Van Wicklen Design

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Rrgw6nc/0/O/i-Rrgw6nc.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-DJcDghB/0/O/i-DJcDghB.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-PmNB8ts/0/O/i-PmNB8ts.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-B2xQsGx/0/O/i-B2xQsGx.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-XqfdNmj/0/O/i-XqfdNmj.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-SWnfdBp/0/O/i-SWnfdBp.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-SB7mM6j/0/O/i-SB7mM6j.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-gMhc4pP/0/O/i-gMhc4pP.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-xVDWtwD/0/O/i-xVDWtwD.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-R8Dshwn/0/O/i-R8Dshwn.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-CsmDB5j/0/O/i-CsmDB5j.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-zrQwGr3/0/O/i-zrQwGr3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-FqJ8vnh/0/O/i-FqJ8vnh.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-2B4SGxR/0/O/i-2B4SGxR.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-6J7SB7v/0/O/i-6J7SB7v.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-CNnKx6J/0/O/i-CNnKx6J.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-xpZHhc6/0/O/i-xpZHhc6.jpg" /></center><br />Interior designer <a href="http://www.jvwhome.com/" target="_blank">Jeanette Forney Van Wicklen</a> has done it yet again with this beautiful Austin, Texas home! I love how she infused the soothing neutral color palette with subtle shades of blue all throughout the home. It's warm and inviting, with a touch of the coast thrown in for good measure! I could live forever in that master bathroom (painted <a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6211-rainwashed/" target="_blank">Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed</a>, one of my favorites)! Finish your tour of the home <a href="http://tours.premier360tours.com/public/vtour/full/128753/" target="_blank">here</a> and see lots more design eye candy courtesy of Jeanette <a href="http://www.jvwhome.com/pages/Portfolio.htm" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">Paint Colors:</blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">Entry: SW Brainstorm Bronze<br />Ceiling: BM Carrington Beige<br />Trim: BM White Dove<br />Hallway walls: BM Carrington Beige<br />Trim and Closet: BM White Dove<br />Powder Room Door and Trim: Semi-Gloss SW Brainstorm Bronze<br />Powder Room Cabinet: Semi-Gloss BM Grant Beige<br />Living, Dining and Kitchen:  BM Grant Beige<br />Trim: BM White Dove<br />Hallway to Master BM Rockport Grey<br />Master Bedroom: BM Grant Beige<br />Master Bathroom: SW Rainwashed<br />Guest Bedroom: BM Smoke<br />Cabinets: Semi-gloss BM Smoke<br />Kitchen cabinets: White Dove</blockquote><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>

Van Wicklen Design

Interior designer Jeanette Forney Van Wicklen has done it yet again with this beautiful Austin, Texas home! I love how she infused the soot...

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Mabley Handler Interior Design

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-FQLrBH5/0/O/i-FQLrBH5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-v6n85R2/0/O/i-v6n85R2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-fKvGk25/0/O/i-fKvGk25.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-vt2d5dB/0/O/i-vt2d5dB.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-6bfggd3/0/O/i-6bfggd3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-HZRZjpB/0/O/i-HZRZjpB.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-7Wk8VrP/0/O/i-7Wk8VrP.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-tVmctFk/0/O/i-tVmctFk.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-VxsBsQ7/0/O/i-VxsBsQ7.jpg" /></center><br />Not only is this room absolutely beautiful, it couldn't fulfill a more important need. <a href="http://www.mableyhandler.com/" target="_blank">Mabley Handler Interior Design</a> created the beachy space for the <a href="http://www.rmhlongisland.org/press-releases/project-design-2013" target="_blank">Ronald McDonald House of Long Island</a>, a not-for-profit organization that provides shelter to families with children receiving care in area hospitals. Unlike showhouses, this one remains intact and families will actually be using it. Which is exactly why Mabley Handler updated the room with a relaxing vibe, one that might possibly lighten the spirits of those staying in it. They did an incredible job I think!<br /><br />The designers worked with several of my favorites to create the space, including <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/dts7ssxw" target="_blank">Serena & Lily</a> who donated many of the furnishings, lighting and accessories. (The <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/uc82ssxw" target="_blank">headboards</a> are amazing!) The <a href="http://www.phillipjeffries.com/products/7643--vinyl_arrowroot_ii_-_abalone.html" target="_blank">Phillip Jeffries grasscloth</a> on the walls is stunning too. And guess what? It's actually vinyl so it's super durable! Love the aqua color with the hot pink pillows from <a href="http://www.michellehatchny.com/index2.php" target="_blank">Michelle Hatch</a>! The coastal artwork from <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=359689&b=450135&m=45495&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eobxtradingroup%2Ecom%2Fkaren%2Drobertson%2Dcollection%2F" target="_blank">Karen Robertson</a> is gorgeous too! (If you have questions about any other sources, just ask!)<br /><br />Below is the design rendering of the room...it's cool seeing the concept to the real thing!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-KwdpDm4/0/O/i-KwdpDm4.jpg" /></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><br /><br />

Mabley Handler Interior Design

Not only is this room absolutely beautiful, it couldn't fulfill a more important need. Mabley Handler Interior Design created the beach...

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Margaret Elizabeth + Alexandra D. Foster Giveaway!

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-5PgNqtW/0/O/i-5PgNqtW.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-ndmz6TB/0/O/i-ndmz6TB.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-RRkhjMf/0/O/i-RRkhjMf.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-2h4qc2P/0/O/i-2h4qc2P.jpg" /></center><br />Jewelry designer <a href="http://www.margaretelizabeth.com/" target="_blank">Margaret Elizabeth</a> creates the most beautiful pieces, it's really no surprise to see that she's also created one beautiful San Fransisco home for herself! Her bedroom is perfection with <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/birdsegg" target="_blank">Benjamin Moore's "Bird's Egg"</a> on the walls! Love the gorgeous fireplace, fab furniture, cozy rug and crisp <a href="http://www.livelikeyou.com/collections/bedding/products/navy-key-duvet-cover" target="_blank">bedding</a> too! See the rest of her home with tons more great photos by <a href="http://joshgruetzmacher.com/" target="_blank">Josh Gruetzmacher</a> right over <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2013/09/09/margaret-elizabeths-home-tour/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br />I'm thrilled to tell you guys about this week's giveaway! Using inspiration accrued from decades of travel, <a href="http://alexandradfoster.com/" target="_blank">Alexandra D. Foster</a> of the blog <a href="http://www.destinationsperfected.com/" target="_blank">Destinations Perfected</a> has recently launched her own fabulous pillow line! And I mean <i>fabulous</i>. Each pillow is entirely hand sewn in Lake Como, Italy. Even the braided trim is crafted completely by hand by Italian artisans!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://alexandradfoster.com/collections/all" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-D5wJtJW/0/O/i-D5wJtJW.jpg" /></a></div><br />What I love most is that each pillow's design was inspired by Alexandra's world travels, and on her site she shares her photos of what specifically gave her inspiration. For example, the design on the <a href="http://alexandradfoster.com/products/amalfi" target="_blank">Amalfi</a> pillow was inspired by this photo she took of the pattern on the dome of one of the most iconic churches on Italy's Amalfi Coast. So cool! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://alexandradfoster.com/collections/all" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Tv88M9S/0/O/i-Tv88M9S.jpg" /></a></div><br />Now for the giveaway: Alexandra is generously giving one lucky reader their choice of pillow cover! (Insert not included.) Each luxurious cover measures 20" and features a 100% silk front and back, coordinating hand-braided trim, cotton lining, and zipper closure and is valued at $295. I wish I could win!<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b>To Enter</b>:</i></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><i>Visit <a href="http://alexandradfoster.com/collections/all" target="_blank">Alexandra D. Foster</a>, find your favorite pillow, then come back here and leave a comment telling us which it was! (Email subscribers can just hit reply.) Please be sure to leave your email address if you're commenting anonymously so I can contact you if you're the winner!</i></li><i> </i><li><i>For an extra entry, "like" <a href="https://www.facebook.com/luxurybeginsathome" target="_blank">Alexandra D. Foster on Facebook</a>, then leave a separate comment saying you did just that!</i></li><i> </i><li><i>Winner of pillow cover will be randomly selected and announced this Friday, October 25th. </i></li></ol></blockquote><b><br /></b><b>This giveaway is now closed!</b> <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>

Margaret Elizabeth + Alexandra D. Foster Giveaway!

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Is there beauty in imperfection?

<div style="text-align: center;">I find beauty in imperfection and impermanence.  It's all over my art.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg5DP37yRBn1t8tlADNq41adMwpmxLHWlgRULRxwoYMtrk2vAa-WS4LuVaBaG6Kj2eXwsMXivpJ_b3U0XVYJMnrHltzEQsMUVdc9YO8b8M8TJsibujPQrb_0-OcMz4hdKOvfnscdL398-Y/s1600/gate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg5DP37yRBn1t8tlADNq41adMwpmxLHWlgRULRxwoYMtrk2vAa-WS4LuVaBaG6Kj2eXwsMXivpJ_b3U0XVYJMnrHltzEQsMUVdc9YO8b8M8TJsibujPQrb_0-OcMz4hdKOvfnscdL398-Y/s640/gate.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The petal that is captured as it starts to decay,  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33n2S22f3U8uMEW0h2wwc_-bGWbB84uFjePo5Upxoui3YOdkCli87f9IBnNLGxc4XjigkT3lN38bxnDazLlij7lnNh_vi-EfeSkLRAraGKqQIO2fcnYfhzcFqJUNpoO6Xo7uBtyFERuim/s1600/IMG_3036_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33n2S22f3U8uMEW0h2wwc_-bGWbB84uFjePo5Upxoui3YOdkCli87f9IBnNLGxc4XjigkT3lN38bxnDazLlij7lnNh_vi-EfeSkLRAraGKqQIO2fcnYfhzcFqJUNpoO6Xo7uBtyFERuim/s400/IMG_3036_01.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">the rusted objects found in debris, the peeling layers of wallpaper in old homes, </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtvzxmimNcZj_aM8j09CYi33HtB-1Cdjz9-xr7qojiNzIaqVEmnMut1KCe3dtjb9321Pn4WSVfPGKHEWVQXnKbzUSFqIK6B9ky6SqoWcoE5vSVoo-nGcCz9rTQSB2FPRqaG4N5tDsfHR_i/s1600/DSCN8671_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtvzxmimNcZj_aM8j09CYi33HtB-1Cdjz9-xr7qojiNzIaqVEmnMut1KCe3dtjb9321Pn4WSVfPGKHEWVQXnKbzUSFqIK6B9ky6SqoWcoE5vSVoo-nGcCz9rTQSB2FPRqaG4N5tDsfHR_i/s400/DSCN8671_01.JPG" width="395" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  and objects no longer needed for their original function, the list is endless.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWSze4pqjY0Q9qANzoN4izwwQ5lJc2cLdO4e6tuJE0sm0N2Tf_yDDXCycbCX6Z3lmnwawN5ttOOrVc86E-00ixusTU4aKZTQAT_rEEA4pasZtkOagRpTOYtTSJSu5V4SDUdSv7-STe8_G/s1600/47f811e852c7e17075282e0d7922fa24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Accepting  transience and  imperfection (flawed beauty) can also  relate directly to your living space.  The Japanese world view/aesthetic of wabi sabi   acknowledges three simple realities: nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Wabi Sabi  reveres authenticity. When you look for authentic furniture and objects for your home you will rarely find them  in big box stores.  Natural materials predominate in wabi sabi homes: paper, aged wood, linens, cottons, etc. Look for anything that celebrates the  marks of time , weather, and  the effects of loving use.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">This graphic is a good summary of the characteristics of wabi sabi. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccvEXDFopxWXeM8F3UQn4P2iEw4ou0Xt9VdGwwQKtOVTHA_nY0ngoInbSOuuD9BIAoi-2Hmxt6-NZGOZ2jpgBwd7MkBtuO-_Xy3rAgxjwo43y8pa4W4gHZVCwJ60khZCJUzA1bbUtFaap/s1600/a249a805c8504a3acc2a6bc3d98ef113.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccvEXDFopxWXeM8F3UQn4P2iEw4ou0Xt9VdGwwQKtOVTHA_nY0ngoInbSOuuD9BIAoi-2Hmxt6-NZGOZ2jpgBwd7MkBtuO-_Xy3rAgxjwo43y8pa4W4gHZVCwJ60khZCJUzA1bbUtFaap/s320/a249a805c8504a3acc2a6bc3d98ef113.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Characteristics of wabi-sabi include: asymmetry, asperity (roughness, irregularity), simplicity, economy, austerity,  and appreciation of the integrity of natural objects and processes.  Look for: natural flawed beauty, patina, handmade, irregularity, bareness. How refreshing!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLyylDSEoo4kQRyxWLVxl8sz1OnZqMEvU3N4XkWQs_XHJI8jKK3_8572RecGcLC2FE7XRUq2511rV_XLeALUCuBynAXvtZhlQmOfkDer2uOug9aGzFUYm-98Rx4RqE4BshxvRw7psEkhO/s1600/06745de6704c0ba9370b8c48d16f460a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLyylDSEoo4kQRyxWLVxl8sz1OnZqMEvU3N4XkWQs_XHJI8jKK3_8572RecGcLC2FE7XRUq2511rV_XLeALUCuBynAXvtZhlQmOfkDer2uOug9aGzFUYm-98Rx4RqE4BshxvRw7psEkhO/s400/06745de6704c0ba9370b8c48d16f460a.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> This aged cabinet maintains the marks of its history.  No effort could make it perfect.  The vignette on top is simple, asymmetrical  and references the beauty and temporality found in nature. While there is austerity in the products, there is also tranquility. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWSze4pqjY0Q9qANzoN4izwwQ5lJc2cLdO4e6tuJE0sm0N2Tf_yDDXCycbCX6Z3lmnwawN5ttOOrVc86E-00ixusTU4aKZTQAT_rEEA4pasZtkOagRpTOYtTSJSu5V4SDUdSv7-STe8_G/s1600/47f811e852c7e17075282e0d7922fa24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWSze4pqjY0Q9qANzoN4izwwQ5lJc2cLdO4e6tuJE0sm0N2Tf_yDDXCycbCX6Z3lmnwawN5ttOOrVc86E-00ixusTU4aKZTQAT_rEEA4pasZtkOagRpTOYtTSJSu5V4SDUdSv7-STe8_G/s400/47f811e852c7e17075282e0d7922fa24.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Many  examples of wabi sabi contain little or no colour, but I feel  colour is not exclusive of this aesthetic.  Here's a good example that has all the characteristics noted above. The marks of time are evident, even more so on colour. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpkhVHQ9h7ZkVRdrh9n4_tFVPWqknlAjTIMOialnd2YqaR48rb1kDxCLPR79ARK6jro6gAhnzyvDjzSUYMMOhqY_gYMXVcuIHs33WOTYLkWg8ZjuoJYrA26786fAmFoLU1uWv1SA9pycD/s1600/fb99b7442d2f4560d7178beb56f08612.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpkhVHQ9h7ZkVRdrh9n4_tFVPWqknlAjTIMOialnd2YqaR48rb1kDxCLPR79ARK6jro6gAhnzyvDjzSUYMMOhqY_gYMXVcuIHs33WOTYLkWg8ZjuoJYrA26786fAmFoLU1uWv1SA9pycD/s400/fb99b7442d2f4560d7178beb56f08612.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The delicacy of pink blossoms against all the weathered wood pits naturalness against roughness. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Not every space that has  wabi sabi characteristics looks exactly the same.  All of these spaces have some wabi sabi elements.   </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxsGtb9ar9sTgl5IvVVR-M_HkIYfqDUlnh3kBXvyRjXUDmbjsE2VWJC2TBkzRs3_KIw8vd5UFUpy1hUtFad4TTs8w3oX89UVpmN2SPusK9P6wkbn5BuL0gNVr6vRBDnLUVeUVee8f5l3L/s1600/d944d1ff894c0e52c01b358fe0d48d79.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxsGtb9ar9sTgl5IvVVR-M_HkIYfqDUlnh3kBXvyRjXUDmbjsE2VWJC2TBkzRs3_KIw8vd5UFUpy1hUtFad4TTs8w3oX89UVpmN2SPusK9P6wkbn5BuL0gNVr6vRBDnLUVeUVee8f5l3L/s640/d944d1ff894c0e52c01b358fe0d48d79.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8ZgbZiHjaSfCKNeVGmEgq29hAcsnBfX00fpet_TkDeOIddVCYaNwMxpgec-RlDSyO_91tvqH8ObMZF0PHoN3IwiHmquKoO-voCYfjtPakT8t4IZa7e5yAs9cYCj3ZiwKpMoy3Dd77OKO/s1600/0ab06d8805dc241275032d722deb6392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8ZgbZiHjaSfCKNeVGmEgq29hAcsnBfX00fpet_TkDeOIddVCYaNwMxpgec-RlDSyO_91tvqH8ObMZF0PHoN3IwiHmquKoO-voCYfjtPakT8t4IZa7e5yAs9cYCj3ZiwKpMoy3Dd77OKO/s640/0ab06d8805dc241275032d722deb6392.jpg" width="356" /></a></div> The wood console table is a hint of wabi sabi against the glass.  The space is simple and tranquil. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcisxN5T7f8dRo1_WLDJpkfHb2bnX_1OpVg7OKwaT6857KJsy0bw6AiDO2hx1tcs3PRDkSYMAu4R_zEFA6AhiY6q9gK32K0Y1ysAXqlGnzh3Co4gXKiZ44Cc_DG_51V-v8M3ZOK2fMINe0/s1600/19af2bc72cbb169e79f50b57b3926304.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/AVvXsEioQxe9fMMQ2KuT6zai1z3CZAbtIAV3qhB6dwRFUM-oDPqj6S-t54o-v8Db81qdrJjjpT_bJlUbnZalY7SBFeiq1fwgfocHrYNSvwHYLzyJyfqIxMEHs9mEQdkgcoqMBOfAtBVrjtKikXtj/s1600/2104ef96a50354c6764d5cf5b45ed7f9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQxe9fMMQ2KuT6zai1z3CZAbtIAV3qhB6dwRFUM-oDPqj6S-t54o-v8Db81qdrJjjpT_bJlUbnZalY7SBFeiq1fwgfocHrYNSvwHYLzyJyfqIxMEHs9mEQdkgcoqMBOfAtBVrjtKikXtj/s640/2104ef96a50354c6764d5cf5b45ed7f9.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">  I love the imprefection of this countertop against the modern, pristine cabinets.  Am I the only person who craves warmth in countertops?  Imagine the difference if this island were finished in granite. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TnB1uLG0hcZur4bUvb9vP-8PT92nONVdmmW9geDMV63bUulLq2zso3YgytDcArQhQng9C6mvM2_OjU8-WA2wHQ7m3wzfkTwezvYFryz-TGGSbMzL_ykz_aANcUBNgv_mSZ_kOqaoblC0/s1600/28945cb411a1d406c8cd6dbe89324048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TnB1uLG0hcZur4bUvb9vP-8PT92nONVdmmW9geDMV63bUulLq2zso3YgytDcArQhQng9C6mvM2_OjU8-WA2wHQ7m3wzfkTwezvYFryz-TGGSbMzL_ykz_aANcUBNgv_mSZ_kOqaoblC0/s640/28945cb411a1d406c8cd6dbe89324048.jpg" width="440" /></a></div> Lots of natural materials, simplicity and economy is line and adornment, and a focus on the handmade.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpxBrQlMrmnL70ckEBFUh_pZhP_elYryV3u8bgyyEzJLc7Pls6K8w6Ilff_hm7liZh5TVV74BmM_a-laAKTP7OY5DucYt0FAcox5BpQIAB_dRr_1YqYdcuWnjZI1n1u97kZe8dDpSKK4P/s1600/41263ff7a5747b07ad36200f8cf5a3c9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZft7aMsmw9QP1Op1ME6b2hjipa6fC0eBOg0bHsG3Sz24-pxVdynko-v_DPWnxoNHRqsY-KfPkn9j4gsnRosm3hvNvQSuvksXy-DXks3xB_eBxMLMkWuiif_in94cVAueIwX1eGfSlLnZg/s1600/e7496650ae386a0168f927a4af89d688.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> If you want a little wabi sabi in your home here are suggestions for a start:  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpxBrQlMrmnL70ckEBFUh_pZhP_elYryV3u8bgyyEzJLc7Pls6K8w6Ilff_hm7liZh5TVV74BmM_a-laAKTP7OY5DucYt0FAcox5BpQIAB_dRr_1YqYdcuWnjZI1n1u97kZe8dDpSKK4P/s1600/41263ff7a5747b07ad36200f8cf5a3c9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpxBrQlMrmnL70ckEBFUh_pZhP_elYryV3u8bgyyEzJLc7Pls6K8w6Ilff_hm7liZh5TVV74BmM_a-laAKTP7OY5DucYt0FAcox5BpQIAB_dRr_1YqYdcuWnjZI1n1u97kZe8dDpSKK4P/s400/41263ff7a5747b07ad36200f8cf5a3c9.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxsGtb9ar9sTgl5IvVVR-M_HkIYfqDUlnh3kBXvyRjXUDmbjsE2VWJC2TBkzRs3_KIw8vd5UFUpy1hUtFad4TTs8w3oX89UVpmN2SPusK9P6wkbn5BuL0gNVr6vRBDnLUVeUVee8f5l3L/s1600/d944d1ff894c0e52c01b358fe0d48d79.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you want to find out more about this aesthetic .... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcisxN5T7f8dRo1_WLDJpkfHb2bnX_1OpVg7OKwaT6857KJsy0bw6AiDO2hx1tcs3PRDkSYMAu4R_zEFA6AhiY6q9gK32K0Y1ysAXqlGnzh3Co4gXKiZ44Cc_DG_51V-v8M3ZOK2fMINe0/s1600/19af2bc72cbb169e79f50b57b3926304.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcisxN5T7f8dRo1_WLDJpkfHb2bnX_1OpVg7OKwaT6857KJsy0bw6AiDO2hx1tcs3PRDkSYMAu4R_zEFA6AhiY6q9gK32K0Y1ysAXqlGnzh3Co4gXKiZ44Cc_DG_51V-v8M3ZOK2fMINe0/s400/19af2bc72cbb169e79f50b57b3926304.jpg" width="315" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And remember ... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ4AtOdsyZ0oD7qgxYQfktuMF4xvg8oIzd2GQEofFbdVYUOVfhwgEIyTs1x_8wfDVBjeAl7F1ZQEXSnqbu_g2C7SzqD3IEGmiYC6EzR1KKRfQlmStdhekeW2h6N7qinZu89BaaI_fY7MVO/s1600/760701307df96b582278339817d73fb6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ4AtOdsyZ0oD7qgxYQfktuMF4xvg8oIzd2GQEofFbdVYUOVfhwgEIyTs1x_8wfDVBjeAl7F1ZQEXSnqbu_g2C7SzqD3IEGmiYC6EzR1KKRfQlmStdhekeW2h6N7qinZu89BaaI_fY7MVO/s320/760701307df96b582278339817d73fb6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />And a lesson we can all learn from Wabi Sabi....you can also interpret it in a much looser fashion to accept what you have as beautiful and to live with only what you need.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>All links to images and many more examples  on my Pinterest board <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/mryall/wabi-sabi/">Wabi Sabi  </a></b></div>

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<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-2F4Sc8w/0/O/i-2F4Sc8w.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-x6B42BR/0/O/i-x6B42BR.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-LGHWFrt/0/O/i-LGHWFrt.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-DmqPwfN/0/O/i-DmqPwfN.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-s84tRWD/0/O/i-s84tRWD.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Xm9Qtjk/0/O/i-Xm9Qtjk.jpg" /></center><br />Inside and out, this Arkansas bungalow is picture perfect! Kevin Walsh of <a href="http://www.bearhillinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Bear-Hill Interiors</a> kept things light and bright when he gave the home its fresh new look. I am loving the feminine vibe and pretty palette of blues, greens, and grays that he chose! The kitchen is spectacular, don't you think? The stunning capiz chandelier takes my breath away! You have to see the beautiful master suite too, it's equally as fabulous! So for more photos by <a href="http://nancynolanphotography.com/" target="_blank">Nancy Nolan</a> and to read all about the home, just visit <a href="http://athomearkansas.com/article/home-made-happy" target="_blank">At Home in Arkansas</a>!<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>

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