tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880757283256523182024-02-02T08:33:49.114-05:00A Notebook of Inspired Chicinteriors.art.decor.fabric.finds.colorA Notebook of Inspired Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11263896610943383264noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388075728325652318.post-30716445933246221292011-01-18T13:40:00.001-05:002011-01-18T13:44:54.500-05:00Beyond the Standard White........<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Although, some might say a white kitchen can be boring, I look at a white kitchen as a blank canvas-allowing me to dream big. White gives way for other materials to shine- a piece of art, a great fabric on the window (or chair), chic accessories. A white kitchen always has a fresh appeal to it. You can take it in any direction and it works. For instance, it reads well in a modern kitchen and also works great in a traditional one. Either way, it always has a refreshing quality. I added some of my favorite inspirational (and, of course, very chic) white kitchens below-enjoy!<br />
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For my first post I want to talk about 2 things that I think are very chic..........my kids!! They inspire me everyday and make everything in my life beautiful.<br />
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