Total Crash Day

FREE IMAGES Today was a total bust - ugh. Got up this morning at a reasonable hour and made the huge mistake of sitting on my sofa for "just a minute."

 HUGE mistake.

Out like a light... for 5 HOURS

 Unfortunately I'm having more and more of these "crash" days.

 It's not like my to-do list is that unreasonable right?

 • Plan a wedding for 130 people under $10,000.00 (That means a lot of DIY and searching, searching, searching.)

• Buy a home this winter (we're still awaiting our preapproval letter) for under $300,000 in the DC metro area so future hubby can get to work in the city for under an hour, has good public schools for future baby, is safe, has some sort of yard)

 • Complete training to make Remi a therapy dog with Pet Partners - then volunteer with him as a therapy dog handler within the next six months.

 • Build a barn on my parent's farm for future horse. Within the next year, fingers crossed.

 • Launch redesign of Decorology (that's right - it's going to look WAY better soon) and hopefully grow Decorology. Within six months.

• Launch redesign of ashleywhitedesign.com (it's always one's own projects that come last) and continue to grow my web design business. Within six months.

These are just my priority items.

 Okay, so maybe I take on more than I can chew, but who doesn't really? Everyone is insanely busy, and I don't have children yet, so I don't really feel like I have the right to complain yet... sigh. Luckily, everything on my to do list are things I am excited about and looking forward too, I just need waaayyy more hours in each day...

 Serenity now.

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Ideas for Decorating with Beautiful Bird Motifs

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Bird Motifs add a beautiful, nature-inspired element to a home's interior.  They lend themselves to a variety of design styles, and are easy to incorporate into an existing decorating scheme...

with striking accessories,

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light and lovely fabrics and linens,

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artistic prints and delicate wall decals,

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elegant dishware and china patterns,

(via Vietri)

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charming, decorative birdcages...

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or stunning, chinoiserie wallpaper.

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If you're a bird lover like I am, decorating with Bird Motifs is a wonderful way to have your home reflect your own unique and beautiful sense of style!

Interiors Inspired by the Elements of Nature

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Earth.  Water.  Wind.  Fire.
I stand 

Enthralled by the unrivaled perfection,

Humbled by the awesome power,

Inspired by the exquisite beauty...

Of this planet we call home.

                                                       ~ Wendi

  Earth:  Its ruggedly handsome texture, harmonious hues and time-worn warmth embrace our interior world with its strong and solid grasp, quietly revealing its depth and character.

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(Dan Carithers)

Water:  Placid and peaceful perfection in shimmering shades of blue loveliness, its sense of eternal solace envelops our surroundings in a seductive cloak of luminous serenity.

   

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(Mabley Handler)

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Wind:  Ethereal white light swirling amidst the infinitesimal aura of sultry silver, its heavenly hues imbue our homes with a lyrical and awe-inspiring elegance.    

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Fire:  The amber silhouette of liquid lightening reflects the amorous rapture of its spellbinding dance, deliciously wrapping our spaces in rich and lustrous warmth.

 

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(Jane Hall Design)

The ancient majesty of wood and stone... the seductive mystery of our sparkling seas... the hushed melody of a stormy sky... the alluring magic of heaven's starlight... the world surrounds us with infinite and awesome inspiration.

Search no further than the exquisite elements of nature to create your very own unique and beautiful sense of style.

Capturing the Colours of the Changing Seasons

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No greater source of inspiration exists than that which can be found in the

immeasurable beauty of NATURE.     ~ Wendi

With the advent of each changing season, the world is transformed into an entirely new spectrum of exquisite colour.

As the icy depths of winter awaken to the first glorious signs of spring, the earth is embraced in a dreamy palette of delicate pinks and watery blues.

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When mixed with soft white and other pale neutrals, pastels like blush pink and chalky blue create a light, fresh and elegant design style.

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Those whispery shades of spring fragrantly blossom into the gorgeous greens of summer, and the landscape becomes a sea of sparkling emeralds reflected in the sun's sultry gaze.  

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The natural beauty of green blends harmoniously with warm, earthy tones.  Together, they provide a feeling of calm energy and a tactile, organic sense of style. 

Palmer Weiss

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And as the sultry days of summer gracefully flow into the glorious splendor of fall, nature explodes in a flaming display of vibrant red and gold.

Alluring scarlet tones and rich, lustrous gold create a warm and inviting atmosphere,  effectively emulating the luxurious radiance of a cozy fire.  

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via Martha Stewart

Until autumn graciously bows beneath winter's glistening white cloak, and the world becomes enveloped in a heavenly, ethereal glow.

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Cool white and icy blue provide instant glamor, and enhance the flawless nature of a chic and sophisticated design scheme.

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The seasons are a kaleidoscope of magnificent colour patiently waiting to be captured and rediscovered inside the walls of your home.

Which of these four inspiring palettes appeals to your natural sense of style?

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