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Snowflakes And Wishes Christmas

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Turning empty wine bottles into home decor | CapeCodOnline.com

When I first saw this article, I laughed....since many of  my friends and I do enjoy a bottle of wine now and then (and you all know who you are!).  But after reading this article I was intriqued.   Someone started a program to have learning disabled folks create unique home decor items using recycled wine/liquor bottles.  This touched a few things in my life and I thought I would share.   It took a little digging, but I found that these items are for sale at http://www.samueldaygallery.com/.  Enjoy.

Turning empty bottles into home decor CapeCodOnline.com

Major League Baseball shades

Here is a new idea from one of the companies I work with, Persona Shades.   They have licensed MLB logos that can be put on any color background.   

Now if football is more your thing, or no sports at all, ANY graphic can be applied to the shade.   How cool is that?

Designer Candice Olson updates a tiny, old bathroom

One of my favorite interior designers is Candice Olson. Look at what she did for this bathroom.....wish I could have her redo mine...

Home & Garden Designer Candice Olson updates a tiny, old bathroom Seattle Times Newspaper

Changing your bed coverings with the seasons?

I remember when I was young my mother would change my bedspread and curtains with the season....usually just two seasons:  spring/summer and fall/winter.   Yellow and white checks for the former and a heavier, multi-colored set for the latter.   It was a nice change and a great way to perk up the room.   I recently thought it would be a great idea for my master bedroom and my kid's rooms until I realized how much I paid for the current sets and did I really want to invest in a whole new ensemble for another season?      One idea that can add some seasonal change to the bedroom without a major investment is to use BED SCARVES.   The better hotels have been using this concept for awhile.  The scarves go across the bottom of the bed and look nice in a matching or complementery fabric.   Also a great protection for your expensive bedding when the pooch wants to snuggle on your bed.   Check out these photos for ideas....you can go as simple or elaborate as you like.  If you are a quilter, it is a great way to get use out of multiple designs based on the seasons.  Imagine a quilted bed scarf for every holiday even!  ........hmmm, I better get my scissors out.

Join the Cause

make a pillowcase
make a difference

Calling all quilters, sewers and crafters! American Patchwork & Quilting is challenging you to join our efforts to Make a Pillowcase, Make a Difference. Every pillowcase can make a difference in your community. A pillowcase can provide comfort for a cancer patient, hope for a foster child, encouragement for a battered woman, or beauty for a nursing home resident. 
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases/index.html

Pantone: turquoise is color of the year

http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/Pantone.aspx?pg=20705&ca=4

Embroidered Gift Idea

Embroidered Gift Idea - adorable 12x16, white linen/cotton pillow. Available in pink, blue or black dots. Many embroidery designs available. Contact me at jacqui@aninteriorview.org for more info and pricing.

Thibaut natural textures

I love Thibaut's wallpapers and fabrics. Here is textured wallpaper from their new collection, called Ostrich.

Follow the link to more views from their natural collection.

Robert Allen and Sherwin-Williams

Robert Allen fabrics has a partnership with Sherwin-Williams paints to coordinate paint colors to the fabric line. Check out the latest collection at http://www.robertallendesign.com/fabrics/featured_1.aspx.