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24 days ago by Kelly

Because the weather is getting hot outside in many places, you may want a cool, light and airy escape inside. This pretty dining room is filled with budget-friendly projects {just in time for summer}. The paler, softer hues and white furnishings create a great space to just chill out. {spray paint a ...

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46 days ago by Kelly

As someone who’s passionate about color, I actually love black and white spaces… …because you have the freedom to add any accent color you desire. So which hues work best with black and white? Well, because this combo creates such a dramatic effect, muted and soft colors won’t get much attention. Go ...

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48 days ago by Kelly

In just a couple of weeks my cousin in Ohio will graduate from high school. Then, in the fall she’s off to The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill — home of the Tar Heels. So to recognize my cousin’s achievement, I’ve posted a few inspiration boards filled with wonderful things that she can us ...

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108 days ago by Kelly

I was so inspired by this photo in the new White House Black Market catalog. Are they selling shoes or flowers? Black and white is very chic these days — for fashion and home. The yellow adds an eye-catching, happy pop of color. {bright yellow walls can be toned down with white draperies; from count ...

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123 days ago by Kelly

Decorating with white and red is not just for Christmas. This classic color combo looks great all year round in either a casual or formal setting, as I’ll demonstrate here. Pictured above is Hershey’s More Than Ice Cream Shop in Elkridge, MD, that I re-designed. It’s retro feel is very down-to-earth ...

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125 days ago by Kelly

My snowman scissors are one of my favorite things. As a snow lover, I’m really enjoying the late winter snowfall that surprised us here on the East coast. So, today I’m inspired by the quintessential snowman! I’m sure Mr. Snowman will pop up around the region today, featuring an orange carrot nose a ...

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137 days ago by Kelly

While not as bold as some of the other palettes featured on this blog, green and white can fit any style just by changing the value of the colors. In this dining room (homesandgardens.com), moss green is paired with ivory to create a modern setting. Pictured below, these mood boards (ofifteenmagazin ...

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200 days ago by Kelly

Each holiday season I decorate my home and yard with snow in mind. Pine green wreaths with red bows sprinkled with snow on top. Rustic benches and outdoor wooden chairs covered with a fresh coat of the white stuff…these are a few of my favorite things. Unfortunately, here in the Baltimore-Washington ...

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