Home Decor and Interiors: west elm

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">DEBRA'S BEAUTIFUL HOME</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My friend Debra recently came into town </div><div style="text-align: center;">and I spent a morning with her in San Juan Capistrano for breakfast and browsing through Whim </div><div style="text-align: center;">( I should say <em>drooling </em>through Whim)<em> </em></div><div style="text-align: center;">and the antique shops.<br /><br /> It was so fun to see her again. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We became friends when she hired me to decorate her home here in OC. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We giggled our way through many a fabric store, and often found we had a 'following' of people wanting to know what we were doing that was so fun </div><div style="text-align: center;">and curious about the treasures we had collected in our cart. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In reminiscing I realized I hadn't posted the photos of the decorating I did for her home here in OC. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We started with a clean slate - a brand new home. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>We added trim to the windows and faux wood blinds in the same color as the trim. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We selected wall colors, ceiling colors and wonderful fabrics.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The result was a beautifully inviting space.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The family/living room was a rich blend of olive green, deep crimson and amber.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz4FXh0CTal33wTA4uYq9X49qmsDICOPTZ5Wi9aRl_hQpMq6vQuk_-O3geuL_hX40GnIHKiChRFGokWxyY_tGJiMm0rsyUXRKX5_Rcpkm0hCLBLGXE1U8NG-Jcz3qmZOHt5v3tHlr13M/s1600/debra1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz4FXh0CTal33wTA4uYq9X49qmsDICOPTZ5Wi9aRl_hQpMq6vQuk_-O3geuL_hX40GnIHKiChRFGokWxyY_tGJiMm0rsyUXRKX5_Rcpkm0hCLBLGXE1U8NG-Jcz3qmZOHt5v3tHlr13M/s640/debra1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The leather sectional was accented with custom throw pillows which I made with down filled inserts. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The window treatments were a blend of custom and pre-made. We purchased the deep red velvet draperies and I made the valance with silk fringe trim, secondary curtains and tiebacks. It is a great alternative to custom draperies. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvc_6f3fQ7iN3D1zb4Ge1UtUkpi1uO0gx0YmD2G7Fpn8xM8KUJ-8xtWaF8Ff3BIXwdTtmqVhi6n4v8L-3wMtC6IjlZK5f9FZ3IXJBjQtNt_plABt1pZu6nGqUVrMJLwiQth4zxF1JaRMc/s1600/debra2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvc_6f3fQ7iN3D1zb4Ge1UtUkpi1uO0gx0YmD2G7Fpn8xM8KUJ-8xtWaF8Ff3BIXwdTtmqVhi6n4v8L-3wMtC6IjlZK5f9FZ3IXJBjQtNt_plABt1pZu6nGqUVrMJLwiQth4zxF1JaRMc/s640/debra2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJqCYDLiOyU3c9YYEH2Z73mAl2dtYh2L6a2uHB4W2TXLd430tnSxgflWVL6XMeOvbD6t-TYBkkFfC8dUwik57V3U0zve98aeu5sqigykOBo87KEqFBWyxxMnIMah-MvrTfYErYh6w0D4E/s1600/debra3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJqCYDLiOyU3c9YYEH2Z73mAl2dtYh2L6a2uHB4W2TXLd430tnSxgflWVL6XMeOvbD6t-TYBkkFfC8dUwik57V3U0zve98aeu5sqigykOBo87KEqFBWyxxMnIMah-MvrTfYErYh6w0D4E/s640/debra3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />The adjacent breakfast nook in the kitchen echoed the same colors. I created her draperies and this table covering. The valance is trimmed in a 3" beaded fringe to catch the light and frame the ocean view.</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWmBhIYI638mW4jdxmRAENzn42OSSYVYh-FMaIF5Dy4m7gdzIknCNneAeHUP9ztkibGkCHB0QQgRUUxDALfgROaixZBASHHUIvFL37N6e0Gzvsws-xG30UeO3nHAULB-vnmPev-415yE/s1600/debra10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWmBhIYI638mW4jdxmRAENzn42OSSYVYh-FMaIF5Dy4m7gdzIknCNneAeHUP9ztkibGkCHB0QQgRUUxDALfgROaixZBASHHUIvFL37N6e0Gzvsws-xG30UeO3nHAULB-vnmPev-415yE/s640/debra10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the master bath we went with a soft sage green and accented the tub view with a crystal ceiling fixture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLtdMgFtfIFXXwe0idEIMcjcrABWXxDWSP49PY0k3MWNwKgxT6BeXnU6hwAhjkKLudfXEP1Em7yky3CK7N5wkwP5HedUWW-uX4UgffH0rdlSAxy8M4966omJSWEJI-V2r8OxKPzWjB4U/s1600/debra4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLtdMgFtfIFXXwe0idEIMcjcrABWXxDWSP49PY0k3MWNwKgxT6BeXnU6hwAhjkKLudfXEP1Em7yky3CK7N5wkwP5HedUWW-uX4UgffH0rdlSAxy8M4966omJSWEJI-V2r8OxKPzWjB4U/s640/debra4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtldnBSAK8YzmPEUpmKV4WS5Y7j3Gt01apLTkOPxMfnkcGwRhUCB2WDEwY-jzNQQgLY8KYoGJLzpnwFhz2pihlDl80mjp-83cRB4J-Lss26YK8ZQURQWltNBgAjLJulpqYnPZsNiQBx1g/s1600/debra5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtldnBSAK8YzmPEUpmKV4WS5Y7j3Gt01apLTkOPxMfnkcGwRhUCB2WDEwY-jzNQQgLY8KYoGJLzpnwFhz2pihlDl80mjp-83cRB4J-Lss26YK8ZQURQWltNBgAjLJulpqYnPZsNiQBx1g/s640/debra5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was completely envious of her creative workspace at the top of the stairs. Crisp white furniture, plenty of storage for her supplies and generous work surfaces made for a great place to create!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIS9MajjmshfimSN5YPD9jBygJDB8V2IWF9hl1E5zki7TxKUlzULreDziRBbi9IHQ-aU2zAoNiloI82lmj1Pk4ylBhm3unJSYt5_DoPYBSsyh5WdJ2DgyoAiAOZVGB6Q2F9y2pWQsvVts/s1600/debra6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIS9MajjmshfimSN5YPD9jBygJDB8V2IWF9hl1E5zki7TxKUlzULreDziRBbi9IHQ-aU2zAoNiloI82lmj1Pk4ylBhm3unJSYt5_DoPYBSsyh5WdJ2DgyoAiAOZVGB6Q2F9y2pWQsvVts/s640/debra6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">We displayed her 'Madonna' collection here. She collects these images and figures for their beautiful and serene faces and prefers a vintage look. We found sheer pre-made drapes to frame the window.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCy9W-gMQMUsGyn8P7KQSh1se76FREXmcVbbtofBCL3fxLe3ODboqnSmhsNuhxW3XwwyE-Gd8lLhrkrWuTldt2m7fIn9qPCA-1LeYqXvKVrY9DJsPUwbxBSjUoosQXRV5hyQ5y2EjmvMY/s1600/debra7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCy9W-gMQMUsGyn8P7KQSh1se76FREXmcVbbtofBCL3fxLe3ODboqnSmhsNuhxW3XwwyE-Gd8lLhrkrWuTldt2m7fIn9qPCA-1LeYqXvKVrY9DJsPUwbxBSjUoosQXRV5hyQ5y2EjmvMY/s640/debra7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>We found a vintage style floral and stripe fabric combination to make the cushions and pillows for the wicker chair and scattered her treasures about her desk and shelves.</div><div style="text-align: center;">  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcP1W8c4-GiMX4Lvp4F34B4P0ru4fV_bKDZulb0ZFfyfXy9-XRUwPb4rR6u4R55b9TXaiDU-oxEFuBpm-KeYnl58rymt_PrXAbzh_PN9N_94YsWGxhtn1a2cMSvVlczst4QhJl9zh3WZo/s1600/debra8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcP1W8c4-GiMX4Lvp4F34B4P0ru4fV_bKDZulb0ZFfyfXy9-XRUwPb4rR6u4R55b9TXaiDU-oxEFuBpm-KeYnl58rymt_PrXAbzh_PN9N_94YsWGxhtn1a2cMSvVlczst4QhJl9zh3WZo/s640/debra8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Downstairs, her husband's office is warm and masculine with custom cabinetry </div><div style="text-align: center;">and darker work surfaces.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS89WDL2XVOE_mbhZVVOLoxRLUwQG-9rHhXO23fsAOPoyRAJQ6BUbvvJ1ABD_sCb8j7ThE0RvMiTFvGDkYcieQt3yZv8AVHVSaRgXMzDsj89tU6Iysu4QpnIHXMHdthg6vgSLp1B6ffPA/s1600/debra9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS89WDL2XVOE_mbhZVVOLoxRLUwQG-9rHhXO23fsAOPoyRAJQ6BUbvvJ1ABD_sCb8j7ThE0RvMiTFvGDkYcieQt3yZv8AVHVSaRgXMzDsj89tU6Iysu4QpnIHXMHdthg6vgSLp1B6ffPA/s640/debra9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">We paid special attention to fung shui concepts while creating this space and the result was a home that not only looked beautiful, but felt inviting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">As always, I adore hearing from you. 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