Indulge Daily 5.24.13

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Loving this shady blue on blue outdoor space. So incredibly relaxing. The greenery in the back reminds me of this below…

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For the life of me I can’t find the link to the original post but I thought my idea for hoola hoops was clever. The space above is a more fluid approach to leafy garland.

{Photo by Nicolas Tosi for Elle Deco}

Tuesday’s Tips: add curb appeal with jazzy address numbers

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Standard address numbers are nothing short of boring. Take an hour out of your weekend to jazz up the numbers and add some curb appeal to your exterior.

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Love the color palette of chartreuse and gray with sleek modern numbers…

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Or you can add greenery and use moss….

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Have you changed yours?

{Images via my Exterior Board on Pinterest}

Finally found images of the Kardashian/Jenner residence designed by Jeff Andrews

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One Kardashian family member was quoted saying “If something is merely beautiful as a piece of art, that’s one thing. But when you need to live in a space and have it function as your life does, that’s where good design happens.” I agree. I watch that family’s show and it’s spinoffs…..sue me. But part of the reason is the settings backdrop has always been fabulous. I like deep tones and lots of textures, elements of Hollywood glam with reflective finishes all the while keeping the space liveable. You don’t view their home as a place you can’t relax in and touch and it’s something I feel Jeff Andrews has designed quite well. It’s luxurious in the materials but still has a liveable comfortable aesthetic. I’d move in…..sans all the people.

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I believe Kourtney Kardashian was interviewed here by Oprah…

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Sponsor Spotlight: Jamieshop.com

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Please welcome my newest sponsor, nationally renowed interior designer Jamie Herzlinger of JAMIESHOP.COM. JamieShop.com is an online buying service that allows you to purchase luxury furnishings that are typically sold “to trade only”. From wallpaper, lighting, fabrics, rugs, décor and furniture, you can purchase items up to 50% off retail price. Having had over 20 years of relationship building with over 400 top manufacturers, you will be able to browse jamieshop.com’s resource directory. Jamie has participated in past Kips Bay Show House in NYC and was honored as being one of the top twenty interior design firms in the country by Traditional Home Magazine. Her goal for you is to have the ability to live with luxury and style. Those shades are feminine and beautiful and I love the black details on the white vanity. I figured I’d also highlight some of my favorite designs Jamie has done including this from a past indulge daily post.

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10 Green Tips to Make Your Home Eco-Friendlier 

by Jennifer Riley Simone, Case Design/Remodeling Indy  

You don’t have to do a full-scale remodeling project to start increasing the eco-friendliness of your home. Home ownership means regularly replacing materials over time, whether or not we choose to remodel our living spaces.   Each time you do a home improvement project it’s an opportunity to make your home a little greener. These 10 tips are a mix of ideas for creating a more sustainable home immediately and over the years as you update.  

1. Use low-VOC paints and stains. Volatile organic compounds (VOC) are the toxic chemicals in paints, stains, and other finishing products, which slowly release toxins into the air after application. Low-VOC products have little to no toxins and are much safer for our health. Next time you repaint a space in your home, choose a low-VOC alternative or ask your home remodeling services provider to do the same.  

2. Install insulating window shades. High-quality window shades and blinds come in dozens of different styles and can make a big difference in your energy bills. In summer, they keep the heat out. In winter, they allow solar energy to heat your home on sunny days while trapping the warm air indoors over night.  

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Image courtesy of Case Design and Remodeling Indy   

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