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cute bathroom.

This will work better than taking a photo. Have the wallpaper scanned and printed on (or heat transferred) to fabric. EASY.

great ideas.

yes its D.E. (diatomaceous earth) make sure you get the kind for farming NOT the kind for pools!

Love Sarah. LOVE Tommy.

Emily rocks.

Online design blogs are my #1 inspiration resource. They help me make a plan for a starting point. Then, I take photos of each room in my house- I carry them with me all the time in my bag. Then, if i end up at a furniture store, flea market, garage sale etc etc i can pull out the photos and see if the item i am considering makes sense for the space. This really helps me make decisions. Another safe tip is to shop at places that allow returns...take things home to try and if they don't work just bring them back...

Move. Its worth it!

I'm sure there are different quality fabrics that add to the durability. Sadly, a white couch in any fabric is going to wear poorly and show dirt. But i had a Grey-beige, cement colored micro-fiber couch i bought from the sofa co. Not sure if the quality of their fabric has changed since then but my couch was amazing. I has it for almost ten years, and even after that i was able to sell it - it looked untouched. (And i had a giant cat the whole time.) Super low maintenance, easy clean up...didn't show a thing!

OK design snobs..i agree sometimes things may need a rest. But i also think our media sources are to blame. We SEE everything! Objects/styles seem over exposed because there are more mediums to see them on...tv, mags, online etc. We (AP viewers) seek out all these sources for inspiration - we see the same objects repeated all over. We know what is trendy or what seems overdone (whether in home decor or fashion which are often related). Most folks coming to your house will not know either way what is played out or not..so who cares. Just decorate with pieces that speak to you! That said, if decorating is a creative outlet for you, then you will crave some newness here and there...that is part of the creative process (redecorating from time to time) and not everything in your home is a sentimental heirloom so don't be afraid to get rid of things too. I personally rotate things. I keep a stock of fav things in my garage and rotate art or objects in and out as I desire. If I'm feeling more modern i grab my Adler vases and put them on the mantel. If i feel more traditional i may go for the brass candlesticks. And yes, sometimes a few trendy pieces make an appearance. The key is to incorporate trends in YOUR own way. Also i think things become trendy because they resonate for a lot of people. Its sometimes called a collective consciousness...do you think you're the only one who loves (or loved) antlers, zebra rugs, Adler lamps Wearstler patterns, etc etc etc??? Just HAVE FUN and don't overthink it!