SIMPLY FALL: THE MIGHTY ACORN

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />NATURE needs very little embellishment..</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />it has a quiet elegance all its own</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />decorating your home for the coming season can be as easy</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />as bringing a little nature to your table</div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Sls72_Id0kAtBgNIofU7gyiy-8HLVfmuNMB_2QZr1ImxhdQsGwCnVDEEZjXJIHTgBD7QIdmP5hGO5UZDxyK8LLHSF454s2SXpDnB2IXRAJ7mYKhhwZ6coiMdYNau4wqUqcOOUa-KJ33q/s1600/tumblr_m9sffo29l51qa9o05o1_400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Sls72_Id0kAtBgNIofU7gyiy-8HLVfmuNMB_2QZr1ImxhdQsGwCnVDEEZjXJIHTgBD7QIdmP5hGO5UZDxyK8LLHSF454s2SXpDnB2IXRAJ7mYKhhwZ6coiMdYNau4wqUqcOOUa-KJ33q/s1600/tumblr_m9sffo29l51qa9o05o1_400.jpg" width="400"></a></div><br /><br><br />There are so many natural Fall elements to choose from...<br><br />the leaves, the pumpkins and gourds, pinecones<br><br />fall florals, berries and fruit..<br><br />and a favorite of mine...<br><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />ACORNS AND OAK LEAVES</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/09/simply-fall-mighty-acorn.html#more">Read more »</a>

SIMPLY FALL: THE MIGHTY ACORN

NATURE needs very little embellishment..it has a quiet elegance all its owndecorating your home for the coming season can be as easyas bringing a little nature to your tableThere are so many natural Fall elements to choose from...the leaves, the pumpkins and gourds, pineconesfall florals, berries an…

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COLOR FOR KITCHENS - THE 10 BEST

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />So fortunate to have Jennifer Riner of Zillow as a guest blogger today.  <a href="http://www.zillow.com/">Zillow</a> is a site Mr. B and I find ourselves on often. (Totally unsolicited by the way). We love to check out the real estate in areas we think might be fun places to live... yes we are guilty of the <i>'lookee loos'</i>.  Mr. B fantasizes about retiring on a beach or a lake someday so he loves to look at the <i>'possibilities</i>'.  I like to peruse <a href="http://www.zillow.com/digs/">Zillow Digs</a> for design ideas.  So being fans already, we jumped at the chance to have them on a guest post today.    </div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The 10 Best Paint<br />Colors for Kitchens<o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />By Jennifer Riner of Zillow<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Altering kitchen paint colors can be intimidating,<br />especially when homeowners are accustomed to bland, builder-grade palettes.<br />However, incorporating fresh flair in kitchens is easy, especially when applying<br />adventurous palettes in small amounts. <o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Choose from the following 10 colors to create well-designed,<br />inspiring culinary spaces.<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1. Timeless Gray<o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCnuAmc7JrVYO4WLO90PFVTcNoPA1UW4bHzJ5R_GbSQINLhF4uGC91T0-_wgonjyUmr6judBSSIF0td7oGX-msImgWY3FZLV1Bgi2BNYHZIaeOV04zJLjUTXH-QvfRDimOfxL6UlDDbp8/s1600/kitchen+light+grey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCnuAmc7JrVYO4WLO90PFVTcNoPA1UW4bHzJ5R_GbSQINLhF4uGC91T0-_wgonjyUmr6judBSSIF0td7oGX-msImgWY3FZLV1Bgi2BNYHZIaeOV04zJLjUTXH-QvfRDimOfxL6UlDDbp8/s1600/kitchen+light+grey.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype<br /> id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t"<br /> path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"><br /> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"/><br /> <v:formulas><br /> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"/><br /> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"/><br /> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"/><br /> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"/><br /> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"/><br /> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"/><br /> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"/><br /> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"/><br /> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"/><br /> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"/><br /> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"/><br /> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"/><br /> </v:formulas><br /> <v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"/><br /> <o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"/><br /></v:shapetype><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_1" o:spid="_x0000_i1030" type="#_x0000_t75"<br /> style='width:414pt;height:319pt;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'><br /> <v:imagedata src="file://localhost/Users/James/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0clip_image001.jpg"<br /> o:title=""/><br /></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><o:p></o:p></div><br /><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><br /><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;">Source: Michelle Workman<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Complement marble countertops with soft gray tones on walls<br />and cabinets. Marble stone grains provide dark contrast against similar,<br />lighter hues. Unlike other pale neutrals, gray color schemes appear clean<br />without feeling cold.<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2. Bright White<o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_3"<br /> o:spid="_x0000_i1029" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:6in;height:4in;<br /> visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'><br /> <v:imagedata src="file://localhost/Users/James/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0clip_image003.jpg"<br /> o:title=""/><br /></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><br /><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;">Source: Lukas Machnik<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNr7S1kVNStz35-QUPNXSjl9GwtiYuPf7WeKH7VydFxGZuki2IsACUO8BOLDJa7VtN5Jq0ti_34Y2pYGVfVFflc63K-qHoYsWTdGUibuo_0GK2di9W28n-pR4P02zlkXaiQ8oHKv-r7M/s1600/white+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNr7S1kVNStz35-QUPNXSjl9GwtiYuPf7WeKH7VydFxGZuki2IsACUO8BOLDJa7VtN5Jq0ti_34Y2pYGVfVFflc63K-qHoYsWTdGUibuo_0GK2di9W28n-pR4P02zlkXaiQ8oHKv-r7M/s1600/white+kitchen.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Nothing says sterile quite like all-white kitchens. While<br />not everyone’s taste, bleached kitchens featuring pops of colors maintain some vibrant<br />interest. Fresh flowers, brightly-colored stand mixers and brass hardware<br />pieces appear more vivid against stark backdrops.<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3. Charcoal<o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Charcoal is a prime accent color for large fixtures in the<br />kitchen, such as lower cabinets and island bases. Incorporating darker hues on<br />lower levels helps disguise drips, dust and grime accumulating from foot<br />traffic and high-use kitchens. Avoid overusing darker hues as they tend to<br />block out natural light, which is a highly-desired feature in kitchens.<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">4. Deep Black<o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3kkrWCnBFO0diMchHNiQqMNzc7mLYRRSpwTkVJy_nyf0019QkJw7mrpUkQlAhtG_SJ2xQ_qTq0vHk6PpjzNXHtz_halCjkwxE3OqKoBwi-k6iI_4FJ2zeg1doMr4fbwGtl9u0WPcctl4/s1600/black+kitchen-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3kkrWCnBFO0diMchHNiQqMNzc7mLYRRSpwTkVJy_nyf0019QkJw7mrpUkQlAhtG_SJ2xQ_qTq0vHk6PpjzNXHtz_halCjkwxE3OqKoBwi-k6iI_4FJ2zeg1doMr4fbwGtl9u0WPcctl4/s1600/black+kitchen-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_2"<br /> o:spid="_x0000_i1028" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:393pt;height:262pt;<br /> visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'><br /> <v:imagedata src="file://localhost/Users/James/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0clip_image005.jpg"<br /> o:title=""/><br /></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><br /><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;">Source: 24 Design Construction<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />While not appropriate for every space, black accents are<br />sleek and versatile options for larger spaces. Vast kitchens typically have<br />ample lighting to contrast dark shades, but black paint in smaller spaces tends<br />to absorb the already limited lighting. Limit dark hues to cabinets, accent<br />walls or countertops – but not all at once.<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5. Greige<o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />A new spin on classic beige is “greige,” incorporating gray<br />undertones rather than yellow. The latest mixture yields warm, yet<br />contemporary, atmospheres without looking generic.<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">6. Dark Navy<o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_4"<br /> o:spid="_x0000_i1027" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:6in;height:4in;<br /> visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'><br /> <v:imagedata src="file://localhost/Users/James/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0clip_image007.jpg"<br /> o:title=""/><br /></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><br /><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;">Source: Zillow<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieEVDEioHQhmBpO5AAx1Ylg0RQkX5XvXa2QawmUuCLg7Vb6YZte5j1EXiSY7qNnNlGYquCXW72UW8z07xuIzFQt1BNsQvmkm7K1gTjOmklOqyiRnLRvMjRaTxOnBkLBKDArg2fxbUcgr4/s1600/blue+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieEVDEioHQhmBpO5AAx1Ylg0RQkX5XvXa2QawmUuCLg7Vb6YZte5j1EXiSY7qNnNlGYquCXW72UW8z07xuIzFQt1BNsQvmkm7K1gTjOmklOqyiRnLRvMjRaTxOnBkLBKDArg2fxbUcgr4/s1600/blue+kitchen.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Navy is a go-to color for nautical or Cape Cod style<br />interiors, and the kitchen is not off-limits. Consider navy cabinets with<br />marble or quartz countertops for a sophisticated, Hamptons-style in any home.<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">7. Kelly Green<o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Fashionable, primary green looks great when paired with<br />butcher block countertops. Keep in mind that strong colors are best balanced with<br />neutrals. Constrain the number of loud tones on large façades, adhering to one<br />or two options for walls and cabinets.<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">8. Soft Yellow<o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />For cottage-cozy appeal, incorporate muted yellow tones via<br />kitchen walls and cupboards. The key to finding the perfect yellow for varying spaces<br />is testing shades throughout the day. Sometimes, darker rooms require brighter<br />tones that appear gaudy in sun-filled spaces. Paint small patches and<br />photograph in various weather changes to determine suitability.<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">9.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Bold Red<o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_5"<br /> o:spid="_x0000_i1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:6in;height:4in;<br /> visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'><br /> <v:imagedata src="file://localhost/Users/James/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0clip_image009.jpg"<br /> o:title=""/><br /></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><br /><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;"><br /></span></div><br /><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><br /><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;"><br /></span></div><br /><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><br /><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;">Source: Zillow<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpxwwmj-c6KcAN0lcFmz9kYkyjaeM0FlXFcBu9OxqzZMRbaGRQ0_3z2Leg8NkhoyuSWzq23foVjZJ2slO-aW4FIsYDvaBrGagYc_tKiCPSUusk4bLFI6pUD7lB_jvq8BxPETWFLNIAsVc/s1600/red+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpxwwmj-c6KcAN0lcFmz9kYkyjaeM0FlXFcBu9OxqzZMRbaGRQ0_3z2Leg8NkhoyuSWzq23foVjZJ2slO-aW4FIsYDvaBrGagYc_tKiCPSUusk4bLFI6pUD7lB_jvq8BxPETWFLNIAsVc/s1600/red+kitchen.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Some individuals shy away from using red paint and choose to<br />incorporate the color using fabrics and accessories. Many fear the aggressiveness<br />red often denotes if overdone. On the contrary, red accents radiate energy. As<br />some designers proclaim, stimulating surroundings are imperative, especially in<br />the heart of the home.<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">10. Burnt Orange<o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_6"<br /> o:spid="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:6in;height:289pt;<br /> visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'><br /> <v:imagedata src="file://localhost/Users/James/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0clip_image011.jpg"<br /> o:title=""/><br /></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><o:p></o:p></b></div><br /><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><br /><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSbcoS0yihiZW2blwE_iD6D27oYQZJ3XjbkRb8SF3VhOSmEz03GeyflwX4z7TurH2GaqhvynHfXxd-NXeCi5gnYl4jB5ALDYJ5YdRWW8cTPfEXQNqDJzWx9KQo2jbUN_eQ4hq-PKDpBQQ/s1600/orange+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSbcoS0yihiZW2blwE_iD6D27oYQZJ3XjbkRb8SF3VhOSmEz03GeyflwX4z7TurH2GaqhvynHfXxd-NXeCi5gnYl4jB5ALDYJ5YdRWW8cTPfEXQNqDJzWx9KQo2jbUN_eQ4hq-PKDpBQQ/s1600/orange+kitchen.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><br /><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;">Source: Gustave Carlson Design<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><a href="http://www.zillow.com/digs/contemporary/">Contemporary<br />interiors</a>, especially in loft-settings, appear handsome when paired with<br />unique colors. 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/><!--StartFragment--><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><!--EndFragment--><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Kitchen color schemes largely reflect individual homeowners’<br />preference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Provisional to location, sun<br />exposure and size, painting surfaces bright colors instead of neutral palettes<br />can be beneficial even if it’s outside of homeowners’ natural tendencies.<br />Regardless of personal preference, keep buyers <a href="http://www.zillow.com/chesapeake-va/">searching for homes</a> in mind<br />when updating kitchens for resale. <o:p></o:p></div><br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 42px; line-height: 0; min-height: 20px; min-width: 40px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 360px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 42px; line-height: 0; min-height: 20px; min-width: 40px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 360px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a></div><br />

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So fortunate to have Jennifer Riner of Zillow as a guest blogger today.  Zillow is a site Mr. B and I find ourselves on often. (Totally unsolicited by the way). We love to check out the real estate in areas we think might be fun places to live... yes we are guilty of the 'lookee loos'.  Mr. B fantas…

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THIS IS HALLOWEEN (PART 2) .

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />PART 2</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />the Halloween Display at Rogers Gardens in Corona Del Mar, CA</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />is</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Retail as theater...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4nd9zMaI-HI4o-VJ7OzFUY6sP94cENP3MSmPnPtq3DMjoSdpmUvQBtBR2YcBqiwFyRH8mUMX8nxtmX4QvQStRqBCqD7wFDf5HA5RsTtz9LMI-4-31E3uoJFGV4J5ypIQhtnMFPwPIHP4/s1600/01061bf4a30a86ca8d07eabad8a8c8fd3f4e354241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4nd9zMaI-HI4o-VJ7OzFUY6sP94cENP3MSmPnPtq3DMjoSdpmUvQBtBR2YcBqiwFyRH8mUMX8nxtmX4QvQStRqBCqD7wFDf5HA5RsTtz9LMI-4-31E3uoJFGV4J5ypIQhtnMFPwPIHP4/s1600/01061bf4a30a86ca8d07eabad8a8c8fd3f4e354241.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I am a little into skeletons and skulls this year....in a fun way (not at all scary)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />but with the house torn apart for the remodel, I won't be decorating inside.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Last year I looked all over to find economically priced life sized skeletons</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />but had waited too long and found they were all sold out.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />This year I started early and found a great positionable life sized skeleton</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />at <a href="http://www.grandinroad.com/">Grandin Road</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Immediately after ordering, Mr. B arrived home with a large box</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />he'd found a great life-sized skeleton at <a href="http://www.costco.com/">Costco</a>.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />so now that I have skeletons in my closet (literally)</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I must come up with a fun way to display them in my walkway</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />and front porch area</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Rogers Gardens had some unique ways with skeletons this year.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />These climbed the walls and ceiling like the ivy entwined through them.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZCir3Bs_5HCxFOakIU7s5oH20iI8dI5l681knGwt0nMREkVulpqsHbqdBhEyEjaJwLYP2JqG-rdCDfdhPtal9ozySr15wuYSXSCDsaDwxcO9STFpBV_okY8fAZSHfp_hC9Q7YYgIY8ZI/s1600/014ec3177723d5d7ce791b13dda15490cabf720b21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZCir3Bs_5HCxFOakIU7s5oH20iI8dI5l681knGwt0nMREkVulpqsHbqdBhEyEjaJwLYP2JqG-rdCDfdhPtal9ozySr15wuYSXSCDsaDwxcO9STFpBV_okY8fAZSHfp_hC9Q7YYgIY8ZI/s1600/014ec3177723d5d7ce791b13dda15490cabf720b21.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />without the skulls they are less macabre and more 'hauntingly beautiful' which </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />RG used as their theme this year.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmKj2OkqSMNRq7I2uxoZbgc7FmxNpvoaP3DEnpaeCCETYuoIbMuqlQoMJeeX9wYcxW7TUWuSB77qF6YKxEGkwdJu00_uuUf5mMfazGQSSVTfLpna0cuBwRabFAO7qnf2Tu2iD_nWeaOfg/s1600/011a6ca3c6d00832e1e0729469e172f796d3ed0072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78y33YMNxOoleWIjss6rUzamt31HIu9TwZ8Z5Hh8fZNQgxiuyPUAy6ALUdbjqdYpD8dtPlnBnDqieFn3CSULyTaGbQ0ZL7Tkg8yKloS8p0FQxlzmwORwWhfdJG7EQzGL6HX4QuAyMWPI/s1600/012cd52f4a010697739280b195e2b8f6bfa73adcb8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78y33YMNxOoleWIjss6rUzamt31HIu9TwZ8Z5Hh8fZNQgxiuyPUAy6ALUdbjqdYpD8dtPlnBnDqieFn3CSULyTaGbQ0ZL7Tkg8yKloS8p0FQxlzmwORwWhfdJG7EQzGL6HX4QuAyMWPI/s1600/012cd52f4a010697739280b195e2b8f6bfa73adcb8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and statuary...the dark glitter was a nice touch</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwUvOj5-K409QJlOvtUeeNBGhpAcSFojiSQdxuvPL4He8UufXx92zmZqk89NnO2hGg__OnNuOfmb-9CZRmJ3J8dX3PYWSEO4Y4pKq7VpZ7yVX_Ur6g9J1VByTEe9EpF2X_IYQ-dG9jANw/s1600/011159327b095456ad1d5ad6b6aebb524ca7f63e09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq8mpivownxVEXhoPhDuLbLgEancCY9s8tjhlexk0ZlaEwSm62xxPg8rQiVsMdC7dsoYkhl2x7vA7DJ5G0DocjKSQYcE2CslRTxO4neMZTRaU33ZapMJNxegptDTceB_R4vc4zXMZkoog/s1600/019e5e6f090ef1971786519520fe4626056a78016c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq8mpivownxVEXhoPhDuLbLgEancCY9s8tjhlexk0ZlaEwSm62xxPg8rQiVsMdC7dsoYkhl2x7vA7DJ5G0DocjKSQYcE2CslRTxO4neMZTRaU33ZapMJNxegptDTceB_R4vc4zXMZkoog/s1600/019e5e6f090ef1971786519520fe4626056a78016c.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Loved the spider cloches...</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCMwoEad9zgNo6zcReOYd2qHCcV0VSmlq6BRvg-c5GcVG66yyf26jNVEVnRqQ2X7CalVP_flTvwjZTnwX6O1HiInG_okACFjGlDMxKFsM0oa5pu2uKhV3sQ_5XjX2A98G36pad1ZYHq70/s1600/01ee5916ab411bfd2226eba9b9e341795c44a11d0e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCMwoEad9zgNo6zcReOYd2qHCcV0VSmlq6BRvg-c5GcVG66yyf26jNVEVnRqQ2X7CalVP_flTvwjZTnwX6O1HiInG_okACFjGlDMxKFsM0oa5pu2uKhV3sQ_5XjX2A98G36pad1ZYHq70/s1600/01ee5916ab411bfd2226eba9b9e341795c44a11d0e.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />won't be reading those books any time soon...</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKZVgzWm8FzlxQNVS5GE6s7RyeiD7X1ZZzUFaYsoQPaYPkJqvx9stxvHPvyT6UoeB16EUULs6Qq4JupfxCc41qno4LtT0-Sb_MaaCyoS9zUMN5cOI_qp0f-BDKW1XleUynsY2FgqGY8k/s1600/01ac8a9dd2d108985624b57df5a9a4282629571559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKZVgzWm8FzlxQNVS5GE6s7RyeiD7X1ZZzUFaYsoQPaYPkJqvx9stxvHPvyT6UoeB16EUULs6Qq4JupfxCc41qno4LtT0-Sb_MaaCyoS9zUMN5cOI_qp0f-BDKW1XleUynsY2FgqGY8k/s1600/01ac8a9dd2d108985624b57df5a9a4282629571559.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />really liked these black corrugated paper pumpkins...</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I lost count of how many crystal chandeliers were in the display this year</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyHCtd8IYQqcLnqCdURpDO_xmsXmuUYlR0MQIfp1xGeFMpjHM5ceyaK-aiYL-ltlDqg8by9gL7L2v9CxtZk5K65BRSY70d4o3a1fLW3xT54KUwaXZy_mLK_phLx6Ol7_OevRaamPFso3Y/s1600/01425de8de8d336d6bb9ef187cd4264d6f13b7887d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyHCtd8IYQqcLnqCdURpDO_xmsXmuUYlR0MQIfp1xGeFMpjHM5ceyaK-aiYL-ltlDqg8by9gL7L2v9CxtZk5K65BRSY70d4o3a1fLW3xT54KUwaXZy_mLK_phLx6Ol7_OevRaamPFso3Y/s1600/01425de8de8d336d6bb9ef187cd4264d6f13b7887d.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />and this little guy came home with me...</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I wish you could see the face, its adorable -<br /><br />but the spot lighting was too strong!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglFS7xowradpyBTPAOsYKg_iyr9MkYnn8GD_3clqQ5iqxEfZXYGKbhISW9jC3cS1K6OY_-SB9u4O-D57ILWMoZ_hh4-oWklWm6zTrWrQQpWE6yHf79q3ccs9tGsbuxRnBT4ju8ueRj1Es/s1600/0179c23b18f12ae54756a939b7801b9f05392baec1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The skellies and skulls ruled supreme this year...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbKfnMASp4Gt0foGNzetpONuAjVQKCzIA_mVrrNGKdZ53PjG1xIwmKr8tP1hyd6m8AHktNQTR3M-egXgdv9CoeDa002u4lhY4kvHjxUcu9Wrts9XlNqzU1KX8SjGY2proWTnttWgkcbuI/s1600/0118a0216683253c105f0ee326eade4f39c81848ac.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbKfnMASp4Gt0foGNzetpONuAjVQKCzIA_mVrrNGKdZ53PjG1xIwmKr8tP1hyd6m8AHktNQTR3M-egXgdv9CoeDa002u4lhY4kvHjxUcu9Wrts9XlNqzU1KX8SjGY2proWTnttWgkcbuI/s1600/0118a0216683253c105f0ee326eade4f39c81848ac.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />loved their unique blend of skellies and hydrangeas</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />beautiful in an eerie sort of way</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKf-qdL0MDvVP-8f6sUQeoqooYnTp2kgsEHP6wg5jL3lGmvAok9bIkX5LHnJ52O-viR08VvJq3tLioXFSY3cF39y3Utm52ru_9xeHIEZXhh07_28VClQIT3GTi7ONJ7FhAMXznpNtQh0/s1600/017cce610b97c0a5f0d0cc7929670724aa3744dbf8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKf-qdL0MDvVP-8f6sUQeoqooYnTp2kgsEHP6wg5jL3lGmvAok9bIkX5LHnJ52O-viR08VvJq3tLioXFSY3cF39y3Utm52ru_9xeHIEZXhh07_28VClQIT3GTi7ONJ7FhAMXznpNtQh0/s1600/017cce610b97c0a5f0d0cc7929670724aa3744dbf8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXEQHvTe4zg6-gJyPPuLVc-W99i6h1ICu_8fwZ-2imfkLDGYmOUlvsm5WzqJCihAWdNkCFlMjqEQorBeJJGR83J81gcSyivitzKsBdFR8n12B5mAlEbXnBTZwBllUFw1YZKo_PWr_I4vw/s1600/01c7ae5bd8bd725c5328fa250df1531c2e032ca03f.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />This crow is rocking the witch hat!  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZ2DNShAhQSl4KXgUc1t4bueDcKHOAWRJYJK4rX9iIKnYpURuaoC1sQvh_merQzYG_BiOrRX_Huin2yZx50nWK89Z53ITCWALD8P4PxvOsdQ_NXBvqaIeg5ZgaKRp-2t5q2U5afPpqQc/s1600/010e38914fb911dde4fa7b5278c3d3f39b1faa8c55.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZ2DNShAhQSl4KXgUc1t4bueDcKHOAWRJYJK4rX9iIKnYpURuaoC1sQvh_merQzYG_BiOrRX_Huin2yZx50nWK89Z53ITCWALD8P4PxvOsdQ_NXBvqaIeg5ZgaKRp-2t5q2U5afPpqQc/s1600/010e38914fb911dde4fa7b5278c3d3f39b1faa8c55.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />so, how are you decorating for Halloween this year?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXC5p9Mj7noogHuzmM9t7_y55vRzgiE7fdQsXEfMitMnaavAUr1tXk2TTF2P81IilUo6fNrSEKJJnWsx43FP_KUlV6FtmKYYw75UmxoOsuu5nYl-pUz4Nlq1FFrOykcrGFh4ztlTq7eE/s1600/016ac147a3b7c3cf718cd10ab684b4726a143a810b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXC5p9Mj7noogHuzmM9t7_y55vRzgiE7fdQsXEfMitMnaavAUr1tXk2TTF2P81IilUo6fNrSEKJJnWsx43FP_KUlV6FtmKYYw75UmxoOsuu5nYl-pUz4Nlq1FFrOykcrGFh4ztlTq7eE/s1600/016ac147a3b7c3cf718cd10ab684b4726a143a810b.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />*****************************************************</div><br /><br /><br />QUESTION FROM A READER:<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hi,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I have been checking out your blog and color choices.  Awesome!  My husband and I are building a new home and the color choices are a little overwhelming.  Not sure if you have a moment to give me a suggestion, but here is my question: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPERMiXY_tdamt-hlsCS_mrSZdQ4JpmZU0XmaM1qIXOBNv76X9Kz40x97w-a7CMuzt4rjgfL9YsfKuqCRVElPVRd52K7BQUqgHthVR2QO4eBfiHbe5Et5mQjtG57rNAET_l5_FHcFGctY/s1600/beach+glass+bm++houz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPERMiXY_tdamt-hlsCS_mrSZdQ4JpmZU0XmaM1qIXOBNv76X9Kz40x97w-a7CMuzt4rjgfL9YsfKuqCRVElPVRd52K7BQUqgHthVR2QO4eBfiHbe5Et5mQjtG57rNAET_l5_FHcFGctY/s1600/beach+glass+bm++houz.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I absolutely love the color beach glass by Benjamin moore for my master bedroom.  </span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHnYhuyr_r8U2VtP4ikbw0uBIMrkDIlHPKUwz3DNpEZVi23M3RyLGg36XwyR8E34B-GVXVlXgIcDRziFL-L7pANBMTbW3RoSyzUK1FNh-5A4IAXIasWTSYwYksrD-x-MNnEotapWtvd4/s1600/bm+beach+glass+decorpad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHnYhuyr_r8U2VtP4ikbw0uBIMrkDIlHPKUwz3DNpEZVi23M3RyLGg36XwyR8E34B-GVXVlXgIcDRziFL-L7pANBMTbW3RoSyzUK1FNh-5A4IAXIasWTSYwYksrD-x-MNnEotapWtvd4/s1600/bm+beach+glass+decorpad.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1nczIUP4ONjkancomuqj0HmJJUI05ZwojzB4zrUrPGbOVwdPOQSYXPSpD7hZSyS0QTZSQnOlY0-HkXm7G_quqMIflKzNKIfQg2usL-ZEJwrGmDOVDDz5ILsNSRC5bzq7Yk838LSge0Q/s1600/bm+beach+glass+ynd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1nczIUP4ONjkancomuqj0HmJJUI05ZwojzB4zrUrPGbOVwdPOQSYXPSpD7hZSyS0QTZSQnOlY0-HkXm7G_quqMIflKzNKIfQg2usL-ZEJwrGmDOVDDz5ILsNSRC5bzq7Yk838LSge0Q/s1600/bm+beach+glass+ynd.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We are looking for a coordinating color with more green in it for our master bath.  The tilework in the shower and across the front of the big tub, has small glass tiles that resemble the green beach glass, and the rest of the tile is sort of a grey/white/cream combo.  We are hoping to find a subtle green/grey color that will go with the glass tiles but can flow from the master bedroom beach glass Benjamin moore color. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Does that make sense?  Any suggestions?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Thanks a bunch!!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Nicole W</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Maryland</span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /><br /><br /><st1:place w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><st1:state w:st="on">Dear Nicole, </st1:state></span></span></st1:place><br /><br /><st1:place w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><st1:state w:st="on"><br /></st1:state></span></span></st1:place><br /><st1:place w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><st1:state w:st="on">You are completely in my favorite color zone right now with Beach Glass and all the grayed down blues, greens and blue/greens.  There is something so calming about these neutrals.  Here are a couple of suggestions for colors that have a little more green.  You will have to do a swatch or two to see how they look in your light and against the Beach Glass by BM.  </st1:state></span></span></st1:place><br /><br /><st1:place w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><st1:state w:st="on"><br /></st1:state></span></span></st1:place><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2VGdIKiBt71q-fV1sTLBRiaL6pmPDZX69lCAYd3hRw2AqFqfhsYN9bdCKSNgeG7JfoSZEofGtpapxYchqghh2e_lzV0A1ZE7gcKaLJZMCLtFfci1z2icGsg5ayVjsCaywFnDSyy5DeCI/s1600/SW_Neutral_06+Filmy+Green+or+Contented.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWnstJeC831bE3_7BhBpMAtkaRXUDXKuAeWSarmFdlr9x1vpVbtvo2ZF19Jx2f1MivaWFp6sK_YkIy8BF-GiwXcjGqvPg1wS35TjuqZb09420oKEdD7SkgmpFY-lcA5foUUEv4z4yk98/s1600/sw+contented+keversinteriors.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SW Contented</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEiPUpOASB6gqfL5tCUMUcl0UZthqyQd5ReA0QG-9fE3beB9H0ysjTtdiDYMQcpEFP1JyqYpLgP2B0ZnL35h1NBxkbFfaHAo-k1B_OD6Ajn861PLFtdsMznieMVt6Y74KQ4WcI31JvO-WqA/s1600/sw+contented++ouzz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUpOASB6gqfL5tCUMUcl0UZthqyQd5ReA0QG-9fE3beB9H0ysjTtdiDYMQcpEFP1JyqYpLgP2B0ZnL35h1NBxkbFfaHAo-k1B_OD6Ajn861PLFtdsMznieMVt6Y74KQ4WcI31JvO-WqA/s1600/sw+contented++ouzz.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SW Contented</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><span id="goog_1932786805"></span><span id="goog_1932786806"></span>Also, try Sherwin Williams SEA SALT.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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THIS IS HALLOWEEN (PART 2) .

PART 2the Halloween Display at Rogers Gardens in Corona Del Mar, CAisRetail as theater...I am a little into skeletons and skulls this year....in a fun way (not at all scary)but with the house torn apart for the remodel, I won't be decorating inside.Last year I looked all over to find economically pr…

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THIS IS HALLOWEEN - ( AND XIMENA'S HOUSE COLORS)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />END OF SUMMER - ALREADY?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKeChIZP2a_qVfLRaxXeEba5Hc_Zu6wjq4jC8H5_l92zgQCHukB_rBNt85ox6t-_CG4Idcl-yE2HVdcR-a1yxDonRMeGrf5Xxz_Xa2HdZtb89SMyqw8X49OuiCfyfCq93Kg0GkvtBGJoA/s1600/il_340x270.611759312_nm7u.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKeChIZP2a_qVfLRaxXeEba5Hc_Zu6wjq4jC8H5_l92zgQCHukB_rBNt85ox6t-_CG4Idcl-yE2HVdcR-a1yxDonRMeGrf5Xxz_Xa2HdZtb89SMyqw8X49OuiCfyfCq93Kg0GkvtBGJoA/s1600/il_340x270.611759312_nm7u.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Mr B and I were talking about our Summer.  Actually he said "What Summer?" - and it's true<br /><br />it has completely escaped us this year...<br /><br />It started with the slab leaks (2 of them)<br /><br />waaaaay back in November of 2013. <br /><br />With the flooring already torn up, the second one did little damage<br /><br />more inconvenience than anything<br /><br />but it delayed us so completely that the architect had to make revisions to the plans...<br /><br />new laws...<br /><br />and now the contractor is delayed because he had to take another job in the interim...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ9juGxiBi2yBUBeZ-xgIKHY7AjpzzV0PmzxU8g2jSWtYA2i8SYlH1kiekdjznw-03eFv2ePFIrPAjqt-rsCq1SXoKFMOLi-Q1yIY-mnaVlEIT_cbLwSsMLvFGSSekopvrABxvzyoZyjE/s1600/jackolanterns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ9juGxiBi2yBUBeZ-xgIKHY7AjpzzV0PmzxU8g2jSWtYA2i8SYlH1kiekdjznw-03eFv2ePFIrPAjqt-rsCq1SXoKFMOLi-Q1yIY-mnaVlEIT_cbLwSsMLvFGSSekopvrABxvzyoZyjE/s1600/jackolanterns.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Then in June in the middle of doing a wedding for the most darling couple (can't wait to see the photos)<br /><br />I ended up in the hospital with blood clot<br /><br />kinda scary...<br /><br />Mr. B. won't let me out of his sight - (like if he can see me, then nothing bad can happen...<i>adorable</i>)<br /><br />but in all seriousness recovery is taking a lot longer than I ever realized...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZ4ex628Km1RKJ2xPjiY8Bx1Xq2QZ9hKioq5RgRiV8vY-IMbZ70-HHFI3h38mLvy_xxEX1E0upm1IcjOauaiDrDHzlFhlSUKPvS4iF3DrpkLjhzaCvuB9c5fvZE8Cl7c85Eo9FZKB-Hg/s1600/c0c301ff34cc92ebea262c37da3ba5f2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZ4ex628Km1RKJ2xPjiY8Bx1Xq2QZ9hKioq5RgRiV8vY-IMbZ70-HHFI3h38mLvy_xxEX1E0upm1IcjOauaiDrDHzlFhlSUKPvS4iF3DrpkLjhzaCvuB9c5fvZE8Cl7c85Eo9FZKB-Hg/s1600/c0c301ff34cc92ebea262c37da3ba5f2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Then my dear, sweet, 97 year old mother passed away<br /><br />and the funeral will officially end our Summer.<br /><br /><br /><br />If I can quote Mr. B again, "I don't ever want to repeat this Summer!"<br /><br />Ever.<br /><br />Yeah. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2iKeuv6KYbstTMXhbmUQoTWF6PMzDvyXmfiZkgXjDGT9p4dTxKHP-EYVN2yRevR_KJzBHzDhsVpe7WVke14FiPGA96BzsQjA-oYqAuOff6a8ENyJugBRqC4A_66s-koiSknjrz64ylWQ/s1600/gourd-goblins-x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2iKeuv6KYbstTMXhbmUQoTWF6PMzDvyXmfiZkgXjDGT9p4dTxKHP-EYVN2yRevR_KJzBHzDhsVpe7WVke14FiPGA96BzsQjA-oYqAuOff6a8ENyJugBRqC4A_66s-koiSknjrz64ylWQ/s1600/gourd-goblins-x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />On a good note...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />My son graduated college, AND started a new fabulous job in the Bay area.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />So proud of him!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I needed a distraction, so I</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />hobbled through Rogers Gardens Halloween display.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdxsJFAyQk7_B7afbe2B9oWpzUPr9Sa4746YJ_pxk2S0_EYu58YZPDLxhiVE6H03w1yG4COiwPCNg7wwrtfBhG_gedFxW9h40FvKqcTvepv6u3oUfhnQXgWhrDd9mJ5amFQTWpQ5VXc7M/s1600/rg+halloween.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdxsJFAyQk7_B7afbe2B9oWpzUPr9Sa4746YJ_pxk2S0_EYu58YZPDLxhiVE6H03w1yG4COiwPCNg7wwrtfBhG_gedFxW9h40FvKqcTvepv6u3oUfhnQXgWhrDd9mJ5amFQTWpQ5VXc7M/s1600/rg+halloween.bmp" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />RG can pick up my spirits any time of the year, </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />but seeing their Halloween display is one of my favorites.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Don't expect to see stuff lined up on shelves like Target or Michaels -</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />at Rogers Gardens, Halloween retail is theater.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />[I took way too many photographs...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />so, I'm breaking them up into two posts ]</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><b>PART I</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><b><br /></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />There is always a theme - this year it is "Hauntingly Beautiful"</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-l0yUDfSVoubUQJxvrexizNAdqc_XHc3I0Di_AwpKr1fTsF5kKvfNIrvwTrUrINj6rIUwRWs-cEKRJQiH5j4oswLAhdZxSckUJ7yRyO63kGrfhiAgOx1GYbIcTgiSAqaBUofybqKI0I/s1600/photo+1+(7).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-l0yUDfSVoubUQJxvrexizNAdqc_XHc3I0Di_AwpKr1fTsF5kKvfNIrvwTrUrINj6rIUwRWs-cEKRJQiH5j4oswLAhdZxSckUJ7yRyO63kGrfhiAgOx1GYbIcTgiSAqaBUofybqKI0I/s1600/photo+1+(7).JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />It was full of gold damask draperies and accents</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />and lots of skulls... so fun! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFFW52jDy51OYEzeH6O8Mm2CkC4lT0uTrarpkSVCVmzgrHj1XPYpVb7BXPolnlr0ipjfhUvRgKiK-MdvlzvBSzvLzgbNWluzzwknFylW28sg_b3LdRi0ey1HJKDHwcj-qGqA5NEoDOYY/s1600/photo+1+(17).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFFW52jDy51OYEzeH6O8Mm2CkC4lT0uTrarpkSVCVmzgrHj1XPYpVb7BXPolnlr0ipjfhUvRgKiK-MdvlzvBSzvLzgbNWluzzwknFylW28sg_b3LdRi0ey1HJKDHwcj-qGqA5NEoDOYY/s1600/photo+1+(17).JPG" width="428" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> the chandeliers and spot lighting set everything aglow</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8eGNUg5X6OrnyUu_Tzi8odCfXhgvTJpf_R4LK_4qef33gFpC_PL2XGXy_CwJBY8s6aHBS1cP9SCXsGtA6L_vKyZE_FCc8FtiBTLrYJiMaK96ycHj9cJhv9N2o7aKayCij2XEFvm5guHw/s1600/photo+1+(19).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8eGNUg5X6OrnyUu_Tzi8odCfXhgvTJpf_R4LK_4qef33gFpC_PL2XGXy_CwJBY8s6aHBS1cP9SCXsGtA6L_vKyZE_FCc8FtiBTLrYJiMaK96ycHj9cJhv9N2o7aKayCij2XEFvm5guHw/s1600/photo+1+(19).JPG" width="442" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />( I love skellies and skulls at Halloween!)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLYu-Wdo-GeRZJnLO_Le4tI_I01dAZapYSWITaRY_nrzCKdCLk36vwjnr9935MlIBJah3UvmrK7VgXXv_feZK1hMlxZ8FUDddTkGwIfV0GPrJQ_d6ScgpZghFhY_KULAJRMa9YA0ZkiY/s1600/photo+2+(9).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLYu-Wdo-GeRZJnLO_Le4tI_I01dAZapYSWITaRY_nrzCKdCLk36vwjnr9935MlIBJah3UvmrK7VgXXv_feZK1hMlxZ8FUDddTkGwIfV0GPrJQ_d6ScgpZghFhY_KULAJRMa9YA0ZkiY/s1600/photo+2+(9).JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />It's impossible to see everything in one trip.<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipKQsRt96Fz-6KLDkPsIpuA8rYDpofYDuAJca3K2b_EgCOwI7aDq4QN87AAQHA5bDFgugzbdMSphs__tFr1yjWaImd_czK2AtW9waa7-8w1HnQ6U3eFh6YrhmkdE1X2uzKMQNHlEJXdoU/s1600/photo+5+(19).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipKQsRt96Fz-6KLDkPsIpuA8rYDpofYDuAJca3K2b_EgCOwI7aDq4QN87AAQHA5bDFgugzbdMSphs__tFr1yjWaImd_czK2AtW9waa7-8w1HnQ6U3eFh6YrhmkdE1X2uzKMQNHlEJXdoU/s1600/photo+5+(19).JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />My dress form, Matilda, needs some of these...</div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Super cute paper medallions.  Matilda would love them!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppTcbarnViBYoKxtQHflJMMBSaMrDxrhXr8Nrljl-eS1Cxto1e6vrlDroROZDrZV_voD-CRFxKRGP1DIQ5Elp-knOYperZJDsJGlqjcr2UOXM4OBcP9NDmc6k20q1t7cjgOyiUjl8qhU/s1600/photo+2+(14).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppTcbarnViBYoKxtQHflJMMBSaMrDxrhXr8Nrljl-eS1Cxto1e6vrlDroROZDrZV_voD-CRFxKRGP1DIQ5Elp-knOYperZJDsJGlqjcr2UOXM4OBcP9NDmc6k20q1t7cjgOyiUjl8qhU/s1600/photo+2+(14).JPG" width="464" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTXpbCXkNE22gcuMsBVUnyk5VvRETpP5gPzPCKGnBgEQ_fHs3MQwqN2RmkHa7OlRBVeJg-EtufL0JadrmJGAg2_kpGOZgiMLymLhI0ioLmYmx8Dnq9eH6Avpm-u86NKJ8OvLQz25i3yqs/s1600/photo+2+(20).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTXpbCXkNE22gcuMsBVUnyk5VvRETpP5gPzPCKGnBgEQ_fHs3MQwqN2RmkHa7OlRBVeJg-EtufL0JadrmJGAg2_kpGOZgiMLymLhI0ioLmYmx8Dnq9eH6Avpm-u86NKJ8OvLQz25i3yqs/s1600/photo+2+(20).JPG" width="456" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The wall of transforming photographs - where they go from normal to creepy - was pretty cool  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />especially if you walk from left to right in front of them and watch them all turn into monsters...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8jFDK5RWamFvBeHaeOUlEpITnkgvThEqmc6yQW65ikaSYg6KrOXIpAftPhSKpJz-oi6oMtihHFMYB0hRSgsTSgiMM1eGWE-Im0puJn7JTAkYbbt6Ws2wfNSObHtuQwlBTErhMk5MxCQ/s1600/photo+1+(15).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8jFDK5RWamFvBeHaeOUlEpITnkgvThEqmc6yQW65ikaSYg6KrOXIpAftPhSKpJz-oi6oMtihHFMYB0hRSgsTSgiMM1eGWE-Im0puJn7JTAkYbbt6Ws2wfNSObHtuQwlBTErhMk5MxCQ/s1600/photo+1+(15).JPG" width="456" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />the whole wall of them....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />(wanted to take the clock home, but didn't think I could sneak it out in my purse..)</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBb8Nbw32hUqtp3mfOB1nepAO0Ii9FIoIreNsBfsm8lJ37QXlAumZ4ACDof98FoKCqtUxAUyS94fBV3PobpX0vLglh9C107KHu8v-xrOn7P9xtCijcnvzn507l3AjUOUzj2GETLDJMhA/s1600/photo+1+(16).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBb8Nbw32hUqtp3mfOB1nepAO0Ii9FIoIreNsBfsm8lJ37QXlAumZ4ACDof98FoKCqtUxAUyS94fBV3PobpX0vLglh9C107KHu8v-xrOn7P9xtCijcnvzn507l3AjUOUzj2GETLDJMhA/s1600/photo+1+(16).JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />These would look adorable on the front porch, lighted at night. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Folk artist Vergie Lightfoot, creates these cute creepy pumpkins with the realistic eyes....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zhLjmwTDmh9_V1vr0Lv02S9Xfih4eE9t3hm5aXEFDBa7sbR1pDEpHvYINbYcb5mUoTNQfDz-GpOeF6ZTIviulXpyy6MnnyqnimgMb_XMtVEoF5inuD3apC1o455F-K9bzrhFK4VxdFg/s1600/photo+2+(18).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zhLjmwTDmh9_V1vr0Lv02S9Xfih4eE9t3hm5aXEFDBa7sbR1pDEpHvYINbYcb5mUoTNQfDz-GpOeF6ZTIviulXpyy6MnnyqnimgMb_XMtVEoF5inuD3apC1o455F-K9bzrhFK4VxdFg/s1600/photo+2+(18).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> but at this boutique, it was the skellies and skulls that ruled</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrWRAWlWWGl8cbUKjeA4yZQiNj465R5r4Sz2QlO5bPW3ICsu9-_ltPdsBB4aTHhgmQLlIF0H5DPUOGdJRtLzVy2-lW5ZCDso0mDn-4RswFdVH93jI4t4A_ksDBgQcnic6TAFviT0uWEQ/s1600/photo+1+(12).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrWRAWlWWGl8cbUKjeA4yZQiNj465R5r4Sz2QlO5bPW3ICsu9-_ltPdsBB4aTHhgmQLlIF0H5DPUOGdJRtLzVy2-lW5ZCDso0mDn-4RswFdVH93jI4t4A_ksDBgQcnic6TAFviT0uWEQ/s1600/photo+1+(12).JPG" width="276" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />softly lit by dozens of chandeliers</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEL5hlqKvUJbhiuSdgydWZtbxozyU2YX4YUUiNKi_q7ASrycMUdNwse9w3yqBuEKYkCG_25g1bSU6qrVl_a_mXZmndDcf8To0REfo5mkm6xkm4BInPaxrnvNRcHGUFU0tG7sbNa2ZZN8/s1600/photo+3+(13).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEL5hlqKvUJbhiuSdgydWZtbxozyU2YX4YUUiNKi_q7ASrycMUdNwse9w3yqBuEKYkCG_25g1bSU6qrVl_a_mXZmndDcf8To0REfo5mkm6xkm4BInPaxrnvNRcHGUFU0tG7sbNa2ZZN8/s1600/photo+3+(13).JPG" width="468" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />glittering pumpkins, crystal cobwebs, and even sparkling rats...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGi0WLyTw-GaPSBdLKnhJkxmxHFNLVwRYP7I97ZGrhAB69QsV7AKjHPJoGeUOoNN0yXFhUQC4sJV7HJcwxokGxhBxwGnrdHGAvorkYA78YhhyphenhyphenfMWqr-iWxQKn1Iu-un4rCbUlD3cCrfWc/s1600/photo+3+(12).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGi0WLyTw-GaPSBdLKnhJkxmxHFNLVwRYP7I97ZGrhAB69QsV7AKjHPJoGeUOoNN0yXFhUQC4sJV7HJcwxokGxhBxwGnrdHGAvorkYA78YhhyphenhyphenfMWqr-iWxQKn1Iu-un4rCbUlD3cCrfWc/s1600/photo+3+(12).JPG" width="452" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Gotta get me some of those glasses!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Halloween will be chaos at my house this year.</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Inside will be a construction zone.</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />so the plan is to just decorate the front door, patio and walkway.<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I have 3 new skellies still tucked in their boxes that I'd love to use somewhere</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />plus the cutie I found at RG...(show you my treasure in the next post)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />stay tuned for more photos....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I still want to find a little 2-3 foot articulated skeleton so I can make this wreath...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I think I need it for my door..</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2PzXkJN5MLk0JF6mYCx6hde_RGg_KUIC5LNXYqbpKe5OgIOA9F3buulIcBvIiYL9u0vNT23JaY6pNgeQNLZzVNu_LFgCx5WGLjt9Bb2bPNtzoA88HojZbzIjjAlS-i43L-2lj0RvZmes/s1600/276a6b7184ca137fdfbe287701cb006c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2PzXkJN5MLk0JF6mYCx6hde_RGg_KUIC5LNXYqbpKe5OgIOA9F3buulIcBvIiYL9u0vNT23JaY6pNgeQNLZzVNu_LFgCx5WGLjt9Bb2bPNtzoA88HojZbzIjjAlS-i43L-2lj0RvZmes/s1600/276a6b7184ca137fdfbe287701cb006c.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />or maybe just a skull and a few bones will do?</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTGPn9-9Bxtl0KIjwS4TC6apcPSSjAP0rfB6FK897vO_82W7xT96XRXCmF6gEx6eITlvaCONpr-vxYb4WGtoS3d4vB4j6Ezis1www-TMALWnq7EmtpKrPH-KCB3eSBhn2fOnNlNMsm30M/s1600/9c3c9c44de995d90f350c9454db52676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTGPn9-9Bxtl0KIjwS4TC6apcPSSjAP0rfB6FK897vO_82W7xT96XRXCmF6gEx6eITlvaCONpr-vxYb4WGtoS3d4vB4j6Ezis1www-TMALWnq7EmtpKrPH-KCB3eSBhn2fOnNlNMsm30M/s1600/9c3c9c44de995d90f350c9454db52676.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />*******************************************************</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br />QUESTION FROM A READER:<br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"><br /><div style="font-family: Calibri, 'Segoe UI', Meiryo, 'Microsoft YaHei UI', 'Microsoft JhengHei UI', 'Malgun Gothic', 'Khmer UI', 'Nirmala UI', Tunga, 'Lao UI', Ebrima, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.719999313354492px;"><br /><blockquote><br /><div style="orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><br /><div><br />Would you be able to help me by giving me ideas of colors to paint the exterior of my house? I am a single mom and I started  to save money to paint it. When I bought it in 2011 I knew it would need to be painted  soon. </div><br /></div><br /></blockquote><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HoyWEx0ykeqpPeqWs3CZeyl9w5L1aR-o2Li988JRom4_Ig1TCmvOYElJSBcZBv8lJEJC9090WIi1xlzkd3x46hYETCupTp0swiBheZg0BVhOhMTvBCoZUThbgQMLGboeb-AcroG2-14/s1600/ximena.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="line-height: 22.719999313354492px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HoyWEx0ykeqpPeqWs3CZeyl9w5L1aR-o2Li988JRom4_Ig1TCmvOYElJSBcZBv8lJEJC9090WIi1xlzkd3x46hYETCupTp0swiBheZg0BVhOhMTvBCoZUThbgQMLGboeb-AcroG2-14/s1600/ximena.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6ZVnelrze-q0rvca-bGIJiCFqkCYCnzmr4-LP1er5o12rZrbxTWU8KFPrY6OPLPyLFBXOpgRuniNQMdxaP9M8JDHGCenerTvOBCkGmiN3nUmhcnGza3FGTTcNWqBN0adTF2HEZZ8WdM/s1600/ximena1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6ZVnelrze-q0rvca-bGIJiCFqkCYCnzmr4-LP1er5o12rZrbxTWU8KFPrY6OPLPyLFBXOpgRuniNQMdxaP9M8JDHGCenerTvOBCkGmiN3nUmhcnGza3FGTTcNWqBN0adTF2HEZZ8WdM/s1600/ximena1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><blockquote><br /><div style="orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><br /><div><br />Thank you very much.</div><br /><div><br />Ximena Fernandez</div><br /><div><br />Bend, Oregon</div><br /></div><br /></blockquote><br /><br /><br />Ximena,<br /><br />I think we need to make a good contrast color statement on this home, because the beige isn't doing a thing for it, right now.  Its a little to 'fleshy' looking.  I'd go with a grayed down color - or a gray - and provide plenty of contrast with fresh white trim which will brighten and lift your home - especially around the windows - reflecting a little more light inside.  Oregon - famous for its overcast and rainy days - needs a little more contrast in color to keep from looking bland.   Bring in a black or near black color for accents if you have them - and add a bold bright door.  Who can have the blues with a bright colored door?   Here are some color suggestions:  (I generally recommend Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams - but if you can't find them in your location most hardware stores can color match them.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4DMotCcUd9aEw3sbttNpsKC9aioS-BY8kOi4cabjX23Jiuw2spFouIOHPF19Svkxvo-yKfjAu2iSSSqGXQV6nN81KI32vZgazs7_sFobFSzGhHEdY3BuKaQyopkh8yTo6mumNdu6pD8/s1600/7f01a0726d2100880f4b81492f5c46be.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4DMotCcUd9aEw3sbttNpsKC9aioS-BY8kOi4cabjX23Jiuw2spFouIOHPF19Svkxvo-yKfjAu2iSSSqGXQV6nN81KI32vZgazs7_sFobFSzGhHEdY3BuKaQyopkh8yTo6mumNdu6pD8/s1600/7f01a0726d2100880f4b81492f5c46be.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Try: Benjamin Moore Smoke Embers</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjiNUMXUD3xLWcXJ2C4v47RfnEVoKBIfFn2652QoBwngd80dxDefIYQTBTrfaIZ9HOz_XSiY29_qbiJXIMLaEN_jSqY2wkKfa0k36eimNS6Ta_5SvspTAxHHfOrgIrsJs5IBJRCccMaQY/s1600/11f48f7fbfd1.jpg.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjiNUMXUD3xLWcXJ2C4v47RfnEVoKBIfFn2652QoBwngd80dxDefIYQTBTrfaIZ9HOz_XSiY29_qbiJXIMLaEN_jSqY2wkKfa0k36eimNS6Ta_5SvspTAxHHfOrgIrsJs5IBJRCccMaQY/s1600/11f48f7fbfd1.jpg.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Try: Benjamin Moore - Amherst Gray</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPUaYZy05Cy-9Hn2PRzLYry3b7Bpr9o9hz8EjsRkSp9sCpyS3ncuz0Bh_TaXeJ7HlU8_VSMlkQNQeFrQLwUzDV3lCRsG93hTQE0AkAU7jOOd751pzTanZ8JNsIPHwce89-_vETykcC64/s1600/e94e79359fc5b4da87ae15ec79bbee04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPUaYZy05Cy-9Hn2PRzLYry3b7Bpr9o9hz8EjsRkSp9sCpyS3ncuz0Bh_TaXeJ7HlU8_VSMlkQNQeFrQLwUzDV3lCRsG93hTQE0AkAU7jOOd751pzTanZ8JNsIPHwce89-_vETykcC64/s1600/e94e79359fc5b4da87ae15ec79bbee04.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarqSY0vJcF5yOMrjlNEQlArYN0GjY6zklkemqzUws4Leueso_CCD6090A6FlkGAWfx3vZa25gme6Fn8LQ1zSdNMcrdabg3nnmXgya8s8zJM5UelJxhXI34Jzfozq36EtndctJvTY1oVw/s1600/nineandsixteen+bs+com2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarqSY0vJcF5yOMrjlNEQlArYN0GjY6zklkemqzUws4Leueso_CCD6090A6FlkGAWfx3vZa25gme6Fn8LQ1zSdNMcrdabg3nnmXgya8s8zJM5UelJxhXI34Jzfozq36EtndctJvTY1oVw/s1600/nineandsixteen+bs+com2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Try: Benjamin Moore, Chelsea Gray</div><br /><br /><br />In the beige tones - make sure there is a healthy helping of gray so that it doesn't turn fleshy looking, and maintains that calm, soothing, sophistication. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcMNdo_0iulLNtPUKEvU5yQjggfwacPRf-y55imITMx8czChEMPdIGVvl5nKjW0s_SxGQcbAJRuWn-8_W_KiQVzdWGZJU7v9UHZNKTh-3dkZFMkkXQuXGhXtAMxd7SIQOCb36UewwvPI/s1600/benjamin-moore-hampshire-gray-exterior-paint.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcMNdo_0iulLNtPUKEvU5yQjggfwacPRf-y55imITMx8czChEMPdIGVvl5nKjW0s_SxGQcbAJRuWn-8_W_KiQVzdWGZJU7v9UHZNKTh-3dkZFMkkXQuXGhXtAMxd7SIQOCb36UewwvPI/s1600/benjamin-moore-hampshire-gray-exterior-paint.jpg" width="544" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Try:  Benjamin Moore, Hampshire Gray</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />(an olive green/gray)</div><br /><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/AVvXsEjXrJm0ILhMtl0HVCR4ZnuMAw-APiYTxRJF3bwJdqdtsAPJyu_ABOpOKAdX-kFu6yV7YBFL1NlfSkj60FyCz6WXdNupq7gXOJY3eJ_C2lTj4cB1HtPkTPbG0CpJIGj6ez1UeEMjh3KqJ_c/s1600/bennington+gray+hale+navy++luckylakehouse+com.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXrJm0ILhMtl0HVCR4ZnuMAw-APiYTxRJF3bwJdqdtsAPJyu_ABOpOKAdX-kFu6yV7YBFL1NlfSkj60FyCz6WXdNupq7gXOJY3eJ_C2lTj4cB1HtPkTPbG0CpJIGj6ez1UeEMjh3KqJ_c/s1600/bennington+gray+hale+navy++luckylakehouse+com.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Benjamin Moore, Bennington Gray<br /><br />with Benjamin Moore, Hale Navy shutters.</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEj1qahjSOZPIZCkqVZxG9EX_aGeI1EUqOR02EAudyiW7GEvY4p2yPb-eAF0KNvIRg788qE7mrWUSodomz7h2Gphuj9Q5vhiuZjCsxSBEFhswVGA-krDkBDrGT1yusIshuSv5zvd8G1IGSc/s1600/bm+copley+gray,+seapearl+trim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qahjSOZPIZCkqVZxG9EX_aGeI1EUqOR02EAudyiW7GEvY4p2yPb-eAF0KNvIRg788qE7mrWUSodomz7h2Gphuj9Q5vhiuZjCsxSBEFhswVGA-krDkBDrGT1yusIshuSv5zvd8G1IGSc/s1600/bm+copley+gray,+seapearl+trim.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Benjamin Moore, Copley Gray with<br /><br />Benjamin Moore, Sea Pearl trim</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEjYgA4QdCfNuj1IPbc-w2eif-HOTHuO1AB3TGsuFgHjj5tkV8Uw1wT0PHGLktrpNPZljAqrKrQNz2YCshyphenhyphenEw0tp0iGwHopqF5iALOsEJGFnFSlPW_8D-SH1dte7JAZ7A9RHUNgLKK-fXc8/s1600/bm+midnight+oil+sw+dover+white++colourific+bs+com.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYgA4QdCfNuj1IPbc-w2eif-HOTHuO1AB3TGsuFgHjj5tkV8Uw1wT0PHGLktrpNPZljAqrKrQNz2YCshyphenhyphenEw0tp0iGwHopqF5iALOsEJGFnFSlPW_8D-SH1dte7JAZ7A9RHUNgLKK-fXc8/s1600/bm+midnight+oil+sw+dover+white++colourific+bs+com.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Benjamin Moore, Midnight Oil with<br /><br />Sherwin Williams, Dover White trim.</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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END OF SUMMER - ALREADY?Mr B and I were talking about our Summer.  Actually he said "What Summer?" - and it's trueit has completely escaped us this year...It started with the slab leaks (2 of them)waaaaay back in November of 2013. With the flooring already torn up, the second one did little damagemo…

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