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Before & After: Back Porch Transformation

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMfHsKLe7vsXay3MolD2QijTqKiIODNdjhhWDLjDN3EkoS8owe3hAluqmX3SDV-uVEjMCr-5maBmjF9zEcriCygPZ3AOIt0OStbjf-ZzrPzu004QzStSe-EX9_BmOt7GACoFXJFPG-J7_S/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.35.36+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMfHsKLe7vsXay3MolD2QijTqKiIODNdjhhWDLjDN3EkoS8owe3hAluqmX3SDV-uVEjMCr-5maBmjF9zEcriCygPZ3AOIt0OStbjf-ZzrPzu004QzStSe-EX9_BmOt7GACoFXJFPG-J7_S/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.35.36+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Before</b>:  <a href="http://www.whittingtondesignstudio.com/">Whittington Design Studio</a>  came to the rescue of a client gearing up for a party with a complete transformation of their back porch which had functioned merely as a walk-through out to the pool.  I can identify with this dilemma - disparate pieces without a unifying theme and presence.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8gjqEHNU5E_jSWR7Ru7Yky02XlpjLdRIZMb7iiwWaqbpLIPOZvEUiCFwBtBHrQPlU5VSFDhNna0Eq8Wlm9jw-WU-JgTuLofSmyi9yy7ZE3BUiCm9B14Kj2S9ixSNRUobGtlZpuJlViUH/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.37.18+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8gjqEHNU5E_jSWR7Ru7Yky02XlpjLdRIZMb7iiwWaqbpLIPOZvEUiCFwBtBHrQPlU5VSFDhNna0Eq8Wlm9jw-WU-JgTuLofSmyi9yy7ZE3BUiCm9B14Kj2S9ixSNRUobGtlZpuJlViUH/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.37.18+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3FFGZ2lWKb_polURS6WT36iWELayVrayf1McA2V0N2S2NwV4pFdy8JW_D1sfRCbsqRhpswp8IgGrpcmuU2hyphenhyphenEtCVjdo3vPg-XFCXujRRfwSh9cSxRiev7fHTfnfJigRiw8p37hQEHp7U/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.36.14+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3FFGZ2lWKb_polURS6WT36iWELayVrayf1McA2V0N2S2NwV4pFdy8JW_D1sfRCbsqRhpswp8IgGrpcmuU2hyphenhyphenEtCVjdo3vPg-XFCXujRRfwSh9cSxRiev7fHTfnfJigRiw8p37hQEHp7U/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.36.14+AM.png" width="424" /></a></div><br /><b>After!</b>:    They designed a custom-built, simulated barn door to create a fabulous focal point and dose of strong color.  The wicker pieces were also painted navy to tie-in with the door and the bench a punchy green for a pretty contrast.  Artwork from the client's storage room was hung.  Look at how amazing the fading painted brick looks now.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNrVgyb8FkCpUZgpqRCpRNks1oQI-3gawV9QJ5mkBbHtxO0p5YSp9IY0nN0pcut9AESWk7GQEKH7aC1Cecdwbfq3r4uyYxqdXmeXBm5QK5N94JBG9Y54uU6CmAd4jzw655hjIjLbtsMtj/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.36.29+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNrVgyb8FkCpUZgpqRCpRNks1oQI-3gawV9QJ5mkBbHtxO0p5YSp9IY0nN0pcut9AESWk7GQEKH7aC1Cecdwbfq3r4uyYxqdXmeXBm5QK5N94JBG9Y54uU6CmAd4jzw655hjIjLbtsMtj/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.36.29+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />Green folding chairs were added to tie in the color scheme to the other side of the space and a console table provides an unobstructed view.  The floors were painted blue and area rugs added for texture and interest.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cPfJ3E30YeEnvd19ehLUcOxapGtCCCt_SmdX0Pnd0mVFfi8N6y5INJaQ9dNHuNG6-D75n8IJrQ-LRuKhmzpng6WWAS4-NDVK7qeOerk0tTvXqkrCk4ulkjRkfGbQT9wUnJ4R2213qr23/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.36.50+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cPfJ3E30YeEnvd19ehLUcOxapGtCCCt_SmdX0Pnd0mVFfi8N6y5INJaQ9dNHuNG6-D75n8IJrQ-LRuKhmzpng6WWAS4-NDVK7qeOerk0tTvXqkrCk4ulkjRkfGbQT9wUnJ4R2213qr23/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-30+at+7.36.50+AM.png" width="426" /></a></div><br />For more images of the backyard transformation and the party reveal, head <a href="http://whittingtondesignstudio.blogspot.com/2013/09/party-on-porch.html">here</a>.

Before & After: Back Porch Transformation

Before: Whittington Design Studio came to the rescue of a client gearing up for a party with a complete transformation of their back porch which had functioned merely as a walk-through out to the pool. I can identify with this dilemma - disparate pieces without a unifying theme and presence.After…

30Sep2013

Isabel Lopez Quesada - Stunning Work

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Michele<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKbYjsqjT9CMDOU1A6D221k1kst37KOATyl8YcYy7miAiAuQSWy3Bx6RpaqS_l8o15NYcvUcNmMK1bfhQO5Yj3jLUUH0nqEZ1zE2UACP0N7-JE3foou_GsdjCl6-z3bvQOs9oyp86IWKZi/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-25+at+5.10.12+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKbYjsqjT9CMDOU1A6D221k1kst37KOATyl8YcYy7miAiAuQSWy3Bx6RpaqS_l8o15NYcvUcNmMK1bfhQO5Yj3jLUUH0nqEZ1zE2UACP0N7-JE3foou_GsdjCl6-z3bvQOs9oyp86IWKZi/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-25+at+5.10.12+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSKiOeEnEi_cBb7s68fM9BJSHlErS2pOc_ZNYfpy0Z4-hm6b93nmE3f5c0uc5Svp4CfPNkfQtC5UhYK2GemoE5cTioL7-QGbK3G7g-kdpuAreOydA6W8HUQDqk0-zQfW_pBMQQdxrr2jN/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-25+at+5.10.36+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Isabel Lopez Quesada - Stunning Work

I am blown away by the amazing talent of Isabel Lopez Quesada. Her portfolio is extensive and all of it's incredible. Here are just a few images to inspire, many, many more images here. I really could meditate in front of these all day. Hope you have a great weekend. Michele …

26Sep2013

Curious About What's Behind These Doors? Find out 9/28

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqroZcRh2kCrE0Q32fKbX_wlXBdJc3ZkdAGG7WbbXQxPAZYMEqTNu-zzNIAoBvvM0_ChTkxVMsUaghvVkwW6LzjjTlE2UiYqTnEjfp32BUMsk7kfq9lon7MwUzSnfsw_okXuHhXyYjvBQ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-24+at+1.18.56+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqroZcRh2kCrE0Q32fKbX_wlXBdJc3ZkdAGG7WbbXQxPAZYMEqTNu-zzNIAoBvvM0_ChTkxVMsUaghvVkwW6LzjjTlE2UiYqTnEjfp32BUMsk7kfq9lon7MwUzSnfsw_okXuHhXyYjvBQ/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-24+at+1.18.56+PM.png" width="422" /></a></div><br />How often have you walked by a beautiful home with the hope that you could see what's inside?<br />If you're in the DC area and love the homes of Old Town Alexandria, Saturday is your day.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.thetwig.org/homes-tour">72nd Annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour</a> takes place Saturday September 28, 2013, 10 am - 3pm.<br /><br /> A Glimpse of What's To Come...<br /><br />A Federal Style house,built in 1818,<br />A 20th century home, placed in the footprint of the Federal era (1790-1800)<br />A late 18th-century colonial<br />The Old Town Theatre  built in 1914<br /><br />Tickets, Transportation and Parking  Advanced tickets can be <a href="http://fs21.formsite.com/closerware/form146/index.html">purchased online for $35</a> until noon on September 26th or at the Ramsey House Visitors’ Center (221 King Street) and at the Twig Thrift Shop (106 N. Columbus Street).  On-the-day-of-the-tour tickets will be sold at the Ramsey House (221 King Street) and Historic Christ Church Parish Hall (118 N. Columbus Street) for $40.<br /><br />The City of Alexandria runs a courtesy trolley between the King Street Metro and the waterfront. The trolley stop for The Twig Thrift Shop and Christ Church is at the corner of King and Columbus Streets. All day parking is available at the garage at 117 N. Alfred St., and other nearby public parking facilities. Follow on Twitter at #2013HomesTour <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Mlb2v1EDwyEI_TdLC3vwga4CMdAaWeFQXgM7HNYap-hr2wwGiu2uwn-_yecMPcSuXlmmlDE3zNzvxA6FQ-b07SoNFdc9ggV2bWchB6HTJZVeuZZYTCw8L8L7RaGEZfjgsa8hDFUn-zMy/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-24+at+1.19.35+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Mlb2v1EDwyEI_TdLC3vwga4CMdAaWeFQXgM7HNYap-hr2wwGiu2uwn-_yecMPcSuXlmmlDE3zNzvxA6FQ-b07SoNFdc9ggV2bWchB6HTJZVeuZZYTCw8L8L7RaGEZfjgsa8hDFUn-zMy/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-24+at+1.19.35+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2g4GWFzy5AJZbLZSDH89DWAvwupVpv-Ezn3pIjRe-aEqn6AKsoBf5XG5rkn59mOLHHrKYbIFvYAwSauGa4KgOsVZgwiK7ubTjiomAzghNL8aPX3RCMxXOfg5EiKNlrIkIV718_F_HcGA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-09-24+at+1.18.18+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2g4GWFzy5AJZbLZSDH89DWAvwupVpv-Ezn3pIjRe-aEqn6AKsoBf5XG5rkn59mOLHHrKYbIFvYAwSauGa4KgOsVZgwiK7ubTjiomAzghNL8aPX3RCMxXOfg5EiKNlrIkIV718_F_HcGA/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-09-24+at+1.18.18+PM.png" width="424" /></a></div><br /><a data-pin-config="none" data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" /></a><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>

Curious About What's Behind These Doors? Find out 9/28

How often have you walked by a beautiful home with the hope that you could see what's inside?If you're in the DC area and love the homes of Old Town Alexandria, Saturday is your day.The 72nd Annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour takes place Saturday September 28, 2013, 10 am - 3pm. A Glimpse of What…

24Sep2013

Shopping for Inspiration

Sometimes you're looking for something specific, and sometimes you just want to be inspired. That was my goal this afternoon. I had some time in between fabric shopping for a client and another appointment, so I hit up an antique mall. Often I'm drawn to items specifically, but sometimes it's just the vignette or combination of textures and colors that gets me.<br /><br />Here are some pretties that caught my eye today . . .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIglyK2VTWrKRmLXkILoMyGqWnn1_dWdi2jeF8Fhst-5PIIyxRhr5qwcX2nuJec_-OnAsncBGv0U5Xl85GX-WWTCsSVqCZxzflHKvVkWOb7Me78maW7neWC8X7VJr9hPJu_K0I_xWebAl/s1600/IMG_0543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIglyK2VTWrKRmLXkILoMyGqWnn1_dWdi2jeF8Fhst-5PIIyxRhr5qwcX2nuJec_-OnAsncBGv0U5Xl85GX-WWTCsSVqCZxzflHKvVkWOb7Me78maW7neWC8X7VJr9hPJu_K0I_xWebAl/s640/IMG_0543.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>These lucite, brass-plated and glass shelves would look amazing anywhere.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGMCTNw6t7wyyeu6AR0yUVEOo3BrvqUsp3C6Z5BlwP02g0E6ioWoeq6Q7Fc_gqP9vWoeq0xVDvfH8aAIrL1Sw75WNnMr8hzxhqQFZRXwIZuj6Ooa5wyuOizMVcdAMwqWGI81Qz8Vw1qGO/s1600/IMG_0545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGMCTNw6t7wyyeu6AR0yUVEOo3BrvqUsp3C6Z5BlwP02g0E6ioWoeq6Q7Fc_gqP9vWoeq0xVDvfH8aAIrL1Sw75WNnMr8hzxhqQFZRXwIZuj6Ooa5wyuOizMVcdAMwqWGI81Qz8Vw1qGO/s640/IMG_0545.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> I love over-scaled sconces especially with palm fronds. I, of course, would gilt these.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYoLEk9LvRNIbxDNI0BEU_JBTb4XU4xFrqbf7eZQqV_UA0KxJltjuhuiTqYRDsEwJ0nB4WmUT3Ak3m4OzxD4eMBu4BZ0gVbhXR4XmTuUQMhPuTDm3E62W37yOT_R3HYS9k6ckzraTRH5T/s1600/IMG_0546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYoLEk9LvRNIbxDNI0BEU_JBTb4XU4xFrqbf7eZQqV_UA0KxJltjuhuiTqYRDsEwJ0nB4WmUT3Ak3m4OzxD4eMBu4BZ0gVbhXR4XmTuUQMhPuTDm3E62W37yOT_R3HYS9k6ckzraTRH5T/s400/IMG_0546.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>My phone didn't capture the true vivid orange hue of these vintage barrel tub chairs with original fabric, but they were so arresting. The legs were painted to match and the brass casters finished them off.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnS9zSzk7RqUldWJdRXLg03c7AFyJurSI8ZJ8vc7h6z79TpBAoeV0ITQrw-72ExdpXf2mPZCdOXp6-qfKPV7Qc-smSDBya2V7Irf_jCRD6QMgpm2rSpTkJJEgOKLj3B43w9bm4nC0zpsAg/s1600/IMG_0549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnS9zSzk7RqUldWJdRXLg03c7AFyJurSI8ZJ8vc7h6z79TpBAoeV0ITQrw-72ExdpXf2mPZCdOXp6-qfKPV7Qc-smSDBya2V7Irf_jCRD6QMgpm2rSpTkJJEgOKLj3B43w9bm4nC0zpsAg/s640/IMG_0549.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Awesome mid-century lamp.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3k-WTzvm5tStZy8Tu7CCY3g9Q6gxA2fxMsXD-FQVLX08bT4dIRFngoU26ccOxkfsUf2mXQzk2s9D1mUkYEe1ezUhJvOfcueabQMWkQUL1sb9ytvj7S8L-cB1iBRTxoH3yg-X5BL1g3rDR/s1600/IMG_0550.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3k-WTzvm5tStZy8Tu7CCY3g9Q6gxA2fxMsXD-FQVLX08bT4dIRFngoU26ccOxkfsUf2mXQzk2s9D1mUkYEe1ezUhJvOfcueabQMWkQUL1sb9ytvj7S8L-cB1iBRTxoH3yg-X5BL1g3rDR/s400/IMG_0550.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Great, graphic carnival lithograph. Who doesn't need a "Freaks" sign in their home??<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8QCx2k3PDUl9S1KjFsh2P67n-iEJwlY0IXvm9GzA5JYvS9DLzw-q0bnqhe__r0lIktmrZ76bRT-lo9BvpnOWO5joB7f4nR51n0z9HVkGlJffW9XzWT5Wqrd97W8TkNoZ-SP_vehww-Ts/s1600/IMG_0552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8QCx2k3PDUl9S1KjFsh2P67n-iEJwlY0IXvm9GzA5JYvS9DLzw-q0bnqhe__r0lIktmrZ76bRT-lo9BvpnOWO5joB7f4nR51n0z9HVkGlJffW9XzWT5Wqrd97W8TkNoZ-SP_vehww-Ts/s640/IMG_0552.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Nice natural, masculine vignette with wood, leather and metal.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvWlIOPNSi1onsr80UK6Fq3ZOOkzMa0stvQp70SbXZYy2J5a-OAYN3PwYQtQM7FHiE0hypJXYtkEKivQiHwMCPPC17dxI8YEHCPf9nr3P12gvaemwTmS_rgTXyNg3H310ZV6lKgZpq7Wo/s1600/IMG_0553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvWlIOPNSi1onsr80UK6Fq3ZOOkzMa0stvQp70SbXZYy2J5a-OAYN3PwYQtQM7FHiE0hypJXYtkEKivQiHwMCPPC17dxI8YEHCPf9nr3P12gvaemwTmS_rgTXyNg3H310ZV6lKgZpq7Wo/s640/IMG_0553.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> Ornate needlepoint ottoman on casters. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALN9uNHCUZTbEdf3H0ShTbf8X08U0sdKhW0Zk26XqpKB9ZcD56NXBqopHZVBRjBieQgBbtyksznc4eEzjQetytHWRVsjUXT0pyhWlVJ3OdfqufXQ0OO3DV_inbEZMwhQTKmkkQehAk8Hx/s1600/IMG_0554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALN9uNHCUZTbEdf3H0ShTbf8X08U0sdKhW0Zk26XqpKB9ZcD56NXBqopHZVBRjBieQgBbtyksznc4eEzjQetytHWRVsjUXT0pyhWlVJ3OdfqufXQ0OO3DV_inbEZMwhQTKmkkQehAk8Hx/s640/IMG_0554.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>The colors in the needlepoint were so rich.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvUU1pbgFFP9718_RWRHDDF1mU2MybAlptLzzzP0_QKtVTnl22hHgRFCOoC_2enOTdtO1zAzbZQZDrH1_8K6qatQaXe3hlYTXyiw87nS4aQPQzi833aHwnWBSZPlD3piMNHq5BjOBxv_OX/s1600/IMG_0555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvUU1pbgFFP9718_RWRHDDF1mU2MybAlptLzzzP0_QKtVTnl22hHgRFCOoC_2enOTdtO1zAzbZQZDrH1_8K6qatQaXe3hlYTXyiw87nS4aQPQzi833aHwnWBSZPlD3piMNHq5BjOBxv_OX/s640/IMG_0555.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> And speaking of colors, the orange, blues and citrus greens in this rug were amazing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZHqZVEJ-7rQR5qYurc_vUrvG6LDnW_Fpv91RC9qfu5hRsENQGrodWZWYzi9icwNPrpXB7UVX5h7vAvMx3MhiIEdx6vW76E2B_c_cMES6pT50l8ioXTnwI-bVSG5rOr79WaLF74e_fzqt/s1600/IMG_0556.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZHqZVEJ-7rQR5qYurc_vUrvG6LDnW_Fpv91RC9qfu5hRsENQGrodWZWYzi9icwNPrpXB7UVX5h7vAvMx3MhiIEdx6vW76E2B_c_cMES6pT50l8ioXTnwI-bVSG5rOr79WaLF74e_fzqt/s400/IMG_0556.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Loved this trio of abstracts in different metallic frames.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtzw7nxeETXYeeU2x8tu-bH4X5uOr5Un6G1krpHz-E7rvsasqa1Tq7WzfN2X6et1Z2h3DkSELCFcnch-6Bze7deNmxoH-JetJChVsv6rxt9CvIVH12gxVQHZiAgAzRoJ6_1GwcZ3R22mD/s1600/IMG_0557.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtzw7nxeETXYeeU2x8tu-bH4X5uOr5Un6G1krpHz-E7rvsasqa1Tq7WzfN2X6et1Z2h3DkSELCFcnch-6Bze7deNmxoH-JetJChVsv6rxt9CvIVH12gxVQHZiAgAzRoJ6_1GwcZ3R22mD/s400/IMG_0557.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Traditional blue and white pottery with more modern art, layered with a gold mirror and marble lamp make for an interesting mix.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZHHVLKVgV41-ALu_X1wzppC-fJwWAgoZWo-mXaeoH4JmTmivMf9k3ocdZHehEEJAa3MyS5ZLjBrokguaWDraa8tjSXhRyoj2VzjgKpVPgGOn1zYuHP-dINsGsPTUG8p7ovz6f7-qE-bs/s1600/IMG_0558.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZHHVLKVgV41-ALu_X1wzppC-fJwWAgoZWo-mXaeoH4JmTmivMf9k3ocdZHehEEJAa3MyS5ZLjBrokguaWDraa8tjSXhRyoj2VzjgKpVPgGOn1zYuHP-dINsGsPTUG8p7ovz6f7-qE-bs/s400/IMG_0558.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYX3vli_76JOKYzmO33Qw6ZiBbA1D-bWqgopN7FdRnCfcHf6pb8BgPAS2BVOjmAdSBHbonkEKqqz0rGrzqMEOHrJu1g7XwZm7Y2Sx0Yy4SDrWjxU7gf0oEj5PvmANrxA_lAyHJCGey50J7/s1600/IMG_0559.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYX3vli_76JOKYzmO33Qw6ZiBbA1D-bWqgopN7FdRnCfcHf6pb8BgPAS2BVOjmAdSBHbonkEKqqz0rGrzqMEOHrJu1g7XwZm7Y2Sx0Yy4SDrWjxU7gf0oEj5PvmANrxA_lAyHJCGey50J7/s400/IMG_0559.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>And just to show that anything can be art, these are chalice covers that have been framed. Having been raised Catholic, I think these might be really cool to have. So unique and graphic too. I could group them with the chalice I actually bought at an estate sale recently. I couldn't resist - I told my husband I found the holy grail. He was not amused.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3P1O7sb9MXJUiY7K_p3TQEFAJH2AjJxvUR2SrFZBC5gAvxkGlSXNacAtg4yka2K6BBdBI-dHClwSA43XH9_O6p-njs0Ddf4eO36FEJM0xsVrnd80jIljPkI6sDszwDbE-uvetTNuEEx-P/s1600/IMG_0560.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3P1O7sb9MXJUiY7K_p3TQEFAJH2AjJxvUR2SrFZBC5gAvxkGlSXNacAtg4yka2K6BBdBI-dHClwSA43XH9_O6p-njs0Ddf4eO36FEJM0xsVrnd80jIljPkI6sDszwDbE-uvetTNuEEx-P/s400/IMG_0560.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another piece of interesting art, I'll leave you with this oversized photograph of old rope mounted under acrylic. My husband might have a similar photo somewhere. Need to go look.<br /><br />Did you find anything inspiring? I know I did. </div>

Shopping for Inspiration

23Sep2013

Dallas & the fabulous Blueprint

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Gy7hyMrzNyAWN8SZg8bn0VURSoT4lErdmVRQSSjYjyM6atQmD1LvJOLL7iyk5kJ7Jh-0rTV9d2ZJJbfPNLkdtWRGY4WCadJIUBM9x-jK4zpi1indDnsprR46j0dk53N6m6pKnKIbog2k/s1600/DSCN0287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Gy7hyMrzNyAWN8SZg8bn0VURSoT4lErdmVRQSSjYjyM6atQmD1LvJOLL7iyk5kJ7Jh-0rTV9d2ZJJbfPNLkdtWRGY4WCadJIUBM9x-jK4zpi1indDnsprR46j0dk53N6m6pKnKIbog2k/s640/DSCN0287.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A short work trip to Dallas left me just enough time to squeeze in a visit to the fabulous <a href="http://www.blueprintstore.com/">Blueprint</a>.  Design stores are all the better when housed in a former home and the proprietors of Blueprint take full advantage of the two floors of this 1920's house.  You feel like you're walking through a light filled home with the added bonus that the gorgeous furnishings, art and accessories are for sale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV8Ugg93jCAuvBzPRmxkHHs_LF7JiBElH3kEnuEnvZylhVGUQ140MxGwE6vK3LpjuEQGsTCyT59VQXo2uZpX4qs5CzT2y_hENJlD1IhE80ls0lSYWr9F5Twl9D4ImGoa9xEDS0kd7ibHN_/s1600/DSCN0289.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV8Ugg93jCAuvBzPRmxkHHs_LF7JiBElH3kEnuEnvZylhVGUQ140MxGwE6vK3LpjuEQGsTCyT59VQXo2uZpX4qs5CzT2y_hENJlD1IhE80ls0lSYWr9F5Twl9D4ImGoa9xEDS0kd7ibHN_/s640/DSCN0289.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was my favorite piece.  The brass is the perfect patina and I love the detailing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYrrJH8HcEMONWYYyDES0smk4VQ2yJbfTEQ7c4zvEYQPm-Gzv09D0h5ntuxG8JuTXdQ4GWJ-qoxmda91HZeVNdgdCbIyDd2k0qzYHZeb8inYtEuM4dT5VdZ1j41R2F_Bl7qlRg-8dRmCl/s1600/DSCN0276.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYrrJH8HcEMONWYYyDES0smk4VQ2yJbfTEQ7c4zvEYQPm-Gzv09D0h5ntuxG8JuTXdQ4GWJ-qoxmda91HZeVNdgdCbIyDd2k0qzYHZeb8inYtEuM4dT5VdZ1j41R2F_Bl7qlRg-8dRmCl/s640/DSCN0276.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beautiful pillows with pretty, clear colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia0avtO1dinipL5LYkahHkFjDG4fA3Hrb9QhZaIGfuoatda_wiZ1arI2egLnmrXhfPgRXcsZ0rdJVNnKDCeUtQI4YT29l1E3PiD_lHGiL9Z5x48f_5ayDRzhFQzDh-fsTni6JAvsSkwSg6/s1600/DSCN0278.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia0avtO1dinipL5LYkahHkFjDG4fA3Hrb9QhZaIGfuoatda_wiZ1arI2egLnmrXhfPgRXcsZ0rdJVNnKDCeUtQI4YT29l1E3PiD_lHGiL9Z5x48f_5ayDRzhFQzDh-fsTni6JAvsSkwSg6/s640/DSCN0278.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0cDz1Me8mdy8wkPi3iKlJ7LXaFlwPYO70D9vyno7ATtJG97EYqWMMILHc7-8vzk3vq5yoHP3ntkIDMsKdvohWU2gwYaXdhcxcVySkibEsz_AzZdLd1T-jsuUbN4LD8q4vvPH57QnhqtcV/s1600/DSCN0273.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0cDz1Me8mdy8wkPi3iKlJ7LXaFlwPYO70D9vyno7ATtJG97EYqWMMILHc7-8vzk3vq5yoHP3ntkIDMsKdvohWU2gwYaXdhcxcVySkibEsz_AzZdLd1T-jsuUbN4LD8q4vvPH57QnhqtcV/s640/DSCN0273.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The upstairs stairwell full of art and character.  Do you see the lion?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZAsh6aXrJqT_spLeZ_FwkgLuw4d3FVCfhwPKyts_Z5mnbPp7xjE4irL9rSXlDWp6RVWRGoqDfOd02SaObUfet7M5IIYewpF4THUSdkKfaK3SMJV50IPgfsIUvCSWCzBxHO3Gh8jm-Nvbw/s1600/DSCN0274.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bGF3shzNekzqMc1vO0eNSVC_2ojyrjLZ1Mq1lHBDSaYPwmXNtioJOqzJUv55zzpXjdlRhyphenhyphenV4PVG8f5yy0Q1mWqzDMkplU3IdKkZTqavVwmz9ZlxxOTBHAna4Iv89I6006Z2BtmnN6xqd/s400/DSCN0283.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lucky for me this was my 3rd trip here. As always, if you're in Dallas be sure to visit <a href="http://www.blueprintstore.com/">Blueprint</a>.</div>

Dallas & the fabulous Blueprint

A short work trip to Dallas left me just enough time to squeeze in a visit to the fabulous Blueprint. Design stores are all the better when housed in a former home and the proprietors of Blueprint take full advantage of the two floors of this 1920's house. You feel like you're walking through a li…

23Sep2013

A Smart Narrow Bathroom

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEk2rYED81M_xqsrAMBU3vQNYMTbltMxXicMNrrPyGZWKzXyPHJoPj9QEMgKZJsO4aHojiZvTYJBcGxTFULiiD_As6WWnmp1vffj8wVev1lPHOtPbNW73m0eN6zD_nBZSt4kUzRmZNja0G/s1600/DSCN0261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEk2rYED81M_xqsrAMBU3vQNYMTbltMxXicMNrrPyGZWKzXyPHJoPj9QEMgKZJsO4aHojiZvTYJBcGxTFULiiD_As6WWnmp1vffj8wVev1lPHOtPbNW73m0eN6zD_nBZSt4kUzRmZNja0G/s640/DSCN0261.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />There was a lot of inspiration in the narrow bathroom of the <a href="http://www.allegrochicago.com/">Hotel Allegro</a>, where I stayed for one of my there nights in Chicago last week.  From the wall to the tub there were 4 floor tiles - so I'm guessing 4 ft.  The narrow marble counter with sink had plenty of room and the angled edge made for a more spacious feeling.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23D7c8aPsADgoS-oduXz4xSjv8W0u-3THQ31YrRFfJNWK5O4nw5e6jo3_Htqv5qbwfBPOtWki-OxcWHbP6sFFGdELQXR1WPOYE9fF6AT_AjWlozrI-YPIbkIwiWN1NmWAzHQcIYw9reu9/s1600/DSCN0262.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23D7c8aPsADgoS-oduXz4xSjv8W0u-3THQ31YrRFfJNWK5O4nw5e6jo3_Htqv5qbwfBPOtWki-OxcWHbP6sFFGdELQXR1WPOYE9fF6AT_AjWlozrI-YPIbkIwiWN1NmWAzHQcIYw9reu9/s640/DSCN0262.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The mirror ran almost the full length above the sink.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHrJh9of668J3qkzLps0Fo6mItLfwlwg5BPNeiWpqCyYSO6CtX2cVsD2m9cy2c5byQ_PSWr48RilehZ6tIuY6OGI7IWbMVRM9NN73s2powyFUqT6U2-fhhgyUnTTIQVCNmC3T9g0qBgv4s/s1600/DSCN0264.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHrJh9of668J3qkzLps0Fo6mItLfwlwg5BPNeiWpqCyYSO6CtX2cVsD2m9cy2c5byQ_PSWr48RilehZ6tIuY6OGI7IWbMVRM9NN73s2powyFUqT6U2-fhhgyUnTTIQVCNmC3T9g0qBgv4s/s640/DSCN0264.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />Plenty of storage space below too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBVfxRs0mDcYIVRpOgm6LfOHVYpunb9c0pmBtO60NxRcxBNd1He0NG-9GKFyQrLttOLT-tCsxs2evCjfuHBwQyXUskH5F4CMmT2xTDXdC0PC2IDTa711p3DXa6Aj6yzSXnTQwQaVD64BuD/s1600/DSCN0265.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBVfxRs0mDcYIVRpOgm6LfOHVYpunb9c0pmBtO60NxRcxBNd1He0NG-9GKFyQrLttOLT-tCsxs2evCjfuHBwQyXUskH5F4CMmT2xTDXdC0PC2IDTa711p3DXa6Aj6yzSXnTQwQaVD64BuD/s640/DSCN0265.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />Stacked subway tile didn't compete with the geometric wallpaper.  Loved the pretty blue ceiling too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-diPVZMu6vw0XYyJXE8caWWZXg-voiVzaNHqjdZx7P99FXmvgZ5fnO5V8KTMzhcAy00frLLIk87Zjwf8j6m08RCYbqtKuWsE6YlxWyrD25w7jYlPdBTBOliKOuQHBv1xU-GlIazrLg0t6/s1600/DSCN0266.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-diPVZMu6vw0XYyJXE8caWWZXg-voiVzaNHqjdZx7P99FXmvgZ5fnO5V8KTMzhcAy00frLLIk87Zjwf8j6m08RCYbqtKuWsE6YlxWyrD25w7jYlPdBTBOliKOuQHBv1xU-GlIazrLg0t6/s400/DSCN0266.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0vVzniQwM5ABKdKqbvFETjrRmQuKnoeDqGc_Z9VDgwDznZ4q9_PzoLJS6zL_fDUgYaZmEx1Xngqay9hj_3674b5rG2KhnGPRoQ87E37EQktG8fRcpr2tFb_xrh4coHNVacQFYZzXgPOI/s1600/DSCN0267.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0vVzniQwM5ABKdKqbvFETjrRmQuKnoeDqGc_Z9VDgwDznZ4q9_PzoLJS6zL_fDUgYaZmEx1Xngqay9hj_3674b5rG2KhnGPRoQ87E37EQktG8fRcpr2tFb_xrh4coHNVacQFYZzXgPOI/s400/DSCN0267.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />A small profile light with simple lines and just enough space for a makeup mirror tucked in the corner.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0N4Mg6DuDLdxQfbzCQzXQAwgFTQuCYiP5n5WqjFba5Azv3NTo_k58hFIfvCDsh5i6HYOzbeHIXdcDTZRd1_-B6_7SGIzl85m0kPCG6R7kSHMV1G5EGYxxZtVT2cQquroD5DUgC8QhYSwP/s1600/DSCN0268.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0N4Mg6DuDLdxQfbzCQzXQAwgFTQuCYiP5n5WqjFba5Azv3NTo_k58hFIfvCDsh5i6HYOzbeHIXdcDTZRd1_-B6_7SGIzl85m0kPCG6R7kSHMV1G5EGYxxZtVT2cQquroD5DUgC8QhYSwP/s400/DSCN0268.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />One other note, the door to the bathroom was a split door that opened out, like small, solid french doors.

A Smart Narrow Bathroom

There was a lot of inspiration in the narrow bathroom of the Hotel Allegro, where I stayed for one of my there nights in Chicago last week. From the wall to the tub there were 4 floor tiles - so I'm guessing 4 ft. The narrow marble counter with sink had plenty of room and the angled edge made for …

19Sep2013