tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89308483720568761442024-03-18T03:12:59.350-04:00Blue HydrangeaLive, Love, Laugh, Blogbluehydrangeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16796047485875944873noreply@blogger.comBlogger802125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930848372056876144.post-26633551471446768122018-06-28T10:41:00.001-04:002018-06-29T10:47:28.750-04:00Beach Photography <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: start;">Hey guys! Hope your summer is off to a good start!! I have been busying moving into a new office and trying to spruce things up a little bit. I would love nothing more than a giant <a href="https://www.graymalin.com/">Gray Malin </a>photograph to help cover a sad, sad wall. His work is amazing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But sadly it is not in my budget so I have been searching for an alternative and found an amazing substitute until my ship comes in..</span></div>
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<img alt="Beach Days in Monterosso By Rebecca Plotnick" src="https://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201824/0294/beach-days-in-monterosso-by-rebecca-plotnick-c.jpg" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">28 x 42 framed with mat...Yes, that price includes framing!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Plus with code FRIENDS you can save 20%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You can check out her other work at Pottery Barn <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/Ms02">here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/rebeccaplotnick?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Etsy Store</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">She has incredible photographs!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Can't wait to show you what I am getting!!</span></div>
bluehydrangeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16796047485875944873noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930848372056876144.post-12899797388707422142017-11-15T08:30:00.000-05:002017-11-15T08:30:07.699-05:00Colorful Christmas<div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Looking for something different this Christmas? Not a red and green girl? </span><br />
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bluehydrangeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16796047485875944873noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930848372056876144.post-3872197919193085172017-11-06T07:48:00.000-05:002017-11-06T07:54:35.811-05:00Fall Fashion<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I LOVE a good pair of cropped flare jeans. In fact I have been living in my white cropped jeans since this summer (thank you Cats B. for the tip) I loved them so much I also bought them in black and may go back for the blue denim. They look good with flats, boots and heels. I have spent a pretty penny on jeans lately but my most favorite pairs are from Old Navy. Surprising, right??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have to warn you, if you follow the link below to Old Navy you will be disappointed. Dreadful styling. Don't let the red pumps - why oh why - scare you away. And the awkward stance in the picture with the black denim might make you want to pass these by...don't!! My sister has gotten two pairs and several friends have purchased them as well. I promise you will like them...or at least I am pretty darn sure. Check them out and let me know what you think!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><i><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/mupn">jeans</a>, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/mupT">jeans</a> <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/muu5">jeans </a>j<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/mus2">acket</a> <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/muuE">t shirt</a> <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/muyu">tunic</a> <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/muxw">boot</a> <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/muwb">boot</a> <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/muwU">heels</a> <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/muy9">bag</a> <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/muzQ">bag</a></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">PS When I was typing this up yesterday afternoon the white was sold out but I am hoping they might have some in stores or even restock them. I do have a thing for white denim </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">mixed with black</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> for winter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You know how they say that when you look back on your life it's the things you didn't do that you will regret the most? Well, that is so true!! I so regret not buying these Zara Pom Pom Macrame shoes when I had the chance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I thought they weren't practical. That they may be a little too much. What has happened to me? Impractical and over the top used to be music to my ears. </span><b style="color: blue;"> </b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I used to take risks. I have got to step up my game....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">While looking at some fall clothing I realized the Macrame shoes would have taken any of these pieces from nice to dynamite. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">OK, the wide leg denim needs more than fabulous shoes. You would need to add something better than the mom tee, but you get my point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And they would have been the perfect shoe for my</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman";">O<a href="http://oompa%20loompa/" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ompa Loompa Jumpsuit</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have found several pairs on Ebay but so far not in my size...I'll keep searching and in the meantime, learn from my mistake and get while the gettings good. </span></div>
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<br />bluehydrangeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16796047485875944873noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930848372056876144.post-6728538605435896382017-09-06T08:33:00.000-04:002017-09-06T13:03:06.019-04:00Christina Juarez in Elle Decor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am obsessed with Christina Juarez's home in the October issue of <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/" style="color: blue; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Elle Decor.</a><b style="color: blue; font-style: italic;"> </b>Her fabulous home shows that the more risks you take the bigger the pay off. Room after room of color, patterns and textures makes me want to move in!! And borrow her clothes! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last weekend we took Clay to school. He handled it better than I did. It's his second year so I should be used to it, right? But he's only in 11th grade, a mere junior in high school. I thought I would have him at home for a few more years. He's happy so I am trying to be a big girl about it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But one of the things that really bugs me is his room. I get that he doesn't care how it looks, but I care! I tried to explain to Clay and Bill how much joy one decorative pillow would bring me. You won't even see it, they said. But I will know it's there, I replied. They rolled their eyes and we left without one damn decorative item except for a sad rug. You can only argue for so long in the aisles of Target before you have to give up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I wasn't even going to do that much. One pillow, a great rug, beanbag chair for lounging, better desk chair and a few knick knacks. No big deal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So based on the duvet cover he has from Ikea I came up with a few items I would like to use to fix up his sad little room. The pillow I really like sold but I found another good one!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I call it my Goldilocks dress. By accident I ordered an XS. Have you seen me lately? I'm NOT an XS. Sure I could have worn it, but I would not have been able to lift my arms. No problem, I jumped online to order a S and they were out. Hmmmm, at this point I knew I had to have this dress so I decided I could make a M work. A few days later it showed up and yes, it was too big. So I did what any good shopper would do and stalked their website until a S showed up. And guess what? It wasn't too small or too big..it was just right. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is a wonderful light weight cotton that comes in two colors. And it comes with a matching slip!! Perfect for summer and down here in the south it will be great into the fall as well. I feel terrible for being a difficult customer so hop on the <b><i><a href="https://shopdoen.com/">Doen</a></i></b> site and buy yourself something cute. You will feel better and so will I. I wore mine all over New York and loved it!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Similar dresses include <b><i><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/d5IW">this</a>, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/d5KB">this</a>, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/d5Lq">this</a>, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/d5LY">this</a> </i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Next on my want list is this fabulous <b><i><a href="https://shopdoen.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/capo-top-salt">top</a>. </i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Now I have to decide if I should get white or black...thoughts?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My necklace is by <a href="https://www.twineandtwigstyle.com/"><b><i>Twine and Twing</i></b></a> and I swear it goes with every outfit I own. My other necklaces are getting jealous. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Happy Summer!! Can't believe it is August. I start to feel anxious around this time of the year because it means summer is slipping away. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's been awhile since I did a book post so I thought I would share a few of the books I have been reading. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Take a deep breathe, we can get through this together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">See, if you read the book you will know that while you think she is changing his life...he is changing <i>her</i> life (loud sobbing in the background). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And I am loving these <a href="http://www.beekshop.com/shop/blackbird/blackbird-tan-tan"><b><i><span style="color: blue;">shoes</span></i></b></a>...aren't they...I don't know...perfect?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">They would look great with this <b><i><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=515874583&pid=uid8100-25245090-19"><span style="color: blue;">dress</span></a>, <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=505583789&pid=uid8100-25245090-19"><span style="color: blue;">dress</span></a>, <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=505620197&pid=uid8100-25245090-19"><span style="color: blue;">top</span></a> <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=517705519&pid=uid8100-25245090-19"><span style="color: blue;">dress</span></a></span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But I am not just about the high dollar items...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">you could look just as fab in<b style="font-style: italic;"> </b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=507670225&pid=uid8100-25245090-19" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue;">this</span></a><b style="font-style: italic;">, </b><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=513395221&pid=uid8100-25245090-19" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue;">this</span></a></span><b style="font-style: italic;"> or </b><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=518101264&pid=uid8100-25245090-19" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue;">this</span></a></span></div>
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bluehydrangeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16796047485875944873noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930848372056876144.post-73645591969133759922016-04-22T08:30:00.000-04:002016-04-22T08:30:03.294-04:00Fun Fashion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Super cute <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=514227595&pid=uid8100-25245090-19">shoes</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And my new uniform <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=487311066&pid=uid8100-25245090-19">pants</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They bring me joy...and eating room.</span></div>
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bluehydrangeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16796047485875944873noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930848372056876144.post-57066720761676021382016-03-02T08:45:00.002-05:002016-03-02T08:47:35.321-05:00Wednesday Check-In<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I ordered myself this <a href="http://emersonfry.com/rise-caftan-flint-pyramids-organic-linen"><b><i><span style="color: blue;">dress</span></i></b></a> and I just wanted to give you a heads up in case you see me wearing it... no I am not pregnant, it is just a very full dress that gives me a little extra room for french fries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So far it's a good week, and it's March which is almost April which is almost summer!!! </span></div>
bluehydrangeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16796047485875944873noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930848372056876144.post-73432650163658057672016-02-22T08:47:00.001-05:002016-02-22T08:47:48.811-05:00Getting Creative<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The canvas is a beast...3 x 4 feet so we started with one corner. So far I am very happy!! Just hoping I don't see something shiny and run off in another direction before I am finished!!!!! Cricket and I were a little impatient and dug all my old acrylic paints out of the cabinet...now that I am liking the direction it is taking I am wondering if I should switch to oils...any thoughts? Not sure if it is worth the cost or extra drying time involved...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Back in January I asked for help tracking down some fabulous wallpaper and thanks to <a href="http://myinteriorlife.blogspot.com/"><b><i>Kathy</i></b></a>, <b><i>Nicky</i></b> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PopOColor"><b><i>Katie</i></b></a>, I found out </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This wallpaper brings me lots of joy but sadly joy is expensive. Plus I had to get out my calculator and convert Australian dollars to American dollars and math just sucks the joy out of everything. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But lets not let a little multiplication and division bring us down, for an uplifting look at fashion and decor be sure to follow me on <b><i><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybluehydrangea/">Istagram</a>.</span></i></b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While y'all were probably watching the Super Bowl, sniff sniff, I was on Instagram and got so lost in all that fabulousness I almost didn't make it back out. Which now that I think about it may not be a bad way to go...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's like a rainbow, a unicorn, and a marshmallow all wrapped up in one chair. </span></div>
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bluehydrangeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16796047485875944873noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930848372056876144.post-57568128450504492002016-02-02T11:12:00.000-05:002016-02-02T12:00:48.678-05:00High Strung<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you live in Wilmington, or heck, probably anywhere in North Carolina, I am sure you already know about <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/highstrungshop/"><b><i><span style="color: magenta;">High Strung</span></i></b></a>,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> an amazing jewelry line by an amazing friend, Caroline Lytle. But if you aren't from around these parts let me introduce you to High Strung.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You know Valentine's Day is coming up...you may want to forward this post to your husband. He can buy directly from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/highstrungshop/"><b><i><span style="color: magenta;">High Strung</span></i></b> </a>at highstrungshop@gmail.com or stop by Crabby Chic here in Wilmington.</span></div>
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bluehydrangeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16796047485875944873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930848372056876144.post-27549827412315269552016-01-05T08:00:00.000-05:002016-01-05T08:00:09.182-05:00Hello 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My year has started off with two obsessions....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The nice folks are <b><span style="color: magenta;"><a href="https://www.chairish.com/"><span style="color: magenta;">Chairish</span> </a></span></b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">asked if I would put together a room designed around one of their vintage holiday <a href="https://www.chairish.com/collection/accent-chairs"><b><span style="color: magenta;">accent chairs</span></b></a>. Sounded like fun to me and then I saw the chairs I had to choose from!! Love at first sight!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How happy does this chair make you??!! I knew he was the one for me so I got to work and here is the idea board I came up with.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Just a good, basic, neutral room....which I like..a lot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">BUT, you know I'm not really a neutral girl and it is the holidays so I thought I would spruce it up. Make if feel more festive...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And here you have it...holiday bright.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I love that this room feels more festive and happy with a holiday vibe but it doesn't scream Christmas. I did change out the mirror and add a fabulous bay leaf wreath and if I could show you the other side of the room you would see a big beautiful Christmas tree. If you look at the room I have put together you will notice it is pretty neutral with a few accent colors. What keeps it from being too boring and predictable</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">is not only the colors but the textures. And that is what I love most about these faux fur chairs. A white chair in a white room could get lost but when the fabric mimics that of a small, woolly animal you suddenly have the star of the room. Another trick to give neutral rooms more personality is to mix styles: vintage chairs, modern lighting, traditional mirror and contemporary art. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The best part is almost everything I used came from <b><a href="https://www.chairish.com/"><span style="color: magenta;">Chairish</span></a></b> which means with several clicks of your finger you could make this room your own! Or add bits and pieces to what you already have. It is the holidays after all and I am sure Santa wants you to have something nice!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And don't forget to check out the other fabulous accent chairs <b><a href="https://www.chairish.com/collection/accent-chairs"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">I know you are going to love what you see!!</span><br />
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bluehydrangeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16796047485875944873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930848372056876144.post-91900086341871155312015-10-26T08:00:00.000-04:002015-10-26T08:00:03.685-04:00Monday Blues...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Monday friends!! Hope it was a good weekend for you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am making lots of decisions and progress around my own home and several projects...good times. But I need your help...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's from the fab Pencil & Paper team..check out their website </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://pencilandpaperco.com/"><b><i>here</i></b></a>.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">..big love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I thought it was this fabric, a fav of mine, Turkish Flowers, but on closer inspection I was wrong... I know I have seen it before I just can't track it down, and it's Monday and Mondays are hard so if you could help me out that would be just great!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Comment or e-mail me: siskotte@ec.err.com</span></div>
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bluehydrangeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16796047485875944873noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930848372056876144.post-56684066544868439242015-10-18T08:42:00.002-04:002015-10-18T08:42:35.253-04:00Furniture Market & Crazy Pants<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Headed to High Point for the Furniture Market. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't like crowds, it's part of getting older.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Along with the desire to put comfort ahead of fashion - I know, crazy talk.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Any time there is a chance to leave town you have to plan your outfits and I was thinking something simple, stylish and comfortable. Like this all black tunic dress and flared pants. Throw on a fab necklace and I'm done. Similar look <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=490117245&pid=uid8100-25245090-19"><b><i><span style="color: black;">here</span></i></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am stopping by <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anthropologie.com%2Fanthro%2Findex.jsp&pid=uid8100-25245090-19"><b><span style="color: black;">Anthropologie</span></b></a> on my way to High Point and I am going to see how this bad boy looks hanging from my neck.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And you know I am not a red person but this necklace is amazing!! With an all black outfit this would be so dramatic!! (it comers in black but that just doesn't excite me) Would a red person please buy this!! <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=493799926&pid=uid8100-25245090-19"><b><span style="color: black;">Here</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What was I talking about? Oh yeah, my travel outfit... I did NOT end up with an all black sophisticated outfit...far from it...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But they are comfortable so that counts for something!! <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=480080868&pid=uid8100-25245090-19"><b><span style="color: black;">Here</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you see me roaming around the market in my giant embroidered pants come say HI. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Can't wait to report back!!</span></div>
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bluehydrangeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16796047485875944873noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930848372056876144.post-87015492974844695142015-09-22T08:40:00.002-04:002015-09-22T08:40:55.815-04:00Books, Wallpaper, Roman Shades...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Did you read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Me-Before-You-Jojo-Moyes/dp/0143124544/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1442924903&sr=1-1&keywords=me+before+you"><b><span style="color: blue;">Me Before You</span></b></a>? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well guess what??!! Go on, guess....There's a sequel...yippee!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let's meet back here on September 30th to discuss!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't know if you are like me but I would travel the world if I could sleep in my own bed every night. And that puts a small damper on world travel. Thankfully there are others willing to risk lack of sleep so we can all shop...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jamie from<b><span style="color: blue;"> </span></b><a href="http://www.isuwannee.com/"><b><span style="color: blue;">I Suwannee</span></b> </a> just returned from Istanbul with trunks full of treasure. Check it out <a href="http://furbishstudio.com/pages/istanbul-sale"><b><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></b></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My computer was acting up so I had to borrow these images from <a href="http://www.theenglishroom.biz/"><b><span style="color: blue;">The English Room</span></b></a>...be sure and head over there and check out Holly's fab blog!!!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was going to write a post about symmetry today until I remembered I had already written about this...in 2009. So since I am moving slower than normal today</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(Tuesdays are hard after a 3 day weekend) I decided to re-post. It's like recycling in the blog world. </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Remember Noah? The guy with the ark? Well, Noah and I have a lot in common. We both love pairs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Pairs of chairs...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana;">(I hope he doesn't mind that I used his zebras for a pair of pillows)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Pairs of lamps</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Pairs of beds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">It just works for me.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana;">As do these pillows. Love that they are the same size and shape but different patterns.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">When you have pairs you can get away with a little craziness.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana;">A little craziness can be <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">att</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ractive</span>. Just ask Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. </span>(Or Brad and Angie)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Isn't this just how you pictured the ark looking?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana;">A little rustic, an old earthenware jar, a bit of greenery...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">This pair of mirrors makes me very happy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana;">What about you? Do you favor symmetry or do you like a more random method of decorating?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13.6px; font-style: italic;"><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">pictures from: </span><a href="http://www.canadianhouseandhome.com/" style="font-family: verdana;">Canadian House & Home</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">, </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5240712" style="font-family: verdana;">Mid Century Jo</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">, Celerie Kemble, Cottage Living, Room Service, </span><a href="http://materialgirlsblog.com/" style="font-family: verdana;">Material Girls</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">, </span><a href="http://peacockfeatherevents.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: verdana;">Peacock Feathers Events</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll tell you it is all good, floor to ceiling. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can contact Carrie through her Facebook page <b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VintageShoreHome?fref=ts">here</a></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Or email carriehlewis@icloud.com</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Showings by appointment only</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tell her Sissy sent you </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></span></span>bluehydrangeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16796047485875944873noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930848372056876144.post-17539959998670499012015-09-04T08:00:00.000-04:002015-09-04T08:00:14.307-04:00Things That Make You Go Hmmm...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looky here...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Am I the only one who finds these <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/161770196108"><span style="color: blue;"><b>chairs</b></span></a> oddly fascinating and fabulous??? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They are around 40 years old, all leather and sit on wooden bases. I could design a whole room around these and pick you out an outfit to wear to complete the look. A lot of style for your $$$. But you've got to have some spunk, these ain't your mama's lounge chairs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy three day weekend!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sissy</span></div>
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