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Wonderful Trays!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcBrNhou2ZMxXyZsM1eoenkemg4Y6-tkUSkIvgKmz5iYMt721Qpw5CjwM_4ZnnQRyPerCaenGMqRJzn62zssraCvYa54gQ4_8QLnvMps9vLILm8kDKjqyKV2DIvTc_1IBSjh-l9rCJSuI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.52.32+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcBrNhou2ZMxXyZsM1eoenkemg4Y6-tkUSkIvgKmz5iYMt721Qpw5CjwM_4ZnnQRyPerCaenGMqRJzn62zssraCvYa54gQ4_8QLnvMps9vLILm8kDKjqyKV2DIvTc_1IBSjh-l9rCJSuI/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.52.32+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really, really like these painted trays by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahhansenannapolis/about/">Sarah Hansen of Annapolis</a>.  They come in 3 different rectangular sizes, a round, and a valet, like the terrific red coral one above.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So nice you'd be tempted to group them on a wall.  Custom options available too.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXt5KE0XEXL3ZrECXc8X62Wa16XOcWI-nS_hCJBtJx4oCY-QV6HNfrT61atTagnFr7Enb5LK62H_4EQzngHKUzClPr9fIlIF9qYZX2B1UVajgAXa8a5upEzq09SY6389QHZKsNvw1KPfEV/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+6.01.57+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXt5KE0XEXL3ZrECXc8X62Wa16XOcWI-nS_hCJBtJx4oCY-QV6HNfrT61atTagnFr7Enb5LK62H_4EQzngHKUzClPr9fIlIF9qYZX2B1UVajgAXa8a5upEzq09SY6389QHZKsNvw1KPfEV/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+6.01.57+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-5xlMTZZ6JllX6USe-Iu-Xa_2UXrA-4SVNo1uPhaD3kag0_i373W4na_ho-HaSvTcq3yQmyicpPtY-KmdmUJyJx_74NgfF2SkzTOAM-YObgGBqatxhQhzz4Ax4EIIvmmq954EZZX9Eerm/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.54.54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-5xlMTZZ6JllX6USe-Iu-Xa_2UXrA-4SVNo1uPhaD3kag0_i373W4na_ho-HaSvTcq3yQmyicpPtY-KmdmUJyJx_74NgfF2SkzTOAM-YObgGBqatxhQhzz4Ax4EIIvmmq954EZZX9Eerm/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.54.54+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRWQbyIzCCMAkWZZ-ozMmu3GMf2pBF-0LmwWEa1e1RIPz1JC6O7TraCK1UShmyJzoZ65n327GE3s_B7dsu9NvDDQFJMS7q_gPHkTDJXOY2NRJBOnMvNJFTLvmPcl19Jg0_UJ9aXEYsglNR/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.53.54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRWQbyIzCCMAkWZZ-ozMmu3GMf2pBF-0LmwWEa1e1RIPz1JC6O7TraCK1UShmyJzoZ65n327GE3s_B7dsu9NvDDQFJMS7q_gPHkTDJXOY2NRJBOnMvNJFTLvmPcl19Jg0_UJ9aXEYsglNR/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.53.54+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjByun8HLtiOHcXT0u-RwK9uVyP6rengD9rTvLAh0falmYFa_mEXVJLg485XNgnec_Dea1Rc-jsmPXI5lTVr5OaH1p7c1bPmWnC3nFkArS_9LHnqR7fu2BSwfHWGY9QM_AFSGthWacbMmLK/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.55.39+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjByun8HLtiOHcXT0u-RwK9uVyP6rengD9rTvLAh0falmYFa_mEXVJLg485XNgnec_Dea1Rc-jsmPXI5lTVr5OaH1p7c1bPmWnC3nFkArS_9LHnqR7fu2BSwfHWGY9QM_AFSGthWacbMmLK/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.55.39+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">more <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahhansenannapolis?ref=seller_info">here</a></div>

Wonderful Trays!

I really, really like these painted trays by Sarah Hansen of Annapolis . They come in 3 different rectangular sizes, a round, and a valet, ...

4:34 AM

New Old Sconces for my Dining Room

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2PTQWEFxwjB43sEM2NyoTJUXnARyJyyYSNQys7zc27OUc_NGY2o7ozeGz7LJjjzYWuH9Q43BZ8AltTTYXNupBNeFlMPV4i1Xq_44aUwjcZQmr9FsXgI74_pGNs7AW8kIFcwBoD77-NQQ/s1600/P1130117.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683404226975979922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2PTQWEFxwjB43sEM2NyoTJUXnARyJyyYSNQys7zc27OUc_NGY2o7ozeGz7LJjjzYWuH9Q43BZ8AltTTYXNupBNeFlMPV4i1Xq_44aUwjcZQmr9FsXgI74_pGNs7AW8kIFcwBoD77-NQQ/s640/P1130117.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>A while back I bought 4 vintage sconces for $40 a piece from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Plaire?ref=seller_info">Plaire</a>, a terrific esty seller.  Two have been  hard wired for our bathroom reno and these two (with new cords)  are now adding some much needed accent lighting in my dining/library room.    Originally I thought of hanging them but now I like them just on the mantel.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcy_jQZFnJ6zOgoQ7fSWR1uB-5uREDfEnSDh2BciD3KY3_YaXvaVwyTH_d9K8mMGi3UlMTqdbvAIjEUowsDeV-LA3Mw64fSmHm-Oe0b5mS9oqFaLq42HHtIU18rFmq9b6E0Jrkn1asQhU/s1600/P1130119.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683404085417836914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcy_jQZFnJ6zOgoQ7fSWR1uB-5uREDfEnSDh2BciD3KY3_YaXvaVwyTH_d9K8mMGi3UlMTqdbvAIjEUowsDeV-LA3Mw64fSmHm-Oe0b5mS9oqFaLq42HHtIU18rFmq9b6E0Jrkn1asQhU/s400/P1130119.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>A little bit of brasso and windex did the job  (or enough before it got too tiring to keep polishing!)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ksLNfsOs5F6RXwp2JKYRAbCMH1izbdnY1Kjg73BjpzqCANqtr7IoDCwZVcDt7JglpjrmkXtVWKCzULBAxpOQJdMC7ZIYw_OKGtSGuIorWIszdhDXXHn7PDIEPIIG8XQrd-xITH5ccpn5/s1600/plaire.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663333443056278130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ksLNfsOs5F6RXwp2JKYRAbCMH1izbdnY1Kjg73BjpzqCANqtr7IoDCwZVcDt7JglpjrmkXtVWKCzULBAxpOQJdMC7ZIYw_OKGtSGuIorWIszdhDXXHn7PDIEPIIG8XQrd-xITH5ccpn5/s640/plaire.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>

New Old Sconces for my Dining Room

A while back I bought 4 vintage sconces for $40 a piece from Plaire , a terrific esty seller. Two have been hard wired for our bathroom re...

7:09 AM

My New Old Bathroom Sconces & Great Etsy Seller!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ksLNfsOs5F6RXwp2JKYRAbCMH1izbdnY1Kjg73BjpzqCANqtr7IoDCwZVcDt7JglpjrmkXtVWKCzULBAxpOQJdMC7ZIYw_OKGtSGuIorWIszdhDXXHn7PDIEPIIG8XQrd-xITH5ccpn5/s1600/plaire.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663333443056278130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ksLNfsOs5F6RXwp2JKYRAbCMH1izbdnY1Kjg73BjpzqCANqtr7IoDCwZVcDt7JglpjrmkXtVWKCzULBAxpOQJdMC7ZIYw_OKGtSGuIorWIszdhDXXHn7PDIEPIIG8XQrd-xITH5ccpn5/s640/plaire.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>For our lower level bathroom remodel, I purchased these 4 vintage electric sconces for $40 a piece from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Plaire?ref=seller_info">Plaire</a>, a terrific esty seller (more on that in a bit.)   2 will be rewired for use in the bathroom and the other 2 will be in used in the dining room.  They're brass with antiqued mirror at the back.  <div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately, in the shipping the antiqued mirror broke on one of the sconces. So unless I can find a close approximation, I will replace the antiqued mirror with plain mirror on both of the ones for the bathroom and remove the curved wire to give it a more modern look.  The brass will be cleaned and polished and the sconces mounted on the <a href="http://www.newravenna.photoshelter.com/image?&_bqG=6&_bqH=eJyzdA5K8nYq8A4wdzWpNA8qSqrwysnNcDI0dsm3MjaxMjWwMjQAAivPeJdgZ9vyxLLUYjUwO97Rz8W2BMgODXYNivd0sQ0FqSspcQ5JTCowrSw2UYt3dA6xLU5NLErOAAAeoB8i&GI_ID=">New Ravenna Wave Glass</a> that will surround the mirror above the sink vanity.  I also plan to use the tile as a feature above the freestanding tub.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFNUe-3GET7pEZwtfkXDwXBm-Mkeb1EbdAYbvRNlr9zf7una3p20_dp512JGSAXhfgFBnaNsboKilVqWiuSX9XocwJlpQfVogVey_l0tGEyvjE3qbwhvgp0Wu4qkHqLRDTQ5XCQ1_Oicn/s1600/P1120346.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651171357126381298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFNUe-3GET7pEZwtfkXDwXBm-Mkeb1EbdAYbvRNlr9zf7una3p20_dp512JGSAXhfgFBnaNsboKilVqWiuSX9XocwJlpQfVogVey_l0tGEyvjE3qbwhvgp0Wu4qkHqLRDTQ5XCQ1_Oicn/s640/P1120346.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>The brass faucet was a $75 vintage find on etsy and the $10 towel bar was found in a clearance bin in a local plumbing supply store.  Wish I knew who the manufacturer is!</div><div><br /></div><div>Back to the great etsy seller Plaire;  I was so impressed with how she handled the damaged sconce, exceeding my expectations.  Definitely take the time to visit her store where you'll find great stuff like <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77805794/huge-antique-french-wire-fishing-basket"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#6600CC;"><b>this</b></span></a>: </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfR5LNAZKn-ncynW-DAd5qQNAPoNzpytw9MkrbPRLF6d8t0qiqnfBcP1nFqJqJHuOx8gDTG01xy6ht5BI5HWAq240dq1KMcKV_OQ5SiPgxKEJLWBz5CXBxyP4qKHrZK54_ZoLo7Icq0rrc/s1600/plaire1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663345453012239202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfR5LNAZKn-ncynW-DAd5qQNAPoNzpytw9MkrbPRLF6d8t0qiqnfBcP1nFqJqJHuOx8gDTG01xy6ht5BI5HWAq240dq1KMcKV_OQ5SiPgxKEJLWBz5CXBxyP4qKHrZK54_ZoLo7Icq0rrc/s400/plaire1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>antique French wire fishing basket<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91lWZG8t362coakJPyyrHt1FM8R5eO2w6JtJltnrW-syR2d0TuvN-KxBadjas5fjMIhi4GTtbgbwnhyphenhypheneu5UBD4I-huJ6hgGHZeFVn787ebdplJpqX9T7fM7MO1vzn7asOge-V8f0V5Tpj/s1600/plabed.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663347267817865954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91lWZG8t362coakJPyyrHt1FM8R5eO2w6JtJltnrW-syR2d0TuvN-KxBadjas5fjMIhi4GTtbgbwnhyphenhypheneu5UBD4I-huJ6hgGHZeFVn787ebdplJpqX9T7fM7MO1vzn7asOge-V8f0V5Tpj/s400/plabed.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Although this antique French headboard is SOLD, it gives you an idea of the pieces that come through her etsy store.

My New Old Bathroom Sconces & Great Etsy Seller!

For our lower level bathroom remodel, I purchased these 4 vintage electric sconces for $40 a piece from Plaire , a terrific esty seller (mor...

6:05 AM

Have you gotten yours yet?

<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedDxSKBVH6rOuwXRXv7x7FfwEAlRRWdQPd4rcIPmIdG6rtADJPR5kNrFOTsMCW7gstZvAoUXrLDfk3EEY3jtooRBwbtU7VficNpFGc6RGkh_a8oJoqgAque-x0nKXU9gscMxKdrSnrjud/s1600-h/waterlily.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296548123725391874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedDxSKBVH6rOuwXRXv7x7FfwEAlRRWdQPd4rcIPmIdG6rtADJPR5kNrFOTsMCW7gstZvAoUXrLDfk3EEY3jtooRBwbtU7VficNpFGc6RGkh_a8oJoqgAque-x0nKXU9gscMxKdrSnrjud/s800/waterlily.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> A little over a year ago, <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2008/01/beautiful-cards.html">January 18th</a> to be exact, I had the good luck to come across Cartolina Cards. I love the sumptous rich colors and beautiful images - and now - in addition to cards there's notebooks!! These recycled 4 X 6 notebooks are available online at <a href="http://www.greetq.com/Products.aspx?categoryid=117&brand=CC&params">Greet Q</a>. Be sure to check them out.<br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWbCk-Q07cHm7k_9X6c6_2PRAZrXNFQxRqevWWnOoy41LRw9bXJ9lrxVmd-ji1Sfm3B2YPOvqEZhb8-DiNBHDTSN2nQHqb9Q12HKqg5_ANAPNlHYuyJO-VSi7XG9Cs_WTa74qYK4eOyOU/s1600-h/lotusflower.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296547696359415346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWbCk-Q07cHm7k_9X6c6_2PRAZrXNFQxRqevWWnOoy41LRw9bXJ9lrxVmd-ji1Sfm3B2YPOvqEZhb8-DiNBHDTSN2nQHqb9Q12HKqg5_ANAPNlHYuyJO-VSi7XG9Cs_WTa74qYK4eOyOU/s800/lotusflower.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh82YYUKxNnZSmHTIPBX25nHMMLJYM4ajmMjbYx-9yUD95mAxwlPwu0qAP7Q6g6D4RhaeAGj0fBfNVBpclSSZFQ5YOV4IBVXBxDJ6qVEAud-DWGXG2LgDEoa7sMYT1wlfNV1RG-QFdoH5Rp/s1600-h/yellowbird.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296547643055536386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh82YYUKxNnZSmHTIPBX25nHMMLJYM4ajmMjbYx-9yUD95mAxwlPwu0qAP7Q6g6D4RhaeAGj0fBfNVBpclSSZFQ5YOV4IBVXBxDJ6qVEAud-DWGXG2LgDEoa7sMYT1wlfNV1RG-QFdoH5Rp/s800/yellowbird.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9b3KgBXV8kKcc3uOvy95L9V-T5VLKPcSQQhxOvDkHmcs4KdVHpidE2oI9U_UxdgN_aN4pF-78CUm-hnl6iMdZPe_CvEIKdcmgwCIn3akrkX8UDzBAVjy1x82CFJgpcAMkpzTMRwFv0ywg/s1600-h/boox.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296550133039104546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9b3KgBXV8kKcc3uOvy95L9V-T5VLKPcSQQhxOvDkHmcs4KdVHpidE2oI9U_UxdgN_aN4pF-78CUm-hnl6iMdZPe_CvEIKdcmgwCIn3akrkX8UDzBAVjy1x82CFJgpcAMkpzTMRwFv0ywg/s400/boox.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 223px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br />Below is something I just couldn't resist when the most recent email from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5034485"><span style="color:#3333ff;">blue bell bazaar</span></a> came by. Love this vintage locket - can't wait till it arrives. Hope it looks as good on as it does in this lovely shell.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ob8DgwnhspvX9NIwZE_j3ROwinC6sUHzcISrS9i10K_95UCH72pUSfeooUGHdQn6kMeHZKG373Wwgrp4LNPLqML1z2clvVMTLGGVKmjOB-CCHjZyoxmQttLtjokY5W4O57Awv69Q9xME/s1600-h/vintage.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296547516884091458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ob8DgwnhspvX9NIwZE_j3ROwinC6sUHzcISrS9i10K_95UCH72pUSfeooUGHdQn6kMeHZKG373Wwgrp4LNPLqML1z2clvVMTLGGVKmjOB-CCHjZyoxmQttLtjokY5W4O57Awv69Q9xME/s400/vintage.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a></div></div></div>

Have you gotten yours yet?

A little over a year ago, January 18th to be exact, I had the good luck to come across Cartolina Cards. I love the sumptous rich colors an...

7:08 PM

Cozy up to a Sweater Pillow

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjChZgqPrMYLPwWkYiavhFxhBcVxo2-yqCmTgd10I__NCvXIGIUmGvT-4ByxNZdJ2buqzZc__KqHn61fudOjkH7EjKtKa8xdA_HjgUlc5Ymmxn6JJtz-vKPuqqtZb0CpGP2dV0CN8CL89E/s1600-h/c_SH1ACCLAP_colt_H08_D1_081021104906_CollectionTheme_hero.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272226244947007346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjChZgqPrMYLPwWkYiavhFxhBcVxo2-yqCmTgd10I__NCvXIGIUmGvT-4ByxNZdJ2buqzZc__KqHn61fudOjkH7EjKtKa8xdA_HjgUlc5Ymmxn6JJtz-vKPuqqtZb0CpGP2dV0CN8CL89E/s400/c_SH1ACCLAP_colt_H08_D1_081021104906_CollectionTheme_hero.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 368px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 368px" /></a> After a damp, chilly weekend I'm in the mood for a sweater pillow. They're a terrific way to bring texture and warmth into a room during this time of year. <span style="color:#666666;">If you happen to have some sweaters that<br />are past their wearing days but they still have some life left in them, you can</span><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong> <span style="color:#000099;">make your own sweater pillow</span>.</strong> <span style="color:#666666;">For instructions visit Digs Magazine</span></span> <a href="http://www.digsmagazine.com/lounge/lounge_sweaterpillow2.htm"><span style="color:#cc0000;">here</span></a><br />(image on left from West Elm)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272220566365512498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvgAKbPjWB-MJGFr4QCePtlWayXG4dNtH8Sd1qf55uOKHSMLtesNPMbMqfv8bZANXzr20fGXYXqJ4kShPQQ9FGT1x8gXzJkCzy1lBTstYP0nVgKO8pUQLX0YTGyRtBi6A3EJKsreI9Vic/s400/whitebutterflystudioetsy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Two cream sweater pillows above by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_9&listing_id=17332864">White Butterfly Studio on etsy</a> - $55 for the set<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM2tBGby22mcosLUv6yCHTK9x4RIli28jIuKh6d405AJo5LWvOjWriGvH-KzofguFYYsNourozyL1dM0kG4YACKr27CP4wo75L9kAf9P7IdWqNx02MLlNcwBGuheS_bNWH4HN29ANONyw/s1600-h/p_r604_pip_WE08C205i_F08_080620160618_PIP_hero.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272220449781504450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM2tBGby22mcosLUv6yCHTK9x4RIli28jIuKh6d405AJo5LWvOjWriGvH-KzofguFYYsNourozyL1dM0kG4YACKr27CP4wo75L9kAf9P7IdWqNx02MLlNcwBGuheS_bNWH4HN29ANONyw/s400/p_r604_pip_WE08C205i_F08_080620160618_PIP_hero.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 362px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 362px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>From West Elm, <a href="http://www.westelm.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?partNumber=WE-PRODr604&cmsrc=rel&storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E">Lutz & Patmos</a> cable pillow cover above and zigzag pillow cover below, $39<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiKB1NKqLHPXVrps5ePo0IO_Nrx_4U3psZI97OsCFGDsxu0XUmGiLEcDbWwP3cYbT2EXLTComuay-OcJsl77NVnKogB4TOq1cLhgedulYjdT9PHYPwjvajItJ6_pHoFvBR6o5Wf_A_lTg/s1600-h/lutz+&+patmos+zigzag+pillowcover.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272220348755862098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiKB1NKqLHPXVrps5ePo0IO_Nrx_4U3psZI97OsCFGDsxu0XUmGiLEcDbWwP3cYbT2EXLTComuay-OcJsl77NVnKogB4TOq1cLhgedulYjdT9PHYPwjvajItJ6_pHoFvBR6o5Wf_A_lTg/s400/lutz+%26+patmos+zigzag+pillowcover.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 362px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 362px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjXiRWJURPkgpiek-OGkbt6yK-M25HF7Mr3gN9bbyZrZNp6WsWbmiX84Ge-o3HkX_E81bm4kSGn-XCNXRU9lwOP77vU_QwVqzbeEXzDO1mpZ35dbOpfTYGZMeMXDs3K7w3ZSp_tH0hUTk/s1600-h/jmbrecht$18.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272220641602346738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjXiRWJURPkgpiek-OGkbt6yK-M25HF7Mr3gN9bbyZrZNp6WsWbmiX84Ge-o3HkX_E81bm4kSGn-XCNXRU9lwOP77vU_QwVqzbeEXzDO1mpZ35dbOpfTYGZMeMXDs3K7w3ZSp_tH0hUTk/s400/jmbrecht$18.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Irish wool sweater from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_12&listing_id=15886554">JMBrecht on etsy</a> - $18.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-9njp2wqUntKRg0jd32oH8PIQSSe5RFHRVQil9AqZpnoEV4caDBbhzXhuPIpI6tg38dTbKuqLO7Zl08CEZpfFJrHL-uTOE_lM8_n6Ee1RCgGk2vViu0mdRsP_b_54VQyqzdYowzzSLys/s1600-h/heartfeltfunetsy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272220220807509778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-9njp2wqUntKRg0jd32oH8PIQSSe5RFHRVQil9AqZpnoEV4caDBbhzXhuPIpI6tg38dTbKuqLO7Zl08CEZpfFJrHL-uTOE_lM8_n6Ee1RCgGk2vViu0mdRsP_b_54VQyqzdYowzzSLys/s400/heartfeltfunetsy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 374px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_11&listing_id=16569090">Heart Felt Fun at etsy</a> - recycled angora sweater for $18. How adorable!! The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_10&listing_id=16569627">green</a> one below is equally cute. And, for the remainder of 2008, all the profits from her etsy listings (sales less listing fees, CoMS, and mailing supplies) are going to the building of a new Youth Center in the Greater Knoxville area. How good is that!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivT8LXVu20AGSOeS_3lCNMsyRwMgwoaGev9R6tospoCqZ8hnj5ZfJ4s9_qYU1icDp4piFMatDPytPhtKkMM6PP57DPhGUbnNSjUjVguRmXUULyNEQ7F-7ptFZWXbmck5Vqllw0naG_VBA/s1600-h/heartfeltfun$18etsy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272220165204108066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivT8LXVu20AGSOeS_3lCNMsyRwMgwoaGev9R6tospoCqZ8hnj5ZfJ4s9_qYU1icDp4piFMatDPytPhtKkMM6PP57DPhGUbnNSjUjVguRmXUULyNEQ7F-7ptFZWXbmck5Vqllw0naG_VBA/s400/heartfeltfun$18etsy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 289px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>

Cozy up to a Sweater Pillow

After a damp, chilly weekend I'm in the mood for a sweater pillow. They're a terrific way to bring texture and warmth into a room d...

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Part 1: Beautiful Rooms....Part 2: Grateful Blogger

Flipping through my copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1588164764/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1588164764&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">House Beautiful 750 Designer Secrets: Exclusive Design Ideas from the Pros</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1588164764" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />I came across so many beautiful rooms. This is an excellent book, not one with a constant narrative running throughout, but the type of book you pick up again and again for new ideas and inspirations.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaX0raSWDzjgxasv57voBu-LTQYQbPwq2nz0EPb1o2mUtOxC6sH8ut1WN2m4fbqt8HN5YYELiTntTmi65Ef61IShyphenhyphen6KgjDvELzHkUmPPlJRoYLyGbdvsx5gf86YuHJ-Z36tqtz5JPCSiI/s1600-h/March2008+610+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210626783556765106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaX0raSWDzjgxasv57voBu-LTQYQbPwq2nz0EPb1o2mUtOxC6sH8ut1WN2m4fbqt8HN5YYELiTntTmi65Ef61IShyphenhyphen6KgjDvELzHkUmPPlJRoYLyGbdvsx5gf86YuHJ-Z36tqtz5JPCSiI/s800/March2008+610+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>photography by Dana Gallagher <span style="color: #666666;">(The photos in this post were taken of the book, original photographers noted. I could not find designer credits for the rooms.)</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWykFP7hrGBk5ml9mYmlfdp6p5HqDSa6xd8xPJXb1grGkyhlpv3RBpTOe4Moua_NdmT6wUFVUS8yd-yrAqJIajF4AAfwvA2WTHTw-t-iSku7bsvpFFdx48cEE0AXaAxZEDQhK5hsNZeFU/s1600-h/March2008+612+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210626606743548514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWykFP7hrGBk5ml9mYmlfdp6p5HqDSa6xd8xPJXb1grGkyhlpv3RBpTOe4Moua_NdmT6wUFVUS8yd-yrAqJIajF4AAfwvA2WTHTw-t-iSku7bsvpFFdx48cEE0AXaAxZEDQhK5hsNZeFU/s800/March2008+612+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>photography by Dana Gallagher<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8nWdMa2EKHFkQxasSZFnfUKV4H5iQ8NJcwafdQdjXUXw6LpS_KWrJIoHQmV4a0_a7t8j1kOTmwyy5G9QU5MhLq_Wn4wUuOsC9tv5hfSqPYP6ClKseyzG8spGDS1TvQK9jhr-uciK-zbk/s1600-h/March2008+619+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210630910275203618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8nWdMa2EKHFkQxasSZFnfUKV4H5iQ8NJcwafdQdjXUXw6LpS_KWrJIoHQmV4a0_a7t8j1kOTmwyy5G9QU5MhLq_Wn4wUuOsC9tv5hfSqPYP6ClKseyzG8spGDS1TvQK9jhr-uciK-zbk/s800/March2008+619+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> photography by Dana Gallager<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaOlHvknO8BsOdaxG4tvxrceRc_merf_pyzI9F62kFlcbV0uGd0fUqffk4Wi-hTV11XPSPPAJ77_gTVGJpS2rZz7mXvFawncpjzm6GJOCL5fYq4j-mfYZP83cynHnHXERAAhDuLNYWjL0/s1600-h/March2008+617+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210626425572584370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaOlHvknO8BsOdaxG4tvxrceRc_merf_pyzI9F62kFlcbV0uGd0fUqffk4Wi-hTV11XPSPPAJ77_gTVGJpS2rZz7mXvFawncpjzm6GJOCL5fYq4j-mfYZP83cynHnHXERAAhDuLNYWjL0/s800/March2008+617+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> photography by Roger Davies<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBihVfGuRYb9oiXEYvGiApQRT_cfMbIXivYYf-Z7xixa5BIBkHSOX65yLV08UVZiJvczLox-zKXpZESFYHFeq9Jmpx-vARG39l4UHk8QbtsZo6h6xZCs7dNBYV95PeDpYOf8fFhORvopA/s1600-h/March2008+615+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210626244641796098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBihVfGuRYb9oiXEYvGiApQRT_cfMbIXivYYf-Z7xixa5BIBkHSOX65yLV08UVZiJvczLox-zKXpZESFYHFeq9Jmpx-vARG39l4UHk8QbtsZo6h6xZCs7dNBYV95PeDpYOf8fFhORvopA/s800/March2008+615+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> photography by Dana Gallagher<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWai7mF8YGHl34Rd5qssgbc_HTP_xdflXVNeyErXWzxq8sEC38dzvwInSmJEp0w7Ibf2KzuCcJIyGVsIKAnHK-3gfA_sL3_Z1ylQDD8HzmQp5SDgW5uF50T7dPtn5LSPp8_gHW350ry0U/s1600-h/March2008+622+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210626038732154434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWai7mF8YGHl34Rd5qssgbc_HTP_xdflXVNeyErXWzxq8sEC38dzvwInSmJEp0w7Ibf2KzuCcJIyGVsIKAnHK-3gfA_sL3_Z1ylQDD8HzmQp5SDgW5uF50T7dPtn5LSPp8_gHW350ry0U/s400/March2008+622+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> photography by Gordon Beall<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0ESXvkG4G9vQ1NvWxRgNl63aZzstfA2x_LV_iuEg5hyuFbAk103EV8u2EwbVbViqkYZeEJKqN6KdwvpfB8tR4VnqAsOB0M2LJEMGRFCNdzy9WryYD7jUzHokWpoMDOqMpgkYAtEQUQ0/s1600-h/March2008+616+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210625866621818482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0ESXvkG4G9vQ1NvWxRgNl63aZzstfA2x_LV_iuEg5hyuFbAk103EV8u2EwbVbViqkYZeEJKqN6KdwvpfB8tR4VnqAsOB0M2LJEMGRFCNdzy9WryYD7jUzHokWpoMDOqMpgkYAtEQUQ0/s800/March2008+616+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> photography by Gordon Bealle<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnt6tQjADZYwVYTbmU86y9wncjgA5kIqlMSy1Lt2we6p1D11XMEbyBZ98n3GPz12Gpg_afB3vIhHQ8-Zd-kEwhgF7KXfL0gZpA1naTdNRs8cQaIBuUIpi1GQOsnXmV5SDeTtdeR_HuZak/s1600-h/March2008+623+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210625665244262386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnt6tQjADZYwVYTbmU86y9wncjgA5kIqlMSy1Lt2we6p1D11XMEbyBZ98n3GPz12Gpg_afB3vIhHQ8-Zd-kEwhgF7KXfL0gZpA1naTdNRs8cQaIBuUIpi1GQOsnXmV5SDeTtdeR_HuZak/s800/March2008+623+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> photography by John Hall<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdN2oL-r9lyp13pBnJcC7bLWgHYybKhhZW4yVb_zQU2pQ7V4TqKZ9cQfczTLId1XTgvmTOpAIFuVvTjLpeu64c1gbYO8v1UsI7sV8UwfiktlYk92vUYR8CDg1-PNo064LvD2Li6zIuNo/s1600-h/March2008+621+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210612907671767394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdN2oL-r9lyp13pBnJcC7bLWgHYybKhhZW4yVb_zQU2pQ7V4TqKZ9cQfczTLId1XTgvmTOpAIFuVvTjLpeu64c1gbYO8v1UsI7sV8UwfiktlYk92vUYR8CDg1-PNo064LvD2Li6zIuNo/s800/March2008+621+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>photography by Gordon Beall<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1588164764/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1588164764&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">House Beautiful 750 Designer Secrets: Exclusive Design Ideas from the Pros</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1588164764" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 180%;">Part 2: Grateful Blogger</span></span><br />This past week I have been the recipient of some lovely, wonderful gestures that I wanted to share and acknowledge. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB1g5sjS1b3gdqshyphenhyphenJSHIFR-kSJV4i1xe7LeiSuR3M488zKhtiXKhe-G3ucUtoWevxO8jgESBPdoStPxiVXK2EnroR4p3bjiLuke1ygRqN6_3cLMJs2iOgrlMxm-X-WvF3ybv4QHUHYM4/s1600-h/March2008+685+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210627785096053522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB1g5sjS1b3gdqshyphenhyphenJSHIFR-kSJV4i1xe7LeiSuR3M488zKhtiXKhe-G3ucUtoWevxO8jgESBPdoStPxiVXK2EnroR4p3bjiLuke1ygRqN6_3cLMJs2iOgrlMxm-X-WvF3ybv4QHUHYM4/s400/March2008+685+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> A beautiful photo frame from <a href="http://mrrdesign.blogspot.com/">MRR Designs</a> for some very minor assistance with resizing an image (the technological credit actually belongs to my 14 year old son.) This frame is lovely - and so incredibly well made. I have attempted these before - and failed. Check out her wonderful site - you can even have custom message boards made.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlW7KSjLORm9wMeVA0gnsZMbU8laWQwek_UC9UXms75hr0VsJeSCvU2-1078i7nXMRDsuyyjc0b66Gj7TSVCM0eBVmAoCDVZMNZAvj5xBx021BNzfjIQ5rlsr3w559v1BE_bFHc0w4p8/s1600-h/March2008+682+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210627623397265762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlW7KSjLORm9wMeVA0gnsZMbU8laWQwek_UC9UXms75hr0VsJeSCvU2-1078i7nXMRDsuyyjc0b66Gj7TSVCM0eBVmAoCDVZMNZAvj5xBx021BNzfjIQ5rlsr3w559v1BE_bFHc0w4p8/s400/March2008+682+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> From the lovely and inimitable Patricia of PVE Design - an original rendering of a florist shop in gorgeous brown and greens. <a href="http://pvedesign.blogspot.com/2008/05/green-thumb.html">Click here </a>to see a full sized image of this painting from her original post. Patricia designed my blog header and I'll be posting more on some of the other things she's created for this blog.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3X7ZntcXgxXjH9tFxUs3J42Jl7T-g0byL-9qrlrp973cJVWYEqdEgUJZrlcz398BFgr8WbgbNaL5d7DkS0Bm5XfUOELy2iFv1cci0hbdJIgMlTky8Q6H0RzHl1URasjd5rnx_gLppta4/s1600-h/March2008+688+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210627456461229762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3X7ZntcXgxXjH9tFxUs3J42Jl7T-g0byL-9qrlrp973cJVWYEqdEgUJZrlcz398BFgr8WbgbNaL5d7DkS0Bm5XfUOELy2iFv1cci0hbdJIgMlTky8Q6H0RzHl1URasjd5rnx_gLppta4/s400/March2008+688+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> Out of the blue, a packet arrived from northwest Canada - more beautiful <a href="http://www.cartolinacards.com/">Cartolina Cards </a>from artist Fiona Richards. I so love this little Hello card - the blue and red are so perfect together. Now I want wallpaper like this for my downstairs bathroom!!<br /><span style="color: #333399;"><strong>AND from my husband - this Mocha Rumbie delivered to me pool side in our backyard. This past week we celebrated our <em><span style="color: #cc0000;">20th Wedding Anniversary</span></em>!!</strong></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_S0CjQHKDZBuYjmyxejT4ThIwHxr2eh1EdWWmp-sWlQdJrXOlmzeIW3f426J0ywr55Q7_PECI8XSPKZN6_W_y7SejU9d7otacs1z59sHWmlTLQgIk_n56CmQEKTRGj_cYPHhjSQ9lqI/s1600-h/March2008+659+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210636544819581986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_S0CjQHKDZBuYjmyxejT4ThIwHxr2eh1EdWWmp-sWlQdJrXOlmzeIW3f426J0ywr55Q7_PECI8XSPKZN6_W_y7SejU9d7otacs1z59sHWmlTLQgIk_n56CmQEKTRGj_cYPHhjSQ9lqI/s400/March2008+659+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1HIJ8Yb8LfThQh9s5lSx40xGaV-4QNUi3YqJOVdAfagx_B8EAzx2R3tdei7SGSEnnIBgM8hJyBTRgfKaLJtIefqsmRSAarT6fUWhXZqoWXFC_tKLrdh5S5M2zyrHfWGZJSsQ44hCn-g/s1600-h/March2008+663+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210636079205164594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1HIJ8Yb8LfThQh9s5lSx40xGaV-4QNUi3YqJOVdAfagx_B8EAzx2R3tdei7SGSEnnIBgM8hJyBTRgfKaLJtIefqsmRSAarT6fUWhXZqoWXFC_tKLrdh5S5M2zyrHfWGZJSsQ44hCn-g/s400/March2008+663+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>

Part 1: Beautiful Rooms....Part 2: Grateful Blogger

Flipping through my copy of House Beautiful 750 Designer Secrets: Exclusive Design Ideas from the Pros I came across so many beautiful rooms...

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Books, Paper & Cartolina Cards

<u><span style="color:#0000ff;"></span></u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh969pEo7r9xLPJMs-cm-_bVh8K1WI21z6yPoVJMEcsKz_qX5bWczg3Et6amAYWu7YP4ZiqqdBDGXsgUDcEmp-YJaBZQi_Pmk6vRS9nL95c4cGB41K2GBqB8xVRvo0zCBIu2WNJtwur5cA/s1600-h/desertgarden.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207259624890488578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh969pEo7r9xLPJMs-cm-_bVh8K1WI21z6yPoVJMEcsKz_qX5bWczg3Et6amAYWu7YP4ZiqqdBDGXsgUDcEmp-YJaBZQi_Pmk6vRS9nL95c4cGB41K2GBqB8xVRvo0zCBIu2WNJtwur5cA/s800/desertgarden.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbkrjDcnkpitikuVleEvK_YvZ8WCUNta6AycEJHVMpUVHTZp5b9F9hv6gQmTvmy0ihrhj8h920Mi9IL-N0rP4Iy5tPcbChBdCNL81Jjen4i1OCQPt2UNR_uE9d5rVpmsglnL3GQzxbHMw/s1600-h/rooms+to+inspire.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207259526319711650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbkrjDcnkpitikuVleEvK_YvZ8WCUNta6AycEJHVMpUVHTZp5b9F9hv6gQmTvmy0ihrhj8h920Mi9IL-N0rP4Iy5tPcbChBdCNL81Jjen4i1OCQPt2UNR_uE9d5rVpmsglnL3GQzxbHMw/s800/rooms+to+inspire.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lTKhyz8s77g/SEPqK2iXHOI/AAAAAAAAB7I/vpnrZvk9v2M/1600-h/islandliving.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207263066329652450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4PfRduYslsc86oiEN5gOp0ie4I-eKv4gKA7k7LfpXquJwYI1r793v244x1GkCNo5M4GIo_XQ5kPkGz49B6Rihrj0kNIjudcdN_5Ewt5VP4oymx8_tQwN1NEslbf0_0CkSMIJEQjZuEk/s800/islandliving.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />It's always great when the book's cover is as good as what's inside. I recently purchased Rooms to Inspire by Annie Kelly and couldn't set it down. These books might be a little large to bring to the beach this summer - but then again...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11178203"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207257790744924562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgTv5pbeQIa3jaUt2Yn_6K4DJzyNY7uUIG43pX3LYdSDPmHLAoe2X-G1TFhHE9eG77kLfU1T0b4yw6wQEIh1ctlhso_0qwZPCcK8NPVvuc0E3foQUZ2Lp2UITy_d_LRJMY8VOhNLrh44/s400/rifferaffetsyjigsaw.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Jigsaw bead gift paper</a> by Rifferaff at Esty Can't get enough of brown & green.<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10524346"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207257862008277698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkstijKPQUTV9Kh6HW2vCw_m7gH15kiCcVkSuDKm8TIa5ndNSwjDCeat5jasYjHmXuA6xkkR2v4QSzuTAGDrNBb7qe2LxbauAH_mpzbTMfKXianir9x3ZdJg8NlXTJq-Vxcp-FHLeWVc/s400/rifferaffetsy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Jigsaw wrapping paper</a> by Rifferaff at Esty<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPLSTtO88Aw2lTwW5VjFmtbxRpqCA-q604JKLuRJ7y8KYTFpZxBG6KFZSu6yP_uA9Hb2SP5Oa8sQQrcXaAna63SrwNAOgAejuV6vLtMs1q39MOzjQ_tIvrrDo9Xk9KBoJcSbt8Q75ylHI/s1600-h/newcard18.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207257672719681442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPLSTtO88Aw2lTwW5VjFmtbxRpqCA-q604JKLuRJ7y8KYTFpZxBG6KFZSu6yP_uA9Hb2SP5Oa8sQQrcXaAna63SrwNAOgAejuV6vLtMs1q39MOzjQ_tIvrrDo9Xk9KBoJcSbt8Q75ylHI/s800/newcard18.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />New cards from Cartolina Cards - love, love these! Fiona Richards and her cards were recently featured in the March issue of Canadian House and Home. <a href="http://cartolinacards.com/products.html">Check out the whole selection</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUc7t4BqSmRyhFfkSpsnN5-SL0eFk_7Ntt0m80KH0-dsiLdCBmt-YOE7mNaMaXWeZrOBi7GINOdMkigxH7UfGbhOTuH36lAvLxaJmRn46c3bBYW-_0kRqmRfyLHjt0GS02AGldE_PO5-o/s1600-h/newcard19.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207257598985597122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUc7t4BqSmRyhFfkSpsnN5-SL0eFk_7Ntt0m80KH0-dsiLdCBmt-YOE7mNaMaXWeZrOBi7GINOdMkigxH7UfGbhOTuH36lAvLxaJmRn46c3bBYW-_0kRqmRfyLHjt0GS02AGldE_PO5-o/s800/newcard19.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>

Books, Paper & Cartolina Cards

It's always great when the book's cover is as good as what's inside. I recently purchased Rooms to Inspire by Annie Kelly and co...

5:18 AM

Fifi Flowers

Inspired by a picture of a Georgetown entry in my recent post on Formal Exteriors, <a href="http://www.fififlowersdecor.blogspot.com/">Fifi Flowers</a> created this beautiful painting. Love her vision better than the photo - hers includes a spot to sit and enjoy the setting! Head over to her site to see more of her wonderful and vibrant paintings.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1CCBbGJvhks5Am3w6HpapLevUI389EX_8Kfh7QdWQIbmpdUOAKR-Vfm7_zI2O4OPsdkRoiD3LictFMdaEMguw3IwT917zHAbXeiEiUqF4MCcR5qtjDLbIqLHQimEtolgeuknzpSqt1UE/s1600-h/fifigeorgetownafternoon.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203004449457867746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1CCBbGJvhks5Am3w6HpapLevUI389EX_8Kfh7QdWQIbmpdUOAKR-Vfm7_zI2O4OPsdkRoiD3LictFMdaEMguw3IwT917zHAbXeiEiUqF4MCcR5qtjDLbIqLHQimEtolgeuknzpSqt1UE/s800/fifigeorgetownafternoon.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREn02q1Zx-7wkJmqQiiIDyR-J6cliSBfExbkv9i6FrIgMHCz9IvS_-mSLFBVotvUbJlp2Sjy-AcquVLkKQ-SpyL02DQlarvyl3bivC5Ny376cFEeSytWbcF74HozCjcoeGScOl-baWSM/s1600-h/georgetownfiif.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203004372148456402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREn02q1Zx-7wkJmqQiiIDyR-J6cliSBfExbkv9i6FrIgMHCz9IvS_-mSLFBVotvUbJlp2Sjy-AcquVLkKQ-SpyL02DQlarvyl3bivC5Ny376cFEeSytWbcF74HozCjcoeGScOl-baWSM/s400/georgetownfiif.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>

Fifi Flowers

Inspired by a picture of a Georgetown entry in my recent post on Formal Exteriors, Fifi Flowers created this beautiful painting. Love her v...

6:13 PM

Fiona Newell Weeks

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ3ITkJlJBJsunvyAe-ErTnQ00onlqMjW1a4yI_rLqsEuYPTy2bb3ZJB5M2f2FmlB8G30iaSipR5wfWM-I8xuiFS8Miwu4NWlGjQiPGpDCz6ILHtvcLLMOBkZiCVbD7F9jA5_y-6-XIRk/s1600-h/cover.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191402850790846962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ3ITkJlJBJsunvyAe-ErTnQ00onlqMjW1a4yI_rLqsEuYPTy2bb3ZJB5M2f2FmlB8G30iaSipR5wfWM-I8xuiFS8Miwu4NWlGjQiPGpDCz6ILHtvcLLMOBkZiCVbD7F9jA5_y-6-XIRk/s800/cover.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />Designer <a href="http://www.fionaweeks.com/">Fiona Newell Weeks</a> house on the Eastern Shore's Tred Avon River is one of the features in The Washington Post Magazine's semiannual Home & Design issue. (article by Jill Hudson Neal, photography by Darko Zagar) <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2008/04/18/GA2008041800992.html?sid=ST2008041801688">Click here for the slide show</a>, featuring a number of rooms shots not shown in the print article<br /><br />Below is the same living room, featured in 2007 in Southern Accents.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7uTHo_HW1lkihOZBo4QnXr5py4x2d4k7VnAeTqtYxxwdcrBfh8jH3tIYCubx9IRMZqRld1jFM1-Bbz-3Ur4pN6rwqL61JIeLpbyVKaJGeXLnMwtXN7HoqegGaokHnO0n1eXMnxCUOTLU/s1600-h/fionalweeksLiving%252BRoom.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191345302524047826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7uTHo_HW1lkihOZBo4QnXr5py4x2d4k7VnAeTqtYxxwdcrBfh8jH3tIYCubx9IRMZqRld1jFM1-Bbz-3Ur4pN6rwqL61JIeLpbyVKaJGeXLnMwtXN7HoqegGaokHnO0n1eXMnxCUOTLU/s800/fionalweeksLiving%252BRoom.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <em>July/August Southern Accents, photography by Antoine Bootz, image via </em><a href="http://www.katie-d-i-d.blogspot.com/"><em>Katie Did</em><br /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPpRm25Opi5BXr0EzA0n6RDF5UrQgpuHetAU7owCW38fTI3VLDcIW39h6Jnugo1cuIQGDDfBxTAfGwsMQc8zaGGOyIBbHO68L894me87kYcIgZtU2YO1WbixVhPa_bt4E9MikMb6qq7bU/s1600-h/fionaweeks.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191345173675028930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPpRm25Opi5BXr0EzA0n6RDF5UrQgpuHetAU7owCW38fTI3VLDcIW39h6Jnugo1cuIQGDDfBxTAfGwsMQc8zaGGOyIBbHO68L894me87kYcIgZtU2YO1WbixVhPa_bt4E9MikMb6qq7bU/s800/fionaweeks.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Here is the sunroom featured in Sunday's Washington Post Magazine. The ottoman is covered in a pink silk sari.<br />Check out an earlier incarnation of the room below - featuring a white, wood coffee table and sans zebra stripes and dogs.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovpz5la1W8e7gx9sfarC1dyDvEJg-8Fq5ak_pdwa5XtLmZubNcv49vaf-MiMp-YUSW5FiLaGEAZiKL9r8v5fx3QplWn_9emLUuxcOtcxvAyzISqPaljTnxnwCv4EkkTHLoTu8t7tJlpw/s1600-h/fionaweeks5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191345092070650290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovpz5la1W8e7gx9sfarC1dyDvEJg-8Fq5ak_pdwa5XtLmZubNcv49vaf-MiMp-YUSW5FiLaGEAZiKL9r8v5fx3QplWn_9emLUuxcOtcxvAyzISqPaljTnxnwCv4EkkTHLoTu8t7tJlpw/s800/fionaweeks5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Four years ago, Fiona and her family relocated from the D.C. area. She has opened a store, <a href="http://www.dwellinganddesign.com/">Dwelling & Design</a> in Easton MD. Must add this to my list of places to visit.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0he5aOg-2uqb1YboCmKm2jNLAxElXUQ64erKexWFNL6S1uiZVDGsCgI0GK5T0vTpXb-c4LS16F_BVK87WAK9pEzmu7WfbxK2MLmO0J7bsa53mjRILs-HKuR9xz8AJK-UEiZMSTNWBw3Q/s1600-h/DSC_0316.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191345414193197538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0he5aOg-2uqb1YboCmKm2jNLAxElXUQ64erKexWFNL6S1uiZVDGsCgI0GK5T0vTpXb-c4LS16F_BVK87WAK9pEzmu7WfbxK2MLmO0J7bsa53mjRILs-HKuR9xz8AJK-UEiZMSTNWBw3Q/s800/DSC_0316.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />However, if you can't make it over to Easton - enjoy this beautiful print by artist <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5030331">Anne Harwell</a>. Inspired by a Week's interior design, this is a gorgeous rendering originally done for and named after Anne's grandmother, Lula Harwell, on her 88th birthday. It is available as a 8x10 print on premium, heavyweight quality archival paper, signed and dated on back by artist (or on canvas by request)<br />Also, if you haven't already, check out her blog, <a href="http://www.annechovie.blogspot.com/">Annechovie.<br /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_F_QVGuymE16Zq-bkAGxHHJhLPXeaguLYTi_1Nzl10NhD1ky7ipkQOpGtPz0gvx4FiZhosO5VmifUDr1jCMN7j08XV_Hj00wTnkSKTZ88naqa-ILN-LCOmAwN-kfdEfxsuhG6LfmlriA/s1600-h/anneharwell.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191407824362975746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_F_QVGuymE16Zq-bkAGxHHJhLPXeaguLYTi_1Nzl10NhD1ky7ipkQOpGtPz0gvx4FiZhosO5VmifUDr1jCMN7j08XV_Hj00wTnkSKTZ88naqa-ILN-LCOmAwN-kfdEfxsuhG6LfmlriA/s800/anneharwell.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>

Fiona Newell Weeks

Designer Fiona Newell Weeks house on the Eastern Shore's Tred Avon River is one of the features in The Washington Post Magazine's s...

8:09 AM

Interior Decorating Ideas Kitchen