HOME DECOR: BONNIES OLD WORLD KITCHEN REMODEL

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />THE KITCHEN<br /><br /><br /><br />Warm Tuscany was the feeling that Bonnie wanted in her home, along with sun-warmed colors and rich wood tones.  Her last update had been in the late 80's and she just wasn't feeling the blue and white anymore.  In fact, she wanted to change just about everything about her entire ground floor.<br /><br /><br /><br />Her kitchen was dated, with a ceiling hung bank of cabinets and matching peninsula that made it a dark and cramped space.  <br /><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEiAhn9N6s7eo4LStMarJqFm2J3dh7D3_rti5BlXKSSwPieMYb-hvogjv54Oay7rumVdjoA3GG8lQzEbuq6DmLZvhZ2aaRFi-JqSQBEAWXZck0Q855O7Ue6c6dwvBOh-3c8TjiLI-wRkQqFn/s1600/IMG_2376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhn9N6s7eo4LStMarJqFm2J3dh7D3_rti5BlXKSSwPieMYb-hvogjv54Oay7rumVdjoA3GG8lQzEbuq6DmLZvhZ2aaRFi-JqSQBEAWXZck0Q855O7Ue6c6dwvBOh-3c8TjiLI-wRkQqFn/s400/IMG_2376.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen view with peninsula and bank of hanging cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEjctFvq5Xuk716cwBcWT_1LWOxFg6_ddWc1pcaMwMmRtz23_eqExq7AnaG4m7cbCpQNShzvxwy4eDQR0I-gm7WX6U5xWtoeBipZsEIZ11U4OITnjdHplatxPIQYrG2CweKrMJ26Kd2gc0ag/s1600/IMG_2374+(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctFvq5Xuk716cwBcWT_1LWOxFg6_ddWc1pcaMwMmRtz23_eqExq7AnaG4m7cbCpQNShzvxwy4eDQR0I-gm7WX6U5xWtoeBipZsEIZ11U4OITnjdHplatxPIQYrG2CweKrMJ26Kd2gc0ag/s400/IMG_2374+(1).JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen view - dropped ceiling with fluorescent lighting, oak cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The original fluorescent lights were in a 70's style dropped ceiling, and her cabinets were typical oak with a prominent grain. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></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/AVvXsEjGWoe4Ygfg58EQ3RJzBL3iOEb6a0IoGL2hc2VRPbz7fSNQnI-O7BX32tv68AW0HHuMyWO8eR7-zkeHmpAGnxzBgDfYR2zN7NMGLtyfiwD9Y0b34tpAqvNPm_z1i6QFiVFeuUzs0AF5gKGC/s1600/IMG_2375.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGWoe4Ygfg58EQ3RJzBL3iOEb6a0IoGL2hc2VRPbz7fSNQnI-O7BX32tv68AW0HHuMyWO8eR7-zkeHmpAGnxzBgDfYR2zN7NMGLtyfiwD9Y0b34tpAqvNPm_z1i6QFiVFeuUzs0AF5gKGC/s400/IMG_2375.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen - sink and window area</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><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/AVvXsEjoIknea-YNFsOxwjYTxnrR-rGmwY-Ye2TBEIjjXocVAGfCReB9HiPWgj5OBFhoRVjGQNm38j8Dv-J0M10Z6zPZM8D7IA_gRBxcozsrAk74zGCX7bdvfYX0Gm634IqF2tcMlnvQis8o50Ya/s1600/IMG_2377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoIknea-YNFsOxwjYTxnrR-rGmwY-Ye2TBEIjjXocVAGfCReB9HiPWgj5OBFhoRVjGQNm38j8Dv-J0M10Z6zPZM8D7IA_gRBxcozsrAk74zGCX7bdvfYX0Gm634IqF2tcMlnvQis8o50Ya/s400/IMG_2377.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen - fridge and cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><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 /><br /></div><br />Bonnie dreamed of warm hardwood floors and rich wood cabinetry in an open light-filled space with an island.  We made beautiful selections of cabinetry, granite, lighting and appliances and Alex at <a href="http://www.apluskitchen.com/">A Plus Kitchen</a> made it happen.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEhRVa-nD6c-L0zv6SGvI7XCyDR4N-lkB2N-wv9GM51J9tdNI1KEqsfvfPszGxUJnf2g4oi1SVw70qVjBsl35QuJpf5_fA5mblV4wdiiDDHoFDIm-5k8wvKdjAAXy8TG27kiEOtQHAw3eHI/s1600/COFFRED+CEILING.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVa-nD6c-L0zv6SGvI7XCyDR4N-lkB2N-wv9GM51J9tdNI1KEqsfvfPszGxUJnf2g4oi1SVw70qVjBsl35QuJpf5_fA5mblV4wdiiDDHoFDIm-5k8wvKdjAAXy8TG27kiEOtQHAw3eHI/s640/COFFRED+CEILING.jpg" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(after) Kitchen - cove ceiling, can lights and pendants</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />We removed the peninsula of cabinets and ceiling hung cupboards which opened the kitchen to the rest of the family space.  We added crown and base molding, and raised the ceiling - adding recessed can lighting and speakers for music and media.  The door to the dining room was removed and an arched doorway was created to mirror the existing arch from the entry.<br /><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEiKKe9_h8aCGLReWAu67kYM3CncrwtWRe7hgvqcoPC7-_tvvnbfBPx-5qgoOH4PG7Elcb6OZr1tvv7qRd5sl-B-SltosqryD1X7SEjMN3R49eEHeoROCuYt3NpCo_BcUCYv6xBE1Ifu0wo/s1600/disk%231+021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKe9_h8aCGLReWAu67kYM3CncrwtWRe7hgvqcoPC7-_tvvnbfBPx-5qgoOH4PG7Elcb6OZr1tvv7qRd5sl-B-SltosqryD1X7SEjMN3R49eEHeoROCuYt3NpCo_BcUCYv6xBE1Ifu0wo/s640/disk%231+021.jpg" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(In progress) - Cabinets in, paint on the walls, granite on countertops</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />Next came hardwood floors, beautifully crafted custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a new kitchen sink, brushed nickel faucet, and tumbled travertine back-splash.<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/AVvXsEjFXYGX71p2PCDEfcmEbSR0fE66w6vKt8er50jF5uiO-hLsa7ErleKak-h1NL7_gBsHh-QR2VYS8hy67h6Ny8cW0Vi0FXcQ9u-1x-mv4mT2nA1q0zHfTeHEjwHrAaWb9IPeewWAFCPH089o/s1600/FAUCET.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXYGX71p2PCDEfcmEbSR0fE66w6vKt8er50jF5uiO-hLsa7ErleKak-h1NL7_gBsHh-QR2VYS8hy67h6Ny8cW0Vi0FXcQ9u-1x-mv4mT2nA1q0zHfTeHEjwHrAaWb9IPeewWAFCPH089o/s1600/FAUCET.jpg" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(after)  Kitchen sink area with new faucet, granite counter tops, garden bay window</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5bVGvmwZuiUgMlRv_l8AdZ9l-uE94B7EiolKaplWvhRITi-m5vlxefAfcepavKF1Qp5Oko5w5wiiOlMC-UbKjMGi3I_Nr9kq8GYDUDnBdwo6L2TQEgU9Jn32bBMZC2_PmXaxpuWCGZFGR/s1600/IMG_1209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5bVGvmwZuiUgMlRv_l8AdZ9l-uE94B7EiolKaplWvhRITi-m5vlxefAfcepavKF1Qp5Oko5w5wiiOlMC-UbKjMGi3I_Nr9kq8GYDUDnBdwo6L2TQEgU9Jn32bBMZC2_PmXaxpuWCGZFGR/s640/IMG_1209.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />we opted for a painted finish on the island to break up the woodtones. </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/AVvXsEgNQHDuNIfgTKgYBhitJpQ1pHUmiARNU2y8apyv1dl8XKlgA5P8dC8HMnNUJsneYGCUTMRFX6nCqmLWvv62NIa4GA3GOGlj1nsgoySIobRm1mV28ByngNmL71uJwnDWcAK5U8LOqISg1HPE/s1600/ISLAND+DETAIL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />The paint (Dunn Edwards 'Golden Gate') added warmth, as did the bronze pendant lighting (Lamps Plus).  Bronze hardware complimented the cabinetry and accessories and new vinyl windows with blinds for light control and custom window treatments finished the picture.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In the breakfast nook, we replaced dated metal and oak railing with custom hardwood, and added cabinets in the bar area to match the kitchen, just a step or two away.<br /><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/AVvXsEinh-JqXwANn-UOKCkkBXCyzT041cdrV4TePCcYvf83mOfdBY_2Evnlw6nHZYZA4rXiTIoJrEGM8AET0JtJYjNH9n7Nft-eoByN85FakiuJWtMLN8YIU0uy5muFBite2jhyphenhyphen2_kSh-AjteE/s1600/RailingNook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinh-JqXwANn-UOKCkkBXCyzT041cdrV4TePCcYvf83mOfdBY_2Evnlw6nHZYZA4rXiTIoJrEGM8AET0JtJYjNH9n7Nft-eoByN85FakiuJWtMLN8YIU0uy5muFBite2jhyphenhyphen2_kSh-AjteE/s400/RailingNook.jpg" width="400" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before)  kitchen eating area</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><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/AVvXsEjHLXb8DqwDrvl55hlVpV-L7f48SHf3dWV8o0vTmYkBjWEl7oZyGJbUqI33Zlwb3KoK1CrwrNJo0zSBa_HR2qi4qfKGlIotbrlKUF9tFWV_gSSh9cSHiyn35VsG1l736-xmWRwYpTMwYy0/s1600/IMG_1207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHLXb8DqwDrvl55hlVpV-L7f48SHf3dWV8o0vTmYkBjWEl7oZyGJbUqI33Zlwb3KoK1CrwrNJo0zSBa_HR2qi4qfKGlIotbrlKUF9tFWV_gSSh9cSHiyn35VsG1l736-xmWRwYpTMwYy0/s640/IMG_1207.JPG" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(after)  kitchen eating area with new railing</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><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/AVvXsEgMvxPHuI5azswSUzVwDWFRmUamOyp9w197BNO2Ib3u1SuIhgAv9B-HbUJH7s6hueXxJM3VdH_0PE88Esw52vWS6w-9FLDqj9gIs6Lmu3An4rxCLTEhY8zaS-1zglPTv5oT1hzWpNu7I8w/s1600/IMG_3233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMvxPHuI5azswSUzVwDWFRmUamOyp9w197BNO2Ib3u1SuIhgAv9B-HbUJH7s6hueXxJM3VdH_0PE88Esw52vWS6w-9FLDqj9gIs6Lmu3An4rxCLTEhY8zaS-1zglPTv5oT1hzWpNu7I8w/s640/IMG_3233.JPG" width="420" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">completed bar area</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/AVvXsEguGS-mA0_PjSojtdqgcw60CifPVuG552NpTspyoL4qcH8fSQDHIV7-5NWh8VNG_WhSaZCOgywBxFu3a-VWBddhQOltYEpuLoLvZcFABmEhb7GMXxyeg9oy9LVyZiWlISJY6v3CnJWG0oc/s1600/IMG_1205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGS-mA0_PjSojtdqgcw60CifPVuG552NpTspyoL4qcH8fSQDHIV7-5NWh8VNG_WhSaZCOgywBxFu3a-VWBddhQOltYEpuLoLvZcFABmEhb7GMXxyeg9oy9LVyZiWlISJY6v3CnJWG0oc/s640/IMG_1205.JPG" width="480" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />We added glass cabinets for display and light and chose GE Profile appliances, which gave her a dual range - with gas burners and electric oven.<br /><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEgs6E2sPXgFsUuVRhVkMHsR6Y3Q6BD4lXKKJCGeul-EfbsRZr_6pW8ixfSrOPwNWy5fVkUn7w0s_LCaRmJxjT2Q9xphqeTO1Q9ZUTzRQN-Jh4_ndfqPGqu-PH8AUXMov8F8LbEHIKdM8CE/s1600/IMG_1202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs6E2sPXgFsUuVRhVkMHsR6Y3Q6BD4lXKKJCGeul-EfbsRZr_6pW8ixfSrOPwNWy5fVkUn7w0s_LCaRmJxjT2Q9xphqeTO1Q9ZUTzRQN-Jh4_ndfqPGqu-PH8AUXMov8F8LbEHIKdM8CE/s640/IMG_1202.JPG" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />What a beautiful difference!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />(before)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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HOME DECOR: Sarah's Room - Fit for a Princess

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">There is something magical about a little girl's room; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">a feeling of endless possibilities and make believe. Creating a room for a little girl is a charming experience. In this room, I tried to keep a light hand - the soft lavender walls, white furniture, sheer curtains and soft draping over the bed. I didn't want it to be too childish; Sarah is a sophisticated child in an "I believe in Fairies" sort of way. On the other hand I didn't want to lose the 'wide eyed little girl' either. </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbDQ62G5P8i5-w3GQ-YYSw7uqVdYjZ1QnCqzd_rdsM7p65sHjcofOHZOz8P8P1NqdV0u40-lqCyi-jbA7bRXJ3lRBL46CSWdFQhdspzWAEHPV8fzrzLrEqYgvoZ-O6PkGPKbC1Vnh0zY/s1600-h/file_253627.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="425" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526362746499234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbDQ62G5P8i5-w3GQ-YYSw7uqVdYjZ1QnCqzd_rdsM7p65sHjcofOHZOz8P8P1NqdV0u40-lqCyi-jbA7bRXJ3lRBL46CSWdFQhdspzWAEHPV8fzrzLrEqYgvoZ-O6PkGPKbC1Vnh0zY/s640/file_253627.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div>We accomplished this by the elegant sheer curtains, dramatically draped and topped with gingham checked valances; with a crystal chandelier hung next to big oversized stuffed animals and also with a quiet color palette of all lavender, purple and light pink hues - soothing to the eye but not at all boring. </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwNdOn-7wRBroPcYDbgICDGnFLZFe9MAg6NSouhC8Zp-SsRAlrkiM36y_VWqYmC8Qilh_srkbcZNrIEA-8AcyCotr1QbPHv1lh3qxDhKa3lkHT40NYhvmsF1UmhTtoErL54Qnuqf9Ab4/s1600-h/IMG_0834.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="486" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526118446389298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwNdOn-7wRBroPcYDbgICDGnFLZFe9MAg6NSouhC8Zp-SsRAlrkiM36y_VWqYmC8Qilh_srkbcZNrIEA-8AcyCotr1QbPHv1lh3qxDhKa3lkHT40NYhvmsF1UmhTtoErL54Qnuqf9Ab4/s640/IMG_0834.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div>We added additional gingham valances over the mirrored closet doors for the perfect finishing touch. </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRlOEJXzscRLt-uFKQM4NUXuKQ6FCI3_QfFCGt7v3aQZNUY0ZdezX4gDw9-oWQJc5kSkmIB5qj1KK27BGGZti5URAuYBGvi9rZ3MCrr-LiYqA3OMb3zmKoDEaLZxQiJzyNZXE_NvyfRA/s1600-h/IMG_0835.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526112068697954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRlOEJXzscRLt-uFKQM4NUXuKQ6FCI3_QfFCGt7v3aQZNUY0ZdezX4gDw9-oWQJc5kSkmIB5qj1KK27BGGZti5URAuYBGvi9rZ3MCrr-LiYqA3OMb3zmKoDEaLZxQiJzyNZXE_NvyfRA/s640/IMG_0835.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a></div><div>And the perfect framed view of the room. The artwork over the bed is by Sarah. Displaying children's art encourages them in their creativity and builds great self esteem. The bed is equipped with a trundle underneath for girlfriend sleepovers - a must. The gingham dust ruffle echoes the valances and the lavender walls. </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9PaB8OzmMm6irWJNzTmTz7vxZXthOoUeHrxijzL3CcQ35-ozWUbR5Y0zK7RuaPzGdRHLUc4bHsvXmGnIcEhAv5m4MFKf-8THW7MMmRhFMNoGM4s8mPnZ7WkU-ENet_2t3WXPwfmUA-w/s1600-h/file_2536301.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526109577896930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9PaB8OzmMm6irWJNzTmTz7vxZXthOoUeHrxijzL3CcQ35-ozWUbR5Y0zK7RuaPzGdRHLUc4bHsvXmGnIcEhAv5m4MFKf-8THW7MMmRhFMNoGM4s8mPnZ7WkU-ENet_2t3WXPwfmUA-w/s1600/file_2536301.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a></div><div>A toy chest offers much needed storage and also a barrier to the windows which were installed much too low for little ones in this home. It's also a great place for a monkey to 'hang out'. </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-l6-X9BnZNCeAotg7iL96iZrimnqbpWn_E1qRI17ddMJu4NmvrmmoL8DvxcQ3ObeAXOwc6ZWUt8plUsmoAlUDugzfduFe0CQcbBT3N5dCxXFqivGqF7x1F1qtyzy3X1dyY6vlxA2wiw/s1600-h/file_253627abc.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526106280829074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-l6-X9BnZNCeAotg7iL96iZrimnqbpWn_E1qRI17ddMJu4NmvrmmoL8DvxcQ3ObeAXOwc6ZWUt8plUsmoAlUDugzfduFe0CQcbBT3N5dCxXFqivGqF7x1F1qtyzy3X1dyY6vlxA2wiw/s1600/file_253627abc.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a></div><div>Small treasures are displayed on a charming white wood mirror where they won't get lost among the bigger items in the room. We also added small white shelves to display her fairy figurines. </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NGhpS4xNOs2cuKfRPpiZQRwOQWvuBY2IsahRlAsfgRBkTfgl4o8m4r5DdF0jmP-iGAmuPFIfnc7FGNgZePAOGssWj0opPLY8gQpz13w2s5XaRbsDjh4m5jqvcIUsIr7zkKRTFy0f5_k/s1600-h/file_253627ab.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526099055440162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NGhpS4xNOs2cuKfRPpiZQRwOQWvuBY2IsahRlAsfgRBkTfgl4o8m4r5DdF0jmP-iGAmuPFIfnc7FGNgZePAOGssWj0opPLY8gQpz13w2s5XaRbsDjh4m5jqvcIUsIr7zkKRTFy0f5_k/s1600/file_253627ab.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a></div><div>Glass doorknobs hold back the fabric over the bed. The bedside lampshade was customized with fabrics from the room and sparkling beaded trim was added for extra little girl glamour. </div><div align="center"></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEuP6XRVZCkCGJXvCiLwbCxzHrYGO-29aDsTi363zhuz5KzVJbAJHDRkgl181jW4kKMd0a_EyP3Eci4rJg975-S4-RmgGqhzaoGodkHiDW2FujOwjx18n11FJsZV8DQwNFn8mroVxjRus/s1600-h/file_253627a.jpg" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354524810262789122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEuP6XRVZCkCGJXvCiLwbCxzHrYGO-29aDsTi363zhuz5KzVJbAJHDRkgl181jW4kKMd0a_EyP3Eci4rJg975-S4-RmgGqhzaoGodkHiDW2FujOwjx18n11FJsZV8DQwNFn8mroVxjRus/s1600/file_253627a.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" /></a>We finished the gingham valance with velvet pansies at strategic points. (Click on the photo for a close up look). </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjabTHLg0yGh4KiQArCI2f94rk0xEGDbv31XcUk1lRGc7KAjcv4RsqsjAMfpxLlVTBW7mQfEuVFK-H5qidWXk7oVSefoPs07dczWRC99-0t-2sHkSpE6E84BV8YNYxwHc4P9rfhbIizogI/s1600-h/cozycorner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354524806763228866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjabTHLg0yGh4KiQArCI2f94rk0xEGDbv31XcUk1lRGc7KAjcv4RsqsjAMfpxLlVTBW7mQfEuVFK-H5qidWXk7oVSefoPs07dczWRC99-0t-2sHkSpE6E84BV8YNYxwHc4P9rfhbIizogI/s1600/cozycorner.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" /></a></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Sarah's bookcase became home to books, treasures and soft little animals. </div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmPtqXJ-YBlD3vMCfnIKmWvQIrKo9lgLffROp6RGVlYaeRK04oM-F-R6hJigeIjRTyaoxSQPtuV_tolLpnkRToiezYgHyNcw4sxTqTRN9LuHLWB1JmcmqENUWSpM6AASr9xZm60E31Fo/s1600-h/bookcase+sara.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354524807939090994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmPtqXJ-YBlD3vMCfnIKmWvQIrKo9lgLffROp6RGVlYaeRK04oM-F-R6hJigeIjRTyaoxSQPtuV_tolLpnkRToiezYgHyNcw4sxTqTRN9LuHLWB1JmcmqENUWSpM6AASr9xZm60E31Fo/s1600/bookcase+sara.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>And over the bookcase, two adorable bunny prints in soft hues fill the empty space on the wall. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFsDTcZHFHtJr2bt7YXxbgLisOFeuXa4C28YbP13MkAO1A2MwRKNHE_SdUNoJlyzvDm4T4K87rwR-WcQTKAcH_FxFyHZcTyu9uw_sy0EQz7_sP_YeGNbjH9l1FPn4AxoddWK-Lrpxi8ns/s1600-h/file_253630.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="425" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354524803836260194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFsDTcZHFHtJr2bt7YXxbgLisOFeuXa4C28YbP13MkAO1A2MwRKNHE_SdUNoJlyzvDm4T4K87rwR-WcQTKAcH_FxFyHZcTyu9uw_sy0EQz7_sP_YeGNbjH9l1FPn4AxoddWK-Lrpxi8ns/s640/file_253630.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" width="640" /></a></div>The finished room is a backdrop for make believe and sweet dreams. Every child deserves a place where they can imagine! Childhood is sooo short! <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgtZBkydV1gnOVT2USW4HYXKo1waKbBIiAJ2GNlvumsn3xOgt7JocxQNYWzxCU3T8Yc5dQ72kekXm6rsML5YijKQLRbJuKL2ta81QYvJUPe7zqisjT9DcdszNT7yZXYTTwzxA4bFiIv0/s1600-h/file_253627.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="425" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354524796384954290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgtZBkydV1gnOVT2USW4HYXKo1waKbBIiAJ2GNlvumsn3xOgt7JocxQNYWzxCU3T8Yc5dQ72kekXm6rsML5YijKQLRbJuKL2ta81QYvJUPe7zqisjT9DcdszNT7yZXYTTwzxA4bFiIv0/s640/file_253627.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" width="640" /></a> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>A big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave a comment on these postings. It really makes my day and keeps me going! As usual, I would love to hear your comments on this posting, as well! </div></div>

HOME DECOR: Sarah's Room - Fit for a Princess

There is something magical about a little girl's room; a feeling of endless possibilities and make believe. Creating a room for a little...

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