quick question

have those of you that subscribe to house beautiful received the latest issue?  i’m a little concerned.  i was browsing the magazine aisle at the store yesterday and saw the latest issue of house beautiful.  the problem is that i’m a subscriber and haven’t received mine for this month.  i know elle decor had a mix up last month and quite a few of their subscribers didn’t receive their issues due to a shortage.  i’m just wondering if the same thing happened this month with house beautiful.  maybe mine just got lost in the mail or something.  i really hope not because i don’t want to have to buy it at the store.  i’ve sent a note to customer service so hopefully i’ll find out where mine is soon. 

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loving…

1.  nate berkus for hsn.  this dhurrie rug in particular.

2.  and this ikat journal set also by nate.

3.  this beautiful quote that i saw earlier this week on pink wallpaper.

4.  this super-cute height chart.  i saw it on the real living blog.

5.  this suzani apron.  saw it on the green door and she found it at magpie lovely.

have a lovely spring weekend!

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Wall Panelling... Eventually

I have to confess to having had a mostly renovated hallway for well over a year now. It is a lovely wide hall with an archway half way and boarding from the dado rail to the ceiling. There are new hardwood floorboards which are so smooth and chocolately we haven't had them sealed as yet - I kid you not.

All we are waiting for is some pressed tin to line the ceiling which has a nasty patch where the builder's son stuck his boot through from upstairs. Its not a big job but it's not on the "To Do" list as yet. I am hoping that writing about this will help make it happen. Meanwhile here are some other nicely detailed, finished paneled rooms which I am inspired by. It really is a good look.

brighten up

add a little color to your life.  here are some colorful pics to get you inspired.

 house beautiful

 house beautiful

coastal living

coastal living

 house beautiful

house beautiful

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~ Parade of Homes ~

Welcome to

*the PAINTED HOME*

~ come on in ~

the living room

~ the kitchen ~

~ let's step outside ~

(my favorite part of our home)

~ the perfect spot for drinks on ice ~

~ a little alfresco dining on a spring night ~

~ yumm...delicious food thanks to Jeanne Jones Co.~  

~ a perfectly chippy door for a side table/outdoor bar ~

~ stumps from last year's tree removal 

for simple and rustic side tables ~

~ back inside ~

my son's room

~ our room ~

next,

~the girl's room~

~ Thanks so much for visiting!~

I hope you enjoyed the tour.

Now onto house

The How To Gal

Enjoy!