This was another "what if" moment... When this sunken library was in construction, I looked up and said "What if we did a catwalk around the room?"... This is the result- a rich wood-paneled two story library with a reading niche on the second level. The stained and scored concrete features a sharp navigational star design in the middle... -Design by Champagne Chic Interiors

Esta semana volvemos a Nueva York, a este fantástico dúplex con terraza y piscina en el tejado y 50 ventanas que miran al río por las que la luz entra en la casa y lo invade todo. Un lujazo en una …

to get caught up on my knitting... image source to feel the WARM sun on my face after all this cold snow... image source to share with you soon why i've been digging owls... image source to one day have a yarn stash that looks like this...

This is a fine art giclée print made from my original watercolor painting, titled "Wishes" PAPER OPTIONS (1) ARCTIC MATTE - A basic matte paper, with a smooth, flat surface. This paper is acid free. (Bright white / 230gsm) (2) SMOOTH FINE ART - A semi-smooth cotton paper, with a natural feeling surface. This paper is archival and 100% cotton. (White / 250gsm) (3) RIVER LINEN - A textured linen paper that feels and looks like woven canvas. This paper is archival and has a slight sheen to replicate canvas. (Bright white / 240gsm) (4) TEXTURED RAG - A thick, textured, and heavy duty paper. This paper is archival and its surface replicates the look and feel of watercolor paper. (White / 300gsm) (For a photo of the paper types see my ABOUT section & click through photos) PRINT DESCRIPTION - Printed with professional grade Epson printers. - Printed using archival pigment inks. - Printed on highest quality fine art paper. - Printed to the edge (borderless). No trimming required. - (Upon Request) Prints can come with artist signature/print title on the back. PACKAGING - I ship prints flat, carefully packaged in a plastic sleeve and rigid mailer, with cardboard added for support. PLEASE NOTE - Prints are designed to fit into standard sized frames. Frames are not included. - Depending on your monitor settings colors may appear slightly different on screen than on the actual print. ©2015 Rachel E. S. Byler All art is the property of artist Rachel Byler and may not be reproduced, resold, or used in any form.

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We've moved to www.cupcakesandcutlery.com - you'll be redirected to this post in a moment. Rain + me = lazy. Wasn't it just 85 degrees two days ago? Where did this rain come from? I would like it to go back to there PDQ. Walking my 5 year old to and from school in the rain is no biggie. Walking my 5 year old to and from school in the rain with a 2.5 year old is drink inducing. And I'd like to give a straight up middle finger to my allergies that are wrecking my program. So there. A very negative post for you all today. Hope you are enjoying the weather, feeling good and otherwise not as crabby as me. Happy Thursday. Sharon Image Source: artist - Mathioloe, work is called Color Blind Found Via: Another Nicole who found it via Pinterest via here

Just because you’re a minimalist doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy shopping! Here’s how to shop intentionally as a minimalist so you can still enjoy fashion!

It's just too cold outside. Time to curl up into a ball and hibernate forever.

There are so many beautiful vintage shops on the internet, but one of my very favorites is Huckleberry Vintage. The shop is packed with beautiful things and Miss Kala has me eaten up with serious hair envy! And some I'm sad I missed: Kala has a really great blog where she posts outfit photos and other fun stuff. I love outfit photos. I hope your weekend is just super! Mine is busy, busy-- jam packed with lots of fun things! I'll be back on Saturday to announce the giveaway winner! xoxo Katie

"If I knew then what I know now..." It's a phrase we've all used or thought at some point. Band directors, click here to read this inspirational article!

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The bathroom is almost done. Almost. I still have to hang the towel rods, the mirror, find a few accessories and artwork and it will be ready for a reveal. In the meantime, I'm looking ahead to the renovation of the kitchen that will expand into the old bathroom and pantry, replacement of several windows and a French door. Oh, and appliances and new cabinets. I was anticipating having cabinets custom made. Something like these. ...or these. Have you looked at the Plain English website? But when I saw the line item estimate for those, I was stunned. It's like buying a new car....and I can't afford a new car. I thought I would check out a local cabinet business for a reality check. There were some beautiful options. I was immediately attracted to this cabinet door with a rope detail. Beautiful. Apparently it's also THE most expensive door available too. Funny how I can do that. So maybe I could do something a little simpler... ...but use hardware with a rope detail to get the same feel. We went through the showroom and discussed a million details. Raised panel/flat panel, overlay/inset--did you know inset doors and drawers add about 30 percent to the cost of cabinets?-- lazy susan/blind corner, square edge/eased edge, apron sink/undermount, range hoods, on and on for about an hour chosing every last detail. I handed over a copy of my blueprints with the kitchen layout and they'll work up a plan and an estimate. And I left feeling disappointed. Shouldn't redoing a kitchen be exciting? When I got home, I checked my reading list a there was this post by Camille. She also links to a post by Joni Webb from Cote de Texas if you're so inclined. Go ahead and check it out. Take your time. I'll wait here. Okay. Ready to go? I find this unfitted kitchen much more interesting: "Unfitted" meaning not not necessary corner to corner....made from parts. Another image I've had on my Pinterest kitchen boards. And this kitchen from the movie "Message in a Bottle" has been in file for years. Even Steven Gambrel uses large furniture pieces for an unfitted look. So why can't I find a few pieces of furniture and cobble something together with some larger lengths of countertop, a nice new sink and new appliances? Just "make it work." So I hopped in the car to hit a few antique furniture stores. My karma must me good this week. Check this out: An 1880s, probably Danish, pine store counter with amazing details. It's over 11 feet long. I can't even fit the whole thing in one photo. Has eight of these columns. They almost feel like something from a Viking ship where the oars would go. Eleven feet of thick walnut on the top that could be repurposed. The back side has two eight-drawer sets of cabinets. The drawers move like butter! I don't love the color and it definitely needs a little love but there are a lot of really great details. Broken down and reworked, it's piece that could be given a new life and used for another 100 years. Suddenly I'm excited about a new kitchen!

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Recently, some friends of ours came over to spend an evening with us and throughout the course of the night, they both kept marveling at …

FRED ASTAIRE & CYD CHARISSE -- Art Print This dancing duo were considered among the best the cinema ever produced. Limber pose is from 'Band Wagon.' DESCRIPTION Each Deluxe 8.5" x 11" (215.9mm x 279.4mm) Art Print is suitable for framing. Framed or not, they make great gifts, as well as wall art for living rooms, bedrooms, dorms, as well as for library exhibits, classrooms, cafes, etc. All prints are hand-crafted. We never use mass-printed posters or imported prints. Unlike many cheaper sellers, our paper stock is superior, heavyweight grade. All images are digitally enhanced, giving them a clarity & vibrancy long missing. Because these are extremely limited & each print is unique, these will likely increase in value, owing to the rarity of the image sources. PLEASE NOTE: The depicted frame is for reference only. ARCHIVAL QUALITY & VIBRANT COLORS The colors and presentation have been digitally enhanced to make them both look retro accurate and best possible quality for presentation. Slight imperfections such as fake crease lines, fold lines, etc., are buried into the design to make it seem authentic. We ship all orders in USPS-approved packaging. We ship internationally in partnership with ETSY. This product is 100% Made in USA.

Tony Ray-Jones © Royal Photographic Society/ National Media Museum Does anything in this photograph look familiar? Help us find out where it was taken in 1967.

You know you're reading this in that man's voice. Assuming you've seen the movie, of course. This button measures 2.25 inches across and is made of durable materials that are guaranteed to last for a long time. Default colors are black lettering on white background, but you can request to have it remade with any combination of colors you want. Just let me know if you want anything changed!

From 1965 to 1970, I Dream of Jeannie aired on NBC as the last sitcom produced in black and white. Running for five seasons, the series starred icon Barbara Eden as well as the likes of Larry Hagman, Bill Daily, and Hayden Rourke, and along the way amassed a huge and loyal fanbase. To this day, […]

This was another "what if" moment... When this sunken library was in construction, I looked up and said "What if we did a catwalk around the room?"... This is the result- a rich wood-paneled two story library with a reading niche on the second level. The stained and scored concrete features a sharp navigational star design in the middle... -Design by Champagne Chic Interiors