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I suspect you're going to see a gazillion "retro chics" posting here. That's what I came back with!

I am "Bohemian Rhapsody"..."When it comes to decorating and furnishing your home, no one would ever accuse you of purism and restraint. You're a real glamour puss, never happier than when an opportunity crops up to add another flourish of theatrical pizzazz to your home. We're not saying you're a drama queen, really...!"
Very spot on!

"WORLD TRAVELER"- "Global influences abound in the way you've decorated and furnished your home. It's a look that works well on a budget, and at the same time it says something about you and your interests: you particularly love collecting things that tell a story or trigger a memory and help make your place relaxed and inviting."

Yup, this is very much me. And not surprising since I managed Pier 1 imports stores in my previous life.

"Barcelona cool"

I got 'funky modern'. Pretty neat to look over my selected images. They really do add up to how I decorate. Didn't find the site interesting after the quiz though.

City Sophisticat

I don't know how I got that with my "contemporary" living room and "country" bedroom preferences.

Yep. Retro Chic. And here I thought I was all alone in the world. Sad.

city-slicker chic

family modern

I am a Style Guru. The last sentence was spot on: "...it takes a while to get things done when you insist on doing them yourself." Yes, I might be a bit of a control freak/do-it-myselfer.

I'm classic country and I like it rugged and rustic in the bedroom. hell, yeah

Home-Coming Queen:
Nothing--budgets included--stops you from putting your all into creating a dream home. Your look is quintessentially feminine: cool, pretty colours; layered patterns and textures; and flawless attention to every detail.

I guess I'd agree with that, except for the budget part!

City-slicker chic. which is pretty accurate, as far as I am concerned.

Back to nature.

World Traveler! But since I live with Mr Traditional/ Americana... I compromise and try to pick out design esthetics that will keep him happy. I try and match large items to his taste and pepper in the accents in mine...seems to be working!

CITY SOPHISTICATE
i think the bedroom, dining and work space descriptions reflected me but not the living room (its not modern at all)...and I don't even really live in the City! They did suggest a couple work space pieces I own though!

LOL! "Pick and Mix"; eclectic and nonchalant... I knew that about myself, but what I found hilarious was that apparently there is some predictability to the schizo tastes of mine because the "products I would like" look frighteningly like what's already in my house.

SUPER COOL COUNTRY.

which i was sort of shocked about. but whatevs!

"Absolutely Fabulous".

Indeed.

world traveller.
yes i suppose so.

"home-coming queen"

Nothing--budgets included--stops you from putting your all into creating a dream home

the description could not have been more accurate. kind of scary, actually, since i just borrowed money to buy furniture i can't afford for my new apartment!

Country Modern

The "country" throws me a bit but the "modern"'s right on.

Funky Modern

I'm also a homecoming queen, funny I feel like I'm slowly turning into my mother.

where is the bubbly lighting fixture from? column one, row one.

Kitsch Chic.
Naah.

Another Country Modern - "The country-meets-modern look relies on natural materials and, very often, the immediate landscape for inspiration. The result combines the simplicity of colour and form without overlooking basic comfort and, indeed, the practicalities of raising a family."

Spot on, I'd say.

Kitsch Chic, pretty spot on I'd say

City sophisticate; totally not on.

CITY SOPHISTICATE - hm, sort of true ...

kitsch chic - you're a real magpie - always on the look-out for retro-style things that will add happiness and personality to your home. you love to mix old and new to create an interior design cocktail that's easy, fun and whimsical.

i'd say that's pretty accurate.

Barcelona cool
I'd say that's pretty accurate.

Fatale Attraction - yeah! That's why the S chairs and tulip table never looked quite right in my apartment...

CITY SOPHISTICAT? Really? Hmm. I'm not exactly sure what that means, but I'm going to have to disagree based on the product examples shown at the end. Yuck...

I got city slicker chic... seems to fit.

Laid back luxury, I like the idea of that.

'Kitsch Chic' - pretty accurate.

Espcially this part - "...trouble is, it's so much fun shopping for new items that you'll never be able to say you've finished for good!" - so very true.

city slicker chic - "masculine" and "minimal" - very interesting.

Another Retro Chic here ....

Lifetime Traveler (draws inspiration from different cultures around the world). I like my decor to spark memories and be meaningful.

Eh, OK, I guess you could say that (although I've not actually BEEN anywhere other than the NY Metropolitan Area, but we have lots of different cultures here).

I did this a while ago. I'm apparently Fatale Attraction. :)

http://colorandlife.blogspot.com/2008/08/little-design-quiz.html

"Absolutely fabulous." I'll take it.

I'm a city sophisticate, I guess because for "where are you in life" I chose the gal shaving her legs.

Ohh! Am I the first Back to the Future?

You have a collector's eye for individual pieces that give your home a real sense of personality and style. The look may be retro, but it's anything but kitsch: your innate understanding of what works together (and the origin of each possession) gives your home an enduring elegance of its own that's neither overly modern nor faux-period.

I can live with that.........

I'm a Duchess of Distinction. Yikes.

country modern?

"Lady of the Manor" - it says there can never be too much pink or pomp. Totally not me, at all.

"Funky Modern"
I don't think i've ever described myself as "funky!" Hm.

Family cool I am. =) I think that's pretty accurate.

Style Guru

It says that I like a mix and match...which I do. I actually like what it has picked for me

Barcelona Cool. I was shocked at how accurate it was!

I'm a Yummy Mummy.

"...quintessentially feminine...You have a true 'home', full of love, laughter and warmth - and often the reassuring aroma of home-baked goodies."

I'm "ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS"

"There's no such thing as OTT in your book: why settle for average when you can have full-blown, unadulterated GORGEOUS? In some homes, the result is a riot of carte blanche camp, but expressed more subtly, the glamorous look can be drop-dead sexy and sophisticated. It's all a question of how you combine colour and texture with attitude and you're still working on getting things perfect. Why stop now when you're having so much fun?"

This is so spot on :)

Apparently I am "Pot-Luck Pro" :

" Your home certainly stands out from your neighbours'! There's nothing average or ordinary about the place, and that's just the way you like it. You have a maverick approach to interior design and decoration, gleaning ideas, inspiration and objects from the unlikeliest of places. Over the years, though, this has synthesised into something unmistakably 'you'. No one dares tell you how to furnish your home: you've got your own set of unique guidelines and that's all that matters. "

Yeah, I guess I can see that :) though I'm not sure whether or not that is a good thing...

Classic Chic

Country Modern.

Right up my alley!

I'm a "duchess of distinction." This is an extremely masculine style of decor and I thought I was a woman! Maybe I should dig out my baby book and check the color of my booties.

I'm "International Chic"

"Not so long ago, the craze for ethnic-style interiors was ubiquitous. Maybe you embraced it, or maybe eschewed it, but anyway, you've moved on since then. Your home still reflects a passion for travel and an appreciation for other cultures without seeking to mimic or patronise. Classic, or even quite anonymous, pieces of furniture sit alongside unique pieces from far-flung places across the globe."

Kinda suprised that I am not a World Traveler though!

City Sophisticate - Sounds good, I'll take it!

Family modern- love it!

City sophisticate.

Yeah, right. I have painted 30s farm furniture, antique oak bookcases, oak porch rocker, McCoy pottery, patchwork quilt, and tomato-red Dansk.

Yup. City sophisticate all over.

Lifetime Traveler.

I've never had the money to travel outside the US, but I'm an avid armchair traveler, and my home is stuffed with decorative items sent by my devoted aunt while she and her husband spent the first half of their 45-year marriage in various overseas posting (he worked for the govt). So I'm thinking this is fairly accurate.

family modern- pretty accurate, thats the direction im going in since ive had my first baby... and i want pretty much all the products they brought up to suit my style!

DUCHESS OF DISTINCTION (!)

Remarkably accurate, although I prefer to go by CZARINA OF STYLE.
"Your home will be quite a masculine environment, but nonetheless you want a place that is comfortable, with an air of well-worn maturity: you enjoy the good things in life, and that includes the furniture and furnishings around you. What could look quite conservative is, in fact, seriously self-indulgent - in the very best sense, of course, as every dream home should be."

Who knew?

I also got "Pot-Luck Pro". I thought I would end up with World Traveler but this one fits too! Though I didn't like any of the "products you might like".

Family modern.

I made hubby take the test too, since we have such a hard time coming together on anything (six months to pick a new rug for the living room!)..."funky modern"...I will let that explain why he insists on keeping a lava lamp on his desk.

I can figure out the rest but what is the description for "Barcelona cool"?

Pot-Luck Pro

"You have a maverick approach to interior design and decoration, gleaning ideas, inspiration and objects from the unlikeliest of places."

So true! You wouldn´t believe what I´ve got in my living room...

For KelleyR:

BARCELONA COOL

This is one of the most disciplined looks to pull off, both in terms of how you furnish your home and how you live your life. Everything has to be precise, spot on, for in a minimalist home just one false move and the impact is lost completely. To its critics, minimalism looks cold and clinical, but your love of purity in the form of clean lines, beautiful materials and great design shines through.

You go for a fusion of styles that express your taste and personality. In the wrong hands, an eclectic approach can end up looking like a living room of leftovers. The great thing is that anything goes (well, almost). The challenge is to seamlessly pull everything together.

I'm "Kitsch Chic". Not 100% right, but not that far off either.

Sleek Chic

"Visitors are probably surprised by what lies beyond your front door: it just goes to show that appearances can be deceptive The minimal look, so often associated with loft-style living, can be pulled off behind the most unlikely facades, although it requires great discipline, both in terms of how you furnish your home and how you live your life. Everything has to be spot on, precise even, for in a minimalist home just one false move and the overall impact is lost completely."

This is not my style at all. Pick and Mix or Kitsch Chic are much closer.

I got "Bohemian Rhapsody". While I didn't like some of the specific pieces that they claim fits in my style, the description was spot on.

Another "Back to Nature," but I think there are only a couple of us so far. The conclusion of my report was the most accurate part:

"Your home is a canny combination of styles and references: the log cabin but also the tree house, the hermit's retreat, but also the childhood den."

I guess that's what you get when you pick the dead leaves and the bright blue chandelier.