Whitewash...

Cool hues and pale off-whites in my opinion are the perfect colors to decorate with.  They're calm, sophisticated and always reassuring.  They create the perfect subtle backdrop!

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I couldn't think of a better color for this time of year, these images remind of of the perfect color of snow!

Happy New Year Everyone!!!

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Chateauesque....

A little dreamin' for the New Year!!!

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2013 is upon us - hope you have a good one!!

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A Canvas For Inspiration...

 I'm hooked on white!!

 It feeds creativity and allows one to layer artwork on to their canvas!

These rooms are simple, clean and refined!  Nothing shouts out too loud but allows one to feel comfortable: 

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All these rooms have an element of whimsy which allows one to pause and have a sense of discovery.

"The power of the unexpected -- it's every room's secret weapon!"

                             

                                                                                                - Susanna Salk

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Loving Winter...

We had a fun filled day riding four wheelers up and down the mountain while pulling our kids on their sleds!  We just had a foot of beautiful powder snow blanket the area!  

It's definitely a winter wonder land and It's magical!

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Warm wishes everyone!

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Christmas Spirit...

This is my favorite time of year!  I love focusing on the life of the Savior which changes my whole perspective on life.  He is my perfect example and I love Him.

I love this quote:

I am the Christmas Spirit—

I enter the home of poverty, causing palefaced children to open their eyes wide, in pleased wonder.

I cause the miser’s clutched hand to relax and thus paint a bright spot on his soul.

I cause the aged to renew their youth and to laugh in the old glad way.

I keep romance alive in the heart of childhood, and brighten sleep with dreams woven of magic.

I cause eager feet to climb dark stairways with filled baskets, leaving behind hearts amazed at the goodness of the world.

I cause the prodigal to pause a moment on his wild, wasteful way and send to anxious love some little token that releases glad tears—tears which wash away the hard lines of sorrow.

I enter dark prison cells, reminding scarred manhood of what might have been and pointing forward to good days yet to be.

I come softly into the still, white home of pain, and lips that are too weak to speak just tremble in silent, eloquent gratitude.

In a thousand ways, I cause the weary world to look up into the face of God, and for a little moment forget the things that are small and wretched.

I am the Christmas Spirit.¹

                                                         

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I hope we can all find ways to lift, love and inspire one another!

When we look outside ourselves - that's when life truly becomes wonderful!

Merry Christmas everyone!

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Dreamy...

My jaw dropped when I saw this place!!  The simplicity of the white walls lend the perfect backdrop for all the charming vintage pieces.  Very rarely do I come across a home where I love every element of every room!  This place is a gem!

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... one can dream!

Happy Holidays!!

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