tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40570144429151041992011-10-06T09:30:43.299-07:00Sanctuary is a place you want to come home to. A healing environment that nourishes the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs.Sanctuary Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09693272837246529866noreply@blogger.comBlogger391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057014442915104199.post-20032025076335805132011-04-01T05:00:00.000-07:002011-04-01T07:22:21.776-07:00

Out with the designer dogs,and in with Petite Lap Giraffes! {images via here}  {How cute is that?!!!} Why get one? They are: a conversation starter hypo allergenic good with children can be litterbox trained affectionate Intelligent Why not get one? I love this commercial!!!   I just might have to get one of these! Here is a link to the breeder Sokoblousky Farms!

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The reason I say "when" is because most people tend to pick their paint out first, and then start to decorate a room.  I like to say that paint is "the icing on a cake".  What I mean by that is, I start with a design plan for a client starting with the color palette for the room. Determining first, what existing pieces a client wants to incorporate, and then picking out the rest of the colors to

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1. Make sure that you buy the appropriate length. I see it all the time, drapery panels hung too close to the top of the window.  Hanging panels closer to the ceiling will give an illusion of height.  It will also make your draperies look more luxurious. Draperies that are too short and hang inches above the ground are to be avoided. 2. Use a drapery pole larger than your window. When measuring

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This store is the most amazing craft supply store I've ever seen!  I've never been there, but the next time I go to New York...baby I'm there!It's one of the stores, that you walk in and know you want to buy something, you're not sure what, but you know you're going to walk out with something.I would be like a "kid in a candy store"!  {images via Martha Stewart}  M&J Trims have a large

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One of my Interior Design mentors, Joan Long, a professor at the college I attended, called me a few months ago and asked if I would speak at the Student Forum that was being held at the San Francisco design center.  I immediately said, "YES".   I loved attending the Student Forum when I was a student.  It is a series of workshops encompassing many different facets of Interior Design, given by

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Can I just say UH...MAZING!!!This piece of art is made by UK Mosaic artist Ed Chapman. It was auctioned off for Cancer research.  Click on the link below to read the entire post over at Recycleart. Hendrix portrait with 5000 guitar picks Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you'll consider following my blog!

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I know that many of you have wondered what the differences are between a "Decorator" and an "Interior Designer"?  The fast answer, and the one I tell my clients, is that a "Decorator" has a "knack", and an "Interior Designer" has formal training ,  but there is much more to it than that. Each state has their own licensing and educational requirements. I will include descriptions by both C.C.I.D.C

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Almost Spring by mssusangale featuring leather boots

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Butch Anthony began building his log cabin in 1988 and is still tweaking it. It is made from heart pine salvaged from an old mill in Columbus, Ga., and put together with the help of his home-made rigging — cables and pulleys strung from the branches of pine trees. Mr. Anthony made the chandeliers on a screened porch from twigs and cow bones; the 1930s quilts came from his Possum Trot auction.

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I'm heading off to work at a Spiritual Retreat for the weekend.   Last year I attended as a candidate, and this year I'm going back to serve.   I am so blessed, and excited to be giving back.   Our motto for the weekend is, "Serve the Lord with gladness."   My personal motto is: "All you need is Love". The more you give, the more you get The more you laugh, the less you fret The more you do

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I adore love these chairs!  Yes I know...today isn't Valentines Day but I'm still in love.  Very Industrial Chic...don't you think? And the cocktail table... is wonderful too! It looks like it's made out of recycled Pallets...  Chairs available through Etsy shop Blanaid  Where would you put these chairs in your home? Thanks for stopping by.  I would be honored if you would consider

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 This is my gift to you. Always,  Remember that you are loved.  source unkown "In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities."                                                                           --Janos Arnay Thanks for visiting.  I would LOVE it,  if you would consider following my blog!

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It's so much fun to watch the creative process take place. Ahhhh...so inspiring! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. video via Inspired by Charm You can find Kelly Rae at her blog www.kellyraeroberts.blogspot.com Thanks for stopping by. I hope you'll consider following my blog.

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Industrial Chic by mssusangale on Polyvore.com

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My Beloveds,A Polaroid Heartjust for you! via tumblr Thanks for stopping  by.  Won't-cha be my follower?

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I'm in the process of re-doing my office/craft room/guest room, and I thought that I'd share some photos that I found for inspiration. I love the painted furniture, draperies, and chairs.  This photo collage is great!   I have a lot of photos to display  Frames...Lot's of frames!!!  Great organization!   I wish... I could keep things this organized and clean.  I bought

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Oooh..la..la!Feeling romantic?Are you daring enough?Want to plan a Valentine's day surprise???Why not try some sexy french lingerie. Aren't they pretty? Order these Jasmine ruffled side-tie pantiesfrom Espalore on Etsy They're sweet and sexy, all at the same time! What's the sexiest thing you've done for your Valentine? Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you'll consider following my blog.

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A little Valentine Decorating Inspiration: Decor with heart!  Images via Tumblr  I love Valentines day! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you consider following my blog.

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I love contrast when designing a room.  Maybe something unexpected, like adding a formal element in a relaxed, casual environment.   Think of a silver serving tray on a pine kitchen table, or a gold gilded mirror in an entry way with concrete floors.   Combining opposites can be extremely satisfying!  Contrast is important when making a statement.   Like an exclamation point...it creates drama! 

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I stumbled across these darling, whimsical, vintage plates and had to share this with you.  They're by an Artist named Angela Rossi, and they are available on her Etsy  Don't you just love the juxtaposition of her themes?  By the way, I found her via  Victoria Smith's blog  she describes her blog as bohemian modern style.  She is ultra hip, and she posts the most interesting photos and writes in

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As the home mortgage market for new homes continues to be strained, a new report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University is predicting home improvement in 2011 to start on a new bull run. The report notes that remodeling expenditures will shift from high-end, discretionary projects to replacements and systems upgrades. As Baby Boomers age, remodeling and upgrading existing

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I love, love, love, these bracelets! What would the World be without Girls? Yah!!!  A little something for us bloggers: Truly Fabulous people never get dressed before lunchtime (sound familiar?) They're the brainchild of Jessica Kagan Cushman Check out the websiteyou won't be disappointed. They really make a statement.I want one of each!!!Which one is your favorite?

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Holiday Party by mssusangale featuring a black handbag

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I finally finished decorating my Christmas Tree!  This year I decided not to put all the ornaments on the tree, and kept it simple.  I chose a silver and gold color palette, and a "Peace" theme.  Shopping at the $.99 store, I found these cute little peace plaques.  At that price, I couldn't resist. So, I bought quite a few.   I took most of them of their stand and wired them to hang on the tree.

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As Christmas approaches, one of the first things on our listis getting the perfect Christmas tree... Do you have the perfect tree? Decorating our treegets us in the Christmas spirit... Mailing letters to Santa Clause is a must... Or...delivering them inperson works too... Visiting Santa is always exciting (see how excited the children are...lol...) And then there's shopping for presents...

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Angel wings are so sweet.  They just tickle my fancy.  Here are some of my Flickr favorites: Photos from Flickr It doesn't stop there.  Here are some pictures to inspire your holiday decorating. Love, love, love this photo: photo: country living   photo: Country Living And...a few items you can purchase.   Venetian Mirror

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This is my living room mantel decorated for the holidays The word "Hope" has special meaning to me.  In 2008 my fiance was diagnosed with stage IV cancer.  Christmas 2008 he was going through chemo and radiation treatments, we weren't sure he was going to make it.  But we had HOPE, together with faith and love he pulled through.  I also think he had an angel looking over him.  I love to

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Calming Bedroom by mssusangale on Polyvore.comI like the mix of formal and country, contemporary and vintage, old and new.

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 Happy Thanksgiving y'all! What do you have to be thankful for? Here is a little Thanksgivinginspiration to get you in the mood.  Photo from Pottery Barn   Photo from Country Living   Photo from Country Living   photo by Puzzler4879     Photo by abbietabbie on Flickr   

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Today it's been cold and rainy.  The perfect time to make soup.  I just made a big pot of Minestrone...yum.  While I was in the kitchen cooking, I was thinking of my trip to Anthropology yesterday. I love their vintage kitchen items. Here are just a few of the awesome vintage kitchen items that I saw.                                                           Cute vintage apron 

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This was a forwarded e-mail that I received. It was so poignant I had to pass it on. Enjoy!Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end.There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days.All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten, will passto someone else.Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance.It will not matter what you owned or what you

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What does the chi in your home say about you and your family? Have you ever walked into a room and felt instantly comfortable?...or the opposite, uneasy? You were feeling the energy in that space. In Chinese culture and the ancient practice of Feng Shui (pronounced Fung shway) it is called Chi or qi (pronounced chee), it describes "the natural energy of the universe". New Age describes it as "

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When our children are young, we put so much energy into raising them, and having them grow into healthy, independent, and self-sufficient adults, that it's hard to believe one day they will be leaving home to start a life of their own. Even though we all know that day will eventually happen, it's a bittersweet time in a parent's life. We finally have freedom, and the house to ourselves, but when

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Times are currently uncertain, retail sales are low, gas is up, and homes are being repossessed everywhere you look. There are two properties across the street from me that have signs on them, one reads bank owned, and the other, foreclosure. A lot of homeowners either have neg-am loans, second mortgages or equity lines of credit that were taken out when real estate was booming. Now homeowners

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What happens to the sense of "home" for children when there is a divorce? Some couples choose to have one of the spouses stay in the family home, but in most cases each spouse moves to a new residence. Not all couples can afford to keep the family home, they just don't have the resources to be able to do that. It is not necessary, for the well being of the children, to do so. There are a lot of

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Portuguese Sweetbread(Massa Sovada)Ingredients:2 tablespoons dry yeast (2 packages)1/4 cup warm water, lukewarm7 cups bread flour1 teaspoon salt5 eggs1 cup warm milk6 tablespoons melted butter1-1/4 cup sugarPreparation: Combine the yeast, water and a pinch of sugar. Set aside to rise. Sift the flour and salt together in a bowl and set aside. Beat 4 eggs in a small bowl and set aside. Combine the

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Some of my most special memories of my childhood are linked to certain aromas from the kitchen. On Sunday mornings my dad would make a big breakfast, eggs, bacon, potatoes (crinkly fries dipped in egg yolks...mmm), toast and orange juice. Sunday nights my mom would make roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, and peas...one of my favorite childhood meals. I used to like to mix it all together and

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Yesterday I caught myself smiling from ear to ear. It was a beautiful morning, I was with my significant other and we were riding our Wave Runners down a quiet slough on the Delta. It reminded me of being a child, without a care in the World. For that moment, I had no problems, and no worries. I was living in the present moment, I was having a blast, and I was truly happy. There were no other

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There was a time in my life, shortly after my divorce when I leased a house. It was a beautiful house on a beautiful lot overlooking a golf course. Every night the sunsets were spectacular. I knew that I should be happy, yet I wasn't. It wasn't the house, it was me. No amount of decorating can make your house a "home" if you don't have inner peace. Unfortunately I moved before I was at peace with

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