By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
While researching Friday’s post on black & white checkered floors, I came across lots of other fabulous patterned black & white floors, so I decided to share ~
Black & white floors, part 2
Posted on 21 February 2012.
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Black & white checked floors
Posted on 17 February 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
There is a song from the Broadway show, The Boy from Oz, called “Everything old is new again”. That’s true for so many things in life and certainly true in design. Case-in-point is black and white checkerboard floors; this classic flooring evokes memories of retro 50s kitsch or grand Hollywood Regency and is, at the same time, fresh, modern, and so 2012.
First seen in 17th century paintings by Johannes Vermeer ~
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Barn door chic
Posted on 14 February 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
The most memorable & effective spaces have a touch of the unexpected in them. They possess yin & yang. Masculine & feminine. The use of barn doors in interior spaces does just that. Adaptable in both tradition & contemporary homes ~ a barn door can add some industrial chic & rustic charm to a home.
Consider a banquette
Posted on 10 February 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Banquettes were big in the 50s; they were a fixture in kitchens as well as diners ~ although at the time they were more likely to be referred to as a booth ~
Showing your mantle some love
Posted on 03 February 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Many of us tweak out our fireplace mantles for Christmas, but Valentine’s Day is such a light-hearted holiday, that a few changes to your mantle to celebrate this day of love can add a little happy to your home.
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A few Valentine’s Day ideas
Posted on 31 January 2012.
By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net
Valentine’s day is just around the corner. Would you like to give your sweetie something besides flowers & candy? I have curated a few budget-friendly, yet unique suggestions from Etsy for you.
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