tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84563481286763449332024-03-13T00:55:36.063-05:00life in the semi-fab lanebecause it's not that fabulous, but i wish it werealison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-82673117895366406592011-05-03T11:40:00.003-05:002011-05-03T12:55:22.828-05:00a work in progress...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a few projects in the works...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">jaxon's shelves for his big boy room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_o4aHPW8njKQz0hi-kHE1pxKDIMjHu6L6-n3MocerjCMrejHvJeQXAAZ-kMOjRI6ykJF1SrAIC6GKa6fO2KuktysDUxIMUMYEbM8LejwrA9Um8UiEwmv0qaWc4RYV1TP_Igw68wuK8k/s1600/DSCN4222.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_o4aHPW8njKQz0hi-kHE1pxKDIMjHu6L6-n3MocerjCMrejHvJeQXAAZ-kMOjRI6ykJF1SrAIC6GKa6fO2KuktysDUxIMUMYEbM8LejwrA9Um8UiEwmv0qaWc4RYV1TP_Igw68wuK8k/s400/DSCN4222.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div align="center">newly painted campaign dresser for the nursery</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPPOqCqqU83BHNivziIF4gabrslCL012OWVvbPdKXMtvKhiwIrGbRvPqsbtTcnGWXxXw4G76ZbD_yqnanheOsjri65z23zIQvhib6EDuBuEZPSyUoy35z5ZTYS5iwUIyo6yUlPLMoFROc/s1600/DSCN4225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPPOqCqqU83BHNivziIF4gabrslCL012OWVvbPdKXMtvKhiwIrGbRvPqsbtTcnGWXxXw4G76ZbD_yqnanheOsjri65z23zIQvhib6EDuBuEZPSyUoy35z5ZTYS5iwUIyo6yUlPLMoFROc/s400/DSCN4225.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">i bought a pair of owls at target for each room. they were a dollar each, so i couldn't pass it up.</div><div align="center">i think they were meant for an outdoor figurine because they were in the dollar aisle with all of the outdoor/spring inspired items.</div><div align="center">all we did is spray them with a couple coats of paint: jaxon got white and baby harper gets the gold</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEpo-9umB5W_I7Z-xImduw5h21cFGn-_N7Qp8klYR8vQKKHC8qXuR_iOeel1dK6qKdfbjpDABuw89JFpKhzHUdip5sDD61QEh-qCIXDdQsPEbKatS3TR9vQHqeiEx1OeC4ijIXrooPqk/s1600/DSCN4228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEpo-9umB5W_I7Z-xImduw5h21cFGn-_N7Qp8klYR8vQKKHC8qXuR_iOeel1dK6qKdfbjpDABuw89JFpKhzHUdip5sDD61QEh-qCIXDdQsPEbKatS3TR9vQHqeiEx1OeC4ijIXrooPqk/s400/DSCN4228.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">remember when i was talking about framing this fabric, well i did.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHYqxwjdCe4sHsM1FpzkhuouLymix6SMwTp_Sy7bsE5ff7VQOWzPZIWefAXj7dZhwde2s_Ovrw0OQeMWmSZIg1gBuMZGrY9Zvt3KY6qO5mPadoEmukjGYH1ZoGByzk1vAN0AJWxnwgSZc/s1600/DSCN4230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHYqxwjdCe4sHsM1FpzkhuouLymix6SMwTp_Sy7bsE5ff7VQOWzPZIWefAXj7dZhwde2s_Ovrw0OQeMWmSZIg1gBuMZGrY9Zvt3KY6qO5mPadoEmukjGYH1ZoGByzk1vAN0AJWxnwgSZc/s400/DSCN4230.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and how precious is this light fixture?!</div><div style="text-align: center;">i picked it up at an antique store. </div><div style="text-align: center;">i am so indecisive, but when i went into the store and saw it, i was purchasing it 20 minutes later after browsing the rest of the selection they had to offer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBebYi41THKPDjA6fpBpnF0CycG-YcjBkRiUtIStDMA_O3Oh6dG0h_pTYUsVHJLFybsTnQ44dwdpVKBd1x_6KarQyiz1OzrF5HgULk4AkVx8gorFc2d7cejTUzxOezWotqx1VJgwgF-7E/s1600/DSCN4231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBebYi41THKPDjA6fpBpnF0CycG-YcjBkRiUtIStDMA_O3Oh6dG0h_pTYUsVHJLFybsTnQ44dwdpVKBd1x_6KarQyiz1OzrF5HgULk4AkVx8gorFc2d7cejTUzxOezWotqx1VJgwgF-7E/s400/DSCN4231.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and this beautifully delicate knit blanket for the crib.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjad3MIvfRoqDX_xrtQZ6EAk144o9wQ0wZhZMggX6jRnRKEBLCHG3KiF1pQSXgkyHuq4x-c3G05Oaw49jzZ34u0GW9wOc28fawRa8iQd1aJACin3f9OiHcu3H7nBHxItWpflis4bfEODyY/s1600/DSCN4233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjad3MIvfRoqDX_xrtQZ6EAk144o9wQ0wZhZMggX6jRnRKEBLCHG3KiF1pQSXgkyHuq4x-c3G05Oaw49jzZ34u0GW9wOc28fawRa8iQd1aJACin3f9OiHcu3H7nBHxItWpflis4bfEODyY/s400/DSCN4233.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i wanted to go subtle with the blanket, because i ended up getting this fabric for the sheets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i ordered this in a turquoise background with a white pattern though. i just love it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tonicliving.com/items/large_whimsy_doozie_aqua.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="http://tonicliving.com/items/large_whimsy_doozie_aqua.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so as you can see, we've been pretty busy around here. well, actually my husband has been busy painting all of this! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">hopefully one day i'll get back on track with my posts:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-33315428376683184802011-03-29T08:35:00.000-05:002011-03-29T08:35:14.223-05:00break time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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hi all! i am going to be taking a little break for a week or two. but when i come back, i will be featuring:<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">*jaxon's big boy room</div><div style="text-align: center;">*nursery progress</div><div style="text-align: center;">*pouf magic-part 2</div><div style="text-align: center;">*cane back chairs: re-invented</div><div style="text-align: center;">and much more.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">talk to you all soon!</div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-27592499265509306582011-03-17T07:00:00.001-05:002011-03-17T07:00:11.887-05:00work area to work for<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/files/web/imagecache/pch_gallery_detail/files/web/images/decorating-ideas-for-office-spaces-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://www.elledecor.com/files/web/imagecache/pch_gallery_detail/files/web/images/decorating-ideas-for-office-spaces-01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>doesn't this office space make you want to work harder for a sophisticated, stylish space to call you own. the crescent shaped table, the beautiful chair and zebra rug make it oh- so- lovely to me! </div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-39367816822262094232011-03-15T06:00:00.001-05:002011-03-15T09:15:41.242-05:00well written<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> a little detour from my normal content: i had to share this with you...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">this was taken from a blog- <a href="http://confessionsofareformedfatgirl.blogspot.com/">confessions of a reformed fat girl</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">and i thought it was written beautifully. hope you enjoy.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Your mother is the one God whispers to first. </em></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Whispers of your potential, whispers of your beauty, whispers of your souls promise. Mothers are our gateway to that which is the source of all understanding, </em></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>mothers are the window to Gods love.</em></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Love & Blessings. - Buttaflibabee</em></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">check out her blog if you haven't already. she is not only one of my best friends, she is also very talented and has a lot insight about her journey through life, love and her self revelations.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">p.s. happy birthday to my best friend and sister, melissa! love ya.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>excerpt via <a href="http://confessionsofareformedfatgirl.blogspot.com/">confessions of a reformed fat girl</a></em></span></span></div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-68727572356413730652011-03-09T06:00:00.001-06:002011-03-09T06:00:03.786-06:00decision no. 1: fabric choices<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">here are a couple fabric choices for the baby's nursery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i think i'm going for an overall neutral color story, but with pops of turquoise, yellow and a hint of pink<br />
i would choose 2-3 of the fabrics -at the most- and use them for toss pillows, a changing table pad or sheets</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or maybe even frame one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{sheets/changing table cover}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tonicliving.com/items/large_whimsy_doozie_aqua.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="http://tonicliving.com/items/large_whimsy_doozie_aqua.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">here are alternatives, just trying to incorporate a little pink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but maybe i'll do that with accessories?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i'm not crazy about these....but they are still adorable</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tonicliving.com/items/woodcutgardenpink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="http://tonicliving.com/items/woodcutgardenpink.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">not so much in the room, but this would actually be cute for a receiving blanket, no?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tonicliving.com/items/pod_vine_peony.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" q6="true" src="http://tonicliving.com/items/pod_vine_peony.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">i know it may look a bit busy all lined up in one little post, but if spread out in the space with just a couple-</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> it should work with all of the neutrals going on.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em>what do you think?</em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://tonicliving.com/productsList.asp?categoryid=5&onsale=0"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">tonic living</span></a></div><br />
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</div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-77504709753334082642011-03-08T06:00:00.000-06:002011-03-08T06:00:03.472-06:00pulp 'reality'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i featured a home on friday designed by <a href="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/"><span style="color: #999999;">pulp design studios</span></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">well here is a peak into other homes that the firm has designed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Huft_Living_Room2-RT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" l6="true" src="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Huft_Living_Room2-RT.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Huft_Play-Room2_RT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" l6="true" src="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Huft_Play-Room2_RT.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Chapman_Living_Room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" l6="true" src="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Chapman_Living_Room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Chapman_Sun_Room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Chapman_Sun_Room.jpg" width="331" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Showroom_Entrance-CROPPED.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="335" l6="true" src="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Showroom_Entrance-CROPPED.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bell_Invito_Bathroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bell_Invito_Bathroom.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><span style="color: #999999;">images courtesy of </span><a href="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/"><span style="color: #999999;">pulp design</span></a><span style="color: #999999;"> studios</span></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-54888496153965041062011-03-07T06:00:00.007-06:002011-03-07T06:00:05.581-06:00kitchen update: back splash installed!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we finished the back splash project in time to bring in the new year. however, i have not been as diligent in taking photos of the finished product. i had a few minutes this week so here it is. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">just as a reminder: here is what i started with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-ugly light fixtures</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-no back splash</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvtQc8x95is91rBwB8hFXz1M2Yp3iN5kinfQOBEhyphenhyphenPbO6-_XRZHfSHaqUHoG8ZoexQbJaUr2PBtLpMqzHUi_ikzRzGGa2Y60nNIkpDankv2-8GGkc1RCz2iNWSYm98zrqBzGjYzHyw08/s400/DSCN0479%5B1%5D" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvtQc8x95is91rBwB8hFXz1M2Yp3iN5kinfQOBEhyphenhyphenPbO6-_XRZHfSHaqUHoG8ZoexQbJaUr2PBtLpMqzHUi_ikzRzGGa2Y60nNIkpDankv2-8GGkc1RCz2iNWSYm98zrqBzGjYzHyw08/s400/DSCN0479%5B1%5D" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and now here is the finished product.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">along the way we installed new light fixtures both above the island and<span style="color: #999999;"> </span><a href="http://lifeinthesemi-fablane.blogspot.com/2010/09/home-updates.html"><span style="color: #999999;">kitchen table</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bought new stools from cb2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and finally the back splash!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEAYmYqYaToXXOZoJv6_ZvJnXRq8kYUbP3L1NpwVQkxgOAZqnbPc9s96pKwIpaJSjktwav13i1LAa4mUTMAG2uxyN3N1eSrgUBRHMX9idGfxhzFdIds4oUUvFMi7GX9j4V8v_iwAMVgRY/s1600/DSCN3409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEAYmYqYaToXXOZoJv6_ZvJnXRq8kYUbP3L1NpwVQkxgOAZqnbPc9s96pKwIpaJSjktwav13i1LAa4mUTMAG2uxyN3N1eSrgUBRHMX9idGfxhzFdIds4oUUvFMi7GX9j4V8v_iwAMVgRY/s400/DSCN3409.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">not to mislead you- we had a professional take on this job and i'm glad we did.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ipJk7frX3m3GAlQfexanqA4Wbcib2gLsJjAnTp8PjsHrPZ6UoFcMTw23LGsshMqMW9oVHg_8gOeup2uNB6Nb5rkJUpAWWuVsZZjAS057SbHwLVt5eARSkHZcLrMdBM5EhcJUsSphrjc/s1600/DSCN3411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ipJk7frX3m3GAlQfexanqA4Wbcib2gLsJjAnTp8PjsHrPZ6UoFcMTw23LGsshMqMW9oVHg_8gOeup2uNB6Nb5rkJUpAWWuVsZZjAS057SbHwLVt5eARSkHZcLrMdBM5EhcJUsSphrjc/s400/DSCN3411.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">here is a peak inside my cabinet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZuKHgqZAv3cVPBOOs_9_4ctNT9SpodNah9IseHHb4GsK5ACHST2XuzXX2G_koCtw7HKWVh24oXFfgyhSQzjDiDD_xGGADudxV_KakRPlLU282Ls_Y-PVu0uOlgLIDFJAeflbX0ZrTYw/s1600/DSCN3416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZuKHgqZAv3cVPBOOs_9_4ctNT9SpodNah9IseHHb4GsK5ACHST2XuzXX2G_koCtw7HKWVh24oXFfgyhSQzjDiDD_xGGADudxV_KakRPlLU282Ls_Y-PVu0uOlgLIDFJAeflbX0ZrTYw/s400/DSCN3416.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and i just love this glass bowl from crate and barrel that currently holds my "cuties"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhce8u3tkkdhqcEsCewH3u-aHrOkAg-g7onmPeSHMnRr_p-kWqrUqnvJkuNvqoSGEXESMsJqOr-VlF4FqxbzY4q-uzk8lHEwxyYfDasgRudi0JLLiVfn8Nvk1rRy9QTcFpxBnXug4bZdFw/s1600/DSCN3415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhce8u3tkkdhqcEsCewH3u-aHrOkAg-g7onmPeSHMnRr_p-kWqrUqnvJkuNvqoSGEXESMsJqOr-VlF4FqxbzY4q-uzk8lHEwxyYfDasgRudi0JLLiVfn8Nvk1rRy9QTcFpxBnXug4bZdFw/s400/DSCN3415.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-43171513954974559472011-03-04T06:00:00.002-06:002011-03-04T06:00:19.979-06:00craftsman with a modern twist<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i wouldn't mind living here, you?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Exterior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" l6="true" src="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Exterior.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Front-Room1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" l6="true" src="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Front-Room1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">don't you love the tub in the shower area</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Master-Bath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" l6="true" src="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Master-Bath.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">greenhouse turned into outdoor dining area</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Green_House.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Green_House.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pulpdesignstudios.com/pulp-projects/university-park-modern-bungalow/">**</a></div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-13617616985228548812011-03-03T06:00:00.000-06:002011-03-03T06:00:01.202-06:00modern dose for your thursday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in between a row of traditional, historic homes lies a modern gem.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">toronto based architecture firm designed this home</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">check it out...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://altius.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/hewitt-exterior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" l6="true" src="http://altius.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/hewitt-exterior.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://altius.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/hewitt-dining2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://altius.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/hewitt-dining2.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://altius.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/hewitt-kitchen2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://altius.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/hewitt-kitchen2.jpg" width="263" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://altius.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/hewitt-kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" l6="true" src="http://altius.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/hewitt-kitchen.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://altius.net/2009/10/hewitt-ave-house/">***</a></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-5004881066721457232011-03-02T07:50:00.001-06:002011-03-02T10:27:49.929-06:00forget about the wallpaper<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> a trend recently has been bold wallpaper in the powder room. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i am all for it, what better way to jazz up a small little room, right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then i saw this: carved wood panels. sleek. simple. stylish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blstb.msn.com/i/62/51983C5EAC1148A3134EB4B76F1B9C.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://blstb.msn.com/i/62/51983C5EAC1148A3134EB4B76F1B9C.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and since my mind has been on nurseries and big boy rooms, wouldn't these panels look great in either of the rooms? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">via <a href="http://realestate.msn.com/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=26764143#10">**</a></div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-3209181918125603212011-02-28T09:50:00.000-06:002011-02-28T09:50:22.397-06:00glammed out at the oscars no, 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few more that I can't forget to mention:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Halle Berry in Marchesa</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://l.yimg.com/k/im_siggVA78.ssWUSyZUqIOdY63XA---y626-x495-q75-n1/omg/us/img/b2/a7/2201519871_9230695549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://l.yimg.com/k/im_siggVA78.ssWUSyZUqIOdY63XA---y626-x495-q75-n1/omg/us/img/b2/a7/2201519871_9230695549.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div align="center">now this is the Ms. Berry we know and love, she looks delightful!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Natalie Portman in Rodarte</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://l.yimg.com/k/im_siggcHLJKNgew5UaVbjn1ODK2g---y626-x495-q75-n1/omg/us/img/d7/07/1854704613_8237017286.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://l.yimg.com/k/im_siggcHLJKNgew5UaVbjn1ODK2g---y626-x495-q75-n1/omg/us/img/d7/07/1854704613_8237017286.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div align="center">seems like everyone got their act together for the night</div><div align="center">we knew she could do it!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Helen Mirren in Vivienne Westwood</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://l.yimg.com/k/im_siggfd9uz63W9SiYr7xmAyJmpw---y626-x495-q75-n1/omg/us/img/ce/81/1709879085_8479362418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://l.yimg.com/k/im_siggfd9uz63W9SiYr7xmAyJmpw---y626-x495-q75-n1/omg/us/img/ce/81/1709879085_8479362418.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">she is my idol, i only hope to look as gorgeous as she does when i get older</div><div style="text-align: center;">i don't think i've ever seen her dress bad for an event</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hilary Swank in Gucci</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://l.yimg.com/k/im_siggWNQi7Qu_k0JD.gjSeTGKvQ---y626-x495-q75-n1/omg/us/img/60/e7/2120503599_8120965732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://l.yimg.com/k/im_siggWNQi7Qu_k0JD.gjSeTGKvQ---y626-x495-q75-n1/omg/us/img/60/e7/2120503599_8120965732.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div align="center">sometimes feathers can be too young, not this time.</div><div align="center">very classy and elegant-love!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Camilla Alves and Mathew McConauhey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://l.yimg.com/k/im_sigg20ry3cmQxTlV4NPZJsVEHQ---y626-x495-q75-n1/omg/us/img/ce/4a/2190386521_11016043331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://l.yimg.com/k/im_sigg20ry3cmQxTlV4NPZJsVEHQ---y626-x495-q75-n1/omg/us/img/ce/4a/2190386521_11016043331.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Camilla really brought it and somehow managed to make Mathew look-eh...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">there were so many gorgeous dresses i don't know if i can pick a favorite now</div><div align="center">but if you twisted my arm, it goes to either halle or mila</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-86075824255945541582011-02-28T06:00:00.011-06:002011-02-28T06:00:22.577-06:00glammed out at the oscars<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm highlighting nothing but the gorgeous and glamorous at the 2011 Academy Awards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My pick for best dressed: Mila Kunis</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mila Kunis in Ellie Saab</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2011/02/kunis-oscars/mila-kunis-oscars-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2011/02/kunis-oscars/mila-kunis-oscars-03.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/02/27/mila-kunis-oscars-2011-red-carpet/">*</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mandy Moore in Monique Lhuillier</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2011/02/mandy-oscars/mandy-moore-2011-oscars-red-carpet-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2011/02/mandy-oscars/mandy-moore-2011-oscars-red-carpet-03.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{looked better on t.v}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/02/27/mandy-moore-oscars-2011-red-carpet/">**</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anne Hathaway in Valentino</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2011/02/hathaway-oscars/anne-hathaway-oscars-red-carpet-2011-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2011/02/hathaway-oscars/anne-hathaway-oscars-red-carpet-2011-03.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/02/27/anne-hathaway-oscars-red-carpet-2011/">***</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Hudson in Versace</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2011/02/hudson-oscars/jennifer-hudson-oscars-2011-04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2011/02/hudson-oscars/jennifer-hudson-oscars-2011-04.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/02/27/jennifer-hudson-oscars-2011-red-carpet/">****</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Scarlett Johansson in Dolce & Gabbana</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2011/02/johansson-oscars/scarlett-johansson-oscars-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2011/02/johansson-oscars/scarlett-johansson-oscars-03.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/02/27/scarlett-johansson-oscars-2011-red-carpet/">****</a></div><br />
Thanks to<span style="color: #999999;"> </span><a href="http://justjared.buzznet.com/"><span style="color: #999999;">Just Jared</span></a>, I was able to get all of these images! I also liked Giulianna Rancic and Kelly Osbourne from E!- couldn't get an image of either of them.</div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-91999367606938478482011-02-25T06:00:00.001-06:002011-02-25T06:00:02.829-06:00not PINK<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i like the idea of not using the standard pink or purple for a little girl's room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">here are a couple super cute and still 'girly' rooms without using pink as the main color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">love the pop of b&w </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the use of bright white as a background really balance the bright colors</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photos/2010/06/21/b465c3df6e6f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" j6="true" src="http://www.decorpad.com/photos/2010/06/21/b465c3df6e6f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i am in LOVE with this room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the headboards, dual chandeliers and the bedskirts!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.decorpad.com/photos/2009/12/15/06a45527db8f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" j6="true" src="http://cdn.decorpad.com/photos/2009/12/15/06a45527db8f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what i love about this room is the neutral pallette with touches of </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">rich jewel toned accessories. it's soothing to the eye without being the least bit boring or predictable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photos/2010/12/05/dacdd79f767c.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="http://www.decorpad.com/photos/2010/12/05/dacdd79f767c.png" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">these are some of my color inspirations for the nursery. i kow, such a change from my first set of inspiration photos, but i think this is more up my alley, especially the last two rooms. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what do you think? or are you a pink kinda girl?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">via decor pad</span></div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-19334008281672039712011-02-23T08:14:00.000-06:002011-02-23T08:14:07.589-06:00current project<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we were at ikea this past weekend looking for a bed for jaxon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we decided on this one minus the two extra panels for the headboard</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which make this bed's headboard super duper high.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i like the look, just not the extra $300 to make it happen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">not too bad for a three year old, right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMVY8S-0QYvbF_AjlFaK0vhkmXS5y3Qhzkpg5_Gm-OxVW_PtENhWdrjTgdBiPxDk8jLVKmJp5GkS5RrGEO60E2vinWmcre0oxIWYfQGw6-Jsf_ruXAGZxrt6ZsDpDZHElEvEFzielW9w/s1600/DSCN3260.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMVY8S-0QYvbF_AjlFaK0vhkmXS5y3Qhzkpg5_Gm-OxVW_PtENhWdrjTgdBiPxDk8jLVKmJp5GkS5RrGEO60E2vinWmcre0oxIWYfQGw6-Jsf_ruXAGZxrt6ZsDpDZHElEvEFzielW9w/s400/DSCN3260.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">i'll show you his room when we're finished.</div><div align="center">we still have to paint and get some things hung up.</div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-25483125915388270252011-02-21T10:38:00.001-06:002011-02-21T10:40:10.356-06:00homegoods brought it!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sometimes homegoods can be a hit or miss. recently-a home run!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this would have been mine if it was a king</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2KbPLM_HhIeh_resMY-H9l23yf7M-jst-FKkUtyQ3uMAAELyyR7b-20Pb8jQunl24Kt4AX5ak3Kat25dWmbZvrLkunEGOG0qyOrC9oRzPxCD98A29Hhe6-gjxZJXjmAjGslNTiKX2fMc/s1600/DSCN3221.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2KbPLM_HhIeh_resMY-H9l23yf7M-jst-FKkUtyQ3uMAAELyyR7b-20Pb8jQunl24Kt4AX5ak3Kat25dWmbZvrLkunEGOG0qyOrC9oRzPxCD98A29Hhe6-gjxZJXjmAjGslNTiKX2fMc/s400/DSCN3221.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> wingback nailhead trimmed headboard: what's not to love?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXpLbaesdwGFT0lvuzu97ZgYiAzTC7edmvRTj8VtA061Za_Say0mG2atfFTQuCzDQrsbSLbd5f0nOGQF8sHRfN-JLK45ZkfkSM7SHnJ2hLWJR_S1aOoxaYZuprvBjnXg2ZsQY9V9w8vg8/s1600/DSCN3222.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXpLbaesdwGFT0lvuzu97ZgYiAzTC7edmvRTj8VtA061Za_Say0mG2atfFTQuCzDQrsbSLbd5f0nOGQF8sHRfN-JLK45ZkfkSM7SHnJ2hLWJR_S1aOoxaYZuprvBjnXg2ZsQY9V9w8vg8/s400/DSCN3222.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">love this side table and for only $50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi46Qdr1NQwEdj2NwOyET3ABogOKIY3N8VZR1j2fsDDoA-rbuRU8iBK5YMU637ZWbU0kmdOi6fR6l-1LiIFi9nbT3QXeH6haLvsLI9QAGH9TzgI9wYJo-Hu6MnPtFxT_Xq2efdNoGifO_I/s1600/DSCN3223.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi46Qdr1NQwEdj2NwOyET3ABogOKIY3N8VZR1j2fsDDoA-rbuRU8iBK5YMU637ZWbU0kmdOi6fR6l-1LiIFi9nbT3QXeH6haLvsLI9QAGH9TzgI9wYJo-Hu6MnPtFxT_Xq2efdNoGifO_I/s400/DSCN3223.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">you know i've been looking for a mirror for my living room to prop up against the wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8m0L2WAzEG84Wbp3pyCZo_QRkh6VFmVjZzcem_4OeS16X9nF5j4CT8CEYIUeuRCc5ysbJ_LIXVVQxm_Ks5wu5RnvrWqRIH0TDviZGARIPLvQSVanYXbu51eQeYxhuCxo2b6HKWsbPAU/s1600/DSCN3225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8m0L2WAzEG84Wbp3pyCZo_QRkh6VFmVjZzcem_4OeS16X9nF5j4CT8CEYIUeuRCc5ysbJ_LIXVVQxm_Ks5wu5RnvrWqRIH0TDviZGARIPLvQSVanYXbu51eQeYxhuCxo2b6HKWsbPAU/s400/DSCN3225.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">this would have been perfect for $99 if i haven't been </div><div style="text-align: center;">spending so much lately-restraint is a good skill my friends </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZj9pAeWgyXOH9cur3wce2P-Wbx1QjEBjHODs3Rjjn9_drdiKn4UgjEgJYUYlJD1r_XpB2ImeN1sD-znjglDQOGQVBfqIfeNA-UiMmAW8tOXE587xekh5tnK1t8qgfOB7AmKddZrBin4g/s1600/DSCN3224.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZj9pAeWgyXOH9cur3wce2P-Wbx1QjEBjHODs3Rjjn9_drdiKn4UgjEgJYUYlJD1r_XpB2ImeN1sD-znjglDQOGQVBfqIfeNA-UiMmAW8tOXE587xekh5tnK1t8qgfOB7AmKddZrBin4g/s400/DSCN3224.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> very stylish storage boxes. when i go shopping and see all these </div><div style="text-align: center;">beautiful things, it doesn't take much persuasion for me to make myself believe i need it all.</div><div style="text-align: center;">who doesn't need a cute zig zag patterned bin?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWl0FSQ6rqz4ecqI3JEa-H7L9xJIAuDFjFSG10EiXtlIkY5Bty2qG6tXXWI_MjXMmBUAcpnJtQsB5ispYrjokNaBwNHZ4so_P25GpYmmNsRpO5mwwSh9BzD_6_Y4wDHHi7phjmdARJPac/s1600/DSCN3226.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWl0FSQ6rqz4ecqI3JEa-H7L9xJIAuDFjFSG10EiXtlIkY5Bty2qG6tXXWI_MjXMmBUAcpnJtQsB5ispYrjokNaBwNHZ4so_P25GpYmmNsRpO5mwwSh9BzD_6_Y4wDHHi7phjmdARJPac/s400/DSCN3226.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0gfnANQHZwCGoThnzbyPf0TlnVuYQiE_SVhn-dFeeWPkDAJe09xLmxKc_CNPfswfj9haXf8oZ2S-q1Voif7hv2m5cggLBK1Avt0DoXBW6udPLWXZWijrbsz-x1lx7ttabYIM6_P2feX0/s1600/DSCN3227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0gfnANQHZwCGoThnzbyPf0TlnVuYQiE_SVhn-dFeeWPkDAJe09xLmxKc_CNPfswfj9haXf8oZ2S-q1Voif7hv2m5cggLBK1Avt0DoXBW6udPLWXZWijrbsz-x1lx7ttabYIM6_P2feX0/s400/DSCN3227.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> capiz vase anyone...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPYn50ryITifS_lZpfFaQ_NlGn86Un7CcMhnmAvMZYa7bDXmuKaerqdYOf1fTXGSeeyw_Yvjc7-GmamgwI7GEG3xX1YQdG9QSEC_UAev3svUCNbZZ2CyazMtPpeOWz08_OuKXsjBDeTE/s1600/DSCN3228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPYn50ryITifS_lZpfFaQ_NlGn86Un7CcMhnmAvMZYa7bDXmuKaerqdYOf1fTXGSeeyw_Yvjc7-GmamgwI7GEG3xX1YQdG9QSEC_UAev3svUCNbZZ2CyazMtPpeOWz08_OuKXsjBDeTE/s400/DSCN3228.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> and some more white beauties</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpFZsYhzFrEHVsAZOPpPe1Vii1AkrUTTXulfRYoBEnzOtB28dbY_mREWa2q_HM0_plebWFY0KzRXjPRAQvOKcuMimRRD4leC4zwUvat4C62OaTFlYB_EmjE4Yko7vOcD1NeN4x8SbMR4/s1600/DSCN3229.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpFZsYhzFrEHVsAZOPpPe1Vii1AkrUTTXulfRYoBEnzOtB28dbY_mREWa2q_HM0_plebWFY0KzRXjPRAQvOKcuMimRRD4leC4zwUvat4C62OaTFlYB_EmjE4Yko7vOcD1NeN4x8SbMR4/s400/DSCN3229.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9OrH-irVty-1wb30EtGU1FgdqN9m7wH4wxxoUJHES0TcHhcdXA95ljjFByakV5e6JNE8JCDzDEwK15qU0dVsIKeE0NL3DUR1HIzuTEmgbWRISk1O1TcIo8gaXZisnVvIUEFaGyp_dbQ/s1600/DSCN3230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9OrH-irVty-1wb30EtGU1FgdqN9m7wH4wxxoUJHES0TcHhcdXA95ljjFByakV5e6JNE8JCDzDEwK15qU0dVsIKeE0NL3DUR1HIzuTEmgbWRISk1O1TcIo8gaXZisnVvIUEFaGyp_dbQ/s320/DSCN3230.JPG" width="240" /></a></div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-24224354594667822352011-02-17T10:09:00.000-06:002011-02-17T10:09:52.416-06:00modern dose for your thursday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">some days i like old historic homes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and other days-modern</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://urbanscapegroup.com/img/175_haddington_03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="http://urbanscapegroup.com/img/175_haddington_03.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sleek and clean, how a kitchen should be</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://urbanscapegroup.com/img/175_haddington_04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" j6="true" src="http://urbanscapegroup.com/img/175_haddington_04.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what a great feeling for a kitchen, it's like your outdoors with all the beautiful windows</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://urbanscapegroup.com/img/175_haddington_05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" j6="true" src="http://urbanscapegroup.com/img/175_haddington_05.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LOVE this staircase!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://urbanscapegroup.com/img/175_haddington_06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="http://urbanscapegroup.com/img/175_haddington_06.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">even if it may be too modern to live in for everyday life-it's always fun to look at, no?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">not so much: loved the hair, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but the dress reminded me of a bunch of little plastic leis</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">one of the best: loved this pattern and cut on her, fabulous!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://l.yimg.com/k/im_siggwSwrhNHyv1wLZ7zYo1L1PQ---y626-x495-q75-n1/ygrammys/us/img/ad/96/2204506210_11440753567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="http://l.yimg.com/k/im_siggwSwrhNHyv1wLZ7zYo1L1PQ---y626-x495-q75-n1/ygrammys/us/img/ad/96/2204506210_11440753567.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">julianne hough</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">not so much: not appropriate for the grammys and just a little 'off'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">not so much: she could have done soooo much better and those shoes kill it for me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://l.yimg.com/k/im_siggUUpDt1mKlv_pBP6ByRWfEw---y626-x495-q75-n1/ygrammys/us/img/10/d5/1569224331_11526193682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="http://l.yimg.com/k/im_siggUUpDt1mKlv_pBP6ByRWfEw---y626-x495-q75-n1/ygrammys/us/img/10/d5/1569224331_11526193682.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">kim kardashian</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">not so much: love the make up and hair pulled back</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but the dress is too much everywhere. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the length is good but the top is just too ruffley and full for her petite self. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so, all in all, it wasn't a very <em>fashion</em> successful red carpet. i guess julianne wins my vote for best dressed!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i did love the first performance- </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which was a tribute to aretha franklin. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">those ladies really sang their hearts out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the task at hand, and what has been on my mind lately:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the nursery design. i still have about 4 1/2 months but it doesn't hurt to get some ideas, right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">here's inspiration 1</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">love the gold pouf and modern accents mixed with vintage finds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.projectnursery.com/photos/411_500x375.jpg?1271087054?1297177704106" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="255" src="http://gallery.projectnursery.com/photos/411_500x375.jpg?1271087054?1297177704106" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">inspiration 2</div><div align="center">what a clean, fresh color palette.</div><div align="center">calming grey walls with hits of pink and tangerine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.projectnursery.com/photos/1947_500x375.jpg?1279035643?1297177961148" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="302" src="http://gallery.projectnursery.com/photos/1947_500x375.jpg?1279035643?1297177961148" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.projectnursery.com/photos/1948_500x375.jpg?1289747278?1297177988546" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="266" src="http://gallery.projectnursery.com/photos/1948_500x375.jpg?1289747278?1297177988546" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.projectnursery.com/photos/1949_500x375.jpg?1289747285?1297178035184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="266" src="http://gallery.projectnursery.com/photos/1949_500x375.jpg?1289747285?1297178035184" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">inspiration 3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">loving the framed fabric above the crib</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.projectnursery.com/photos/393_500x375.jpg?1289745888?1297179631019" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="266" src="http://gallery.projectnursery.com/photos/393_500x375.jpg?1289745888?1297179631019" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the delicate pom pom trimmed sheers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.projectnursery.com/photos/396_500x375.jpg?1289745936?1297179660407" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="266" src="http://gallery.projectnursery.com/photos/396_500x375.jpg?1289745936?1297179660407" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>do any of you have any great sites that you go to for inspiration when designing a baby's room?</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">let me know please, pretty please!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">p.s. due to my initial nausea and remaining tiredness {all of the time} my posts have been sparse-sorry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">hopefully i'll get back on track and get re-inspired again. i just don't seem to have the energy lately with my son, work and my new body!</div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-12176689432773440322011-02-08T08:55:00.001-06:002011-02-08T08:57:48.252-06:00the lenox: boston<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so as i said before, i stayed in the lenox while in boston for work</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lenoxhotel.com/images/headerpics/hpic_about.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="205" src="http://www.lenoxhotel.com/images/headerpics/hpic_about.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it was a really nice hotel that had great service</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lenoxhotel.com/images/gallery/new/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="220" src="http://www.lenoxhotel.com/images/gallery/new/4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and was very stylish at the same time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the style is classic, regency.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">however, when i stepped into the lobby restroom</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhrwLbytMoocrAuEqZBjZmLXnzFIIBscCLjExJGFYOX1Y_ZmP-iAEQ7V6gqI3nET56SudI9XKkBkxxGr7avaS0et5vSrGpXzl8nSsM83VyMmfDb1ji5jP93M_9p618OApqW4-9D46m0E/s1600/DSCN3081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhrwLbytMoocrAuEqZBjZmLXnzFIIBscCLjExJGFYOX1Y_ZmP-iAEQ7V6gqI3nET56SudI9XKkBkxxGr7avaS0et5vSrGpXzl8nSsM83VyMmfDb1ji5jP93M_9p618OApqW4-9D46m0E/s400/DSCN3081.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> i couldn't help but notice that they threw in a zen vibe with the classic look</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qyGd8Nvo7_JmW_8w3rrMKGFa6Fr9uPI8TsnNvlGhbkSdL2bE6hsNRwrrAfat7AIPNil0ou7uZ0PAkOEjX0LzeF1B7y9rtkHH55PidkVfAvO1Slf3M_fiZAmr-lFCyYl26-AmjAiiWCs/s1600/DSCN3083.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qyGd8Nvo7_JmW_8w3rrMKGFa6Fr9uPI8TsnNvlGhbkSdL2bE6hsNRwrrAfat7AIPNil0ou7uZ0PAkOEjX0LzeF1B7y9rtkHH55PidkVfAvO1Slf3M_fiZAmr-lFCyYl26-AmjAiiWCs/s400/DSCN3083.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> i am loving this back splash tile. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSft2mIu001hRaKIIoZw32qEqqRzSx74f7aS20qNK6spmafbgfHOW0LxYeB83mf92CG_XyketodAlLQ1vYySsMnWfN2q028W3FBxnu7hBCtZNAzIUkt9dodcDFEr4wHXU7uLcx_e8Gzn0/s1600/DSCN3089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSft2mIu001hRaKIIoZw32qEqqRzSx74f7aS20qNK6spmafbgfHOW0LxYeB83mf92CG_XyketodAlLQ1vYySsMnWfN2q028W3FBxnu7hBCtZNAzIUkt9dodcDFEr4wHXU7uLcx_e8Gzn0/s400/DSCN3089.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"> three other small added touches that i appreciated:</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">1- the old school phone on each floor, i've been thinking about getting one for my house</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioJgHd3m3bYgRhyELtbkZcfyI6s5V37jKaVmT2oMqgSH4H9HBnJ2iS47wM36fF0SFIKZEXTsyqhsHbiQ6AudtA5PSA9ICukgQKg6UundW_f5FXYikW05lxFo4YbqzDsvCrskCSr5sHT28/s1600/DSCN3076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioJgHd3m3bYgRhyELtbkZcfyI6s5V37jKaVmT2oMqgSH4H9HBnJ2iS47wM36fF0SFIKZEXTsyqhsHbiQ6AudtA5PSA9ICukgQKg6UundW_f5FXYikW05lxFo4YbqzDsvCrskCSr5sHT28/s400/DSCN3076.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> 2- complimentary snacks available for all guests</div><div style="text-align: center;">along with delicious coffee in the morning, cookies in the afternoon and hot cocoa in the evening</div><div style="text-align: center;">just like your visiting grandma's house :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjL6huR0CUcK9XGHaeuxH0QztQcOJ3IJrNrAKpv0_9E-ByQvDFl5XdIIXEnPXxAz90lyE7_1ykuuFPzfwYl2aQtCZA6ea5ThvdC4X4qUwblE3UjUw7tn7Eg2-uMxelqvAmHk6YsslMNs/s1600/DSCN3079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjL6huR0CUcK9XGHaeuxH0QztQcOJ3IJrNrAKpv0_9E-ByQvDFl5XdIIXEnPXxAz90lyE7_1ykuuFPzfwYl2aQtCZA6ea5ThvdC4X4qUwblE3UjUw7tn7Eg2-uMxelqvAmHk6YsslMNs/s400/DSCN3079.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> 3- and the black painted doors with gold trim.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">all in all, it was a good trip, considering the circumstances</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">but i was so glad to be on the way home on thursday evening</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4lzJne1KqAR5T8qdaQgp7mdKfJD_6gQNEtx1PVCCRKfriwq8f-dlNzx-Mp9xwzD3zbG8FYBbE_O_hjtjxiODx23D7aqa1HlFxrT5lAKeMuYk2t30EFusCDmeQnAXgn0zJlZEN8lBldk/s1600/DSCN3096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4lzJne1KqAR5T8qdaQgp7mdKfJD_6gQNEtx1PVCCRKfriwq8f-dlNzx-Mp9xwzD3zbG8FYBbE_O_hjtjxiODx23D7aqa1HlFxrT5lAKeMuYk2t30EFusCDmeQnAXgn0zJlZEN8lBldk/s400/DSCN3096.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">and just a quick update:</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">remember the weeping pussy willow i purchased </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">from trader joes? check out the progress and the beautiful blooms forming</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDdWYWsacipc-3hkqZY__PYY7cjt6ZGaivMRhaS8WM14m9nNlVzOk4SKUowRjAzs82kHkGVq4mO_cu2eDQU4vGgGWDxVI-5ZURgrVyPvDMz8kVk3n-dLu5yYqiM6n7KxgCEz43kHeDKk/s1600/DSCN3060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDdWYWsacipc-3hkqZY__PYY7cjt6ZGaivMRhaS8WM14m9nNlVzOk4SKUowRjAzs82kHkGVq4mO_cu2eDQU4vGgGWDxVI-5ZURgrVyPvDMz8kVk3n-dLu5yYqiM6n7KxgCEz43kHeDKk/s400/DSCN3060.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">it is supposed to bloom pink flowers in the spring. how pretty!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc19bJqux8hmc1apRjvKBQQSKOlnn7AxrL09Xnp0PQ7wWsjvk0hO3uuzIbUazOtrVs0rhW1ZBfetvNtoqd93tG84Q9aRryqaI8lJF0wmoTKUVOAh7ilMKR83fWrJRrK2QSZXxAbQJxyJM/s1600/DSCN3058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc19bJqux8hmc1apRjvKBQQSKOlnn7AxrL09Xnp0PQ7wWsjvk0hO3uuzIbUazOtrVs0rhW1ZBfetvNtoqd93tG84Q9aRryqaI8lJF0wmoTKUVOAh7ilMKR83fWrJRrK2QSZXxAbQJxyJM/s400/DSCN3058.JPG" width="300" /></a></div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-61535077702173407712011-02-04T19:38:00.001-06:002011-02-05T09:24:55.419-06:00Boston Trip: Puma<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the plan was to go to boston for an overnight trip for work to attend a training seminar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">well, we ended up completing the training semiar <em>on time</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoN69HKpmEJqUHRjDLSEQU9YwY-FhIFRuM4p8DXjltojE-y_n-9_hWLNGmP47QyO0JLe0JOUc56oWRYQ-XjT6pjI70jHDtdKN5TI6TfUuxDGchDKuyMbG3474QxwsQWbihod6vH61hJwE/s1600/DSCN3062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoN69HKpmEJqUHRjDLSEQU9YwY-FhIFRuM4p8DXjltojE-y_n-9_hWLNGmP47QyO0JLe0JOUc56oWRYQ-XjT6pjI70jHDtdKN5TI6TfUuxDGchDKuyMbG3474QxwsQWbihod6vH61hJwE/s400/DSCN3062.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">the entrance to the puma showroom</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> however the weather all across the country was not on our side</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBa5ArKaBu-dYwXiQS0hklDe6JsTJ8cVSeV59RHtAXkIusdmu7i7QjULE4bbWPC5k9EIPRdlEg7G4PNsn7EVnnAH9UKEZkfCbxT-e7mgMLz8ZJpoykynYJIH3lI0IS6tjAYP-XW_opCn4/s1600/DSCN3063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBa5ArKaBu-dYwXiQS0hklDe6JsTJ8cVSeV59RHtAXkIusdmu7i7QjULE4bbWPC5k9EIPRdlEg7G4PNsn7EVnnAH9UKEZkfCbxT-e7mgMLz8ZJpoykynYJIH3lI0IS6tjAYP-XW_opCn4/s400/DSCN3063.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> we were stuck in boston for an extra 2 1/2 days, due to the loads of snow in boston as well as chicago</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfenTqLim6Op7A6I8ryitrrtPePKf9Ziqi6OTfyVGPqXku6U_8QxC4Exef-fEtH_DM17XmDSDjvTBxtIQntCDHy3O9OwwdboNrA8sbWjmxn8w9u8qofooJwDGxgSx4J5srd2zl-FDsRyY/s1600/DSCN3065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfenTqLim6Op7A6I8ryitrrtPePKf9Ziqi6OTfyVGPqXku6U_8QxC4Exef-fEtH_DM17XmDSDjvTBxtIQntCDHy3O9OwwdboNrA8sbWjmxn8w9u8qofooJwDGxgSx4J5srd2zl-FDsRyY/s400/DSCN3065.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">lounge area/ waiting room</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> the silver lining: i met some great friends</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5CqPvoFQNSM27XxPr-8mOc40IDvCLwUpglun6k-f_QwjYd-k5khFMn3xvGqx8bXTdhVgxZSWAExN4ZunZ6OI1fqZs-U8gm9RM8XroN3a3iW1YATq4Io1-2En0EVVK4mdESCxfneLAz0/s1600/DSCN3067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5CqPvoFQNSM27XxPr-8mOc40IDvCLwUpglun6k-f_QwjYd-k5khFMn3xvGqx8bXTdhVgxZSWAExN4ZunZ6OI1fqZs-U8gm9RM8XroN3a3iW1YATq4Io1-2En0EVVK4mdESCxfneLAz0/s400/DSCN3067.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> sidenote: don't you love these floors. i've admired them before at a tile store and seeing them all laid out made me like them more. they are a brushed metallic finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuurJFycHh5SSnVBOUCR3FZcIEM-J_mu6ahT8qmCICknKCJAaOpb6loFUkfTB6uBR3bEaYEECDnQsVSGlvrQSCfXhFmKYVDMASYkiYp7nSuroo0v8qSKt7S9aEujXWZzyK83ukxHk1UI/s1600/DSCN3068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuurJFycHh5SSnVBOUCR3FZcIEM-J_mu6ahT8qmCICknKCJAaOpb6loFUkfTB6uBR3bEaYEECDnQsVSGlvrQSCfXhFmKYVDMASYkiYp7nSuroo0v8qSKt7S9aEujXWZzyK83ukxHk1UI/s400/DSCN3068.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> silver lining no. 2: i was able to enjoy the excellent cuisine that boston has to offer.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i've never had so much seafood in my life! and it was GOOD. from clam chowder and crab bisque to</div><div style="text-align: center;">seabass with lobster ravioli, let's just say i was in heaven- and probably gained an extra 10 lbs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNcXFRYCEY6JFKYxeGFDO7rbeJLPUw87VIngsAulqVzBCGnE5Yld4SoxCxCRrQPJ7IWfztSIW8WgHGv5F3LjY8NJLDPbS1ltn8bFCx4StjH7a6UUPWjZ-yTGY_crCU6KcThiGQp8YUq2c/s1600/DSCN3069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNcXFRYCEY6JFKYxeGFDO7rbeJLPUw87VIngsAulqVzBCGnE5Yld4SoxCxCRrQPJ7IWfztSIW8WgHGv5F3LjY8NJLDPbS1ltn8bFCx4StjH7a6UUPWjZ-yTGY_crCU6KcThiGQp8YUq2c/s400/DSCN3069.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">they have a category in their line: motorsport which offers authentic </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ferarri and ducati racing designs, hence the scooters.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> i was also able to shop on newberry, a cute street with fabulous shops. luckily, we stayed </div><div style="text-align: center;">in the downtown area at the lenox hotel </div><div style="text-align: center;">so we were conveniently located to all the restaurants and shopping. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh512GweDulz4Gg35Bw9TT4RYEHPqJFvZRlUOIlsqpH7AVaDicysaasjjp3xU3YaPQ9CyN8jtJ5RpRVqYvXwzLaDpSugX_ufEhG8KfULTJJUM7rYfp2IbhHhP6AXwK7yxv1HzAGcyFxRVg/s1600/DSCN3071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh512GweDulz4Gg35Bw9TT4RYEHPqJFvZRlUOIlsqpH7AVaDicysaasjjp3xU3YaPQ9CyN8jtJ5RpRVqYvXwzLaDpSugX_ufEhG8KfULTJJUM7rYfp2IbhHhP6AXwK7yxv1HzAGcyFxRVg/s400/DSCN3071.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> overall, it was a drag to get stuck away from my family but we definitely made the best of it!</div><div style="text-align: center;">i like to say it was a 'forced vacation' with new friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkrDLCtJKKpdd7LtNmThGeFr8f7HqjN-a7njUGVMGR9BkFDbathZarauKWrKbGHmYYGToRTtMUjWnbwwZKXsZVPtcjEhBBltaaUIHyQjhzUH-Z32gCui2WcOeZQ3UaK6ErgHQQ1V8u67M/s1600/DSCN3070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkrDLCtJKKpdd7LtNmThGeFr8f7HqjN-a7njUGVMGR9BkFDbathZarauKWrKbGHmYYGToRTtMUjWnbwwZKXsZVPtcjEhBBltaaUIHyQjhzUH-Z32gCui2WcOeZQ3UaK6ErgHQQ1V8u67M/s400/DSCN3070.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;">stylish lunch room, right!</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><em>stay tuned monday for a recap of the lenox- the original boutique hotel</em>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">all photos via me</span></div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-23176001523426228232011-01-31T06:00:00.000-06:002011-01-31T06:00:18.760-06:00graham & green<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">how would you like waking up in this bed every morning?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i'd feel like a million bucks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it's one of those pieces that would make you smile every time you looked at it, right?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://houseandhome.com/sites/houseandhome.com/files/imagecache/photo/top-images/galleries/37/2_beds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://houseandhome.com/sites/houseandhome.com/files/imagecache/photo/top-images/galleries/37/2_beds.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/"><span style="color: #666666;">graham and green</span></a> is a unique site with stunning pieces like the above bed and this armoire</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/stormsites/gandg/images/products/BKZ8761_M1.jpg?lc=en-GB&lv=3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/stormsites/gandg/images/products/BKZ8761_M1.jpg?lc=en-GB&lv=3" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">if the first bed was a little too luxe, this is a toned down version</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">check out that rug, its a reindeer rug. {makes me a bit sad, but it's so pretty}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/stormsites/gandg/images/products/MHW1178_M1.jpg?lc=en-GB&lv=3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/stormsites/gandg/images/products/MHW1178_M1.jpg?lc=en-GB&lv=3" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and they also have whimsical items, like this cute chandelier--</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for a little girl's room maybe?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/stormsites/gandg/images/products/SLH3887_M1.jpg?lc=en-GB&lv=3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/stormsites/gandg/images/products/SLH3887_M1.jpg?lc=en-GB&lv=3" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and how cool is this, an inflatable chesterfield!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/stormsites/gandg/images/products/Bloarmchair_M1.jpg?lc=en-GB&lv=3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/stormsites/gandg/images/products/Bloarmchair_M1.jpg?lc=en-GB&lv=3" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">1 </span><a href="http://houseandhome.com/design/gilded-french-bed"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">house and home</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">2-4 </span><a href="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">graham & green</span></a></div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-9912666189555046982011-01-27T06:00:00.002-06:002011-01-27T08:40:13.683-06:00perfect recipe for a room<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/394/394_3_7g.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/394/394_3_7g.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what a perfect balance</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">traditional elegance</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a touch of modern</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a splash of rustic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">image via </span><a href="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/394/394_3_7.shtml"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">nuevo estilo</span></a></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-70300504269148147722011-01-26T06:00:00.001-06:002011-01-26T08:44:22.957-06:00saturday morning started off with a big 'ol YUM<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as a child-and well through the years of my life-we would always go to this one restaurant on saturdays and order an apple pancake. it is not a regular pancake with apples on it, but it is like a "deep dish" style pancake with apple and caramelly goodness on top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">well, i didn't feel like going out this past saturday, so i made one. my version wasn't as dense, but it was just as delicious!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGY0PrBNkjj2VoCsTXmpKdK_KgQCWHPGRHsUO2xenAGamv517cH8Znxt_BWf6e3vVO4WdtCjAtNXgVI04UVTWTy9LuMcdjXS6XjgIAPF541zRYzBVrwh7LkANsYJd_0WEStpUpOfH8aVY/s1600/DSCN2988.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGY0PrBNkjj2VoCsTXmpKdK_KgQCWHPGRHsUO2xenAGamv517cH8Znxt_BWf6e3vVO4WdtCjAtNXgVI04UVTWTy9LuMcdjXS6XjgIAPF541zRYzBVrwh7LkANsYJd_0WEStpUpOfH8aVY/s400/DSCN2988.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">maybe you should try <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/gale-gand/big-apple-pancakes-recipe/index.html">this recipe</a> this weekend. let me know how you like it.</div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-10246867258708129412011-01-21T09:07:00.001-06:002011-01-21T09:10:01.612-06:00boom boom room: quick recap<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i <a href="http://lifeinthesemi-fablane.blogspot.com/2011/01/house-of-amoo.html">told</a> you about the boom boom room event i attended last week for my friend's business.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">well, here it our station all set up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5HXAsckxPDBo6ylpsdAnhCFxbccDa2CxfWR0wcZYXutB2EZU24FZ_LOYrJvkN-T0lQXgIp55rwE4bDNg24vhrMN6ycn_FxLmpvV2U05rjOmIhez3-8L9tEdQYPcRye0Mf5BtF4iI-aDE/s1600/DSCN2826.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5HXAsckxPDBo6ylpsdAnhCFxbccDa2CxfWR0wcZYXutB2EZU24FZ_LOYrJvkN-T0lQXgIp55rwE4bDNg24vhrMN6ycn_FxLmpvV2U05rjOmIhez3-8L9tEdQYPcRye0Mf5BtF4iI-aDE/s400/DSCN2826.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> honestly, it was one of the best looking booths in the event!</div><div style="text-align: center;">these are a couple of the canvases that she sells</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkFEF9jRFTcahf6mB66gkcmntF4rvSwXmZWZIwEw1HdKUOysdmmb1EI1KpxOuLZ38H4ornpoWbTQtwWj3tSGi1VGF04HDOXgs_Fl8qun0uRWCNpcpd2yWHW0I9LAaJm3h9Ihik8ll2yG8/s1600/DSCN2827.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkFEF9jRFTcahf6mB66gkcmntF4rvSwXmZWZIwEw1HdKUOysdmmb1EI1KpxOuLZ38H4ornpoWbTQtwWj3tSGi1VGF04HDOXgs_Fl8qun0uRWCNpcpd2yWHW0I9LAaJm3h9Ihik8ll2yG8/s400/DSCN2827.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbRhWiwD67IHlfsX05rQQQJtsllUs179rARZcnvbxWGYbPm3ksysX3gOrk4r19xOPvpBvO-yRAcgmKJgjVGmC1A9LBOKztR0vx8UxwkTUKuXHf-rhEE0ftkCbuz_Dkv-hjePULp1KTHg4/s1600/DSCN2831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbRhWiwD67IHlfsX05rQQQJtsllUs179rARZcnvbxWGYbPm3ksysX3gOrk4r19xOPvpBvO-yRAcgmKJgjVGmC1A9LBOKztR0vx8UxwkTUKuXHf-rhEE0ftkCbuz_Dkv-hjePULp1KTHg4/s400/DSCN2831.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> and the placemats, totes and notecards are what she gave out to everyone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiW1oZCPPddb4XIUVJb-9pJGJFwOumNMLx8-QV80v6CuUwepYH2-LVhN6raUBiB7OPcYtIhUzH_czKgB_Y0UKZ524gH1BHRjh9saB5dx-31Rc5-RiSYNsU32oVT0ITTMQvhmBZcrCwGws/s1600/DSCN2830.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiW1oZCPPddb4XIUVJb-9pJGJFwOumNMLx8-QV80v6CuUwepYH2-LVhN6raUBiB7OPcYtIhUzH_czKgB_Y0UKZ524gH1BHRjh9saB5dx-31Rc5-RiSYNsU32oVT0ITTMQvhmBZcrCwGws/s400/DSCN2830.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> how gorgeous is this arrangement we came up with <br />
the night of set up. </div><div style="text-align: center;">these were my wedding colors too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm55Q3mFDyjOwWWk5l1BGq1IShUpfZH1HcGfIGnxbhlXBIh3JJLZ1uji0avNGbVQP-YmG3edBpUR1yXybbYCyoUw6dvdGK00UoGGmNM5ajlwAgzTsF3D6eZxpVbWFlfQwMk-yDtTSt0FE/s1600/DSCN2832.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm55Q3mFDyjOwWWk5l1BGq1IShUpfZH1HcGfIGnxbhlXBIh3JJLZ1uji0avNGbVQP-YmG3edBpUR1yXybbYCyoUw6dvdGK00UoGGmNM5ajlwAgzTsF3D6eZxpVbWFlfQwMk-yDtTSt0FE/s400/DSCN2832.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> here was another display from a delicious bakery located in LA. </div><div style="text-align: center;">i tried the red velvet cupcake and almost died!</div><div style="text-align: center;">woldn't this be a cute set up for a little girls birthday party or baby shower?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkBv1iv1nRXyUCvK9w42MKZsPmRNiNmsBr-fH5sCpV9C9f2wI5hIeg5Ij7U7wor0FLBgDTqScZM7l0fIZJCRPdpslZylbublKumnHpM8afxyvkETnoOrEpcDYXVhB133KPuAwv3dg2bQ/s1600/DSCN2836.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkBv1iv1nRXyUCvK9w42MKZsPmRNiNmsBr-fH5sCpV9C9f2wI5hIeg5Ij7U7wor0FLBgDTqScZM7l0fIZJCRPdpslZylbublKumnHpM8afxyvkETnoOrEpcDYXVhB133KPuAwv3dg2bQ/s400/DSCN2836.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> stacy made a few contacts with some celebs</div><div style="text-align: center;">tisha campbell, her son and stacy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMewcIQjK0-8Oe44ib5qHjjmR1cAJeeLLL_gxL63Ot7ag3TKlkgqw4gHKduLdbU0sfQmaav0t-CUrEHPh_BzcYeHUByJbJL1NTDpmX6dPj1zT6KAL_UYwW6Inv1GcFXy3-npnG51t3jXQ/s1600/DSCN2837.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMewcIQjK0-8Oe44ib5qHjjmR1cAJeeLLL_gxL63Ot7ag3TKlkgqw4gHKduLdbU0sfQmaav0t-CUrEHPh_BzcYeHUByJbJL1NTDpmX6dPj1zT6KAL_UYwW6Inv1GcFXy3-npnG51t3jXQ/s400/DSCN2837.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">stacy, tiffany amber thiessen and baby girl </div><div style="text-align: center;">don't they look like they could be sisters?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0lHRIFjruwelM6BSxYRuN-HpFiS0J5uf8A7Ga2BrsBSO69P7zhtPCB2qKE7oac8cQPD1vl3Yv-PzrLODpJC4GEKfnnghRFCL2ROpTm2Gs0FyoHnZHKYAkTQ49uaQZe-K9t3K-HJLOEFA/s1600/DSCN2838.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0lHRIFjruwelM6BSxYRuN-HpFiS0J5uf8A7Ga2BrsBSO69P7zhtPCB2qKE7oac8cQPD1vl3Yv-PzrLODpJC4GEKfnnghRFCL2ROpTm2Gs0FyoHnZHKYAkTQ49uaQZe-K9t3K-HJLOEFA/s400/DSCN2838.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> and i am not sure who this actor is with his daughter and wife.</div><div style="text-align: center;">along with celebs, there was a lot of press and great people to meet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFrV20GHLmkq0NIm45ESILHLd7EHp0TfYfcvkEsF68mpbqLVdxZQlsUvoiSaLyj9vsmdHB19HtTvHvdnssqXXrWbWzbYWzJnp5O7gIHqYv8QF520toTE53i8RIXiGFK5B1UYybOiV1_Gg/s1600/DSCN2839.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFrV20GHLmkq0NIm45ESILHLd7EHp0TfYfcvkEsF68mpbqLVdxZQlsUvoiSaLyj9vsmdHB19HtTvHvdnssqXXrWbWzbYWzJnp5O7gIHqYv8QF520toTE53i8RIXiGFK5B1UYybOiV1_Gg/s400/DSCN2839.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> i was only able to stay for one day of the event and</div><div style="text-align: center;">missed the busier day of the two.</div><div style="text-align: center;">but, i had to get home for my cousin's wedding on saturday.</div><div style="text-align: center;">here is my son and nephew enjoying the night </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLuvnHN3OqNzdbUppFqBNTo9Nk-tSS7QOwgIWB8OTxtE2P0Cf6zv3lcZJGCoQgWTrfBGSaOJPBNKOgaQxVx4_aw42YeuJxdc5rncZ1FEOcFkNh-mqTb-lOjeFxhUOy62_J221l-az0DtA/s1600/DSCN2863.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLuvnHN3OqNzdbUppFqBNTo9Nk-tSS7QOwgIWB8OTxtE2P0Cf6zv3lcZJGCoQgWTrfBGSaOJPBNKOgaQxVx4_aw42YeuJxdc5rncZ1FEOcFkNh-mqTb-lOjeFxhUOy62_J221l-az0DtA/s400/DSCN2863.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> who said boys can't have tea parties:)</div><div style="text-align: center;">i guess they were trying to make the best out of dinner time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQdjNquJClU-eI5IxbnJcIsBs8_RHcMX8_AuNTEedOMZzo7GQ6MCVsIUXzksshsS0mcNg7EJCDt85shyZIBs6Ikf0tiUFS6uZm-NNVeFaV0DxIJSr0TtB3KxnBJSrIn1OVOfJUj4VJXQ/s1600/DSCN2864.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQdjNquJClU-eI5IxbnJcIsBs8_RHcMX8_AuNTEedOMZzo7GQ6MCVsIUXzksshsS0mcNg7EJCDt85shyZIBs6Ikf0tiUFS6uZm-NNVeFaV0DxIJSr0TtB3KxnBJSrIn1OVOfJUj4VJXQ/s400/DSCN2864.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">have a great weekend!</div></div>alison (semi-fab lane)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04465489280571019923noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456348128676344933.post-18944842661848205472011-01-19T11:23:00.000-06:002011-01-19T11:23:55.867-06:00keep your head up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">good room designs start from the top and finish at the bottom, leaving no details untouched.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">isn't the dark molding fantastic in this room!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.colortheory-boston.com/0_0_0_0_483_339_csupload_25762745.jpg?u=1872223138" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" n4="true" src="http://www.colortheory-boston.com/0_0_0_0_483_339_csupload_25762745.jpg?u=1872223138" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">here's a different view. it really shows off the architectural detail and sets the mood for the room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.colortheory-boston.com/375_500_csupload_23551000.jpg?u=827664825" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://www.colortheory-boston.com/375_500_csupload_23551000.jpg?u=827664825" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and this cute nursery. vibrant as it can be.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.colortheory-boston.com/375_500_csupload_16798727.jpg?u=3819824145" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://www.colortheory-boston.com/375_500_csupload_16798727.jpg?u=3819824145" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">here's a shot of the mural on the ceiling. now, i'm not a mural's #1 fan, but this is cute for a nursery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">especially with that light fixture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.colortheory-boston.com/666_500_csupload_16798805.jpg?u=95956330" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="http://www.colortheory-boston.com/666_500_csupload_16798805.jpg?u=95956330" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">do you like the wood paneled ceiling that mirrors the floors?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urban-dwell.com/picture/td4.jpg?pictureId=5530266&asGalleryImage=true" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" n4="true" src="http://www.urban-dwell.com/picture/td4.jpg?pictureId=5530266&asGalleryImage=true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what a great way to bring light into this dark kitchen. what a unique home!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photos/2011/01/08/7eadcfe44ab0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://www.decorpad.com/photos/2011/01/08/7eadcfe44ab0.png" width="332" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so remember, keep your head up. you never know what you might see!</div><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">1,2,3,4 </span><a href="http://www.colortheory-boston.com/w-o-r-k.html"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">color theory</span></a><br />
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