My Craigslist Buy

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6YAYmUCSJt1YR8nHZizw9SbFNoiAl6skZQHGTo_LdgmS524jRtGeF-qn44zc44Zjl7aGwSJZ2_H-_q_GTcz0xEdeSjyZ2HNGo8L3yjpfOx-K613Rmhl0QCS9hYn97PWvs0zjeFuXHQYkV/s1600/sec2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459060385409019314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6YAYmUCSJt1YR8nHZizw9SbFNoiAl6skZQHGTo_LdgmS524jRtGeF-qn44zc44Zjl7aGwSJZ2_H-_q_GTcz0xEdeSjyZ2HNGo8L3yjpfOx-K613Rmhl0QCS9hYn97PWvs0zjeFuXHQYkV/s640/sec2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Two weeks ago I purchased this craigslist find - advertised as a Georgian mahagony fold-down- top desk from the early 1800's. Two of the three ivory key hole inserts are still in place and the secret drawer hidden underneath the bottom of the center section is a big hit w/my kids. It has a little ivory drawer pull on it. The hardware is brass but it appears to have replaced the original oval shaped hardware.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_PckEydtVFJTvIlY3Rcp0cZQGAwCx0ljPSQm0Nhcd2SrOAdALiQSDMxp_0MZXS4xirAURhErbnj-QbocLbq8Jby8WGeT9FRCSbi2f6ARd07Yj_wck55om9nIIznwbGw-sdqEabBdlQvBW/s1600/sec.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459060152293820562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_PckEydtVFJTvIlY3Rcp0cZQGAwCx0ljPSQm0Nhcd2SrOAdALiQSDMxp_0MZXS4xirAURhErbnj-QbocLbq8Jby8WGeT9FRCSbi2f6ARd07Yj_wck55om9nIIznwbGw-sdqEabBdlQvBW/s400/sec.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>It wasn't a giveaway but at $350 I'm really happy with it. It's 46" wide and it has found a home in the family room centered between two french doors on other side. I'm changing that room completely and have moved furniture all around so right now there are only 2 pieces in there that were there last year (black bar cabinet and my $5 glass coffee table). Once work dies down and I have a bit more free time I'll post pictures of my redecorated dining room/library and my family room in progress.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaitN_GnVZjAQaklvRFKHHaI-iZA7s16CWFdijKLHkydqYyiwWtYf03MYL6GioJVwazwsgiPyj0nh6fHjHkw6Z2i5xly_-N_nDxMV5tbGATxxO3uM78saGMDawLD1RpPH0FV51yc8k29-/s1600/rosaberal.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459060960004888898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaitN_GnVZjAQaklvRFKHHaI-iZA7s16CWFdijKLHkydqYyiwWtYf03MYL6GioJVwazwsgiPyj0nh6fHjHkw6Z2i5xly_-N_nDxMV5tbGATxxO3uM78saGMDawLD1RpPH0FV51yc8k29-/s640/rosaberal.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>For a bit of eye candy, here's a secretary desk from the home of Rosa Bernal, image from Nuevo Estilo <a href="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/gente/decorador/bernal/1_2.shtml">here</a>. Hope you had a great weekend. Michele

My Craigslist Buy

Two weeks ago I purchased this craigslist find - advertised as a Georgian mahagony fold-down- top desk from the early 1800's. Two of th...

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Downstairs at the DC Design House

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDI_owx7uKt3z_upJvG_A-UKM1Ir-H1xDVbuQkMwcLrGaG7kmk76Wr-GZQMlUMo6inNdVCiAbMa-DBJ7KGa7GLqWVigrF08DZk3NBnrr4gSvHij58LVo3oH8GQYX9OAgucyb_QwD9k0qI/s1600/1aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457946951401090482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDI_owx7uKt3z_upJvG_A-UKM1Ir-H1xDVbuQkMwcLrGaG7kmk76Wr-GZQMlUMo6inNdVCiAbMa-DBJ7KGa7GLqWVigrF08DZk3NBnrr4gSvHij58LVo3oH8GQYX9OAgucyb_QwD9k0qI/s640/1aa.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> More than a terrace - <a href="http://www.andrewlaw.net/">Andrew Law's</a> refined and sophisticated space is an outdoor living room worthy of this historic home. Andrew removed some less-than stellar elements (dropped ceiling, ceiling fan) and added to the architectural elements with beams and a wonderful washed paint treatment on the ceiling. Love these klismos chairs and the faux bois table.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVh_vx8HZ7yjfszeBEHreouKJBrZGFnaJVbjZOOftIv0hxeVn65oMMNs36baqtPoRrMq6Lkk3XAxojsq_2RJ22ot63XxLQyK3kfwJyr_hsMvcKhN_Ms7SrUg3y6uh-J7hV_tka4Gy7BRB/s1600/1az.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457946785248986754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVh_vx8HZ7yjfszeBEHreouKJBrZGFnaJVbjZOOftIv0hxeVn65oMMNs36baqtPoRrMq6Lkk3XAxojsq_2RJ22ot63XxLQyK3kfwJyr_hsMvcKhN_Ms7SrUg3y6uh-J7hV_tka4Gy7BRB/s640/1az.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>The antique Swedish stone eagle is from <a href="http://www.tone-on-tone.com/">Tone on Tone</a> in Bethesda and serves as a focal point for the terrace. He is a character in his own right and I just couldn't resist posting a second picture of him.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH13pdTd08JeSQfvu6pakrm8gAujvfZzFVMNsNslbyM7FFfgA59NPLerDbL_8jWdwDNWvxhfBPFat1Hr_m-rUQ5SzpV52cSGHbH_MOLNYoJMfwxr6ODjsA6h9uyi2hZ4fB-XP0YFTYKvZo/s1600/1aaaaaa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457955420803988370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH13pdTd08JeSQfvu6pakrm8gAujvfZzFVMNsNslbyM7FFfgA59NPLerDbL_8jWdwDNWvxhfBPFat1Hr_m-rUQ5SzpV52cSGHbH_MOLNYoJMfwxr6ODjsA6h9uyi2hZ4fB-XP0YFTYKvZo/s400/1aaaaaa.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8M6AR7WQ4ZX76q7KSvxqnfyjmegJ8JLVTWApk0i6L99XU7izXZ1fLEbxOY5F259W10TG26eWcEEM4CrBb5Af57i1DExJoJWdpA_3qHYXTPuI-7-XaCfZIHWj3hFbsgBEO48sw47Vajajv/s1600/1aaaa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457946431561036802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8M6AR7WQ4ZX76q7KSvxqnfyjmegJ8JLVTWApk0i6L99XU7izXZ1fLEbxOY5F259W10TG26eWcEEM4CrBb5Af57i1DExJoJWdpA_3qHYXTPuI-7-XaCfZIHWj3hFbsgBEO48sw47Vajajv/s640/1aaaa.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixyJhFj0EiUHjTWcPaR7ZZDvKGYt5sD_jqEfHpCTH_RuIHaq5Rtk-HYReS8sHpMhSkD1JnelPy0tUabSwGHyo2eKDowHwPPR3WV0sdB9dm5xUxa5eWSGq181wyH9mEnMjfu_Mmh08aHKp/s1600/SDC11008.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457946290472928338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixyJhFj0EiUHjTWcPaR7ZZDvKGYt5sD_jqEfHpCTH_RuIHaq5Rtk-HYReS8sHpMhSkD1JnelPy0tUabSwGHyo2eKDowHwPPR3WV0sdB9dm5xUxa5eWSGq181wyH9mEnMjfu_Mmh08aHKp/s400/SDC11008.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.bashawhiteinteriors.com/">Basha White</a> commissioned custom furniture maker <a href="http://www.keithfritz.com/">Keith Fritz</a> to create this gorgeous, round dining table. His pieces are destined to become family heirlooms. Formerly of DC, Keith's firm is located in Indiana and he personally delivers his pieces to clients. I love that the claw feet and casters are in a silver finish.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcAmIVcOjdZ9Qev2eq7_vvTcG_uo1yAzfgD4z_qAP9YqJxvW-BbuIBKl8-DwQfobNLw4kQeufK9z-ofwbgM4FgCDvdcZGNtFBDFeRejDB7nansP3ZBH8E5pMrZQuc3cig8OJsSBzDQbzkh/s1600/1aaaaa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457945866268935266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcAmIVcOjdZ9Qev2eq7_vvTcG_uo1yAzfgD4z_qAP9YqJxvW-BbuIBKl8-DwQfobNLw4kQeufK9z-ofwbgM4FgCDvdcZGNtFBDFeRejDB7nansP3ZBH8E5pMrZQuc3cig8OJsSBzDQbzkh/s640/1aaaaa.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.nestorsanta-cruz.com/">Nestor Santa-Cruz's</a> reception room is hip and traditional at the same time. The faux painted stone treatment on the walls and the eclectic mix of furnishings give a real European feel to the space.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bgxTZxFVwyA5-wbckmG5CNMMiz0EyX_rZvVgxNY2m-q2M0lhzmyXAyFhtllNiZJDatGh8hDpTjl6iM0Mc0suPU3ArKu4xbiI-josq9lNIXzlSU5RDNIqdsXaPwDr6VPujmi1GwZ6A3H_/s1600/SDC11002.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457945547398423106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bgxTZxFVwyA5-wbckmG5CNMMiz0EyX_rZvVgxNY2m-q2M0lhzmyXAyFhtllNiZJDatGh8hDpTjl6iM0Mc0suPU3ArKu4xbiI-josq9lNIXzlSU5RDNIqdsXaPwDr6VPujmi1GwZ6A3H_/s400/SDC11002.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> A close-up shot of the fireplace from Frank Robb Randolph's living room that I posted about <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2010/04/press-day-at-dc-design-house.html">here</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioECUmmiOOQ2x-CWul7HWUF2xgwskJBKpdtqG7Tx2NT0rQSHk-Ketv_EJNYhO5PkLjKLCfaXc9DQ9UwmkRVCf7-8B3UKHrIxzrywJDK3cG6d8rWno5WEX8feowOQhFl6TwAfe7XDjZWrmU/s1600/1aaaaaaa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457945241828209522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioECUmmiOOQ2x-CWul7HWUF2xgwskJBKpdtqG7Tx2NT0rQSHk-Ketv_EJNYhO5PkLjKLCfaXc9DQ9UwmkRVCf7-8B3UKHrIxzrywJDK3cG6d8rWno5WEX8feowOQhFl6TwAfe7XDjZWrmU/s640/1aaaaaaa.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.scwinteriors.com/">Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey</a> brought a fresh,updated look to the large entry and stairwell area. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfFzaIjjnbAYmJN0QFH-zUdpyt8Z7PVMXvV_cPRSaPKJWhnLglK3zaXQROYrxnbmk6FANuhwJr7V78uFa7AiRbH5yEkp6ftHaT6W9bUx1zNggY4GJU7_6UwC5_GuzASzqtEZSicq-u0Ca/s1600/SDC11042.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457948262528015234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfFzaIjjnbAYmJN0QFH-zUdpyt8Z7PVMXvV_cPRSaPKJWhnLglK3zaXQROYrxnbmk6FANuhwJr7V78uFa7AiRbH5yEkp6ftHaT6W9bUx1zNggY4GJU7_6UwC5_GuzASzqtEZSicq-u0Ca/s400/SDC11042.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> When you visit the showhouse be sure not to miss the garage conversion by Lynni Megginson - it's now a virtual golf room complete with an outdoor putting green. Even if you'll never set up an electronic fairway in your home, Lynni's space is a multi-purpose entertaining/game room full of ideas. (virtualgolfgirl at me . com)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9Hh9sGlb-t7yI6frfxPiJQjlZxuPMGQL2So_9X47_H-DYDHqQSHBsCbGn9KK-rye6LcHLObtlV3z_tvY_fd6h_Wwp8gwDy1BNhVLNQdzk39SpRIr1nlmBjTIuXIpW0sjukaCH9tLeXMx/s1600/1azz.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457944966703045810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9Hh9sGlb-t7yI6frfxPiJQjlZxuPMGQL2So_9X47_H-DYDHqQSHBsCbGn9KK-rye6LcHLObtlV3z_tvY_fd6h_Wwp8gwDy1BNhVLNQdzk39SpRIr1nlmBjTIuXIpW0sjukaCH9tLeXMx/s640/1azz.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> There's still more rooms to see at the DC Design House - <a href="http://www.emilybishop.com/">Emily Bishop's</a> Deck and Patio, <a href="http://www.sarahwesseldesigns.com/">Sarah Wessel's</a> Sun Room, <a href="http://www.barrydixon.com/">Barry Dixon's</a> conservatory, <a href="http://www.victoriasanchezinteriors.com/">Victoria Sanchez's </a>Library and the kitchen by Rosi Kallivokas of <a href="http://www.clivechristiandc.com/">Clive Christian</a>. </div><div> </div><div>The house is open April 10 - May 9 and tickets are only $20. The money raised supports The Children's Hospital. For more information about the DC Design House <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">here</a>. Have a great weekend!</div></div></div>

Downstairs at the DC Design House

More than a terrace - Andrew Law's refined and sophisticated space is an outdoor living room worthy of this historic home. Andrew rem...

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It's Spring at Matthews House and Garden

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioh0AH8Z3C2AH73bqEOt7FTZsQ3A6c4deRhn7RwfEiP32LzlScJGCCMh6XjhH4BtM7UAoH2e8EFYkWqhjxAiJZcSUbEl7AaIm7g-jLDpItXD3CmdNq3h15GD6ksXakkfSYFIDKfvXxG0us/s1600/1cc.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457225765524346450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioh0AH8Z3C2AH73bqEOt7FTZsQ3A6c4deRhn7RwfEiP32LzlScJGCCMh6XjhH4BtM7UAoH2e8EFYkWqhjxAiJZcSUbEl7AaIm7g-jLDpItXD3CmdNq3h15GD6ksXakkfSYFIDKfvXxG0us/s640/1cc.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>If you read this blog, you know I'm a big fan of <a href="http://www.matthewshouseandgarden.com/">Matthews House and Garden</a> in Upperville, VA. I had a chance to visit two weeks ago and wanted to share some of the new things I saw. First up, there are a number of <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2008/06/busted.html">classic busts</a>. This one is very mod with its sheared off head - really like it.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qzsGSdhTm-2QiK9_a_5DH-kpdWAbmlfeo6Us_2-9Ic8sL_M1QMtZwAm_djqxO_gR7l0vnkaSQR7jj3nK-9qvIqJyMf14csW-IlDlQOISulbGS14cyT4OYiDgxnSSrzULBxcWPhgerw1b/s1600/1aaaa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457225533664889938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qzsGSdhTm-2QiK9_a_5DH-kpdWAbmlfeo6Us_2-9Ic8sL_M1QMtZwAm_djqxO_gR7l0vnkaSQR7jj3nK-9qvIqJyMf14csW-IlDlQOISulbGS14cyT4OYiDgxnSSrzULBxcWPhgerw1b/s640/1aaaa.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> On this visit noticed alot of warm yellow and gold accents.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrwmXZGXO597h2Y20yTEqzgffz7IUa8L0eS2zmdovdD5uS9LGHtWFtyKIS7d3eskAkcWqJ37Cmn82pfHWyHTCSBMnUMcc_2OA_GV47qk-y9NqjW6cn1prVkZzUiI9kJyp6zzPW3L8bIWHX/s1600/1b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457225427656162882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrwmXZGXO597h2Y20yTEqzgffz7IUa8L0eS2zmdovdD5uS9LGHtWFtyKIS7d3eskAkcWqJ37Cmn82pfHWyHTCSBMnUMcc_2OA_GV47qk-y9NqjW6cn1prVkZzUiI9kJyp6zzPW3L8bIWHX/s400/1b.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 338px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> This great desk lamp is from Bunny William's Beeline Home collection.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin78lu7jt5iyxsmaY315dgLvm3EmXwosK80HTVwFDerF2SNW7Rg04GoeJL6Mi4dJvmz0EoRklZsUEAya-fcZGzVbh_1Iy0Ui6vtsM-pkAbxaMShgF467UHZeG1RGge9_zNKguDe6BANzlJ/s1600/1c.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457225267385328530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin78lu7jt5iyxsmaY315dgLvm3EmXwosK80HTVwFDerF2SNW7Rg04GoeJL6Mi4dJvmz0EoRklZsUEAya-fcZGzVbh_1Iy0Ui6vtsM-pkAbxaMShgF467UHZeG1RGge9_zNKguDe6BANzlJ/s640/1c.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfMH4mM7RmJ5EUC6Ad35pHJWA-vlqeuyvJRqZtCNCvY_fEoooMVMZqBVqUm9Vt-tHIXTkUqZApRSG-aYmPy4g30s1gkawjN7wHOylC9jGWnlwFfS9AtvYABW8zb4PXZBkbMPHRg_v9DNme/s1600/1bb.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457225162356152834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfMH4mM7RmJ5EUC6Ad35pHJWA-vlqeuyvJRqZtCNCvY_fEoooMVMZqBVqUm9Vt-tHIXTkUqZApRSG-aYmPy4g30s1gkawjN7wHOylC9jGWnlwFfS9AtvYABW8zb4PXZBkbMPHRg_v9DNme/s400/1bb.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 399px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> This is my favorite piece of furniture in the store. Love the velvet upholstery, nailhead trim and the curved ends of the arms.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcC9NYrYJ76TRs9mfEz7L9VVetBlVjryC1400b-sOISP5S0t50aRMoOTH1yHFLLazFWulhqSfXnEbaNyOjgBzfVji-yORUiJUxczyWsIi1tLfFzXPlHHUyqg66WNM4_JWZRugjMXa9TjDf/s1600/1a.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457225004645998466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcC9NYrYJ76TRs9mfEz7L9VVetBlVjryC1400b-sOISP5S0t50aRMoOTH1yHFLLazFWulhqSfXnEbaNyOjgBzfVji-yORUiJUxczyWsIi1tLfFzXPlHHUyqg66WNM4_JWZRugjMXa9TjDf/s400/1a.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 377px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUNjB07N6-Qm772BkbD5_jd0VoDDrc2FAJPOp-9O5V31_r33niwbDMk44DY5KO5Zz6bpEIaUEl7G32aJmAAhHXS-nXQK9ONZYyxvOyiWN2Zr5VcGQIGjsssfOhfN9vVnjYaw2ObRoOrQUJ/s1600/1aaa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457224833132809746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUNjB07N6-Qm772BkbD5_jd0VoDDrc2FAJPOp-9O5V31_r33niwbDMk44DY5KO5Zz6bpEIaUEl7G32aJmAAhHXS-nXQK9ONZYyxvOyiWN2Zr5VcGQIGjsssfOhfN9vVnjYaw2ObRoOrQUJ/s640/1aaa.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Fab table!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIvSCJ_hk-YkByTJJzbLL06tmHFEboE0DodywJhmxdDmwMl1oJgUaz23Cr5_MGOlUeGLdzBwiLs8uLMy6fB_vai8Fl4q6FYc2JrUnOVDgdxFm3CpBt_hVhOwqdJcumC5RfJo5Z7FSO7M72/s1600/1aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457224727311661314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIvSCJ_hk-YkByTJJzbLL06tmHFEboE0DodywJhmxdDmwMl1oJgUaz23Cr5_MGOlUeGLdzBwiLs8uLMy6fB_vai8Fl4q6FYc2JrUnOVDgdxFm3CpBt_hVhOwqdJcumC5RfJo5Z7FSO7M72/s400/1aa.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 337px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> This lamp from Beeline Home has a beautiful detail with a metal stud setting off the lamp wire. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3N_rzbzuZpRzOkzgdJyevHixbAUjiH9XHLB1MyeUbukNY_FpuyPphsHXYNavp3bWaiXY_w8BWq5f3royEcjyBIsYQLb7UtJgRfpV5b43pPacMrLO14MQ-L3kuOTCBt1lqk5VZGH0VOjW/s1600/1aaaaa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457224649348719474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3N_rzbzuZpRzOkzgdJyevHixbAUjiH9XHLB1MyeUbukNY_FpuyPphsHXYNavp3bWaiXY_w8BWq5f3royEcjyBIsYQLb7UtJgRfpV5b43pPacMrLO14MQ-L3kuOTCBt1lqk5VZGH0VOjW/s400/1aaaaa.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Hope you're have a great week. My work schedule has been really busy as of late so I'm glad it's Wednesday! </div>

It's Spring at Matthews House and Garden

If you read this blog, you know I'm a big fan of Matthews House and Garden in Upperville, VA. I had a chance to visit two weeks ago and...

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