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Kindred {Freebies}

Posted by Lindsay on Mar 20, 2009 in Blogging, Creativity, Freebies, inspiration | 0 comments

Kindred – home .

Above is a link to the super inspiring website “Kindred” – a collaboration between Ez at Creature Comforts and Holly at decor8 (two of my blogging heroes!).  They’re bringing together some super amazing talent and offering gorgeous computer wallpapers and printable note cards- all for my favorite price – FREE!  It’s also a place to communicate in some very friendly forums – what else could you ask for??

I love the inspiration, ladies…thanks!  And for the rest of you – check out The Kindred Site!  Love it!

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“The Holiday:” A Tale of Two Houses « Hooked on Houses

Posted by Lindsay on Mar 5, 2009 in Blogging, Color Therapy Thursdays, Decor, Design, inspiration | 0 comments

This blog is awesome!!  I’m always noticing sets and interior design in movies (I’m always thinking about the actor, too, and how embarrassing that scene must’ve been!) and I’m always looking up photos on the internet or pressing ‘pause’ on the DVR (and taking notes…sometimes…).  But not anymore!!  Thanks to Julia at “Hooked on Houses!!”  I am so excited…

 

 

 

Amanda’s (aka Cameron Diaz) house in L.A. in “The Holiday” is THE REASON I DECIDED TO PAINT MY LIVING ROOM GRAY.  Not even a joke.  My house is obviously nowhere nearly as finished or styled as hers (I love the pots of grass and artwork all over), and I’ve strayed from the concept since then, but I LOVE the color palette; gray, cream, espresso with little shots of color here and there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That would be my dream house!!  Well…one of them…

 

“The Holiday:” A Tale of Two Houses « Hooked on Houses.

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{Color Therapy} Navy and gold

Posted by Lindsay on Feb 27, 2009 in Color Therapy Thursdays, Decor, Design, flickr, inspiration | 0 comments

I know these are supposed to be on Thursdays, but I’m practicing patience with my posts! I am trying to put a lot more time into them so that you will actually enjoy what I have to say, and will want to come back! So here is some color therapy for your weekend!

This week’s “Color Therapy” is inspired by the portfolio of one of my Twitter contacts, Tobi Fairley.  I am loving the fresh, bright color palettes lately, especially paired with crisp, classic patterns, as seen in the gorgeous photo below.

If I had the guts (or the cash) I would put one of these in my living room in a crisp navy blue and white. Love it!!

If I was to paint a room in this palette, I might start with navy walls with bright, white trim, crown moulding, and a chair rail, or two navy walls and two white walls, all with yellow accents throughout the room. Or navy and white stripes would look gorgeous! Yellow is always a nice paint choice as well, nice and sunny!

And here’s some Flickr Finds for you in that lovely palette. Mmmm…IKEA. Enjoy!
 

1. Ready for rain, 2. This week’s shoes . . ., 3. Ikea Building using sunglasses as polarizing filter, 4. Anais sm charm necklace in yellow quartz, 5. Big Top Earrings, 6. Priceless Gems, 7. gingham, 8. Venice Day & The Island of Guidecca, 9. Tobi Fairley, 10. Blue and Yellow, 11. yellow wall blue roof, 12. blue, 13. Colourful old garage – 31, 14. go schwinn lightning, 15. converse.cardinals., 16. the other half

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Dear Holly,

Posted by Lindsay on Feb 12, 2009 in Creativity, inspiration | 1 comment

Thank you for your weekly “Real Talk” series. I get so excited for Thursdays and I wish you had posts like this every day, but I realize that they are spread out on purpose. You are helping us grow, and that takes time. Which coincidentally, is exactly what your post is about today.

You are an inspiration (one of many) to motivate me to work on my top ten list. Thank you. Feel free to comment if you read this. Hee hee!

Love,

Lindsay

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