Something to Talk About

Penny for your thoughts . . .

Grammy and "T" go to the Park.

Yes, I have turned into one of those women, that takes my camera everywhere and thinks my own baby is the cutest . . .

He has re-named himself "T" and will correct you if you get it wrong.

Making new friends was very interesting.

Look at that little face, how can I help it ?

"My" Top Ten Design Elements # 10

If you follow my blog, you should be able to guess the last element . . .

If I have said it once, I have said it a thousand times.

Keep

It

Simple.

Don't do too much with any space. Try not to clutter it.

Simple spaces are restful for the body and the soul.

That does not mean it can't be interesting too. My 10 elements of Design are now all listed. I am waiting for yours . . .

"My" Top Ten Design Elements #9

Texture, primitive, "The Something to Talk About" has to included in my list of "Elements " for great design. Without these your room can easily become boring . You can have a nice room without them, but for a great room, try to include one of the three. It will make all the difference.

The huge stove hood in this kitchen gives it the "Something to Talk About". It makes the whole space. I bet everyone that comes in walks right over to it and starts to ask questions. These are the elements that make for great design.

Without the texture of the walls, that primitive coffee table and those fabulous French doors hiding the T.V. what would this room be . . .

No one that walks into this space will ever forget it.

This photo shows that it does not have to be a grand thing, sometimes leaving the worn , needs to be re-done . . . can be the very "Element" that makes the room dance . . .

Craving

Color . . . anyone?

Dogs ~ Where does your baby sleep ?

I have a down -filled pillow at the end of our bed for one of my pooches. They also have two beds in the man cave , where they can lay in the sun. I love the texture of this doggy bed.

This adobe would be great for a dog that loves to be where the action is . . . out of the way, close to the door and my guess is, in the kitchen.

Doesn't get any sweeter than this, "Jackson", or his bed. I may get my son -in- law to make one of these. I once seen one made with a upside down table, so cute . . . I wish I had that photo to share.

This dog has his own "Man Cave", so fitting for the mud room and the dog matches the decor in color and breed. Loving his art . . .

This is where I found my other pooch this morning . . . she did this herself with no help. LOL Yes, she is always in our bed, sometimes we have them both . . . I would not have it any other way. I don't mind a bit if I smell like "puppy love".

Get to know Ms. Ryan

Lisa Luby Ryan specializes in creating warm inviting spaces that reflect her client's own personalities. She will often add a variety of French, Italian and Swedish antiques to the rooms she creates.

Her work has been shown time and time again in blogs and print. Yet, she remains fresh and chic every time !

I could look at her rooms over and over, always finding something to make me smile.

Loving the breadboards used in her tablescape here . . . be sure to check out her website, http://www.lisalubyryan.com/ you will not be disappointed . . .