greige in rich texture

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4UHZlS0uu25BpRGwxyh_5JjSiNKt5Em7n-sRDhCLRvcAy7pVW1mOxziXmMR6lD3LCLhs9D9hriWg9qCfmFZxCvw1tYNyIdMkUZC2g7YqdaBHVK2xfNe2C2dJB0V_sccdA_DoV6m9_Pac/s1600/Hoffz+by+Photography+Ivar+Janssen.-27.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4UHZlS0uu25BpRGwxyh_5JjSiNKt5Em7n-sRDhCLRvcAy7pVW1mOxziXmMR6lD3LCLhs9D9hriWg9qCfmFZxCvw1tYNyIdMkUZC2g7YqdaBHVK2xfNe2C2dJB0V_sccdA_DoV6m9_Pac/s1600/Hoffz+by+Photography+Ivar+Janssen.-27.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Texture rich is an understatement for this space.  The layering of materials makes such an impact in this tone on tone space.  I love every inch and wish I had the discipline to design my own home this way! Gorgeous!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTm1UsNgNHal7BIPWHoocnFEa7TuQt_gtuVbkcFB0I4fhoaIeH4JapHG16gsdUO7bicKQ8dZOU1I-MfF5FkgMAEcRehN1xh10-4BRHmqBkfsol0kVANL-SiKsNAZmxl8kDCRVrcHfWA0w/s1600/Hoffz+by+Photography+Ivar+Janssen.-26.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTm1UsNgNHal7BIPWHoocnFEa7TuQt_gtuVbkcFB0I4fhoaIeH4JapHG16gsdUO7bicKQ8dZOU1I-MfF5FkgMAEcRehN1xh10-4BRHmqBkfsol0kVANL-SiKsNAZmxl8kDCRVrcHfWA0w/s1600/Hoffz+by+Photography+Ivar+Janssen.-26.JPG" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSCMz8kDbB36eymu5_jEjRIJ1aaqF6C4dCAgc7fDsBZiuoOxHUhGJ4D8JuAj2XuvLZezWmsOpxIaMZVAa5dzEvvf5BTIDBs1YaM6d0UUyS1UrJdk_7OKbmY5mUs5JiZt9CHLPH5-WXQqU/s1600/Hoffz+by+Photography+Ivar+Janssen.-46.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSCMz8kDbB36eymu5_jEjRIJ1aaqF6C4dCAgc7fDsBZiuoOxHUhGJ4D8JuAj2XuvLZezWmsOpxIaMZVAa5dzEvvf5BTIDBs1YaM6d0UUyS1UrJdk_7OKbmY5mUs5JiZt9CHLPH5-WXQqU/s1600/Hoffz+by+Photography+Ivar+Janssen.-46.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Images <a href="http://eddainterior.blogspot.no/?m=1" target="_blank">via</a></i></span></div><br /><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/littlebluedeers%20album%202/signature-8.png" /> <span style="font-size: small;">If you would like help creating inspirational spaces for yourself <a href="http://www.greigedesign.com/index2.php?v=v1#!/CONTACT" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</span>

greige in rich texture

Texture rich is an understatement for this space.  The layering of materials makes such an impact in this tone on tone space.  I love every ...

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Rustic beauty...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mYE2oLdHtmjXOuws055hh5mi22oSklAJ9fZTICMADWxcsS8H0IRz8Wj7sNaVnY8A_DAGWUVksmPkcmaz3Ka8nLtvJ7L4_osmqLMEzGupAGxyD1ATfsLUoW43niMdpTTOkY_1pYjlIHE/s1600/dark+bedroom+abigal+adhern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mYE2oLdHtmjXOuws055hh5mi22oSklAJ9fZTICMADWxcsS8H0IRz8Wj7sNaVnY8A_DAGWUVksmPkcmaz3Ka8nLtvJ7L4_osmqLMEzGupAGxyD1ATfsLUoW43niMdpTTOkY_1pYjlIHE/s1600/dark+bedroom+abigal+adhern.jpg" /></a></div>The simplicity of the furnishings let the rustic texture of the wall really direct the feeling of this room.  I adore the hand made chandelier, wanted this one bad for myself!  <br /><br />I hope you are making plans for this coming weekend!  We are on the countdown for school to end so we can spend our days poolside and playing.. but for now our weekends are full of working on the yard and landscape here.<br /><br />image <a href="http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=abigail%20ahern&rs=ac&len=5" target="_blank">via</a><br /><br /><br /><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/littlebluedeers%20album%202/signature-8.png" /> <span style="font-size: small;">If you would like help creating inspirational spaces for yourself <a href="http://www.greigedesign.com/index2.php?v=v1#%21/CONTACT" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</span>

Rustic beauty...

The simplicity of the furnishings let the rustic texture of the wall really direct the feeling of this room.  I adore the hand made chandeli...

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Texture and Lignt..

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtxDsxJOHIJ6D2kna7QpJlVwPac650zOYPQ62AMjHrlFnUxlApGbqyivWjXOR80mQKNN03pt1UeHyyQ6uUR3S8W_wnGUXW3swxaIIROgF73CSvWRZorm9wmxGz6c71encSTBb-WhAYf8/s1600/texture+and+light.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtxDsxJOHIJ6D2kna7QpJlVwPac650zOYPQ62AMjHrlFnUxlApGbqyivWjXOR80mQKNN03pt1UeHyyQ6uUR3S8W_wnGUXW3swxaIIROgF73CSvWRZorm9wmxGz6c71encSTBb-WhAYf8/s1600/texture+and+light.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Is this not an amazing space?  I love the texture of the brick with the curved lines over the windows.  Such a wonderful detail.  The fresh clean lines of the furnishings are a great way to offset the rustic ceiling in the space.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Image <a href="http://inspired-design.tumblr.com/#10" target="_blank">via </a></i></span></div><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="img" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/littlebluedeers%20album%202/signature-8.png" />  <script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Texture and Lignt..

  Is this not an amazing space?  I love the texture of the brick with the curved lines over the windows.  Such a wonderful detail.  The fres...

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Texture.. in design

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogwxKu3qrhQq4qToR_L76qXKAAJibBV88wJ9n5CwcLFSOUwW85EoNmg186YsTOrrpIsqZ_c-Y0KcnIkAjXVYOe3iIaohZybjSEo1HJgKjgj-zgRquhIIb2fKCCrjnMcM4p7Z2hq4fKpk/s1600/texture+in+nuetral.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogwxKu3qrhQq4qToR_L76qXKAAJibBV88wJ9n5CwcLFSOUwW85EoNmg186YsTOrrpIsqZ_c-Y0KcnIkAjXVYOe3iIaohZybjSEo1HJgKjgj-zgRquhIIb2fKCCrjnMcM4p7Z2hq4fKpk/s1600/texture+in+nuetral.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySM1eL6yCFv2UhGbQwQDoMVJuVBqA6wBoa6kePqNV8usR8Eij757IR7mW90niZA-tz_WmC-dGJJQeGwT8xymuMpwYgZ0qaaTkTUKMGrObGGHtbqQ25U9aS9GL48Ptx59psmILg0ZUK0A/s1600/texture+in+nuetural+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySM1eL6yCFv2UhGbQwQDoMVJuVBqA6wBoa6kePqNV8usR8Eij757IR7mW90niZA-tz_WmC-dGJJQeGwT8xymuMpwYgZ0qaaTkTUKMGrObGGHtbqQ25U9aS9GL48Ptx59psmILg0ZUK0A/s1600/texture+in+nuetural+2.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes it is so hard to explain the importance of texture in design, it is such a necessary thing and I think it can often be missed.  The wood on this wall is just the beginning in this space but it is one that stands out.  I love that mixed with the rug and the cocktail table.  It makes us feel like a lot is going on even though the colors are limited here.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you do texture in your home?  If so I would love to hear how you add it in to your design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="img" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/littlebluedeers%20album%202/signature-8.png" /> <br /><br /><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Texture.. in design

  Sometimes it is so hard to explain the importance of texture in design, it is such a necessary thing and I think it can often be missed.  ...

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Well Styled..

<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-afO-JzxLkTqIb_oEUPF9i56X_w0C7XixPBqoxJIIUooSK31UyHw6AbIR1UysCbN8lDvNpD5YU6yctSUEOOOguE0Qov_hRIIgfFIW9EeJ6egxVO6bBwzEz80KhrVT3J6w2-PeIfWHpjo/s1600/well+styled+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-afO-JzxLkTqIb_oEUPF9i56X_w0C7XixPBqoxJIIUooSK31UyHw6AbIR1UysCbN8lDvNpD5YU6yctSUEOOOguE0Qov_hRIIgfFIW9EeJ6egxVO6bBwzEz80KhrVT3J6w2-PeIfWHpjo/s1600/well+styled+2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjViaqdvc5m0X3ZQSXlZy4QrKWK5V2oTx-kxMm9HjAG7hAgxYxAqaLuZLn4vI29ZwFUF1btYbq4t5sD2w59pGPa-pb47BOtiANAV2GGIK6s2s9YJNrhsisbVRgVE3s-sQGo_gDPCcoz69k/s1600/well+styled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjViaqdvc5m0X3ZQSXlZy4QrKWK5V2oTx-kxMm9HjAG7hAgxYxAqaLuZLn4vI29ZwFUF1btYbq4t5sD2w59pGPa-pb47BOtiANAV2GGIK6s2s9YJNrhsisbVRgVE3s-sQGo_gDPCcoz69k/s1600/well+styled.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This goes along with the fact that I want to be a stylist one day.. maybe when I grow up??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These images are so wonderfully full of life with just the texture of the space and great styling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>images <a href="http://designtraveller.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2012-05-11T11:52:00%2B02:00&max-results=7&start=7&by-date=false" target="_blank">via </a></i></span></div><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/signature-6.png" />  <script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Well Styled..

  This goes along with the fact that I want to be a stylist one day.. maybe when I grow up?? These images are so wonderfully full of life wi...

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Textured brick walls

<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDthb_y_gh-assOA0Yr8y0o7akYHkKyc0jsVbc-jz00SEeojhYFVdPKfB-YLHKk6DMVKJb8icquZIZbrupMnPz9duJIjsIK9pPSLF-Tv7V04idxGBVSCMb5adaVDdGbsV86VI5s9JvEQ/s1600/textured+walls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDthb_y_gh-assOA0Yr8y0o7akYHkKyc0jsVbc-jz00SEeojhYFVdPKfB-YLHKk6DMVKJb8icquZIZbrupMnPz9duJIjsIK9pPSLF-Tv7V04idxGBVSCMb5adaVDdGbsV86VI5s9JvEQ/s640/textured+walls.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOT0-pkkC4KyRXteUCWdgK9NarA_2J1d3ectAbdaftai6sh3V2zg1VewlOGQs9ddL_Vv9fgGUuiylltjSdCvbuCBJT-RRvzCoTkqDFpGU6KHz4OnehOWC5KmsZFDkqpuzdnkNjommgYk/s1600/leather+pair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOT0-pkkC4KyRXteUCWdgK9NarA_2J1d3ectAbdaftai6sh3V2zg1VewlOGQs9ddL_Vv9fgGUuiylltjSdCvbuCBJT-RRvzCoTkqDFpGU6KHz4OnehOWC5KmsZFDkqpuzdnkNjommgYk/s1600/leather+pair.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the texture of a brick wall with the texture peeling away.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> What about you? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Would you show it if you could?   </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>images <a href="http://browndresswithwhitedots.tumblr.com/page/12" target="_blank">via</a></i></span></div><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/signature-6.png" />  <script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Textured brick walls

  I love the texture of a brick wall with the texture peeling away..   What about you?   Would you show it if you could?   images via  

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Segreto: Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors

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Simple Rustic charm

<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCXVA_z9Uq9rzBieJlH2xcOTEOG3oXIvkausv05gDOCR_AVvCoV556l4K2Ly_geIL2xjslniHzLIy2yDgfyU3Y7r8GWNCu5oYYoKyJ5uskO-v5U77xo0glp01qTydRJKnJvxiEpgEzdPt/s1600/simple+rustic+charm+via+number+19.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCXVA_z9Uq9rzBieJlH2xcOTEOG3oXIvkausv05gDOCR_AVvCoV556l4K2Ly_geIL2xjslniHzLIy2yDgfyU3Y7r8GWNCu5oYYoKyJ5uskO-v5U77xo0glp01qTydRJKnJvxiEpgEzdPt/s1600/simple+rustic+charm+via+number+19.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidvFLvN3GisTYN180JjcO5sCg_C4Y854hz8H-YswqQ29zGIF2fkEaz4ub4mnCy4rgORQ_P5EgI_SkBwheWP5BBVE5p0RuVsmqgZl8EndYEpUGiqFUdDVjomzvHHLwLAZLLxIyVSmkTEPm2/s1600/simple+rustic+charm2+via+number+19.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidvFLvN3GisTYN180JjcO5sCg_C4Y854hz8H-YswqQ29zGIF2fkEaz4ub4mnCy4rgORQ_P5EgI_SkBwheWP5BBVE5p0RuVsmqgZl8EndYEpUGiqFUdDVjomzvHHLwLAZLLxIyVSmkTEPm2/s1600/simple+rustic+charm2+via+number+19.png" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the eclectic style of these spaces, it looks like a home of pieces truly loved.  The case full of clothing is the best.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Images <a href="http://number-nineteen.blogspot.com/">via</a></i></span></div><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/signature-6.png" />  <script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Simple Rustic charm

  I love the eclectic style of these spaces, it looks like a home of pieces truly loved.  The case full of clothing is the best. Images via...

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Gorgeous texture

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMHHCvb8S0Qw3C9kvfPsXcpleic3CIMRwG3Y8emXsq5TjGUIvoc3Whi6RL2_3aEJ0cj-cKP1RACi4Rk9KfPb2UvuId9kBtcbErtz5mn2sWc4n8DHPMbOnvjTClxV2y9jA2kjW1yJ2esQ0/s1600/gorgeous+texture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMHHCvb8S0Qw3C9kvfPsXcpleic3CIMRwG3Y8emXsq5TjGUIvoc3Whi6RL2_3aEJ0cj-cKP1RACi4Rk9KfPb2UvuId9kBtcbErtz5mn2sWc4n8DHPMbOnvjTClxV2y9jA2kjW1yJ2esQ0/s1600/gorgeous+texture.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnHTMVJWxSB6nU3JpGz-PqifAM46mFIxJHvi384jEG502Gz-zVZkZNxu9eZgLCzssaTTRvGeinN4QrH4UxFB30RCU1oON1LCL9Dq1NbYWLPgyBckQ3N3ttzWsAmfdGTAtO8KvNMmQ7bW7/s1600/gorgeous+texture2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnHTMVJWxSB6nU3JpGz-PqifAM46mFIxJHvi384jEG502Gz-zVZkZNxu9eZgLCzssaTTRvGeinN4QrH4UxFB30RCU1oON1LCL9Dq1NbYWLPgyBckQ3N3ttzWsAmfdGTAtO8KvNMmQ7bW7/s1600/gorgeous+texture2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />It always amazes me how a little texture can add so much warmth to a space.  I love the walls in wood and all of the contrasts!<br /><br />images <a href="http://nicety.livejournal.com/1005629.html#cutid1"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>via </i></span></a><br /><br /><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/signature-6.png" />

Gorgeous texture

It always amazes me how a little texture can add so much warmth to a space.  I love the walls in wood and all of the contrasts! images via

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Rustic elegance in grey

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Rustic elegance in grey

I cannot get enough of that first image.  I love the ceiling and the walls with all of the natural light coming from behind!!! images found ...

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Greige fairy tale...

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/m2KnBjKqyaO8pHIfngBiRw?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="661" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbpqtGL0yGjzr6QJU9_ZJFSOrUQwhpE7x-lTU3Lm_4AldyhaKJ4kXymSUjb799LfYifCtXN03B6V5lDViTMaTrhIR5rMXosdBnpA9t4jwTi6MpdMV80HuLMkPeFWJS7ZS0sm65tffZ9Q/s800/greige%20fairy%20tale%20via%20lost%20in%20versailles4.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Totally practical! I need this!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>image via lost in versailles</i></span></div><br /><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/signature-6.png" />

Greige fairy tale...

Totally practical! I need this! image via lost in versailles

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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/6adFmWqF70QYgi3bP41y1w?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="751" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZlPrWU7TBCuLlNwF1U4BmVIL7_sTMkXN9aioube9TV6KYtn6lgdbA2o8QZipZkXxyjI3nYdP-jpadQehALS3ssuks0mCYryAnUyWgKcQJ4XxsXFxgtkuIFk_j-AsDDkEJVSRpK55DoiU/s800/lavender%20and%20yellow%20virginia%20macdonald.jpg" width="549" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This space made me feel instantly at ease when I first saw it!  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loving the yellow (again)!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">image via Virginia MacDonald</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">...</div>

This space made me feel instantly at ease when I first saw it!  Loving the yellow (again)! image via Virginia MacDonald ...

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