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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFvxa-qkKnGShiaaSAOSW1Escdfp-F83iRquGeAysvGdGs_uE1mEh5_DNqgYJpu7TdnTRVPD0e_slKsqGFcAnYcjgdfkRsc69rSnBBXGnS_Iy0ucqYBz0KxwtWW4D7dZL5nFQTdWTkuXmm/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-03-22+at+3.48.28+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFvxa-qkKnGShiaaSAOSW1Escdfp-F83iRquGeAysvGdGs_uE1mEh5_DNqgYJpu7TdnTRVPD0e_slKsqGFcAnYcjgdfkRsc69rSnBBXGnS_Iy0ucqYBz0KxwtWW4D7dZL5nFQTdWTkuXmm/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-03-22+at+3.48.28+PM.png" /></a></div><br />Every once and a while you see an image that stops you in your tracks and leaves you wow-ed.  That's how I felt when I came across this image from The Scout Guide (TSG)<b> <a href="http://thescoutguide.com/cause-for-celebration-100-volumes-of-tsg/">here</a> </b>- from a post celebrating 100 volumes of TSG. <br /><br />We're headed to Nashville and Lexington on spring break and the first place I headed to <strike>check</strike> scout out stores and restaurants was the The Scout Guide for these two cities (<a href="http://nashville.tennessee.thescoutguide.com/">Nashville Scout Guide</a> and <a href="http://lexington.kentucky.thescoutguide.com/">Lexington Scout Guide</a>). If you have any tips too I'd love to hear them.  Hope it's feeling like Spring where you are!

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Every once and a while you see an image that stops you in your tracks and leaves you wow-ed. That's how I felt when I came across this ...

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Circa Lighting Now in DC!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxOe1lMgG83tp9jk-qZ7UpgpV2NE661x-uwso30qJ-e0T554n7MYkLB92Q6yhAuJIMFgbya-XXV10GxaEsudsizRS13rFjFH9HFl3f8gf1rTw_bNv9misBfV46iDLNsBMPXqnvr75lsAb/s1600/DSCN5933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxOe1lMgG83tp9jk-qZ7UpgpV2NE661x-uwso30qJ-e0T554n7MYkLB92Q6yhAuJIMFgbya-XXV10GxaEsudsizRS13rFjFH9HFl3f8gf1rTw_bNv9misBfV46iDLNsBMPXqnvr75lsAb/s1600/DSCN5933.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/">Circa Lighting</a> has just opened a store in Georgetown and now those of us in DC can finally check out their fabulous lighting collection in person!  The showroom carries their complete line and they're more than happy to bring out shades so you can see exactly how the lamp you have your eye on looks all lit up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvJ8OzZYAL21Zln9OPoRUNMh4hkg8aVQqmSh9qf3hs31AMk7CvnwmmE6DhtzGRbfK_igy84XAn-MdBhh4bkb1N0a6wax5I8UUKH1vVsvmEveKIweovvjj4VgSzvoVyOhusGkD6D7JfGTO/s1600/DSCN5942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvJ8OzZYAL21Zln9OPoRUNMh4hkg8aVQqmSh9qf3hs31AMk7CvnwmmE6DhtzGRbfK_igy84XAn-MdBhh4bkb1N0a6wax5I8UUKH1vVsvmEveKIweovvjj4VgSzvoVyOhusGkD6D7JfGTO/s1600/DSCN5942.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjw2PHfCnFl7WmPkbXlRXiMnermqx9SRS521zMiRBT1-ZJ1QsPMAbZj2i4QzvpO_vA79RqpBCqDQDZd5Rq8-Kb7AgBKG_m9x8JaeD5y4akrz2F_v7irTkVyB8QOFV2uywXVc-RnG5V7YAF/s1600/DSCN5940.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/AVvXsEgjw2PHfCnFl7WmPkbXlRXiMnermqx9SRS521zMiRBT1-ZJ1QsPMAbZj2i4QzvpO_vA79RqpBCqDQDZd5Rq8-Kb7AgBKG_m9x8JaeD5y4akrz2F_v7irTkVyB8QOFV2uywXVc-RnG5V7YAF/s1600/DSCN5940.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: start;">The store is bright and open and has an ingenious corridor display with a fixed wall and movable wall sections on tracks that can also pivot so you can easily check out the lighting on the other side.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdgwX9IvToQFxf_s3t4U6FoPS-19a7RKezroWPQaB8TibUvCuE2aUpvJlaM-uRacby2rc1qzwiB-y2BIWI4X16e22Yo2Jlf-v_BBrvGi1Kt37BOX_B-Uw_Ufy2T_F6TrvmOBSpvLjBP5HN/s1600/DSCN5934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdgwX9IvToQFxf_s3t4U6FoPS-19a7RKezroWPQaB8TibUvCuE2aUpvJlaM-uRacby2rc1qzwiB-y2BIWI4X16e22Yo2Jlf-v_BBrvGi1Kt37BOX_B-Uw_Ufy2T_F6TrvmOBSpvLjBP5HN/s1600/DSCN5934.JPG" width="508" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtSQsOoPDxhAx06HtvGsGfDHPEKkIVYpNncXbUKUgle5MxcXhxvx4hxACR17DNbahktporwpnN41Vtt2SV-ES4fYaeg7TAI3VaCZ_XZWWv6kx7zP2QLUWyf5qIPC41o9-sJKvBEiFvjN04/s1600/DSCN5935.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtSQsOoPDxhAx06HtvGsGfDHPEKkIVYpNncXbUKUgle5MxcXhxvx4hxACR17DNbahktporwpnN41Vtt2SV-ES4fYaeg7TAI3VaCZ_XZWWv6kx7zP2QLUWyf5qIPC41o9-sJKvBEiFvjN04/s1600/DSCN5935.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />In the back there is a comfortable lounge with wifi - a great option for designers and customers who need to do a bit of work or are looking for some down time in their day. Oh, and there is a big jar of tootsie pops too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsBIBtwqpI0SUaQGiqKhdWyEIGA0RLltRVDCiW5WQWaEx0ygG2ozf26KInIQSekARJGthihS4HsLfNOfzt-JAyLYjkP300dKGZKWbq_QsvSQY7luF2zLr_NHBdOfUNQ0KnJTjsJbdit2f7/s1600/DSCN5936.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsBIBtwqpI0SUaQGiqKhdWyEIGA0RLltRVDCiW5WQWaEx0ygG2ozf26KInIQSekARJGthihS4HsLfNOfzt-JAyLYjkP300dKGZKWbq_QsvSQY7luF2zLr_NHBdOfUNQ0KnJTjsJbdit2f7/s1600/DSCN5936.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This area has enviable built-in shelving that shows off some of the smaller lamps that Circa offers.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGuNsFfEub86wjBYHFEvcvq2xSDC4Jv0RUaXC5u6fADsBAZGE2GGdStx0YoeDX8RND3WZOz5LvtvdHTDeGTK5LOUXs2402W7dayTtSaJEncHXInIjDArOhuFDfONUk6x9SBB1_YclJFxU/s1600/DSCN5939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidGspRSv3SecEEmushx8Lm0ZDuCv-o7w9UH5XCtxO06NFYvwFx9f-73niFml43hf_bL-Yx8Ca3b6e5XJMgCXmbi92u2zCz7zYFb8Rr3_byIbSeBLfjTYxqvT4yczTbt5o7-tS6UhNQfrr2/s1600/DSCN5945.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidGspRSv3SecEEmushx8Lm0ZDuCv-o7w9UH5XCtxO06NFYvwFx9f-73niFml43hf_bL-Yx8Ca3b6e5XJMgCXmbi92u2zCz7zYFb8Rr3_byIbSeBLfjTYxqvT4yczTbt5o7-tS6UhNQfrr2/s1600/DSCN5945.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyiNI4MVdVH4rKjGA_cdQxDPhiIJGr26EX6GdeYA9LI-OH6RQVEnyg8j4jTSAJiWa9LsaApLEHbSUzd6gFEremQYIgnFo2gQvjiiak3fJTRb51eAUcGaLy9GybXAtLaIFIWgwmr-n8Wr-O/s1600/DSCN5949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyiNI4MVdVH4rKjGA_cdQxDPhiIJGr26EX6GdeYA9LI-OH6RQVEnyg8j4jTSAJiWa9LsaApLEHbSUzd6gFEremQYIgnFo2gQvjiiak3fJTRb51eAUcGaLy9GybXAtLaIFIWgwmr-n8Wr-O/s1600/DSCN5949.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />In my opinion, Circa Lighting has the best selection of flush mounts on the market.  Gorgeous finishes too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Circa Lighting Now in DC!

Circa Lighting has just opened a store in Georgetown and now those of us in DC can finally check out their fabulous lighting collection in ...

5:09 AM

Charlotte & Ivy Sale!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuveXGMaC6fB4Y1m9NaARJBvTOqft2F3rj0n1NJRibNEdpJl26zet5aLZ-R68T0iy2hZdmgjQA3uYRCDmdsLJLyKTT-_H4f55qFUjTm1sFD6CeEsIwKtcVi6n90qQmvvFh2s9XER0uzKa6/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+9.54.15+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuveXGMaC6fB4Y1m9NaARJBvTOqft2F3rj0n1NJRibNEdpJl26zet5aLZ-R68T0iy2hZdmgjQA3uYRCDmdsLJLyKTT-_H4f55qFUjTm1sFD6CeEsIwKtcVi6n90qQmvvFh2s9XER0uzKa6/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+9.54.15+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'd like to welcome back <a href="http://www.charlotteandivy.com/">Charlotte & Ivy</a> as a sponsor of this blog and the timing couldn't be better.  They have expanded their line of Custom Furniture and some of the chairs you've seen me feature before are now on sale <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/custom">here</a>.  If you're ready to spruce up your house for spring, this would be a great time!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRA1WYicuZXwBBXWQYBPOQwsvWlelt-d5mNob6FGKCBewKrrKzkqLfixRyB99U7lOy22rNeLymR4MPdF5Ace-_hL2DIPaPslxyBymVi1XOIlGYOAZzucRt0DASYp2b5I7iuNh_ZonogQvW/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+9.56.40+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRA1WYicuZXwBBXWQYBPOQwsvWlelt-d5mNob6FGKCBewKrrKzkqLfixRyB99U7lOy22rNeLymR4MPdF5Ace-_hL2DIPaPslxyBymVi1XOIlGYOAZzucRt0DASYp2b5I7iuNh_ZonogQvW/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+9.56.40+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a versatile piece that caught me eye - it fits well with traditional decors but would be great contrast piece in a more contemporary room.  I love it with the gold detailing but it can be ordered without as well. <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/custom/custom-mandarin-gold-coffee-table">Farmington Cocktail Table Custom Painted </a>(custom size and color)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Ys-SGTFH4uBsxS5EUtWizMY4x8SnNm_Nk363SX21w-0TkfNQ8uDisxUrdgFsfCPm48rbnvjq5Pt2HD2dJd9cRRqidenerVrV9G3VcrzQQjSTTGZIDWqgDySPx-ZxgtEHHoYbMv_Zf4IX/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+9.57.03+AM.png" width="391" /></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/AVvXsEh8W7g4rwOzoUzIO_C9yR7fZuDh4AKpDPFSqX0dBnT2CrFdiBQNM67iFdvyUSfdKOXV9NK8TXIyLeb4-TthqffOvW64UejTPYYlPUyVK0SrgI1AGuiHebvGvEHefW33XBH1hD5fcgoFhONg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+10.13.32+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8W7g4rwOzoUzIO_C9yR7fZuDh4AKpDPFSqX0dBnT2CrFdiBQNM67iFdvyUSfdKOXV9NK8TXIyLeb4-TthqffOvW64UejTPYYlPUyVK0SrgI1AGuiHebvGvEHefW33XBH1hD5fcgoFhONg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+10.13.32+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/mirrors/migiana-star-mirror">Migiana Star Mirror</a> is a fabulous shape and is a great buy at $249.</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;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiirwq3m9dFiQIAqZzf8r_wtk5KdlqUTZCnCd5kpIkP6wecQWkomsCAaO74qff9uvD-O4mY6r81FxnBvxtsKF2TWjWzsSj9NRh7fHKB5UZr8-y24tzY1IfBQVOM1oi9tG5geOK1BiKItkR3/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+10.00.09+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiirwq3m9dFiQIAqZzf8r_wtk5KdlqUTZCnCd5kpIkP6wecQWkomsCAaO74qff9uvD-O4mY6r81FxnBvxtsKF2TWjWzsSj9NRh7fHKB5UZr8-y24tzY1IfBQVOM1oi9tG5geOK1BiKItkR3/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-27+at+10.00.09+AM.png" /></a></div><br />Finally, it was great to see Charlotte & Ivy is now offering jewelry and gift pieces too. These  <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/mother-of-pearl-necklace-blue-green-and-white-colors-and-sizes-1784">Mother of Pearl Necklaces</a> are fabulous, perfect for dressing up a simple sweater or shirt.  I think everybody looks great in these necklaces -  3 strands $89, 6 strands $118.<br /><br />Hope you have a great weekend!

Charlotte & Ivy Sale!

I'd like to welcome back Charlotte & Ivy as a sponsor of this blog and the timing couldn't be better. They have expanded their...

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Custom Memory Pillows - Huger Embroidery!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUcdd628_2EYtjBQMVvSOWaOzgmYWpolA83TZmORU40tpcb77gwLgelL8qIQB3nHGNp46jWUl7tiYPqFbKGJr_76t1REpEBMdl7G6GX4eol0BSP-qO2NhujGHXy9yjG-C_HUPLekrSVhNQ/s1600/DSCN5862.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUcdd628_2EYtjBQMVvSOWaOzgmYWpolA83TZmORU40tpcb77gwLgelL8qIQB3nHGNp46jWUl7tiYPqFbKGJr_76t1REpEBMdl7G6GX4eol0BSP-qO2NhujGHXy9yjG-C_HUPLekrSVhNQ/s1600/DSCN5862.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 had the immense good fortune of being contacted by Sarah Gibson Wiley of <a href="http://www.hugerembroidery.com/"><b>Huger Embroidery</b></a>.  A former interior designer, Sarah now pours her artistic talent and love of embroidery into creating beautiful custom pieces for her clients.   She transforms artwork, photographs, letters, along with an understanding of the meaning behind them, into embroidered memories.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When she offered me a chance for my own memory pillow, it took me weeks to decide on the subject.  Actually, I knew what I wanted in an instant but I couldn't imagine how it could be recreated.  In the end, I went with my first inspiration and sent Sarah a picture of my favorite place on the planet - the house without a roof in Lameshur Bay, St John USVI.   I mean, just look at this photo! - how could it be translated into embroidery?  Well, you can see from my pillow that it was!</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/AVvXsEgF32aQ_JQED0aashq6a9vcifJs0k-zZrcwAMaZ9-JQN13T8_85ilM5vsjX4DHFSvP5fa9CBt9p-bpNDCgk13v8Lrr4jw2QgYtYAsJhIQmERDkkQPdi_HPg7WU6mOc_nvDEWdRNcjbWlAII/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+9.03.32+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="475" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF32aQ_JQED0aashq6a9vcifJs0k-zZrcwAMaZ9-JQN13T8_85ilM5vsjX4DHFSvP5fa9CBt9p-bpNDCgk13v8Lrr4jw2QgYtYAsJhIQmERDkkQPdi_HPg7WU6mOc_nvDEWdRNcjbWlAII/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+9.03.32+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQmr1HtUNqrE1r1VtWCBDV4tcf_WCRE78kRx1wMoYVEUjDPIKGll28MABmAC0TKAB4YOcfW0PY2oWbt3SYmhOgu-BSYps_AkzJu3gUPM-CiqRGfvhyphenhyphenJupGsdJkyarWFtc1UJ-MVCjtgpWf/s1600/DSCN5857.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQmr1HtUNqrE1r1VtWCBDV4tcf_WCRE78kRx1wMoYVEUjDPIKGll28MABmAC0TKAB4YOcfW0PY2oWbt3SYmhOgu-BSYps_AkzJu3gUPM-CiqRGfvhyphenhyphenJupGsdJkyarWFtc1UJ-MVCjtgpWf/s1600/DSCN5857.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The detailing is spectacular and the incorporation of different fabrics into the piece is perfect.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBSDi-_ptoivd_kckNHFn9FDOmT6Ot9j97QuYKi_HKMloAfXBGkTz0-SV2_lDHY1n3CJSDGS6OXKV8qURbKz9ID6pF6n8PBLGsAgNt-nCzHzwy2qOi2jIFlP8kv1DjjWeF-TTj4vFeTaW/s1600/DSCN5859.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBSDi-_ptoivd_kckNHFn9FDOmT6Ot9j97QuYKi_HKMloAfXBGkTz0-SV2_lDHY1n3CJSDGS6OXKV8qURbKz9ID6pF6n8PBLGsAgNt-nCzHzwy2qOi2jIFlP8kv1DjjWeF-TTj4vFeTaW/s1600/DSCN5859.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Notice how the blue water shows through the windows - not to mention how the stitching recreates the three-dimensional aspect of the roofless house.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNchnq8lHt1JArOQ07F4Z3JLt6zoiGfl6RmmNSoTkF0SVqah6oncMv5nMAHW298Kl6-1yvpb0yGeVkLenx3RFOtZWTef7h4brzbzBtfmp_TuewfwWYRm_Ng-WFJa4JurOxLnO_P1rq5jze/s1600/DSCN5860.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNchnq8lHt1JArOQ07F4Z3JLt6zoiGfl6RmmNSoTkF0SVqah6oncMv5nMAHW298Kl6-1yvpb0yGeVkLenx3RFOtZWTef7h4brzbzBtfmp_TuewfwWYRm_Ng-WFJa4JurOxLnO_P1rq5jze/s1600/DSCN5860.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am beyond thrilled and know I will treasure this wonderful memory pillow always!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here are more examples of Sarah's custom pieces.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFNnznEtB-B1jJ2Eg3cIbNEcD7E2zQ-DjE_HsXTmdJcym5SHgcDe1HFIj6aFFp7oJSupnEto-RG33uc7mhIJhaCItnAfHAXzBv2P3avnRhNxlSNjVLNHvs7t4QG6BioqOB8CWZo5Qr0JrD/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+8.35.13+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFNnznEtB-B1jJ2Eg3cIbNEcD7E2zQ-DjE_HsXTmdJcym5SHgcDe1HFIj6aFFp7oJSupnEto-RG33uc7mhIJhaCItnAfHAXzBv2P3avnRhNxlSNjVLNHvs7t4QG6BioqOB8CWZo5Qr0JrD/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+8.35.13+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Children's Drawings</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/AVvXsEitV2LZtYrfBGwqQ__ZIZKwybbLNTjbGRWU0wPDC6XL6YN0CigTRJGNb3wynvCu7D36NKnhoyb8gzZwaMC02ae4NDUKZe7m6uXzQhL3aD9HG0bRc_FdOeuIMeCh2NtnY06J3-_bNN1si8Ap/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+8.36.38+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitV2LZtYrfBGwqQ__ZIZKwybbLNTjbGRWU0wPDC6XL6YN0CigTRJGNb3wynvCu7D36NKnhoyb8gzZwaMC02ae4NDUKZe7m6uXzQhL3aD9HG0bRc_FdOeuIMeCh2NtnY06J3-_bNN1si8Ap/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+8.36.38+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Announcements</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1Yd4SqJqNiP3fmWs41d3aG99DjpLUL1y6K9gnNAnB9-HMWBuSDT5gshkWQFY9jq4WIaEFR7QU2NWbhtJ5cGKbA830Zt753Aa8rqLPQcnzIqRd-7CWTMhYvb3btvTYq3paU19RL2tIdwn/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+8.38.10+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1Yd4SqJqNiP3fmWs41d3aG99DjpLUL1y6K9gnNAnB9-HMWBuSDT5gshkWQFY9jq4WIaEFR7QU2NWbhtJ5cGKbA830Zt753Aa8rqLPQcnzIqRd-7CWTMhYvb3btvTYq3paU19RL2tIdwn/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+8.38.10+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Custom Pet Pillows</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_EOAAaMBmrgQj8rvqesiSIfn-RfURLphZVbgcM0HEZ3TADPEaU27c1TCOHwKKqgwBZR9tMozVF-7WbAONm-Vnp9lvn8rQzWoqteusZPyPsMTcBZL_ntII-QJnLs9r1zJhBAIpunwXRNV2/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+8.38.51+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_EOAAaMBmrgQj8rvqesiSIfn-RfURLphZVbgcM0HEZ3TADPEaU27c1TCOHwKKqgwBZR9tMozVF-7WbAONm-Vnp9lvn8rQzWoqteusZPyPsMTcBZL_ntII-QJnLs9r1zJhBAIpunwXRNV2/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+8.38.51+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Special Memories</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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For those seeking a special gift for a bride & groom, add the date of their wedding.</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/AVvXsEhpjZkGGbQfUrPCNpvWMfPS-3A9GRWuBjyxD94vxKkIHwPcz48hlM97yTxsuf8euuJLkp0ERI0dI13GcET_INiSWXpJOd36d_t7rJaAondlxRStuB1fmoQ5ZiJC5tOHAQ08PGxHegAZiMJh/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+8.42.27+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpjZkGGbQfUrPCNpvWMfPS-3A9GRWuBjyxD94vxKkIHwPcz48hlM97yTxsuf8euuJLkp0ERI0dI13GcET_INiSWXpJOd36d_t7rJaAondlxRStuB1fmoQ5ZiJC5tOHAQ08PGxHegAZiMJh/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+8.42.27+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidJgtmGZ93Ved2tlmGuqddoF-rHaj6JWBJR_d1GEo7NRQhWldIEKrblDMnSpgxIo7rdJMAIRpnINzmJScOjO6Zk2AhwuFQFona_IOHsSCPu5Aui90p9qrbb7SX0PuGDrHhE4erhdrfUN_2/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+9.17.10+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidJgtmGZ93Ved2tlmGuqddoF-rHaj6JWBJR_d1GEo7NRQhWldIEKrblDMnSpgxIo7rdJMAIRpnINzmJScOjO6Zk2AhwuFQFona_IOHsSCPu5Aui90p9qrbb7SX0PuGDrHhE4erhdrfUN_2/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+9.17.10+AM.png" /></a></div><br />When you work with Sarah she will sketch out the design to ensure it captures the look and feel you want. When she emailed my sketch I knew right away it was perfect.  So, if you have a special memory that you want to bring to life, or to give as a treasured gift to someone special, contact<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sarah at <a href="http://www.hugerembroidery.com/">Huger Embroidery</a> </b>  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>(p.s. notice the Gibson girl pillow?  Sarah's great-grandfather was Charles Dana Gibson, the creator of the Gibson Girl and her great aunt was the renowned Nancy Lancaster of Colefax and Fowler.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhoXbWjVpjEMlXVVPrIJeIuUrWpt0fDxXefWEO7_qYhtJFNdHYUbj7SRU2w9CUSAlhTQDSN2NrEe3yR5wpkuA4rfpnabgFuwkvaZygTGGWPV8tNWMy8L4W3FJ1yr_f6JYLzVQttPvQMl6/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+9.26.01+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhoXbWjVpjEMlXVVPrIJeIuUrWpt0fDxXefWEO7_qYhtJFNdHYUbj7SRU2w9CUSAlhTQDSN2NrEe3yR5wpkuA4rfpnabgFuwkvaZygTGGWPV8tNWMy8L4W3FJ1yr_f6JYLzVQttPvQMl6/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-02-05+at+9.26.01+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div>

Custom Memory Pillows - Huger Embroidery!

I had the immense good fortune of being contacted by Sarah Gibson Wiley of Huger Embroidery . A former interior designer, Sarah now pours h...

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Innovative Agate Tealight Holder

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMMiu3bizrVJEy_FkM0jx__5TM3BlsyKQ-__Ro652L7HKeERp-toeZQ9Vwq1wDQxsCLj_AYeHDETqNKfMB4BfxHM_GKiNRGuTW5SPHCpdeJRXEzWJc4R9aMgM-8mIfsLyUOKcMVcRZZ4W/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-03+at+10.16.11+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMMiu3bizrVJEy_FkM0jx__5TM3BlsyKQ-__Ro652L7HKeERp-toeZQ9Vwq1wDQxsCLj_AYeHDETqNKfMB4BfxHM_GKiNRGuTW5SPHCpdeJRXEzWJc4R9aMgM-8mIfsLyUOKcMVcRZZ4W/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-03+at+10.16.11+PM.png" width="638" /></a></div><br />Saw this and thought (1) how creative, an elevated tealight holder and (2) how pretty, awash in lilac.  Oh, and I should add (3) how nice, a<u> pair</u> only costs <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Agate-Tealight-Holder/productinfo/T11798">$49, from Wisteria</a>.  Love it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLqOHJNaz6R_S83PCl5nape2NPpiVdSO2rjbV2p9bDZLEcMqHFIhC_AWS9R-9keXFYHCstQp2fkNVHpVDcduCSJYN5n6Q8S8cOumagDOruHMBo-sq7bae_NZF-3VXOb3SVZi1J8sOKuBt/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-03+at+10.16.50+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLqOHJNaz6R_S83PCl5nape2NPpiVdSO2rjbV2p9bDZLEcMqHFIhC_AWS9R-9keXFYHCstQp2fkNVHpVDcduCSJYN5n6Q8S8cOumagDOruHMBo-sq7bae_NZF-3VXOb3SVZi1J8sOKuBt/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-03+at+10.16.50+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0072BW7II/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0072BW7II&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20&linkId=LEGJFXLMBDMVESSH" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B0072BW7II&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=myno0ab-20" /></a></div><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0072BW7II" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0072BW7II/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0072BW7II&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20&linkId=HHMCTFQFR6CYAUTD">Tea Lights White Unscented - 50 Count</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0072BW7II" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DIF3LO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001DIF3LO&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20&linkId=SGLIPRATUB2VZER7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B001DIF3LO&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=myno0ab-20" /></a></div><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001DIF3LO" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DIF3LO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001DIF3LO&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20&linkId=SGLIPRATUB2VZER7">Richland® Tealight Candles White Unscented Set of 125</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001DIF3LO" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />

Innovative Agate Tealight Holder

Saw this and thought (1) how creative, an elevated tealight holder and (2) how pretty, awash in lilac. Oh, and I should add (3) how nice, a...

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Artful Frames & Mirrors: P.H. Miller Studio

<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCBSQk2-zCLZoCu6s_BrabqkZP6vv_VU_YRom7jURow5WS2RAYvX5fLfXCmHnhENaGxbWF7l1UhzawBMUlnoqpkEbBqt_kq3vnBR2etuZKOH6c8YtOM0P89Klzkf6tlpFZqno-zx-vBCRM/s1600/DSCN5679.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCBSQk2-zCLZoCu6s_BrabqkZP6vv_VU_YRom7jURow5WS2RAYvX5fLfXCmHnhENaGxbWF7l1UhzawBMUlnoqpkEbBqt_kq3vnBR2etuZKOH6c8YtOM0P89Klzkf6tlpFZqno-zx-vBCRM/s1600/DSCN5679.JPG" width="536" /></a></div><br />While at the Waterford Festival the other week, I came across the most amazing display of handcrafted mirrors and frames by <a href="http://phmiller.com/">P. H. Miller Studio</a>, formerly of CT and now recently relocated to Berryville, Va.  I only wish my photos did these pieces better justice.  The mirror above is a beautiful combination of modern and antique and I'm in love with the two simple gold wire sconces that flank each side.  Peter H. Miller, the artist and craftsman behind these pieces, creates period appropriate and historically inspired hand made, carved, water gilded artisan frames for paintings and mirrors in the same spirit and techniques used by American frame-makers in the early 20th century and their European predecessors. Here's a close-up of a custom frame he was working on during the festival.  He mentioned to me that there are only a few people in America working with these same techniques.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhezUEi0w_SQzEny-8DuF_N091vY558Sf7pwKTG1HP6XJ_mfhX7t_T5AL7_feYs5L7CkW0dRy_b919ZZBUYruVW29mBJnGbGueabkLXeG2pc9GCOhSIDOEo4iyBTldh42evuVI5ybZAm91/s1600/DSCN5689.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhezUEi0w_SQzEny-8DuF_N091vY558Sf7pwKTG1HP6XJ_mfhX7t_T5AL7_feYs5L7CkW0dRy_b919ZZBUYruVW29mBJnGbGueabkLXeG2pc9GCOhSIDOEo4iyBTldh42evuVI5ybZAm91/s1600/DSCN5689.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbv85CxwOBzNHjbKijzHdh8KtsABoS8BVrTgp0aRicFG3Bxup0zridgSC7IU7aid5WG3vfTSAF5SpkmL8fA1IjEDrjFXNwhxNRGtLqyf5J-ZKK3mul_-B-hWyoDSzM-Cye_N7V6QCcFSSa/s1600/DSCN5681.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdE2lYXs-m2OcEjTrHo5d9eyqrX7P03VStHyixB3cA4XQLaCIfheIXZ9gnMCF1YRlmmJlOl-YhwSubosBBWN1RZtsSSuddrSUq5Ko8GGAgAs2oqVLRaemRyvgGdY0LZfAWnCsC_mVDZvGT/s1600/DSCN5687.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxotEGDiUAuXEkVhFAemZXGzkcAiBVV88Et7jfjK_sd-O3K9l8l5EyDPFLq4g-oNpPAN3wRKq_k6BmDhgwD24Kgs21DMBsG-8n8NbWNAdnDD_bXUoX_MIXStriba9KuNEvYRKfnkKBI-Qw/s1600/DSCN5691.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/AVvXsEgxotEGDiUAuXEkVhFAemZXGzkcAiBVV88Et7jfjK_sd-O3K9l8l5EyDPFLq4g-oNpPAN3wRKq_k6BmDhgwD24Kgs21DMBsG-8n8NbWNAdnDD_bXUoX_MIXStriba9KuNEvYRKfnkKBI-Qw/s1600/DSCN5691.JPG" width="516" /></a><br /><br />Right now P.H. Miller Studios is in the selection process for Chase's Mission Main St Grants program that will award twenty (20) small businesses with grants of $150,000.   Hope you'll help Peter make it to the next round by <b>VOTING <a href="https://www.missionmainstreetgrants.com/business/detail/44495">HERE</a> - they're just a few votes short of the 250 needed.  </b>Voting ends 10/17.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ-sDqJHQMII8P18X-FVhm9RHC7GlWuMXJxEAZEf8Yx8p6nJPZOIctL0IHpHrF6bf39S2AAC8xhueVE0h9YDR7lqxrvSz4ew8GyBaMCzwJcmiZJdy8qGbsheknv5-j0Y6g8VO91RVfv3j9/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-13+at+9.49.02+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ-sDqJHQMII8P18X-FVhm9RHC7GlWuMXJxEAZEf8Yx8p6nJPZOIctL0IHpHrF6bf39S2AAC8xhueVE0h9YDR7lqxrvSz4ew8GyBaMCzwJcmiZJdy8qGbsheknv5-j0Y6g8VO91RVfv3j9/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-13+at+9.49.02+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />

Artful Frames & Mirrors: P.H. Miller Studio

While at the Waterford Festival the other week, I came across the most amazing display of handcrafted mirrors and frames by P. H. Miller Stu...

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Dining Room Design