I've been dreamin

I love fires.

But I really love fireplaces.

Especially, old dilapidated ones!

This winter we have definitely put ours to use!  I guess that is what happens when a city (especially a "southern" city ) experiences subzero temperatures!

(may God bless Northerners with warm boots and heavy coats!)

Last night as I hovered over the hearthstone, I realized I wanted something more for this open recess in my wall!

I sat back and began to dream............

I dreamt of fresh flowers,

(Country Living)

and urns surrounded by pebbles,

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and cool owls with fire-engine red berry branches,

(H&G)

and boards,

(designmom)

and tables,

(Bazaar)

and firewood,

(designscouting)

and books,

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and more books,

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and coral,

(domino)

and vases,

(House and Home)

and chandeliers,

(unique unique desgin)

and fire-proof urns,

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and birch,

(Real Simple)

and mirrors!

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But for the time being, I will enjoy the warmth!

Ice Blue

This week has been cold and icy! Because of these bone chilling temperatures, I have been dreaming in shades of blue.........and a little turquoise. 

(via colour lovers)

Here are a few of my favorite blue inspirations.  I attribute my affection for these rooms to the elegant and feminine use of this color.  Call me crazy....but there is just something chilling about these pictures. (Yes that was word play.)

  

 

Now where is my paint brush!

A holly, jolly Christmas

(Pier 1)

(Mud Pie)

(BHG)

(Candy Cane Cake)

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(Trendy Trees)

 

(Christian Louboutin - unavailable)

 

(Southern Living)

(Country Living)

(Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies)

(Modcloth)

 (Shelly B Home and Holiday)

 (Country Living)

 (The Cupcake Blog)

(Kate Spade)

(Hot Cider Nog)

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(Piperlime)

(Shelly B Home and Holiday)

Only 3 more days!