Obee Designs

HAPPY HEARTS DAY

2012-02-14T11:41:00.002-05:00

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

May you have plenty of

...more than your heart can hold

and I hope you can show your love

in very surprising

unexpected places

or ways

May someone ask you to

or send some love your way

today

Hugs and kisses

with lots of

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SEXY BLACK LACE

2012-02-12T13:41:00.000-05:00

What are you thinking of

wearing this Valentine's Day?

Black lace is always sexy

and seductive

whether you wear a little

or a lot

from your head

down to your toes

whether it's on your legs

hands

or all over your body

even if it's the shoes you choose

or the dress you wear

I hope you feel like a million bucks and

have a lovely, lacey and a little bit racey

Valentine's Day!

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WEAR RED FOR YOUR HEART

2012-02-03T10:25:00.000-05:00

Today is

National Wear Red Day

Why not wear some red to

help raise awareness of

heart disease in women?

It doesn't matter if it's formal

frilly

or fabulous

Just a touch with a handbag

or some mittens

the tips of your fingers

right down to your toes

...and even underneath

Do it for your heart

or for the sake of someone else

Why not get your little diva to

wear red for the cause too!

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LOOKING FOR SOME OH LA LOVELY?

2012-01-30T11:49:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone,

are you looking for a little lovely in your life?

I have another new blog of

beautiful images to get lost in.

Yes, I am officially addicted & in love with

You can find my

fun

feminine

fabulous

French

fashion

floral

and foodie

eye candy HERE
or LIKE Obee Designs
on FACEBOOK

Won't you come and follow me
for some oh la lovely?

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OH SO RUSTIC

2012-01-22T10:36:00.004-05:00

There's something oh so cozy

about spaces with great distressed

warm and natural

BARN WOOD.

Not every space is a

"country" styled space.

Even some chic modern rooms

utilize this great wood to warm

a typically cool vibe.

Personally, I love it when an otherwise

plain, white & boring "fifth wall"

hasn't been neglected

like this one

This table, the door and beams are

pretty amazing

and these floors have so much character

Modern floating stairs like these have

a whole different feeling in this

rustic wood

How about the walls

or counters here?

Any of these choices would be a

welcomed gift to a home

WOOD-n't you agree?

Now this is the kind of planking

I would consider doing!

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BLUE MONDAY

2012-01-16T06:00:00.002-05:00

Are you feeling kind of

BLUE

since it's Monday?

I hope these images turn

your frowns upside down

I hope you are getting
your week off to a good start

HAPPY MONDAY!

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RELAX AND REJUVENATE

2012-01-15T13:36:00.000-05:00

HAPPY SUNDAY!

I hope you are all taking some time

to relax this weekend

...enjoy!

Things aren't always what they seem in the REVENGE HOUSE

2012-01-04T18:21:00.004-05:00

Have you been watching the new,

hot show on ABC....REVENGE?

If you have you'll be interested

to know the Grayson mansion was

actually based on a real house (or houses),

but most of it was Photoshopped

and the house in the show doesn't really exist

Apparently, they based it on a house designed by

architect PETER COOK (Christie Brinkley's ex) and

made it bigger for TV. They added things like the

solarium on the back.

Another actual house they based it on is

this one

in Amagansett in the Hamptons

They stretched it,

moved the pool and added some extras

As for the inside, the pilot was filmed inside

a real house in North Carolina, in Landfall,

a community on the Intracoastal Waterway

in Wilmington

To see more of this REAL home

click HERE

This is the real foyer

The kitchen

and the family room

Here is the recreation after the pilot was

filmed on a sound stage

Emily Thorne's great "little" beach house is

also originally in North Carolina just south of

Wilmington in Southport & Oak Island where

the pilot was shot

Here is the real outside

and here's the recreated one

If you notice there's fewer front steps

and there isn't any landscaping to the right

of the steps in the original home, since it is the

driveway to the garage underneath the home

Here you can notice the fake ocean backdrop

here's a shot of the "sun" light

Here's the inside shot for

the pilot in Emily's home

Here's the inside recreated...

If you notice the ceiling beams are different

and the walls now are painted a soft green

My favorite, though, is "the chair"

It has become the much talked about

piece of furniture in that sprawling home

"Queen" Victoria Grayson's throne

Here it is at Home Goods

for such a bargain

The exact chair!!

I could hardly believe it,

right before my very eyes

and only $500.00 to feel like

a TV villainess

You can see through the magic of television how

you can combine all the necessary components

to make just the right environment...

even if it isn't real, right down to the chair ;)

Fantasy homes or not,

REVENGE is worth watching.

It has become much anticipated

Wednesday night viewing in my home

I hope it will be for you too!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

2012-01-03T01:18:00.001-05:00

Happy New MOMENTS

Happy New DREAMS

Happy New DAYS

Happy New DESIRES

Happy New WEEKENDS

Happy New LOVE

Happy New YEAR

HAPPY NEW YOU!!

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ARE YOU ON THE NAUGHTY LIST?

2011-12-20T06:00:00.001-05:00

SANTA

will be making his trip in less than a week

Will you be on the naughty or nice list

this year?

If he brings you coal,

maybe it will be the good kind

So you decide if you want to be

this year

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MAKIN' WHOOPIE

2011-12-13T11:23:00.000-05:00

RED VELVET WHOOPIE PIES

I saw these Whoopie pies...

They were calling my name

and I think I really need to make them!

They look way too good and I was thinking,

you could probably even shape them

look like Santa hats

Here is the recipe

As soon as I can get past all the decorating

it will be time for baking and these little babies

are calling my name,

How about you???

INGREDIENTS

2
cups all-purpose flour
2
tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2
teaspoon baking soda
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/2
cup butter, softened
1
cup packed brown sugar
1
egg
1
teaspoon vanilla
1/2
cup buttermilk
1
1 ounce bottle red food coloring (2 Tbsp.)
1
recipe Whoopie Pie Filling (see recipe below)
DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment; set aside. In medium bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
2. In large mixing bowl beat butter on medium to high 30 seconds. Beat in brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk, beating after each addition just until combined. Stir in food coloring.
3. Spoon batter in 1- or 2-inch diameter rounds, about 1/2-inch high on prepared baking sheets, allowing 1 inch between each round.
4. Bake 7 to 9 minutes for 1-inch cookies or 9 to 11 minutes for 2-inch cookies, or until tops are set. Cool completely on baking sheets on rack. Remove cooled cookies from baking sheets.
5. To fill, dollop Whoopie Pie Filling on flat sides of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies, flat sides down. Makes 60 one-inch or 42 two-inch cookies.
- Storage To store:Refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
WHOOPIE PIE FILLING
Cook: 6 mins
Ingredients
- 1/4
  cup softened butter
- 1/2
  8 ounce package softened cream cheese
- 1
  7 ounce jar marshmallow creme
DIRECTIONS

In medium mixing bowl beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in marshmallow creme.
Nutrition Facts (In case you really wanted to know)
- Calories 70,
- Protein (gm) 1,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 10,
- Fat, total (gm) 3,
- Cholesterol (mg) 12,
- Saturated fat (gm) 2,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 1,
- Sugar, total (gm) 5,
HAPPY BAKING!!

DECORATIVE DISHES

2011-12-12T00:21:00.000-05:00

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Red Transferware is perfect to display at this time of

year and looks especially great with greens

So go ahead and deck your halls...or cabinets and dish displays for a wonderful festive touch to an unexpected

spot like this in your home for the holidays

Paper Whites

Garland

ornaments

wreathes

sprigs

or festive gift wrapped boxes

make these shelves a little more

MERRY AND BRIGHT

Happy Hall Decking!

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FALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

2011-11-14T06:00:00.017-05:00

Soon we will be setting our tables for

THANKSGIVING

Here are some fun and unique ideas to

use as centerpieces at your feast.

It isn't too early to start collecting

pumpkins, gourds, nuts, branches, leaves,

berries and twigs to create a festive bouquet.

Hollow out some white gourds to use as a vase

or make chrysanthemum balls

moss in a container helps add support and a base

whether it's green

or gray Spanish moss

Pumpkins make the best and

most festive containers

Pomegranates and squash work

as do pears and acorns

(I am loving this basket)

So get out your glue guns or your drills

This log, a couple of wholes and you're

ready for some votives

Speaking of candles, the classic taper always works

even if you only use the candlestick

Whatever way you choose to gather your goodies,

I'm sure they'll look great.

But there's not a whole lot of time left,

so it's time to start planning.
Happy Harvest Hunting!!

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Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T00:00:00.003-04:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Enjoy the day

with your little witches,

ghosts, goblins

and jack o lanterns

Entertaining with friends

family and neighbors

Here's hoping all the scary creatures

lurking

or going bump in the night

don't give you too much

of a fright tonight!!

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THINKING PINK IN OCTOBER

2011-10-21T13:30:00.000-04:00

OCTOBER

IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

and since I love

PINK

so much I thought it only fitting to share some

pink loveliness with you

I hope you have a positively

PINK-alicious weekend!

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PALEST SHADES OF FALL

2011-10-17T21:44:00.000-04:00

Today’s guest post is from

Susi, a writer for

Arcadian Home Decor,

a fantastic online source for

quality home decor items at

extremely affordable prices.

Stop by the Arcadian home decor blog

and say hello!

When we think of shades of fall,

we typically think of the

riotous colors of fall foliage.

But there are more subtle, softer and

paler shades of fall for

home accessories

that can give your décor

a sophisticated seasonal feeling.

Winter wheat, white pumpkins,

silvery greys and soft camels

are just a few of our favorites

from the palest shades of fall.

Here are more:

Wedding Planner Calgary
The palest shades of fall are some of the

chicest colors for the season:

cream pumpkins; faded green hydrangeas;

frosty silvers; touches of rose and gold;

pale camel.

Layer these pale shades

with a few deeper fall colors.

Five Minutes Just for Me
Palest grays are perfect for fall.

Like the fall sky, these grays nicely offset

brighter fall hues and also look good with other

pale fall shades like taupes and camels.

2805
Pale metallics are perfect for fall décor.

Reflective surfaces sparkle in candlelight.

Look for bronzes and rose golds

for warmer tone metallics.

Five Minutes Just for Me
Whites, creams and light beiges

paired with metallics

like silvers, bronze, gold

& rose gold

make for a lovely

pale fall palette.

These pale shades of fall

are perfect for holiday

table décor.

House of Turquoise
Palest grays, creams and golds

are sophisticated shades for fall.

Creams recall thick knit

cashmere sweaters.

Golds and camel colors invoke

cozy warmth.

2805
Shades of white and cream,

especially mixed with rich browns,

are the palest of pale fall shades.

Love these white pumpkin & pistachio

candle holders.

Who knew pistachios

could be so gorgeous?!

Her Beautiful Mess
Muted shades of typical fall shades,

like mossy greens & russet reds, feel more chic,

especially when paired with

pale creams & golds for

home décor.

Midwest Living
Palest versions of typical fall foliage colors

of yellow, orange and green

look more sophisticated

when mixed together.

Love the pale winter

wheat color of the door;

it sets the tone for

the muted color scheme.

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Come check out

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FANTASTIC FALL FRIDAY

2011-10-07T00:34:00.000-04:00

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE

What will you be doing this fine

Autumn weekend?

Spending time with friends

Hanging around outside

relaxing and enjoying the colorful fall foliage?

Perhaps you'll be pumpkin picking

or apple picking

or entertaining

outside in the cool crisp air

maybe even with a cupcake or two

{ANDIESWEETSPECIALTY}

Whatever you choose to do,

I hope you have a wonder-fall weekend!

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TIME FOR A COFFEE BREAK

2011-09-29T17:40:00.000-04:00

HAPPY NATIONAL COFFEE DAY!

If you are heading to Starbucks today

for an iced coffee

hot coffee

cappuccino

macchiato

mochachino

that's tall, venti or grande

I hope you enjoy hanging around

for your favorite coffee

Just as you like it

Enjoy!

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WHO NEEDS GPS?

2011-09-28T13:24:00.002-04:00

Look at all the crafty ways you can
use a map in your home

Put them in these embroidery hoops
and hang them for great wall art

or add some hooks for a unique spot to hang up things

or just make a map a mural

or a focal point

Even window treatments

candles

and furniture love maps

Hang them on the wall

or frame them

in interesting ways

...even put them on the ceiling

Here's a clever way to use a map

as gift wrap

Check out these pillows

from {MY BEARDED PIGEON}

You can even wear them on your sleeve

from {DLK DESIGNS}

With all these ideas,
you'll never be far from home!

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FLORAL FRENZY

2011-09-09T14:19:00.000-04:00

Here are some Friday Flowers to inspire you

...whether it's on wallpaper, fabric, or floral items,

you'll be sure to be in a FRENZY over these...

Pretty Vintage Wallpapers

like these

especially when they are put on

lovely storage or hat boxes

How can you resist these gorgeous

hand painted pieces from the talented

CHRISTIE HANSEN-REPASY?

Floral fabrics in upholstery, slipcovers

bedding

pillows

ironing board covers

or tablecloths for the home

Fun florals for yourself in the form of bags

and totes

shoes

soaps

nail polish designs

jewelry

or things as SWEET as baby items

or just sweet

like cupcakes

are all so irresistible!!

Find these Floral Fancies

HERE in my Etsy shop

I hope all these flowers

haven't caused you too much of a frenzy!

I hope you have a BLOOMIN'

good weekend.

Happy Friday

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POPSICLES AREN'T JUST FOR KIDS ANYMORE

2011-08-18T15:36:00.031-04:00

If you are looking for a refreshing way to cool off,

especially around happy hour this summer,

then these poptails are sure to be a winner!

Here are some great ways to use

all that mint you may have growing

in your garden at this time of year.

Summer fruits like cherries, peaches

and watermelon

are so abundant and fresh right now

that these treats will certainly

hit the spot.....

Watermelon Mojito Popsicles

Cucumber Honeydew Margarita Popsicles

Cherry Apple Whiskey Sour Popsicles

Bourbon Peaches and Cream Popsicles

Cantaloupe and Kiwi Daiquiri Popsicles

White Sangria

Fig and Clementine Port Wine

Lychee Saketini

Mixed Berry Gimlet

Strawberry Peach Vodka Collins

Mango Maui Mai Tai

For all the recipes click
HERE

Which poptail would you like to try?
They all look so good I want to try them all.
It's time to get out the blender...
What are you waiting for????

OUTSIDE KITCHENS

2011-08-05T09:47:00.000-04:00

Summer is the perfect time to GRILL

Why not put a whole kitchen outdoors

and prepare a wonderful summer meal

to entertain family and friends?

Some of these spaces are so fabulous

you could spend all day here...

So I guess, this summer, when you can't stand the heat,

you'll actually want to get into these kitchens!!!!

Happy Friday everyone!

Have fun grilling this weekend

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Just Dreamy

2011-08-01T22:14:00.000-04:00

There are some spaces that are just so elegant, yet casual and inviting, that you would want to spend forever in them.

These rooms are no exceptions.

Here are some of my favorites

This one is one of my all time favorites

Which ones could you spend forever in???

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SITTING POOLSIDE

2011-07-22T12:50:00.000-04:00

Call these the dog days of summer

It is HOT, HOT, HOT here in most of the U.S.
....102 degrees today and no end is in sight!

So, naturally one of the only places to be

sitting pretty in this heat is...
HERE...

Even Artist Janet Hill is thinking of ways to cool off

These days not even a night swim

can cool the savage beast!

Wishing you all a very

refreshing weekend!

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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY

2011-07-03T22:41:00.001-04:00

HaPpY JuLy 4th !!!

If you are sitting on the porch

or are at the beach,

the lake

or the farm

Whether you are having a

barbeque

or a picnic

having burgers

hot dogs

and festive drinks

If you are celebrating with pinwheels

or fireworks

or are having

scrumptious

desserts

like cupcakes....yum )

I hope you have a

safe and wonderful holiday!

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ALL THAT GLITTERS

2011-06-27T22:20:00.000-04:00

A little glitter goes a long way

Here's a few ways to brighten your day and

make yourself sparkle and shine

From your toes

to your taste buds

don't you love

to sparkle and shine???

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HAPPY FLAG DAY

2011-06-14T11:04:00.000-04:00

Today is

FLAG DAY
here in The United States
I thought I'd share some
of the ways we enjoy
and honor our
~GRAND OLD FLAG~and
Never forget
those that have died for our country
Fun ways to decorate

your home

or yourself

Whether it's Rustic or Glitzy, Serious or Frivolous
I hope Red, White and Blue are good for you!
...and I hope you are having a

FANTASTIC FLAG DAY!!!

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OOOH LA LOVIN' THE WEEKEND

2011-06-10T14:53:00.003-04:00

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Wishing you a weekend full of any and everything

that makes you say

I hope these images make you say

Ooooh La La too!

I hope you enjoy hanging around this weekend

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MAY ALL YOUR WISHES COME TRUE

2011-06-07T13:19:00.000-04:00

I hope you are having a

MAGICAL DAY!

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IT'S A NICE DAY FOR A WHITE WEDDING

2011-06-03T00:00:00.004-04:00

JUNE IS WEDDING MONTH

The weather is nice, flowers are in bloom

and LOVE is in the air

What could be more classic

than a

white wedding?

These dresses are perfect

and the flowers too

and so are these white, floral confections

June is such a wonderful time

for an outside wedding

I think these love birds would agree

Will you be attending a wedding this June

or know someone who will be

getting married this month?

I hope all the lovebirds getting married

will have a fantastic wedding day

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IT'S STRAWBERRY SEASON

2011-05-20T11:24:00.001-04:00

If STRAWBERRIES are your cup of tea,
then this is your season!

Whether you like them for breakfast...

or dessert

With chocolate

or in a drink

or all by themselves

Whether you enjoy them as a plant

or you like to WEAR them

Then strawberries are for you

Dogs even love them too!!

How about you?????

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I'M GOING ON A PICNIC

2011-05-13T17:18:00.001-04:00

It's time to pack the car and a picnic basket

and head out his weekend for a wonderful picnic now that

the weather has gotten warm

A little wine and cheese

some pretty dishes

flowers and a great blanket

are the perfect recipe for an indulgent picnic

Whether you are at the park

or are in the city

take some time to relax

with a good book

some great food

and someone you love

Just remember, every picnic has a few ants...

This one is no exception!

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MAKE ROOM FOR MOM

2011-05-06T09:44:00.001-04:00

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND!

To all the women out there who are moms,

maybe you would like one of these fantasy "Mom Rooms"

To cook in...

or do the laundry in...

To garden in...

or craft in

Entertain friends and family in...

or just relax...

and be pampered in!

Whatever room you are in this

Mother's Day, I hope it's a beautiful one!

Wishing you all a wonderful Mother's Day weekend

XOXO

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THE ROYAL TREATMENT

2011-04-27T23:23:00.000-04:00

Yes, that's right London is calling me

to fly across the pond

for the

of William and Kate

They don't have much longer before they

Just a day away

and the whole city

is ready for the festivities

There's been so much speculation about

Kate's dress

and shoes

but somehow, I doubt these are her choices

This may be more like it

Everyone is getting in on the act

With all this ROYAL excitement,

just remember to

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PRETTY PASTELS

2011-04-22T01:32:00.000-04:00

EASTER

is a great time to celebrate and appreciate the beauty of

pastel colors all around us

From the Heavenly Hydrangeas

Tulips

and Dogwoods

to the Pretty Rabbits

in baskets

all wrapped up in foil

Pastels can be found on

Exotic Birds

or Eggs...

Fancy and Floral

Special Sweet Treats

in Festive Cups

or on the Sugary

Marshmallow Friends

we come to love at this time of year

(even those not so sugary)

They are all just blushing with

pretty pastel color

Won't you join in on the fun

and look for a little

Splash of Springtime too?

Happy Hunting and Happy Friday to all of you!

HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY WEEKEND

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EASTER DECORATING IDEAS

2011-04-19T11:47:00.001-04:00

EASTER

is in a few days and it's time to get out the...

eggs

bunnies

banners

dishes

chicks

garland

nests

more eggs

baskets

buckets

flowers

and special containers

to create all this egg-stravaganza

I hope you are enjoying your week!

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SLEEK AND SILVER

2011-04-11T12:43:00.000-04:00

SILVER can be so sleek, sexy and modern

even when paired with traditional items

or when a traditional style

frame is used

it really has a whole different feel

These rhinestones surely

add some extra

pizazz

For a second I thought J lo was here!

Of course even a cupcake can

taste a whole lot more sophisticated when it's this sleek

I hope you have an absolutely sparkling week!

Happy Monday

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