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Stylish BARGAIN at Ballard Designs!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfHTYebx30K7SM157qt_5FD6eEZhmc3BwdUvftSZJRLXiSsZkY4mUK5KWUSS1eXqK1sTt5gO3usn381jpb8Ps2zERCTC8UoeDjZVj32-kgs8IgSE-Yg5DpTmjpprR1MSvvPFJ9yTVBI_VC/s1600/chevron.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5739912717821743362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfHTYebx30K7SM157qt_5FD6eEZhmc3BwdUvftSZJRLXiSsZkY4mUK5KWUSS1eXqK1sTt5gO3usn381jpb8Ps2zERCTC8UoeDjZVj32-kgs8IgSE-Yg5DpTmjpprR1MSvvPFJ9yTVBI_VC/s640/chevron.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span style="color:#000099;">$229</span> for a 7' 10" x 10' 10" or <span style="color:#000099;">$99</span> for a 5'3" x 7' 7" <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/chevron-stripe-indoor-2foutdoor-rug/235870?listIndex=0">Chevron Stripe Indoor/Outdoor Rug </a>at Ballard Designs - wow! I just bought the 4' x 5' 7" gray with sand for my entry for only $49. Love the styling and love, love the price point. Is it just me or does anybody else think this is a great bargain?<br /><br /><span style="color:#333333;">*This is my opinion, and I receive no form of renumeration for it. I know you know that but just in case...</span>

Stylish BARGAIN at Ballard Designs!

$229 for a 7' 10" x 10' 10" or $99 for a 5'3" x 7' 7" Chevron Stripe Indoor/Outdoor Rug at Ballard Des...

2:52 PM

A Winner from Wisteria

A Winner from Wisteria

The new catalog from Wisteria has some great pieces - here's just one that caught my eye. French Urn Finial, $159 here .

4:03 AM

Snuggle Up - D. Bryant Archie Textiles

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbukena966QYv5OYq21yEi7cmR6hA5iyZVl2SvZpw6M6-UFTN84uCZDw1OagOPqhHF48StiosgMjLMat2wtpDFh43Q_waTBySwhI5N7tk33oI3V-Y_rUqJ587IvYxbuTRG3HdOlHGDN_NV/s1600/about2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654093827528412338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbukena966QYv5OYq21yEi7cmR6hA5iyZVl2SvZpw6M6-UFTN84uCZDw1OagOPqhHF48StiosgMjLMat2wtpDFh43Q_waTBySwhI5N7tk33oI3V-Y_rUqJ587IvYxbuTRG3HdOlHGDN_NV/s640/about2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>There's a definitely chill in the air here; time to get under the covers.  One of my favorite people in the design world, Bryant Archie of <a href="http://www.dbryantarchie.com/">D. Bryant Archie Textiles</a>, has added two new patterns to her gorgeous collection of warm, soft handwoven baby alpaca wool blankets and pillows.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXt7tfj0CGDNZrEzZd_688cFw5iIbCw9Z_Gbt31Smy5rHVnlcbv0yT3nX0Hopl8PWMVwBb1nupqfDtU1P8tDzOmJi5JU7zqe8YRARVLLsU9wFg0HxeRXM7wiIXSXeiZGL38XqJIXTESdz8/s1600/RUSONIAN+blanket_texture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654092490524550994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXt7tfj0CGDNZrEzZd_688cFw5iIbCw9Z_Gbt31Smy5rHVnlcbv0yT3nX0Hopl8PWMVwBb1nupqfDtU1P8tDzOmJi5JU7zqe8YRARVLLsU9wFg0HxeRXM7wiIXSXeiZGL38XqJIXTESdz8/s640/RUSONIAN+blanket_texture.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>The RIAD is inspired by the inner courtyards of the hidden riads of Africa and the Middle East.<br />"Plaster and stone walls and terraces, terracotta pots, inlaid mother of pearl...light and darkness...aged, tattered."  I love this color palette - a perfect pairing for a Fall day.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpBKybL6_smxH02VsG8BxyDczyD2aTZe5G7vbVTSXZht-JXIVc9ZrDsPiQ31pYlmCcq2lL_FRhgNHL6pvj8HMKzCRg182H4W7K96KTI1mZsH4bV83ZSe7UkHSJl662seeU-3WzAS_r6zug/s1600/USONIAN_pillow_overall.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654093680838424226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpBKybL6_smxH02VsG8BxyDczyD2aTZe5G7vbVTSXZht-JXIVc9ZrDsPiQ31pYlmCcq2lL_FRhgNHL6pvj8HMKzCRg182H4W7K96KTI1mZsH4bV83ZSe7UkHSJl662seeU-3WzAS_r6zug/s400/USONIAN_pillow_overall.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYK9gnOlr4FV96XJIHyGWjrFsKWijXPQAMu1Qn_ebmYUFcP8laHTMaJ2iMqlTxpn5WxjWVILrLKGfftEVaDPNfVptSwF2HbZkHTUViQ44OC083pYyZBGgdyB67cO099aHCi0c4XgURFtCn/s1600/RIAD+blanket_texture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654092246083182738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYK9gnOlr4FV96XJIHyGWjrFsKWijXPQAMu1Qn_ebmYUFcP8laHTMaJ2iMqlTxpn5WxjWVILrLKGfftEVaDPNfVptSwF2HbZkHTUViQ44OC083pYyZBGgdyB67cO099aHCi0c4XgURFtCn/s640/RIAD+blanket_texture.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a><br />"The Usonian is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian philosophy of simple, efficient home design...common interior elements--leather, wood, tile, metal." My favorite part is the curvy pattern detailing.  Blankets are 59 x 79 and pillows are 22 x 22.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FpGAwna2crQuB9Pl4OndkfsSqpJC5_GZZBHEBndyY50l_nri55Xz0S_5n94nw-QQx74wdwX_PhfP3SnrPPaYWWeMxQbXJYpyV4c9yxaPgXhEEKcEcwZ9zWd6F8uKbczYKiU8WQ_9gyPX/s1600/RIADblanket_overall.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654092113162694498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FpGAwna2crQuB9Pl4OndkfsSqpJC5_GZZBHEBndyY50l_nri55Xz0S_5n94nw-QQx74wdwX_PhfP3SnrPPaYWWeMxQbXJYpyV4c9yxaPgXhEEKcEcwZ9zWd6F8uKbczYKiU8WQ_9gyPX/s400/RIADblanket_overall.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 356px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgH3t5Z_aIAl5CQX8GorhIDT4YQLHsDg_Jr2Vp_g47HvYVGtZSXWebueZz_1edsxnfKa0WwA9oC2wzZGV6-RbmgSHbQ_VZpJ_mKibE6waL-iJ8VNTYMS-jXDVf61eC0Jyw3WTx93oSdP1/s1600/02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654098092564478354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgH3t5Z_aIAl5CQX8GorhIDT4YQLHsDg_Jr2Vp_g47HvYVGtZSXWebueZz_1edsxnfKa0WwA9oC2wzZGV6-RbmgSHbQ_VZpJ_mKibE6waL-iJ8VNTYMS-jXDVf61eC0Jyw3WTx93oSdP1/s640/02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Although there's crisp, autumn air here in DC, I'm a bit happy I'm headed to Dallas where it's still 90 - especially since the hotel I will be at has a roof top infinity pool.  This trip marks the last one this summer which was comprised of 8 cities in 12 weeks.  Whew. The airport part I won't miss.

Snuggle Up - D. Bryant Archie Textiles

There's a definitely chill in the air here; time to get under the covers. One of my favorite people in the design world, Bryant Archie ...

8:23 AM

My Review - Ballard Designs Sonoma Bookcase

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-TUcvBkfEbe_r2K9vRANwLEaB5qEQMQhwJQNjWbs0z1jW8L-0FVDo51y23KOyalzxGw4kWkVlpelbU-ybfdHNcuxRKRBj8G4iT-tRmL7_kGVht0XbqE0WRq8odnjCLPWal1PGKN-wR_xj/s1600/P1120341.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651170391446642018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-TUcvBkfEbe_r2K9vRANwLEaB5qEQMQhwJQNjWbs0z1jW8L-0FVDo51y23KOyalzxGw4kWkVlpelbU-ybfdHNcuxRKRBj8G4iT-tRmL7_kGVht0XbqE0WRq8odnjCLPWal1PGKN-wR_xj/s640/P1120341.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Our family room was in desperate need of a change in scale in the furnishings, as well as storage, so when I came across <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/">Ballard Designs </a>Sonoma Bookcase on sale for $349 I decided to take a chance. Bottom line - I'm really happy with it. Since it's 7 ft tall and 42 inches wide, it has a nice presence in the room. (*the butcher block countertop overhang is going to be removed in the kitchen renovation.) In particular I like:<br />- the quality of the wood finish<br />- the X detail.<br />- 4 movable shelves. I decided to place mine unevenly so the X would show<br />- fairly easy to put together<br />- quite sturdy, although since it's 42" wide I wouldn't put a whole row of encylopedias across it<br />- shipped very quickly and the charge was only $21 dollars or so<br />- great value for $349<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdq9i_-0TVJ_R2fOY-zwDhFCrsdF6bzfzAEXQ_7JMPaby92noeAj8N-zbrfPumRFKnWB-tR6hg7caDVqLsnuNdhQ_0-6CxDtL-6EsCCskSuLBFX6unaGeywA474LiOvjD4E6e2JEbJ4DL/s1600/P1120352.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651170211496380578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdq9i_-0TVJ_R2fOY-zwDhFCrsdF6bzfzAEXQ_7JMPaby92noeAj8N-zbrfPumRFKnWB-tR6hg7caDVqLsnuNdhQ_0-6CxDtL-6EsCCskSuLBFX6unaGeywA474LiOvjD4E6e2JEbJ4DL/s640/P1120352.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Here it is currenlty, although I'm sure when I get home from Seattle I'll tweek this a bit.<br /><br /><span style="color:#333333;">(*these opinions are mine and I receive no form of renumeration for them.)<br /></span>

My Review - Ballard Designs Sonoma Bookcase

Our family room was in desperate need of a change in scale in the furnishings, as well as storage, so when I came across Ballard Designs Son...

8:42 AM

Richard Taylor at Round Top & a Giant Clam at Pottery Barn

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiphoR7wSrCLTSZLsss2RhfIY-aKHm2PqwsZfkVHxBQqB6CwQGAv_HZ2NAYCpNETVCuu9KMulXY7Uteh5ww4mphJrGlAkVfb_cRfV-Y35ETT0eeOuzYLey7aI2gR5qLF8ACYCXSf_YTVgo/s1600/P1090056.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589259743165010722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiphoR7wSrCLTSZLsss2RhfIY-aKHm2PqwsZfkVHxBQqB6CwQGAv_HZ2NAYCpNETVCuu9KMulXY7Uteh5ww4mphJrGlAkVfb_cRfV-Y35ETT0eeOuzYLey7aI2gR5qLF8ACYCXSf_YTVgo/s640/P1090056.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>It's freezing here in DC and we even have snow forecasted - I can't believe I didn't  plan to go to Round Top this spring!  If you're lucky enough to be headed that way, keep in mind that it's the only time Richard Taylor of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/fedatl">Flat Earth Designs</a> sells directly to the public. Here are some pics from when I visited his warehouse back in February - there will be small pieces as well as larger ones such as tables.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrQRfkaE3v9QsnE5Y4MsBEKkD_zaomQZPyIsepQAw_vKv2oChBpTipj3oaY76dMi5bgvofC8gkaEw4c5sJQ1qyFs15lu3VdQPpuI2Xlc3bTnShpIPEo2L7uamPa7coP12fd_BQvJazSA/s1600/P1090053.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589259562480288882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrQRfkaE3v9QsnE5Y4MsBEKkD_zaomQZPyIsepQAw_vKv2oChBpTipj3oaY76dMi5bgvofC8gkaEw4c5sJQ1qyFs15lu3VdQPpuI2Xlc3bTnShpIPEo2L7uamPa7coP12fd_BQvJazSA/s400/P1090053.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 376px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXqHaOTXz-rgggtZtu7KxqTUUjEYcl8uEhgD2euKif2M49mVnjwqDLOW4NjZvg4pwr0cfrE7CcX72LVKhBrgDWWtjnqn5vx0ZxKjadPohP4vU_C4s5qbf9lU2K2_f3SWEwi-WhsJYyQc/s1600/P1090065.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589259269837703298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXqHaOTXz-rgggtZtu7KxqTUUjEYcl8uEhgD2euKif2M49mVnjwqDLOW4NjZvg4pwr0cfrE7CcX72LVKhBrgDWWtjnqn5vx0ZxKjadPohP4vU_C4s5qbf9lU2K2_f3SWEwi-WhsJYyQc/s640/P1090065.JPG" 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/AVvXsEi0jTW3Y_7FVTS99ZLr__sM3nJ5v55OSMH4DPZ6NlDG0y4ZH9QtYzQxk_nXUPP3ZGOmQbp62JAwGCjQnQeemZvs0XTj1t14Kp60-TohXKzb3XwJBC6I79cJnljNOKu4QjEcPgyM-g0B9uA/s1600/P1090062.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589258958235472978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0jTW3Y_7FVTS99ZLr__sM3nJ5v55OSMH4DPZ6NlDG0y4ZH9QtYzQxk_nXUPP3ZGOmQbp62JAwGCjQnQeemZvs0XTj1t14Kp60-TohXKzb3XwJBC6I79cJnljNOKu4QjEcPgyM-g0B9uA/s400/P1090062.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Richard is creating a lot more pieces in hypertufa - like the mirror above. It has the same great look and feel as concrete but is lighter.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWyp9ugCKsYqIotp9sragr7cTTlwQD8mA-vbQqvSgnd-kMco7jPLlo-EH7I3tjnlSEcLzStOl0ok6tZtE4AJNB1H-KJakjfN-f6Q4tThnvIxhz7DXdxg4cRj-iO0tfU4SCQquHUavGG8/s1600/P1090060.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589258586185318882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWyp9ugCKsYqIotp9sragr7cTTlwQD8mA-vbQqvSgnd-kMco7jPLlo-EH7I3tjnlSEcLzStOl0ok6tZtE4AJNB1H-KJakjfN-f6Q4tThnvIxhz7DXdxg4cRj-iO0tfU4SCQquHUavGG8/s400/P1090060.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Pattern can also be embedded into hypertufa.  Apropos for Texas, there will be tables w/the Lone Star.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUnqJDf-nZTIk7TiAjsayPTBL2aLjx_IspqnkOFoSnHvl03UAUGiegh5_Xt-E34UHh2T_sWUMdM88KT1Ku4t5p0MlkuHXuuO30Mf7yuc-4vGUPGl-URFo3BaR_XWDdH9PFw0AUzpZXH74/s1600/P1090059.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589258456165285730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUnqJDf-nZTIk7TiAjsayPTBL2aLjx_IspqnkOFoSnHvl03UAUGiegh5_Xt-E34UHh2T_sWUMdM88KT1Ku4t5p0MlkuHXuuO30Mf7yuc-4vGUPGl-URFo3BaR_XWDdH9PFw0AUzpZXH74/s640/P1090059.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Table top yet to be mounted.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6iAObeoqQbODAQ60TTpD__8Kx3dMv_cQn4Wgt2Wx-yGJkel0vEUy2XtJpvhDNLG5IATTGBI1o2s6ZiWrc_-ubaSGZZ1f9ehKXLqcChpTSyaLkAjy-Madv7ZjgMNz8oFT7UjVGrStofa0/s1600/P1090061.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589258192873761202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6iAObeoqQbODAQ60TTpD__8Kx3dMv_cQn4Wgt2Wx-yGJkel0vEUy2XtJpvhDNLG5IATTGBI1o2s6ZiWrc_-ubaSGZZ1f9ehKXLqcChpTSyaLkAjy-Madv7ZjgMNz8oFT7UjVGrStofa0/s400/P1090061.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 400px;" /></a>You may remember this incredible faux bois table from a recent post on Scotts.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg83dWxwBFHE7uQkBFx6QhjdN1_6FQYDgRx8MB3WJZhZ1FafPmrxzErDc6hzj3oA50eUJbCSlo_NbIfpoBAhd16LZ1guuSRMTTArgf9K5RQeCwra4FWwi1pG3aDQKwwHctTAA1A8FjYx5k/s1600/P1090057.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589257790657673554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg83dWxwBFHE7uQkBFx6QhjdN1_6FQYDgRx8MB3WJZhZ1FafPmrxzErDc6hzj3oA50eUJbCSlo_NbIfpoBAhd16LZ1guuSRMTTArgf9K5RQeCwra4FWwi1pG3aDQKwwHctTAA1A8FjYx5k/s640/P1090057.JPG" 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/AVvXsEhaP9JjkizIaBLgS0MlHA6qWC_n3lf8ejkWKdoC2R5XLPvBxeCSGkIJXFmxniwgp3CpPrsTK1mz9OYgtva6iJ7PX2azRQ5l1yXZjZap-qWkG24ppbar38NfjpvH_Bo7E32gt7djCz2CtL4/s1600/P1090071.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589257316576331762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaP9JjkizIaBLgS0MlHA6qWC_n3lf8ejkWKdoC2R5XLPvBxeCSGkIJXFmxniwgp3CpPrsTK1mz9OYgtva6iJ7PX2azRQ5l1yXZjZap-qWkG24ppbar38NfjpvH_Bo7E32gt7djCz2CtL4/s400/P1090071.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>The giant hypertufa balls are one of my favorites. Now there is a hypertufa garden seat.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig55S1UUmmTd4DcD9kJ2WT4COi_V930jsryfglWVQCvFCXw89LaYAba6V0ZYgqaVCDr3ye5EOox8ZuUjTW5YL7B90VEkGcxETBatWGiVPBDaUuQAj7zIEX8_ChB2s5Rd0h6KSSu4GcO7E/s1600/P1090072.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589257149300840242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig55S1UUmmTd4DcD9kJ2WT4COi_V930jsryfglWVQCvFCXw89LaYAba6V0ZYgqaVCDr3ye5EOox8ZuUjTW5YL7B90VEkGcxETBatWGiVPBDaUuQAj7zIEX8_ChB2s5Rd0h6KSSu4GcO7E/s400/P1090072.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC3TPNkSwNBqC4C8CJ7_P-HlkDpPY3ATtpAn4Z0yDVI8FMmmUTl5qc7RWfGHQNE6AVlzNmrloA30Z-YRI7EYNpnHwe6GpCnPHrm-Bkoc_tApwt3rwyZ0FsWGNCKnT4Zcd6x-f7KdI1hgU/s1600/P1090064.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589257005796100306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC3TPNkSwNBqC4C8CJ7_P-HlkDpPY3ATtpAn4Z0yDVI8FMmmUTl5qc7RWfGHQNE6AVlzNmrloA30Z-YRI7EYNpnHwe6GpCnPHrm-Bkoc_tApwt3rwyZ0FsWGNCKnT4Zcd6x-f7KdI1hgU/s400/P1090064.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>A sneak peek into the process behind creating the garden seat.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_QWSBcq3PmeNNYSwppCbiKLz-kQvR3e4eHqZ6wrVEzoaWqtVDTEwZli1lMT1QZv0uiEH_2FnAuZTnPD_7v2jKC4QSZ-ckraFKwqiDZTsendcg6VD-bDtHuJuCePk1fIG1tvgQNqzeOY/s1600/P1090068.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589256815794500114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_QWSBcq3PmeNNYSwppCbiKLz-kQvR3e4eHqZ6wrVEzoaWqtVDTEwZli1lMT1QZv0uiEH_2FnAuZTnPD_7v2jKC4QSZ-ckraFKwqiDZTsendcg6VD-bDtHuJuCePk1fIG1tvgQNqzeOY/s400/P1090068.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 371px; height: 400px;" /></a>There will also be lots of great troughs and pedestals.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinst9Id29pbVQAZmAnOl5e1F4Nmr0PSsKqlP6PiUtekHDBEDfLkiR__eD10kmsH5TNuvXp3uJ9K-c5jNLkNa_LoXag3xfoNaWT9FKJLBS2XQ02OaupFltTARcoh8cqvEa4R3QeEjmRoO8/s1600/P1090069.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589256678147611138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinst9Id29pbVQAZmAnOl5e1F4Nmr0PSsKqlP6PiUtekHDBEDfLkiR__eD10kmsH5TNuvXp3uJ9K-c5jNLkNa_LoXag3xfoNaWT9FKJLBS2XQ02OaupFltTARcoh8cqvEa4R3QeEjmRoO8/s400/P1090069.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdDuBIO7Rr_OC6XtMmjZkudKkKwKVN01-SG6Pr-DAVGe0MU1-Z4PZQMZTbYXpEJXV-1l3Hqz_gPVJByQ2EZWJjFPqPj2QUmngYlb4EZJ1CQ8LVPlZyNu8yf9d2kEftRSd4cx-uySUcRE/s1600/P1090067.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589255983531648146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdDuBIO7Rr_OC6XtMmjZkudKkKwKVN01-SG6Pr-DAVGe0MU1-Z4PZQMZTbYXpEJXV-1l3Hqz_gPVJByQ2EZWJjFPqPj2QUmngYlb4EZJ1CQ8LVPlZyNu8yf9d2kEftRSd4cx-uySUcRE/s400/P1090067.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>Love the lion water fountain below.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuWew7PqTmqQ8Gyp-ObYh7Ct4WuZx6KB-nsjdFuzC4xcrbGRoyV1_2zEyIfRhKfXJUwGPf326kNRogEpl6TrCkZI6ujHl0nQukVjYYxh9-KV31BwBnu-PkXYRTXCpi_ERCpQ2HF7QMaxU/s1600/P1090083.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589260500339737570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuWew7PqTmqQ8Gyp-ObYh7Ct4WuZx6KB-nsjdFuzC4xcrbGRoyV1_2zEyIfRhKfXJUwGPf326kNRogEpl6TrCkZI6ujHl0nQukVjYYxh9-KV31BwBnu-PkXYRTXCpi_ERCpQ2HF7QMaxU/s640/P1090083.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFIee6ztb2E1cmRHGRARDPXxRtcWbNkPRgEwZrqAsT-JFxUzZ-J2WajL8eSxrFAopViV54bdY8shxcJjnNeeAQlrYoc-q0Uh5WCAAzNLwN8_CNKQDMFwegjZ5QwG1XGB4IttPfJLfY8E/s1600/rtclamshell.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589459543825755282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFIee6ztb2E1cmRHGRARDPXxRtcWbNkPRgEwZrqAsT-JFxUzZ-J2WajL8eSxrFAopViV54bdY8shxcJjnNeeAQlrYoc-q0Uh5WCAAzNLwN8_CNKQDMFwegjZ5QwG1XGB4IttPfJLfY8E/s400/rtclamshell.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 383px; height: 344px;" /></a>Other news - Richard's <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/cement-shaped-scallop-shell-bowl/">Giant Clamshell </a>is now available at Pottery Barn, as well as these really nice <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/richard-taylor-cement-shaped-shell-cachepot/">Shell Cachepots</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTcjFoW44IV1xV_lUjmkL9dgMonhQP1AG54i0i22calIVRKoX_j7zTQaAXWj3iEn4UqMB5u2OFG6yDcjVAEyfsnztMPq0AEN_J7vlhEuarVX2f2rLBLzSJqKC6aXWjfEXOHCxOuaYbco/s1600/rimg8m.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589461196838410210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTcjFoW44IV1xV_lUjmkL9dgMonhQP1AG54i0i22calIVRKoX_j7zTQaAXWj3iEn4UqMB5u2OFG6yDcjVAEyfsnztMPq0AEN_J7vlhEuarVX2f2rLBLzSJqKC6aXWjfEXOHCxOuaYbco/s400/rimg8m.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 383px; height: 344px;" /></a>

Richard Taylor at Round Top & a Giant Clam at Pottery Barn

It's freezing here in DC and we even have snow forecasted - I can't believe I didn't plan to go to Round Top this spring! If y...

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Richard Taylor at Pottery Barn & a Giveaway

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaBErK7sed5Jnk7I3NVZ6eaon14qY5Qnao83bfOtNtnVRkk0LD6m_NgxNEml2MTVjgHQJM-Ddtp1RSqTvG68W6-ZlykLqGyFz4ONyb_F1NibFitazJL9kD2PqrI2DNz7Zuh3948GORGnM/s1600/richardpb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575000850872855426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaBErK7sed5Jnk7I3NVZ6eaon14qY5Qnao83bfOtNtnVRkk0LD6m_NgxNEml2MTVjgHQJM-Ddtp1RSqTvG68W6-ZlykLqGyFz4ONyb_F1NibFitazJL9kD2PqrI2DNz7Zuh3948GORGnM/s400/richardpb.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" /></a>It was very exciting the other day to find that select pieces from concrete artist <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2010/06/its-not-leather-its-concrete.html">Richard Taylor</a> are now being offered exclusively  through Pottery Barn!  All the pieces bear his name and Pottery Barn has done a terrific job of crediting his talent in their descriptions:<div><div>"After years of experimentation, English artist Richard Taylor perfected the difficult craft of mold making. His artistry allows him to create original pieces that showcase his great skill and eye for detail. Made from his original molds with details that are hand carved by Richard, our planters feature two rounded handles and a decorative double ridge."</div><div><br /></div><div>The <b><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/richard-tayler-ceramic-handled-planters/?pkey=ccachepots-planters">Handled Planters</a></b> above are available in 4 sizes, ranging from $12 - $99.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPOJp6fe-vNPOrWnS_wT4aBbbF9QFqMUTZB8ntOUc0uVkG4aCN3rIOwtfwApCUbBM2CJioMp1uW4igf4fQTfg2amm5-YSMU7WKgwObyvHNQn19_RFXqyJLRcKYLgONqNmuobPWlcCJDI/s1600/richardpb1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575000703260787522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPOJp6fe-vNPOrWnS_wT4aBbbF9QFqMUTZB8ntOUc0uVkG4aCN3rIOwtfwApCUbBM2CJioMp1uW4igf4fQTfg2amm5-YSMU7WKgwObyvHNQn19_RFXqyJLRcKYLgONqNmuobPWlcCJDI/s400/richardpb1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" /></a><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/richard-tayler-ceramic-fluted-urns/?pkey=ccachepots-planters"><b>Fluted Urn</b></a> - $14<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidF8N4Rz_upxCv0Cygu9-Tg_PbG-Q3OTgbhVYwvgI1GILIq6Flhd2WNDLVzP9Yd-J1EnbrVeO6SkNM-KTyvcUu360HTzbVLXbaardv7ACc0fem0MzYYydzsD7Y__5HeulYX5ue0d9-13s/s1600/richardpb2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575000606192722930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidF8N4Rz_upxCv0Cygu9-Tg_PbG-Q3OTgbhVYwvgI1GILIq6Flhd2WNDLVzP9Yd-J1EnbrVeO6SkNM-KTyvcUu360HTzbVLXbaardv7ACc0fem0MzYYydzsD7Y__5HeulYX5ue0d9-13s/s400/richardpb2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" /></a><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/richard-tayler-ceramic-leaf-planters/?pkey=ccachepots-planters"><b>Leaf Planters</b></a> - available in 2 sizes, $16 - 29.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggf__s5H1P8sqAmM9wwy1hhCtJXFwIkPiWeO10Qdn8LPXh-dJFT_Bs6HsdhfD63c4lQJOjZJ_XCFywemk7PKGQezFFrFbCWdIJjR4dfOnJP09VnBw1kbjgBXnd5J9SspIBBS4-LGrpIZ8/s1600/richardpb3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575000482747717810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggf__s5H1P8sqAmM9wwy1hhCtJXFwIkPiWeO10Qdn8LPXh-dJFT_Bs6HsdhfD63c4lQJOjZJ_XCFywemk7PKGQezFFrFbCWdIJjR4dfOnJP09VnBw1kbjgBXnd5J9SspIBBS4-LGrpIZ8/s400/richardpb3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" /></a>and this very cute <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/richard-taylor-bird-objects/?pkey=coutdoor-garden-decor"><b>bird</b></a> on a metal stick for $6.<div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigmFehIxhOy0H4Sgx3MwNYT_u8VOgAM8hTwlhDL0MIvfrrqD5LSE99jToMx_X8U71mYKfMBCe8_Jp14NbPG7_0g0h5TjIq6Uvz6qAtavXp5mhCKoFYkqAes7TtobWjyjVsUrQNm14klAs/s1600/P1090250.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575004743669220146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigmFehIxhOy0H4Sgx3MwNYT_u8VOgAM8hTwlhDL0MIvfrrqD5LSE99jToMx_X8U71mYKfMBCe8_Jp14NbPG7_0g0h5TjIq6Uvz6qAtavXp5mhCKoFYkqAes7TtobWjyjVsUrQNm14klAs/s640/P1090250.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a>Although it says Richard's pieces are available online and in the catalog, at my local Pottery Barn (Arlington-Clarendon) they had a nice selection of the Handled Planters and the Fluted Urn.  The finish and texture are great and the aged look sets these pieces apart. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>In honor of Richard's work being carried by Pottery Barn, I'm having a <b><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#006600;">giveaway</span></b>. The winner will have a choice of the Fluted Urn or a small Handled Planter or Leaf Pot.  Just leave a comment by Monday night 9 pm Eastern. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#990000;">*UPDATE*</span> - Jean of the blog <a href="http://www.downsizinginsf.blogspot.com">Downsizing in San Francisco</a> is the winner. Congrats Jean!</div>

Richard Taylor at Pottery Barn & a Giveaway

It was very exciting the other day to find that select pieces from concrete artist Richard Taylor are now being offered exclusively throug...

4:07 AM

Terrific New Buys at Wisteria!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HqBJ-7yGqTMb6fbqfVX07J0N0i6P6AXRYl8J5YFRh-MSOWEuCXdDiM-QmOyAvdmNDsJYaPuThFpf4DPXHxr7LvYz4eVPa68b5dnmaOOiSzTmuH-kYBOU7khw6uprjFYNAugesj0jnqur/s1600-h/wisteria.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445513166146343538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HqBJ-7yGqTMb6fbqfVX07J0N0i6P6AXRYl8J5YFRh-MSOWEuCXdDiM-QmOyAvdmNDsJYaPuThFpf4DPXHxr7LvYz4eVPa68b5dnmaOOiSzTmuH-kYBOU7khw6uprjFYNAugesj0jnqur/s640/wisteria.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Wisteria has some new offerings in their spring catalog and I was really surprised by the great pricing. The first that caught me eye is their handpainted <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Handpainted-Balustrade-Console-New/productinfo/W3937">Balustrade console table </a>- for $179 plus $75 shipping surcharge. Love the demilune shape and the fact that it's only 15 1/4" deep. At this price, you could justify spray painting it a new color if you wanted - maybe a chinese red or peacock blue?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNM23Y3dtYWOwprNzl9wnY79XwB2JK-GHWH65xutVDrdXh3R-XmV6l-8okG_oC1IqmnknZ2o64EYMewSAdmLMYk62qSrzdi34ZkNaMwG4_nQKAtOzzFh051WWWUR6zIHzgd6IBFNEmdNWU/s1600-h/wisteria2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445514906553338226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNM23Y3dtYWOwprNzl9wnY79XwB2JK-GHWH65xutVDrdXh3R-XmV6l-8okG_oC1IqmnknZ2o64EYMewSAdmLMYk62qSrzdi34ZkNaMwG4_nQKAtOzzFh051WWWUR6zIHzgd6IBFNEmdNWU/s400/wisteria2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>The next is their <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Tiered-Metal-Garden-Stand-New/productinfo/W3941">Tiered Metal Garden Stand </a>for $149. It's 80" tall - so glad they didn't skimp on the height because it allows you to use it as a real focus point.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmyHGWQerZw0QvjmDKm_ujxFB0m3MNxnJrmebJY8ESM6D2oZDl2BME7tfcy-oETfi7IkQTvll2Fby1ARzndIdMw-eJWVLivitgSsO6HMedIkH38NaJRAWS2o8irDq_WYXv76FvkIbFAep/s1600-h/W3949a-large.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445516481913460450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmyHGWQerZw0QvjmDKm_ujxFB0m3MNxnJrmebJY8ESM6D2oZDl2BME7tfcy-oETfi7IkQTvll2Fby1ARzndIdMw-eJWVLivitgSsO6HMedIkH38NaJRAWS2o8irDq_WYXv76FvkIbFAep/s400/W3949a-large.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Finally, their new <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/German-Silver-Etched-Square-Coffee-Table-New/productinfo/W3949">German Silver Etched Square Coffee table</a> for $279 plus $25 shipping surcharge. I think this table has alot of character - more of what you'd find at an estate sale as opposed to a catalog. Wisteria never seems to disappoint!

Terrific New Buys at Wisteria!

Wisteria has some new offerings in their spring catalog and I was really surprised by the great pricing. The first that caught me eye is the...

5:31 AM

Reader Request: Sources for Wire Grille & Metal Screening

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0IWnr_mJmkwYTCxqCw4I5KsLfuUkZNCkvmbDwDDb2zlD_681fayNTPIrRdX3bjICxpvKhZoDWIE3Cke4Lcs9xzIZOsCO4o3AcVsbfzwS96HovGbVp8X1ZsrOizVslIMFPIMxI-BrBAQn/s1600-h/achickenreddChristopherMayaHB.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438843208884645874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0IWnr_mJmkwYTCxqCw4I5KsLfuUkZNCkvmbDwDDb2zlD_681fayNTPIrRdX3bjICxpvKhZoDWIE3Cke4Lcs9xzIZOsCO4o3AcVsbfzwS96HovGbVp8X1ZsrOizVslIMFPIMxI-BrBAQn/s640/achickenreddChristopherMayaHB.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> A reader noticed the wire grille in my half-built gray shelves and wondered if I could share the source. Her husband is in the midst of building built-ins and she loves the look. Imagine the red lacquered secretary above without the wire grille - it wouldn't be the same. My shelves came with the grille but after a bit of searching I found an excellent This Old House article full of resources. <span style="color:#333333;">(image above via House Beautiful </span><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/colors/paint-color-furniture?click=main_sr"><span style="color:#333333;">here</span></a><span style="color:#333333;">, designer Christopher Maya, photographer not known)</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAoTDSe4DGu7afmINBuD3BReBM-6iPieovfU9UVVbKkbsiAG_Tn1_vMH0_90wmy0TvmGbFZFB_Aedy5sJo-sRZkKXeTmyCfG94cNaEaANvjPnUC4fjStf5kmA_Yuym_v4NHwmawLWuFr0y/s1600-h/radrocklerwiregrill.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438680082071609346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAoTDSe4DGu7afmINBuD3BReBM-6iPieovfU9UVVbKkbsiAG_Tn1_vMH0_90wmy0TvmGbFZFB_Aedy5sJo-sRZkKXeTmyCfG94cNaEaANvjPnUC4fjStf5kmA_Yuym_v4NHwmawLWuFr0y/s400/radrocklerwiregrill.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 374px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>One of the sources mentioned is a company called <a href="http://www.rockler.com/">Rockler</a>. They have two types available, <a href="http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=10827">pre-woven wire grill</a> and <a href="http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=2494&filter=woven%20grille">hand woven grille</a>, in different patterns and finishes.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hqSHuztXuX3rkKNEF-h0UEuujWAQ-_0kFENxhLyIIzX7RsFzsA0rM6HTFIj3XsYXAXu4K5drqReMIHZqma5wN7qHYyromsY7ssUkBqI0uZSR5f9T-0hbIaVowhlGFnra1aw990gR1DQa/s1600-h/radihandwovengrille.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438679996011198306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hqSHuztXuX3rkKNEF-h0UEuujWAQ-_0kFENxhLyIIzX7RsFzsA0rM6HTFIj3XsYXAXu4K5drqReMIHZqma5wN7qHYyromsY7ssUkBqI0uZSR5f9T-0hbIaVowhlGFnra1aw990gR1DQa/s400/radihandwovengrille.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 327px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRhPWJG8nH8YDW0qLinS4yx67v-b2bUF5YNSywz_9kLVm0ZRuYHDc6D9Xq0jEf3PpAgAJHBlRAsqQRC6gKt00_EaP03sRZTsbuYJjGVG_HG2YXybPI_5_hGt5SnUm7C1duPekFl6zuU56O/s1600-h/radgrile.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438679794453453186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRhPWJG8nH8YDW0qLinS4yx67v-b2bUF5YNSywz_9kLVm0ZRuYHDc6D9Xq0jEf3PpAgAJHBlRAsqQRC6gKt00_EaP03sRZTsbuYJjGVG_HG2YXybPI_5_hGt5SnUm7C1duPekFl6zuU56O/s400/radgrile.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 226px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOWT01r1WOh7F8Lgf9fdINL-Ra6ySn01CLobYF2ZORGImwf5W0QkWpihSo6EUxcveAXZ91CDgoj8ngEO71Gzam-WIgep1bYXGiOyUtkhGMDfAkLtBVtQZLV1hqgHhRBMQy9V1XyX3tnik/s1600-h/radiatorcover.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438681462467399986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOWT01r1WOh7F8Lgf9fdINL-Ra6ySn01CLobYF2ZORGImwf5W0QkWpihSo6EUxcveAXZ91CDgoj8ngEO71Gzam-WIgep1bYXGiOyUtkhGMDfAkLtBVtQZLV1hqgHhRBMQy9V1XyX3tnik/s640/radiatorcover.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The This Old House article has a complete <a href="http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/step/0,,1582598_1289351,00.html">buying guide</a> with links for all the screens shown above, including some great patterned metal ones. Love the chain link (C) and mosaic (D) screening.  Some of these screens come in 6' and 10' foot lengths and could be used for screens, room dividers or as an interesting window treatment or focal point behind a bureau.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP0T8eLV-rqxTPRlTfW-dbhB5Ujj2i2cVppASL0vKRIDyKv2N47CxwEIOd3UbgjgmPn3aPfNJWVMR2zBCDQM5GZkQosMGPR4XwUNp0vtA977XlMB47LLunYqjChlwqWqGD0imy7CvpnYQ-/s1600-h/achickenshelves.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438843015286785522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP0T8eLV-rqxTPRlTfW-dbhB5Ujj2i2cVppASL0vKRIDyKv2N47CxwEIOd3UbgjgmPn3aPfNJWVMR2zBCDQM5GZkQosMGPR4XwUNp0vtA977XlMB47LLunYqjChlwqWqGD0imy7CvpnYQ-/s400/achickenshelves.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 317px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> My shelves, before their relocation.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqr1bXr2ZgMl8rs34bwie96sgY4ACAmU1LlHnQ8HZ6MeFHWVFkfpSB5QLhisFrjSVsPLaP4s6kgZKuF95JW1M6NMUPKr7RCnYYsPZ1bM5YtOBjXOqvqnMkF1XraZP_fSaaK0WMWIoz2qp/s1600-h/achicken.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438842916270936322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqr1bXr2ZgMl8rs34bwie96sgY4ACAmU1LlHnQ8HZ6MeFHWVFkfpSB5QLhisFrjSVsPLaP4s6kgZKuF95JW1M6NMUPKr7RCnYYsPZ1bM5YtOBjXOqvqnMkF1XraZP_fSaaK0WMWIoz2qp/s400/achicken.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> A cabinet from <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2009/11/part-2-inside-matthews-house-and-garden.html">Matthews House & Garden</a>, with a chicken wire grille.

Reader Request: Sources for Wire Grille & Metal Screening

A reader noticed the wire grille in my half-built gray shelves and wondered if I could share the source. Her husband is in the midst of bui...

6:17 AM

Resurgence of Bun Feet: Yes or No?

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRE4RUJtb-O0WlWXfFnd51im-xsIaDzaWIo0umqce3KKYzbn-cWKCnVzgqp0EDU6vVaw9CNupZOmQ6aKGnc-XVaQEuJj2Q_OCWEiH0O98lVhNabLR3fghuvhAB19jOzDT8fKqxPaTh_yzR/s1600-h/bunfeetviamaddiegdesigns.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433803601433469154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRE4RUJtb-O0WlWXfFnd51im-xsIaDzaWIo0umqce3KKYzbn-cWKCnVzgqp0EDU6vVaw9CNupZOmQ6aKGnc-XVaQEuJj2Q_OCWEiH0O98lVhNabLR3fghuvhAB19jOzDT8fKqxPaTh_yzR/s400/bunfeetviamaddiegdesigns.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>The last few months I think I've been noticing a resurgence of bun feet. Now, I used to associate bun feet with those oversized pine ones from the 80's but these bun feet are much more sophisticated. With turned detailing and better scale, they can be down right charming. I love this silver bowfront dresser from <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/German-Silver-Bowfront-Chest/productinfo/W2595">Wisteria</a> with its elegant bun feet. Here's a mood board from Susie Isaac of <a href="http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/blog">Maddie G Designs</a> incorporating the Wisteria piece into a luxe room design.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QGaBU1myUQj7PzwyJA6R_iUTmgk53gCvm3a5DT9-7V4kSJzZqs3opKiGcX_g5o7-bM37yuSZScPx-aX1136z2uLmUWD7QJLYiAuOrOeyQQniixfvlUq7ZCdoL4Fa9C_ucQwc9v2oxYws/s1600-h/Moodboard-PSD-v3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434036049019091378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QGaBU1myUQj7PzwyJA6R_iUTmgk53gCvm3a5DT9-7V4kSJzZqs3opKiGcX_g5o7-bM37yuSZScPx-aX1136z2uLmUWD7QJLYiAuOrOeyQQniixfvlUq7ZCdoL4Fa9C_ucQwc9v2oxYws/s400/Moodboard-PSD-v3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 341px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3noVAlrvOF-N91ltJy-IA141IEgT9Bl-lE6fz_KASBFLjuJ7OKxJhTWBA5d3o61JVeMobabhjcZNHVKvXQ1Uu-83c98M4qOOiIbRKgeP_bB-Ox6jMvFisySaBNrRXSF8UebaZtOC0COI/s1600-h/bunfeetviabrooklynlimestone.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433803380387638418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3noVAlrvOF-N91ltJy-IA141IEgT9Bl-lE6fz_KASBFLjuJ7OKxJhTWBA5d3o61JVeMobabhjcZNHVKvXQ1Uu-83c98M4qOOiIbRKgeP_bB-Ox6jMvFisySaBNrRXSF8UebaZtOC0COI/s640/bunfeetviabrooklynlimestone.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.brooklynlimestone.com/2010/02/master-bedroom-nearly-finished.html">Brooklyn Limestone</a> just posted on her master bedroom and she selected a gorgeous painted dresser with bun feet. Love it!<br /><br />Wisteria has a helpful <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/design-glossary-b.asp">design glossary</a> and here's their definition: "A Jacobean term for a foot shaped like a stubby knob. This term came to use in the 17th century. This is an English term for ball foot." Here's some more examples, this first one is Brooklyn Limestone's dresser with shelves from <a href="http://www.findhomefurnishings.com/">Find Home Furnishings</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYrM12ZG3G-Qz36LO54J_Xjos0sIh2P4EQ6_M8FqpQ7Glbi7sZ4DUBDL1a3tm817kjXYkZwZ8jdNj96l2SfsKgiqO408FjmHTrIbJUTeI0YmqK-6CcQ00ST3nTmbFkRKcQ46g6tfnQipI/s1600-h/bunfeetviafindhomefurnishingsviabrooklyn.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433803147514393858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYrM12ZG3G-Qz36LO54J_Xjos0sIh2P4EQ6_M8FqpQ7Glbi7sZ4DUBDL1a3tm817kjXYkZwZ8jdNj96l2SfsKgiqO408FjmHTrIbJUTeI0YmqK-6CcQ00ST3nTmbFkRKcQ46g6tfnQipI/s640/bunfeetviafindhomefurnishingsviabrooklyn.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxSNWn2lzRqlepqllE2R_uD0yMmrZXbnrtt8AzG9Dvioq4MBhxuTJAhhRXmHozqMf9bs-33GCHEPiPEPgJGQ7cxWfDLNSkvwFzQMaUBvVMUEfe5XHLTCkUBjihW7n02nWqF6IzgRJJwEB/s1600-h/bunfeetviafindhomefurnishings.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433803059977458562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxSNWn2lzRqlepqllE2R_uD0yMmrZXbnrtt8AzG9Dvioq4MBhxuTJAhhRXmHozqMf9bs-33GCHEPiPEPgJGQ7cxWfDLNSkvwFzQMaUBvVMUEfe5XHLTCkUBjihW7n02nWqF6IzgRJJwEB/s400/bunfeetviafindhomefurnishings.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Dresser with antler pulls from <a href="http://www.findhomefurnishings.com/">Find Home Furnishings</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhvQ5fGfgmPrMq48I-1sTTSkiqpHc41Byy7J6EhbZAt11XMF98EHAmFarQNXjnrMYHqJlJttEs-Q7Y4dZbLYmFqliEz8PukUatavtzocfLcWZRl7igAG_NejZHqqPEGdtQb3Jegbc1N7T/s1600-h/bunfeepotterbarn.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433805348895767026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhvQ5fGfgmPrMq48I-1sTTSkiqpHc41Byy7J6EhbZAt11XMF98EHAmFarQNXjnrMYHqJlJttEs-Q7Y4dZbLYmFqliEz8PukUatavtzocfLcWZRl7igAG_NejZHqqPEGdtQb3Jegbc1N7T/s640/bunfeepotterbarn.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>I was curious to see if Pottery Barn offered furniture with bun feet. Here's just one of their pieces - the new <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/belvedere-armoire/?catalogId=57&bnrid=3380801&cm_ven=Google%20Base&cm_cat=Shopping&cm_pla=Feed&cm_ite=Google%20Base">Belvedere Armoire </a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_JGXiBvlbXScAGblHA_XQwbaG61clgL5voDrQ0CMVB1SFt4WuPsvQlviQKkZ06E2wOyGOU3PRsTdWJcoBdcYyw8QCh8iHdkIvpnAmpR-DGGOkcv9KKFHudI0KA5j87hGdQcpZxjen59C/s1600-h/bunbaxtersidechestballarddesigns.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433810811292209554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_JGXiBvlbXScAGblHA_XQwbaG61clgL5voDrQ0CMVB1SFt4WuPsvQlviQKkZ06E2wOyGOU3PRsTdWJcoBdcYyw8QCh8iHdkIvpnAmpR-DGGOkcv9KKFHudI0KA5j87hGdQcpZxjen59C/s400/bunbaxtersidechestballarddesigns.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 368px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 368px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>The Baxter's side chest (above) and Benedetta's side table (below) from <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/">Ballard Designs</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT4A1E19uwPddcgX8TAJBSZP6d1u_NEJCjxLOeQLCMyNpoIS5Z7Hz0u1Y7XrE3xgrKSmnxitdKNSrkYKBPZdWtR5Y1BSpQg_c6gZT1V_uQKbeAENBMX5sb1Qir477bEqGVixYBElTMgTq3/s1600-h/bunbenedettasidetableballarddesigns.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433810708337122818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT4A1E19uwPddcgX8TAJBSZP6d1u_NEJCjxLOeQLCMyNpoIS5Z7Hz0u1Y7XrE3xgrKSmnxitdKNSrkYKBPZdWtR5Y1BSpQg_c6gZT1V_uQKbeAENBMX5sb1Qir477bEqGVixYBElTMgTq3/s400/bunbenedettasidetableballarddesigns.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 368px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 368px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> So, are there more bun feet around lately or is it just my imagination?

Resurgence of Bun Feet: Yes or No?

The last few months I think I've been noticing a resurgence of bun feet. Now, I used to associate bun feet with those oversized pine one...

6:20 AM

Interior Decorating Ideas Kitchen