Modern elegance mixed with 1940s glamour

Not too many of us are blessed with the means and circumstances to live among such decadent furnishings, but we can dream! And besides, that's what the glossies are for. So when I was flipping through some of last year's magazines I rediscovered Ralph Lauren Home's 2008 "Mayfair" collection. In fact, I'd posted some other shots from the Mayfair ad campaign in the August 2008 post here. I think it doesn't hurt, especially in this season of giving to others, to give to yourself a little - even if it's just for a moment, in one's imagination, drooling over the keyboard.oh that bed...that vanity...I really like the clear to black candlesticksI...

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Another great artist on Etsy - and 20% off for you!

I was lucky enough to be offered a 20% off discount for you guys from the shop Depuis on Etsy. I think her photography is really lovely and the best part is it would match with almost any decor style! Here are some of my favs:If you see something you like, mention "Decorology" in your order for 20% off. Go to Depuis's Etsy shop to see all her work.If you live in the NYC area, check out her work at the Park Slope craft fair this Sund...

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Yes, No, or Meh... How do you feel about this fireplace? (Plus a lovely roundup of fireplaces)

I ran across this fireplace in metropolitan home. It was really the chimney breast that caught my attention. It's not my style but I still can't make an unbiased judgment as to whether or not I like it. I suppose I can say that I like the concept of customizing, or calling out the chimney breast, but I just can't carry off zebra stripes. What do you think?via Metropolitan HomeSo, this inspired me to sniff out some fireplaces that I was certain I liked!I think this is so pretty and sweet. It's a similar idea to that above - but instead of painting the chimney breast it's been wallpapered.image and instructions at Ideal Homevia FlickrI thought...

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And the winner of "Country Color" is....

Sallie Ann! Congratulations Sallie Anne! Please email me at ashley@decorologyblog.com with you shipping address so I can get you your book to you as...

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Check out my style profile on Old World Charm!

I was so flattered when Shannon from Old World Charm asked me to answer a couple of questions about myself for a feature on his new blog - which I'm very excited about- Old World Charm.What made you decide to strike out on your own as a Web designer?Well, it all started with me designing a Web site for a friend of a friend, and it took hard work and dependability to sustain and build up clientele. I also have word of mouth to thank, which led to a lot of clients, meaning often staying up until 3 a.m. to meet deadlines. I then realized that I had to make a choice. I had to either strike off on my own or continue working at a company and discontinue...

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Night Safari

It's been like 1 month since I last blogged!Gosh... Grew spider webs.My passion is singing now.Going to KTV with Jessie on an average of once or twice per week.Currently for life now is work, food and sing.I've also been going for prawning recently....At East Coast Prawning...Kevin waits...Kevin caught a fish!Caught a lobster!My birthday just pasted 2 weeks ago, no celebrations just tried out something special...Going to the Night Safari with Jessie and my sister, Karin.It's been more than a decade since I last went to the Night Safari!!On the eve of my birthday, went to Paris International buffet with Jessie....Chilli crab was the 'main dish'...

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