Workbench chic

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Chicken Lamp

For my upcoming birthday my mother bought me a chicken lamp I had been eying - I love chickens - both in real life and in ceramic form (see the chickens lined up on top of the cabinet in the background?). Unfortunately this chicken lamp was a bit brown for my taste and the paint finish was chipped - so using the lamps in Ellie's 'cougar town' house as inspiration I gave it two coats of white oil. I even spray painted the finial in gold spray paint - and the result is a mix cheeky glamorous. I have been loving the glow of lamplight in these early dark evenings.

Kristen Bell's Colorful house in Instyle

I love the mix of rich textured hues, colorful brights and cheery patterns. It is both cosy and young.

Bullseye Mirrors

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Eddie Ross's clever job of painting the plastic reproduction has made me troll through eBay for similar examples.

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Grey paint - White Trim - Black Shutters

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In the summer I always prefer white on white farmhouses- but when the chilly weather approaches - the red leaves of autumn call out for slightly warmer tones. There is somthing comforting about a pearly soft gray.

Facade

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Texture and simplicity. Lovely!

Cosy Plaid

Scan of Ralph Lauren Ad

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