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Royal Style For The Rest of Us

Written by Carey Elaine April 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The countdown is on.  Less than 24 hours until the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.  So many of us will be glued to the television at unholy hours just to get a glimpse of this fairytale and wondering how we might capture [...]

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Categories: European chic | Tags: royal crown, royal wedding, union jack

Classic Chic Meets Modern Art

Written by Carey Elaine January 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Soft.  Distressed.  Faded.  Antique.  Elegant.  White.  These words are used so often to describe the classic chic style and do capture the overall feel of this decor.  We envision certain and specific images when we hear these words and that’s what makes shabby chic recognizable [...]

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Categories: European chic | Tags: modern art, vintage fusion

The Dark Side of Settees

Written by Carey Elaine March 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The settee, what we might call sofa or perhaps couch here in the U.S., functions as visual and style anchor for a living or family room.  In an otherwise light and bright atmosphere, a black settee adds depth, mystery, and even a bit of sensuality.  [...]

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Categories: bohemian chic, chic home elements, European chic | Tags: black, settee

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One of the things I love the most about creating a chic home is working with unconventional decorating materials.  For instance, discarded wooden pallets that are unfinished and unappealing in their natural state can be transformed into fabulous functional furniture.  Add some wheels and you’ve [...] Read more »

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