Dining Room Design

A Reader's Home & Treasure of Landscape and Chinoiserie Murals

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7keb06EH32E8ZU-WWKK6qZ2IbfvxoDxt6Cb6nYIlmHWdMRMaaJyHr7WXQgDtVGPQWx7E1upMw4jxG_WJzZOMiW0QtMS3OnWuiNeJSzUtgUobnBX44VJuc-KwlAs9MWvt30x73SIxvVtzB/s1600-h/dining-room1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432176336789312866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7keb06EH32E8ZU-WWKK6qZ2IbfvxoDxt6Cb6nYIlmHWdMRMaaJyHr7WXQgDtVGPQWx7E1upMw4jxG_WJzZOMiW0QtMS3OnWuiNeJSzUtgUobnBX44VJuc-KwlAs9MWvt30x73SIxvVtzB/s640/dining-room1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>This is the kind of email that for me, as a blogger, is so exciting to receive. In response to my recent post on windowless dining rooms, I was contacted by a reader about the landscape scenes painted in her historic Woodstock, VA home built in 1796. Winnie, the homeowner, commissioned artist Virginia Jacobs McLaughlin of Frederick, MD to paint a Shenandoah Valley inspired landscape wrap-around mural in her dining room. <span style="color:#336666;"><strong>Absolutely stunning!!</strong></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAbGct6bHutjaIoxMloJe7Ii4NRF4jsUcKW5IzVfQgOCnZ2hpa5Lp_9oHnkk0z-PoCaRUkbdGBUwob4jb2Nq9kM8FOADG2GYtE4BxXUSX0h21Ph3HIJ-u75gM0y67GxkRaWt0bv_l2n1Th/s1600-h/dining-room-5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432180568605003122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAbGct6bHutjaIoxMloJe7Ii4NRF4jsUcKW5IzVfQgOCnZ2hpa5Lp_9oHnkk0z-PoCaRUkbdGBUwob4jb2Nq9kM8FOADG2GYtE4BxXUSX0h21Ph3HIJ-u75gM0y67GxkRaWt0bv_l2n1Th/s640/dining-room-5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Now in her 80's, this talented artist has been painting for the last 50 years and her work is featured at the Mount Vernon Inn, Brafferton Inn, Grand Army of the Republic Building in Gettysburg, Defense Acquisitions University and numerous other public buildings and private homes. This includes the 1750 Julia Etchison-Hannah house in Frederick, MD, of which an author noted the following about the dining room mural; "To say that Virginia McLaughlin's mural ably captures Frederick County during the Civil Was is to damn with faint praise. The mural is quite magnificent, providing a sweeping panorama of the great landmarks, moments, and key players." (complete article, go <a href="http://www.jbpowellrealtor.com/PDF/The%20Hanna%20House/The%20Hanna%20House%20Article.pdf">here</a>. author unknown)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wZt31NTOtf_7H-ojJeNyLnLc8ASY9wE_PtklrQ9PV4pMOzd3XDXbxtWZaRhHlOQIu6oJktuDL5O6zopn2uY86zb50NVAni-y3erM8gD_jEtaXfHzovFkD5HcITEO3ZQkg8rHEo15Wt49/s1600-h/dining-room-6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432176272500033362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wZt31NTOtf_7H-ojJeNyLnLc8ASY9wE_PtklrQ9PV4pMOzd3XDXbxtWZaRhHlOQIu6oJktuDL5O6zopn2uY86zb50NVAni-y3erM8gD_jEtaXfHzovFkD5HcITEO3ZQkg8rHEo15Wt49/s640/dining-room-6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>In an article by Greg Caruth of DUA Press he notes, "Her painting style is full of personality and incorporates the styles of Moses Eaton and Rufus Porter, and includes hints of the famous French scenic wallpapers by Zuber et Cie...She paints boldy and directly on the wall with little or no preliminary drawing. She consults photos and drawings from many sources, but as she explains, the finished wall is sketched in her mind before she starts painting." (full article <a href="http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KAA/is_1_32/ai_100074278/?tag=content;col1">here</a>)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1N3aBV0tzl9hq6I560IPr8CaPRI1qaLusim-L-QusfAJfYszIUPIeizE8R1oxmCLZSfe_w0zLec9TyBqLGkXy_ROkZPwUV3bJSr_AwXrKwePi_YEElsQEhqIvsXoqwmzi89x7SGi21C9_/s1600-h/dr.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432176156336773106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1N3aBV0tzl9hq6I560IPr8CaPRI1qaLusim-L-QusfAJfYszIUPIeizE8R1oxmCLZSfe_w0zLec9TyBqLGkXy_ROkZPwUV3bJSr_AwXrKwePi_YEElsQEhqIvsXoqwmzi89x7SGi21C9_/s640/dr.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Winnie mentioned that it was Virginia who strongly urged her that a Chinoiserie landscape scene would be the best choice for the front parlor. Yes, absolutely the best choice! Love this.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1wXrdOPx_vN0eki4NmaCpqsT38TQrPH2tS3n0uiD2ZSYwXjJi1nzI18sQSK3-8ERh3Ehk6upLy5z5Zlv1_CDJw5ALMAjIhoU0cPLXYryT_BDGbYHChJeAoAN6kdsjl6cFdXU0zQsstkdF/s1600-h/mural3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432179354570242658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1wXrdOPx_vN0eki4NmaCpqsT38TQrPH2tS3n0uiD2ZSYwXjJi1nzI18sQSK3-8ERh3Ehk6upLy5z5Zlv1_CDJw5ALMAjIhoU0cPLXYryT_BDGbYHChJeAoAN6kdsjl6cFdXU0zQsstkdF/s640/mural3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>An interesting note about Winnie's home is that the original plat was laid out by a young surveyor named George Washington. If you would like to see even more close-up photos of Virginia's work in this home, which is now for sale, go <a href="http://www.c21ksa.com/listings/mainb/index.html">HERE </a><br />Virginia does not have an email or website, but if you're interested in contacting her, send me an email and I will forward her number. I think having Virginia's painting in your home would be something to treasure. mynottinghill ( at ) gmail (dot) com.

A Reader's Home & Treasure of Landscape and Chinoiserie Murals

This is the kind of email that for me, as a blogger, is so exciting to receive. In response to my recent post on windowless dining rooms, I ...

8:55 AM

PETA May Not Approve . . .

<span style="font-size: large;">But cowhide rugs are everywhere. I really like the look of them. I just can't decide if I'd like one in my house.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEL14rG-F14ZHKd9JTKtkRMEk92kftt2LNv8CEPohVUEJo7Rn4rlVO-iaMoUJolVkiFpkIfMAn68odsM9CT8ruiwBT2PLl7Q5PfWJDAj1LOOb5nWV-nRq6ZSQDSAE8DGs1nu6hJSpjLE/s1600-h/cowhide+via+laura+casey+interiors.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEL14rG-F14ZHKd9JTKtkRMEk92kftt2LNv8CEPohVUEJo7Rn4rlVO-iaMoUJolVkiFpkIfMAn68odsM9CT8ruiwBT2PLl7Q5PfWJDAj1LOOb5nWV-nRq6ZSQDSAE8DGs1nu6hJSpjLE/s400/cowhide+via+laura+casey+interiors.png" width="400" /></a></span><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">They seem to look best in light and airy interiors, which I love, but unfortunately don't have.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwpeK0pbhOWqM53BVKmz4Z6r3Sl19IESi3z46cFrrGy5WkBcH87PYU2XlCYx63XGAbYFjdncWsWOcVEh1IjUl-XtSY91M6txnlML-gK6BgLkRoY_fBHNvMHEv9-9LPSAURoKSkJuZLos/s1600-h/janeleni2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwpeK0pbhOWqM53BVKmz4Z6r3Sl19IESi3z46cFrrGy5WkBcH87PYU2XlCYx63XGAbYFjdncWsWOcVEh1IjUl-XtSY91M6txnlML-gK6BgLkRoY_fBHNvMHEv9-9LPSAURoKSkJuZLos/s400/janeleni2.jpg" width="275" /></a></span><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Maybe if I lived in California. And had cool wide plank floors like these.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Nlhm7u-Ebxbu2B_DpcPYKKVFQb0TR4ZD_fOB0MWZwszeeRVyDir-2SE67AbWXHwkxKiTLePPmAbsmbeF7sgQ6V8KH-ExRfDwcb9vsln571lWlYFCMPLTyTY7DPk4XQhFYcfI6CdnUI8/s1600-h/latte+cowhide+via+decorpad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Nlhm7u-Ebxbu2B_DpcPYKKVFQb0TR4ZD_fOB0MWZwszeeRVyDir-2SE67AbWXHwkxKiTLePPmAbsmbeF7sgQ6V8KH-ExRfDwcb9vsln571lWlYFCMPLTyTY7DPk4XQhFYcfI6CdnUI8/s400/latte+cowhide+via+decorpad.jpg" width="317" /></a> </span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Why am I thinking about cowhide rugs? They are for sale right now at Southeastern Salvage (a regional outlet) for $99. That's a really good deal considering Ballard Designs is offering them for $449 and West Elm on sale for $299. Of course, the fact that big catalog companies/retailers are selling them is evidence they may be overexposed. But I'm a bit trendy, so I don't care.<br /></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOK_YCt_DV5vT9tU3fVXdz0lEtRsrF3sD0E374puaHRrfMYGrTThhYHfHVMO7edvlfrhpEwaDEbLtGSe0CD5sDCOR7Px2u9cFjL-tmV8abwfbJYZxmO8_au6vUgmJLoVELHFiAE_BbhM/s1600-h/janelenigirl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOK_YCt_DV5vT9tU3fVXdz0lEtRsrF3sD0E374puaHRrfMYGrTThhYHfHVMO7edvlfrhpEwaDEbLtGSe0CD5sDCOR7Px2u9cFjL-tmV8abwfbJYZxmO8_au6vUgmJLoVELHFiAE_BbhM/s400/janelenigirl.jpg" width="400" /></a></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">My hesitation? I'm just not sure I want a dead cow on my floor. I don't have an ethical problem with eating beef or wearing/carrying leather goods, so why should I care? I don't know. Something about walking on a cowhide just creeps me out ever so slightly.</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpi4Pk9b87JU8d0O9WVlL2eiLPic429-lXE2d4pG9Oobywf_XlRQR7AaXx2Jdd-mCsKjZDgYyxRqpHdXdnQc6xDHxZ7CIfDXlxB96tu2LpyFetCkR8J7RXF3c1ZnH0t69P7i4vOda7xXk/s1600-h/IMG_4532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpi4Pk9b87JU8d0O9WVlL2eiLPic429-lXE2d4pG9Oobywf_XlRQR7AaXx2Jdd-mCsKjZDgYyxRqpHdXdnQc6xDHxZ7CIfDXlxB96tu2LpyFetCkR8J7RXF3c1ZnH0t69P7i4vOda7xXk/s400/IMG_4532.jpg" width="300" /></a></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">But my friend <a href="http://myinteriorlife.blogspot.com/2010/01/before-and-after.html">Kristen</a> has one in her entry, and I think it looks great! Another slight problem . . . I'm not sure where I'd put it. Details, details.<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8Fw7iMhN5gzl1_mNXbVaQWwusGge_DsCoRqB5VRQf_UyStUS3WZ3xwte98yR6mFnIv4-IVtFAzRO-trKb3B5h8ZAmXCeiE9SYHUA9iFHwQ7fKqgi0Z3FPZ8RRwbqCond9In8xJomfeM/s1600-h/latte+cowhide+via+designarounddenver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8Fw7iMhN5gzl1_mNXbVaQWwusGge_DsCoRqB5VRQf_UyStUS3WZ3xwte98yR6mFnIv4-IVtFAzRO-trKb3B5h8ZAmXCeiE9SYHUA9iFHwQ7fKqgi0Z3FPZ8RRwbqCond9In8xJomfeM/s400/latte+cowhide+via+designarounddenver.jpg" width="400" /></a> </span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Just look how chic.  Hmm . . . this will require more thought. What do you think? Is it okay to walk all over a dead cow?</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Photos: <a href="http://www.mylittlehappyplace.blogspot.com/">My Little Happy Place</a>, <a href="http://www.myfavoriteandmybest.blogspot.com/">My Favorite and My Best</a> and My Interior Life</i><br /></div>

PETA May Not Approve . . .

But cowhide rugs are everywhere. I really like the look of them. I just can't decide if I'd like one in my house. They seem to look ...

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A Little London Loft

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJANB5nVt8oIrBT-6eYXcxoHTebJyjPH8_JevIWaSdiUPjyTraQ1KrzeYovC3kHeyX0cwpkYqMZeR_XlG3zdFPuMrjWhPQxBCTWnW5m1aOdYN9YnYVwGYycsiMHpta04dyehZjmtr4mBfu/s1600-h/loft1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431613202890628722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJANB5nVt8oIrBT-6eYXcxoHTebJyjPH8_JevIWaSdiUPjyTraQ1KrzeYovC3kHeyX0cwpkYqMZeR_XlG3zdFPuMrjWhPQxBCTWnW5m1aOdYN9YnYVwGYycsiMHpta04dyehZjmtr4mBfu/s800/loft1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I've had these photos of the <a href="http://www.numbersixteenhotel.co.uk/index.php?page_id=9&sub_page_id=27&copy_page_id=49">Loft Suite</a> at Covent Garden Hotel, London floating around in my inspiration file and thought it was finally time to post them. I like the simple furnishings and the contrast between the open space and the more intimate space tucked in under the bedroom loft above. A huge mirror over the marble fireplace is balanced on the opposite side by the large painting.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRRbHlOJTYnf7NNNwWtvdkXQtgv_JSMFf3Ts3bBD9iEb7U93-vruE8pcKtXu7P6eP1qQ7C_VqJykNb1bA5Ubd-g9VUKHptmkrAuHfpsas3r1m9P8wBTeFlL_7OPEDtPi1Jka87j1xfuMg/s1600-h/loftct.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431612379643420434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRRbHlOJTYnf7NNNwWtvdkXQtgv_JSMFf3Ts3bBD9iEb7U93-vruE8pcKtXu7P6eP1qQ7C_VqJykNb1bA5Ubd-g9VUKHptmkrAuHfpsas3r1m9P8wBTeFlL_7OPEDtPi1Jka87j1xfuMg/s640/loftct.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> </div>Love these charcoal striped pillows - don't think the space would be the same without them.

A Little London Loft

I've had these photos of the Loft Suite at Covent Garden Hotel, London floating around in my inspiration file and thought it was final...

5:21 AM

Solution for a Windowless Dining Room

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOKiQrZPWtC8b1SgAUbzrf184mPS_ql_P4HicuIhlR-1QYK7U1Ld3HJ7UfDBDGBn_EIygMkGr6ccrdFwDxBWyd-QI8ih3dBd0I_kgpFMD661fqzTNGZMM4zTn5GX4rypOPAOa6zX4VLAC/s1600-h/windowless1jpeg.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430499199676854066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOKiQrZPWtC8b1SgAUbzrf184mPS_ql_P4HicuIhlR-1QYK7U1Ld3HJ7UfDBDGBn_EIygMkGr6ccrdFwDxBWyd-QI8ih3dBd0I_kgpFMD661fqzTNGZMM4zTn5GX4rypOPAOa6zX4VLAC/s800/windowless1jpeg.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Earlier in the month I had wrote about my dilemma in decorating my small, windowless <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-dining-room-today.html">dining room</a> that now functions more as a pass-thru than a dining room. I received so many terrific ideas comments - thank you. Prompted by a suggestion from Beth of <a href="http://www.chinoiseriechic.blogspot.com/">Chinoiserie Chic</a>, I've been giving alot of thought lately to the power of scenic wallpaper to visually expand a windowless space. Recently I came across this windowless dining room designed by Laura McLaughlin - you can see it just beyond the couch.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpKii_-eD07agYU1AZAjQVwThsm-W9hz6qigJcIZ411Q3i3wHgto4k2ZpYa9QZVsWOyTMOUZSkc_IMw21KCO4Rpsmv8t6lKH5qZQ1LlML20Ho1AKHsW6GyNIZDVNhIBc2c0yUFey3kkI35/s1600-h/windowlessjpeg.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430499044031287058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpKii_-eD07agYU1AZAjQVwThsm-W9hz6qigJcIZ411Q3i3wHgto4k2ZpYa9QZVsWOyTMOUZSkc_IMw21KCO4Rpsmv8t6lKH5qZQ1LlML20Ho1AKHsW6GyNIZDVNhIBc2c0yUFey3kkI35/s640/windowlessjpeg.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>The misty English landscape was painted by Boston area artist Patricia Trapp. I'm not sure I would like to make that type of commitment, but I'm wondering about a landscape scene in muted tones or grisaille painted on, or applied to, an oversized canvas. Being a bit fickle, the trick will be in finding something we won't tire of and appeals to us personally, like the country side of the Finger Lakes in NY or Co.Kerry, Ireland.<br /><br />Also, thanks to your comments, the bench has been moved out of my dining room and the table is now centered in the room. Instantly, the room felt more balanced. Now instead of 44 inches of space to walk by on the left, there's 39 inches on both sides of the table. This also solves the lighting problem and now I'll plan to go with a chandelier/hanging fixture.<br /><br />For more pictures of this beautiful home, originally published in Traditional Home Nov 2005, go <a href="http://www.stephaniesonnewbury.com/traditional-home-november-2005.pdf">here</a>. <span style="color:#333333;">(Photography by Frances Janisch)</span><br />For additional ideas on scenic papers, SW Design has a very comprehensive post <a href="http://s-w-design.blogspot.com/2009/08/scenic-papers.html">here</a>.

Solution for a Windowless Dining Room

Earlier in the month I had wrote about my dilemma in decorating my small, windowless dining room that now functions more as a pass-thru tha...

4:13 AM

Before and After

<span style="font-size: large;">I don't have too many great "before and after" photos of design projects for a couple of reasons.   </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1. I haven't redone a whole lot of stuff.  </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">2. More importantly, I forget to take "before" photos thus lessening the "ooh and ahh" effect. Because seriously, who cares what something looks like now if you didn't bother to record the piece of crap it was before.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">But, I did happen to find some great shield-back dining chairs on Craigslist a few months back AND I remembered to take a couple of photos. I knew they would need to be reupholstered, but I also got the idea to paint them white making them look a little less granny and a little more current. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Without further ado . . . here is the BEFORE:</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEito0iwXRLc5ro1N_50mU5cNy0jkv3uqCdDT9MY18UB3Echyphenhyphenl2pwBqaN8kwKvh-KKE-l-6DQ6PWMTdw4xayB61CoPPRL3pqCOdbsYS7jL-wVf0-FSQPSd_eD1pbYesubiGrcc3qh7XBcBE/s1600-h/photo-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEito0iwXRLc5ro1N_50mU5cNy0jkv3uqCdDT9MY18UB3Echyphenhyphenl2pwBqaN8kwKvh-KKE-l-6DQ6PWMTdw4xayB61CoPPRL3pqCOdbsYS7jL-wVf0-FSQPSd_eD1pbYesubiGrcc3qh7XBcBE/s400/photo-3.jpg" width="300" /></a></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And drum roll, please . . . the AFTER:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwdoDG0Ss7v4xPkCczfmbIluEdBJ75uZzsyh7P99Q1Cezjvps9-RVmxxFFTkYDEJqWMUtq_NwLGVtL5nGRKVtjuvqGNYDB9bZlL7kLVXqFIR_9Y11_TnAIriUp0sMld0GaCusGFdV0Pk/s1600-h/IMG_4409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwdoDG0Ss7v4xPkCczfmbIluEdBJ75uZzsyh7P99Q1Cezjvps9-RVmxxFFTkYDEJqWMUtq_NwLGVtL5nGRKVtjuvqGNYDB9bZlL7kLVXqFIR_9Y11_TnAIriUp0sMld0GaCusGFdV0Pk/s400/IMG_4409.jpg" width="300" /></a></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Some people, and you may be among those, think I'm crazy for painting these perfectly nice mahogany chairs white. First of all, I actually paid a nice lady and her daughter to paint them for me. Secondly, I like the effect and just wanted something different that would contrast with my fairly traditional dining room table. I re-upholstered the seats myself. They're not perfect, but who cares. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I ordered a host and hostess chair </span><span style="font-size: large;">in the same fabric </span><span style="font-size: large;">for either end of the table from one of my best friends Kristen, the interior designer (who has access to great stuff). <br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3e8iOoaT7ByNXoLY-8zubFqVfF6FflMKXn14go48Spy5I1TODi6dC8BYc0dSEzIQ4CCslvaU2fZUrNGd9v3pCa-oKMEynZ4uz6umzZCVBf4URFO2-qkPilAVINxoC-NLzauEX-6y-qqI/s1600-h/IMG_4410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3e8iOoaT7ByNXoLY-8zubFqVfF6FflMKXn14go48Spy5I1TODi6dC8BYc0dSEzIQ4CCslvaU2fZUrNGd9v3pCa-oKMEynZ4uz6umzZCVBf4URFO2-qkPilAVINxoC-NLzauEX-6y-qqI/s400/IMG_4410.jpg" width="300" /></a></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I could have gone with a coordinating fabric but I had already purchased way more of this fabric than I needed, so I used what I had. Plus, I liked the idea of having different styles of chair with the same upholstery.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">So, finally, after almost two years of having just a dining room table with no chairs (I can be indecisive at times, and at other times just lack the funds), I have a somewhat complete dining room. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Ta-da!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvXssWUsaMiGDrGvPaKlpX2QqgQrbO_zKqqz1YJgFUlBGr7VRPudXeQHBF7ARfbH64yVBzrVc6rTMjCSxkLa0_2KHQaXvRjJc3lzylFakJJL3La7JGD_6_hht0a6pg9-RNqZGBXRvhTvA/s1600-h/IMG_4408.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvXssWUsaMiGDrGvPaKlpX2QqgQrbO_zKqqz1YJgFUlBGr7VRPudXeQHBF7ARfbH64yVBzrVc6rTMjCSxkLa0_2KHQaXvRjJc3lzylFakJJL3La7JGD_6_hht0a6pg9-RNqZGBXRvhTvA/s400/IMG_4408.JPG" width="400" /></a></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">So what do you think? Should I have left well enough alone?</span>

Before and After

I don't have too many great "before and after" photos of design projects for a couple of reasons. 1. I haven't redone a...

6:12 PM

Jennifer Sergent's DC by Design!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZMpCH11GvK4f04Oisrzj7qWf6fOVYOHNuNnLKVxAsn7GiKGK-I9_JaalK2IFAtqw4yz3wDS-IaubbgvMZF3ofHFdERaDmKOoW8v0Hbuhyphenhyphenyk2KLTSOZVHE_wmSB0F6uySrhBUVIGcZrXy/s1600-h/jennifer-sergent.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430353289593761186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZMpCH11GvK4f04Oisrzj7qWf6fOVYOHNuNnLKVxAsn7GiKGK-I9_JaalK2IFAtqw4yz3wDS-IaubbgvMZF3ofHFdERaDmKOoW8v0Hbuhyphenhyphenyk2KLTSOZVHE_wmSB0F6uySrhBUVIGcZrXy/s400/jennifer-sergent.jpg" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 250px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 363px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I was a big fan of Jennifer Sergent's work as Senior Editor at the recently closed Washington Spaces and am so happy to hear she has launched <a href="http://www.dcbydesignblog.com/">DC by Design</a>! Love Jennifer's description - "I'm a design writer and blogger, recovering from almost 20 years in mainstream journalism..."<br /><br />DC needs dedicated coverage of talented local designers and knowing the quality of her work, <a href="http://www.dcbydesignblog.com/">DC by Design</a> is going to be a terrific go-to source for anyone seeking up-to-date info on the design scene in the Washington, DC area.<br /><br />Having been self-employed for the last 15 years, I'm always inspired when someone launches out on their own to pursue their passion. Congratulations to Jennifer - I have a hunch 2010 is going to be a great year!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFDJGfzAhyno0of7t-G3Fxali4X-WFib9hcOUF4HkletLjmAC7bgIJK-otOhODzfrlD3f9cz4KJb9oSZDCg7H5cxfSFO4BA9FoV4vJwLLrv0mEdQ47EmNlyfWXQjwoMY2SPpC_jbuQSdX/s1600-h/a.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430354254170955874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFDJGfzAhyno0of7t-G3Fxali4X-WFib9hcOUF4HkletLjmAC7bgIJK-otOhODzfrlD3f9cz4KJb9oSZDCg7H5cxfSFO4BA9FoV4vJwLLrv0mEdQ47EmNlyfWXQjwoMY2SPpC_jbuQSdX/s640/a.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>First up, Jennifer has some great photos of a new project by DC designer Sally Steponkus. As usual, Sally's interiors are gorgeous - go <a href="http://dcbydesignblog.com/archives/99">here</a> to see more. <span style="color:#666666;">(photography by </span><a href="http://www.angieseckinger.com/"><span style="color:#666666;">Annie Seckinger</span></a><span style="color:#666666;">) </span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_pIWBPCzBPDlv6_bdaI7m-qxDfz5soN0GDB2hkYNdrM-j752W9L5H_m6Ea6y-GvzsXXtHscNSwwCIypceIsPaNGMHcG_G9KodTpvIcudgcx6F9pbc1T9oeaneYpZCiKcyqD_oy6ECUjX/s1600-h/adcdesignhouse.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430363761305157410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_pIWBPCzBPDlv6_bdaI7m-qxDfz5soN0GDB2hkYNdrM-j752W9L5H_m6Ea6y-GvzsXXtHscNSwwCIypceIsPaNGMHcG_G9KodTpvIcudgcx6F9pbc1T9oeaneYpZCiKcyqD_oy6ECUjX/s400/adcdesignhouse.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> There's also a scoop on the designers named for the upcoming <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">2010 DC Design House</a> in the 10,000 square foot Chevy Chase Beaux Art mansion that was once the site for the Harry S. Truman inaugural party. Jennifer will be covering the Bare Bones Tour on Feb, 27 - which I was dying to go to but am going to be in St. John USVI that week. You know I'll be trying to hunt down internet access somewhere on the island to take a peek at the pics. Go<a href="http://dcbydesignblog.com/archives/94"> here</a> for more and the listing of designers.

Jennifer Sergent's DC by Design!

I was a big fan of Jennifer Sergent's work as Senior Editor at the recently closed Washington Spaces and am so happy to hear she has la...

9:04 AM

California Dreamin' . . .

<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know about you, but the weather is getting me down. First we had the arctic blast a couple of weeks ago, now there are tornadoes in the forecast. And the utter and complete devastation in Haiti is horrific and almost unimaginable.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">At times like these, I could use some diversions.  </span><br /><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/AVvXsEjpKmsc2TXuNR-jH7Bfy56emKEW_IJxkPFZtK0Uc1aHEOjdF2RwJRkwxAUEdl5pdeukYnjL7-TRDrb3oJ7_k9qMnOzzam2vqtH1aX_GIWCVUk3Is9-E4oP8V_NEYWqC4PNJEiLup5WQOsA/s1600-h/l1070290.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpKmsc2TXuNR-jH7Bfy56emKEW_IJxkPFZtK0Uc1aHEOjdF2RwJRkwxAUEdl5pdeukYnjL7-TRDrb3oJ7_k9qMnOzzam2vqtH1aX_GIWCVUk3Is9-E4oP8V_NEYWqC4PNJEiLup5WQOsA/s400/l1070290.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div style="color: #e06666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <i>Ornamental fruit tree blossoms from blogger <a href="http://slimpaley.com/">Slim Paley</a>'s Southern </i></span><br /></div><div style="color: #e06666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>California garden before the floods came.</i></span><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvU4wPZ7MaKzNT34j6W24sU3r96XbT886qsp1ugr16emISpppQH4s5OC3GZikWlcoFlm4i4qUcHVAuLd68RbMsrh86CGnqv5PNhi7HRQFsbN4cAHfaEWewDYukzQ5Ht0-9FwySU5oPnlU/s1600-h/kitchen-set2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvU4wPZ7MaKzNT34j6W24sU3r96XbT886qsp1ugr16emISpppQH4s5OC3GZikWlcoFlm4i4qUcHVAuLd68RbMsrh86CGnqv5PNhi7HRQFsbN4cAHfaEWewDYukzQ5Ht0-9FwySU5oPnlU/s400/kitchen-set2.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div style="color: #e06666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> Recognize this? It's the kitchen of Nora Walker (Sally Field) from the show </i></span><br /></div><div style="color: #e06666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Brothers and Sisters (set in Cali and filmed there).</i></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Namely pretty pictures. Delicate flowers, interesting art, beautiful interiors. Some of my favorites at the moment come from sunny California. Of course, California is flooding right now . . . another victim of Mother Nature. What the @!#!@$?!!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3mF8fvgBsHzC6W23Yql0o0_oDf6s4FnN8ubBeyTV8PvHQN0gLBQBuR-9OOSSDoRppagoN0ZrzZPf9NOXmQd6amrajZSFSsECA2AW9v3fMHG6uDvIKrS857cbLHBzos_j8-u7-dfqabg/s1600-h/6a00e54fe9de5c883301053716a02b970b-320wi.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3mF8fvgBsHzC6W23Yql0o0_oDf6s4FnN8ubBeyTV8PvHQN0gLBQBuR-9OOSSDoRppagoN0ZrzZPf9NOXmQd6amrajZSFSsECA2AW9v3fMHG6uDvIKrS857cbLHBzos_j8-u7-dfqabg/s400/6a00e54fe9de5c883301053716a02b970b-320wi.png" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMiOblhNryD1AnLLW1K9XsX_WCOnlTbnYTGm1D5SduFTUhyphenhypheno1RZRPVNInYQIi1gHqgOGEQD59UcpJdGPY30yM-WRSClCrBYnRQBpBp3XfqDh_74WYFm0UHo891a7KC1BmnkIQ95Dg8kI/s1600-h/6a00e54fe9de5c883301116850f6f0970c-320wi.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMiOblhNryD1AnLLW1K9XsX_WCOnlTbnYTGm1D5SduFTUhyphenhypheno1RZRPVNInYQIi1gHqgOGEQD59UcpJdGPY30yM-WRSClCrBYnRQBpBp3XfqDh_74WYFm0UHo891a7KC1BmnkIQ95Dg8kI/s400/6a00e54fe9de5c883301116850f6f0970c-320wi.png" /></a><br /></div><div style="color: #e06666; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">California interior designer Katie Leede's work. Just pretty. Ahh.</span></i><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">What are you dreaming of on such a winter's day? </span><br /></div><br />Photos: <a href="http://slimpaley.com/">Slim Paley</a>, <a href="http://www.subzero.com/livingkitchen/lifestyle/friendsdetail.aspx?tid=6&fid=7">Subzero.com</a> and <a href="http://digsbykatie.com/">digsbykatie.com</a>

California Dreamin' . . .

I don't know about you, but the weather is getting me down. First we had the arctic blast a couple of weeks ago, now there are tornadoes...

6:46 PM

Big Window Challenge = Eddie Ross Room Love

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvrup6jeNr2nFCSS73q4XCqOkwPiy5hrwUv1E98cDDFwIZ0uKCSg77AZ3e5VL9wE3kuAe7NSn6M2fHHY5JLnxCroLUZp_eBatOaX3QQJ8zeEjngS8BwYh8ZXkLv8dc9u62g8TywXkvrjs/s1600-h/eddiewindow9_thumb4.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429327043092057698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvrup6jeNr2nFCSS73q4XCqOkwPiy5hrwUv1E98cDDFwIZ0uKCSg77AZ3e5VL9wE3kuAe7NSn6M2fHHY5JLnxCroLUZp_eBatOaX3QQJ8zeEjngS8BwYh8ZXkLv8dc9u62g8TywXkvrjs/s640/eddiewindow9_thumb4.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Hip, layered and fearless, Eddie Ross's design for Elle Decor's entry in the <a href="http://bigwindowchallenge.apartmenttherapy.com/">Big Window Challenge</a> is a joyful celebration of the power of a room to make you feel happy and optimistic! Why play it safe when you can envelop a room in a vibrant blue splattered print and ground it with beautiful blue ceilings, moldings and faux bois floors. Echoing Elle Decor's panache for classic design with signature flair, Eddie's elegant room would be the perfect backdrop for a lively cocktail party or a quiet night at home.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjis1kUeC5HBroGOaL_leSZF9kyBgNBtaA8q6tUqEDFnzR5huGQQz-Jzawb0_dRUNAaPW_fsJsiFXysycFX2clXdBaSkwW75vI_W4oXvuMzt5ADcC-U1AAy29B10giznRE0iNlASykSbomz/s1600-h/eddie-ross-window-3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429327280098092642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjis1kUeC5HBroGOaL_leSZF9kyBgNBtaA8q6tUqEDFnzR5huGQQz-Jzawb0_dRUNAaPW_fsJsiFXysycFX2clXdBaSkwW75vI_W4oXvuMzt5ADcC-U1AAy29B10giznRE0iNlASykSbomz/s640/eddie-ross-window-3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Clean lined, upholstered furniture balance curved, vintage pieces that are warmed up with gilded bronze metal finishes. Love, love the chandelier.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6MXncLX8HZGB4RpEbnRkwk9VHFwSPBm8YH21mx8lcZVfhYZVN5u2hxI7qw4zcDpPUfz9c7PpD6V0bWmXeiFuEbRnDwGwv2cr6XyZJZWsX-SJJVMlVGA26ZE0gv5M05MOhyphenhyphenH14t42nkqe/s1600-h/eddiewindow8_thumb1.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429366157704813954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6MXncLX8HZGB4RpEbnRkwk9VHFwSPBm8YH21mx8lcZVfhYZVN5u2hxI7qw4zcDpPUfz9c7PpD6V0bWmXeiFuEbRnDwGwv2cr6XyZJZWsX-SJJVMlVGA26ZE0gv5M05MOhyphenhyphenH14t42nkqe/s400/eddiewindow8_thumb1.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Shoes off + a pile of magazines + a blanket = Eddie's got my number!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd45w8PEQ4Th5T9U2RHsi9P232sm8aonc7o06ayyeZVXnVRy0E2SlI42cXvv9zKgW2YyPcNAyZWM9nhiaQn-wnkapLtJ5hMz8q14TrBD9t7JefnQB6VKngV0GXj6fuWoPaJp7ydP_EZuxZ/s1600-h/eddiewindow11_thumb1.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429326853351307202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd45w8PEQ4Th5T9U2RHsi9P232sm8aonc7o06ayyeZVXnVRy0E2SlI42cXvv9zKgW2YyPcNAyZWM9nhiaQn-wnkapLtJ5hMz8q14TrBD9t7JefnQB6VKngV0GXj6fuWoPaJp7ydP_EZuxZ/s640/eddiewindow11_thumb1.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>The room is filled with original twists - check out these oversized pink patterned oval pillows.<br />If you read this blog, you know I'm a big fan of Eddie Ross. I'm also a big fan of this room and hope you'll take the time to check out Bloomingdale's Big Window Challenge <a href="http://bigwindowchallenge.apartmenttherapy.com/"><strong><span style="color:#990000;">HERE</span></strong></a> and cast your vote. You can vote through January 28th. Hope you'll join me in voting for the Eddie Ross room!<br /><br /><span style="color:#333333;">Images above: </span><a href="http://www.juellphotography.com/"><span style="color:#333333;">Addie Juell</span></a><span style="color:#333333;"> (via </span><a href="http://www.paloma81.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#333333;">La Dolce Vita</span></a><span style="color:#333333;">)</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJsNt-o-5rWPs_DM46AyX2Fmar1lbO57DISK1Ie1dG9pAAh0JjeUDnf0p4qE0c324_AJVOVQzAoqJ20Df_pGGKxmXdfX-2VVujgCplTZ7A0KoQHyR1Tz4v03g6PdjCf2X4DBrfR9URT1y7/s1600-h/eddie-ross-window2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429351598125342418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJsNt-o-5rWPs_DM46AyX2Fmar1lbO57DISK1Ie1dG9pAAh0JjeUDnf0p4qE0c324_AJVOVQzAoqJ20Df_pGGKxmXdfX-2VVujgCplTZ7A0KoQHyR1Tz4v03g6PdjCf2X4DBrfR9URT1y7/s640/eddie-ross-window2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span style="color:#333333;"> Image source </span><a href="http://www.kristymayphotography.com/"><span style="color:#333333;">Kristy May</span></a>

Big Window Challenge = Eddie Ross Room Love

Hip, layered and fearless, Eddie Ross's design for Elle Decor's entry in the Big Window Challenge is a joyful celebration of the po...

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Fireplaces in Kitchens

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFuGqSXXFU_jrChZ7RpkwdrXOs-uaU9IVoLYy0dNQniV_nJBni_zc3nNb2lkEEPVtLbVSyyKNfa0AQNy_wgzMAH_pVq5lwkBAGzaopN26rBeGyENkC5PUp9K-dfxeQDuDkJW4hYsdkzkjs/s1600-h/fireplace.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429168456305082978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFuGqSXXFU_jrChZ7RpkwdrXOs-uaU9IVoLYy0dNQniV_nJBni_zc3nNb2lkEEPVtLbVSyyKNfa0AQNy_wgzMAH_pVq5lwkBAGzaopN26rBeGyENkC5PUp9K-dfxeQDuDkJW4hYsdkzkjs/s640/fireplace.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>If I was building a dream house, a fireplace in the kitchen would be near the top of my wish list. This kitchen of Canadian designer <a href="http://www.glucksteindesign.com/">Brian Gluckstein</a> is my all time favorite. I love the elevated placement of the fireplace surrounded by the beautiful dark wood cabinets and woodwork. Off the the left, not shown, is a gorgeous banquet seating area (more on that in a later post) <span style="color:#666666;">Source: Canadian <a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/">House and Home</a>, Feb 2003, photography by Michael Alberstat</span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhf7IEu940qJJD4H2S8rnTsrvmDIIqbDA_6NvhlXme4RpMS4ChqNkmfYZR89kRzGvqNQharVJLDPRoLpRH5PtHI8qn9dqqWcafvqFvjvsFD9sazzBNmIRNSE3E__5e_94NQZr2xPp2B0Ex/s1600-h/fMarkWaldronSouthernAccentsviaallthebest.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429168222714238466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhf7IEu940qJJD4H2S8rnTsrvmDIIqbDA_6NvhlXme4RpMS4ChqNkmfYZR89kRzGvqNQharVJLDPRoLpRH5PtHI8qn9dqqWcafvqFvjvsFD9sazzBNmIRNSE3E__5e_94NQZr2xPp2B0Ex/s640/fMarkWaldronSouthernAccentsviaallthebest.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Here's another beautiful, traditional fireplace adding ambiance to the kitchen of this older home. Imagine Sunday breakfast here. <span style="color:#666666;">(photography by Mark Walron, Southern Accents, via <a href="http://www.allthebestblog.com/">All the Best</a>)<br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXxR0eZDKYsPXtxs-YMpru7E9b_pP1jO7KjUxEBRtXG46_bm-U0utqolr028wmNKUw6DKgBukSVhMJAvuJrZhQW-UGo9pfUlQbwegN2hr7jUa7AzaHVj17fkxH4Om4J9GEhyYE35JpJIzd/s1600-h/fireplace2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429168097599254434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXxR0eZDKYsPXtxs-YMpru7E9b_pP1jO7KjUxEBRtXG46_bm-U0utqolr028wmNKUw6DKgBukSVhMJAvuJrZhQW-UGo9pfUlQbwegN2hr7jUa7AzaHVj17fkxH4Om4J9GEhyYE35JpJIzd/s400/fireplace2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The fireplace stands out in this blue kitchen in a Notting Hill home that was for sale last year. If it was lit I think it would give a better sense of its impact in the room.</div><div></div><div></div><div><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Do you have a fireplace in your kitchen?</span></strong> If you do, I'd love you to send me a picture so I could so a second post. mynottinghill ( at ) gmail . com </div></div>

Fireplaces in Kitchens

If I was building a dream house, a fireplace in the kitchen would be near the top of my wish list. This kitchen of Canadian designer Brian G...

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You Zig and I'll Zag

<span style="font-size: large;">Confession: I love zigzags.</span><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/AVvXsEj1ktguVa7jr7IX5hFkNa535rbQzncLg3kCQh1OvNsjXqvRHexucCOvTGbwzuetJdohM3LPeKM2ilLVwmKAktor7OkobAQXB7Itcq6NKCzstP2a9T6eLnUZTvVsyqdwAydwsU_PRW-kRpE/s1600-h/151-282_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ktguVa7jr7IX5hFkNa535rbQzncLg3kCQh1OvNsjXqvRHexucCOvTGbwzuetJdohM3LPeKM2ilLVwmKAktor7OkobAQXB7Itcq6NKCzstP2a9T6eLnUZTvVsyqdwAydwsU_PRW-kRpE/s320/151-282_large.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Some refer to it as a chevron pattern (chevron is basically a fancy term for the "V" shape). </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwyOvt-1FLJtCCiI9W5cNDPZ63J9KctrXvYo_A4gLxSfkkuAVSGyvr94VoEr34MHVoud52PCgcAKcD7bAoXJ7-wydPFh39TKJH_ktxBfHNutPAYJgYhpmIYFy_RIxOJ4kStW5uTzfQSo/s1600-h/ZigZag_Orange.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwyOvt-1FLJtCCiI9W5cNDPZ63J9KctrXvYo_A4gLxSfkkuAVSGyvr94VoEr34MHVoud52PCgcAKcD7bAoXJ7-wydPFh39TKJH_ktxBfHNutPAYJgYhpmIYFy_RIxOJ4kStW5uTzfQSo/s400/ZigZag_Orange.jpg" width="400" /></a></span><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Whatever you call it, I like it. And would like some in my home please.</span><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/AVvXsEi0T7MTNDQIC5070coUoS7UtbSEVvdI5kuph7KcDQZBhFF2UeH5ZwgfDxukuevjDXwtWPI0y_KaVVihI_RQylJEsAtX6TRRctFHTaDcxhvSmjU2UFgJcusfwRvDjCAfWZcgOHVgp-ZydWg/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.116962192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0T7MTNDQIC5070coUoS7UtbSEVvdI5kuph7KcDQZBhFF2UeH5ZwgfDxukuevjDXwtWPI0y_KaVVihI_RQylJEsAtX6TRRctFHTaDcxhvSmjU2UFgJcusfwRvDjCAfWZcgOHVgp-ZydWg/s400/il_fullxfull.116962192.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">I'm loving these Schumacher chevron pillows from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/plumcushion">Plum Cushion</a> on Etsy.</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">But where, oh where, should I put them? I'm thinking my bedroom could use some sprucing.</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWlTh-8tQci6D4XMVLBTq9MeGen0dkK6mPSHWQb7-R8L020CMuXQUV-QA4uyKemkehgC2TQ2ifNnrrujDij0VhhMbtT5UK1zUF9VysO7ghwqKT_fmx6LXZE_Ms5ki0OB6NqvPH0LeCo4/s1600-h/40349.6198B558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWlTh-8tQci6D4XMVLBTq9MeGen0dkK6mPSHWQb7-R8L020CMuXQUV-QA4uyKemkehgC2TQ2ifNnrrujDij0VhhMbtT5UK1zUF9VysO7ghwqKT_fmx6LXZE_Ms5ki0OB6NqvPH0LeCo4/s400/40349.6198B558.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">These <a href="http://www.unicahome.com/p45835/missoni-home/hector-throws-by-missoni-home.html">throws</a> are a little out of my price range, but I do think their fun colors would add a bit of spark to any interior. <br /></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Or maybe a rug could fill my zigzag void? This one from <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/r656/?pkey=crugs-flooring">West Elm </a>fits the bill.</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJ7mq4vhzLiqQMn7iFkUMoVJXsXCfp244HYdZWNeUMfI0bequjAVEJDsL4HpZEadmHvRjst-Q1ew8zibM4dh38BH9VPd68mzTGy7k2774WVG9zxmkqZD58ng0XfybQBd7yO2vD2m4okA/s1600-h/img89m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJ7mq4vhzLiqQMn7iFkUMoVJXsXCfp244HYdZWNeUMfI0bequjAVEJDsL4HpZEadmHvRjst-Q1ew8zibM4dh38BH9VPd68mzTGy7k2774WVG9zxmkqZD58ng0XfybQBd7yO2vD2m4okA/s320/img89m.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2F0bxY1eif0qZ9sJ-KeGnrUthly9OT5rWqQyWbogdpe3LAkGzmlbZyaoKbYRVzhKHKHJg5_u2oQ8Tfh9I3xOrPbWKXcyArahzfsfxV3zjyWsmu19yw5pJ2Scqy81jg7qvPcs98-HLeMk/s1600-h/living-room-design-ideas-ED0110-Gambrel-04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2F0bxY1eif0qZ9sJ-KeGnrUthly9OT5rWqQyWbogdpe3LAkGzmlbZyaoKbYRVzhKHKHJg5_u2oQ8Tfh9I3xOrPbWKXcyArahzfsfxV3zjyWsmu19yw5pJ2Scqy81jg7qvPcs98-HLeMk/s400/living-room-design-ideas-ED0110-Gambrel-04.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>A gratuitous shot of the Schumacher chevron fabric on the club chairs by the fireplace.</i><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So what do you think? Do you love zigzags as much as I do, or do they just remind you of this poor guy?<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOcE9y2tXAU94RsWdqDMYbGWbMBPNNbB1VB_NnTTlqRkwypJ3pAaYGYZf2wcLcwhbH2_jcg7apupgo6TdBHFz382_zSEwmCEgzRXLnw75lJtSNl0I9orskNKTv-hBzgQ02aPRd6afEA4/s1600-h/charliebrown.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOcE9y2tXAU94RsWdqDMYbGWbMBPNNbB1VB_NnTTlqRkwypJ3pAaYGYZf2wcLcwhbH2_jcg7apupgo6TdBHFz382_zSEwmCEgzRXLnw75lJtSNl0I9orskNKTv-hBzgQ02aPRd6afEA4/s320/charliebrown.png" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div><i>Photos: <a href="https://www.revivalhomeandgarden.com/productdetail.aspx?id=151&cat=107">Revival Home and Garden</a>, Madeline Weinrib, Plum Cushion, Unica Home, West Elm, Elle Decor and Photobucket.</i>

You Zig and I'll Zag

Confession: I love zigzags. Some refer to it as a chevron pattern (chevron is basically a fancy term for the "V" shape). Whatever ...

4:39 PM

I Spy: Coincidence or Styling?

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrwuQgZRVODL0K507I0hxkkZCPpA0Ma3poMEG4XU_95_rPOIe-GEigoahGv755A2pLLHoN1iXfMXSb2kQoGgTEiydOGlLhHrNTkbecykZxdTreIM4bQVrD3_sGR_XVmbj8LqIngETsjESZ/s1600-h/trad3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428297832868439682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrwuQgZRVODL0K507I0hxkkZCPpA0Ma3poMEG4XU_95_rPOIe-GEigoahGv755A2pLLHoN1iXfMXSb2kQoGgTEiydOGlLhHrNTkbecykZxdTreIM4bQVrD3_sGR_XVmbj8LqIngETsjESZ/s400/trad3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Leafing through the March issue of <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>, I noticed these light blue bottles in the room designed by <a href="http://www.chapmanradcliffhome.com/">Ruthie Sommers</a>. Pretty and fresh, I think they look great as part of the tablescape.<span style="color:#333333;"> (photography by Grey Crawford) </span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcbLcxfvfjJ15AQBfwaiDt_rpIXmJ7GkM1u0bOWcqZUXbqUXJWLv385tp8afYc4RrAMMVpqssiAff-DcJDzypUdNuL_w-Ind7qoZdP4p1KjW2hN6C6MUyx8yDkBiExSrgYwOXCz0q6m4iv/s1600-h/trad5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428297680196968594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcbLcxfvfjJ15AQBfwaiDt_rpIXmJ7GkM1u0bOWcqZUXbqUXJWLv385tp8afYc4RrAMMVpqssiAff-DcJDzypUdNuL_w-Ind7qoZdP4p1KjW2hN6C6MUyx8yDkBiExSrgYwOXCz0q6m4iv/s400/trad5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 343px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Ten pages later I noticed the same light blue vases on the mantle of this room designed by interior designer <a href="http://www.markjwilliamsdesign.com/">Mark Williams</a>. They look great there too, contrasted against the white walls and fitting in with the light, casual decor of the room.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSM6vpUVOKBCBoXIYu-8x7ZKsiEdMHDfUWCjsnSRnnaUp9hm5Ogx-r8WOYaj8gVKgL2I4S9eFp4Pjp7pHWPhnvnOW0zhGX8aFMbQb2De3Wg4QIbHaScrAKbP4SeYAMWx1VlsFqEOFQ66vO/s1600-h/tradr.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428297603818875282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSM6vpUVOKBCBoXIYu-8x7ZKsiEdMHDfUWCjsnSRnnaUp9hm5Ogx-r8WOYaj8gVKgL2I4S9eFp4Pjp7pHWPhnvnOW0zhGX8aFMbQb2De3Wg4QIbHaScrAKbP4SeYAMWx1VlsFqEOFQ66vO/s400/tradr.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="color:#666666;"> (photography by Michael Garland)</span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6lyCy8shW4xicdldhsg0PWIc9aBO0k5WNvIDBvfiCNLra_IVymW37_D7NQZ7dcpkVOZDKkBy9ZJhUt2FDMSGGkIXhyphenhyphenjI0P_wA5U4oe7O7CWOM2QiGi1DqR1crALAlOo34MFxGpS5QTNRB/s1600-h/tradr1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428297509595413298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6lyCy8shW4xicdldhsg0PWIc9aBO0k5WNvIDBvfiCNLra_IVymW37_D7NQZ7dcpkVOZDKkBy9ZJhUt2FDMSGGkIXhyphenhyphenjI0P_wA5U4oe7O7CWOM2QiGi1DqR1crALAlOo34MFxGpS5QTNRB/s400/tradr1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> In the source guide it appears that they're from <a href="http://www.hollyhockinc.com/">Hollyhock</a>. So it makes me wonder, is this a coincidence or a styling addition for the photo shoot?  Either way, they look great in both rooms. </div><div> </div><div>Additional thought - In the scheme of things that are going on in the world today, this really doesn't matter, does it? </div></div></div>

I Spy: Coincidence or Styling?

Leafing through the March issue of Traditional Home , I noticed these light blue bottles in the room designed by Ruthie Sommers . Pretty and...

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Traditional Home Honors Paul Corrie & Chance to Win A Room Design

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsgu2IslirHUMrR7JFRca2hQxpC3Ddx-UszP1tktsZyR2tL_r4NLd6xqEeuNWmMn-X0AYZEUOqbytCEKIpShc_0l6m2VEQUOsRAbA7N7IcixLtjAJ0VX2PNt86m07zJ5PpuRCXGbL8Sg0o/s1600-h/pcorrie.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427753651874020994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsgu2IslirHUMrR7JFRca2hQxpC3Ddx-UszP1tktsZyR2tL_r4NLd6xqEeuNWmMn-X0AYZEUOqbytCEKIpShc_0l6m2VEQUOsRAbA7N7IcixLtjAJ0VX2PNt86m07zJ5PpuRCXGbL8Sg0o/s400/pcorrie.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 382px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />D.C. designer Paul Corrie has been named as one of <span style="color:#3366ff;">Traditional Home's 20 Young Designers to Watch</span>. Paul was also one of two designer's to be cited in the opening paragraph of the article, "...to the neutral but nuanced urban interiors of Washington, D.C.'s Paul Corrie..."  Congratulations to Paul for this well deserved honor!<br /><br />I featured Paul's work in my DC Designer Series a year ago (<a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2009/01/dc-designer-series-paul-corrie.html">here</a>) and am excited to see that Traditonal Home is holding a contest allowing readers to vote for their favorite designer. The designer who receives the highest number of Readers’ Choice votes will provide a personalized room design incorporating luxurious Duralee fabrics for drapery, sofa, pillows and more (up to a $5,000.00 retail value) to a randomly selected winner. My vote's for Paul - go <a href="http://my.traditionalhome.com/photos/photo-contests/young-traditional-readers-choice/;jsessionid=IQOT0QGEVUJCQCQCEARB42Q?page=2"><strong><span style="color:#990000;">HERE</span></strong></a> to cast your own vote and for a chance to win the prize.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaPbDUrQEMf6wgFOTbu7u0suOmZDGFeFQHP00NbisfvL3WEA6XEesF4P3Ssl_qvpBRQpWKqcp8l0ujsX_7SN2HFLU82ECXVRMAmsZsj_wWF4A7PV5HLdw9QwU2v2uFX90mabrlemBPueO/s1600-h/young-traditional-logo.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427752231827012034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaPbDUrQEMf6wgFOTbu7u0suOmZDGFeFQHP00NbisfvL3WEA6XEesF4P3Ssl_qvpBRQpWKqcp8l0ujsX_7SN2HFLU82ECXVRMAmsZsj_wWF4A7PV5HLdw9QwU2v2uFX90mabrlemBPueO/s400/young-traditional-logo.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 212px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4sFKU3ly2PHEQJZCShO1WmPY_KyRrqx2PwQf1s4b-pv80E-sTWYaJqWPbrN8O5cuM0eXDEMS5VpQB35XNYLbKBE40X9Cj_tHvsnbGexi52sHWcN5dqTjBRNe-hhkciHsN6dyqL_L_z_26/s1600-h/pcorrie1r.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427751803389042626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4sFKU3ly2PHEQJZCShO1WmPY_KyRrqx2PwQf1s4b-pv80E-sTWYaJqWPbrN8O5cuM0eXDEMS5VpQB35XNYLbKBE40X9Cj_tHvsnbGexi52sHWcN5dqTjBRNe-hhkciHsN6dyqL_L_z_26/s400/pcorrie1r.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 292px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPpWpgL5mDTJyq6FW3SRubEAp2z39viuSBXCfxUsClYpZuqflJo2-UlKIy0gAHnn0zl9yCj1ZFx0zjfO4q8UrumEodeU858qGF8z0neXZS_bQonFQqY9-A1trvw93JsXkSW9B6Ve8c8Oar/s1600-h/pcorrie6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427751311450489410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPpWpgL5mDTJyq6FW3SRubEAp2z39viuSBXCfxUsClYpZuqflJo2-UlKIy0gAHnn0zl9yCj1ZFx0zjfO4q8UrumEodeU858qGF8z0neXZS_bQonFQqY9-A1trvw93JsXkSW9B6Ve8c8Oar/s400/pcorrie6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 382px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTkhZU1to_k93qyo21-0aPgap4BtNK5U9SGQXDhPD01Fac_gLxkVj-6rxCYo2jte367LpABo_4tfBI6vJSUZOzN4kiGX63HY11YRVSUfgNLeqedOMjXPP3XurJX30H8wEOux9QtQ-HHCb/s1600-h/pcorrie5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427751100382614962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTkhZU1to_k93qyo21-0aPgap4BtNK5U9SGQXDhPD01Fac_gLxkVj-6rxCYo2jte367LpABo_4tfBI6vJSUZOzN4kiGX63HY11YRVSUfgNLeqedOMjXPP3XurJX30H8wEOux9QtQ-HHCb/s400/pcorrie5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 382px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPiapysRqJdYDTQCMaqKLn_9O5he9pH2TjJrUxN0WEj5GVd9gvMlX13-AQdxQYWQQGo-1AXAj_Q1GdXlDtCSq5GyxWoaezA6loGwoU6dbd_DOpINkwoZOWQ77DSw1w8Mxy0Wi6bY1e3CM/s1600-h/pcorrie4r.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427750734160784914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPiapysRqJdYDTQCMaqKLn_9O5he9pH2TjJrUxN0WEj5GVd9gvMlX13-AQdxQYWQQGo-1AXAj_Q1GdXlDtCSq5GyxWoaezA6loGwoU6dbd_DOpINkwoZOWQ77DSw1w8Mxy0Wi6bY1e3CM/s640/pcorrie4r.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>All images from Paul Corrie's <a href="http://www.paulcorrie.com/">website</a>.</div></div>

Traditional Home Honors Paul Corrie & Chance to Win A Room Design

D.C. designer Paul Corrie has been named as one of Traditional Home's 20 Young Designers to Watch . Paul was also one of two designer...

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