Matching Paint Colors to Collections

Matching paint colors to collections functions as an extension of our personal design style of choice.

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IMDB

Watching game shows during the summer was part of the plan all those years ago.

Promptly at 3:00 p.m. each summer vacation weekday afternoon, our local CBS station aired the original Match Game game show. I tuned in faithfully for thirty minutes of pure game show fun stacked with funky theme music, spicy comedy and sassy innuendo.

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House Beautiful

When a client, friend, or family member enlist my services in the color selection process, it often begins with me being shown a piece from their collection.

“Would it be possible for you to match the colors in my collection to a particular paint color?”

I do like a good round of color matching, and liken the process and this blog post to a fill in the blank version of Match Game.

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Adore Magazine

Designing and decorating inspiration comes from many different influences.

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Tiffany & Co.

Collections often serve as the influence lead for a particular design style to be chosen and implemented into the space.

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Little Blue Box SW 9044

It comes as no surprise that matching paint colors to collections resonates with the decorating choices made by collectors.

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Sweet Rhapsody by Behr

Unquestionably, iconic Tiffany Blue® was the referenced example used time and time again when selecting the paint color for my bedroom.

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In the Style Of

Brand color recognition paired with the ocean palette associated with coastal colors plays a round of paint color perfection all its own.

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Holiday Turquoise SW 0075

Gone With The Wind remains a cinematic source of inspiration for movie memorabilia collections.

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Beyond traditional pieces to collect lies the impressive aesthetics translated from the page to the screen.

Color has the presence and the power to frame classic movie scenes to visually entice the eye of the viewer.

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Vegas Green – Valspar
Mecca Gold PPG1209-7 Semi-Gloss Exterior Latex Paint
Offbeat Green – Sherwin Williams

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Blue & white porcelain and pottery decor accents have long been the foundation for amassing a desirable collection.

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Chinese Porcelain PPG1160-6 

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Architectural Digest-Cynthia McCullough Interiors
Photography by Heather Talbert

Blue Wedgwood Sailboat Butter Pat

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French Blue Room 33BB 32/308

18th-and 19th-century blue and white Chinese export china

D. Stanley Dixon Architect

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 Suddenly Sapphire PPG1242-7

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Glidden cobalt stone paint color

Cobalt Stone Eggshell Interior Paint

Traditional blue and white wares of Chinese, English, and Italian origin merge well with modern patterns to create beautiful displays.

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Varied shades of blue play well off of each other and the result is a visual treat.

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Benjamin Moore

Prussian Blue ||  Blue Suede Shoes ||  Delphinium ||  Stratford Blue

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Country Living Magazine – Becky Luigart-Stayner

Treasured treasures of old for today’s home decor styles, the color combinations and patterns of vintage brown and white transferware appeal to collectors for use or display or both.

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Tall Tree Bark Brown 10YY 11/187

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Apple Butter PPG15-02

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Coffee with Cream PPG1086-6

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Elegant Lace

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Antique Alencon Lace

Staffordshire dog figurines, notably the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel figurines, have become quite the sought after collectible.

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Staffordshire Dog Peel and Stick Wallpaper

Whimsical to some yet traditional must have collectibles to others.

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Cazuela PPG17-23

Point is, these pups in all their English provenance and aesthetic make a great choice of decorative accent.

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Pair of Antique Staffordshire Spaniel Figurines Blue Base

Dating back to the 1700’s, Staffordshire figurines were made in pottery companies located in the County of Staffordshire, England.

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Tiger Tail PPG1198-6

Authentic Staffordshire figurines are rare beauties with proper and notable markings.

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Field Poppy PPG1195-7

Vintage Staffordshire spaniel figurines are often valued in the hundreds of dollars.

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Foxfire Brown PPG1069-6

Staffordshire inspired reproductions or in the style off knock-offs are less expensive copies, making ownership more affordable.

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Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch Gloss Deep Blue General Purpose Paint (Case of 2)

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Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 

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Old Navy – Benjamin Moore

Coins come in as one of the top ranked collectibles.

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Years ago when my parents were big time Vegas visitors, my mother would bring back silver fifty cent pieces as souvenirs.

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Straight away I knew a fascination with metallic paint colors had begun.

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Classic Silver PPU18-11

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Monorail Silver SW 7663

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Krylon Latex Pre-tinted Silver Metallic Paint

Heavy metal paint colors including but not limited to silver, gold, bronze, and copper render a dynamic result.

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Modern Masters Antique Bronze Metallic Paint

Metal influenced shades draw warmth into a space.

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Antique silver collections- be still my heart!

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Antique Silver PPG1002-5

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French Silver – Behr

News reports inform us the U.S. Treasury will be phasing out the production of the penny.

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Mobile Bay Magazine – Elizabeth Gelineau Photography

Outdated perhaps in regards to the coin, but the color associated with the penny remains a popular choice of color and finish.

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Coins come and go, but color inspiration remains.

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Reasons for collecting vinyl records range from sound quality to blast from the past tangibility.

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Iconic symbols of legendary sound make a memorable impression and color palette.

Tricorn-Black-Sherwin-Williams-SW-6258Tricorn Black SW 6258 

caviar-sherwin-williamsCaviar SW 6990

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  Paradise SW 6720 

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Overt Green SW 6718 

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 Nervy Hue SW 6917

Matching paint colors to collections is a great way to enhance the visual value of your favorite collectibles.

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Through the Lens of Interior Design

We exist and design in a world of nouns- people, places, and things inspiring us to see the world through the lens of interior design.

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Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel

Some say fashion, music, and interior design exist within one orbit heavily influenced by trend, times, and environment.

Design is the vehicle that drives first and lasting impressions.

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Photo by Elianna Gill

Art forms rely heavily on color, pattern, and texture to capture the attention of the admirer, which in turn extends an invitation to the senses to experience and appreciate the effect.

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Fashion paragon Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel is the top of mind fashion maven in the world of haute couture.

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Coco Chanel accessorized the ultimate house of style, 31 rue Cambon, in the same iconic style perfected as a result of her signature good taste and penchant for sophistication.

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Pretty in pink paired with two color basics, the classic color combination of black and white and/or the color brown brings to mind the chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry color block characteristic of Neapolitan ice cream.

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Delicious color inspiration.

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Pink never misses the opportunity to be the dazzling choice of color in both fashion and decor.

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Greg Natale

Thoughtful spaces and striking vignettes detailing and displaying collections and personal mementos lend a sense charm, character, and personality to one’s interior design style.

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Timothy Corrigan, Inc. – Photography by Alex Bailhache

Especially rich and distinctive, the strength of brown as the lead color of a space influences new traditional through lines, warm patinas, and textures.

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Venegas and Company

Color is an influential and integral part of the inspired interior design process.

Particularly interesting is the connection between a predominate color and a classic pop cultural phenomenon.

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Black Lacquer Design

Easy to see the color influence of the Farrah Fawcett 1976 swimsuit poster which, to this day, remains the best-selling pinup poster of all time.

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Zoe Feldman Design

Movie star muse Marilyn Monroe influences cultural fashion, art, music, and interior design to generations past and present.

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Marilyn Monroe

“Black and white is the salt and pepper of colors, for life
tastes bland without them.”

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Chad James Group – Photography by Alyssa Rosenheck

I am of the strong opinion all color begins and ends with black and white.

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Jessica Davis of Atelier Davis

Darker hues and deep-tone neutrals create the feel of warmth, a sexy vibe some would say.

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Suzanne Rheinstein – Photography by Pieter Estersohn

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Magni Design and Home Collection

Visual impressions leave the design floor wide open for interpretation and color implementation.

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Ann-Margret

Icons and images capture the attention and heart of the beholder resulting in a sensory experience.

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Homes & Gardens Magazine – Photography by Guy Goodfellow

Often it’s this experience that serves as the genesis of inspiration and replication.

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Creative Tonic 

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Architectural Digest – Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna

Fashion and interior design stand together in front of the mirror of good taste, classic color choices, and timeless trends.

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House of Brinson

When color stars in an iconic scene, imitation becomes all the more understandable.

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Navarra Design

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James Dean

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Dramatic, dark, and defiant to design convention denote the common threads of exceptional decor and design.

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Leanne Ford Interiors

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Notable figures capture our attention in the same way classic interior design and decor styles influence our choices.

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The Beatles Sgt. Pepper Lonely Hearts Club On Yellow

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One Kings Lane – Photography by Nicole LaMotte

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Elizabeth Taylor

Violet or cobalt blue is the question.

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Stunning is the answer.

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Homes & Gardens Magazine – Photography by Lore Group

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Elizabeth Taylor’s eyes were indeed a stunning dark blue.

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Veranda Magazine – Photography by David Tsay

Lighting plays a role in the reflection and absorption of color, and how it is perceived by the eye.

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Pinterest

Photographers, directors, designers, and decoristas utilize lighting to enrich the depth and intensity of color.

It all comes back to perceived vision.

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Fine Paints of Europe

What nouns of life inspire you to see the world through the lens of interior design?

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Decorating With Green

Decorating with green associates a natural beauty with a tangible balance that easily flows from space to space, shade to shade while complementing core elements of design and decor.

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One Kings Lane – Photography by Emily J. Followill

Green is a classic color that evokes the splendor of the outdoors, four-leaf clovers, and St. Patrick’s Day.

Powerscourt_Waterfall_IrelandPowerscourt Waterfall ~ Wicklow, Ireland

Often described as the color of renewal, the color green evokes a sense of peaceful  tranquility.

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House & Garden – Photography Robert O’Byrne

“Green is the prime color of the world,
and that from which its loveliness arises.”

– Pedro Calderon de la Barca

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House Beautiful – Lisa Romerein

Shades will vary, however, the beauty delivered from decorating with green never wavers.

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Studio Mrs

Inspiration is everywhere!

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Commons Wikimedia

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Emerald Bay Peacock Wallpaper by Schumacher

Color awakens a space, and decorating with green associates the beauty of nature.

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1st Dibs- Introspective Magazine – Photography by Tim Lenz

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Andrew Howard Interior Design

Palette balance lends flow which in turn complements the core elements of design and decor.

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 Lindsey Black Interiors

Decorating with the color green is a proven in-house formula for amplifying the beauty and patina of the woods and finishes detailed in antique pieces.

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One Kings Lane – Photography by Robert Peterson

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Frederic Magazine – Photography by Melanie Acevedo

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Floral Embroidered Sequins Silk Velvet Fabric

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Green Ceiling Medallions

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Architectural Digest – Photography by Ethan Herrington

Decorating with green colors a whimsy world.

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Maddie Hughes Design

Talk about curb appeal.

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Laura U Interior Design

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Dunbar Road Design

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Creative Tonic

May what beautifully fills your eye beautifully fill your heart and home.

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Decorating With Fall Colors

Decorating with fall colors is a natural part of the seasonal updating process.

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House Beautiful – Photography by Sam Frost

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Dark Moody Fall Art Print

“Autumn paints in colors
that summer has never seen.”

Tree Wall Art Print

Tree Wall Art Print

Mochi by Little Greene

Mochi by Little Greene

Today’s fall colors on parade gallery features inspired examples of interiors and exteriors adorned in traditional, curated and new-traditional colors characteristic of autumn – fall.

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Nuloom Kali Shaggy Diamond Tassel Area Rug

English Inlaid 4 Drawer Bow Front Mahogany Chest

English Inlaid 4 Drawer Bow Front Mahogany Chest

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Flower Magazine – Photography by Brie Williams

Antique Red Chinoiserie Bookcase Cabinet

Antique Red Chinoiserie Bookcase Cabinet

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Euharlee Horse Figurine

Euharlee Horse Figurine

Antiquity At506 Blue and Red 6' x 9' Area Rug

Handmade Antiquity Hilma Traditional Oriental Wool Rug

Colors of the autumn-fall season gift the eye a visual glory that naturally inspires our decorating with fall color choices.

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Zoe Feldman Design – DecorPad

Color combinations trending toward seasonal schemes include purple and green and the timeless color duo green and blue.

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Hector M. Sanchez

Vintage 1920s Sebring Pottery Pheasant by Daudin Platter

Vintage 1920s Sebring Pottery Pheasant by Daudin Platter

Erdmann Schlegelmilch Prov Saxe Vintage 1900s Prussia Germany Wild Grouse Game Bird Pheasant Plate Platter

Erdmann Schlegelmilch Wild Grouse Game Bird Pheasant Plate/Platter

Vintage Imperial China Yellow Green Pheasant Serving Plate Platter

Vintage Imperial China Yellow Green Pheasant Serving Plate Platter

Goodness gracious, how I do love decorating with and displaying vintage pheasant plates and platters.

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Some of the pieces in my collection come with bumps, bruises, chips and cracks- traits I refer to as character marks.

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House & Garden – Photography by Dean Hearne

Ceramic Fireplace Tiles Blue Delft Design Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 set of 6

Ceramic Fireplace Tiles Blue Delft Design Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 set of 6

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Leanne Ford Interiors

Layers of proven neutrals team together to create visual warmth.

Layer darker over lighter, rustic with modern.

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Benjamin Vandiver Interiors + Lifestyle – Photography by  Reid Rolls

Let’s get real about seasonal updating, folks.

Most of us do not go into debt with a total out with the old and in with the new refresh when a new season rolls around.

Repeat after me: spot accents.

12-Light 2-Tier Polyresin Antler Lighting Fixture

12-Light 2-Tier Polyresin Antler Lighting Fixture

Neutral colors highlight by design and delight accents influenced by natural elements.

Antique Rochester Copper Boiler Planter

Antique Rochester Copper Boiler Planter

Lest we forget the visual impact metals bring to the table, serving contrast with a side of character.

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Introspective Magazine – Photography by Leslie Williamson

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Glidden-brown-mustard

Shades of mustard in muted tones play well with greens, grays, and blues.

Artichoke Finial Stoneware Table Lamp, Set of 2

Artichoke Finial Stoneware Table Lamp, Set of 2

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House Beautiful – Photography by Luke White

Rich in color and texture, the deep brown color of the antique fireplace mantel plays well to the color block, dramatic accent wall, and decorative accessories in shades of cinnabar, gold, and ebony.

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Daybreak Mirror by Chelsea House

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Architectural Digest

Details define the space, and the ginkgo wall sconces present the perfect opportunity to share my latest fall decor piece purchase.

Leaf Shaped Gold Indoor Tabletop Trinket Tray

Leaf Shaped Gold Indoor Tabletop Trinket Tray

No, it’s not a sconce, but a lovely trinket tray (Bob Barker himself would be proud because the price is right) which will be utilized as part home decor accent part housing for the set of silver knives purchased a few fall seasons back.

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Rich.

Warm.

Cozy.

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Flower Magazine – Photography by Brie Williams

Velvet traditionally fits the fall narrative.

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deVOL Kitchens

Textures, colors, and patterns denoting warmth in tone and tactile ambiance add a sense of season to interiors and home decor accessories.

Heirloom Task Light

Heirloom Task Light

Look no further than nature’s arts and crafts store for fall-autumn decorating inspiration.

Decorative touches showcasing natural elements epitomize the true beauty of the season.

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Homes & Gardens – Photograph by Adrian Biscoe

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Decorating with fall colors seasons the places and spaces in the home with the perfect blend of rich in tone and tradition colors customary to the classic fall palette.

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The aesthetic created never fails to radiate a cozy welcome home feel.

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Brie Williams

Stone gray metals warm the look and serve to anchor the statement.

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Caitlin Jones Design

Juxtaposition of style, patina, texture, and pattern work the room while creating a distinctive ambiance.

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Becca Interiors

Decorating with fall colors curates autumnal charm, which in return gives a nod to your sense of seasonal style.

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Spring On The Beauty

Spring on the beauty time is here, and my heart is full of expectation for the best of the season to show up and beautifully show out.

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It’s time for spring.

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Southern Living Magazine – Photography by Hector Manuel Sanchez

Officially.

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Grapevine Interiors

Yellow may be color blocking the best of spring at the moment, but without a little pollen the vibrant and pastel colors accenting spring’s palette wouldn’t be.

And without bees…

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Treillage Serene Sky Fabric

New spring blooms provide a pretty in pink landscape throughout the neighborhood.

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Fresh flowers, delightful fragrances, visually stunning table settings, and the scent and sight of spring’s calling card in the late afternoon or evening gorgeously set the scene, mood, and table for spring entertaining.

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Country Living Magazine

Recently I rewatched the episode of “Sex and the City” I Love a Charade – my idea of a spring on the beauty garden party and the essentials for success.

Butterfly on Lilac

Butterfly on Lilac

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Good friends.

Seasonal dishes.

Smooth tunes.

Beautifully accessorized tables.

Lilacs.

Butterflies.

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Comer Wheelbarrow Salad Bowl

Spring influences salads, sides, and sweets.

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Colorful Vegetables

What’s in a garden salad?

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Benjamin Moore Tomato Red
Benjamin Moore Mayonnaise
Behr Asparagus
Benjamin Moore Cucumber

Spring Crudités Board with White Bean-and-Pea Dip

Spring Crudités Board with White Bean-and-Pea Dip Recipe

Tory Burch Home lettuce ware dishes

Tory Burch Home

Many evenings we’ll dine al fresco on the patio or front porch for the spring of it all.

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Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage 15″ Oval Platter, Green

This is the sweet spot time before mosquitoes and humidity become unwelcome guests at the dinner table.

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English Pea Salad Recipe

We design and decorate spaces and places in the home for the season with great anticipation.

Why not carry the theme through to spring cuisine?

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Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe from Butternut Bakery

Color, texture, pattern, and taste repeats throughout chosen spring favorites.

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Butterfly Meadow Gazebo Cookie Jar

Wares and decorative pieces inspired by spring set the loveliest of tables and trays.

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Eden Pitcher

Our senses alert us to spring’s arrival, and color-rich gardens treat the eye and heart to the beauty of spring.

How I love a season that shows out!

Enjoy!

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October Observations

October observations run the gamut from events to design to decor and just about everything else fallapalooza in-between.

Halloween is definitely October happening numero uno.  Man, has this
31st of October event become a celebration powerhouse.

October observations

Anticipated Halloween spending according to the National Retail Federation is estimated to reach $10.6 billion in 2022, breaking last year’s record of $10.1 billion. Approximately 68% of consumers plan to participate in some sort of Halloween celebration, up from 65% last year, 58% in 2020 and 69% in 2019.

That’s a lot of spirited spending, folks.

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Candy corn.

Like?

Hate?

What say you?

Psst! I like the stuff.

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Domino

Artist Carlos Amorales exhibition at Salone del Mobile Milano,“The Accursed Hour,” is as striking as it is haunting. Copy the look by covering walls and ceilings with swarms of paper butterflies stickers found on Amazon or Etsy.

Instant Paper Butterflies Wall Decor Halloween

There is Halloween decorating, and then there is Halloween decorating.

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Fall fixer up time sees new wood molding atop the antique corbels on the front of the house, and a while we’re at it let’s touch up the colors paint session.

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Neighbors are precious friends-friends who come to call with skill saw, molding, primer and woodworking talent to save the day.

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Recipes accenting the flavors associated with homey and hearty hit the spot on chilly fall night or game day afternoon.

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Sausage and Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe from Country Living

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Bee & Willow™ Harvest Motif Dinner Plate

Savings is a prime number.

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Sales on seasonal wares and accents have a way of inspiring cart fulfillment.

Ceramic Pumpkin Serving Bowl

Ceramic Pumpkin Serving Bowl

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 Country Living

Vacation escapes and fall into holiday tablescapes pique my October observations interest.

Natural elements set a stunning table and the tone for a lovely drive.

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Visit Gatlinburg

Peak color season getaways feed the heart and soul while gifting the eye a colorama as only nature can do.

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It won’t be long before the honking sounds and sights of Canada geese heading south for the winter will be in our area.

Last year for about 8 nights in a row around 7:15 p.m. cst the show began much to my delight.

They fly so low you can really get a good visual, and of course, you hear them before you see them.

In honor of this October tradition, I’m purchasing a set of these Spode Snow Geese dinner plates.

Snow Goose Dinner Plate

Spode Snow Goose Dinner Plate

October in our little town is parish fair time, and that means my craving for a caramel apple is soon to be satisfied.

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The Might Thomas Carnivals

Crisp days are coming into view, and with that brings the retail offerings, nature’s color parade, thrills, chills, tastes and trends that round out my October observations.

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Watermelon Home Decor

Today’s watermelon home decor post is fresh with color, texture, and sweet summer themed inspiration.

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Pinterest

Watermelon is the fruit of green, red, pink, white, orange, yellow colors, distinctive pattern lines, and delicious possibilities.

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Funny how the unofficial official fruit of summer inspires the theme of watermelon home decor accessories, stylish accents of the season, delectable recipes and color palette choices.

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 Eric Condron Interiors

Summer months welcome watermelon home decor in all varieties.

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Country Living – Photography by Brian Woodcock

watermelon-themed-home-decor-rugWatermelon Doormat

Hello summer indeed, watermelon seed.

Aqua Embossed Tin Post Box with Distressed Finish

Aqua Embossed Tin Post Box with Distressed Finish

Michael Healy Brass Dragonfly Door Knocker

Tin Post Box - 3R Studios

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St. Charles 2 -Light 16.0-in H Copper Hardwired Outdoor Wall Light

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Galena 2 -Light 17-in H Copper Hardwired Outdoor Wall Light

Coventry Collection 2-Light Copper Patina Outdoor Wall Lantern Sconce

Coventry Collection 2-Light Copper Patina Outdoor Wall Lantern Sconce

Jameson 4-Light Aged Copper Outdoor Wall Lantern Sconce

Jameson 4-Light Aged Copper Outdoor Wall Lantern Sconce

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1-light Indoor/ Outdoor Wall Sconce – Red

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Heart to Heart Radiance (Caladium) Live Plant in Pink and Green Foliage

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Home Depot

Take decorating liberty with the core colors and improvise with what’s available to produce the desired result.

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Gardener’s Select Madison Planter, Green Drip, 15″

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Packed Party Women’s Goldtone and Crystal Watermelon Crush Earrings

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Woven Watermelon Straw Bag

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LC Lauren Conrad Watermelon Straw Crossbody Purse

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 Sam Allen Interiors

Inspiration is everywhere, and from first glance this image brought to mind  the colors of a ripe, delicious watermelon, and this is how blog post content ideas are born.

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Although not in watermelon pattern, these perfectly paired accent chair cushions immediately draw the eye in with the fresh, crisp and bright apple-green material and white rope trim.

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Credit the accent pillow in Romo’s “Tulipa Coral”  fabric for taking this tiptoeing through the tulips palette to color perfection heights.

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DIY Watermelon Umbrella

As it goes in the home décor and retail world we decorate and accessorize in, there’s times when the decorista must engage in decorative interpretation and in the style of implementation.

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Abstract Rectangular Beveled Wall Mirror

Texture and color on point trends watermelon home decor.

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Livabliss Stelvio Traditional Accent Table Lamp

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Beaded Front Watermelon Pillow

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Decorative  Watermelons Outdoor Pillow Cover

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Watermelons Hooked Pillow

Let’s be honest, watermelon home décor can be a tad too, let me see how to put this, tacky.

Well, it can.

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Darla Polka Dots Loomed Accent Rug – Safavieh
Ocean’s Edge Braided Indoor/ Outdoor Area Rug
Plush Shag Rug – Room Essentials™
nuLOOM Kara Solid Shag Area Rug

Half Watermelon Modern Printed Red Lime 3 ft. 3 in. x 5 ft. Area Rug

Half Watermelon Modern Printed Red Lime 3 ft. 3 in. x 5 ft. Area Rug

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Chic in the style of watermelon home décor pieces in color rich combinations of green, red, pink, white, yellow, and orange accent and accessorize please the eye and emulate the primary characteristics of the unofficial official fruit of summer.

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Watermelon-Lime Sorbet

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Photo by Julia Ivanina on Unsplash

Doesn’t this spring into summer scene look refreshing?

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Watermelon Popsicles – Cooking Classy

Ninety plus degrees signs of summertime has hit the Deep South.

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Photo by Marie Dehayes on Unsplash

 BigMouth Inc. Watermelon Round Pool Float

Fill up a watermelon inflatable pool with ice for a summery chic and fun beverage cooler.

BigMouth Inc. Watermelon Inflatable Pool

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Summer treats in watermelon flavor shine in the summer food and drink spotlight as a crowd pleasing source of refreshment.

Watermelon Catalina Picnic Basket

Watermelon Catalina Picnic Basket

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Melamine Chip & Condiment Platter

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Love this watermelon themed decked out in vibrant watermelon colors serving bowl.

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Watermelon Serving Bowl

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James Farmer – Photography by Emily Followill

Bordallo Pinheiro Watermelon Pitcher

Bordallo Pinheiro Watermelon Pitcher

Bordallo Pinheiro Watermelon Dinner Plate

Bordallo Pinheiro Watermelon Dinner Plate

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The Sugartown watermelon  purchased this past weekend “produced” a sweet summer treat and a taste for sweet summer themed décor inspiration.

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BHG – Photography Blaine Moats

Watermelon Sorbet

Ingredients

1 lime

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

1 cup frozen raspberries

12 ounces chopped watermelon (2 cups)

Directions

Finely shred 2 teaspoons peel from lime. Juice lime (2 tablespoons); set aside.

In a medium saucepan stir the sugar and water over medium heat until just simmering, stirring to dissolve sugar.  Remove from heat. Add raspberries and lime juice.

Stir to thaw.

Place raspberry mixture and watermelon in a food processor or blender. Cover and process or blend until smooth.  Press mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; discard seeds.  Stir in lime peel.

Transfer mixture to a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Cover; freeze until firm (4 to 24 hours). Transfer to a chilled bowl, breaking up if necessary.

Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until smooth and lightened in color. Return to dish.

Cover and freeze for 2 to 4 hours or until firm.

-Better Homes & Gardens

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Galbraith & Paul

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This watermelon printed midi skirt does not exactly qualify as home décor per se, however, it does make a summer chic style statement for spring into summer entertaining.

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Watermelon Printed Midi Skirt

Summer fresh and pretty in pink!

Void of pattern, however, full of watermelon color.

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Speaking of summer, the Sylvie Flamingo Watermelon Framed Canvas By Kendra Dandy Gold illustrates two iconic symbols of the season.

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Sylvie Flamingo Watermelon Framed Canvas By Kendra Dandy Gold

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 Melanie Morris Design

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Barneby Gates Watermelon Wallpaper

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 Terracotta Studio

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Hand Woven Watermelon Rattan Storage Basket with Lid

Any way you slice it, watermelon home decor accessories, refreshing treats and summer entertaining wares make for a unique, fun and summer festive addition to the party.

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Valentine’s Day Loveliness

Valentine’s Day loveliness treats heart, eye, and spirit to beauty on scroll.

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“Love is the flower of life, and blossoms unexpectedly
and without law, and must be plucked where it is found,
and enjoyed for the brief hour of its duration.”

—D.H. Lawrence

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Veranda

Valentine’s Day loveliness reaches far beyond one day of the year as demonstrated by the sublime antique gold gilt heart-shaped back dining chairs chosen as intended statement pieces in this timeless winter-white dining room designed by Alex Papachristidis.

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Unique Homestays

Perfect pairings.

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“True love stories never have endings.”

— Richard Bach

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Disney Enchanted

Love is in the air, and the word of the day affectionately defined by the look and the dance of enamored admiration.

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Buttery Planet

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House & Garden – Photography by Simon Upton

Valentine’s Day tradition dictates the implementation of a red and pink color palette into delectable sweets and décor treats.

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“Whatever makes an impression on
the heart seems lovely in the eye.”

—Saadi

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“The best love is the kind that awakens the soul
and makes us reach
for more, that plants a
fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds.”

— Nicholas Sparks

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Valentine’s Day Garland

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Darling, I Love You Hand Stamped Spoon

“Sometimes the smallest things
take up the most room in your heart.”

— Winnie the Pooh

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Neutral Farmhouse Heart Rag Wreath

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Country Living

“I want the moment to start
when I can fill your heart

With more love
and more joy
than age or time
could ever destroy.”

—William “Smokey” Robinson

valentine's-day-lovelinessMore is my word of the year.

More; not driven in the vein of greedy motivation, but in the earnest desire to fill daily life with more love, more joy, more beauty, more Valen-TIME.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

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