Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Happy May Day! ~ Some Backyard Retreat Ideas




 ~ It's May Day ~
The Great Outdoors is calling.
 Here are Super-relaxing back yards,
 from Simple to Luxurious, 
 to enjoy at this beautiful time of year!


























Happy May Day !!!!!
xo
Valerie





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Monday, April 23, 2012

A PLAID FOR ALL SEASONS...

Ralph Lauren 2012

Plaid is a great Winter classic, but it's not just for Winter.
We are used to seeing bright and pastel plaids on the golf course,
but the Spring - Summer plaid colors really look great beyond that~
See  great design ideas here 
--  with plaids --  
from wintery warm colors miixed wth dark leather and wood,
 to being mixed with bright white or yellow walls and summery florals~
(and with a more"industrial" application!
It's a classic design spin:










Two of my Favorite Actors: Alan Cumming and ...
Bruce Campbell:





















...love the lighting too...















My poor husband hates plaid. I LOVE it. We have, therefore, agreed to disagree on that point. I have two beautifully upholstered yellow-black plaid chairs in our living room, one Winter plaid wool scarf, and a pair of fun pink plaid sneakers. That's it. But I'm always dreaming of more!  

Have a great day!
xo
Valerie


PS : 
Llttle House... and Game of Thrones ... wow
just sayin' ...



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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Eye Poppin' Color

Every few days we see another burst of energy from Mother Nature. 
Taking inspiration from it indoors only makes sense!


















Have a beautiful Spring Day!
xo
Valerie


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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Gentle Color Celebration

Soft shades, pastels, colors that gently
 lighten and brighten... quiet happiness:



























My daughter's colors would be the the bold primary hues today 
( tomorrow I am doing a post on those colors!)...in order to 
celebrate the fact that Justin Bieber and Usher are collaborating 
on both of their new albums. But after all of that extreme excitement,
 I  think she'd appreciate the calming side of Spring hues.
These are the Best examples! I feel the urge to throw 
some pastel shawls over my leather furniture right now!

Have a  gentle, lovely day!
xo
Valerie



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