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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Caught My Eye

Browsing online I found some clever and lovely decorating ideas that caught my eye.  From Southern Living magazine:

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An enlarged and framed hand written envelope.  You could find similar at The Graphics Fairy site.

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Cork cabinet pulls.  How cool would this be in a wine cellar or an area designated for wine and wine tastings.

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Wall map art.

From Better Homes & Gardens:

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Taking advantage of every inch of space in this craft closet.

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Family command center/desk area in a French Country kitchen.  Love the warm color.

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From Country Living magazine. Love this archway! 

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One of my favorite patterns on a floor.

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I love what I can see of this painted pink cabinet.

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Side tables being used as a coffee table.

Lots of ideas and inspiration!

Kathy

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26 comments:

  1. JaneFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    You are so right!! Lots of great ideas and inspiration. I've always loved the look of the framed envelope.
    Jane

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  2. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I love the "pattern floor" room!

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  3. Marsha @ Tattered ChickFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Now those cork knobs are pretty clever! Although I don't care for yellow that room is so warm and inviting!!!

    I hope you're having a fabulous week!!

    xxoo

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  4. Red Door HomeFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    All of these ideas are very creative. My favorites are the pink secretary and painted floors.

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  5. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Hi Kathy, I have the photo of the large envelope saved in my inspiration file for a future project. Thanks for the inspiration.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  6. GailFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Oh Kathy, such awesome inspirations. I love the large envelope. I'm getting ready to re-do my bedroom and I was thinking of enlarging a letter I received in the mail that my husband wrote to me the day before our wedding. My thought isn't an original thought afterall. Thanks for sharing.

    Enjoy your day,
    Gail

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  7. The Tuscan HomeFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Hi Kathy,

    All of these pictures are great inspiration, all unique in their own way, love it!

    Thank you for the nice comment on my last post! *smile* ((hugs)) ~Liz

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I love the first picture of the enlarged envelope. Too cool!

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  9. Sonny GFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I love the envelope art and the blue wardrobe I see in the bottom photo...
    thanks for the inspiration cause I'm gonna need it soon..

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  10. MollyFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Thanks for compiling all those pictures! I found myself gasping at each one~I think my favorite is that yellow kitchen, and i'm not even a big yellow fan! But then that arched doorway is to die for

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  11. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Hi Kathy, I love what you did with your long hallway. The egg prints are so lovely. Wouldn't you just love an envelope hanging in your home! I know I would! Such fun. Always, E

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  12. The Single NesterFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Craft closet? I need a craft house! I love that archway. Very interesting.

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  13. Angie@Echoes of LaughterFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I love all those images...it would be hard to pic a fav! Angie xo

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  14. Sea AngelsFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Gorgeous my favorite being that huge letter..now where can I get that printed....ha ha
    Hugs Lynn xx

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  15. Emily {Frilly Details}February 10, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Love all the rooms and ideas!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  16. Cindy AdkinsFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Oh wow, I love that postcard on the wall, Kathy! and that pink cabinet--amazing!!! Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead~
    XO
    Cindy

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  17. UnknownFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I am loving all your fun inspiration, but that large envelope and the craft room, to die for! Fun pictures!

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  18. KimFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Those are some awesome pictures Kath! I especially love the french country kitchen with the workspace and that archway is unbelievable! Have a wonderful weekend sweet friend.
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  19. Melissa MillerFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Great inspiration Kathy. Everything looks wonderful.

    Happy Valentines Day!
    ~Melissa :)

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  20. {Bellamere Cottage}February 12, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Hi Kathy...

    Oh.... I'm sorry to hear you have the punies too.... I hope you're feeling up and well ASAP! We chickies have way too much to do to give time up being sick... I did NOTHING....and I mean NOTHING.... It was just me and the TV. Usually I can buck up and at least do some needlework or something... I kept thinking "what a waste of time".... I guess resting isn't such a bad thing though... :-) And, I did get to watch TV which I don't have much time for....

    I love the pictures... Especially the archway. Isn't that just delish?? Oh how I'd love that in my house.

    Feel better soon Chickie!

    Huggies,
    Spence

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  21. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    These are great ideas! I have the first pic in my idea files!

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  22. Absolutely LadylikeFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Great inspirations dear Kathy! I love the archway and -of course- the pink cabinet! Thanks for sharing :-)

    Happy Valentines Day!

    Cheers: Evi

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  23. Sissie's Shabby CottageFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Hi Kathy,
    Can you imagine having that gorgeous architectural trim dividing your rooms!!! Wow!

    Lovely inspirational photos. We can always dream.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  24. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Kathy, Gorgeous inspiration! I love the window treatments in that french country kitchen. Wonder if Sonya could teach me how to do that! lol LOVE the archway and that floor!!

    Makes me want to get busy doing something!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  25. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Oooh, I love that framed envelope print!

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  26. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Ha ha. I just noticed the cat in the French Country kitchen. So sweet!

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy