tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87380478588974970662024-03-12T02:59:26.139-04:00the sister sophisticateSTYLE = LIFESTYLE my design on lifeThe Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.comBlogger192125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-55121557653356785182013-09-12T20:20:00.000-04:002013-09-12T20:20:26.859-04:00What is that, VELVET?!!Hello TSS lovelies!<br />
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Okay...so its been sooo long since my last post. I have come to the realization that I a a working Mamma and blogging has to be a hobby until I can make it my priority. So enough of that downer stuff!<br />
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Let's talk about this "Mean Green" I came across after finally sitting down and looking at my Ikea catalog. Yes, I am late, but my gosh this is too stylishly cute! It goes right along with the the emerald Pantone color of the year...I posted <a href="http://thesistersophisticate.blogspot.com/2013/01/emerald-color-palettes.html" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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Okay so back to the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50245057/#/30245058" target="_blank">sofa</a>. What is that, velvet?!! YES. LOVE to the umpteenth power, and it comes in a variety of colors. Thank you Ikea for giving me a reason to come see you again! Oh but wait, that <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80239724/#/30239726" target="_blank">cabinet</a> though. Two-toned with cabinet drawers and drawers below. There are several ways to use this, but i think it will work great as a bar.<br />
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My impression of Ikea furniture is that it is doll furniture to me because I am am such a stallion of a woman. But that sofa can find its way into my home any day. Classy and clean its right up my ally!The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-23084177048628530402013-04-16T07:17:00.000-04:002013-04-16T07:17:01.298-04:00Craigslist - A Design Tool<br />
I am in luv with the new look of Craigslist. Its now officially an easy to use design tool. I do not know how long its been this way, but it was a pleasant shock for me.<br />
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The Grid View saves me time because I can look at multiple pictures at one time. I usually only choose the items with images, so this is great. This view is my fave, mst def the way to go!<br />
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Another useful view is the Pic View. I did used to appreciate reading the description, even though some made sense where others just made me curse cuz it made NO SENSE ATALL! <br />
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I am also loving the Map View! When I want something I always refer to the google map to see how far it is away. Even though this does not give you real distance or time you can get a good gage on how far you are willing to travel.<br />
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Here is how I sue craigslist when I know exactly what I am looking for:<br />
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<li>In this instance I was looking for a computer armoire. I typed in "armoire," to keep it broad, but kept my eyes open for a computer armiore.</li>
<li>I know my max budget was $100, but I put $150 because there is always room to talk someone down.</li>
<li>Be patient, only contact someone if you really want it. I always just ask a simple question, "Is this armoire still available?" The seller usually gets back with you.</li>
<li>This one just happend to be $50 and it was oak! Well worth it since it was well within my budget.</li>
<li>I never commit to anything until I inspect it in person, so I kindly ask the seller if I can come by and take a look at it. </li>
<li>I took my husband with me to pick it up because I knew it was going to be big and heavy.</li>
<li>I pay with cash only! Takes away the ease on both parties behalf.</li>
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Right now this Craigslist armoire serves as my bar, which it will forever be, but I have a DIY in mind for it to make it official!<br />
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What do you think of the new look and navigation tools on Craigslist?<br />
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My supervisor knows me too well! She said mark your calendar and so I did!<br />
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I sooo... enjoyed myself with her and my sister today at the <a href="http://www.fancyflealakeland.com/">"Fancy Flea"</a> here in our local area of Downtown Lakeland, FL. It was my first experience and now my sister and I are hooked. So this will be a yearly event for us!<br />
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I saw such beautiful and crafty inspos that I filed away in my idea book. So it was the perfect kick in the you know what to jump start some much needed projects around here. <br />
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Yes, its been awhile since my last post but, BOYEE am I inspired!!! Can't wait... Anybody else went to any markets like this lately?The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-64130374347514141852013-02-27T20:19:00.000-05:002013-02-27T20:19:11.527-05:00Outdoor Communal DiningSpring is lingering around the corner and I am ready! Are you? I would loooove to host a lovely dinner with close family and friends under the stars of those Spring weekend nights.<br /><br />
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I also love the idea of dining under a mix of white paper lanterns and industrial bulbs like these!<br />
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In addition to that a key element to setting the mood under the starry sky would be a table full of candlelit mason jars. Uggh, I am longing for this right na!<br />
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The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-82325964004264814342013-02-25T18:30:00.002-05:002013-02-25T18:30:13.129-05:00Great Lamp...Great Price!Have you seen this lamp at JCP? I was in there a couple weeks ago and loved the lamp and could no believe the price...So its on order!<br />
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<br />The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-4525531271123559962013-02-18T21:02:00.000-05:002013-02-18T21:02:12.195-05:00Weekend ChicHope everyone had a great weekend. We spent ours at
basketball games, of course. I must say it was a wonderfully cool weekend though. <br />
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But I can not help but think about easy chic weekend looks. I love a nice simple "white" blouse or tee paired with denim. I want to wear this weekend chic look all week long.... <br />
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I need a simple yet functional toe to throw all the game schedules, extra pair of clothing for my toddler and a pair of flats to throw on when I get tired of wearing these babies:<br />
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I wouldn't even mind dressing it up with a black simple blazer.<br />
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Yeah.. this is pretty much my frame of mind right now. I guess you could say I am ready for the weekend! The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-21746651398392085242013-02-14T07:19:00.000-05:002013-02-14T07:19:22.115-05:00Happy (Paper) Valentines<br />
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Lovers are making plans for their sweetest hearts. For me an mines, its going to be a day like any other. But of course making those last minute cards and candies for school.<br />
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My husband always buys the girls a rose and a bear with a box of chocolates and takes it to them at school. We make separate plans on the weekend. But as he would say "everyday is valentines day"<br />
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I personally like the simplest of sweet things. How about how beauty can come out of something so utilitarian as paper. <br />
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<br />The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-16171119734664347772013-02-12T20:21:00.003-05:002013-02-12T20:21:48.706-05:00Paint Love<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Possibly taking a new direction!<br />
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I already forewarned the hubs that I reserve the right to change my mind, constantly! Well, we painted the main rooms of the house about three years ago, and now I have changed my mind. I alwasy wanted taupe, but now that i have lived with it...I don't really want itt anymore.<br />
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I WANT GRAY! So I have been sifting through paint chips
over the last few weeks, becasue of my laundry room project and we are
getting ready to paint the boys rooms and the master bedrooma nd bath!<br />
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Some things have been happening around the house lately, so I thought I would share. <br />
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I have a huge wall in my entry when you first come in to the left. I
knew I wanted to have a long console. I never
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So with that comes my latest furniture piece that I had made by the same person that did my <a href="http://thesistersophisticate.blogspot.com/2013/01/about-my-fireplace.html">fireplace:</a><br />
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Rustic-modern glam is what I am striving to achieve in my home. This console would definitely be defined as industrial, but it falls under the "rustic-modern" category for me.<br />
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I knew that I needed something simple, but not too modern to where its cold in feeling. So I decided on the reclaimed wood look.<br />
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The overall piece is 84" long by 30" high by 16" deep. The top is knotty pine where he runded the edges and used a shoe polish technique to achieve the finished stain. The base is square shaped 1" piping painted black. Pieces like this...can cost as much as $699 retail, but I paid $225 for labor and materials.<br />
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I am really satisfied withe finished product! And it has given life to my once empty entry. Now the art is not new, but its new to my home. A good friend knew how much I loved it and gave it too me. Thank you Tiffany! It is a 60" square abstract canvas painting.<br />
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The floating <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20116274/#/70116276">expidit </a>storage shelf has actually been up for a few weeks now, and sadly before it went up it had been sitting in the original box on my floor for a few months before that. But I am happy its finally in its place.<br />
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Now as you can see these surfaces are still very empty. I will be adding baskets in here for storage and hanging my black and white family portraits above, once we take them. <br />
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Also I finally got the baseboards completed around the fireplace, looks so much better.The next step will be the black chalkboard paint and battery candles for the firebox.The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-53732535530460559692013-02-08T07:11:00.000-05:002013-02-08T07:11:45.605-05:00White, Black & NATURALThere is nothing better in my book than the striking ans classic combination of Black and White. But when you add a natural element like wood...something special happens. <br />
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Where can I get these bent wood chairs? Pieces like these is what makes me fall in love with design. Functional art at its finest! The B&W chevron rug makes this pic. Great use of space though, below a window.<br />
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Check out the eclectic mix in this space. We have this ultra modern desk and chair with casual burlap curtains...you gotta love and appreciate that!<br />
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I find myself gravitating more and more towards white rooms lately like these livign rooms above. But what I love most is that even the main seating is bravely done in white. With little pops of black and natural!<br />
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Above is my most favoritist (<i>I know that aint no word, but it really best describes it</i>) room ever. Eclectic & Classic...Rustic & Modern this is my style yawl! Do you see the mix of black and white drapes with that beautiful wood block table?<br />
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Love these wood floors, and beautiful B&W bear claw tub sitting on top of it! Really enjoying the black painted trim against the black painted walls...hmm, getting an idea!<br />
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I love B&W photos. I love this chunky wood bench sitting under this B&W photo gallery! Can you see how special this is?The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-49452495893811278352013-02-07T07:01:00.001-05:002013-02-07T07:01:52.805-05:00When Pillows...Pop<div style="text-align: center;">
A pillow! Pillow what...pillow whoo! Love pillows!</div>
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I can not stress how details as simple as a pillow in a room can do all the talking and totally define and add personality to a room.<br />
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If I could I would have a different pillow story to tell every month in every room, so that would add up to about 120 PLUS pillows a year! And they are out there. You have hundreds of thousands to choose from.<br />
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I personally like it when all it takes is just ONE!<br />
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All you need is a good basic foundation to pull it out. Try doing a DIY monogrammed pillow!<br />
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They also come in many different shapes and sizes. A good bolster pillow is always fun! But it only take just ONE...I don't know aobut doing more than one bolster! Send me a pic if you have.<br />
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Love bold statement pieces. This is what a you call a good base foundation...with solid charcoal slipper chairs topped with a bold black and white pattern!<br />
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And there is nothing wrong with settling for a solid on solid. This pic above is one of my favorites! <br />
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I can lose hours in a day that feel like minutes when searching for a pillow. Sometimes I come across a fabric that I know I want o make a pillow out of, but do not have a room to put it in!<br />
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The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-46106555376486180052013-02-05T22:39:00.002-05:002013-02-05T22:39:23.142-05:00Creative Jewelry DisplaysSomeone asked me a couple of days ago about some ways to store jewelry. I suggested pretty tiny dishes or bowls at the time, but I just went to my nifty little resource called Pinterest, your heard of it (hee-hee)?!!! There are tons of ways to turn your jewelry into art! Her were my favorites:<br />
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<br />The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-60407423084490212012013-01-31T06:59:00.001-05:002013-01-31T06:59:29.268-05:00QuestionSo, I just deleted a 3hours spent post!!!!! AHHHH! How do I recover it?<br />
<br />The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-17548184855493075602013-01-25T07:28:00.000-05:002013-01-25T07:28:07.317-05:00Inspired....Home art studios...<br />
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I am just am always looking at magazines...but I love the convenience of online magazines like Lonny where I was inspired by these beautiful home art studios in there <a href="http://www.lonny.com/magazine/November+2012/exBLL1AV0gR/1">November 2012</a> issue.<br />
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This is the New York studio belongs to landscape architect, Miranda Brooks. I love the femininity of this space. I do draw and paint, but its been years since I have done if as a hobby on either canvas or sketch papers. White walls make for a neutral environment conducive to letting your mind be free to create art.<br />
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But I can do the same in this masculine space below belonging to the artist...Jeremiah Goodman.<br />
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I love dark spaces! There are all kinds of little cozy places in here to curl up with a sketch book!<br />
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These spaces have inspired me to get dig out my paitn brushes from the hall closet. I do have a couple of canvases that are calling my name.<br />
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Have you been inspired by anything lately?The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-38798441611640013632013-01-23T07:43:00.001-05:002013-01-23T07:44:58.208-05:00Emerald Color Palettes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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By now, everyone knows the Pantone color of the year is...<a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21055&from=hp">Emerald</a>. I
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I consider these palettes to be warm and <i>"contrasting" </i>in color: <b>Emerald + Tan & Emerald + Black</b>...! Below are cool <i>"monochromatic"</i> palettes: <b>Emerald + Gray & Emerald + Aqua</b>...!<br />
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Personally, I think "green" in general is a great color in any shade!
But emerald on its own is vibrant and regal. A very bold color option in
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The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-59572937795170452382013-01-21T07:39:00.001-05:002013-01-21T07:39:37.090-05:00Ethnic AppealI love "ethnic" textiles, architecture, and accessories whether its Indian, Bohemian, African, or Moroccan inspired ETC..., if its exotic, then I am luv-in-it-all!<br />
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I attribute my love for ethnic decor because it lens itself to being rustic and modern. My favorites are textiles with their intricate motifs. Died, woven, and embroidered by hand you have to appreciate elaborate process that goes into these pieces.<br />
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Next would have to be how those textiles are applied whether its pillows or rugs! Layers of color, texture and pattern all combine to create a collage of eye candy.<br />
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But I have to say I appreciate the "less is more" approach when adding just the perfect amount of ethic decor to be able to label room, having ethnic appeal just like the images below!<br />
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Another way textiles are applied are through fashionable attire! Prints, ornate jewelry, woven hand bags, or versatile head pieces all fall under the wearable category. I personally have these large wooden earrings that I wear every now and again. They are probably my favorite and what i consider to be ethnic.<br />
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Next fall into the architectural department! Whether its huge warm heavily carved doors, tribal wall coverings, or carved archways these are the kid of details that I call "show-stoppers!"<br />
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I love the idea of being able to re purpose old vintage doors into headboards or coffee tables.<br />
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Check out those lanterns!!!</div>
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Last would be furniture, accessories and lighting. These are the "piece de resistance" of an interior. Small, ways to add some powerful pieces of ethnicity into your space like Moroccan pendants or moroccan mirrors and Asian cabinets.<br />
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I am so in love with this cabinet. It is uber cool, uber ethnic and oh sooo uber fantastic! I hardly ever use that word to explain anything, so I hope you get the idea!</div>
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Does anyone have some beautiful ethnic textiles, architecture or accents in their life? Or maybe you have a really ethnic pair of earrings, like me, or dress! Tell me about it! </div>
The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-18672443172775524212013-01-18T07:25:00.000-05:002013-01-18T21:54:56.544-05:00Sophisticated Pom PomsThe great thing about pom-poms is that you immediately associate it with youthfulness and exuberance. That's why it fits perfectly in to a girls bedroom design. But what about using it elsewhere?<br />
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I mean are poms the first thing on your list? It can be hard to incorporate it "successfully" because it can go juvenile, in a not so attractive way, real fast.<br />
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Check out these "successful" applications to incorporate pom-poms into your decor:<br />
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A multicolored pom-pom curtain tie-back?!! This is smart! Its a great SMALL (that's the key here) detail as well, but almost camouflaged in with the floral drape design. This is still very youthful, but also sophisticated. This is an idea yo can use in a living, dining or bedroom application.<br />
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These large poms on this throw brings the exuberance into this room fo-sho! Makes me want one...NO need one. This is sophisticated because although large in scale its ONE muted mustard tone against a simple a settle backdrop. <br />
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A bouquet of pom-poms. How fun are these? I just love these necklaces! Again ONE muted tone. No multicolor here! I could see these as curtain tie-backs a well.<br />
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And ah! Tulle pom pom garland is a winner. Can you see these as the perfect Christmas garland? In this application I would go with pale tones like a mint green, or a really soft blush.<br />
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Hands down the most sophisticated pom-pom of them all...the emphasis juju hat! Large in scale and instant way to add texture in a room. This would be my route! So fun but any color would work here. I especially like the jewel tones.<br />
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I have now got the hang of Instagram (@startollie) and now fiddling around with Twitter (@SisSophisticate). Thank you to my new followers...<i>why didn't I start a long time ago?</i><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cccccc;"> The weekend kicked off with putting these beautiful turned legs on <a href="http://thesistersophisticate.blogspot.com/2013/01/my-new-lovely.html">my new lovely!</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cccccc;">This caused us to go into full on rearranging mode that turned out to be a breath of fresh air on Saturday morning.</span></div>
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I shared <a href="http://thesistersophisticate.blogspot.com/2013/01/my-new-lovely.html">my new lovely </a>with everyone as soon as I got it in place on Friday! Now as you see this, there are a couple things that are not quite right with this image. You have to visualize with me here:<br />
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<li>There are trophies and medals hanging off the edge of my plant ledge, I promise, I can NOT keep up with these things...but kudos to my kids for being such wonderful athletes. </li>
<li>The fireplace is STILL unfinished and the art is small scale but great for color of what I had. Its custom art by the way!</li>
<li>As much as I love my flat weave, hounds-tooth, black and white area rug...<i>whew that a mouth full</i>, I keep going back and forth about this or a heavy knotted jute. BUT the turquoise is killer against it. We will see...!</li>
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But onto the lovely ottoman, it arrived on my door step on Thursday evening and we put it together that night, very easy! We purchased it on<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Skyline-Furniture-Tufted-Cocktail-Ottoman/dp/B008276UIY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hg_5"> Amazon</a>. Its the Button Tufted Linen Ottoman by Skyline. Its honestly gone up in price about $70 since we hit the "checkout" button in December.<br />
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Its actually on sale at <a href="http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=button+tufted+ottoman&category=0%7CAll%7Cmatchallpartial%7Call+categories">Target</a> right now for less than $250.00 but in only a few select color options. Before I considered the turquoise I was pondering on the black, but either way I knew I wanted the linen. I had been <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8738047858897497066#editor/target=post;postID=2787631439751431058">peepin</a> it out for awhile now. I <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/215750638368904291/">pinned </a>it months!<br />
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We rearranged both the living room slash sitting room and family room on Friday night, but once it was right it wuzzz right! I am sooo... happy I went with a pop of color. Its so easy to go safe, but you have to go against the grain sometimes. But I do have a vision!<br />
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Anyone have any bold purchases they have mad lately? If so I would like to know about them!The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-33180063885673873922013-01-11T20:45:00.002-05:002013-01-11T20:45:21.227-05:00My New Lovely...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-45981103137121772772013-01-11T07:26:00.000-05:002013-01-11T07:26:08.726-05:00Artist Feature + InspirationI have a blank wall well actually a few! Its time...TIME to get something on these walls, but this one in particular is just screaming for something....<br />
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So I have been peepin out this great artist named <a href="http://amandatalley.com/">Amanda Stone Talley</a><br />
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Her work is abstract , but I love the colors and how subdued and controlled they are. Also the way she combines colors is genius. In a room, you can not help but be drawn to her art. as you can see in the room designs above. <br />
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Check out some work from her portfolio...really captivating and powerful. I can see why her work is used in so many spaces. <br /><br />
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This is really striking! I would like to see something like this, but I have a bench that it will go very so it needs to be elongated as a double or use a double pair. I have taupe walls, so it should be just as striking!The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-70355290274417565562013-01-10T07:00:00.000-05:002013-01-10T07:12:55.745-05:00Junk Drawers...?!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Not really junk, but I am going through my drawers in my nightstand and I came across some old drawings I did. These are actually when we first moved into our house a few years ago. Its an idea I had for the family room layout and casual dining room, but looking back...my things have changed!<br />
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After living in the house for awhile we decided to move the TV to behind
the wall where the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8738047858897497066#editor/target=post;postID=6872214333284020902">fireplace </a>now sits. So that really changed the
entire layout. The way I use the space is still thee same as far as function so I still have kept some of the same ideas like having a computer armoire in this space. I still want a chaise sectional, but I decided not to use an upholstered ottoman int his room.<br />
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As far as the casual dining room ( or breakfast nook) I am doing wall to wall bookshelves where I show the banquet and a window seat will now go under the window.<br />
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This is so random, but I just thought I would share. I have plenty more where this came from...Its just about time I execute!!!!<br />
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The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-35130180075789610542013-01-09T07:00:00.000-05:002013-01-09T07:00:03.795-05:00On My Desk Okay...so I said I was gonna focus more on my projects this year, but listen, a girl has gotta get paid! So I thought I would share with you my current project (or one o them)!<br />
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Bi-yearly my company hosts what we call a "dealer show!" Its actually where all the owners come together to view the new furniture purchased at market. I am in charge of design and layout of the showroom floor. This time I am dibbling and dabbling into the Friday night event as well, which serves as the corporate social.<br />
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The theme is actually a play off of the new store branding design I did <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8738047858897497066#editor/target=post;postID=1517982787988747911">back in October</a>. I can not go into too much detail but you can see a snippet of it in the link! The theme is "Details in Retail!" But I wanted to do something fun for the Friday night theme, a fun sophisticated Jazz Cafe!<br />
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The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738047858897497066.post-70764349122276716862013-01-07T21:04:00.001-05:002013-01-07T21:04:27.597-05:00Changin it up!I have been rockin my fro (<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8738047858897497066#editor/target=post;postID=8205199868073335099">my sister-do</a>) for about five years now and I feel like I need a change. NOT gonna get all wild and change get a perm or a blowout, but I do want o change up my look a bit. I wanna go short enough that I can pull it down into to my face like this:<br />
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I am looking for a messy but curly look with a little more shape to it. My usual style is to pull it back with a head band off of my forehead
because I let it get really long. So right now its about 3 inches too
long. I'm gonna try tighter curls before I cut too much off. Let's see what happens.The Sister Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966674426993382773noreply@blogger.com0