VELVET PILLOWS IN THE DINING ROOM

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmj_6K2-U2Q14Q5PU8jntqS4P-B_4RdTp1jPOH5kesjciQhThjWmXu9FyO_KjnN31l7mNXb2vVCdOvX4g-ow2T2XCkeCL0spdwBqzdUTyEe0ZfsNf2CBd3ndUpAs-ibR3_t93-8MvZnvJr/s1600/Posie+Pillows+In+The+Dining+Room-stonegableblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmj_6K2-U2Q14Q5PU8jntqS4P-B_4RdTp1jPOH5kesjciQhThjWmXu9FyO_KjnN31l7mNXb2vVCdOvX4g-ow2T2XCkeCL0spdwBqzdUTyEe0ZfsNf2CBd3ndUpAs-ibR3_t93-8MvZnvJr/s1600/Posie+Pillows+In+The+Dining+Room-stonegableblog.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been working on the dining room lately. Just little things here and there.  Isn't decorating a process of adding and editing! This week I've added new velvet pillows.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But not just any pillows... velvet pillows. They always say elegance to me...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPoW9je9VWD8SwS7AotQQQg3FAUM6Hz2wS-D1UQPEWOGiFOIYGNCpcOvVc5qJnEksb8gprwH_PXeRyNarXWKzjH-CAtjjS0Ju6p8lgXdYJJ6IyBJRryVqXFlWNGN53D75OHRrBm8xLoYc/s1600/pillow+on+chair-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPoW9je9VWD8SwS7AotQQQg3FAUM6Hz2wS-D1UQPEWOGiFOIYGNCpcOvVc5qJnEksb8gprwH_PXeRyNarXWKzjH-CAtjjS0Ju6p8lgXdYJJ6IyBJRryVqXFlWNGN53D75OHRrBm8xLoYc/s1600/pillow+on+chair-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made them myself and because they were envelope pillows they were super easy to whip up!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think velvet pillows can sometimes look old fashioned. So, that's why I made them envelope style... and added a row of fabric posies! Much more updated and far less stodgy. Elegant with a twist!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYuOGG-7S4Kr6em8aPAMmuADKlUFrRHSWOI-5aycrbo7aawbfiDvYhV3SSn9kv5BmMUTUxxGTVswi-D7yti1-6otWQEOlyyiQEqt5GDO7_hJiyA96XISP0N8W6q-PvSwWFGv8KJpHKqC7/s1600/pillows+with+a+line+of+posies-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYuOGG-7S4Kr6em8aPAMmuADKlUFrRHSWOI-5aycrbo7aawbfiDvYhV3SSn9kv5BmMUTUxxGTVswi-D7yti1-6otWQEOlyyiQEqt5GDO7_hJiyA96XISP0N8W6q-PvSwWFGv8KJpHKqC7/s1600/pillows+with+a+line+of+posies-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I chose a gold/camel/greenish color to bring out the golds in the dining room. I adore gold!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think the color compliments the rug and buffet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just the lighting from one side of the room to the next really changes it's color.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></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/AVvXsEhfFFucW5V2OTGVeqUX1o_-YT4qvA0SEG3BIZq1x3g2Q9Ol6cE4FY50yaIPSBMsLZBRUEplNrRUTBvCtysos1AUY2ZeQKG00gzHbs0aJO4dtwMyYadgb2ydq9Yr5bjapdhIWTNI5iPICcwv/s1600/pillow+and+buffet-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfFFucW5V2OTGVeqUX1o_-YT4qvA0SEG3BIZq1x3g2Q9Ol6cE4FY50yaIPSBMsLZBRUEplNrRUTBvCtysos1AUY2ZeQKG00gzHbs0aJO4dtwMyYadgb2ydq9Yr5bjapdhIWTNI5iPICcwv/s1600/pillow+and+buffet-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I added very easy to make posies using the curtain and chair fabric.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aren't they fun and sassy! You can see a posy making tutorial by clicking <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2014/02/no-sew-burlap-posy-pillow.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">HERE</span></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3msjvn2JohyphenhyphenNsgHT1ZCjQwXNI1QxnK5plXfUc0pWb-tL0XldcItD1p60m7cDUZXoD87QMJ8Dkh3ehIq3RsT36d9SYSIWcLuTpyhoJFVKQ8FXM11EWgRZmCmjO21V1a7PPLmOiawmUfQaM/s1600/posies+on+pillow-stonegableblog,com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3msjvn2JohyphenhyphenNsgHT1ZCjQwXNI1QxnK5plXfUc0pWb-tL0XldcItD1p60m7cDUZXoD87QMJ8Dkh3ehIq3RsT36d9SYSIWcLuTpyhoJFVKQ8FXM11EWgRZmCmjO21V1a7PPLmOiawmUfQaM/s1600/posies+on+pillow-stonegableblog,com.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pillows give my plain head chairs a little more pizzazz!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was pure, blissful serendipity that the flowers peeked out over the table! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjql_jW_9jiqHBdev-wEo-UtNcplJ58sCywxCvvnqP9CoT3ytOL50VQXeLTidPDbAduIF6lpp75udigDyU3QsaCwsDFU7U4X0QhqjgX-nvAE90gtU2fIjJCp2j41IStnLHF4k3__Mqpfb4g/s1600/Pillow+in+the+dining+room-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjql_jW_9jiqHBdev-wEo-UtNcplJ58sCywxCvvnqP9CoT3ytOL50VQXeLTidPDbAduIF6lpp75udigDyU3QsaCwsDFU7U4X0QhqjgX-nvAE90gtU2fIjJCp2j41IStnLHF4k3__Mqpfb4g/s1600/Pillow+in+the+dining+room-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have another project that I am working on in the dining room... but that's for later this week!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look for an upcoming  MAKING AN ENVELOPE PILLOW DIY soon!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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VELVET PILLOWS IN THE DINING ROOM

I've been working on the dining room lately. Just little things here and there.  Isn't decorating a process of adding and editing! T...

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5 TIPS FOR BRINGING SPRING TO YOUR TABLE AND HOME

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOYUT3yi9v2kstFbkWZ2O3z3fA-vgGGvEdyUnbbgnHL-k1s4v4-A7Jce14HGDsaw7BZQSBzkHt7iOya6xDboLEldzPzCH1SK8HCBI9xqm7W3xUr3BQQBN5LEN85ABjyYxXeUpcmgls8Kg/s1600/5+Tips+for+Early+Spring+Table+and+Home-TitlePage-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOYUT3yi9v2kstFbkWZ2O3z3fA-vgGGvEdyUnbbgnHL-k1s4v4-A7Jce14HGDsaw7BZQSBzkHt7iOya6xDboLEldzPzCH1SK8HCBI9xqm7W3xUr3BQQBN5LEN85ABjyYxXeUpcmgls8Kg/s1600/5+Tips+for+Early+Spring+Table+and+Home-TitlePage-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know yesterday was Ground Hog day... and that horrid little vermin predicted 6 more weeks of winter.. but aren't most of us ready for Spring?  Today I'm sharing 5 easy tips to bring early Spring to your table!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Five little ways you can add harbinger's of Spring to your table and home...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a name="more"></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. ADD POTS OF HERBS TO YOUR TABLE AND DECOR...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3ZAegZ6SIJpJogfz-9UbC81pgMbOjOYiDWkF6HNwrekUdDaXWQO-FfgJ7laY9ZXFPBfaXu9El_lY1bxtk6O7L3yIHA9mB561VFqlUD3Q4X94oWP-zz_AN4t5gYK3KPqhE-hcF9OXt4Ts/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_4883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3ZAegZ6SIJpJogfz-9UbC81pgMbOjOYiDWkF6HNwrekUdDaXWQO-FfgJ7laY9ZXFPBfaXu9El_lY1bxtk6O7L3yIHA9mB561VFqlUD3Q4X94oWP-zz_AN4t5gYK3KPqhE-hcF9OXt4Ts/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_4883.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Herbs... they smell fabulous, are easy to find and bring some green life to our tables and kitchen! Herbs can grow indoors in the right conditions and bring the sweet smell of warmer days along with them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Put them in little whitewashed posts. And don't forget to snip them and use them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuGJ8lOhSLqyfXlzPHgJQmu57CMZZUI7IIcMV_7zxsoyeWdx9ZcW0DxebYmQIHgqvcpaIFak-Ka26u4OuC7peZc28Y7vSRGcv3F7s8MZwd4mqpR-iA5is3QzmjOt4KFSDHNuHxSCGsw6TS/s1600/Copy+of+pot+of+herbs-close+up-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuGJ8lOhSLqyfXlzPHgJQmu57CMZZUI7IIcMV_7zxsoyeWdx9ZcW0DxebYmQIHgqvcpaIFak-Ka26u4OuC7peZc28Y7vSRGcv3F7s8MZwd4mqpR-iA5is3QzmjOt4KFSDHNuHxSCGsw6TS/s1600/Copy+of+pot+of+herbs-close+up-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stop back on Saturday... I 'm sharing my winter into spring indoor herb garden!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. USE LOTS OF STICKS AND TWIGGY ELEMENTS</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I never pass up a great stick, twig, willow ball or branch! They can be used to give a natural or brambly feel to decor!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perfect for early Spring!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJrK4VucppAXzm7LefJrAkK8jHO9ZIgI7ZjF4Ak05o3rI0YI79rtWWf0q8h9H947RqvlOp5HxJmt3C4OxA4E_hAxNFk2L4BxGbwgHWExou1fZ23t6Te1kUJFS484Wdpsu_UYQ5EGgnZD3/s1600/alysium+in+box-tablescape-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJrK4VucppAXzm7LefJrAkK8jHO9ZIgI7ZjF4Ak05o3rI0YI79rtWWf0q8h9H947RqvlOp5HxJmt3C4OxA4E_hAxNFk2L4BxGbwgHWExou1fZ23t6Te1kUJFS484Wdpsu_UYQ5EGgnZD3/s1600/alysium+in+box-tablescape-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Twigs and twine are great for tying up herbs in pots!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4RfI6eGWXE3CY_caIqzS7vqolSmElTHQcdryMM9I2z82zzUcEMW8NFJ5fzqE3J162Xk_9QfR9zcdJJnZny-HXAF5CVcZzGRI-UP8UBb7Vc1bMXjVD8W_3dp_rmx2hQ2Lr9WBIu_g709ut/s1600/Copy+of+Copy+of+IMG_5791.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4RfI6eGWXE3CY_caIqzS7vqolSmElTHQcdryMM9I2z82zzUcEMW8NFJ5fzqE3J162Xk_9QfR9zcdJJnZny-HXAF5CVcZzGRI-UP8UBb7Vc1bMXjVD8W_3dp_rmx2hQ2Lr9WBIu_g709ut/s1600/Copy+of+Copy+of+IMG_5791.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Willow balls in nests are ideal for this time of year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And now's the time to switch from cloth placemats to more organic versions! This placemat reminds me of a nest!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheqx0BJCbSdK0ZAt6A8lMKRlS6FdEZh4mNDf95HFVRizkng0hr7dO2CYsctbdd-JrWhCmI5mWoh5fRwvZjk0XrxMkTGHiv816RxtdMzIJeP9ZhzCp7rCVOoKkHAZkmrBgSwLbjxITymCrK/s1600/nests+with+willow+balls-tablescape-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheqx0BJCbSdK0ZAt6A8lMKRlS6FdEZh4mNDf95HFVRizkng0hr7dO2CYsctbdd-JrWhCmI5mWoh5fRwvZjk0XrxMkTGHiv816RxtdMzIJeP9ZhzCp7rCVOoKkHAZkmrBgSwLbjxITymCrK/s1600/nests+with+willow+balls-tablescape-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Add A Little Green To The Table And Decor...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nothing will brighten up your table and home like a pop of green! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Green added to black and white is so so sassy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEieXvJIFRG_SKxch7o7jluHInbu6GKtf6W3zdF6fECmqAVN_R-6OE_rqyPyySLgZ4vUxBNqQkNBT2xXpG8fZPqvGyWo3GR8KqP-FpSXlAJsYYLzxqf_VDoFRsDWbYyonrBOppnpsUOUsXyO/s1600/green+and+white+and+black+tablescape-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXvJIFRG_SKxch7o7jluHInbu6GKtf6W3zdF6fECmqAVN_R-6OE_rqyPyySLgZ4vUxBNqQkNBT2xXpG8fZPqvGyWo3GR8KqP-FpSXlAJsYYLzxqf_VDoFRsDWbYyonrBOppnpsUOUsXyO/s1600/green+and+white+and+black+tablescape-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And greens added to white and natural browns have a very organic soft feel!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNe_Otj__WC66a4mj_AZAzI4f8ysjIRFZMmJlSEff9ujJyyumg7dqjP3lmPKMUIptG5u58LE7VCTo39dBrSoWCgjsd1YSfzcG7c7X64QCLs1CLKc9tsW62HFfWwoup8RrXUQYsbxK8OMZ/s1600/whtie,+green+and+brown-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNe_Otj__WC66a4mj_AZAzI4f8ysjIRFZMmJlSEff9ujJyyumg7dqjP3lmPKMUIptG5u58LE7VCTo39dBrSoWCgjsd1YSfzcG7c7X64QCLs1CLKc9tsW62HFfWwoup8RrXUQYsbxK8OMZ/s1600/whtie,+green+and+brown-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. START FORCING BRANCHES... REAL AND FAUX</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Who says you have to wait until late March or April to enjoy blooming branches! Force them now or buy great faux branches and use them liberally! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEhQlbUfUILg-5uquBm4NSWWe-nCTaMCtIyDmFfZ8jGLg_2oeZ1iDPuYn7rzdm-jtnUXdP3rih_s9ggGQLD27ZHb6KLQtgnSinW3IgCvz-BZsU0G_RCh7YB30iDc9sYBVzRC5e27trjx0/s1600/spring+twigs+and+blooms-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEhQlbUfUILg-5uquBm4NSWWe-nCTaMCtIyDmFfZ8jGLg_2oeZ1iDPuYn7rzdm-jtnUXdP3rih_s9ggGQLD27ZHb6KLQtgnSinW3IgCvz-BZsU0G_RCh7YB30iDc9sYBVzRC5e27trjx0/s1600/spring+twigs+and+blooms-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-fRHc2VXN5hN_hVktRgCCXlQI1uhesWS02YnlOAlZJB9d1Tdlt0CrksoUH3odUxSgjotBjLmN83OvFhgu1P3PqWIDE2EHlRV8TdARLERS_1OX7L3TJEbYoxBZDCNreJTMxhqG-25xF8Ee/s1600/moss+in+faux+branches-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-fRHc2VXN5hN_hVktRgCCXlQI1uhesWS02YnlOAlZJB9d1Tdlt0CrksoUH3odUxSgjotBjLmN83OvFhgu1P3PqWIDE2EHlRV8TdARLERS_1OX7L3TJEbYoxBZDCNreJTMxhqG-25xF8Ee/s1600/moss+in+faux+branches-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Put a little green moss in the bottom of faux branches... great look!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjt0RBYxhqjleJT7CHExH7LU8gyfXdsdd9fXTW8Quq4iZh-6ozI4hD71fgmYfhktjVGDnfMzAiu4DkGmmbH_vcU50k8iuxd2PZ0h2t0pH6QdxzWbCPs0IrExyJjxaAsJkzNWVtj6Cn9_h/s1600/nest+on+buffet-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjt0RBYxhqjleJT7CHExH7LU8gyfXdsdd9fXTW8Quq4iZh-6ozI4hD71fgmYfhktjVGDnfMzAiu4DkGmmbH_vcU50k8iuxd2PZ0h2t0pH6QdxzWbCPs0IrExyJjxaAsJkzNWVtj6Cn9_h/s1600/nest+on+buffet-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. DIG OUT THOSE NESTS!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nests work all year long, but right now they are such a welcomed sight! It is NEVER too early to display nests! They are adorable and are the quintessential spring "thing"!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fix early spring blooms around a nest...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgc5hhqYIUW_CBna-FotLZclnlHcDgH_EemWQtaXe3AIZI88yJmuloDp8FVCRO1lhklQ5RDCFWVq2Yeucb_4zfU4WtyhMoOWJeimMeXmMm0D_aBpmveS7wyLYLQaqt8yUswb452BEVDe3R/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_5825.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgc5hhqYIUW_CBna-FotLZclnlHcDgH_EemWQtaXe3AIZI88yJmuloDp8FVCRO1lhklQ5RDCFWVq2Yeucb_4zfU4WtyhMoOWJeimMeXmMm0D_aBpmveS7wyLYLQaqt8yUswb452BEVDe3R/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_5825.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add them to your dishes and displays...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicFYJT7_dd5dynWWlXUKLQr26bXF2G1kTy_OjdhVDvzNqviSGrFAsCg9wQVEtwWcwStoAhjOlv44Wrufngh5dm2fIian9yriPYK5eR-4ISRIaQzTr4zB6tBrVeRKmbZs8z3bozCy6F7ygZ/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_5770.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicFYJT7_dd5dynWWlXUKLQr26bXF2G1kTy_OjdhVDvzNqviSGrFAsCg9wQVEtwWcwStoAhjOlv44Wrufngh5dm2fIian9yriPYK5eR-4ISRIaQzTr4zB6tBrVeRKmbZs8z3bozCy6F7ygZ/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_5770.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And they look perfectly at home on a well placed branch.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2DAofBhgQBZNpRbYKHOQyLJdX3FUbOIaOTdt9lLoGQkMHzez-2XeYlCYzREhqFGQd9dprTaYU36spad0_LeAtrxhaRtSCrrm2H3VrDiDB5H8puJ-H6bdFvYT96hg8iXVEeXN6Y1QyWh_/s1600/nest+with+eggs+and+twigs-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2DAofBhgQBZNpRbYKHOQyLJdX3FUbOIaOTdt9lLoGQkMHzez-2XeYlCYzREhqFGQd9dprTaYU36spad0_LeAtrxhaRtSCrrm2H3VrDiDB5H8puJ-H6bdFvYT96hg8iXVEeXN6Y1QyWh_/s1600/nest+with+eggs+and+twigs-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As I'm writing this it is snowing and blowing outside. I love the snow, but I'm ready for Spring and all the life it brings!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It may be winter outside, but inside spring is in the air... and on the table... and around the house!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember to</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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5 TIPS FOR BRINGING SPRING TO YOUR TABLE AND HOME

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WINTER DECOR~ ADDING BLUE TO NEUTRALS

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTs7uvxhK84OEMsDCfkJdob-fbMd183kGxw2FXU7OnBlKinvLPQ12hvkTBjvCho0XzvsG462fXK5n4xLpKG_2giwgENcOSMEdaB6XzFCYarBToW4IuE6micsiuzS6CGFCuTyKDlXVOnY7G/s1600/Winter+Pillows-Title+Page-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTs7uvxhK84OEMsDCfkJdob-fbMd183kGxw2FXU7OnBlKinvLPQ12hvkTBjvCho0XzvsG462fXK5n4xLpKG_2giwgENcOSMEdaB6XzFCYarBToW4IuE6micsiuzS6CGFCuTyKDlXVOnY7G/s1600/Winter+Pillows-Title+Page-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm not chasing away the winter blues... I'm adding them to my family room decor!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recently, I picked up these blue and green embroidered pillow covers at the local Pottery Barn Outlet and added them to my slipcovered sofa...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_kvdyNGjYFy8VccgUiRd9s3JUDDLV4aqyEe0UWLH5rlmUkhSNXQZRiSFEhb6XJNI1C0DuiSOmHbiid4dJM9100uo12NT3m7Um9gFY1H6wsmxCSGQygW7EuW5-ERLGXo42vd9hw84Unph/s1600/sofa+with+winter+pillows-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_kvdyNGjYFy8VccgUiRd9s3JUDDLV4aqyEe0UWLH5rlmUkhSNXQZRiSFEhb6XJNI1C0DuiSOmHbiid4dJM9100uo12NT3m7Um9gFY1H6wsmxCSGQygW7EuW5-ERLGXo42vd9hw84Unph/s1600/sofa+with+winter+pillows-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They worked well with the seagrass pillows (PBO) that have become a fixture at the ends of the sofa and a pillow sham that I found in the clearance bin at PBO. Even though it is meant for a bedroom the sham works in the family room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is probably the most classic pillow arrangement for a sofa. And no wonder, it is balanced and so easy to replicate!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Five pillows. Two large square pillows at each end that match (mine are Euro Sham size), two medium sized pillows next to them, often matching as well (mine are 24 inches) and one long pillow in the center.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgputM2sY8EdPwNXN7SHLMQPJU_lhDQ9J5afj8nSz1G_EDv1-afr86AUvun4YTSwMJY8QhWvANbz8U8yW-_XJb_trcYn6otkFXP1z0HSEdZEfC2lJVVtjnmbedbUrzwrDwWda87OzM1QQH6/s1600/pilows+and+tulips-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgputM2sY8EdPwNXN7SHLMQPJU_lhDQ9J5afj8nSz1G_EDv1-afr86AUvun4YTSwMJY8QhWvANbz8U8yW-_XJb_trcYn6otkFXP1z0HSEdZEfC2lJVVtjnmbedbUrzwrDwWda87OzM1QQH6/s1600/pilows+and+tulips-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've really been loving blue lately. Indigo's and navy's and royal's. So when I found these beautiful embroidered pillows they just had to come home with me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They will work well right through spring!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PQ4bQDy-jY3yuAHXqDVZOx-MT-mryB6YUinsDaU4INSywFs84x0LZJp5N4OI0fvZ9CAiTQovJxTs1rTW72tSppfgy2Lf968h1w4LbsiK0GKkNIjTnr4ngYofHVDddsfg74Tc91kjPS2J/s1600/winter+coffee+table-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PQ4bQDy-jY3yuAHXqDVZOx-MT-mryB6YUinsDaU4INSywFs84x0LZJp5N4OI0fvZ9CAiTQovJxTs1rTW72tSppfgy2Lf968h1w4LbsiK0GKkNIjTnr4ngYofHVDddsfg74Tc91kjPS2J/s1600/winter+coffee+table-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And speaking of spring, a friend dropped by yesterday and brought this beautiful bouquet of tulips... my favorite harbinger's of warmer weather!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxy5iQMoYMUc2tve9LU-niAbalJRyh_zTQmSvxCIQePfYtm71MJZrw1os9OCbaj6hghoAuMsHJNAkCq1o5l0ebFo7vzzsMZ8esMLNiUdXnsb8FZFbgjzdMwgYKNOyRXm3sKI29d6fP1UCr/s1600/pottery+barn+pieces-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxy5iQMoYMUc2tve9LU-niAbalJRyh_zTQmSvxCIQePfYtm71MJZrw1os9OCbaj6hghoAuMsHJNAkCq1o5l0ebFo7vzzsMZ8esMLNiUdXnsb8FZFbgjzdMwgYKNOyRXm3sKI29d6fP1UCr/s1600/pottery+barn+pieces-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They sit in a large wooden tray from PBO along with some decorating books and a piece of blue pottery also from PBO. (Our Pottery Barn Outlet is only 5 miles away! I'm a "regular" there!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-hbpqj7trLCK0nHGR9Isx_92IlUazLYKgKaCyD-0hHNkDT4pE0UcxM6-d9Ieh3rBYsyRs7dx_qn8UQEk4FlczZDWV023014klbqFxzvLNOIjFlLhVWqNx1xYYf93kQ4000msqs7eXSJU/s1600/blue+pottery+vase-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-hbpqj7trLCK0nHGR9Isx_92IlUazLYKgKaCyD-0hHNkDT4pE0UcxM6-d9Ieh3rBYsyRs7dx_qn8UQEk4FlczZDWV023014klbqFxzvLNOIjFlLhVWqNx1xYYf93kQ4000msqs7eXSJU/s1600/blue+pottery+vase-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A large lantern balances out the decor on the coffee table.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I got the lantern on a super sale from... you guessed it PBO. The outlet price was $129.00 and I found 2 on sale for $19.97 each!  They were silver and I spray painted them oil rubbed bronze!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They are tall and handsome and sturdy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I LOVE LOVE LOVE a good bargain!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYQgOppSRvfJPDfQTyUdaI7k54JNZi7-gTJpnbmVCYnHOzbuHfjAGu2m0eMUIWgGilxu-4oX6KzCkw9ATHqtyNd39yS8OQ3ggriifoHWZZyvRM6ML4t01aLOUBk6UWQ4AkM-_7FbImEUR/s1600/winter+family+room-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYQgOppSRvfJPDfQTyUdaI7k54JNZi7-gTJpnbmVCYnHOzbuHfjAGu2m0eMUIWgGilxu-4oX6KzCkw9ATHqtyNd39yS8OQ3ggriifoHWZZyvRM6ML4t01aLOUBk6UWQ4AkM-_7FbImEUR/s1600/winter+family+room-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In just one month the carpet is going and we are laying hardwood floors! I found a beautiful rug for the family room... I can't wait to share it with you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am also looking for a big basket to replace the coffee table that will go into the sitting room off our master bedroom.  I've not found a basket I love yet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As the family room evolves, I'm sure blue will play a big role in the decor! I think blue works wonderfully with neutrals!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8OX1A40A4s-Ctq1Pu11zsvrzx-Ulgda-VYuxalQT0DeCRlAdJgiOtG_fDdTnGWcXj3IVu-Z7O-rNdaDNH11btaScT2lKz0thiia_AeCay5jK-2ybqFXWiZjrwVZg406QzMqD0olys5IvQ/s1600/pilows+and+tulips-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8OX1A40A4s-Ctq1Pu11zsvrzx-Ulgda-VYuxalQT0DeCRlAdJgiOtG_fDdTnGWcXj3IVu-Z7O-rNdaDNH11btaScT2lKz0thiia_AeCay5jK-2ybqFXWiZjrwVZg406QzMqD0olys5IvQ/s1600/pilows+and+tulips-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">StoneGable has an All-American modern farmhouse feel. Mixing modern pieces with great vintage finds. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Neutrals with a mix of blue is certainly classic! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember to</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHy7EWsVnBCOVgC7F1R43LTOmcsw8x_cNxbMm6lFgOqnX0sfIK7pgJOpmLzusVgLysX0i_H5xNwu82MDyNlIUqgHJA9q3r-2sG7EeH1SMXjP61MeIVG5BywVYO4fpWXh12dAvleqxBmGwz/s1600/Adding+Blue+To+Neutrals-pin-stonegableblog.jpg" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());">I'm Partying With...</a><br /><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a><br /><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2014/02/wow-us-wednesdays-155.html" target="_blank">WOW US WEDNESDAY</a></div></div></div>

WINTER DECOR~ ADDING BLUE TO NEUTRALS

I'm not chasing away the winter blues... I'm adding them to my family room decor! Recently, I picked up these blue and green embroid...

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CREATING A WALL GALLERY THE EASY WAY

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuwuQ1qndKzzxPojn8sDy8FV8gn3sY4mfBl5QscG8tNpazjmX1jnosKMiD_jv52CKzdWpZPbQTMr35B7hjPtMEGIlOH1Sy781P_amlFAW5GzaZNZK9-EbsKX2SzH_Y1YEhnCntLIeJfd3/s1600/Wall+Art+Title+Page-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuwuQ1qndKzzxPojn8sDy8FV8gn3sY4mfBl5QscG8tNpazjmX1jnosKMiD_jv52CKzdWpZPbQTMr35B7hjPtMEGIlOH1Sy781P_amlFAW5GzaZNZK9-EbsKX2SzH_Y1YEhnCntLIeJfd3/s1600/Wall+Art+Title+Page-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm creating a wall gallery on the main stairs and along the upstairs hallway at StoneGable.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been reading and reading and planning and fussing... and to be honest I almost didn't create the wall gallery on the stairs because it just seemed like too much work and brain power!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I came to my senses... there really are no rules for creating a perfect-for-me wall gallery... so I am just sorta winging it! My gallery is only partially done, but I'm enjoying it now... without all the design and style rules and certainly without the guilt of not doing it right...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are a few suggestions I have learned to create a wall gallery and use the "I'ts not rocket science approach"...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmn6ov7cs-88fPL3TqqurxlI6bpInZ4TQWNWVeG_niQvRKsMOBKB47IwZbTaQ8wkDGL47Qhg0mt4KszU25HkK2X9479EdQ2Apid-wx3KlsUGibfmLUs21SowC2dRI-MrV8LrQ0CGZ3Tt23/s1600/stairs+with+art-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmn6ov7cs-88fPL3TqqurxlI6bpInZ4TQWNWVeG_niQvRKsMOBKB47IwZbTaQ8wkDGL47Qhg0mt4KszU25HkK2X9479EdQ2Apid-wx3KlsUGibfmLUs21SowC2dRI-MrV8LrQ0CGZ3Tt23/s1600/stairs+with+art-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My hall wall gallery contains things that are similar in color and have strong black frames, mats or backgrounds.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Color can create a cohesive grouping.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM9Zdnbf4RdAZtNLQvlJZMeQX0wz7C3P-iwp3Cu2HjHo_MCevPgx785Klz4aAiOer2CwQbRpa2Ryz6uvyyAI-8DGff-dMlsFWQP6hvK2FNOkNUIrAbywkL5SE79wHUVPh7O-wXNL8YclTo/s1600/pictures+on+wall-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM9Zdnbf4RdAZtNLQvlJZMeQX0wz7C3P-iwp3Cu2HjHo_MCevPgx785Klz4aAiOer2CwQbRpa2Ryz6uvyyAI-8DGff-dMlsFWQP6hvK2FNOkNUIrAbywkL5SE79wHUVPh7O-wXNL8YclTo/s1600/pictures+on+wall-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I chose a theme of sorts for the gallery. I call it THE FIBER OF OUR FAMILY. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The top picture is our family history and Coat Of Arms... this is a picture we have had for decades.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made the rest of the pictures, all but the little sheep that is!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I change this picture monthly, usually putting a seasonal saying or something that has to do with family in it. This month I used a chalkboard background and a little Picmonkey magic!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkufGCI87IvMk6xiSZnREiKBACvde88e3qmHNQvX2lSMatu-Lh_ueZsg5idvWpIOjbTjPxbF2waXZmZxkZ5s8KZhT9NGm9PtBC9udJ9X0aCF3DAGTG01ewl6Q6pnVqhAJvWHZJbX2kiP2p/s1600/chalkboard+picture-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkufGCI87IvMk6xiSZnREiKBACvde88e3qmHNQvX2lSMatu-Lh_ueZsg5idvWpIOjbTjPxbF2waXZmZxkZ5s8KZhT9NGm9PtBC9udJ9X0aCF3DAGTG01ewl6Q6pnVqhAJvWHZJbX2kiP2p/s1600/chalkboard+picture-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="406" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Two small frames hold our family Bible verse and the names of our family including pets!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Again I made these using Picmonkey. I think the frames cost less that $7.00 for both. Pretty inexpensive wall art!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Art does not have to be expensive!  I have learned this the hard way. In our upstairs sitting room we have several large, expensive paintings just sitting against the wall! I love art, but I do grow tired of it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Live with what YOU love... right now!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVVcJoeWBeXBE5zuZPDgxK8D2O0ZqFdnY2EhcLTEjLDN2yWvZ7M7SqLrmpkg7s6AJnhNcoyEjL8kLm5aeM_nenn0KVQfKlBK7ojIk4AxtfzLzPbPlqQkNlh8PD0q4w7vUSfIGT8PIF18a/s1600/two+small+pictures-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVVcJoeWBeXBE5zuZPDgxK8D2O0ZqFdnY2EhcLTEjLDN2yWvZ7M7SqLrmpkg7s6AJnhNcoyEjL8kLm5aeM_nenn0KVQfKlBK7ojIk4AxtfzLzPbPlqQkNlh8PD0q4w7vUSfIGT8PIF18a/s1600/two+small+pictures-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also made a picture using the letter P... for our last name ... backed with some calligraphy burlap.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ridiculously easy to make! And it makes a bold statement!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnbFyt3Fg7DIJjRJupMSWnnapXX6qW_y10R_l5gXiA-GJJ53p1aXZ1YNnYclCQNP42Vkd6xZ2M2ALOMNU8-YfB1KaEIe452Ar7sbpb0wAAds-GRBMUecripAJ3klp2amuNeHdAUaD8uQTQ/s1600/letter+P-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnbFyt3Fg7DIJjRJupMSWnnapXX6qW_y10R_l5gXiA-GJJ53p1aXZ1YNnYclCQNP42Vkd6xZ2M2ALOMNU8-YfB1KaEIe452Ar7sbpb0wAAds-GRBMUecripAJ3klp2amuNeHdAUaD8uQTQ/s1600/letter+P-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="408" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The newest member of the stair gallery is BARTHOLOMEW, the sheep. He came from my friend Linsey. She has <a href="http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">THE FARMHOUSE PORCH</a> and has an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFarmhousePorch?ref=em" target="_blank">ETSY SHOP</a> by the same name.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was love at first sight. This darling oil painting belonged at StoneGable, I just knew it! And Linsey was so sweet to sell it to me! Linsey is such a talented artist and knowing it is her work makes me love this painting all the more... Bartholomew is one of my favorite things!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's something I believe with all my heart...and it bares repeating again... only hang up what you love!!!!  Don't just fill up space! And don't put something on your walls just because it is too expensive to sit in your basement (or upstairs sitting room).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How does Bartholomew fit into our wall? Well, I have a thing for sheep... that's all!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglbe_bXaEsC6Xvc0rjrKXzorBrvD5o6aKWuTtLskLUEHQ68r9sngAJYmGqD_9_-idFPCxsUW5Qm0yPMxbfPjsg2UPnQPglN_9hEdQ9Nz9jq-eZKNn9v3XWQNz8qsn3dnXFv_RYyRiDjl41/s1600/Bartholemeau-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglbe_bXaEsC6Xvc0rjrKXzorBrvD5o6aKWuTtLskLUEHQ68r9sngAJYmGqD_9_-idFPCxsUW5Qm0yPMxbfPjsg2UPnQPglN_9hEdQ9Nz9jq-eZKNn9v3XWQNz8qsn3dnXFv_RYyRiDjl41/s1600/Bartholemeau-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is an empty space to the left of Bartholomew and that's okay! I'm just adding as I go! I say, you don't have to wait till all your art is gathered to put it up. Why not enjoy the process!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></div><br /><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">Right now I have no idea what will go there, but someday soon something will strike me and I'll know it's right.</div></div><br /><br />I didn't measure or plan out my gallery on the floor or make picture mock ups out of brown paper... I just did it!<br /><br /><br />Believe me, I have probably looked at 100 groupings and ways to create a wall gallery and they were all so different and configured in so many ways that I came to realize that there really is no right way to hang art!  Just make it right for you!<br /><br />One thing I will have to do is put those little gummy half circles on the corners of each picture to keep them from shifting. Askew pictures drive me crazy!<br /><br /><br />There is my wall gallery... so far!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WRdzlNNABOzXDGK_vHEYeFM0ejW4I9czOOIlS308CIxQt-Czka1OuoRbzL1lQayzYg27GoY3SdYCvLcHqsKTwlPQRO_NPDV7pZu-ASnarcdXgu5NMWg79S0wQDCvJ6uK5qev5tBgSmIJ/s1600/art+galery+in+progress-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WRdzlNNABOzXDGK_vHEYeFM0ejW4I9czOOIlS308CIxQt-Czka1OuoRbzL1lQayzYg27GoY3SdYCvLcHqsKTwlPQRO_NPDV7pZu-ASnarcdXgu5NMWg79S0wQDCvJ6uK5qev5tBgSmIJ/s1600/art+galery+in+progress-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, what if I may have to rearrange some things. It's only a matter of covering up the nail holes and touching up the paint! That's a  little work for being able to walk up and down my stairs many times a day and enjoy the simplicity and personal meaning of this wall gallery!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Be brave... be bold and give a "no rules" wall galley a try!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHeBCUdidtEm0qtagq8kjqGvkoGJAeU6NsbBVnif1qMWcjPNYWPfH-lSArK29nhBrt_1ATfHcPePETByC7pKJcrzbSw01XztlLa3yeMXckyJYx3hU9uSNKdmcnC90oMnJNGOBXw6cyEEj/s1600/Art+Galery+on+stairs-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHeBCUdidtEm0qtagq8kjqGvkoGJAeU6NsbBVnif1qMWcjPNYWPfH-lSArK29nhBrt_1ATfHcPePETByC7pKJcrzbSw01XztlLa3yeMXckyJYx3hU9uSNKdmcnC90oMnJNGOBXw6cyEEj/s1600/Art+Galery+on+stairs-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="404" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember to</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1ngnM3W478n7Hs6tO5mFCd-mkQKbhS3ObjouP2YVPPk6cDlLr2MWdoJB_XdkpExfNCtA3f8sxrw5b1eSN3RYkD_4yZmkMKP1UWDSsEkIAJPPVxchcyVd_1uIYgTtzgWWs-bD4veK-B3G/s1600/Creating+A+Wall+Gallery-pin-stonegableblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1ngnM3W478n7Hs6tO5mFCd-mkQKbhS3ObjouP2YVPPk6cDlLr2MWdoJB_XdkpExfNCtA3f8sxrw5b1eSN3RYkD_4yZmkMKP1UWDSsEkIAJPPVxchcyVd_1uIYgTtzgWWs-bD4veK-B3G/s1600/Creating+A+Wall+Gallery-pin-stonegableblog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><br /></a></div></div></div>

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CREATING A COZY HOME

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuh2fQfUnv65Z3RJRUq2uYutbUizmo2ng0lyoWzIfvDevTMVZlkt2QzIlHSMoQIAlhsc6WGP-F6yEUAeKS6ralQ97mtM4HLm4BjFAbBsGeBoHZkBgpuh-b9QJnQI3IdGuEpZqW8cDTRjR/s1600/Creating+A+Cozy+Home+-Title+Page-stonegableblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuh2fQfUnv65Z3RJRUq2uYutbUizmo2ng0lyoWzIfvDevTMVZlkt2QzIlHSMoQIAlhsc6WGP-F6yEUAeKS6ralQ97mtM4HLm4BjFAbBsGeBoHZkBgpuh-b9QJnQI3IdGuEpZqW8cDTRjR/s1600/Creating+A+Cozy+Home+-Title+Page-stonegableblog.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They say a picture is worth a thousand words... and I think this picture says it all!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I think of a cozy home... a shelter from howling winds, falling snow and dropping temperatures I think of warm and wonderful ways to chase away winter's chill.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here at StoneGable, this is my cozy spot...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenF5r3qwRHQgYc_eeuVhtNgX4exP8rYu3tn1GAgEpgPACKUD9L7V69E1OQnOtBGklb-jVqKF4pRQ6qgrQCy046XQ1e0Sou9dwrQ8pZ2l-dPJddOURZdFhXanTH9nfLDLbKQUeuEh8B7Dc/s1600/club+chair+by+the+fireplace-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenF5r3qwRHQgYc_eeuVhtNgX4exP8rYu3tn1GAgEpgPACKUD9L7V69E1OQnOtBGklb-jVqKF4pRQ6qgrQCy046XQ1e0Sou9dwrQ8pZ2l-dPJddOURZdFhXanTH9nfLDLbKQUeuEh8B7Dc/s1600/club+chair+by+the+fireplace-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today, I'm part of the...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw8w82xK6heGpzCR8kVZ2lJANQjN-1h03_hWKT5r6iSt61ffkamqIU8N-8SmVNc1KR9FIQDrTXvR1T4Nblrgi83NT7STOUrVPvR9P-aAC6yephMM5Sp2qlpnddfzaldmOPpnwanQxpNNIk/s1600/Sidebar+The+Scoop-Creating+A+Cozy+Home-button-stonegableblog,com+-+Copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw8w82xK6heGpzCR8kVZ2lJANQjN-1h03_hWKT5r6iSt61ffkamqIU8N-8SmVNc1KR9FIQDrTXvR1T4Nblrgi83NT7STOUrVPvR9P-aAC6yephMM5Sp2qlpnddfzaldmOPpnwanQxpNNIk/s1600/Sidebar+The+Scoop-Creating+A+Cozy+Home-button-stonegableblog,com+-+Copy.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make sure you visit all the creative blogs in the tour! See all the details at the bottom of the post! Make sure you enter a great blinds.com giveaway!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For me, this is what I think of when I think of a cozy home...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVf0-T77BjM1f3ps0gILi2YSlVjbsG9WBBFP4DyWL3YOP16FXjZsTPgMir0ErS5yLPbexAXtpLtMy42rtq6KVi3slWG5rSHk7MTIW_0SSO6K-2dHWlw8CUlUUhPfrgxjEbtNX_WTAy1ceP/s1600/Anatomy+of+a+cozy+home-stonegablelbog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVf0-T77BjM1f3ps0gILi2YSlVjbsG9WBBFP4DyWL3YOP16FXjZsTPgMir0ErS5yLPbexAXtpLtMy42rtq6KVi3slWG5rSHk7MTIW_0SSO6K-2dHWlw8CUlUUhPfrgxjEbtNX_WTAy1ceP/s1600/Anatomy+of+a+cozy+home-stonegablelbog.jpg" width="488" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. A leather club chair and ottoman</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Cuddly pillows</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. Lots of throws</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. Soup</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5. Some great magazines</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6. A roaring fire</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The club chair and ottoman are pulled close to the fireplace. We can get some very frigid north winds and weather at StoneGable! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the best spot in the house on a blustery cold  day...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Ag2WZ2txrW2xMMw5irjt22wD2K9pByIskjFwdRZFW8_5Q2AQA8bf37RhrzECGqfet0fjgqDtkRsLjt__FCP4FEy6BrQRoITKyv4sZrZytPFMMKFqwU9wxj5AaUizPT65WU63RSyfYOpt/s1600/leather+club+chair-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Ag2WZ2txrW2xMMw5irjt22wD2K9pByIskjFwdRZFW8_5Q2AQA8bf37RhrzECGqfet0fjgqDtkRsLjt__FCP4FEy6BrQRoITKyv4sZrZytPFMMKFqwU9wxj5AaUizPT65WU63RSyfYOpt/s1600/leather+club+chair-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gotta  pile the chair with pillows and a couple of throws for extra comfort. We are never at a loss for lots of pillows at my house!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The blue and white pillow is really a bed pillow sham with a feather pillow in it. Who says you can't use it downstairs! We love the pair! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUFQOsFHGPJJ2AUPkoa8QJ_-ptOu7_K-0cKeoS_wUsv5XV0fD7IhMX1u6Xf43sSBlaYmuqYil0NyCq5nICbmAW0VL4AciSBzRlYyqGFe-le-taX_BhE_6OK5EyqYTUuYeSLSuDCsxhpKxW/s1600/pillows+and+throws+on+the+chair-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUFQOsFHGPJJ2AUPkoa8QJ_-ptOu7_K-0cKeoS_wUsv5XV0fD7IhMX1u6Xf43sSBlaYmuqYil0NyCq5nICbmAW0VL4AciSBzRlYyqGFe-le-taX_BhE_6OK5EyqYTUuYeSLSuDCsxhpKxW/s1600/pillows+and+throws+on+the+chair-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been cooking homemade Chicken Noodle Soup since late this morning... the house smells so YUMMY!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I could eat soup all winter!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2010/01/how-to-make-perfect-chicken-noodle-soup.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span> for the recipe. There are quite a few "secrets" to making the best Chicken Noodle Soup!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_glYTkDgVz6-m3qTC7RhbHFx1yCOtkTawmcc3tlyfcb66GQvwH6wRhSVpIXlp3opZaivpUA_vzwPsyVqV6OVTssx_WL0x_FztgSF63TpBq7uuTE5o1Y3l7EZN4wAT_D8m1PizGgX_bTB/s1600/chicken+noodle+soup-top+view-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_glYTkDgVz6-m3qTC7RhbHFx1yCOtkTawmcc3tlyfcb66GQvwH6wRhSVpIXlp3opZaivpUA_vzwPsyVqV6OVTssx_WL0x_FztgSF63TpBq7uuTE5o1Y3l7EZN4wAT_D8m1PizGgX_bTB/s1600/chicken+noodle+soup-top+view-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A late lunch is served on a sturdy wooden tray. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chilly Day Menu...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2010/01/how-to-make-perfect-chicken-noodle-soup.html" target="_blank">CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crusty French Bread Sticks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oranges</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chocolate Macadamia Chunk Cookies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flavored Water </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBv-4rVhowdSLBjxCIbRHTc973vXaLqJxv2rcmhyimvxOCnvbT1tHqtE4heVCDk6I1dmd0aqfcK2B7GvMUKA1n520bKGTZKzhJdgWAVa420bQEF7PYERJJgv1TCa6FiOPP-xpwfcOaAP-/s1600/soup+dinner-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBv-4rVhowdSLBjxCIbRHTc973vXaLqJxv2rcmhyimvxOCnvbT1tHqtE4heVCDk6I1dmd0aqfcK2B7GvMUKA1n520bKGTZKzhJdgWAVa420bQEF7PYERJJgv1TCa6FiOPP-xpwfcOaAP-/s1600/soup+dinner-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For me, nothing is better than sitting by the fire reading a pile of magazines... I must have dozens of them spread all throughout the house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I find so much inspiration from mags and catalogs. What a great way to spend an hour or so while staying cozy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVxFA3VzO4aB3kZXbWbKp6Fy-fn7QldrSzPo5Mx5MpT79kPpJubsZCZplJIb5BWXJgchAjDHMjotg8vw7wMXFbXLi7gFllNUQh2Zh1CylizfuO_TyHdAfKKNqC-md-JPOpMPWpqGwdOIt/s1600/table+with+stacks+of+magazines-tulips-stonegableblog,.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVxFA3VzO4aB3kZXbWbKp6Fy-fn7QldrSzPo5Mx5MpT79kPpJubsZCZplJIb5BWXJgchAjDHMjotg8vw7wMXFbXLi7gFllNUQh2Zh1CylizfuO_TyHdAfKKNqC-md-JPOpMPWpqGwdOIt/s1600/table+with+stacks+of+magazines-tulips-stonegableblog,.com.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Did you notice the white tulips?  They are a little bit of just-around-the-corner spring cheer!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSIcA9vPP7JVi_ylPahuBxr12_5QYajBPOlbb2LmzbZkxMeST0EhvOH-z52HM5FyGZa7RacbDP4bfAUjqWvF0ObXTCnFVfxLTGQbyDQ0SRc1moTPibp7CzZ-ULOA6_7IP2Gox1X1UwVP3/s1600/tulips-stonegableblog.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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CREATING A COZY HOME

They say a picture is worth a thousand words... and I think this picture says it all! When I think of a cozy home... a shelter from howling ...

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