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Architectural Brass Fixtures Are Balanced By Barn Wall Sconces

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Screen-shot-2011-10-20-at-12.36.51-PM.pngBrass accessories have definitely been making a comeback. You may be seeing them all over the place – architectural brass lighting in coastal homes, vintage hardware at antique sales, or you may have decided to bring out your grandmother’s vintage serving tray because it would be the perfect little towel cart. While some trends from the 1980’s should never (ever) come back into play, antique furniture and little décor pieces seem to still add a touch of elegant, yet understated class. Read More »

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Small Schoolhouse Pendants That Light Up the Kitchen Sink

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july20110151_thumb.jpgLets face it, aside from doing laundry, washing dishes is also up there on the not-so-pleasant list of chores. The motto “I cook, you clean” has gained huge popularity, whether it’s amongst college roommates, newlyweds or a just growing family. But what if you had a sink area like this? You might be the one offering to help clean up instead.
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Bright Porcelain Enamel Pendants in a Seaside Foyer

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty L Leave a Comment on Bright Porcelain Enamel Pendants in a Seaside Foyer

Coastal living and décor isn’t always about using weathered furniture or natural shades from the beach; occasionally, we’ll come across a coastal home with an out-of-the-box seaside scheme. This entryway is full of bright colors to really perk up your mood – after all, it’s not always sunny on the seashore. A dreary day can leave you feeling down, but a foyer with personality has positive effects similar to that of a Cape Cod crab bake on the beach – you just can’t help but smile!
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Vintage Schoolhouse Pendant Lighting Inside An Iconic Beach Resort

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty L Leave a Comment on Vintage Schoolhouse Pendant Lighting Inside An Iconic Beach Resort

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The Dunmore Beach Club is a gorgeous, 1960’s style beach resort. Located on Harbour Island in the Bahamas, the resort is packed with things to do for the family. Whether you choose to kayak through the crystal clear ocean water or get a beachfront massage by the staff’s massage therapist, the Dunmore is the epitome of relaxation. With a limited number of accommodations, a personalized experience is guaranteed.
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Featured Customer | Lauren from Jacksonville, FL

Laundry Rooms & Mudrooms, Residential Inspiration Betty 4 Comments on Featured Customer | Lauren from Jacksonville, FL

lauren-leonard-interiors.jpgToday’s featured customer definitely got it right when reconfiguring her laundry room and pantry. We’re not quite sure how it looked before, but the end result is fantastic! She clearly has an eye for great Southern design – after all, it kind of looks like a snapshot straight from Southern Living Magazine. The homeowner, Lauren, is an interior designer based out of Jacksonville, Florida, just a short two hour drive North of us. Most would expect the home of an interior designer to be filled with opulence and the latest design trends – that’s not always the case in Lauren’s designs.
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