Loi Thai of Tone on Tone is Blogging!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJ-g8yH72mdOPTJtaVPuQKfrs7id6rpp4M9ttQzcEgHH_vTvLNwHLHQjtj0DjxRtucKRwXNUCON97OeJuZmVvSeq6XwvX9wIX-2ZV4gABTXof6DW2QFjiCB22RMawHbujrcf3Vb62XFtU/s1600/lt1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725516450937574466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJ-g8yH72mdOPTJtaVPuQKfrs7id6rpp4M9ttQzcEgHH_vTvLNwHLHQjtj0DjxRtucKRwXNUCON97OeJuZmVvSeq6XwvX9wIX-2ZV4gABTXof6DW2QFjiCB22RMawHbujrcf3Vb62XFtU/s640/lt1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Did you know that designer Loi Thai of <a href="http://www.tone-on-tone.com/">Tone on Tone Antiques</a>, based in Bethesda but recognized nationally as a premier source for 18th and 19th century Swedish antiques, has recently started blogging? I was so excited to come across his <a href="http://www.toneontoneantiques.blogspot.com/">blog</a> just a few days ago. Today he posted about his former home - gorgeous! The thing that strikes me most is the feeling of openness and warmth at the same time. You almost expect to feel a fresh summer breeze while walking from room to room. <span style="color:#333333;">(Traditional Home 2008,</span> p<span style="color:#333333;">hotography by </span><a href="http://www.erikjohnsonphoto.com/"><span style="color:#333333;">Erik Johnson</span></a><span style="color:#333333;">)</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQWLT8r9r-HoVaaF4r-p_dRx7mwSsENqoQ0S9anPJAY4lLERFdw4MVcjfUE_sCHyJZjJsDUNhRE1PpeJeQ3Le9MfrujQQ0x5MC-Lstn0Fin76CaC8aokIyTZ5QeTashdNzbrzQ6-HPEns6/s1600/lt22.jpg"><span style="color:#333333;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725516994371796946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQWLT8r9r-HoVaaF4r-p_dRx7mwSsENqoQ0S9anPJAY4lLERFdw4MVcjfUE_sCHyJZjJsDUNhRE1PpeJeQ3Le9MfrujQQ0x5MC-Lstn0Fin76CaC8aokIyTZ5QeTashdNzbrzQ6-HPEns6/s640/lt22.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNgbM3RTOdbqZNYIwsxgS6D4M8Eu874pJUnfCQo-9yAQP8-u4DSs8D5LW1q0eCmPAAKiiaAo-lk8-kBnz3XEi0AeOzfKM0zhHKqjsTmsdyPe67cKmzLgR3xZk2QEoW5ZUUDBqVW89rCPXr/s1600/lt3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725516774610628370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNgbM3RTOdbqZNYIwsxgS6D4M8Eu874pJUnfCQo-9yAQP8-u4DSs8D5LW1q0eCmPAAKiiaAo-lk8-kBnz3XEi0AeOzfKM0zhHKqjsTmsdyPe67cKmzLgR3xZk2QEoW5ZUUDBqVW89rCPXr/s640/lt3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuiK1DbYjQukVkeW6Aoj3HMIzDnoAAow0EFjKuh6q4klGWDcn7BXV08_50l8-FiIuivePSksBWsb258A73OijXJv4sKmOkCZpTAWRj98k-QZn5SY_Q6a54onOZQw2S7MOVlM_n0ootoJH/s1600/lt4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725516639525122866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuiK1DbYjQukVkeW6Aoj3HMIzDnoAAow0EFjKuh6q4klGWDcn7BXV08_50l8-FiIuivePSksBWsb258A73OijXJv4sKmOkCZpTAWRj98k-QZn5SY_Q6a54onOZQw2S7MOVlM_n0ootoJH/s640/lt4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Doesn't everyone who loves design know this image? For me, the picture of this swedish secretary is one of the most memorable interiors shots of this decade.<br />For more images of Loi Thai and Thomas Troeschel's previous home, go <a href="http://www.toneontoneantiques.blogspot.com/2012/03/our-former-home.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>Hope you have a great spring weekend!</strong></span>

Loi Thai of Tone on Tone is Blogging!

Did you know that designer Loi Thai of Tone on Tone Antiques, based in Bethesda but recognized nationally as a premier source for 18th and 19th century Swedish antiques, has recently started blogging? I was so excited to come across his blog just a few days ago. Today he posted about his former home…

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From across the Pond - Caroline Paterson

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFKCkunUfVK1bzS9GQR6wmWkYM5FrsJltsINRv3bi1DmrqeuiXBvbH2HPuHZiwnLP-nExr69Ul2ayAcrQuvNF4ZULVSjxHDYh0qmHb0Y71Or_YxO1hhHin2Goy-WDP7KxEFHDKJib5qFc/s1600-h/cp6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358038983982776770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFKCkunUfVK1bzS9GQR6wmWkYM5FrsJltsINRv3bi1DmrqeuiXBvbH2HPuHZiwnLP-nExr69Ul2ayAcrQuvNF4ZULVSjxHDYh0qmHb0Y71Or_YxO1hhHin2Goy-WDP7KxEFHDKJib5qFc/s640/cp6.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> Thrilled is how I felt when I came across the portfolio of London designer, <a href="http://www.carolinepatersoninteriors.co.uk/">Caroline Paterson</a>. Named by <a href="http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/">House & Garden</a> to their Top 100 decorators list, I find her work inspiring and the attention to detail amazing. The first picture makes me swoon - love the blue/green silk pillow and hand blown glass vase paired with the contemporary styling of the bureau and the traditional artwork.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0PfLBCTZvAh4ctp3LHU381UFlkns41jTxW08cODZeEScQxJLJVdUOde7HCOqJFtVdIHP3aMb056NuSH1XAXg87SQpwGa7pBa9haigrD1UFj3L7EeAN9zEHVOJvavqnVpKuFfFJIBTM-I/s1600-h/cp5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358037940914664242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0PfLBCTZvAh4ctp3LHU381UFlkns41jTxW08cODZeEScQxJLJVdUOde7HCOqJFtVdIHP3aMb056NuSH1XAXg87SQpwGa7pBa9haigrD1UFj3L7EeAN9zEHVOJvavqnVpKuFfFJIBTM-I/s640/cp5.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> Abstract art, its colors reinforced in the fabric choices, adds a bolt of energy to this traditional library.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEd2KTaboXM_aNzs05d-o0tlNLX6H95jBf9Ok60tjKE1IMhacKmcbI_GYZ01jv8ewjAR7Xh0iTVkc-7-leO6FAweBM_TLCfD7R6aTBpd0xjrUWTQtNUwLOAhypBWZ6NrCOwCDdfF-MNmM/s1600-h/carolinepaterson.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358038876949204946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEd2KTaboXM_aNzs05d-o0tlNLX6H95jBf9Ok60tjKE1IMhacKmcbI_GYZ01jv8ewjAR7Xh0iTVkc-7-leO6FAweBM_TLCfD7R6aTBpd0xjrUWTQtNUwLOAhypBWZ6NrCOwCDdfF-MNmM/s640/carolinepaterson.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> What drew me into this photo is the lamp - amazing how one carefully selected piece can make a space. It very subtlety picks up on the fabric on the ottoman.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeytFtqzXaEIchYCCBmNunhtjoxs1sh_E0PdRr0GLR4gdF2WvYWcGW77FN9qDvD6QpAL8veTN-MZnRlUDgD9TJnbANxy0S_06XR38j2bU0QGe-47QN5unmnC-66NnbhBAvGi0gV9kMuxk/s1600-h/cp4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358038781761302194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeytFtqzXaEIchYCCBmNunhtjoxs1sh_E0PdRr0GLR4gdF2WvYWcGW77FN9qDvD6QpAL8veTN-MZnRlUDgD9TJnbANxy0S_06XR38j2bU0QGe-47QN5unmnC-66NnbhBAvGi0gV9kMuxk/s640/cp4.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>The bird sculpture and the abstract painting play off each other - although everything is stationary there's movement in this space.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM23zd_nn4aMi4Irf2Gmx-ox_QhAaDw-FkRoF8I8E_CXudZAOBvyRdZv6mVhrt31CkYDqaDG2TPDL0y7mwHw9lyzam792MdPy0SrGC9kAcpyruMTD0M2_5XF4aYI7xoriS-QL7_9hHStM/s1600-h/cp8.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358037774863791554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM23zd_nn4aMi4Irf2Gmx-ox_QhAaDw-FkRoF8I8E_CXudZAOBvyRdZv6mVhrt31CkYDqaDG2TPDL0y7mwHw9lyzam792MdPy0SrGC9kAcpyruMTD0M2_5XF4aYI7xoriS-QL7_9hHStM/s640/cp8.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> A great reminder that a closet is all you need for a functional home office space.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQPlMQ7uqmMtSg3tUqQT5bkOIwNUEqbEoF0gdY80lKvPo4n_uE2nBps3Vml_m9mJE73j60WybeYS9WNG4yRVH_-hU29i1QYwk5zPQnj3U2cTnyUASBcMgFbBmuTQz0LMkhpjt-Iml_voA/s1600-h/cp10.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358037474981543634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQPlMQ7uqmMtSg3tUqQT5bkOIwNUEqbEoF0gdY80lKvPo4n_uE2nBps3Vml_m9mJE73j60WybeYS9WNG4yRVH_-hU29i1QYwk5zPQnj3U2cTnyUASBcMgFbBmuTQz0LMkhpjt-Iml_voA/s640/cp10.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGnwj37-6EkqERWPeOcH435jQCwCR-KzBmiZPgrjOp1dft9-8kl6BlpziO_dTdIST0KYfYkXTmsKLH9-nyshKEmlZB3EtLCtpc4DD9cACwZCrbNvGBuZ76li9L4j1PpVw3AAyTedp2Iw/s1600-h/carolinepaterson1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358036826337073490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGnwj37-6EkqERWPeOcH435jQCwCR-KzBmiZPgrjOp1dft9-8kl6BlpziO_dTdIST0KYfYkXTmsKLH9-nyshKEmlZB3EtLCtpc4DD9cACwZCrbNvGBuZ76li9L4j1PpVw3AAyTedp2Iw/s640/carolinepaterson1.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> For me, these narrow horizontal stripes are unexpected and add so much interest to this space.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Rv92938iNDedM-OvhwNBvcJeckjDMlfwm5OxR3TZ2ut659a2T-DUsN5TrCQy1TFTfZEY6XsBuWC_lPQW7EZe_mutrsgXX1-8tF5hsX6xuSZ2L6geogg2PR8VqX7tpA5Hn_9uVE2HrAk/s1600-h/carolinepaterson3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358036672912640306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Rv92938iNDedM-OvhwNBvcJeckjDMlfwm5OxR3TZ2ut659a2T-DUsN5TrCQy1TFTfZEY6XsBuWC_lPQW7EZe_mutrsgXX1-8tF5hsX6xuSZ2L6geogg2PR8VqX7tpA5Hn_9uVE2HrAk/s640/carolinepaterson3.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cIm-ph87WR3GJizQRyIOUhyphenhyphenCiLTrfaYBhLsDZkvLMvMjxehwKPcJ_TJrY3upCLRxc-f3clJCuRvS-NBAl7hAddlczP_2VlmcBHDnKmWaRx4YApqfHvXjb7hli-GYLVU030pAAJOq9LE/s1600-h/cp7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358039161174762994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cIm-ph87WR3GJizQRyIOUhyphenhyphenCiLTrfaYBhLsDZkvLMvMjxehwKPcJ_TJrY3upCLRxc-f3clJCuRvS-NBAl7hAddlczP_2VlmcBHDnKmWaRx4YApqfHvXjb7hli-GYLVU030pAAJOq9LE/s400/cp7.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a></div><br />To see more of Caroline's work, click <a href="http://www.carolinepatersoninteriors.co.uk/">here</a>.

From across the Pond - Caroline Paterson

Thrilled is how I felt when I came across the portfolio of London designer, Caroline Paterson. Named by House & Garden to their Top 100 decorators list, I find her work inspiring and the attention to detail amazing. The first picture makes me swoon - love the blue/green silk pillow and hand blown g…

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DC Designer's Own Home - Tricia Huntley

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhpl0wvNayNkSaZAr_3vq7vqyFD1UWIoQvNSBzuLLIoT7DbX_et6YL31o6sGqzn_Zx6uDHN8ja60Lsbik9Qc9GRqSWd1Y0K5WzHweGceu6K_BlNBnp5upIENSdBKXJmtqy2xZHly6Yh6R/s1600/thlivingroom.tiff" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724547226837624450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhpl0wvNayNkSaZAr_3vq7vqyFD1UWIoQvNSBzuLLIoT7DbX_et6YL31o6sGqzn_Zx6uDHN8ja60Lsbik9Qc9GRqSWd1Y0K5WzHweGceu6K_BlNBnp5upIENSdBKXJmtqy2xZHly6Yh6R/s640/thlivingroom.tiff" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>One of my favorite designers, <a href="http://www.Huntleyandcompany.com/">Tricia Huntley</a> of Huntley and Company, had her home recently featured in The Washington Post and I almost missed it!...because it appeared in the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/melding-a-mid-century-modern-design-with-classical-elements/2012/03/13/gIQAPOUcBS_gallery.html#photo=10">Real Estate section</a>. I had been following along with sneak peaks from her blog <a href="http://www.luxeandlucid.typepad.com/my-blog/2011/11/chez-huntley-update-1113.html">Luxe and Lucid</a> but full blown pics are so much better. Tricia's transformation of her midcentury home is full of chic, luxe goodness with classical elements throughout. Hope you enjoy seeing it as much as I did. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">(First five photographs by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post)</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeF5MHezrfuarVPSMi4IVH05wHdEfdEiMQtxYYZL3oELAGqXmU717VOwmdXMOwes5vdgIMQZLy29fUy5nDXWh944E4Jhti_zrdo8jEwKYRMQDiMOh9RS6sXkumhJy_4WJlC-aUv2AM0gMK/s1600/thshelves.tiff" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724547039766860626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeF5MHezrfuarVPSMi4IVH05wHdEfdEiMQtxYYZL3oELAGqXmU717VOwmdXMOwes5vdgIMQZLy29fUy5nDXWh944E4Jhti_zrdo8jEwKYRMQDiMOh9RS6sXkumhJy_4WJlC-aUv2AM0gMK/s640/thshelves.tiff" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipyCxyEw5nBgrzhSGgQx7jVtOwaGyXdpNPG1m22gbv3U8p9TGrDc-pfJ-n2CMLwdVkCWvfQOWbwaQ6mccTlU1hEiW3wAVfiKUBaeZp_jpnhHC8nyRxwZ6imLCmNZwww14pg-RKa8IJHcq6/s1600/thsunroom.tiff" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724546951523714994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipyCxyEw5nBgrzhSGgQx7jVtOwaGyXdpNPG1m22gbv3U8p9TGrDc-pfJ-n2CMLwdVkCWvfQOWbwaQ6mccTlU1hEiW3wAVfiKUBaeZp_jpnhHC8nyRxwZ6imLCmNZwww14pg-RKa8IJHcq6/s640/thsunroom.tiff" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbf56_nrcJkyJeImKkpOIZU3rjVBbogUZVvcyYdxSnpBI82NFsZguiGiSytHHjyIRC9pvN83xWz6ClGIm2AEzXeBZ8WJKxJkiC4xBrwMEfIMAoFwAKMmkUIqIqdUrY1-I7HPB7Edyaigsx/s1600/thdroom2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724410531716458834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbf56_nrcJkyJeImKkpOIZU3rjVBbogUZVvcyYdxSnpBI82NFsZguiGiSytHHjyIRC9pvN83xWz6ClGIm2AEzXeBZ8WJKxJkiC4xBrwMEfIMAoFwAKMmkUIqIqdUrY1-I7HPB7Edyaigsx/s640/thdroom2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsxRuvnyfK7eSlHvu5laupULZ1pF2qFx5i2vlpLTrPR2AH7nOrINyTnkOhw7iFLoCjUdmJiI-lI2P88Tj-M4be5W7FBvmUDDG3A8Xck2UYFRuc4AZENs22e-dsi6EYifEnu_plJqHW-N9/s1600/thpowederroom.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724409021043583058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsxRuvnyfK7eSlHvu5laupULZ1pF2qFx5i2vlpLTrPR2AH7nOrINyTnkOhw7iFLoCjUdmJiI-lI2P88Tj-M4be5W7FBvmUDDG3A8Xck2UYFRuc4AZENs22e-dsi6EYifEnu_plJqHW-N9/s640/thpowederroom.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Now that's a powder room! </span></span></b> More images from The Washington Post feature <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/designer-sticks-to-modern-homes-roots-but-adds-touch-of-classical-charm/2012/02/28/gIQAlsAgBS_story.html">here</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWjTN0YVYZ7s2CLfZ94QGpJRrWTd9JWM7NW0clheGsLChcQJY4gJNSKC9y0t9nOroiEr6qVsfjVZwqliD5bIID5lCFSeCHTTQuOP2CGIVBJ_v-fT9O3CB0l6-gQvyHjFL_V8Cl7k1-9X-O/s1600/thsn.tiff" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724549907424417362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWjTN0YVYZ7s2CLfZ94QGpJRrWTd9JWM7NW0clheGsLChcQJY4gJNSKC9y0t9nOroiEr6qVsfjVZwqliD5bIID5lCFSeCHTTQuOP2CGIVBJ_v-fT9O3CB0l6-gQvyHjFL_V8Cl7k1-9X-O/s640/thsn.tiff" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-QTXOnl8xMdV8LCQNh1roz5ROXP-G_deFJ_MAPvsTAWPD2JEt0RVlHn9PgEfKLUnOZenMsZRupVN5rEDWlpBUIVsDRpRZUnFVBMzR-7GbIEyIhkc1BhNhh27wGbcvC4sruIACXArb8yFL/s1600/thsn2.tiff" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724549813081630354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-QTXOnl8xMdV8LCQNh1roz5ROXP-G_deFJ_MAPvsTAWPD2JEt0RVlHn9PgEfKLUnOZenMsZRupVN5rEDWlpBUIVsDRpRZUnFVBMzR-7GbIEyIhkc1BhNhh27wGbcvC4sruIACXArb8yFL/s640/thsn2.tiff" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Detail pics by Tricia Huntley <a href="http://www.luxeandlucid.typepad.com/my-blog/2011/11/chez-huntley-update-1113.html">here</a>. If you're interested in seeing her work up close, be sure to go to the upcoming <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">DC Design House</a> to see Tricia's take on a master bedroom sitting room.</div>

DC Designer's Own Home - Tricia Huntley

One of my favorite designers, Tricia Huntley of Huntley and Company, had her home recently featured in The Washington Post and I almost missed it!...because it appeared in the Real Estate section. I had been following along with sneak peaks from her blog Luxe and Lucid but full blown pics are so mu…

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Winner from Willams Sonoma

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4IVPEsWi52RKcPh3aqn7eBdsZtPevDPz46CN4AFiIZZljLRu584ijf3-Q8ToInFI9rHat2ktw8Tt499xSgU3Xqgbm8PIUJlC1KfDihxiJgHzj6YgTZfiNDkq-m_VXne-Bve-XaJ-E8bv/s1600/ws.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722324652629735122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4IVPEsWi52RKcPh3aqn7eBdsZtPevDPz46CN4AFiIZZljLRu584ijf3-Q8ToInFI9rHat2ktw8Tt499xSgU3Xqgbm8PIUJlC1KfDihxiJgHzj6YgTZfiNDkq-m_VXne-Bve-XaJ-E8bv/s400/ws.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Brass is in in these versions of a French Chef's Kitchen <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/french-chefs-kitchen-island-drawers/?catalogId=19&cm_src=AutoRel">Island</a> from Williams Sonoma. Love the styling and the depth of 17 - 18" makes these a great option even for a smaller kitchen.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr38ixYF-JRg3kvxE7hI864LvVFaoPX6ok75gOW2CJN_RiqAPiKXdLQMy7AWiTCY1GYSt4AS9YQftBfz8iNIwrIb3SuCvIHHIHzbSamjtb7S9dKDqbV00aBU_PUKc8V0oUdXH6nIcEQ2F9/s1600/wswinner.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722324567666890370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr38ixYF-JRg3kvxE7hI864LvVFaoPX6ok75gOW2CJN_RiqAPiKXdLQMy7AWiTCY1GYSt4AS9YQftBfz8iNIwrIb3SuCvIHHIHzbSamjtb7S9dKDqbV00aBU_PUKc8V0oUdXH6nIcEQ2F9/s400/wswinner.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEczP4C-ziCbmmONMz6Ig3LU02IGC_HWC-pIKvyZ_ERUIao-3logh8t03C6Fn7TUaSkWBG2vUMIaG9bDKJ9r_2ohouwV159lRi3IAT03As_47kAxebKuDNrZZ5zcQmDLKZZV1lGCAsYb_e/s1600/wsfrench.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722324507149168162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEczP4C-ziCbmmONMz6Ig3LU02IGC_HWC-pIKvyZ_ERUIao-3logh8t03C6Fn7TUaSkWBG2vUMIaG9bDKJ9r_2ohouwV159lRi3IAT03As_47kAxebKuDNrZZ5zcQmDLKZZV1lGCAsYb_e/s400/wsfrench.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>

Winner from Willams Sonoma

Brass is in in these versions of a French Chef's Kitchen Island from Williams Sonoma. Love the styling and the depth of 17 - 18" makes these a great option even for a smaller kitchen.…

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A Charleston Cottage to Envy

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZB56fWtDtEIwaxQGBvm9vOYJ8kMQo2FSUid1bjgudKvMRs8z9I8OKv3fzgexl1Z5fAmLcYQZo4aytEst0gfOpxEF9M5INzTCGkUqs49enYWS0tEITXf8UaVisouJ6X1A92VPKLSiNnss/s1600/chext.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721394643214270210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZB56fWtDtEIwaxQGBvm9vOYJ8kMQo2FSUid1bjgudKvMRs8z9I8OKv3fzgexl1Z5fAmLcYQZo4aytEst0gfOpxEF9M5INzTCGkUqs49enYWS0tEITXf8UaVisouJ6X1A92VPKLSiNnss/s640/chext.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Usually when I'm virtual hunting for a great house in Charleston, they're large, stately homes so it was a nice surprise to come across this 1750+ square foot home built in 1870. Casually chic and full of charm, it makes me wonder if an interior designer or blogger lives here.<br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">(For more images of this wonderful home go </span><a href="http://www.weichert.com/41679115/?ldview=ldphotos"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">.)</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWvc4c_ZICiMTvomk3p9QCcq-ofH_KNarB-WUWWwSDtn16EV4Nqjpp_1_UB2zFSellngWWcGXuI_zlhjQZVWv33LgMPiOl0oHfVlzcCo3mZIBFR_rfxov506IpZrxK-WvBvHY0OW3GZlU/s1600/chlr1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721394555743428706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWvc4c_ZICiMTvomk3p9QCcq-ofH_KNarB-WUWWwSDtn16EV4Nqjpp_1_UB2zFSellngWWcGXuI_zlhjQZVWv33LgMPiOl0oHfVlzcCo3mZIBFR_rfxov506IpZrxK-WvBvHY0OW3GZlU/s640/chlr1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>The middle cushion in this sofa is wider than the other two. I think it looks great and wonder if it's a vintage piece? Love the mirror and the built-ins.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhRj9h6iF1-pTEdlyMnKrIIgDp3b007-OlFGc-gEd3drIxsWpRpiHQs0ema8XgIo2YIIzz8BkZFPaBZ8I_bOn1Ot7lJ2aqP7wtYcqnFQXXgp5vvTwXe1gKoitrzPtAsn70qXb77SQ3ogk/s1600/chlr2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721394479862244322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhRj9h6iF1-pTEdlyMnKrIIgDp3b007-OlFGc-gEd3drIxsWpRpiHQs0ema8XgIo2YIIzz8BkZFPaBZ8I_bOn1Ot7lJ2aqP7wtYcqnFQXXgp5vvTwXe1gKoitrzPtAsn70qXb77SQ3ogk/s640/chlr2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Notice the cat in this pic? He/she is near the triangle glass end table, something you don't often see. Over to the right, love how the homeowner stacked art from the floor to ceiling for such great effect. A console table behind the white sofa creates interest and pulls the piece in for a more intimate conversation area.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HYJ_bD2Yj61blWbeDR4e1zvvkbzcfFALB1WzOhQDel3ueY9iWz_EiGn2-6tfzX0G5OTisD_4ZWLkIUjuaXZTizUt7Qt00LCkS9fvqvYpuanEXOefSvu5kk9Q3uLCQ7UFDxrLnFF-H466/s1600/chlr3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721394399483685730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HYJ_bD2Yj61blWbeDR4e1zvvkbzcfFALB1WzOhQDel3ueY9iWz_EiGn2-6tfzX0G5OTisD_4ZWLkIUjuaXZTizUt7Qt00LCkS9fvqvYpuanEXOefSvu5kk9Q3uLCQ7UFDxrLnFF-H466/s640/chlr3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWxGoZjniRTJ13srD6ITek08949RxbU_KbFcFmg7Rh2ORqzK5ts_w3hM4GliR2coIKJsssDUdidU0u63e-TnRcRhIgqq0vVF3LpkJqv-S-cxGOAFaCUrpgIYbpLLHKYdgj3DCZNFmFya1/s1600/chkitchen.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721394324378791474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWxGoZjniRTJ13srD6ITek08949RxbU_KbFcFmg7Rh2ORqzK5ts_w3hM4GliR2coIKJsssDUdidU0u63e-TnRcRhIgqq0vVF3LpkJqv-S-cxGOAFaCUrpgIYbpLLHKYdgj3DCZNFmFya1/s400/chkitchen.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>I think that's a table lamp on the counter below those floating shelves.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRls4PToyV57GrGhxOKuLLjGH9HgYIBoVU3b6PU6RYuqo6PwtXvHqHNJblKdJLxnYyJM1-HzewTOWnucMkPz_r8VpaixmawlbMulXNWv6okCsMcSao9f7Ms_CLaZ1Z5BVhXgZoEY4HgD9x/s1600/chkitcloseup.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721394032066166946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRls4PToyV57GrGhxOKuLLjGH9HgYIBoVU3b6PU6RYuqo6PwtXvHqHNJblKdJLxnYyJM1-HzewTOWnucMkPz_r8VpaixmawlbMulXNWv6okCsMcSao9f7Ms_CLaZ1Z5BVhXgZoEY4HgD9x/s400/chkitcloseup.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeacfPYJ53QZLRxGPpselRKdVcxryKgMSym8GC9A_i8-kr9r_pDUKUkwNtqzSDsYsLQSKsiiRCnfaiOKAJT0HLUqtVuAJmUQk2qWV78mB_ncg_lutDVEhda3YeIdIso7ECWA2YTTrIuC7z/s1600/chbr.tiff"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721397472815633282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeacfPYJ53QZLRxGPpselRKdVcxryKgMSym8GC9A_i8-kr9r_pDUKUkwNtqzSDsYsLQSKsiiRCnfaiOKAJT0HLUqtVuAJmUQk2qWV78mB_ncg_lutDVEhda3YeIdIso7ECWA2YTTrIuC7z/s640/chbr.tiff" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Fab light fixture.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTCnRBGuNljtbrXfIrruFJKw1pKUYCJkUAE9k7N2mWRaCVPRFuHoN2OX_vt5-CdFpI8OWOTFAh9No8lFKaNo_mSQc8dl-NrCs2OyEtRRUvwkT_3JJJEdZheP2LjseC8vYTfw44I_ATjwWL/s1600/chfam.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721393938839549330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTCnRBGuNljtbrXfIrruFJKw1pKUYCJkUAE9k7N2mWRaCVPRFuHoN2OX_vt5-CdFpI8OWOTFAh9No8lFKaNo_mSQc8dl-NrCs2OyEtRRUvwkT_3JJJEdZheP2LjseC8vYTfw44I_ATjwWL/s640/chfam.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZeNqHbZ7v5T4B8cRL_Y1_woYDytNr6DoPdhfDfQpt0Er78mRCzgbs_JYmD0M3QLm8MzwHu1wuzQNrCItl_IREV_4fFS28XDH7PKFeTwFjuFKloNLd_FN_iILw2QXMwsop_nbJze7SW9r/s1600/chmbed.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721393797707993906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZeNqHbZ7v5T4B8cRL_Y1_woYDytNr6DoPdhfDfQpt0Er78mRCzgbs_JYmD0M3QLm8MzwHu1wuzQNrCItl_IREV_4fFS28XDH7PKFeTwFjuFKloNLd_FN_iILw2QXMwsop_nbJze7SW9r/s640/chmbed.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Another terrific mirror - this one in the master bedroom.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKJMieyfp6qEwmozZIzTKqiWYBbbpavDQlrYEt71zmKy57fKSAojo-hZKmDuzmfUBpWTPziKL8VMIHuoWVdyePpLhj5fARJ0GgmTlyE0yDdmtqMGj20nkD_xsYFKQszqTGwLk6vG6qasD2/s1600/chguest.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721393709834639938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKJMieyfp6qEwmozZIzTKqiWYBbbpavDQlrYEt71zmKy57fKSAojo-hZKmDuzmfUBpWTPziKL8VMIHuoWVdyePpLhj5fARJ0GgmTlyE0yDdmtqMGj20nkD_xsYFKQszqTGwLk6vG6qasD2/s640/chguest.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-LW7gx7TpQiSgpf4mPtTaEnpHA3XINbVm344y6sXEDF_xLdiVyGudL-6a0WzawAVaJo_z7-mZB-yomGxWqDsgiTLkKvMMceN74eBcxl8PJ1pg2PHzMDWbYgHkLsDuZJaF3qOEhrMESHC/s1600/chnight.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721393553583611426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-LW7gx7TpQiSgpf4mPtTaEnpHA3XINbVm344y6sXEDF_xLdiVyGudL-6a0WzawAVaJo_z7-mZB-yomGxWqDsgiTLkKvMMceN74eBcxl8PJ1pg2PHzMDWbYgHkLsDuZJaF3qOEhrMESHC/s640/chnight.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>All lit up at night - a great reminder of how well placed landscape lighting can make such a difference.<br /></div>

A Charleston Cottage to Envy

Usually when I'm virtual hunting for a great house in Charleston, they're large, stately homes so it was a nice surprise to come across this 1750+ square foot home built in 1870. Casually chic and full of charm, it makes me wonder if an interior designer or blogger lives here.(For more images of thi…

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_aq0fd98yqeQcaAHJPaGOrhTml8700yQndUkO4Ywg2qePrG2WBlWCfa2pWfaqSLT6DTbZZIm0DD1TA3wdnfwIHtTaqCBYN-74uAI8Juv3GAHzxz6FtnMLC8PBfMQ9YQTe3ekjGlNH2LTs/s1600/Ireland-cloud-free-sm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720901031731010050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_aq0fd98yqeQcaAHJPaGOrhTml8700yQndUkO4Ywg2qePrG2WBlWCfa2pWfaqSLT6DTbZZIm0DD1TA3wdnfwIHtTaqCBYN-74uAI8Juv3GAHzxz6FtnMLC8PBfMQ9YQTe3ekjGlNH2LTs/s640/Ireland-cloud-free-sm.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Erin Go Braugh! Ireland Forever. Hope you have a great St. Patrick's Day!</span></span></b> (Cloud free NASA image of the Emerald Isle, October 11, 2010 from <a href="http://www.maptd.com/rare-cloud-free-satellite-image-of-ireland/">here</a>.)<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">When Irish Eyes are Smiling</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There's a tear in your eye, </div><div style="text-align: center;">And I'm wondering why, </div><div style="text-align: center;">For it never should be there at all. </div><div style="text-align: center;">With such pow'r in your smile, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sure a stone you'd beguile, </div><div style="text-align: center;">So there's never a teardrop should fall. </div><div style="text-align: center;">When your sweet lilting laughter's </div><div style="text-align: center;">Like some fairy song, </div><div style="text-align: center;">And your eyes twinkle bright as can be; </div><div style="text-align: center;">You should laugh all the while </div><div style="text-align: center;">And all other times smile, </div><div style="text-align: center;">And now, smile a smile for me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">When Irish eyes are smiling, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">In the lilt of Irish laughter </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">You can hear the angels sing. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">When Irish hearts are happy, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">All the world seems bright and gay. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">And when Irish eyes are smiling, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">Sure, they steal your heart away. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For your smile is a part </div><div style="text-align: center;">Of the love in your heart, </div><div style="text-align: center;">And it makes even sunshine more bright. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Like the linnet's sweet song, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Crooning all the day long, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Comes your laughter and light. </div><div style="text-align: center;">For the springtime of life </div><div style="text-align: center;">Is the sweetest of all </div><div style="text-align: center;">There is ne'er a real care or regret; </div><div style="text-align: center;">And while springtime is ours </div><div style="text-align: center;">Throughout all of youth's hours, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Let us smile each chance we get.</div></div>

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Erin Go Braugh! Ireland Forever. Hope you have a great St. Patrick's Day! (Cloud free NASA image of the Emerald Isle, October 11, 2010 from here.)When Irish Eyes are SmilingThere's a tear in your eye, And I'm wondering why, For it never should be there at all. With such pow'r in your smile, Sure …

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You're Probably Not a Robot...(*I've been convinced. This blog no longer has verification!)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0Xx1pTXbMO9VxdUmUVTYFGA8Mlc3PNT2GZeUse04snj9t07hB4tt3Ij_7bCn9g1uKsdiO5RsDJhyXWKQLXORRGr-0Jz68_ZgseBiceUfp2UWPiYzG7alXohvvgjkXBZoqnwtHuauirNm/s1600/image.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720497853447450578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0Xx1pTXbMO9VxdUmUVTYFGA8Mlc3PNT2GZeUse04snj9t07hB4tt3Ij_7bCn9g1uKsdiO5RsDJhyXWKQLXORRGr-0Jz68_ZgseBiceUfp2UWPiYzG7alXohvvgjkXBZoqnwtHuauirNm/s640/image.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#006600;">(*Update - based on all the comments I'm now on the no verification bandwagon. Hope it goes well.)</span><br />Is it just me or is it getting harder to prove you're not a robot when leaving a comment on blogger with word verification? Lately I've been failing at least of 1/3 of the time, sad, I know. </div><br /><br /><div>I, myself, have this feature on this blog and am starting to wonder if I should skip it but then there will probably be alot of crazy "robot" comments. The thought of enabling blogger approval and having to clear each comment isn't appealing either. Guess I'll just have to get better at deciphering blurry, curvy letters. Your thoughts?</div><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">p.s. Happy Pre- St. Patrick's Day!!</span></strong></div>

You're Probably Not a Robot...(*I've been convinced. This blog no longer has verification!)

(*Update - based on all the comments I'm now on the no verification bandwagon. Hope it goes well.)Is it just me or is it getting harder to prove you're not a robot when leaving a comment on blogger with word verification? Lately I've been failing at least of 1/3 of the time, sad, I know. I, myself, …

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AD Eye Candy

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9JK92bkFp_-l2lhuCk2biHwHhc3E3jh8Yx0OtiQYRcsRMpEwl5fvU0RZ0sIUJqV8keTkCdY97OQ659DC-HrW7GtNP3hAmbmcB94ngIB19rV6WbYCi9acVxoImmjyR_yBGdxdhLy5KJtp/s1600/isabel-lopez-quesada-madrid-02-facade.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719713668481837154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9JK92bkFp_-l2lhuCk2biHwHhc3E3jh8Yx0OtiQYRcsRMpEwl5fvU0RZ0sIUJqV8keTkCdY97OQ659DC-HrW7GtNP3hAmbmcB94ngIB19rV6WbYCi9acVxoImmjyR_yBGdxdhLy5KJtp/s640/isabel-lopez-quesada-madrid-02-facade.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Isn't this backyard amazing? Well, the whole issue of AD this month is terrific - my favorite since Margaret Russell took over a few years ago. Home of Isabel Lopez Quesada from AD <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/homes/homes/2012/04/isabel-lopez-quesada-madrid-villa-slideshow#slide=11">here</a>, photography by Simon Watson.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVT4H_VjB58ePwL1zRmFA8STF3mYIwULtGjHmvA1xI1-pF2Qw-vfy2UmXWLLx6t_RpTkYWEkb3Qh2OR9aaeLOAJ_adZ6hdEvnSSd-1uKmEY0k_v3ks77DuKTeJyFeo_hwF2TtqqA_ujlZ/s1600/isabel-lopez-quesada-madrid-03-entry.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719713593857298370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVT4H_VjB58ePwL1zRmFA8STF3mYIwULtGjHmvA1xI1-pF2Qw-vfy2UmXWLLx6t_RpTkYWEkb3Qh2OR9aaeLOAJ_adZ6hdEvnSSd-1uKmEY0k_v3ks77DuKTeJyFeo_hwF2TtqqA_ujlZ/s640/isabel-lopez-quesada-madrid-03-entry.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxTPEgZZ4LjSy6IINGJ-ftOPVsc8DKFLX4BdYO5_up6_P3_J2VFyozOtI8G0SSk8lGX3qJnEhMnvJjCitnUuR3R5kq1MdTzR1Sdnnmq1YeHi4oZ7KgFzIsLuEMUlr0Jk1LmFT1rFgGRb2/s1600/isabel-lopez-quesada-madrid-09-library.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719713516342778610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxTPEgZZ4LjSy6IINGJ-ftOPVsc8DKFLX4BdYO5_up6_P3_J2VFyozOtI8G0SSk8lGX3qJnEhMnvJjCitnUuR3R5kq1MdTzR1Sdnnmq1YeHi4oZ7KgFzIsLuEMUlr0Jk1LmFT1rFgGRb2/s640/isabel-lopez-quesada-madrid-09-library.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>

AD Eye Candy

Isn't this backyard amazing? Well, the whole issue of AD this month is terrific - my favorite since Margaret Russell took over a few years ago. Home of Isabel Lopez Quesada from AD here, photography by Simon Watson.…

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Bookshelves in the Bedroom - Yes or No?

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE79NUlUp3Nak1Z0e5DuRoIQrDTOyI5zbg6CxvktcFFN_Y8ri49U3ckZr_0ATuRugeyDu5MtcWGE9biNoMZd80yf02ggrXGE3p2iX2rIUNt7fIbZLiKasl4eQpxM1J7l6qjpKeTywVzMNg/s1600/bbb.tiff"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718830682675367106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE79NUlUp3Nak1Z0e5DuRoIQrDTOyI5zbg6CxvktcFFN_Y8ri49U3ckZr_0ATuRugeyDu5MtcWGE9biNoMZd80yf02ggrXGE3p2iX2rIUNt7fIbZLiKasl4eQpxM1J7l6qjpKeTywVzMNg/s640/bbb.tiff" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Setting aside kids' rooms, what do you think of bookshelves in bedrooms? Too busy and distracting or just the right thing to add character and interest. For me it's a <strong>yes. </strong><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Image from House Beautiful's book, Decorating with Books, photography by Tria Giovan</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Y4qVSIs9jU9cV8FSSGpGravJcUP6MiGziCKUqFZmRu76587jsYRQrYc67cMxkRi_sLVwbp36RD8qzlbdSub5cV47nuOph5E87cAh_gcLuX2FqpNa4aTM0KmwPVx0HPu2GJnL5T66eEVY/s1600/bj.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718822168474475666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Y4qVSIs9jU9cV8FSSGpGravJcUP6MiGziCKUqFZmRu76587jsYRQrYc67cMxkRi_sLVwbp36RD8qzlbdSub5cV47nuOph5E87cAh_gcLuX2FqpNa4aTM0KmwPVx0HPu2GJnL5T66eEVY/s640/bj.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Elle Decor via <a href="http://jpdschoolofdesign.blogspot.com/2012/02/nothing-feels-as-good-as-fur.html">Master Class</a> JPD School of Design <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">(I'm not advocating fur throws but I do love this bedroom otherwise)</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgjFPBUBPceEsEZau-7Yqi4noWfVuDNcEc9KSkbGwcew3TeFmjrb45uFnj9rswJWQJhUyrRrxpO6ToodGqlJHqqCtmNEXDVVYHSiuV6XNsTtxqcY2N-dcItzKkQpeH7gznckn1K7NinDnC/s1600/de.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718818755901372754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgjFPBUBPceEsEZau-7Yqi4noWfVuDNcEc9KSkbGwcew3TeFmjrb45uFnj9rswJWQJhUyrRrxpO6ToodGqlJHqqCtmNEXDVVYHSiuV6XNsTtxqcY2N-dcItzKkQpeH7gznckn1K7NinDnC/s640/de.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>David Easton's bedroom via <a href="http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/node/1245">New York Social Diary</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqheri3AFCh2IyVio7hu_O4UEClBXqbu-eN4PO0-Gu4eRCr8SPCeybur3WU3fwWbc2dsBZoKmcYEGjGxaxgxufT49eClmoKdRzeTOuLTQ-adxMaSt3nesNx4sLZja7GFc0dc1AJC4i3SE/s1600/b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718814548050255218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqheri3AFCh2IyVio7hu_O4UEClBXqbu-eN4PO0-Gu4eRCr8SPCeybur3WU3fwWbc2dsBZoKmcYEGjGxaxgxufT49eClmoKdRzeTOuLTQ-adxMaSt3nesNx4sLZja7GFc0dc1AJC4i3SE/s640/b.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>via <a href="http://www.contentinacottage.blogspot.com/2011/01/dibs-on-these-bedroom-bookcases.html">Content in a Cottage</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TkFUS3MuV9zre_4SniJ14n4I6BPKn83oz3VO3k-si-Q_P4cdnqVbbxqLf6UU6LODDG2H4UWvE8Cwtlk2dCUwzUCAIrLb8FzvghjUAi4eLECjoD5kXDovgpVnGOhnAG5Aw9Yfx2hJAKxh/s1600/beofs.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718813742379640274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TkFUS3MuV9zre_4SniJ14n4I6BPKn83oz3VO3k-si-Q_P4cdnqVbbxqLf6UU6LODDG2H4UWvE8Cwtlk2dCUwzUCAIrLb8FzvghjUAi4eLECjoD5kXDovgpVnGOhnAG5Aw9Yfx2hJAKxh/s640/beofs.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>via <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/2010/03/3394.html">Elements of Style</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhREcwnVMWc778Cs0k0khljjQnaEUH9S_43YOS2DSzAB9HKL0ieMmztcijCzaFZdU-9R9qyiib0jJtT7bD8Zloktq04OeZDM4AIMmiVrJJRxxJkda49kWI-nKQoObg_NfRjFXl6xRpw57Dj/s1600/bmsl.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718811990651032722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhREcwnVMWc778Cs0k0khljjQnaEUH9S_43YOS2DSzAB9HKL0ieMmztcijCzaFZdU-9R9qyiib0jJtT7bD8Zloktq04OeZDM4AIMmiVrJJRxxJkda49kWI-nKQoObg_NfRjFXl6xRpw57Dj/s640/bmsl.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Design by Lisa Wagner via Martha Stewart Living <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275282/home-tour-urban-colonial/@center/276999/home-tours#/187993">here</a>.

Bookshelves in the Bedroom - Yes or No?

Setting aside kids' rooms, what do you think of bookshelves in bedrooms? Too busy and distracting or just the right thing to add character and interest. For me it's a yes. Image from House Beautiful's book, Decorating with Books, photography by Tria GiovanElle Decor via Master Class JPD School of De…

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DC Designer In Traditional Home

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxgXtynQwHgaHj-5PKQIWnpsdjAUl1EGgaCKcVMCSNWA3IGilNoMaAPGnPhqnPYuqd4fiAfi28BDAf6ypd3BqyjQ1x_zv9o5ZB_RNoEdBFDFtMNSqwxXCJavEm7_fwHC_t_Ufkz-vDkgc/s1600/whitney.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717949745063373826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxgXtynQwHgaHj-5PKQIWnpsdjAUl1EGgaCKcVMCSNWA3IGilNoMaAPGnPhqnPYuqd4fiAfi28BDAf6ypd3BqyjQ1x_zv9o5ZB_RNoEdBFDFtMNSqwxXCJavEm7_fwHC_t_Ufkz-vDkgc/s640/whitney.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>DC designer <a href="http://www.whitneystewartinteriordesign.com">Whitney Stewart's</a> work will be featured in the upcoming issue of <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com">Traditional Home</a> magazine. Here's a sneak peek that was forwarded to me, more images to appear in the published issue. This is one of the best kitchens I've seen this year - absolutely love how the freestanding hutch was incorporated into the visual field of the kitchen and what seems to be glass backed cabinets that let light stream through. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Photography by Francesco Langese</span>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSisAcO_4YjvGmN1YpYAnKzkTTwsS4dows1DuKV8cTx_rbkGbz83uc3asXtAfX79EeFDMyH7kNsUKinIn4ZjrM7M3tw6dJDZ4ABxy3UDqeY0xEAKxnQopMN8loq8pPazvKk68LavF2HNs/s1600/whitney2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717949536287511794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSisAcO_4YjvGmN1YpYAnKzkTTwsS4dows1DuKV8cTx_rbkGbz83uc3asXtAfX79EeFDMyH7kNsUKinIn4ZjrM7M3tw6dJDZ4ABxy3UDqeY0xEAKxnQopMN8loq8pPazvKk68LavF2HNs/s640/whitney2.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Here are a few of my favorite images from Whitney's web site <a href="http://www.whitneystewartinteriordesign.com/">here</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKAKEaWxS5W0GM9fzve6iptcD7Pg5aebt4ZfTmbW8tF2AiNIBZmb4rdUjh5XkGbQnwvhr-aMBoBLYZX4lXTlZk7CcXHkpHc-hw2mWI7WYoD60Vs0St7qFdCn9TjGryKSYolsHugdppJBqK/s1600/whitneykitcbest.tiff" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717949347947201890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKAKEaWxS5W0GM9fzve6iptcD7Pg5aebt4ZfTmbW8tF2AiNIBZmb4rdUjh5XkGbQnwvhr-aMBoBLYZX4lXTlZk7CcXHkpHc-hw2mWI7WYoD60Vs0St7qFdCn9TjGryKSYolsHugdppJBqK/s640/whitneykitcbest.tiff" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAilfRplwBmwdwGD1B9DlN1OMTK65GkWA4-uWJJOO07N3ZSVCy4JzhJmbFuGaNWNrFXIGkFNgkaAOJpjbnO-LSsh0QYVe3dOa3eRlAX-q59QSoVjUqQl0STRKrBuyeMBR5H5-U2TTMYtT/s1600/whitneycalder.tiff" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717949187895824514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAilfRplwBmwdwGD1B9DlN1OMTK65GkWA4-uWJJOO07N3ZSVCy4JzhJmbFuGaNWNrFXIGkFNgkaAOJpjbnO-LSsh0QYVe3dOa3eRlAX-q59QSoVjUqQl0STRKrBuyeMBR5H5-U2TTMYtT/s640/whitneycalder.tiff" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Looks like a Calder painting to me.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC0j7ZvuI1PqgkLLIo1hArtS4w1Gb70dfqmofLHPbexbjsSM2bLL_8wFbr3nyvCG1h59TK4Qq1UJqBw1mur4ED-3fs6kg8uzqAsyPYllJ7PXFNsmLv4VqwofSS0B_nYJJVZFGjx7pfhskS/s1600/sink.tiff" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717948966439530466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC0j7ZvuI1PqgkLLIo1hArtS4w1Gb70dfqmofLHPbexbjsSM2bLL_8wFbr3nyvCG1h59TK4Qq1UJqBw1mur4ED-3fs6kg8uzqAsyPYllJ7PXFNsmLv4VqwofSS0B_nYJJVZFGjx7pfhskS/s640/sink.tiff" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>This sink and faucet combination is perfection!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhND3Zw-O5UsIdGsm08At3xIsxPdi62cPj8Jr_vmA2KmkhlCo9c8KZ1kVPRBbIMccE4KEI9iFd-cFAAJglsWzI562ljPIVxmdNMbGpvRzLF76h4x7-0MmDWKrSU0M0u7DCAHPUhCoAgRrDu/s1600/whitneybath.tiff" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717947359226636306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhND3Zw-O5UsIdGsm08At3xIsxPdi62cPj8Jr_vmA2KmkhlCo9c8KZ1kVPRBbIMccE4KEI9iFd-cFAAJglsWzI562ljPIVxmdNMbGpvRzLF76h4x7-0MmDWKrSU0M0u7DCAHPUhCoAgRrDu/s640/whitneybath.tiff" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Hope you have a great weekend!<div><br /></div><div>If you're interested in checking out my recent post on Brass is Back for Washingtonian magazine go <a href="http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/homegarden/openhouse/23162.html">here</a>. </div>

DC Designer In Traditional Home

DC designer Whitney Stewart's work will be featured in the upcoming issue of Traditional Home magazine. Here's a sneak peek that was forwarded to me, more images to appear in the published issue. This is one of the best kitchens I've seen this year - absolutely love how the freestanding hutch was …

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