tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32767485312585602212012-11-01T16:40:15.164-04:00Design Thoughts and Inspirational InteriorsLissa Piercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13258040782582354892noreply@blogger.comBlogger301125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276748531258560221.post-68279721922124826542012-10-31T14:46:00.000-04:002012-10-31T14:46:39.969-04:002012-10-31T14:46:39.969-04:00

That's All Folks. I am officially closing up shop here at After Adornment and moving on to bigger and better things. Unfortunately this blog is no longer moving in the direction I really want it to and so I have decided to jump ship and concentrate on something new. It's been fun while it lasted and a true test for me to take something and work at making it better. I have learned so much and

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Since I have dubbed this California week on the blog I thought we could highlight an amazing California landmark hotel. I mean what is more California than the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel. Oh boy if these walls could talk. First opening in 1912 this hotel has had it's fare share of fabulous guests. Just the entry alone would make me feel like a movie star. And I love the signature

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There is nothing better than a fabulous California residence. Every time I see a good one I get so jealous (I really want to have a NanaWall that opens up to the back yard one day) and tell my husband that we need to move there. California is one of the places where the weather is great and you can open your home up to the outdoors all year long....and they do! And, if they can't open it up they

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Yeah!!! I am officially on vacation people and I can't even tell you how much we need this right now. This is the last time we wait till towards the end of the year to do anything...I can't wait this long to have time off and relax. Whew so glad it's here. Eat, drink, sleep, take in the sites...that is the plan. The only plan! I am so excited to let loose, leave work behind, and unplug. I do

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Since October is Breast Cancer awareness month I though what better color to highlight than pink! Happy October...with just a hint of pink. 1)Sur La Table /Dualit Pink Toaster $320 2)Jonathan Adler Hot Pink and Natural Nixon Throw $295 3)Zinc Door/Stray Dog Designs Magalie Pink Mirror $528 4)James Stuart Duncan Sofa $Unknown (Inspiration for a fab vintage find!) 5)Etsy WinkofPink Dahlia

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I think all rooms need a touch of black. A little or a lot, in my opinion it helps to visually finish off a space. It can be as small as a trinket sitting on top of a coffee table book or even a picture frame. It can be as large as the floors or walls. Either way, it gives interest and provides a spot for the eye to land. What do you think? Agree or Disagree.

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Sorry to have dropped off last week. I am in the process of setting myself up at work to be out of the office for two weeks. That's keeping me busy with no time for the blog. I am super excited for our vacation though so it's all worth it. This is the last week before we leave so my days will all be centered around work again as well. It makes me feel better when I am ahead of myself and I can

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One of the most effective ways to deal with a large room is to break the space up into individual conversation areas. This helps to solve the dreaded put all the furniture against the walls and create a dance floor syndrome. Not that this is a problem if you are having a dance party at your house, but I wouldn't suggest this layout for everyday life. Instead, why don't you look at breaking the

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That's right, all access to designer showrooms that have been previously only open to the trade. The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) will open their doors to the public starting today October 1st. For the first time in 50 years non to the trade folks will be allowed to walk the halls and view the many showrooms ADAC carries. Before, you have had to have the appropriate credentials to

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Did everyone have a wonderful weekend? Good times were had here in Atlanta and the weather was awesome as well. I took the picture below on Saturday. It really was a gorgeous weekend. I love when the days are still a tad bit warm and the nights are cool and crisp....Fall baby! Like I mentioned on Friday we spent most of our weekend at Music Midtown here in Atlanta. We saw some great shows,

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Haha. I just couldn't resist this picture. Is he not the cutest thing you have ever seen??? Our pup Wallace does this with his back legs and I just always love it. I can never get a picture of him though....he always moves when I reach for the camera. Anyway, How did everyone fare this week? I hope none of you feel like that cute pup. It went fast for me because I was so busy. That's

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1)Jonathan Adler Yellow Ice Bucket $32 2)Room and Board Architecture Bed in Yellow $1199/queen 3)ZincDoor/Worlds-Away Nightright Yellow Side Table $938  4)West Elm Perch Table Lamp $69 (I love mine!!!) 5)Room and Board/Tivoli Model One Radio $180 6)Zinc Door Lacquer Decorative Mirror $559 7)Crate&Barrel Mamo Vase $20 8)ABC Home Capellini Low Ribbon Stool $552 9)Home Decorators Espana

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I finally got somewhat caught up on my magazine reading this past weekend. I was quite behind and now I am re-energized on the inspiration front. As I made my way through the September issue of Architectural Digest I stopped and took my time devouring every detail of the Long Island Estate renovated by Architect Oliver Cope and Interior Designer Steven Gambrel. The house has a long history but

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What a weekend. It was pretty uneventful on our end except for an engagement party on Saturday night for some good friends. So excited for them! The party was at The Optimist which is a new restaurant here in Atlanta. The space is amazing and we definitely need to go back and eat there. We attempted that night but of course Saturday is the busiest night so we had no such luck till a 9:30

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Let's all get ready for the weekend..... I hope you have a great one! Image: Unknown

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We have made some more recent progress on our Master Bedroom in the last couple of weeks. The new bed is in, new drapes are hung, and some final thoughts on what the bedding needs to be have been made (not purchased yet though). I thought today would be a good day to show a quick progress shot, a slight before if you will. Before we kick it into high gear and finish this thing off. The bed is

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1)Home Decorators Brunswick Rug $1199 (9x13) 2)Crate&Barrel Cirque 3-Door Sideboard $1399 3)Room and Board Orb Table Lamp $470 4)Frontgate Copper Log Holder $249 5)Z Gallerie Afana Bowl $30 6)Littman Bros World Imports Elizabethan Copper Tub $7515 7)Zinc Door/Arteriors Banyan Iron Sculpture Set $336 (set of 3) 8)ABC Home/Tom Dixon Copper Shade Pendant $610 each (3 shown) 9)Etsy/

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I love a gallery wall and find myself drawn to many types. Random, All one color frame, all black and white, you name it I'll probably like it. Lately I have been loving the structured look of a perfect grid installation. All the same size, type, and color frame installed in a perfect grid. Something about it just seems pulled together yet still makes a bold statement. Although it's a bit more

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Today I just wanted to say thanks to all of you that stop by this small blog of mine. Even through my spotty posting and random thoughts you guys still come around. This past weekend I looked over and saw that I had over 50 followers here. When did that happen, and where did you guys come from!? I can’t believe it and it’s truly humbling to see that people actually stop by and read.

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1)Pier One Reactive Blue Cafe Au Lait Mug $5 2)Zinc Door/Arteriors Fillmore Glass Lamp $420 3)ABC Home Hand Painted Linen Pillow $120 4)Furbish Outdoor Blue Stripe Pillow $85 5)ABC Home Cotton Velvet Pillow $65 6)Zinc Door Aidan Gray Serendipity Art $257 7)Zinc Door Lazy Susan Winter Salt Rock Votive $15 8)Crate & Barrel Blue Taper Candles - Set of 6 $10 9)ABC Home Charles Ghost

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I have been noticing lots of interiors that are utilizing gorgeous slabs of stone.  Stone that has amazing graining that creates the most spectacular spaces! Gorgeous full slabs or large scale pieces. Some are simple and some are exotic, but all are nothing short of stunning. What do you think? Could you ever use one of these stunning slabs

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Sorry I've been absent for the past couple of weeks. Things have been a whirlwind at work so any free time that I do have has been spent in recovery de-stress mode. Otherwise known as not plugged into a computer, phone, or anything electronic. All in all I've been spending time with friends, family, and generally just enjoying these last days of summer. To me labor day marks the end of summer

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I had a weekend of recovery. I have been sidelined by a head cold that started Thursday night and has kept me down for the better part of the weekend. It's okay though, I listened to what my body was saying and slept pretty much the entire time. I have a busy week ahead at work as well as prep for tons of family and friends coming into town for my cousins wedding this coming Saturday. People

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So I finally got our back deck spruced up. I know.....at the end of the summer! But really that's okay because it's been way to hot to be out there anyway. The hold-up was the plants. I had to get some more planted in the empty pots and then other ones just kept dying on me. The heat was just too much to keep up with the watering. This past weekend I finally cleaned out the dead stuff and

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1)Land of Nod Polka Dot Sheet Set $109 queen 2)ABC Home Walton Tufted Sofa $2495 3)Z Gallerie Bright Aubergine Art $499.95 4)Horchow Amethyst Gemstone Lamp $2425 5)Z Gallerie Agate Candles $19.95 6)Home Decorators Hammond Side Chair $126 7)West Elm Sunset Throw $49 8)Rugs USA Claude Alden Overdyed Purple Rug $1709 8x10 9)Furbish Purple Capiz Lotus $16

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