My Burning Bush

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFHi8CHI0S8y5r_VyGN8eRIMfdQW2BI6xAEDPYJcMkIbn8njhSOsj2qEB4NTz6BwrBRPMq1VQYYeoDziA0W5bAn06qOduqKyHPyJtNFKTaL4tif50olDW4mY_eq-l-lfkVPKOQpjeOSqS/s1600/P1110640.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627533618924406002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFHi8CHI0S8y5r_VyGN8eRIMfdQW2BI6xAEDPYJcMkIbn8njhSOsj2qEB4NTz6BwrBRPMq1VQYYeoDziA0W5bAn06qOduqKyHPyJtNFKTaL4tif50olDW4mY_eq-l-lfkVPKOQpjeOSqS/s400/P1110640.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>This bush died twice; the first one and the replacement one from the nursery. For a few years it lived outside like a little grave marker until I finally brought it in and placed it in this concrete pot. It's next to the secretary in my family room. (I've hardly ever posted on this room as it's been in flux. It's finally starting to come together so I'll be showing more soon. Not that you've been waiting.)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglo8MXLOZlQ4DEv6rZk8gODREZldFZDmQoocTDslU7dBKYk7ER2aMsdSYdUqNP_PcZU_-HhOMZUGorruVy6rYBvNklpt8rwZRH2HR14n2_Bw1vn5p7YIh_JE6aaiNEPSY8CGwbPI0TvmNI/s1600/P1110690.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627533365644618642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglo8MXLOZlQ4DEv6rZk8gODREZldFZDmQoocTDslU7dBKYk7ER2aMsdSYdUqNP_PcZU_-HhOMZUGorruVy6rYBvNklpt8rwZRH2HR14n2_Bw1vn5p7YIh_JE6aaiNEPSY8CGwbPI0TvmNI/s640/P1110690.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>At some point I thought this side of the room needed a bit of red too so out came the Safety Red spray paint.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0TfP4QYHHEH1a2yoJuThC2r2MakzKcUEwzv1hGfDWEr2qsPVm7mtF0lW67baPoGTwoS2aeqtzW0LQYS8ZG35aVpUrq-je28kR-9LFdjgUjxor_kpqlEYfm0jJzYSLm4fphh5vVWepsSTM/s1600/P1110693.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627533047212538866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0TfP4QYHHEH1a2yoJuThC2r2MakzKcUEwzv1hGfDWEr2qsPVm7mtF0lW67baPoGTwoS2aeqtzW0LQYS8ZG35aVpUrq-je28kR-9LFdjgUjxor_kpqlEYfm0jJzYSLm4fphh5vVWepsSTM/s640/P1110693.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>If you don't like it, nobody in my family does either. But here's my question, what should I put around my burning bush? I think moss will only make it look a bit like Christmas - what do you suggest?

My Burning Bush

This bush died twice; the first one and the replacement one from the nursery. For a few years it lived outside like a little grave marker u...

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Richard Taylor at Round Top & a Giant Clam at Pottery Barn

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijvQrfFmFfQNfsOh22aIu3xD2vRHt7KtjH5atfoF751swPicdG57bEUFzHRfbehb4W0bv0zd9SvuiT71t6QET8O1H7ThbLPsSs85VFR4kFiAMY4dzSlxSzIIcP7qxoPaM5pFnRmVOappw/s1600/P1090056.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589259743165010722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijvQrfFmFfQNfsOh22aIu3xD2vRHt7KtjH5atfoF751swPicdG57bEUFzHRfbehb4W0bv0zd9SvuiT71t6QET8O1H7ThbLPsSs85VFR4kFiAMY4dzSlxSzIIcP7qxoPaM5pFnRmVOappw/s640/P1090056.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>It's freezing here in DC and we even have snow forecasted - I can't believe I didn't plan to go to Round Top this spring! If you're lucky enough to be headed that way, keep in mind that it's the only time Richard Taylor of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/fedatl">Flat Earth Designs</a> sells directly to the public. Here are some pics from when I visited his warehouse back in February - there will be small pieces as well as larger ones such as tables.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBGpwr8BZk0WBrnjmFilt3kRSItTfk9h3XB39ZYrIyDeMkVhFHxPN5s9tdMeqj2-JdZUrEFsxUDTm1j3sX85fptEfZGtEjWGzLKzeqxBAjm7DuxVNSirkGofJIOmeZLWnjcEXBfaGhd8/s1600/P1090053.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589259562480288882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBGpwr8BZk0WBrnjmFilt3kRSItTfk9h3XB39ZYrIyDeMkVhFHxPN5s9tdMeqj2-JdZUrEFsxUDTm1j3sX85fptEfZGtEjWGzLKzeqxBAjm7DuxVNSirkGofJIOmeZLWnjcEXBfaGhd8/s400/P1090053.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 376px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2df-66mwCT8XzdUz5ue1DDeFRnas0pVd-AnGQ7cFe1AWjYP_zbQ3eVpWlJ2dkrf1vTng7GjaMqhudY4E4VFJ37YANKsepDw4YYtyWdPCyAlvY5bY8KJK0ygxsxQgRfyCUApcAF-4HBKE/s1600/P1090065.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589259269837703298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2df-66mwCT8XzdUz5ue1DDeFRnas0pVd-AnGQ7cFe1AWjYP_zbQ3eVpWlJ2dkrf1vTng7GjaMqhudY4E4VFJ37YANKsepDw4YYtyWdPCyAlvY5bY8KJK0ygxsxQgRfyCUApcAF-4HBKE/s640/P1090065.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDysawaIAEfl7Nmw6l7_SvnP69OeM00fJhkI3ur0IQ8h87Aak2Qnx9DF0YtMcRhdA8khbYsh5Ytg9oswgC0Q4RlUEtvPJgylgKh_JXCPdwl4qyMcGrb-Ie-qHPNOHOkyiGJCygRL3yvA/s1600/P1090062.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589258958235472978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDysawaIAEfl7Nmw6l7_SvnP69OeM00fJhkI3ur0IQ8h87Aak2Qnx9DF0YtMcRhdA8khbYsh5Ytg9oswgC0Q4RlUEtvPJgylgKh_JXCPdwl4qyMcGrb-Ie-qHPNOHOkyiGJCygRL3yvA/s400/P1090062.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Richard is creating a lot more pieces in hypertufa - like the mirror above. It has the same great look and feel as concrete but is lighter.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GONwVl9ZBs2IsGCsBzzGP6geWhkMxpywZoFFTDORXMxUSYfH-aysHvXQDV1GeGE_inZLa0c5LkIMmI1yyGO4WcPth90bPxJEpQJRJys5bqSjgEjA4wgF94ny9EwT7rUKSV1jvKpRxaI/s1600/P1090060.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589258586185318882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GONwVl9ZBs2IsGCsBzzGP6geWhkMxpywZoFFTDORXMxUSYfH-aysHvXQDV1GeGE_inZLa0c5LkIMmI1yyGO4WcPth90bPxJEpQJRJys5bqSjgEjA4wgF94ny9EwT7rUKSV1jvKpRxaI/s400/P1090060.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Pattern can also be embedded into hypertufa. Apropos for Texas, there will be tables w/the Lone Star.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIiLzrlR84VG2HtC3ur0Q6I8mYwFvmMK6wlu84dl-bZI2JjdXq_lom8MiG0WhmmDKXcpFn_Tv5K3ukcxr-nnB6AzdrXKAI6E1Hi1KMW8ZAAxb5JrV0ne6x-vYftnj-PWT0MTZdnj24GSw/s1600/P1090059.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589258456165285730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIiLzrlR84VG2HtC3ur0Q6I8mYwFvmMK6wlu84dl-bZI2JjdXq_lom8MiG0WhmmDKXcpFn_Tv5K3ukcxr-nnB6AzdrXKAI6E1Hi1KMW8ZAAxb5JrV0ne6x-vYftnj-PWT0MTZdnj24GSw/s640/P1090059.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>Table top yet to be mounted.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOTapO2zRKa3JOeQ3yqT8728LDjy8tfTtPXKnYS1R9ttChIXZyE6_zixkJ7hNkcMU3xz2uOd0_j-IKtxhWdspDYPfxnUYhcmuJD-Y8Zxy-Vh65hNe9sgNTiVvxCHuf5VH_pqbLHc2928/s1600/P1090061.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589258192873761202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOTapO2zRKa3JOeQ3yqT8728LDjy8tfTtPXKnYS1R9ttChIXZyE6_zixkJ7hNkcMU3xz2uOd0_j-IKtxhWdspDYPfxnUYhcmuJD-Y8Zxy-Vh65hNe9sgNTiVvxCHuf5VH_pqbLHc2928/s400/P1090061.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 400px;" /></a>You may remember this incredible faux bois table from a recent post on Scotts.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvb6S5MKdXrNvgSJeC9Yvy1nzceQKRBBQkPYZobdTSiwwXMd-3ZILfSdOPQV_tT8Z0Poxy2XIZm9flBvjzGIaGlQea4NZA5t12o5ag4Q5VwESIb-mWyZO3XBHHHMER2Mjb841far2EybA/s1600/P1090057.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589257790657673554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvb6S5MKdXrNvgSJeC9Yvy1nzceQKRBBQkPYZobdTSiwwXMd-3ZILfSdOPQV_tT8Z0Poxy2XIZm9flBvjzGIaGlQea4NZA5t12o5ag4Q5VwESIb-mWyZO3XBHHHMER2Mjb841far2EybA/s640/P1090057.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8fA3XZcuMBlch93VtaerwwVuF5lrD6D2Qf9aulbDMYke5oI28404PY82eEJqBOzn10dFhMIcw5vhTSJAVMJ33dlmJbyqGfO4bU7zQYMD3UHMdgM5to3z5xhIT5I-NTA1PDJIMXxr8lk/s1600/P1090071.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589257316576331762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8fA3XZcuMBlch93VtaerwwVuF5lrD6D2Qf9aulbDMYke5oI28404PY82eEJqBOzn10dFhMIcw5vhTSJAVMJ33dlmJbyqGfO4bU7zQYMD3UHMdgM5to3z5xhIT5I-NTA1PDJIMXxr8lk/s400/P1090071.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>The giant hypertufa balls are one of my favorites. Now there is a hypertufa garden seat.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_9t9dTQc91bvoL0fw4iNiDScruAm8JALAVuVsCyUJ9_-Yhk0VpwyXwfy90yFaSmTtrHxX27OW7bWjKxfYVNGvynJtFxrXCoZKSiltUZ33ldcbsyWAhW8z2OeacaAaIIItQ8NydfeVXg/s1600/P1090072.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589257149300840242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_9t9dTQc91bvoL0fw4iNiDScruAm8JALAVuVsCyUJ9_-Yhk0VpwyXwfy90yFaSmTtrHxX27OW7bWjKxfYVNGvynJtFxrXCoZKSiltUZ33ldcbsyWAhW8z2OeacaAaIIItQ8NydfeVXg/s400/P1090072.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4jqBWGFrCwAduUEKk5Q5sbByDewHmzKLbFYrTz-dUmLupU5_NImNiGrjUpVreQUqLcaen1jYdlL7cjWCPsaQqGC3lC7qv8Q3j6uyTXVAjKPnNLnCjutr4oS3UIrFkuwqyuqhiEKAHHc/s1600/P1090064.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589257005796100306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4jqBWGFrCwAduUEKk5Q5sbByDewHmzKLbFYrTz-dUmLupU5_NImNiGrjUpVreQUqLcaen1jYdlL7cjWCPsaQqGC3lC7qv8Q3j6uyTXVAjKPnNLnCjutr4oS3UIrFkuwqyuqhiEKAHHc/s400/P1090064.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>A sneak peek into the process behind creating the garden seat.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihdNuaT_NYFW0tsku8VNT_R4P3i65QI6MoiKd26tj8MDwytJF92SuSx_ZLfja3xaOP1PKttKgMmLa5HUho5OWWZJyd3yCSVm8MmDcXhWQP1Gv9ANNwZNvZRc4GwnNAufxI5xVsGB3xE-U/s1600/P1090068.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589256815794500114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihdNuaT_NYFW0tsku8VNT_R4P3i65QI6MoiKd26tj8MDwytJF92SuSx_ZLfja3xaOP1PKttKgMmLa5HUho5OWWZJyd3yCSVm8MmDcXhWQP1Gv9ANNwZNvZRc4GwnNAufxI5xVsGB3xE-U/s400/P1090068.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 371px; height: 400px;" /></a>There will also be lots of great troughs and pedestals.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLMMrvFJOFuNa0QT1SZMrHjljfWVt7Qq9qIAybYXaD-lqVAu97EeH06h_qT9zslGLk9OJvOO_OtVIRGu3WKIkNjDnMxe6SUJrI5UownL-Ux15fWWhb7eDcEYfiNKxPguNLB1QB3oXjoA/s1600/P1090069.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589256678147611138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLMMrvFJOFuNa0QT1SZMrHjljfWVt7Qq9qIAybYXaD-lqVAu97EeH06h_qT9zslGLk9OJvOO_OtVIRGu3WKIkNjDnMxe6SUJrI5UownL-Ux15fWWhb7eDcEYfiNKxPguNLB1QB3oXjoA/s400/P1090069.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUvBWwwLhISp03ehrbtTg6Sb4bGC74mrzSxeEatIXDW3ADt3y4rvfdyKE98gqx3E47iSoX2h61mNSHXvQfzOzoAf2Z_gbLP7DZugmAyFccaROREg2KE_LO1joU7QkFEDo_oM6ggymha-4/s1600/P1090067.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589255983531648146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUvBWwwLhISp03ehrbtTg6Sb4bGC74mrzSxeEatIXDW3ADt3y4rvfdyKE98gqx3E47iSoX2h61mNSHXvQfzOzoAf2Z_gbLP7DZugmAyFccaROREg2KE_LO1joU7QkFEDo_oM6ggymha-4/s400/P1090067.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>Love the lion water fountain below.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqbSRmn2Exk_kE1rjxrbNhWHFw5cd3_oolr-03224sBHQmeNazRIBTHcs6TPtKMan-S2hyphenhyphenEKUYPvqz-N_omf8bIs4Xn79-3wtj7j0uOM8m58aTS0ETQci8kKXoeUkTJ59qXh_JENiuNA/s1600/P1090083.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589260500339737570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqbSRmn2Exk_kE1rjxrbNhWHFw5cd3_oolr-03224sBHQmeNazRIBTHcs6TPtKMan-S2hyphenhyphenEKUYPvqz-N_omf8bIs4Xn79-3wtj7j0uOM8m58aTS0ETQci8kKXoeUkTJ59qXh_JENiuNA/s640/P1090083.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEHqaN9p1X6GIB2dy7TV00RqndlEWLgp1h6kYgXeS1VTgymRKDSAlSKGBjlWNh_NQ-j1bFjjQ0J-0PJuxTTf-GQwsWNaX8KBXzEakgvxnetHQ3-ywJg-83OqOc5f64Tr7NTrEjhnNgvg/s1600/rtclamshell.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589459543825755282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEHqaN9p1X6GIB2dy7TV00RqndlEWLgp1h6kYgXeS1VTgymRKDSAlSKGBjlWNh_NQ-j1bFjjQ0J-0PJuxTTf-GQwsWNaX8KBXzEakgvxnetHQ3-ywJg-83OqOc5f64Tr7NTrEjhnNgvg/s400/rtclamshell.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 383px; height: 344px;" /></a>Other news - Richard's <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/cement-shaped-scallop-shell-bowl/">Giant Clamshell </a>is now available at Pottery Barn, as well as these really nice <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/richard-taylor-cement-shaped-shell-cachepot/">Shell Cachepots</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyLwde1bhxkFhMvqrIRK_b7FWnrkZ-CxaP7x2uedOUwsdcPTNSqAkYmneqd0jyxMWyuM6UXUlq6SxJS1dSHUSwJD7eZRgmKlcVDwlRXIApZ7uPZo4-D03CdSEy0iLnsZwJU2jZuCWXLlA/s1600/rimg8m.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589461196838410210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyLwde1bhxkFhMvqrIRK_b7FWnrkZ-CxaP7x2uedOUwsdcPTNSqAkYmneqd0jyxMWyuM6UXUlq6SxJS1dSHUSwJD7eZRgmKlcVDwlRXIApZ7uPZo4-D03CdSEy0iLnsZwJU2jZuCWXLlA/s400/rimg8m.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 383px; height: 344px;" /></a>

Richard Taylor at Round Top & a Giant Clam at Pottery Barn

It's freezing here in DC and we even have snow forecasted - I can't believe I didn't plan to go to Round Top this spring! If y...

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Richard Taylor at Pottery Barn & a Giveaway

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbClLhjG14xk1OOQk5SV0wd7FsNTj7NKUULyfbh168EypO4JioySyiC6_8NznM4HCXd_FwSXUgElNpEnIW9m33q_wUpuAUxWqE_OVHwvtu8U81gq7pp8FnEDB6EXFjEiUhtEG9lc27qBc/s1600/richardpb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575000850872855426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbClLhjG14xk1OOQk5SV0wd7FsNTj7NKUULyfbh168EypO4JioySyiC6_8NznM4HCXd_FwSXUgElNpEnIW9m33q_wUpuAUxWqE_OVHwvtu8U81gq7pp8FnEDB6EXFjEiUhtEG9lc27qBc/s400/richardpb.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" /></a>It was very exciting the other day to find that select pieces from concrete artist <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2010/06/its-not-leather-its-concrete.html">Richard Taylor</a> are now being offered exclusively through Pottery Barn! All the pieces bear his name and Pottery Barn has done a terrific job of crediting his talent in their descriptions:<div><div>"After years of experimentation, English artist Richard Taylor perfected the difficult craft of mold making. His artistry allows him to create original pieces that showcase his great skill and eye for detail. Made from his original molds with details that are hand carved by Richard, our planters feature two rounded handles and a decorative double ridge."</div><div><br /></div><div>The <b><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/richard-tayler-ceramic-handled-planters/?pkey=ccachepots-planters">Handled Planters</a></b> above are available in 4 sizes, ranging from $12 - $99.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymcWwaQubfK_rbl5wX_TGL_P71undYiRj3tno3JODv-I9_TqxqGWXP6jkfpOM8wxrIPrUBlTKsd_o3uAL1zWROu1DcpUjx3XFtq296RtKLk_6-tQ_MHhd5bAC3WsPR8yQQnqXAXdK_Uc/s1600/richardpb1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575000703260787522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymcWwaQubfK_rbl5wX_TGL_P71undYiRj3tno3JODv-I9_TqxqGWXP6jkfpOM8wxrIPrUBlTKsd_o3uAL1zWROu1DcpUjx3XFtq296RtKLk_6-tQ_MHhd5bAC3WsPR8yQQnqXAXdK_Uc/s400/richardpb1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" /></a><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/richard-tayler-ceramic-fluted-urns/?pkey=ccachepots-planters"><b>Fluted Urn</b></a> - $14<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh16uwiErCakSvQ9-z5xV7iBW4czR_eNdY0lgcG8_u3NoUCqQag_kroPt4J5JdOGf3K0iBSpu74J2ix2b8qwdZeBoPE-XSJtmGlSoFYtpcwvPHa8CR_csW7TnTqU6wYALcKxIDEGeqHyT4/s1600/richardpb2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575000606192722930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh16uwiErCakSvQ9-z5xV7iBW4czR_eNdY0lgcG8_u3NoUCqQag_kroPt4J5JdOGf3K0iBSpu74J2ix2b8qwdZeBoPE-XSJtmGlSoFYtpcwvPHa8CR_csW7TnTqU6wYALcKxIDEGeqHyT4/s400/richardpb2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" /></a><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/richard-tayler-ceramic-leaf-planters/?pkey=ccachepots-planters"><b>Leaf Planters</b></a> - available in 2 sizes, $16 - 29.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEC8cMW2VfMuRX6HgoQqwe7_20q19Xr6oTYlLnEI3YaRwXXC4ADwVcUf0a2sLOZP83kYTHEmb5o4Nk8EkFIlW1hvyhqWDB6L8RxmdtOt_148ru4AFATkgQ6Svu7ch5P0ye7uhIqbLgzLQ/s1600/richardpb3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575000482747717810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEC8cMW2VfMuRX6HgoQqwe7_20q19Xr6oTYlLnEI3YaRwXXC4ADwVcUf0a2sLOZP83kYTHEmb5o4Nk8EkFIlW1hvyhqWDB6L8RxmdtOt_148ru4AFATkgQ6Svu7ch5P0ye7uhIqbLgzLQ/s400/richardpb3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" /></a>and this very cute <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/richard-taylor-bird-objects/?pkey=coutdoor-garden-decor"><b>bird</b></a> on a metal stick for $6.<div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha99ue8ziq21Xyx7EPk2C2snp8eaZ7GsEk_E6cA_AtyhV3KdgEEmJMkqUp-Wu1jRXcq34U2257_FCF2UX2AHKb4VpQP-CVKTadYnWbeOz1o8ZH33ttpjSvJH9Z9XNmxK7H6JFKHedKSG4/s1600/P1090250.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575004743669220146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha99ue8ziq21Xyx7EPk2C2snp8eaZ7GsEk_E6cA_AtyhV3KdgEEmJMkqUp-Wu1jRXcq34U2257_FCF2UX2AHKb4VpQP-CVKTadYnWbeOz1o8ZH33ttpjSvJH9Z9XNmxK7H6JFKHedKSG4/s640/P1090250.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a>Although it says Richard's pieces are available online and in the catalog, at my local Pottery Barn (Arlington-Clarendon) they had a nice selection of the Handled Planters and the Fluted Urn. The finish and texture are great and the aged look sets these pieces apart. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>In honor of Richard's work being carried by Pottery Barn, I'm having a <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">giveaway</span></b>. The winner will have a choice of the Fluted Urn or a small Handled Planter or Leaf Pot. Just leave a comment by Monday night 9 pm Eastern. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">*UPDATE*</span> - Jean of the blog <a href="http://www.downsizinginsf.blogspot.com">Downsizing in San Francisco</a> is the winner. Congrats Jean!</div>

Richard Taylor at Pottery Barn & a Giveaway

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Giant Ball or Clam? in my fireplace

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9Z1Uv1kC82mqOmmzyOKyfiZ5rkjWNhvwMtErLh5ah2uDEtc-GkMSFscZwM72Ohocczuc0Vi-fQpBZtG6qjmAWZ05OeDgwn-g9k59TbeC8Ir0J7ka02UxZ_TZ8zZea3kbsjVeCHfot7s/s1600/P1090050.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571556968665779938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9Z1Uv1kC82mqOmmzyOKyfiZ5rkjWNhvwMtErLh5ah2uDEtc-GkMSFscZwM72Ohocczuc0Vi-fQpBZtG6qjmAWZ05OeDgwn-g9k59TbeC8Ir0J7ka02UxZ_TZ8zZea3kbsjVeCHfot7s/s640/P1090050.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br />Me: I think I want to put one of the giant balls from the backyard into the fireplace?<br />Dan: What?<br />Me: The giant clam has been done before; it's even appeared on a magazine cover. I'm just copying.<br />Dan: Nobody who comes to our house will know that.<br />Me: Yes, they will.<br />Dan: Didn't you just spend hours arranging all those shells inside the clam?<br />Me: Are you going to help me or not? I think I can roll it in if you aren't.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEEmDRb0O_E1UFhxq1xeYRjpHbRV190uEhzV4pFOSfdyD3jt70l42SSZYXjvE5iFaPIyVtNP-Lt_BU6mUfKdUeBzWtBY5K1NFDiDYvXYAQSre16vJjS-B6usfgRYRxPtCbS35XhmSGmNo/s1600/P1090049.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571557864337610034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEEmDRb0O_E1UFhxq1xeYRjpHbRV190uEhzV4pFOSfdyD3jt70l42SSZYXjvE5iFaPIyVtNP-Lt_BU6mUfKdUeBzWtBY5K1NFDiDYvXYAQSre16vJjS-B6usfgRYRxPtCbS35XhmSGmNo/s640/P1090049.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br />Me: I like this better. Don't you think it's odd and funny in a cool way?<br />Dan: It looks like a meteroid fell down our chimney.<br />Me: ...walk away...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5v5ZnjA9U6b3MG0hoC4V4OAixXQEbbdGrtU724XQVNOAaAItFvBtZdvE-NU_iD7AE6etVrm0gr7ZBs-oUMfpMYSGM8xPi-ayDcjTuPxcP2NyYK9hJldBgMiziK2DH86T1uUHTmdsfu34/s1600/P1090047.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571556639374287538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5v5ZnjA9U6b3MG0hoC4V4OAixXQEbbdGrtU724XQVNOAaAItFvBtZdvE-NU_iD7AE6etVrm0gr7ZBs-oUMfpMYSGM8xPi-ayDcjTuPxcP2NyYK9hJldBgMiziK2DH86T1uUHTmdsfu34/s400/P1090047.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Me: ...return to living room later to be greeted by a happy, smiling giant ball<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What do you think? Ball or Clam?</span><br /><br />(Concrete clam and hypertufa ball from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/fedatl">Flat Earth Designs, www.flickr.com/fedatl</a>)

Giant Ball or Clam? in my fireplace

Me: I think I want to put one of the giant balls from the backyard into the fireplace? Dan: What? Me: The giant clam has been done before;...

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Haute Fabrics Now in Georgetown & books ON a wall

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKCdXLlK0q8knfmiFX6ApbMGncizb5VMQJulcliCKCePlt-gqW18j7HQPZMqiEyLAZhRr56yprpqTK0FEBpvTq_bOxOmNogDHz8AivlwMZwlhp1t2dmFe-i3rg-TkT7oIDaE76lcAKIM/s1600/P1080706.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543952615844722658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKCdXLlK0q8knfmiFX6ApbMGncizb5VMQJulcliCKCePlt-gqW18j7HQPZMqiEyLAZhRr56yprpqTK0FEBpvTq_bOxOmNogDHz8AivlwMZwlhp1t2dmFe-i3rg-TkT7oIDaE76lcAKIM/s640/P1080706.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>***Haute Fabrics is now located in Arlington (see update <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2013/05/haute-fabrics-now-in-arlington-big-sale.html">here</a>), not Georgetown.  The main location remains in Marshall VA.<br /><br />I mentioned this briefly in another post but this news warrants more coverage than that. <a href="http://www.hauteonline.com/">Haute Fabrics</a> (Marshall, VA) has opened a location in Georgetown at 2603 P Street NW Washington, DC, sharing space with <a href="http://www.jeanpierreantiques.com/">Jean Pierre Antiques</a>. The selection of fabrics has grown since my first visit two weeks ago and the ones I had my eye on were in the range of $16 - $26 a yard.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_uoWpD8ayl1ik4SjYOK95WowHpgnK2A_8JZdSolZbk5Ywv3wCPcoVnOO522Tu8ij6xJ1aVANs3QsrBk8-kPtFfuC332zsrM1rHf6EKz7IOQ6oRvz1NaY4M5RjDAODZvCTnQygrMenpI/s1600/P1080708.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543952408354385074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_uoWpD8ayl1ik4SjYOK95WowHpgnK2A_8JZdSolZbk5Ywv3wCPcoVnOO522Tu8ij6xJ1aVANs3QsrBk8-kPtFfuC332zsrM1rHf6EKz7IOQ6oRvz1NaY4M5RjDAODZvCTnQygrMenpI/s640/P1080708.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZvZQ_zjXv_Rq552DozPNmzVuUet8OQdNtf1TQoo-uLYSbyBU96nD_Lq0hkb8M9y0mOF9Yw9B5edsZ7HZB12DPFsngGkAfo2dUFQQhNlGmZLyxisZ_V9qrDkQfWDGv1087JVOi_VlOdQI/s1600/P1080709.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543952229243886146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZvZQ_zjXv_Rq552DozPNmzVuUet8OQdNtf1TQoo-uLYSbyBU96nD_Lq0hkb8M9y0mOF9Yw9B5edsZ7HZB12DPFsngGkAfo2dUFQQhNlGmZLyxisZ_V9qrDkQfWDGv1087JVOi_VlOdQI/s640/P1080709.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoOXAotKADckSjYjwTrnS-Sah46IZPJ7tMTSXG3PxAf8zPQln6HvlB-TUZGJ_DaqikMBzNdgZz2W3Wg78NKnonpmzRy5EOu86zUmelL3LU78lNJeZ5KLk-wU2snBs5OcktU3avE9AzLxY/s1600/P1080714.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543951908259151298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoOXAotKADckSjYjwTrnS-Sah46IZPJ7tMTSXG3PxAf8zPQln6HvlB-TUZGJ_DaqikMBzNdgZz2W3Wg78NKnonpmzRy5EOu86zUmelL3LU78lNJeZ5KLk-wU2snBs5OcktU3avE9AzLxY/s400/P1080714.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDHUNMbQmngOiKMK1r5XTnH4zcLiHYPXMi4SlDuoBjBnqIb9QTXo9RYRXdkLc5Pshww6d6BHBo_oRcRRB6VqkB9GiY-mB9ivOJdthMQrAOT1IJLkZLk1sTHd7nTaHCsiDa4McjkQLaSA/s1600/P1080716.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543951729155558002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDHUNMbQmngOiKMK1r5XTnH4zcLiHYPXMi4SlDuoBjBnqIb9QTXo9RYRXdkLc5Pshww6d6BHBo_oRcRRB6VqkB9GiY-mB9ivOJdthMQrAOT1IJLkZLk1sTHd7nTaHCsiDa4McjkQLaSA/s400/P1080716.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 393px;" /></a>Haute Fabrics, 2603 P St. NW, Washington, DC, 202.965.1123 (*they're closed the day after Thanksgiving but I will update this post w/their hours tomorrow)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUiKLIU3XgFZ6R-NtHmdQkq-Bxhk9SdOvFB8BXK6mt2Vk2Crz-aLwLGspdVYLw3RIZXhulMkUwATjmQGHGlkkPUCGhO2tcyV5m7vyAg5aBXlkx4g7GdYaWKyNr3WnnxIotBO4_fuduWus/s1600/IMG_0183.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543954284373442210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUiKLIU3XgFZ6R-NtHmdQkq-Bxhk9SdOvFB8BXK6mt2Vk2Crz-aLwLGspdVYLw3RIZXhulMkUwATjmQGHGlkkPUCGhO2tcyV5m7vyAg5aBXlkx4g7GdYaWKyNr3WnnxIotBO4_fuduWus/s640/IMG_0183.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>Earlier in the month, I posted on the amazing concrete books created by <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2010/11/concrete-books.html">Richard Taylor of Flat Earth Designs</a>. Check out the creative way Debra Phillips of <a href="http://www.scentimentalgardens.com/">Scentimental Gardens</a> and <a href="http://www.sggrand.com/">SG Grand</a> displays the ones she has for sale. Ask you would expect, customers are first surprised to see them on the wall and then to discover they're concrete to boot.

Haute Fabrics Now in Georgetown & books ON a wall

***Haute Fabrics is now located in Arlington (see update here ), not Georgetown.  The main location remains in Marshall VA. I mentioned this...

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Concrete Books!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF9yfVxaMyi-kmxxnylqGBwR-AZzkk0Eg4oE3GqQYVO7QfSWHXf25FAM2Pg8JOXrRjrMcHGAnsS_8c5zVEA5E7yb4D3U6ga8qKvypqoypYBNinsJkUgQqpdfgOblFTLRjtjY1Hr_85bdE/s1600/P1080590.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536986159576479794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF9yfVxaMyi-kmxxnylqGBwR-AZzkk0Eg4oE3GqQYVO7QfSWHXf25FAM2Pg8JOXrRjrMcHGAnsS_8c5zVEA5E7yb4D3U6ga8qKvypqoypYBNinsJkUgQqpdfgOblFTLRjtjY1Hr_85bdE/s400/P1080590.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>An unexpected package from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/fedatl">Richard Taylor of Flat Earth Designs</a> came the other week. At first glance, a box of vintage books. Only after picking them up did I realize they're made of concrete!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIL5P3nclhkOvFeEiFWbV6VSiIXdXzmge7LRZsdXRSkPfLgFErUJVWYf4HeXKzJdvdb1KLsV17HAjQ1z6cLs3PtIXVB-zsIRmohdEC5mWo1nMi3vVGscYJa_alPYZDT9DR4avWxRlMk7o/s1600/P1080597.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536985967862191906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIL5P3nclhkOvFeEiFWbV6VSiIXdXzmge7LRZsdXRSkPfLgFErUJVWYf4HeXKzJdvdb1KLsV17HAjQ1z6cLs3PtIXVB-zsIRmohdEC5mWo1nMi3vVGscYJa_alPYZDT9DR4avWxRlMk7o/s640/P1080597.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>As usual, the detail is amazing - from binding cord to layers of "pages."<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBzAgy47_ycqWbMZosUpld8gHkfXBgoDJ2rBnjNEEf84Htd52cxrWJ9_-PRi10mQHSObFVPixDMFHPZMZdqhxeh4F767nB8nxCsbT447O444NwPG3TklyMcawBTJEM_UCVUkcLj5RlsDs/s1600/P1080593.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536985743150098850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBzAgy47_ycqWbMZosUpld8gHkfXBgoDJ2rBnjNEEf84Htd52cxrWJ9_-PRi10mQHSObFVPixDMFHPZMZdqhxeh4F767nB8nxCsbT447O444NwPG3TklyMcawBTJEM_UCVUkcLj5RlsDs/s400/P1080593.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3WkAyx1CHIL7Mna16h6tGu89J8YUvaFnxZbUiRNyZuu8egPcdc9-1_WLmCj7_k2_QK9m408YB0Pp8oWjOi8BGe_rFYEUR7JyiXWEIyRV_EBTtgMy4pYLgkbr6wwsdUGKojKlqM2hQQhU/s1600/P1080596.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536985554745822130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3WkAyx1CHIL7Mna16h6tGu89J8YUvaFnxZbUiRNyZuu8egPcdc9-1_WLmCj7_k2_QK9m408YB0Pp8oWjOi8BGe_rFYEUR7JyiXWEIyRV_EBTtgMy4pYLgkbr6wwsdUGKojKlqM2hQQhU/s400/P1080596.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>If you're wondering, they aren't heavy because, except for the smallest one, they're hollowed out to reduce the weight. Richard has also created them in various colors to even further simulate the appearance of leather. I'm guessing they're going to be popular at Round Top this coming spring. To see other books, go <a href="http://www.flickr.com/fedatl">here</a>. <div><br /></div><div>On another note, keep your eye out for more of Richard's pieces in the next year. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">Where?</span></b> At none other than <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">Pottery Barn</span></b></a>. </div>

Concrete Books!

An unexpected package from Richard Taylor of Flat Earth Designs came the other week. At first glance, a box of vintage books. Only after p...

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Zinc-Topped Tables & More: Warehouse Finds in Atlanta

<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4iAPikACoQQzvK8jOqZLuNwxxiv5F1eNc_OK5BKDRvwiv3VoWz7lX1RULycalwrLE2jFuctBuF20QYin-mvhNDw1AslI8K28vCpVQRqV1M3DO8yhbK_8qNdPTDQVjdmM2hp_22fxPPxU/s1600/3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495738094660573570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4iAPikACoQQzvK8jOqZLuNwxxiv5F1eNc_OK5BKDRvwiv3VoWz7lX1RULycalwrLE2jFuctBuF20QYin-mvhNDw1AslI8K28vCpVQRqV1M3DO8yhbK_8qNdPTDQVjdmM2hp_22fxPPxU/s640/3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>The last few years a business trip hasn't been complete without time away for something design related. Last week's behind-the-scenes visits in Atlanta are all thanks to Richard Taylor of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/fedatl">Flat Earth Designs</a> (you may remember him from the <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2010/06/its-not-leather-its-concrete.html">post</a> It's not leather, It's concrete!) who was very generous with his time and gave me a tour of some great design sources, including his own warehouse. First up is furniture designer <a href="http://www.davelennard.com/">Dave Lennard</a>, whose warehouse is located right next to Richard's. Dave handcrafts large scale zinc-topped tables that are beautiful in both finish and proportion. Many of his designs have that sought after Belgian aesthetic. I also happen to be swooning over those chairs too!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKV9p6kMqlfzxXKObvnlMsVFTNLWIyOX2UqUoPXP9uVEakwbAAZQY4sAysSbBSUhopH5DknG1UKBD01O479qF1z-uVSqqgSW_X_UXKkr40gYBhJ30FTMlPvtj2V7q9ZBus4JziyKfiKGk/s1600/18.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495737599048465378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKV9p6kMqlfzxXKObvnlMsVFTNLWIyOX2UqUoPXP9uVEakwbAAZQY4sAysSbBSUhopH5DknG1UKBD01O479qF1z-uVSqqgSW_X_UXKkr40gYBhJ30FTMlPvtj2V7q9ZBus4JziyKfiKGk/s640/18.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> This table with the rivets has more of an industrial edge to it.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKUQ2LkJkIWmrNY3kwl1__OkPY5dITg3Dyp7DJWOlcXwXbNIr0JhyphenhyphenJ8Uq2naDuoe658PjVkYcrmq9bJvnmYPHvtaqjc_fP4a4NSLC04Hkuny7Hku8raoICsILa9yepf-ibYhWoddWkNQ/s1600/16.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495737456222610578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKUQ2LkJkIWmrNY3kwl1__OkPY5dITg3Dyp7DJWOlcXwXbNIr0JhyphenhyphenJ8Uq2naDuoe658PjVkYcrmq9bJvnmYPHvtaqjc_fP4a4NSLC04Hkuny7Hku8raoICsILa9yepf-ibYhWoddWkNQ/s640/16.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Particularly love the patina of the zinc on this table. In addition to furniture, Dave carries industrial antiques and unique accessories. Good news is that his work is available to both the public and the trade. More info <a href="http://www.davelennard.com/">here</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefwYag0SYYTTMPcQ3jeTTb97erJFBK5U0fEASiYGFNRRqUIYOjElLbit7QbmpGMGeOe4oH2C9rDJuayQqLGqS5rboDPxRFvisnx7blIDIdFDfpFGiphGdoIEtoPAmNuBn_dk5bDv6BIE/s1600/5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495737341728338514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefwYag0SYYTTMPcQ3jeTTb97erJFBK5U0fEASiYGFNRRqUIYOjElLbit7QbmpGMGeOe4oH2C9rDJuayQqLGqS5rboDPxRFvisnx7blIDIdFDfpFGiphGdoIEtoPAmNuBn_dk5bDv6BIE/s640/5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>A number of artists share the space with Dave and I couldn't help but notice this secretary desk in-progress.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRxc5pjuaEUC6kxUU95N2T4deujlRr97vfjy02UCRsBTFBYHWzkjeXgeaS8mUK8BlpuhrFK2C4-Y_9fOz5OCdru5eKBSUQbHKZs5fQjXbmosLV3JQIvy2pEKf4dPduN3C_2FMC7_f0dk/s1600/8.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495737103158544434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRxc5pjuaEUC6kxUU95N2T4deujlRr97vfjy02UCRsBTFBYHWzkjeXgeaS8mUK8BlpuhrFK2C4-Y_9fOz5OCdru5eKBSUQbHKZs5fQjXbmosLV3JQIvy2pEKf4dPduN3C_2FMC7_f0dk/s640/8.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Next up was a visit to the shared warehouse of four talented and friendly women - Margaret Bostick of The Silk Purse, Inc., Lisa Burnett of Inner Pieces, and Glenis Rose and Marlene Buckalew of Birts & Grits. Their gorgeous finds from trips to France and Belgium are available to-the-trade and to the public via <a href="http://www.scottantiquemarket.com/">Scott Antique Markets</a> (North Bldg., A-6, #162-165). They had just come back from a successful weekend at Scott's and their warehouse was still full of unique things - I can only imagine the before-Scott's version.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA6Ki_GaVtfBen0MQnivCAu6jDAEip5FJeqWnkq2Be6QnXq-_RQnPm02Otxk4J2Awo0tge-z3mE2IESsU6K_7APV5JYB1IZ3rLPu4RGuvtdrSbwBFX88Pxr8RuzgmQutgaCI7Chy1pfiE/s1600/2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495736646584111810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA6Ki_GaVtfBen0MQnivCAu6jDAEip5FJeqWnkq2Be6QnXq-_RQnPm02Otxk4J2Awo0tge-z3mE2IESsU6K_7APV5JYB1IZ3rLPu4RGuvtdrSbwBFX88Pxr8RuzgmQutgaCI7Chy1pfiE/s640/2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Beautiful urn. Why can't carry-on suitcases be larger?!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJ2-pfZBXJJGuYVYDFkseLV5Dk8QQ506X2HU1GeK7bMWLLIOHhmOS6-vNVBXebfkXTwpVltHnVR0_tfD3zicrDQTp4vxxIIvUvmr88lBG_ovplUS4ulLMGciQm0n56dS-ezlERpqHElo/s1600/20.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495736919322400642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJ2-pfZBXJJGuYVYDFkseLV5Dk8QQ506X2HU1GeK7bMWLLIOHhmOS6-vNVBXebfkXTwpVltHnVR0_tfD3zicrDQTp4vxxIIvUvmr88lBG_ovplUS4ulLMGciQm0n56dS-ezlERpqHElo/s640/20.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvi0x3y9EnDpQ6Wydwh-bcEtPyB-x13Q3wrJhRIKH5Vro19eZMhNIXVdJ-AD5JSIcTy7jmwTUTFXb7WifWk-zwwFUISPWgLjvYLx7CMlScuLrt5Li3PpWyZ7C3EKI6sPUGXA-94q-LIAA/s1600/19.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495736781583491698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvi0x3y9EnDpQ6Wydwh-bcEtPyB-x13Q3wrJhRIKH5Vro19eZMhNIXVdJ-AD5JSIcTy7jmwTUTFXb7WifWk-zwwFUISPWgLjvYLx7CMlScuLrt5Li3PpWyZ7C3EKI6sPUGXA-94q-LIAA/s400/19.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 342px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Gorgeous marble topped tables that would look smart with many different decors.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCoBZ3wIbT_FhieyaWxOJDBalUryP69YJvi9ywwhp9iNLmwPsNpGDfCa8Xq0MaBHP0FRNzVyXX0XGISb-HNSq-Vepqr0Se7rGZZNUfOsgL8_82qTyyxbb-2k6Uhikgz_Oi-5UbnwoJhM4/s1600/6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495736502951795938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCoBZ3wIbT_FhieyaWxOJDBalUryP69YJvi9ywwhp9iNLmwPsNpGDfCa8Xq0MaBHP0FRNzVyXX0XGISb-HNSq-Vepqr0Se7rGZZNUfOsgL8_82qTyyxbb-2k6Uhikgz_Oi-5UbnwoJhM4/s400/6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6q2VzLSuNiQ9U3lYDWKjqD-oJ-XIcIVZ2zT7OYMM0PwYUAPPi1JCRpBhe9FN0S6FReK-j71NHCpkhhxHEHx4X_aUCrHVYAn1pd4nN1SJDs_lfiNyNisnEujqHYg_Zsfk-TQohmODUDGs/s1600/12.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495736400174581090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6q2VzLSuNiQ9U3lYDWKjqD-oJ-XIcIVZ2zT7OYMM0PwYUAPPi1JCRpBhe9FN0S6FReK-j71NHCpkhhxHEHx4X_aUCrHVYAn1pd4nN1SJDs_lfiNyNisnEujqHYg_Zsfk-TQohmODUDGs/s640/12.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Thought this was quite creative - boxwood balls resting on iron scrolls.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1poUakmAmi8SY9-wf_RzwtTh71i67PcE6E6EFMAYLRqaQ3Z6SyVKR2emPJzKiUNd2pF0N9TxAAOAH1b0XawvnK7o4O7B4nbPsTUzFcRpoKJFahvwhsjdoYno_08nUJgNUq6bVsqou_54/s1600/9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495736159623063874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1poUakmAmi8SY9-wf_RzwtTh71i67PcE6E6EFMAYLRqaQ3Z6SyVKR2emPJzKiUNd2pF0N9TxAAOAH1b0XawvnK7o4O7B4nbPsTUzFcRpoKJFahvwhsjdoYno_08nUJgNUq6bVsqou_54/s400/9.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWDjqEDNissvJS6dpeb3ytpDQqVfxdxo7_EohTFFVUtzzeHsZbn9p2mfGqouDz1WBZWOK2T-CFP4nBOepdKf1nrgVrwv6F6yDyxI7fU2lnFq-az5096U69Ba_0fmeK353a18J0qN_EBQ/s1600/13.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495736030264000578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWDjqEDNissvJS6dpeb3ytpDQqVfxdxo7_EohTFFVUtzzeHsZbn9p2mfGqouDz1WBZWOK2T-CFP4nBOepdKf1nrgVrwv6F6yDyxI7fU2lnFq-az5096U69Ba_0fmeK353a18J0qN_EBQ/s640/13.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgphovNvnjEMATPU7SQAvF8u5haAhLxa07hJeJqgsUhwWqQ2uOEwK9wXQgIhjAMn9YUTDreR230TubYI1jjLamfNyGVYQzRrJj7UfGTsASib-dIUTgpH6Lkdee47UHA7h2nafZ4jSUr_WA/s1600/7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495733960065384898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgphovNvnjEMATPU7SQAvF8u5haAhLxa07hJeJqgsUhwWqQ2uOEwK9wXQgIhjAMn9YUTDreR230TubYI1jjLamfNyGVYQzRrJj7UfGTsASib-dIUTgpH6Lkdee47UHA7h2nafZ4jSUr_WA/s640/7.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I love these two metal containers to the left.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDrkwXkcvQwk4tqN9rSjoqthX13amG_KA2_-Pm5ZqS8Psd65VNjJWoZA9NLQANYk8uYdbt7-gkbc_mmOHySEY-im9WpWj5r80FyjatMjkv5Mos53fJPo0RZeo69pH5_sI1A22zm3g0Viw/s1600/10.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495733823276445154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDrkwXkcvQwk4tqN9rSjoqthX13amG_KA2_-Pm5ZqS8Psd65VNjJWoZA9NLQANYk8uYdbt7-gkbc_mmOHySEY-im9WpWj5r80FyjatMjkv5Mos53fJPo0RZeo69pH5_sI1A22zm3g0Viw/s400/10.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 353px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2v9rzGr4p7vQUMUJi8bxBcbAMPS2jbvBagq6cXQ3QbaepUXTc94yEpzZ9bldMD_9fvfLRkeIvPijeD_tVMyXHGE1p3h4za81Zbf-F2ko3p4PiqmFYFhZc0eJCZqIOJtKAvdyZTVMnM9c/s1600/11.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495733641413550418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2v9rzGr4p7vQUMUJi8bxBcbAMPS2jbvBagq6cXQ3QbaepUXTc94yEpzZ9bldMD_9fvfLRkeIvPijeD_tVMyXHGE1p3h4za81Zbf-F2ko3p4PiqmFYFhZc0eJCZqIOJtKAvdyZTVMnM9c/s640/11.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Just before leaving I noticed these three oil paintings and fell in love with the two on the ends. Margaret had mentioned she found these in Ghent, Belgium; part of an original set of 11 by an amateur painter. I love the quality of the light and have found the perfect place for them in my house.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTj5mel_vlo3LQe4jh6mtud7Me45yZgeMgbqMg2yb0aS8ZYn-9CY-wc6SmxXRVmI9xSbQZIqOYu0F1KaYbZeIWpLOPExS3MRkDkIFKD796MiilNA7fhpVcJIdnDR08VZ_xehDUDJ9ZWWU/s1600/1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495733508238332130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTj5mel_vlo3LQe4jh6mtud7Me45yZgeMgbqMg2yb0aS8ZYn-9CY-wc6SmxXRVmI9xSbQZIqOYu0F1KaYbZeIWpLOPExS3MRkDkIFKD796MiilNA7fhpVcJIdnDR08VZ_xehDUDJ9ZWWU/s640/1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>A bit more - here's a look at Richard's work in the raw, pre-staining stage. His pieces are made with the more expensive and higher quality white concrete (as opposed to gray). Below is a finished Watts Pot - amazing difference; although the unfinished white pieces have their own appeal too.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIw9Y2DQ6rpr2OuNWlrXQRVfgBi9stz2Fg989FV-LxqDYJVXhA7wL7h6AFUt4QckkZV3-lA6ihM3QOIFx3slEVt9MvCs3LwoZkR9TFpVSjwDdx2Qe02x7O1V4fwt0hRc3u1l4KvTb_uDU/s1600/3513431078_5e08d86849.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495811380831233890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIw9Y2DQ6rpr2OuNWlrXQRVfgBi9stz2Fg989FV-LxqDYJVXhA7wL7h6AFUt4QckkZV3-lA6ihM3QOIFx3slEVt9MvCs3LwoZkR9TFpVSjwDdx2Qe02x7O1V4fwt0hRc3u1l4KvTb_uDU/s400/3513431078_5e08d86849.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> I meant to take more pictures of his warehouse as I found the whole place fascinating & so much larger than I imagined it. There's different sections devoted to creating rubber molds, casting pieces, and experimenting with new designs. <strong>Plus</strong>, on one wall of large scale shelves there's a huge collection of design magazines - any blogger's dream!</div><br /><p>Sources:<br /><a href="http://www.davelennard.com/">Dave Lennard</a> 941. 232. 2925, Margaret Bostick, The Silk Purse, Inc. 404. 431. 5422, Lisa Burnett, 404. 808. 7135, Brits & Grits, Glenis Rose 678. 656. 5973 and Marlene Buckalew 770. 815. 2696., Richard Taylor of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/fedatl">Flat Earth Designs</a> (to-the-trade and at Round Top)</p>

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