Decor refresh for spring

New growth always brings with it hope and energy for life.  Once the snow goes I always get a hankering to make changes inside my home.  Now don't get me wrong, these aren't major changes.  I'm more into ten minute additions.  Sometimes I'm willing to commit an hour or two to a special project. <br />If you get the spring  hankerings perhaps there's inspiration in these ideas.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Use a tray to organize a vignette </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZlB6rwwBfAxG9n3wWi5S4Fs6qR1VJqanYuPcmnwVB-ktD9gxlrt8uWGcxQrgCjDXRLWmD6adRoYD0iH9dG8qfEH7QX3pvt2p16VlRKN3Dx-lcT8d1tK-52QC4pG21j_BwwV1bMYQZCRY/s1600/06e83a543fb25fc947d4f7ab93e7e9a0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZlB6rwwBfAxG9n3wWi5S4Fs6qR1VJqanYuPcmnwVB-ktD9gxlrt8uWGcxQrgCjDXRLWmD6adRoYD0iH9dG8qfEH7QX3pvt2p16VlRKN3Dx-lcT8d1tK-52QC4pG21j_BwwV1bMYQZCRY/s400/06e83a543fb25fc947d4f7ab93e7e9a0.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Perhaps you have a blaw wooden tray you could spray paint and then organize a colourful spring vignette in it.  Think about what you might already have to add and then buy several filler items. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTCq_xBuIr1fgyZ4IYUzEFNr1GS3t1nWRkLfckKRnLlQ8dTV2deMtBSbM3oeOsvqiH8EVTSEBKgPga3sk7GXUbIpmGCtuSmWNMT2Au-nYtj3v_qAR1T7Olj8GE9qpRVc8svJF-ShB8WbT/s1600/891e035c0d03863dbe31a15e4f6f4bc1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTCq_xBuIr1fgyZ4IYUzEFNr1GS3t1nWRkLfckKRnLlQ8dTV2deMtBSbM3oeOsvqiH8EVTSEBKgPga3sk7GXUbIpmGCtuSmWNMT2Au-nYtj3v_qAR1T7Olj8GE9qpRVc8svJF-ShB8WbT/s400/891e035c0d03863dbe31a15e4f6f4bc1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> A small tray on a bathroom counter adds a fresh look.  Placing a grouping of cut  flowers always adds to any vignette.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLiBIDIN6loRJUkgdIe8WFnuRBz0C4n-Ra3AsAtS-t_uVhAKv3oksBN7bEzJYoW-vniJCHZSC14yXankN5tNOdb1z5cEryovh0HTUuiRkpvdaNbR9s8NTxhc7MWkyEXEtb-P9Wz8tXwisf/s1600/ecd5893d7220b8e72e40a7555cbfecc7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLiBIDIN6loRJUkgdIe8WFnuRBz0C4n-Ra3AsAtS-t_uVhAKv3oksBN7bEzJYoW-vniJCHZSC14yXankN5tNOdb1z5cEryovh0HTUuiRkpvdaNbR9s8NTxhc7MWkyEXEtb-P9Wz8tXwisf/s640/ecd5893d7220b8e72e40a7555cbfecc7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />I particularly love groupings of white and muted colours and then a big splash of colour with cut flowers.  Yes,  my biases are showing.  Fresh flowers rule in my life.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Plant spring bulbs</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYN4OUTZ82OwuGKQ5tcNpgXELHhyEQH9q-DhTytN2279BQXjYppjw2BEN8j9fnxDYXBHV_e0xVGZiJMcE7Hi-z7UGdFu27achGqinZgp4iTAIHZO7FXP9EhpM9YYmHRgVfM7ZMhy9zqEA/s1600/01e4c14c038c8b899399604b1fba855a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYN4OUTZ82OwuGKQ5tcNpgXELHhyEQH9q-DhTytN2279BQXjYppjw2BEN8j9fnxDYXBHV_e0xVGZiJMcE7Hi-z7UGdFu27achGqinZgp4iTAIHZO7FXP9EhpM9YYmHRgVfM7ZMhy9zqEA/s640/01e4c14c038c8b899399604b1fba855a.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Tall glass vases allow you to see the roots growing .  You have to be on top of the watering if you are going to adopt this idea. Repetition of the same shape always looks good in an arrangement. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3u5nUd7-yluvrl59dXGH3IWL3cO9UF6KoErRw0eCjmoGtWVL2vawzjcVhIgKeDKNl7hOHqVhYivPgClW4NObMgEuREuy1epPYXoJBdbyexHKk2zbJRrtGTgOfSBk2aWkF4fq5m1R_er9u/s1600/f8481e8534639abe73cd2b9ef2feeb19.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3u5nUd7-yluvrl59dXGH3IWL3cO9UF6KoErRw0eCjmoGtWVL2vawzjcVhIgKeDKNl7hOHqVhYivPgClW4NObMgEuREuy1epPYXoJBdbyexHKk2zbJRrtGTgOfSBk2aWkF4fq5m1R_er9u/s640/f8481e8534639abe73cd2b9ef2feeb19.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />This simple twig wreath adds  additional detail and texture and also helps to cover the pot the bulbs are set in. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Paint something </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrw0dMgC8K6vuK-QSuWKATV55twO2nFMg3sYKWu4fA23y38vfhECtsaWFBZ3UkiUmdRHpxaec8DG9GHmhqmfEPIShlvhc-PaEdyWS1XsXwc17FI3is-9eeKQ8Pl9ZgrNbpPo9nOlXSCYQW/s1600/8e2fc9670ed5e3c38d8f4c91a3d08d8d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrw0dMgC8K6vuK-QSuWKATV55twO2nFMg3sYKWu4fA23y38vfhECtsaWFBZ3UkiUmdRHpxaec8DG9GHmhqmfEPIShlvhc-PaEdyWS1XsXwc17FI3is-9eeKQ8Pl9ZgrNbpPo9nOlXSCYQW/s400/8e2fc9670ed5e3c38d8f4c91a3d08d8d.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> You don't have to repaint a whole room.  There are so many simple painting projects for your home.  If you have a bed perfectly centred on a wall, consider adding a painted headboard all the way to the ceiling.  Simple and very eye catching. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTCq_xBuIr1fgyZ4IYUzEFNr1GS3t1nWRkLfckKRnLlQ8dTV2deMtBSbM3oeOsvqiH8EVTSEBKgPga3sk7GXUbIpmGCtuSmWNMT2Au-nYtj3v_qAR1T7Olj8GE9qpRVc8svJF-ShB8WbT/s1600/891e035c0d03863dbe31a15e4f6f4bc1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTCq_xBuIr1fgyZ4IYUzEFNr1GS3t1nWRkLfckKRnLlQ8dTV2deMtBSbM3oeOsvqiH8EVTSEBKgPga3sk7GXUbIpmGCtuSmWNMT2Au-nYtj3v_qAR1T7Olj8GE9qpRVc8svJF-ShB8WbT/s1600/891e035c0d03863dbe31a15e4f6f4bc1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ChteamZfbaJdMgdk1MyHZF8TjVOCQkaAhc19MyD_MfH_aACBaORdQPDJvoivyF79lLZgoDUM1bO-P0RsUcuexuJl_FObjGkmQEsb2Jfhvjh-I0s9VZhLNICDlvmLyUkDZ1QJEhGJACn0/s1600/bd25e8ff97d99bac6f683ab9f60c0786.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ChteamZfbaJdMgdk1MyHZF8TjVOCQkaAhc19MyD_MfH_aACBaORdQPDJvoivyF79lLZgoDUM1bO-P0RsUcuexuJl_FObjGkmQEsb2Jfhvjh-I0s9VZhLNICDlvmLyUkDZ1QJEhGJACn0/s640/bd25e8ff97d99bac6f683ab9f60c0786.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> Bring a simple bookcase to life by repainting the back of it.  A fresh colour like this yellow (which is a hot 2013 spring colour) adds a simple focal point and shows up the grouping of objects and books . <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ9vILJ2PCfTfoBdV6-anZxRsbHjLJmqSoIpUSaCfUBNsIh7lkudjJO3MBU6Lm28w74BvqiqkaDqa3xNnSgmD4n0LYMpU50jB4rLVMxW897qYHjzrUMO1RzKbHDB3gkNIpsBgHYuhwgF7y/s1600/e098ab0947d8eab02b4fb93006d495e5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ9vILJ2PCfTfoBdV6-anZxRsbHjLJmqSoIpUSaCfUBNsIh7lkudjJO3MBU6Lm28w74BvqiqkaDqa3xNnSgmD4n0LYMpU50jB4rLVMxW897qYHjzrUMO1RzKbHDB3gkNIpsBgHYuhwgF7y/s640/e098ab0947d8eab02b4fb93006d495e5.jpg" width="426" /></a> </div><br /> I love highlighting a porch or entry  door with paint.  You can be brave in your colour choice when you want to add a cheery accent to a small space. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHNux2_XiHL1UUXpj_o44sBIx8Mgjlpmxcb5b-EHLB1a9rnFDPcZJJ0IqGDlMzGANnnxrpTrbnYTxZzyV2q1aftFusLKZxBikLuOxYCjbIjaLCeMssEB0Uz-LH0IzRY8kGVoAi-AJ8431I/s1600/f0dceeb01351eb0032360421c69f1fad.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHNux2_XiHL1UUXpj_o44sBIx8Mgjlpmxcb5b-EHLB1a9rnFDPcZJJ0IqGDlMzGANnnxrpTrbnYTxZzyV2q1aftFusLKZxBikLuOxYCjbIjaLCeMssEB0Uz-LH0IzRY8kGVoAi-AJ8431I/s640/f0dceeb01351eb0032360421c69f1fad.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><b> </b>Coloured islands with light cabinets are everywhere lately.   This is such a fresh look if you have enough nerve to go there. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjocsGD8ef9b-8bDUdh3yioFR70RJOAUyO1TnJVKhhUtaek9W-loWUW3ZTDPiZQLFX4unePsJ65T0x3ELAFQZ-nEGfQrnnk2Gv4u_zRLpe-V227lN2AZjE1Z9x96DpTqK9mtD3Dbz5-Srew/s1600/fd54979fd7debe3cc31740d1e6c8c9a2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjocsGD8ef9b-8bDUdh3yioFR70RJOAUyO1TnJVKhhUtaek9W-loWUW3ZTDPiZQLFX4unePsJ65T0x3ELAFQZ-nEGfQrnnk2Gv4u_zRLpe-V227lN2AZjE1Z9x96DpTqK9mtD3Dbz5-Srew/s400/fd54979fd7debe3cc31740d1e6c8c9a2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Not artistic?  Don't worry.  Choose sculptural artificial flowers and lay them on a canvas painted in a solid colour.  Trace around the shapes with a white coloured pencil .  Fill in the shapes with white paint.  Presto!  Fresh art for your wall.  The simplicity and off center composition of this work makes it.  <b><br /></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Consider textured wallpaper</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYb-BUh9Hex1c-FZMTbYCFir74mDsyyKZEoSfcrkUn8vCr4Lf8OwoX7nGgYf4HZDC-bNzhFBRCalQRUPzO_89e1PZjcGwyTjlF-_R7jCuaKG9ygEZcNApjJ-2LJvVbyJ_IKTZ0Sd-cJZGj/s1600/95b560316ba42acaa61018adeb3384fe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYb-BUh9Hex1c-FZMTbYCFir74mDsyyKZEoSfcrkUn8vCr4Lf8OwoX7nGgYf4HZDC-bNzhFBRCalQRUPzO_89e1PZjcGwyTjlF-_R7jCuaKG9ygEZcNApjJ-2LJvVbyJ_IKTZ0Sd-cJZGj/s400/95b560316ba42acaa61018adeb3384fe.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6GFz87pouPz_EIGrv2dIkpZtdIpYB0p67vWZRNFY73p8hsoEt-bQD-d79sM8KCzPYrGAUXES-mBFB9Y3nvuhyphenhyphenrUFajXmf1cnZtuntPJeU0rKuQaQ0vXIhCsUCnZl9Gl271YfmQ091OUj/s1600/b3786e11e9ef797375e62c615c35be23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6GFz87pouPz_EIGrv2dIkpZtdIpYB0p67vWZRNFY73p8hsoEt-bQD-d79sM8KCzPYrGAUXES-mBFB9Y3nvuhyphenhyphenrUFajXmf1cnZtuntPJeU0rKuQaQ0vXIhCsUCnZl9Gl271YfmQ091OUj/s640/b3786e11e9ef797375e62c615c35be23.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> Textured wallpaper is underutilized.  There are so many patters and textures that cover the gamut from very traditional to modern.  No doubt there's something for you.  I like the use of textures to reinforce a dresser make over. This is a great idea for a little girl's room. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out these links and more ideas on  my Pinterest <a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/spring-refresh/">Spring Refresh</a> board.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ChteamZfbaJdMgdk1MyHZF8TjVOCQkaAhc19MyD_MfH_aACBaORdQPDJvoivyF79lLZgoDUM1bO-P0RsUcuexuJl_FObjGkmQEsb2Jfhvjh-I0s9VZhLNICDlvmLyUkDZ1QJEhGJACn0/s1600/bd25e8ff97d99bac6f683ab9f60c0786.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br />

Decor refresh for spring

New growth always brings with it hope and energy for life.  Once the snow goes I always get a hankering to make changes inside my home.  Now don't get me wrong, these aren't major changes.  I'm more into ten minute additions.  Sometimes I'm willing to commit an hour or two to a special project. If y…

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Christine Markatos Design

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-tm2BjJ8/0/O/i-tm2BjJ8.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-KrXpSJ8/0/O/i-KrXpSJ8.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-FtpFRw5/0/O/i-FtpFRw5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-nRqMDR3/0/O/i-nRqMDR3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-58k5kQ3/0/O/i-58k5kQ3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-bcsFqPj/0/O/i-bcsFqPj.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-KdxVsCc/0/O/i-KdxVsCc.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-wtnfdPh/0/O/i-wtnfdPh.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-fdW6HK9/0/O/i-fdW6HK9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-fBCWznK/0/O/i-fBCWznK.jpg" /></center><br />So much beauty!! The portfolio of Santa Monica interior designer <a href="http://www.markatosdesign.com/" target="_blank">Christine Markatos Lowe</a> is downright stunning. I absolutely love the fresh mixture of pattern, color and texture in her elegant style! That first image of the stairway with the chevron-wallpapered bathroom feels so ethereal, it seriously takes me away. Love that comfy outdoor lounge area too with the piles of pillows! I really love all the rooms though. A little rustic, but just so, so pretty!! There's lots more where this came from, so head <a href="http://www.markatosdesign.com/portfolio/" target="_blank">here</a> next!<br /><br />But before you go, let me tell you the winner of the $100 gift certificate to <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=354787&u=359689&m=37430&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">One Kings Lane</a>!<br /><br />Congrats to....<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">KLloyd from <a href="http://tipsyskipper.com/">Tipsy Skipper</a> <span style="font-size: small;">(super cute stuff, btw!)</span></span></div><br />Have a wonderful Easter weekend everyone! <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Christine Markatos Design

So much beauty!! The portfolio of Santa Monica interior designer Christine Markatos Lowe is downright stunning. I absolutely love the fresh mixture of pattern, color and texture in her elegant style! That first image of the stairway with the chevron-wallpapered bathroom feels so ethereal, it serious…

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Brittany Davis

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-mzn9jLp/0/O/i-mzn9jLp.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-tQXwKjX/0/O/i-tQXwKjX.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BFvwh5w/0/O/i-BFvwh5w.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-7nHqFQm/0/O/i-7nHqFQm.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-9FGGDvX/0/O/i-9FGGDvX.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZJsqNX5/0/O/i-ZJsqNX5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-5DF9QKK/0/O/i-5DF9QKK.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-K8GQ2M2/0/O/i-K8GQ2M2.jpg" /></center><br />It doesn't get any sweeter than this! Creative and talented mom Brittany Davis out of Charlottesville, Virginia designed this incredible nursery for her little Ada Jane, using the most beautiful colors (walls are Aqua Glow by Valspar) and unique objects. Everything you see is something Brittany made (with the help of good friends), pieces from antique shops that were painted and re-finished, or things saved through the years–like her mother's boots from the 50's, her old ballet pointe shoes and Christening gown or the needle point her Great Grandmother created! Amazing!! I know this is one room that <i>everyone</i> in the entire family treasures! Such beautiful photos too...Cali Freeman with <a href="http://www.oncelikeaspark.com/" target="_blank">Once like a Spark Photography</a> did an amazing job capturing the delightful space! Love it all!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Brittany Davis

It doesn't get any sweeter than this! Creative and talented mom Brittany Davis out of Charlottesville, Virginia designed this incredible nursery for her little Ada Jane, using the most beautiful colors (walls are Aqua Glow by Valspar) and unique objects. Everything you see is something Brittany made…

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Great Neighborhood Homes

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-F2nbKkN/0/O/i-F2nbKkN.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-89ZbfJ8/0/O/i-89ZbfJ8.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-x9NTsVT/0/O/i-x9NTsVT.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-psLphQP/0/O/i-psLphQP.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-8WvXRP9/0/O/i-8WvXRP9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Rm7RX3g/0/O/i-Rm7RX3g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-kGRT7pL/0/O/i-kGRT7pL.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-9CDP4mm/0/O/i-9CDP4mm.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-F9T36QK/0/O/i-F9T36QK.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-dMkgF8t/0/O/i-dMkgF8t.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-5WpVCSL/0/O/i-5WpVCSL.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-QxDhSVH/0/O/i-QxDhSVH.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-CvRVSK3/0/O/i-CvRVSK3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-LVZdCRW/0/O/i-LVZdCRW.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-wgBPxQV/0/O/i-wgBPxQV.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-VvXmF3p/0/O/i-VvXmF3p.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-p77pm2q/0/O/i-p77pm2q.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-KrGTtH9/0/O/i-KrGTtH9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-NTWPsFC/0/O/i-NTWPsFC.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-W2Dkxtr/0/O/i-W2Dkxtr.jpg" /></center><br />What I love most about this home? I've actually been inside it! The home was designed and built by <a href="http://greatneighborhoodhomes.com/" target="_blank">Great Neighborhood Homes</a>, a boutique builder here in Minneapolis, and was in the recent Parade of Homes. How thrilled I was to discover my favorite color used throughout! I can't tell you how much I love the fresh palette of greens and blues, with fun pops of red and coral. How fabulous is the grasscloth on the dining room ceiling?? AND the wallpaper in the bathrooms, the comfy window seats and beautiful chandeliers?! Love it all! See the rest of the home with <i>lots</i> more photos taken by Mike McCaw of <a href="http://www.spacecrafting.com/" target="_blank">Spacecrafting/Architectural Photography</a> right over <a href="http://www.houzz.com/projects/200079/Parade-of-Homes-Spring-2013" target="_blank">here</a>! And tour even more beautiful Minnesota homes built by Great Neighborhood Homes <a href="http://greatneighborhoodhomes.com/fb/design.html" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br />Get the Look:<br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="765275"><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + '://' + 'widgets.rewardstyle.com' + '/js/shopthepost.js';d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof window.__stp === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {window.__stp.init();}}(document, 'script', 'shopthepost-script');</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/images/search/350.gif" style="width: 15px; height: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Great Neighborhood Homes

What I love most about this home? I've actually been inside it! The home was designed and built by Great Neighborhood Homes, a boutique builder here in Minneapolis, and was in the recent Parade of Homes. How thrilled I was to discover my favorite color used throughout! I can't tell you how much I lo…

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