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I'm with SunnyBlue on the jewel tones. You should think about installing the sconces with some kind of wall medallion painted solid white so they stand out more against the wallpaper. The pattern is lovely!

Maybe you can convince him to get a poster of the Captain Morgan logo, or a logo of a liquor he loves, and ditch the bottles. Used liquor bottles can attract bugs. (Just remind him that you can always make more!)

I think you'll come around on the flag. The Norwegian flag is beautiful and graphic. Remember - the Union Jack has been huge for awhile now, and it shares much of the same aesthetic. Do some searches of decor images with flags and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

http://www.houzz.com/photos/375175/Stairway-Detail--staircase-philadelphia

Also, I am a few steps away from a "starving artist", so this is not just a trend for the wealthy!

I am very much in favor of turquoise - that bedding is rather southwest looking so it would be perfect. Mock it up in MS paint if you're worried about how it will look, but I think with white walls it will be a lovely match.

I love this house. All of those woolly rugs...it makes it look like the rooms are perched on clouds. And I adore the stacked hides in the kitchen, and all of the large plants...This house is amazing.

I already loved this room because of your irreverent pattern mixing and fun colors, and then I saw you have the same framed insect print I do! You have very good taste :-)

I knew I was going to love this tour when I saw the Damian Hirst knockoff skull, and I wasn't disappointed. This house is AMAZING. It seems like the type of place you can come to many times and always be surprised by something.

The personality of the owner really shines, too - I love the comment about "eclectic" versus "opportunistic".

I think that luscious bedroom and gallery wall may have convinced me to paint a room neutral instead of colorful to let my artwork shine. It's very effective here.

love the message and she is as cute as a button!

You should get some colorful lampshades to balance out the color and pattern going on in the artwork and pillows. Pick a color that's in the pillows and/or artwork like red or steel blue or a graphic black and white pattern. Maybe a drum shade!

Try rearranging the artwork - personally, it bugs me when the tops of the pieces are all in a straight line. You might like it more in a different arrangement. AT has a lot of tutorials on how to do this without putting tons of holes in the wall. Just search for "hang a gallery wall".

You're on to something with the scarf! You should get a red throw blanket. When in doubt, try new pillows and throws. And try finding a pretty basket to corral your study clutter - you'd be amazed what a difference it can make, especially when it frees up more room on that end table for you to put fresh flowers.

YES! Love the call for thinking positive! Let's face it, there are so many styles in the universe. It's pretty rare to find a design photo that is EXACTLY your style. Why badmouth it? Style is relative.

Plus, how many of us are interior designers by trade? Most of us are total amateurs! Let's reward the effort!