A THING FOR WICKER...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="text-align: start;">I have always had a fondness for the warm texture and that rustic touch </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="text-align: start;">that wicker can bring into a room.  </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRhxBO8edMHd64YFJwmnZMp76TMxZGbQt7nuuenYZztqPQkeE43UCXT9Oi6TLQKHsCoVylzM7YZpMw56kY4BXvHrmwdTMz0pd_cH5BMF2aF9sSvyDO0OHUWhAyDA3RIDFml6z__rq7sqA/s1600/decorpad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRhxBO8edMHd64YFJwmnZMp76TMxZGbQt7nuuenYZztqPQkeE43UCXT9Oi6TLQKHsCoVylzM7YZpMw56kY4BXvHrmwdTMz0pd_cH5BMF2aF9sSvyDO0OHUWhAyDA3RIDFml6z__rq7sqA/s1600/decorpad.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Lately, I've been thinking that wicker is exactly what I need to warm up my dining room.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Here's why...</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_3EAlHmdQfybqYITSt5e_TPSSTBJEWjFdsp5n35Jb73H0xynneJLeA6hpRvRkQkfyuRWRm4f9t5eCThY3YBnU5m607T-lET08SMkuhofRBILzbyeftpX2ZZSJOsLjQwL17Dnp3IzsUk/s1600/cotedetexas+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_3EAlHmdQfybqYITSt5e_TPSSTBJEWjFdsp5n35Jb73H0xynneJLeA6hpRvRkQkfyuRWRm4f9t5eCThY3YBnU5m607T-lET08SMkuhofRBILzbyeftpX2ZZSJOsLjQwL17Dnp3IzsUk/s1600/cotedetexas+1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />look how just a touch of wicker brings texture and warmth</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTgmiCMTcc06QYneSCHd2_0NVQifdKArAdL64Ozhfqk6ODXrFWUzzZnq7Qt3H5z8jBp7LwJAhIRXJ4H4PeQ3TBiwZhKYOUZcJimza9vm9IoOO7BeFxuukHhvRYqML1sc3QMYQbhCZrEB0/s1600/cotedetexas1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTgmiCMTcc06QYneSCHd2_0NVQifdKArAdL64Ozhfqk6ODXrFWUzzZnq7Qt3H5z8jBp7LwJAhIRXJ4H4PeQ3TBiwZhKYOUZcJimza9vm9IoOO7BeFxuukHhvRYqML1sc3QMYQbhCZrEB0/s1600/cotedetexas1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />in this slightly minimal room, wicker warms and invites...</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlGnAY6HMltzrdWA4PBZPouBH5Uy6pYPI6i9tW990FVDGCbHUqSIxRZ7Mgo94Veqa7MbbStiA8_eWgvIT4I2bsMWeSoa0DvvlE7MKUzUT_wl5wKCLGr5qVRGBLkmDmTmFUKvxDS7Lv6lw/s1600/cotedetexas+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlGnAY6HMltzrdWA4PBZPouBH5Uy6pYPI6i9tW990FVDGCbHUqSIxRZ7Mgo94Veqa7MbbStiA8_eWgvIT4I2bsMWeSoa0DvvlE7MKUzUT_wl5wKCLGr5qVRGBLkmDmTmFUKvxDS7Lv6lw/s1600/cotedetexas+2.png" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />it blends with nearly any style of decorating..</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKajZZkpuqk310fuoLpBJpjfnFtuFAENIPm9dORKvRrz963P0tBikYZe4wFby3OnR2xP9d2tI4xyC0jkrh2n2vv5gm0VukK80Gmi3VqVb95feLCH9L7i7at9IANR88BVSrJ3BWe6OxVr8/s1600/cotedetexas.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKajZZkpuqk310fuoLpBJpjfnFtuFAENIPm9dORKvRrz963P0tBikYZe4wFby3OnR2xP9d2tI4xyC0jkrh2n2vv5gm0VukK80Gmi3VqVb95feLCH9L7i7at9IANR88BVSrJ3BWe6OxVr8/s1600/cotedetexas.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/AVvXsEgvYeBrIizOJqZj6_l38HbqXMIc6Ku3XmloqoVEuPAFORn2jcNj1Om1LGxWeDccNKcQwa-7dRy4iNXgcvqRUqZnji9CQ0Qk9aSFqj7CUgrLC0vdB56e1jlixPBEk9xEQsNFCg7f9k4IsVo/s1600/decorpad+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYeBrIizOJqZj6_l38HbqXMIc6Ku3XmloqoVEuPAFORn2jcNj1Om1LGxWeDccNKcQwa-7dRy4iNXgcvqRUqZnji9CQ0Qk9aSFqj7CUgrLC0vdB56e1jlixPBEk9xEQsNFCg7f9k4IsVo/s1600/decorpad+1.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />the rest of the room needn't be rustic or country</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_W6w1mCjq3WMXp3Mxb5xQbwch_T6eQY7_LX1dmsEf0BVCaEtmu_VhzFTNboECld0rKL2hqKDiRpD2ndezSEw_pNr4YY_87lIi_YGxz9zG0KthL5vXQwQSX3zYTTgE0z3TiLAX6REqjc/s1600/decorpad+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_W6w1mCjq3WMXp3Mxb5xQbwch_T6eQY7_LX1dmsEf0BVCaEtmu_VhzFTNboECld0rKL2hqKDiRpD2ndezSEw_pNr4YY_87lIi_YGxz9zG0KthL5vXQwQSX3zYTTgE0z3TiLAX6REqjc/s1600/decorpad+1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />it even has a certain elegance to it, and is equally friendly with fine furniture </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkPbtV9PCfzxCSRG2Hf6_6A-Q_u1WtSE4xunf3jVx9YqHQQwHRmENquEsifdwWz3U-lqSflttYbe5fDX59UCjRCVCVNK6Wl9ZZLF0mfSAhkWwmNLTGKgSI_wrI8iYgRMcWq-fIZMPCqKo/s1600/decorpad+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkPbtV9PCfzxCSRG2Hf6_6A-Q_u1WtSE4xunf3jVx9YqHQQwHRmENquEsifdwWz3U-lqSflttYbe5fDX59UCjRCVCVNK6Wl9ZZLF0mfSAhkWwmNLTGKgSI_wrI8iYgRMcWq-fIZMPCqKo/s1600/decorpad+2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />or rustic antiques</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1u93P-ydagQ6y-3no4YUpb96K3cD2P-8IFqXhdng2Vr_SCNY5NXHgVo6EP7vq38gy-4Gps5L1JEXIPaWt0HKxrgLPtWBaExCGjAP1dH81TYivgehy21N0r9el3OPNImDChVEDroa3ks/s1600/decorpad+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1u93P-ydagQ6y-3no4YUpb96K3cD2P-8IFqXhdng2Vr_SCNY5NXHgVo6EP7vq38gy-4Gps5L1JEXIPaWt0HKxrgLPtWBaExCGjAP1dH81TYivgehy21N0r9el3OPNImDChVEDroa3ks/s1600/decorpad+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> I'm especially fond of these gray kubu wicker chairs with the skirted legs</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7NwBoKn-mUHJ4Fcz51-yLl1Y2hadSKkdNBTyV3A7EDeTcp1xUHbiQ97OeuXeoS094I0p80ImclJdrZ4uJ00NFXl_Sx9ocUOPw5DT9h678fcOc2JF7MDU5YdN8n5FCVd-JDIsv6WFON4/s1600/decorpad+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7NwBoKn-mUHJ4Fcz51-yLl1Y2hadSKkdNBTyV3A7EDeTcp1xUHbiQ97OeuXeoS094I0p80ImclJdrZ4uJ00NFXl_Sx9ocUOPw5DT9h678fcOc2JF7MDU5YdN8n5FCVd-JDIsv6WFON4/s1600/decorpad+4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> these look a little new, but could easily be taken down a notch with a little gray paint wash</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br />I love the rustic kitchen dining look, but they also look pretty fantastic</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCoKUOE5Aq7Cn-XVoSc_J8g8H6Ht6eICch-NU-aWaehnBYSfXB3R9KglALC4q7zcHediKLe1MdDBqccT3KRs9AXZ25ausawZQsFo2L52fYNOxAIGgWZJg1RTjoi_g8m5GjdVNRfjWrY8/s1600/decorpad4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCoKUOE5Aq7Cn-XVoSc_J8g8H6Ht6eICch-NU-aWaehnBYSfXB3R9KglALC4q7zcHediKLe1MdDBqccT3KRs9AXZ25ausawZQsFo2L52fYNOxAIGgWZJg1RTjoi_g8m5GjdVNRfjWrY8/s1600/decorpad4.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />in a more formal setting...</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXyp-bpL2pggbp3VFIb1KP8Whzf_Ic2pzD1jLb7f95GS1snUnfQGQEMq_WoCAfSTWB1CZLzY0qCh30nPPrA-AswmycppznaTq23IYuDXJx2LbJ6V56t_WL5kygd0Wwv0AWylEKqymXv88/s1600/decorpad5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br />this is so cute for the bathroom...</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5q0UwC0m_nCnYeX3RTxM2UQy-1DfELfA2Wg4xeEQpKPrgbHtBRlG3047003IH6fAUPpc89AQwi2j_Zew5bCWuJ0qLEkwhRyJDVo1baLSAe32mKz3GMbAdQofN9iod50Gyy_dXvzNYvU/s1600/somuchbetterwithage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5q0UwC0m_nCnYeX3RTxM2UQy-1DfELfA2Wg4xeEQpKPrgbHtBRlG3047003IH6fAUPpc89AQwi2j_Zew5bCWuJ0qLEkwhRyJDVo1baLSAe32mKz3GMbAdQofN9iod50Gyy_dXvzNYvU/s1600/somuchbetterwithage.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and I like wicker storage pieces, too.</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxUpe8Aq82hdfaDWDVfWXuWb6hR5P4J35cKKa07pGpzKJVTYAWBQzhdnCGbOaGIDyd8oLPgsdzG7fW8jUuAwjTCcmCsaFK0sQRQKnMRVg-noMs1XmBoMTo04kOdQEnErtuMzcmZz1KfbI/s1600/studiokarin+bs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxUpe8Aq82hdfaDWDVfWXuWb6hR5P4J35cKKa07pGpzKJVTYAWBQzhdnCGbOaGIDyd8oLPgsdzG7fW8jUuAwjTCcmCsaFK0sQRQKnMRVg-noMs1XmBoMTo04kOdQEnErtuMzcmZz1KfbI/s1600/studiokarin+bs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />but my most favorite still has to be dining room or kitchen chairs...</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtcKkC1DgzgoHjsrFFLTL2q1g2Gr9f1bh6LNj7xDYg3jHZB7bdV_3xthmEgjKCQmfHopIGVhvgkhLo2ZBlApRF-yLbqSaCkr1nHj_SlZ_oGk-McmbpxS0_cd0yp4Z3evuU2afM0UZ80nY/s1600/wicker+decorpad1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtcKkC1DgzgoHjsrFFLTL2q1g2Gr9f1bh6LNj7xDYg3jHZB7bdV_3xthmEgjKCQmfHopIGVhvgkhLo2ZBlApRF-yLbqSaCkr1nHj_SlZ_oGk-McmbpxS0_cd0yp4Z3evuU2afM0UZ80nY/s1600/wicker+decorpad1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />they just look so right.</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv75n43MFtb0oiup9EhtrMk2ooMjuSh7FSTjXdOx81EICZcj9BmMblo5X-alY4b1b_EzfR2kZx4Qw6H0IS5pUuj3JybOWfGDUkFrm_-MAkrmk4L4r7QxW0AvDXGfff6uGJFqTbIpDzEvU/s1600/wicker+decorpad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv75n43MFtb0oiup9EhtrMk2ooMjuSh7FSTjXdOx81EICZcj9BmMblo5X-alY4b1b_EzfR2kZx4Qw6H0IS5pUuj3JybOWfGDUkFrm_-MAkrmk4L4r7QxW0AvDXGfff6uGJFqTbIpDzEvU/s1600/wicker+decorpad.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Do you like wicker furniture?</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />QUESTION FROM A READER:<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;">Hi, Please help with a paint color.  I've attached pictures of my Kitchen which opens up into my living and dining area.  The cabinets are creamy white with glaze and very yellow undertone. Uba tuba granite and tumbled marble backsplash (which unfortunatly have a pink undertone! Mistake)  </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWd48cwhcLmNSxuc2Vv1hOON-uXxpvRvk21yHsVS96S-P9xKmnklZ8edg1OTVyKRuNlzWVxv9Y2_UoowMmiwiN5mvtjhDF6BefGugJsopY2YgEOQDaJEvYZXLCsRsi55rYoQeVYWlPyOg/s1600/audrey+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWd48cwhcLmNSxuc2Vv1hOON-uXxpvRvk21yHsVS96S-P9xKmnklZ8edg1OTVyKRuNlzWVxv9Y2_UoowMmiwiN5mvtjhDF6BefGugJsopY2YgEOQDaJEvYZXLCsRsi55rYoQeVYWlPyOg/s1600/audrey+2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjuWVUmvADsCRRlEVVBD-RRX7qhQxBzea-ZBb-SUlgZtH_OtkStGvauC_-ETAz_PfIzX4JCnDZl4A837DTrSlBZHHloGIXSLi4dVY7v5OdrwPIH8sMjArRvRT9anj76UoTPM0FslgEQ0/s1600/audrey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjuWVUmvADsCRRlEVVBD-RRX7qhQxBzea-ZBb-SUlgZtH_OtkStGvauC_-ETAz_PfIzX4JCnDZl4A837DTrSlBZHHloGIXSLi4dVY7v5OdrwPIH8sMjArRvRT9anj76UoTPM0FslgEQ0/s1600/audrey.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"><br /></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;">Right know the rooms are painted BM Wilmington Tan. Im looking to lighten space up with one color for all rooms that are open to each other.  I've tried BM Manchester tan (looks gray next to my cabinets and makes them look dingy). Also tried Monroe Bisque but its too yellow in my sunny room.  Tried Bleeker Bege, Revere Pewter, Edgecomb gray but the all seem to look gray and make cabinets and dining table look dingy.   I'm going craaaazzzy. Please help recommend a neutral color.  I have the BM Fan deck and can't seem to pick the right one.  I've also tried the above mentioned paints on the wall using samples.  The current color Wilmington Tan seems to work with my cabinets, granite and living room furniture but I need a change. Something Lighter.  One last note; The living room and dining room are very sunny.  Thank you in advance.</span><br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"><br />Audrey<br /><br /><br /><br /><i>HI Audrey.    I know how hard it is to blend existing colors with a new color.  You have been going in the tan, beige to beige gray family and it isn't working - have you considered a gray green?  Your cream cabinets should love green, the travertine backsplash and the granite should also blend well, and wood tones love it too.</i><br /><br /><i><br /></i><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6t0fIrqifl0lByKFgfe-vl2vvl4b8iX97cXwRnIKG6b8o4Nr8Y3txWdzPNxiam-sXqH3g2JLHjMwc7ol0JOAIGzF5LQDfXV3i1KdRYtK7IdZKUC7gxLBkOB7uQj1iE5P1AtYx3aIvCg0/s1600/bm+graywisp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6t0fIrqifl0lByKFgfe-vl2vvl4b8iX97cXwRnIKG6b8o4Nr8Y3txWdzPNxiam-sXqH3g2JLHjMwc7ol0JOAIGzF5LQDfXV3i1KdRYtK7IdZKUC7gxLBkOB7uQj1iE5P1AtYx3aIvCg0/s1600/bm+graywisp.jpg" width="400" /></i></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><i>Benjamin Moore GRAY WISP</i></div><br /><i> Try Benjamin Moore Gray Wisp.  It's a lovely gray green - more on the gray than the green side.  Its not too dark and it is really soothing.</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMR5JyERrMUTMaeWbnvtSxxyIjG1gpYEi5en-EHO7sFIVxehpTv9-heRhvzrQsc9yqCvptF1a8k_CR9XMlM906GEFZhmWt312QLwMy8yRF4AoMk2L7TuvhbsWBhul_B5AKukCGPVcgEpU/s1600/bm+graywisp.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMR5JyERrMUTMaeWbnvtSxxyIjG1gpYEi5en-EHO7sFIVxehpTv9-heRhvzrQsc9yqCvptF1a8k_CR9XMlM906GEFZhmWt312QLwMy8yRF4AoMk2L7TuvhbsWBhul_B5AKukCGPVcgEpU/s1600/bm+graywisp.png" width="400" /></i></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><i>It works nicely with cream tones and wood tones and dark tones like your granite</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><i>Here is an example of a kitchen that has much the same color palette as your with the gray green on the walls.</i></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/AVvXsEjJ3Lbpcviguhs6ZT0MMf5Y1lgG22bB4NhEiWfmtVs9jjQ90EibHCRKGgavm8MskjJL_GXtVpakncBozP0SOA0LV7Bv9XtRLlhnIIIkFewvQ0O0grhayZVA_aX0rlMymU3I_fk01gyVgN8/s1600/kitchen-updates-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ3Lbpcviguhs6ZT0MMf5Y1lgG22bB4NhEiWfmtVs9jjQ90EibHCRKGgavm8MskjJL_GXtVpakncBozP0SOA0LV7Bv9XtRLlhnIIIkFewvQ0O0grhayZVA_aX0rlMymU3I_fk01gyVgN8/s1600/kitchen-updates-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theendearinghome.blogspot.com/">The Endearing Home</a></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/AVvXsEjz648IR1ev5vwizKWp1YRjB0OOEb9tBwN7GZlk0Kv5opeSEzvKObrxMUWUU0saUAjnsgyjFI5Go-SxWA4_odeR0TLDv3bwzgVvwiU_WO5nFd9R-nR2s5vfF6_rBA9ennU6uc9BNdxQtRk/s1600/kitchen-updates-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz648IR1ev5vwizKWp1YRjB0OOEb9tBwN7GZlk0Kv5opeSEzvKObrxMUWUU0saUAjnsgyjFI5Go-SxWA4_odeR0TLDv3bwzgVvwiU_WO5nFd9R-nR2s5vfF6_rBA9ennU6uc9BNdxQtRk/s1600/kitchen-updates-5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><i><br /></i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><i>Another gray green, with a little more gold in it is Guilford Gray - far left on this photo.</i></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXvpUfj3nsoin4g-ul2dEqMapTK5Yog8HlRquVOl8xqmTOOoqR-ULcyhDPZSPUOrQSGVrMaVfMN6vvfWsEN_eAoyIF2p4k7epuxhSQ8QbK3pikbTWGS3y7qie28nYQC-hs8IeEqdjLGA/s1600/bm+guilford+green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXvpUfj3nsoin4g-ul2dEqMapTK5Yog8HlRquVOl8xqmTOOoqR-ULcyhDPZSPUOrQSGVrMaVfMN6vvfWsEN_eAoyIF2p4k7epuxhSQ8QbK3pikbTWGS3y7qie28nYQC-hs8IeEqdjLGA/s1600/bm+guilford+green.jpg" width="400" /></i></a></div><br /><i> Another possible is Hancock Green (Benjamin Moore)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguM5lvA17nAjiD3_B3y7xIIBiS4MdoBPNw5Rho_OEWHPLvltfpi2he4JPhsE-ijQU_4gwmeIWuhTlgCIsWe2zDSEgBOItS0GZfp7YcOspKRQZtJJl-jivpxnBLYg0jSWPz9oVYj5zbAW0/s1600/bm+hancock+green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguM5lvA17nAjiD3_B3y7xIIBiS4MdoBPNw5Rho_OEWHPLvltfpi2he4JPhsE-ijQU_4gwmeIWuhTlgCIsWe2zDSEgBOItS0GZfp7YcOspKRQZtJJl-jivpxnBLYg0jSWPz9oVYj5zbAW0/s1600/bm+hancock+green.jpg" /></i></a></div><br /><i>or Nantucket Gray - (Benjamin Moore) </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4Q_36LPZGDKvHIDgQvS4xQiXcYZM3ecQWZQTG6M4JYvwsncz5ZRPLZTovsp1Lzi3rFuapIj4zvZzDX8eZkQ9QZJ13ndmgkz9Q260RnlChjHROYQfzB-5IwoNeh1pDxd-Zo5U0nz0GeI/s1600/bm+nantucket+gray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4Q_36LPZGDKvHIDgQvS4xQiXcYZM3ecQWZQTG6M4JYvwsncz5ZRPLZTovsp1Lzi3rFuapIj4zvZzDX8eZkQ9QZJ13ndmgkz9Q260RnlChjHROYQfzB-5IwoNeh1pDxd-Zo5U0nz0GeI/s1600/bm+nantucket+gray.jpg" width="640" /></i></a></div><br /><i>My final suggestion is Benjamin Moore QUIET MOMENTS.  I love the name almost as much as the color.  It is soothing, and has less green -  more gray, and just a touch of blue in certain light. </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNus7qVApsWv8gUO07SLrcc5WeOxYa6wZ6BrTvybosbK2yL6CUTKJvCww4cHp30_VDO7am2gcSZgvn7CalUgyah-MQOZdeYg9dYAMLTy3PjlJ92AFXNo5UkUJV7SpnCiqzfuBF2kzorY/s1600/bm+quiet+moments.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNus7qVApsWv8gUO07SLrcc5WeOxYa6wZ6BrTvybosbK2yL6CUTKJvCww4cHp30_VDO7am2gcSZgvn7CalUgyah-MQOZdeYg9dYAMLTy3PjlJ92AFXNo5UkUJV7SpnCiqzfuBF2kzorY/s1600/bm+quiet+moments.jpg" width="400" /></i></a></div><br /><i>All of these colors should appear lighter than the color you now have, if only because they are cooler colors and will recede more than your current color and feel lighter.   </i><i style="line-height: 21.299999237060547px;">As always, never choose a color without trying it out as a sample first.</i><br /><br /><i>Good luck!</i><br /><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 /><br /><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 /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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A THING FOR WICKER...

I have always had a fondness for the warm texture and that rustic touch  that wicker can bring into a room.   Lately, I've been thinking...

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FINE DINING

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />A formal dining room in a home is the perfect excuse to get a little </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />dramatic</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTiT4zMbNeJLoeh3mt0nj8RUQYYhlxdD6deJy61bx4ee_uLaMLUNW7MUnajzoZ9SLmidkSvGr24FmT5dSRIn_xUAEJ-GN4Y97oFwqGoGdHL0SAH4kPg5f5qAaxojnmL6-H_-MWC1R5XQ8/s1600/00000e870c8f1388.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTiT4zMbNeJLoeh3mt0nj8RUQYYhlxdD6deJy61bx4ee_uLaMLUNW7MUnajzoZ9SLmidkSvGr24FmT5dSRIn_xUAEJ-GN4Y97oFwqGoGdHL0SAH4kPg5f5qAaxojnmL6-H_-MWC1R5XQ8/s1600/00000e870c8f1388.png" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Drama in the form of furnishings,</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />lighting</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />architecture</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />color</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />OR ALL OF THE ABOVE</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/05/fine-dining.html#more">Read more »</a>

FINE DINING

A formal dining room in a home is the perfect excuse to get a little  dramatic Drama in the form of furnishings, lighting architecture color...

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COZY BUT NOT DARK

NEEDING OOMPH.....<br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsiwlzwkJa9S7YKVOoWC06M90auG5hyPwsCztSg76nPWJAD95aTDCRVlDLzT51y-rzGQ6S-zICr7KC5V13AuxHk6xjfif_PsnPTb7Taoj69POqzOurRcONyPiU_wOjl-5Um9KznTt6ZkUt/s1600/jalonburton+bs+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsiwlzwkJa9S7YKVOoWC06M90auG5hyPwsCztSg76nPWJAD95aTDCRVlDLzT51y-rzGQ6S-zICr7KC5V13AuxHk6xjfif_PsnPTb7Taoj69POqzOurRcONyPiU_wOjl-5Um9KznTt6ZkUt/s640/jalonburton+bs+com.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><i><br></i><br /><i>Sometimes the wall colors we choose are just too saturated for the available light in a room.  If you crave light and wide open spaces - but are stuck with smaller rooms and lower ceilings - you may like to try some of the very light, barely there, grays and greige paint colors to lighten up your space.</i><br><br /><br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/04/cozy-but-not-dark.html#more">Read more »</a>

COZY BUT NOT DARK

NEEDING OOMPH..... Sometimes the wall colors we choose are just too saturated for the available light in a room.  If you crave light and wid...

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Spanner in the works!

When I posted yesterday about what to do with my <a href="http://driftwood-interiors.blogspot.com/2010/07/dining-table-which-look-to-go-for.html">dining table</a>, I knew you guys would come up with some great ideas. But just when I thought I'd narrowed down my decision, I find myself with a conundrum of sorts - a new player has entered the game! Thanks to all the great ideas you've come up with, I'm now thinking zinc might be just what I'm looking for. <a href="http://cabinonthewater.blogspot.com/">Tricia Rose</a> and <a href="http://thediversionproject.blogspot.com/">Jules</a> (gorgeous girls - you really have to check out their fab blogs if you haven't already) suggested zinc, so in the interests of research, I found these lovelies:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohDa-uXMkyPHWZn9Z056-HyO5iawrlRqKYYKiySer0JFt_u_meOdWdskeZiRPHDxYEwN0zgjdCcGRcssgDpwDFicRhXPGYgr0W1AVi3gywC0MzmwPiuNH3SCmeAJBRrfe7YmYjDORM3M/s1600/table+labastide+org+uk+via+villa+anna+blogspot+com+%7B0AA6888E-FE56-4C0D-BCF9-D7DCF2100B71%7D_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohDa-uXMkyPHWZn9Z056-HyO5iawrlRqKYYKiySer0JFt_u_meOdWdskeZiRPHDxYEwN0zgjdCcGRcssgDpwDFicRhXPGYgr0W1AVi3gywC0MzmwPiuNH3SCmeAJBRrfe7YmYjDORM3M/s640/table+labastide+org+uk+via+villa+anna+blogspot+com+%7B0AA6888E-FE56-4C0D-BCF9-D7DCF2100B71%7D_3.jpg" width="480" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://labastide.org.uk/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> this combination with the tolix chairs - oh my!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwD7zZycqq76g3GP_3X3fZ4EFzpfcH0PfygCAT-l22k1whpfYMv5xobDxcYpxpMP2s13-hQmK7QCuc0EwzwlaYKNQCdMpT5RgzZwalLsE-79Xe3jIhyedpiCX1ZJGN1HEjnRuScOjXzGI/s1600/table+annefowlertetbury+co+uk+48+Long+Street+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwD7zZycqq76g3GP_3X3fZ4EFzpfcH0PfygCAT-l22k1whpfYMv5xobDxcYpxpMP2s13-hQmK7QCuc0EwzwlaYKNQCdMpT5RgzZwalLsE-79Xe3jIhyedpiCX1ZJGN1HEjnRuScOjXzGI/s400/table+annefowlertetbury+co+uk+48+Long+Street+006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://annefowlertetbury.co.uk/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> this base is very similar to mine</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65Gh6qU7qHDKnCeEHl2NFWJCSbxmBexPodmhS5pgMREYbhQBZ8s4z4thT3d1lHzyGmvSRmDUYpKE-NoPKd4jjq1_-asrNc9l0RrOtYi53X2U8ZjCXIgR1SibhOiAJhc6qUPVMkdPvya8/s1600/table+patinagreen+typepad+com+6a010535dfaa1c970c011570db3e1a970c-320wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65Gh6qU7qHDKnCeEHl2NFWJCSbxmBexPodmhS5pgMREYbhQBZ8s4z4thT3d1lHzyGmvSRmDUYpKE-NoPKd4jjq1_-asrNc9l0RrOtYi53X2U8ZjCXIgR1SibhOiAJhc6qUPVMkdPvya8/s400/table+patinagreen+typepad+com+6a010535dfaa1c970c011570db3e1a970c-320wi.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://patinagreen.typepad.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">source </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafNKmhXVULAP6NE_M_iYmM2qNlnadDhIzn5k3FAtbkqJzcll26zLOhn2nYIuTNfh44o1yV2swt1xthFvxT8QYtDGpDOycoH1WaU9dQZkNPY87tItC-aXWTFGSDuTYqNvhe7KC4gVURQE/s1600/table+petershamnurseries+co+uk+%7BABB8AB74-0BAF-406E-9ACA-C47CBBB67836%7D_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafNKmhXVULAP6NE_M_iYmM2qNlnadDhIzn5k3FAtbkqJzcll26zLOhn2nYIuTNfh44o1yV2swt1xthFvxT8QYtDGpDOycoH1WaU9dQZkNPY87tItC-aXWTFGSDuTYqNvhe7KC4gVURQE/s640/table+petershamnurseries+co+uk+%7BABB8AB74-0BAF-406E-9ACA-C47CBBB67836%7D_1.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://petershamnurseries.com/">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgITNibLGrAnopCw-eJ0UYIYcstdCAdmfJoBx1QN3mINq6d1XQpxUKKkt_XAy7IOmQUd145gBAUL5T407HC7daaVdDlLMi1lnbqHh032h87rnzRFZWsvbOPSiSZc9nPb93gB8_Sj5_MyrA/s1600/table+cottageantiques+com+French+zinc+top+bistro+tbl+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgITNibLGrAnopCw-eJ0UYIYcstdCAdmfJoBx1QN3mINq6d1XQpxUKKkt_XAy7IOmQUd145gBAUL5T407HC7daaVdDlLMi1lnbqHh032h87rnzRFZWsvbOPSiSZc9nPb93gB8_Sj5_MyrA/s400/table+cottageantiques+com+French+zinc+top+bistro+tbl+pic.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cottageantiques.biz/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So now, before I make my final decision, I'm going to check out the availability of zinc sheeting, and also the price. I love that it gets better with age, is durable and hard-wearing, and looks amazing to boot. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for the feedback everyone - I love that decorating has now become a collaborative process! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a>

Spanner in the works!

When I posted yesterday about what to do with my dining table , I knew you guys would come up with some great ideas. But just when I thought...

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Dining table - which look to go for?

So...as part of my kitchen/dining room makeover, I'm thinking I might completely change my dining table. At the moment, we've been using a timber table we bought years ago, in a huge rush before the rellies arrived to visit our new home. We bought it purely for size and serviceability, and it's been impervious to the rough and tumble dished out by a family of five. Oh, and it was also sturdy enough to handle being used as a makeshift dance floor by one rather flamboyant toddler!  <br /><br />Now, I just so happen to have a few dining tables stashed away in my shed. I know I sound like a crazy hoarder type, but really, how could I pass up the chance to buy antique timber turned-leg tables for next to nix? But - there's one little problem - at the moment, the largest of the tables has a nasty chip-board top. To replace it, I can't decide whether to go for lovely, recycled timber (either limed or painted white), or I might just top it with a piece of marble I also happen to have in the shed (don't judge me!) So, you know the drill, what do you think? Here are some ideas I like, and I'd love your opinions as usual.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkRU9igwIxqgO3O8HHXxwm4JCUjTkQb7v-uRoBajw4GTPQn6x91gBhVx5NPCohevrFbz8eLSxYUB61vBusu5tytz1AO1v8WFjwtPnLcFGyJfsGT9ljhoEORA9Y5WiTnjVYAsvAaWUW-ZE/s1600/table+via+atlanta+bartlett+pif9_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkRU9igwIxqgO3O8HHXxwm4JCUjTkQb7v-uRoBajw4GTPQn6x91gBhVx5NPCohevrFbz8eLSxYUB61vBusu5tytz1AO1v8WFjwtPnLcFGyJfsGT9ljhoEORA9Y5WiTnjVYAsvAaWUW-ZE/s400/table+via+atlanta+bartlett+pif9_large.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">a vision in white by the oh-so-talented <a href="http://atlantabartlett.com/">Atlanta Bartlett </a></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGT8YVJgVqsqms-LXAPK9gJVxLNpYjt8PzL0em82PjWe0RLeGKdxn8ZzNH1XBHSPBNIpTm4uJsKj8ymkz08Wg-sa7plQfQGfSga399hk3zGbJt-NIKNbb44QBgvnzlDR-3wSLu4QimsjE/s1600/table+cropped_farm_table+via+white+flower+farmhouse+com.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGT8YVJgVqsqms-LXAPK9gJVxLNpYjt8PzL0em82PjWe0RLeGKdxn8ZzNH1XBHSPBNIpTm4uJsKj8ymkz08Wg-sa7plQfQGfSga399hk3zGbJt-NIKNbb44QBgvnzlDR-3wSLu4QimsjE/s640/table+cropped_farm_table+via+white+flower+farmhouse+com.JPG" width="546" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">recycled timber via <a href="http://whiteflowerfarmhouse.com/">White Flower Farmhouse</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxWBqi7Ft0etIDP5rsJ2cvKnkYrm2LN3RXNIkqgfsTjHRZe2rltcjHhYQVPdfB8IwfLOWZOHksMfHkVa4oaleVNXbJF0D5CRe6ji1s9jiZJrfgoRPPIH-YnVgCJd83WfrhMBq3rE6cns/s1600/0QXz5V_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxWBqi7Ft0etIDP5rsJ2cvKnkYrm2LN3RXNIkqgfsTjHRZe2rltcjHhYQVPdfB8IwfLOWZOHksMfHkVa4oaleVNXbJF0D5CRe6ji1s9jiZJrfgoRPPIH-YnVgCJd83WfrhMBq3rE6cns/s640/0QXz5V_1.jpg" width="451" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">marble + timber = gorgeous! <a href="http://atlantabartlett.com/">Atlanta Bartlett</a>'s handiwork again</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp7DerOG0cEd2EV3jU7yQzie_OSLunlipOJCi5qOv7rm5UWttlWu7-AInCejGzb3oaGSscKPo9bfpJ6OXmolzG5U7jB4QgNdnkGsSo10g99gQ59kMKfpacXb5TZNm-hRQzUHkY2GXjWDU/s1600/Domino-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp7DerOG0cEd2EV3jU7yQzie_OSLunlipOJCi5qOv7rm5UWttlWu7-AInCejGzb3oaGSscKPo9bfpJ6OXmolzG5U7jB4QgNdnkGsSo10g99gQ59kMKfpacXb5TZNm-hRQzUHkY2GXjWDU/s640/Domino-1.jpg" width="601" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">marble + white timber - is this the winning combination? via Domino mag</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Oh, and don't forget this table will be paired with my <a href="http://driftwood-interiors.blogspot.com/2010/06/mirror-mirror.html">soon-to-be-revamped mirror</a>, with a sideboard underneath. I always have the same problem when making these decisions - I like so many different looks. But I need to remind myself that nothing has to be forever, so my plan is to choose a look for as long as I like it, and then change it up again! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope you're all having a great day,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Dining table - which look to go for?

So...as part of my kitchen/dining room makeover, I'm thinking I might completely change my dining table. At the moment, we've been u...

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Mirror, mirror....

So...now that my ceilings are all white and wonderful, I've organised for my mate Bill to cover those last few brick walls with gyprock, and I'm telling you, I cannot <i>wait</i> to be rid of them. But as Bill has a holiday booked and will be away for the next couple of weeks (very inconsiderate of him, don't you think?) I'll take this time to plan my decorating theme for the dining area. At the moment, I have a large timber-framed mirror on the wall, and a sideboard, and I'll be giving them both a facelift with a fresh coat of paint. These are a few of the images I've saved, and of course there's a definite theme emerging here:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidyldYTn93EtNDEIDv9oonIoJztZPfMsbWiBhhligFCvlLMEr4Hxg5p3dPvPdNqyXelsrOco936rkVxOBkG-6OjjYTJjSfBRr8Sp99pCq71pQxejPpWQ-nKmB7sJMfGkXAks6ogYPvF-M/s1600/mirror+via+lavender-grove_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidyldYTn93EtNDEIDv9oonIoJztZPfMsbWiBhhligFCvlLMEr4Hxg5p3dPvPdNqyXelsrOco936rkVxOBkG-6OjjYTJjSfBRr8Sp99pCq71pQxejPpWQ-nKmB7sJMfGkXAks6ogYPvF-M/s400/mirror+via+lavender-grove_01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> lavender grove via <a href="http://locationworks.com/">locationworks.com</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicwky4Wlq8hp52IrX81W8RBOyTSec2Tr32UIxCpW1UxLAPBQUSgXWAkzootV7pIfFawogjLEc-kSEThzbjmfECCTOfzoD9qz0iOrxBZvbHgVtrhJdhu5_XsuG9I-irIbGwo35p4uNWCb0/s1600/mirror+via+elle+decor+Interior-Decorating-with-Mirrors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicwky4Wlq8hp52IrX81W8RBOyTSec2Tr32UIxCpW1UxLAPBQUSgXWAkzootV7pIfFawogjLEc-kSEThzbjmfECCTOfzoD9qz0iOrxBZvbHgVtrhJdhu5_XsuG9I-irIbGwo35p4uNWCb0/s400/mirror+via+elle+decor+Interior-Decorating-with-Mirrors.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="http://elledecor.com/">elle decor </a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMeOvk73BeBGdRANi2dieA5Yyv2jaS3U47iVF1n4CktlxLs6IATYr3XyiS1yGgodHs6_fxOWd6aq6LKyWrHQVH6JN8e3Mlzy1GWIptlZjjCnlw06Bsegr6Az878fpr6gPuO2S9LtvUeK8/s1600/mirror+via+lamp+martha+stewart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMeOvk73BeBGdRANi2dieA5Yyv2jaS3U47iVF1n4CktlxLs6IATYr3XyiS1yGgodHs6_fxOWd6aq6LKyWrHQVH6JN8e3Mlzy1GWIptlZjjCnlw06Bsegr6Az878fpr6gPuO2S9LtvUeK8/s400/mirror+via+lamp+martha+stewart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="http://skonahem.com/">skona hem </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwI-J02kdnlUUyovK2nxVFidGabIVPvRdttJlmrM35Rq4sHAnZHHPuEOvFyd1Tz_kuhXGjt1f6NEG6fA7qOyEvixf7y3DlmWzqoj1SG4HqgSh9hyFP5pmQfeua9-pH-0ZKqA2YLKVQ0ew/s1600/mirror+via+open_plan_living_simon_kenny_content_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwI-J02kdnlUUyovK2nxVFidGabIVPvRdttJlmrM35Rq4sHAnZHHPuEOvFyd1Tz_kuhXGjt1f6NEG6fA7qOyEvixf7y3DlmWzqoj1SG4HqgSh9hyFP5pmQfeua9-pH-0ZKqA2YLKVQ0ew/s640/mirror+via+open_plan_living_simon_kenny_content_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> via <a href="http://content-agency.com/">content agency</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju9kjDgwraG7uS924RfQS_Kp7SpCaeR5dL8duhW3Zu_BHdi5eXU3rNL9cNJNg6NPQ2X9cAKnsYGA2kIInGfpX9Zz-jxgtYpIzobiSIqAH76aIFIiR8xbgwYEnzwpGJ5CDzpna7vPqPC4Q/s1600/mirror+via+velvet+and+linen+6a00e554d7b82788330120a5d9f094970c.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju9kjDgwraG7uS924RfQS_Kp7SpCaeR5dL8duhW3Zu_BHdi5eXU3rNL9cNJNg6NPQ2X9cAKnsYGA2kIInGfpX9Zz-jxgtYpIzobiSIqAH76aIFIiR8xbgwYEnzwpGJ5CDzpna7vPqPC4Q/s400/mirror+via+velvet+and+linen+6a00e554d7b82788330120a5d9f094970c.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The gorgeous work of Steve and <a href="http://brookegianetti.typepad.com/">Brooke Gianetti</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><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/AVvXsEhh7eIwDTHETRe_Oa_NyUV1asek6bP9Azj0DEBd9g4YJXROoyJ_ORqAPNFp47Kt2KzaQ-czCR1QmxmT7-0ChPfnPabf0z87izUbOicvskJTuPLBKw5grvHRBlYBmKc4_zqLEcMZwABu5yA/s1600/mirror+via+Suzanne+Dougal8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7eIwDTHETRe_Oa_NyUV1asek6bP9Azj0DEBd9g4YJXROoyJ_ORqAPNFp47Kt2KzaQ-czCR1QmxmT7-0ChPfnPabf0z87izUbOicvskJTuPLBKw5grvHRBlYBmKc4_zqLEcMZwABu5yA/s640/mirror+via+Suzanne+Dougal8.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="http://houseandgarden,com.au/">house and garden magazine</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3cNPM7NOJ67JXlv3rSLOPJFmCvlooYKQGaJIcws314ncELFv7eviaXWpdyRVRr1Nbz6Ag_q6jIlj6HswYXMhggpotFTvZ9O8SAVaW-hZh8mdH1pp6P3x0cfFdKbrugXMHrvCywDPo80w/s400/mirror+via+lavender-grove_05.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">lavender grove via <a href="http://locationworks.com/">locationworks.com</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJNngiuuPazpjgprk6ybwNOpUHUbrgwDOVQeqMb872QxwqqdALCr951IYZjlzssueRazRL-Rt7jN4EEjBf-RLaEl8FSjRH_QB1kUWB7klsX0rENJPX5I_3wLQUYac7AjSp3ZkJVBDFGpY/s1600/mirror+via+southern+accents+seasonsforallathome+com+6a00e54fccb6d288340115711b7c21970c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJNngiuuPazpjgprk6ybwNOpUHUbrgwDOVQeqMb872QxwqqdALCr951IYZjlzssueRazRL-Rt7jN4EEjBf-RLaEl8FSjRH_QB1kUWB7klsX0rENJPX5I_3wLQUYac7AjSp3ZkJVBDFGpY/s400/mirror+via+southern+accents+seasonsforallathome+com+6a00e54fccb6d288340115711b7c21970c.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="http://southernaccents.com/">southern accents</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As usual, I'm drawn to the idea of painting the mirror either black or white. I could, of course, silver leaf it,  which I'm sure <a href="http://tranquiltownhouse.blogspot.com/">Kerry</a> would recommend! And I'm quite liking the touches of gold that have found their way back into vogue in recent times, but my house is a little too rustic and rough around the edges for it to work. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'll be back tomorrow with some pics of my pretty new ceilings, and also the mirror and sideboard in question. In the meantime, feel free to give my your opinions - your ideas are always so inspired. Ok, must go - I have a game to watch! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">See you tomorrow,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Mirror, mirror....

So...now that my ceilings are all white and wonderful, I've organised for my mate Bill to cover those last few brick walls with gyprock,...

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