Well, my husband thinks I’ve completely lost my mind…br /br /Yesterday, I decided to take a break from the construction-type projects (cabinet installation, wainscotting installation, etc.), and do something a little more relaxing and crafty. So I turned my attention to my dining table.br /br /I had purchased a table base for $15 at my favorite local thrift store (which is going out of business…booooo!) It was old, but I loved the shape, and a few coats of crisp white paint brought it back to life. I then added a table top made from two layers of 3/4″ MDF, and then I did something a bit crazy. You see, lately I’m a bit obsessed with color. Bright, cheerful color. So I decoupaged some brightly colored papers onto the top of the table. Here’s the result:br /br /br /br /pimg style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 283px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328246191028668546″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfG7rjQXiII/AAAAAAAAC_4/n02qGrA9DOc/s400/100_0883.JPG” /br /img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 259px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328246605625380258″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfG8Drv7TaI/AAAAAAAADAI/tOAVH_aDAuU/s400/100_0887.JPG” /br /I absolutely love the way it turned out. My husband, on the other hand, was a bit…shocked. /ppWhen he walked into the room, I said, “Well, what do you think? It’s fun, right? Maybe a bit funky?”br /br /His reply was, “No…you know what it is? It’s strongempretty/em/strong!”br /br /Now before you say “emAww, how sweet”/em…let me just stop you. I don’t really think he meant that as a compliment. You see, when we got married six years ago, my taste in decor was very…well…masculine. I liked dark colors, dark woods, clean lines, contemporary style, and no clutter. Definitely nothing frilly, lacy, ornate…and strongemdefinitely /em/strongno PINK.br /br /Now I’ve done a complete 180 degree turn. My taste is more vintage-inspired, with more frills, more sparkle…and with lots of pink!!br /br /I’m sure he’s regretting giving me complete control over the decor of our home.br /br /Well, that’s all of the time I can spare on the crafty stuff for now. Today, it’s back to the heavy lifting and the construction-type projects. I’ll be so glad when it’s finished!!!br /br /Happy decorating,br //pcenterimg src=”http://kristilinauerinteriors.com/signature.png” //centerdiv class=”blogger-post-footer”img width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6493356152866319468-2067253555011745190?l=blog.addicted2decorating.com’//divimg src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/addicted2decor/~4/HRK-fxLnHKs” height=”1″ width=”1″/

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If you live in the Central Texas area, I’ve got some bargains for you!!br /br /My office (Kristi Linauer Interiors) is moving locations, and I’d much rather sell my furniture than have to move it. If you live in the area and see anything you like, just let me know! You can also stop by Spice in River Square Center to see the items in person.br /br /br /div align=”center”a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfIDoZuV4UI/AAAAAAAADBQ/DAHxPpJ3-GA/s1600-h/leopard+print+chairs.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328325301767627074″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfIDoZuV4UI/AAAAAAAADBQ/DAHxPpJ3-GA/s400/leopard+print+chairs.jpg” //astrikePair of/strike leopard print chairstrikes/strike, strike$200/strike $100/divdiv align=”center”(chairs are vintage, fabric is new)/divdiv align=”center”/divdiv align=”center”/divdiv align=”center”/divbr /div align=”center”span style=”color:#cc0000;”ONE SOLD, ONE STILL AVAILABLE/span/divdiv align=”center”/divdiv align=”center”___________________________________/divdiv align=”center”/divdiv align=”center”br /a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfIDoeLN4BI/AAAAAAAADBI/l8BoMBpJOkE/s1600-h/drapery+panels.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328325302962479122″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfIDoeLN4BI/AAAAAAAADBI/l8BoMBpJOkE/s400/drapery+panels.jpg” //astrikeDark red duppioni silk drapery panels (two panels) $120br /Use as is, or use the fabric for your own project. There arebr /approx. 12 yards of red silk fabric. /strikebr /br /span style=”color:#cc0000;”SOLD!/spanbr /br /___________________________________br /br /br /a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfIDofdvGxI/AAAAAAAADBA/SffInUtPLKs/s1600-h/church+pew.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328325303308589842″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfIDofdvGxI/AAAAAAAADBA/SffInUtPLKs/s400/church+pew.jpg” //a Tiny church pew (deacon’s pew), $250br /This little pew seats one, and is approx. 30 inches wide.br /br /___________________________________br /br /br /a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfIDoAb8r_I/AAAAAAAADA4/1DRWunPaz64/s1600-h/buffet.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328325294979592178″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfIDoAb8r_I/AAAAAAAADA4/1DRWunPaz64/s400/buffet.jpg” //a Beautiful buffet, $250br /I purchased this in Turkey several years ago,br /so there may be a few minor scratches, but they canbr /easily be covered with a bit of stain.br /br /___________________________________br /br /br /a href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfIDoImRmCI/AAAAAAAADAw/olQP7QqSH6c/s1600-h/area+rug.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328325297170389026″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfIDoImRmCI/AAAAAAAADAw/olQP7QqSH6c/s400/area+rug.jpg” //astrike4 x 8 area rug, $200br /I bought this new for just under $600 about 3 years ago./strikebr /br /span style=”color:#cc0000;”SOLD!/spanbr /br /___________________________________br /br /br /img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328324324145916962″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfICvfzKbCI/AAAAAAAADAo/gt1LuXYdPQg/s400/100_0891.JPG” / Farmhouse dining table, $125br /Table measures approx. 60″ x 36″, top is dark stain, apronbr /legs are painted black. Very sturdy. I’ve been using itbr /as a desk, and it’s a great size for that.br /br /___________________________________br /br /br /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfICvEMjhTI/AAAAAAAADAg/Xe4QgLFGFvc/s1600-h/100_0893.JPG”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 309px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328324316736226610″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfICvEMjhTI/AAAAAAAADAg/Xe4QgLFGFvc/s400/100_0893.JPG” //abr /diva href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfICuzJ-8NI/AAAAAAAADAY/LyBxLEWf1zc/s1600-h/100_0894.JPG”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328324312162037970″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfICuzJ-8NI/AAAAAAAADAY/LyBxLEWf1zc/s400/100_0894.JPG” //abr /diva href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfICunckjtI/AAAAAAAADAQ/Qd17guK02kI/s1600-h/100_0896.JPG”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328324309018775250″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SfICunckjtI/AAAAAAAADAQ/Qd17guK02kI/s400/100_0896.JPG” //a Square dining table with four chairs, $300/divdivTable is approx. 40″ square. I purchased it in Turkey/divdivseveral years ago, so it may have a couple of scratches,/divdivbut they can easily be covered with a bit of stain./divdiv/divdiv/divdiv/divdiv/divdiv/divdiv/divdiv/divdiv/divdiv align=”left”/divdiv align=”left”/divdiv align=”left”Prices on everything are negotiable. I just want them gone!!!/divdiv align=”left”/divdiv align=”left”/divcenterimg src=”http://kristilinauerinteriors.com/signature.png” //center/div/divdiv class=”blogger-post-footer”img width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6493356152866319468-1286353614713412951?l=blog.addicted2decorating.com’//divimg src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/addicted2decor/~4/dWUWY2fPNhM” height=”1″ width=”1″/

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As in: I’ve been away, far away - well, India, actually - and although I got back all of three weeks ago (I think!) I immediately started working on some book illustrations, and thus neglected to contribute anything to this space. em(Kristi is probably busy trying to set up her new work place (hope everything is going well, Kristi!) so this is probably a good time to fill in the blog.)/embr /br /But also Eek as in Piet Hein Eek, the Netherlands’ icon of green design. He takes scrap wood and metal, among other waste products, and puts in hours of labor, turning them into unique pieces of furniture. I just love how he retains the raw flavor of each waste material, yet infuses it with so much class in its reincarnation as a usable product.br /br /Here are some of his scrapwood creations - pure genius, I think, and this is what he says about them:br /br /The scrapwood cupboard from 1990 was my reaction against the prevalent craving for flawlessness. I wanted to show that products that aren’t perfect still can appeal to our sense of aesthetic and functionality. I also wanted to design a product that could be made with limited means, material that was abundant. The combination of uncommon material and also uncommon, but simple methods of working became the thread through our work. Because of the expanded possibilities the variety in work has grown. Still, the challenge remains to get the maximum out of the circumstances.br /br /a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyDS9TJNkI/AAAAAAAAA0w/XrF35jatOxE/s1600-h/eek1.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;” src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyDS9TJNkI/AAAAAAAAA0w/XrF35jatOxE/s400/eek1.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331280420615566914″ //abr /a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyDPefBhkI/AAAAAAAAA0o/itGvAzNGCdI/s1600-h/eek2.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyDPefBhkI/AAAAAAAAA0o/itGvAzNGCdI/s400/eek2.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331280360804288066″ //abr /a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyDKtw0dAI/AAAAAAAAA0g/uxAoJ6DCtSc/s1600-h/eek3.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyDKtw0dAI/AAAAAAAAA0g/uxAoJ6DCtSc/s400/eek3.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331280279006114818″ //abr /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyDHPIlyVI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/beYcG7i14b0/s1600-h/eek4.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyDHPIlyVI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/beYcG7i14b0/s400/eek4.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331280219244710226″ //abr /a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyDDJP0UOI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/f_Z_QBs7TxQ/s1600-h/eek5.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;” src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyDDJP0UOI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/f_Z_QBs7TxQ/s400/eek5.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331280148944933090″ //abr /a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyC4xzpBSI/AAAAAAAAA0A/NrY5hQcnsq0/s1600-h/eek6.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;” src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyC4xzpBSI/AAAAAAAAA0A/NrY5hQcnsq0/s400/eek6.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331279970854044962″ //abr /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyC0jAb2CI/AAAAAAAAAz4/x1s6k6bCM4g/s1600-h/eek7.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyC0jAb2CI/AAAAAAAAAz4/x1s6k6bCM4g/s400/eek7.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331279898161698850″ //abr /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyCumuXXPI/AAAAAAAAAzw/Z1p4ZY3reWQ/s1600-h/eek8.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyCumuXXPI/AAAAAAAAAzw/Z1p4ZY3reWQ/s400/eek8.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331279796080434418″ //abr /br /Eek works with scrap steel and aluminum too, and I couldn’t resist adding this stunning coffee cube. br /br /a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyCpe_Z2ZI/AAAAAAAAAzo/yAlDIh6B3xU/s1600-h/eek9.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_C4ltosnmdso/SfyCpe_Z2ZI/AAAAAAAAAzo/yAlDIh6B3xU/s400/eek9.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331279708105070994″ //abr /br /More on Eek a href=”http://www.pietheineek.nl/”here/a.br /br /Hope you like!br /br /Until next time!br /br /a href=”http://www.azramomin.blogspot.com/”Azra/adiv class=”blogger-post-footer”img width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6493356152866319468-269105170537121072?l=blog.addicted2decorating.com’//divimg src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/addicted2decor/~4/JSbb2G5_Fd0″ height=”1″ width=”1″/

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Hello all! Sorry for the long absense…it definitely turned out to be longer than I had planned, first with the computer trouble, then the crazy, busy work on the condo, and then moving my a href=”http://www.kristilinauerinteriors.com/”Kristi Linauer Interiors/a office, and in the midst of all of that, having to fit in some emactual /emwork. Wow…it’s been busy! The days have flown by as if it’s been just one short weekend.br /br /But the great thing is, I’ve made so much headway on my little condo. I hope to show you my progress very soon! I’ve alrleady shown you a href=”http://blog.addicted2decorating.com/2009/03/concrete-floor-diaries-day-5-6-and.html”my painted concrete floor/a, but since then, I’ve installed wainscotting and cabinets in my little dining area and living room. I’ve only painted part of it, so as soon as the painting is finished, I’ll share some photos with you. I’m very excited!!br /br /Anyway, moving on…br /br /I wanted to make you aware of this fantastic new book that’s coming out (should be available on Amazon on the 15th), called a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.atelierabigailahern.com/book.asp”A Girl’s Guide To Decorating, by Abigail Ahern/a. Actually, to call this an actual “book review” may be a stretch, since I haven’t actually emseen/em the book yet. But from what I know of Abigail, her store, and her work, this book is sure to be a hit!br /br /br /img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 359px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334585955152523810″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SghBqZCnciI/AAAAAAAADBY/UzP8Nenzex0/s400/girls+guide+to+decorating+cover.png” /br /br /br /Abigail owns a fantastic store in the U.K. called a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.atelierabigailahern.com/”Atelier Abigail Ahern/a, and I’ve featured some of her gorgeous items before on the blog (a target=”_blank” href=”http://blog.addicted2decorating.com/2009/02/chandeliersoh-so-lovely.html”right here/a). As an interior designer, Abigail will share many of her design tricks and insights with us through her book, and much of it focuses on DIY (you know I love that!), and budget-friendly design. Here’s a peek inside:br /br /br /img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 443px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334585963613142770″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SghBq4jyPvI/AAAAAAAADBo/J1mdPLjpyE8/s400/girls+guide+to+decorating+2.png” /br /br /br /img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 448px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334585959098448626″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SghBqnvZevI/AAAAAAAADBg/XtttTWOg4K8/s400/girls+guide+to+decorating.png” /br /br /br /I can’t wait to get my hands on this book!br /br /Happy decorating,br /centerimg src=”http://kristilinauerinteriors.com/signature.png”/centerem/emdiv class=”blogger-post-footer”img width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6493356152866319468-821612890940923312?l=blog.addicted2decorating.com’//divimg src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/addicted2decor/~4/zGYvxE59UE8″ height=”1″ width=”1″/

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divAs of today, I am still without an office. I moved out of my office last week, and my home office is still far from being finished. I’m so anxious to get it finished, and know how I want to arrange the basic layout, but today I find myself dreaming of wall colors, window treatments, interesting lighting, fun little organizational tools, and all of the things that will make my functional home office also be a beautiful place where I’ll feel inspired.br /br /I immediately thought of one of my all-time favorite offices:br /br /br /centera href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgmkqnAHmFI/AAAAAAAADCo/CergUxv9HSU/s1600-h/home+office+7.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334976285528004690″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgmkqnAHmFI/AAAAAAAADCo/CergUxv9HSU/s400/home+office+7.jpg” //abr /Office designed bya target=”_blank” href=”http://turquoise-la.com/”Vanessa De Vargas/a, via a target=”_blank” href=”http://decor8blog.com/2009/03/16/home-office-living-room-redesign/”Decor8/a/centerbr /br /What a fantastic space! So looking for more inspiration, I decided to head over to HGTV’s Rate My Space and take a look at some of the top rated home offices from some incredibly talented homeowners. Here are a few of my favorites:br /br /br /centera href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgmhWMRigJI/AAAAAAAADCY/xc9Qbe0M1aY/s1600-h/home+office+6.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334972636221046930″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgmhWMRigJI/AAAAAAAADCY/xc9Qbe0M1aY/s400/home+office+6.jpg” //abr /Posted by a href=”http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Home-Offices/mixed-modern-work-space/detail.esi?oid=5594688″Debe/abr /br /br /a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgmgQPR7bbI/AAAAAAAADCQ/gdJwP-Sh02g/s1600-h/home+office+5.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334971434437143986″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgmgQPR7bbI/AAAAAAAADCQ/gdJwP-Sh02g/s400/home+office+5.jpg” //abr /Posted by a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Home-Offices/Graphic-Green-Home-Office/detail.esi?oid=503045″wanderluster/abr /br /br /a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgmfYZ4MKdI/AAAAAAAADCI/112VucmA1kc/s1600-h/home+office+4.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334970475209304530″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgmfYZ4MKdI/AAAAAAAADCI/112VucmA1kc/s400/home+office+4.jpg” //abr /Posted by a href=”http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Home-Offices/contemporary/detail.esi?oid=6612293″recanach/abr /br /br /a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgmeefOwU7I/AAAAAAAADCA/mIAaH-Dix9s/s1600-h/home+office+3.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334969480213713842″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgmeefOwU7I/AAAAAAAADCA/mIAaH-Dix9s/s400/home+office+3.jpg” //abr /Posted by a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Home-Offices/Blue-Black-and-Cream-Home-Offi/detail.esi?oid=1456604″MrsLime/abr /br /br /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sgmd2SuHqwI/AAAAAAAADB4/btifiE4TGXQ/s1600-h/home+office+2.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334968789660838658″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sgmd2SuHqwI/AAAAAAAADB4/btifiE4TGXQ/s400/home+office+2.jpg” //abr /Posted by a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Home-Offices/Simple-and-money-saving-design/detail.esi?oid=4399690″lillyawu/abr /br /br /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sgmcmz-BX5I/AAAAAAAADBw/pbpTBVOMFGQ/s1600-h/home+office+1.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334967424196370322″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sgmcmz-BX5I/AAAAAAAADBw/pbpTBVOMFGQ/s400/home+office+1.jpg” //abr /Posted by a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Home-Offices/office/detail.esi?oid=524766″DecorPad/a/centerbr /br /br /Wow…my mind is spinning with ideas. Who knows at this point what I’ll end up with, but I hope it’ll be a wonderful combination of practical, usable spaces and bright, fun, inspirational eye candy.br /br /So how about you? What are your ideal qualities in a home office? If you have a great one, I’d love to see it! (Psstt…did you know you can post photos in the comments section?)br /br /Happy decorating,br /centerimg src=”http://kristilinauerinteriors.com/signature.png” //center/divdiv class=”blogger-post-footer”img width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6493356152866319468-4381284520246029279?l=blog.addicted2decorating.com’//divimg src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/addicted2decor/~4/lnV2yuFvpko” height=”1″ width=”1″/

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I’ve noticed lately that when I’m out shopping for home accessories, I’m so drawn to things with birds on them. The other day, I was shopping at Hobby Lobby and came across this little resin bird that was on sale for only $3.50. I snatched it up immediately. It was a gray color, but I had a plan to paint it a clean, crisp white and put it on my new shelves in the family room.br /br /So yesterday, I got out my spray paint and went to work. My new white bird was beautiful…one of those little things that made my heart happy. It was so humid outside that I had to bring it inside to dry. I carefully placed it out of the way and went about my business.br /br /a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgwrSU1fNBI/AAAAAAAADFA/Utu8-Eblzz0/s1600-h/my+broken+bird.jpg”img style=”MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 199px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 147px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335687252357886994″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgwrSU1fNBI/AAAAAAAADFA/Utu8-Eblzz0/s400/my+broken+bird.jpg” //aAbout 30 minutes later, I heard a crash. My cat had knocked my bird to the floor, shattering the base. Uuggghhh!! (Maybe it was a mistake naming her Peeve–yes, she’s our pet Peeve. It’s become a self-fulfilling prophecy!)br /br /Oh well, at least I’m not out lots of money…only $3.50.br /br /Here are some other bird items I’m loving right now:br /br /br /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtTHyBDFmI/AAAAAAAADE4/eOESzG_6gKk/s1600-h/bird-offspring+vase.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335449576700843618″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtTHyBDFmI/AAAAAAAADE4/eOESzG_6gKk/s400/bird-offspring+vase.jpg” //abr /centerOffspring vase from a href=”http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23400973amp;ref=sr_gallery_9amp;amp;ga_search_query=ceramic+birdamp;ga_search_type=handmadeamp;ga_page=59amp;includes[]=tagsamp;includes[]=title” target=”_blank”Tara Robertson Pottery/a/centerbr /br /br /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtQXClarNI/AAAAAAAADEw/Tys5HwBPYIk/s1600-h/bird-peacock+pedestal+plate.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 383px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335446540311506130″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtQXClarNI/AAAAAAAADEw/Tys5HwBPYIk/s400/bird-peacock+pedestal+plate.jpg” //abr /centerPeacock pedestal plate from a href=”http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24395534amp;ref=sr_gallery_4amp;amp;ga_search_query=ceramic+birdamp;ga_search_type=handmadeamp;ga_page=33amp;includes[]=tagsamp;includes[]=title” target=”_blank”Catherine Reese/a/centerbr /br /br /a href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtOZ6PtCZI/AAAAAAAADEo/-dwBVez88Bg/s1600-h/bird-coat+rack.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335444390589303186″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtOZ6PtCZI/AAAAAAAADEo/-dwBVez88Bg/s400/bird-coat+rack.jpg” //abr /centerBird on a Wire coat rack from a href=”http://www.huset-shop.com/bird-on-a-wire-coat-rack-by-jba-p-6.html” target=”_blank”Huset/a/centerbr /br /br /a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtM5c52pbI/AAAAAAAADEg/3QwXuMBo9-0/s1600-h/bird-lamp.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335442733445588402″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtM5c52pbI/AAAAAAAADEg/3QwXuMBo9-0/s400/bird-lamp.jpg” //abr /centerThomaspaul goldfinch table lamp from a href=”http://2modern.com/modern-baby/Lighting/Thomaspaul-Goldfinch-Blue-Table-Lamp” target=”_blank”2Modern/a/centerbr /br /br /a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtLqUxogFI/AAAAAAAADEY/mI-Jm8EIRuQ/s1600-h/bird-bud+vase.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335441374053957714″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtLqUxogFI/AAAAAAAADEY/mI-Jm8EIRuQ/s400/bird-bud+vase.jpg” //abr /centerBud vase from a href=”http://www.abitareshop.com/products/accessories/bird-bud-vase/” target=”_blank”Abitare/a/centerbr /br /br /a href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtKtoZm3zI/AAAAAAAADEQ/WZPOJli06Xc/s1600-h/bird-hand+blown+willow+grouse.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335440331349876530″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtKtoZm3zI/AAAAAAAADEQ/WZPOJli06Xc/s400/bird-hand+blown+willow+grouse.jpg” //abr /centerHand blown willow grouse from a href=”http://www.abitareshop.com/products/accessories/hand-blown-willow-grouse/” target=”_blank”Abitare/a/centerbr /br /br /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtJRxXTzKI/AAAAAAAADEI/AMpbqJaW7Zs/s1600-h/bird-ceramic+from+hi+and+lo+modern.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 253px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 307px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335438753208192162″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtJRxXTzKI/AAAAAAAADEI/AMpbqJaW7Zs/s400/bird-ceramic+from+hi+and+lo+modern.jpg” //abr /centerRosenthal Netter Ceramic Italian bird from a href=”http://www.hiandlomodern.com/CeramicItal.htm” target=”_blank”Hi and Lo Modern/a/centerbr /br /br /a href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtG79-FjCI/AAAAAAAADEA/FntgzStPIgc/s1600-h/birds-turquoise+glazed+vase.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 364px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335436179611683874″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtG79-FjCI/AAAAAAAADEA/FntgzStPIgc/s400/birds-turquoise+glazed+vase.jpg” //abr /centerTurquoise glazed vase from a href=”http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24641851amp;ref=sr_gallery_21amp;amp;ga_search_query=ceramic+birdamp;ga_search_type=handmadeamp;ga_page=12amp;includes[]=tagsamp;includes[]=title” target=”_blank”Twisted River Clay/a/centerbr /br /br /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtGHv_I59I/AAAAAAAADD4/aW_cTIbSm4c/s1600-h/bird-silhouette+plate.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335435282504804306″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtGHv_I59I/AAAAAAAADD4/aW_cTIbSm4c/s400/bird-silhouette+plate.jpg” //abr /centerBird silhouette plate from a href=”http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24649246amp;ref=sr_gallery_13amp;amp;ga_search_query=ceramic+birdamp;ga_search_type=handmadeamp;ga_page=8amp;includes[]=tagsamp;includes[]=title” target=”_blank”Wickedly Good Wares/a/centerbr /br /br /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtEqRcxfEI/AAAAAAAADDw/xAR8W3GXVD8/s1600-h/bird-dove+bowl.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335433676579765314″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtEqRcxfEI/AAAAAAAADDw/xAR8W3GXVD8/s400/bird-dove+bowl.jpg” //abr /centerSmall dove bowl from a href=”http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13473845amp;ref=sr_gallery_10amp;amp;ga_search_query=ceramic+birdamp;ga_search_type=handmadeamp;ga_page=2amp;includes[]=tagsamp;includes[]=title” target=”_blank”Paloma’s Nest/a/centerbr /br /br /a href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtD9nqCwII/AAAAAAAADDo/Yp29jelT0qo/s1600-h/bird-cupcake+stand.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335432909446889602″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtD9nqCwII/AAAAAAAADDo/Yp29jelT0qo/s400/bird-cupcake+stand.jpg” //abr /centerCupcake stand from a href=”http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25005434amp;ref=sr_gallery_16amp;amp;ga_search_query=ceramic+birdamp;ga_search_type=handmadeamp;ga_page=amp;includes[]=tagsamp;includes[]=title” target=”_blank”Whitney Smith/a/centerbr /br /br /a href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtCYUYrXiI/AAAAAAAADDg/Ql9PCphiVjs/s1600-h/birds-pillow.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335431169106992674″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtCYUYrXiI/AAAAAAAADDg/Ql9PCphiVjs/s400/birds-pillow.jpg” //abr /centerPillow from a href=”http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18773660amp;ref=sr_gallery_21amp;amp;ga_search_query=birdamp;ga_search_type=handmadeamp;ga_page=2amp;includes[]=tagsamp;includes[]=title” target=”_blank”White Twig/a/centerbr /br /br /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtBixBza7I/AAAAAAAADDY/Sun17Nvzd6s/s1600-h/birds-jonathan+adler+salt+and+pepper+shakers.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 330px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335430249082743730″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgtBixBza7I/AAAAAAAADDY/Sun17Nvzd6s/s400/birds-jonathan+adler+salt+and+pepper+shakers.jpg” //abr /centerSalt amp; Pepper Shakers by a href=”http://www.jonathanadler.com/shop/product.php?productid=16711amp;cat=438amp;page=1″ target=”_blank”Jonathan Adler/a/centerbr /br /br /Happy decorating,br /centerimg src=”http://kristilinauerinteriors.com/signature.png” //centerbr /br /PS–The pic of my broken bird was taken on my new table. Have you seen it? If not, a href=”http://blog.addicted2decorating.com/2009/04/my-latest-project-patchwork-top-dining.html”you can click here to see it/a. It’s bright, fun, and different!div class=”blogger-post-footer”img width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6493356152866319468-6873724624344253873?l=blog.addicted2decorating.com’//divimg src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/addicted2decor/~4/OvZtnqxF63o” height=”1″ width=”1″/

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If you read design blogs, you’ve likely seen a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24885606″this poster/a time and time again, as it seems to have become somewhat of a design staple among the bloggy types.br /br /br /a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sgrdujaev3I/AAAAAAAADCw/J9LCZ4Lp55w/s1600-h/keep+calm+original.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 400px;” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sgrdujaev3I/AAAAAAAADCw/J9LCZ4Lp55w/s400/keep+calm+original.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335320500423802738″ //abr /br /br /And while I certainly like the look and message of the original, used by the British during WWII, I generally tend to dislike items that I find are too overused (which is why I’m also anti-granite). But I do love these rather humorous versions, created by a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6083991″Claire and Me Designs/a. Every room needs a bit of whimsy and humor!br /br /br /a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sgrdu3-9-nI/AAAAAAAADDQ/8zKKE4x_zJE/s1600-h/keep+calm+4.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sgrdu3-9-nI/AAAAAAAADDQ/8zKKE4x_zJE/s400/keep+calm+4.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335320505945553522″ //abr /br /br /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sgrdu8Yka2I/AAAAAAAADDI/WKDAHXDctCs/s1600-h/keep+calm+3.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sgrdu8Yka2I/AAAAAAAADDI/WKDAHXDctCs/s400/keep+calm+3.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335320507126672226″ //abr /br /br /a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sgrdui4eDsI/AAAAAAAADDA/TW8CnQax6QM/s1600-h/keep+calm+2.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sgrdui4eDsI/AAAAAAAADDA/TW8CnQax6QM/s400/keep+calm+2.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335320500281151170″ //abr /br /br /a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgrduiBodrI/AAAAAAAADC4/QuvaKv8RoH4/s1600-h/keep+calm+1.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;” src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/SgrduiBodrI/AAAAAAAADC4/QuvaKv8RoH4/s400/keep+calm+1.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335320500051146418″ //abr /br /br /Happy decorating,br /centerimg src=”http://kristilinauerinteriors.com/signature.png”/centerbr /br /P.S.–Thank you to a target=”_blank” href=”http://owcl.blogspot.com/”Twice Remembered/a for featuring my a target=”_blank” href=”http://owcl.blogspot.com/2009/05/more-gumball-machine-makeovers.html”gumball machine fish bowl/a, along with other great gumball machine makeovers!! a href=”http://www.addicted2decorating.com/diy-project-accessories-gumball-machine-fish-bowl.html”Learn to make your own gumball machine fish bowl here/a.div class=”blogger-post-footer”img width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6493356152866319468-3147124942979393609?l=blog.addicted2decorating.com’//divimg src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/addicted2decor/~4/djXjPRG1jkk” height=”1″ width=”1″/

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Oh, how I love interesting lamps. I found this lamp at a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.mothdesign.com/tablelampgreen.htm”Moth Design/a, and immediately fell in love with it! It combines two of my favorite things…nature-inspired accessories and that fabulous green color!br /br /br /a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sg3jLlqlYRI/AAAAAAAADFg/tENPqS7N-tQ/s1600-h/twiggy+lamp.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;” src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sg3jLlqlYRI/AAAAAAAADFg/tENPqS7N-tQ/s400/twiggy+lamp.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336170921732694290″ //acenterTwiggy floor lamp in green/centerbr /br /It also comes in a table lamp size.br /br /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sg3jLq9eC7I/AAAAAAAADFY/l4Mo55GftyE/s1600-h/twiggy+table+lamp+3.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 359px;” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sg3jLq9eC7I/AAAAAAAADFY/l4Mo55GftyE/s400/twiggy+table+lamp+3.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336170923154082738″ //acenterTwiggy table lamp in green/centerbr /br /br /a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sg3jLcmyEaI/AAAAAAAADFQ/CrYZA-x7KOA/s1600-h/twiggy+table+lamp+2.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 400px;” src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sg3jLcmyEaI/AAAAAAAADFQ/CrYZA-x7KOA/s400/twiggy+table+lamp+2.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336170919300829602″ //acenterCoral table lamp in white/centerbr /br /br /a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sg3jLVXQnJI/AAAAAAAADFI/fFz8-G8q86E/s1600-h/twiggy+table+lamp.jpg”img style=”display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 358px;” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/Sg3jLVXQnJI/AAAAAAAADFI/fFz8-G8q86E/s400/twiggy+table+lamp.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”"id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336170917356674194″ //acenterTwiggy table lamp in bronze/centerbr /br /Happy decorating,br /centerimg src=”http://kristilinauerinteriors.com/signature.png”/centerdiv class=”blogger-post-footer”img width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6493356152866319468-5835840914727284966?l=blog.addicted2decorating.com’//divimg src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/addicted2decor/~4/A0-xOyFLnu4″ height=”1″ width=”1″/

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If you’re looking for something to give your walls a little color, but don’t want the standard framed artwork, these sculptural wall tiles from a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.natalieblake.com/#/series_swt”Natalie Blake Studios/a may be just what you need. Aren’t these gorgeous?br /br /br /a href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/ShMmO5Q5zwI/AAAAAAAADGY/5C9PKnmWyhQ/s1600-h/natalie+blake+studios+7.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 328px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337652020695912194″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/ShMmO5Q5zwI/AAAAAAAADGY/5C9PKnmWyhQ/s400/natalie+blake+studios+7.jpg” //abr /br /br /a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/ShMmOjgFpuI/AAAAAAAADGQ/SExbQe65YG0/s1600-h/natalie+blake+studios+6.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337652014854022882″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/ShMmOjgFpuI/AAAAAAAADGQ/SExbQe65YG0/s400/natalie+blake+studios+6.jpg” //abr /br /br /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/ShMmDc0p4kI/AAAAAAAADGI/fFO4mKtetP8/s1600-h/natalie+blake+studios+5.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337651824082674242″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/ShMmDc0p4kI/AAAAAAAADGI/fFO4mKtetP8/s400/natalie+blake+studios+5.jpg” //abr /br /br /a href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/ShMmDJDITSI/AAAAAAAADGA/5dyBCQUo7ck/s1600-h/natalie+blake+studios+4.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337651818774678818″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/ShMmDJDITSI/AAAAAAAADGA/5dyBCQUo7ck/s400/natalie+blake+studios+4.jpg” //abr /br /br /a href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/ShMmCsgi1tI/AAAAAAAADF4/mFU6Rne6mLc/s1600-h/natalie+blake+studios+3.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337651811113424594″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/ShMmCsgi1tI/AAAAAAAADF4/mFU6Rne6mLc/s400/natalie+blake+studios+3.jpg” //abr /br /br /a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/ShMmCEnpUfI/AAAAAAAADFw/9gyN_XaJCkM/s1600-h/natalie+blake+studios+2.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337651800405791218″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/ShMmCEnpUfI/AAAAAAAADFw/9gyN_XaJCkM/s400/natalie+blake+studios+2.jpg” //abr /br /br /a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/ShMmB5_PqgI/AAAAAAAADFo/d9Zt7Db4f6k/s1600-h/natalie+blake+studios+1.jpg”img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337651797551983106″ border=”0″ alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WSgV9lu-d5g/ShMmB5_PqgI/AAAAAAAADFo/d9Zt7Db4f6k/s400/natalie+blake+studios+1.jpg” //abr /br /br /a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.natalieblake.com/#/series_swt”Click here/a to see more of these little beauties.br /br /Happy decorating,br /centerimg src=”http://kristilinauerinteriors.com/signature.png”/centerdiv class=”blogger-post-footer”img width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6493356152866319468-4239768327044161966?l=blog.addicted2decorating.com’//divimg src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/addicted2decor/~4/uerH_HSjSYY” height=”1″ width=”1″/

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