Fabulous Kitchen Designs

We had a dinner party the other day and we found that everyone just gravitated toward the kitchen, and stayed there! If you think about it, the kitchen is probably one of the most used rooms in the house. Well, in our house anyway.

Since we're feeling lazy this week, we thought we just lift material from other sources and show you some amazing kitchen designs.  Hope you'll enjoy them!

Source:  myhomeideas.com, elledecor.com.

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Designer To Watch-Stephen Gambrel

You probably have seen Stephen Gambrel's work before, as he has been featured in several magazines. We thought we'd do a quick show of his portolio--Just so you'd have some eye candy for the day...

Images from Stephen Gambrel

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Fabulous American Style!

People always talk about how chic the French are and how sexy the Latinas are, but you know what, we think American style is so incredibly chic and sexy.  We invented American sportswear, which is so sexy in the most effortless way.

Take a look at the Michael Kors RTW Spring show:

Images from Style.com

Now, if we can only find an easy way to get that gap between the thighs, we'll be all set!

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Etsy shop of the week.

RozArt

This would have to be one of my all time favourite Etsy shop. The artist creates the most whimsical original oil paintings that I just cant help but smile when I look at one. Now when I get that Paypal account organised, Mr B is going to commission one for me for Christmas...he doesn't know he is going to do this but he will!

On my Christmas list is a Nest painting just like one in the picture. The 3 eggs will of course represent my 3 children...how cute is this painting.

RozArt

Next on my Christmas list is a swing 'leap' painting that depicts an age that all my boys have been. As long as the little boy in the picture has strawberry blond hair thats fine as my boys look the same anyway LOL
There is something about this particular painting that lifts my spirits and reminds me of a happy childhood...carefree, full of hope and joy.

RozArt

How do you have a cow in your house? Easy...look at the episode of Grand Designs.

Grand Designs

I know you cant see the cow due to her head being in the way... but believe me its a cow. when I saw the episode with the cow picture, my heart did a back flip. Anything is possible in decorating!

RozArt

I just love this bee painting...

Apartment Therapy Picture by RozArt

Look at the colours when grouped with other pictures. I love this painting so much but maybe my one will be of a little boy holding balloons.

RozArt

Another Leap painting. How could you ever not smile every time you walk past a painting like this in your home.

RozArt

Three little children. Should I do a picture like this with my three boys?

Hope you enjoyed looking at one of my favourite Etsy sellers...more to come.

Mrs B xxx

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Decorating in Neutral Colors

We love, love Reed Krakoff clothes.  Have you seen it? He does amazing American sportswear.  Classic, comfortable, and sooo classy...

What strikes us most about the below ad is how pretty the neutral room looks though. It's classic, modern and timeless.  Like a perfect black dress.

For neutral, classic furniture like this, we like Bolier upholstery. Really pricey, but they are beautiful in person.

Here are some examples:

To see more of the collection, check out Bolier's web site.

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Living in a Mansion

Don't you love reading about how other people live? Rich people, specifically. It gives us a little escape and a little fantasy, don't you think?

If you haven't had a chance to read the NY Times today, check out this article about this couple living in a mansion in Newport. What interests us most about it was not that the house was grand, but how this couple--who seem really unpretentious--manage to live a very authentic life that reflects who they are. There's a quote in it that we love--"At some point you'll have to come to terms with who you are, however unpleasant, if you are going to be anything at all".

Not to mention the pictures are eye-candies too. To see the slide show, click here. To read the article, click here.

Source:  NY Times

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100th post! back to blogging

I cannot believe it has been 5 months! Anyhoo, I will try not to dwell on the fact I have neglected my beloved blog and all my bloggie friends so here is the 100th post.

First of all, what did I miss? To be blunt, I almost had a heart attack when I visited A-M's blog 4 weeks ago. Not only had she moved out but her home was in Home Beautiful and most importantly, I did not have a copy of that issue! What has happened whilst I've been away from blogging? One of my lovely forum friends kindly came to my rescue and sent me her beloved copy of Home Beautiful all the way from Western Australia...(lets not mention the fact that the postage was more than what the magazine was worth) So my biggest thankyou to Kexkez who sent me the issue that A-M's house was in.


On the decorating side...nothing at all. The beach house project has diverted all of all attention and effort. Thats ok, its almost come to an end and has just gone onto the market to be rented out. Eventually, I would love the beach house to be a holiday rental, where I can pretty it up with white furniture but that would be a few years down the track. I am starting to refocus my attention back to our own home and the picture above is my son's room and his birthday present. We have set up a desk for him with everything he need, lamp, little buckets to keep stuff in (they now hang from the wall) and a cool red chair. All came from Ikea. Not a real big fan of this store but when you get everything for under $100...you become a fan!

This green Buddha sits on our kitchen bench next to our stove. It belongs to Mr B, every night before he cooks, he lights the little candle. It looks like it just belongs...very calming and of course I love the colour, it matches our doors. The Buddha is from the Jamie Durie series at Target. Cost $10 and has a really nice quality about it.

At the moment, I have been studying Etsy for quite a while, looking at original art works and cushions that suit my home. I am itching to buy haven't even got a paypal account. I must be the last blogger who has never bought a thing on line. Thats going to change...after all, I have a home to finish decorating!

Mrs B xxx

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