tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91491383834997035142024-02-28T15:44:40.370-08:00rough luxe lifestyleInterior Design, Gardening, Entertaining and Over 50 Fashioncindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.comBlogger389125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-49083364253691330462018-02-02T12:06:00.001-08:002018-02-02T12:06:32.857-08:00man goods for valentines day<div style="width:900px;margin:0 auto"><div style="position:relative;"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.polyvore.com/man_goods_for_valentines_day/set?.embedder=836404&.src=share_desktop&.svc=blogger&id=234681061"><img width="900" alt="man goods for valentines day" src="https://img2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set?.out=jpg&.sig=Xg2wdyAegzBtYwvo5d12g&id=clO8h1QI6BG-NW4LoDbrPw&size=c900x988" title="man goods for valentines day" height="988" border="0" /></a></div></div><br/><div style="text-align:center"><small><a target="_blank" href="https://www.polyvore.com/man_goods_for_valentines_day/set?.embedder=836404&.src=share_desktop&.svc=blogger&id=234681061">man goods for valentines day</a> by <a target="_blank" href="https://cindyhattersleydesign.polyvore.com/?.embedder=836404&.src=share_desktop&.svc=blogger">cindyhattersleydesign</a> featuring <a target="_blank" href="https://www.polyvore.com/mens_cotton_shirts/shop?query=mens+cotton+shirts">mens cotton shirts</a></small></div>cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-15090046197619261572017-09-14T18:06:00.002-07:002017-09-17T10:51:20.241-07:00Current Projects and Updates<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial";">If you follow me on Instagram you will find snippets of what I am up to. If you aren’t why not? @cindyhattersley. Last week they came and photographed our home for a local magazine. I will let you know where you can find it, once it is published you are local. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">I am working on a dining room for a young couple with a home that has fabulous bones. Here is my inspiration board. </span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">We ended up painting the room BM Edgecomb Gray. The trim is on it’s way to becoming Benjamin Moore Simply White. Here is a sneak peek. Does this house have incredible mouldings and doors or what? This is all original! And the builtins? Count em Four!! They don’t build houses like this anymore. I am sure you know how excited I am to be working on this one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">We have made some selections on the carmel valley project that you read about </span><a href="https://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com/2017/01/what-i-am-working-on-carmel-valley.html"><span style="font-family: "arial";">here</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">The star of the existing house (they will tell you there aren’t many) is the beautiful lot. They are literally nestled in the trees. We call it the Tree House. This is what the view looks like from every angle all around the house.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">This fabulous existing fireplace was laid in a most intricate pattern and the limestone is full of fossils which makes it really interesting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"> Note the glue spots on the walls…yep it was paneled. That hideous hearth is going and will be replaced with a similar fossily slab with a chiseled edge. The ceilings will be whitewashed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">We selected this fabulous quartzite slab for the counters and backsplash, but we are not sure if it is in the budget according to our ‘budget minded contractor’. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">We will be using some reclaimed wood on the range hood and the front of the island. Here is a shot of the rangehood roughed in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">The kitchen is in the center of the main floor plan. One side (the fireplace side) is for the family area. The other side is an open floor plan with a living and dining space. <span style="font-family: "arial";">We selected two of these lights for over the large rectangular dining table. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Last week I went back and did a little work for a former client. We freshened up her entry with pretty perennials fabrics and started working on her bookcases. She has great style and a really good design sense. She doesn’t need too much guidance from me but we compliment one another. You will see more of that project later. Here is a sneak peek of that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Note she had one of those giant upholstered ottomans that aren’t good for much of anything except resting your feet. We recovered it in Perennials Oh Suzannah Grey Hills <a href="https://www.perennialsfabrics.com/fabrics/colors/grey/oh-susanna-grey-hills/" title="https://www.perennialsfabrics.com/fabrics/colors/grey/oh-susanna-grey-hills/">https://www.perennialsfabrics.com/fabrics/colors/grey/oh-susanna-grey-hills/</a>. We added this fabulous<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hMnu"> Happao Oversized Tray </a>from Williams Sonoma Home which really made the ottoman more functional. I will do a full post on this house soon I promise! On Monday I am switching to Wordpress (yikes!!) Maryann has had a few issues and she is way more techy than me so look for problems! Thanks for hanging in here with me. You guys are the best!!</span><br />
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cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-11631045346847620202017-09-12T02:22:00.002-07:002017-09-12T02:22:50.903-07:00Over 50 Fashion- The Bee Tunic from Artful Home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Those of you new to my blog may not know that I am a Brand Ambassador for Artful Home. All of their clothing is artist designed and manufactured in the United States or Canada. One of the perks of the collaboration is that each season I get to pick three of my favorites. This season was a tough one. They had so many fabulous items to choose from. I will post about my other choices in the next couple of weeks. I know this tunic is destined to be a favorite. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I love the color. It is almost as comfy as a pair of pj’s, and it has a very flattering silhouette. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Often I am loading and unloading furniture and accessories for clients homes. For install days I don’t want to show up in my sweats so this will be a fabulous alternative.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I can grab a pair of <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hkmo">slip on sneaks</a> (they have to be comfy and wide enough to accommodate the dreaded bunion), throw on my <a href="http://amzn.to/2h0LW7S">favorite turtleneck</a> and inexpensive leggings for a look that is polished yet comfy. This <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hkou">convertible backpack</a> from Madewell will allow my hands to remain free while lugging my <a href="http://amzn.to/2wXgq42">trusty tool carrier</a>. I always need an extra <a href="http://amzn.to/2w34xdN">tape measure</a> because I am constantly leaving mine at clients homes. This <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hkpa">watch</a> is my favorite inexpensive watch. I can’t be trusted with an expensive watch. My last one turned up several years later in my yard buried in gorilla hair. Lastly you can’t have too many pairs of <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hkpN">readers</a> especially in green.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Clockwise from top, </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2w34xdN"><span style="font-family: Arial;">tape measure</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><a href="https://www.artfulhome.com/product/Knit-Jacket/Bee-Hoodie/116342?searchTerm=bee%20hoodie"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Bee Hoodie from Artful Home</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hkou"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Madewell Convertible Backpack</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hkpa"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Timex Weekender Watch</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hksi"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sarah Blakely Assets for Target Legging</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hkvX"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Marianne Slip On Sneakers</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2wmj2VD"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Tool Tote</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hkv4"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Eye Bob Readers</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2wU4oJA"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Peruvian Connection Extreme Turtleneck</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Steve and I recently attended the Huey Lewis and the News Concert at Mountain Winery. We love this venue for concerts. You can find out more about them <a href="http://www.mountainwinery.com/concerts?CID=AEGGOVO_TMTWYSFO052817GOO001&src=AEGGOVO_TMTWYSFO052817GOO001&mkt_paid&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi97NBRD1ARIsAPXVWWDEH7cQ5deZhw4xN_I71kNR520FTI33yYzhz0fpWGBX_IuTrMVjrssaAlsWEALw_wcB">here</a>. This hoodie would have been perfect for the concert. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I just bought these <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hkw2">boots by Miz Mooz</a>. They are a great price and they are comfortable. Love this <a href="https://www.artfulhome.com/product/Knit-Jacket/Bee-Hoodie/116342?searchTerm=bee%20hoodie">Bee Hoodie</a>. <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hkxi">This Colby Throw from Pottery Barn</a> would be great as a lap robe or wrap. I am going to purchase this <a href="https://www.artfulhome.com/product/Wool-Hat/Mesh-Ribbon-Hat/98868">wool hat by Tess McGuire</a> for Artful Home this year. It comes in several colors. This <a href="http://amzn.to/2xtpT4v">turtleneck from Peruvian Connection</a> is the best. The fabric and fit are amazing. It too comes in other colors. This <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hivM">wine & cheese basket</a> from Bloomingdales has a great price point and would make a great Christmas or wedding gift as well. Do you have one of these <a href="http://amzn.to/2wXxtmn">Yeti Cups</a>? If you don’t you must get one. Keeps your drink cold all day even in your hot car.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Clockwise from top, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hkz6">Luna boots</a>, <a href="https://www.artfulhome.com/product/Knit-Jacket/Bee-Hoodie/116342?searchTerm=bee%20hoodie">Bee Hoodie</a>, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hkxi">Colby Throw</a>, <a href="https://www.artfulhome.com/product/Wool-Hat/Mesh-Ribbon-Hat/98868">Wool Hat</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2wU4oJA">Extreme Turtleneck</a>, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/hivM">Wine & Cheese Basket</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2xsHWId">Yeti Tumbler.</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The blog has been a little heavy on fashion lately due to prior commitments. In my next </span>post<span style="font-family: Arial;"> I will update you on my current projects. My blog and website are going to have a new look and I am switching to </span>wordpress<span style="font-family: Arial;"> so there may be a few glitches. Please bear with me, I don’t want to lose any of you! I am hoping my next post will be from my new home base cindyhattersleydesign.com. I will keep you informed of </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">any</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> changes.</span><br />
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cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-14284901642114432182017-09-06T03:00:00.000-07:002017-09-07T07:19:53.670-07:00My Five Favorite Black Leggings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I <span style="font-family: "arial";">promised you a post on the projects I am working on; but when my friends Lisa from </span><a href="http://www.shineyourlightblog.com/"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Shine Your Light</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">, Kris from </span><a href="http://www.drivenbydecor.com/"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Driven by Decor</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">, Pam from </span><a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Simple Details</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">, and Jennifer from </span><a href="http://www.dimplesandtangles.com/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dimples</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and</span> </a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dimplesandtangles.com/">Tangles</a> invited</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"> me to join their popular five favorites monthly series; I couldn’t resist. This month we are focusing on fashion and beauty. Since I am (ahem) the elder statesman of the group I am rounding up my five favorite leggings. For me comfort is always key so one of my favorites is this </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/gKlg"><span style="font-family: "arial";">french terry legging</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";"> from Splendid.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">If you like a little shaping but don’t want to spend the extra $$ for the regular Spanx Line, the </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/gKe1"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Spanx Women’s Seamless Slimming Legging</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";"> from Target fits the bill. You get the slimming effect of the brand made famous by Sarah Blakely for a lot less money.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">If you don’t mind spending the extra $$ these </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/gKgZ"><span style="font-family: "arial";">essential shaping legging from Spanx</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";"> will smooth out the bumps and outlast all the others. They are thicker than most with a waistband like no other. If you only buy one pair this is the one</span><br />
<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/gKjC"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="<ul> <li>The slim’s built in—shaping waistband with hidden power mesh</li> <li>Designed to hit at your natural waist for great coverage and no muffin top!</li> </ul>" height="791" src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/7b/1c/bf/7b1cbfc96a20f4952dc3b379dae1e4c3.jpg" width="630" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">The </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/gKjC"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Two by Vince Camuto</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";"> Seamed Back Leggings are favored for the slimming effect created by the seams that run from the waist to the feet in back. At $49 they won’t break the bank and they come in petites as well.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="Petite Women's Two By Vince Camuto Seamed Back Leggings" height="1309" src="https://img.shopstyle-cdn.com/pim/92/bb/92bb2e8ae0d027a6d0eb7209c3a381aa_best.jpg" width="630" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Another budget friendly option is the </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/gKku"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Hue Ultra Legging</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">On Friday I will be featuring one of my favorite pieces from Artful Home’s Fall Collection. On Monday, I promise to give you an update on my design projects. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Thanks again to four of my favorite bloggers for inviting me to share my five favorite leggings this month. Make sure you stop by their blogs to see what they have in store for you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://www.drivenbydecor.com/favorite-fashion-beauty-how-organize/">Kris – Driven by Decor</a></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://www.dimplesandtangles.com/2017/09/my-five-favorite-beauty-and-hair.html">Jennifer – Dimples and Tangles</a></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/2017/09/my-five-favorites-beauty-products.html">Pam – Simple Details</a></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://www.shineyourlightblog.com/five-favorite-beauty-products/">Lisa – Shine Your Light </a></span><br />
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cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-87001177372762874942017-08-31T06:58:00.000-07:002017-08-31T07:04:34.735-07:00Ageless Style Series-Mary Ann Pickett of Classic Casual Home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial";">Welcome to the third installment of our Ageless Style Series. Each month Elizabeth (<a href="http://thevintagecontessa.net/">the Vintage Contessa</a>) and I interview a stylish woman over 50. You can check out Elizabeth’s post here. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">I am happy to say this month I am featuring my friend Mary Ann Pickett; the quintessential “girl next door”. Mary Ann of <a href="http://www.classiccasualhome.com/">Classic Casual Home</a> and I connected through blogging. When they relocated to San Francisco, we met at the Design Center and became fast friends. Mary Ann has a refreshing “classic casual” style that is all her own. She is cute, genuine, and charming. Her style is natural, effortless and chic. I had to “twist” Mary Ann’s arm a little bit (no a lot!) to get her to participate in this series because she doesn’t think of herself as stylish. I think you will clearly disagree with that. She always looks great without “trying too hard”, a trap some women our age can inadvertently fall into. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>What Inspires your signature style</strong> <br />Living in places like New York, Chicago, Paris and Florida has been influential, but I am a California girl at heart. I was born in California and now I split my time between San Francisco and Southern California. My style is a blend of “city” and “weekend classic.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>What accessory Can You Not Do Without?</strong> <br />The diamond earrings that my husband gave me. Also, I have a chic, little black and white accessory named, Chief.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Favorite Color</strong> <br />I can’t pick just one. Green or blue (or pale pink) but my closet says black and white.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Do you have a signature piece that defines your style?</strong> <br />I have had a black quilted Chanel handbag for years. It’s old but it’s holding up pretty well. It’s classic, compact and works in a variety of settings (adjectives that can also describe me)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>What are your style strengths?</strong> <br />Not many...why am I here again? Here’s one: knowing my limitations...since I’m short, I know I have to wear the clothes and not let the clothes wear me.</span><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dlyhPreiki8/WagNmmBjPVI/AAAAAAAAWoo/PgHXspVgKn8FSGmAePzNg3RltTOHk8jXwCHMYCw/s1600-h/Madewell%2BTshirt%2BGap%2BDenim%2BJacket%255B12%255D"><img alt="Madewell Tshirt Gap Denim Jacket" border="0" height="800" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xna9Lx46qRM/WagNncqAnXI/AAAAAAAAWos/NSCjuZG15zUIrXR74PhAf9dpc54hCYA3QCHMYCw/Madewell%2BTshirt%2BGap%2BDenim%2BJacket_thumb%255B4%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline;" title="Madewell Tshirt Gap Denim Jacket" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Do you have a style icon?</strong> <br />Yes,</span><span style="font-family: "arial";">she is Cindy Hattersley. She’s so haute right now! (did I mention Mary Ann also has a really good sense of humor?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>What are your beauty essentials that you couldn't do without</strong> <br />Bronzer and Crest Teeth Whitening strips (so SoCal). But seriously, a little bronzer can wake up tired skin and a nice smile is one of the first things people see. I also use a Bobbi Brown Retouching Wand for dark circles and Lancome Renergie moisturizer.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Do you have repeat offenders in your closet if so what are they?</strong> <br />Leather motorcycle jacket, skinny black and dark denim jeans, white blouses, striped t-shirts, loafers and Frye boots.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>What advice do you have for women over 50, or over 40?</strong> <br />“With age there is wisdom.” Love yourself at every age. <br />Play up your strengths (that’s why you won’t see me in a crop top). Don’t wear yoga pants all day (I’ve been guilty of this). Put a little effort forward and you will feel better about yourself. Don’t wait until Cindy asks you to do a fashion post for her.</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Do you have any style rules that you live by?</strong> <br />If necessary, get things tailored for a better fit. That’s what the French do. Don’t spend much on trendy items. Splurge on a good purse or shoes. Hit the sales rack first.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>What are your favorite online go to sources?</strong> </span><span style="font-family: "arial";"> <br />I probably do less online and more in person shopping since we have great shopping here in SF (and it puts steps on my Fitbit). But online, I like Anthropologie for dresses and tunics, Ann Taylor and J. Crew for blouses and cardigans and Nordstrom, Madewell and Banana Republic for jeans. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Do you have a particular designer that you are drawn to?</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">No, not really. My hair stylist always looks very stylish and she shops at Zara. I love my leopard coat from there. So, I must like the designers that Zara copies! But I also love looking in the windows (and occasionally shopping) at Max Mara, Chanel, Celine, St. Laurent and Chloé. If you can be in Paris during the summer or winter sales, you can get some great deals. It’s fun to buy just one perfect thing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">So what do you think? Is she the modern day Doris Day? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Thanks Pal for agreeing to do this I know you tried your hardest to get out of it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Pop over to the <a href="http://thevintagecontessa.net/">vintage contessa</a> to see who Elizabeth is interviewing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">My dad lived in Corpus Christi Texas for many years and still has property there. Our heart goes out to all the victims of Hurricane Harvey. If you want to know how you can help go <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/28/us/donate-harvey-charities-scams.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">I am going to TRY to get back on my twice a week blogging schedule next week. The blog has been a little heavy on fashion lately. Monday I will do an update post on my current design projects and Friday I will feature some favorites from the new <a href="https://www.artfulhome.com/apparel/">Artful Home Catalogue</a>. They have some really fun things for Fall.</span><br />
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cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-59387049416007045842017-08-25T07:07:00.000-07:002017-08-25T08:14:04.338-07:00Fall Fashion Over 50-Khaki and Denim Part Two<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial";">Here are more of my khaki and denim favorites for early fall. This </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/fKFz"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Joe’s Jeans Long Lauren Leopard Sweater</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";"> is definitely a splurge but it sure has a great look. It is already sold out at Nordstrom. I am on the lookout for a good bag with handles that don’t split. I have had good luck with Dooney & Bourke. They are pricey but literally wear like iron. I love the </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/fKGl"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Ostrich Barlow</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">. If you can get by with a smaller bag this one is for you. I have tried and failed. I need to go for the </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/fKHK"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Large Ostrich Barlow</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">. It is actually on sale yippee!! This </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/fKKm"><span style="font-family: "arial";">J Crew black perfect shirt</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";"> is a favorite of mine. I have nearly worn mine out. Time for a new one! I am loving this </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/fKMI"><span style="font-family: "arial";">madewell crisscross skinny belt</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";"> to wear with their </span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/fP51">roadtripper jeans</a></span><span style="font-family: "arial";">. Do you love French Kande jewelry as much as I do? I have gotten a few pieces as gifts. You can never have too many, right? Go </span><a href="http://www.frenchkande.com/?SID=562436e145467e43d78b35cf7f7fb030"><span style="font-family: "arial";">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";"> to see the whole collection.</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial";">I told you about my new </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2xwibT4"><span style="font-family: "arial";">favorite tee from Michael Stars</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">. Believe it or not, it is flattering. The sleeves are long enough to hide the (bingo arms) and it is thick enough to hide a multitude of sins. It is pricier than a regular tee but they last forever!! Okay, I LOVE this </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/fKQN"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Denim Duster from Madewell</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">. You can also preorder it in </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/fKRn"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Acorn</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">. This </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/fKRw"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Transporter Weekender</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";"> is on sale at Madewell for the price of a purse. I posted these </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/fKTf"><span style="font-family: "arial";">Mayfield culottes</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";"> on Pinterest and they have been repinned like mad. They are on sale for dirt cheap! </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/fKR3"><span style="font-family: "arial";">I love these Franco Sarto Mony Sneaks</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">. They are on sale at Macys. I find Franco Sarto to run a little wide which works for my foot issues!! </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/fKSz"><span style="font-family: "arial";">This horn bracelet</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";"> and many others can be found on Etsy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">On Monday I will be back with some updates on my current projects. Next Thursday I will join the Contessa for the latest in our Ageless Style series. You know the Contessa will have someone interesting and I will be interviewing “the girl next door”. Can you guess who that might be?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial";">Also Shari from<a href="https://www.littlebluedeerdesign.com/site-design/"> Little Blue Deer</a> is working on redesigning my site so don't be surprised if there are some minor hiccups. I have desperately needed a redo for awhile so I hope you will like it!!</span></div>
cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-64424568518645508182017-08-16T17:21:00.000-07:002017-08-16T17:21:34.187-07:00Fashion Over 50-Khaki & Denim Fall Casual Part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I am sorry it has been so long since I have done a fashion post. I have been super busy with my real job and these fashion posts are time consuming. I don’t know about you but I love Khaki and Denim. I love it even more when there is a little leopard thrown in. Madewell and J Crew are my go to sources for casual wear. Their clothes seem to consistently fit me properly. If I want something interesting or special I head to </span><a href="https://www.artfulhome.com/apparel/"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Artful Home</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">. I will be posting about their exciting fall collection next month; you are going to love their new collection. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Here on the Central Coast we don’t really have a fall. I really miss that time of year. August, September, and October are our nicest months. It does cool off in the evenings as the days get shorter so a jacket is sometimes in order. I love this </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/e6kr"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Ruffle Chino Jacket</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> from J Crew. It can be worn year round in our climate. Add my favorite L</span><a href="http://amzn.to/2fN1hfi"><span style="font-family: Arial;">ong Sleeve Shine Crew Tee</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, from Michael Stars, that is just a little more polished looking than your average tee (a little pricier but much longer wearing) . Pair them with (the splurge in this group) the </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/e6k1"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dl1961 Margaux Instasculpt Ankle Skinny Jeans</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, the inexpensive </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/e6l7"><span style="font-family: Arial;">leopard print scarf from Sole Society</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/e6mg"><span style="font-family: Arial;">the BP Demi Slide</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> (on sale), and </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/e6mp"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Kate Spade’s Crossbody Bag</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/edvw"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Prospect Jacket</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> from Madewell is on my wish list (it’s on sale as well). It is the perfect weight and color to wear with a pair of jeans or black pants. I tried it on and love the cut. It is way more flattering on than it appears. It can be cinched in at the waist for a more flattering fit if you prefer. I love these </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/e6mg"><span style="font-family: Arial;">leopard slides from BP</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> (they are on sale too). I have foot issues and I tried these on in the store and I think they might work as well. Ever since I saw the chic </span><a href="http://www.brendakinsel.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Brenda Kinsel</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> in a pair like these </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/e6F9"><span style="font-family: Arial;">wide leg crop jeans from Madewell</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, I have been tempted to pull the trigger. Madewell always has great bags at competitive prices. I am trying to learn to carry a smaller bag. I really love this </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/e6Iu"><span style="font-family: Arial;">small transport crossbody bag from Madewell</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> but if you are like me you may still need the large crossbody bag. I own this </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/e6Kn"><span style="font-family: Arial;">silk bandana</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> (it is on final sale better grab it) from Madewell and love it. The </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/e6KS"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Always Chambray Shirt from J Crew</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> is a favorite in my closet, and who doesn’t need a new pair of </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/e6K6"><span style="font-family: Arial;">tortoise shades</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I am going to TRY and get back in the mode of a fashion post once a week as well as a design post. I will post Part Two of Khaki & Denim next week. How do you feel about Khaki and Denim? Do you love the combo as much as I do? Have a great week!!</span><br />
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cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-10416735189324643172017-08-09T13:10:00.000-07:002017-08-10T13:34:25.182-07:00It’s Not Your Mother’s Table Skirt<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial";">I was never a fan of the voluptuous table skirts of the past bearing heavy bullion fringe. They never seemed very sophisticated but rather a fill in for a nicer piece of furniture. I am on board with the more current tailored look; that can blend with almost any style. An old piece of furniture can be upgraded with a pretty fabric and or a pretty trim. They can be covered in an indoor outdoor fabric for ease of care.I currently have a client that wants to keep her skirted table. Here are some great examples that don’t shout granny.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="Chinoiserie Chic: Saturday Inspiration - Grecian and Chinoiserie Entryway" height="974" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/27/3a/42/273a4288d661b7821ce05ca33476bfa7.jpg" width="730" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">I love the simplicity of this simple tailored linen version.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Mark Sikes really knows how to work them. I love this one in the living room of his own home. It brings an earthiness to the all white room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="“A skirted table adds a feminine and sophisticated touch to a room,” says Mark. “And they’re practical—you can stow things out of sight.”" height="983" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/76/9e/fd/769efd81dc0241d120682748a944d680.jpg" width="730" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">He keeps them simple and elegant so they don’t over power.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="Pacific Palisades No. 4 - Mark D. Sikes" height="945" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/bd/56/1e/bd561e1a27870f0f802e3fd0b82da384.jpg" width="730" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Love the pop of red here</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="Mark D. Sikes A skirted table brings instant glamour to any room. We…" height="1094" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/13/0b/1a/130b1a91584759a6cd1b9f8b2aca08fe.jpg" width="730" /> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Another “hidden” advantage is the ability to store things underneath. Great in an apartment where there is limited storage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Another example of a heavy linen adding earthiness to a white space.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Here is another version of this with the tape treatment omitted at top. I kind of like this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">This one adds softness to a room with a lot of legs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="Skirted tables have a much leaner look these days and I just love it. | Interior designer: Christopher Maya" height="799" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/4fcf5c8684aef9ce6e0a44b0/t/5348945fe4b04a8c95ac1824/1397265507028/skirted+table.jpg?format=750w" width="730" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Skirted tables are great in an entry where they can create the illusion of mass.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="Amy Berry Makes Over a 100-Year-Old Dallas Home" height="944" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/58/7c/90/587c9003d397015c415b9941dcd4941b.jpg" width="730" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">LOVE what Mary Douglas Drysdale did here. A skirted table can work in a more contemporary space as long as you keep it simple.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="Mary Douglas Drysdale skirt and art" height="1095" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/cc/cf/fb/cccffbbdea746eff295b019c0f99f209.jpg" width="730" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="What I meant to do with my console. Now I just need to learn how to use my sewing machine." height="973" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/11/b4/e4/11b4e475b1676b6adb6c65d00dda6692.jpg" width="730" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Simple linen skirt, a great way to hide ugly bar essentials. You can find one like this on Etsy <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/euZ5">here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="skirted table for a bar, joyous.com via cote de texas" height="730" src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/4a/06/be/4a06be5b59b14ddfa1090f7ea4ef996d.jpg" width="730" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">This great skirt could hide an ugly (but practical) folding table. I have a couple of round ones. A long one with a skirt like this is very tempting. I love the lacing detail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">An interesting fabric makes a statement in an otherwise patternless entry.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="Betsy Burnham, Tailored Skirted Round Table" height="975" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/6d/29/23/6d29231ff28e9446e954d5259d37908d.jpg" width="730" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">If you would like to order a 33”round folding table go </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2vnm8JQ"><span style="font-family: "arial";">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">. If you would like to order a 48” folding round table go </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2wITnGY"><span style="font-family: "arial";">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">. If you would like to order a console table go </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2wJdO6N"><span style="font-family: "arial";">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">. If you aren’t a seamstress Kirtam Designs on Etsy can make almost any of the above designs. To check out their Etsy shop go </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/evxb"><span style="font-family: "arial";">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial";">For more inspirational tableskirts, check out my pinteres board here What do you think about skirted tables? Would you use one in your home?</span></div>
cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-61186533267042733032017-07-27T07:00:00.000-07:002017-08-10T13:34:08.095-07:00Ageless Style Series-Image Consultant Brenda Kinsel<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Welcome to our latest edition of Ageless Style. The last Thursday of every month, Elizabeth, of The Vintage Contessa, and I interview someone we feel embraces their own style at any age. Below is our new logo. In case you couldn’t tell that is “La Contessa” on the left and me on the right. </span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">This month I am beyond pleased to interview my new friend Brenda Kinsel. Brenda is a published author and image consultant in the Bay Area. When I met Brenda for the first time I was immediately impressed with her confidence, courage and creativity with her own style. She didn’t scream “image consultant”, she just simply had great style. She is darling, full of fun, and guess what? She is my age. Brenda’s website <a href="http://www.brendakinsel.com/">brendakinsel.com</a> is a wealth of information. I have gleaned more wisdom about honing my own style from Brenda’s <a href="http://www.brendakinsel.com/">website</a> than I have from all my other sources combined. I encourage you to check out her website, <a href="http://www.brendakinsel.com/">sign up for her blog</a>, like her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brendakinselstyle/">facebook</a>, and sign up for her <a href="http://www.brendakinsel.com/resources/tips-teasers/">tips and teasers newsletter</a>. Check out her articles on “beauty bundles”. She is a master at accessorizing </span><br />
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<span style="color: #c0504d; font-family: "arial";">How Would You Describe Your Style?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> At this moment, in this month and year, I’d describe my style this way: Feminine/dramatic Modern Playful, and some Luxury Organic thrown in When I’m working with my personal clients on their style I always tell them we’re going to create their style recipe based on this month and this year. I want them to be totally up-to-date and current with their personal style and how they want to be expressing themselves. I follow my own advice. I’ve woven through periods where I wanted to be edgy and rock and roll in my style. I went through my black-leather-and-lace Italian romantic style phase. I’ve had an organic, natural phase as well. Right now at 65, I think I’m bringing into my style recipe some of the things I hated hearing people say about me when I was in high school or college. I hid the fact that I was awarded Miss Congeniality in the North Dakota Junior Miss pageant in my teens. People would tell my parents how sweet and nice and adorable I was. All the while I was writing for an underground newspaper and organizing protests. Nice, sweet and adorable didn’t fit my inner persona at all. But with some experience and wisdom behind me, I’m reconsidering all that. If someone says ‘you look adorable, Brenda’, I don’t cringe. In fact I rather like it! I’m embracing my Midwestern Nice heritage and it shows up in more joyful colors, cheerful prints, and fun accessories. I’m coming into my joyful period. As soon as I got done saying that, I realize I have to add that I’ll always love classic, sleek, elegant looks and will wear them. I’ll just find a way to add “playful” to it them be more me. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #c0504d; font-family: "arial";">What inspires your signature style?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> Life! Living! Exploring parts of myself that I haven’t explored yet inspires my style. Being receptive to life and being open to fashion and the evolution of fashion keeps me updating my style as well. I’m always studying trends and figuring out ways to bring slices of them into my own wardrobe and my clients’ wardrobes. I think it keeps us modern and modern keeps us youthful. I think it’s really important to have younger friends as well as older friends. Being open to different points of view socially and politically can also inform style. When our bodies change, it’s important to figure out how to dress them. I had so much fun during my voluptuous phase when I was wearing sizes 12-14. I felt very sensual and sexy. And my style reflected that. And now I’d say Instagram is one of the most fun ways of staying style-inspired. Again, I love following young people and older people on Instagram. I get ideas from all ages. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #c0504d; font-family: "arial";">What accessory Can You Not Do Without?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> I have to look at accessories as bundles. I’d say most days I’m wearing a necklace (or two or three or four), a bracelet (or two or three or four), earrings, rings, and a handbag I love. I can’t imagine having one favorite accessory, although I’ve collected and adored handbags all my life. If I had to choose between handbags and shoes I’d choose handbags every time. Favorite Color Oh no! I can’t choose! I love black and white. I’m currently bringing more shades of blue into my wardrobe, and I’m loving that. Also orange and yellow. I also love colors like sage green and a faint violet. With my hair being au natural for the last few years, it has really changed my colors <span style="color: #c0504d;"><span style="color: black;">and how I wear them. I’m having a great time exploring color right now!</span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #c0504d; font-family: "arial";">Do you have a signature piece that defines your style?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> I always enjoy meeting people who have a signature piece. It makes them so memorable. I love the stability of it. Right now, if feel like my teenager self who loved clothes and experimented with clothes. As a teenager I worked in department stores and saw how everything in a store could change in a month. So I’m personally not married to a signature piece. I’m back to experimenting! </span><br />
<img alt="Tweaking a tunic for a new look on BrendaKinsel.com" src="http://www.brendakinsel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/BK-tunic-new-look-1200x1600.jpg" height="973" width="730" /><br />
<span style="color: #c0504d; font-family: "arial";">What are your style strengths?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> I love creating outfits. The most fun for me is to get playtime in my closet every weekend. I enjoy organizing, editing, and putting things together in new ways. So maybe my strength is that I enjoy playing so I really use my clothes. I like taking a serious piece and making it more casual. Nothing stays “precious” in my wardrobe. I see everything as an equal opportunity garment that’s just ready to be put to work in an outfit whether that’s a jean jacket from TJMaxx, a fancy Etro blouse from Nordstrom, or an easy to wear dress from J.Jill. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #c0504d; font-family: "arial";">Do you have a style icon?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> Not really. I have a wandering eye when it comes to appreciating style on people. I enjoy seeing people who fully embrace their style. There’s a sales associate at Nordstrom who really has fun with fashion. Maybe she’s my style icon at the moment. Her name is Mariam. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #c0504d; font-family: "arial";">What are your beauty essentials that you couldn't do without?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> Serum and moisturizer! My skin would love a moisture transfusion every four hours or less! Every time I think about chocolate I should apply moisturizer. Currently I’m getting my moisture fix from Chanel Sublimage cream, Clarins Double Serum, and Clarins Super Restorative Night cream which I wear for day. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #c0504d; font-family: "arial";">Do you have repeat offenders in your closet if so what are they?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> No offenders in my closet! Everything has been well chosen and gets worn well. I think it helps a lot if you can return clothes and get your money back from places. That way if you bring home something that looked great in the dressing room but fails to perform in the light of day at home, you can take it back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="color: #c0504d;">What advice do you have for women over 50?</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">To be honest, all of the advice I’ve given over the years through my books, newsletters, blogging, and teaching still rings true. Here are some of the things I said 30 years ago and they’re still true, maybe especially true for women over 50. Only buy what you love. You’re worth full-price. When life changes, change the clothes you’re wearing to meet those changes. Some clothes are like dairy products; they expire. Get those out of your closet so they won’t spoil anything else in there. Getting dressed is an opportunity for personal expression and joy beyond words. Grab that opportunity! You matter, now more than ever. Feel pleased about how you look. I think my mission my whole career has been to change the way women see themselves and talk about themselves. They can be so cruel and unkind to themselves. I try to dissolve that unkindness and replace it with the joy of personal expression, which leads to self-acceptance and self-love. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #c0504d; font-family: "arial";">Do you have any style rules that you live by?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> Keep your fashion feet moving! There are so many outdated rules out there. Dump the rules and discover what’s true for you. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #c0504d; font-family: "arial";">What are your favorite online go to sources?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> I am a touchy feely person and online shopping doesn’t appeal to me. Maybe it will, but so far I love being in stores seeing color, feeling fabrics, and watching the way a jacket sits on the shoulders. I like the live experience of shopping. Do you have a particular designer that you are drawn to? I do fancy Etro for its fancifulness! But I also enjoy minimal design, which can be the hardest thing to execute well. When something is simple and elegant, it’s supreme! I like Dries Van Noten, Erdem, and Fabiana Fillippi. For my clients, I watch for interesting pieces plus workhorse basics you could wear tomorrow in Lafayette 148.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I hope you are enjoying the Ageless Style Series. Hop on over to <a href="http://thevintagecontessa.net/">"La Contessa's blog (the Vintage </a><a class="" href="http://thevintagecontessa.net/">Contessa)" </a>. You know she owns her own style and is sure to have someone interesting this month. If you would like to read about who I interviewed last month go <a href="http://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com/2017/06/ageless-style-adrienne-shubin-of-rich.html">here</a>.</span></div>
cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-30516682499480695922017-07-20T15:36:00.000-07:002017-07-20T15:36:30.808-07:00In Living Color - Designer Anna Spiro<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Brisbane based Anna Spiro of Black and Spiro is no stranger to color or pattern. She is not afraid to layer multiple colors and patterns with antiques and modern art. Her attention to detail and love of the unique and unusual combine for a look that appears haphazard; but is actually carefully curated. Doesn't she look as chic as her interiors?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Here is a peek at some of her wonderful designs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><img alt="CrAzY for @annaspiro and her ability to assimilate such appealing collections of books, art, fabrics, color and on and on and on ‼️‼️‼️" height="874" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/ee/11/77/ee1177b3ef0d9fdb7088adc0b0240b51.jpg" width="730" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Anna has recently written her first book </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2uK5raf"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Absolutely Beautiful Things</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> which you can buy </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2uK5raf"><span style="font-family: Arial;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">In </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2uK5raf"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Absolutely Beautiful Things</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>,</i> Anna shows you how to “create an interior that's just right for you”. “To her, it's all about the mix, not the match.”She'll give you the confidence to put together a layered and very individual home using elements you love, and make you see your old belongings in a new light”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><img alt="Absolutely Beautiful Things by Anna Spiro" height="739" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0084/7762/products/Book_cover_from_Penguin_site_large.jpg?v=1408492089" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="550" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">In addition to her book, Anna pens the much-loved blog </span><a href="http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com.au/"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Absolutely Beautiful Things</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">. She has just come out with a new </span><a href="https://www.annaspirotextiles.com.au/"><span style="font-family: Arial;">textile line</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> to add to her already popular wallpaper designs. </span><br />
<img alt="Image result for anna spiro textiles" height="441" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53ec184be4b0c296acadc0c1/54925890e4b01fb39ddbcf32/581fa203f5e231b25f98a126/1478468129550/Screenshot+2016-11-07+08.34.24.png?format=500w" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">All images via Anna’s website.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> If you would like more information where you can find them got to Anna’s website </span><a href="https://www.annaspirotextiles.com.au/"><span style="font-family: Arial;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">. You can also view more of her </span><a href="http://www.blackandspiro.com.au/projects/"><span style="font-family: Arial;">lovely portfolio here</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I really admire Anna’s gutsiness with color and pattern. How do you feel about it? Are you a bold color and pattern person or do you prefer a more neutral pallet with pops of color?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Next Thursday we will be having another edition of our Ageless Style series. Elizabeth from the Vintage Contessa will interview someone on her blog. I will be interviewing my new friend, image consultant Brenda Kinsel, whose sense of style I adore.</span></div>
cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-90509354898367063872017-07-12T08:14:00.001-07:002017-07-12T16:24:05.655-07:00Summer Entertaining - Simple Poolside Dinner<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial";">We have had beautiful weather here on the Central Coast the past week. Friday night we had our friends over for a simple pizza dinner served poolside. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="summer bottle tablescape" border="0" height="973" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UJqylJTGv5w/WWY5c_JXtqI/AAAAAAAAWdU/p6yWg3pyJts5kTeUaExmnT6xnAbNunSzQCHMYCw/summertable20174_thumb%255B6%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline;" title="summer bottle tablescape" width="730" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">I have a three of these <a href="http://amzn.to/2uiw5uK">portable round tables</a> that come in super handy. I can put this 48” one right over my coffee table when we have four or five people and don’t even have to move it. I cover it with one of my burlap tableskirts ($25.99) <a href="http://amzn.to/2uizoSl">here</a>. I can switch out my toppers or even add a scarf like I did <a href="http://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com/2015/09/entertaining-in-style-villa-creek.html">here</a> or <a href="http://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com/2017/06/project-design-simple-summer.html">here</a> for different looks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="Spring Table 1" border="0" height="1095" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MmrkrpSYSY8/WWY5eoXi0kI/AAAAAAAAWdc/qzMEadj0sRUGLQ5yBcDMYvutj3Uca5vgwCHMYCw/Spring-Table-1_thumb5?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline;" title="Spring Table 1" width="730" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">If you want a really super easy meal buy trader joes naan bread and add your favorite toppings. Here are three of our favorites.</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O5XbOqyJ4-Q/WWY5fN6YuDI/AAAAAAAAWdg/Myyo4UPWaWIH3Xjs6d_q83bleSxOsfrdACHMYCw/s1600-h/3%2Bpizzas_edited%255B5%255D"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="3 pizzas_edited" border="0" height="1255" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PkftkQdCzZg/WWY5fo5DgWI/AAAAAAAAWdk/SRN3r4BCMqgVUIelcTYEuMHNTPnOZyZWACHMYCw/3%2Bpizzas_edited_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="3 pizzas_edited" width="659" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: medium;"><strong>FRESH FIG FLATBREAD</strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">4 PIECES OF TRADER JOES NAAN BREAD</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";"> FIG SPREAD (JAM) TO TASTE</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">FRESH FIGS TO TASTE</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">SLICED PROSCIUTTO, AS DESIRED </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">SLICED GOAT CHEESE AS DESIRED </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">3/4 CUPS FRESH ARUGULA OR BABY KALE (OR TO TASTE) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">2 TABLESPOON OLIVE OIL, FOR CRUST</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">1TSP FRESH ROSEMARY</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Spread olive oil and chopped rosemary on crust. Slather on fig jam to taste. Add goat cheese, sliced figs, and sliced prosciutto. Bake at 400 for approximately 8 min. I add the arugula after the flatbreads are cooked.</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">FRESH MOZ AND TOMATO FLATBREAD</span></strong><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">4 PIECES TRADER JOES NAAN BREAD</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">2 TABLESPOONS OF OLIVE OIL FOR CRUST</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">2 CLOVES OF GARLIC CRUSHED</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">SLICED FRESH MOZARELLA AS DESIRED</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">SLICED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES AS DESIRED</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">FRESH BASIL AS DESIRED</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Spread olive oil and garlic on crust. Add sliced mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, and basil. Bake at 400 about 8 mins.</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">LAUREN’S MUSHROOM, SAUSAGE, & FRESH ARUGULA FLATBREAD</span></strong><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">4 PIECES OF TRADER JOES NAAN BREAD</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";"> MASCARPONE CHEESE SPREAD LIGHTLY ON CRUST</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">2 ITALIAN SAUSAGES (I USE ONE HOT AND ONE MILD)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">CHOPPED FRESH OREGANO TO TASTE</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">2 CUPS SLICED MUSHROOMS </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">3/4 CUPS FRESH ARUGULA OR BABY KALE (OR TO TASTE) </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">This flatbread is the easiest of the three and always the favorite. My talented daughter in law invented it. Brown the sausage & mushrooms with the oregano. Spread the naan with mascarpone cheese to taste. Add the cooked mushroom & sausage mixture. Bake at 400 about 8 min. Add fresh greens once they are cooked.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">I serve the pizza with the simplest salad on earth. I don’t ever measure the ingredients but here is the <a href="https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/arugula-salad-with-parmesan-lemon-and-olive-oil/">actual recipe</a>.</span><br />
<a href="https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/arugula-salad-with-parmesan-lemon-and-olive-oil/"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="Image result for arugula salad" src="https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Arugula-Salad-with-Parmesan-Lemon-Olive-Oil-3.jpg" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">INGREDIENTS:</span></h5>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">2 handfuls fresh baby arugula </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">2 Tablespoons freshly-grated Parmesan, plus extra shavings as garnish </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">2 teaspoons good-quality olive oil (lemon if you have it)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice(I add the zest as well) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">1 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">Add arugula and Parmesan to a </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2lYfQOS"><span style="font-family: "arial";">large mixing bowl</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">. Drizzle evenly with olive oil and lemon juice, and sprinkle with black pepper. Toss until combined. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">I think next time I make it I am going to try this fabulous olive oil from my friend <a href="http://www.alwaysinasouthernstateofmind.com/">Nancy of Always in a Southern State of Mind</a>. Check out her blog you will love it. She has a great sense of humor, loads of talent, and is full of fun. Look what she sent me in the mail? I am beyond touched. Nancy is one of the sweetest people I have met in the blogging world.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iDlAmle6EeQ/WWY5gtXlFMI/AAAAAAAAWdo/tplILoagnPAxuwuJBcdWqZPFuDtAJp4WwCHMYCw/s1600-h/olive%2Boil%255B4%255D"><img alt="olive oil" border="0" height="822" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rlVZ9Ysf0jY/WWY5hL-7KCI/AAAAAAAAWds/QaNyCdSSYewVjlfASXdSzBSzjpoMeEr_QCHMYCw/olive%2Boil_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="olive oil" width="500" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">If you don’t have much blooming in your garden a simple bottle table scape always does the trick. Save bottles from specialty vinegars, olive oils and wine bottles. All you need are a couple of stems per bottle.</span><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VUn61vlIkR0/WWY5hmlTv2I/AAAAAAAAWdw/cHI5UlKNypYFy1LuL6b7kRlg_JQuRj3kACHMYCw/s1600-h/summertable20172%255B4%255D"><img alt="summertable20172" border="0" height="973" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8md4Bpuq3CQ/WWY5iCNScXI/AAAAAAAAWd0/1DiLcVQ_zPYQhBNmWCwHTbX7v2pwY2SyACHMYCw/summertable20172_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline;" title="summertable20172" width="730" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Of course dinner by the pool would not be complete without a little entertainment from Beau.</span><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6bS3Uqnl9pE/WWY5iqIpC-I/AAAAAAAAWd4/bR3Jz4NCrL0lclgNfUgyjMUULlHVRXg5ACHMYCw/s1600-h/beauswim3%255B4%255D"><img alt="beauswim3" border="0" height="826" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UQMVT438BJM/WWY5jHl1JII/AAAAAAAAWd8/LoH_i_J4UlMrC2H_Ew3OZZN7nWVPmRigACHMYCw/beauswim3_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline;" title="beauswim3" width="730" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">And the view at the other end of the pool before everything was hacked back!</span> <br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D1fk2cXC0Go/WWY5kGMqeOI/AAAAAAAAWeA/WOy80TEj-cMb1qGB4r62ikM0TDa4LugLgCHMYCw/s1600-h/cecilebruner%255B4%255D"><img alt="cecilebruner" border="0" height="411" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wiOfaZK9mpg/WWY5kwZloyI/AAAAAAAAWeE/wWnG2oo5kVYCsqlZv-TlmijEJt9WDJRBACHMYCw/cecilebruner_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline;" title="cecilebruner" width="730" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">I hope you are having a great week. Have you been doing a lot of outdoor entertaining? If you have some simple recipes please share!</span></div>
cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-76282080731021349522017-07-06T07:08:00.002-07:002017-07-06T07:08:16.375-07:00Beth Webb “An Eye for Beauty”<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Today I am doing my "happy dance" Seriously If you have read my blog for long, you know there is one designer whose work I am totally in awe of. There are always new designers whose style I love but none whose work I respect and admire more. I have written posts about Beth’s work </span><a href="http://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com/2016/05/a-study-in-neutrals-beth-webb-in.html"><span style="font-family: Arial;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> and <a href="http://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com/2013/06/beth-webb-interiorsthe-power-of-black.html">here</a>. I have been praying for a long time that she would write a book. I popped over to her website and guess what? She has and it is available for per order on Amazon </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2tkJgtk"><span style="font-family: Arial;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2tUVbiW"><img border="0" src="http://bethwebb.com/assets/img/books1.png" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I am beyond excited and can’t wait for the release date. Beth is known for her light filled spaces that combine classic details with a modern sensibility. Here is a peek at some of Beth’s gorgeous spaces.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><img src="http://bethwebb.com/assets/img/slideshow/bw-costarica-kitchen.jpg" height="439" width="730" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"> <img src="http://bethwebb.com/assets/img/slideshow/bw-livingrm-ostrich.jpg" height="439" width="730" /> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><img src="http://bethwebb.com/assets/img/slideshow/bw-dining-woodpaddle.jpg" height="439" width="730" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><img src="http://bethwebb.com/assets/img/slideshow/bw-martin-woodwalls.jpg" height="439" width="730" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><img src="http://bethwebb.com/assets/img/slideshow/bw-wallofwindows.jpg" height="439" width="730" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><img src="http://bethwebb.com/assets/img/slideshow/bw-bruno-whitearchs.jpg" height="439" width="730" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"> <img src="http://bethwebb.com/assets/img/slideshow/bw-costarica-curtains.jpg" height="439" width="730" /> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"> Needless to say I have already preordered mine. Pop on over to </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2tUVbiW"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Amazon</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> and order yours. You won’t be dissappointed.</span> <br />
<a href="http://amzn.to/2tUVbiW"><img src="http://bethwebb.com/assets/img/books2.png" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Do you love Beth’s work as much as I? I would love to hear about it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">All images via Beth Webb’s website <a href="http://bethwebb.com/">here</a></span></div>
cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-53185562278650281202017-06-29T07:00:00.000-07:002017-06-29T07:13:09.728-07:00Ageless Style-Adrienne Shubin of The Rich Life in Wine Country<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Welcome to Elizabeth’s (<a href="http://thevintagecontessa.net/">La Contessa of The Vintage Contessa</a>) and my latest installment of Ageless Style. Every month we each feature someone we consider chic at any age. Style shouldn’t have an expiration date. We want to look great period not great for our age, right? </span><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fVA6LduuUMs/WVUC-VOZI4I/AAAAAAAAWZg/nUhVon-u48w0fhaSH7g2zHi0NzDUaHJNQCHMYCw/s1600-h/adrienneageless3_edited%255B4%255D"><img alt="adrienneageless3_edited" border="0" height="1095" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhu5DrPdw9gsrusKb5jiXuhyC92JBoi-pgZEhWxXCIuQXX4vq0NQLSy8L7gblQwTwgeBth_ufPD_HxNa8RgtQfQNfY4FCabTNnGpdwvlpESL9UjQy9yzhKqc3CzeY8ai_zLe8zJiyBG9M/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline;" title="adrienneageless3_edited" width="730" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">This month I am featuring Adrienne from the <a href="http://therichlifeinwinecountry.com/">Rich Life in Wine Country</a>. I started reading Adrienne’s blog </span><span style="font-family: "arial";">quite some time ago. The Sonoma Valley is one of our favorite places to visit. She covers all of the interesting places and events going on in the Sonoma Valley and takes beautiful photographs along the way. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p-jAl5JPSfU/WVUC_YaNroI/AAAAAAAAWZo/0Yy6DtIAScUysJrzVYS6KR_lh7wlSZOHgCHMYCw/s1600-h/adriennewine%255B4%255D"><img alt="adriennewine" border="0" height="548" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1aNpjIqiGQQ/WVUC_9yhyxI/AAAAAAAAWZs/r0Q0ErHwcjkK83mZ_pJWkaRSsIlMdqbewCHMYCw/adriennewine_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline;" title="adriennewine" width="730" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">She owns her own style and covers approachable, wearable fashion. She has a monthly feature with Jill from <a href="http://www.everythingjustso.net/">Everything Just So</a> called “<a href="http://therichlifeinwinecountry.com/how-i-wear-my">How I Wear My</a>” that is full of inspiration and fun.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZDi4AoDkRjA/WVUDAXT3YhI/AAAAAAAAWZw/C9otQOEpl74yhj4O3nzi5SQXkT7NDJW4wCHMYCw/s1600-h/adrienne-green-%255B4%255D"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA " border="0" height="937" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NDsetA4-Wtc/WVUDAw7PUiI/AAAAAAAAWZ0/fz3egJ75WMsRjK79M-55gnOoocxfNz4UwCHMYCw/adrienne-green-_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline;" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA " width="730" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> I love Adrienne’s laid back wine country style. She can rock a pair of jeans, boots and her signature hat,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriCJA6oKAkWM6YqP2oU3SdWSgBvh-aFyj1Tnj7uuXgs8ILT97ga8QE5K1CLTVVFdOM63eJhQinVE9vnKg9NFrpthsPQPBcgl2WQ-ND4fz8_5q2rL8OfRlFxAOD95FlJ96Tmjg2QSZ09E/s1600-h/Adrienne%252C+tall+boots%255B9%255D"><img alt="Adrienne, tall boots" border="0" height="1049" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xGGSswc3sVg/WVUDCEHv7ZI/AAAAAAAAWZ8/pSbHtH2nzY8pHKEHSq7Vb0jIej51rooqQCHMYCw/Adrienne%252C%2Btall%2Bboots_thumb%255B5%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline;" title="Adrienne, tall boots" width="730" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> but glam it up when duty calls.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q95uqyF41vo/WVUDCscfXUI/AAAAAAAAWaA/htcmi7YTWhobMRjYPyptGO0GYW4vxpnFgCHMYCw/s1600-h/adriennedress%255B5%255D"><img alt="adriennedress" border="0" height="1102" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dlIBq1NGeNk/WVUDDG_N5sI/AAAAAAAAWaE/7iJ9fmT98NMXQqj1Hg7Mv8P7a56JQZkCgCHMYCw/adriennedress_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline;" title="adriennedress" width="730" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> She is amongst a handful of women challenging what life after 40 can look like. Here is my interview with Adrienne.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>How Would You Describe Your Style?</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Wine Country Casual</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>What Inspires </strong></span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>your signature style?</strong> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">A: My lifestyle here in Sonoma Valley is my main inspiration. I am surrounded by beauty – both natural and manmade – and spend a lot of time outdoors when the weather calls for it. Throughout most of the year, I attend festivals and events at wineries and other locations. I also do hotel reviews for my blog which often include tours and taking in the local scene. I need comfort as well as style – I won’t sacrifice either one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Q: What accessory Can You Not Do Without?</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">A: Since I carry a camera, two lenses and some small camera lighting devices with me most of the time, I need a purse that will accommodate my needs. The Adora bag by Armadio is a beautiful Italian leather tote bag with a classic and simple design.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"> I have it in several colors including black, yellow, cobalt, burgundy, off-white and light peach. I carry one almost every day, despite having lots of other handbags to choose from. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Q: Favorite Color</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">A: For spring and summer, I love yellow! For fall and winter, I love burgundy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Q: Do you have a signature piece that defines your style?</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">A: Long necklaces. I have dozens of them and really love to wear them. Most of mine come from KayandStar. Julie, the owner and artist, is a lovely person and I adore her pieces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Q: What are your style strengths?</strong> <br /> <br /> A: I have a good eye for accessorizing. I can tell immediately when I have gone overboard with accessories and need to tone it down. For example, I have this new turquoise blouse with ruffled sleeves that would go so well with a colorful Hermes scarf I have - color wise. But, it will not work to pair them together because it’s too much. The pattern and bold colors of the scarf compete with the ruffles of the blouse and, well, it gives me a headache just thinking about it! I prefer to let the blouse stand alone with a pretty necklace instead. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Q: Do you have a style icon?</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">A: I do not. However, there are bloggers I take inspiration from. I think Cheryl of Northwest Mountain and I have a similar style so I always like to see what she’s wearing. And Tamera Beardsley has a fashion flair like no other. I always love to see what she’s wearing. Plus she is beautiful woman, inside and out, and I am proud to call her my friend. <br /> I also like Susan of Une Femme, also a friend, for her fashion tips and outfits. I think her style is somewhat similar to mine – I relate to her. <br /> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Q: What are your beauty essentials that you couldn't do without</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">A: I am 100% devoted to my esthetician, Karen Borgfeldt of Hello Beautiful in Santa Rosa. She carries a skin care line, only available through skincare clinics, that has improved my skin greatly since I started going to her last summer. I use a variety of products, recommended by Karen for my skin’s issues, and I get a chemical peel at Hello Beautiful every four weeks. It’s in my calendar for the entire year and I never miss an appointment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Q; Do you have repeat offenders in your closet if so what are they?</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">A: Yes, I do! I found these cute floral maxi dresses on Amazon, of all places, that are flowy, lightweight and they have short sleeves, which I appreciate. They were only about $30. I bought one and liked it, then decided to get more. Now I have 4 or 5 of them. They are going to be my go-tos when the hot weather arrives. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Q: What advice do you have for women over 50, or over 40?</strong> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">A: If you used to love fashion but now you want to give up on it because you don’t know what to wear and/or how to dress for your new middle-aged figure and age. It is SO easy to fall into the habit of not trying when you reach a certain age. I almost went there this last year and had to force myself to resist the urge to live in elastic waistband pants and big tunics. Thankfully the blog helped motivate me to keep trying. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Visit blogs written by women you relate to, pick up a style book, ask a stylish friend where she shops – treat it like a fun project! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Q: Do you have any style rules that you live by?</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">A: If it is not comfortable – both in the way it makes me feel about myself and the way it fits me - I will not wear it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Q: What are your favorite online go to sources?</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">A: At 6’ 2”, properly fitting pants, jeans, dresses and even tops are a challenge for me so I go for lines that carry “talls” but generally steer clear of lines that are for tall women only. I know that sounds strange, but I don’t like the styles the tall brands carry. <br /> I shop Banana Republic, Gap, Ann Taylor, and Old Navy for talls. For other things – tops, shoes, accessories, skirts – I shop Nordstrom, Macy’s, Chico’s, Anthropolgie, Soft Surroundings and Sole Society mostly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Q: Do you have a particular designer that you are drawn to?</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">A: I have been working with Stella Carakasi since early 2014, blogging about their line, participating in fashion shows and other events with them and I consider myself their biggest fan!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Over the years, I have gotten to know Stella and the fantastic people who are working hard to make this brand the success that it is. Stella is a local Bay Area designer and I love supporting local businesswomen. Her unique, artistic and beautiful clothes are wearable, luxurious and different. I am drawn to her asymmetrical lines – usually quite flattering on us tall women – natural fabrics, and structures that are so comfortable, they a pleasure to wear. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">I have many Stella Carakasi pieces in my closet that I adore and always get very excited when new collections are released. I got a sneak peek at fall 2017 and WOW! Prepare to be floored! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">All images courtesy of Adrienne Shubin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">I hope you enjoyed my interview with Adrienne. If you love the wine country stop by Adrienne's blog <a href="http://therichlifeinwinecountry.com/">The Rich Life in Wine Country</a> for more inspiration. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">And don't forget to pop over to <a href="http://thevintagecontessa.net/">Elizabeth’s post</a> (The Vintage Contessa) about our darling friend Sandra Sallin. I bet you can’t guess her age! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Elizabeth (the Vintage Contessa), Me, Brenda Kinsel, (Brenda Kinsel) Sandra Sallin (Apart from my Art), and Mary Ann Pickett (Classic Casual Home).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Welcome to our latest installment of Project Design! We planned a simple dinner at the lake with friends for Steve's birthday that just happened to be on Memorial Weekend. We like to keep entertaining simple at the lake so we made this easy appetizer. </span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All it takes is three ingredients; a wedge of Brie, </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2sRtMwW" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">TJ's corn salsa</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> (at Amazon if you don't have one nearby) and</span><a href="http://all%20it%20takes%20is%20three%20ingredients%20a%20wedge%20of%20brie%2C%20%20tj%27s%20corn%20salsa%20and%20terrapin%20ridge%27s%20hot%20pepper%20bacon%20jam./" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Terrapin Ridge's Hot Pepper Bacon Jam. </a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(also on Amazon click the link)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> We set up dinner on our lower patio because it can get toasty at the lake. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Jenna and I decorated the tables with our faithful fence board box filled with flowers in red, white and blue.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous Father's Day Weekend. We had record heat here on the Central Coast but we aren't complaining!! We have another installment in our fabulous Project Design Series coming up on Thursday with some simple summer entertaining tips you won't want to miss. Here are a few of my past tablescapes .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> My daughter's wedding...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A bridal luncheon at Cassanova Restaurant...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A simple gathering at the lake...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A baby shower for one of my favorite moms...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Come back on Thursday for the latest installment in our Project Design Series,Simple Summer Entertaining Tips. We have another group of fabulous bloggers weighing in! Follow us all on Instagram for sneak peeks #classiccasualhome #hellolovelystudio #mepflug #prettypink2lips #cindyhattersley #shabbyfufu </span><br />
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cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-20276309315400238172017-06-12T03:30:00.000-07:002017-06-13T14:27:08.969-07:00Makeup Tips and Tricks for Women over 50–Best Makeup Primers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Last summer I did a post on 12 Essential Makeup Tips for women over 50 </span><a href="http://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com/2016/08/12-essential-makeup-tips-for-women-over.html"><span style="font-family: "arial";">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">. If you haven’t read it I would strongly recommend it not necessarily for what I had to say but all of the great suggestions and comments from my readers.</span> <span style="font-family: "arial";">You guys rock!</span> <span style="font-family: "arial";">When it comes to <em>makeup over 50</em>, some of the rules <em>we</em> lived by in <em>our</em> 20s and 30s no longer apply. Before 50 (well maybe 40) I could pull off being a “makeup slacker”. Once everything started to go “south” it was time to get more serious. I have followed up on several of your suggestions myself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Let’s take a look at makeup primers and and keep the conversation going.I am not an expert I am only sharing what I have learned. I will follow up on the others in future posts.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: medium;"><em>Makeup Primers What do they Do and Why are they Important to Aging Skin?</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Many of the primers include sunscreen protection. Many have illuminating qualities. I personally need all of the light diffusing properties they have to offer. Do they do all that is promised? I doubt it. I personally need help with the first three. I definitely have age spots from too much sun in my younger years. For some reason I don’t have the dark circle issue thankfully. I am still on the lookout for a primer that works well for my skin. Here are ones that are highly recommended for women our age. I personally still have basically oily skin, large pores with some areas of drying. What works for me may not work for you. I have researched the web and these are SIX that seem to keep appearing in ratings for women over 50. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://amzn.to/2sgSR4Z">Arbonne Makeup Primer</a>-highly recommended by my friend Pam (who looks fabulous) and many of the experts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://amzn.to/2sbs6OI">Laura Mercier Radiance Primer</a>-highly recommended (There are several versions of this one depending on your skin type)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://amzn.to/2sbuvsr">Smashbox Photo Finish Primer</a>-highly recommended but too gluey for me. There are multiple versions of this one as well, maybe I should try one of the others.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://amzn.to/2sQXlMU">Chanel Base Lumierre</a>-super highly rated but pricey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://amzn.to/2rjQx8o">Veil Hourglass Primer</a>- on the pricier end as well but recommended by many.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://amzn.to/2rZJFyW">DHC Velvet Skin Coat Primer</a>- One of the most reasonable and highly recommended</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Vicki Archer recently blogged about the virtues of the <a href="http://amzn.to/2r7BXlf">Tom Ford Illuminating Primer</a> <a href="http://vickiarcher.com/2017/05/beauty-secret-tom-ford-illuminating-primer/"><strong>here</strong></a>-it is very pricey but if you are willing to pay the $$$ I am guessing it is good. Vicki usually knows her stuff. Her readers always share a wealth of information as well.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Many of the above can be purchased on Amazon in the travel size if you don’t want to spend the big bucks to try one of the more expensive ones. Here are some of the links I found helpful in researching products.</span><br />
<a href="https://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/makeup/makeup-face/best-makeup-primer/view-all" title="https://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/makeup/makeup-face/best-makeup-primer/view-all"><span style="font-family: "arial";">https://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/makeup/makeup-face/best-makeup-primer/view-all</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.hotandflashy50.com/testing-primers-best-worst-mature-combo-skin/" title="http://www.hotandflashy50.com/testing-primers-best-worst-mature-combo-skin/"><span style="font-family: "arial";">http://www.hotandflashy50.com/testing-primers-best-worst-mature-combo-skin/</span></a><br />
<a href="http://beauty.about.com/od/foundationsconcealers/ss/The-9-Best-Foundation-Primers-on-the-Market-Today.htm#step9" title="http://beauty.about.com/od/foundationsconcealers/ss/The-9-Best-Foundation-Primers-on-the-Market-Today.htm#step9"><span style="font-family: "arial";">http://beauty.about.com/od/foundationsconcealers/ss/The-9-Best-Foundation-Primers-on-the-Market-Today.htm#step9</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/beauty/make-up/best-primer-244313" title="http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/beauty/make-up/best-primer-244313"><span style="font-family: "arial";">http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/beauty/make-up/best-primer-244313</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.beautifulmakeupsearch.com/beauty-blog/top-10-makeup-primers.html#_a5y_p=1486616" title="http://www.beautifulmakeupsearch.com/beauty-blog/top-10-makeup-primers.html#_a5y_p=1486616"><span style="font-family: "arial";">http://www.beautifulmakeupsearch.com/beauty-blog/top-10-makeup-primers.html#_a5y_p=1486616</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.glossible.com/over-40-beauty-blog/best-makeup-primers-over-40" title="http://www.glossible.com/over-40-beauty-blog/best-makeup-primers-over-40"><span style="font-family: "arial";">http://www.glossible.com/over-40-beauty-blog/best-makeup-primers-over-40</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://www.instyle.com/best-beauty-buys/face/primers" title="http://www.instyle.com/best-beauty-buys/face/primers">http://www.instyle.com/best-beauty-buys/face/primers</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Have you added a makeup primer to your regime? Or are they just another added unnecessary product? Do you have a favorite that works well for you? Have you tried any of the above and do you have one that you can’t do without? I am going to address more of the tips below in future posts so gather your information to share!</span><br />
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cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-82010322585308915572017-05-31T08:37:00.004-07:002017-05-31T09:25:00.742-07:00Decorating a Difficult Space–Part III-Solving the issues and Sources<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">I apologize for not getting this post up last Friday as planned. We were at the lake and I forgot my power cord. This room had many problems. I wasn’t sure if it was possible to make it workable. Originally the space was to be one big room but as I pointed out in Part 1 <a href="http://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com/2016/09/over-55-decor-rethinking-your-space-for.html">here</a> we opted to carve out a small bath that was accessible from the pool. That proved to serve us well for many years while the kids were growing up. This left us with an L shaped space. Please excuse the unprofessional sketch</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1Ucqua87Dro/WS7fFDVw0PI/AAAAAAAAWHs/8fvBOebEYAMMZ9Ba_XuldXOUI4IT0AY6wCHM/s1600-h/image%255B65%255D"><img alt="image" border="0" height="448" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j3sJdzBgTVI/WS7fFjKHLyI/AAAAAAAAWHw/5r_xt1r9LXk_JlJ-GWUXNb4Z6W-idfywwCHM/image_thumb%255B38%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">The main part of the space was taken up with this giant pool table. </span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-40YUzrpndl4/WS7fGA_wgJI/AAAAAAAAWH0/wKfE6U242HENpxdISg0J4T5LGZocJQvGgCHM/s1600-h/image%255B50%255D"><img alt="image" border="0" height="390" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wXE7OWcX_78/WS7fGnqXrbI/AAAAAAAAWH4/bsVu4jEqypwFJYb63xZl-n0FVo_X1bkzwCHM/image_thumb%255B29%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Here is a shot from Colin and Lauren’s wedding where the room was used as a staging area for the caterers to give you an idea. This room was done during the height of the southwest era note the glazed walls and Santa Fe green trim (ughhhh!!) This room never really looked very good so we don’t have many pictures of it.</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QkRb4MA96GM/WS7fHcdl_6I/AAAAAAAAWH8/Pd3vszxOulkMnqfUA2CkmAQL7erZ0UHdACHM/s1600-h/image_thumb22%255B4%255D"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="image_thumb22" border="0" height="402" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QQDA9mcyAHg/WS7fH5GjxjI/AAAAAAAAWIA/yoxYnzZ4DG0daeVw7CDHUoXZTUOjC7iNQCHM/image_thumb22_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image_thumb22" width="600" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Here is the same view now</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YZRQ1kBNc7E/WS7fIq8Aw_I/AAAAAAAAWIE/zFIeos7sjJgEH2ECpdGlAVTpUtOUzeGeACHM/s1600-h/image%255B5%255D"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="image" border="0" height="894" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZwhaCYTWqtI/WS7fJr2jHwI/AAAAAAAAWII/pblq-skcSh0AXYA-aZkrZF6EJEfQGwAwQCHM/image_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Problem #1</strong> The biggest problem and the biggest asset were the deep sills on the windows and lack of wall space. What I did was create the illusion of larger windows. For instance here; the window ends where the curtain panel starts. </span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0I4pLpV1kC8/WS7fKZX7rKI/AAAAAAAAWIM/aOrNmbDNFlE-1RAukFhrweysoebvGw1mwCHM/s1600-h/image4"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="image" border="0" height="800" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EsxUx0JCCZc/WS7fLaLvgXI/AAAAAAAAWIQ/GsBWc88ljX8WgFRdEtuxJHHPboLZEEEoQCHM/image_thumb2?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Without the panel the sofa would be off center (which it is). Yvonne from Soft Accents made all of the curtain panels. They are made of inexpensive linen to save $$$.</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TY0UyCP8XJQ/WS7fL3xSMBI/AAAAAAAAWIU/LzaarLmJV88TxeKglNcBSl8FFPbQ-WP9QCHM/s1600-h/gamenewcurt15"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="gamenewcurt1" border="0" height="450" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R3kmln95LN4/WS7fMINLoUI/AAAAAAAAWIY/Yu-NtkEZtwgOgQdWwTE_2kpnMR-5W23ngCHM/gamenewcurt1_thumb2?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="gamenewcurt1" width="600" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Problem #2</strong> On the other side we had the same problem. I needed a very small loveseat that would not encroach no more than half way into the French doors so we could still use the doors. My biggest expense in this room were the custom made sofas. I had my “ace” upholstery guy Fred make them. They needed to be low and precisely the right size. </span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2FLPaJIx7cY/WS7fMrvAa6I/AAAAAAAAWIc/ZPXPV9BGjTQu-G0zYuafSi0Y5X9vnJuVgCHM/s1600-h/family65"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="family6" border="0" height="800" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d7nDP_8Mlng/WS7fNP2BhTI/AAAAAAAAWIg/c2ugLaqkpqk4y8rbreHs67arVtVCw5k8ACHM/family6_thumb2?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="family6" width="600" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">I added the curtain panel behind the loveseat to hide the fact that there is a space between the French doors and the windows</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rqm5d9wAohI/WS7fNmuuw4I/AAAAAAAAWIk/a9iNvHxrK5MOt-BiuP8Pf92LqCs6jM9swCHM/s1600-h/gamenewcurt24"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="gamenewcurt2" border="0" height="800" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fyCfsF9xUzY/WS7fONVC5vI/AAAAAAAAWIo/XjJHCpZlBIUAnpYZj40LPmA4RwBxx_x9ACHM/gamenewcurt2_thumb2?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="gamenewcurt2" width="600" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong>Problem #3 </strong>There was very little space on the opposite side of the coffee table for chairs. I really wanted the chairs for extra seating. I had these Lee Industries small club chairs that I had done for a client years ago. The coffee table is from Artesia Collections.</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BMXSIPAUzzI/WS7fO3BgbtI/AAAAAAAAWIs/jZZfL01TTqYWw96rqeoYuK-qtJPIe8OBgCHM/s1600-h/image%255B55%255D"><img alt="image" border="0" height="375" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bGtZSTM1huk/WS7fPktZb3I/AAAAAAAAWIw/GUNYUfVaY_04Ajav8Vy8qJOY2w8ilrCNwCHM/image_thumb%255B32%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">They could no longer use them so “the hoarder” shoved them in her garage. I had them recovered with indoor/outdoor stripe fabric from Perennials. The African Indigo pillows are by Nancy Ann Designs on Etsy here The sofas are also upholstered in Perennials Rough and Rowdy Paper Bag indoor/outdoor fabric. The brown pillow is Peter Dunham Kashmir Paisley, the blue is Peter Dunham Ikat, and the brown is Leopard Sand by Ralph Lauren . Yvonne from Soft Accents made them. The blue Japanese Shibori pillows are from the Homegirl Collection on Etsy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NancyAnneDesigns">here</a>. The rug is from Home Decorators Collection </span><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-Braided-Natural-8-ft-x-11-ft-Area-Rug-0350825820/203255520"><span style="font-family: "arial";">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">. Beau rolls and digs at rugs so we have rolled up and put away any nice rugs that we own.</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d2PhDHnb0tE/WS7fQdtaenI/AAAAAAAAWI0/9VsdmmpMDiggVapI1LsacUMPJ0_0WZ_ugCHM/s1600-h/image%255B25%255D"><img alt="image" border="0" height="402" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zFJ3l6IcFVY/WS7fQ7o6V1I/AAAAAAAAWI4/ueCzctam_7QFpkrhVhF6GT1s7cVqu3jHwCHM/image_thumb%255B14%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">This was the wall arrangement when you entered on the left. Once the curtain panels were added there was not nearly the space. The ottomans from the Lee Industries Chairs were refurbished. The skirts were removed, I stained the legs, Fred recovered them in this Ralph Lauren Leopard fabric, and added the nail heads for interest. They are tucked under a pair of Vintage Shutters from Patine </span><a href="http://www.patinedecor.com/Patine_Decor/Home.html"><span style="font-family: "arial";">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";">. Dani has similar ones off and on.</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mOrx9q_c7qE/WS7fRhBsBQI/AAAAAAAAWI8/pjnFnGx8y3oV8GfmFTDMtEo_ZV0EP5PKACHM/s1600-h/image%255B30%255D"><img alt="image" border="0" height="1231" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QDut8x022Bc/WS7fSnnTJLI/AAAAAAAAWJA/2Ohcx4mwkV4nb3G418fL6fahZe9EsrgjwCHM/image_thumb%255B17%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Right around the corner to the right was this. Steve built the built in when we moved into the house and it worked well for the TV for years.</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hX6hauL4DQM/WS7fTTZeiaI/AAAAAAAAWJE/73l2nqdqZDo8_qH6mFz9guMgp99c-jnfwCHM/s1600-h/image_thumb312"><img alt="image_thumb31" border="0" height="402" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BbTBKzq1TTo/WS7fUb_dOpI/AAAAAAAAWJI/iYi_inGDkfgTce1r2fp1EWaATXlZHvq2gCHM/image_thumb31_thumb?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image_thumb31" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Here is what this area looks like now. The TV is housed behind the vintage shutters. I had Katie of Katie Baker Slipcovers make new covers (out of the stripe perennial fabric) to lighten them up and Dekowe (from Etsy) made the Peter Dunham pillows. The twig table was made years ago by a local artisan and I couldn’t bring myself to part with it even though I was afraid it might not work. The chairs are from Old Hickory and are probably 20 years old as well. It took some thinking but I am glad I didn’t get rid of them. Don’t be afraid to mix things up everything doesn’t need to be the same style or from the same period.</span> <br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FVOIcD5UyGA/WS7fUxkPQnI/AAAAAAAAWJM/u1lMSwde3Ts_yz18TeMLE1-5LU0Ne8hIQCHM/s1600-h/gamenewtwigchair%255B5%255D"><img alt="gamenewtwigchair" border="0" height="894" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LbUSivcosvw/WS7fVh_ZeLI/AAAAAAAAWJQ/OZgjkyTb4w4WIokE_p_L19MU4k1IA2cKQCHM/gamenewtwigchair_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="gamenewtwigchair" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Steve made the TV Cabinet out of old fence boards, ply board (back) and a set of vintage shutters. I will do a tutorial on that at a later date.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">This was the sectional set up that faced the TV. It was a dark little corner as you can see.</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-agU3YIN0Dxc/WS7fWMMH-0I/AAAAAAAAWJU/fUmZWYUP4GM0_j_4g9xKd-PADo1RRY_kACHM/s1600-h/image_thumb342"><img alt="image_thumb34" border="0" height="402" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7LQ_TdKJZfM/WS7fW30jKDI/AAAAAAAAWJY/wVLs7Aa8ISoErr_Qr8bVhc4fm5F1Vn33QCHM/image_thumb34_thumb?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image_thumb34" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">We converted this area into a small eating area. We eat here nearly every night. The table was my mom’s. It is not a great table but I wanted to save something from her house and it was just the right size. Steve painted the base with Amy Howard One Step Paint in Windsor so it would just disappear</span>. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lantern is from Noir. Curtains by Yvonne from Soft Accents. Painting by Carmel painter Chris Johnson. Hunter Douglas Provenance Shades.</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-10kTZ_gq5qg/WS7fXUfSFyI/AAAAAAAAWJc/8GW7YWCQH642YBx8EWlQABgKQknH8szwQCHM/s1600-h/image%255B10%255D"><img alt="image" border="0" height="1000" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zSngU4LrCUc/WS7fYbKaENI/AAAAAAAAWJg/rYq-RyARG9wcqLV6LeIQcuFlxP_NxdfDgCHM/image_thumb%255B5%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">The chairs are from Artesia Collection. The cushions are covered in Perennials Indoor Outdoor Ishi in Chai. The pillow is Zak and Fox from Dekowe on Etsy. The rug is jute from Ballard Designs </span><a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/round-braided-jute-rug/311754"><span style="font-family: "arial";">here</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">The cabinet which is behind the table and chairs was painted that same awful green. Steve repainted it in Amy Howard One Step paint in java. It is a nice taupe that kind of blends with everything.</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HmhqXbqtD_I/WS7fZA89HWI/AAAAAAAAWJk/QjJFnozGIrMCfZvQ7Wl5OCDRujxlaf3oQCHM/s1600-h/image%255B60%255D"><img alt="image" border="0" height="800" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X9FCi5TWHro/WS7fZw8FBDI/AAAAAAAAWJo/zL1EcXD6tn8r-KKJ6KEpetuf0sIsuI9GQCHM/image_thumb%255B35%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">On the wall above the original sectional was this arrangement.</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rzEC6_NZxOc/WS7fatA_tgI/AAAAAAAAWJs/ex8ShXWuJOk2h7pEfyRw28LT2RbRVUfIACHM/s1600-h/image%255B38%255D"><img alt="image" border="0" height="402" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oQ5ZeVV6u78/WS7fbXuHhVI/AAAAAAAAWJw/t6V_9-AES8kACgoRhxNyrBNwmtJuAz00ACHM/image_thumb%255B21%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">These pictures were just reproductions from Art.com and had become faded from many years next to the window. Check out the color of the buffalo. The frames were nice and I wanted to save them. I selected new reproduction prints from Art.com in colors brighter and more fitting for the room, had them rematted at Artistic Hangups and we reframed them. Note they aren’t perfect. The mirror I have had for years. It hung in the spot where the TV is now.</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G_pcAKugfA0/WS7fcKBIb8I/AAAAAAAAWJ0/KETVhLWfrjcmoGT-V-bGvmJaTzgK-wzFQCHM/s1600-h/image%255B43%255D"><img alt="image" border="0" height="569" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m0e4mSYfcF4/WS7fcwvC2fI/AAAAAAAAWJ4/CcmkYLcMabomBnYDjFHpxREgEJJuFJ4ZQCHM/image_thumb%255B24%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
<img alt="image" border="0" height="1134" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QE7wvh9mNv8/WS7fd90kfjI/AAAAAAAAWJ8/xJ0zPTM-NVIJs2s4lnkldE67bbuchoYcQCHM/image_thumb%255B11%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /><span style="font-family: "arial";"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Last but not least… The wall to the left of the bathroom door is where the pool cues hung . Here I placed two of my favorite paintings by my friend artist Pat Huber. I can see them every night when I perch on the sofa and they make me happy. </span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wq_3JYNWLHU/WS7femKy6-I/AAAAAAAAWKA/3emzNCI6c3oTg-b87mgNV6jjG-_N_KNIACHM/s1600-h/image%255B45%255D"><img alt="image" border="0" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4qvr9J4q82p6iqonRF95wjioducyhxX8smVGRvfKDRJVnohc9Ngd41fmRW7O8hAaNGGheSVnfRiWi2d9Rfzaag1SUWuE_FD2wHut1E_gX4g4MHhESmZDf6Pmkre3FBtWmZnZY19dl7ag/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">This room was the most underused room in the house with the most potential. The windows and french doors look out onto the pool and garden area with a view of the surrounding hills. The prettiest view of the entire house. The room also has old beams from a Pennsylvania barn and hand hewn wood floors. Here are the before and afters.</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0iFCQay91P8/WS7fgHvO3TI/AAAAAAAAWKI/u1_750lXEI4CeNfKtTmgJgO5RHVysPeogCHM/s1600-h/TWIGBEFOREAFTER%255B4%255D"><img alt="TWIGBEFOREAFTER" border="0" height="1200" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3ZuOWkQEGh0/WS7fg5ho5zI/AAAAAAAAWKM/Yskjlnb7fpE_cO0dQfohbl4_vMq8Rl4lgCHM/TWIGBEFOREAFTER_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="TWIGBEFOREAFTER" width="600" /></a><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-egE3VITjYXk/WS7fhoAMedI/AAAAAAAAWKQ/awKpAEYNkEY7YleJ05xxQnJof6mmtnphACHM/s1600-h/SOFA%255B4%255D"><img alt="POOLTABLE%2FSOFA" border="0" height="1200" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XjwlhDeOnlQ/WS7figUzINI/AAAAAAAAWKU/Lf439FELs306kTKBCgmc6yX7g3HwRZ4kQCHM/SOFA_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="POOLTABLE%2FSOFA" width="600" /></a><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1Nq8yGAOSn4/WS7fjBH0KmI/AAAAAAAAWKY/bg70n9ebFwYpoyDqJywn2CFR5uWZ4ONtQCHM/s1600-h/GAMEOLDANIMAL%255B4%255D"><img alt="GAMEOLDANIMAL" border="0" height="1200" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uo-rHTcoX0E/WS7fkDy_g7I/AAAAAAAAWKc/uZW8BWv4Y7QGw73xj0mQtgwiPIBTHOArgCHM/GAMEOLDANIMAL_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="GAMEOLDANIMAL" width="600" /></a><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yo-VJEQnVag/WS7fkqfqLmI/AAAAAAAAWKg/1TsK6QEQYkIZSlRVV0cT2g8H2X-R3DevACHM/s1600-h/GAMECORNER%255B4%255D"><img alt="GAMECORNER" border="0" height="1200" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z3wD_40LhNw/WS7flW38ALI/AAAAAAAAWKk/vbo41dxNcBcLHaHDjFk6elYOP6LoyvswgCHM/GAMECORNER_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="GAMECORNER" width="600" /></a><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C-MqZxOhS50/WS7fmHC4vkI/AAAAAAAAWKo/FxjaUoQw6m4PzEkbZDVF76Ip5j-d5SXBgCHM/s1600-h/SHUTTERSOTTOMAN%2B%25281%2529%255B4%255D"><img alt="SHUTTERSOTTOMAN (1)" border="0" height="1200" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iB1nVvnzKpg/WS7fnH7sAuI/AAAAAAAAWKs/XI3jtGXSfhQ4j6op8HJpqjrRVMUyceTzwCHM/SHUTTERSOTTOMAN%2B%25281%2529_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="SHUTTERSOTTOMAN (1)" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">If I forgot any sources or you have any questions please comment below. We are loving our new space. I hope you like it too. </span></div>
cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-21285675055862471332017-05-23T12:18:00.000-07:002017-05-23T12:21:03.044-07:00Decorating a Difficult Space Part II<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial";">I am finally posting my game room update even though there are a couple of spaces that still need to be tweaked. Redecorating my own home never happens too quickly. You will notice I posted Part 1 of this back in September!! The room has been “pretty much complete for months but I am constantly tweaking. I finally decided to post some pictures before you all forgot about it in the first place. You might want to go back and read Part 1 <a href="http://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com/2016/09/over-55-decor-rethinking-your-space-for.html">here</a></span><span style="font-family: "arial";"></span><span style="font-family: "arial";"> before continuing. Once our kids went off to college (many moons ago) this room was neglected and unused except for the tiny little corner where we watched television.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Here is the finished room. This room had a lot of design issues and is probably one of my trickiest room arrangements to date. The bonus is it has the prettiest views in the entire house and we absolutely love spending time here now. This is our new seating area.</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"></span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G1McIVGux8o/WSSI-2ycXaI/AAAAAAAAWFA/DtdKtnb5B_4aPJ9ud2RfPuxbTTJXOYhmACHM/s1600-h/image22"><img alt="image" border="0" height="894" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3J-xPljCSAY/WSSI_yJaJrI/AAAAAAAAWFE/ELBIW9vnwH4W_1xTXuU8FG8PIEIlhAIiwCHM/image_thumb12?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">As you can see we have beautiful views of the rose garden and surrounding hills from the french doors.</span><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y85gHNnJ_Bc/WSSJAtuMH-I/AAAAAAAAWFI/arQltDw8wc0HS1LJT7BjuBf9Wz2E2lXZACHM/s1600-h/image%255B5%255D"><img alt="image" border="0" height="600" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GhizpjQM8Eo/WSSJBVVrWJI/AAAAAAAAWFM/RU3M79tMXcQ8nt19pbHQnkCQRnmZ9S04QCHM/image_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-veLtspFXjVw/WSSJCFepOQI/AAAAAAAAWFQ/Gsd9qezPoNEHq8Vxhrhl6bmxnmEPZntxACHM/s1600-h/image66"><img alt="image" border="0" height="682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_iEdOqrAMRPiMKP2ADRnRBhP1tfBz8E3G9DwI9vvK-XoynSmHz2UT6lwxKHVsdT7hzrbCpzYaP0Kfv17v45cCIXmmUkCwarmtP2ERWh62OeFF0FIBQ4AUWSyRDrsmbPp7QQv7OBPeMA/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">and views of the pool and patio area from the windows….</span><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H2QlKGCt57Q/WSSJDb1Hc1I/AAAAAAAAWFY/p-m9dtmZ038AMlmu4lCDBUO5WQqYItsMQCHM/s1600-h/herbgardenpool%255B5%255D"><img alt="herbgardenpool" border="0" height="402" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2OGUrMTPArA/WSSJD7A1brI/AAAAAAAAWFc/2aMdjsfBJSojDv9akd3r05DU94zS9qs7QCHM/herbgardenpool_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="herbgardenpool" width="600" /></a><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7v-roBnqYmA/WSSJEizkdmI/AAAAAAAAWFg/1jsnEnRrEVAfuHm4cqPHj4C2A_I6HtgZQCHM/s1600-h/image71"><img alt="image" border="0" height="800" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EAedYoy6f6I/WSSJFcxm5kI/AAAAAAAAWFk/Q_Ko1KevFmsNe4rzd0zxCuprbz-p91tNACHM/image_thumb40?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">I think every space needs a mix of old and new. You can read my post on how to get the collected look here.</span><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DMxysWF8RYA/WSSJGV2eRdI/AAAAAAAAWFo/9Cjo1fn-Rsot3Bvrx4qfHodo0CyDrajhgCHM/s1600-h/image76"><img alt="image" border="0" height="1231" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--7lraAiBqOQ/WSSJHFzAOtI/AAAAAAAAWFs/QCHyngz4tIkHzaX35e7qIaxeb85jSkPNACHM/image_thumb43?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAgMimBeTV_OkkOT1yi92bnodcP_KxfnonA1bBDyMEcnc3AIvZBZtZYE6s-hc4j_VTMoBHGNjaRpPvIb7deFpgRZ0TXUq5GIagVb0iWAPmrqmCkcPfDKl2XwDozenYfQiZln51gAfywCU/s1600-h/image61"><img alt="image" border="0" height="450" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mBPobCYKTVo/WSSJI0xMdSI/AAAAAAAAWF0/ycqnSOW23_kKywh4cdUUocnTwmwqKxs4wCHM/image_thumb34?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Two landscape paintings by Pat Huber you can see more of her work <a href="https://pathuberfineart.com/">here</a></span><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FMjXyHPnwSQ/WSSJJuifDYI/AAAAAAAAWF4/c-cZpYygUF8MubI7fQCZ6tI33cNqyx2IwCHM/s1600-h/image37"><img alt="image" border="0" height="800" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hNiFRPO958o/WSSJK6P1EKI/AAAAAAAAWF8/5VHzhPblsoUdpkfh6wnNPRmmricIAL8DwCHM/image_thumb21?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vSF5RHliPvk/WSSJLQ8zz4I/AAAAAAAAWGA/KxJf0qcximUaRuOpeD_nHfVp5pyqCP-ZACHM/s1600-h/gamenewsunfac%255B4%255D"><img alt="gamenewsunfac" border="0" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTejIrx4kA9IRPRksCTUvhV3welEhY573oPjztX41li7N89AjSeM3hevtmySkfHk22W_eHiF1bLP56OxU2NikhlkAdLCoZWWnmPMO6sjvH3ohYxSJ3Inb6oE7S3gu08XB3UA_s4CJ0S58/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="gamenewsunfac" width="600" /></a><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gMh3CG6pm8E/WSSJMnHfrOI/AAAAAAAAWGI/qUo3rGMnSMg6wYTze5TbmrzfbBTghcedgCHM/s1600-h/image17"><img alt="image" border="0" height="402" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HZD3TfLwBrg/WSSJNcIQ-qI/AAAAAAAAWGM/VbGWp6yAcvsDxnYx2M-jgmW0TghFkc70wCHM/image_thumb9?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Can you guess what is behind the old shutters?</span><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AbIfDek2jaU/WSSJN8IPjzI/AAAAAAAAWGQ/eBQqz3RH6YcTpu5Jp_2h00E1qMQ6a6EdACHM/s1600-h/image4"><img alt="image" border="0" height="894" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c5gzTdtHLKY/WSSJO7ZI9WI/AAAAAAAAWGU/WlxC1q5WwN0VpGtH9jh4wD3Pv4bR8q3HwCHM/image_thumb2?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tpuiI_K-vv8/WSSJPwdrlaI/AAAAAAAAWGY/dVWAL3mHm942a_DoyuLLin_7yT3gRwfnwCHM/s1600-h/image56"><img alt="image" border="0" height="560" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k7YNy8sbQKg/WSSJQg9dSDI/AAAAAAAAWGc/Ct0u1PELP_sZi8vK9nALN5Uvr4TkYi8YQCHM/image_thumb31%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YmC7t7fwRVs/WSSJRBvejqI/AAAAAAAAWGg/LRf1EtGyVoIkkR0ZPK_FCMBXFqWKgeergCHM/s1600-h/gameneweat2%255B5%255D"><img alt="gameneweat2" border="0" height="1000" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AC6gfDT098s/WSSJRtkiQYI/AAAAAAAAWGk/js2bFkGNaugC4EyyG7L9Ixnl8zbBqjMtgCHM/gameneweat2_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="gameneweat2" width="600" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Another painting by local artist (and friend) Chris Johnson of Carmel River Beach.</span><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A6OvKx8ivoU/WSSJSLoFZ1I/AAAAAAAAWGo/Vr7NKIcWio00qhHGrkiDlCcILHoyy2WWwCHM/s1600-h/image52"><img alt="image" border="0" height="1134" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2YIvVgyoU-o/WSSJTKSSMtI/AAAAAAAAWGs/6K2hH74HvbEPL9xqq99ZMDNCkLAbVGKYACHM/image_thumb30?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NIoIOCPPKqw/WSSJT4F8SlI/AAAAAAAAWGw/tEs5RqCj4LkCbJHRKDYCn4BRW6jQgwAKACHM/s1600-h/image42"><img alt="image" border="0" height="569" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5GjYs_cvMVU/WSSJUrJ1YaI/AAAAAAAAWG0/4wDqx19xaKUOvlwoJxsBEqZ38SrmgxNUwCHM/image_thumb24?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="600" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">On Friday I will report on the issues with this room (there were many), the before and afters, and sources. </span></div>
cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-15119503220641521712017-05-15T06:43:00.000-07:002017-05-16T13:09:15.963-07:00The Unparalled Camps at Londolozi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is an African Photo Safari on your bucket list? If you could travel from compound to compound in Kruger National Park and stay in only the most beautifully appointed camps, Londolozi is for you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/15/c6/15c6be75-1305-496a-8945-5255e04b8084/tsalala-cubs-and-vehicle2.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Londolozi’s history is entwined with the history of the Varty and Taylor families,” the conservation dynasties that have dedicated their lives to saving a small part of Africa’s Eden”. These great-grandfathers of the Varty and Taylor families established camps on the banks of the river in the twenties.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img alt="Image result for elephants londolozi" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/22/f4/22f47569-5258-45d5-ab35-4576feba06d3/img_5328-color2.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">For two generations, the family hosted presidents and princesses who came for the hunt. This era ended in 1969 when John, Dave and Shan Varty “assumed the stewardship of the property”. “Sharing the dream of a different kind of relationship with the land, they created a blueprint for a new vision of conservation and restoration in Southern Africa”.and made it a place where people would come to look at, not to hunt, wildlife. </span><span style="font-family: "arial";">The property was renamed Londolozi,, which in Zulu means “protector of all living things”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img alt="Image result for john dave and shan varty" border="0" src="http://blog.londolozi.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/family1.jpg" height="469" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Each of the five incredible Londolozi camps offers” luxury accommodations, stunning views, and exceptional cuisine. All camps offer the same access to 34,000 acres of the best Big Five game viewing in Africa, led by some of the continent’s finest rangers and trackers”. The camps vary in price according to the quality of the accommodation, though all belong to the elite Relais & Châteaux hotel group.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First stop Pioneer Camp</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img height="395" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/21/d9/21d9e108-de2d-4fdf-bf24-0ceaace6e8e7/living71.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" width="700" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After a long day of sight seeing how about dining alfresco here? Can you imagine anything more romantic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img height="395" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/7d/1c/7d1c05f9-cfb7-4fc0-a364-6f718ce2e875/londo_pioneer_boma.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" width="700" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="395" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/0c/e5/0ce5ec8e-23b1-4dda-a9d1-edf9b382cfc6/rgp_0739.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="700" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tree Camp, “Nestled in the leadwood tree canopy, this lodge is a sanctuary of elegance and simplicity”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="395" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/01/3d/013d3d66-8875-40f7-ac07-9a5049fb2b24/londo_treecamp10.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="700" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/55/10/55104f36-4c4a-4e03-bd7f-493ea0786b32/londo_treecamp12.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Can you imagine breakfast or dinner with this view?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/66/6a/666aa321-1fbc-4a56-b909-12f7e2408d07/londo_treecamp8.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Could the rooms be any more luxurious?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/fa/93/fa9379fe-c6eb-4873-aec4-dd44aaec1b45/londo_treecamp_suite3.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" width="710" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/8b/0e/8b0e2564-903b-4909-b3a6-a28395a76991/londo_treecamp_bathroom21.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/40/9f/409feb60-40e0-492b-bb06-af236821444a/londo_treecamp_suite11.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The family friendly Founders Camp honors those who were responsible for the camps beginnings</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/4e/eb/4eeb2bfc-7149-483d-b672-da50cf27734d/ext2.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/1c/b0/1cb08d71-00bc-4a17-b293-1421e7e239cb/may16_founders13.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/cf/5d/cf5d68c3-792f-4bb2-8e46-ce594b383ce5/londo_founders_bedroom1_2015-copy.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/ce/8d/ce8d0aa0-4157-441c-a0ca-469a3184fcf2/may16_founders5.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/9a/92/9a92081d-1f94-4740-81a7-84b46d9c1655/deck4.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Varty Camp (named after the owners and founders) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/c0/c3/c0c393d4-4f50-4715-b546-366eb552e059/may16_varty4.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/43/84/43843148-acf7-4c85-9c95-24cccd66da07/may16_varty5.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/8b/48/8b48435d-9c98-4847-b96e-f23a81a756a7/may16_varty7.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/d1/ba/d1baf414-6a77-40c1-b4a0-787abf754994/varty-camp-superior-bathroom.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/1d/49/1d49f16d-5473-4b3c-a735-d05ca24cc898/varty-camp-superior-deck.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you win the lottery and would like to travel with five of your nearest and dearest friends the ultra exclusive Granite Suites are for you. ‘'The lodge is flanked by an extrusion of granite rocks, an effect echoed by the décor’s bold materials and silver, charcoal and elephant grey palette. The suites convey Africa’s raw essence with a contemporary and elegant flavor”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/89/39/8939e2ce-bb52-4d7e-b86b-e37562a82cb9/may16_granite6.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/b7/43/b74364b4-be10-4434-adc0-da925de4152f/may16_granite13.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/e6/91/e691e407-b530-4625-bc07-0ddb15d95cb3/may16_granite14.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/4d/47/4d4732a1-f822-470b-b325-e8616c9b1665/may16_granite10.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/ad/e4/ade4aa97-4a80-4875-9aaf-a68919e5eae4/may16_granite4.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/24/21/2421932a-4c84-4771-95f4-b89507afaaa9/pool_hero5.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="401" src="https://londolozi-production.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/londolozi/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/1b/c1/1bc1e40c-b429-4455-96c3-fab04b17b031/02.jpg__1920x1080_q85_crop_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="710" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I tried to find out who was responsible for the decorating of the camps but was unsuccessful. I would love to hear if any of you know. Have any of you been to one of the Londolozi Camps? If so, please share!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">All photos courtesy of Londolozi.com. If you would like to find out more about these wonderful camps go </span><a href="https://www.londolozi.com/"><span style="font-family: "arial";">here</span></a></span></div>
cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-40964110479023743542017-05-09T03:30:00.000-07:002017-05-10T07:30:26.581-07:00A Fabulous Linen Shirt–and gifts for Mom<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">My mother passed away last year and my mother in law passed several years ago so Mothers Day can be bittersweet. I am no longer am on the hunt for an appropriate mothers day gift. Since I am a mother I will choose some things that I would love for Mother’s Day and hopefully you will too!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I LOVE this Stinson Shirt by Lisa Bayne for Artful Home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> I live in linen in the summer. I know some of you do not like the fact that linen wrinkles so easily but I think that’s the beauty of it. I love the high low styling of this shirt and I love that Lisa’s line is just the slightest bit more fitted so it flatters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I would probably wear this shirt with a pair of white jeans. My daughter bought me a pair of these jeans for Christmas and I love them. I don’t usually cave in and buy expensive jeans but </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2pV4psn"><span style="font-family: Arial;">these</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> from DL live up to their claim. They really do flatter the tush.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I have worn a pale gray nail polish all winter. I think it is time to switch to a pretty white. This is Essie’s number one color on Amazon right now called marshmallow. It even sounds yummie!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I think the casual nature of this shirt calls out for simple accessories. I love water buffalo horn jewelry. It is sustainable, inexpensive and light looking with summer attire. These </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2poHfXX"><span style="font-family: Arial;">earrings</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> and </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2q02vFj"><span style="font-family: Arial;">bracelet</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> would be just enough with this casual outfit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">These </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2pZKQh2"><span style="font-family: Arial;">soludos espadrilles</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> mirror the same light and airy quality of the Stinson Shirt and I love anything crochet. I don’t think one should pay big bucks for espadrilles as they rarely last (at best) two seasons.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">My beach bag is beginning to look a little “tired”. I think this one from hat attack is a fun alternative. Love that the raffia ties in with the soles of the espadrilles. You know how I love a little texture in my interiors and my attire.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><img alt="To-The-Beach Crocheted Raffia Summer Tote Bag Hat Attack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YV36C5/ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_x_41oezbEYGMXR8: " height="661" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/69/89/0b/69890b8292217139b95b71bd1222644f.jpg" width="600" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">These </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2qjpBtf"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Wallaroo hats</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> are a new fav. They have an SPF of 50, they don’t break the bank, and they are packable! I love the wooden bead detail on this one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So here is my mom’s day roundup. What do you have on your mom’s day wish list?</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.artfulhome.com/product/Woven-Shirt/Linen-Stinson-Shirt/112302"><span style="font-family: Arial;">lisa bayne for artful home stinson shirt,</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2qjrJ4t"><span style="font-family: Arial;">DL1961 Amanda Skinny Jeans</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2poJHNX"><span style="font-family: Arial;">water buffalo horn bracelet</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2q07K7N"><span style="font-family: Arial;">hat attack raffia beach bag,</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2q0aDFP"><span style="font-family: Arial;">soludos crochet espadrilles</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2pteOJ2"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Wallaroo Breton SPF 50 Hat</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2q04w4n"><span style="font-family: Arial;">water buffalo horn earrings</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2pXRQg6"><span style="font-family: Arial;">essie marshmallow nail polish</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Have a great week. Thanks to so many of you for the well wishes regarding my hip replacement.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"> I can’t begin to give my surgeon (Dr. Hershey of Precision Orthopedics) enough credit. He did my last one two years ago and it went fabulous but this one even better. I am 3 weeks out , no pain, never had to take anything other than Tylenol, and am back to all normal activities. As in everything (I believe) it is great to have a team approach. Rob Snyder was my PT and he pushed me to do more but kept it simple so I would do the exercises. I am forever grateful to the two of them. They are rock stars in my opinion!!</span></div>
cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-49807178768685681172017-05-03T03:30:00.000-07:002017-05-03T09:32:08.843-07:00Ethnic Chic-How to Get It<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">What is Ethnic Chic? Layered and personal, it honors the customs, cultures and resources of countries around the planet and blends them into "well-traveled" whole. Lighting, furniture, textiles, flooring, textures, and accessories are married with past cultures, modern taste, and contemporary living. It is naturally connected to native raw and reclaimed materials, and is a relaxed eclectic look that can be dovetailed with many styles and can be added to over time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Updating my Spanish Colonial has meant adding a few more cross cultural influences while honoring it’s original style .</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"> There is something about the simple hand crafted, organic, vibe that anything ethnic adds that really appeals to me. I personally think it is here to stay for awhile, as many of us wish to have more ethical and sustainable products in our lives and to reflect that in our own decor. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">This bedroom by Summer Thornton has subtle ethnic influences without shouting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">In our last Project Design </span><a href="http://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com/2017/03/project-design-simple-ideas-to-update.html"><span style="font-family: "arial";">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial";"> we talked about doing something dramatic or different in your entry. In the entry by Antonio Martins I love the drama created by the mix of the oversized art, the workbench, the suzani pillows and that fabulous lamp.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="Boho chic living room desiretoinspire.net - Antonio Martins Interior Design 2: " height="1050" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/e5/f7/d2/e5f7d24be62fcfe0aa7c5e0c7ae02e9b.jpg" width="700" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">This power of this dining space is the combination of textures and surfaces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">In this New York Townhouse, I love the juxtaposition of the elegant settee and the gilt mirror with the branches and the unexpected vintage ikat pillow.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="Home Tour: A Legendary New York Townhouse via @domainehome // settee: " height="1044" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/5a/54/76/5a547653b649f14df539494832442edc.jpg" width="700" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">I love how this room combines ethnic textiles with more traditional elements like the bird prints and the lantern.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><img alt="Naples Interior Design - interior designer Summer Thornton - great room with blue and white chinese pottery & orange pillows with audubon bird print artwork and white linen sofa with orange tulips - www.summerthorntondesign.com" src="http://www.summerthorntondesign.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/04_Naples_Interior_Design_Summer_Thornton.jpg" height="1040" width="700" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">This room is “preaching to my choir”. I love the eclectic mix of the vintage suitcases, horn lamps, striped pillows, and the textural elements.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">This is such a clever mix …the black and white photographs, the mid century modern chair, and the Indian chest. I love vignettes like this that look haphazard but are actually very well thought out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">This space by Kristin Buckingham has subtle ethnic influences that marry the different styles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">The iconic Mary Emmerling is a master at combining disparate elements into a cohesive mix.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">I always love a black and white room. This room has so many elements to love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Here’s how I have incorporated ethnic elements into my own home decor. In one of my guest rooms I combined an old American sign with American Indian baskets, an antique carving and two American document boxes. These are all items that I have had for over 20 years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">In my recent entry update I mixed an Eastern European pot (found at a flea market) with antlers, and I filled an old dough bowl (easily found at flea markets and antique shops) with moss balls and dried saguaro cactus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Beautiful painting of African Woman by my friend Pat Huber over old terra cotta pot from Poland with mossy branches. Reproduction French Candlesticks, vintage look dog bank on an American Antique Blanket Chest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Old Romanian Shutters over recently recovered vintage ottomans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Do you like a little “ethnic chic” in your own home? What do you think? Is it a trend that will continue or a passing fancy? If you love it here’s how to incorporate a little into your own home. If you would like more ideas on how to add a little "ethnic chic" to your own yome check out my Pinterest Board<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/chattersley/ethnic-inspired/?etslf=9450&eq=ethnic%20"> here</a></span><br />
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cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-2494291124766804772017-04-24T21:23:00.000-07:002017-04-24T21:23:27.165-07:00Ageless Style Series-Elizabeth Kirkpatrick aka “The Contessa”<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I apologize for doing back to back fashion posts but I had my hip replaced one week ago today and this timeline creeped up on me. I am doing great (graduated to a cane today) Almost two years ago when I was recovering from my last hip replacement I was searching for something to post about and I came across the uber stylish Linda V Wright, an American living in Paris. The post still remains one of my most popular. Why? Because Linda "owns her own style". She dresses for herself in what she feels most comfortable and does it with confidence and class. You can read that post <a href="http://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com/2015/08/ageless-stylelinda-wright.html">here</a>. About a year ago I contacted some of my stylish blogger friends and set out to do a series on Ageless Style. My friend Elizabeth of the Vintage Contessa decided (with a little coaxing) to partner with me in this endeavor. Every other month Elizabeth and I are going to feature someone who we feel has "ageless style".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">To start the series off Elizabeth and I are interviewing each other. I had to dig to find pictures of myself. I am not fond of having my picture taken. Elizabeth and the camera are very good friends. She is one of the most genuinely beautiful women I have ever met and very comfortable in her own skin. Who says you can’t combine leopard with more leopard?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Elizabeth and I share some similar loves, vintage and artisan jewelry, and individually designed clothing. Elizabeth is not afraid to layer and more is always more in her book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Here is my interview with Elizabeth. I hope you enjoy it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">CH-How Would You Describe Your Style?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">EK-A BIT THEATRICAL………..FLAMBOYANT.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">COMPLETELY MY OWN.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">CH- What inspires your signature style?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">EK-GRACEFUL………FLOWING……..LONG garments.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">COLOR……….I am BIG ON COLOR!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">CH-What accessory Can You Not Do Without?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">EK-ALWAYS HAVE A FEW BANGLES on the wrist………..but they do get in the way of cooking a MEAL so come evening OFF THEY COME!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">CH-Favorite Color</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">EK-THIS IS HARD……..DEFINITELY NOT BLUE.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I adore that European mustard gold green color THAT is VERY hard to find here in the STATES! If I see someone wearing it I usually will STOP them in their tracks to find out MORE!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">CH-Do you have a signature piece that defines your style?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">EK-I used to have OLD CURTAINS made into long flowing coats.With BIG POCKETS SO I could collect the CHICKEN EGGS if I wore it as a robe!</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">I have a GOOD sense of color and NEVER leave the house without being ACCESSORIZED.That could mean a scarf…….a BASKET for a PURSE.A NECKLACE THAT FRAMES MY CHUBBY FACE! </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">A HAT.I tend to layer it on………….MORE IS MORE even for the GROCERY STORE!I make people SMILE………some will even stop me with a lovely compliment which of course makes me feel good and I think it makes them feel good. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">I have noticed in these past few years if I take the time to dress; my DAY will be more REWARDED.I just feel better………..it helps ones MOOD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">CH-Do you have a style icon?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">EK-I ADORE CARMEN DELL’ OREFICE always have even as a teenager.Did you see her modeling in PARIS on instagram this last season? SHE IS INCREDIBLE AT AGE 85.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">OF COURSE, I ADORE IRIS APFEL also.I think SHE AND I would have a BALL together.We both think outside the BOX.She traveled extensively for her work and was CREATIVE enough to see the VALUE in MARKET pieces way back when.BEADS, VESTMENT pieces for priests,etc.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">CH-What are your beauty essentials that you couldn't do without</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">EK-MY FACIAL GAL……….she is the REAL DEAL from POLAND and has turned my dry skin in to a soft chubby glow.Her products are from SPAIN.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">CH-Do you have repeat offenders in your closet if so what are they?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">EK-SURE I DO…….the GARDENING PANTS I have had for 25 years.The t-shirts that are not long enough for me but you just need for that extra layer under the sweat shirt. I do have a few pieces that I CANNOT TOSS YET………I will NEVER fit into them again in MY LIFE TIME but I LOVED THEM and SO they STAY taking up SPACE that I desperately NEED in the closet!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I AM NOT A PRACTICAL TYPE ……very SENTIMENTAL and CREATIVE.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I am saving my OLD PERRY ELLIS CAMEL HAIR coat for one of MY SONS!!!!!!!!!</span> <br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Just in case they ever go to NEW YORK in THE WINTER!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">SILLY?YES………...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">CH-What advice do you have for women over 50, or over 40?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">EK-OH 40……….those were THE BEST YEARS SO FAR.</span> <br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">YOU ARE FEARLESS, YOU know what YOU like and YOU know what YOU WANT! If you have children you will STAND UP FOR THEM NO MATTER WHAT THE SITUATION CALLS FOR. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">YOU HAVE ARRIVED………..life is not intimidating and YOU SHOULD KNOW YOUR DIRECTION BY NOW! </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">YOU RADIATE.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">50………comes with a PUNCH to some; more than half your LIFE is OVER.YOU reflect on what you have accomplished and where your headed.YOU ARE YOU, doubtful you will change at this STAGE of LIFE.Most likely LIFE will not get BETTER and hopefully it will not get WORSE.YOU ENJOY EACH DAY.Complain a little bit………as things on THY BOD start to CHANGE!I found myself looking in the mirror saying ,“WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN!”YOU either SUCK IT UP and KEEP MOVING or you head to the FILLERS AND BOTOX! </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">I think you can see I do not DO ANY OF THOSE BEAUTY TREATMENTS.I want to see what I have earned………..the GREY HAIR, THE WRINKLES……….it’s ALL GOOD.Much MORE BEAUTIFUL than the over done faces we are seeing in the MEDIA. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Be TRUE to YOURSELF………..</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">AGING is a GIFT! </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Let it take it’s course. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Look at it as a NEW ADVENTURE……………there is SO Much for the OLDER WOMEN NOW. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">WE ARE IN DEMAND!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">CH-Do you have any style rules that you live by?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">EK-ZERO.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">CH-What are your favorite online go to sources?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">EK-I am not one to SHOP on line much……….I still need to see the garment and try it on as I am pretty tall and most things are not long enough for me.I do SEARCH for KAFTANS or CAFTANS from time to time.MY dear FRIEND SANDRA SALLIN got me on EBAY searching out ANGELA CAPUTI accessories…………..I found out in a HEART BEAT that can be DANGEROUS!!!SO EASY TO PUSH THAT BUTTON,But so much JOY when that parcel arrives!!!!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">CH-Do you have a particular designer that you are drawn to?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">EK-I REALLY ADORE the BRYN WALKER LINE here in NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.They make basically the same designs year after year but in NEW FABRICS! The LINEN and VELVET and FLEECE are my FAVORITES.The pants are long enough and I can fit into a MEDIUM or a LARGE or an EXTRA LARGE so when the SALES come around and THEY HAVE GOOD SALES I can usually SCORE SOME WONDERFUL PIECES as SIZE is not a NEGATIVE HERE!THEY MAKE CLOTHES WITH COLOR and DO BLACK AND WHITE pieces BEAUTIFULLY TOO. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">I have said for years I should TOSS all my other clothes………….and just have a BRYN WALKER CLOSET. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">THAT HASNOT HAPPENED YET and I doubt it will…….. HOWEVER,I do like THE IDEA. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I hope you enjoyed my interview with Elizabeth. Elizabeth is interviewing me on her blog <a href="http://thevintagecontessa.net/2017/04/24/ageless-style/">here</a> . If you don’t read her blog the Vintage Contessa I encourage you to do so. Grab a glass of wine or a cup of coffee you will want to start at the beginning and enjoy. Oh and did I mention she has a pet pig?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> In June I will be interviewing the lovely Adrienne Shubin of the Rich Life in the Wine Country. ‘</span><br />
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cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-34143378454038423262017-04-16T20:59:00.000-07:002017-04-16T20:59:11.650-07:00Over 50 Fashion; One Tunic Two Ways<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">I just ordered this fabulous tunic from Artful Home. I think it is one of the best additions to my wardrobe I have added recently. It is a crinkly linen so it doesn’t wrinkle (very packable), the color is heavenly, and it can be worn multiple ways. I have already worn it several times. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">The </span><a href="https://www.artfulhome.com/product/Linen-Tunic/Portofino-Tunic/112635"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">Portofino Tunic from Carol Turner for Artful Home</span></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;"> is pure heaven. The </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2ozrZdx"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">Melish Cloche Hat</span></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;"> looks a lot like a much more expensive brand for a lot less. </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2ozBv01"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">The Hue Capri leggings</span></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;"> are comfy and a great value. If you are looking for a great beach read “</span><a href="http://amzn.to/2p3P1KO"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">Slightly South of Simple</span></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">” hits the mark. I love books about Southern Women and their relationships and there is a little surprise if you are of a certain age. If you are looking for a flip flop with some arch support that doesn’t look clunky you will love the </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2ozqtI4"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">Olukai Ho Opio</span></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">. They also come in every color imaginable. I just ordered them and am planning to order in other colors as well. Love the pretty </span><a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/crocheted-metallic-tote?category=bags-totes&color=007"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">metallic beach bag from Anthropologie</span></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;"> and who doesn’t love a great pair of </span><a href="http://amzn.to/2oI08bC"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">Ray Bans</span></a>.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;"><a href="https://www.artfulhome.com/product/Linen-Tunic/Portofino-Tunic/112635?searchTerm=portofino%20tunic">Portofino Tunic by Carol Turner for Artful Home</a>, Pretty <a href="http://amzn.to/2p89AWq">Embroidered Linen Shawl</a> (super inexpensive and great looking), Fun, textural, <a href="http://amzn.to/2pFSaN6">Jessica McClintock Clutch</a> (great value), <a href="http://www.frenchkande.com/african-opal-mix-with-silver-wire-and-chemin-de-fir-pendant.html">French Kande Chemin de Fir Pendant Necklace</a>, <a href="http://www.frenchkande.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=african+opal+mix+34+inch">French Kande Medallion Bracelet</a>, Great Looking and comfy <a href="http://amzn.to/2ok4xxv">Born Casma Sandals</a>, <a href="http://www.frenchkande.com/african-opal-mix-with-gerlin-medallion.html">French Kande Medallion Choker</a> (love anything French Kande), <a href="https://www.artfulhome.com/product/Steel-Bracelet/Web-Cuff/106706">Melissa Styles for Artful Home Web Cuff,</a> <a href="https://www.artfulhome.com/product/Woven-Pant/Montreal-Ankle-Pant/112637">Lisette Montreal Ankle Pant for Artful Home</a>. </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">Here is a shot of me wearing the Portofino Tunic, taken by Elizabeth (aka the vintage contessa), while lunching at her lovely home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">By the way coming late April Elizabeth and I will be beginning an every other month ageless style series featuring women with great style. In the meantime stop by <a href="http://thevintagecontessa.net/">Elizabeth’s blog</a>. It will bring a smile to your face. I may be out of the loop for a bit...hopefully I am getting my hip replaced tomorrow!!</span></div>
cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-1117168513316477692017-04-10T10:14:00.000-07:002017-04-10T10:14:21.665-07:00Napa Valley Getaway Part II<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">While in Napa we stayed at the beautifully restored Indian Springs Resort in Calistoga. We stayed on the main floor of the building you see here on your immediate right which overlooks a beautiful pond. If I were to return I would stay in the exact same location if there were just two of us.</span><br />
<img height="391" src="https://www.indianspringscalistoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Photo_Gallery_7.jpg" width="730" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">The great thing about Indian Springs is they have so many options. If you travel with another couple you could rent one of the two bedroom bungalows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Bikes are scattered about the property that you can borrow and return. The location is fabulous. You can walk or ride to town.</span><br />
<img src="https://www.indianspringscalistoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bungalow-livingroom-large.jpg" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">They also have two houses on the property for families</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Of course the star of the property are the two pools fed by the Mineral Springs. This is the adult pool.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">The property is also home to the fabulous Sam’s Social Club restaurant. We ate dinner one night and breakfast one morning. Both meals were fabulous. The outdoor seating is wonderful.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> <img alt="SamsClub-header" src="https://www.indianspringscalistoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/isr-dining-header.jpg" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;">all photos above courtesy of Indian Springs Resort</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">On Saturday we drove up to the Healdsburg and Dry Creek Valley. We had lunch at Shed. Shed is the brainchild of Doug Lipton and Cindy Daniel. Shed is filled with all things kitchen, home and garden.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jwib7GIASN0/WOrvg4EFXjI/AAAAAAAAV7c/YAfBv5RMYNA/s1600-h/shed1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="shed1" border="0" height="433" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mwp_U8dnsdQ/WOrvhb3C8yI/AAAAAAAAV7g/1vFuscrGkLY/shed1_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="shed1" width="325" /></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SSSMhmhOh5A/WOrviKNMhhI/AAAAAAAAV7k/Vy6ADUiHU6Q/s1600-h/shed3%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="shed3" border="0" height="433" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dg1relFC_-Y/WOrvimoMJaI/AAAAAAAAV7o/Cw2yUoRpdk0/shed3_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="shed3" width="325" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">It also has a fabulous cafe and bakery. We had one of the most delicious brunches we have ever enjoyed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">We left shed and headed to Dry Creek to Papapietro Perry Winery (for some of our favorite Pinots)</span><br />
<img height="368" src="https://grapegears.com/public/media/2016/04/6879.jpg" width="675" /><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">When in the area we always love to stop at the beautiful Robert Young Winery in the lovely Alexander Valley. It always makes me think of New England.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">We left Robert Young and went back to Calistoga. Calistoga used to be the hippie sister of the Napa Valley but it has changed a lot over the years. It hasn’t lost it’s laid back vibe. We really enjoyed revisiting it. On the way into town in an old Gas Station is the Tank Winery. The vibe is friendly and hip and the wine quite good as well.</span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bY5Ow2XWYtM/WOrvpsrsRUI/AAAAAAAAV8U/HYBwqmHGxYs/s1600-h/tank1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="tank1" border="0" height="525" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XAgJHZ0S9GY/WOrvqEJeScI/AAAAAAAAV8Y/iK-Xi_Jig8c/tank1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="tank1" width="700" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">We left Tank and spotted another fun tasting room downtown, Olabisi. Our server was super friendly and the wines very approachable as well.</span><br />
<img alt="Image result for olabisi winery" src="https://s3-media2.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/Vv79qJAMNlxpkOYtOhALAg/o.jpg" /><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">I am sorry I didn’t take more pictures of the inside it was very cleverly decorated.</span><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J5kBHekgce8/WOrvq-l5SZI/AAAAAAAAV8c/HTvRg_maffQ/s1600-h/olabasi1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="olabasi1" border="0" height="933" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PjxI7DDWpLc/WOrvrjZxSqI/AAAAAAAAV8g/HOA8h15NDJ8/olabasi1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="olabasi1" width="700" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">That night we ate at the charming Evangeline, which just happens to be right next door to Olabisi.</span> <br />
<img alt="Evangeline" src="http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/napavalleyregister.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/6a/b6a006a9-98d2-5b6c-ab03-ab90c91cca21/572a21734700e.image.jpg" /><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">We had a lovely meal on their charming patio and enjoyed one of our absolute favorite Pinots thanks to Jen and Darius.</span><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yekFin4sr3A/WOrvsSGuBkI/AAAAAAAAV8k/06SmvFzUERw/s1600-h/evangeline1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="evangeline1" border="0" height="933" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UL_1tmqOgto/WOrvs-6GKBI/AAAAAAAAV8o/YkAp-4UFpOE/evangeline1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="evangeline1" width="700" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">If you would like to stay somewhere more laid back and less chi chi than the Napa standards; I would highly recommend a trip to Calistoga and the Indian Springs Resort. We would go back in a heartbeat.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial";">I may be out of the loop for a week or so as I am having my hip replaced today. Have a great week!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">**last minute update surgery cancelled implant may have been damaged...bummer!!!</span></div>
cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149138383499703514.post-64338192455616403962017-04-03T07:44:00.000-07:002017-04-03T07:44:17.227-07:00Weekend Getaway to Napa Valley & Beyond Part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial;">If you follow me on Instagram you know that we recently got away for a long weekend. First of all thank you to my wonderful daughter and son in law for the lovely Christmas gift. Not only did they give us the weekend, they came down and babysat with my dad and the dog and cats. My sister lived in Napa Valley for about six years so we used to go all the time. Once she moved back East and we bought our place in Paso we rarely go anymore.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">We began our trip with a stop at one of our old favorites Bistro Don Giovanni in Napa. The food is fabulous and the atmosphere charming. They never disappoint.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">via trip advisor</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">We next went to check out the Rams Gate Winery designed by the wonderful Howard Backen with interiors by the esteemed Orlando Diaz Ozcuy. As with all of Howard Backen’s projects Rams Gate is an extension of the land on which it resides. He used the barns of the Carneros region as inspiration for the design. The views are incredible and the overall effect organic perfection.If you would like to learn more about Rams Gate go <a href="http://ramsgatewinery.com/experience/">here</a> . If you are like me and can’t get enough of Howard Backen’s work you can read my post <a href="http://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com/2016/01/from-land-book-to-be-savored.html">here</a>, and buy his book Of the Land <a href="http://amzn.to/2otsWFl">here</a>. I guarantee it will be one of your favorites. I am constantly referring to it. I am also on a mission to see as many of his projects as I can.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://ramsgatewinery.com/experience/">source</a></span><br />
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<img border="0" src="http://www.vitapehardesign.com/sites/default/files/styles/large_portfolio_960x550_rounded_8_png/public/project-image/rams_gate_frontpage_1x.jpg?itok=OvetP7dN" height="412" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="700" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">After we left Rams Gate we headed to Sonoma to one of my favorite haunts, Sonoma Country Antiques. They always have something interesting and their displays are always so creatively contrived.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I love, love, loved their take on using this turkish rug as a bedspread</span><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vbXRszYSEuc/WOJe_TcYMDI/AAAAAAAAV5c/SYA7BAPZCCk/s1600-h/sonomahome14.jpg"><img alt="sonomahome1" border="0" height="525" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NOgtMktGX_s/WOJfAMj8z7I/AAAAAAAAV5g/Es0HixbddGg/sonomahome1_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="sonomahome1" width="700" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">I am so tempted to try this</span> <br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fSHuYPkUYwg/WOJfAkQvzwI/AAAAAAAAV5k/lHzV5l2jy_Q/s1600-h/sonomahome24.jpg"><img alt="sonomahome2" border="0" height="933" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b4aZ32TtiZw/WOJfBZId0vI/AAAAAAAAV5o/BGn0Qzfj6Jk/sonomahome2_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="sonomahome2" width="700" /></a><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s0TY_U9ajKA/WOJfB67yhrI/AAAAAAAAV5s/Vbr1Lj5bjxs/s1600-h/sonomahome34.jpg"><img alt="sonomahome3" border="0" height="525" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2y2KCVZsUWk/WOJfCapGARI/AAAAAAAAV5w/xl7PQS506Fc/sonomahome3_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="sonomahome3" width="700" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cnUZkKgHZ5c/WOJfCyB89lI/AAAAAAAAV50/BeormyjpFSU/s1600-h/sonomahome45.jpg"><img alt="sonomahome4" border="0" height="933" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vmFjkP_lpao/WOJfDdYnEDI/AAAAAAAAV54/VvzBdC56mmM/sonomahome4_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="sonomahome4" width="700" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Another fun stop is Cornerstone but I had just stopped recently, so we headed to Saint Helena. I always like to stop in at Vintage Home and Acres right next door.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Vintage Home always has fabulous finds for the home. Their clever window display from the street.</span><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EIrt4oWPA2I/WOJfEFjNX8I/AAAAAAAAV58/3fDFyh8okO4/s1600-h/vintage1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="vintage1" border="0" height="933" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fTajO8tFkXE/WOJfEgQv6KI/AAAAAAAAV6A/2Q_3Ui0Bf78/vintage1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="vintage1" width="700" /></a><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sv9cHn8fsoM/WOJfGhOXj0I/AAAAAAAAV6M/IKDmxkyLjcA/s1600-h/vintage3%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="vintage3" border="0" height="525" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NRurImxJtlU/WOJfHe53qBI/AAAAAAAAV6Q/52rmVr8VFtw/vintage3_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="vintage3" width="700" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Next door Acres has wonderful things for the garden and the most fabulous faux flowers you have ever seen.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xlVeYmbzPRs/WOJfH-lEsgI/AAAAAAAAV6U/3zgQvUouLBI/s1600-h/acres2%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="acres2" border="0" height="700" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2tTotjdyoxU/WOJfIsKJIyI/AAAAAAAAV6Y/tLbxBIBCbsc/acres2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="acres2" width="700" /></a></span><br />
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cMh2infd87k/WOJfJWNJqQI/AAAAAAAAV6c/GWNhAlBDG_4/s1600-h/acres1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="acres1" border="0" height="933" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2iXK5UxBax4/WOJfJwSqAzI/AAAAAAAAV6g/t0UE3VI-de8/acres1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="acres1" width="700" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I will report on the second half of our trip next week if all goes according to plans. I am having my second hip replacement a week from today! Yippee I can’t wait. The last one was a piece of cake so I am hoping for more of the same this time around!!</span></div>
cindy hattersley designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com10