Dream Home: Live Creating Yourself

<div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">Today, Alaina of <a href="http://www.livecreatingyourself.com/">Live Creating Yourself</a> is sharing her beautiful and inspired dream home with us. Alaina is such a doll- a truly positive person with infectious energy and she is super stylish to boot. Enjoy!</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"> </div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><img alt="Live Creating Yourself." height="179" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R7El_aChTnE/TWaJp2SJNSI/AAAAAAAAL0M/vFRH8rFbMmI/s1600/LCYheader_Sparkles.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="609" /></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">When Paloma asked me to contribute my dream home to her series, I knew the task would be exciting but also a challenge. You see, my taste in interiors changes daily; I love bright color as much I love an all-white room. I daydream of living in a cozy Cape Cod beach house, a city loft, and a spacious ranch in California. So instead choosing a single room to represent what I'd want my dream house to look like, I considered trends and characteristics I'd like it to have. </div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">So here it is! A mashed-up version of the following:</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><b>LIVING ROOM</b></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmcG5Ibj3uKVVddw6ud0IB41ffbqy7pPxarvSeQoZh0_2SiCxeyxIJ9L3g6TsJzxg-WiJb8ZodXoGEysclV6TC2iSBItMfFAj9neRGBsBalTGM90x8kUZVBtgu8cPswOF69gnAcX3CSpCu/s1600/193176-R10-007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmcG5Ibj3uKVVddw6ud0IB41ffbqy7pPxarvSeQoZh0_2SiCxeyxIJ9L3g6TsJzxg-WiJb8ZodXoGEysclV6TC2iSBItMfFAj9neRGBsBalTGM90x8kUZVBtgu8cPswOF69gnAcX3CSpCu/s1600/193176-R10-007.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68OA06D_2ehuY4Gr6D7yhzhYqdHIA_hoPSC9fANzrXS3HsTUrUC1O-M12BankJiOAwf81PAM_nEllwLLivufIZRQ7OGBt7OMtWsqYN3Kb_p90sfiy7rPqW4N6ql_w8G7bHiYO_dykyRil/s1600/HB_JillBrinson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68OA06D_2ehuY4Gr6D7yhzhYqdHIA_hoPSC9fANzrXS3HsTUrUC1O-M12BankJiOAwf81PAM_nEllwLLivufIZRQ7OGBt7OMtWsqYN3Kb_p90sfiy7rPqW4N6ql_w8G7bHiYO_dykyRil/s1600/HB_JillBrinson.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_l-uvLzPiZH2J3_MfsKKZlngOh_Skv4FKkM2fPBvg1r8NhYPL0cy4_6gTHd3c-p9pj1RsB-SsIaFYtqepUqC6Chz5jWFp4ujFEVIVb4oQYMv2EUU4elXWhkB0I1e_CSG-dQiAxkM_cap/s1600/9349437_BpNkAn5e_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_l-uvLzPiZH2J3_MfsKKZlngOh_Skv4FKkM2fPBvg1r8NhYPL0cy4_6gTHd3c-p9pj1RsB-SsIaFYtqepUqC6Chz5jWFp4ujFEVIVb4oQYMv2EUU4elXWhkB0I1e_CSG-dQiAxkM_cap/s1600/9349437_BpNkAn5e_c.jpg" style="cursor: move" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QNZelCYxsq0ClGnG-Sp05O-82p7nZ29IkMeCpN4cNSHvHfiHFPMQktE1Bqa-NaC1VPBoXIR2WljVz7h_b646TcSainPPUpDDFGWq34QcCs0-F3-Tmszd_aiuZLHT7rOmRtD3P4tXFkZ0/s1600/livingetc-450x450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QNZelCYxsq0ClGnG-Sp05O-82p7nZ29IkMeCpN4cNSHvHfiHFPMQktE1Bqa-NaC1VPBoXIR2WljVz7h_b646TcSainPPUpDDFGWq34QcCs0-F3-Tmszd_aiuZLHT7rOmRtD3P4tXFkZ0/s1600/livingetc-450x450.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><i>My dream living room would include:</i></div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• insanely high ceilings</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• natural wood accents - support beams are preferable</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• oversized windows so the space is bright on the dreariest of days</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• an abundance of seating and end tables for game night with friends</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• a George Smith rolled-arm couch in yellow</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• extra-large art littered about the walls</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• plants (hoping I've figured out how to keep them alive by then)</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><b>KITCHEN</b></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3uJMUrdHMbTRPWz9OFqmHMKXdO56XA4o3QogWfngwjtpJktpS4X64hVKejdN2zNLRYbVu0vcPGD7LC4ee709MVje3WhMggg_OF65g2asclrDTuCu9ndwlhhdEj6EqFXdDgj2ANzRUM1i/s1600/10644642_Dw4NTWsV_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3uJMUrdHMbTRPWz9OFqmHMKXdO56XA4o3QogWfngwjtpJktpS4X64hVKejdN2zNLRYbVu0vcPGD7LC4ee709MVje3WhMggg_OF65g2asclrDTuCu9ndwlhhdEj6EqFXdDgj2ANzRUM1i/s1600/10644642_Dw4NTWsV_c.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UvCyLRmm75oZlLjjcW06YCBXOITGszJVnM6e6UNveEVwLGVZI6kPz2pRip2BPLVG4HNy1dgSAD9m2yzqxOfndy1_lz-_F1ysUc1hWzXSciWyWQBdHI18whFqxsFhmT2nk9omZJhgntYX/s1600/10644594_WAXMKJ6s_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UvCyLRmm75oZlLjjcW06YCBXOITGszJVnM6e6UNveEVwLGVZI6kPz2pRip2BPLVG4HNy1dgSAD9m2yzqxOfndy1_lz-_F1ysUc1hWzXSciWyWQBdHI18whFqxsFhmT2nk9omZJhgntYX/s1600/10644594_WAXMKJ6s_c.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9bqeymx8ZH-S57QMMz5qB_-hp6KtlYEo-ppo7n_PSV1PMWMKoR4gNSWBoDUJJvgJEqpdotO-sjIWmN5LVrUjV31NVkhPnCkUoKTcBLbSGc-1_rMPrweOHkuFOdqBwJkGd2rOvQAjvp3dz/s1600/193692-5-02+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9bqeymx8ZH-S57QMMz5qB_-hp6KtlYEo-ppo7n_PSV1PMWMKoR4gNSWBoDUJJvgJEqpdotO-sjIWmN5LVrUjV31NVkhPnCkUoKTcBLbSGc-1_rMPrweOHkuFOdqBwJkGd2rOvQAjvp3dz/s1600/193692-5-02+copy.jpg" style="cursor: move" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsP6QMN16NTBBvmJli71eoToZFmaHU9ZhMAlniJCpXlg1Lmi062LIUzmhAtmaxc0S_5QXAtJVF6QGhJ0UB1zEHMXWW7KiEiXQt6z55GisrXCD7ubSLe_zO8hWBaeabIrhJgjOCpa3067G/s1600/6159858_clwGwBOd_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• jaw-dropping pendant lights</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• an antique farmhouse table</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• white cabinets and open shelving</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• carrera marble countertops - red wine spills be damned!</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• a fully-equipped espresso station</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• a vast collection of Mauviel copper pots hanging on display</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><b>WORK SPACE</b></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslcZJodFS_WVmE18LPpYdO2K5d4dL-MOylj9vGSPGfF9nCi7qMJrZHk8qzY828H3yK_U-AzqWGbqdAgq1trxM7_X2i_4V6R_hk1tOqK7neRF3G7YFptXtBnGkPJyv538Dsc7EihcEo07y/s1600/26309358_IvgAdhqr_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUM0-K8pLUPA2pS01Vi5FiO9yz3rNTWPELtofRBzQ-bZ4v_wTbMsHLYBm0Sm6hXd3r3IfPL4gKdaNdx8IJYEcc-ATobZDRV0dbORG_aYUS8y4VwBZbFNX1GwGyMl1VTTr9Mahx2IjLW_VJ/s1600/9887337_6UXMqMhO_c.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><i>My dream office would include:</i></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• oversized work tables</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• shelves overflowing with art supplies and books</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• a combination of sleek contemporary pieces and vintage finds</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• like all of the other rooms in the house, my ideal home office would include a view and plenty of natural light</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><b>MASTER BEDROOM</b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3hhq3jECeujf8UMdKudPNStiAAs259E6YcF_s3GuhDBJ8DV-Vab7S2FdIcP7BvG9dMGRkqmHdKtcM7tvWlJuIRHB3LE7F7OyOVrKVWa8xF20BD82gzn8MFjPzZBvQvmoAawsPz4tFtw9/s1600/Picture+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3hhq3jECeujf8UMdKudPNStiAAs259E6YcF_s3GuhDBJ8DV-Vab7S2FdIcP7BvG9dMGRkqmHdKtcM7tvWlJuIRHB3LE7F7OyOVrKVWa8xF20BD82gzn8MFjPzZBvQvmoAawsPz4tFtw9/s1600/Picture+2.png" style="cursor: move" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><b><span style="font-weight: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCghHV-H0506NW75nHioQtAAl0_Han5ougnnNXbKNQvS9sxkjhyphenhyphenrgdQgh0s75Q3z90dFZlaG-ncoJ-t6BtFcn0UcU-j41FOecEyIqulLv7JG9OCCLWkxZfCfC0HEKwJRH2dPIrR8uJKTcr/s1600/17028371_kwOO4AUQ_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpup_OpnGlMUkIGp9J2nQ4rB_nU7YdnhNLMnK7OiVcA-iJpmp-NHolXw7xIb2sIj5UM8adERMCFEjO64Av_fmx1yF_5JpCFK2Bfw5ltpd-3CTYyqlsmSt1vy_X_bxxb-T5gnNAFTt-hUhB/s1600/tumblr_lkd9071YhD1qzkcioo1_400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpup_OpnGlMUkIGp9J2nQ4rB_nU7YdnhNLMnK7OiVcA-iJpmp-NHolXw7xIb2sIj5UM8adERMCFEjO64Av_fmx1yF_5JpCFK2Bfw5ltpd-3CTYyqlsmSt1vy_X_bxxb-T5gnNAFTt-hUhB/s1600/tumblr_lkd9071YhD1qzkcioo1_400.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><i>My perfect master bedroom would include:</i></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• a king-size bed with upholstered headboard </div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• fresh flowers on the bedside table</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• a fireplace</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• a private screened-in porch</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• the perfect writing desk with a view</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• Jenna Lyons' shoe collection</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><b>GUEST ROOMS</b></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_dlCwbB_Y6gtxM0J8ZA3gSeeFun2aUg7YIbAk5dfdp8kyOf9Xz6tPYnbCh6GETF4DYShJ-7mYtu9j-T2w-d91KTaz-s70Pa88QiEQjfTdyeshFK42x0NSUzVcNinX2wEURkaiZnrlAtvI/s1600/8865656_x1BCTlgg_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_dlCwbB_Y6gtxM0J8ZA3gSeeFun2aUg7YIbAk5dfdp8kyOf9Xz6tPYnbCh6GETF4DYShJ-7mYtu9j-T2w-d91KTaz-s70Pa88QiEQjfTdyeshFK42x0NSUzVcNinX2wEURkaiZnrlAtvI/s1600/8865656_x1BCTlgg_c.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_EcmIWI5aUBH9EhgVRAAzyXjnkac6vQup8hlUwVq7lSk6z90UFmsWQiDmJkXNxW1C_2Hqh49QVRJa4P4os8m2l3d-QQamBooK7HvbImwQM1Aw2ZPPVkygLOq9TAlYOVGWE3eaRv6ONg-3/s1600/18106844_en7dOJEy_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_EcmIWI5aUBH9EhgVRAAzyXjnkac6vQup8hlUwVq7lSk6z90UFmsWQiDmJkXNxW1C_2Hqh49QVRJa4P4os8m2l3d-QQamBooK7HvbImwQM1Aw2ZPPVkygLOq9TAlYOVGWE3eaRv6ONg-3/s1600/18106844_en7dOJEy_c.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJQVCYuUK-PuYXTz_lLuah_K44qkwDHim7_85Po19M4NAKv9iciBzLcoMLMOQ5DVfY38F-lkuYdlaTLZl5DZxIuWTn9AvEdjih7MT0VO3hX9ejCzygiVOPFvxm5RRJ4fZJ1s82ACAFVDcZ/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJQVCYuUK-PuYXTz_lLuah_K44qkwDHim7_85Po19M4NAKv9iciBzLcoMLMOQ5DVfY38F-lkuYdlaTLZl5DZxIuWTn9AvEdjih7MT0VO3hX9ejCzygiVOPFvxm5RRJ4fZJ1s82ACAFVDcZ/s1600/Picture+5.png" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator"><i>And for my guests:</i></div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• a room with two twin beds</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• crisp white linens and overstuffed pillows offer guests the perfect night's sleep</div> <div></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><b>BATHRO</b><b>OMS</b></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><b><span style="font-weight: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNEhsgnWA_-gZy6BbjKy8LZjkAi9V-93LUXSkL6NOYmTF1fRtkHcQliKVJt_Ce-cPk7EqP_qNlVMBL_a3iD56m5CCf-9UDePoiOSXiLBzGLhcyQEKcovBAsNp1bD6EXjJjyuK4rXKxPVt/s1600/194868-19-08LuluPowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNEhsgnWA_-gZy6BbjKy8LZjkAi9V-93LUXSkL6NOYmTF1fRtkHcQliKVJt_Ce-cPk7EqP_qNlVMBL_a3iD56m5CCf-9UDePoiOSXiLBzGLhcyQEKcovBAsNp1bD6EXjJjyuK4rXKxPVt/s1600/194868-19-08LuluPowers.jpg" /></a></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRBnNFRsIidu3rzBUf-x2O4c3LwsJhjMGV3FiBrEB7aIaom-NQutTzpXc6zrSi1mtrlPkiA8Zj-RySyafOrTuHKFQFI8sPyD0PbY08VVhMFyb9qKg5HM0xEVjIPGmiptCGrWD6l9lSLoI/s1600/195571-7-05AH.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRBnNFRsIidu3rzBUf-x2O4c3LwsJhjMGV3FiBrEB7aIaom-NQutTzpXc6zrSi1mtrlPkiA8Zj-RySyafOrTuHKFQFI8sPyD0PbY08VVhMFyb9qKg5HM0xEVjIPGmiptCGrWD6l9lSLoI/s1600/195571-7-05AH.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWZlkX_gkYvCGFZ_xlffgLCyl_MdRziaH3FbQsjai_L8KW-12PlC7-uHP_NSZ7apAnznxiRgvJjNICshgnV8VkOvOSHflIW6zcrRj3Yb4kjDkqF6iobKOUNKy-TbOyxEPjO4s5Dtuw0g9/s1600/6940669_URd1jdPn_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijcpYqtSZZCsKLilwNc90Pdlznj-923AlAuLG8cakmq4UmrmwMMnoQunZMQtFEOUp_5D7k0eiJCHtUn_yEw_rs7qglAu87_PwpUJuzmGyjijkZPQiLf7WAJkXpoTPfbTNk_sub4wgmwS2i/s1600/19388690_m8oxhHW1_c.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator"><i>The bathrooms in my dream home would include:</i></div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• tiled walls</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• a collection of vintage art</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• claw-foot tubs</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• rain head showers</div> <div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; clear: both" class="separator">• my favorite bath products and candles</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><b>OUTDOORS</b></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3gQE5rUf27kaJKvwmaCd7__OLR1BfbWbIoCFlMEzp3BCIXIQL4Zu1_3pRKfM5nWQbyEzLcuaqoVjyeXVDnh4a8smRRg7Cbge4oQWc0k70cZH8fMZSYduYjyhGVgZVc2mKgfuhlDydUp0/s1600/CLV-0411-wine-7-lgn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3gQE5rUf27kaJKvwmaCd7__OLR1BfbWbIoCFlMEzp3BCIXIQL4Zu1_3pRKfM5nWQbyEzLcuaqoVjyeXVDnh4a8smRRg7Cbge4oQWc0k70cZH8fMZSYduYjyhGVgZVc2mKgfuhlDydUp0/s1600/CLV-0411-wine-7-lgn.jpg" style="cursor: move" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsouq4JzEF1HL0QZNz0ofETQ5P6VGp85lqpEakub5Yo0Kbe77CeqVFeuXBfApfhj5bCsuUrfSqgI2mA7aZ4cFvS057GgfM0kGAtZQWIZWbmqF3bSZ525jNPxtVsCkTveoFZxOW89wzkDzV/s1600/West-Elm-Beach-Decor-Chess-0610-de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsouq4JzEF1HL0QZNz0ofETQ5P6VGp85lqpEakub5Yo0Kbe77CeqVFeuXBfApfhj5bCsuUrfSqgI2mA7aZ4cFvS057GgfM0kGAtZQWIZWbmqF3bSZ525jNPxtVsCkTveoFZxOW89wzkDzV/s1600/West-Elm-Beach-Decor-Chess-0610-de.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQp9HWbOtR0lZcdxDq5Be9ImDkSnZDzLz-hVLbsaPDU_asPlfaq6WtocK54OqvkEIOCGmE7QYhgEAeq4wt44rdciJWQvYK5zBfV-b-uz4qgBZn6yrvkcVzaUCP6pMlZFY8Tb5cF7_2Fb82/s1600/194027-7-005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQp9HWbOtR0lZcdxDq5Be9ImDkSnZDzLz-hVLbsaPDU_asPlfaq6WtocK54OqvkEIOCGmE7QYhgEAeq4wt44rdciJWQvYK5zBfV-b-uz4qgBZn6yrvkcVzaUCP6pMlZFY8Tb5cF7_2Fb82/s1600/194027-7-005.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><i>The outside of my dream home would include:</i></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• a wrap-around porch</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• an oversized chess board</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• hydrangeas galore</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• a screened-in porch for summer nights uninterrupted by mosquitos</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• a pool surrounded by grass</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">• and if the porch overlooked the ocean (<i>any</i> ocean), that would be the cherry on top</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator">(but I'd also settle for panoramic views of the vineyards in Northern California)</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center">So that's that. A girl can dream, right?</div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div>

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<p><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/26888209_WBgxsOIR_c.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" /></p> <p>I am completely obsessed with <a href="http://pinterest.com/ladolcevitablog/">Pinterest</a>! My addiction is still fairly new. It’s only been a few weeks since I got hooked, but I find myself wandering over to Pinterest whenever I have a couple of free minutes on the computer. I love that you get to see a visual representation of different people’s style and I like that it keeps me from saving a ton of inspiration photos to my hard drive as I’ve done in the past. I have been able to draw so much inspiration from the most random photos that I’ve found through Pinterest. If you’re a blogger, then you most likely know what it’s like to get into a blogging rut every now and then and this is just the cure that I needed! Are you hooked yet?</p> <p align="center">{A Few Images I’m Currently Loving:}</p> <p><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/23870781_G5NY3dA2_c.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" /></p> <p align="center">{Chevron Painting by Joanna Goss}</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/26388746_Dmczua95_c.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" /></p> <p align="center">{Check out the fab floor! The styling on the bookshelves is spot on for summer.}</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/26389017_vAa22fcl_c.jpg" /></p> <p align="center">{A Glamorous Bathroom Dripping in Marble}</p> <p align="center"><img height="702" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/24504040_UxM6PAde_c.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="469" /></p> <p align="center">{Gorgeous Flowers and Calligraphy}</p> <p align="center"><img height="556" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/23241549_PlEqJTek_c.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="397" /></p> <p align="center">{Fashion Inspiration}</p> <p align="center"><img height="456" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/26424255_M7nT1UHX_c.jpg" width="408" /></p> <p align="center">{Fierce Accessories- Hello, McQueen Clutch!}</p> <p align="center"><img height="662" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/23372196_5dAfRzyt_c.jpg" width="443" /></p> <p align="center">{A Little Somethin’, Somethin’ for My Case of Wanderlust}</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/24844516_1hYUEUof_c.jpg" /></p> <p align="center">{Some Wise Words- We all know that I love a good quote!}</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Are you on Pinterest yet? You can follow <a href="http://pinterest.com/ladolcevitablog/">La Dolce Vita</a> here. Happy Pinning!</p>

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<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgryiq0qTz70ut1aYW4Kl9nJW3OsnGHPiqmw15UngIYE4cgoiixUCe9LtSlV8NMl52lH6bk2udOJSaIQkfS01oII-GWK0kJiowQrVs7v5rA3OtDJsfXnyEYdNGsx9pRndxDswNt07dmIxk/s1600-h/IMG_09385.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0938" border="0" height="451" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-aGs5dwyzRqSKZgZ43rAlcmn1cgGXCeLyNcBnrS0hjtyTO-JDULfxFyvJXDIv8aH_GZDrMJiJtREb2FjgonmxOUbAKpJUwLHTxIMHpPlzjQ_9A-B-vwYyFbtw-S2cnSICVkADk4XpkvjH/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0938" width="597" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://mattieluxe.com/">Mattie Luxe</a> is a fabulous online shop offering chic, customizable place mats. Andi Hrncir, a design-obsessed mother of three noticed that she was always using place mats in her home for her young children and longed for practical, but super stylish options and thus, Mattie Luxe was born! Mattie Luxe believes that “your table should always look hip and stylish. Place mats should not be boring…they should be bold, beautiful, colorful and something that you want to leave out everyday.”</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTKluvTPeqKeqtIIh9vGqyy2JBkHtlVLiTa3EenmSo5RQm_OVAd33Yv-g0d3ZA37kDTjymAZjhDugQxuIhRNUIul7n6UYw_8DmRYA5avWygj3XalmTsRTvID6H3r1HfjyR0GgvF6BAe-c/s1600-h/IMG_10305.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1030" border="0" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRLjPWkWBshyDr1K_rjHZu3osrUOkU9Zd_xuPTqEBPCM7ckSJxaixCPqrmkpVfoChpw4FeSbqwWUy_EViYsumvz0zB6Gjy2d1Y5STsGOkm8zsyHEfjvI_HWQz8Kg7DRrxZcpgXrbHNoM/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1030" width="590" /></a></p> <p>Mattie Luxe offers over 35 designs with many fonts, colors and nameplates to choose from for a completely customized look. They make an excellent gift as well! Think bridal shower, birthday or graduation. The place mats would also be great for entertaining outdoors and there are plenty of designs for everyone from babies to adults and even pets (I think Tate would love one for his bowls!). The place mats could also be a fantastic favor at a dinner party. You could personalize one with every guest’s name instead of using a traditional place card and they could take it home at the end of the evening. The possibilities are endless!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRoZuWOvuljoIP8W2t1xOjBbzJ7FErFamXoqIf1IsEFUCc6pXv0_hys9skecBy4x3Xx34kPOZi4Lsji0_-_PeDg9GIVmjXkG7d9dvUXo597UGjinWBXx-yErMhG0NzEDJYGFXihq_r-UI/s1600-h/IMG_12126.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1212" border="0" height="451" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXNLTVoRp4QhZaU5Sx8ZkL-eqX02GlJLcK09d_6NTinXDGlQZTZYzqG1lqhkAW2jhUCoRIWm-W7cEpEQ-QttA-RiNa9n6qnyQngrFixvwFsoaWsVYn3SgDy9CvfGFGTmmBoLA3rabRNpg/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1212" width="596" /></a></p> <p> <a href="https://mattieluxe.com/">Mattie Luxe</a> is currently offering 25% off all orders, so be sure to take advantage of the generous discount!</p>

Sponsor Spotlight: Mattie Luxe

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