Setting the stage for a design show

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nE68VdJzhmI63ArRIn9x_z3khcvcyCVURI0dlJiEdwdVAf_zSXmWJPlOS5eSVFC6RD912uGMy36X5tF1X-y1aEIqXX5yCOTf5UymgeJAzkYG6X6Un2Ml_R-eWtroExHjnNCYLGP09rI/s1600/firstrugsimage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468004762305898146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nE68VdJzhmI63ArRIn9x_z3khcvcyCVURI0dlJiEdwdVAf_zSXmWJPlOS5eSVFC6RD912uGMy36X5tF1X-y1aEIqXX5yCOTf5UymgeJAzkYG6X6Un2Ml_R-eWtroExHjnNCYLGP09rI/s400/firstrugsimage.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Mary Donovan and Luis Munoz</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />of <a href="http://firstrugs.com/html/our_services.html">First Oriental Rugs</a></span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Things are moving right along as I head toward the final stages of preparation for my participation in the <a href="http://www.wenhammuseum.org/adults_programs.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">North Shore Design Show: Favorite Spaces</span></a> at the Wenham Museum. Next week I will be setting up my 8 x 8 foot space ... the show opens on Friday (big gala event to look forward that I need to find an outfit for!) I will also need a small moving van for all my pieces and props that I have collected for the show! Fortunately, some of the larger pieces will be delivered like the carpet I chose at <a href="http://firstrugs.com/html/about_us.html">First Oriental Rugs</a> in Danvers. Gallery Manager Mary Donovan (who has graciously assisted me with carpet inquiries in the past) and Luis Munoz, Head Showroom Assistant (who FYI is “the general miracle worker on staff</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”</span><span style="font-size:130%;">) were extremely helpful this week as we pulled many samples from their extensive collection of fine rugs. After looking at some gorgeous selections, I made my decision. Below are a few that I loved, but the<br />final choice will be a surprise!<br /><br /></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkOfkIi_9aRN1aXHwDY5XB6JkfJbAkBhIqEldp9aJLqpmscM4k9n_Lpcx_TRm3F1-J6IXraJWwb0bqjJ9WYzoECC_Lr9HUSPRWpa8dqnBe2BZ9a0wcdzMGGh8vkoGoxyAcSOC0XQYk6o/s1600/3carpets.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468004747052734434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkOfkIi_9aRN1aXHwDY5XB6JkfJbAkBhIqEldp9aJLqpmscM4k9n_Lpcx_TRm3F1-J6IXraJWwb0bqjJ9WYzoECC_Lr9HUSPRWpa8dqnBe2BZ9a0wcdzMGGh8vkoGoxyAcSOC0XQYk6o/s400/3carpets.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:180%;" >Thank you Mary and Luis for your<br />professional assistance and advice!</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFswF7ISbgfkhlRDmocKdxfHGDN2-I_BBXY7UTZ6qvBkS1IKpSGWLZ1fNUp7tN_x37B7IXhjQX_qz0kzvIhKioOvONBXQlDIaq7MsuySShNVBX4km5GtTCK5mJolKFu3HACxCBc_w5Cc/s1600/mirrorb4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468504827581698034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFswF7ISbgfkhlRDmocKdxfHGDN2-I_BBXY7UTZ6qvBkS1IKpSGWLZ1fNUp7tN_x37B7IXhjQX_qz0kzvIhKioOvONBXQlDIaq7MsuySShNVBX4km5GtTCK5mJolKFu3HACxCBc_w5Cc/s400/mirrorb4.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />If you have been wondering what ever happened to my <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/01/master-bedroom-preview-part-2.html">master bedroom renovation</a> ... I have </span><span style="font-size:130%;">completely </span><span style="font-size:130%;">taken over the trimmed, prepped and primed space to use as my workroom for the show (the broken mirror above and lots of furniture pieces are currently being transformed in there). It is so nice to work in a white space with no visual distractions! After the show, we will finish painting this room, add carpet, etc.<br />But first things first, right?<br /><br /></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJibVUopD5tgs77p1GYgi7VeZVL6RRJBOSlket4buWaqgf_8bhJpslMOyXw-8zqgsI9L0-ZRY6jo2xRhYRyh8VC0H1JMHUFCrRuZSylYAnHkD6lf4Wzb0BLNrwwIvOazoK5wClQHAoN1A/s1600/blackwallpapersample.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468508949965622082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJibVUopD5tgs77p1GYgi7VeZVL6RRJBOSlket4buWaqgf_8bhJpslMOyXw-8zqgsI9L0-ZRY6jo2xRhYRyh8VC0H1JMHUFCrRuZSylYAnHkD6lf4Wzb0BLNrwwIvOazoK5wClQHAoN1A/s400/blackwallpapersample.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 238px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is a sneak peek of a bit of wallpaper<br />that arrived safely from overseas.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodmEN_WqK6lTdK52YEjh2GAi3Spcet1LW5FYpzN4xlOMDd3Yru99dGhPU6vTXLezQxLEjYLJMu4uIqLxRQCOEnnZxKRrqCyJSLqQgzO8JwZisx5QDfj2KdGsgaUEEW-xnbpYYpVuQzrc/s1600/cb2pkg.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468505066582413874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodmEN_WqK6lTdK52YEjh2GAi3Spcet1LW5FYpzN4xlOMDd3Yru99dGhPU6vTXLezQxLEjYLJMu4uIqLxRQCOEnnZxKRrqCyJSLqQgzO8JwZisx5QDfj2KdGsgaUEEW-xnbpYYpVuQzrc/s320/cb2pkg.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Some of my favorite items were delivered yesterday from <a href="http://www.cb2.com/">cb2</a>. In this box are some pretty cool items!<br />Stay tuned for final previews next week!<br /><br /></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 102, 51);">Please visit sponsor <a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Home_Page.php">Threads Couture</a> ...</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Home_Page.php" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468506034067798898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc59pOpAfSI-SJ3KIKS1yn-b_tynCpDbLF8uHmkct0yFbzRLdQFLKezyR-vzPU1OXUaHvAmhu6lXtid-dP1ytxsgQA8XNEUrMXuWxXGEw7-OjSqFxE31XwMGVxBdKSBvrbhnQBBOo_kmg/s400/threadsbanner-SE.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 143px;" /></a>

Setting the stage for a design show

Mary Donovan and Luis Munoz of First Oriental Rugs Things are moving right along as I head toward the final stages of preparation for my par...

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