tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91138119769390879732024-03-08T14:07:31.971-08:00H'OM CHIC OM BLOGA place to expand on our musings...H'OM CHIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10158258627596766838noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113811976939087973.post-90120705359471400472012-05-14T15:41:00.001-07:002012-05-14T15:41:01.242-07:00Patio Pop: Neon Accents for Outdoor Rooms<div><p><a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/main/~3/m8p97oUBzXc/patio-pop-neon-accents-for-outdoor-rooms-171092">Patio Pop: Neon Accents for Outdoor Rooms</a><br>
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<p><a href="http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/m/photos/0,,20509371,00.html">Best Ponds from Readers' Yards | Best Ponds from Readers' Yards | This Old House Mobile</a><br>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113811976939087973.post-77131109458948471262011-12-04T22:08:00.000-08:002011-12-04T22:17:03.052-08:00Real vs Artificial House Plants: classic • casual • home:<div style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Live, preserved, artificial or none at all? My vote says NATURAL ALWAYS, never artificial. Give yourself the gift of greenery with soul. Check out this great blog post with options and lots of wonderful fotos. Enjoy</span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"Just say no" to fake plants...</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">unless they are preserved boxwood or super authentic looking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't have a green thumb either </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(if that is what you are thinking), but here are some tips below.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These beautifully preserved boxwood spheres in Debbie's entry are from <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1679219">Restoration Hardware</a>. They aren't cheap but they are on sale right now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Don't buy the plastic kind at Pottery Barn.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A6DNZiQFBf4/TtpdqB0vZNI/AAAAAAAAD3w/WnJaEfHNT08/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-12-03+at+9.33.06+AM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A6DNZiQFBf4/TtpdqB0vZNI/AAAAAAAAD3w/WnJaEfHNT08/s640/Screen+shot+2011-12-03+at+9.33.06+AM.png" width="529" /></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here they are in the topiary version that would be lovely on a mantel or in a kitchen window. Even <a href="http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=Smith+and+Hawken+boxwood&category=0%7CAll%7Cmatchallany%7Call+categories">Target</a> has cute preserved </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">boxwoods by Smith and Hawkins. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In my gym, every time I walk past the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">dusty ficus trees</span> (where you can see the plastic branch to leaf attachments), I just have to shake my head. The place would be better off <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">without</span> them.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-It7wumLdGNQ/Ttpis6MtYLI/AAAAAAAAD34/T7xbpdj5SVU/s1600/IMG_1625.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="486" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-It7wumLdGNQ/Ttpis6MtYLI/AAAAAAAAD34/T7xbpdj5SVU/s640/IMG_1625.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">How about using these organic looking <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;">spheres</span> </span>for some greenery, like my sister does on her dining room table?</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Or <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">orchids</span> last a long time. Just place a couple of ice cubes on top once a week. These are either from Home Depot or Trader Joe's. I added the moss.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Claire uses <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">succulents</span> on her kitchen island...these are tough to kill.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">With saucers and felt pads, these would be charming inside and require little attention.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you aren't around enough to water your house plant, use a <a href="http://www.jardiniercorp.com/Reservoirs.html">Jardinier</a> reservoir system.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I filled the pot with some pebbles, potting soil, ivy and moss.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Leaf shine adds a florist touch.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Voila...only needs watering every week to 10 days.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qRDDE4IjQUk/Ttp3jbEu6HI/AAAAAAAAD58/8-c5bjpIF_M/s1600/IMG_3033.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qRDDE4IjQUk/Ttp3jbEu6HI/AAAAAAAAD58/8-c5bjpIF_M/s640/IMG_3033.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I put a cork mat under the basket to protect the floor.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FsHIqFpm7xA/Ttpti5xiqQI/AAAAAAAAD4s/9mb1DXP2grs/s1600/IMG_2703.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FsHIqFpm7xA/Ttpti5xiqQI/AAAAAAAAD4s/9mb1DXP2grs/s640/IMG_2703.JPG" width="616" /></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Donna uses the Jardinier system and has kept her tree alive for a couple of years (or is it even longer, Donna?). She also feeds it fertilizer down the tube. Note to self: <span style="color: #38761d;"> buy liquid plant fertilizer.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1f497d;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px;">I am not a totally against fake plants. Look what I have in my laundry room--from Pottery Barn a few years ago. Ha! All the watering these get is to rinse the dust off.</span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1f497d;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px;">So what do you think? Live, preserved, artificial or none at all?</span></span><br />
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</tbody></table>Watch and see his tips for the ultimate entertainment setup and learn how to throw fabulous parties at home, from invites to decor to recipes for appetizers and cocktails. Video after the jump.<br>
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<a href="http://homchicom.blogspot.com/2011/09/video-colin-cowies-tips-for.html#more">Read more chicness here »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113811976939087973.post-89299454087694324402011-09-06T08:58:00.000-07:002011-09-25T19:50:41.007-07:00» Jonathan Adler, Jeffrey Lewis and Andy Cohen Together? Blue Key Studio Blog<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Story Via: </b><a href="http://blog.bluekeystudio.com/">bluekeystudio.com</a></div><br>
On a recent BravoTV web exclusive, Jeff Lewis and Jenny from “Flipping Out” go to NYC and <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/flipping-out/season-5/videos/jeff-flips-over-andys-office">critique the decor in Andy Cohen’s office</a>. The network exec got a bit of a ribbing from the designer and his kooky assistant. While the office was truly a bit of a mess, the seating area was actually quite cute. You can watch the video below.<br>
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What’s interesting to note is that Andy has the <a href="http://bluekeystudio.mybigcommerce.com/products/Jonathan-Adler-Capri-Tall-Table-Lamp.html">Jonathan Adler blue Capri tall table Lamps</a> flanking his sofa. They look great and are a great choice, but that office definitely needs a bit of a clean up and rearrange. For starters he needs a bigger desk! What would you do to improve Andy’s office?<br>
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<h6 class="byline">By RIMA SUQI</h6><h6 class="dateline">Published: August 24, 2011 </h6><br />
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I DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR COMPLICATED PRAYERS OR MAGIC SPELLS – SIMPLY THE WORD ‘OM’ (RHYMES WITH HOME) IS ENOUGH POWER TO CARRY YOU SAFELY THROUGH THE DAY. I WAS OM’ING INSIDE TODAY WHEN I WAS PULLED OVER BY THE NYPD WITHOUT MY LICENSE ON ME – THEY LET ME GO!! PUT SOME ‘OM’ IN YOUR HOME.<br />
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<a href="http://www.shelterpop.com/2010/09/29/modern-quilts-quilting/">Sewing Up Modernity - Shelterpop</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113811976939087973.post-75576699151101927202011-05-22T13:18:00.000-07:002011-09-25T19:50:41.017-07:00Jonathan Adler Strikes Again!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YSJemRF_7vQ/TdlwB_MdJlI/AAAAAAAAAEU/uina8Yp1Mrw/s1600/JA"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YSJemRF_7vQ/TdlwB_MdJlI/AAAAAAAAAEU/uina8Yp1Mrw/s320/JA" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609637990312519250" border="0" /></a>This Raging Bull Bookend set artfully holds up one of Jonathan Adler's own books! We love the composition as well as the designer himself!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Have a chic day!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113811976939087973.post-53567962583087691262011-05-19T09:41:00.000-07:002011-09-25T19:50:41.023-07:00Creating Graffiti With Yarn - NYTimes.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2011/05/19/fashion/Z-YARN-P1-2/Z-YARN-P1-2-articleLarge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2011/05/19/fashion/Z-YARN-P1-2/Z-YARN-P1-2-articleLarge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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With his design house continuing to pump out gorgeous designs (think the Royal Wedding) we cannot help but to be captivated by their creations.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MoVBs7kNLuE/TcH0HgkWouI/AAAAAAAAAEM/GfO8vknGWEE/s1600/Clutch"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MoVBs7kNLuE/TcH0HgkWouI/AAAAAAAAAEM/GfO8vknGWEE/s320/Clutch" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603027821264282338" border="0" /></a><br />We love these dark, yet irreverently chic rings, handbags, and jackets...trust us, you will not be disappointed! We honor you <a href="http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/us/en/shop/Womenswear/Spring-Summer-11/Accessories.aspx">Alexander McQueen</a>!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h3yKZNPqo4U/TcHyZSg2GqI/AAAAAAAAADs/hR7zHtYEZI0/s1600/Ring"><br /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Have a chic day.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113811976939087973.post-50710566500749760762011-04-27T22:58:00.000-07:002011-04-27T23:07:11.101-07:00Homes Around the WorldJay-Z has done it again--stumbled upon some of the most beautiful homes spanning the globe. 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Our favorite store, <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=HOME">Anthropologie</a>, has themed their home store so we can shop by colors, which happen to evoke sunny springtime feelings. Take a peek and enjoy!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrgcJi8bcKk/TbSS5w2DIQI/AAAAAAAAAC8/SE8xK6f-7ec/s1600/Color%2BStory"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 223px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrgcJi8bcKk/TbSS5w2DIQI/AAAAAAAAAC8/SE8xK6f-7ec/s320/Color%2BStory" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599261757790167298" border="0" /></a><br />Have a chic Easter!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113811976939087973.post-29439109836502367252011-04-24T13:00:00.000-07:002011-04-24T14:03:52.622-07:00Modern DwellingBeing H'OM CHIC is all about living a modern and fabulous lifestyle. <a href="http://www.dwell.com/">Dwell</a> is a cool website showcasing some of the most groundbreaking innovations in green homes, furniture, and lighting.<br /><br />One of the coolest links we discovered on Dwell was the <a href="http://www.moderncabana.com/MC_main.html">Modern Cabana</a> web page. If you enter their site you can see the brilliantly designed green prefabbed spaces. Their designs range from kids play houses to dog houses to studios fully equipped with a bath and kitchenette!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SqpicN69y2s/TbSHd_1qISI/AAAAAAAAACc/VIA_W9StRmM/s1600/ModCab"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 314px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SqpicN69y2s/TbSHd_1qISI/AAAAAAAAACc/VIA_W9StRmM/s320/ModCab" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599249186150818082" border="0" /></a>We love the idea of being able to plant one of these beautiful eco-friendly studios in your backyard as a green house, guest house, or whatever else you could need! 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