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Katie Lee Joel’s Townhouse

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La Dolce Vita did a post on ‘this or that‘ a while ago and featured Katie Lee Joel’s west village town house – and I recently bought a set of mint colored chairs and they also remind me of this [...]

Written By Melkorka on June 15, 2010 | 4 Comments » | Posted in: Color

Subdued Scheme & Fabrics

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Written By Melkorka on March 11, 2010 | 1 Comment » | Posted in: Color

Pastel Bedside

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Written By Melkorka on November 18, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in: Color, Inspiration

Kristen Bell’s Colorful house in Instyle

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I love the mix of rich textured hues, colorful brights and cheery patterns. It is both cosy and young.

Written By Melkorka on November 11, 2009 | 4 Comments » | Posted in: Color

Grey paint – White Trim – Black Shutters

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image from Lonny image from Martha Stewart Living image from Domino In the summer I always prefer white on white farmhouses- but when the chilly weather approaches – the red leaves of autumn call out for slightly warmer tones. There [...]

Written By Melkorka on November 9, 2009 | 4 Comments » | Posted in: Color, Exterior

Her name is Kelly

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Written By Melkorka on November 1, 2009 | 3 Comments » | Posted in: Color

Fabric Possibilities For My Chairs…

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I realize that all my posts have been ‘help me decide’ lately – but I have been making so many decisions and processing so many projects that looking at inspiration photos seems, well, uninspiring. I am looking for some fabric [...]

Written By Melkorka on July 19, 2009 | 13 Comments » | Posted in: Color, Design Detail, Refinishing Furniture

Blue or Red?

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Image from House Beautiful image via Shelter image via Unknown Image from Elle Decor My Chairs I have Chinoiserie Chippendale faux bamboo chairs that I bought at my favorite junk shop – and although they were originally green I am [...]

Written By Melkorka on July 9, 2009 | 10 Comments » | Posted in: Color, Refinishing Furniture

Black white and read all over

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image via blackwhiteyellow image via habituallychic I also started to read this book ( a little summer treat for my self) and this one Did you know you can buy used books on amazon? the prices are amazing (sometimes on [...]

Written By Melkorka on June 17, 2009 | 3 Comments » | Posted in: Bookshelves, Color, Tips and Tricks

Pretty in Purple

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Written By Melkorka on May 21, 2009 | 3 Comments » | Posted in: Color, Kitchens

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      Here is just another renovation blog. Here is the story – I grew up on a farm in upstate NY and when I am in city I invariably miss the country. So my siblings and I often end up back [...]

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      My father bought me this book this summer when we were out looking for furniture at the local antique /used furniture shops in the area. To Grandfathers House we Go – A Roadside Tour of American Homes By Harry Devlin [...]

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