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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Don't you just love Ashley's amazing eye for colors and patterns? I really like how she balances the use of colors and just enough patterns to keep her rooms visually interesting. What are your thoughts? Are you confident enough to use this much color and pattern for your own home?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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<a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/h5etjuSuDgfx8pHDHqpOjaIgjog/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/h5etjuSuDgfx8pHDHqpOjaIgjog/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MixAndChic/~4/fV2YI8sorc0" height="1" width="1"/>Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07839506348294085514noreply@blogger.com3http://www.mixandchic.com/2012/05/home-tour-bright-and-beautiful-home.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775451050643398185.post-88109943497747503282012-05-23T22:30:00.015-07:002012-05-24T08:52:32.932-07:002012-05-24T08:52:32.932-07:00A client's family room project!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I have been quite busy helping two clients redesigning their spaces recently so I haven't been visiting and leave comments on all my favorite blogs. For that, I sincerely apologize. But don't think for a second that I have forgotten about you all because the truth is, I haven't. I will visit your blog as soon as I get a chance, I promise.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;">Today, I am going to share an online decorating project that I just wrapped up recently. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;">Remember the </span><a href="http://www.mixandchic.com/2012/04/giveaway-online-room-design-by-mix-and.html" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">online room design giveaway</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> I did during April, my birthday month? I had two winners and one of them is the lovely Elizabeth from </span><a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">The Little Black Door</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;">. She needed help with her family room in the finished basement. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Her spacious family room will need to do double duty; a place for her whole family to hang out to watch a movie, read and also a playroom for both her daughters. She wanted a design that is family friendly yet funky and doesn't scream playroom. Luckily for me, she has a realistic budget and she loves colors, patterns and lots of different textiles which is right up my design alley.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'century gothic';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Elizabeth's favorite color is green (Kelly especially), blue, black, gold, and particularly red, in every shades especially raspberry. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Her style is a mix of traditional and transitional. In her questionnaire, she told me that she would love to get rid of the carpet one day and replaced it with laminate floors. She would also like to have more lighting and extra seating. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Here is how her current family room looks like.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'century gothic'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Her family room is very pretty from the start. Plus, it is bright, cheery and colorful. She also have a beautiful built-in that she built herself and a lot of other nice pieces. She wanted to spruce up the space and have storage for her daughters' toys. In her own words, everything can go except for the couch, tv and the armchair. </span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v6ClP2Pr0TU/T71gVk4XjtI/AAAAAAAAOXE/5IvVDsY6tfc/s1600/Elizabeth's+Room+7A.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v6ClP2Pr0TU/T71gVk4XjtI/AAAAAAAAOXE/5IvVDsY6tfc/s640/Elizabeth's+Room+7A.png" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'century gothic'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">This armchair that she salvaged needs to stay. She also intended to have it reupholstered some day.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Here are the moodboards I created for her.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eD2djSqss2k/T7xvKVPCBgI/AAAAAAAAOVk/AYuCgkq2WMY/s1600/moodboard+(entertainment+area).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eD2djSqss2k/T7xvKVPCBgI/AAAAAAAAOVk/AYuCgkq2WMY/s1600/moodboard+(entertainment+area).png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">For her armchair, I selected the black polka dot fabric above after I had seen an inspiration picture that she showed me (where she loves everything in it) with a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> chair</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> upholstered in a similar fabric. I knew I hit the upholstery fabric jackpot when</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> I found the same fabric on an online discount fabric store. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Moving on to her couch. At first, she wants the couch to stay but later, she changed her mind. With two young children at home, I suggested a faux leather sofa that has sleek, beautiful lines (the same sofa I had in my own home) so she can easily wipe spills away. In her photos, I noticed she didn't have a coffee table to put drinks on so I suggested a tufted ottoman considering the safety of her little ones and for extra seating. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">However, her husband is not a fan of tufted ottoman </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">so I replaced the ottoman with a gorgeous rectangular glass coffee table instead. To provide extra seating for the small entertainment area, I wanted something that is backless, not bulky and seats at least two comfortably so I picked a modern leather bench that's inexpensive and practical for a family room. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Elizabeth also told me she got tired of her old paint color and is ready for a change so I suggested a gorgeous light gray paint color (that I also have in my home). The console table she has now looks great so I suggested that she keeps it where it belongs now so she can put two new table lamps on it for extra lighting.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Because it's a basement, I really wanted her family room to be as bright as possible so I suggested mirror windows at one side of the wall. With these faux window mirrors, they also help to add some visual interest along the blank walls. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VP9RuDBFoBk/T71WqfNYDpI/AAAAAAAAOWA/6FP4y2124Co/s1600/Wall+of+curtains.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VP9RuDBFoBk/T71WqfNYDpI/AAAAAAAAOWA/6FP4y2124Co/s1600/Wall+of+curtains.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Her budget only allows her to have two mirror windows but if she doesn't mind spending more down the road, do some DIY herself or perhaps found a less expensive option, I think having four mirror windows would be ideal. I also suggested these pretty bamboo fabrics for her curtains to compliment her faux windows. Because this is the room where her family always spend time in, I want it to look less like a basement and more like a regular family room that looks appealing at the same time. With that in mind, I suggested that she adds chair rail and wainscoting on all her walls for architectural interest.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F1ieNcyRUjw/T71W8aNTARI/AAAAAAAAOWI/acLfeKEp-cE/s1600/moodboard+(play+area).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F1ieNcyRUjw/T71W8aNTARI/AAAAAAAAOWI/acLfeKEp-cE/s1600/moodboard+(play+area).png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">As for the play area, I suggested a large bookcase with storage baskets at the bottom shelves to store all her daughters' toys. As for the upper shelves, they can be used for books or display their favorite objects/ decorative items. The bookcase will be placed next to the door beside the staircase. To achieve visual balance, I suggested that Elizabeth moves her existing red floor lamp to the right side of the bookcase.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">For artwork, I thought the superheros art are fun for the kids and funky enough for the adults. However, artwork is always a tricky matter and very subjective so I send them a list of my favorite artwork for them to consider. I also suggested that they take a look at some of the websites that sell affordable prints so they can pick what they like. Fortunately, both Elizabeth and her husband like the artwork that I have selected. Here they are:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7-v3JZ4U9fI/T72o_0fdjtI/AAAAAAAAOXg/pBP_BoUHCEM/s1600/proportional_1000_2815_largeview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7-v3JZ4U9fI/T72o_0fdjtI/AAAAAAAAOXg/pBP_BoUHCEM/s640/proportional_1000_2815_largeview.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0BDLcUUb3AU/T72o_cfOdyI/AAAAAAAAOXY/PybszNpzKnM/s1600/proportional_1000_2574_largeview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0BDLcUUb3AU/T72o_cfOdyI/AAAAAAAAOXY/PybszNpzKnM/s640/proportional_1000_2574_largeview.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The best thing about these artwork is the inexpensive price tag. They also come in several sizes so they can really pick what works best for their space and budget.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Since I added a leather bench in her entertainment area, her existing writing table and chair will be a little overcrowded in the area. Thus, they will be relocated on the other side of the wall beside the open bookcase. Above the walls will be a pair of brass swing arm wall sconces to illuminate the fun artwork that will be hung above the desk. I suggested the desk to be painted a glossy white finish and the chair to be painted red/ coral, the same color as one of the red decorative pillows on the sofa. The easel will be moved next to the writing table.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">To pull the whole room together, I suggested that Elizabeth replaces the back of her bookshelves with a red/ coral color (the same color as her red pillow) instead of the blue she is currently having. Both areas will have the same black and white chevron rug for cohesiveness. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Elizabeth has already found an inexpensive blue ikat pillow that's very similar as the one in my design board. I haven't seen her new pillow yet but k</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">udos to her for starting early and keeping her eyes open for similar pieces whenever she is out shopping. Smart lady! That is surely a great way to save money!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Overall, this is a great design collaboration between Elizabeth and I because she is such a wonderful client. She has good taste (have you seen her beautifully decorated home?) and a joy to work with. Taking the time and effort to send me lots of inspiration pictures and pinpointed her favorite elements in each inspiration room, she really helps me to get a sense of her design style easily. I am especially thrilled when she said that my design is a home run. Thanks, Elizabeth. You are officially my sweetest client. :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I am looking forward to see our collaboration comes to life. Currently, Elizabeth is working on a few projects in her home but she promised to send me her family room's pictures as soon she starts working on it. I am sure you are excited to see the end result of this design project too so I will definitely share any progress or updates from her as soon as I can.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Aren't her work gorgeous? What attracted me most to her work is her use of colors and patterns. She has a unique way of incorporating them and her interiors always look fresh and stylish. What are your thoughts? Are you a fan of Katie's design style as well?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">This room is so pretty, very chic and absolutely inviting with its bright hues. I am definitely blown away by her incredible talents and flair for mixing colors and patterns. Although it's a sunroom, this space be can easily translated as a living room or family room. What are your thoughts? Are you "wowed" by this room as well?</span><br />
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</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Isn't Mary Jo's kitchen fabulous? It's fresh, charming and timeless at the same time. I am particularly drawn to the unconventional statement chandelier and the dramatic pair of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">antique étagères. What are you drawn to? Anything that catches your eye?</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2775451050643398185-5846105070393077045?l=www.mixandchic.com' alt='' /></div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Although I am more of a fan of colorful interiors, I found her designs to be very fresh, effortless and inspiring. I really like how she used nature as sculptural element to create a strong visual interest. Although her interiors are mostly neutral, I find them very appealing with her use of unexpected pieces in unconventional ways. I definitely think she is a designer with a very strong point of view. What are your thoughts? Do you feel the same way as I do?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.pillowsbydezign.com/" style="line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Pillows By Dezign</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;"> offers </span><a href="http://www.pillowsbydezign.com/categories/Throw-Pillows/" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">designer decorative throw pillows</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; line-height: 20px;">, </span><a href="http://www.pillowsbydezign.com/categories/Lumbar-Pillows/" style="color: #e06666; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">lumbar pillows</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; line-height: 20px;">, </span><a href="http://www.pillowsbydezign.com/categories/Bed-Pillows/" style="color: #e06666; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">bed pillows</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; line-height: 20px;">, </span><a href="http://www.pillowsbydezign.com/categories/Outdoor-Pillows/" style="color: #e06666; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">outdoor pillows</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> at an affordable price starting at just $36 with inserts included with an option of down/ feather blend form or polyester. All pillows are categorized </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://www.pillowsbydezign.com/categories/Pillows-By-Color/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">by color</span></a>.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;">The best part of all? If you couldn't find the perfect pillow for your home, you can always create your own</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.pillowsbydezign.com/blog/design-your-own/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">custom pillow</span> </a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">using a wonderful range of designer fabrics from popular brands such as </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Schumacher Fabrics</span></a>, <a href="http://www.robertallendesign.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Robert Allen Fabrics</span></a>, <a href="http://www.duralee.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Duralee Fabrics</span></a>, <a href="http://www.kravet.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Kravets Fabrics</span></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/" style="color: #666666; text-decoration: none;">Osborne & Little</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.ralphlaurenhome.com/default.aspx" style="color: #666666; text-decoration: none;">Ralph Lauren Home</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> and more!</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Here are some of my favorites:</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'century gothic'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">They are gorgeous, aren't they? Even celebrity designer, Nate Berkus used them on his show. Check this out.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">You can view the entire video segment here:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">http://www.thenateshow.com/videos/detail/3948/design-101-patterns/</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">If you are a designer and wishes to have affordable pillows for your clients, you are in luck because </span><a href="http://www.pillowsbydezign.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Pillows By Dezign</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> recently offered a program dedicated </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://www.pillowsbydezign.com/blog/wholesale-pillows/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">to the trade only</span></a>.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So, make sure you check out </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://www.pillowsbydezign.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Pillows By Dezign</span></a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">when you get a chance. Be</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> ready to dazzle your guests or spruce up your space with these gorgeous pillow selections!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Isn't Berkley's home gorgeous? Elegant, chic and full of personality, her home is certainly a visual treat for me. She has definitely mastered the art or mixing unexpected pieces and thus, making her home a real showstopper. What do you find most inspiring in her home? Your thoughts?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">This stylish space certainly oozes fun and energy! I am absolutely drawn to this room. Are you a fan of bright, happy colors as well? Would you be bold enough to try this color scheme for your own home? I would love to know your thoughts!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">For more information regarding Megan Winters and her work, please visit www.meganwinters.com.</span></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I am absolutely blown away by the bold red and white stripes on the walls and ceiling for its cozy, tent-like effect. It's dramatic and it makes such a big design statement. Not to mention the setting's</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> lovely details and color palette of red, pink, blue and a hint of gold for understated elegance. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have lunch in such a pretty setting? What are your thoughts? Are you inspired by the above decor as well?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Isn't this home gorgeous? What I really love about this home besides the modern industrial vibe are the custom kitchen stools and the bronze-wire map of the world in their son's bedroom. Which element are you most drawn to?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Created by Umino Hiroyuki, the director of Umino Seaweed Shop and developed by international ad agency, </span><a href="http://www.isbbdo.co.jp/#/showcase/3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I & S BBDO</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, the project was commissioned to boost the sale of </span><i style="color: #666666;">nori</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> following the tsunami in Japan of 2011, at a time when he noticed that Japanese are consuming less seaweed than in the past. The patterns are inspired by ancient Japanese history and are meant to symbolize good fortune, happiness and longetivity. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;">The five designs are: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;"><i>Sakura</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;"> (Cherry Blossoms), </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;"><i>Mizutama</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;"> (Water Drop), </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;"><i>Asanoha</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;"> (Hemp), </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;"><i>Kikkou</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;"> (Turtle Seashell), </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;"><i>Kumikkou</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;"> (Tortoise Shell). The gorgeous designs won the ad company Best of Show for Design Lotus during the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.adfest.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Adfest</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 20px;"> in Thailand.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Currently featured in </span><a href="http://mimt.jp/english/katagami/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">KATAGAMI STYLE</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, a 19th century Japanese stencil artwork exhibition being held at the Mitsubishi Inchigokan Museum in Tokyo through May 27, 2012. The pieces are available for sale for 840 yen (approximately USD 10) through the retail location in Ibaraki Prefecture and at the exhibition. In the future, Umino hopes to produce the </span><i style="color: #666666;">nori</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> on a larger scale and at a lower cost.</span></span><br />
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</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">These designer sushi seaweeds are simply gorgeous, aren't they? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Is this idea genius or what? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I can envisioned these designer seaweed rolls in high end sushi restaurants.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> For s</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">ushi fans, would you be able to eat these award-winning beauties? For me, I found them too beautiful to eat. I rather display them in frames than having them for dinner. What are your thoughts? Do you love these as much as I do? Which designer <i>nori</i> is your favorite? Would you buy them at $10 a piece?</span><br />
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