tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72495669987712726792024-03-13T05:09:43.757-07:00Alicia B. DesignsInterior Design, trends, fashionAlicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.comBlogger598125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-91403008641416812992013-08-23T17:05:00.000-07:002013-08-23T17:05:46.323-07:00OMG! Alicia B. Designs has moved!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-51011630492260803212013-08-08T17:17:00.000-07:002013-08-08T18:42:03.652-07:00Duck, Duck, Uncle Goose<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Remember playing with wooden blocks when you were younger? I grew up with a great set of blocks but have you seen the toys kids have these days? Everything has a button or a battery, right? Well blocks just got cool again--<a href="http://unclegoose.com/products/" target="_blank"><b>Uncle Goose</b></a>! Uncle Goose sent me a set of their House Industries set of Big and Tall blocks for me to play with and decorate with. They have tons of other patterns too, check them out <a href="http://unclegoose.com/products/alphabet-factory-blocks/" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not your ordinary blocks, huh? They each have the numbers and letters from the House fonts archive. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What is better than building a little tower with all these fun patterns? Nothing. </td></tr>
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I know my nephew, Teddy, would love these blocks. They are handmade in Grand Rapids, MI, which is a huge plus (yay America) since everything is made in China these days. The company was started in the CEO's garage! These are great also for bookcase display or a little moment in a tray/ on a coffee table. The possibilities are endless and good looking, too. Thanks so much to <a href="http://unclegoose.com/products/" target="_blank"><b>Uncle Goose</b></a> for these magnificent works of art. <br />
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Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-87569748049416966242013-07-29T20:00:00.002-07:002013-07-29T20:00:41.060-07:00An old trend that I love--Ombre<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Double height ombre=double amazing. Also, ombre chandelier? </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">I know ombre was cool about a year ago with hair, clothing, etc. but I love it in an interior. I saw tons of accessories and furniture when ombre was hot hot hot but didn't see much of it installed. I am working on a friend's Living Room and she picked (so excited!) an ombre fabric for her living room drapery and I can't wait to see it come to life. It's a really great way to bring subtle pattern or color into a room. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">David Collins (still amazing) nailed the ombre with the color at the top and the white/light part at the bottom. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">These gorgeous and fun colored ombre draperies are from Romo Black--The grey ones are the ones that I've picked for my friend. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">I just threw this one in for fun. Ombre tiles are pretty hot too. I've seen a lot with little mosaic tiles but this one is bold yet subtle and a great color. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">Like I said, I know this was all the rage like a year ago but I really don't care (so don't think I just caught on). I think trends like this (and ikat and animal print) keep going--just because the Kardashians don't have ombre hair anymore doesn't mean I don't still love an ombre panel. What about you? Are you still feelin' ombre? All these can be found on my <b><a href="http://pinterest.com/aliciabdesigns/boards/">Pinterest</a></b> by searching Ombre. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">Alicia B. </span>Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-26768453537624256182013-07-19T07:33:00.000-07:002013-07-19T07:33:22.872-07:00Longitude & Gratitude<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Gratitude--My husband planning my birthday party and this REDIC good cake!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">As you may know, I just turned 30. I know. In my 20s, I used to freak out that I was too old whenever I'd have a birthday, but now that my 20's are behind me and I'm 30...IT'S AWESOME!! I was fortunate enough to have most of my favorite people with me and my younger sister gave me these gorgeous bracelets that I wanted to share with you. They are called Longitude & Gratitude Surf Bracelets by jewelry designer<a href="http://lauralobdell.com/collections/surf-bracelets"><b> Laura Lobdell</b></a> and they are handmade silk scarves with different beaches and nautical locations on them and fastened with a shell. OBSESSED. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">I love the name too, Longitude & Gratitude. I am very grateful for my awesome life as a 30 year old and for my sweet sister for these bracelets! Thanks for keeping me cool. Laura Lobdell's store is located in Manhattan at 183 1/8th West 10th--get at it! What are you all up to this weekend in the searing heat? If you're up in Litchfield area in CT, check out gallery night in Lakeville--the <a href="http://aliciabdesigns.blogspot.com/2013/07/looking-for-art-palette-earth-is-your.html"><b>Fran Gormley show</b></a> in particular! It should not be missed. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">Alicia B. </span>Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-35603608474236353972013-07-17T05:26:00.000-07:002013-07-17T05:26:24.369-07:00Looking for Art? Palette Earth is your answer<span style="color: #0b5394;">Wondering where I'll be this weekend? Well, I'm going up to the Northwest Corner of CT to check out <a href="http://paletteearth.net/"><b>Fran Gormley's</b></a> photography show at the White Gallery in Lakeville. I am familiar with her work through my job and its so different from any other photography I've ever seen.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Fran Gormley, though afraid of heights, goes up in a helicopter and photographs the earth.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Are these not breathtaking? The shot of deep blue is so stunning. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">I love the movement in this photograph. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">She does no color alterations on her photographs. This green is so pretty and serene. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Though I love the color ones but this neutral one is gorgeous. The texture is so vivid. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">What do you all think? I am just so drawn to these because they are not what you usually see in arial shots of the earth. They appear like an abstract painting in some of them. I'm also just blown away that this is what an ocean looks like, or a dessert, or a river looks like from above. I'm really looking forward to the show this Saturday--check out <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/THE-WHITE-GALLERY/99320109523">The White Gallery</a> </b>for more information. Also, take a look at <a href="http://paletteearth.net/"><b>Fran Gormley's</b></a> website to see more of her beautiful work. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">I'm a super patriotic person and I love Summer so the 4th of July is a great holiday for me. My sister and husband and I are going to Coney Island (I know, right. Never been.) to see the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. It's going to be very crazy, chaotic, and nothing is more patriotic than an eating contest. I feel like all of Coney Island looks like one big Instagram picture--is that accurate? Let's get our red white and blue on. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">I got a mani/pedi today but I didn't get these patriotic beauties. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">A casual and awesome outfit from J. Crew. I plan on wearing a blue and white striped shirt with white jeans tomorrow. Maybe a red headband or coral necklace...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">I suppose this is a famous ferris wheel on Coney Island?? Patriotic colors! From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106712704/wonder-wheel-coney-island?ref=sr_gallery_1&sref=sr_f108309bbd8b052c14ffe1f111a5554e3bfa42d7b13311f4855db4cf7aa08b4b_1372904300_14375562_coney_island&ga_search_query=coney+island&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=all"><b>HERE</b></a>. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Blue and white wallpaper and a red door. Perfection. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">If you're looking for a good and non-cheesy way to decorate, try a flag! Simple and inexpensive. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">I'm quite excited to witness this hot dog eating contest and maybe even try a Nathan's Famous hot dog? Maybe, lets not push it. I hope you all have a fantastic 4th of July and celebrate out amazing country. Have a fun with family and friends and get your red white and blue on!</span></div>
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Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-49916419055905221552013-06-24T18:22:00.000-07:002013-06-24T18:22:00.581-07:00Williams Sonoma Home, You are my new jam. <span style="color: #073763;">You know when you shop at certain places because they are your classic great place to shop and then they come along and pull out all the stops and have amazing they things? Well that was <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/williams-sonoma-home/?cm_type=gnav"><b>Williams Sonoma Home</b></a> for me. I've always loved their things but this...just...got...good. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">A twist on a traditional shaped candle holder. bleached wood amazingness. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">We love these as accessories where I work. These badass votives come in white, celedon (above), and black. I have two white ones! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Ugh I love woven baskets. These are beautiful and make a great accessory for an entry table. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Ahhhh objets on stands. MY FAVE!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">I have three horn jars and put my charcoal pencils in them on my desk. So pretty! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Did I mention the throw pillows? No, but they're awesome. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">I love love love a little metallic in my preppy little world. Every girl has to have a little bling. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Do you guys have a store that you rely on and then they surprise you by being more and more awesome? This is what <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/williams-sonoma-home/?cm_type=gnav"><b>Williams Sonoma</b></a> is for me. Kind of like when Bravo is amazing and then they come out with a show like Princesses Long Island...Better gets BEST! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">Alicia B. </span>Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-7754205971105864142013-06-16T19:04:00.000-07:002013-06-16T19:04:25.985-07:00Thad Hayes, I'm into you.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">"Alicia--Wish you the best with school. Designing is a very cool profession. Best--Thad" I have since finished school and am working for an awesome designer thank you very much! </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">I met Thad Hayes at a joint event for Celerie Kemble at the D & D Building and ended up buying his book and getting it signed (I'm a huge sucker for a book signing). I just decided to look at his portfolio just now on a whim and I'm OBSESSED. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Isn't this stairway breathtaking? The art is pushing it for me but the light and the angles of the stairway are beautiful. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">AMAZE. The marble slabs for this bathroom are pure perfection. Also, love the light fixture. Anybody know where it's from? </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">A neutral but graceful living room. I'd love to have a curved window like that. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Another amazing stairway. I love the white walls and the white stairs. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">This is an entry way in a modern home in Watermill NY. I'm noticing a lot of horizontal lines in Thad Hayes work. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Ahhhh easy access to the outdoors through this great sitting room. Check out that beautiful French mattress sofa. This is from the same home in Watermill. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">And we leave off on another great bathroom. The shower curtains add a lot of softness to this bathroom. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">I think I'm just really attracted to the mix of traditional and modern in very clean modern spaces. I don't think I could necessarily live in a space like that but they are quite lovely to look at. I love that I checked in to see what he had been up to since I bought the book--AMAZE!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">It's been a while since I obsessed over the color yellow so I think I'm due for it. My boss hates yellow--apparently she grew up in a yellow bedroom and has been traumatized for life. I, on the other hand, did not, and I love yellow! My current bedroom is basically 50 shades of blue and I have ONE pop of yellow on a throw blanket over a chair. Let's take a look at yellow and blue combos!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">I could always paint our nightstands yellow but they are a very pretty brown stain and my husband might kill me. A dash of yellow fabric in a pillow might just do. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">A neat and crisp bed is finished off with a yellow chevron boudoir pillow and a little yellow box on the night stand. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">A lovely and open blue and white living room has small pops of yellow with pillows, lamps, and National Geographics. This is literally the best use of Nat Geo I've ever seen. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">In this John Willey house, the walls are painted yellow with accents of blue throughout. The glass balls are my favorite! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">The rug isn't my fave but I have blue walls like this in our bedroom and I love the pop of yellow. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #073763;">As pure coincidence, I'm wearing my yellow skinny pants from Madewell and a navy blue blouse from Banana Republic. I'm pretty excited about it and yellow just makes me happy. I'll let you know how I get my yellow on in my bedroom. Do you get yellow in your bedroom or living room? </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">Alicia B. </span>Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-7661770698439815912013-05-21T20:13:00.000-07:002013-05-21T20:13:17.338-07:00Life is not Black & White<span style="color: #073763;">But black and white decor can look pretty good from time to time! Apparently the contrast of black and white is super hot right now. Some good, some bad. Personally I couldn't live in a space that's just black and white. This girl needs some color but let's explore, shall we?</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">I've always loved this entry way by Rob Southern. The high gloss walls are stunning. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Robert Couturier designed this living room. The room dividers are really cool but I don't think I could live in a room like this. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">WOW. That's quite a wild backsplash. Black and White. Chevron. Trend alert. By Anne Marie Midy. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">This is monochromatic but I love all the textures: Furs, woods, twigs. Love it. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">I am obsessed with what this painting might be. Also, the shades of black, white and grey add many layers to this cool but comfortable looking moment. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #073763;">So yeah, theres my view on Black and White interiors. I think the way to accomplish a successful one is to make sure it has many layers, and textures are key. Add a little fur in there, some raw unfinished woods, and a high gloss piece of furniture or painted walls. Or just add a splash of color and go crazy with it!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">Alicia B. </span>Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-47018365456473814742013-04-29T19:10:00.000-07:002013-04-29T19:10:12.983-07:00Derby Day Party Coming up!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Vineyard Vines has some of the most fun and adorable Derby inspired <a href="http://www.vineyardvines.com/kentucky-derby-ties/derby-ties,default,sc.html"><b>ties</b></a> and clothing. Check more out <a href="http://www.vineyardvines.com/kentucky-derby-attire/kentucky-derby,default,sc.html" style="font-weight: bold;">HERE</a>--super cute dresses, too!. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #073763;">How excited are all of you for the Kentucky Derby this Saturday? Usually people post the day before about a party but whats the fun of good tips and ideas when you've already planned the party? My husband and I LOVE the Derby and this year we're throwing a Kentucky Derby Party. Here are some great tips for throwing one on your own (or just invite yourself to ours). </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Possibly my favorite part about the Kentucky Derby are the fabulous hats. This one is from <b><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/scarvesandhats/PRDOVR~32542/99102985164/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~hat/32542.jsp">J. Crew</a></b>--Derby Fabulous. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">The next most important thing are the Mint Juleps in my fave little silver cups. <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/335554/seventeen-lemon-mint-julep?czone=entertaining/game-day/game-day-snack&center=276962&gallery=901277&slide=187438"><b>This recipe</b></a> requires 17 lemons so if you're feeling <strike>crazy</strike> ambitious, go for it. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Flowers are a must for a party and they must be roses for the Kentucky Derby, the Run for the Roses. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">I found these great Kentucky Derby vintage plates on <b><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOUISVILLE-Stoneware-KENTUCKY-Derby-HORSE-JUMP-Jockey-DINNER-PLATE-Dish-1-Vtg-/261186217714?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ccfe966f2">Ebay</a></b> which would make great hors d'oeuvres plates. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Preppiness abounds at a Kentucky Derby (or any party of mine) and I'm OBSESSED with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/126786345/seersucker-napkins?gclid=CO3_z6HT7rYCFUJa4Aod7zQAgg">t<b>hese cute seersucker napkins </b></a>that I found on Etsy! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">With all the fun decor and hats I almost forgot about the food. I'm going with my standby baked brie with fig preserves but who can resist this pie? I found this Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie on my go-to party planning blog, <a href="http://partyresources.blogspot.com/search/label/Kentucky%20Derby"><b>HERE</b></a>. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Do you all love the Kentucky Derby as much as I do? It's so much fun to pick the horse you want to win (obviously the one with the most amusing name), and compete for fun with your friends or family. We all get a little competitive but it's so much fun and once you have a few Mint Juleps, nobody can remember anyway. So, are you having your own party? Plans?!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">Alicia B. </span>Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-62179086491710454972013-04-26T19:47:00.000-07:002013-04-26T19:47:00.753-07:00Unusual Finds on 1st Dibs<span style="color: #073763;">Today at work I was searching on <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/"><b>1st Dibs</b></a> for some sculptural but sleek furniture for a client in NYC and I came across some CRAZY awesome finds. I tried an experiment (after work, obvi), and searched "unusual", "rare" and "unique". Take a look at the unusual and sometimes beautiful pieces I found:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">A Bamboo veneered desk with a matching chair. I can't imagine even using this piece for fear of ruining it. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Talk about sleek: a lucite organ and speaker set. REDIC. Only $120,000.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Im actually obsessed with these blocks. These would look amazing as an accessory on a bookshelf. #want </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">No, wait. I have to have these seahorse sconces. #NEED</span></td></tr>
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<br />Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-38674980241086962752013-04-19T18:27:00.001-07:002013-04-19T18:32:27.916-07:00Congratulations, Boston<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Beautiful Beacon Hill. My mom and many of my good friends lived in this gorgeous area of Boston. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #073763;">I started this post with the tense mood of NBC/CNN on tv trying to find the Boston Bomber and now they've found him! I've been thinking a lot about Boston, as a native New Englander myself, and trying to stay positive in the midst of a bad situation. I'm so happy everyone is now safe. There are many great things that come out of Boston--beautiful buildings, critical historical events that formed our great country, amazing food, and lots and lots of my friends live there too.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">A delicious Boston Creme Pie Cupcake</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Many of my favorite designers are in Boston. This fabulous shot is by Theodore and Co. Not a HUGE fan of the lantern but I do love the blue and white chair fabric and the artwork. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Artwork created by Zachary Smith in the midst of tragedy after the Marathon. Proof that something good can come out of something horrific. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Sculptures inspired by the book, Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. My husband and I came to Boston when we were first dating. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Another fabulous designer is super cute Annsley McAleer. I've always wanted to use this Phillip Jeffries wallpaper that she used as an accent wall in this bedroom.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">I think I can speak for everyone when I say how happy and relieved everyone is for the city of Boston right now. Some of my favorite bloggers come from Boston: <a href="http://partyresources.blogspot.com/">Party Resources</a>, <a href="http://everythingleb.blogspot.com/">Everything LEB</a>, <a href="http://dearfriendblog.com/">Dear Friend</a>, <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/">Elements of Style</a>, and former Bostonite <a href="http://www.darcyeden.com/">The Garden of Eden</a> (who I cheered on running the Boston marathon with my sister 4 years ago). I know they are all so happy (given the circumstances) at the final outcome of this horrible tragic event. Congratulations Boston!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bunny Williams. This room is so beautiful and serene and the distressed leather sofa looks inviting and unexpected.</td></tr>
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Having a bench at the foot of your bed is a look that I really love and I look forward to the day when I have a bedroom big enough for that. If you do have a large enough bedroom, you could put a bench or better yet, a small sofa. The look is charming and creates a great seating area in the bedroom.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In this lovely farmhouse designed by Scott Sanders a small settee is placed at the end of the bed. Its small and simple but the nailheads add character and looks like a great place to have some coffee while getting ready in the morning</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This room doesn't exactly look spacious on the sides, but if you have the room, it might be a great idea if you have a studio apartment. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the contrast of the dark structured looking bed with the soft slip covered sofa at the end. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of grey velvet going on here but it creates a unifying and luxurious look with the gentle curves of the sofa reflected in the headboard. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another four poster bed with an upright settee at the end. Looks like the perfect spot to perch.</td></tr>
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Apparently I'm supposed to convince my sister that putting a sofa at the end of her bed is a good idea (lawyers, right!?) so I hope that this posting has convinced her. Take advantage of your space and make your bedroom not just a place to sleep but a place to sit, relax, chat and read. You can find more amazing bedroom inspiration <a href="http://pinterest.com/aliciabdesigns/boudoir-love/"><b>HERE</b></a> on my Pinterest.<br />
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<br />Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-40316654824239172822013-04-15T19:40:00.000-07:002013-04-15T19:40:01.690-07:00Just this...<span style="color: #073763;">I was going to post about bedrooms but now in the wake of everything today...I'm not feelin it. This is all I have for now. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">I won't get all personal but I will say I hope everyone is nice to each other and to themselves. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">Don't get me wrong here, I adore Kathryn Ireland. I think she's hysterical on the show Million Dollar Decorators (albeit ridiculous) and a talented designer. I'm not super into these fabrics though I'm curious about the one at <strike>her</strike> the bottom. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">I do appreciate the reference this ad makes to the painting La Grande Odalisque since it was one of the first paintings I studied in art history...and...WOW. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">So what do you guys think? Love it? Hate it? Have a great weekend--my husband and I are off to Newport for the weekend for a little relaxation. What about ya'll?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">Alicia B. </span>Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-90549651984381857182013-04-01T05:30:00.000-07:002013-04-01T05:30:33.487-07:00Happy Spring with Inspirational Design<span style="color: #0b5394;">Easter came and went this weekend and now according to me it's Spring! We dyed eggs, played tennis, ate TONS of jelly beans, outlet shopped, and now tis back to reality except it's a warmer sunnier reality called Spring! In honor of spring I wanted to share a house that I saw on <a href="http://jeffersdesigngroup.com/projects/napa-valley-redux/"><b>Jeffers Design Group</b></a> that put a little spring in MY step. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">A bedroom with a chunky fabric hanging headboard with industrial nightstands, neutral color block drapery and a cool masculine vibe. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">The outdoor space with the stick overhang that allows light through is casual but refined looking. I'd love to sit by that fire pit. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">I love the textures in this room: rough wood wall, chunky carpet, CHUNKY bedspread and a really cool headboard. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">The kitchen is clean but has lots of personality with industrial bar stools, chalkboardy paint under the counter, and fabulous unexpected pendants over the island. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">As we know, I love yellow and these geometric pillows have a happy pop of it. Also obsessed with the Moroccan rug and the chair by the sliding glass doors. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">BREATH. TAKING. BA-NAN-AS chevron pattern wall. Also, I love the breakfast table chairs. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">The main theme of greatness around this little house is the easy access to the outdoors with large glass sliding doors and verandas all around the house. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">Where you loving this house as much as I was? I'd love this as a weekend home. Obsess more over this fantastic space and see where it began (not hot) <a href="http://jeffersdesigngroup.com/projects/napa-valley-redux/"><b>HERE</b></a>. Happy Monday!</span><br />
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Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-62239278110615933862013-03-20T18:08:00.000-07:002013-03-20T18:08:00.223-07:00French Mattress Obsession<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">I've always loved the look of a french mattress pillow but I'm pretty obsessed right now. We just did a modified French mattress on an antique Chinese bed and the thickness of the mattress looked amazing. They are characterized by a thick height of about 3-5 inches with a very thick welt and tufting on the top. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">On the right a striped French mattress sits on the window seat in this hallway. From Carrier & Co. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">A chic farmhouse can have a fabulous French mattress day bed to make the room look relaxed but elegant. David Michael Miller. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Another comfy cozy window seat has a light emerald green French mattress. Hot Steven Gambrel</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Another room here from Carrier & Co. (love them), this French mattress makes this sweet chair and ottoman a little bit jazzier. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Furniture designer, Dmitry, makes this AMAZEVILLE day bed. LOVE. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">I can't wait for the day that I can have a French mattress of my own. My older sister is moving to a new house and maybe I should convince her to do a fabulous French mattress in the family room, or in their master bedroom? What do ya'll think? All these bad boys are on my <a href="http://pinterest.com/aliciabdesigns/">Pinterest</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">Alicia B. </span>Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-51473295472440053872013-03-14T11:21:00.000-07:002013-03-20T07:13:37.692-07:00Before & After: My Living Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">So as you know, I'm not big on sharing a ton of personal stuff, tell all about my life, but I will give you a small vignette into my decorating life. Here is the before and after of our new condo outside the city. Drum roll...........</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">BEFORE (previous owners): </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">This was the living room when we saw the apartment. I mean...NOT GOOD. I thankfully saw beyond whatever was happening in this room ie. a design murder on the eyes. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">This was the Dining Room which you can see PART of from my shots. Also, not attractive.<br /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">DURING:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">We added some recessed lighting, repainted the walls and the ceilings ourselves (that's right).</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">And then we had the floors redone because they were...yellow. We had them stained a coffee brown and left them unpolished, but with a matte wax finish. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Ta Da! We painted the walls Ben Moore Titanium, added a larger sofa, raised the drapery rod plus new drapery panels, and styled the bookcases</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Here is our awesome linen sofa with some fur pillows and two other pillows that I made! <br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Some of the styling magic that took place in the bookcases. I have too many design books to fit in one bookcase and I bought those antique brackets at a shop in the city.<br /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">Well, there you have it folks. That was our living room. If you have questions about anything, where I got things, or if by chance you'd like ME to help YOU make your place look like this, feel free to contact me at aliciabdesigns@gmail.com The only thing we need to start on next is ART. Feel free to send some (affordable) suggestions my way. But over all, what do you think?? I'm dying for feedback!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">PS--Up next is the Dining Room!</span>Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-40629299287444597382013-03-13T19:41:00.000-07:002013-03-13T19:41:01.661-07:00Wood Tiles: Obsessed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #073763;">Yesterday I went to approve some marble slabs at our stone place (I know, its boring but it's part of my life) and I saw the coolest looking tiles. Wood Porcelain Tile. It has the look and softness of wood but it's super durable and eco friendly. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #073763;">I saw it in a grey weathered look but through research it can come in a deep rich brown stain as well. Not as good looking but obviously it depends on the space. It's used here on the wall as well as the floor--STUNNING. </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Here is the old farmhouse look with distressed blue paint on them. I don't love the paint for myself but I like the idea of a distressed wood tile. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #073763;">I'm pretty into the look, what do you think? It's a versatile look for a clean and modern space or for a chic farmhouse. Another one of our clients is going to use this in their entryway as well.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">Spring is coming, I can feel it. I know a huge storm is going to hit the east coast but all I can think of is warm weather and not wearing two sweaters all the time. In honor of the coming of spring, I want to share with you all a fabulous sale!! These items are near and dear to my heart since I used them at my wedding (best day ever) but it's time to let them live a new life. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">So if you're interested (how could you not be!?) email me aliciabdesigns (at) gmail (dot) com and we can set up some pay pal situation and make this happen! I'll keep everything at this price until March 14th (my husband's birthday!) and after that the prices will go back to normal. Get at it while it's hot! Please email me for more info or if you have questions--if you buy a lot I can be flexible on price. Also, if you're into STUFF like I am, see more at my Etsy Shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/aliciabdesigns"><b>HERE</b></a>. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">What a beautiful dressing room and made so light by bleaching out all that wood panelling. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">While I'm not in love with the chair and the mirror/sconce the wood panelling has won me over. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">This room certainly allows a lot of light with large windows and a high ceiling plus the bleached out panelling and built-ins. I'd switch up the rug and do some major styling to those bookcases but...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Here is another office with stunning millwork, designed by Orrick & Company. The wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries compliments the classic but fresh wood panelling. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Another neutral room with a large case piece looking like a built in cabinet adds a rustic look. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">This room is a bit more classic and super comfortable looking but not oppressive and heavy. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">While this panelling isn't stripped down and bleached, it's nearly there. I love the rustic feel of it. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #073763;">Some call it bleached wood but its also called "limed" as well. The classic look of the wood panelling allows you to mix traditional with some modern pieces as well and has a might more youthful look. Neutrals are all over the place right now (see Restoration Hardware) and I like it. What are we thinking/feeling? Happy Friday!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">PS all these pics are from my <a href="http://pinterest.com/aliciabdesigns/wood-panelled-love/">Pinterest</a>. </span>Alicia B. Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7249566998771272679.post-59116891755493826652013-01-24T19:35:00.000-08:002013-01-24T19:35:55.037-08:00Wallpaper Free-For-All<span style="color: #0b5394;">Hey everyone. Looks like I want to blog more when it's about me. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">In our new home, my husband and I have an actual front hall (and an actual dining room!!). This may seem like insanity to even mention to the average person but for someone living in NYC a front hall and a dining room space are not exactly par for the course. We hung a Ballard Designs lantern in the front hall and are going to wallpaper the small space because...why not!? </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">At first I wanted a simple grasscloth but then I was like UM let's have more fun, right?! Right. I narrowed it down to 3 geometric wallpapers from Schumacher and would love your opinion. As a background, the living room and dining room are painted Benjamin Moore Titanium which is above. Here goes with the wallpaper:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">A more Moroccan pattern and I would probably end up ordering it in a pale blue if I went for it in the end. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Love me a chevron with a side of ikat. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">And here is every bloggers favorite, Imperial Trellis. I know its popular but its also classic and might be my secret favorite. <br /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">So what are we thinking?? Its a small room as I said but I think it should be fun and "set the scene" as they say for the rest of the apartment, which is fun, blue/grey, and soft with a side of Alicia. Get at me with your faves--1, 2, or 3??</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">SO, I've been silent for a while. WELL I've got some BIG TIME (for me) news! My husband and I took a big leap and...we moved to the suburbs! We finally bid adeiu to Manhattan after seven years and have a tiny place to call home. Its not far from the big city but it makes my commute a HECK of a lot easier and I get to go crazy decorating! We've been tres busy trying to get this place move in ready: painting, sanding, and overall making it fabulous. Stay tuned for some fun decorating projects and big reveals/before and afters! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Welcome to 2013! I don't like to make new years resolutions because usually people go for things like "lose weight" or "be better at blah blah" and it just implies that you don't like your 2012 self! Anyway, if I were to make one it would be about de-cluttering. I LOVE stuff and by accident buy a lot of stuff. I definitely need to work on that, in a good way. I was sent a book, "<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/feng-shui-your-life-jayme-barrett/1102812533"><b>Feng Shui Your Life</b></a>". Normally I roll my eyes at Feng Shui, but after reading this book...I'm in. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">The book is by <a href="http://jaymebarrett.com/entersite.html"><b>Jayme Barrett</b></a> with a forward by <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005460/"><b>Mary Sternburgen</b></a> (my mom LOVES her and so do I) so already I'm intrigued. The book is written for a normal person, not a person that wants to decode the Feng Shui language or lives in a spa. For the person that wants a simple answer to, "How do I do Feng Shui?"</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">My favorite part is the part about de-cluttering. It sounds easy but people (myself included), hang on to objects because they potentially have an emotional attachement to them or you might be saving it for later, whenever that is. I think, as in with clothing, if you've hung onto it for 2 years or more without using it, looking at it, or wearing it, give it away. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Like many of you, I had lots of misconceptions about Feng Shui. For instance, you need to have a mirror in every room. The "rules" are actually easy, make sure the mirror shows your whole body including above your head, make sure the mirror reflects something beautiful, not something unattractive, and do not place lots of objects in front of a mirror. Again with the clutter.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Overall, I'm a convert. I'm loving the book, consulting it often because it's easy to read, and trying new FS tips every day. I got this book free (disclaimer) because I'm a lucky girl, but you can get it <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/feng-shui-your-life-jayme-barrett/1102812533"><b>HERE</b></a>. Get at it, now. BTW, all these images are from the book. Amazing right?!</span><br />
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