Interior Design Riches

Rich is what paneling like this says to me:

Ric is high ceilings, second floor interior windows, and 

beautiful wood paneling and beams on the ceiling.

Rich is a lovely, simple, peaceful bathroom: 

All the comforts and conveniences without the fuss.

Rich is creating something that works smoothly and looks great.

Have a rich day!

XO

Valerie

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Easy, Breezy, Calm + Elegant = STYLE

Bacall has it, lots of people have it, 

rooms and outdoor spaces have it. 

It's impressive but never stuffy. 

Here it is:

~ Style ~

There is nothing like it. And simplicity is at its core. 

Have an easy, breezy day!

xo

Valerie

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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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So Perfect, Some Preppie

Clean, simple design, with at least a hint of the preppy style is a great look.

 It does not require a huge income, but it really helps -- especially if you

 are looking for something like an authentic beach or rocky shores connection...

Simple, classic, and comfortable are key words for this look:

A modern take:

Eloise at the Plaza chic:

A Southern take:

A New England take:

Black and Tan...perfect anywhere!

The formal in these rooms are a relaxed version. 

They make one feel so content.

 Even if you don't have the Cape Cod shore or 

the huge weathered clapboard Homestead with pool, 

you can still pull this look off. 

That's why I adore it.

Have a great day!
xo
Valerie




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Rustic Elegance, Easy as Pie**

** Recipe Included for a simple, awesome pie

Rustic, elegant, pleasing....

So lovely and relaxing!

An elegant yet humble kitchen:

Saltine Cracker Pie.
This divine meringue pie is magic.  The simple recipe has such humble ingredients, you cannot believe the results. 



No one would guess that this divine meringue pie comes from such humble beginnings, but the best is usually the simplest, right? 

• This is my mother-in-law's version. Sinfully  delicious:
• 16 Saltine Crackers, Crumbled
• 9" Pie Pan, Buttered
• 3 Egg Whites
• 1/4 t. cream of tartar
• 1 C Sugar
• 1/2 C Pecans, Chopped
• 2 tsp Vanilla
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• Beat egg whites until foamy
• Add cream of tartar and beat egg whites until stiff
• Gradually Add sugar to egg whites slowly
• Fold the crumbled crackers into the egg whites.
• Fold in pecans and vanilla
• Pour into the buttered pie pan
• Bake at 350º F for 30 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.

Top it with whipped cream,throw in  pineapple preserves mixed with the whipped cream ,or use chocolate whipped cream, ice cream ...yum!

Simple Ingredients, elegant results. 

Have a great day!

xo

Valerie

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The Indoor Awning: A Great Canopy Bed Style

Viewing these images may just motivate you to think about 

putting a canopy over a bed;  at least, I hope you'll think about it ~! 

The canopy style that I am fixated on reminds me 

of the cozy, protected feel of a village shop's sidewalk awning.

 Peaks, crown, valences, gauzy draping, and fabric slopes are all variations of that idea...

This kind of canopy can be as simple or as fabulous as you wish...great for any room, any style. 

 I love the idea of an actual striped awning over a bed! 

Amazing how simple, gauzy fabric can add so much, 

completely changing the mood of a room:

Simple, banded drapes and valence over a bed

 (or, in this shot, interestingly, a bathtub!)

gives a clean, calm elegance to a room:

Crown by Jan Showers

lovely...

Martin Lawrence Bullard :

The hardware holding up the fabric from the ceiling, 

and the addition of a mirror is a great touch I see a lot:

So cute, and by the way, where did that cool pendant come from?

This is such a well-designed room!

g o r g e o u s:

A full canopy prevents some air circulation  and may tend to close up a room. This drapery/valence canopy solution keeps the cozy, but solves those other issues.

 ...I always wish swing arm lamps were installed over

 the left and right corners of the head of the bed...

Pure style, great design:

Wow. Perfection would be a slightly taller headboard:

OOH! Classique!

 Such a timeless room (BearHill Interiors) :

If you can find some gorgeous fabric on eBay or someplace, look what you can do!:

One of these styles could be perfect for you~
Have a wonderful day!
xo
Valerie



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