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I was intrigued by the idea of matching Oscar gowns to beautifully designed rooms when I saw it here .  It inspired me to give it a whirl.  It helped me to pass the time while I recovered from dislocating my back.  Unfortunately I got lost in the process and did not document all my sources.  I tried to trace back which got me no where, so I apologize for that lack of information. Nicole Kidman Jennifer Hudson Scarlet Johannsen Nancy O'Dell Andrea Wohl Lucas Jennifer Aniston Robert Brown America Ferrera Benhati Prinsloo Homeedit.com Gwyneth Paltrow Lady Gaga Emma Stone Jessica Chastain Anna Kendrick Reese Witherspoon Jauregui Architecture Interiors Construction Meryl Streep Cate Blanchett Patricia Arquette Rita Ora Thedecorista.com Rosamund Pike Flicker

I clipped this from a magazine at some point and then cut away all clues as to which magazine.  I would give credit if I could. This is a loose vision of what my window over the sink should look like.  My window is not this wide so it won't be quite as dramatic.  And remember, it looks out onto the porch and from there to the backyard and studio.  Note the raised window sill behind the faucet.  This is all part of my plan as well. FYI, my windows will not be divided into 12 panes as these are.  In fact mine won't be divided at all.  Not that this isn't very attractive, but rather because my window is smaller and I'm using FREE window/doors. We don't have ponds or rolling hills here in the city, but the people who live here like looking at buildings.  Might sound crazy to those who love the wide open spaces, but not to me.  I like looking out at my studio and thinking about what project is waiting for me beyond that door. But, as I...

You're right, it's time to talk lighting.  Specifically I'm going to devote this post to lighting over the island.  For old times sake I have to share a couple photos of lights from a previous era. This was from the eighties.  (no comments on the wall decor unless you are over 40) This was probably late nineties and early 2000.  Nothing much changed from that time on except the light fixture.  Same cabinets and same counter top so I think I'm due for an update. This is what I have now.  It's a fixture I found at The Restore for like $20.  It sat around for awhile until I could get it hung.  When I picked up the globe from the desk top where it had been resting for several weeks, it stuck for just a split second.  That was enough to cause it to crack and leave the rim resting on the desk.  I was dumbfounded and pretty ticked.  Determined not to give up on it,  I glued it and put it up anyway.  I still like it bu...