Guest-Ready Oasis

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Hi Friends,

The past couple weeks we have been inspired by the shabby-chic, beach-inspired rooms. Today we are going to address our guest with ideas from RMS user Beachyone. If you want your guest to be surrounded by the soothing feel of the ocean indoors, this guest room is ideal vacation oasis with a pastel color scheme of green, peach and white, and accessorized with wicker baskets, marine life prints and dark Roman shades to keep out the sun for afternoon naps. To make your guests feel comfortable and welcome, keep the amenities and feel of a hotel in mind. Maintain a soothing color scheme, plenty of pillows, storage space and bathroom essentials. And of course, mirror the home's surroundings. The weathered oars, sand-filled table lamps and natural accessories will constantly remind them that they're on vacation.

Enjoy your guest as much as they enjoy your room...

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Yvonne

Happy Memorial Day!

Hi Friends,

We Will Remember Them - The ones that we've lost still go with us in spirit. In the faces of Family, their presence still lingers. In the dreams they once nurtured they still shape our future. In the hearts that embrace them, they live on forever. At daybreak and nightfall, as long as there's memory we will remember them.

Thinking of you this Memorial Day and sharing The Ultimate Sacrifice poem by Joanna Fuchs.

The Ultimate Sacrifice:

We set aside Memorial Day
Each and every year
To honor those who gave their lives
Defending what we hold dear.

In all the dark and deadly wars,
Their graves prove and remind us,
Our brave Americans gave their all
To put danger far behind us.

They made the ultimate sacrifice
Fighting for the American way;
We admire them and respect them
On every Memorial Day.

By Joanna Fuchs

Happy Memorial Day from your friends at Interior Design!

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Desert Vacation

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Hi Friends,

Last week we explored a shabby minimalist dining room. This week we have the perfect compliment with this lovely coastal-inspired living room that can be replicated anywhere in the world. RMS user homemom lives in the middle of the Las Vegas desert, but knew how to turn her home into a beach getaway. Repurposed furnishings, natural bamboo materials and a white color scheme delivers a shabby chic feel with a crisp, polished look. Don't feel like you have to be on the beach to incorporate a shabby coastal feel in your home. If vacations don't come often enough, let your sea-inspired decor become your getaway.

Happy coastal decorating...

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Shabby Minimalism

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Hi Friends,

Summer is fast approaching and the perfect time to think about making some minimal changes to your space to reflect a lighter, airier feel for the season. This simple dining room is an example of light, airy and tranquil without being washed out from the completely neutral palette. Hints of color can be found in the diverse shell display and through the soft blues of the vintage bottles. For a more feminine feel, replace the blue bottles with pink or lavender and don't be afraid to experiment with your favorite palette; it doesn't have to pastels...

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Happy Mother's Day!

Hi Friends,

Dedicated to all our wonderful Mothers from your friends at Interior Design - May you enjoy as you are celebrated this Mother's Day with warmest thoughts and special wishes.

A Mother's Eyes

A mother's eyes so often shine with laughter, joy, or tears....and with the pride of seeing children blossom through the years. A mother's lips give kisses, cautions, praise, and good advice. She shares her faith and values through hard work and sacrifice. A mother's hands are busy trying to meet her children's needs, but quick to give applause whenever one of them succeeds. Throughout her children's lives, a mother plays a vital part. She is their shining star, their inspiration, and their heart.

Happy Mother's Day!

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Under the Sea

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Hi Friends,

Create a gallery wall with simple black frames, where you can switch out the artwork depending on the season. Drawings of different starfish, like the ones used by RMSer rnhey, are perfect for summer.

Inspiration is all around us; have fun with it...

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