Entry Change (again) & a Barn Sale Sat.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii0Z4XdQlVGU5LQfFC6iOMk2LJaqC-gZ8IbUS30QFCZbaPihiGygut1efR2HxW6NuJLKEiqPhVZO7avHqRKDy8nfAVgMBgsLSxHEPue9gu9ySZ5WhPt18vF_GCZ-RJfoRHNFQ-hLR_qI4u/s1600/P1110234.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603621570692090418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii0Z4XdQlVGU5LQfFC6iOMk2LJaqC-gZ8IbUS30QFCZbaPihiGygut1efR2HxW6NuJLKEiqPhVZO7avHqRKDy8nfAVgMBgsLSxHEPue9gu9ySZ5WhPt18vF_GCZ-RJfoRHNFQ-hLR_qI4u/s640/P1110234.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>This is the 4th version of my entry since starting my blog 3 years ago (previous post <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-entry-way-from-green-to-gray.html">here</a>). The last year it's been in flux so I never showed a photo of that version. Recently I checked out Sharon Haydon's site <a href="http://www.fabfinds4you.com/">Fabulous Finds</a> and came across this stone topped console table for $275. Loved the size, the drawer and the curved style which breaks up all the right angles in this small space. The hypertufa ball below the console is a smaller version of the one in my <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2011/02/giant-ball-or-clam-in-my-fireplace.html">fireplace</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihL8Hd1vMb3XFmY6kqBTYeF2T20Sedem253phr2j2nN8TAhraIKoUBS7vVHIR8rG0PM9DzLJ1r_bybPAoG_0rEex5uAMQnhVwFX3EU704LzCXAVFjdMK1ahaJ7dPKmRdwIL81rS9DYC8YV/s1600/P1110244.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603621170748470482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihL8Hd1vMb3XFmY6kqBTYeF2T20Sedem253phr2j2nN8TAhraIKoUBS7vVHIR8rG0PM9DzLJ1r_bybPAoG_0rEex5uAMQnhVwFX3EU704LzCXAVFjdMK1ahaJ7dPKmRdwIL81rS9DYC8YV/s640/P1110244.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a>These two ring iron ring sculptures were purchased back in '09 during a visit to <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2009/10/last-weeks-warehouse-sale-finds.html">McLain Weisand</a> with Meg of <a href="http://www.pigtown-design.blogspot.com/">Pigtown Design</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkD7wWq8VKCCEOc9Ih7ZB44H5Y8WjdW_3VdOctjQZ7JTU5o87KlReMOwosfhp-hrYtkH71f9BANebntI1m0Q2AL1DbcEo7meRt8YngByCM3SEXcXCkUqQlxlSEBWm_o5X6nZsDP7KqTTDF/s1600/P1110247.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603620329905081042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkD7wWq8VKCCEOc9Ih7ZB44H5Y8WjdW_3VdOctjQZ7JTU5o87KlReMOwosfhp-hrYtkH71f9BANebntI1m0Q2AL1DbcEo7meRt8YngByCM3SEXcXCkUqQlxlSEBWm_o5X6nZsDP7KqTTDF/s640/P1110247.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>This black glazed pot was rescued on garbage day from the side of the road.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalKsLH7rD8BXvWIjT9ZDhJVCq6k8e2_yZTsJ3UPdfoC_RMzrSCNY64S07UfdQilcAoNIlU20hDPdtAjRYYAqUtEDssKvSunQFMAJO1OE_8nTQD-EBAGdcDeHUuIZR68RtSzUXI_Gw57fF/s1600/ggibson.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603619830997358914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalKsLH7rD8BXvWIjT9ZDhJVCq6k8e2_yZTsJ3UPdfoC_RMzrSCNY64S07UfdQilcAoNIlU20hDPdtAjRYYAqUtEDssKvSunQFMAJO1OE_8nTQD-EBAGdcDeHUuIZR68RtSzUXI_Gw57fF/s400/ggibson.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" /></a>Keeping with the idea of adding in curves, last weekend I bought this small (11") convex mirror from Grant Gibson's One King's Lane Sale and am hoping it will work hung above the current mirror. I might need to add some gold glaze to the current mirror to tie it in.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv5LXFE1w1Qx_CZFteY_2q4OR5ApwoDHXJnM-R-n384KLaeMTWOozmtprdyoaRoyAflB4qK754GViA3rViFzqVK4-UdK-cWIEMJZd0QI7PxWOVfVa3r2yoytwm0qpVGwqdvKIsUjLoLsVs/s1600/P1110238.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603620719831128578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv5LXFE1w1Qx_CZFteY_2q4OR5ApwoDHXJnM-R-n384KLaeMTWOozmtprdyoaRoyAflB4qK754GViA3rViFzqVK4-UdK-cWIEMJZd0QI7PxWOVfVa3r2yoytwm0qpVGwqdvKIsUjLoLsVs/s400/P1110238.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Finally, some wrapping paper in the drawer and a goal to only put sunglasses in this drawer so it doesn't become another place for junk!<div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">THIS SATURDAY MAY 7th</span></span></b> - Sharon has terrific, very reasonably priced vintage furniture and accessories. This Saturday she's having her Annual Spring Barn Sale from 8:00 - 4:00 pm, 1870 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, VA. Go <a href="http://www.fabfinds4you.com/">here </a>to check out pics of her great finds.</div>

Entry Change (again) & a Barn Sale Sat.

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High Contrast Interior Lattice

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7OSSVa-aSF2sMcBg8-REcOwutEh9AW8t8-xmtkKnchyphenhyphen3_UGmn21Y_QR3v1oaFYNFdWXSacKWqfm0_e6GoeaHAGO9T_9h8asuN9iFbG_6vY2YoX0sbrqj9kut4hICmXnHZe1x51O2cCfD/s1600/59877_286749349995_62836299995_1036690_7385966_n-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603055642146856130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7OSSVa-aSF2sMcBg8-REcOwutEh9AW8t8-xmtkKnchyphenhyphen3_UGmn21Y_QR3v1oaFYNFdWXSacKWqfm0_e6GoeaHAGO9T_9h8asuN9iFbG_6vY2YoX0sbrqj9kut4hICmXnHZe1x51O2cCfD/s640/59877_286749349995_62836299995_1036690_7385966_n-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>One of my favorite rooms from the 2010 Richmond Symphony Designer Showhouse was the sunroom designed by Kathy Morgan and Kevin Malone of <a href="http://www.williamsandsherrills.com/">Williams & Sherrills</a>. They made the bold choice to take the existing white-on-white lattice and transform it into a show stopping surround for the whole room. Chinoiserie fabrics and accessories add to the energy and vibrant feel of the space. Hats off too to the painters who did such a perfect job!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_R7P3SSa8AFYiiqYZuhmieKI-EiYaAc_HIe50P5kxRM-f5j38fVcBsakdOalWuGsrmpvDzfTXal6r2x5b9RB-p-u3kDXBJGe8VuFnUcs5MNrHA_iaMFlcncy6eS-gR7h_ekLLv-xzQc1/s1600/61261_286749274995_62836299995_1036689_3932934_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603050452584772002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_R7P3SSa8AFYiiqYZuhmieKI-EiYaAc_HIe50P5kxRM-f5j38fVcBsakdOalWuGsrmpvDzfTXal6r2x5b9RB-p-u3kDXBJGe8VuFnUcs5MNrHA_iaMFlcncy6eS-gR7h_ekLLv-xzQc1/s640/61261_286749274995_62836299995_1036689_3932934_n.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a>Chinoiserie inspired fabrics and accessories add to the energy and vibrant feel of the space.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3MOhtrjtMiJ6_7WJztCXVbv6FU660qm6SwKaXJwwF_M2FPnMYv9jd4sWzYyGF1nC82i-xYLNCApYOHWHPLxW241yabBsS5-0leuXXE1hY28KktmL0uQXfXZfp8EWQu5gNVbUvvP4CW9pL/s1600/RSOL11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603049020547722850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3MOhtrjtMiJ6_7WJztCXVbv6FU660qm6SwKaXJwwF_M2FPnMYv9jd4sWzYyGF1nC82i-xYLNCApYOHWHPLxW241yabBsS5-0leuXXE1hY28KktmL0uQXfXZfp8EWQu5gNVbUvvP4CW9pL/s640/RSOL11.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>(image above via the blog Krandac & Kole <a href="http://www.blog.kandrac-kole.com/?p=1680">here</a>)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWlMWrXgWBLg3mNrlysEcNlm3ADYsB77FPCLl3PGqDa0Umks97-eM5KuP8VFoLwn5FzrWPfOKyyrr9App8xDJ_o0lzc6hFe1l5ykWaw40IGkcJ0tn-DAr3U0K9-b0VspiuaZxdQI0pf-U/s1600/P1080216.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603048700348190818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWlMWrXgWBLg3mNrlysEcNlm3ADYsB77FPCLl3PGqDa0Umks97-eM5KuP8VFoLwn5FzrWPfOKyyrr9App8xDJ_o0lzc6hFe1l5ykWaw40IGkcJ0tn-DAr3U0K9-b0VspiuaZxdQI0pf-U/s400/P1080216.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_HOXFlVEI3c0pZ8SfR_sXgGBe1aCz9xmVNBR9o7WNLUPXrz3y0jjXabPejvTgt2hQu76doDhDtXgFytDu89-c6ijaVObWArCVpB0_c26wYg5km3NqDM1urKxcLJr5mZt2TYGh1dZCwwG1/s1600/Matthews_logo_5_grey.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603056115701774834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_HOXFlVEI3c0pZ8SfR_sXgGBe1aCz9xmVNBR9o7WNLUPXrz3y0jjXabPejvTgt2hQu76doDhDtXgFytDu89-c6ijaVObWArCVpB0_c26wYg5km3NqDM1urKxcLJr5mZt2TYGh1dZCwwG1/s400/Matthews_logo_5_grey.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 180px;" /></a>On another note, Wanda Crossley of Matthews House and Garden has started her own <a href="http://www.matthewshouseandgarden.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>blog</b></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>!</b></span> You'll remember Wanda as the amazing designer who transformed an old Upperville, VA church into an incredible design shop. Hope you'll have a chance to stop by her blog and say hello.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFq_k93hLY1F_akQkGph3e760qkZHh-SKWV-FYx-RlGbTH9hF2iLVXlpyerh7ugAqfFUIRqN9eOacEmv1TWW9rcp6YnnH7UFQXhyphenhyphenN6gZBRSeHxqWy1raQA0JM68d17rghZgk0-t7gKqRi/s1600/mlilacstd2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603056472342905170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFq_k93hLY1F_akQkGph3e760qkZHh-SKWV-FYx-RlGbTH9hF2iLVXlpyerh7ugAqfFUIRqN9eOacEmv1TWW9rcp6YnnH7UFQXhyphenhyphenN6gZBRSeHxqWy1raQA0JM68d17rghZgk0-t7gKqRi/s640/mlilacstd2.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>

High Contrast Interior Lattice

One of my favorite rooms from the 2010 Richmond Symphony Designer Showhouse was the sunroom designed by Kathy Morgan and Kevin Malone of Wil...

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David Herchik's Capsule Collection for EF + LM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDufE-KP7UmL_zSY3Br6plMoLTwpVdowx4PEuhAUsMfy_8X_If2AagOOkCekTtXvUJX4PtKUbPvqYZylT_eQnZT88CQlHQQdcLk2AbXdmofaUatzBCRKf9hg0wuNjD0nhJgUE3jI7BEZZN/s1600/P1110189.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602439008162308562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDufE-KP7UmL_zSY3Br6plMoLTwpVdowx4PEuhAUsMfy_8X_If2AagOOkCekTtXvUJX4PtKUbPvqYZylT_eQnZT88CQlHQQdcLk2AbXdmofaUatzBCRKf9hg0wuNjD0nhJgUE3jI7BEZZN/s640/P1110189.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>DC designer David Herchik of <a href="http://www.jdsdesigns.com/">JDS Designs</a> has designed the debut <a href="http://www.ef-lm.com/category.aspx?cid=30016">Capsule Collection</a> for Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman and the resulting pieces are strong lined, elegant and beautifully made. The Tribeca Chaise not only catches your eye but is wonderfully proportioned and extreme comfortable too.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxAseAtHSotARLliZizyJzh3PTBF8MAauLEJUscqfrQ-Qzti5GLdRk7TebJVJgzJDa80EL5ANjLrP2jw56G2nMEvw2jU-cvVVCUOfs5wk_QT4KxHWxlw4nUQocwqgk1jrkinudJGmjnGu/s1600/P1110177.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602438759886548642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxAseAtHSotARLliZizyJzh3PTBF8MAauLEJUscqfrQ-Qzti5GLdRk7TebJVJgzJDa80EL5ANjLrP2jw56G2nMEvw2jU-cvVVCUOfs5wk_QT4KxHWxlw4nUQocwqgk1jrkinudJGmjnGu/s640/P1110177.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/AVvXsEgaVtjRvez2ji2niqTwNd4tTdUCCGLcWH_Y9w533G0I2Nr2dp2BsMH7_81HOg9tfplL-EnBYmr_WEi9cnw26PIdqxhA6ZrI_T8KUmYuZCBeWNfPNwb9TWZeKHFT2JiUAbXL7IU-hApa9vOr/s1600/P1110182.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602438566773517074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaVtjRvez2ji2niqTwNd4tTdUCCGLcWH_Y9w533G0I2Nr2dp2BsMH7_81HOg9tfplL-EnBYmr_WEi9cnw26PIdqxhA6ZrI_T8KUmYuZCBeWNfPNwb9TWZeKHFT2JiUAbXL7IU-hApa9vOr/s640/P1110182.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>The Marian Table was inspired by a baluster in the Georgetown home of one of David's clients.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWeTcDIJsHmImhBnZkuX5-Z_pl1YV_PNvGInH09stm8OwArHL_CGBhl7UI_H1RmqWBzW8ler8YLIKc2Ddc_B7rDMhCns8vlZqYZAJfQJO_ygxkPi4x2OCnYNcb_aOiKj79cr2jEZWZpQG-/s1600/P1110185.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602438116160736450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWeTcDIJsHmImhBnZkuX5-Z_pl1YV_PNvGInH09stm8OwArHL_CGBhl7UI_H1RmqWBzW8ler8YLIKc2Ddc_B7rDMhCns8vlZqYZAJfQJO_ygxkPi4x2OCnYNcb_aOiKj79cr2jEZWZpQG-/s640/P1110185.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>I'm particularly fond of the combination of upholstery with wood and think these pieces strike a perfect balance in that regard.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5S1fIBRcseS4aQ_8oOX9ThyphenhyphenkTLCKkw3LC0SDSlavqdotY1xGecq3G9hWSPRhdIyE0t5ynwQT7pxTwjtKIraXFUfMiOqvPwD6Ee5c1tjUcOpwk9dAmZIQAk5DKicuEWAyYMzXg2BwS-2Ec/s1600/P1110197.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602437789337844066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5S1fIBRcseS4aQ_8oOX9ThyphenhyphenkTLCKkw3LC0SDSlavqdotY1xGecq3G9hWSPRhdIyE0t5ynwQT7pxTwjtKIraXFUfMiOqvPwD6Ee5c1tjUcOpwk9dAmZIQAk5DKicuEWAyYMzXg2BwS-2Ec/s640/P1110197.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/AVvXsEhatfvbwxFUN1GdgVtmUedChvMEHEvcXvi3ytsB_wemkIrDOsaQt2zCQkhlgKCutojXyvyrn4PTbAyTvKhaoXjr-7fUHkrbj0UyokgH_3mDLqPfSY-NAz9Tf-F9YP_etmKY9S-Gv3TL13DX/s1600/P1110186.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602439255720612546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatfvbwxFUN1GdgVtmUedChvMEHEvcXvi3ytsB_wemkIrDOsaQt2zCQkhlgKCutojXyvyrn4PTbAyTvKhaoXjr-7fUHkrbj0UyokgH_3mDLqPfSY-NAz9Tf-F9YP_etmKY9S-Gv3TL13DX/s640/P1110186.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Love the detail of the upholstered arms on the West Ender chair. Thank you to the staff at the DC Design Center's EF + LM showroom for inviting me to preview this beautiful new line.

David Herchik's Capsule Collection for EF + LM

DC designer David Herchik of JDS Designs has designed the debut Capsule Collection for Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman and the resulting p...

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