Dining Room Design

Weekend Spoils

Happy Monday. Hope everyone had a great weekend. It flooded here on Saturday, but other than that it was okay. It was flea market weekend, and while I usually hit it up on Friday, I had other plans that day so I managed to squeeze in a Sunday visit. Friday, I hit a local estate sale in the waning hours of the day and scored some goodies . . .<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHfZtUHLDAxJZ72qgdvSaSi7Z7IRQbcZ05SEFiExTOjiBQ8NnfkU4WNIXIaOpB7QkuYUVg3EdMFdn44dHsnuuD05ZEUpM6ykXvW_4x-sj9xLkB19QvCa2kiK-ntvK0TQwm-7Q9FTCAcuc/s1600/DSC00417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHfZtUHLDAxJZ72qgdvSaSi7Z7IRQbcZ05SEFiExTOjiBQ8NnfkU4WNIXIaOpB7QkuYUVg3EdMFdn44dHsnuuD05ZEUpM6ykXvW_4x-sj9xLkB19QvCa2kiK-ntvK0TQwm-7Q9FTCAcuc/s640/DSC00417.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">This vintage La Barge mirror is huge and heavy (do you see my black doors? that's a post in itself but I'm waiting for new knobs before the official reveal). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbtN98xEEdhYs1ExHHKf0PpNcQn_ZSBgOU9lhyphenhyphen5lGW3PPWffPGpi_BMZMzg2be9NZ5EJyabfgwjZ12dIr_lIDvWAJX1mNWITIOL9u4Vmfo_brXqThVeqz1j615xsyFHZc_ieGWtTSHrOR/s1600/DSC00416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbtN98xEEdhYs1ExHHKf0PpNcQn_ZSBgOU9lhyphenhyphen5lGW3PPWffPGpi_BMZMzg2be9NZ5EJyabfgwjZ12dIr_lIDvWAJX1mNWITIOL9u4Vmfo_brXqThVeqz1j615xsyFHZc_ieGWtTSHrOR/s400/DSC00416.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">An adorable vintage wicker elephant garden seat/table. Paint him any color or leave him au naturel (that seems to be the trend now). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNffxYHyD4j-BavVHS9gaWavYDg_2qIziohfRkeXi497u8qyOSdr3FJLJdnWlhFn-eUlbm1B5OwUKO4_DGFRAA4T6mI_HxKc844IKgT0jOLb5SsucatDzweH85NFzpxAXImsL2h3g9HZsg/s1600/blanket.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNffxYHyD4j-BavVHS9gaWavYDg_2qIziohfRkeXi497u8qyOSdr3FJLJdnWlhFn-eUlbm1B5OwUKO4_DGFRAA4T6mI_HxKc844IKgT0jOLb5SsucatDzweH85NFzpxAXImsL2h3g9HZsg/s400/blanket.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">And if you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/myinteriorlife#" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (and if you don't, please do), you may have already seen this vintage Mexican wool blanket. Seriously some of the most vivid colors I've seen.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The flea was packed with vendors and people on Sunday all glad to see some clear skies. I picked up a piece of art . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7D0k4jpl3tYj_pTmBeBRThuEp3l6_pIev-iNCxc3BQyfyvYkGz4SB6aDLRk7JiirfuJDJ_qqllr0UE89h8EFGXWR744clrrSd-iIlHJvYencwhiSRqxOwUIpqxaQNLjxZl0wSb1pYVtJw/s1600/DSC00426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7D0k4jpl3tYj_pTmBeBRThuEp3l6_pIev-iNCxc3BQyfyvYkGz4SB6aDLRk7JiirfuJDJ_qqllr0UE89h8EFGXWR744clrrSd-iIlHJvYencwhiSRqxOwUIpqxaQNLjxZl0wSb1pYVtJw/s400/DSC00426.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm obsessed with the colors in this thing. Looks like a watercolor but it's an oil or acrylic. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Then, of course, some brass just because . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJlcjC0PvkUU7vnxb4LdnMGXmdj1C6M5YaJLXOqrRsxbvR7aKB4rTdekHLIfkjOAT4qEEzn_RQwBsvVuYcRdr3JLnkMcmQQApcdna36jt9VjpE9oLVGKnqQOsQ9zwx48hWaSW1t20YsLu/s1600/brass.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJlcjC0PvkUU7vnxb4LdnMGXmdj1C6M5YaJLXOqrRsxbvR7aKB4rTdekHLIfkjOAT4qEEzn_RQwBsvVuYcRdr3JLnkMcmQQApcdna36jt9VjpE9oLVGKnqQOsQ9zwx48hWaSW1t20YsLu/s400/brass.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Also, on Friday, my upholsterer delivered these beauties (which you might also have seen if you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/myinteriorlife#" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Hint: you should follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/myinteriorlife#" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to see things first) . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3Kgk3k_x3lBqzWybWTlS7JGLdNSFAR0Td7PTIk-E5m9XPs9smQC78s12E0r4Nw8boZJgVvtHwqeDi4nwHN4GOmrM7VLNXxQcMMZx9JX-U5tcK0Ha8A2EfcOz7O7EH8PUHPoTugnlV8G4/s1600/chairs.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3Kgk3k_x3lBqzWybWTlS7JGLdNSFAR0Td7PTIk-E5m9XPs9smQC78s12E0r4Nw8boZJgVvtHwqeDi4nwHN4GOmrM7VLNXxQcMMZx9JX-U5tcK0Ha8A2EfcOz7O7EH8PUHPoTugnlV8G4/s400/chairs.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Brnos meet Zimba, Zimba meet Brnos. A little chartreuse never hurt anyone. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The exciting thing is that I may not be keeping all these things (well, not exciting for me exactly), but selling them. So, stay tuned for more details in the days and weeks to come. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Weekend Spoils

Happy Monday. Hope everyone had a great weekend. It flooded here on Saturday, but other than that it was okay. It was flea market weekend, a...

12:08 PM

Eye Candy: A Buckhead Exterior & Triples

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAH4_VzUHeLUHY-18K6jYhzv_Prrtk-Lh1LZXLzBYdXN0o1yYa3MNzeUtfFeclwOVxZZQNlrEnIUCdcP96xl1vyHIdg5nZbEoJ-UUNI79JIxGEMQ4dcKLT3qZ4BzAhLwd2XDos31ch2ms4/s1600/P1150162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAH4_VzUHeLUHY-18K6jYhzv_Prrtk-Lh1LZXLzBYdXN0o1yYa3MNzeUtfFeclwOVxZZQNlrEnIUCdcP96xl1vyHIdg5nZbEoJ-UUNI79JIxGEMQ4dcKLT3qZ4BzAhLwd2XDos31ch2ms4/s640/P1150162.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Snapped this photo of a home in Atlanta's Buckhead last year.  Love the classic color scheme and the prominent front door with the triple x's. Hoping when I'm there Friday it's not raining as I'd looking forward to checking out the neighborhoods after the <a href="http://www.decoratorshowhouse.org/">show house</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhxqq8kqqJY6x7JlDeqO_zF-oKiSUP4B-8LHYJwDB-t4dJ1ad9duS27LeaYknEo5O3owkqy9hyxOpBIA6QJKg-lZdyUtGQOpsev9lnFIR3rOG-0xcbpJHYkZ_FLWjOYnwqks42QvD5e7k8/s1600/P1150163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhxqq8kqqJY6x7JlDeqO_zF-oKiSUP4B-8LHYJwDB-t4dJ1ad9duS27LeaYknEo5O3owkqy9hyxOpBIA6QJKg-lZdyUtGQOpsev9lnFIR3rOG-0xcbpJHYkZ_FLWjOYnwqks42QvD5e7k8/s640/P1150163.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglhQ-rMbXtWvTT6rZaoX816gnJzDFoojzxX6e8ITl60bGitM6tMM_pTqt3IqbDuRwZGxrnEMxhoo5vWvBKjwYv1WdbMsKxTBDBg42Y-bW4mWjW7a-DEniXTvymO_J4R4gIChaWFbsKeUeo/s1600/IMG_2190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglhQ-rMbXtWvTT6rZaoX816gnJzDFoojzxX6e8ITl60bGitM6tMM_pTqt3IqbDuRwZGxrnEMxhoo5vWvBKjwYv1WdbMsKxTBDBg42Y-bW4mWjW7a-DEniXTvymO_J4R4gIChaWFbsKeUeo/s400/IMG_2190.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of triples - this triple oval window is from a Georgetown home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you're having a good Monday. </div>

Eye Candy: A Buckhead Exterior & Triples

Snapped this photo of a home in Atlanta's Buckhead last year. Love the classic color scheme and the prominent front door with the tripl...

4:30 AM

Giveaway: $75 Gift Certificate to NOVICA

<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/AVvXsEjsiSI-qoFyZijBbhFfLUWQlj0ouKCrUHQPSWA1WDk6rm5HtYj5isnvSWU1thrAVQWrwrwzn35vwHhM3P8YvrGUsPpKFrlxqY5WR5pgKhnTKfYSY47CWmDqxu44fviCBpQXY_xjCmR0vD8p/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.28.34+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiSI-qoFyZijBbhFfLUWQlj0ouKCrUHQPSWA1WDk6rm5HtYj5isnvSWU1thrAVQWrwrwzn35vwHhM3P8YvrGUsPpKFrlxqY5WR5pgKhnTKfYSY47CWmDqxu44fviCBpQXY_xjCmR0vD8p/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.28.34+PM.png" width="375" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.novica.com/">NOVICA</a> is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites & I'm happy to be able to offer a <b>$75 gift certificate</b> to one lucky reader!  NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, gives talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and have access to the world market.<br /><br />To enter the giveaway, head over to <a href="http://www.novica.com/">NOVICA</a>  - they offer an extensive range of gifts, accessories, jewelry and home decor items.  Find something you like and include it in your comment.  Be sure to  check out their <a href="http://www.novica.com/curation/">Curation</a> feature too - it allows you to create your own collection of curated items.<br /><br />You have until 11 pm EST on Wednesday May 1st to enter.  (Remember to include an email if you're not a blogger so I'll be able to reach you if you win!) <br /><br /> Here are a few of the things that caught my eye.  Above, <a href="http://jewelry.novica.com/necklaces/pearl-strand/pearl-strand-necklace-violet-fishnet/101331">Pearl Strand Violet Fishnet</a> necklace<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTykw2QpmQbr5_Qpw1bNu5Nxxaie3ynrHv-l2pYBHcflXeX-ToPKN1y6SvBKwfiFSOJd7PICxFPHuPvG4hyphenhyphenetNld9KXNy5OSf9mxiYBMe7-Q8kXiCEteW0lLk_s3p9yyOeCzdIGETmygLl/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.30.03+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTykw2QpmQbr5_Qpw1bNu5Nxxaie3ynrHv-l2pYBHcflXeX-ToPKN1y6SvBKwfiFSOJd7PICxFPHuPvG4hyphenhyphenetNld9KXNy5OSf9mxiYBMe7-Q8kXiCEteW0lLk_s3p9yyOeCzdIGETmygLl/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.30.03+PM.png" width="328" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=133188">Jade Silk Batik Scarf</a> and  <a href="http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=194511">Pink Paisley Shawl</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpf4XerAD51bd2IIET0BFyf458BJg-fz-m5XsWSM5cra_09IVQWQCmtlRZ5Yarg_rpbcet9nYlz882YN8qlAvLgZ9bahKl0s2j_3-YctF8HHG8xBv1nRat5BZ2xTYaeVnLJbeqogMShX8y/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.56.02+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpf4XerAD51bd2IIET0BFyf458BJg-fz-m5XsWSM5cra_09IVQWQCmtlRZ5Yarg_rpbcet9nYlz882YN8qlAvLgZ9bahKl0s2j_3-YctF8HHG8xBv1nRat5BZ2xTYaeVnLJbeqogMShX8y/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.56.02+PM.png" width="420" /></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/AVvXsEhzJklNE-EwOGONynP-gc1s6Y6MMXvljd2N_usytFNKpW6FKVkDtTL1yEjAkL-Yidji7N7x1TO0U2DqtoqQXeh6756H87kgkc1YbASCyeCipD5j_wVn_Zh5Qd8HlCAwIAB5fksg1XdE7vx7/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.41.09+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzJklNE-EwOGONynP-gc1s6Y6MMXvljd2N_usytFNKpW6FKVkDtTL1yEjAkL-Yidji7N7x1TO0U2DqtoqQXeh6756H87kgkc1YbASCyeCipD5j_wVn_Zh5Qd8HlCAwIAB5fksg1XdE7vx7/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+8.41.09+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Throw <a href="http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=169952">nutmeg waves</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/AVvXsEieNG1U-BmyjiuMDEjat8UR1wxUpmiMXtyKZTLM2xK8wuW-gEXb1rXe4HyUvs1tiXMnBgvGhsLmwlJhFBX07INDVvQ-3R_yqlpNCKasHx6TFStG3BsGyFXQzJ16QEA0-VnJAW75G5xWq9HL/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+10.09.28+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieNG1U-BmyjiuMDEjat8UR1wxUpmiMXtyKZTLM2xK8wuW-gEXb1rXe4HyUvs1tiXMnBgvGhsLmwlJhFBX07INDVvQ-3R_yqlpNCKasHx6TFStG3BsGyFXQzJ16QEA0-VnJAW75G5xWq9HL/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-04-25+at+10.09.28+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=95768">Mohena Mirror Sunbeam</a><br /><br />The deadline to comment is 11 pm EST Wednesday May 1st - good luck!

Giveaway: $75 Gift Certificate to NOVICA

NOVICA is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites & I'm happy to be able to offer a $75 gift certificate to one lucky reade...

5:00 AM

Charming Scottish Digs - Isle of Skye

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMbAj5tSZSx5OULAQcjfpH1-LlSruDw4SRykdr6KG8zVfBY7iMB8L8Rd6WPeLEWb2uzcUstXmoUqB3Grche9-UbRGWhl7IcutSOYPMLZX_JEfThvSENx2DNClChu2IrmmnOX66j5-zFnU0/s1600/IMG_2831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMbAj5tSZSx5OULAQcjfpH1-LlSruDw4SRykdr6KG8zVfBY7iMB8L8Rd6WPeLEWb2uzcUstXmoUqB3Grche9-UbRGWhl7IcutSOYPMLZX_JEfThvSENx2DNClChu2IrmmnOX66j5-zFnU0/s640/IMG_2831.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Near the end of our trip to Scotland last month we stayed at the <a href="http://www.eileaniarmain.co.uk/index.asp">Hotel Eilean Iarmain </a>on the Isle of Skye - a wonderful retreat with gracious accommodations and an outstanding restaurant. Here's one of the sitting rooms with it's slightly pickled pine paneling and comfy seating.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uq63UAT9G9bxoGPIl6NU53anXQbKfdCAGoCxe76nOj5t5snXTY7fQ0aYvm65tocKjDiVHv80_JBvhpMPACZwILhSYQZvEZpTl1Oi4Jjq3CLnHIQdrttITTfqJQ-5_B09CS6QX7hfJN9f/s1600/IMG_2832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uq63UAT9G9bxoGPIl6NU53anXQbKfdCAGoCxe76nOj5t5snXTY7fQ0aYvm65tocKjDiVHv80_JBvhpMPACZwILhSYQZvEZpTl1Oi4Jjq3CLnHIQdrttITTfqJQ-5_B09CS6QX7hfJN9f/s640/IMG_2832.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCC5oYlliTIVqUOQjSZhiAS4POc2LIzMS7uQoJWdQa4x-CQm6V-VHNo7Df35DiJKNArQz_6jt23m8wFLbYyEPuzKJ9_TCKjph_vFrRCY8tIIx9v223WSB2_FmzdZcNKI-3gJKE9lxQ1zs/s1600/IMG_2835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCC5oYlliTIVqUOQjSZhiAS4POc2LIzMS7uQoJWdQa4x-CQm6V-VHNo7Df35DiJKNArQz_6jt23m8wFLbYyEPuzKJ9_TCKjph_vFrRCY8tIIx9v223WSB2_FmzdZcNKI-3gJKE9lxQ1zs/s640/IMG_2835.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4laUYiLKpyv7DsIOxfxi9Z8-RJhM-3ZQTwGIB5T7-I5-zYCN5NFmxg1pcMvSSCnXvmWlzDVIo9msFVf1M0LPPvjtAYFyRiToJFblfp_f9G3cUHB1pybEOPgKz_d2Y6Mkcl-RGHj6yX-si/s1600/IMG_2836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4laUYiLKpyv7DsIOxfxi9Z8-RJhM-3ZQTwGIB5T7-I5-zYCN5NFmxg1pcMvSSCnXvmWlzDVIo9msFVf1M0LPPvjtAYFyRiToJFblfp_f9G3cUHB1pybEOPgKz_d2Y6Mkcl-RGHj6yX-si/s640/IMG_2836.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdU5Qu0TMlMnFmWWjIBV9lSd_9gYhQJg0vFZSqPZqAy_IjbzZ9wBo5RP-jGhkQB77akYVRnYXHAdonn13GMclYDkCZsc6q85ldA9K1qxfjOLGXCvEX9VfydKmEtTaMungI_goQXt8LQInJ/s1600/IMG_2865.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdU5Qu0TMlMnFmWWjIBV9lSd_9gYhQJg0vFZSqPZqAy_IjbzZ9wBo5RP-jGhkQB77akYVRnYXHAdonn13GMclYDkCZsc6q85ldA9K1qxfjOLGXCvEX9VfydKmEtTaMungI_goQXt8LQInJ/s640/IMG_2865.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />In the light filled main dining area of their top notch restaurant, the panels are inset with grasscloth.  Really like this idea!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQ9P0XqfyomnPxeb_zv3SL_Ses0joDUsqpXnSFGeS3oLKAiff9PB0tw8BAhhyDjoI0K_Gt-6VfaO_dvVg7jQ7_66UfVtN3fnkl7bWWyRgeJyR8daVhJlm52z5a6wLQTVpnx2PSZltdGF0/s1600/IMG_2867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQ9P0XqfyomnPxeb_zv3SL_Ses0joDUsqpXnSFGeS3oLKAiff9PB0tw8BAhhyDjoI0K_Gt-6VfaO_dvVg7jQ7_66UfVtN3fnkl7bWWyRgeJyR8daVhJlm52z5a6wLQTVpnx2PSZltdGF0/s640/IMG_2867.jpg" width="426" /></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/AVvXsEjr1AvxaX6P-z3QU8DHSX8Ui2DxC4T3kCZpqc47RMGCqzkHv5Vj_wEvnC_8x8l_BJ4jxX_8tn05ZHagrb7lxZRvFIuYh_L1UNyq83Hddju6F-XbSNzLGJHtEgr6u4CYCip3gEHNKvlFWOQE/s1600/IMG_2864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1AvxaX6P-z3QU8DHSX8Ui2DxC4T3kCZpqc47RMGCqzkHv5Vj_wEvnC_8x8l_BJ4jxX_8tn05ZHagrb7lxZRvFIuYh_L1UNyq83Hddju6F-XbSNzLGJHtEgr6u4CYCip3gEHNKvlFWOQE/s640/IMG_2864.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had an incredible breakfast at the table in the foreground of this picture.  I'm now a huge fan of smoked salmon topped with scrambled eggs.  It was superb.</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/AVvXsEiK-Mfv7blC9ECD3TVZRmfiszlOYGG_v4UZu9NATiIsKaTdUyXNqI2RbADbaRKzEsB3BpyMEgGU4HyE__OAIrVYJAowG2-b0NdTNjkufmCdKx0oZ9ssN_C3hhxiS56SCyDDMJ9lTdeKDtq6/s1600/IMG_2861.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK-Mfv7blC9ECD3TVZRmfiszlOYGG_v4UZu9NATiIsKaTdUyXNqI2RbADbaRKzEsB3BpyMEgGU4HyE__OAIrVYJAowG2-b0NdTNjkufmCdKx0oZ9ssN_C3hhxiS56SCyDDMJ9lTdeKDtq6/s640/IMG_2861.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />The green in the entry reminds me of Farrow & Ball's Calke Green.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqbiKhrnD9pVvwt0qYKIdLparZlivB2wcq-ImL6ddYww-c7PoxyE5c-AQk69UoYMJCCGEGUq1RgFpkd5dKF7hRw4rQsXKaxioZYtA9IVpble6TsE8JYAhAMJ8HpJ4cc3-8AIoh_fAYTuZA/s1600/IMG_2859.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqbiKhrnD9pVvwt0qYKIdLparZlivB2wcq-ImL6ddYww-c7PoxyE5c-AQk69UoYMJCCGEGUq1RgFpkd5dKF7hRw4rQsXKaxioZYtA9IVpble6TsE8JYAhAMJ8HpJ4cc3-8AIoh_fAYTuZA/s640/IMG_2859.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A staff member said this bird has been here for at least 50 years.  He met his demise when he flew into an electrical telephone wire.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgsC0aWHliM0-QrVYtOjeRDdS5gxTRn-F5P4RKJDRz4EUmX0k_H7tiJP8LzQtNvFss61a9x-R5np-o_JP0xsjrOjItVQpBltMSCkaWSeL-4fJxPzxwvWq8u-pkQ1_2Gr4zSYis4Wrb8y8/s1600/IMG_2846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgsC0aWHliM0-QrVYtOjeRDdS5gxTRn-F5P4RKJDRz4EUmX0k_H7tiJP8LzQtNvFss61a9x-R5np-o_JP0xsjrOjItVQpBltMSCkaWSeL-4fJxPzxwvWq8u-pkQ1_2Gr4zSYis4Wrb8y8/s640/IMG_2846.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />We stayed in one of the two floor guest suites - this was ours, #4,  at the end.  The building was originally a stable from 1871.<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/AVvXsEhUXNgojKcZFE-hk4TEp9zm0Jg01N_990MwIHhlb7_vWbk1EeEXlb5tJcUw-sNJNLVsut8ZNO1k1OmwnXPb6Qv74nhD47fuTBtTIgmqdKI-GYGOc7MF_0-_7-wRHL4TnTRL34pnb5JN3-nd/s1600/IMG_2847.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUXNgojKcZFE-hk4TEp9zm0Jg01N_990MwIHhlb7_vWbk1EeEXlb5tJcUw-sNJNLVsut8ZNO1k1OmwnXPb6Qv74nhD47fuTBtTIgmqdKI-GYGOc7MF_0-_7-wRHL4TnTRL34pnb5JN3-nd/s640/IMG_2847.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The view from the side window.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FdZrLAQfAjq0VHfNDNj4yxh1nJq0-k-5JzROdKl7oAEtkFoHLuFQm2kuEmSoOCnKvKicabS7OV6sW4R9EHbdmyH3bBu2r3jqEdJuAQhJm-BrvBCAIQYGQQMd4tu1IoiCyBs_d29yj_f-/s1600/IMG_2842.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FdZrLAQfAjq0VHfNDNj4yxh1nJq0-k-5JzROdKl7oAEtkFoHLuFQm2kuEmSoOCnKvKicabS7OV6sW4R9EHbdmyH3bBu2r3jqEdJuAQhJm-BrvBCAIQYGQQMd4tu1IoiCyBs_d29yj_f-/s640/IMG_2842.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;">Out the front - we were treated to a glorious Red Sunset.</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;">If you're ever headed to the Isle of Skye, I would highly recommend Hotel Eileen Iarmain for both it's hotel and restaurant (and it's whisky store - it's the home of Praban na Linne, producers of some seriously good Gaelic Whisky).  I couldn't imagine you'd be anything but pleased.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Charming Scottish Digs - Isle of Skye

Near the end of our trip to Scotland last month we stayed at the Hotel Eilean Iarmain on the Isle of Skye - a wonderful retreat with graciou...

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What is Traditional?

For some people, traditional = boring. Blah. It's often hard to define traditional in terms of interior design. Attitudes change. Tastes change. I must admit, in the past, I've had less than favorable impressions of what's considered "traditional" decor. However, that might be changing a bit. Why, you ask? Well, it started with this month's issue of <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>. I don't subscribe to TH, but my sister does and when she texted me this photo from this month's issue, it prompted me to buy it off the newsstand yesterday.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/24488391696469195/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/550x/21/9b/5a/219b5a09d685916cd944a34a099644b1.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/updated-california-classic_ss1.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">traditionalhome.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/myinteriorlife/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">My Interior Life</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /></div>My love for sputnik chandeliers is no secret, so I wanted to see more. Here are some more shots from that home in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood . . .<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/24488391696469199/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinimg.com/550x/ec/a2/cf/eca2cfdb1b92855456bce1ace715122e.jpg" width="463" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/updated-california-classic_ss5.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">traditionalhome.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/myinteriorlife/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">My Interior Life</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/24488391696469197/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-ak1.pinimg.com/550x/a9/a6/2c/a9a62c23969c068e5bf8ced1bd60e281.jpg" width="435" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/updated-california-classic_ss3.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">traditionalhome.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/myinteriorlife/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">My Interior Life</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">But the feature that really got to me was the Hollywood home shared by designer Joe Lucas (co-owner of the shop Harbinger) and his partner David Heikka, a visual concept guru for Juicy Couture. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/24488391696469159/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="356" src="http://media-cache-ak1.pinimg.com/550x/8e/4b/e3/8e4be3854de19068c49e29569dcec014.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/images/hollywood-home-warm-neutral-colors/p_102042465.jpg" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">traditionalhome.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/myinteriorlife/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">My Interior Life</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/24488391696469164/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="415" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/550x/3c/43/a1/3c43a1be55731cce8d9f6ed55b6694bc.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/hollywood-home-warm-neutral-colors_ss2.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">traditionalhome.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/myinteriorlife/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">My Interior Life</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Isn't it fab?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/24488391696440605/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="429" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/550x/d7/aa/50/d7aa501a8be0dcfe190bc2c0a7541492.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/hollywood-home-warm-neutral-colors_ss8.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">traditionalhome.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/myinteriorlife/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">My Interior Life</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And there were two other features I found interesting too . . . a home designed by Jamie Herzlinger and one by Andrew Howard, son of Phoebe and James Howard. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Now, is this traditional design? Or a variation thereof? In the April issue of House Beautiful, the theme was "The Best Traditional Style Now," and Editor Newell Turner wrote that "traditional may be the most misunderstood and misused word in our design vocabulary." I'm starting to agree. He asserts that "traditional is really about the way a room is conceived and put together . . . using ideas and solutions developed over time - it's the sum of all parts." I'm not sure if that clears it up or makes it more confusing. All I know is that I hate labels. I like what I like, often with no rhyme or reason. So, from now on, I'm going to have more of an open mind about things deemed "traditional" and just go with what feels right. How about you?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Oh, and a little off topic, but I did get the arrow sconces on Friday . . . thanks for all your support on that front. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvZUsCB5k3UEiSS2Wla_6vHJ-oHsmc4KE9dnXKsM7Zg0mfRPJnNRYK1J3PUarqRIVPH3JM6F0y6RDoskReUVKJW65jbPqq5GaEwtl7pRj5Eo70Lelso12tOPrNdFJLlSTNXwmlmnYW-X6/s1600/arrow.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvZUsCB5k3UEiSS2Wla_6vHJ-oHsmc4KE9dnXKsM7Zg0mfRPJnNRYK1J3PUarqRIVPH3JM6F0y6RDoskReUVKJW65jbPqq5GaEwtl7pRj5Eo70Lelso12tOPrNdFJLlSTNXwmlmnYW-X6/s640/arrow.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">They're a little battered and bruised, but I've been working on shining them up. I just love their unique shape. Still haven't decided where they'll live, but that's always the fun part. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div>

What is Traditional?

For some people, traditional = boring. Blah. It's often hard to define traditional in terms of interior design. Attitudes change. Tastes...

8:57 AM

Eye Candy: Michael Hampton

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYIpKC-TSv9vPHLrLtsgfCUXPHFKtZ4BrA8XrguuseG28FkFjbIL7Ow2QBJlDF5Lk25r7rxhaUHeRHu9Q6MNeIcXk8Ig93rVXE0FCdocE24r1nFbp6fJQltstDkcwo1v6wJTX6C0i6PurZ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-20+at+6.47.53+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYIpKC-TSv9vPHLrLtsgfCUXPHFKtZ4BrA8XrguuseG28FkFjbIL7Ow2QBJlDF5Lk25r7rxhaUHeRHu9Q6MNeIcXk8Ig93rVXE0FCdocE24r1nFbp6fJQltstDkcwo1v6wJTX6C0i6PurZ/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-04-20+at+6.47.53+PM.png" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.michaelhamptondesign.com/">Michael Hampton</a> designed the very successful second floor sitting room in the currently open <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">DC Design House</a>.  Here's some more eye candy from his impressive portfolio.  Hope you're having a great Monday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkTuil-H1ikA4UbXLsFQrJJXfUsa_N2YyClYq7RYSapRo-87g9l5nuIvfS6W4MfI8TnpZa2WnyCj0H-WMf3WhrLh_GMZ-JBv6htjJSBfCBInLsI4Fs0Ac27rV-MGAOW7Hh6zomeVVnKH82/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-20+at+6.47.37+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkTuil-H1ikA4UbXLsFQrJJXfUsa_N2YyClYq7RYSapRo-87g9l5nuIvfS6W4MfI8TnpZa2WnyCj0H-WMf3WhrLh_GMZ-JBv6htjJSBfCBInLsI4Fs0Ac27rV-MGAOW7Hh6zomeVVnKH82/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-04-20+at+6.47.37+PM.png" width="268" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir1-mxzmd2QBDuZ9g1KhN99KOEkiac4yzhggvY_OyOHYgV40LofB_2wlRyhGjXXkjmyh2yGnNRv_IKKpEtMjYZKybMfJ3IyGK1FmP1V_qd7ezrBaVnAwJppHcPu1aKh3kG24pTkWgXwj1L/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-20+at+6.49.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir1-mxzmd2QBDuZ9g1KhN99KOEkiac4yzhggvY_OyOHYgV40LofB_2wlRyhGjXXkjmyh2yGnNRv_IKKpEtMjYZKybMfJ3IyGK1FmP1V_qd7ezrBaVnAwJppHcPu1aKh3kG24pTkWgXwj1L/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-04-20+at+6.49.17+PM.png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpALBqYMRveT0RC6IEKChAdXNKgaXcglOUHGVNELdcs6dE_fqlZxlQcZsgJevVOosRqp6khpA53X1lQskiVpwyEbOaPefOKDQklfHlCUgCpX_gIp6sCSEwlC6WwEltE7vrKuFL03ONiCH/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-20+at+6.49.43+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpALBqYMRveT0RC6IEKChAdXNKgaXcglOUHGVNELdcs6dE_fqlZxlQcZsgJevVOosRqp6khpA53X1lQskiVpwyEbOaPefOKDQklfHlCUgCpX_gIp6sCSEwlC6WwEltE7vrKuFL03ONiCH/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-04-20+at+6.49.43+PM.png" width="267" /></a></div><br />

Eye Candy: Michael Hampton

Michael Hampton designed the very successful second floor sitting room in the currently open DC Design House . Here's some more eye ca...

11:22 AM

Atlanta Bloggers - Hook me up!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCFmTir-h_cjOTFn2l8Z0PRyynWNWPsa68fccIkHGaSyfahKN6w84xysH0XvFarcnq_c5yJcL4lAfo6K5s2MihaQt4tDOmcR24sEVgnZIrHF9XkODgQV6DWIISEIYOicqN-dba2KKmm_I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-18+at+7.48.21+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCFmTir-h_cjOTFn2l8Z0PRyynWNWPsa68fccIkHGaSyfahKN6w84xysH0XvFarcnq_c5yJcL4lAfo6K5s2MihaQt4tDOmcR24sEVgnZIrHF9XkODgQV6DWIISEIYOicqN-dba2KKmm_I/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-04-18+at+7.48.21+PM.png" width="523" /></a></div><br />From what I can tell the <a href="http://www.decoratorsshowhouse.org/">Atlanta Symphony Decorator's Show House</a> held their media preview day yesterday - so I'm eagerly waiting for all those terrific Atlanta Bloggers (that includes the awesome <a href="http://www.designindulgence.blogspot.com/">Sherika</a>) to post an abundance of eye candy.  Here's a bit of a sneak peek I found on designer <a href="http://www.robertbrowninteriordesign.com/environments.html#prettyPhoto">Robert Brown's</a> blog.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbes829f3wpZ9PKuI0U-QWAl8pb7JkCa4S7QgYrkfHYrSD5dl7kuQme2ZnsHALLMP1UYm2T_lvY8A1z2TST1K86VEmMRAKz1KSokwagkEIc1Xx4XRYMrw4sKQ1JM4uB3-VmByZIkEScDN/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-18+at+7.50.50+PM.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbes829f3wpZ9PKuI0U-QWAl8pb7JkCa4S7QgYrkfHYrSD5dl7kuQme2ZnsHALLMP1UYm2T_lvY8A1z2TST1K86VEmMRAKz1KSokwagkEIc1Xx4XRYMrw4sKQ1JM4uB3-VmByZIkEScDN/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-04-18+at+7.50.50+PM.png" width="640" /></a><b>Do you remember how amazing the show house was last year? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ18AN22Dzl7rKzRxbF8IUc_BG_o7HI5yAAoorGRrejlbjn_Bf_tm46EIe2k4IBEElKvCR-xSMcgBxM4Tb0JG3Z9eqnQbOhVyHaxrAYY_uarmFUa3KbtNELEOv-YIDcdUma3VVjdn-yjqQ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-18+at+8.23.52+PM.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ18AN22Dzl7rKzRxbF8IUc_BG_o7HI5yAAoorGRrejlbjn_Bf_tm46EIe2k4IBEElKvCR-xSMcgBxM4Tb0JG3Z9eqnQbOhVyHaxrAYY_uarmFUa3KbtNELEOv-YIDcdUma3VVjdn-yjqQ/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-04-18+at+8.23.52+PM.png" width="478" /></a></div><br />Here's last year's foyer by <a href="http://www.melanieturnerinteriors.com/">Melanie Turner</a> (image by <a href="http://www.designindulgence.blogspot.com/">Sherry Hart</a>)  In 2012 I could only admire from afar but this year I realized I'd be in Denver the first week of May....Denver, what does that have to do with Atlanta??  Well if you're trying to catch a flight back to DC after 6 pm there's nothing - but you can catch a flight to Atlanta. Sure, I'll be getting to my Buckhead hotel at 1 am but then I'll be show house bound the next day! (and I'll still end up getting home about the same time as if I'd stayed the extra night in Denver)

Atlanta Bloggers - Hook me up!

From what I can tell the Atlanta Symphony Decorator's Show House held their media preview day yesterday - so I'm eagerly waiting fo...

4:00 AM

Arrows Make Me Quiver

Get it? Arrows, quiver? Okay, so it's lame. I blogged a little while back about a recent obsession I have with arrows. You can check that post out <a href="http://myinteriorlife.blogspot.com/2013/02/truths.html" target="_blank">here</a>. So, what should I find on Craigslist the other day, but these beauties . . .<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib9TcYn9wPoBU2XGTKOPh-ufCmIwaSn5EVKNIuSGlHXolm5RHyP0DXs-wEOACwesVGnhnsKkkErQFE04Cb1INZHMrVZbfOOxYgq6p4ivpPIJKC0i5tw3XvaQ5W18vHgBlTUWV-5S1wegPf/s1600/arrow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib9TcYn9wPoBU2XGTKOPh-ufCmIwaSn5EVKNIuSGlHXolm5RHyP0DXs-wEOACwesVGnhnsKkkErQFE04Cb1INZHMrVZbfOOxYgq6p4ivpPIJKC0i5tw3XvaQ5W18vHgBlTUWV-5S1wegPf/s400/arrow.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">A pair of mid-century neoclassical style brass sconces. They are in need of some love as they've been stored in a barn (there are lots of barns around here), but I just love them. In fact, I'm scheduled to go see/get them tomorrow. The problem? My husband. He doesn't think I/we need them. Need? Of course, we don't need them. When is "need" really relevant in the realm of decorating? We're dealing in a land of wants here, aren't we? Wow. I sound very materialistic and shallow now, I realize. And I swear I'm not. Most of the time. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, please, dear readers, help me make my "point" to my husband. These are cool, right? And my 40th birthday is next month. Just saying. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Arrows Make Me Quiver

Get it? Arrows, quiver? Okay, so it's lame. I blogged a little while back about a recent obsession I have with arrows. You can check tha...

8:14 AM

DC Design House: Have You Gone Yet?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNgEq4pNdfmJO7fdQErEvotDE9yyOPQcjv-BlE5IKRHCwq9CekIsn-NwG8BUwc4ZemGn4izGxd2a2YZf1YMvJTo3SmB8xnlWldbZ3tZcqx1uAjzUv3_W5GSVu2bj6OA2sffJWJkxxcLbm/s1600/IMG_3058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNgEq4pNdfmJO7fdQErEvotDE9yyOPQcjv-BlE5IKRHCwq9CekIsn-NwG8BUwc4ZemGn4izGxd2a2YZf1YMvJTo3SmB8xnlWldbZ3tZcqx1uAjzUv3_W5GSVu2bj6OA2sffJWJkxxcLbm/s640/IMG_3058.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;">One of my favorite rooms in the DC Design House is the light filled loft/media room by Jeff Akseizer and Jamie Brown of the <a href="http://www.akseizergroup.com/">Akseizer Design Group</a>.  Loved the soft gray color scheme and the funcional furnishings.</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/AVvXsEh2g-y5w_HnAojM56JuStmRKjx91iMtjYzyykpljbuIY8LoyiE4aYkSFAxijuBCcdIM7dswgfwQYLP6V0vzpCLkO0pXeklb9F82tO1qH9RrT_CZjhTHqEjTj8HtQzWItD9EYpS-fYFwDoot/s1600/IMG_3062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2g-y5w_HnAojM56JuStmRKjx91iMtjYzyykpljbuIY8LoyiE4aYkSFAxijuBCcdIM7dswgfwQYLP6V0vzpCLkO0pXeklb9F82tO1qH9RrT_CZjhTHqEjTj8HtQzWItD9EYpS-fYFwDoot/s640/IMG_3062.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;">The artwork was created by children who are patients at Children's Hospital.</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/AVvXsEh3nv6Sh8cPY-QFZepqCn3afSqMVUyowtIkRMHFrrNEMe6rlzHGkMfepOSia00E_-CJr3r4e3Kt3zi0SNn0vP_srAMeZprDZHyyqmxngFyBAOc_BvUQrzZFFNQRlK8d7UtQCXyky61_8j-K/s1600/IMG_3076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3nv6Sh8cPY-QFZepqCn3afSqMVUyowtIkRMHFrrNEMe6rlzHGkMfepOSia00E_-CJr3r4e3Kt3zi0SNn0vP_srAMeZprDZHyyqmxngFyBAOc_BvUQrzZFFNQRlK8d7UtQCXyky61_8j-K/s640/IMG_3076.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;">I never would have thought I would covet pole lamps but in the masterful hands of designer <a href="http://www.michaelhamptondesign.com/">Michael Hampton</a> I do. They are perfection,  anchoring the bookcases and adding a unique twist to this classic room.  Faux bois wallpaper is arranged in contrasting directions and the mix of furnishings make this space feel both restful and interesting at the same time.  Off to the left you can see the entry area with it's lacquered wallpaper.</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/AVvXsEgXnZtHuIwzIhLElh5KlKSsuRWRziTi_pldxdmjK_BZbd86ZVGCWAqNYhu3fkQP5f6n9SV2XU1A355vFUmWLX2sGi7AeR0g83aCiaQyq3mTqJTnj2Qigep4dMQ_zB-REDvMnF3YkMCrSm9K/s1600/IMG_3082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXnZtHuIwzIhLElh5KlKSsuRWRziTi_pldxdmjK_BZbd86ZVGCWAqNYhu3fkQP5f6n9SV2XU1A355vFUmWLX2sGi7AeR0g83aCiaQyq3mTqJTnj2Qigep4dMQ_zB-REDvMnF3YkMCrSm9K/s640/IMG_3082.jpg" width="426" /></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/AVvXsEhVfTa0rV2aV4AkpVgCMHebOhFKVPy__oUEQ16XvK-0PLnUMoCj-IdyY-uTKKvbYM8FnJxyPTPM5QIV60tEnY7eGlBgNr71EvtRnZFU8ejLeIFspdXahdOLtrRLCBXlVxWP5YHczjRryxeh/s1600/IMG_3008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVfTa0rV2aV4AkpVgCMHebOhFKVPy__oUEQ16XvK-0PLnUMoCj-IdyY-uTKKvbYM8FnJxyPTPM5QIV60tEnY7eGlBgNr71EvtRnZFU8ejLeIFspdXahdOLtrRLCBXlVxWP5YHczjRryxeh/s640/IMG_3008.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The master mezzanine by <a href="http://www.claireschwab.com/">Claire Schwab and Katharine Howard</a> turns a pass-through space into a warm, welcoming transition from the public to the private spaces of the house.  Love that mirror!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-ydpoCDjoRLa_DKM4UEzeHjUkf2Z8MCANo2xWS6_1RVCGbTYn_2aBg30j2JRVFP0EFwIwUSmzB7pAqVIaUlJ22dfQ5UqmNbZmIQfG1laNr5X5SArYhI4JYTFjSVKIrKxz0xEaCNPmTlc/s1600/IMG_3011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-ydpoCDjoRLa_DKM4UEzeHjUkf2Z8MCANo2xWS6_1RVCGbTYn_2aBg30j2JRVFP0EFwIwUSmzB7pAqVIaUlJ22dfQ5UqmNbZmIQfG1laNr5X5SArYhI4JYTFjSVKIrKxz0xEaCNPmTlc/s640/IMG_3011.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.bridgetbearidesigns.com/">Susan Jamieson </a>turned an oversized master bedroom into a warm, cohesive space punctuated by a mix of patterns that blend well while still holding their own.  The flanking panels with quatrefoil mirrors are a great - one you could make happen in your own home.  Custom octagon bookcases and gold finished ceiling create interest in the seating area.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkyl0Ff4hyphenhyphenLCmrGqbZrBlaojCY2aQWXieQiZeLcsMgI0JfczUieOooHZ4GXi-JqH8dc0lPHzXo-S6Tlj5NOiZzoGyqCnlLf8sS28pF2oE4LB8aP_dZQhGOOvIRliXTY35oV-_z8EKq49I/s1600/IMG_3014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkyl0Ff4hyphenhyphenLCmrGqbZrBlaojCY2aQWXieQiZeLcsMgI0JfczUieOooHZ4GXi-JqH8dc0lPHzXo-S6Tlj5NOiZzoGyqCnlLf8sS28pF2oE4LB8aP_dZQhGOOvIRliXTY35oV-_z8EKq49I/s640/IMG_3014.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjGIGLW77FbAI5VtdA9Co5vGUTJ_WHNJe9vXPkNiIZHSiPZKd-ULe3HAv_EDfnC-sRoYyYvgIF5XswoZ5U8tpDdutOy-E31St0A_UZLBjtPUipcA2cpP3yklkS-L3zluGztL26FOhCn6Hb/s1600/IMG_3038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjGIGLW77FbAI5VtdA9Co5vGUTJ_WHNJe9vXPkNiIZHSiPZKd-ULe3HAv_EDfnC-sRoYyYvgIF5XswoZ5U8tpDdutOy-E31St0A_UZLBjtPUipcA2cpP3yklkS-L3zluGztL26FOhCn6Hb/s640/IMG_3038.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The teenage boy's bedroom by <a href="http://www.rbhomedesign.com/">Regan Billingsley</a> is a smart space with an outstanding combination of accessories, art and strong, simple lines.  </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/AVvXsEjggybWUFlJXwS1waKtFRF4hrnMtFgP1-NUSMGVBjAvl3ZYdgPOIM_iJ4t34Dj0SvpikzIMz4gHtKBA9UdcO3hcQyWGhQ7-nO5pcPXfKxWhdusctPeHtnt7Jr6EleO9DLDmuv65gbEZUy6G/s1600/IMG_3032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggybWUFlJXwS1waKtFRF4hrnMtFgP1-NUSMGVBjAvl3ZYdgPOIM_iJ4t34Dj0SvpikzIMz4gHtKBA9UdcO3hcQyWGhQ7-nO5pcPXfKxWhdusctPeHtnt7Jr6EleO9DLDmuv65gbEZUy6G/s640/IMG_3032.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This small gesture - painting this part of the bathroom door with a contrasting color - is one of my favorite take-ways from the show house.  </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/AVvXsEinNm_xrPNnCmP-VTv-EbYT4cmT7OrQLJcMUMQRLBcNTmroXBc2vE474QiRjZej9V7zF7QW8Lwheuyhm1DyiF7UBE939dcfoU0D8D7KoH_qIEr5nOB-OYzd0DWuEJBADT3yRoFdk2b45nVE/s1600/IMG_3045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNm_xrPNnCmP-VTv-EbYT4cmT7OrQLJcMUMQRLBcNTmroXBc2vE474QiRjZej9V7zF7QW8Lwheuyhm1DyiF7UBE939dcfoU0D8D7KoH_qIEr5nOB-OYzd0DWuEJBADT3yRoFdk2b45nVE/s640/IMG_3045.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nancy Twomey of <a href="http://www.finniansmooninteriors.com/">Finnian's Moon Interiors</a> has a knack for bring fun energy to her designs, including this twin's nursery.  The tall "headboards" for the cribs anchor their placement and lend scale to their size in this room with a high ceiling. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQstsxNlEJ-sr-QADeGh1h0ez0EvFYoBxQ-bJZfcRoa3NmvZgxVuSdo27M832kRKVsktYQ-W2F4lDOYU9BD3A3OT2FbfM88AKt5_hxTuifyIrMQOH41EFTOC9Mhn2h8A8XImM50VA-l2u/s1600/IMG_3088.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQstsxNlEJ-sr-QADeGh1h0ez0EvFYoBxQ-bJZfcRoa3NmvZgxVuSdo27M832kRKVsktYQ-W2F4lDOYU9BD3A3OT2FbfM88AKt5_hxTuifyIrMQOH41EFTOC9Mhn2h8A8XImM50VA-l2u/s640/IMG_3088.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.victorianealeinteriors.com/">Victoria Neale's</a> family room is an inviting space with a wonderful mix of textures grounded in a neutral color scheme.  This coffee table is one of my favorite pieces of furniture in the house.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3l2YeBWie1flunzEefqoDIa_ToKDoQOhAqU_58_tqig2hX13Qro2JU1M-Wu9cTtr9oRguIq1MYfLMfA3X4aTiiIbz364wQ-bwaiXFxYVvxeSftZi58O2YeQst7jOrmvJf3JkNHWgpGjj/s1600/IMG_3103.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3l2YeBWie1flunzEefqoDIa_ToKDoQOhAqU_58_tqig2hX13Qro2JU1M-Wu9cTtr9oRguIq1MYfLMfA3X4aTiiIbz364wQ-bwaiXFxYVvxeSftZi58O2YeQst7jOrmvJf3JkNHWgpGjj/s640/IMG_3103.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />In the lower level, Lorna Gross of <a href="http://www.savantid.com/">Savant Interior Design</a> created a hip lounge with strong color and fun details - including grass cloth wallpaper backing the bookcase and nail head ribbon trim around on the walls.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4DCcwUTarkozjvpQZxPA2_u0vT08oXjNZAmuBxb_outbgD3iv4aYonvPU-1TIqR1B5XatL1Si24rFIqbeWf7Fj3Gb_0RKEYouGureObAFC-W6hbiYWvDD-C97LS__pfeypwuAR4wbJOVf/s1600/IMG_3110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4DCcwUTarkozjvpQZxPA2_u0vT08oXjNZAmuBxb_outbgD3iv4aYonvPU-1TIqR1B5XatL1Si24rFIqbeWf7Fj3Gb_0RKEYouGureObAFC-W6hbiYWvDD-C97LS__pfeypwuAR4wbJOVf/s640/IMG_3110.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />On the same floor, <a href="http://www.scottcookedesign.com/">Scott Cooke</a> created a sophisticated Georgetown feel in the lower level dining room.  An incredible Buddha sculpture anchors the space leading to the terrace.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoER6UMH8yE2zWSi_yvgvUoAjuSEnhbj13xp0meimURjSx1NvUsRx7qKRd8U6xAO5xg17M3z70Rk6UOR_7apX7sIHhl3zX3L-dFEuEtpqSxP7V7mAfMdhqL12BijjnBAC3HVmFLfqnuUGo/s1600/IMG_3119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoER6UMH8yE2zWSi_yvgvUoAjuSEnhbj13xp0meimURjSx1NvUsRx7qKRd8U6xAO5xg17M3z70Rk6UOR_7apX7sIHhl3zX3L-dFEuEtpqSxP7V7mAfMdhqL12BijjnBAC3HVmFLfqnuUGo/s640/IMG_3119.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9dKjEBn6BGP0yJJqapnFAyLoNWjZWyxa8QCm1Qrfb1IaCpOVwCgz9Z_E9ipsAi7euWcC8faDFSUcQU8u9zWFEIj-6meqLMBPBLuXnCl8p8misDtUiUBV0xfppCJOFA76IAhqt-WzY8Ou/s1600/IMG_3004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9dKjEBn6BGP0yJJqapnFAyLoNWjZWyxa8QCm1Qrfb1IaCpOVwCgz9Z_E9ipsAi7euWcC8faDFSUcQU8u9zWFEIj-6meqLMBPBLuXnCl8p8misDtUiUBV0xfppCJOFA76IAhqt-WzY8Ou/s400/IMG_3004.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><br />Lastly for this post, Terri Hartwll Easter and Ashleigh Bradshaw of <a href="http://www.mariselainegallery.com/">The Maris Elaine Gallery</a> display art in custom bookcases in the hallway of the powder room sure to create conversation and interest. Sculptures by Theresa Knight McFadden.  **Please note, there is much more to see than I've featured in my two posts.  If you're in the area, be sure to plan to go.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">2013 DC Design House </a>is a leading fundraising event for Childrens National Medical Center - a more than worthy cause.  Be sure to check your calendar and plan a visit.  It's open.   April 14th - May 12th 2013  2507 Foxhall Road, NW, Washington, DC Hours: Saturdays-Sundays 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For online tickets go <a href="https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50374/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=70756">here</a>.<br /><br />

DC Design House: Have You Gone Yet?

One of my favorite rooms in the DC Design House is the light filled loft/media room by Jeff Akseizer and Jamie Brown of the Akseizer Design ...

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