Dining Room Design

DIY Solution for Medicine Cabinet Bathroom Mirrors

<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUBJfx5KPbnWJcHMDIGMoePJcaBR7TjMENeEq70LtJdILA4dv4g2GR3ohr5M3_cLsCflFGJN3MOEH3K4xusQCl50n8YKZCqAcmJtzMTinEQp4j0FxbXREX9vOkKRyDa1D6M7tcI-xHkMG/s1600-h/atlanta+145+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311375524083570706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUBJfx5KPbnWJcHMDIGMoePJcaBR7TjMENeEq70LtJdILA4dv4g2GR3ohr5M3_cLsCflFGJN3MOEH3K4xusQCl50n8YKZCqAcmJtzMTinEQp4j0FxbXREX9vOkKRyDa1D6M7tcI-xHkMG/s800/atlanta+145+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>I had planned to post this yesterday in honor of Throwback Thursday - oh well.   This was posted back in 2009 but I thought it might still be helpful for anyone looking for a solution to cover an  old style mirror medicine cabinet.  Here's what I did for the 1950's one in our hall bath. I found a lightweight 20"wide X 24" high mirror ($25) and attached it to the original mirror with eye screws and picture hanging wire. The cabinet still opens as widely as it did before because the mirror just clears the wall.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6W32_nRsGxnxwqHFPW3zjQAMsRiHMajDctG6-GY9Y7XausKiZmO_lEsqmw8_JEt_JlcKNT5aAm67YpGU6_zNvUnGCynOqMaGEbcztDGFJ3FO7eBI2aDKDKee3jFyxFs_PzZADzYHxmJY8/s1600-h/atlanta+144+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311375391043033218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6W32_nRsGxnxwqHFPW3zjQAMsRiHMajDctG6-GY9Y7XausKiZmO_lEsqmw8_JEt_JlcKNT5aAm67YpGU6_zNvUnGCynOqMaGEbcztDGFJ3FO7eBI2aDKDKee3jFyxFs_PzZADzYHxmJY8/s400/atlanta+144+(2).jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a><br /><br />I'm happy to report that 5 years later, it's still working beautifully.   Hope you have a great weekend. Michele

DIY Solution for Medicine Cabinet Bathroom Mirrors

I had planned to post this yesterday in honor of Throwback Thursday - oh well. This was posted back in 2009 but I thought it might still b...

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A Fab Summer Bedroom

A Fab Summer Bedroom

Love this bedroom - looks like the perfect summer retreat to me! (via pinterest / Style Me Pretty)

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A Reverent Memorial Day

<dl style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.2em;"><dd style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;"><dl style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.2em;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">A day of reverence to honor all those </span></b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">who gave their life in service to our nation.</span></b></span></span></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/AVvXsEh5NjGXCOQ5eOPQrpz8CmukVuv0Ps2HOKbu-EOH1-agrlT6WF5B3wk5wso-VyzFhWEMizuhOROdYYeEBa6t1hTOpGWD7seBFhHc0Ch7PUdzYlUWvU8oOysFfv2ZWof6KH7KklxHFlJBs5-L/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-26+at+11.22.57+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NjGXCOQ5eOPQrpz8CmukVuv0Ps2HOKbu-EOH1-agrlT6WF5B3wk5wso-VyzFhWEMizuhOROdYYeEBa6t1hTOpGWD7seBFhHc0Ch7PUdzYlUWvU8oOysFfv2ZWof6KH7KklxHFlJBs5-L/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-26+at+11.22.57+AM.png" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Graves_at_Arlington_on_Memorial_Day.JPG">source</a></div><dt style="font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0.1em;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)</span><br style="color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">Canadian Army</span></dt><dt style="color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em;"><br /></dt><dt style="color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em;">In Flanders Fields</dt></dl></dd></dl><dl style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.2em;"><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">In Flanders fields the poppies blow</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">Between the crosses, row on row,</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">That mark our place; and in the sky</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">The larks, still bravely singing, fly</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">Scarce heard amid the guns below.</dd></dl><dl style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.2em;"><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">We are the dead. Short days ago</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">Loved, and were loved, and now we lie</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">In Flanders fields.</dd></dl><dl style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.2em;"><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">Take up our quarrel with the foe:</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">To you from failing hands, we throw</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">The torch; be yours to hold it high.</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">If ye break faith with us who die</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">We shall not sleep, though poppies grow</dd><dd style="line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px;">In Flanders fields.</dd></dl>

A Reverent Memorial Day

A day of reverence to honor all those who gave their life in service to our nation. source By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-191...

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Ikea TRYSIL Hack & Favorite Gold Spray Paint

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKVTr-H6AQAL7SFPnfznP2DUHAEEUWLu735TYZQxDqZhXy4KD1HRbkUA9sa55X5PvIaE_r-Yz2EMXsYmnQ0CquL1jcF3B6azDYHCWfRgw7pHJyFq1dS4K2XVk3U0L42TrxS8xBTbTlt2ej/s1600/DSCN4714.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKVTr-H6AQAL7SFPnfznP2DUHAEEUWLu735TYZQxDqZhXy4KD1HRbkUA9sa55X5PvIaE_r-Yz2EMXsYmnQ0CquL1jcF3B6azDYHCWfRgw7pHJyFq1dS4K2XVk3U0L42TrxS8xBTbTlt2ej/s1600/DSCN4714.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This Ikea Trysil hack might be better termed a <u>mini-hack</u> but since the One Room Challenge I have received a few reader requests about the spray paint, so here goes.  I used my favorite gold spray paint - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Z8FGE2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000Z8FGE2&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20&linkId=36XITCN33IZP3PTZ">Rust-Oleum 7710830 Bright Coat Metallic Color Spray, Gold, 11-Ounce</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000Z8FGE2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> to spray the legs, the top and bottom edges and the handles.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOwseRCDkan3lsI10ozripYYllc2qKVAJF4HkRddwFOBJk_mCYhOB4puw8iEtWl98dr2Wt3Gv-8nNf8hbQ_f2ylPPRfUyZfqopW_xrtqxQRzhz4YUF1MlI5mfuV_zadpj8GcA1uMntvSS/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-22+at+9.39.56+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOwseRCDkan3lsI10ozripYYllc2qKVAJF4HkRddwFOBJk_mCYhOB4puw8iEtWl98dr2Wt3Gv-8nNf8hbQ_f2ylPPRfUyZfqopW_xrtqxQRzhz4YUF1MlI5mfuV_zadpj8GcA1uMntvSS/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-22+at+9.39.56+AM.png" width="188" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihGfbsG6P-b3WGuiEB4Pq5FyrH9l652wzAnJOjVzPYTvxO3hEVtZxsvKivhrO7nGa8BHdrFcf9ozJkfTt4i6f33jQJCql_YgYN1aBd64owWmIuvPevK-lSQ2tQ2eNWdW_gXyiTeV9KRkRF/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-22+at+9.36.21+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihGfbsG6P-b3WGuiEB4Pq5FyrH9l652wzAnJOjVzPYTvxO3hEVtZxsvKivhrO7nGa8BHdrFcf9ozJkfTt4i6f33jQJCql_YgYN1aBd64owWmIuvPevK-lSQ2tQ2eNWdW_gXyiTeV9KRkRF/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-22+at+9.36.21+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Then I added a little bit of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002IXUOI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0002IXUOI&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20&linkId=HRH6CJOKFSHCJ3OT">Rub N' Buff 1/2oz Antique Gold</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0002IXUOI" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> to give some additional depth to the finish.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicP45I7jjRIPgP0lUjx4OHTkPJDiM6QC-9IT6jhwNcweKnsmHxilMkqWigM4HKcZxl2UH-AfVYrroxybRkdjrkxhqmHAaHQCGB2GY1c0mYIPmgfB7kMDZyeNa1Gp5vJuDd_TDfXMuNlHm5/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-22+at+9.43.39+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicP45I7jjRIPgP0lUjx4OHTkPJDiM6QC-9IT6jhwNcweKnsmHxilMkqWigM4HKcZxl2UH-AfVYrroxybRkdjrkxhqmHAaHQCGB2GY1c0mYIPmgfB7kMDZyeNa1Gp5vJuDd_TDfXMuNlHm5/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-22+at+9.43.39+AM.png" width="187" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6LKD7Bdczghs1BFgbTs7goJDGITHQiqtHiwWMNkRocerCIc3dYzZd01EbeF7LWO3BTXHYg1dGRdRozlgSISVscTt1jpFeLKbbM427iWJSacdeuURhKCZsTvPw0rEZlAh-ZbS4vSwI7Su/s1600/IMG_4735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6LKD7Bdczghs1BFgbTs7goJDGITHQiqtHiwWMNkRocerCIc3dYzZd01EbeF7LWO3BTXHYg1dGRdRozlgSISVscTt1jpFeLKbbM427iWJSacdeuURhKCZsTvPw0rEZlAh-ZbS4vSwI7Su/s1600/IMG_4735.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ikea Trysil hack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ending with this slightly hacked Trysil.  As you saw, it was super simple and the legs looks so much better gold than the original black.  I kept the original handles because there are pre-drilled holes in the wood for them.  If you're painting the whole dresser, it would be even easier to put putty in those holes and add custom handles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Which brings me to this White version of the TRYSIL - currently not available in the US.   However, with a<b> can of glossy white</b> you could get this look - or better yet, go with glossy white and the gold for the legs and edges. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Ikea TRYSIL Hack & Favorite Gold Spray Paint

This Ikea Trysil hack might be better termed a mini-hack but since the One Room Challenge I have received a few reader requests about the s...

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Outdoor Furniture Picks

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8yV62G3NCTfzJhHJmoA7IBDpQ6pLGGdYG7f8Jf3Nny36YOc64NxMr9fWHJrBTAxZ24xxMIIeTd3QAmteM3C7evWoJJG6jFIe9yYAcmmMhzHu0xNloNEOESSxDrr2rxd5OohIEbCXSfoM-/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-19+at+7.23.18+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8yV62G3NCTfzJhHJmoA7IBDpQ6pLGGdYG7f8Jf3Nny36YOc64NxMr9fWHJrBTAxZ24xxMIIeTd3QAmteM3C7evWoJJG6jFIe9yYAcmmMhzHu0xNloNEOESSxDrr2rxd5OohIEbCXSfoM-/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-19+at+7.23.18+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/furniture/outdoor">Charlotte & Ivy</a>, a sponsor of this blog, has expanded into carrying outdoor furniture and you can count on them to be choosy.  They've selected the <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/furniture/outdoor">Sag Harbor</a> mix and match outdoor line with Sunbrella or Outdura fabric and premium fibers handwoven over an aluminum frame for enjoyment over the years.  We all know it's better to invest once in quality outdoor furniture but I think you'll be surprised at how good the pricing is.  For example, the <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/furniture/outdoor/sag-harbor-lounge-chair">Sag Harbor lounge chair</a> is $657, with free shipping.   </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWYRFKA-stJSJMXTsKupwn3t5caYn8lCg_2HuNaKIMXnviqgKEogqObKrA3PMn1Z6uvQdIbsUsTikSKPF2lK_ODKeJQk2YSTqKYBumN0NLl-NaAdaRUi_QaC_BFmZ-SVDJA38z3NEv4Nn/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-19+at+7.37.38+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Along with the Sag Harbor collection, they carry <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/furniture/outdoor/hand-carved-italian-outdoor-arm-chair">Hand Carved Teak Italian chairs</a>,  <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/furniture/outdoor/paris-bistro-all-weather-cafe-chair-colors">Paris Bistro All Weather Cafe Chairs</a> in 4 colors and this fabulous <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/furniture/outdoor/tuileries-garden-chair-green">Tuileries Garden Chair in Green</a> for only $289, free shipping.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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4:47 AM

With a Roof Right Over Our Heads

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkFBAt9OUfccoReg6y0LPNAzdjt5NMmvU-Pi9mJ9_L11ZsrJaL-urfwY1MI1X1iedzwaA3MpysE_oireMKlfHbOWQH-yz_CfenI2wd_uyb87HGICC0F3SDI0bYyjV0xMWv2HkgvsyYHa_n/s1600/DSCN4583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkFBAt9OUfccoReg6y0LPNAzdjt5NMmvU-Pi9mJ9_L11ZsrJaL-urfwY1MI1X1iedzwaA3MpysE_oireMKlfHbOWQH-yz_CfenI2wd_uyb87HGICC0F3SDI0bYyjV0xMWv2HkgvsyYHa_n/s1600/DSCN4583.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;">We'll be together, with a roof right over our heads</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We'll share the shelter of my single bed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We'll share the same room, yeah! - for Jah provide the bread</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Is this love - is this love - is this love</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Is this love that I'm feelin'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> ~ Bob Marley ~</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/AVvXsEjUGHcXhLIW4pQ7F1UP6ZrgrFB_eZWzdA5rPvUb-Uz2reC_cwd6SbtmSNFNGcw5A9q3-qBb-6lZcCFax5wMWQmcShK0z0b81ugW1EHUbvDS0vfJDN_hln9Y_EQYRMQLm3JO2iZytnuplE8d/s1600/DSCN4579.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGHcXhLIW4pQ7F1UP6ZrgrFB_eZWzdA5rPvUb-Uz2reC_cwd6SbtmSNFNGcw5A9q3-qBb-6lZcCFax5wMWQmcShK0z0b81ugW1EHUbvDS0vfJDN_hln9Y_EQYRMQLm3JO2iZytnuplE8d/s1600/DSCN4579.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lameshur Bay, St. John USVI  (April 2014)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>This is my favorite spot on the planet</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM4l0qKsjITdR7Sr4lif8hViVCT8F1Jxi_zFwZgtepvmCJ8y1b8nUvQhFbr1REMeZpYR1LJU1mL8aunmD7XUUBlY2WHL0WdK4JBZJRuxTcIg8iJizDQjoTa8dejTBThb_93muwzS_lvbl8/s1600/DSCN4582.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM4l0qKsjITdR7Sr4lif8hViVCT8F1Jxi_zFwZgtepvmCJ8y1b8nUvQhFbr1REMeZpYR1LJU1mL8aunmD7XUUBlY2WHL0WdK4JBZJRuxTcIg8iJizDQjoTa8dejTBThb_93muwzS_lvbl8/s1600/DSCN4582.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><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/AVvXsEhKFws9Wt_ey_xjOf3gyMr2JZIFXaGNUF5JoaCD7ncZN52ZJpgBhHidZr_QaNMCoizlVctaaTO6vfIJex4tLH_zzq_frPOCRIgqt54VxOIPFYkzalgax93hvQ3lOz5fO3TLH40_zZ3CW43k/s1600/DSCN4584.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKFws9Wt_ey_xjOf3gyMr2JZIFXaGNUF5JoaCD7ncZN52ZJpgBhHidZr_QaNMCoizlVctaaTO6vfIJex4tLH_zzq_frPOCRIgqt54VxOIPFYkzalgax93hvQ3lOz5fO3TLH40_zZ3CW43k/s1600/DSCN4584.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3j1dPBB42NKkKg1hnR6zSQ_0Koq5r9qOR3y4ssGnVJRQfx_HTdip3pU5qZkRZVX9xhyphenhyphenK5c6Ll4rCCyyeRWV6ZouDQ1pxY6WeZ94tEdmQ3kJCMaYoL2P1xeNHHmcJHd85cWPlGcfnVC0UL/s1600/DSCN4585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3j1dPBB42NKkKg1hnR6zSQ_0Koq5r9qOR3y4ssGnVJRQfx_HTdip3pU5qZkRZVX9xhyphenhyphenK5c6Ll4rCCyyeRWV6ZouDQ1pxY6WeZ94tEdmQ3kJCMaYoL2P1xeNHHmcJHd85cWPlGcfnVC0UL/s1600/DSCN4585.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsB47YhOwHZSGNSfMsYfGE5EG8CVHLDeoO4AQkPmxFdy1t42pqOjRx-Vp4IrwXUtF0KpjAcSanh_FLLNlBta2tTijVM_I6r8lKcGtSs4BQQBmOrLt2m3sUjkPZ2jjH7Tokm5e1CXUmmA0/s1600/DSCN4586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsB47YhOwHZSGNSfMsYfGE5EG8CVHLDeoO4AQkPmxFdy1t42pqOjRx-Vp4IrwXUtF0KpjAcSanh_FLLNlBta2tTijVM_I6r8lKcGtSs4BQQBmOrLt2m3sUjkPZ2jjH7Tokm5e1CXUmmA0/s1600/DSCN4586.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /> photography by Michele Ginnerty

With a Roof Right Over Our Heads

We'll be together, with a roof right over our heads We'll share the shelter of my single bed We'll share the same room, yeah! - ...

8:12 PM

Blogworthy

For all of you Seinfeld fans, the Blogworthy title doesn't need to be explained. For everyone else, you can watch this clip. <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/sfQBKB4s1ks" width="459"></iframe></div>While I'm not hoarding blog content like Elaine is hoarding contraceptives, I feel like nothing really "blogworthy" is happening right now.  I'm not sure the reason for this. Sure, I've been busy, but everybody is. Part of the reason is that I've been reevaluating my technology usage lately and realizing that I would rather spend my time with my family and, in general, just being a more productive person. While I've been busy working with clients, nothing is a great before and after moment worth sharing or photographing. Working on my own home always grinds to a halt when I'm busy elsewhere, so nothing new to report on that front (naked dining room floors are still naked). Elsewhere, my kids are busy growing and thriving and finishing up 6th and 2nd grades respectively (I can't believe they are 12 and 9).<br /><br />Blogging has never been my job . . . I don't get paid or have advertising on it. It's always been a hobby at best, but one that I've loved. Getting to connect with people near and far is amazing. It's true that blogging is a little community, and I've been honored and blessed to meet many blog friends both online and in the real world (and it's weird how much people are truly reflected in their blogs - they are just as funny and sweet and charming in person). So, what am I trying to say? Am I quitting blogging? Not really. I still want to be able to share projects and/or finds/ideas with you when I feel something is worth sharing. I feel that the blogging world is getting a little cynical (we've all read the vitriol over at Get Off My Internets), and I feel like if I don't have anything earth-shattering to share, it's not really worth anyone's time. So please know that I will occasionally pop in when the time/content is right. In the meantime, you can find me on <a href="http://instagram.com/myinteriorlife#" target="_blank">Instagram</a> posting away!<br /><br /><br />

Blogworthy

For all of you Seinfeld fans, the Blogworthy title doesn't need to be explained. For everyone else, you can watch this clip. While I...

8:18 AM

Ditching the Gray Pelmet & Critiques of my ORC bedroom

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-lwCN8OPuYrtpJuG2IFGfqt6Gy-xSjKi9oK-gK2iD2tYQPxRwfDVDDE1Ywl1bdGVw0ThQYa8lOB0QwKzDbln7hltQoegPf91vL6TlvVdlbFcuF9U2gQDHuXUGa6hH7mMMIFKuBQVoEjz/s1600/DSCN4837.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-lwCN8OPuYrtpJuG2IFGfqt6Gy-xSjKi9oK-gK2iD2tYQPxRwfDVDDE1Ywl1bdGVw0ThQYa8lOB0QwKzDbln7hltQoegPf91vL6TlvVdlbFcuF9U2gQDHuXUGa6hH7mMMIFKuBQVoEjz/s1600/DSCN4837.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, it's been one week since the end of the <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/05/one-room-challenge-reveal-master-bedroom.html">One Room Challenge</a><span id="goog_2106434702"></span><span id="goog_2106434703"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a>.  I knew when I posted about my bedroom there were some things that were off but I decided to keep last week's post focused on what I did like.  Now time to look at the problems...   </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>The Pelmet</u>:  I went with this option because I had a room darkening Ikea blind that was unsightly (but so needed) and a window with only molding at the bottom.  While I do love that gray velvet, as a pelmet it's a strong contrast right at the ceiling line, only emphasizing the 8 ft height.   I remembered I had off-white fabric with a gold greek key border already sewn on it (originally intended as a twin bed skirt) so I covered the gray with it.  The looks is softer but it does make me wonder - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Is the contrast of the gold drapes still too much against the white walls?  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are bits of gold accents in the rest of the room but I don't think enough to move the eye around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI19DlhzVCUxN1mqYRt1l8lJDHRo0oFXzgLvb8BCZHvqc9ForOdyH3byrSSPwY2KDCTipDFVQavWRMj6L3B2dyvmxTVO0B68g2K-oosqsVXmTtkIJAd_sZ9dOmYA2ayXAJ43XC6S76WTKU/s1600/IMG_4731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI19DlhzVCUxN1mqYRt1l8lJDHRo0oFXzgLvb8BCZHvqc9ForOdyH3byrSSPwY2KDCTipDFVQavWRMj6L3B2dyvmxTVO0B68g2K-oosqsVXmTtkIJAd_sZ9dOmYA2ayXAJ43XC6S76WTKU/s1600/IMG_4731.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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>The Walls</u>:   First, let me say this room is super hard to photograph.  It was  sunny day and it all just looks so flat.  Photography aside, the walls are BM Ancient Ivory.   I've had darker colors in this room and just don't want to go there.  However, there is too much contrast w/the drapes.  So I'm wondering - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Is there a way to add interest to these walls to bring more life to them?   What about stenciling a slightly-less curvy stripe in a very soft dove gray on the walls? Or a strie wall treatment?  OK, do tell me if I'm reaching here…Ideas?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhok2VRTc8biIgCi-PorceVEAKzqMLVwv2CF1dyxLgChSR-c5SHC4qabZb7AYsn_MoDM-WYdhl4qbnzZ8BDBS7RgvStoTVtnsXlwZGiquj7f3FRq5D7sPxGNWmwqdKLrITd-Q689cD3zg9U/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-12+at+8.32.39+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhok2VRTc8biIgCi-PorceVEAKzqMLVwv2CF1dyxLgChSR-c5SHC4qabZb7AYsn_MoDM-WYdhl4qbnzZ8BDBS7RgvStoTVtnsXlwZGiquj7f3FRq5D7sPxGNWmwqdKLrITd-Q689cD3zg9U/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-12+at+8.32.39+PM.png" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">via<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/395824254722197724/"> Pinterest</a></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/AVvXsEgPTC0aTd40HxXaLNaCVJQ67bnIRcTPxa8Ivmhc7kzRa3JV-AyiMJrH80EUHh6XsEGnlDZLmisSnOAzC8EpWcxOqzIfOw_xAaNziVTlrDEvDjZvmemUekmpES53LjTwviAwhIkakeWTzm7v/s1600/DSCN4845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTC0aTd40HxXaLNaCVJQ67bnIRcTPxa8Ivmhc7kzRa3JV-AyiMJrH80EUHh6XsEGnlDZLmisSnOAzC8EpWcxOqzIfOw_xAaNziVTlrDEvDjZvmemUekmpES53LjTwviAwhIkakeWTzm7v/s1600/DSCN4845.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><u>All the Straight Lines</u>:  You may have noticed from the first pic that I ditched the matching lamps and added in this curvy mercury lamp.  There's so many straight lines in this room that I think some more softness needs to be brought on.  This may also mean bringing in some art that is softer as well. More of this maybe?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizRkwKnObLuuGTTYnO4kAvEsoy65p2D_ORdhvE5jXt0Yds0Y6VRloGGmExEBXrN-adXCeth03GLQ5MHMpPk3lYKcfk0q_Kc0kse6R9b5b6pg1KtNgckrPQmnAZrCIsuF3An8v-4oXjeECH/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-14+at+7.07.26+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizRkwKnObLuuGTTYnO4kAvEsoy65p2D_ORdhvE5jXt0Yds0Y6VRloGGmExEBXrN-adXCeth03GLQ5MHMpPk3lYKcfk0q_Kc0kse6R9b5b6pg1KtNgckrPQmnAZrCIsuF3An8v-4oXjeECH/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-14+at+7.07.26+AM.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh95Godj6fwIVOAV8qmL8wl0fFbeZ30RzzzZYhCBAF15MvXgZungFM16aCKZzYeeE7JndLyiLwnztQlZ5CxhJnUjoUsr7sFgV5jPHAJGOkN3e1FJFV-JoRld7AcAok-L3g_TCKbS0YMS7om/s1600/DSCN4847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh95Godj6fwIVOAV8qmL8wl0fFbeZ30RzzzZYhCBAF15MvXgZungFM16aCKZzYeeE7JndLyiLwnztQlZ5CxhJnUjoUsr7sFgV5jPHAJGOkN3e1FJFV-JoRld7AcAok-L3g_TCKbS0YMS7om/s1600/DSCN4847.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here I am testing out what some additional color and pattern on the bed would do for the room. Above is leftover drape fabric but I think the pattern is too subtle.  The vintage Ikat fabric is going somewhere else but maybe the answer is in a stronger pattern that also has some gold in it, along with gray/purple.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-KwFMJF7uibtjtDm8g0HZWIyDIrRPMQplN6yuqZFCfZ205E8P9Xiqp3SOV57xiV7X0HN0Vrb1627ehdGw0NrMJv4xg9EPFy0XSnh5dekoiAgihCLngfFbqhjUfU76swKyiSsASnSMMN_/s1600/DSCN4849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-KwFMJF7uibtjtDm8g0HZWIyDIrRPMQplN6yuqZFCfZ205E8P9Xiqp3SOV57xiV7X0HN0Vrb1627ehdGw0NrMJv4xg9EPFy0XSnh5dekoiAgihCLngfFbqhjUfU76swKyiSsASnSMMN_/s1600/DSCN4849.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;">Maybe a fabric something like this Oushak but with a bit stronger gray in it?</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/AVvXsEjq7YNQTf7bFnYfoutZJjgLNtLI2be74g5WcNRa4uVuZCcwBnE1AP9ZuZ26_b5atPPAJUa7Do5yW_NKGtN-aQS1-2-X1zk2Sws17931Zx9TgmStDVYLpF5ZyDHLw74OwflSXNW9TUefVN1B/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-12+at+5.27.46+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq7YNQTf7bFnYfoutZJjgLNtLI2be74g5WcNRa4uVuZCcwBnE1AP9ZuZ26_b5atPPAJUa7Do5yW_NKGtN-aQS1-2-X1zk2Sws17931Zx9TgmStDVYLpF5ZyDHLw74OwflSXNW9TUefVN1B/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-12+at+5.27.46+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />OK, so that's the critique.  I think the room is fine (still serene, etc) but I know it can be so much better. Do serve up your advice, I'd love to hear it!

Ditching the Gray Pelmet & Critiques of my ORC bedroom

Well, it's been one week since the end of the One Room Challenge . I knew when I posted about my bedroom there were some things that we...

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Back from Scotts!: great pillow source & more

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibiWZ59hFar_gJ4ZlHp2XEPK63CjoOeP3rbPCxc6NumbkISyS-ExMQIgEA7wcRKujRE2oLykuC8ZoRx8PPlqOdpdKKOaHXiwrJvfSQ51IYeaiIUNVinDfyLvXEQcFFg1YRx3dtBfrxn5yC/s1600/DSCN4829.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibiWZ59hFar_gJ4ZlHp2XEPK63CjoOeP3rbPCxc6NumbkISyS-ExMQIgEA7wcRKujRE2oLykuC8ZoRx8PPlqOdpdKKOaHXiwrJvfSQ51IYeaiIUNVinDfyLvXEQcFFg1YRx3dtBfrxn5yC/s1600/DSCN4829.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Squeezed in between work stuff, I had a blast last week in Atlanta.  My friend and I met up with the always fun and fabulous <a href="http://www.designindulgence.blogspot.com/">Sherry of Design Indulgence</a> and went on the Peachtree Battle Home Tour.  All 4 were beautiful;  two of them were designed by Kay Douglas.  Let's just say WOW.  You might remember this home from Veranda with the gray dining room and vibrant green curtains?  As you can imagine, walking through it is a million times better than just looking at pictures. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzeGnyPAtbzC_ZRaNRjXWh0WEA8W1Bb3y3qfkEXWh01tYeekw8hOdZBO3ymWFj6s8BSEVE_tAzD6KIDJ5ECMMj9C4Hu9AqHJLPc_dJXlfrObXQA8JMTkd5mEuwhP2M7YLoP_kvKrrw81yj/s1600/DSCN4773.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzeGnyPAtbzC_ZRaNRjXWh0WEA8W1Bb3y3qfkEXWh01tYeekw8hOdZBO3ymWFj6s8BSEVE_tAzD6KIDJ5ECMMj9C4Hu9AqHJLPc_dJXlfrObXQA8JMTkd5mEuwhP2M7YLoP_kvKrrw81yj/s1600/DSCN4773.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />OK, back to Scotts!   First up, I want to say we met the most fabulous Pillow vendor - <a href="http://www.signaturefabrics.net/"><b>Signature</b></a> out of Raleigh NC.  Not only were they super nice, their pillows were beautifully made with great prices. The largest size was $85 a pillow.  They were my favorites because their pillows come with zipper closures, unlike some of the other vendors who made their pillows envelope style.  We found them in the South building and my friend and I each bought 2 (I'll post about my Scotts buys in a later post).  If you're looking for pillows, do check out their site - <a href="http://www.signaturefabrics.net/"> <b>Signature</b></a>. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFDfFy0eWZhEPfbDqHuQ-WJuTsnnaN06u0C8TBsglKrIkEojzPDN_XZBrFlyQgMu8I-7952xYk2oy4w4_XM10HmQEGRXUziXC6AvuTB6MjD2udzIi_KqGCDqMaUNvqjXCUArskC1MgmpQ/s1600/DSCN4830.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFDfFy0eWZhEPfbDqHuQ-WJuTsnnaN06u0C8TBsglKrIkEojzPDN_XZBrFlyQgMu8I-7952xYk2oy4w4_XM10HmQEGRXUziXC6AvuTB6MjD2udzIi_KqGCDqMaUNvqjXCUArskC1MgmpQ/s1600/DSCN4830.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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiy-1SzaWdVZAhroeQaGbA3zZOIEPeecxigXuf2kahWajYLxOzOYe2MeNt6D7duEIPnlv9BVVQOPCSHUYW24Uh_bsKwa2bJwBo5WbGPpyyCEZHUc4ePQWCyK5gpmqXJiGyaf9XGUjzy_fP/s1600/DSCN4801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiy-1SzaWdVZAhroeQaGbA3zZOIEPeecxigXuf2kahWajYLxOzOYe2MeNt6D7duEIPnlv9BVVQOPCSHUYW24Uh_bsKwa2bJwBo5WbGPpyyCEZHUc4ePQWCyK5gpmqXJiGyaf9XGUjzy_fP/s1600/DSCN4801.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />Here are some of the things that caught my eye - first in the North building.  This was a beautiful sculpted paper print encased in acrylic.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ow-MY5emrv3rghLi9qsiYCkSNKox4Tt4WINWanQOUoQYTibqBpnJ_5c8F-7UpIrpcaLHwnL96-4HmZ3SPTYMpSPtFBKyuby7BCkhMIq3-7q3kEuZM8AWU6ghfSLCL73qLnFWTIKwcKl8/s1600/DSCN4802.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Back from Scotts!: great pillow source & more

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