyes, you may even imagine a sunny French vineyard stretching out just beyond your window.

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Simple, graceful lines are a prominent feature of French country furniture. These furniture choices will give your living room an old world French country charm.

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French Country decorating truly has no set rules...just a few guidelines. It is all about textured walls, informal wood tones, weathered patinas, and distressed painted furniture.

A great craft idea that will add some bling to your French Country home. This style can be accessorized with a subtle amount of crystal, (especially chandeliers) and tidbits of glam. Just be very careful, this must be handled with finesse.

Remember, French Country interior design is pastoral in nature! Aren't these babies adorable?

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For a genuine French country atmosphere, choose living room floors with an old, rustic and informal look.

See the different textures here. Very important. You just can't paint everything white and expect a true French Country look for you home.

The French village where Joan of Arc met with the Dauphin.

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Beautiful textures from marble to fabric. Look at how there are 7 elements of texture in the one picture in the middle. This is how you have to THINK when decorating in all white to keep your interiors from becoming too FLAT!

Texture from floor to ceiling. Fabulous!

A bicycle with lace decorated wheels....why not!! Just remember with French Country lace has to be used sparingly. Fru Fru and country don't mix. The best lace to use is a heavier tatted lace. Nothing TOO delicate!

Beautiful cream exteriors. Notice how they are not all the same color. Remember to not paint your interiors all one color white. It is the mix of whites that give interest to French Country! The mix of colors give the kind of texture that is needed in a monochromatic color scheme.

Flowers and metal, always gets a thumbs up!

Don't forget to accessorize....it makes the home!

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The French embrace the “hearth and home” lifestyle, and it reflects their love of life.

If this is the style you wish to achieve, you will have to be a treasure hunter. You will have to be willing to go to flea markets, antique shops, and garage sales. But I promise, the hunt is half the fun!