Simply Smitten: Toile

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Lovely classic toile.... it always looks lovely when used in a bedroom or adorning the walls in a powder room or foyer. How fabulous is that foyer with umbrellas waiting to shield one from Spring rain showers?

I am looking forward to the weekend.  We our taking our son to an accepted student's day for one of the colleges he's been accepted to and I am looking forward to getting away to Rhode Island for a bit of a reprieve.  I have been so busy as of late, I actually forgot to show up for a lunch date... major faux pas!   I do believe a break is in order!  What is on your agenda?

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Color Soiree: Simply Blanc

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Boston has certainly had it's share of cold rain recently, but I'm not complaining... most of the snow has disappeared which means Spring is ready to swoop in anytime now.  I'll take these snow white interiors over real snow any day!  Can't use just imagine that gorgeous banister all decked out with greens during the Holiday season?  I love the New England feeling to the kitchen, it's very typical of some of the older farm houses in this region....  it calls for fresh baked blueberry muffins, (this is the BEST recipe)! 

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Simply Smitten: Chandeliers

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To me a room just seems naked without a chandelier.  It's like leaving the house without your earrings on.  Master bath, walk in closets... you name it... I would even even hang one in a garage or bulkhead I love them that much!
Do you have chandeliers in your home?

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Vogue in Verte

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I think Kermit had it wrong when he said, "It's not easy being green."  These lovely spaces would all be amazingly easy to live with.   I, unfortunately, am feeling a bit green as well, since the flu has reared it's ugly head and decided to take up residence at the Steele household for a bit.  I am hoping to be back to myself in time to ring in the New Year!