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Twirling In The FieldsTwirling In The Fields

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKPeeking over hedgerows, coast to coast,I've been on a quest to find a field of poppiesfor monthsI'd researched on the internet whereto uncover their sneaky locationbut ended up empty handedApparently it is like seeing a rainbow...One year it is there, the next it is notTh…

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31Jul2012

The Summer Olympic Games BeginThe Summer Olympic Games Begin

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKSeven years agowhen it was announced the Olympics would come to Londonmy husband turned to me and said'We should go'Our tickets :)Little did we know thennot only would be seeing the Olympic Games,but we would be living here to witnessthe Olympic Torch Relay,The Diamond Ju…

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28Jul2012

CRAZY FOR COLORCRAZY FOR COLOR

ADD A LITTLE DRAMA Home UniqueIn decorating its not the objects as much as the contrasts that make a room interesting.  There are a million and one ways to decorate a room, but unless you have a little drama - a strong contrast - it can still be boring.Read more »…

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27Jul2012

COLOR CHALLENGEDCOLOR CHALLENGED

PERSONAL COLOR PALETTESSourceAre you a green person or a blue person?  Do you like neutrals or whites?  Do reds make you happy?  Do you love pink?Color is personal -  It is individualA look in your closet will reveal colors you know you look your best inand colors that make you feel good.Why should…

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25Jul2012

The Olympic TorchThe Olympic Torch

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKHow adorable is he?!This is Olympic torchbearer Charlie Palmerage 87 from ChilworthI don't know if he or the torch is shining more :)I stood next to his proud granddaughters who said he received the exciting news 21/2 months ago that he'd been selected For the longest tim…

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25Jul2012

REPETITIONREPETITION

ITS A GOOD THINGCece & Co.(repeated shells, chairs, wood finishes)In design, repetition is a good thingRepetition of architectural detailsbring balance and beauty to a houseAtlanta Homes Mag(symmetrical home with repeated elements equally on each side)Read more »…

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23Jul2012

My exclusive range for Designer BoysMy exclusive range for Designer Boys

At long last I can spill the beans on some really exciting news! Earlier this year I met the lovely Gav and Waz from Designer Boys (and from the original series of The Block), and I was beyond thrilled when they approached me about designing an exclusive range of paintings for them. The boys have go…

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22Jul2012

'Signs' The Summer Olympics Are Coming'Signs' The Summer Olympics Are Coming

Posted By Happy HomemakerRoad closure signs are sprouting up around Surreyfor the upcoming Summer Olympic cycling racesThese gorgeous 'tree tunnels' are typical in this areaMany Olympic cyclists who will ride these roads are in the Tour de France nowThe Olympics start next week - you know I'll show …

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22Jul2012

WARM GREYWARM GREY

SO MANY GREYSI read that this particular hue is spelled G-R-A-Y in America and G-R-E-Y in the UK.    Looking at this manor house, I can see so many shades of gray in the stonework - warm griege, light gray, medium, charcoal and even a little bluish or greenish tint now and then - they all look perfe…

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21Jul2012

TODAY'S INSPIRATION:  WALL ARRANGEMENTSTODAY'S INSPIRATION: WALL ARRANGEMENTS

INSPIRED BY WALLSA good wall arrangement goes beyond a pretty designa good arrangement reflects the homeowner's personalitybrings in their life, loves, and interestsRead more »…

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20Jul2012

English History For KidsEnglish History For Kids

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKThere are many reasons the English know their history so wellFor one, on such a small islandhistory is never far away with a short drive to a castle, museum,or some sort of historical attractionStonehenge{ photo by me }History is made appealing at an early agethrough vari…

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19Jul2012

CHARCOAL GRAY MASTER SUITECHARCOAL GRAY MASTER SUITE

LISA'S BEAUTIFUL BEDROOM SUITEI 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....I posted about it first here:http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-process-current-projects.htmlWe chose a palette of ch…

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17Jul2012

Trip To Amalfi Coast, ItalyTrip To Amalfi Coast, Italy

Posted By Happy Homemaker UKI don't know why, but the Amalfi Coast has been on my bucket list for the last few yearsWe visited last month, and my family had to drag me back onto the planeAnd the water was warm enough so that even I could dip inWe visited the villages of Amalfi, Positano and RavelloW…

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14Jul2012
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