Behind Closed Doors

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I find french doors absolutely breathtaking. My favorites are the mostly glass french doors. They are a more unique way to invite the sunshine into your home. On cool days they would also be perfect to prop open and let the breeze steal into your home. When I think about french doors, I can imagine them in several rooms in the house. For instance, in the dining room leading outside or in the living room. The extra light that they would let in would be very useful in these rooms. I never think of them being inside the house. And by inside the house I mean that they do not lead outside, maybe they lead from the living room to the dining room. I would want my french doors to lead out onto my patio/deck area where lots of flowers are visible. I would want to be able to look out the french doors and see a beautiful landscape and when the doors are propped open I would be able to smell the wonderful flowers growing outside.

So how do you feel about french doors? Where do you see them at in your house?

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Mend Your Fences

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One of the things I think about, when I think about my future home, is having a beautiful fenced in yard. I would want a wonderful yard of green grass with a lovely fence. One thing I want is a big, spacious yard that is kept clean and neat. You know how they say people decide how they feel about someone based on a first impression? Well, to me a beautiful yard would present a great first impression of your home. Other than having a nice fence and spacious yard, I want lots of flowers around the edges of the yard. Flowers of various sizes and colors.

I could go with a white picket fence...

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but I think I would prefer a wood stained fence or a bold color like this:

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I also love this added detail of the heart cutouts in this fence.

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and I love how lights are incorporated around this fence.

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What about your dream home? Does it have a beautiful fenced in yard or open spaces?

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Pinky Promise

Pink is my favorite color so I am excited to announce that today is National Pink Day. Celebrate this holiday by going pink. It is easy to incorporate pink in your day. It can be done by wearing pink, buying some fresh pink flowers, or eating pink food.

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I am beginning to think that next year I should throw a pink party.

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De-Masquerade

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One of my favorite patterns to see on various items is the damask pattern. This pattern can add a touch of sophistication to a room. Sometimes I enter a room or see a picture of a room and find myself surprised at how the damask patterned has been used. You can use this pattern in a variety of colors on a huge selection of items to add a bit of your personality to a space.

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I LOVE how the damask pattern is used on that bench above. I could see myself wanting to use a bench like this outside of the dining room too.

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This piece of furniture is made interesting by that fact that it uses a larger version of the damask pattern. I would like this even better if the colors were reversed.

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You can cover an even greater area with this pattern by having a wall or walls painted with this pattern. And you don't have to stick to just neutral colors. I love the boldness of this purple.

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This is such a neat idea!

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These are some great ideas for color combinations when it comes to the damask pattern.

I really love this pattern and the different ways you can use it in your home. Do you have any damask items on display?

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When One Door Closes...

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When I enter someones house, one of the first things that I always notice are the doors. It isn't just the entry doorway, but the other doorways or doors in a house can really add detail and personality to a room. I love to see doorways that are unexpected or unique. Sometimes it is a surprising color or details that add that little something extra. Below are some pictures of doorways that I find absolutely beautiful.

I love the unique shape and intricate details of this first door.

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These glass doors with the metal details are a great way to let in more sunlight.

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The unique shape of the entry into this room is so beautiful.

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This next one is so pretty because of all the purple plants around the entryway.

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And my absolute favorite:

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This bookcase door is so unexpected. It is like a secret door.

Does your home have any unique doorways? I would love to have a bookcase door like the one above in my future home. Perhaps leading into a library?

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House of Turquoise

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One of my favorite colors (other than green of course) is turquoise. Turquoise is such a spring and summer color. When something is turquoise it stands out from its surroundings, everyone notices it. For these reasons, when I have my own house some day I am going to have at least a few turquoise pieces placed throughout. Below I have found some very beautiful ways to incorporate turquoise into your home. When I look at these pictures I am so inspired and wish even more that I could have the house of my dreams.

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Turquoise curtains and throw pillows are an easy way to add this color to almost any room.

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I LOVE the distressed turquoise of the legs of this coffee table, which would look great in a living room.

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I think these headboards are absolutely amazing!

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Again I am loving the distressed turquoise.

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I wouldn't have ever thought about combining these two colors in the same room. But this turquoise table with the red chairs would be great to have in the kitchen, but I would prefer something a little more chic for my dining room.

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And last but definitely NOT least is this gorgeous piece. It is a small but stunning way to have turquoise in a room.

How do you feel about having turquoise things in your home or even a room painted this color?

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Stop, Drop, and Roll!

One of my favorite things about our home is the huge fireplace in the living room. When I have my own home I will definitely be incorporating a fireplace or two into it. Having a fire in the fireplace on a cold, gloomy day makes the house feel so cozy and warm. Fireplaces are practical and beautiful. We always have several days every winter when the electricity goes out. Our fireplace shows its practical side then by providing the heat we need to stay warm. Curling up on the couch, next to a fire in the fireplace, is one of my favorite places to read a good book or to chat with the family. A fireplace can be the focal point in a room or just something more and they can go in ANY room in your house.


I love this little girl pink bedroom! It is so girly and cute with a cute little fireplace!


This dining room has a gorgeous fireplace to one side of the dining table. Just imagine how this room must glow when a fire is lite in the fireplace. Having a fire while sitting down to eat a family dinner would be perfect.


This fire makes this bedroom so warm and inviting. I would sleep so snug in this room.


This is a magnificent space! I love everything about it from the ceiling fan to the fire place. I also love the added space for storing wood for the fire place!


I love the stone detailing and the shape of this fireplace.


Another great thing about a fireplace is that you can always decorate it for the holidays! We always have our mantle decorated for Christmas with angels, snowmen, and our stockings.

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Sweet Dreams

At home my favorite room in the house is my bedroom. It is the one room in the house that expresses my personality and likes. You can learn a lot about a friend or family member just by seeing their bedroom. My bedroom is my sanctuary, where I can escape from my hectic every day life. Below I have included pictures of bedrooms that I am in love with.
Jackie Kennedy's Bedroom

While looking for pictures of beautiful bedrooms I came across a website that had white house bedrooms. The above is a picture of Jackie Kennedy's bedroom. This bedroom is sophisticated, elegant, and absolutely gorgeous.


This is the most adorable little princess bed ever. I would have loved to have had this room as a little girl.


This looks like the most comfortable bed ever! I love all of the pillows, the design of the headboard, and that stunning chandelier.


This is my favorite room that I have pictured. I love the turquoise color and the pops of orange. Another artistic feature that I love about this room is the white tree painted above the head of the bed.

We all keep things in our bedroom that make us happy and that help us to relax. For instance, I love having the color green in my room, a teddy bear, tons of books that I have read and plan to read, and great smelling candles. What do have to have in your bedroom?

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