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Betty Lou Phillips

November 2, 2011

The beautiful chateau is sited perfectly so that the entrance is framed by an elegant old Elm.Slideshow

The very talented interior designer, Francophile and author—Betty Lou Phillips—has recently released her new book, French Impressions. In the book we are treated to an abbreviated history of three Bourbon monarchs—the Louis—-whose passion for beauty has influenced hundreds of years of finely crafted furniture, regal woven textiles, gilded mirrors and crystal chandeliers. The French self assured approach to design, its old-world elegance and understated luxury is the approach taken by Betty Lou as she decorated her own house. French Impressions gives us an in depth look at her personal style and sophisticated taste.

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Light For Your Bath

November 7, 2010

The natural light streaming in this bath makes it feel so warm. I love the idea of a decorative chandelier in the bath especially if it has tall ceilings.Slideshow

I am most certainly NOT a lighting expert so my comments in this category are more practical that educated. But there is one thing I know for certain; you can never have too much light in your bath for applying makeup, taking out splinters and all those other eye straining rituals. It is a great bonus if your bath has natural light.  You can enjoy the seasonal shifts from bright morning light in the spring and summer to soft evening light in the fall and winter.

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The Powder Bath

November 6, 2010

This is a very glamourous powder room, though very small. The antiqued mirror with its rosette details, nickel sink, textured walls and ornate antique sconce make a well thought out design statement. The orange flower arrangement adds just the right color splash and can easily be changed.Slideshow

More than likely your powder bath is the smallest room in your house. But small should have personality and be as stylish and attentively decorated as the rest of your house. I like to think of the powder room as a place to experiment with color, pattern and texture. This may be just the place to really live out some decorating fantasy you have been harboring. Wallpaper, paint, ceramic tile, stone and wood are some of the options you might select for the walls.

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