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RACHEL ASHWELL AND A WINNER

<br /><script type="text/javascript">   var _gaq = _gaq || [];   _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-17695208-1']);   _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']);    (function() {     var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true;     ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js';     var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s);   })();  </script><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">OK.....drumroll please....the winner of $100 to HomeGoods and Lewis & Sheron Fabrics is</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Carol Wilson  </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">How appropriate as Carol has a great <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/6wilson" target="_blank"><b><i>Etsy site</i></b></a> where she sells beautiful pillows!  You can bet she is going to get some great fabrics and make eye candy right away:)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">For those who didn't win I know how you feel....I have never won a giveaway.  I know what it is like to walk around all day with your lower lip sticking out.....</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The other day I was reading Flower magazine and ran across an article about Rachel Ashwell.  I doubt there is anyone who does not remember how she burst on the scene with her "shabby Chic" California look.  She made it OK to paint all the walls and furniture white.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Rachel opened her first store in Santa Monica in 1989 [crikey 25 years ago!] and wrote 8 books.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FBeZRL7-D_4Lzus_ZxphLumNV7EOFDbJ5xn6EEQ9YMIJ6zKOR9MbOEfDU0DPQNOcbsgnX-R69FoikY5_RbxPCnJ1QGXCt750B1Wg8ztMvYv9xnu29oEFK404kYMjAKJIwOawAJ3Mpg/s1600/536713_10151467587055650_34007524_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FBeZRL7-D_4Lzus_ZxphLumNV7EOFDbJ5xn6EEQ9YMIJ6zKOR9MbOEfDU0DPQNOcbsgnX-R69FoikY5_RbxPCnJ1QGXCt750B1Wg8ztMvYv9xnu29oEFK404kYMjAKJIwOawAJ3Mpg/s1600/536713_10151467587055650_34007524_n.jpg" width="536" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">She was known for faded florals....white slipcovers and romantic look.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">In 2008 during the bad economy she closed her stores.....but she is still going strong with a Bed and Breakfast called <i>The Prairie</i> a 46 acre property located between Austin and Houston.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCBFLqe4ZH4EN82sRN3_7fRRTKS8tiqVtBHal8tKUkmUKStei6NnzLDhEPw42elwibfoyLriWTSUQCww50FcMIDL-W8MZPSPfY3Ke5x3zDCbAN983AA5wqrjavLrX1qbWEuGu8obE0g/s1600/ra2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCBFLqe4ZH4EN82sRN3_7fRRTKS8tiqVtBHal8tKUkmUKStei6NnzLDhEPw42elwibfoyLriWTSUQCww50FcMIDL-W8MZPSPfY3Ke5x3zDCbAN983AA5wqrjavLrX1qbWEuGu8obE0g/s1600/ra2.jpg" width="562" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">She still looks hot right?</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">It is available for weddings, conferences and retreats.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjflBZim5U5HSml25tCx-rb-Yodgtmp0709bOOHE16YjFqpUB5hll040OHfWNQxxsCaCJxpcUhjAkj_6ysn6YN4CiawNaaQAHENBtZ0kCWL7mdY77UKRIQv6mEcDolxtH2Zi9MNyg08-A/s1600/9781782490432_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjflBZim5U5HSml25tCx-rb-Yodgtmp0709bOOHE16YjFqpUB5hll040OHfWNQxxsCaCJxpcUhjAkj_6ysn6YN4CiawNaaQAHENBtZ0kCWL7mdY77UKRIQv6mEcDolxtH2Zi9MNyg08-A/s1600/9781782490432_2.jpg" width="536" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here are a few images of The Prairie.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJolr8-Prnh7k5oyNnCLxO-Ft5TOpuI8NT8TwlNEKNJ-uF6n-tkYjcmGFFyAh3pEknet8-ZxFidIsVmjnimKuuk4nbo5ptD5TGdPF3h2dwN6oGr1jJfOQGrwuZcbzFedVTTtgKffOv-g/s1600/ashwell-feature1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJolr8-Prnh7k5oyNnCLxO-Ft5TOpuI8NT8TwlNEKNJ-uF6n-tkYjcmGFFyAh3pEknet8-ZxFidIsVmjnimKuuk4nbo5ptD5TGdPF3h2dwN6oGr1jJfOQGrwuZcbzFedVTTtgKffOv-g/s1600/ashwell-feature1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwy64ZgW1zOmlCyl7lT2hx4TLzfF2n2xH3pLSXWl8Wt4rB54Z5EGlNhEwXPpXIKvrwgC16rRddpJrYCVpcnccY2XJyVj5vDpFS6QDTMn_9VjGELVBZ7QvMlD4xaOUaEXzNVT98hxpiZw/s1600/item0.size.the-prairie-roundtop-texas-1-114047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwy64ZgW1zOmlCyl7lT2hx4TLzfF2n2xH3pLSXWl8Wt4rB54Z5EGlNhEwXPpXIKvrwgC16rRddpJrYCVpcnccY2XJyVj5vDpFS6QDTMn_9VjGELVBZ7QvMlD4xaOUaEXzNVT98hxpiZw/s1600/item0.size.the-prairie-roundtop-texas-1-114047.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">She decided to keep the original wallpaper and I for one think it works!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZ8jTkR1DdLeKl6uKtVtwDVmyFPzuCvwP6DCUPIuAXqrtgEXVrRlHSOfMfqDOpYedeDOcg2Bekw0YY-HTsZhDB6Dhr3Ni8-ZNxASKy_PwMZT7kP3VXNuVyHsHgPQj35fY9qOtUrYgcw/s1600/ra3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZ8jTkR1DdLeKl6uKtVtwDVmyFPzuCvwP6DCUPIuAXqrtgEXVrRlHSOfMfqDOpYedeDOcg2Bekw0YY-HTsZhDB6Dhr3Ni8-ZNxASKy_PwMZT7kP3VXNuVyHsHgPQj35fY9qOtUrYgcw/s1600/ra3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipwOjnbtZbe4INWnQU8wfdGYVHKJWx2xismL5uneaapNmBvB6gfiS0WnutKBsDt6qpXEJhTCph_sii2KpP6hB_Yb80PtYNCukYE1jSAQE90XJL0aMYN_qoF4h8Dua1XJ2-5Wq7ph2ObQ/s1600/ra4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipwOjnbtZbe4INWnQU8wfdGYVHKJWx2xismL5uneaapNmBvB6gfiS0WnutKBsDt6qpXEJhTCph_sii2KpP6hB_Yb80PtYNCukYE1jSAQE90XJL0aMYN_qoF4h8Dua1XJ2-5Wq7ph2ObQ/s1600/ra4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtsY3Qv9Z6MK29PrxnQhgwKAiUyCiPnDkUC0rfIER6iBf-aR5Q3q0wPj8RsJnwsxETP8KC2h5nXbBoL1rc31tpuwDZ9-Mnu2R16fiZueTfBSKqt29Ey36q2YNkjfU3yiQVQiRGWkYOw/s1600/Rachel-Ashwell-Couture-Prairie-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtsY3Qv9Z6MK29PrxnQhgwKAiUyCiPnDkUC0rfIER6iBf-aR5Q3q0wPj8RsJnwsxETP8KC2h5nXbBoL1rc31tpuwDZ9-Mnu2R16fiZueTfBSKqt29Ey36q2YNkjfU3yiQVQiRGWkYOw/s1600/Rachel-Ashwell-Couture-Prairie-5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">This is her own bedroom...love the blush silk curtains.  And I kinda like that there are less accessories......</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhryAG7suQNmMcXvaygdcyTzU9FXXVvMACZnFBQWZYuvuYB2Yt_sntxaNrT5VSg_JlSs_o9N8RBSo7EtiiVvVx3_7UhPs7a1hX-9xwRtixEnitjFqjM6B0F1pO7e-vcR-848_RlGjUy5g/s1600/image_thumb31.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhryAG7suQNmMcXvaygdcyTzU9FXXVvMACZnFBQWZYuvuYB2Yt_sntxaNrT5VSg_JlSs_o9N8RBSo7EtiiVvVx3_7UhPs7a1hX-9xwRtixEnitjFqjM6B0F1pO7e-vcR-848_RlGjUy5g/s1600/image_thumb31.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I can still get into the look.....although I lean towards a little more modern in my shabby chic. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I tried to find some examples....</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtAqsiKgJvCNTei9xFGlwpAq5DgpK1KtXSF1gX0I-mpdvMyKrTl7UHQ4TA2_S5VH0J_WMY8aL61NHaIQ0hF-vbW8ABVRfCe0LL84ycDa-aKjaQmjVQOvOsZHKuWgVPQ0i9ahJfgJtTw/s1600/52546ba5dbfa3f2ce400f358._w.540_h.600_s.fit_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtAqsiKgJvCNTei9xFGlwpAq5DgpK1KtXSF1gX0I-mpdvMyKrTl7UHQ4TA2_S5VH0J_WMY8aL61NHaIQ0hF-vbW8ABVRfCe0LL84ycDa-aKjaQmjVQOvOsZHKuWgVPQ0i9ahJfgJtTw/s1600/52546ba5dbfa3f2ce400f358._w.540_h.600_s.fit_.jpg" width="576" /></a></div>Skona Hem<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">There isn't much modern in this one but the accessories are kept to a minimum.</span><br /><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEg1GrgFjnmTzwhcVBmxk6Z4sVxx_AWJcHT5BUusj4YJuzv4bsE7xfSH3iKWjo8pFQWbiIpnwJkr7-UhPqLhcixuAncTB5DQv5byEUCp5s_mPrTKcWlUL7QFAQkvFp1NJLl3YG6xwc6rQQ/s1600/Shabby-Chic-14-1-Kind-Design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1GrgFjnmTzwhcVBmxk6Z4sVxx_AWJcHT5BUusj4YJuzv4bsE7xfSH3iKWjo8pFQWbiIpnwJkr7-UhPqLhcixuAncTB5DQv5byEUCp5s_mPrTKcWlUL7QFAQkvFp1NJLl3YG6xwc6rQQ/s1600/Shabby-Chic-14-1-Kind-Design.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">I also love using large impactful accessories....</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4_4IyqQzGpzqM1J1YfOA_QUuAJUvkub81PhxRDsX4MygE-rH3YfwmHmmEILrw_ChOMwCH2W61raIKlTaeCOUEDovwmYtLKneIRKMyie4MDRdfTHAQshMps-W0fJKoJMX9hnFJzvWI3A/s1600/Shabby-Chic-06-1-Kind-Design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4_4IyqQzGpzqM1J1YfOA_QUuAJUvkub81PhxRDsX4MygE-rH3YfwmHmmEILrw_ChOMwCH2W61raIKlTaeCOUEDovwmYtLKneIRKMyie4MDRdfTHAQshMps-W0fJKoJMX9hnFJzvWI3A/s1600/Shabby-Chic-06-1-Kind-Design.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Again....accessories kept to a few and mostly monochromatic.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94thUulSuONaFQGWGTGx380YTcJrGoLePU_9MQeA-kfxeQCyC8dH5eMkxRcjcM2qmhdvTjiFM5y44WJ1MtUquFwOGrkt1ARzjaX83caM_kRrWHaEqbfimqNnZafZSZAQjgfDBqP4_eQ/s1600/shabby+chic+modern+update+via+apartment+therapy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94thUulSuONaFQGWGTGx380YTcJrGoLePU_9MQeA-kfxeQCyC8dH5eMkxRcjcM2qmhdvTjiFM5y44WJ1MtUquFwOGrkt1ARzjaX83caM_kRrWHaEqbfimqNnZafZSZAQjgfDBqP4_eQ/s1600/shabby+chic+modern+update+via+apartment+therapy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Skona Hem</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">In a white room....some black [in the vintage picture] helps to ground the space.  It is such a statement focal point and keeps it from being too predictable.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQco7xoprhc1JsGJOTzqMc09C_Rt_VfvfI4PezRpH6cLUcbZNXHEfXvR4lIKeCGr47Y6WC0oTc5bD82c7byVMTEARA2o5L77uiuBunkr-3S_QO47bFz5y7_IzmG12ELXEj5MzC35Lymw/s1600/083-0610-living-room-mdn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQco7xoprhc1JsGJOTzqMc09C_Rt_VfvfI4PezRpH6cLUcbZNXHEfXvR4lIKeCGr47Y6WC0oTc5bD82c7byVMTEARA2o5L77uiuBunkr-3S_QO47bFz5y7_IzmG12ELXEj5MzC35Lymw/s1600/083-0610-living-room-mdn.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I love that the ceiling is painted high gloss as that adds a more modern look to this space.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZx3EKMFskY25aNzMBa19FV_PL7Fn1XT9UMM5HojIV9noBVO5s5wQGHbraFOtC9sSFEY33JjTxTWcJc9jtG1xJwz5dcDvW86iv-hfNA-Lz-qdC5ufk9aJeZNAeuMUMsViffuPufsEwA/s1600/elegant-refusal-chairs-1012-mdn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZx3EKMFskY25aNzMBa19FV_PL7Fn1XT9UMM5HojIV9noBVO5s5wQGHbraFOtC9sSFEY33JjTxTWcJc9jtG1xJwz5dcDvW86iv-hfNA-Lz-qdC5ufk9aJeZNAeuMUMsViffuPufsEwA/s1600/elegant-refusal-chairs-1012-mdn.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Another example of modern country by Jimmy Stanton.  Instead of all white he used a darker more moody color but I love the vintage picture over the mantel and that mustard throw.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Again most of this room is casual shabby but the fireplace is modern.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGtGdfkmfkrUdf1E9BoWOT12VrIRO1UPQpt1J4mRB3CNPK14qUMXW_wjThYWp1OXXcKMqo4VGdKG3ZuuaS3GKfq35O07kABRpLHEMqoGtncr6XzOnf84wy-vUjSwfR-nvtvzmLe0KOA/s1600/made-from-scratch-living-room-0513-mdn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGtGdfkmfkrUdf1E9BoWOT12VrIRO1UPQpt1J4mRB3CNPK14qUMXW_wjThYWp1OXXcKMqo4VGdKG3ZuuaS3GKfq35O07kABRpLHEMqoGtncr6XzOnf84wy-vUjSwfR-nvtvzmLe0KOA/s1600/made-from-scratch-living-room-0513-mdn.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Yikes....I went from shabby chic to modern country.  That is how my brain wanders.....</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I think if there is a lot of pattern in the room by way of fabrics then you need less accessories....just my opinion for what it's worth.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">I could ramble on and on about this look.....but y'all have things to do.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">**I tried to find credit for the images....most of them came from BH&G website.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Reminder....4 more days until Netflix returns with the last 6 episodes of <a href="http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70180183?mqso=81740929&awmatchtype=e&awnetwork=g&awcreative=49233510899&awkeyword=the%20killing&awposition=1t1&awexpid&awdevice=c&gclid=CjwKEAjwjN2eBRDbyPWl0JLY5lYSJACPo0Uia9xkCN0D58VndtpLCSRN8wVPp0rPMc86Aa33mr8zMxoCe1jw_wcB" target="_blank"><b><i>The Killing</i></b></a>!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<b>DISC Interiors : Sunset Idea House </b><br /><i>Opens August 1st- September 7, Manhattan Beach , CA </i><br /><br /><i><i>"Ceramics, paintings, textile weavings and custom furniture  commissioned from L.A.-area makers and artisans give personality to the  voluminous interior spaces."</i> </i><br /><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEhOT-xNyglGu5DLGq4LxMc_9WA7HGiJ-r3JSIyozj56JzcBhwZuSC0j-kWfmrbfSH1KDq3PQPP9nVwFo8CEUEVM4bq7Vl-PVH0E88WtHpfPxQAxxgHGt17ow6zc3z68YmNE0E3BWSn-onmt/s1600/158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOT-xNyglGu5DLGq4LxMc_9WA7HGiJ-r3JSIyozj56JzcBhwZuSC0j-kWfmrbfSH1KDq3PQPP9nVwFo8CEUEVM4bq7Vl-PVH0E88WtHpfPxQAxxgHGt17ow6zc3z68YmNE0E3BWSn-onmt/s1600/158.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>2014 Sunset Idea House Kitchen : blackened oak custom cabinetry, <b>Lawson Fenning</b> stools, <b>Forrest Lesch-Middelton</b> ceramic tiles for the backsplash, baskets from Garde, </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>ceramics on open shelving by <b>Heather Rosenman</b></i></div><br /><br /><br /><i><a href="http://www.latimes.com/home/la-hm-sunset-idea-house-20140726-story.html"><b>Sunset Idea House featured in the LA Times today about the Sunset Idea House! </b></a></i><br /><br /><i>"David John and Krista Schrock, partners in Los Angeles-based DISC Interiors, brought an effortless, contemporary vibe to the interiors, <b>drawing inspiration from the nearby Pacific Ocean and California coastline.</b></i><br /><br /><i> "We wanted the interiors to feel modern and beach-driven but not in the typical Cape Cod motif of seashells or anchors," DISC said. The designers played up graphic contrasts with oversized black-and-white photography of ocean scenes and selected warm finishes such as natural linens, baskets and white oak flooring. <b>Ceramics, paintings, textile weavings and custom furniture commissioned from L.A.-area makers and artisans give personality to the voluminous interior spaces.</b></i><br /><i><br /></i><i>Manhattan Beach architect <b>Louie Tomaro of Tomaro Design Group </b>is the  home's designer. Sunset selected <b>Mike Davis Custom Home</b>s, also based in  Manhattan Beach, to build the project. <b>Masterpeace Gardens</b> of Redondo  Beach designed the landscape with drought-tolerant plantings, a no-mow  lawn, an edible garden, an outdoor kitchen and living room, and a  swimming pool."</i><br /><br /><br /><i><a href="http://www.latimes.com/home/la-hm-sunset-idea-house-20140726-story.html">Read Full article here... </a></i><br /><br /><i><br /></i><i><br /></i><div style="text-align: center;"><i>------------</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />

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