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LONG DISTANCE DECORATING



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I love my job.  I love meeting all of you, as well.  When I can combine the two, I'm a happy camper.  So long distance decorating just makes sense for me.  If I can help with one little question on my blog, I can help with a lot more via long distance decorating.   I can guide the do-it-yourself client, or provide a plan for help with contractors.  With the

Benjamin Moore's paint color, Gray Horse,  is a light gray with a slight green undertone.  It is on my 'lovely colors' list.  [I really must get around to blogging about them some day soon.]

One of my readers recently used Gray Horse for her kitchen cabinets and wrote this note to me:  

Hi Claudine,
Its been a while, but we finally got around to painting the kitchen cabinets... we went

JENNY




Don't be intimidated by gray.  Nearly all grays and greiges play well together.  Gray, cream, beige, greige and charcoal make a pleasing palette.





I recently received a very sweet email with a request from a reader:




Hello
I found your blog while researching paint colours, love your ideas, and paint choices. This is truly a gift you have... I really need advice, and would love

KITCHEN REMODEL





I've been researching some lighting for a kitchen remodel and have found some lovely, 

'non-boring', 'non-ordinary' fixtures.

You know how I hate using the same old tired stuff you see everywhere - 

and how I love finding something wonderful - like these terrific square lanterns [above]

 that are somehow substantial and light [non-heavy feeling] at the same time.

Here

BRIDGING THE GAP


Interior Decorating is primarily about color.  Color that defines a space, color that accents a space, color to create a mood, color to enhance architectural details, color to create interest, color for contrast.  Color to create flow from room to room and make sense of it all.... to bridge the gap so to speak...


I recently received this question from a reader:

Please help!