THE COLOR YOU CRAVE: BLUE AND WHITE

BLUE AND WHITE ADDICTION<br><br />What is it about blue and white that attracts?<br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wnUifRSYndPh0ns_5824TWetiKIFYHwk_PVX2tg-nCl-jCvm9XuLPw7P1VS8K0tgz2R37Ks0nMgXyQWjShEMVWTm9dSXfXT0Rlv0f7bgHQS8As4D78dhJHDrm2kVWVrYlXJxrBlOxpE/s1600/IMG_1091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" cya="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wnUifRSYndPh0ns_5824TWetiKIFYHwk_PVX2tg-nCl-jCvm9XuLPw7P1VS8K0tgz2R37Ks0nMgXyQWjShEMVWTm9dSXfXT0Rlv0f7bgHQS8As4D78dhJHDrm2kVWVrYlXJxrBlOxpE/s640/IMG_1091.jpg" width="640"></a></div>It's one of my all time favorite home decor combinations. <br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbVqbibzVhFfYQcOj3eF1uHiMwTfFdiKBcGCQGvaG0sGM8G4ykIdHnISN5qi0RJuCGHvOGdDYb9AD86vhpCndRzcw4bJin-ROBmVegxKzOKrdUzefhPQL4Jph19BvqXN3ibxZKuHa3rI/s1600/IMG_1092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" cya="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbVqbibzVhFfYQcOj3eF1uHiMwTfFdiKBcGCQGvaG0sGM8G4ykIdHnISN5qi0RJuCGHvOGdDYb9AD86vhpCndRzcw4bJin-ROBmVegxKzOKrdUzefhPQL4Jph19BvqXN3ibxZKuHa3rI/s640/IMG_1092.jpg" width="640"></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">it always feels fresh<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/06/blue-and-white-addiction.html#more">Read more »</a>

THE COLOR YOU CRAVE: BLUE AND WHITE

BLUE AND WHITE ADDICTION What is it about blue and white that attracts? It's one of my all time favorite home decor combinations. it alw...

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New Kitchens by William Hefner & Christopher Peacock

<div align="center"><br /></div><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Z2v2FhWd1b4/UbIV_lPm0RI/AAAAAAAAIF8/rMOs8LYCQ1c/s1600-h/blog%2525202%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="blog 2" border="0" height="419" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iyPJ3b2esBk/UbIV_-vmTBI/AAAAAAAAIGA/CgG8du3v-WM/blog%2525202_thumb%25255B1%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: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="blog 2" width="604" /></a> <br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">I just love the pure beauty and artistic simplicity of William Hefner’s kitchen designs.</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u0LNNTgGF4o/UbIWADK6W2I/AAAAAAAAIGM/7as98rl12CM/s1600-h/Blog1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u0LNNTgGF4o/UbIWADK6W2I/AAAAAAAAIGQ/s4dIhNp1Lu4/s1600-h/Blog1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Blog1" border="0" height="402" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CaOCLrOR_cU/UbIWBGOWATI/AAAAAAAAIGU/pc2maBVfK2c/Blog1_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: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Blog1" width="604" /></a></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you are not familiar with William Hefner, he is a wonderful architect from California. He designs beautiful homes, but his kitchens rank high on the inspiration scale for me.  </span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0LYiWFu-fvk/UbIWBZdj4NI/AAAAAAAAIGc/HpcSgy9J6YU/s1600-h/Blog%2525203%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0LYiWFu-fvk/UbIWBZdj4NI/AAAAAAAAIGg/szG2E_JmDTA/s1600-h/Blog%2525203%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Blog 3" border="0" height="904" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4zMi-vLCDJ0/UbIWCIX5fdI/AAAAAAAAIGk/WcHMZwt4K2k/Blog%2525203_thumb%25255B1%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: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Blog 3" width="604" /></a></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Although not practical for the snowy northeast winters, I adore his use of steel windows and his streamlined aesthetic which is both sophisticated and beautiful.</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">  </span></div><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MOmGUKNp-go/UbIWCgInQoI/AAAAAAAAIGs/pxCC7rBcHxM/s1600-h/blog3%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MOmGUKNp-go/UbIWCgInQoI/AAAAAAAAIGw/EoM9pGeB9KY/s1600-h/blog3%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="blog3" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KjtwqVLoBTw/UbIWDUW5dUI/AAAAAAAAIG0/Q42YB2MaYRY/blog3_thumb%25255B1%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: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="blog3" width="604" /></a></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">He has just published a gorgeous new book <strong>California Homes.</strong>  William Hefner also has sent me a copy to giveaway to a lucky Willow Décor reader.  As always, just leave a comment. Or as you know, current subscribers and followers are automatically entered to win.  You can order a copy of <strong>California Homes</strong> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/California-Homes-Studio-William-Architects/dp/1864704276/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370624947&sr=8-1&keywords=william+hefner">HERE</a>. Or visit his website <a href="http://www.williamhefner.com/#contact">HERE</a> for even more inspiration.</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ijBl4MzyRgs/UbIWDzhjr-I/AAAAAAAAIG8/273SgLGq6AA/s1600-h/photo%2525201%252520%2525281%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="photo 1 (1)" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MZA1dPZHUNE/UbIWEEQwMMI/AAAAAAAAIHA/ZJP7GrHBiHA/photo%2525201%252520%2525281%252529_thumb%25255B1%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: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="photo 1 (1)" width="604" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">In other exciting news, Christopher Peacock inspires us once again with his stunning new kitchens on display in his fabulous new 5000 square foot showroom in the D&D building in New York City.</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tQcufIyOJsc/UbIWEp0HdTI/AAAAAAAAIHM/F8CY99J9JGU/s1600-h/photo%2525202%252520%2525282%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="photo 2 (2)" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-P8bFpqidlTw/UbIWFHeQjZI/AAAAAAAAIHQ/EGNfGjaFsa8/photo%2525202%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B1%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: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="photo 2 (2)" width="604" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">The new showroom is breathtaking and Peacock has really created something special.  Every cabinet, stove hood, and drawer pull reflect his outstanding quality and flawless design.</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lVbvI-EHyh8/UbIWFYg7naI/AAAAAAAAIHc/WF2HeN8eElc/s1600-h/photo%2525201%252520%2525282%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="photo 1 (2)" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-08s0GdoZm7c/UbIWFr3KsPI/AAAAAAAAIHg/MmNYWi1PWXY/photo%2525201%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B1%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: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="photo 1 (2)" width="604" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">It is glorious inspiration at every turn. Notice the beautiful curved cabinet and the butcher block integrated in to the center island.</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YSgtHAarksQ/UbIWGDnmn_I/AAAAAAAAIHo/zwP_BZqB-8w/s1600-h/photo%2525202%252520%2525283%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="photo 2 (3)" border="0" height="904" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rnGpjmJ8izo/UbIWGezzOYI/AAAAAAAAIHw/Nawr2KJVIuI/photo%2525202%252520%2525283%252529_thumb%25255B1%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: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="photo 2 (3)" width="604" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">The showroom is not limited to kitchens, he has other wonderful installations including a library, bar area, dining room and a terrace.  Though they wouldn’t disclose the cost of the new showroom, its clear that no expense has been spared!</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">To see more of Christopher Peacock’s latest designs click <a href="http://www.peacockhome.com/">HERE</a>.  </span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Finally congratulations to “Yoga Girl” for winning the Magni Giveaway – please email me your shipping address</span>. </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(all photos used with permission. Content copyrighted and not be used with our permission  from Willow Décor)</span></div>

New Kitchens by William Hefner & Christopher Peacock

I just love the pure beauty and artistic simplicity of William Hefner’s kitchen designs. If you are not familiar with William Hefner, he i...

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WALL COLOR AND WOOD TONES

<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">MAKING THEM ALL HAPPY</span><br><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Most of us have wood tones in our home.  If not on the floor, then as furniture or kitchen cabinets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While wood isn't considered a 'color' in your color palette, their tones do need to be considered.  Wood can have red, brown, yellow or in some cases, gray tones.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjKCMbdppKUPG0RqyFwhQvB6W4006VqhX1WWtcVGXx6MPsIwRU3jpSMh1LoKctlRk_X0m-Pq3m84etV2DD1vBV1c4wS0l9nQKhEzpWa21HB1xV_wTFTS1NyB25FCY3_yI9tDacjFgAgs/s1600/cbid+043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="518" lwa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjKCMbdppKUPG0RqyFwhQvB6W4006VqhX1WWtcVGXx6MPsIwRU3jpSMh1LoKctlRk_X0m-Pq3m84etV2DD1vBV1c4wS0l9nQKhEzpWa21HB1xV_wTFTS1NyB25FCY3_yI9tDacjFgAgs/s640/cbid+043.jpg" width="640"></a></div>Red toned woods, like mahogany or cherry look great with cooler wall colors - cool greens, blues and grays, and gray toned beiges.  Yellow toned woods, like oak, also do well with greens, grays and purple tones.  Dark woods can handle both cool and warm tones.  If you have a mix, a grayed down neutral may work with all the wood tones.   When in doubt, choose the wood tone you have the largest amount of, or the most dominant and find a color that makes it look beautiful.<br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/06/wall-color-and-wood-tones.html#more">Read more »</a>

WALL COLOR AND WOOD TONES

MAKING THEM ALL HAPPY Most of us have wood tones in our home.  If not on the floor, then as furniture or kitchen cabinets. While wood isn...

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

<br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>THE CLEAN UP<br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhSH8o1ta9PeK6SxoOBCVLzCpVzXDfnZ63Upk4uwOzl6h85DanAYaFRU5Yey3N0J8c4h__1xQ9gk-AtzeyjA7077tMvlLpTUcDZry5GJAhWE6Rhcby-tGuXokU_9Ts9bDBAMu_bCuAus/s1600/atlantahomesmag+com3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" dua="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhSH8o1ta9PeK6SxoOBCVLzCpVzXDfnZ63Upk4uwOzl6h85DanAYaFRU5Yey3N0J8c4h__1xQ9gk-AtzeyjA7077tMvlLpTUcDZry5GJAhWE6Rhcby-tGuXokU_9Ts9bDBAMu_bCuAus/s640/atlantahomesmag+com3.jpg" width="484"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">We recently enjoyed our first outdoor dinner party of the season with perfect California weather!  Getting the garden and patio back into shape from Winter is always a daunting task, especially when it seems like every leaf from every tree from miles around has decided to land in your backyard.<br><br /> Along with all the dirt.<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-great-outdoors.html#more">Read more »</a>

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

THE CLEAN UP via We recently enjoyed our first outdoor dinner party of the season with perfect California weather!  Getting the garden and p...

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