Memorable Design....Kitchen-ly Chic

One thing that develops and changes in wonderfully dramatic ways is the kitchen.

 La Cornue, Wolf, Sub- Zero,Kitchenmade, Caesarstone...

 have galleries full of these great new design ideas,

 highlighting their own products, of course, while giving us lovely food for thought.

 Ideas, both high and low - end,  just fly at you!

Over the top yet balanced:

Glass tiles, industrial pendants,the hidden fridge,

 the graduated tones of blue...wow

More affordable wow:

Sweet country look:

Interesting and appealing:

I love this kitchen's lighting/pot rack and that red 

hutch, the wonderful ceiling, the  stools, the island ...

Those marble countertops are so great:

Some of the flooring ideas really caught my eye...in addition to the wood, the black, the white, the rustic, the commercial, the industral...well. you know!

Have a great day~

xo

Valerie

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6 Brilliant, Original, Truly Exquisite Design Ideas

A dreamy wallpaper at the back of a glass cabinetry:

TV in the laundry room:

Allee Willis took a flimsy-brass-mirror porthole, 

sunk it into the floor, to serve as a laundry chute!!

Trompe loeil wallpaper>> impressive interest for a flat door!

 Add a  shelf above a doorway, paint it to match the trim,

 then use it to display pottery , books, etc... 

Use a ladder as a bath towel rack

Clever, aren't they!?
Have a great day!
xo
Valerie


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Beautiful Radiator Solutions

Got dem Radiator Blues?

I have seen plenty of hideous radiators, and I've seen some "FAIL" covers on them. Here are some that make any  radiator fit into the stylish scheme of the room, even becoming an attractive focal point.

Happily, each of these rooms also just happens to be inspirational on its own.

I especially adore that bathroom in the last image....

Speaking of   "Radiators"  .... An awesome band called The Radiators retired several months ago after 30 wonderful years of New Orleans-style Rhythm and Blues  music....sigh.
  But  - joy! - The New Orleans Suspects have formed, from members of The Neville Brothers, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Radiators,  Dr. John, Alan Toussant, Derek Trucks,  and Professor Longhair...and they are touring.
This is the real deal:  true professionals, a handsome lead singer, exciting, talented..!

         Fan-uploaded YouTube video link: here and here

        New Orleans Suspects tour schedule: here

              Have a Musical, Happy Day!   

xo   

Valerie

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Brilliant, Original, + EASY Gift Wrap Ideas

Trying too hard? Here are some really EASY yet 

smart-looking and creative gift wrap ideas:

Find a great copy of Jingle bells and enlarge it on a copier:

A pair of cozy kneesocks to wrap wine:

Tower of boxes ( Martha stewaRT)

Duct Tape + White Boxes

Maps

Tape and straws:

Key chains and rubber bands

For That  kid:

Newspapers, comics...and the bow:

Silver + Brown:

Crafting paper + string:

SIMPLE Layering:

Tiny gem:

Have a Wrapping Good  -- or Good Wrapping -- Day!

xoValerie

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