An Anchorwoman In Dallas - Living In Color

"Jane McGarry and husband Kevin’s Fort Worth residence is full of foreign flavor and sensational hues.

News Anchorwoman Jane McGarry met designer Ken Blasingame (the man designed the White House for Dubya) in Dallas, TX."

"Jane says color makes her happy. So she must be downright ecstatic as soon as she hits her driveway—her front door is lime green."

I think this place is great. 

"A brilliant orange dining room with rich terra cotta walls housing collections of Italian and Mexican blue and white ceramics, green velvet chairs, and a profusion of pink and orange gladioli. Of the dining room, Jane says, “This is my favorite room. It’s so rich and vibrant.” All the color makes their guests happy, too. The McGarrys often entertain during the weekends."

An Television Anchorwoman (isn't she adorable?)

"On television, Jane is a bit formal—coiffed, buttoned up, and the consummate professional. But at home, the suits give way to workout clothes—she runs daily—suitable for the comfortable life she shares with Kevin and son Michael (not to mention all of Michael’s football and baseball friends) and the dog Chocolate. She is enthusiastic about her home and the things in it. Of her job, she says, “How you present yourself, the colors you wear, and the words you say are all part of a daily art production.” The same could be said about her lovely and vibrant home."

All of this reminds me of a company I worked for for years in the 90's (with heavy Mexican influences), 

Casa Casa. There was a showroom in Boca Raton, and one on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach.

These rooms remind me of some of the work we did.

This look was very hot in Florida back then.

I still like the look, although I am not into the Santos.

But hey, it's only my opinion.

Out west.... people are still into it, and might always be.

What do you think of the kitchen?

I love the turquoise....

but not in this kitchen. 

How about this fireplace mantle ??

I am in the process of doing a linen headboard for a client just like this one.

What is your take on these rooms?

Would you, could you live with all this color?

XX's


credit:
www.dmagazine.com
by Peggy LevinsonPublished 1.04.2010 From D Home JAN-FEB 2010

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"Mirror Mirror On The Wall"

I don't care what anyone says.

Mirrored walls are not dead.

SEE!!!?????

This is a feature at this month's 

Architectural Digest (sponsored)

Home Design Show

I especially like to hang mirrors on mirrored walls.

A great example (and it's just one example)of what I am talking about is... 

mirroring  the wall that the sink is on in a bathroom,

then you hang an outrageous mirror right over it.

Hint:  When you have the wall mirrored 

leave cut outs in the mirror for lighting, 

and a place to access the wall to hang your fabulous mirror.

Trust me on this...

you get a  lot of bang for your buck!!

Would you hang a mirror 

on a mirrored wall if you could?

XX's

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Happy Paddy's Day

Have a great day if you are Irish.

and for some American History on the Irish go here.

Okay, I have to paint my face green and head to work!!!

hahahahaha

 

click here for recipes

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Secret Passages

This is a house loaded with secret passageways!!

*if you ever can go to Salem Massachusetts,

go to The House of The Seven Gables.

(no pictures allowed inside, that's why I couldn't post any)

A secret passage (or hidden passage or a secret tunnel) is a hidden route that is used to travel stealthily. Such passageways may be inside a building leading to a secret room, or be a way of entering (or exiting) somewhere without being seen. Hidden passages are a common feature of fiction, but have also served a variety of purposes throughout history. Hidden rooms have helped people evade capture or carry out illegal, religious, political, or smuggling activities.

en.wikipedia.org

I have always wanted a room with a wall just like this one.

That had a false bookcase / doorway.

Isn't this fabulous?

This is my favorite image in this post.

I would do this in a heart beat.

I was at a client's house, a

nd she had one going to a guest room

that was off the dining room.

It was fun.

From what I have found out...

these 'hidden doorways' are relatively easy installation kits.

I have them at the bottom of my post. 

There are all kinds of fun ideas you can incorporate into your very own 

FUN HOUSE!!

How do you feel 

about the hidden  passageways?

Would you want one in your home?

credits:
http://www.ballerhouse.com/?s=hidden+doors
http://www.fauxbooks.co.uk/doc/65/Hidden_Doors.html
http://schlicken.blogsome.com/2007/03/04/the-hidden-door-company/
*secret rooms
http://unusuallife.com/2008/05/12/secret-rooms/


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