As the year draws to an end, I thought about what my ‘best of’ post should include. In years past, I have featured favorite posts from around the blogosphere – truly impossible now given the sheer number of blogs out there! I have also written about favorite posts and images from my blog. But this year, when Pinterest has really become such a part of my visual inspiration, I leave you with the top images that were pinned from my Pinterest boards. This post makes me happy – it’s a visual feast! There are some wonderful pictures, great recipes, and many good ideas that I have tried and tested. Sources noted where possible, but some of these have become separated from their source. I am happy to add a source if the image is yours.
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John Howard Landscape Design. Architecture by Bill Litchfield.
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Via Houzz
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Found on Pinterest
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When I saw this image, I found the solution for how to easily open my front door, which has a dummy center knob and wasn’t opening very well. Architecture and design by Historical Concepts.
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This is one of the best gallery wall schematics I have seen. Image source.
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Via Pinterest
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Via 1st Dibs
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Via Pinterest
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Phoebe Howard. A beautiful neutral room, and I love how there are two loveseats with single cushions in front of the fireplace.
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Only one dining room among the most pinned, but it’s a beauty. Design by Suzanne Kasler Interiors.
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A vignette from Phoebe Howard’s store.
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A fresh and pretty blue and white bedroom is a classic, via Better Homes & Gardens.
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Phoebe Howard, via Mrs. Howard Personal Shopper.
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One of my favorite bathrooms of the year, with design by Mark Williams.
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A clean and fresh bathroom by Thomas O’Brien, via Veranda.
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Taken from a real estate listing, I think this is a novel approach to concealing a toilet (it is hidden behind the curtain). The lamps on the counter are also a wonderful alternative to sconces in this guest bathroom. Design by Betty Burgess.
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I pinned this as there is a niche in my kids’ playroom that would look great with fabric. This captured the attention of dozens of pinners. Via Pinterest.
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The dining area and family room blend seamlessly, due to the use of the same fabric in both spaces. Via Décor Pad.
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This was pinned hundreds of times. Image source.
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This really works! It’s particularly good on towels or clothes that smell a bit musty or moldy. I wash my dog’s bed once a month with vinegar then baking soda – it does wonders!
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I pin food quite a bit, and this one caught the eye of a lot of people. http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/quick-and-easy-recipes-for-summer-entertaining/
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My favorite recipe found on Pinterest. I adapt it by baking at 425 for 15-20 minutes. Recipe can be found here: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-salmon-i/Detail.aspx
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Warm Grays: often seen in Parisian homes - Elephant’s Breath 229 Farrow & Ball. OR substitute Benjamin Moore BM cedar key 982; BM smokey taupe 983; BM litchfield gray HC-78; BM desert light 1004. Via realsimple.com.
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Pinterest fans like warm grays as much as I do, and this is a great guide. Via Favorite Paint Colors blog
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Difference between the difference between grey, greige, beige and taupe. Via 10rooms.blogspot.com
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Green and white flower display – truly beautiful. Image source.
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Juliet roses, hydrangea, dahlia & ranunculus. Image source.
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Succulents clearly struck a chord with the Pinterest crowd
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Found via Pinterest
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A beautiful house in the English countryside has been pinned over 100 times.
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This renovation by Stan Dixon is the most popular image on my architecture board.
To see all of my boards and pins on Pinterest, please visit http://www.pinterest.com/ttiblog/
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As 2013 comes to a close, I would like to thank you for reading and supporting my blog. Best wishes for a wonderful 2014 to all of my readers; I hope every day is full of inspiration, happiness, and peace. I’ll be back with more posts in 2014. Happy New Year!
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