tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66580491655936254792024-03-13T19:13:08.899-06:00Robin King DesignsRobin King Designs Blog. Decoupage artist.Robin Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390785385750545195noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658049165593625479.post-87002267674437984422017-11-01T22:06:00.000-06:002017-11-01T22:06:01.412-06:00Vintage French Laundry BasketAs the weather is starting to turn colder, my focus goes back to beautiful things inside my home.<br />
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Today, I have a beautiful and simple tip that will help you with a rather mundane chore --- laundry. Although laundry may not be on the top of your list of beautiful things around your home, it can be.<br />
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Recently I attended Trade Days in Fredericksburg, Texas and found this beautiful Vintage French Laundry Basket. I bought it as soon as soon as I saw it.<br />
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It looks so beautiful in my laundry room.</div>
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Although it's old, it is still in wonderful condition and is very useful. </div>
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I have folded towels, washcloths and pillow cases to make a beautiful display in the basket and added a bit of dried lavender too.<br />
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Lavender helps make so many things beautiful.</div>
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Now as you are carrying your basket through your home to put your beautifully folded laundry away, you can look down and see the simple beauty of clean towels, ruffled linen pillowcases and the smell of lavender.</div>
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You do not need a vintage basket, any large beautiful basket will do. Once you have put everything away, you can store your beautiful basket on a shelf.</div>
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It's a simple and beautiful item for beautiful living.</div>
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Robin Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390785385750545195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658049165593625479.post-31662004956396206902017-10-04T15:41:00.000-06:002017-10-04T15:41:08.007-06:00It's starting to feel like fall...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's fall!!! When I was younger, fall was my very favorite season. It meant a new school year, new school clothes and beautiful fall days. Although I am not starting a new school year, I am excited to make a few changes around the house and still enjoy the beauty of the season. I love bringing the outdoors inside. I also love the fact that the squirrels are starting to gather their goodies for the upcoming winter. What do you love best about fall?<br />
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A few fall items in my shop...<br />
<a href="http://www.robinkingdesigns.com/item_513/Squirrel-Statue.htm">Squirrel Statue</a><br />
<a href="http://www.robinkingdesigns.com/item_391/Squirrel-in-Tree-Canvas.htm">Squirrel Canvas</a><br />
<a href="http://www.robinkingdesigns.com/item_487/Squirrel-in-Tree-Plate.htm">Squirrel Plate</a>Robin Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390785385750545195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658049165593625479.post-86318719193830740932017-07-17T20:47:00.001-06:002017-07-17T20:47:35.004-06:00A Sweet RabbitI have been out of town for a week and today definitely felt like a "Monday."<br />
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I just saw this sweet rabbit while watering the garden and it made me smile.<br />
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As I mentioned, there are a lot of current projects in my studio, so I placed the piece outside. The spring weather had been so mild that surely it would do fine. Then the calendar turned to May and the many spring snows came. What is that saying, "out of site, our of mind"? Yes, the piece had been snowed on several times by the wet Colorado spring snows. It came with a little damage to the top veneer. Well, after all those snows, the veneer pretty much removed itself.<br />
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The before pictures.<br />
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now I have a beautiful vintage wicker vanity.</div>
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Maybe I shouldn't get horse blinders after all... It's a beautiful addition to my garden.<br />
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What projects are you working on this summer?<br />
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Here are links to a few of the products shown:<br />
<a href="http://www.robinkingdesigns.com/item_547/Girl-and-Dog-in-Garden-Wood-Wall-Art.htm">Girl and Dog in Garden Wall Art</a><br />
<a href="http://www.robinkingdesigns.com/item_595/Ladybug-Tissue-Box-Cover.htm">Ladybug Tissue Box</a><br />
<a href="http://www.robinkingdesigns.com/item_596/Victorian-Flowers-8-by-10-inch-Canvas.htm">Victorian Flowers 8 by 10 Canvas</a><br />
<a href="http://www.robinkingdesigns.com/category_82/Lavender-Sachets.htm">Lavender Sachet</a>Robin Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390785385750545195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658049165593625479.post-37478895170693140992017-06-23T18:24:00.000-06:002017-06-23T21:49:14.284-06:00A beautiful garden statue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earlier this week, the temperatures were in the high 90s. However, today I woke up to rain and much, much cooler temperatures. No matter the time of year, Colorado has many bright sunny days. So today was a bit of a novelty and perfect for photography.<br />
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The picture above is one of my favorite garden statues. She lived in my mom's garden for years and just the other day, my mom asked me if I wanted her. Or, maybe I asked my mom if I could have her, (probably the latter). Anyhow I am so happy to have her in my garden now. She looks so stunning!<br />
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Happy gardening.Robin Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390785385750545195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658049165593625479.post-38577957685375872342017-06-17T19:38:00.001-06:002017-06-17T19:40:45.902-06:00Not a bird, but a squirrel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a picture just before he jumped in the tree.</div>
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The raised garden beds will not be planted.<br />
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The garden statues are all wearing tall snow hats.<br />
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Flowers are blanketed with snow.<br />
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The cherub on my planter appears to be sleeping.<br />
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There is peace in my little piece of the world today.<br />
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Grateful and awed by the beauty of a Springtime snow.Robin Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390785385750545195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658049165593625479.post-72933029860650065132017-02-14T11:23:00.002-07:002017-02-16T19:58:34.755-07:00Happy Valentine's Day 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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(And a very big thank you to my pug Sophie for being such a patient model)</div>
Robin Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390785385750545195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658049165593625479.post-14921330211047579002017-01-28T19:58:00.000-07:002017-02-02T12:39:09.140-07:00Victorian Homes Spring 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thank you so much Merrie Destefano, editor of Victorian Homes Magazine. She featured my floral writing desk in the absolutely beautiful Spring 2017 issue of Victorian Homes Magazine. Make sure to pick up a copy for yourself . The magazine features beautiful homes, interesting editorials and of course, wonderful pictures of Victorian Homes from around the country. </div>
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Thank you again Merrie!</div>
Robin Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390785385750545195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658049165593625479.post-9207397780924742762017-01-22T17:39:00.000-07:002017-01-22T17:56:04.674-07:00Beautiful Things for Beautiful Living: Pale Pink Tulips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pale pink tulips inside a vintage lantern. A simply beautiful display. </div>
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Even though it is January and there is snow on the ground, that doesn't mean you can't have Springtime in your kitchen window. This window is above my sink. At this time of year, there is not too much to see outside, so I decided to add cut flowers in small vases, <a href="http://www.robinkingdesigns.com/item_479/Bird-Clock.htm">a bird clock</a>, cherubs, and house plants in decorative urns to my windowsill.</div>
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I chose pink carnations and baby's breath for my small vases. These flowers are beautiful, smell wonderful, and are long-lasting.</div>
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I wanted to share a few of my current Christmas decorating projects. We all have our favorite decorations, some old and some new. Below is one of my favorites. It's a simple manager scene we put out every year. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The pieces are very small and scene usually goes unnoticed in the room.</span></div>
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Not too long ago, I found the above items on sale at one of my local stores. I loved the shapes and different sizes, but hesitated on buying because I had no idea what I was going to do with them.</div>
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Then it hit me, these are perfect for Christmas decorations!</div>
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I placed one of my vintage bottle brush trees inside the round glass container and it looked like this.</div>
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As you know, my website <a href="http://www.robinkingdesigns.com/">Robin King Designs</a> is where you can purchase my decoupage creations. Each item is handmade and features my signature crackle finish. Every design has been inspired from my antique paper and fabric collection. However, I do have a section where I sell acquisitions that will look beautiful in your home. The inventory is always changing and many items are one-of-a-kind. The beautiful floral needlepoint pillow shown is an example. Click <a href="http://www.robinkingdesigns.com/category_68/Beautiful-Finds.htm">here</a> to see more Beautiful Finds. Robin Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390785385750545195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658049165593625479.post-51232791342295683512015-11-11T22:54:00.000-07:002015-11-11T22:54:26.243-07:00Roses in Basket Tissue Box Cover and Wastepaper Basket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A beautiful way to have roses all year long.</div>
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"There are always flowers for those who want to see them"</div>
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Sophie taking time to smell the flowers.</div>
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How nice to see the world through flowers.</div>
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The beauty of walking along a path of flowers.</div>
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Today, I sat down at my computer to send a few emails. As I was experiencing my daily dose of "writers block" I glanced underneath my desk and this is what I saw.</div>
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So, I very quietly reached for my camera.<br />
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As you can see, the shot was clearly staged. <br />
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However, not by me.<br />
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Sophie the pug takes all the design credit on this one.<br />
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There must be way too much talk of color coordination, scale and balance around here. It's even getting to the dog.<br />
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However, I must say that she seems to have a great eye for color and a natural sense of balance.<br />
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Perhaps, I will put use her creative direction in my next photo shoot.<br />
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I did, however, follow the age old of advice of letting sleeping dogs ( and frogs) lie. Robin Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390785385750545195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658049165593625479.post-27807438364958196912014-08-09T17:09:00.003-06:002014-08-09T17:09:26.560-06:00Summer Reading<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
As children we were told not to forget our "Summer Reading" as we left school for a few months of freedom. When I was a child, Summer Reading was not on the top of my list. My Summer list included going on a family vacation to the mountains, swimming, sunbathing with baby oil, staying up late with my sisters to watch Bonanza reruns and of course, sleeping in. With all that going on, reading was going to have to wait until the school bell rang again. </div>
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As it turns out, now I wish there was more time for Summer Reading. I even created a space in my backyard just for this purpose. It 's a simply pleasure to flip through pages of books while listening to birds chirp, watching squirrels jump and hearing the many sounds of Summer.<br />
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Do you have a favorite place you like to read in the Summer?<br />
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While were are on the subject of Summer Reading, below are a few of the books I have been reading this Summer. (and not one Bonanza rerun yet, sorry little Joe)<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">French Printed Cottons</span></em><br />
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Flowers are starting to loose some of their luster, the days are getting shorter and soon Fall will arrive before we are ready. Soon we will be asking ourselves, where did the Summer go? Make sure to make time for some Summer Reading of your own.<br />
Robin Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390785385750545195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6658049165593625479.post-25233689106411669882014-01-20T20:39:00.001-07:002014-01-20T22:34:22.503-07:00Just Horsing Around at The National Western Stock Show 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The National Western Stock Show comes to Denver every January and growing up in Denver, I have attended the show many, many times. </div>
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It had been awhile since my last show, but I attended this year and wanted to share a few pictures with you.</div>
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A beautiful horse fountain.</div>
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This horse looked so sweet.</div>
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A very successful show.</div>
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A beautiful horse with a beautiful tartan blanket.</div>
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I was lucky enough to watch this horse and rider warm up and took a lot pictures that all turned out blurry, so it was an artistic photoshop filter to the rescue.</div>
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Like many of you, I think horses are such beautiful animals and love using their images in my work. </div>
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Below are a few examples.</div>
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Thank you and I hoped you enjoyed the pictures.</div>
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As I was just about to ship a <a href="http://www.robinkingdesigns.com/item_31/Beautiful-Floral-Writing-Desk-on-Black.htm">Rose Writing Desk</a> to a client today, I walked by this room and could not help but notice the beautiful streaming sunlight. It's been very cold here, just like the rest of the country, so the radiance of the sunlight did not go unnoticed.</div>
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I remembered that the Rose Writing Desk photo on my website had not be updated in a while. So I quickly pulled some things together for a photo shoot while trying to keep up with the sun.</div>
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I knew I did not have much time, so I placed the items, swept the floor and grabbed my camera.</div>
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I did like the first pictures, but thought I had better take a few more just in case.</div>
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So I hurriedly snapped a few shots.</div>
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The sunlight did not go unnoticed by my pug Sophie either.</div>
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Then, she tried to run by between frames.</div>
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This time she thought the book on The Louvre might be good for chewing.</div>
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The dried pink roses looked so pretty that I placed them on top of the writing desk and took a few pictures.</div>
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Merry Christmas to all. </div>
It's been a busy December but I did take a little time out to decorate my Christmas table. I like to start setting it about a week before Christmas and add items each day. Here is how it looked the day before Christmas.<br />
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Each Christmas I like to create a new center piece for the table. This year I started with of my favorite pieces. It's an old cut glass bowl that is held up by four joyful cherubs.</div>
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I added pinecones, large deer ornaments, a little bit of greenery and placed it on a crystal cake stand topped with a vintage Christmas linen. A few pinecones around the base completed the look.<br />
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The golden deer ornaments will reflect the candlelight very nicely.</div>
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For my Christmas Table I also like to add a few of my favorite things that do not get used very often. Favorite things like my Old Britain Castles Red English Transferware plates, Waterford water glasses, antique crystal serving dishes, silver serving trays and my stag head pewter goblets. </div>
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I've heard it said that we should decorate our homes with items we truly love.</div>
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<i>That practice can show up in some interesting ways...</i></div>
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Have you ever purchased an item at an antique store or sale, trundled it home,<br />
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We <i>do</i> tend to gravitate toward the same colors, patterns, motifs, and items...</div>
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even when we don't actually realize we are doing it!</div>
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Recently, I purchased an antique Aubusson needlepoint rug at an estate sale </div>
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<i>even though I already had three at home in my armoire</i>...</div>
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So, since there was no room in the armoire to add a fourth rug ...<br />
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My eyes fell on a 'blank canvas' of sorts: the back of a sofa.<br />
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I draped the rug over the back of the sofa,</div>
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After a few days, I realized just <i>why</i> I was so drawn to that particular piece: </div>
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A perfect match!</div>
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I was delighted by this discovery, and decided to look at my <i>objects of desire</i> anew. </div>
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You can see a repetition of colors, patterns, and motifs </div>
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all represented in the items I have collected over a lifetime,</div>
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including images of flora and fauna, soft geometric patterns, and neutral backgrounds. </div>
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<i>Clearly, I love deep burgundies, soft pinks, sage greens, and flowers!</i></div>
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My own design preferences have led me to create a personal palette</div>
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that fills my home and reflects my deepest pleasures.</div>
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Why not take a look into your armoires and cupboards today,</div>
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and take inventory of the wonderful expression of your <i>own </i>style that you find there?</div>
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Then take some of those treasured items out, and decorate with them...</div>
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<i>so that you can enjoy what you love every day!</i></div>
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<i>Beautifully Yours, </i></div>
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I wanted to add a new picture of my <a href="http://www.robinkingdesigns.com/item_71/Pug-Forever-Friend-in-Roses-Decoupage-Tissue-Box-Cover.htm">Pug Tissue Box Cover with Roses</a> to my website . </div>
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So I thought it would be cute to feature my pug Sophie in the photo.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So after a while she looked at the camera but looked a little bored.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So I told her there would be treats at the end.</td></tr>
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So many of you have seen my ad in <i><a href="http://fabulousfifi.typepad.com/chez_fifi/2013/04/french-country-style-magazine.html">French Country Style Magazine</a></i>,<br />
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a beautiful new lifestyle & decor publication from fabulous FiFi O'Neill...</div>
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I am happy to welcome you to my blog and share my French country style offerings with you!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The phrase 'French Revolution' has more than one meaning...</span> </div>
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With the recent popularity of the Oscar-winning film 'Les Miserables', </div>
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interest in French history, style, and culture is at an all-time high.</div>
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Both fashion and home decor trends reflect the influence of Parisian style.</div>
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While we may not be able to swing a trip to the City of Lights,</div>
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it is certainly possible to bring touches of Paris and the rural French countryside to our homes!</div>
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The color combination of black and white in the vignette <i>above</i> is a neutral scheme </div>
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that works anywhere to reflect a lighter approach to decorating with French style. </div>
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It also serves as a perfect foil for the red, white and blue TriColor flag of France.</div>
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This classic look brings to mind a <i>pied a'terre</i> tucked away on a back street of Paris,</div>
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overlooking a <i>patisserie</i> and <i>le tour Eiffel</i> in the hazy distance...</div>
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<b>This is a fresh interpretation of Classic French Style.</b></div>
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The bucolic charm of the French Countryside is captured in the vignette <i>below</i>,</div>
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combining warm wood tones with natural subjects in the art and accessories.</div>
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From the painting to the needlepoint pillow, </div>
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the flora and fauna of rural France is depicted with timeless charm.</div>
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The combination creates the illusion of being ensconced on a <i>Provencal</i> farm, </div>
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surrounded by fields of aromatic lavender whilst sipping <i>le grande cru</i> wines.</div>
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<b>This is classic, elegant French Country Style.</b></div>
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Combining two-dimensional art (such as my platter with a rabbit print)</div>
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with three-dimensional art (the two vintage bunny figurines)</div>
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brings interest and detail to home decor vignettes.<br />
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My beautiful products will fill your rooms with <i>le style Francaise</i>, <br />
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Though it has been around for hundreds of years, English Country Equestrian Style </div>
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was brought into the mainstream of the home and fashion design world </div>
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His new vision of how the look could fit with the American lifestyle</div>
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opened our eyes to a 'new' way to decorate - and a love affair with horses was born.</div>
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With origins emanating from the landed gentry of the English countryside, </div>
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this rich and elegant style traditionally features the use of deep colors, </div>
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substantial furnishings in dark woods, and leather upholstery. </div>
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Today, because of Mr. Lauren's vision,</div>
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English Country Equestrian Style is interpreted in many fresh, <i>new</i> ways... </div>
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the use of lighter colors, more modern lighting, and soft fabric textures</div>
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breathe new life into this venerable decor style.</div>
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While I have never owned a horse myself, this decor style is one I have always loved!</div>
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Creating a vignette of Equestrian items is simple...</div>
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The addition of an antique horse statue compliments the wall arrangement of plaque and plates,</div>
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along with one of my <a href="http://www.robinkingdesigns.com/item_207/French-Roses-Tissue-Box-Cover-Black.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">floral tissue box covers</span></a>, a stack of books, and a pewter tray.</div>
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(This could be a personal riding award - <i>or</i> an antique shop find.)</div>
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Small items added to the vignette, like these elegant tassels and new wall hooks,</div>
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give the effect of the design evolving over time...</div>
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In order to perpetuate that 'old world' feel and fit the equestrian theme,</div>
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a new western-style wall hook is painted black and accented with gold paint.</div>
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Simple 'fixes' like this often make all the difference to an item's appearance.</div>
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A lighter, brighter interpretation is shown here...</div>
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the 'Horsewoman' plaque and companion <a href="http://www.robinkingdesigns.com/item_363/King-Charles-Spaniel-Pencil-Holder.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">pencil holder</span></a> join with other accessories on a desk. </div>
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Dog-themed items are a 'natural companion' to equestrian style, </div>
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You needn't live on an estate or 'ride to hounds' to enjoy this classic decor style -</div>
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a few simple touches of equestrian artwork can transport your humble home </div>
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the <b>'Horsewoman' plaque</b> in the English Country Equestrian style, </div>
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as well as <b>four coordinating plate designs</b> of riders on leaping horses...</div>
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