Best Kitchen Paint Colors: Velvet and Linen

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I was so excited when Brooke Giannetti at <a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/velvet_and_linen/2011/05/what-weve-learned-guest-blogger-gina-milne-of-willow-decor.html">Velvet and Linen</a> asked me to participate in her “What I Have Learned” Series.<img alt="velvet_linen3" border="0" height="329" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TdiEuy71wJI/AAAAAAAAG2I/FHr9CLyGcHI/velvet_linen3_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: block; FLOAT: none; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; BORDER-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="velvet_linen3" width="504" /> Brooke is one of my favorite designers and her blog is a must read. Filled with spectacular design, gorgeous photos and great tips. Brooke’s beautiful style is only eclipsed by her generous heart and warmth. She has been a great friend and inspiration to me. <img alt="Velvet_&_Linen_header[4]" border="0" height="154" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TdiEvZklT4I/AAAAAAAAG2Q/kate8x4Xoik/Velvet_%26_Linen_header%5B4%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: block; FLOAT: none; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; BORDER-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Velvet_&_Linen_header[4]" width="504" /> Stop on over and read my guest post, but then stay a while longer – I know you will be as mesmerized with Brooke and <a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/velvet_and_linen/2011/05/what-weve-learned-guest-blogger-gina-milne-of-willow-decor.html">Velvet and Linen</a> as I am! Just click <a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/velvet_and_linen/2011/05/what-weve-learned-guest-blogger-gina-milne-of-willow-decor.html">HERE</a>. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609379688389744866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJa1lrHlx6TSrlp0_xfD9L7kiAckiS-gB_DDC1Z4cl3dkGGr7G4d02hDtGZtlHMJmV4JNPY4xebRTAs6Hd2J5lOsZm6FR2SMuZ3YqRdbaSh7FT2jxCNvryYiD2QqoIwG5rw0onAthO-L9g/s400/BrookeGiannetti_velvet_and_linen.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 161px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" />

What I’ve Learned

I was so excited when Brooke Giannetti at Velvet and Linen asked me to participate in her “What I Have Learned” Series. Brooke is one of my...

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Adding Some Patina with Wallpaper?!

<img alt="Zofanny T Harvey Clock" border="0" height="557" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Tbl1-P2rOGI/AAAAAAAAGxo/_uty04r_cv0/Zofanny%20T%20Harvey%20Clock_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: block; FLOAT: none; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; BORDER-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Zofanny T Harvey Clock" width="504" /> <h3 align="center">I am generally not a wallpaper person. I prefer more stark walls to showcase my antiques and artwork. But the Gustavus Collection of papers from Zoffany has me completely in love with wallpaper again. You generally don’t think wallpaper can add patina to a room but let’s have a look. The paper above is called Gustavus and I love the soft faded feeling. It is a perfect backdrop for antiques.</h3> <img alt="Zoffany Elenora T. Harvey 2" border="0" height="575" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Tbl1-2YVg7I/AAAAAAAAGxw/0tAFpiXrQlI/Zoffany%20Elenora%20T.%20Harvey%202_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: block; FLOAT: none; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; BORDER-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Zoffany Elenora T. Harvey 2" width="504" /> <h3 align="center">Generally I do not favor florals, but the Elenora paper is just so lovely. Wouldn’t this perfect in a dining room or sunroom? Again, I am in love the muted palette.</h3><img alt="Zoffany Elenora T. Harvey" border="0" height="405" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Tbl1_ZL8hFI/AAAAAAAAGx4/YHIzn3GP9Us/Zoffany%20Elenora%20T.%20Harvey_thumb%5B10%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: block; FLOAT: none; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; BORDER-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Zoffany Elenora T. Harvey" width="554" /> <h3 align="center">I adore this image – the paper, the chairs covered in nubby linen, the antique mirror and chest – I could live in this room.</h3> <img alt="Zoffany Medivi T harvey" border="0" height="575" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Tbl2AOZzWGI/AAAAAAAAGyA/ofbkM3doUSU/Zoffany%20Medivi%20T%20harvey_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: block; FLOAT: none; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; BORDER-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Zoffany Medivi T harvey" width="504" /> <h3 align="center">This paper is called Medici, I love how faded the edges of the design are. These papers really add another layer of depth and Patina to the room. I love how aged they seem.</h3> <img alt="Patina stlye" border="0" height="391" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Tbl2AmAxD6I/AAAAAAAAGyI/b_MblsVpP1E/Patina%20stlye_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: block; FLOAT: none; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; BORDER-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Patina stlye" width="304" /> <h3 align="center">Speaking of Patina, congratulations to our friends Brooke and Steve Giannetti of <a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/velvet_and_linen/2011/04/our-book-patina-style.html">Velvet and Linen</a> for the launch of their new book PATINA STYLE. You can learn more about <a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/velvet_and_linen/2011/04/our-book-patina-style.html">HERE</a> and pre-order it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Patina-Style-Brooke-Giannetti/dp/1423622537">HERE</a>. To see more of Zoffany’s Gustavus line of wallpapers <a href="http://www.zoffany.com/pages/products/products_wallpapers-detail/gustavus/1/">HERE</a>. Both are great inspirations for incorporating a bit more Patina into your Decor.</h3> <h3 align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600637737403120450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWEQTd_LyBYjyqhlxQOsN0hs-8XM__37MWHFJCUFzBdAFcLtH6GemTFblLbIgJKdavtLhyphenhyphenj1PhkP9NwfD9sRyObp5hlCie-05SsCphQ04APdiKNn4LIEbL32eCZBSwBF0UKaPLCSG52w_/s400/Elenora+3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 147px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 196px; CURSOR: hand" /></h3> (Photos Zoffany – Photo credit T. Harvey)

Adding Some Patina with Wallpaper?!

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