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He also gave me a lovely, round breakfast nook (here: like Amanda Peet's) complete with a built-in hutch and a fireplace for dinner party ambiance (should I have a 7' round table or a 4' x 13' rectangular?) He also drew me some beautiful white cabinets, an amazing pantry idea (he's so clever) and a craft room where I can put this. While he was dealing with the technical stuff (i.e. square feet and pipes), I brought out my 4" thick binder where I've scrapped ideas for years about my dream home. My main problem with decorating ideas is consistency. While all my torn-out magazine pages are all things that I love, they're all so different. I know that I want a kitchen with a clean, white marble island and stainless steel legs. I know that I want a gas stove, lots of light and a hidden computer like this one where I can quickly look at my recipe.
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(from Domino Magazine)
Basically, I feel that windows make the prettiest wall art. I feel that all shades of white, gray and blue make me feel happiest. I feel that incredible amounts of shady trees in the yard are lovely and bouquets of fresh flowers in the home are a necessity. I feel that the less decoration, the better.
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How fun!! I have a collection too and it is all so different..mine is just a tiny folder though!!
ReplyDeleteLiz, Hey this is Aubray Shelton, I don't know if you remember me or not. We were in Teen Tones together at Taylor Jr. High. I came across your blog and was pleased to see your doing well. Hope life is treating you great. Have a good one... Aubray
ReplyDeletewow, i LOVE your ideas.
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