YELLOW AND BLACK: A WEDDING OPEN HOUSE

MEETING THE BRIDE
With the actual wedding taking place in Arizona
it was time for the groom's friends and family
on the west coast
to meet the bride and wish the couple wellon their life's journey
so we planned a little reception for them insunny Southern California
which wasn't very sunny,
the weather teased us with cold and rain until the last minute
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DECORATING QUESTIONS: FROM READERS

Whew.... It's been a busy couple of weeks - but I wanted to answer these questions from blog readers (and may I say thank you for reading! and for your comments) before I head off on a little vacation.

COLOR QUESTION FROM JENNIFERHello! My name is Jennifer and I have really enjoyed looking at your blog! It gave me some great decorating ideas. At this time, I am trying to get away from my Source URL: https://costumesgirl.blogspot.com/search/label/black%20and%20white
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CHRISTMAS DECOR: Red and White Cottage Charm

LYNETTE'S HOUSE
Lynette's house is pure cottage charm
Take a look at my creative blogAt first I thought that her palette of lavender and sagewould be difficult to decorate for Christmas
Not so. 
It just so happens that red, white and silver look amazing in her home.

At Lynette's house, the cottage charm starts at the front porchwhere we placed silver and red lanterns, pots of white flowers andSource URL: https://costumesgirl.blogspot.com/search/label/black%20and%20white
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HOME DECOR: CREATING GALLERY WALLS FOR ART & PHOTOS

I have a long blank wall along the hallway at the top of my stairsvisible from the living room belowFor some time now, I have been planning to do a family photo gallery there.
I thought I'd share some tips, tricks and ideason making beautiful and striking gallery walls or shelves
Shelves are a perfect place to display photosthey allow you to bring in other items of interestlayer for dimensionmix Source URL: https://costumesgirl.blogspot.com/search/label/black%20and%20white
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HOME DECOR: SLIPCOVER MAGIC - REFRESHING FURNITURE

exploring slipcovers
[image from french garden house]
more popular than ever before, custom slipcovers mimic upholstery and offer a quick change without buying new furniture.   I've been walking around my house lately, craving a change (the pitfalls of being a designer is always wanting new looks and rearranging furniture a lot) slipcovers are looking pretty good to me right now.....they can Source URL: https://costumesgirl.blogspot.com/search/label/black%20and%20white
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HOME DECOR: Sarah's Room - Fit for a Princess

There is something magical about a little girl's room; a feeling of endless possibilities and make believe. Creating a room for a little girl is a charming experience. In this room, I tried to keep a light hand - the soft lavender walls, white furniture, sheer curtains and soft draping over the bed. I didn't want it to be too childish; Sarah is a sophisticated child in an "I believe in Fairies" Source URL: https://costumesgirl.blogspot.com/search/label/black%20and%20white
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