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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:12 am
Yeah, I like redecorating without having to do all the work! LOL
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:15 am
Better Homes and Gardens offers a furniture arranger that is a lot of fun, if you want to test first without doing all the heavy lifting. This has been fun. I love all the suggestions. Good luck, Julieboo!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:26 am
Thanks all! Ella is not cooperating right now, so I am just going to post 5 shots. If you want to compare to the way the kitchen was, scroll back.... excuse the mess-- i know i need to clear the top and front of the fridge... anyways, so you like the new stuff or the old way?

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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:31 am


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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:32 am
Vee, thank you! I will go check that out after Ella falls asleep!
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:33 am
Okay, this is coming from one who loves Country Living so take this suggestion accordingly. That means don't allow me to influence what you truly like or what you think about any~thing! I like your pictures, but I would add even more. When doing groupings, the usual wisdom is not to allow more than twelve inches of space between items since it creates a "sparse" look. It's as if you are trying to fill a lot of space with only a few items. Does that make any sense? What do the you think, Skootz and Annie? Hope Ella settles down and starts cooperating with the interior decorator there! (Running out quickly now dodging lemons as I go...)
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:38 am
Thanks Vee, I would like any and all comments. I may or may not follow them, but I like to get different suggestions, viewpoints.... I will not be insulted at all if you say you don't like something. I might agree--or not! 
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:40 am
mess, what mess? I like the clock on the wall above the microwave. IMHO, I think with all the pictures there, it would draw your eyes up there instead of looking at your beautiful kitchen below. Also, when looking from beyond dining table etc, would would then be drawn to the pictures up high on the wall rather than your gorgeous tiffney light (does that make sense)
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:42 am
Love the pics in the kitchen! Especially like the ice cream ones in the breakfast room. The spacing doesn't bother me as they are centered on the wall.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:45 am
Now, Skootz, the whole idea to decorating a room is for the eye to flow up and down and all around. Good, Julieboo, glad that you have your own mind! What happened to this screen? Did it widen with the photos?
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:47 am
I agree Vee, but, what about the focal point you want to be the first thing a person sees when they look into the room. If this is the soup picture then you are all set.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:53 am
Oh, I see what you are saying, but I don't read it that way. The first thing I see is the island and I think that Julie could place a larger, decorative item there to really anchor the room. What do you think of that idea?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:55 am
Oh, a beatiful vase with a silk arrangement of flowers would be so pretty!!!! even a large painted ceramic rooster if you are in to roosters.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:58 am
I was thinking of a pedestal with some glittery fake fruit on the island. And Skootz, i see what ya mean... Man now I may have to redo again.... No, I really didn't want to soup to be THE focal point... Hmmm, got more rearranging and playing to do! Thanks again!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:58 am
But I like roosters too.... too many choices!
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:58 am
I think that is a good idea, however you cannot have too much here as it is a preparation island too and if there is too much on it it will get in the way the space is intended for. What about a metal (dark brown) fruit bowl filled. The dark would bring your eye down and the colour of the fruit would be nice addition to the theme of the wallpaper etc.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:59 am
something like this

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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:00 am
what about a rustic rooster fruit bowl (is there such a thing lol)
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:02 am
I like that rooster! Also thank you for all your comments and suggestions... keep 'em coming if more pop in your head.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:05 am
http://rooster-kitchen-accessory.ioffer.com/i/8MMR9Y8HPC91QYKHL11YRRM8G025opw
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:07 am
I like the idea of some kind of arrangement or a pretty dark wood bowl filled with real fruit on the island.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:13 am
I fixed the link..you have to copy and paste it but it gets you there
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:13 am
You guys rock! 
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:16 am
gotta run..lunch time here ..will be back later
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:18 am
Just so you'll understand the differences in kitchens, Julie, Annie, and Skootz, this is what I am working with so you will appreciate it more when I agree with Skootz that I wish your kitchen was my problem, Julie!
Love the suggestions for decorative pieces for your island. Form and function! Always a good combination.
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