Linda {Calling it Home} Linda {Calling it Home}

Dean Farris | Letter Writing | Housewives

What are you doing, tomorrow? Do you live in the area? I will be listening to Dean Farris giving a talk, entitled "Florida Luxury, The Pampered Guest".


I have been reading Dean's blog for quite some time. He was recommended to me by my friend, Home Before Dark (she has a real name, but does not want to go prime time with it). Dean has an impressive body of work as well as a great sense of humor. 


Thank you to everyone who pushed encouraged me to start a letter writing campaign for my house hunting quest. I have only been out twice, and already received 4 phone calls. 


One was way out of my price range, one was completely unrealistic with his price (and he knows it), one was from a couple who flips homes (and kept calling me, Lori), and one was from a lovely woman who may possibly be a great ally in my search. Taking action feels better than waiting around. 


If you want to see a new home listing in New Jersey, it looks like Teresa & Joe have their home on the market. 

Bravo

Thoughts?

And of course I was not shocked to read that a television pilot called Elite Housewives of Naples is currently being shot around town. 

Naples Daily News
Isn't everyday life fun?

    or Lori
 
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How Would You Fix This?

Ok, designers and home design enthusiasts.....here is a home that I actually toured. Let's face it, this room could be amazing. As we went through the home, I kept thinking about this kitchen that opens to a family/great room. A sledge hammer is definitely necessary....but what else? How would you design this space?




Since I won't be buying this home....money is no object. Go for it!


 
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One Room Challenge Linking Event, Round 2...Week 2

Well Hello, and welcome back to the second week of the One Room Challenge Linking Event. This is the where you can show off your room progress over six weeks.


It took me quite a few days, but I am happy to say that I have visited every single blog from the previous week. The talent and inspiration from this group is so impressive. I hope you are all feeling the excitement and motivation that you are generating. 

 Please remember to put a link back to this post so that everyone can gain encouragement and recognition with their rooms. Now let's see how your week went. 

I hope you will join me in seeing all this talent in action.


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A Chicago Loft

Yesterday, I told you about the altar table I purchased on CL. The owner mentioned to me that their Chicago loft was featured in a magazine. 

Well, stalker friends....I am happy to announce....I found it!

You know you want to see it...and it's good. Let's be totally nosy, and comment along the way.

The hip young design couple


The perfectly mixed living are. That marble island is killing me.


Sarcasm in the eating area...totally fun.


I love the planks.


Work area with another fireplace. All white...my dream.


Let's face it, we are all cow people around these hills.


Another painted Asian piece. 


OK, if we didn't love them yet...this will do it for sure.


The most genius idea. Screwdrivers used as hooks!


Love that rug.


The pop of pink on the blue chair is so unexpected...love it.

All Images Courtesy of Chicago Home & Garden

So what did you think? 

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Pink Pagoda Accessories


My friend, Jennifer from the blog The Pink Pagoda has beautiful prints. My Custom Pink Pagoda Frame post that I did five months ago, still remains one of my all time most popular. I have featured some of Jennifer's work here, here, here...and here. I guess I really love her sense of design.

Jennifer is branching out and designing other items. She has some cool products on Zazzle. Like this iPhone case

or pillows

Here comes the group participation part....Jennifer wants to know what other products she could design and create using her images...HOW FUN!! If you are not familiar with her images, you can get a crash refresher course here. I love giving people my opinion....so, Jennifer...how about these ideas (all with your own images, of course)

An elephant tray

Source


An elephant ice bucket


source 

A pagoda cheese tray

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A pink pagoda napkin holder

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A pink pagoda waste basket or tissue box

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Ok, those are a few of my ideas for The Pink Pagoda...what products do you think Jennifer should add to her product line? Here is your chance to play Project Pink Pagoda!


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