Hues Of Yellow And Black Provide A Chic Room Style

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOJ3tzMJIXWxUAGH8BeYRYqPHFmw-S1RCLzF8s9VrTW6Ov8W3VeRgKLZZwrrEidzIFle6mZ9jSEYguKUs4UOp8cxOIRz45LNyYtnHpNlYXjdIs9FvSkL_r6cjayZFmuOz_PJnH0mW8I68K/s400/Picture+592.png"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOJ3tzMJIXWxUAGH8BeYRYqPHFmw-S1RCLzF8s9VrTW6Ov8W3VeRgKLZZwrrEidzIFle6mZ9jSEYguKUs4UOp8cxOIRz45LNyYtnHpNlYXjdIs9FvSkL_r6cjayZFmuOz_PJnH0mW8I68K/s400/Picture+592.png" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />What a delight to see beautiful pastel yellow colours complimented by black, it gives a rich gold effect without being over the top and ostentatious. The blend of colours brings a warm and very inviting feel to the room. <br /><br />Even the simple touches such as the black piping on the cushion covers bring a sense of harmony to the room.<br /><br />I adore the large mirror which is used to bring the illusion of more light and space into the room. Although there are no patterns as such this makes the focal points even more interesting. The <a href=http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/lighting/table-lamps/modern-table-lamps/>modern table lamps</a> with its trendy glass base and more traditional style of shade brings a delightful and impressive touch of chic style to the room. Even the yellow/gold trim on the little black table is so exacting. <br /><br />Of course there is not a thing out of place, the books under the table add a real homely touch, while the reflection in the mirror enables the gorgeous floor length pale yellow curtains to be seen. This room offers such a peaceful feeling which could easily be replicated and makes a real change from seeing monotone black with white which seems to dominate many of the latest interior design styles. <br /><br />With the mix and match of old and new one being one of this seasons interior themes; chic style at affordable prices seems to fit the bill perfectly here. Other great examples of gorgeous inspirational rooms can be found at <a href=http://delightbydesign.blogspot.com/>Delight By Design</a>

Hues Of Yellow And Black Provide A Chic Room Style

What a delight to see beautiful pastel yellow colours complimented by black, it gives a rich gold effect without being over the top and oste...

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Porada Mirrored Bedroom Furniture collection

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/portada-mirror-drawers-collection-3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/portada-mirror-drawers-collection-3.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 376px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Italian designers have used mirrors on one of their latest bedroom ranges to reflect the imagery and bounce natural light around the room. <br /><br />Rather than have the usual small bedside tables the designers have gone large on all aspects of their design by introducing these large table lamps to compliment the room, bring a chic and stylish Parisian feel to the bedroom.<br /><br />Neutral colour combinations provide a chic and stylish look to the room along with both bedside tables and chest of drawers with beautiful mirrored finishes.<br /><br />The large bedside table light illuminates the room well and offers sufficient light for those who like to read before sleeping! The modern base style adds the all important finishing touches, along with a plain unpretentious shade.<br /><br />This neat and stylish look could easily be replicated and for those who like to dabble in re-vamping their furniture could possible achieve a similar effect by using mirror tiles stuck onto the existing bedside table! <br /><br />Beautiful <a href=http://terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/lighting/table-lamps/large/>large table lamps</a> can be found online at very competitive prices to complete your new bedroom look, along with in-vogue stripped or laminate flooring and a stylish neutral rug. <br /><br />I admit you would have to be pretty arty to achieve a design as stylish as this, but with the recession still hitting hard it may be a great way to update a tired bedroom.<br /><br />For further great inspirational ideas and further images of the Porada furniture collection visit <a href=http://freshome.com/>Freshome</a>

Porada Mirrored Bedroom Furniture collection

Italian designers have used mirrors on one of their latest bedroom ranges to reflect the imagery and bounce natural light around the room. R...

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Brighten Your Living Space With Fabulous Colour

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_XCc5elWDU8uNiHYUHf9ssj3-Ik8-Z2nWASytyfTzZQpQ5Ss-gpVfN36Pnub3NWv-THf2OzYtxCvwSinA2mpg-IxQCIJRGG6hj5dwg7aM0A0xZ9wyR5cG07QU4s7UrwGFx9TwldfRGv0/s400/2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_XCc5elWDU8uNiHYUHf9ssj3-Ik8-Z2nWASytyfTzZQpQ5Ss-gpVfN36Pnub3NWv-THf2OzYtxCvwSinA2mpg-IxQCIJRGG6hj5dwg7aM0A0xZ9wyR5cG07QU4s7UrwGFx9TwldfRGv0/s400/2.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Make your living space a happy home! By injecting vibrant colours will lift you mood instantly!<br /><br />Clashes of colour are very trendy at the moment, which is great news for those who struggle to get the right blend of colour schemes which work well.<br /><br />I just love the orangey-red, it brings a real sense of warmth to the room and coordinates wonderfully with the wood flooring.<br /><br />Not quite so sure about not having any curtains or blinds at the windows, or maybe they are there and just discreetly hidden!<br /><br />The apple green chair reminds me of the swivels chairs which were all the rage in the 60s and early 70s. While the orange modern table lamp makes a real visual feature to the room.<br /><br />Bringing colour into your home also brings colour into your life, it will energise you and make you feel bright and chirpy! Colour therapists will guide you as to which colours will be most apt or following the ideas of feng shui may also inspire you to add colour to your home.<br /><br />Mixes of old with new is also a very trendy and economical interior design style at the moment, which is great for scouring junk shops for bargain finds, re-covering or painting things to spruce them up!<br /><br />There’s no need to completely re-vamp a room jus add some wonderful injections of colour with <a href=http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/lighting/table-lamps/modern-table-lamps/>modern table lamps</a>, second hand chairs and a multitude of cushion in complementary colours and a variety of textures to transform your living space into a house of fun!<br /><br />For further information, image source and great inspirational interior designs visit <a href=http://www.laissezfairedesign.blogspot.com/>laissezfairedesign</a>

Brighten Your Living Space With Fabulous Colour

Make your living space a happy home! By injecting vibrant colours will lift you mood instantly! Clashes of colour are very trendy at the mom...

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Inspirational Design Concepts

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bloomacious.com/.a/6a00e5523125aa883401156e5968ea970c-500wi"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.bloomacious.com/.a/6a00e5523125aa883401156e5968ea970c-500wi" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 468px; height: 244px;" /></a><br /><br /><br />Take an old concept and transform into a new revelation in your home! <br /><br />Niches were commonly used in the past to have a bed situated which was then curtained off to give privacy, this was back in the days when families shared a room! This was more commonly used by country folk or those who had limited space. It was also a way to keep warm in the winter!<br /><br />Having a bed with drapes and curtains was also employed by the wealthy in the form of four poster beds. These had lavish heavy weight curtains to keep the occupants snug and warm.<br /><br />Many antique beds were specifically designed to fit either into a niche or against a wall. Some of the fabulous wooden bed frames can be found in antique and house clearance warehouses. Look out for the styles which have beautiful carvings on one side, the side which was not pushed up against a wall to give you an indication as to authenticity.<br /><br /><br />Restored and renovated homes can use this idea and rather than have a bed within a niche use the space to include a bath! Provide privacy, along with a stunning interior design feature, by hanging curtains from a metal <a href=http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/curtain-poles/>curtain poles</a> to create a country cottage look. Use neutral tones for a rustic look which offers a great place to relax and unwind. <br /><br />A great alternative to an en-suite bathroom and a new twist on an age old way of utilising a niche!<br /><br />For great inspirational interior design concepts and image source visit <a href=http://www.bloomacious.com/>Bloomacious</a>

Inspirational Design Concepts

Take an old concept and transform into a new revelation in your home! Niches were commonly used in the past to have a bed situated which was...

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Clever Uses Of Table Lamps

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OAh4Xl94vrU/SfXXKQhKrEI/AAAAAAAAKMs/knP_wzsqBWc/s400/DSC_0204.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OAh4Xl94vrU/SfXXKQhKrEI/AAAAAAAAKMs/knP_wzsqBWc/s400/DSC_0204.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />This is a exquisite use of <a href=http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/lighting/table-lamps/>table lamps</a> to light a piece of wall art. The idea of using two contrasting styles of lamps is a great way to add real interest to the area. <br /><br />The entire shelf, wall art and objects marry together in a beautiful and visually appealing way. The concept of having personal objects used to create places such as these is a perfect way to draw on the natural beauty of each object and yet bringing them together so gracefully.<br /><br />The light and shadows cast upon the wall art makes it come alive with the 3D visual effects bringing a sense of intrigue.<br /><br />The use of white and cream to create wonderful living spaces is my humble opinion one of the easiest interior design concepts to inspire and recreate in your own home. If you can’t bear white you could also inject colour by having a similar arrangement in your favourite colour such as Delft blue porcelain pieces. <br /><br />Collections of personal objects have been included within interiors for hundreds of years, the key point is to make them focal points which draw the eye with visual appeal and intrigue.<br /><br />Use ideas such as this to show how to off set one piece against the other so that you don’t end up with a jumble and confusion. The difference in styles and height between the lamps are what make this idea work so beautifully! if they were matching the whole affect would be ruined!<br /><br />For further inspirational design ideas visit <a href=http://www.habituallychic.blogspot.com/>Habitually Chic</a>

Clever Uses Of Table Lamps

This is a exquisite use of table lamps to light a piece of wall art. The idea of using two contrasting styles of lamps is a great way to ad...

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Hana Stretch -Modern Table Lamps Inspired By Nature

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/hanalamp1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/hanalamp1.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 450px;" /></a><br />Shige Hasegawa Design in Tokyo have been inspired by nature to create a wonderful coffee table and coordinating lamps. The designers have also been inspired in utilising the art of origami in the construction of the coffee table. It has no bolts or screws, being held together by skilfully interlocking the five plywood flower petals with shaped legs with the glass resting on the top. <br /><br />The set includes these gorgeous <a href=http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/lighting/modern-lamps/>modern table lamps</a> with a simple flower structure to coordinate beautifully with the coffee table.<br /><br />Hana Stretch (the name Hana means flower in Japanese) is made from stretched white fabric to create a gentle and beautiful lamp to grace interiors with their sleek simplicity, creating wonderful muted lighting effects. <br /><br />I hope you agree that these beautiful lamps are simply stunning and would look amazing in modern and contemporary interior design styles of homes. Of course being white they would blend effortlessly with any colour scheme. Their natural flower design and non fussy look has such charming appeal!<br /><br />Grouped together Hana Stretch would make a subtle and gentle alternative to floor lamps. With the two different height lamps emitting subtle diffused light to gently lift quite areas of a living space, including bedrooms, for a superb calming and tranquil atmosphere which is much needed in many people’s lives and their homes.<br /><br />For further information and image source visit <a href=http://www.freshome.com/>freshome</a>

Hana Stretch -Modern Table Lamps Inspired By Nature

Shige Hasegawa Design in Tokyo have been inspired by nature to create a wonderful coffee table and coordinating lamps. The designers have al...

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Freezer issues.

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmV35uQLm3aPRfw7tFiw_qVy08k_24XWNM3kQXkWyTCEPvKLYNawxf7EClX1psHvPVArNjIGGKUuQD1KI86UueTX81DODjx9fBi8m16WQH97s3gux4xWm7FYedDA2z4XhTCljbUBC04ANW/s1600-h/IMG_0275.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333177610019829250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmV35uQLm3aPRfw7tFiw_qVy08k_24XWNM3kQXkWyTCEPvKLYNawxf7EClX1psHvPVArNjIGGKUuQD1KI86UueTX81DODjx9fBi8m16WQH97s3gux4xWm7FYedDA2z4XhTCljbUBC04ANW/s320/IMG_0275.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />So one of the yucky parts of our trip (besides the fact that I had to make the 15-hour drive home by myself, without D, who stayed in Cali another week for a job) was coming home to find that for some reason, our deep freezer in our garage was turned off. The power got shut off, and I couldn't get it back on. I spent most of Monday and Tuesday cooking 10 pounds of chicken and lots of other meat trying to save it all. I did have to throw out some stuff, but luckily it mostly packaged food that didn't cost too much.<br /><br />I am very thankful to have LOTS of friends who own crock pots and are willing to share them... and to a wonderful Home Teacher who picks up and delivers crock pots to me (without me even asking him too - THANKS JOHN!)!

Freezer issues.

So one of the yucky parts of our trip (besides the fact that I had to make the 15-hour drive home by myself, without D, who stayed in Cali a...

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Happy Birthday Haley!!!

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwckIzjpRxWhFWE_2Yd-8MtKxVF5qJSk4oF-6zE-1K1EVunUD8DJkQ5Jl9HnKHUVF5wMoo8ScvT5pFFOFhrnwgsp_ORJ1Aq6ylQW0j5EE2QoAgWqTLarYnfUdoJr6cj3BnAuR8cxf_QhD/s1600-h/IMG_0274.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333176207002575970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwckIzjpRxWhFWE_2Yd-8MtKxVF5qJSk4oF-6zE-1K1EVunUD8DJkQ5Jl9HnKHUVF5wMoo8ScvT5pFFOFhrnwgsp_ORJ1Aq6ylQW0j5EE2QoAgWqTLarYnfUdoJr6cj3BnAuR8cxf_QhD/s320/IMG_0274.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" /></a><br />It also happened to be Haley's birthday while we were there - the day after D's! (That's what I gave him for his 34th birthday after all!) Haley turned the big 5!!! Crazy!!! I can't believe she is that big! At 5, Haley loves her ballet class; she is going to start Kindergarten in the Fall; she loves being Reed's big sister and trying to take care of him; she loves her friends and always wants people to play with; she is VERY girly, and loves anything having to do with girly; she is smart and stubborn, and sometimes we have to catch her on it; she is a great helper, when she wants to be, and only when she wants to be, but we are working on that. We are very thankful to have Haley be a part of our family and wouldn't trade her for anything - not even a pony!!!

Happy Birthday Haley!!!

It also happened to be Haley's birthday while we were there - the day after D's! (That's what I gave him for his 34th birthday ...

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Lego-Size me.

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0kYxlCouv0cCAagyqHJ9Njr_o3HHpvAFMpCpVFP5QosO_57AjmOC7XZEyedlgyNytNfOtKxyuMv48u3Crq_SNKTZ-DYlut7LmZV7ZkwOlPzG9TVd3G3BwUDwJVOPBx2M0FD70TGcxrQA/s1600-h/IMG_0273.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333175218577202930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0kYxlCouv0cCAagyqHJ9Njr_o3HHpvAFMpCpVFP5QosO_57AjmOC7XZEyedlgyNytNfOtKxyuMv48u3Crq_SNKTZ-DYlut7LmZV7ZkwOlPzG9TVd3G3BwUDwJVOPBx2M0FD70TGcxrQA/s320/IMG_0273.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" /></a><br />After California Adventure, we wandered Downtown Disney for a while. Luke took this cute picture of Reed, just hanging out in one of the giant Legos in front of the Lego store.

Lego-Size me.

After California Adventure, we wandered Downtown Disney for a while. Luke took this cute picture of Reed, just hanging out in one of the gi...

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Our California Adventure.

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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" /></a><br />We had a great time at California Adventure. D worked at Disney when this park first open, and we got to go to an employee grand opening event, and I remember that both of us were not impressed. We had small kids at the time - just Chad and Luke - and there was really nothing there that they could do. What a difference a couple of years have made! We all had a great time!!! Sure... there are rides the little ones can't, or don't want to, go on... but there were still LOTS of things for them to do! They especially love all the shows... and the highlight for Reed was probably getting to "meet" Lightning McQueen and Mater - two of his all-time favorites!!!

Our California Adventure.

We had a great time at California Adventure. D worked at Disney when this park first open, and we got to go to an employee grand opening ev...

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Happy Birthday D!

<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIV2YEOzP3Rld4wmzNBsIp0GbSGGCcaMYuuH02bFp4ziheb5q50W0Hfv9D0nJS6UJrYtG21ad3N7UUXfIAs3ZWRDJvk8eVUeujmadQC_gf0xpV9qHpnzR0AvCeeou8-uWHs4Wb-p8OnJ2T/s1600-h/IMG_0241.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333173259809722370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIV2YEOzP3Rld4wmzNBsIp0GbSGGCcaMYuuH02bFp4ziheb5q50W0Hfv9D0nJS6UJrYtG21ad3N7UUXfIAs3ZWRDJvk8eVUeujmadQC_gf0xpV9qHpnzR0AvCeeou8-uWHs4Wb-p8OnJ2T/s320/IMG_0241.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Can you tell they were "womb-mates"?<br /><br /></span></div>Lots of birthdays for us lately! It appears that all of our birthdays (with the exception of Macy) take place in the Spring - early summer. Birthdays start May 4th (Luke), then continue on to get me, Reed, D and Haley, ending June 24th with Chad. Crazy!<br /><br />Anyways, while we were in L.A., we got to celebrate D's birthday! We were able to go to California Adventure on his birthday, and while we were there I called his twin sister (it was her birthday too, ya know!) and kiddingly asked her if she was on her way to Disneyland (they only live about an hour away), and SHE WAS!!! Crazy!!! I was totally kidding! So her and D got to spend some of their 39th birthday together! They said it's been years since they spent their birthdays together - I think maybe on their 25th was the last time. So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY D & SHAM!!!! Love you both very, very much and hope that you both had a superriffic day!!!

Happy Birthday D!

Can you tell they were "womb-mates"? Lots of birthdays for us lately! It appears that all of our birthdays (with the exception of...

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Beautiful Bay Window Dressings

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2modern.blogs.com/.a/6a00d834522c5069e2011570646150970b-500wi"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2modern.blogs.com/.a/6a00d834522c5069e2011570646150970b-500wi" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 489px;" /></a><br />I simply adore bay windows and know they are notoriously difficult to dress! In the past these beautiful large windows were usually hidden behind swathes of heavy curtains and whilst this is fine for traditional styled homes, those fortunate to have an older style home to renovate can strip away tradition along with layers of dark varnish and bring a wealth of natural light into the room. <br /><br />White is the ideal colour to make a room look crisp, clean and modern. It is also a great neutral colour which can provide the opportunity to inject colour in subtle ways through the clever integration of soft furnishings and floor coverings.<br /><br />Soft white leather sofas and chairs provide chic elegance which can have a multitude of cushions placed onto them to bring colour into a room.<br /><br />Flooring is another great way to include colour. Gorgeous modern designs which have soft colours can transform the look of a room as well as offering a soft, warm touch and feel to a room.<br /><br />Keep things simple so that accent pieces are not detracted from. Clutter free is a must along with beautiful and unusual lighting. High ceilings lend themselves brilliantly to modern chandelier deigns to add a touch of understated elegance.<br /><br />Beautiful light weight voile curtains are the perfect way to let a multitude of natural light into the room. They also enable the window’s beauty to be realised to the full with distraction and over fussiness.<br /><br />Opt for full length curtains to enable the whole window to be covered as well as offering a soft and gentle window treatment which adds elegance to the room. <a href=http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/curtain-poles/bay-window-poles/>Bay window curtain poles</a> are a great modern alternative to more traditional styles of curtain tracking however, the style you choose should be in keeping with the overall interior design style of the room.<br /><br />Image: <a href=http://blog.2modern.com/>2Modern Design Talk</a>

Beautiful Bay Window Dressings

I simply adore bay windows and know they are notoriously difficult to dress! In the past these beautiful large windows were usually hidden b...

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