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Travels in Bulgaria
A March 31, 2026 glimpse of journeys through Bulgaria, posted right here on the blog. If it catches your interest, you can open the full entry and add your voice to the discussion.
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Written by Megan of Splendid Design. Filed under travel.
Home Spotlight: Helena's House
One day I stumbled onto a Flickr photo stream and, an hour later, was still scrolling through Helena's pictures. Her daughter's room combines girly wallpaper with a palette that can grow alongside a child, so the decor never has to be redone. Colour and creativity fill every corner of Helena's home, and I enjoyed the virtual tour. My favourite spot has to be the library — I love reading and would always find something to pick up there. Which part of the house would you pick?
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A Set Design Tour of The Good Wife
I'm a loyal viewer of “The Good Wife” on CBS. The story centers on Alicia, a politician's wife who takes charge of her own life after her husband is caught in a very public political scandal that puts him in jail during Season 1. By Season 2 he is out and running for district attorney while Alicia tries to keep things somewhat normal. For the full plot, you can read more on CBS.
Set decorator Beth Kushnick did a wonderful job. The layout flows openly while each room still feels distinct, and the French doors add both privacy and character. Here's what Beth said about the small details that bring the sets to life: “As a set decorator I think it is all about the details! Even though things like a collection of fortunes from fortune cookies placed in a bowl in the kitchen (which was my eight-year-old daughter's contribution) or bedside table junk in the bedroom (coins, a random earring, a chiropractor's business card) most likely will never be seen on screen, they give life to the sets and I find them very necessary to complete the lived-in feeling.”
Alicia's Living Room
Beth combined varied pieces for an eclectic look, and the bookcase wall makes the room feel especially inviting.
Alicia's Dining Room
The walls are intended to be a deep eggplant shade, though they appear grey in the photo.
Alicia's Kitchen
Clean lines and two-tone cabinetry lend the space a contemporary feel. The frosted glass tile backsplash is a lovely touch — and who doesn't love a wine cooler in the kitchen?
Alicia's Bedroom
I like the colours and the rail detail here. The photo doesn't do it justice, but the bed linens carry a grain-pattern detail, and the mirror vanity is lovely too. That said, the bedroom does feel staged like a model home.
For more on the products used on the show, visit CBS's website, where the designer walks through it all. If you ever catch the show, you'll get a better tour of the place. I wouldn't mind living there — it feels very welcoming to me.
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The Colour Purple
For the past few days I've been drawn to purple. It's rich and uplifting, with the power to calm the mind and nerves while encouraging creativity. Purple is tied to both nobility and spirituality and is often called the colour of royalty; it balances red's stimulation with blue's calm. Its many shades include lavender, lilac, magenta, plum and violet. As Elizabeth Taylor put it: “Oh, I love red. I'm very loyal to my colors. I love violet.”
Have a wonderful Monday!
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From travel notes to set design tours and colour stories, this March 2011 collection gathers the ideas that inspired Splendid Design. Each post links to the full entry so you can explore the details and share your own thoughts.