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Copy Cat Design: Caitlin Wilson's Dining Room

<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Colleen is on fire - I love seeing what she is up to on </span><a href="http://blog.therecomesayes.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;" target="_blank">There Comes A Yes</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">. Also, did you hear that she is now the head graphic designer for <a href="http://www.lonny.com/" target="_blank">Lonny</a>? She is so talented and I feel really lucky that she works with me! She's joining us today with a copy cat version of a room designed by another lovely friend, </span><a href="http://caitlinwilsondesign.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;" target="_blank">Caitlin Wilson</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">. Here's Colleen:</span><br /><div class="ii gt adP adO" id=":3pw" style="background-color: white; margin: 5px 15px 0px 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; position: relative; z-index: 2;"><div id=":3pv" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div id=":3pv" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/caitlinwilsondiningroom.jpg" /></span></div><div id=":3pv" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div id=":3pv" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">I really love Caitlin Wilson's dining room in the July issue of <a href="http://matchbookmag.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Matchbook</a>. It's a pretty mix of traditional and feminine pieces!</div><div id=":3pv" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div id=":3pv"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/cc-caitlinwilson.jpg" /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">1. <a href="http://www.wayfair.com/Laura-Ashley-Lighting-Ava-Table-Lamp-with-Taylor-Shade-in-Pink-SLC31013-BTP411-LAY1030.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Laura Ashley Ava Table Lamp with Taylor Shade; Wayfair, $115</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">It's pink, but the shape isn't overtly girly, so it works well in a dining room.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">2. <a href="http://us.farrow-ball.com/cabbage-white/colours//fcp-product/100269" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Cabbage White paint; Farrow & Ball</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">A fresh, light wash of blue on the walls enhances the navies and pinks.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">3. <a href="http://www.theteapotshoppe.com/yellow-dynasty-teapot.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Yellow Dynasty Teapot; The Teapot Shoppe, $35</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Chintz makes me happy. That's all.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">4. <a href="http://gallery-lighting.amazonwebstore.com/French-Empire-Crystal-Chandelier-Lighting-H30/M/B004J54698.htm?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=froogle" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">French Empire Crystal Chandelier; Gallery Lighting, $297</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">A very traditional and formal chandelier--it's best paired with a mix of furniture styles.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">5. <a href="http://www.orientalfurniture.com/oriental-furniture/BW-FLOWER-BWFL.html?Category_Code=blue-white-porcelain" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Porcelain Flower Pot; Oriental Furniture, $39</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">To stuff with hydrangeas, of course.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">6. <a href="http://www.theparisapartment.com/boutique/index.php?p=99" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lucite Square Knob; The Paris Apartment, $34</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Dress up a run-of-the-mill buffet with glam lucite knobs.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">7. <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80116596/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Liatorp sideboard; Ikea, $350</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">A basic sideboard perfect for customization.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">8. <a href="http://www.art.com/products/p12916296129-sa-i6413305/claude-monet-monet-bordighera-1884.htm?sorig=cat&sorigid=0&dimvals=0&ui=500a6b3652df4ec580b1f30bb5227c38&searchstring=monet+bordighera" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">"Bordighera" by Monet in Parma frame 37"x31"; Art.com, $245</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Scour church garage sales, thrift stores, and fleas for a framed oil painting--you'll get the best deal!</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">9. <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Karges-French-Regency-Dining-Table-w-3-Leaves-/160795203440?pt=Antiques_Furniture&hash=item2570241770#ht_1307wt_1110" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Karges French Regency Dining Table; Ebay, $1595</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Rarely can you go wrong with a vintage dining set. If you're searching Ebay or Craigslist, try adding "regency" to your search terms.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">10. <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/chandler-caned-high-back-chair/chairs/dining-chairs/229459?defattrib=&defattribvalue=&listIndex=1" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Chandler Caned High Back Chair; Ballard Designs, $299</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">To get that Regency look, search for high back chairs and caning.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">11. <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50223692/#/00160036" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Sofia Fabric in Dark Blue; Ikea, $8/yard</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Upholster the dining chairs in a navy and white/cream stripe!</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">12. <a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Grant_Wing_Back_Chair/130/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Grant Wing Back Chair; Home Decorators, $900</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Use wing back chairs as host chairs--it breaks up the matchy-matchy look of a dining set.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">13. <a href="http://www.caitlinwilsontextiles.com/?p=product&sku=1001&d=1&pre=p!category%7Cc!fabric%7Cpatt!%7Cs!%7Cfabric!" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Navy Fleur Chinoise Fabric; Caitlin Wilson Textiles, $60/yard</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Tie the room together perfectly with this floral fabric.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"><br /></div><div class="yj6qo" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"></div></div></div><div class="hq gt" id=":3q7" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; margin: 15px 0px;"></div>

Copy Cat Design: Caitlin Wilson's Dining Room

Colleen is on fire - I love seeing what she is up to on There Comes A Yes . Also, did you hear that she is now the head graphic designer for...

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Making Curtains Out of Drop Cloths

Using canvas drop cloths from the hardware store is a super economical way to make thick, light-filtering curtains. There is magic happening in the interwebs, and all sorts of creative bloggers have come up with great methods for jazzing up the panels - paint, dye, trim, you name it.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/2550_101675295.jpg" /></div><br />Check out a lovely assortment of links and ideas for drop cloths <a href="http://www.bhg.com/blogs/better-homes-and-gardens-style-blog/2012/07/24/using-drop-cloths-for-curtains/" target="_blank">HERE</a> on my latest post for the Better Homes and Gardens blog.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/2550_101587231.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>images via BHG</i><br /><i><br /></i><div style="text-align: left;"><i>PS Remember <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-to-decorate-bedroom-in-week.html" target="_blank">this project</a> we used drop cloths for? </i></div></div>

Making Curtains Out of Drop Cloths

Using canvas drop cloths from the hardware store is a super economical way to make thick, light-filtering curtains. There is magic happening...

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Upholstered Chair Legs

Right before we left to go out of town, I stopped into one of my favorite stores, <a href="http://shop.canvashomestore.com/" target="_blank">Canvas</a>, to pick up some glassware for a shoot. While I was there I fell in love with this <a href="http://shop.canvashomestore.com/collections/upholstery/products/pilmlico-bedroom-chair" target="_blank">petite wingback chair</a>.<br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/2IMG_5620.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>We need a pair of very narrow armchairs in the brownstone. I'm <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2012/04/new-bergere-chairs.html" target="_blank">planning to use these bergeres</a> right now, but there's a chance they'll be just a hair too wide and not nearly deep enough for the long living room (we'll just have to see once we get in there next week). But these narrow and deep armchairs from Canvas just might be perfect for the space. (and how pretty would bright red pillows be on the blush pink linen?!)</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/2IMG_5621.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>The price on these is not that great, but maybe I could find something vintage with similar proportions? I think I'm mostly just crazy for the upholstered legs! What a great look (and something I could totally DIY).</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/2IMG_5623.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div>

Upholstered Chair Legs

Right before we left to go out of town, I stopped into one of my favorite stores, Canvas , to pick up some glassware for a shoot. While I wa...

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Gray's Rock Shop

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5770copy.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This weekend my brothers and sisters and their families have been together at my parent's home in Snowflake, Arizona. After we were all burnt out from the lake, we decided to take a little day trip to Gray's Rock Shop in Holbrook near the Petrified Wood Forest. It was the <i>coolest</i> place, full of the most incredible gems and rocks. Mother Nature really knows how to put together a color palette!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5793-1.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I loved these crystals that looked like a cityscape.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5772.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Wearstler-esque petrified wood stump chair and gorgeous mollusk fossils.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5795.jpg" /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5788.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The shop had the most beautiful agate all over the place. This little bowl was full of pieces already banded in gold and ready for stringing on a chain.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5836.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5777.jpg" /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5771.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I wanted these petrified wood bookends so, so bad!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5807.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5774.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5773.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5787.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Malachite boxes and trinkets were everywhere!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5837.jpg" /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5813.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5827.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">They also had an awesome selection of brass and acrylic pieces for displaying your rocks. I liked these petal-shaped ones.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5819.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The girls helped me pick out this pretty piece of petrified wood and the minty green crystal to take home with us to NYC next week. I'm so crazy about the colors! And aren't the brass and acrylic stands great?  It will be fun to have little souvenirs of this trip and reminders of our old home in our new home.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>PS Did you know petrified wood is estimated to be between 50 and 200 million years old! Amazing.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_5846.jpg" /></div>

Gray's Rock Shop

This weekend my brothers and sisters and their families have been together at my parent's home in Snowflake, Arizona. After we were all ...

2:30 AM

Hello from the lake!

Hello from the lake!

We flew to Arizona earlier this week and we've been busy in full-blown vacation mode since. Today's our last day at the lake. We are...

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