Fab Garden Benches

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpPtEykfxu9h2pXqCbisU0nx8pQkd1TWsZcWTr5Rwe_mbRDZZ3xwVuhHmTUXRJL7RfVh2wqk3QUvYlSFesoPoVIML6HzXo0qigQwh3trjEQQSOREyi3I8tIMvSxUxS-uPHqdYzwHsn6S98/s1600/1obgreekkey.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615054739635943794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpPtEykfxu9h2pXqCbisU0nx8pQkd1TWsZcWTr5Rwe_mbRDZZ3xwVuhHmTUXRJL7RfVh2wqk3QUvYlSFesoPoVIML6HzXo0qigQwh3trjEQQSOREyi3I8tIMvSxUxS-uPHqdYzwHsn6S98/s640/1obgreekkey.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width:" /></a>While looking for fence panels, I came across these amazing garden benches by <a href="http://www.obrienironworks.com/">O'Brien Ironworks</a>. A to-the-trade firm, they create am amazing selection of metal furniture available in 15 standard and 200 custom finishes. Here are just a few of their garden benches. (Greek Key above) <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA73TwNL3gnpB7lYcf9DXv_OkPJoOCqaAmwkaBw1Xc9sLCkvABsgBslvHLDJb9g1uio-r-nK1IXPOgzBMvCoiDaSQhvkuehD1iP01cooyHud0VeoFRerLSNLIgC0_ICYI6uhoNMwf674k1/s1600/1ob.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615054672531222738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA73TwNL3gnpB7lYcf9DXv_OkPJoOCqaAmwkaBw1Xc9sLCkvABsgBslvHLDJb9g1uio-r-nK1IXPOgzBMvCoiDaSQhvkuehD1iP01cooyHud0VeoFRerLSNLIgC0_ICYI6uhoNMwf674k1/s640/1ob.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width:" /></a>Chippendale<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1d9LpZoDtHemHOFsVmQZrF5Rvb1dw1K0L9YMIZjEML9X0fwSlneccONlXxnP5T46jn2eXhdNPzo2TTeLAgUZSD0LTxWz7DFP7o-FY9ux8QhZJjQd3yBDZkuVvMPyoJtQh9y871Hv-TUhD/s1600/1obcurvregency.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615054597175649074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1d9LpZoDtHemHOFsVmQZrF5Rvb1dw1K0L9YMIZjEML9X0fwSlneccONlXxnP5T46jn2eXhdNPzo2TTeLAgUZSD0LTxWz7DFP7o-FY9ux8QhZJjQd3yBDZkuVvMPyoJtQh9y871Hv-TUhD/s640/1obcurvregency.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Curved Regency<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqnMN-WrNxE2p8kAD3_scP2_WSljnehWnUSN1uN2a88HdW3u7QVh1lLT3C8Lj6CNrm60sCNk_wIpu2vAXoi-9JDS2nkbdsFt6jYv0BGBNuQGg386-GiNqm-1BScjN6oH5ncffC_deARC78/s1600/1obyorkshire.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615054453830493746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqnMN-WrNxE2p8kAD3_scP2_WSljnehWnUSN1uN2a88HdW3u7QVh1lLT3C8Lj6CNrm60sCNk_wIpu2vAXoi-9JDS2nkbdsFt6jYv0BGBNuQGg386-GiNqm-1BScjN6oH5ncffC_deARC78/s640/1obyorkshire.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Yorkshire<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuA2hBfdiEsuul6C9lwijxu6BGIqM0g-lHx-0ep3ZvrKuai0UxSqu9-7j9VJFBYHkTbtDbIFKXBZmXuboxQRlRE0OoEIlzeGwiI5NdnDxyrN16K0XUiQkvyftdwwFwTn7xYXfYiQifX6-S/s1600/1obvictowire.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615054293285595522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuA2hBfdiEsuul6C9lwijxu6BGIqM0g-lHx-0ep3ZvrKuai0UxSqu9-7j9VJFBYHkTbtDbIFKXBZmXuboxQRlRE0OoEIlzeGwiI5NdnDxyrN16K0XUiQkvyftdwwFwTn7xYXfYiQifX6-S/s640/1obvictowire.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a> Victorian Wire

Fab Garden Benches

While looking for fence panels, I came across these amazing garden benches by O'Brien Ironworks . A to-the-trade firm, they create am a...

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25 Years - Best of Canadian House & Home

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo7CuhT5HynAcUXqvGjUHdHcB03P1c5vPVq8JgZCEj23bdDGkGW_KMrr2_hGsSS3tOF_V1kyPJZ5zTKzinD_lGd9ANEJwE53-HZHTW2RL8deNXLGjtxu4b2q4zM0wmcXMXA85YJ3VxJ32R/s1600/Dec98_99VMac22.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613944026638005954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo7CuhT5HynAcUXqvGjUHdHcB03P1c5vPVq8JgZCEj23bdDGkGW_KMrr2_hGsSS3tOF_V1kyPJZ5zTKzinD_lGd9ANEJwE53-HZHTW2RL8deNXLGjtxu4b2q4zM0wmcXMXA85YJ3VxJ32R/s800/Dec98_99VMac22.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Canadian <a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/">House and Home</a> is celebrating 25 years this year and is featuring some of their favorite rooms on their site. This <a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/design/photo-gallery-our-favourite-hh-rooms?page=20">room</a> designed by Peter Jackman first appeared in the Dec 98/Jan 99 issue. (Photography by Virginia MacDonald)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlQsPSEi20lfNoi0t0qlkbkI8vN4i2JKpXh8_afQC8ulcEp8tyn8ejCy-5Q23Kl177oTuMtCuRDko7GRPNDIrrEC2Em0vtI16-89x7O7iWs7feCHMOrEIt4KMQtoXv3izGX3MPtBlUqK6/s1600/katherinenewman.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613940819875419730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlQsPSEi20lfNoi0t0qlkbkI8vN4i2JKpXh8_afQC8ulcEp8tyn8ejCy-5Q23Kl177oTuMtCuRDko7GRPNDIrrEC2Em0vtI16-89x7O7iWs7feCHMOrEIt4KMQtoXv3izGX3MPtBlUqK6/s800/katherinenewman.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>This soft pink living room by designer Katherine Newman was in one of my all time favorite issues - October of 2004. You can find all 75 rooms <a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/design/photo-gallery-our-favourite-hh-rooms?page=18"><b>here</b></a> and vote for your favorite. Some of my favorites aren't part of their selection - maybe some rainy day I'll go through all my issues and do a post on mine. (Photography by Ted Yarwood)<div><br /></div><div>Hope you have a great weekend!</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIKQJk_Abo4cBPX-65pK-LzVW25VOFlE7k35wIOIkZgX9bh16thNsBc6I-ry_ite2d2vswXNZj1Dckn9d5fBO58-rcNQD2A42GvyAtvYOWza0zQyFAnHt7U-_dikEm743JwMHg2F0Ew1z/s1600/Heights_14_SUP_HH_OC08.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613948123938669714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIKQJk_Abo4cBPX-65pK-LzVW25VOFlE7k35wIOIkZgX9bh16thNsBc6I-ry_ite2d2vswXNZj1Dckn9d5fBO58-rcNQD2A42GvyAtvYOWza0zQyFAnHt7U-_dikEm743JwMHg2F0Ew1z/s640/Heights_14_SUP_HH_OC08.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Gorgeous entry designed by Melody Duron, photography by Michael Graydon, October 2008 issue

25 Years - Best of Canadian House & Home

Canadian House and Home is celebrating 25 years this year and is featuring some of their favorite rooms on their site. This room designed...

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Seashell Mirrors

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmkLHl60QcuAsy2D7z4IqvSV9us5qMNtMELNBo5eyihkJ7Wf_U5YES80jd_6ToVfiQpA5XhxY0DmxJO_jurKwiqgBlXykAs0_-FCVC9ubALzPRjSC9DTsAA_dmWhmZnYmVEBpOQSatqlgu/s1600/seashell+pink+seashell+mirror.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613078280955028658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmkLHl60QcuAsy2D7z4IqvSV9us5qMNtMELNBo5eyihkJ7Wf_U5YES80jd_6ToVfiQpA5XhxY0DmxJO_jurKwiqgBlXykAs0_-FCVC9ubALzPRjSC9DTsAA_dmWhmZnYmVEBpOQSatqlgu/s640/seashell+pink+seashell+mirror.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>There's something about a seashell mirror that's a bit magical. I lean towards more is definitely more when it comes to seashells. Has me wondering if I've collected enough over the years to get out the hot glue gun myself. Do you have a seashell mirror? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Image above via </span><a href="http://www.sallyleebythesea.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Sally Lee by the Sea</span></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQQvoPD1DIep3tUPNRirEVCaL_wv8zuqUul-qKyPuY74pyGE5ZHvSr6DlIGxuUR8JI9lfci4Xt1FDI4chIGPtJ5RqJOIxfLFqFbJy2KeCIOajQuNsWPqKqKCren0XEtplUtPcO3rDOaJG/s1600/sea-shell-mirror-de.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613071535604834978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQQvoPD1DIep3tUPNRirEVCaL_wv8zuqUul-qKyPuY74pyGE5ZHvSr6DlIGxuUR8JI9lfci4Xt1FDI4chIGPtJ5RqJOIxfLFqFbJy2KeCIOajQuNsWPqKqKCren0XEtplUtPcO3rDOaJG/s640/sea-shell-mirror-de.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">image from </span><a href="http://www.sunflowerandrosemary.blogspot.com/2011/05/sea-shell-theme-bathroom.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">The Sunny Sunflower House</span></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BQJKNoZHH58fbcKe1PHK1CKg5QWtGCjFneyItBOo1yyDIUceWVB1xGcBo-nu9Pxs3fn90T1sx-N_Xivk-uiFu-jYiOWCi_8EAyUwU99oNwtLGlLxFIO4dPYwC6uWgukP17BKByBX5IP6/s1600/sfaudree+shell+mirror.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613070641735513714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BQJKNoZHH58fbcKe1PHK1CKg5QWtGCjFneyItBOo1yyDIUceWVB1xGcBo-nu9Pxs3fn90T1sx-N_Xivk-uiFu-jYiOWCi_8EAyUwU99oNwtLGlLxFIO4dPYwC6uWgukP17BKByBX5IP6/s640/sfaudree+shell+mirror.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a>Designer Charles Faudere via <a href="http://www.zunigainteriors.blogspot.com/2009/03/ocean-inspired-favorites_09.html">Zuniga Interiors</a> blog.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfjFng_g-iaxfGyTYaKIQtjWNsteeQ1v03fonsvaklHWa6f72-ryQNnqTIHbqV9VYsal0wzz0vtSg_raMaTUfVy_HRHcdVhU3HTRvei9C3GNVCO73PkLFP-rydX21RrTeR9dUlP84F43lf/s1600/s-decorating-hallway-mirror.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613076842024945234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfjFng_g-iaxfGyTYaKIQtjWNsteeQ1v03fonsvaklHWa6f72-ryQNnqTIHbqV9VYsal0wzz0vtSg_raMaTUfVy_HRHcdVhU3HTRvei9C3GNVCO73PkLFP-rydX21RrTeR9dUlP84F43lf/s640/s-decorating-hallway-mirror.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">image via </span><a href="http://www.seasidestyle.blogspot.com/2011/04/happiness-is.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Seaside Style</span></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyH3ZiLQY3x_N7mv6G-MdbqRFvN-W29-NbzBPBioJA7zE3Ew6CsAu6NFdXJ5UH6eYzBcDu5cHJt8qGghwJEg-G5-wbdciY8jJRAuuLr5JlHeYwu-mZ1hbf35RgiKGBYxDMuwJ1y3YFiNgV/s1600/P1080360.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613004334004379730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyH3ZiLQY3x_N7mv6G-MdbqRFvN-W29-NbzBPBioJA7zE3Ew6CsAu6NFdXJ5UH6eYzBcDu5cHJt8qGghwJEg-G5-wbdciY8jJRAuuLr5JlHeYwu-mZ1hbf35RgiKGBYxDMuwJ1y3YFiNgV/s640/P1080360.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>I snapped a picture of these shell mirrors last year while visiting in <a href="http://www.wynnalex.com">Wynn Alex</a> in San Francisco. Rather like the grouping of the small mirrors with the large one.

Seashell Mirrors

There's something about a seashell mirror that's a bit magical. I lean towards more is definitely more when it comes to seashells. ...

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