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A green point-of-view

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBjSr_iy96tF8hrcasg53GBP4kOMZTt2rkkH42vFA8W6c4N9dGfFx4s0r0cRtS1Hz__X05cnA-6fjxPYyMYk0VseXJWUpEqGV6EODCkjcINq9NnV8YPF_if1XU2mWhyM9JwyCdJQUR8n1/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-08+at+7.40.21+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBjSr_iy96tF8hrcasg53GBP4kOMZTt2rkkH42vFA8W6c4N9dGfFx4s0r0cRtS1Hz__X05cnA-6fjxPYyMYk0VseXJWUpEqGV6EODCkjcINq9NnV8YPF_if1XU2mWhyM9JwyCdJQUR8n1/s800/Screen+shot+2012-01-08+at+7.40.21+PM.png" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Designer: <a href="http://www.concordgreen.blogspot.com/2011/12/we-made-cover-design-new-england.html">Lisa Kauffman Tharp</a> : Window Treatments: <a href="http://acorninteriorsdesigncenter.com/">Acorn Interiors</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo by <a href="http://www.ericrothphoto.com/">Eric Roth</a>: <a href="http://digital.designnewengland.com/designnewengland/2012012#pg80">Design New England Magazine Jan./Feb. 2012 p.82</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you seen the latest issue of <a href="http://digital.designnewengland.com/designnewengland/2012012#pg2">Design New England Magazine</a>? This lovely space designed by Concord, Massachusetts designer <a href="http://www.ktharpdesign.com/">Lisa Kauffman Tharp</a> was featured inside, plus the equally gorgeous bath from this eco-friendly home made the cover.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lisa, an expert on incorporating green choices into her interior designs, was <a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef2-april.may2011/45">one of our eco-links</a> in the April issue of <a href="http://newenglandfinery.com/">New England Finery Magazine</a>. She was actually brought to my attention by Paula Bakies of <a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef_winter_2011/3">Acorn Interiors</a>, who has done window treatments for my own design projects. Paula did the treatments in the above photo. I love the clean, quiet, textured look of the space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Enjoy reading the entire article <a href="http://digital.designnewengland.com/designnewengland/2012012#pg80">by clicking here</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

A green point-of-view

Designer: Lisa Kauffman Tharp : Window Treatments: Acorn Interiors Photo by Eric Roth : Design New England Magazine Jan./Feb. 2012 p.82 Hav...

5:30 PM

Holiday open houses this weekend

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04xLAhwifvIBMUiPhR_tXKmpkgQg-s1OHOLo4Le3cJi3vyKXrBWb0gyj5nGdzMaDJj_ZibuqIedmOrer_Xyf7sXLjBuvyJWCHU79S0NISZsVbjHHdHfZp9v8_2ZJn5fXWuyAWhUfp0OLk/s1600/treats%2540AcornInteriors.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546664488348435554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04xLAhwifvIBMUiPhR_tXKmpkgQg-s1OHOLo4Le3cJi3vyKXrBWb0gyj5nGdzMaDJj_ZibuqIedmOrer_Xyf7sXLjBuvyJWCHU79S0NISZsVbjHHdHfZp9v8_2ZJn5fXWuyAWhUfp0OLk/s400/treats%2540AcornInteriors.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" /></a> Last night was the Holiday Stroll in Andover. I stopped by to visit Paula Bakies of <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/acorninteriors">Acorn Interiors</a> at her new retail location at 10 Essex Street. Lots of people came in to take a look at her new space, have a few treats, and see some of the work that is leaving her showroom ... </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw9NDH_OjZILcvZj_Kq7egS7npiZyoG4eHFjLRbQh9hojN3dvIZcjfaz7lMTPzY9CZBb70DeaPzwdnloxcThRssMZ35wA-gA028oP7Bci6LF6j3YENwSgW-NOCexxfjW05p_C_er-2vHlN/s1600/ottomansAcornInteriors.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546664485793465522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw9NDH_OjZILcvZj_Kq7egS7npiZyoG4eHFjLRbQh9hojN3dvIZcjfaz7lMTPzY9CZBb70DeaPzwdnloxcThRssMZ35wA-gA028oP7Bci6LF6j3YENwSgW-NOCexxfjW05p_C_er-2vHlN/s400/ottomansAcornInteriors.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 296px;" /></a> An array of ottomans includes a “before” (all white) and three “afters.” These are available for purchase or can be custom-designed by request. Let me know if you need help choosing fabrics : ) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggLC7TesRop-1XbHxCOt4yvlmj_D-44wEtIRntSg7ur2oeeXkn_jm6sWC6tkQ-0KSUnPq1JqbKZq9jU1tfU6hlDDbMb-3ph3KJqeea2XjQjWXGyr2rIVrpIj-4n9e3q4K7tFBQD__71bj/s1600/vignetteLPasquale%253AAcornInteriors.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546669641729079330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggLC7TesRop-1XbHxCOt4yvlmj_D-44wEtIRntSg7ur2oeeXkn_jm6sWC6tkQ-0KSUnPq1JqbKZq9jU1tfU6hlDDbMb-3ph3KJqeea2XjQjWXGyr2rIVrpIj-4n9e3q4K7tFBQD__71bj/s400/vignetteLPasquale%253AAcornInteriors.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> Window treatments and ottoman for a girl’s room designed by Lisa Pasquale (who happens to be from my home town and is very talented!) </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNOTCIz77dYzzVCcV76_84SLo8NAQTfNCdFvrknJCpmUtFlPzYfjSTAlUS4GaUBSKAh5biSd5KQdZwkdsxvvKyeJUz4oaIw4UkS9hCi-WGoqoUiK8IC0KID8xHKgQ6YVVMveY-50BCi3x/s1600/pairofchairsAcornInteriors.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546666116130273266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNOTCIz77dYzzVCcV76_84SLo8NAQTfNCdFvrknJCpmUtFlPzYfjSTAlUS4GaUBSKAh5biSd5KQdZwkdsxvvKyeJUz4oaIw4UkS9hCi-WGoqoUiK8IC0KID8xHKgQ6YVVMveY-50BCi3x/s400/pairofchairsAcornInteriors.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> Paula transformed these vintage chairs into modern beauties. After leaving Acorn Interiors, I headed over to another holiday open house at <a href="http://www.taggartstudio.com/"> TaggArt Studio</a> which is on Salem Street in Wakefield. I took some pictures of what you can find there on Saturday from 10am to 4pm, which is the last day of their holiday trunk show ... </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2sN-_Hn1ekdONruOY9ZY_OZsAqb2rB2HA_IHjX9VaxIRDCwIiLwNAM0y_0gUpe54Vn7wCC4OjItLOdqxfSuV582eDX0N5_2CQ9bP0iMmoh-YOfuZLM8RrXZwnIaGArSfVzubvXKFAn94/s1600/JewelryLGovostesONeill.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546664175330033234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2sN-_Hn1ekdONruOY9ZY_OZsAqb2rB2HA_IHjX9VaxIRDCwIiLwNAM0y_0gUpe54Vn7wCC4OjItLOdqxfSuV582eDX0N5_2CQ9bP0iMmoh-YOfuZLM8RrXZwnIaGArSfVzubvXKFAn94/s400/JewelryLGovostesONeill.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 376px;" /></a> Some really pretty pieces of inspirational jewelry designed by Linda Govostes-O’Neill </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCrbhayUX6-EwDLHG1riG1DFQswe2BnmscU3TsSDZuJpzrJcUlV0EliXvWwFtHEjwyujTyMbd6lDNrWveL4lJZKxD0y4ajDqZ2FwLR1smS5dH2pWn8TvqVBVbyuo414sYrj7zLq_HqtTnK/s1600/gratitudejournalMSnow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546663298030955106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCrbhayUX6-EwDLHG1riG1DFQswe2BnmscU3TsSDZuJpzrJcUlV0EliXvWwFtHEjwyujTyMbd6lDNrWveL4lJZKxD0y4ajDqZ2FwLR1smS5dH2pWn8TvqVBVbyuo414sYrj7zLq_HqtTnK/s400/gratitudejournalMSnow.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;">Gratitude journals and inspirational collage gift items created by <a href="http://mariannesnow.com/about.aspx">Marianne Snow</a> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc4JdCRdvQtEEoNfOb2NJa1UqvZQzI4RRoSdyl048FxNaVnoxDuKj_Bn-2HOxu42arFBSrE3_rJwEsMxchQiKxJKMl0Ny0WGMb7uTIeYKBhP-fZ4ris25VY7a8D3AQRxgJKuG2IeZr7JnS/s1600/ANewEnglandChristmas.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546664338280425058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc4JdCRdvQtEEoNfOb2NJa1UqvZQzI4RRoSdyl048FxNaVnoxDuKj_Bn-2HOxu42arFBSrE3_rJwEsMxchQiKxJKMl0Ny0WGMb7uTIeYKBhP-fZ4ris25VY7a8D3AQRxgJKuG2IeZr7JnS/s400/ANewEnglandChristmas.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 331px;" /></a> Music to celebrate the holidays by local talent <a href="http://www.amazon.com/New-England-Christmas-Noel/dp/B002VL2MAW">Noel Smith</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3Ty_lYh7zzh0y309NTLb6UloTuaItcVcnRUiyzG1i4XhbzPK5z0C3bGiKfCjpWkvlfIP20EP3KBGuXQaGN5SpmWpSInC1vvJN9OQY-RepFOao6t0i8tLOHOMD1drBCM92QB3HojAKbfb/s1600/redshoesMTaggart.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546664256306334706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3Ty_lYh7zzh0y309NTLb6UloTuaItcVcnRUiyzG1i4XhbzPK5z0C3bGiKfCjpWkvlfIP20EP3KBGuXQaGN5SpmWpSInC1vvJN9OQY-RepFOao6t0i8tLOHOMD1drBCM92QB3HojAKbfb/s400/redshoesMTaggart.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px;" /></a> Mary has a lot of beautiful original works of art available, but this one caught my eye. And remember when I said art lessons would make a great gift? Mary <a href="http://www.taggartstudio.com/Schedule_of_Classes.php">offers many classes</a> for children and adults. Contact her for schedule details. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcWTnLfw5ENscekvkmM_oew7jOTB-6EYRhd_eo1S-4CLA4JTy_Sdw8gvezlQDlW6EKDEYmjiLNhaM-mFahWwzhbCRCOqQ_d0Heix29Y8CCNj7RDTgOJgjm5PykS55qh3w_8Z_IbC7kgRb/s1600/BethHylanHoliday2010.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546677876203594610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcWTnLfw5ENscekvkmM_oew7jOTB-6EYRhd_eo1S-4CLA4JTy_Sdw8gvezlQDlW6EKDEYmjiLNhaM-mFahWwzhbCRCOqQ_d0Heix29Y8CCNj7RDTgOJgjm5PykS55qh3w_8Z_IbC7kgRb/s400/BethHylanHoliday2010.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> And don’t miss Beth Hylan of <a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Home_Page.php">Studio B</a> who is back in Wakefield just for this show. She has made a new home for herself in Concord, MA at <a href="http://nestingonmain.com/holidays.html">Nesting on Main</a> so you may also visit her there on Sunday from 12pm to 6pm during their Holiday Open House. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7rkDjLDTTBfGxVOB-HR9RbVn6sD6q909gCNflCnDSLHoebEhZZ3LFs6lLVnCgzvQ3I2kHhWiyclcp_dtN54i1Luv7cg8SR5xFjFEFkDXutNg-JPtu49qUuSyoASNiWCvpyILVJrDbcGn/s1600/velvetpurse%253Aowl.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546683372313513490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7rkDjLDTTBfGxVOB-HR9RbVn6sD6q909gCNflCnDSLHoebEhZZ3LFs6lLVnCgzvQ3I2kHhWiyclcp_dtN54i1Luv7cg8SR5xFjFEFkDXutNg-JPtu49qUuSyoASNiWCvpyILVJrDbcGn/s400/velvetpurse%253Aowl.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 400px;" /></a>A gift I bought myself at New England Fine Living: velvet purse with gold owl clasp from <a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/VintageWares.html" style="font-style: italic;">Vintage Wares</a> It is nice to know that I do not have to resort to mall-shopping this holiday season when there are so many creative shopping venues available locally. If only I had more time to visit them all! </div>

Holiday open houses this weekend

Last night was the Holiday Stroll in Andover. I stopped by to visit Paula Bakies of Acorn Interiors at her new retail location at 10 Essex ...

9:00 PM

A holiday stroll in Andover ...

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAKvIkT2bSGWMjyPcnvErRcD4Fy5gkTll1GZnpF5k9kHMFQsKiN14ec7IdT6CCVy1BBauSLg1h_Wc7AcjHLnJA8zgpz1y5jONTWbFFRMBYWJBqypHhN5wSlhZqO49xEYBrgoBMHEvJr1tK/s1600/coasters+Metamorphosis.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546511484172198642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAKvIkT2bSGWMjyPcnvErRcD4Fy5gkTll1GZnpF5k9kHMFQsKiN14ec7IdT6CCVy1BBauSLg1h_Wc7AcjHLnJA8zgpz1y5jONTWbFFRMBYWJBqypHhN5wSlhZqO49xEYBrgoBMHEvJr1tK/s400/coasters+Metamorphosis.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 400px;" /></a>Great to give or get: colorful coasters from Metamorphosis Studio in Andover If you are in the Andover area tonight, the annual Holiday Stroll will be taking place. Streets will be blocked off so that pedestrians can walk through the center of town and enjoy special shopping, music and holiday festivities between the hours of 5pm and 9pm. <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/acorninteriors"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546511455686669074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4h8iVczGMiESPF3Q96jFm66LIivpusGF_vaSM-5_R_Fp9D0LseeDYPEON_oxPby68NMJzI38P6ebTv0T28jt8shGz6RHBrReQ8liXpKHwbggcQmubKp-vf4qkxgD86nY9BT1WcNBsrqy/s400/acorninteriors.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 312px;" /></a> I will be spending some time at 10 Essex Street in the new retail showroom of <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/acorninteriors">Acorn Interiors</a>. My friend, Paula Bakies, has recently relocated her workroom to this great center of town location. She is just across the street from <a href="http://www.gloryrestaurant.com/">Glory Restaurant</a> and slightly behind <a href="http://www.bancroftpto.com/metamorphosis-art-and-design,443.html">Metamorphosis Art & Design</a>. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvlBmXgCXCSkcWFTv6Zw9NJkltjWxHS3_X9wcO7kN-NQ6iVrdBpU4bCj1MOECPaZ3U_poI30pVUzdLLIh3Uoh9gl2-9vIciQCgpoZOtyyCGrZmyvPEcuMf6Y1o5YU_rSDGBts-AS8B4o3/s1600/mirror+metamorphosis.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546511468895955170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvlBmXgCXCSkcWFTv6Zw9NJkltjWxHS3_X9wcO7kN-NQ6iVrdBpU4bCj1MOECPaZ3U_poI30pVUzdLLIh3Uoh9gl2-9vIciQCgpoZOtyyCGrZmyvPEcuMf6Y1o5YU_rSDGBts-AS8B4o3/s400/mirror+metamorphosis.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 389px; height: 400px;" /></a> Looking for the perfect item to finish a space? The artists at Metamorphois Art & Design can create a unique piece that reflects your taste and color preferences. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CziHLok8eDrlXbvhmuQKN9iR_nwKyVrLmYhLpaMow-1Hh3VEsBV_ieLxpfNSzhNh59M73MX_1WfjYmfnlsYKHKKM7xdM-PlMMZW1JTH05vMCsD6SFj0C2cRKI_giPwDoP1grhYII_TCO/s1600/lazy+susan+Metamorphosis.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546523419791542146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CziHLok8eDrlXbvhmuQKN9iR_nwKyVrLmYhLpaMow-1Hh3VEsBV_ieLxpfNSzhNh59M73MX_1WfjYmfnlsYKHKKM7xdM-PlMMZW1JTH05vMCsD6SFj0C2cRKI_giPwDoP1grhYII_TCO/s400/lazy+susan+Metamorphosis.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 324px;" /></a>“Lazy Susans” are a top-seller at Metamorphosis Art & Design </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDqZh_aQjqTxk-zDGHhi-qGOyUGLxguttDSYyjwlczyfA0MGBZrPtHO2RPAH9thKORyb3OLKy47tvj4qm47mf8efrtuvjwFTxIBH2WGin4kWwVJiC6TkZRA2z8zognivpuYIPvlZVOxCE/s1600/lazy+susan+Metamorphosis.jpg"> </a><div style="text-align: center;"> Metamorphosis Art & Design will be open and will be offering hot chocolate, cookies, and there will even be a craft opportunity if you are so inclined. Take a look at their schedule of art classes being offered while you are there. Paula’s equally-talented sister, Mary, will be teaching a class on calligraphy there in January. Art classes would make a nice gift for that person who has everything, don’t you think? </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOd0_VBksOAFK8m3HjToCtHsyo2TYDY1eiRpRbh-R_xgubRgiQX5_T-hs5nQ1J1_tmDnhOVMXWnwtwUEq9gVTU3wPgpZFN6FK5gzTy2JaMlcQBZXR6BvvX2lVg8rSJ0zZOCJbpmojbs0U/s1600/windowseatcushion:bolstersLM.jpg"> </a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1qkEl24QsdT0NWUsNz5G_3wE780AMFn3aXAeevOyCCDRtsxu5yAqdhpCDsE_sAWTgtAHgIVCesTvTgH52A18E0mSnVs5EkpXLPmB3lquO4Ni-iJqz8QHL5zzAV1MrH30VWFoQA0lJxvDW/s1600/windowseatLMb4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537310683125904530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1qkEl24QsdT0NWUsNz5G_3wE780AMFn3aXAeevOyCCDRtsxu5yAqdhpCDsE_sAWTgtAHgIVCesTvTgH52A18E0mSnVs5EkpXLPmB3lquO4Ni-iJqz8QHL5zzAV1MrH30VWFoQA0lJxvDW/s400/windowseatLMb4.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 322px; height: 400px;" /></a>BEFORE </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Looking for a thoughtful gift? How about a “Before and After” for someone who could use a little design help? This window seat area was nice, but in its unfinished state is wasn’t very comfortable and as a result it wasn’t being fully utilized. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOd0_VBksOAFK8m3HjToCtHsyo2TYDY1eiRpRbh-R_xgubRgiQX5_T-hs5nQ1J1_tmDnhOVMXWnwtwUEq9gVTU3wPgpZFN6FK5gzTy2JaMlcQBZXR6BvvX2lVg8rSJ0zZOCJbpmojbs0U/s1600/windowseatcushion:bolstersLM.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537311198852339730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOd0_VBksOAFK8m3HjToCtHsyo2TYDY1eiRpRbh-R_xgubRgiQX5_T-hs5nQ1J1_tmDnhOVMXWnwtwUEq9gVTU3wPgpZFN6FK5gzTy2JaMlcQBZXR6BvvX2lVg8rSJ0zZOCJbpmojbs0U/s400/windowseatcushion:bolstersLM.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" /></a>AFTER </div><div style="text-align: center;">After consulting with this new client who took home a gift certificate for my design services from a fund-raising event, I presented her with a number of fabric choices to coordinate with the existing colors in her living room. We placed an order with Paula at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/pages/Andover-MA/Acorn-Interiors/165293850171145">Acorn Interiors</a>, and she brought our design to life. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjBPPWkCXVJtYTrTEzI2svSHux5IadvbdUj2qDeTf86Pg8NBqunjJn6_41wASijVj-W3M7FYP2a6UFJw2LGxNWld7XmQHdkEN8N-2P2uPlgnfJiEPGs-JwT4PI-XJHJHks-HsUnHyuFRyJ/s1600/fabricLM.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPHphUUTPRv7ubfis6Nun3llgp6EF5CQI5DMAc-2qzLExVmmA7QwEzOhyWD19KLPkcgdse5Lr71gKjCioBnaFOBrj2Zxp66U-z-Tq6W-L1WsDyXCmJcG3Ry60u6pweLC8wyhPf34Lm8pm4/s1600/windowseat:bolstersYB.jpg"> </a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcn68ySehGjoDfBXXZ26L8jEYJZWh29wYK6gsXw3AdfSqDCv4dNjbFUg5tFT5Dh8dvxRMdWIXGxS859MGDhfVmRCjHoI6ci7BFnP4U7xrZjkSN14yIGT9jxLWZjwYRVJTVE59incuuccM8/s1600/bolstercloseupLM.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537310688200915154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcn68ySehGjoDfBXXZ26L8jEYJZWh29wYK6gsXw3AdfSqDCv4dNjbFUg5tFT5Dh8dvxRMdWIXGxS859MGDhfVmRCjHoI6ci7BFnP4U7xrZjkSN14yIGT9jxLWZjwYRVJTVE59incuuccM8/s400/bolstercloseupLM.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;">Now this area is a favorite go-to-place for this family of four (plus one very cute dog named Skittles). </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgslPCmSpRdDrcyqssbLxqnteRR210eJk3u-0huDQle2rcJpVT7Hohaxk6-YpDr5NLKvoD1UIrJNWcsxiPd8PDqSdWjTTXSwUfXb0TgaFMNYQ-wVDVpajBM8pJ8PJxuGcefCoDoIxJPreYi/s1600/doorsheerLM.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537310685761180082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgslPCmSpRdDrcyqssbLxqnteRR210eJk3u-0huDQle2rcJpVT7Hohaxk6-YpDr5NLKvoD1UIrJNWcsxiPd8PDqSdWjTTXSwUfXb0TgaFMNYQ-wVDVpajBM8pJ8PJxuGcefCoDoIxJPreYi/s400/doorsheerLM.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 400px;" /></a> While I was there, I helped them solve a privacy issue for their front door. By adding a sheer panel with linen that matches the window seat trim, we were able to add a designer touch in a small way that really made a big difference. </div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are interested in giving “the gift of design” just send me an email. I will gladly offer virtual design services for those outside of my traveling distance. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgNh1S01oc9BGFKvGJalN2fbuHWcioCzN5cQFwmVdCiAgD7iR9b9jtvZ-Gy17oRMqtmPDeLhWxDCWsjtvBFiHkCCW-Nc-7VIqKfCY8ww1bL1oYytOmIURB6qN9K0DrP4dYOP9Yh90GDQV/s1600/customordersMetamorphis.jpg"></a>Click here to see more “<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/search/label/before%20and%20after">before and afters</a>” from my design files. </div>

A holiday stroll in Andover ...

Great to give or get: colorful coasters from Metamorphosis Studio in Andover If you are in the Andover area tonight, the annual Holiday Str...

11:00 AM

Reupholstery after (and before)

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqet0zfc2jLly5LTGTJCoq2Q1PxF0x6wzLO3AMj-BDoM7cnApUPJZfqvHrKWiTW7H2gVAbOzPcTrzr9mLIuQtY9vQ6iyuhli-qNBIZ-stBvXy8EdRJYTbuVRlQOgnjHaJxylsf8xZooAU/s1600/parsonchairafter.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495651594136588290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqet0zfc2jLly5LTGTJCoq2Q1PxF0x6wzLO3AMj-BDoM7cnApUPJZfqvHrKWiTW7H2gVAbOzPcTrzr9mLIuQtY9vQ6iyuhli-qNBIZ-stBvXy8EdRJYTbuVRlQOgnjHaJxylsf8xZooAU/s400/parsonchairafter.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 400px;" /></a>A touch of contemporary fabric updates a favorite chair in a newly neutral space. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Changing the fabric on a favorite-but-worn chair is always a satisfying before and after project. The chair above used to look like this ... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODtnI18IlkyVjxw0gWDH9fxunqpl4esXqK_NifjVSJ0awEEgkVBSyTcFnBt8l9QYNLRtT1uQJitzAtEh0WO-U_7G3BKcCsUlx283MhwWvdCz0d0zhJAB5B29hx4l2t6rWhUT9k3Se2Po/s1600/parsonschair-before.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495651595929252962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODtnI18IlkyVjxw0gWDH9fxunqpl4esXqK_NifjVSJ0awEEgkVBSyTcFnBt8l9QYNLRtT1uQJitzAtEh0WO-U_7G3BKcCsUlx283MhwWvdCz0d0zhJAB5B29hx4l2t6rWhUT9k3Se2Po/s400/parsonschair-before.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 328px; height: 400px;" /></a> I recommended a quieter fabric that combines warm honey tones with a bit of cool blue ... </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyV6AARfQa2xInEJJBbF5lQpvgO3Pfyxr-4-bVyeCkEOviXCcL6UBRaA_gIg-l8D1nvpZ3r-K4BKHSvy4fI0rEuVC4KBioglCIhkxHLLp-qQnCRBsFErf9RRyx6T45XNAjcZX-8kR2Ja8/s1600/fabriccloseup.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> </a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyV6AARfQa2xInEJJBbF5lQpvgO3Pfyxr-4-bVyeCkEOviXCcL6UBRaA_gIg-l8D1nvpZ3r-K4BKHSvy4fI0rEuVC4KBioglCIhkxHLLp-qQnCRBsFErf9RRyx6T45XNAjcZX-8kR2Ja8/s1600/fabriccloseup.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495651585549284146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyV6AARfQa2xInEJJBbF5lQpvgO3Pfyxr-4-bVyeCkEOviXCcL6UBRaA_gIg-l8D1nvpZ3r-K4BKHSvy4fI0rEuVC4KBioglCIhkxHLLp-qQnCRBsFErf9RRyx6T45XNAjcZX-8kR2Ja8/s400/fabriccloseup.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> I could not resist bringing in a bunch of freshly cut hydrangeas for this mini “after” photo shoot. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj6PjD2o4e23U7fYcb0bCNaJAb0blClTlm1UXTXmMZy1Bll7GsiQtBSX8d8nkUUnMTYRGGUFXsgRBDUd2RPwFTaqPB9ISf-BvO_pFI5Zih00fTTc5ksOuIw2TJz9gvkUPgdZviCl1RmNY/s1600/hydrangeabasket.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495653408873105682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj6PjD2o4e23U7fYcb0bCNaJAb0blClTlm1UXTXmMZy1Bll7GsiQtBSX8d8nkUUnMTYRGGUFXsgRBDUd2RPwFTaqPB9ISf-BvO_pFI5Zih00fTTc5ksOuIw2TJz9gvkUPgdZviCl1RmNY/s400/hydrangeabasket.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODtnI18IlkyVjxw0gWDH9fxunqpl4esXqK_NifjVSJ0awEEgkVBSyTcFnBt8l9QYNLRtT1uQJitzAtEh0WO-U_7G3BKcCsUlx283MhwWvdCz0d0zhJAB5B29hx4l2t6rWhUT9k3Se2Po/s1600/parsonschair-before.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> </a><div style="text-align: center;">A few more reupholstered pieces that I designed are on display now at the <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/06/danvers-design-show-sneak-peek.html">Danvers design show at Tapley Hall</a>. After the show closes, I will post the “befores!” {Upholstery by <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/acorninteriors">Acorn Interiors</a>} </div>

Reupholstery after (and before)

A touch of contemporary fabric updates a favorite chair in a newly neutral space. Changing the fabric on a favorite-but-worn chair is always...

10:25 AM

10 Steps to a Perfect Room

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhC4xeKiF6TMxKUvmPE164Zb0LZ0SVlOakt9dARjMXxvGuaaCdJ6TTI-g1jb6B_vBqjYE6uZ9z8pEY4v7VlR74ih6e9TYmRe476YzCCeRlZN4eGFy9CXvObIf57jodfiLQcIG_FGSVxU/s1600/sallyandpaula10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202905598345842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhC4xeKiF6TMxKUvmPE164Zb0LZ0SVlOakt9dARjMXxvGuaaCdJ6TTI-g1jb6B_vBqjYE6uZ9z8pEY4v7VlR74ih6e9TYmRe476YzCCeRlZN4eGFy9CXvObIf57jodfiLQcIG_FGSVxU/s400/sallyandpaula10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 400px;" /></a>Sally Morse of Hunter Douglas with Paula Bakies of Acorn Interiors Recently I was a guest at a design presentation at the <a href="http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/BOSAM/planameeting/main.wnt">Wyndham</a> Andover hosted by Paula Bakies of <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/acorninteriors">Acorn Interiors</a>. To a full house, she presented guest speaker <a href="http://www.hunterdouglas.com/design-trends.jsp?so=tn">Sally Morse</a>, Director of Creative Services for Hunter Douglas, who shared her design tips on how to create a perfect room, in ten simple steps. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoRTvBsZsoyNmBUdQDpMyHoYDhTqSteGSqrtRroXcGJhvpJ8UXTTWD7R0jK7i2WiPuGZhc-Rk42A4yW4TEIHnRJEL0rE23ZB87Trpsukyn4O8Rsm5C0IojX_y4SPsz5OsucAFq59eIwQ/s1600/deniseinpink10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202574300823810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoRTvBsZsoyNmBUdQDpMyHoYDhTqSteGSqrtRroXcGJhvpJ8UXTTWD7R0jK7i2WiPuGZhc-Rk42A4yW4TEIHnRJEL0rE23ZB87Trpsukyn4O8Rsm5C0IojX_y4SPsz5OsucAFq59eIwQ/s400/deniseinpink10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>Guest Denise McCarthy looks right on trend in stylish hot pink, black and white. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGp1PtyAZqGv_xCnDmsQPZh3Z_SrOkw9FgVx93T97TjxtFkaT2dcBCNTCZPGVV9UL4_Oon575rST2Ohr6Osq6gj2U4MZxjYXXm-ZdD6YEqwU1jNswqCYToxXgzehiZp-VuXj5Ha9722E/s1600/ottomanPB10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202897777948994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGp1PtyAZqGv_xCnDmsQPZh3Z_SrOkw9FgVx93T97TjxtFkaT2dcBCNTCZPGVV9UL4_Oon575rST2Ohr6Osq6gj2U4MZxjYXXm-ZdD6YEqwU1jNswqCYToxXgzehiZp-VuXj5Ha9722E/s400/ottomanPB10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> The tables were decorated with custom ottomans designed by Paula which were raffled off at the end of the evening. My favorite (shown above) was a stylish combination of animal print fabrics. Other raffles included select items from guest vendors like Donna Dreher of <a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Spa_Couture.html">Threads Couture </a>who specializes in custom embroidery. She has helped me on many occasions with <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/search/label/Stevens%20Estate">my design projects</a> just as <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/05/designers-before-and-after.html">Paula has</a>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6_kUo7QdAaxDZfZHW0ptR242RAgwiF29KCfchcoGWg1VisHvQIGl5IaUxO4wZIEX3C0NTJqHlYkbjhnWbBa2VgT5xnGMLi-gXONuru_CISjkIPobQmxsY_mEzTSdC2kAIoBWpUvwo94/s1600/donnaTC.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483728666277759314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6_kUo7QdAaxDZfZHW0ptR242RAgwiF29KCfchcoGWg1VisHvQIGl5IaUxO4wZIEX3C0NTJqHlYkbjhnWbBa2VgT5xnGMLi-gXONuru_CISjkIPobQmxsY_mEzTSdC2kAIoBWpUvwo94/s400/donnaTC.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaW23GoTwKIwjpT5-29rZ497MD9WA-tn4DkF5FBV3HGWyH6PbEaaWBYKFZO5jlpLURtro-mCKiF6trhLosyvS8AuLRhIWXqVAghQmr11yNgwlj7vsZkueBTx6L91cqKBx7SGLKAfAVaQI/s1600/threads10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202577638297346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaW23GoTwKIwjpT5-29rZ497MD9WA-tn4DkF5FBV3HGWyH6PbEaaWBYKFZO5jlpLURtro-mCKiF6trhLosyvS8AuLRhIWXqVAghQmr11yNgwlj7vsZkueBTx6L91cqKBx7SGLKAfAVaQI/s400/threads10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> A beautiful side table was sent home with one lucky guest, courtesy of <a href="http://www.toddfrancisconstruction.com/">Todd Francis Construction</a> and <a href="http://francisrestoration.com/">Francis Restoration</a> of Hampstead, NH. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsRtOv-HlGNUIYfBX5MWluERxk5uBR6gHJPv6X75dwJtW6ucToSN99O-nZM4hNiBWWoB7bcUUQcJmCHEQEShYz46Kn8D-rewDGIGOUWITuRYCIx4qo9PnRmrR8J4ek43Wcuk0oXfxx30/s1600/theguys10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202893868591346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsRtOv-HlGNUIYfBX5MWluERxk5uBR6gHJPv6X75dwJtW6ucToSN99O-nZM4hNiBWWoB7bcUUQcJmCHEQEShYz46Kn8D-rewDGIGOUWITuRYCIx4qo9PnRmrR8J4ek43Wcuk0oXfxx30/s400/theguys10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 400px;" /></a> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCJl-tso9tBbDLt1LjroZyMNtoMlvFsKGiA28C24XgQ9DiqGPVkAQEq2w-3ujZTsb5bs9WqUn63TrD-wrd2kF_pnj6NdmcmWMNApSJxjLXWM7H8hASFCi3WkRxJk0y91i6JzXvhww3Js/s1600/table1_10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202885397720370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCJl-tso9tBbDLt1LjroZyMNtoMlvFsKGiA28C24XgQ9DiqGPVkAQEq2w-3ujZTsb5bs9WqUn63TrD-wrd2kF_pnj6NdmcmWMNApSJxjLXWM7H8hASFCi3WkRxJk0y91i6JzXvhww3Js/s400/table1_10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2q_Bk4o7gazgy08NAl3qjnxIzM9CUgBKjG0GzTr9Dwkg2PAkSYJXizZ-4T5a-55jOW0J0PUYfkl2BlS9KBk0mXxuLuPHbsnHjbhuI3J-aidGn0_75ZU0Z1qgWZZZ9zC0H4oxguVew8D8/s1600/table2_10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.metamorphosisartanddesign.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483745195696100722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9z-PyCa_6FfIX5PHjh5NYedzvVu0tdcBkB72MskRu5TNJswRvIK81CISmEX2_xaTTV1q6nulYnzQ0g__kNyNZJpkPHLW6vdT1YuFAHjbn23SgCR4Z6NW7KxmZpINrboHIzcFQs5Yvu1Y/s320/metamorphosislogo.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 98px;" /></a> Katie Blue Nagy and Elaine Trepiccio, the talented designers behind <a href="http://www.metamorphosisartanddesign.com/">metamorphosis art & design</a> gave away a highly coveted lazy susan from their design collection. Here are some more unique items that they show at their Andover location ... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKvveCwMXX5IpU_wTHcNkvZvVCjGqpbFkvjKrGHPEfVCGRE-x05riArLuqwxXjjFHWEr0ICSLw5uN77ppECEM3NhKGR3Na5__4342WDeOn8-9km5xmloxm1kmkJ8IFVoXvp9cuXSzRWk/s1600/metamorphosis_10steps.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483728654316316802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKvveCwMXX5IpU_wTHcNkvZvVCjGqpbFkvjKrGHPEfVCGRE-x05riArLuqwxXjjFHWEr0ICSLw5uN77ppECEM3NhKGR3Na5__4342WDeOn8-9km5xmloxm1kmkJ8IFVoXvp9cuXSzRWk/s400/metamorphosis_10steps.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.metamorphosisartanddesign.com/">www.metamorphosisartanddesign.com</a> </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLsFuW8Y_I-hCiyS1mQdz5OrFZQBLa_q6RB0Yz2dhP5J3OZSxQchevjwwK9lAsungUJeiPXp9JpTRC0mhEL94qTrgOPzDClPwt6F4dJ0ysT4Kyuvbk7IgNLFdyY6yq9p9h_fAYgG7zlM/s1600/DHS_Postcard1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0oB-LfRjAaCHdju9jb9v4W1gWTgwiDFIruBwEQwjHT-4RXiGmIWZLEVKGxeT-AkVB4ViqiOrSgBlbUa6gVdd0HeP13Am3sfWzB2zEWC8R3Ypz-bpB4I5mpbfJk0KmHroQ7SfWj1nZNxw/s1600/danversshowhouse.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483833870696388290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0oB-LfRjAaCHdju9jb9v4W1gWTgwiDFIruBwEQwjHT-4RXiGmIWZLEVKGxeT-AkVB4ViqiOrSgBlbUa6gVdd0HeP13Am3sfWzB2zEWC8R3Ypz-bpB4I5mpbfJk0KmHroQ7SfWj1nZNxw/s400/danversshowhouse.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 218px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;">And I am sending one lucky winner two complimentary tickets to visit the summer design show house that I am participating in at Tapley Hall in Danvers to benefit the Danvers Historical Society. <a href="http://eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=DHS">Reflecting on Danvers History through Interior Design</a> runs from July 11th through August 1st and will have thirteen designed spaces, a boutique of designer items for purchase, and special events scheduled at <a href="http://www.glenmagnafarms.org/">Glen Magna Farms</a>, another Danvers historical property. Here are just some of the ten steps that Sally shared with the audience (after a delicious meal and yummy dessert, I must add!) ... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9Iowi1M3UjzYOLmyAlbTqP3J0OiDr4vH_Qp9xM0_7fIBTaB9ehdGb1jEYmNetDa5plLLtAHIVDlPKk9K9cd52JB9a56Ud5qYRqw4vXcODb98nImlWIOCX5Y2mOe7urlQYVfCP9KFcso/s1600/sallyspeaking10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202554197910386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9Iowi1M3UjzYOLmyAlbTqP3J0OiDr4vH_Qp9xM0_7fIBTaB9ehdGb1jEYmNetDa5plLLtAHIVDlPKk9K9cd52JB9a56Ud5qYRqw4vXcODb98nImlWIOCX5Y2mOe7urlQYVfCP9KFcso/s400/sallyspeaking10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> Be inspired ... Start with an inspiration print/fabric to set the tone and build the color scheme of the room. Using three colors in a space will add the most interest, whether you choose complimentary or contrasting colors. The key is using the right proportion (one color being the star, the other two as supporting characters). Set the stage for conversation ... Create conversation areas with your furniture placement. Avoid placing furniture up against the wall, bring pieces closer to each other, and always have a table for your guests to set a drink on : ) Illuminate your space ... By strategically placing light in the corners of a room, even a small space is visually enlarged. Using lamps in unusual places – like on a kitchen counter – add an inviting softness and ambiance to a utilitarian room. Use window treatments ... to define your decorating style while adding privacy, safety and security to your home (an often overlooked benefit!) Well designed treatments add value to your home while reducing energy costs by cooling a house in summer and keeping out drafts in the cold of winter. Add yourself to the space ... Use design trends as a guide, but don’t forget to include the objects and mementos that are personal to you. They tell your unique story and make your house your home. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU5s1oBw3cQ4APJ2YtgivdoIiGPsaHz2QEcUlq52WdieLU-qDlcjkkFh7Fqpm-owbqFACY84qGfqqxEbIThqdnARIXBxftlZDnDkTcpsRGeokkyDT0A1qbLpJ9dA7SJgBQQSBhDSSP-3s/s1600/toys-registration10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202560519398514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU5s1oBw3cQ4APJ2YtgivdoIiGPsaHz2QEcUlq52WdieLU-qDlcjkkFh7Fqpm-owbqFACY84qGfqqxEbIThqdnARIXBxftlZDnDkTcpsRGeokkyDT0A1qbLpJ9dA7SJgBQQSBhDSSP-3s/s400/toys-registration10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> Summer toys were donated by each guest to benefit the children of <a href="http://www.lazarushouse.org/Donations/default.asp">Lazarus House</a> in Lawrence, a charitable organization that provides food, clothing, shelter, job training and medical assistance to local families struggling to meet their day-to-day needs. To support their mission of helping others to move beyond poverty, <a href="http://www.lazarushouse.org/Donations/CashGifts.asp">click here</a>. <a href="http://www.hunterdouglas.com/design-trends.jsp?so=tn" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483771064196297858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFkbO1CSDl8rroZYZNZYxdIRZDr0orjwHc88dIsDO3tTPLFVTbIgQPpGiKlJ8TV863IFa1YatKxeVfcEBMwnk2l_WauiwP3Fvi0NmdpvKeu1rwYXPiZA_vK3YRdkMyR-5FhYsQhsbw9I/s320/sallyandjen.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 161px; height: 142px;" /></a> If you have design questions of your own, take a trip over to the Hunter Douglas website where Sally and her daughter Jen <a href="http://www.hunterdouglas.com/design-trends.jsp?so=tn">answer any design questions</a> sent their way! Sally will be back in New England in July, and has generously offered a free consultation to anyone who donates $250.00 to Lazarus House, the charity chosen to benefit from the nights event. If you are local and would like more details about this special offer, please contact Paula at <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/acorninteriors">Acorn Interiors</a>. Thank you, Sally, for sharing what you know in such an entertaining way! And thank you, Paula, for hosting such a fabulous event, and for always helping to make my spaces – and the homes of my clients – look picture perfect! xo yvonne </div>

10 Steps to a Perfect Room

Sally Morse of Hunter Douglas with Paula Bakies of Acorn Interiors Recently I was a guest at a design presentation at the Wyndham Andover ...

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A designer’s before and after ...

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When asked to provide a concept for our designed space at the Wenham Museum’s North Shore Design Show, we were encouraged to create a space that reflected our personal design aesthetic. On the ride home from that first meeting, I was already planning visual ways to interpret “creative resourcefulness” as my theme. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUuC1aMg-XqJzg04P8FEb4-Sjtpd4DpUsNG2VLdi2v7VQJvIBjiGsZGwtTtebOYIo5UlLYpBTXp7zOPYVCClvdvrngnaPkusXi1OMXzjxC2kjqn5tcIaTY-9NiCxs3BWDTjvAOtN9Wyo/s1600/vintagewaverlyfabricNSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475782898889194930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUuC1aMg-XqJzg04P8FEb4-Sjtpd4DpUsNG2VLdi2v7VQJvIBjiGsZGwtTtebOYIo5UlLYpBTXp7zOPYVCClvdvrngnaPkusXi1OMXzjxC2kjqn5tcIaTY-9NiCxs3BWDTjvAOtN9Wyo/s400/vintagewaverlyfabricNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" /></a>The inspiration fabric for my space: a vintage Waverly print, found at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Vintagesteph-Fab-Finds/100000180859680#%21/profile.php?id=100000180859680" style="font-style: italic;">VintageSteph</a> <div style="text-align: left;">There is a lot of buzz these days about recycling, reusing what we have, designing with sustainable materials and shopping locally in an effort to be environmentally conscious. The plan for my space was to use my personal story as a way to highlight the current trend toward green decorating, and do it in a way that looked fresh and modern while using inspirational items from my past and present. The best part for me? I did not have to go far to find inspiration. I combined many items from my personal collections (curated over the past 30 years or so) with items from craigslist, vintage stores, ebay and favorite local places to shop to design a space dedicated to creative pursuits. For each time period, I used inspiration boards to show design trends that more often than not repeat themselves. </div> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNJ76NoB_U7Dm_-2q1h1WCdseHEo2AhmyNDoCAoK45rsrYv2FbitTht-tcV87RtMWKXgld8dY24Cr0SwnjpKi1u2f_KIGhQY3mr3PHRQTsMnvpw6TN6cp3ZHj3CmOh37GYz9M4uzYwBFc/s1600/Before&AfterYB_NSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475379245596176610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNJ76NoB_U7Dm_-2q1h1WCdseHEo2AhmyNDoCAoK45rsrYv2FbitTht-tcV87RtMWKXgld8dY24Cr0SwnjpKi1u2f_KIGhQY3mr3PHRQTsMnvpw6TN6cp3ZHj3CmOh37GYz9M4uzYwBFc/s400/Before&AfterYB_NSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;">From a student desk surrounded with cherished objects from childhood, to a sophisticated grown-up space with a touch of nostalgia, my room was filled with items and images that inspire me. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg25Vx3cgQzbiUIDP4sdAjO-KsS6b3HJWbRkSj25N0HXUlhDBDx6BhTsiNQ2RI-6uAiwF2m0sPIWNb9ei31O2DYQYIxqVzcqPtJGgWDdciCUhSUMp3vfLhdqboTS3wYD_FoCGRO_rU9jF4/s1600/chair+windowAI4NSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475684995451714930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg25Vx3cgQzbiUIDP4sdAjO-KsS6b3HJWbRkSj25N0HXUlhDBDx6BhTsiNQ2RI-6uAiwF2m0sPIWNb9ei31O2DYQYIxqVzcqPtJGgWDdciCUhSUMp3vfLhdqboTS3wYD_FoCGRO_rU9jF4/s400/chair+windowAI4NSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>Window treatments and seat cushion:<a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/acorninteriors"> Acorn Interiors</a>, Andover, MA Chair seat: Pentucket Furniture Restoration, Haverhill, MA Turkish rug from the 1930’s - 1940’s: <a href="http://firstrugs.com/html/about_us.html">First Oriental Rugs</a>, Danvers, MA Let’s start with a quick visit to the 70’s and 80’s ... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU0RD1iqOEY_DaJjbMgSA_NOlIzLJwAlwOaJ48hhPqKTlcq7NKYw38UvofN5SiFEI5_Fzuq4f2IgtMnaD-efrs1yDMUChq3xf1bXvdBXPn2EbDr4C0enOvn07PuII2Es4dYFlnWkYOm34/s1600/birthdaywishesYE.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475758100851912850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU0RD1iqOEY_DaJjbMgSA_NOlIzLJwAlwOaJ48hhPqKTlcq7NKYw38UvofN5SiFEI5_Fzuq4f2IgtMnaD-efrs1yDMUChq3xf1bXvdBXPn2EbDr4C0enOvn07PuII2Es4dYFlnWkYOm34/s320/birthdaywishesYE.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 318px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWyOLEH7ZyqiA9XIEw9wagGvddJqVBDLc6m8HQZI3ps2FITrsiDr78NBQ26ofF0AbvuuvQT1akLN6aihrVBIicFscTwmk_fg4SEicy9MKl-COUb177p2G4I8zeB2_Koco5BEouDO8qAQE/s1600/dollinorange.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474816905079387634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWyOLEH7ZyqiA9XIEw9wagGvddJqVBDLc6m8HQZI3ps2FITrsiDr78NBQ26ofF0AbvuuvQT1akLN6aihrVBIicFscTwmk_fg4SEicy9MKl-COUb177p2G4I8zeB2_Koco5BEouDO8qAQE/s400/dollinorange.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;">I got this doll for 10 cents at a neighbor’s yard sale. My mom made the dress out of an old curtain (see my 6th birthday photo above). The white cat on the preppy colored chair (from my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/40830098/wallpaper-art-set-of-four">wallpaper as art</a> collection) looks a lot like my childhood kitty Tomasina. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZ4iV-w9SXt_0KZZ6hVnRIIfHOGqY0WzeZR7TsMd5U5vEiZqNDZnK7VvvSlKgTQzC5cJjU3SzBDHuJjH2WyW1xvNE1R6A4gt8CxMW_sY7vdi1Qc7NaEHudbNid8Pa_X9xYo3BNgHqHA0/s1600/bookdicefly.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475402510981401138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZ4iV-w9SXt_0KZZ6hVnRIIfHOGqY0WzeZR7TsMd5U5vEiZqNDZnK7VvvSlKgTQzC5cJjU3SzBDHuJjH2WyW1xvNE1R6A4gt8CxMW_sY7vdi1Qc7NaEHudbNid8Pa_X9xYo3BNgHqHA0/s400/bookdicefly.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 365px;" /></a> Girly-girl favorites: butterflies and friendship pins. Butterfly cup by <a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Home_Page.php">Beth Hylan</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbKzQ38th1FKvR1nzgy6t8vsh96aXbVrrv77-jXuly-9ywaOaijdWXKjuvY-68xq0-gRIJrgdJFD0xv_xIDouCV4Z4C5Vd6Xw6xjbGAgdJ0sXVSX1LaHa0_xkSCqXK4MyjWoxN_x8tr0/s1600/toeshoespappagalloNSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475378615666148690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbKzQ38th1FKvR1nzgy6t8vsh96aXbVrrv77-jXuly-9ywaOaijdWXKjuvY-68xq0-gRIJrgdJFD0xv_xIDouCV4Z4C5Vd6Xw6xjbGAgdJ0sXVSX1LaHa0_xkSCqXK4MyjWoxN_x8tr0/s400/toeshoespappagalloNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 329px; height: 400px;" /></a> Do you remember pet rocks and Pappagallos? One year on pointe shoes was enough for this dancer. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIH3d259a6FKDKJoTXN1Ewe227Yj0NQLFZ_fasoHm54Ag_vhFhajErapN9Zo8y3TAWh4fR9y31Pos7z6ne3ok8Y2wrH9y5i8Bfmu-A5jICfOIBL6NxdFNA3xPSRQa3mqrfh686OYUBXd4/s1600/childhoodfavoritesNSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475378619648245842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIH3d259a6FKDKJoTXN1Ewe227Yj0NQLFZ_fasoHm54Ag_vhFhajErapN9Zo8y3TAWh4fR9y31Pos7z6ne3ok8Y2wrH9y5i8Bfmu-A5jICfOIBL6NxdFNA3xPSRQa3mqrfh686OYUBXd4/s400/childhoodfavoritesNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 392px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;">Some of my favorite books, that I read over and over again, made it to the show. I think I will reread “<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mandy-Julie-Andrews-Collection-Edwards/dp/0061207071/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274925317&sr=8-1">Mandy</a>” one more time. Written by The Sound of Music’s Julie Andrews under the pen name Julie Edwards, it is a charming story about an orphan girl who longs for a place to call home. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1iSKvV1LR3APsaTFCOKZ_Q2rsPCjbmDTUJuaOS_j4CStg26tzSvJ6iT4K3RSCc_eT9yLzJJCdJgpvFTatdeQX0tyEeTHTyhXnWshS8bPtiv56UINWr5emp6PgFXdULF0cuOeSfhd3bxs/s1600/pencilcup.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475379626477515410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1iSKvV1LR3APsaTFCOKZ_Q2rsPCjbmDTUJuaOS_j4CStg26tzSvJ6iT4K3RSCc_eT9yLzJJCdJgpvFTatdeQX0tyEeTHTyhXnWshS8bPtiv56UINWr5emp6PgFXdULF0cuOeSfhd3bxs/s400/pencilcup.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsThHT_gr8vzQkNuU0L7wvtogmd3d0Wud6Zepi9FULuGwAbrxZbpZ2SzWydsxjqpPAvlL6Fnr6QnBlyAfWgJ-fN4NlTRVhw8-x3H8L3L__ECAEkSDFlDdZGm5aCILH1ctTGISg33r5WgE/s1600/snoopydiscoballNSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475413444076479794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsThHT_gr8vzQkNuU0L7wvtogmd3d0Wud6Zepi9FULuGwAbrxZbpZ2SzWydsxjqpPAvlL6Fnr6QnBlyAfWgJ-fN4NlTRVhw8-x3H8L3L__ECAEkSDFlDdZGm5aCILH1ctTGISg33r5WgE/s400/snoopydiscoballNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;">A journal cover of mine, quite obviously from the eighties, and the inspiration for the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/eParty-Unlimited-12-Mirror-Ball/dp/B000HQJXVY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1274925192&sr=8-1">disco ball</a> hanging above my space ; ) </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrBCVm_DpqIjgeY1N-dP5C3aTxOASTb0AYdNyyBruf9dJmMmrng_S8oYWZE6yYAR4l2k410UHqlJxROiP3-pJ0mNBv4PwMOxIdiUUXmiIfCxOwCfp3yMtXgXNV5v5q2JlzOv9RonBiL0/s1600/seventeenondeskNSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475378887202609714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrBCVm_DpqIjgeY1N-dP5C3aTxOASTb0AYdNyyBruf9dJmMmrng_S8oYWZE6yYAR4l2k410UHqlJxROiP3-pJ0mNBv4PwMOxIdiUUXmiIfCxOwCfp3yMtXgXNV5v5q2JlzOv9RonBiL0/s400/seventeenondeskNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;">Dear Blog Visitor, You may not know this about me, but I have always written in a journal of some sort. My first diary was red with gold trim and it had a key. I think my brothers still managed to open it from time to time, but I cherished having a secure spot for my private thoughts (like who I had a crush on that day!) The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Diary-Journal-Closure-Fucshia/dp/B00154VQ44/ref=pd_sim_k_3">diary I used for the show</a> was hot pink velvet and is available through Amazon.com. I used to read Seventeen Magazine religiously during junior high and high school. The December 1982 edition used for my show with “Think Pink!” on the cover was a must have. I paid $20 for it on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=seventeen+magazine&_sacat=See-All-Categories">ebay</a> which was money well spent to travel back in time! I have had a pen-pal (her name is Sandy) since 1976. The card on the desk is one of her many letters that I have saved over the last few decades. We are now friends on Facebook, and she actually came to visit me and my family for the first time a couple of years ago. She still lives on a real working farm in Indiana and has a family of her own. Thank you for letting me re-live my childhood memories. Did you see any favorite objects that you recognized from your own childhood? xo yvonne PS Did you know smiley faces are making a comeback? : ) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHSgqVLKeIgUpvXASs_e93xlYB2GjFBJfzBiYL8lhdmLgrCVezEUAYbPfFyikFFG0xg0TW7ew7a7jxJbwSK80kl_96SabtVNmkHpgczqs7pZL6WwEvP6PVMHqfBj8QbKasomHJOAIBtHc/s1600/MonkeesNSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475745975339235250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHSgqVLKeIgUpvXASs_e93xlYB2GjFBJfzBiYL8lhdmLgrCVezEUAYbPfFyikFFG0xg0TW7ew7a7jxJbwSK80kl_96SabtVNmkHpgczqs7pZL6WwEvP6PVMHqfBj8QbKasomHJOAIBtHc/s400/MonkeesNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;">Back to 2010 ... </div> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0g_cOnGHKaCfrwZztWDCAlsrglq5YybAshknCdd0LNsfZbOKZ-gazOj-s0xDrVMpDHSyHKMPCM9FRvth2UrNmZsIMDgXSKYfwGRMs5Co8ZmkeO4dgVK4-XM2FeWsHPwWfusgEEKCsN4E/s1600/bloggingatNSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475378283580864226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0g_cOnGHKaCfrwZztWDCAlsrglq5YybAshknCdd0LNsfZbOKZ-gazOj-s0xDrVMpDHSyHKMPCM9FRvth2UrNmZsIMDgXSKYfwGRMs5Co8ZmkeO4dgVK4-XM2FeWsHPwWfusgEEKCsN4E/s400/bloggingatNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;">As an adult, I now use my blog to pen my thoughts about design and creating an inspired life. I still like to surround myself with cherished objects ... cherished for their ability to remind me of a person, place, time or thought that is important to me. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZvHcaWlPvtELxGA3QKhfq3N1EXWaq6CqlEq_N780qX47LQOLVK-7o-AjyZkD0OKKNhAgPm0qcWQHrlyS-EOepFjqDc-Vse9YVlML4p-0lVRiKVqTwM7bnC0-KD6ISKzlcthksD7zoe0/s1600/YcuponbooksNSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475378601199718914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZvHcaWlPvtELxGA3QKhfq3N1EXWaq6CqlEq_N780qX47LQOLVK-7o-AjyZkD0OKKNhAgPm0qcWQHrlyS-EOepFjqDc-Vse9YVlML4p-0lVRiKVqTwM7bnC0-KD6ISKzlcthksD7zoe0/s400/YcuponbooksNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;">This glass paperweight was used in <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2009/05/fairy-tale-event.html">last year’s design show</a>. The <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=78404&navAction=jump&search=true&parentid=SEARCH_RESULTS">Y mug</a> was a gift from a sister-in-law (who introduced me to my husband). Bunny Williams’ book “<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Affair-House-Bunny-Williams/dp/1584794704/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274918403&sr=8-1">An Affair with a House</a>” reminds me that my home and barn have great potential. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6m-s5wuhJeb8qpcTqrCEkdHmDun4rCMcofVPhNseMXG2XheyjCuahWneDj8fPQ_6Lv9-f9YMStBslZglfKhDnWZZvz2pUiQdArWtwQSH-DuknEol2NMlBBtz-FcDx2QX0aK89A9KWqYY/s1600/woodenmodelYB.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475378894381054562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6m-s5wuhJeb8qpcTqrCEkdHmDun4rCMcofVPhNseMXG2XheyjCuahWneDj8fPQ_6Lv9-f9YMStBslZglfKhDnWZZvz2pUiQdArWtwQSH-DuknEol2NMlBBtz-FcDx2QX0aK89A9KWqYY/s400/woodenmodelYB.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 382px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;">I used to sketch this wooden model over and over again back in high school. I love how wallpapers and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tricia-Guild-Pattern-Sophisticated-Show-stopping/dp/0847828921/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274919756&sr=8-1">patterns</a> breathe life into a room (or in this case a bookshelf). My initial has always defined me (and not many others have it!) </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWzSVi2Joamo4Fww7Ib3Sa6obRDh7YtO6-GuuMY0yCf5XlvjdeUh6R99IrqH2tMjliniRpfnH6eyNhw-8aYjdl_nrDeGX72EmiC9LnsTwy3FsPi998MChdCb4Tw9da0HV6hWTkjkI6KY/s1600/keyonglassvialBH.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475402505065438306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWzSVi2Joamo4Fww7Ib3Sa6obRDh7YtO6-GuuMY0yCf5XlvjdeUh6R99IrqH2tMjliniRpfnH6eyNhw-8aYjdl_nrDeGX72EmiC9LnsTwy3FsPi998MChdCb4Tw9da0HV6hWTkjkI6KY/s400/keyonglassvialBH.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;">When I see a key, I add it to my collection. To me, they represent the ability we each have to unlock the door that opens to the world that we wish for ourselves. This vintage piece was created by my friend, <a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/">Beth Hylan</a> who has a shop called <a href="http://liveitathome.blogspot.com/2010/05/creativity-spotlight-studio-b-vintage.html">Studio B</a> in Concord. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_QlgZLAfqtMOvzdCsslpnCzjLt2FZlHGmdLeO9RoNbionLhqN1aVX3qvrZX4L4DN4TQL-cD5dAlhP4xSaPBTkt56Xu7TFzdZKLJPd6f25YLjwhuUbkQwtxlS7vf41F7FkchxZGA0rQQ/s1600/glassjarondeskNSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475378883822505234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_QlgZLAfqtMOvzdCsslpnCzjLt2FZlHGmdLeO9RoNbionLhqN1aVX3qvrZX4L4DN4TQL-cD5dAlhP4xSaPBTkt56Xu7TFzdZKLJPd6f25YLjwhuUbkQwtxlS7vf41F7FkchxZGA0rQQ/s400/glassjarondeskNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> I am always inspired by the creative talents and wisdom of others ... </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6J2utcDg5T6W9Km7RQtFHHpfKl34-R0Rlbi5FchjKI7lxEWX6W5kzOuz5R6Qqj5zbpH0fe1QVIOj7rgDJ6A1KR3n8LQr8nArIHIrQM66nDd935LlhShGpkalwN_nQpzCSCnEwSoBDJEQ/s1600/signaturestylew:bunny.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475379620344513074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6J2utcDg5T6W9Km7RQtFHHpfKl34-R0Rlbi5FchjKI7lxEWX6W5kzOuz5R6Qqj5zbpH0fe1QVIOj7rgDJ6A1KR3n8LQr8nArIHIrQM66nDd935LlhShGpkalwN_nQpzCSCnEwSoBDJEQ/s400/signaturestylew:bunny.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_UZjtdQzZgDu8MTCo3dNCgCFt-7yVUYfIfOnjzd743MOuxhk9UG5YyXjUILvRW5lJbA1Lt5no_eZskfOmGf7MtuhZExg0_C4JFWEdQCUPSC18Ko49Ztp9kg6HWPN5-WWLFVoif3eH2no/s1600/designbooks%23NSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475378005952096738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_UZjtdQzZgDu8MTCo3dNCgCFt-7yVUYfIfOnjzd743MOuxhk9UG5YyXjUILvRW5lJbA1Lt5no_eZskfOmGf7MtuhZExg0_C4JFWEdQCUPSC18Ko49Ztp9kg6HWPN5-WWLFVoif3eH2no/s400/designbooks%23NSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 378px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVauYFQ6psyEkLvhxpwgwM0XYVY3SsEJYNueCgb1n6KZP8VqazfsAfF-silevfMCXQ7NAc47yzHkEouoiCvtukKAbZ9yB4iEiDQjLqeJ3GJpAidyLYxWECfbccXHc6FQ03UjnIjy0va4/s1600/bunnyandbubbleyblacker.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475380286043334866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVauYFQ6psyEkLvhxpwgwM0XYVY3SsEJYNueCgb1n6KZP8VqazfsAfF-silevfMCXQ7NAc47yzHkEouoiCvtukKAbZ9yB4iEiDQjLqeJ3GJpAidyLYxWECfbccXHc6FQ03UjnIjy0va4/s400/bunnyandbubbleyblacker.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 290px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;">I love decorative items that play on scale and add a touch of whimsy. <a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=527&f=4820&fromLocation=search">Bubble balls</a> and <a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=527&f=5813&fromLocation=search">turf balls</a> from <a href="http://www.cb2.com/">CB2</a>. Silver dish from design friend and blogger, <a href="http://www.lindamerrill.com/">Linda Merrill</a>. (<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/01/thanks-skirted-roundtable.html">read about it here</a>). A lot of design bloggers are trend-spotting dramatic black walls and <a href="http://www.wallpaperfromthe70s.com/product_info.php?info=p694_Animal-Farm.html">this wallpaper from the 70’s</a> ... </div> </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDekWfUyuPyoVjnqmoHE_ZNV71Tz4xENL5R7WgwGt5UCLDma4yqk7LMTrRQ0re24O4hAmSk2NRsXRCXOb1CAuVjhlsmIuZKPemIE-Ppf7ULNnSSB2_465QKeETrh22MfjrcxWEiqKvjc/s1600/owleyesNSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475377993468865010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDekWfUyuPyoVjnqmoHE_ZNV71Tz4xENL5R7WgwGt5UCLDma4yqk7LMTrRQ0re24O4hAmSk2NRsXRCXOb1CAuVjhlsmIuZKPemIE-Ppf7ULNnSSB2_465QKeETrh22MfjrcxWEiqKvjc/s400/owleyesNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;">My grandmother used to wear the white owl above on a necklace when she took us to yard sales (I have inherited her love for a bargain!) </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqF90bDUZyzzrP0CdEyaibh7toBkKjwWu8_zKD_GjOWm0BxtJ-XTlZBq4nXTwPPERN9PLAj5_7Duo5bDOweMsVnxO4AyAe5AWZ-EjZjHhfgjXJdCVU2oyzkYeCIU8P99oN9KIbJmXLKs0/s1600/owlonpurseYB.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475392531339467394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqF90bDUZyzzrP0CdEyaibh7toBkKjwWu8_zKD_GjOWm0BxtJ-XTlZBq4nXTwPPERN9PLAj5_7Duo5bDOweMsVnxO4AyAe5AWZ-EjZjHhfgjXJdCVU2oyzkYeCIU8P99oN9KIbJmXLKs0/s400/owlonpurseYB.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> I used another pendant that was Nana’s to adorn my purse for the <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/05/north-shore-design-show-preview.html">Preview Party</a>. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVauYFQ6psyEkLvhxpwgwM0XYVY3SsEJYNueCgb1n6KZP8VqazfsAfF-silevfMCXQ7NAc47yzHkEouoiCvtukKAbZ9yB4iEiDQjLqeJ3GJpAidyLYxWECfbccXHc6FQ03UjnIjy0va4/s1600/bunnyandbubbleyblacker.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> </a> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm12mvPiBRHoFGtjr79Man-A7lQSpWOl3W7tgNB6xBkZNSsprtUNfq91VIfazWvAKK_33Ix1Di2Llj6qpfj2Dlk-Lf4Hs2_cUwbexaJqeqs_KnlAMwq6-BneVTfQP2p2hm1IEKh6B_2S4/s1600/insidesewingcabinet.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475379658294978674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm12mvPiBRHoFGtjr79Man-A7lQSpWOl3W7tgNB6xBkZNSsprtUNfq91VIfazWvAKK_33Ix1Di2Llj6qpfj2Dlk-Lf4Hs2_cUwbexaJqeqs_KnlAMwq6-BneVTfQP2p2hm1IEKh6B_2S4/s400/insidesewingcabinet.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;">This light was in my grandparents home, I just added a little bling to it with new crystals and a frosted white glass shade. The sewing table was a <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/04/green-decorating-101-and-design-show.html">trash-to-treasure</a> piece inspired by the lovely desk shown below, seen at the <a href="http://www.bostondesign.com/showrooms/grange-furniture/overview/">Grange showroom</a> at the Boston Design Center ... </div> </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxs_svZBa991a02_36lWvtK03oTcom0awj23EZKgXRQon0otZy_KNdEBkp2biKkEclnP-9dkF1Ifzib4KW2YDXqQmBzB0VxeZ4I4Z2PAKyf2zEPNDU6bKak9uEsR0fsi-tGArHNvkmRw/s1600/blackdeskgrangeNSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475402515727392338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxs_svZBa991a02_36lWvtK03oTcom0awj23EZKgXRQon0otZy_KNdEBkp2biKkEclnP-9dkF1Ifzib4KW2YDXqQmBzB0VxeZ4I4Z2PAKyf2zEPNDU6bKak9uEsR0fsi-tGArHNvkmRw/s400/blackdeskgrangeNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRClmwo2Ts4q0IrqqvW9bgSd_9sqLfwRE0lqxh50ITbbnYrWz_peKC3KOqOoVkz2apIZex7lDoq4znKtDEPa86TnhM9q_ySAgC8Ml3Pm_fjQjHZ5kfbegLOpShFxKP3rFI_Z3W9AJDqkM/s1600/orchid.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475379637030823570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRClmwo2Ts4q0IrqqvW9bgSd_9sqLfwRE0lqxh50ITbbnYrWz_peKC3KOqOoVkz2apIZex7lDoq4znKtDEPa86TnhM9q_ySAgC8Ml3Pm_fjQjHZ5kfbegLOpShFxKP3rFI_Z3W9AJDqkM/s400/orchid.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> </div>Flowers *always* move me. Especially when a $20 orchid from Home Depot looks so fabulous. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGInQYjgkbnnnPmHH6w7gJ9nCEagfp9Z4aDM022M9bEpL_aYqFnHMhwoNY9iXloodZl_7gSw3jbO2BR6kHFFcQdEsgDWufgtkN3sg59rt7OpTmBACnyOs2EIT9-iZH0PUCodI5-QN5M8o/s1600/squirrelwflowers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475379229295189538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGInQYjgkbnnnPmHH6w7gJ9nCEagfp9Z4aDM022M9bEpL_aYqFnHMhwoNY9iXloodZl_7gSw3jbO2BR6kHFFcQdEsgDWufgtkN3sg59rt7OpTmBACnyOs2EIT9-iZH0PUCodI5-QN5M8o/s400/squirrelwflowers.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Bouquet flowers from Stop & Shop, used to fill this small vase, lasted the entire week of the design show, even under bright lights. Vintage squirrel from<a href="http://nestingonmain.com/index.html"> Nesting on Main</a>. <a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=230&f=4446&fromLocation=search">Acrylic tray</a> on table is from CB2. </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwCzxBoet_eNEpyFJ-CuqRbpPa7zCT9ZeA76me5jV2_GQQd0tU7QQUPUTOol2nJBJNfijczPDnmA8rNeLRHzJpSr6MS2eVTqN0CKHsZ1mEmgQZlWotpQtjU_FGrhZGBKnKDEURy3RzGrQ/s1600/endtablewithfabricjpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475379225233620706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwCzxBoet_eNEpyFJ-CuqRbpPa7zCT9ZeA76me5jV2_GQQd0tU7QQUPUTOol2nJBJNfijczPDnmA8rNeLRHzJpSr6MS2eVTqN0CKHsZ1mEmgQZlWotpQtjU_FGrhZGBKnKDEURy3RzGrQ/s400/endtablewithfabricjpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;">The table itself cost just $5.00 at a yard sale (I added a glass top over a square of remnant fabric). My “blogger’s desk” was $80.00 off of Craigslist. The ladder back chair was free ... I found it on the side of the road. Manchester Tan Aura paint from Benjamin Moore ties all of my pieces together. </div> </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJ7BE34grLztCHgJnvfSdvEsk0T8fSImDowiV7d75GKix1-D5LVCyslcQ-qu__jywUkYgM1UneVSFsnEiMsZX-MyUnpdhVoMfqhsE061PjzoFJZ_FiR3sdQpihTFfMe1JdNG3igcQCzA/s1600/favoritespacesNSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475919053004792226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJ7BE34grLztCHgJnvfSdvEsk0T8fSImDowiV7d75GKix1-D5LVCyslcQ-qu__jywUkYgM1UneVSFsnEiMsZX-MyUnpdhVoMfqhsE061PjzoFJZ_FiR3sdQpihTFfMe1JdNG3igcQCzA/s400/favoritespacesNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Look closely at my large inspiration board (another DIY project) and you will see lots of photos of my family. They are quite often the reason I do what I do. </div> </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wmARWcBECgSlS1_nrrcEgTFYvXQqoxhS7604CxJ29PH7T4OI5cyz0mCR3f0vT0lJOBLjqRgrzDNhVG8yMWUqY46LTgLuPjLIs8K0ETjEBfobrTKETIz2B2ihejLd99ccQfP7PLO48xk/s1600/bensbutterfly.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475751086547738946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wmARWcBECgSlS1_nrrcEgTFYvXQqoxhS7604CxJ29PH7T4OI5cyz0mCR3f0vT0lJOBLjqRgrzDNhVG8yMWUqY46LTgLuPjLIs8K0ETjEBfobrTKETIz2B2ihejLd99ccQfP7PLO48xk/s400/bensbutterfly.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 399px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWzSVi2Joamo4Fww7Ib3Sa6obRDh7YtO6-GuuMY0yCf5XlvjdeUh6R99IrqH2tMjliniRpfnH6eyNhw-8aYjdl_nrDeGX72EmiC9LnsTwy3FsPi998MChdCb4Tw9da0HV6hWTkjkI6KY/s1600/keyonglassvialBH.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> </a><div style="text-align: center;">{Butterfly by Ben} </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVauYFQ6psyEkLvhxpwgwM0XYVY3SsEJYNueCgb1n6KZP8VqazfsAfF-silevfMCXQ7NAc47yzHkEouoiCvtukKAbZ9yB4iEiDQjLqeJ3GJpAidyLYxWECfbccXHc6FQ03UjnIjy0va4/s1600/bunnyandbubbleyblacker.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVdrWLZI90BOrz7hgZMLrvmokr-i0_HqdXg_y-6NVkktr5J6ffd0JyOTRfzr053Tlcr8V5Sv2Q2pnhm9yOv2uAYCjxNkvJHhdJck3x3IsKlVvVfP8PzgUNQAnDjfD_tuKTwqp6-iZ9tY/s1600/trainroom.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475751961212840130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVdrWLZI90BOrz7hgZMLrvmokr-i0_HqdXg_y-6NVkktr5J6ffd0JyOTRfzr053Tlcr8V5Sv2Q2pnhm9yOv2uAYCjxNkvJHhdJck3x3IsKlVvVfP8PzgUNQAnDjfD_tuKTwqp6-iZ9tY/s400/trainroom.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 296px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;">My guys enjoying the large train gallery downstairs at the <a href="http://www.wenhammuseum.org/trains.html">Wenham Museum</a>. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-J51obMpK39U8n383_XvT49D8U8i9qD3B-4ymfjnhafmrDbP5-BxTXCLm6iEHy28JjDuAyLvTP4zNsbYW7qedkYW5yn_NLaXzv2FdojloyEUjgfKepL2deCXqanPlasLb8SWq7tgFrOk/s1600/trimonchairNSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475378019780342722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-J51obMpK39U8n383_XvT49D8U8i9qD3B-4ymfjnhafmrDbP5-BxTXCLm6iEHy28JjDuAyLvTP4zNsbYW7qedkYW5yn_NLaXzv2FdojloyEUjgfKepL2deCXqanPlasLb8SWq7tgFrOk/s400/trimonchairNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;"> The little details in life, woven together, tell our story. <div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for visiting me – at the museum or online. While this has been my personal story, my goal is always to set the stage for someone to tell their own story in their surroundings. Every home should celebrate the people who live there, showing what is important to them, where they have been and where they are going, while providing a view of that which inspires them. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhyphenhyphenmO1KFzmqcvOcJdoshaX736oijYfeapBTYOWN4aqmLd2w1RgPnWKKGnNOb8H0S6u3fyM91qfiNhUi0S0kFkZScRh0ri9Vjhxn6QtRUSprl6dE0LrSVrjaF9k0q27o3NdrIS4EQ54c0/s1600/tabletopdisplayNSDS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475756005664892594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhyphenhyphenmO1KFzmqcvOcJdoshaX736oijYfeapBTYOWN4aqmLd2w1RgPnWKKGnNOb8H0S6u3fyM91qfiNhUi0S0kFkZScRh0ri9Vjhxn6QtRUSprl6dE0LrSVrjaF9k0q27o3NdrIS4EQ54c0/s400/tabletopdisplayNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 315px;" /></a> <a href="http://www.yvonneblacker.com/Home_Page.html">www.yvonneblacker.com </a> </div>

A designer’s before and after ...

Welcome to my “room!” The story behind this vignette is an easy one to tell as it is my own. When asked to provide a concept for our des...