A THING FOR WICKER...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="text-align: start;">I have always had a fondness for the warm texture and that rustic touch </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="text-align: start;">that wicker can bring into a room.  </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG1snQxty4b0xx5hqu4tdV8pXCcoRlD6cnOEcZO5XRoCtASmng5PJxy7KdYzUYgqau1Pzr-W7lN77KSLJDRhTyqG8-vHJ_hcSy02Nrbh8kBRYSQtfcQGJuOVmvEd2JPlN2P0ossPqbjI4/s1600/decorpad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG1snQxty4b0xx5hqu4tdV8pXCcoRlD6cnOEcZO5XRoCtASmng5PJxy7KdYzUYgqau1Pzr-W7lN77KSLJDRhTyqG8-vHJ_hcSy02Nrbh8kBRYSQtfcQGJuOVmvEd2JPlN2P0ossPqbjI4/s1600/decorpad.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Lately, I've been thinking that wicker is exactly what I need to warm up my dining room.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Here's why...</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXoxJretT2-mwD97whTePR1SJEFog7idNokNeh1e6zESldjkxbkcwIFLmCK9LQpE8sT8DuQLpI4yW0ULbLYW9opqdO9ag9NQG9bxYIwMBaBR6ICOTFdajwesl82zBuAaOmCqEqOOKGFAM/s1600/cotedetexas+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXoxJretT2-mwD97whTePR1SJEFog7idNokNeh1e6zESldjkxbkcwIFLmCK9LQpE8sT8DuQLpI4yW0ULbLYW9opqdO9ag9NQG9bxYIwMBaBR6ICOTFdajwesl82zBuAaOmCqEqOOKGFAM/s1600/cotedetexas+1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />look how just a touch of wicker brings texture and warmth</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQMTeLjnP3KTmdWHm40KpjxRy96J2YlL9P1V1YrCdX3SX5isPGpqjhUtFrxQJYdKG_q58R_laUTrMCz6SR_IASNJZA2_jPKDrD8ApZ6uvzoOKovIML2Go-Y0-D3G3PXumM9iGY_kLHQg/s1600/cotedetexas1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQMTeLjnP3KTmdWHm40KpjxRy96J2YlL9P1V1YrCdX3SX5isPGpqjhUtFrxQJYdKG_q58R_laUTrMCz6SR_IASNJZA2_jPKDrD8ApZ6uvzoOKovIML2Go-Y0-D3G3PXumM9iGY_kLHQg/s1600/cotedetexas1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />in this slightly minimal room, wicker warms and invites...</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWbnSuUyMNGco02QRlvJ9XXEJucl0j8UId7gaP3Ck3J-ot4is4SG0y1GWl2KbKm8NHoCuTC2N4QCYwvZ_-mkJK5-G5uk9o-Ss_dNTxcN_t9BfgncwTm4HdD0_MKXQksIlToQKJ-UFGglI/s1600/cotedetexas+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWbnSuUyMNGco02QRlvJ9XXEJucl0j8UId7gaP3Ck3J-ot4is4SG0y1GWl2KbKm8NHoCuTC2N4QCYwvZ_-mkJK5-G5uk9o-Ss_dNTxcN_t9BfgncwTm4HdD0_MKXQksIlToQKJ-UFGglI/s1600/cotedetexas+2.png" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />it blends with nearly any style of decorating..</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeA9qQnvC6KnLtlWp6oLitlTmZ8ZrwR8Dx6DiAH0pn0hIs8QHNreT5JJE6M6xU9cvv_jc3XaD4zEkb7hp-Kr4awAW8zy9lYBtkwZ2gzfEHNF2xwDWOFmqWuVcFyu6GknrgGqmmLQNqR7Y/s1600/cotedetexas.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeA9qQnvC6KnLtlWp6oLitlTmZ8ZrwR8Dx6DiAH0pn0hIs8QHNreT5JJE6M6xU9cvv_jc3XaD4zEkb7hp-Kr4awAW8zy9lYBtkwZ2gzfEHNF2xwDWOFmqWuVcFyu6GknrgGqmmLQNqR7Y/s1600/cotedetexas.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihF6GiXbwF_nOxHO4pI6RZpmh41oYt7HxxjbSn5vZYyDTJqqDOPqiXEdlg2Zi-bHmW65caamFp-ceZK7i-TbASuKZDYg0EkIv6icDQb4VzaECwo8p63xA4F1k0bJdu9EZ_ujp9cMw6MM/s1600/decorpad+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihF6GiXbwF_nOxHO4pI6RZpmh41oYt7HxxjbSn5vZYyDTJqqDOPqiXEdlg2Zi-bHmW65caamFp-ceZK7i-TbASuKZDYg0EkIv6icDQb4VzaECwo8p63xA4F1k0bJdu9EZ_ujp9cMw6MM/s1600/decorpad+1.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />the rest of the room needn't be rustic or country</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUg745PvM9ZmrGwFdw4VF7oMr980SatNpBhDn46ywO-gYG5qpwRVrerazHYWJjTRKw_S6qNciR8s7thqwsGGpl0h_hZc9ij8ZFQqHvahAxVVtJN5-jf-RV4u5cQ9K8s9KEDG8uIZ7a_T4/s1600/decorpad+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUg745PvM9ZmrGwFdw4VF7oMr980SatNpBhDn46ywO-gYG5qpwRVrerazHYWJjTRKw_S6qNciR8s7thqwsGGpl0h_hZc9ij8ZFQqHvahAxVVtJN5-jf-RV4u5cQ9K8s9KEDG8uIZ7a_T4/s1600/decorpad+1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />it even has a certain elegance to it, and is equally friendly with fine furniture </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRr7rR3IWU6vUjgY2oYVONbiglZeYo0S3FRYyPiq6mhcOig3S4juFWrYSD3Sfu9IMbrvOV9uOg9MH_SlKeQfY59F1MuiJm_Xj3LS5Kc_K_MMGGFrCcYl2ax-iTCcczMZYOqJRgDiu1Ybg/s1600/decorpad+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRr7rR3IWU6vUjgY2oYVONbiglZeYo0S3FRYyPiq6mhcOig3S4juFWrYSD3Sfu9IMbrvOV9uOg9MH_SlKeQfY59F1MuiJm_Xj3LS5Kc_K_MMGGFrCcYl2ax-iTCcczMZYOqJRgDiu1Ybg/s1600/decorpad+2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />or rustic antiques</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyr2gpXUTb5oeVOybUQ5MO4toUNTrIoZJu99iNpKg7pDMDHxEGpzZ2QKPLE5imno-2MkTLXn5zU2-DTMt-M_PRLWn5upv-L2MC9Y0PVlA4TvIgnITeTcoUQ6sSx6pTFU-ZFyTpDQw9Zx8/s1600/decorpad+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyr2gpXUTb5oeVOybUQ5MO4toUNTrIoZJu99iNpKg7pDMDHxEGpzZ2QKPLE5imno-2MkTLXn5zU2-DTMt-M_PRLWn5upv-L2MC9Y0PVlA4TvIgnITeTcoUQ6sSx6pTFU-ZFyTpDQw9Zx8/s1600/decorpad+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> I'm especially fond of these gray kubu wicker chairs with the skirted legs</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37mUrdaJnEpExzVUulhzPOYCTEOt9S2Q33mYp0HEyndKIG-sPGowJ6dGrxHbPVFE3c0gu5lKGpDk9c5y4lObYxOtwa17JkjIprjiH0E7ZF8GFDZw-uQ5Y30vDNwFcEDe3jNROCRiinWA/s1600/decorpad+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37mUrdaJnEpExzVUulhzPOYCTEOt9S2Q33mYp0HEyndKIG-sPGowJ6dGrxHbPVFE3c0gu5lKGpDk9c5y4lObYxOtwa17JkjIprjiH0E7ZF8GFDZw-uQ5Y30vDNwFcEDe3jNROCRiinWA/s1600/decorpad+4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> these look a little new, but could easily be taken down a notch with a little gray paint wash</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br />I love the rustic kitchen dining look, but they also look pretty fantastic</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiod3RA41kYOArW00hFdXtM9Ui14uQpPKEGpZY6EiWo0XfBZuQPjsFSWbJJmcHPUpe7odAe4P5jDQDvdIX6hy8h0h4Cb1y50BQ-RffSRlN09_Tii561_5_rQAkSJb7VrCfu5D0a5UxwoQE/s1600/decorpad4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiod3RA41kYOArW00hFdXtM9Ui14uQpPKEGpZY6EiWo0XfBZuQPjsFSWbJJmcHPUpe7odAe4P5jDQDvdIX6hy8h0h4Cb1y50BQ-RffSRlN09_Tii561_5_rQAkSJb7VrCfu5D0a5UxwoQE/s1600/decorpad4.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />in a more formal setting...</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ZLV27gk3oQOB6UNAtXHbf-RmiuTflrTFdph0aFhLDM1uoDmMWGQYEQk8QA3aTDin1KpH7d9bwlp8MbK5wpOqv4r5wVYMYS66AvJdJnMJtQEHzM1TOA7X4iE1jVzuoQJjuMcBKsDXaZ8/s1600/decorpad5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br />this is so cute for the bathroom...</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBH-cyOgyaekNVUMWSyokEANk4qHwny6eId1srBwUzvmT-l-KlbYVhyphenhyphenqTDFvmTDDG16oRTaC-1zRRGeAvagtqJX1fpf3wHCCI1nbVLYKXLDXwG98YgqDM9aQdfgyq9qYAg9LXiwJ4uoTw/s1600/somuchbetterwithage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBH-cyOgyaekNVUMWSyokEANk4qHwny6eId1srBwUzvmT-l-KlbYVhyphenhyphenqTDFvmTDDG16oRTaC-1zRRGeAvagtqJX1fpf3wHCCI1nbVLYKXLDXwG98YgqDM9aQdfgyq9qYAg9LXiwJ4uoTw/s1600/somuchbetterwithage.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and I like wicker storage pieces, too.</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJjbfgdY7_iZCML7DpWdbDco_ooX9zkVzOl3Ndmcb1X17BzkfevRFlvqDvvJlID0FfFpNBm3T48C3RUgzlZuT-lJckZQKc1zThISSC5I3ju3Ij2Ox3vRf16EgPvgC9OTaPMT_sY_KFrTI/s1600/studiokarin+bs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJjbfgdY7_iZCML7DpWdbDco_ooX9zkVzOl3Ndmcb1X17BzkfevRFlvqDvvJlID0FfFpNBm3T48C3RUgzlZuT-lJckZQKc1zThISSC5I3ju3Ij2Ox3vRf16EgPvgC9OTaPMT_sY_KFrTI/s1600/studiokarin+bs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />but my most favorite still has to be dining room or kitchen chairs...</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJZBWpVPVEPTUr2blmxYyQxv1q6l2WQX3cf2yssG2WZQosIw_NsvH0bkvkNq9cfk6jNmwdRmjpNxhyphenhyphen0cwuWg7d4Os2xk8QwDCGkns3l1abTYkw8ippamq6IxvnyaSzr3_7M6cyfEWAR4/s1600/wicker+decorpad1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJZBWpVPVEPTUr2blmxYyQxv1q6l2WQX3cf2yssG2WZQosIw_NsvH0bkvkNq9cfk6jNmwdRmjpNxhyphenhyphen0cwuWg7d4Os2xk8QwDCGkns3l1abTYkw8ippamq6IxvnyaSzr3_7M6cyfEWAR4/s1600/wicker+decorpad1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />they just look so right.</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidI7YsKS_WD7l6aPgKBsdQhg_Tr-RNomn0ebNv6g1bLIAFhEC8h4-F_ECaMkx3IiGJksn2u4fAkJAMf_H8rBNX9bct-IZx4cy7ilp6KKCy_VHsQUdYIzVxl6QzlKItVvGLpfx9Me6_GbE/s1600/wicker+decorpad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidI7YsKS_WD7l6aPgKBsdQhg_Tr-RNomn0ebNv6g1bLIAFhEC8h4-F_ECaMkx3IiGJksn2u4fAkJAMf_H8rBNX9bct-IZx4cy7ilp6KKCy_VHsQUdYIzVxl6QzlKItVvGLpfx9Me6_GbE/s1600/wicker+decorpad.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Do you like wicker furniture?</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />QUESTION FROM A READER:<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;">Hi, Please help with a paint color.  I've attached pictures of my Kitchen which opens up into my living and dining area.  The cabinets are creamy white with glaze and very yellow undertone. Uba tuba granite and tumbled marble backsplash (which unfortunatly have a pink undertone! Mistake)  </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLO8LohrCJsZjpwJ3Lk1HNXQAxt9LsRrvz6ZmBv8T7-yJqa0ieN9r6p1dn-8ApwN3pbOsn_7o942DlOrFvuja3HTU6sroVz1pZWWmCohlWTvfJmvVaF9roZcWP7_GQSY850Y4e1b-cx_M/s1600/audrey+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLO8LohrCJsZjpwJ3Lk1HNXQAxt9LsRrvz6ZmBv8T7-yJqa0ieN9r6p1dn-8ApwN3pbOsn_7o942DlOrFvuja3HTU6sroVz1pZWWmCohlWTvfJmvVaF9roZcWP7_GQSY850Y4e1b-cx_M/s1600/audrey+2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRIfzoEz4CTvvhmDuVY3TuPo19h9Ip2fQaj-H2tPJaWO79cLFiy-oBz0uO9Z5ZsdiyGAHcEZxzCtszz0o0GwOlBpOaG15M47TU3d0F5Z_PXRdtgm_Qv7qiaLPbqCNRD9tnJZxHf_deGA/s1600/audrey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRIfzoEz4CTvvhmDuVY3TuPo19h9Ip2fQaj-H2tPJaWO79cLFiy-oBz0uO9Z5ZsdiyGAHcEZxzCtszz0o0GwOlBpOaG15M47TU3d0F5Z_PXRdtgm_Qv7qiaLPbqCNRD9tnJZxHf_deGA/s1600/audrey.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"><br /></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;">Right know the rooms are painted BM Wilmington Tan. Im looking to lighten space up with one color for all rooms that are open to each other.  I've tried BM Manchester tan (looks gray next to my cabinets and makes them look dingy). Also tried Monroe Bisque but its too yellow in my sunny room.  Tried Bleeker Bege, Revere Pewter, Edgecomb gray but the all seem to look gray and make cabinets and dining table look dingy.   I'm going craaaazzzy. Please help recommend a neutral color.  I have the BM Fan deck and can't seem to pick the right one.  I've also tried the above mentioned paints on the wall using samples.  The current color Wilmington Tan seems to work with my cabinets, granite and living room furniture but I need a change. Something Lighter.  One last note; The living room and dining room are very sunny.  Thank you in advance.</span><br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"><br />Audrey<br /><br /><br /><br /><i>HI Audrey.    I know how hard it is to blend existing colors with a new color.  You have been going in the tan, beige to beige gray family and it isn't working - have you considered a gray green?  Your cream cabinets should love green, the travertine backsplash and the granite should also blend well, and wood tones love it too.</i><br /><br /><i><br /></i><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBT3fXLkONNCeJygJsULjzJUjM-UsNa-FwPrTVMSCLX08dUWed7FZYMRZ1yoxAjRYxgEzr9UL1XqCOl9ysZOkpWoprRXkGjsOE2wK9dTHQcTRi3JG3l_1QfysqnhyUDDW20L3Xt9j36Ts/s1600/bm+graywisp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBT3fXLkONNCeJygJsULjzJUjM-UsNa-FwPrTVMSCLX08dUWed7FZYMRZ1yoxAjRYxgEzr9UL1XqCOl9ysZOkpWoprRXkGjsOE2wK9dTHQcTRi3JG3l_1QfysqnhyUDDW20L3Xt9j36Ts/s1600/bm+graywisp.jpg" width="400" /></i></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><i>Benjamin Moore GRAY WISP</i></div><br /><i> Try Benjamin Moore Gray Wisp.  It's a lovely gray green - more on the gray than the green side.  Its not too dark and it is really soothing.</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJNSmiXg5q-Z2fFuDFeKHVghmGbSuXqxD2jVMvKyARg45vH36Ef-IZloEjJFi0rWrYissgpb4JXaoXQ8XYSHl7PoO4SjQVtypgjGgkCdW6zh59mTZ88tUtADGAGGyMkuyNtBbNn5eAmo/s1600/bm+graywisp.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJNSmiXg5q-Z2fFuDFeKHVghmGbSuXqxD2jVMvKyARg45vH36Ef-IZloEjJFi0rWrYissgpb4JXaoXQ8XYSHl7PoO4SjQVtypgjGgkCdW6zh59mTZ88tUtADGAGGyMkuyNtBbNn5eAmo/s1600/bm+graywisp.png" width="400" /></i></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><i>It works nicely with cream tones and wood tones and dark tones like your granite</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><i>Here is an example of a kitchen that has much the same color palette as your with the gray green on the walls.</i></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/AVvXsEhVQ-PLbg_dY5_cU-bcn7eCuc6q252RAh1ncRHoM-F0S1Yy6KoR0g_UoLucae_51SEQIENOJG3btD23FG_30f35vo5kA5qBU_Mfcby4P44VYZ8MhorsFbkdyhi1cFWsdTrz5t3ByFrl9a8/s1600/kitchen-updates-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQ-PLbg_dY5_cU-bcn7eCuc6q252RAh1ncRHoM-F0S1Yy6KoR0g_UoLucae_51SEQIENOJG3btD23FG_30f35vo5kA5qBU_Mfcby4P44VYZ8MhorsFbkdyhi1cFWsdTrz5t3ByFrl9a8/s1600/kitchen-updates-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theendearinghome.blogspot.com/">The Endearing Home</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfprPMZXMhezmuAsTejmIkGzQzSFNkjJ7KdiHTaBtw_tgi1qpShqCI4eH4sHiC0WTQsnu91rKnP1ZM-d7ZQAJX2tkt4Apwk9gg8EWuLbVEvd6hw-KQbQnQaYvn9RO6C7tDXzDvSNWff8I/s1600/kitchen-updates-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfprPMZXMhezmuAsTejmIkGzQzSFNkjJ7KdiHTaBtw_tgi1qpShqCI4eH4sHiC0WTQsnu91rKnP1ZM-d7ZQAJX2tkt4Apwk9gg8EWuLbVEvd6hw-KQbQnQaYvn9RO6C7tDXzDvSNWff8I/s1600/kitchen-updates-5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><i><br /></i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><i>Another gray green, with a little more gold in it is Guilford Gray - far left on this photo.</i></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_Hv6f2SSK2q2Ly-2Xpd6-2Vy8Ulc6JkbIZP1AOwcmbX_b2_tUEyfOpkVYKedQo3JR3N5FVcjd1y2Cwz072O1p2vOBzTS2CGyERU8wTWb0cttijlPfaOIJkzOlZmTs4QBf5GKVumO5LA/s1600/bm+guilford+green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_Hv6f2SSK2q2Ly-2Xpd6-2Vy8Ulc6JkbIZP1AOwcmbX_b2_tUEyfOpkVYKedQo3JR3N5FVcjd1y2Cwz072O1p2vOBzTS2CGyERU8wTWb0cttijlPfaOIJkzOlZmTs4QBf5GKVumO5LA/s1600/bm+guilford+green.jpg" width="400" /></i></a></div><br /><i> Another possible is Hancock Green (Benjamin Moore)</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh06Cg7aeVR5WeOeNWcsyp7b_I7-QWBalllsz7Wn5KITkDlaDHgCd9jJWqKUUFC4CCxG27lfp0vrwqlP0oFZP3CkkCnNaSTMBtZ9jdTixWmQMHI7bkMZ9KfhkWwfyNiF7vKFnBCCjukpvM/s1600/bm+hancock+green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh06Cg7aeVR5WeOeNWcsyp7b_I7-QWBalllsz7Wn5KITkDlaDHgCd9jJWqKUUFC4CCxG27lfp0vrwqlP0oFZP3CkkCnNaSTMBtZ9jdTixWmQMHI7bkMZ9KfhkWwfyNiF7vKFnBCCjukpvM/s1600/bm+hancock+green.jpg" /></i></a></div><br /><i>or Nantucket Gray - (Benjamin Moore) </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJDKfTGgnq1piFSGUPI3LOaSJAdWWKG4aQcYEdiaeM56B_MZTwQ-LdpjU2wykCPVsBRKyGtaTk2F0KY2EQ6sUSG5f6yc7-9d2DOQ_t3u5S1UHUzTeMjMUAbJA2vs1vLVtiowXKdcDjbY/s1600/bm+nantucket+gray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJDKfTGgnq1piFSGUPI3LOaSJAdWWKG4aQcYEdiaeM56B_MZTwQ-LdpjU2wykCPVsBRKyGtaTk2F0KY2EQ6sUSG5f6yc7-9d2DOQ_t3u5S1UHUzTeMjMUAbJA2vs1vLVtiowXKdcDjbY/s1600/bm+nantucket+gray.jpg" width="640" /></i></a></div><br /><i>My final suggestion is Benjamin Moore QUIET MOMENTS.  I love the name almost as much as the color.  It is soothing, and has less green -  more gray, and just a touch of blue in certain light. </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4sKPDdO2PYGwIzI7Yn-r4bLZr7lR2udYFAoxeKsaVdw6d2HXoerdiU5rB1gqmP0siv1WBe4UV7BB9Z5yvRiAs3nSbMV_2yWViBjq1BW5Ga1K_AR589MQiWTfwymHRBIE1SBEK_hxDoAU/s1600/bm+quiet+moments.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4sKPDdO2PYGwIzI7Yn-r4bLZr7lR2udYFAoxeKsaVdw6d2HXoerdiU5rB1gqmP0siv1WBe4UV7BB9Z5yvRiAs3nSbMV_2yWViBjq1BW5Ga1K_AR589MQiWTfwymHRBIE1SBEK_hxDoAU/s1600/bm+quiet+moments.jpg" width="400" /></i></a></div><br /><i>All of these colors should appear lighter than the color you now have, if only because they are cooler colors and will recede more than your current color and feel lighter.   </i><i style="line-height: 21.299999237060547px;">As always, never choose a color without trying it out as a sample first.</i><br /><br /><i>Good luck!</i><br /><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 /><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 /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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A THING FOR WICKER...

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FINE DINING

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />A formal dining room in a home is the perfect excuse to get a little </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />dramatic</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ2zyUidJxiEv07PEv_MFAFv1y9vCaLIPLHlv6utP_OEnOLToE9-HtvPhXgfoe8TecxdNhlLpoX9vDB-0HXzQMB6cKVCCed6nEKEcyC3sVoONZ71vBmO00VrQy2mRiXVGda-7FUxy4Qo8/s1600/00000e870c8f1388.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ2zyUidJxiEv07PEv_MFAFv1y9vCaLIPLHlv6utP_OEnOLToE9-HtvPhXgfoe8TecxdNhlLpoX9vDB-0HXzQMB6cKVCCed6nEKEcyC3sVoONZ71vBmO00VrQy2mRiXVGda-7FUxy4Qo8/s1600/00000e870c8f1388.png" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Drama in the form of furnishings,</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />lighting</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />architecture</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />color</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />OR ALL OF THE ABOVE</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/05/fine-dining.html#more">Read more »</a>

FINE DINING

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COZY BUT NOT DARK

NEEDING OOMPH.....<br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70_V_3Sn_TUgDwKc2dRPyPjIBPygWbESQXbJXYvIWu9rib7snemLT4QwL4ofPitlUB78nZCG239OKUCsMYnA40wLrU0OS54P1jlhWzAxMdibf76EsIKHt7RGHvSBkRLCItjBHJXCjaBqg/s1600/jalonburton+bs+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70_V_3Sn_TUgDwKc2dRPyPjIBPygWbESQXbJXYvIWu9rib7snemLT4QwL4ofPitlUB78nZCG239OKUCsMYnA40wLrU0OS54P1jlhWzAxMdibf76EsIKHt7RGHvSBkRLCItjBHJXCjaBqg/s640/jalonburton+bs+com.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><i><br></i><br /><i>Sometimes the wall colors we choose are just too saturated for the available light in a room.  If you crave light and wide open spaces - but are stuck with smaller rooms and lower ceilings - you may like to try some of the very light, barely there, grays and greige paint colors to lighten up your space.</i><br><br /><br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/04/cozy-but-not-dark.html#more">Read more »</a>

COZY BUT NOT DARK

NEEDING OOMPH..... Sometimes the wall colors we choose are just too saturated for the available light in a room.  If you crave light and wid...

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A Beautiful Giveaway then Off to Market!!!

<div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uv5kGhKaadc/T5C1jRrHifI/AAAAAAAAHsE/CWWyL7guU0o/s1600-h/clip_image001%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="clip_image001" border="0" height="376" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xsy0bvXEYKY/T5C1ji2ShtI/AAAAAAAAHsM/Pq8C27VFQgg/clip_image001_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="clip_image001" width="604" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(Designer: Kara Childress)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">When I first saw the work of Leslie Sinclair, owner of Segreto Finishes, I was mesmerized by her plaster finishes, wall treatments and cabinet finishes.</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nj-LJj18_LI/T5C1kLoGYZI/AAAAAAAAHsU/H5EXZbtpL-w/s1600-h/clip_image001%25255B6%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="clip_image001[6]" border="0" height="386" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PQTWbiKfRA0/T5C1ktMvyOI/AAAAAAAAHsc/-pcdwHx4YNQ/clip_image001%25255B6%25255D_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="clip_image001[6]" width="631" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(Designer: Tami Owen)</span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> A room touched by Segreto is transformed from ordinary to extraordinary under her careful direction. </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dp6OGvPQ3C4/T5C1lYUi_9I/AAAAAAAAHsk/H8VtKo45wCI/s1600-h/clip_image002%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="clip_image002" border="0" height="731" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LhRlPy6OIjI/T5C1lzslVQI/AAAAAAAAHss/UkoueJchuxI/clip_image002_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="clip_image002" width="520" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(Designer: Tami Owen)</span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A true artist and accomplished business woman, she oversees a staff of 25 and her company, Segreto Finishes, creates some of the most coveted rooms today. Leslie recently released a new book, <em>Segreto – Secrets To Finishing Beautiful Interiors,</em> a wonderful book that has the blogs and Pinterest buzzing. So when she contacted me and asked if I would I like to review a copy, of course I said yes. Then I asked her if she would also be willing to host a Giveaway for you, and she generously agreed.</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dNlcMe4C-_A/T5C1maUMVKI/AAAAAAAAHs0/QttjjaRIbFQ/s1600-h/clip_image003%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="clip_image003" border="0" height="706" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JthApKHNLzY/T5C1m28wkDI/AAAAAAAAHs8/vLD_9waESkg/clip_image003_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="clip_image003" width="504" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(Designer: Kara Childress Architectural Consultant: Sara West)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">As I was enjoying page after page of this lovely book I was struck by the beauty and peacefulness her interior finishes convey. Segreto’s trademark favors soft neutrals, texture and depth, over bright colors. </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pLrBXk7bca8/T5C1nW6SxfI/AAAAAAAAHtE/lheE4xofkro/s1600-h/clip_image001%25255B15%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="clip_image001[15]" border="0" height="363" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-62eUITK_nCY/T5C1n-XGVqI/AAAAAAAAHtM/M7EyRCtJp7s/clip_image001%25255B15%25255D_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="clip_image001[15]" width="604" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(Designer: Talbot Cooley)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">The book is a gorgeous collection of page after page of dream interiors. As a coffee table book for inspiration, its worth its weight in gold. </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KDka04-8Cec/T5C1ohpVwlI/AAAAAAAAHtU/nBEciIUV2u4/s1600-h/clip_image004%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="clip_image004" border="0" height="372" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MNICyNS3dy4/T5C1pGciDtI/AAAAAAAAHtc/gzlk7Bo__r0/clip_image004_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="clip_image004" width="604" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(Joyce Horn Antiques)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">But, the book also provides wonderful tips, hints and insider information on choosing the best finishes for your own interiors. This book ranks as one of my favorite design books of the year!</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UT2jLplKGf8/T5C1pZoij8I/AAAAAAAAHtk/spP0HQ5iVIU/s1600-h/Front_Cover_Segreto_Secrets%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Front_Cover_Segreto_Secrets" border="0" height="604" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pcDj3PDB3Rc/T5C1qCRb8BI/AAAAAAAAHts/Y7IPEuKxoDw/Front_Cover_Segreto_Secrets_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: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Front_Cover_Segreto_Secrets" width="504" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thanks to Leslie Sinclair’s generosity, a lucky reader will be receiving this treasure soon. To enter to win the gorgeous <em>Segreto – Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors</em> book just visit Segreto’s website <a href="http://segretofinishes.com/"><span style="color: #4f81bd;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a>, come back and comment which finish inspires you. I will announce the winner next Friday! </span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">To see more of Leslie Sinclair’s work and Segreto Finishes click <a href="http://segretofinishes.com/"><span style="color: #2f79c5;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">To visit her blog: Segreto – The Secret to Beautiful Living click <a href="http://segretosecrets.squarespace.com/"><span style="color: #2f79c5;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">To listen to Leslie interviewed on The Skirted Round Table click <a href="http://skirtedroundtable.blogspot.com/2011/10/leslie-sinclair-visits-skirted_31.html"><span style="color: #2f79c5;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">To order a copy of this gorgeous book click <a href="http://segretofinishes.com/the-book.html"><strong><span style="color: #2f79c5;">HERE</span></strong></a></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-52pylPZM5yk/T5C1qfjOX6I/AAAAAAAAHt0/AUOckMBxcP8/s1600-h/bunny-williams%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="bunny-williams" border="0" height="601" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--UnytvzuhP8/T5C1q9Fnp-I/AAAAAAAAHt8/vqp7nPZviVw/bunny-williams_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: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="bunny-williams" width="504" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(Bunny Williams – BeeLine Home)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">Finally, I am off to meet by BFF, Diane, at Market in High Point, NC! We’ll be shopping for clients and scouting out the new trends!! Can’t wait to bring back lots of pictures and inspiration for you!! See you a few days!!</span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(Note: Willow Décor receives no compensation for book sales)</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(All content copyrighted by Willow Décor and not to be used with our permission. All photos property of Segreto not to be used with out consent) </span></div>

A Beautiful Giveaway then Off to Market!!!

(Designer: Kara Childress) When I first saw the work of Leslie Sinclair, owner of Segreto Finishes, I was mesmerized by her plaster finishes...

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Decorating with Giant Clam Shells

<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Mg4nMF8OK21H0vN6Ail8P8MfQ2iT5Im5paDrcWrDz_6BqhZweRuVbw-3wavRfl12x5FSJbsGh_VE2Fsan15k3b7g_k684rg8I8oqMNm-Iej3ucTUW0258NuuA5nras3DELmDMI37lP5u/s1600/old4__1277924320_3603.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502246674113308258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Mg4nMF8OK21H0vN6Ail8P8MfQ2iT5Im5paDrcWrDz_6BqhZweRuVbw-3wavRfl12x5FSJbsGh_VE2Fsan15k3b7g_k684rg8I8oqMNm-Iej3ucTUW0258NuuA5nras3DELmDMI37lP5u/s400/old4__1277924320_3603.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:78%;">(Julia Cumes for the Boston Globe)</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">We just returned from a wonderful trip to Sanibel Island in Florida. Like so many visitors to Sanibel our family got bitten by the "Shell Collecting" bug and we </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">spent much of our time roaming the beautiful beaches hunting for shells. I am a big fan of using natural materials in decorating, especially shells, and one of my favorites items is the giant clam shell. </span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">When I returned home I looked through my files and found that over the years I had several images of the giant clam shell. I wanted to share with you a few of my favorites. The photo above is vignette from the John Derian's summer home on Cape Cod. I love the unexpected texture the shell brings to this simple, rustic antique table. </span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVMnzJmnOEGMoBMba0mISTjZgV-BaCh46FS2aEyhwQoVIlFRbTiMsMssXWmTAB-T5VuZ-2oRyBHtpxG-ewx0uTyVUjkMq7kjDZYbZpALu7szGKMhIDLQzel8eQOVHNQbO0BOzn6-MkJ8x/s1600/DesigningDNA.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502246670221820610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVMnzJmnOEGMoBMba0mISTjZgV-BaCh46FS2aEyhwQoVIlFRbTiMsMssXWmTAB-T5VuZ-2oRyBHtpxG-ewx0uTyVUjkMq7kjDZYbZpALu7szGKMhIDLQzel8eQOVHNQbO0BOzn6-MkJ8x/s400/DesigningDNA.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 394px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:78%;">(designingdna)</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Perhaps the most obvious way to use a giant clam shell is on a table top. It lends itself well as a vessel for planting or housing a collection of fruit or decorative balls. I really love the example above. I find the contrast of the soft, willowy arrangement very striking against the rough coarseness of the exterior of the shell.</span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHQt3Hlj6m_jKtBZkP5DQT9LJJwvrItcTm_8e1VmVQ63SWbsis3o93fLTxi9UVFEbS9omceLyn51iLgQpu7qidpjZBBMBqVFHF1mrPZdnSTyJSP24oeliEafHIvnpnr2nN0d5AKPzxhiQ/s1600/Clam+Ali-Wentworth-Home.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502245484568866802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHQt3Hlj6m_jKtBZkP5DQT9LJJwvrItcTm_8e1VmVQ63SWbsis3o93fLTxi9UVFEbS9omceLyn51iLgQpu7qidpjZBBMBqVFHF1mrPZdnSTyJSP24oeliEafHIvnpnr2nN0d5AKPzxhiQ/s400/Clam+Ali-Wentworth-Home.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 350px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:78%;">(Elle Decor)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Above is lovely living room of Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos. You can see the giant clam shell in the fireplace.</span></span></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502251822926271922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6xo4iVH_54UVfnDe2IHZIwCCpYhgJLAx0Xk6RvDN13sKEKrsDB2rNVFX4p_p3DIOLY6LBO7o5WvvbzYP28OBOGm5ceLV9XRR95lhj26Hr0-H2u-4NdtP70McDjKin6G40JWBXuRCXmngP/s400/style-guide-At-home-with-power-couple-Ali-Wentworth-+and-George-+ED0509-3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:78%;">(Elle Decor)</span></span></span></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Here the shot is restyled and you can see a better view of the shell. I especially like the bold color of the back of the bookcases. It provides a wonderful contrast for the other shells which are displayed.</span></span></span></span></div></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ4nJV1xoblU-HOlaknh8h7f44wu-2mxv6J0LO5DPP5wdp-Li0ARF5G4pcRpUxFNcRvSU5H61EbEtRTkcY9Vb1dE3vNJkYyJFhWNqtjOPFZLS6yQma29cH2bOquuKlL4_Mny_Y-o_qAHNm/s1600/Clam+shell+barry-dixon.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502245511250931810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ4nJV1xoblU-HOlaknh8h7f44wu-2mxv6J0LO5DPP5wdp-Li0ARF5G4pcRpUxFNcRvSU5H61EbEtRTkcY9Vb1dE3vNJkYyJFhWNqtjOPFZLS6yQma29cH2bOquuKlL4_Mny_Y-o_qAHNm/s400/Clam+shell+barry-dixon.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:78%;">(coastal style living)</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">These next two bathrooms are designed by Barry Dixon and they are fabulous of examples of using the giant clam shell in the bath. The glass shower creates almost a terrarium like display for the shell and provides a fabulous natural element.</span></span></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502245491082458386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmQlB7Oh4BjYOYUMxGAevamG4wCOhNJnQ6gsd1scmUaYYVerSxCpj8T41f8SWyRtN0audXhFPYTfUXHBzavgzwuCfrzO8fdZGZz8ax5tCICmuKNYomD5KU8anZ-JrcjpASJ50wApijMciz/s400/Clam+Barry-Dixon2-.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:78%;">(coastal style living)</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Barry Dixon again uses a giant clam shell and fills it with natural sea sponges. I love how the placement of the shell softens the lines of the tub. The chandelier and screen are also beautiful additions.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502246653748066466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkOIrWWfReYa9XIrwOTwZO0ArcaSK_BTxTGK4zqvU8-ktSlzRdmETpjATi7iHZZFs4otqCSieLnHeksk2PwcJqm1fY6vyhAv5dfDwpDKIhCL_yWh7bNPXaW7hRK-JNsxJY241RXW1TGkU/s400/giant+clam+shell+jupiter+granite.com.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:78%;">(Jupiter Granite)</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I love to see the shells used in more unique ways like the sink above. I adore this!! Someday I hope to add a bathroom at the beach house with a giant clam shell as a sink. This particular one was beautifully executed.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:15;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIobhR6bZ0Aw7oIrV3lON2fse33quhYzlkWpCC7fwpG4XosEJuyHL-SYgGO8rGiVzRU47Vzaow932LQ2146RddPRgx2HotCfMt6MUT_lCbCmTzn_Vf-RzCQZM2NXsJWoCfjkbEAkELCbSV/s1600/0310-coleman-04-de.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502261209264260146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIobhR6bZ0Aw7oIrV3lON2fse33quhYzlkWpCC7fwpG4XosEJuyHL-SYgGO8rGiVzRU47Vzaow932LQ2146RddPRgx2HotCfMt6MUT_lCbCmTzn_Vf-RzCQZM2NXsJWoCfjkbEAkELCbSV/s400/0310-coleman-04-de.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:78%;">(House Beautiful)</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Here is a more opulent example of using a giant clam shell as a sink. This bathroom, with it's mother of pearl tiles, is located in Southampton, NY. You can read more about this amazing home <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/home-makeovers/blue-beach-house-0310">here</a>. </span></span></div></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502246658498294850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljx05Akipfkjtnsio8anUft0axndzhw5qlhyphenhyphenZ-u1t2aZ8-RM8NQIQK-Pp_qvYmCMSpwJrK1SnpC6T0gMCx_lisW7DfbdC4pyxgoaLDe-bsGlqr-3IA1TbZ2rPfnuOzbiA9CCu_tf_6rso/s400/ClamCotedetexas.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 245px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 357px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Finally here is wonderful vignette located on the back wall of the pool house of Antiquarian, Michael Trapp, via Joni at </span></span><a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/2008/10/antiquarian-michael-trapp-grows-up.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Cote de Texas.</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> The giant shell adds a wonderful burst of white against the spectacular stone walls. This home is really extraordinary. You can read more about it </span></span><a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/2008/10/antiquarian-michael-trapp-grows-up.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">.</span></span></span></span></div></div></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Our Sanibel vacation inspired me add more shells to our beach home decor. We came home with a suitcase filled with our beautiful finds. I am anxious to get them sorted and displayed. More to come!! Hope you all are enjoying the summer!!!</span></span></div>

Decorating with Giant Clam Shells

(Julia Cumes for the Boston Globe) We just returned from a wonderful trip to Sanibel Island in Florida. Like so many visitors to Sanibel our...

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