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My Pinterest Valentine

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIKtun_CeuLWw-OW-3lfIyD8GTgybcOQ0QBV1_phiO0RyqVx92fyacifhMMs3bqquwcgo94UUa6bg8JlLAVz3SvLHVautK6qgFF4wvTSjbyiPVO4vJAqxlzcY_YTHzDg0kImpP9te7hT0/s1600/carnation+sundae.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIKtun_CeuLWw-OW-3lfIyD8GTgybcOQ0QBV1_phiO0RyqVx92fyacifhMMs3bqquwcgo94UUa6bg8JlLAVz3SvLHVautK6qgFF4wvTSjbyiPVO4vJAqxlzcY_YTHzDg0kImpP9te7hT0/s800/carnation+sundae.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A carnation sundae (so easy!) created at our Garden Club</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">pre-Valentine’s Day meeting (red oasis is the secret ingredient) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_qvnA1Pi-gYm2_r55PAWARh-77Mn5KQqLU1yRILFrmn7KtVs0AzxIJEsf8qMgfPimPUCYuHL-Kk8_4nmnG6FTXNqMbFKYA7O_a3km661wDaIRsZ73iXOqwknyqJuk3MFv2MPHwtyn9lbH/s1600/sugar+cookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_qvnA1Pi-gYm2_r55PAWARh-77Mn5KQqLU1yRILFrmn7KtVs0AzxIJEsf8qMgfPimPUCYuHL-Kk8_4nmnG6FTXNqMbFKYA7O_a3km661wDaIRsZ73iXOqwknyqJuk3MFv2MPHwtyn9lbH/s800/sugar+cookies.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Homemade sugar cookies served on a silver tray</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">(Garden Club ladies know how to host a pretty party ; )</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-RJYr58jPUzZP58IVoLfZzDGtdb9uz8R7mL7u031UIvy1ZYA7sByu83pS8iMfLn5D3V-It7eDtDnF2cP2JFWO3LzRlAt7q51mhyphenhyphenDRgsZQ7YXf_dPfzUa00OnyAPsIJLl5Ew4BZomWzhpX/s1600/dovechocolate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-RJYr58jPUzZP58IVoLfZzDGtdb9uz8R7mL7u031UIvy1ZYA7sByu83pS8iMfLn5D3V-It7eDtDnF2cP2JFWO3LzRlAt7q51mhyphenhyphenDRgsZQ7YXf_dPfzUa00OnyAPsIJLl5Ew4BZomWzhpX/s800/dovechocolate.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dove chocolates that I received from my boys</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">(discovered on my bed forming the shape of a heart)</span><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-OY8QOZaTApkyK_HvdFchVvtiXVipN1DV9zynGF8TEtdJDB0Of61AeOOFAE5WtrLIIry2RoPxqwY1RZvidgLBqXMhetXDurS0a0xOG4fWuzyBxOqLaNxoEAIoC5WJ5hP7oAtXPSThU6z/s1600/origami+heart+-+ybdesigns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-OY8QOZaTApkyK_HvdFchVvtiXVipN1DV9zynGF8TEtdJDB0Of61AeOOFAE5WtrLIIry2RoPxqwY1RZvidgLBqXMhetXDurS0a0xOG4fWuzyBxOqLaNxoEAIoC5WJ5hP7oAtXPSThU6z/s800/origami+heart+-+ybdesigns.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Origami heart with hugs + kisses pattern</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> for my boys (I made them each one)</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Origami-Pocket-Heart">{origami heart how-to}</a></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">happy valentine’s day</span><br /><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">xoxo </span><span style="font-size: large;">yvonne</span></span><br /><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">ps all photos are mine but feel free</span></span><br /><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">to <a href="http://pinterest.com/yblacker/valentine-s-day-pins/">pin them</a> if you are a fan : )</span></span><br /><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>

My Pinterest Valentine

A carnation sundae (so easy!) created at our Garden Club pre-Valentine’s Day meeting (red oasis is the secret ingredient) Homemade sugar co...

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New England Finery Winter Issue!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://newenglandfinery.com/"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNa9bTT2EAsqKrHI-BSHzMiOn2cyajIU_Ysr7_lUiX9mN4KF7gL5LqwC47Me6O1T22fOGktjvIzD8zjryQSnxEwWdtlln8ots5Yu4tkjsGVvCJ22l20dtu6Ss0_IUsnn1539wHe5PqfvEv/s640/NEF+Winter+2011+cover+art.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://newenglandfinery.com/">New England Finery Winter 2011</a> : cover photo <a href="http://www.michaeljleephotography.com/">Michael J. Lee Photography</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The winter issue of New England Finery is now online! Filled with inspiring images of entertaining at home, it is my gift to you this holiday season. Since we are all so busy at this time of year, it is a mini-version at about 50 pages.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmx29Gy_i8xhsaSI4rLNgAs2rRmMJp1LgRrKEZh3LP6sKBM837OSjBZV0drtNt4va9h6qlo2nOxWYurJmQ4pY-rjk4Ir-_go3E7GBry3JUuY8c-LyvgXLzf2aI824GnfxKVZ5pnllvuUfr/s1600/patternsNEfinery5p16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmx29Gy_i8xhsaSI4rLNgAs2rRmMJp1LgRrKEZh3LP6sKBM837OSjBZV0drtNt4va9h6qlo2nOxWYurJmQ4pY-rjk4Ir-_go3E7GBry3JUuY8c-LyvgXLzf2aI824GnfxKVZ5pnllvuUfr/s640/patternsNEfinery5p16.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef_winter_2011/17">New England Finery Winter 2011 p16</a> : photo credit Yvonne Blacker</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fabrics available through <a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/home.do">Calico Corners</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bold images and graphic patterns are paired with minimal text, because who really has time to read between gift shopping, package wrapping, treat baking and party hopping?!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKzXWhUnr0yS21tK7-9V0-HE0lbkL8bIS__SDdEWakCNvfiKWeEVuVftMqw5AIEF_xkMo2OaQx6tYa6a3mG6nzsL31YluQMHrwkOM5Oyv3_1YgPojvcDtcTDwB15o7gSCESFn_IqMjCO5g/s640/cakeNEfinery5p30.jpg" width="492" /><span id="goog_466604704"></span><span id="goog_466604705"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef_winter_2011/31">New England Finery Winter 2011 p30</a> : photo credit Yvonne Blacker<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">And in the event that you need a secret “easy</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span><span style="font-size: large;"> recipe to serve up this weekend, consider giving my </span><span style="font-size: large;">“</span><span style="font-size: large;">Confection Cake</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span><span style="font-size: large;"> a try. It is so simple to make (the little ones can even help) and I think it looks really pretty! The recipe is on <a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef_winter_2011/31">page 30</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl2-sj55uB25Ma_8LaNZUS9gI1SP8xB-cOpeJMdm2Ui4qx2jWhvhVZqHjEomDmcQDP9lMNayUQ0u1UyveZAXHkEIc4cvR6MdJYAHdrxe7pD_WWpz3pjAwtWv3_-3GMfAzvrqfenixYDp29/s1600/pomeroy_newleaf_roth_nefinery5p25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl2-sj55uB25Ma_8LaNZUS9gI1SP8xB-cOpeJMdm2Ui4qx2jWhvhVZqHjEomDmcQDP9lMNayUQ0u1UyveZAXHkEIc4cvR6MdJYAHdrxe7pD_WWpz3pjAwtWv3_-3GMfAzvrqfenixYDp29/s400/pomeroy_newleaf_roth_nefinery5p25.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef_winter_2011/25">New England Finery Winter 2011 p25</a> : photo credit <a href="http://www.ericrothphoto.com/">Eric Roth</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Design: <a href="http://www.geraldpomeroydesigngroup.com/">Gerald Pomeroy Design Group</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Florist: <a href="http://www.newleafjp.com/">New Leaf Flores</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy holidays, everyone! Whatever you celebrate, I hope you get to spend lots of quality time in the presence of your favorite people. Enjoy!!   </span><span style="font-size: large;">xoxo  </span><span style="font-size: large;">yvonne</span></div><br />

New England Finery Winter Issue!

New England Finery Winter 2011 : cover photo Michael J. Lee Photography The winter issue of New England Finery is now online! Filled with i...

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Virtual views ...

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3sL_fMj4hOirLt_WBZreHLv7mbJYchZgk4HyMoIG7hUWv2cIsJFTKRhT3gUavdoPunMXqEzmsJTdopWupdPynGb1rkzWLbq5hmc_M7ThHz9yb9dG9llMZYugjEA1fBd1yza3DVfIsxi0/s1600-h/s+miguel+furnas+lake.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420888185837326818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3sL_fMj4hOirLt_WBZreHLv7mbJYchZgk4HyMoIG7hUWv2cIsJFTKRhT3gUavdoPunMXqEzmsJTdopWupdPynGb1rkzWLbq5hmc_M7ThHz9yb9dG9llMZYugjEA1fBd1yza3DVfIsxi0/s400/s+miguel+furnas+lake.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 252px;" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Furnace Lake on </span><a href="http://www.azores.com/azores/sao_miguel.php#magnify" style="font-style: italic;">Sao Miguel in The Azores</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> ... </span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />a place I would like to visit some day to research</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> my<br />paternal family tree (and to enjoy the views).</span> </span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDD8sbXTmjELnuNK2SogVHRCXzchvB_l6jkOaxkD29TA0XT62ZN1gQ3bfG1LlAMUcwwvu6YyO3Mls4wgE0X_e7XtdZo4nhf1XhvKWkK1enoKyPLzeaR7VqRzYz3Fl15Jmx_oa5yuFMQo/s1600-h/windowview.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420869806276314898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDD8sbXTmjELnuNK2SogVHRCXzchvB_l6jkOaxkD29TA0XT62ZN1gQ3bfG1LlAMUcwwvu6YyO3Mls4wgE0X_e7XtdZo4nhf1XhvKWkK1enoKyPLzeaR7VqRzYz3Fl15Jmx_oa5yuFMQo/s400/windowview.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 307px;" /></a></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >The view outside a window in Sarasota, Florida</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span>I feel as if I have been in my house for days on end. Okay, it has only been about one full day, but it was a long one spent un-trimming the tree and tidying up after the frenzy of the holidays. I am so ready for a change of scenery! Well for 2010, I would like to start venturing out to explore some places that I have been meaning to go (resolution #2: travel more). I would like to start with Sarasota, Florida.<br /><br />While I have heard that the temperature in Sarasota has been somewhat on the cool side lately, I am sure it is a lot more comfortable than what feels like freezing in the Boston area today. To make matters worse, there isn’t even an ounce of New England snow on the ground for my kids to play with during their Christmas-to-New  Years break (so many idle sleds are littering my backyard as I write this). I am thinking now would be the perfect time for a sunny getaway!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirnTNTdGYzb_Vcp3mArGDtmmSYim40pwoxsPqa4BeZgndq-y-C4tXkTkYVPppqwkVpsAmxCg0_r92ArawgP1ku2I1GunI1bvizunLS3S17E5ryt9Nl9Z1tN-MT-busB-iLaBDC0uKTMZA/s1600-h/seahorsepillow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420869813645941602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirnTNTdGYzb_Vcp3mArGDtmmSYim40pwoxsPqa4BeZgndq-y-C4tXkTkYVPppqwkVpsAmxCg0_r92ArawgP1ku2I1GunI1bvizunLS3S17E5ryt9Nl9Z1tN-MT-busB-iLaBDC0uKTMZA/s400/seahorsepillow.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 302px;" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Some ocean inspired pillows that I designed<br />now reside in sunny Sarasota, Florida</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span>Recently, I was able to help decorate a condo in Sarasota (okay, a couple of my designer pillows found a home there) but have never been there to see it in person. That’s why Sarasota is the first destination on my list, especially since I know that my husband and I can stay there for free ; ) Realistically, we will have to save the Azores for another time (or decade!)<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzrKbmVXBkPI-0M_Ws65ROM1cQc-8OAKjzlabg4TeffK-VU7axTi3221WQuJGj3Vp597U5HbeRLolLAeofb6OeHtrNRk7wtXSzETClrWEfOgHcK_GX0EcRjHnfp5AtiMQFePLkQtgIyw/s1600-h/Poolview.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420871781651584242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzrKbmVXBkPI-0M_Ws65ROM1cQc-8OAKjzlabg4TeffK-VU7axTi3221WQuJGj3Vp597U5HbeRLolLAeofb6OeHtrNRk7wtXSzETClrWEfOgHcK_GX0EcRjHnfp5AtiMQFePLkQtgIyw/s400/Poolview.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 335px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >A pair of lounge chairs await our visit<br />along with comfortable sofas, too.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /></span><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioNcnXSTgeDg5ib2nEGkYUEOFmBxmhio6E06ygyredyu3WteHEa_URf6t0a9nLBvYeX9OtsPydW7mKpgmUi2h1vcyjjTPKKZJPhrcbIoCHybMlcSk3uunrstaEe83W_uodYeR5KP9JsXo/s1600-h/RobbStuckyBrochurep17.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420883388340964194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioNcnXSTgeDg5ib2nEGkYUEOFmBxmhio6E06ygyredyu3WteHEa_URf6t0a9nLBvYeX9OtsPydW7mKpgmUi2h1vcyjjTPKKZJPhrcbIoCHybMlcSk3uunrstaEe83W_uodYeR5KP9JsXo/s400/RobbStuckyBrochurep17.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Image from online brochure at<a href="http://s7d3.scene7.com/s7ondemand/brochure/flash_brochure.jsp?company=RobbStucky&sku=RS_9-08INT&config=RS_9-08INT"> Robb & Stucky Interiors</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />And when we have soaked up our fill of sun-induced vitamin D, there is actually a lot of great furniture shopping that can be done while in Sarasota. <a href="http://www.robbstucky.com/Home.aspx">Robb & Stucky Interiors</a>, for example, has a few original items that I wouldn’t mind bringing home with me to New England </span><span style="font-size:130%;"> as a traveler’s souvenir...</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.robbstucky.com/409/1175/Around-the-World-Occasional-Chair.aspx" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420888172435536610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwlXAebyoj0Oo2okczQjuyCnd_Fm46VLCecFVzShmWvzaTelCvLzA0r0ekxLIrNGki_8RafNhWyaHCfyhT_HXVMjN7zQTLgWY6fPIvkm_uwEr5umVr0NDRXFBvSYguRaPCPaxNM7hvLQc/s400/AroundtheworldchairRS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>The <a href="http://www.robbstucky.com/409/1175/Around-the-World-Occasional-Chair.aspx">Around the World Occasional Chair</a> would be fitting.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.robbstucky.com/409/344/Robbie-Tier-Table.aspx" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420888181162456098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWtL2fLdvzcZZFJcV4odE5ZBUKyvKTC5Ec7uzX41eIzcEKAK45R16jjuKisqrxsXvg5suDI4nwPfq4YHUiadG5dTk-68m0u1g1-EdjrtyZErjGSR6W1ymQXKBGuKm4Yi3s1_GEhlphx5A/s400/RobbieTierTableRS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>This 3-tiered piece is as beautiful as it is functional.<br /><a href="http://www.robbstucky.com/409/344/Robbie-Tier-Table.aspx">Robbie Tier Table</a> is designed by master craftsman<br />John Black (a strange almost-coincidence)<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.robbstucky.com/409/261/Barcelona-Chair.aspx" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420888176480527682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxuu0hFWcEyZmbIWsKVdqcrKbAXeA66PjtyWs0h4rbHzhRl5E3pRHvNFg4AOpQSj9MlkpgwT76XG1AiSavLKADCd0ycuravVIUgO-vOKNbstJtiwx_vNy__C2gGhEc8G_CrAWp5UcMZsE/s400/BarcelonachairRS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>If price was no object, I would take home<br />a pair of these classic <a href="http://www.robbstucky.com/409/261/Barcelona-Chair.aspx">Barcelona chairs</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.robbstucky.com/409/477/Watercolors-Hand-Painted-Shell-Cocktail-Table.aspx" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420896421604840978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEmvJp0_M-np-BM7NEUqrGU7Y-YO9JF2hpWP9XDz7ncjKfGuGXMpe7or9jEQTnZ-IaFYvFMrV4fl2ZqhAYdj8ltBlnFjkfTWH9CdGYSxIYNiyf6VTPW75ccdGCjiQ3nrJaGysNbS63Tb0/s400/CocktailTablesRS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 189px;" /></a><a href="http://www.robbstucky.com/409/477/Watercolors-Hand-Painted-Shell-Cocktail-Table.aspx">Watercolors Hand-painted Shell Cocktail Table</a><br />However, I would happily settle for this lovely piece of furniture as art. It would be the perfect reminder of the award-winning shell covered beaches found along the Florida keys.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/product/designer+fabrics+for+the+home/annie+selke+fabrics+furniture+and+trim/annie+selke+fabrics/chanda+stripe+multi.do" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420910622938126642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiuxizQNcGAIV_MV9Hon4jkygkucYRV4ZyhYHytYl6epoc4CHxcGbH0vn2FqAsLAaegF3-yd_5shykbBDaWz7T4RhSBeiHdpAfDyFe_6hFF-Mtds_N5bzS-lTjE5n1fqgC0k-j0LhssnA/s400/chandaSelkeCC.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" /></a><a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/product/designer+fabrics+for+the+home/annie+selke+fabrics+furniture+and+trim/annie+selke+fabrics/chanda+stripe+multi.do">Chanda Stripe Multi</a> fabric designed by<br />Annie Selke available at Calico Corners<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />And just in case you are lucky enough to be in the Sarasota area (or near another <a href="http://www.robbstucky.com/Seminars-By-Location.aspx?Id=7">Robb & Stucky location</a>), check their listings for design events and seminars. Guest speakers have included designers <a href="http://www.barbarabarry.com/">Barbara Barry</a>, <a href="http://www.markhampton.com/">Alexa Hampton</a> and coming in February (to Sarasota) <a href="http://www.annieselke.com/">Annie Selke</a>. Time for me to start researching those flights ...  </span><br /><br />P.S. to M&B: Thanks for the use of your photos!<br /></div>

Virtual views ...

Furnace Lake on Sao Miguel in The Azores ... a place I would like to visit some day to research my paternal family tree (and to enjoy the ...

9:15 PM

Color Stories: Back-to-school palette

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArUgHwMcMyvG1qLtjSH9amrXbBTIou17ctr1zZ7DX3Ag4xCrAAMJsr6R9kHAKiv3brXIFSydFmTRFp3bZvFh-GkdCXqLCErktPRY0dTc5de1MuH3XBFHwp1r7u2tLfvA9zYYEvA0oqR4/s1600-h/bus.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380301901569556482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArUgHwMcMyvG1qLtjSH9amrXbBTIou17ctr1zZ7DX3Ag4xCrAAMJsr6R9kHAKiv3brXIFSydFmTRFp3bZvFh-GkdCXqLCErktPRY0dTc5de1MuH3XBFHwp1r7u2tLfvA9zYYEvA0oqR4/s400/bus.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 237px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">With the start of the school year officially well underway, the color yellow is looking pretty good to me! Here are some design choices in back-to-school colors that make me smile ...</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJO-xgTn67gwDivHg6-B90FzYjWipkG6zJOD6Gb7TWW3IUSs5vtnau5uB5jqyzxTUx-Csv_nxcZuICN7BSwG2lCxMlnJSvrDueTcQFX8xUiW8TeP8gkTlRYMvtltn3ntjLGWOnxMjlqE/s1600-h/yellowgroundFB.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380319292686451234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJO-xgTn67gwDivHg6-B90FzYjWipkG6zJOD6Gb7TWW3IUSs5vtnau5uB5jqyzxTUx-Csv_nxcZuICN7BSwG2lCxMlnJSvrDueTcQFX8xUiW8TeP8gkTlRYMvtltn3ntjLGWOnxMjlqE/s400/yellowgroundFB.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 330px; height: 208px;" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size:180%;">Paint colors from Farrow & Ball ...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Yellow Ground 218 combined</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"> with Pitch Black 256</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_2Jp5R0ra2vfIrUPF35_W3kp1704D0tMrohMLPM9kZA2ROuLiYYsf-iswcpr4goaO9Lt9LOZEnFtcork3jhbbWn7AKPuGJmUp8GDHQuMBwt5QGD50xvf_MbeyArn9yIDynvWslBDirE/s1600-h/pitchblack.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380340073973091266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_2Jp5R0ra2vfIrUPF35_W3kp1704D0tMrohMLPM9kZA2ROuLiYYsf-iswcpr4goaO9Lt9LOZEnFtcork3jhbbWn7AKPuGJmUp8GDHQuMBwt5QGD50xvf_MbeyArn9yIDynvWslBDirE/s400/pitchblack.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 319px;" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWDTXwI5Id9-T0U28QNm60RSBCCm8_uLcXbBQScU2TcLvjddDzBJejqTBvMV7FDEPscHuX-pTH2n9sTmmu8GsGNzOZbrn4HlMfWAdnd264NsHeaKEwuM0jViVeULjk3CobhCLW5tSjFE/s1600-h/yellowblackcottagetablesCF.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380324336228531010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWDTXwI5Id9-T0U28QNm60RSBCCm8_uLcXbBQScU2TcLvjddDzBJejqTBvMV7FDEPscHuX-pTH2n9sTmmu8GsGNzOZbrn4HlMfWAdnd264NsHeaKEwuM0jViVeULjk3CobhCLW5tSjFE/s400/yellowblackcottagetablesCF.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 360px;" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><br />A basic piece done with class ...</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.circlefurniture.com/catalog/details.html?x=252&t=table-occasional" style="font-style: italic;">Maine Cottage Occasional Tables</a><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />from Circle Furniture</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_rQITfaE5tK34K6jFOWysSrWd6gdn02-0uEXQ5d8TMCUywNpbVddOwaEXifMMH32ZgDB5VGKXJpV76ZKR54_tCygidAK2m0gvAAlW68CL92mDHXrgpajeoXEY4aZw6koQX1xHmOUBsg/s1600-h/ponychairARW" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380335127227886850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_rQITfaE5tK34K6jFOWysSrWd6gdn02-0uEXQ5d8TMCUywNpbVddOwaEXifMMH32ZgDB5VGKXJpV76ZKR54_tCygidAK2m0gvAAlW68CL92mDHXrgpajeoXEY4aZw6koQX1xHmOUBsg/s400/ponychairARW" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 383px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Best dressed ...</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.artfurnitureontheweb.com/noframe/items/179212nf.html" style="font-style: italic;">Pony Leather Chair</a><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />from Art Furniture on the Web</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SQvULQViEGs1fVN04wBkwSyFY71A_dalAa6dZHYNycxdlDoWh_ojrIrgoQRmrWM8_jQqfrtr6vFDpgh97K4oEeCDrLX2XDB3IVPkwkg_33Im7flcJ1CmIpfAmzE9NAxa0V8YbRxZz6c/s1600-h/tangoblackCC" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380336490483993106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SQvULQViEGs1fVN04wBkwSyFY71A_dalAa6dZHYNycxdlDoWh_ojrIrgoQRmrWM8_jQqfrtr6vFDpgh97K4oEeCDrLX2XDB3IVPkwkg_33Im7flcJ1CmIpfAmzE9NAxa0V8YbRxZz6c/s400/tangoblackCC" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">When fabric imitates art ...</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/product/designer+fabrics+for+the+home/shop+fabrics+by+color/black/tango+positivo.do" style="font-style: italic;">Tango Positivo</a><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />from Calico Corners</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeR54e2DZi3Oy99kgIYN_oaHWQJY5L18JMT6RLf9H-Eh-5DqqRdTUYwrv4hufSgZNDS9auG6bv5EQO_EkXfwdqzi6KMQIedxU-jQchMBnT2X7zGnJCqZn_COR7BhpYTynDNVjpjnJpolM/s1600-h/object_utils.display_object.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380180081002803490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeR54e2DZi3Oy99kgIYN_oaHWQJY5L18JMT6RLf9H-Eh-5DqqRdTUYwrv4hufSgZNDS9auG6bv5EQO_EkXfwdqzi6KMQIedxU-jQchMBnT2X7zGnJCqZn_COR7BhpYTynDNVjpjnJpolM/s400/object_utils.display_object.jpeg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 347px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><br />An educated choice</span><br />(made from recycled wood)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chalk It Up Wall Bins</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">from </span><a href="http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/%21stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=482007.484184.919994.3891116.page" style="font-style: italic;">Viva Terra</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRbfS_SflV05VlqrcazXJQatLSDvzm-Yi1R7z6QkPs-rm-TGLsIzhE93ZBZPi7Cn6txq73jzJZh5T9CrfUau8yaCycKbhSY5eZrkA8TiFQfm5Oe3iKG3d6v3nwcPkCcW7aAhrbvNqC9c/s1600-h/WSlemonsink" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380332461116990418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRbfS_SflV05VlqrcazXJQatLSDvzm-Yi1R7z6QkPs-rm-TGLsIzhE93ZBZPi7Cn6txq73jzJZh5T9CrfUau8yaCycKbhSY5eZrkA8TiFQfm5Oe3iKG3d6v3nwcPkCcW7aAhrbvNqC9c/s400/WSlemonsink" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:180%;">This water bubbler is </span><span style="font-size:180%;">tres chic </span><span style="font-size:180%;">... </span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.homeportfolio.com/catalog/Product.jhtml?prodId=187908&listGridPref=grid" style="font-style: italic;">Linea Pocieta</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> in Yellow Lemeon</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />from WS Bath Collections</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />as shown on HomePortfolio.com</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="manName">                  </span>                 <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM__bHEZMbVjrBW0CbtiVTglffZJDmQqn_L6GzYyuP1WB6PbXtN-7M2-JVAU9pwAJmeR2L2S1v2IbhXUlsjBEFCUa3zs5OFIC6EXtjhqwwse-oz1fAyreYpFvgFFViAKeT7fqHSi_VCqg/s1600-h/31ZYaOF6CuL._SL500_AA267_.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380190516999161426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM__bHEZMbVjrBW0CbtiVTglffZJDmQqn_L6GzYyuP1WB6PbXtN-7M2-JVAU9pwAJmeR2L2S1v2IbhXUlsjBEFCUa3zs5OFIC6EXtjhqwwse-oz1fAyreYpFvgFFViAKeT7fqHSi_VCqg/s400/31ZYaOF6CuL._SL500_AA267_.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 267px;" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">A school day is a good day ...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Smiley Happy Face Mug</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />from </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Treasured Designs</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />available on </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Smiley-Happy-Face-Coffee-Great/dp/B000MBT8OG/ref=pd_bxgy_k_img_b" style="font-style: italic;">Amazon.com</a></div></div><br /></div>

Color Stories: Back-to-school palette

With the start of the school year officially well underway, the color yellow is looking pretty good to me! Here are some design choices in b...

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Accessorizing for a design show

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFpSxUATp7Fkxb3OXmPlA9hRgMoP0TBOD9om4rYt1X1jxw7JQ6ZPWaK9RVZZWnpt4ChuTGzMpB20CdW-loWZ1HGmL9dfW8FK3JAHzXp4jMCs6DOhK2txQtEbr71wMXQM2Ez4Nq07qWu0/s1600-h/silver+outfit.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325850662902282594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFpSxUATp7Fkxb3OXmPlA9hRgMoP0TBOD9om4rYt1X1jxw7JQ6ZPWaK9RVZZWnpt4ChuTGzMpB20CdW-loWZ1HGmL9dfW8FK3JAHzXp4jMCs6DOhK2txQtEbr71wMXQM2Ez4Nq07qWu0/s400/silver+outfit.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Pearl bracelet by <a href="http://www.carolee.com/">Carolee</a>; Handbag designed by <a href="http://friendswhodesign.com/Custom_Handbags.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jane Skelley</span></a>;<br />Dress by <a href="http://www.myshape.com/max-cleo/clothing/designer/maxcleo?gclid=CLqgzdO_-ZkCFZpM5QodzF-cFA">Max and Cleo</a>; Shoes by Tahari; Floral overcoat by Vertigo Paris;<br />Background damask fabric is </span><a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/product/designer+fabrics+for+the+home/shop+by+pattern/damask/clayton+ocean.do" style="font-style: italic;">Clayton Ocean</a><span style="font-style: italic;">  from Calico Corner</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">With the  <a href="http://www.wenhammuseum.org/adults_programs.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tablescape Design Show</span></a> that I will be participating in at the Wenham Museum coming up in less than a month, I am thinking a lot lately about what I will wear to the preview party (isn’t that half the fun?) and what I have worn to shows in the past.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIofO7JG39ZkbsmMo7ZuCaV0M6e11w_AAeNh-NTJHpnV68QcRwI7T_bN7L1gaaW17bxOCweiaSZ4jKaodfBJN4RPYpkJzrNiuHNXr907jWn5f9DQIl9Uor0wiWf4S9J8Yzf3IzfF8g81o/s1600-h/newbury.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325897221501085074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIofO7JG39ZkbsmMo7ZuCaV0M6e11w_AAeNh-NTJHpnV68QcRwI7T_bN7L1gaaW17bxOCweiaSZ4jKaodfBJN4RPYpkJzrNiuHNXr907jWn5f9DQIl9Uor0wiWf4S9J8Yzf3IzfF8g81o/s320/newbury.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" /></a>Last September, I helped my friend, interior designer <a href="http://www.finn-martensdesign.com/biography.html">Patricia Finn</a> with some styling for The Newbury Bath, a room that she designed for <a href="http://www.thecollegeclubofboston.com/newbury_bath.htm">The College Club of Boston</a>. I was able to join her, and the many other talented designers and artisans who revitalized spaces at the Club, for the gala event celebrating the completion of the project. Since Pat had chosen a gray palette for her sophisticated bath renovation, I decided to wear a gun-metal gray cocktail dress that, if it came in any other colors, I surely would have bought them all <span style="font-style: italic;">(it was one of those perfect fit, perfect price moments)!</span><br /><br />After finding this fabulous frock (I am not showing the whole dress because I <span style="font-style: italic;">will</span> wear it again!) and then a perfect pair of pumps, I called my talented friend, handbag designer, <a href="http://friendswhodesign.com/Custom_Handbags.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jane Skelley</span></a> to see what she had available to complement my ensemble in her custom-made collection. She quickly emailed a few photos from her inventory, and the one shown above was just what I had in mind. Since I always receive so many compliments when I carry one of her bags, I decided I had to share her work on my blog.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Here are some stylish totes from her spring collection ... contact Jane at <span style="font-weight: bold;">sjskelley@comcast.net</span> to snag one for yourself <span style="font-style: italic;">(shipping is available)</span>. Each bag is unique, featuring a different combination of fabrics, trims, handles, shapes and sizes. They are “perfect for any occasion, day or night” and for you girls out there who *adore* fabric as much as I do, they are the ultimate accessory to decorate an outfit! Ask about hosting an at-home handbag party (how I was first introduced to Jane) or visiting her at an upcoming shopping event. The hardest part is deciding which one to pick. Here are some of my designer tips to help you in your quest for the perfect bag ...<br /></div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">If you are fashion-forward ...</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSNdtWmsdeyrQqqfib6O8rz3LZRPsCbD_6GqgtITNrp-7Q-22pPSDsxVbJS6VKvnVBzxqQXvF4kkZ719RJkfhgY9uNripI6MdxHikYGXQXInBeUe7WN_ug4HllSmNtg_3sryF128AagpI/s1600-h/redstripe-lg-JS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322100124969781874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSNdtWmsdeyrQqqfib6O8rz3LZRPsCbD_6GqgtITNrp-7Q-22pPSDsxVbJS6VKvnVBzxqQXvF4kkZ719RJkfhgY9uNripI6MdxHikYGXQXInBeUe7WN_ug4HllSmNtg_3sryF128AagpI/s400/redstripe-lg-JS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 308px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">#524 Red Velvet ... $55.00</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">14 1/2 in. wide x 9 in. high (plus handle)</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">If you are traditional ...</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha34wTLtL3vE4lRflHw8h4p6jSwtPluq8GYdqU0FCKiWxzB8MRLjenEWalnlr-jvMqaTAC2jwEH9_8D6cDgX1IBBEi_LbCaJimF6YS4WUwI6h7kkvqn9AwDXl5050u8RK1Llngt0gynXE/s1600-h/red-sm-JS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322099886557908562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha34wTLtL3vE4lRflHw8h4p6jSwtPluq8GYdqU0FCKiWxzB8MRLjenEWalnlr-jvMqaTAC2jwEH9_8D6cDgX1IBBEi_LbCaJimF6YS4WUwI6h7kkvqn9AwDXl5050u8RK1Llngt0gynXE/s400/red-sm-JS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 382px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">#527 Cranberry & Seafoam Floral ... $28.00</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">6 in. wide x 7 in. high (plus handle)</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">If you like traditional with a twist ...</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVqxVImVuC2W_e90610HRpnLXAB08-N1KUuSz-5vFld-PCQaozHmwKtpAv-b9mwMiyXql0pQ8bLHMWm3diChIYLDhYrEgWKf8D7s1gT1rKqNl6OSaSJzD9jGc4HRT033OgJ-8ON2ElW8/s1600-h/redfloral-m-JS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322099889491494866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVqxVImVuC2W_e90610HRpnLXAB08-N1KUuSz-5vFld-PCQaozHmwKtpAv-b9mwMiyXql0pQ8bLHMWm3diChIYLDhYrEgWKf8D7s1gT1rKqNl6OSaSJzD9jGc4HRT033OgJ-8ON2ElW8/s400/redfloral-m-JS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 345px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">#538 Red Floral with Gold Trim ... $45.00</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">10 1/2 in. wide x 7 1/2 in. high (plus handle)</span></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">For the preppy at heart ...</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfCJ27GTJIcaF_dDSZM9KQyc4ipu75V7IsCsdbsrgHkFHmX10Lru54nvueS6uV51MLCVwK4k40mBplCuHLijQ31qRsvB35eCUYi1uipNlfvmpzI0sDSvn_D5VQmZ2HhwNpT5mKnnuTIU/s1600-h/pinkplaid-m-JS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322099886194329522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfCJ27GTJIcaF_dDSZM9KQyc4ipu75V7IsCsdbsrgHkFHmX10Lru54nvueS6uV51MLCVwK4k40mBplCuHLijQ31qRsvB35eCUYi1uipNlfvmpzI0sDSvn_D5VQmZ2HhwNpT5mKnnuTIU/s400/pinkplaid-m-JS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">#534 Pretty in Pink Plaid ... <span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">$50.00</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"> </span>*SOLD*<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">14 in. wide x 8 1/2 in. high (plus handle)</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >You are “at home in the modern world* ...</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >”</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDGGChMqNBdXcIaVE7zeQsaQZHMHyKzmwZyS20keM9iqHj7G7l1vwzosGHJdjVyq9jWlZTxcXypQejRQ_2JJy-D7qMACEVCmYbRs8xeTLLLXPu7P3zO-vm5NrAriWlzAF-RXbCO-HtfrM/s1600-h/gold-m-JS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322099885151753506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDGGChMqNBdXcIaVE7zeQsaQZHMHyKzmwZyS20keM9iqHj7G7l1vwzosGHJdjVyq9jWlZTxcXypQejRQ_2JJy-D7qMACEVCmYbRs8xeTLLLXPu7P3zO-vm5NrAriWlzAF-RXbCO-HtfrM/s400/gold-m-JS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 275px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">#536 Modern Girl at the Park ... <span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">$48.00</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"></span> *SOLD*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">16 in. wide x 6 1/2 in. high (plus handle)</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1A2ozGLCJfnM5SjqLobGOQh2OSmmpccFYRTkZfSvsKfPnzG9wL3tkAhHjFYmluy2YEt2Da1xNd_7WBvq9PZVzNd-R9tNE3I9nXeFszclSB1hFcCUyysB3thRU6l8qwpANM21rvEsDHE0/s1600-h/fromDwell.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325883165720081666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1A2ozGLCJfnM5SjqLobGOQh2OSmmpccFYRTkZfSvsKfPnzG9wL3tkAhHjFYmluy2YEt2Da1xNd_7WBvq9PZVzNd-R9tNE3I9nXeFszclSB1hFcCUyysB3thRU6l8qwpANM21rvEsDHE0/s400/fromDwell.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">*Photo featured on </span><a href="http://www.dwell.com/articles/friday-finds-41709.html" style="font-style: italic;">Dwell.com</a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">You are wild about animal prints ...</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2uP38kRHpsm4RIwj0-cuEOu1twjh-_lPTnBYarpJPBBQmQnw6n5dyffPuUOAqYSixn1j34NNbLewVUEVde2ZnRFfDgV8eUlHTKyeL5loJ4Eh5CeQv0czB6K5aSAbDPRfEJ1bJmu4CAz4/s1600-h/cheetah-sm-JS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322099881593619538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2uP38kRHpsm4RIwj0-cuEOu1twjh-_lPTnBYarpJPBBQmQnw6n5dyffPuUOAqYSixn1j34NNbLewVUEVde2ZnRFfDgV8eUlHTKyeL5loJ4Eh5CeQv0czB6K5aSAbDPRfEJ1bJmu4CAz4/s400/cheetah-sm-JS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">#491 A little leopard ... $30.00</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">8 in. wide x 6 in. high (plus handle)</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">You love the classics ...</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44BJp6OR3RZna_C_cvTfVEom4Gb_vViVAGXof_2mL3RnkGU9_pkofbzAvztuqJN95iCPNvfhnxfwyxb7anBJyfoH4HocznJ-Ji7s0bTSmUV-o9UE_Rn9EMW8XWsExuF7swcdJ26tmYzw/s1600-h/brown-lng-JS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322099560980180642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44BJp6OR3RZna_C_cvTfVEom4Gb_vViVAGXof_2mL3RnkGU9_pkofbzAvztuqJN95iCPNvfhnxfwyxb7anBJyfoH4HocznJ-Ji7s0bTSmUV-o9UE_Rn9EMW8XWsExuF7swcdJ26tmYzw/s400/brown-lng-JS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 253px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">#520 Tootsie ... <span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">$50.00</span></span> <span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"></span>*SOLD*<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">16 in. wide x 6 1/2 in. high (plus handle)</span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">You are an all American girl ...</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLTh4yahW17jwA7IYKFHOzIqxS-i6n3zTTSSCssWY_KehuiEPSWLMyQHvkK7HIbq7cghkzq7Wsfd2rlMqsQwfx9yyDPkLRwjXNJ_khRRw7koV_BKbI-rDCIU-OnPsBmnah_kfsXdiWLw/s1600-h/stars-lg-JS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322100130138645474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLTh4yahW17jwA7IYKFHOzIqxS-i6n3zTTSSCssWY_KehuiEPSWLMyQHvkK7HIbq7cghkzq7Wsfd2rlMqsQwfx9yyDPkLRwjXNJ_khRRw7koV_BKbI-rDCIU-OnPsBmnah_kfsXdiWLw/s400/stars-lg-JS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 307px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">#540 Shining Star ... $55.00</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">   <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">14 1/2 in. wide x 9 in. high (plus handle)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">You are easy-going ...</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHcl4Yj7mctdwd4HwH6BY0Y52CYzQRahoZI_q7wvcX3Z9vbHTQhUTW1W1LfWztdqQyvqb0ciYCknOD5NCVxpspGuRnIm7Nc5f1QdhoV-7xXb5tpEQaKgQgeiuH8MboDOp3PSjh9q_CjI/s1600-h/bluesuede-m-JS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322099561735419506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHcl4Yj7mctdwd4HwH6BY0Y52CYzQRahoZI_q7wvcX3Z9vbHTQhUTW1W1LfWztdqQyvqb0ciYCknOD5NCVxpspGuRnIm7Nc5f1QdhoV-7xXb5tpEQaKgQgeiuH8MboDOp3PSjh9q_CjI/s400/bluesuede-m-JS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 349px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">#487 Blue<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;">ultra</span>Suede Beauty ... $45.00</span><br /></div>   <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">10 1/2 in. wide x 8 in. high (plus handle)</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">You just want to have fun ...</span></span><br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCkGHSR9Rr67ZiiX3HkTWXGhfB5ncZKU3-eaS72-Jf_0mr4vDS3QNKxKDNmNLwHPneEsKZy6WA_QqjMQUImLFvavKWQqfKOPAhp3EO4LPgfsu0SQSIofKfNSk9b79dtCyiIQWL_QCaCs/s1600-h/bluegreenplaid-sm-JS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322099562082999042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCkGHSR9Rr67ZiiX3HkTWXGhfB5ncZKU3-eaS72-Jf_0mr4vDS3QNKxKDNmNLwHPneEsKZy6WA_QqjMQUImLFvavKWQqfKOPAhp3EO4LPgfsu0SQSIofKfNSk9b79dtCyiIQWL_QCaCs/s400/bluegreenplaid-sm-JS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 371px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">#532 Spring Fling ... $28.00</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">   <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">8 in. wide x 6 in. high (plus handle)</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >And just as one black piece of furniture can add visual balance to a room, here are a couple of wardrobe must-haves that will make any outfit look complete ...</span><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfIC_P6UvVO_a6tGAzrMJJE6NcCRXpjnu2rwoaLg9ZC-nE4oJnz0irQ06Oc9soO5IokrVcRQxWxOZ8QtQ4UeHT98hpr-ue7eKYJ5sLqEEmGjR0QoqfB1X9IA8EeccQXnnJE5Uljj35NIQ/s1600-h/black-sm-JS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322099553087583490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfIC_P6UvVO_a6tGAzrMJJE6NcCRXpjnu2rwoaLg9ZC-nE4oJnz0irQ06Oc9soO5IokrVcRQxWxOZ8QtQ4UeHT98hpr-ue7eKYJ5sLqEEmGjR0QoqfB1X9IA8EeccQXnnJE5Uljj35NIQ/s400/black-sm-JS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 323px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">#528 The Little Black Bag ... $30.00</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">   <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">8 in. wide x 6 in. high (plus handle)<br /><br /><br /></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOLuTuYKeEQ_Q7cQ1BY52r4vVrxUoIZUBi19mZEKFxyUOeMtA9vl45Lme7Oi5uKKVXQajpON4RWb2yUjapGgRGzqH5mbn0b1KOzlM40096CT_a9HjkRjHFEJmvZ4OGtEBKCdrLqsQrmQ/s1600-h/black-lng-JS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322099550837516802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOLuTuYKeEQ_Q7cQ1BY52r4vVrxUoIZUBi19mZEKFxyUOeMtA9vl45Lme7Oi5uKKVXQajpON4RWb2yUjapGgRGzqH5mbn0b1KOzlM40096CT_a9HjkRjHFEJmvZ4OGtEBKCdrLqsQrmQ/s400/black-lng-JS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 244px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">#537 The Bigger Black Bag ... $50.00</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">   <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">16 in. wide x 6 1/2 in. high (plus handle)</span></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">My clients are always saying, “I love this fabric so much I wish I could wear it!” With a beautiful handbag designed by </span><a href="http://friendswhodesign.com/Custom_Handbags.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Jane Skelley</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">, now you can!</span><br /></div>

Accessorizing for a design show

Pearl bracelet by Carolee ; Handbag designed by Jane Skelley ; Dress by Max and Cleo ; Shoes by Tahari; Floral overcoat by Vertigo Paris; B...

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Southern hospitality

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6U8vTJ6C1p7823yCWGk1CFDRxYWEjNiIoTjXa0TlHAN_MA1NuTPsOlDsbVFY4Olsuhw3tcj0zp0o4FWPCfFAf4pUYLUkh8XZDiEHedIKX8GY5qqjStChvaxuhBhqpXkc7sGza-Q3zw8/s1600-h/cupcakes.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317691374435184354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6U8vTJ6C1p7823yCWGk1CFDRxYWEjNiIoTjXa0TlHAN_MA1NuTPsOlDsbVFY4Olsuhw3tcj0zp0o4FWPCfFAf4pUYLUkh8XZDiEHedIKX8GY5qqjStChvaxuhBhqpXkc7sGza-Q3zw8/s400/cupcakes.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Coconut Cupcakes (</span><span style="font-style: italic;">by Brenda Cataldo) </span><span style="font-style: italic;">on<br />platter from the </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Gail Pittman Veranda Collection </span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I spent last Tuesday night at a very entertaining event hosted by the regional consultants of </span><a href="https://www.southernlivingathome.com/Corp/index.aspx"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Southern Living at Home</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">, a company created out of the continuous requests by readers for products found on the pages of </span><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Southern Living</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> magazine. Held at the Hilton Hotel in Dedham, this “Design Showcase” featured the beautifully versatile pieces found in the Spring 2009 Catalog set  up as themed tablescapes.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />Here are some of my personal favorites ...</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAzdl64NdsBchdvhDKTRQMqLFlWqhwUL5-4YJyPBs1OI-40jWA8jLMF_uGMKoj3xj7rCsY7aIjSphijfd82dLFCX_SyvP7AhCZ4MkJO0bd0XwB9L-xLbFcRWrW9Q7SXwcpT_ARtNRl9g/s1600-h/caddy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317691497344116706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAzdl64NdsBchdvhDKTRQMqLFlWqhwUL5-4YJyPBs1OI-40jWA8jLMF_uGMKoj3xj7rCsY7aIjSphijfd82dLFCX_SyvP7AhCZ4MkJO0bd0XwB9L-xLbFcRWrW9Q7SXwcpT_ARtNRl9g/s400/caddy.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJboiWYeSS6a4m_YNg8kmJOZ-yvCfa2Pa2onA2Y8QE_Q7nZLMAbKLAucpRvIZ6JY9q-f6Q4Ak1TL147ZxAd4hQZV3rEJnl07JIprjCa8L54uGzAIr5vw6d7tU1jEvIb0wea7liCyIg4E/s1600-h/PrincessTea.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317699270054744386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJboiWYeSS6a4m_YNg8kmJOZ-yvCfa2Pa2onA2Y8QE_Q7nZLMAbKLAucpRvIZ6JY9q-f6Q4Ak1TL147ZxAd4hQZV3rEJnl07JIprjCa8L54uGzAIr5vw6d7tU1jEvIb0wea7liCyIg4E/s400/PrincessTea.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 202px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Princess Party: <a href="https://www.southernlivingathome.com/wbslah/skins/s05/index.aspx?repid=568216">Brenda Cataldo</a> and Leslie Milne</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This table set for a princess and her friends features some of my favorite items:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > Chelsea Candlesticks</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> (available in two sizes),</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > Astoria Flatware Caddy</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> (used here to hold sweet treats and birthday noisemakers –– I  use mine to hold more formal silverware in one, and special serving pieces like the </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Hostess Serving Set</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> in another).</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynF_yL_zmqPxppT24isgN2Za84_6dChI5_7FcL_jQEz1_Be_qspF58BEPw0c_PKJZXZhYltTK_7tpIPs3IoIuhTU-Luf1cNeZt3xMC1SSfdEpSwZASs9hMHIdtVwibRDs9OHlE_4WGUw/s1600-h/HostessSet.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317702022939927714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynF_yL_zmqPxppT24isgN2Za84_6dChI5_7FcL_jQEz1_Be_qspF58BEPw0c_PKJZXZhYltTK_7tpIPs3IoIuhTU-Luf1cNeZt3xMC1SSfdEpSwZASs9hMHIdtVwibRDs9OHlE_4WGUw/s320/HostessSet.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 320px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDf63BOXxSnt2Fn2wGsabnoISnRn3SNpAR1S84r_LqSOsEnz518T96cDtfdRvSUp-0_ASSpanJWApA17o6Q_0IHabHFrgHkYxaW25pOPxJ_uB04aJNDr_QkrVgPNWaaL25JhUwuYdf6Ow/s1600-h/morse.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317692925522205490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDf63BOXxSnt2Fn2wGsabnoISnRn3SNpAR1S84r_LqSOsEnz518T96cDtfdRvSUp-0_ASSpanJWApA17o6Q_0IHabHFrgHkYxaW25pOPxJ_uB04aJNDr_QkrVgPNWaaL25JhUwuYdf6Ow/s400/morse.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 271px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Earthly Delight: Cindy Morse</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />This scape featured </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >yummmmy</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> pistachio, chocolate, cream and coffee ... in both its colors and its oh-so-tempting display. I loved the cinnamon sticks in each mug, votives surrounded with coffee beans, and the taper candles inserted in grass filled bowls.<br />Tastefully done!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRAdGLY73oBVLtKqsDnhkm5LuPLhAmSIPHiWQcWQtswckHzp_AmXkzI1mHS9ErVANejHNXzXoNFm-zn7Tp_ic6fP5f9AaQCmFHxc92-6Y10cUpmdj1g-vhyfLfHNjRNsbI3VqLVLvvEz4/s1600-h/green:brown.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317691191154011490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRAdGLY73oBVLtKqsDnhkm5LuPLhAmSIPHiWQcWQtswckHzp_AmXkzI1mHS9ErVANejHNXzXoNFm-zn7Tp_ic6fP5f9AaQCmFHxc92-6Y10cUpmdj1g-vhyfLfHNjRNsbI3VqLVLvvEz4/s400/green:brown.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0C4G8YjAsscJtE0OaMTxz9autW-0x3R8C39BqXRUARcGz1fbLc9BTsIHA_X_bmilS43Ci4SfVH67NM1ADfZvTrpWNdUa_OgP3IGGeMYX9AXMnhMbIR1FjFVvUiwwXRmAJ24YC1hkPF-w/s1600-h/verdecollection.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317706302350413970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0C4G8YjAsscJtE0OaMTxz9autW-0x3R8C39BqXRUARcGz1fbLc9BTsIHA_X_bmilS43Ci4SfVH67NM1ADfZvTrpWNdUa_OgP3IGGeMYX9AXMnhMbIR1FjFVvUiwwXRmAJ24YC1hkPF-w/s400/verdecollection.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 102px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">The </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Verde Collection</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> (shown above) was just one of the items featured by SLAH Creative Director and ceramic artist, <a href="https://www.southernlivingathome.com/corp/key_people.aspx">Gail Pittman</a> herself. She filled a number of the adorable oblong shaped bowls with small items (candles, chocolates, guest soaps, etc.), put each in a small cellophane bag, then tied it with a pretty ribbon creating a simply adorable hostess gift, teacher gift, etc. with no need to wrap ... </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >how green is that?</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> I especially like the unique shape of the bowl and can picture it on a desk to hold business cards, paper clips, etc.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhevrMAAlNclntg9sfz1tpdkPUHfL-Ft3W62aXfOsRkUoZ9pG8H7kUyWoE888VimZgQ06A9DKLC31S7c-J0V6_kZof4NGuRm0DPvuTGCcke1wgZdIUVo1fPjXvn88ZDtds6MPa3S0FkBp4/s1600-h/gpittman.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317691877499249650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhevrMAAlNclntg9sfz1tpdkPUHfL-Ft3W62aXfOsRkUoZ9pG8H7kUyWoE888VimZgQ06A9DKLC31S7c-J0V6_kZof4NGuRm0DPvuTGCcke1wgZdIUVo1fPjXvn88ZDtds6MPa3S0FkBp4/s400/gpittman.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Here is Gail </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >(love the unique colorway of her leopard print top!)</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> signing a piece for my sister-in-law, <a href="https://www.southernlivingathome.com/wbslah/skins/s01/index.aspx?repid=110315">Susan</a>.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-pA30BrsU9HwEUkGKe576Wg3AfrIEJlmQfxWOwY1h8TXnVyaw6x3KXoewalzJOaRPTexkUIDJdG1PYoN5VxF0-Xsg4eaazyKymRTUrpxPjsKc_VNCvufPQC8ZPkHKElPN14P5C9S3gsQ/s1600-h/signature.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317691693683274706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-pA30BrsU9HwEUkGKe576Wg3AfrIEJlmQfxWOwY1h8TXnVyaw6x3KXoewalzJOaRPTexkUIDJdG1PYoN5VxF0-Xsg4eaazyKymRTUrpxPjsKc_VNCvufPQC8ZPkHKElPN14P5C9S3gsQ/s400/signature.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Gail was very sweet, approachable and funny. I loved the stories she told about beginning her career by “painting bowls.” When she was just starting out, her husband would approach friends and strangers alike with the question, “Do you want to buy a bowl?”  I told my husband he could just insert the word “pillow...”</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqm6X70h_gRXKAsXM6lSORxmo7HFQW8Mm_27jazpzDLSvWq9XIyWPw3y0dqJoidgmPyaUKHafmkocGdhAPHMTkeSAnBSbbQyTP5brhUpd8Fhq_uqjiAhOM2FLVDeI0d5ZU0d-CkoUpOAo/s1600-h/leopard+pillow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317713296803405906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqm6X70h_gRXKAsXM6lSORxmo7HFQW8Mm_27jazpzDLSvWq9XIyWPw3y0dqJoidgmPyaUKHafmkocGdhAPHMTkeSAnBSbbQyTP5brhUpd8Fhq_uqjiAhOM2FLVDeI0d5ZU0d-CkoUpOAo/s400/leopard+pillow.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 284px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">An animal print favorite from my Spring ’07 collection</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlUaw25NEEGr9hKN0vK5aHtEBIKVAD7bSDeWDU1sERAcITbrwUMBWt8_RX72W6oiO6_gva8EIVAX6unlx_sIgldffrghdLv3jAyzlNT_6-Hj91My82yVsEYAThvDYV3I76bhqimUDmKg/s1600-h/sippers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317691793351195634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlUaw25NEEGr9hKN0vK5aHtEBIKVAD7bSDeWDU1sERAcITbrwUMBWt8_RX72W6oiO6_gva8EIVAX6unlx_sIgldffrghdLv3jAyzlNT_6-Hj91My82yVsEYAThvDYV3I76bhqimUDmKg/s400/sippers.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Gaveston Summer: Sue Mulligan</span> </span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I thought this tablescape was pretty and fresh, with loads of Southern warmth and charm. I love the citrus colors paired with hot pinks and brilliant blues. This linen/cotton fabric from <a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/category/designer+fabrics+for+the+home.do">Calico Corners</a> could work well with this summery setting ...</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBZuCEx-hNNb9VtqqerjcfqQ2gyg7N-jOVrbc1JgA16JTrGn6dK6iZt6Y_2111VV2963cPPLiOP_q3S_MmWexKWLZB7KK54MEcymRfKUgUoErwha5R4Wk5wyGdP2SVmIgPDxMXhoqDzM/s1600-h/bipin.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317724833997450482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBZuCEx-hNNb9VtqqerjcfqQ2gyg7N-jOVrbc1JgA16JTrGn6dK6iZt6Y_2111VV2963cPPLiOP_q3S_MmWexKWLZB7KK54MEcymRfKUgUoErwha5R4Wk5wyGdP2SVmIgPDxMXhoqDzM/s400/bipin.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 251px;" /></a> <a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/product/designer+fabrics+for+the+home/shop+fabrics+by+color/pink/bipin+ticking+multi.do"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bipin Ticking Multi</span></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqC8MePx0Pz13F42D5jLar02YMuAQucP2CV0lv58BymN02CbKwmMhrrjJIEPXhyphenhyphenR5shrDtN6QQgmy8-LO59t3_THiXsJdzEjQxnwxsbLaHKtc21Zr_27fc-mttGs6w6n0JVyg_GELBJC4/s1600-h/seaside.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317734747167399426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqC8MePx0Pz13F42D5jLar02YMuAQucP2CV0lv58BymN02CbKwmMhrrjJIEPXhyphenhyphenR5shrDtN6QQgmy8-LO59t3_THiXsJdzEjQxnwxsbLaHKtc21Zr_27fc-mttGs6w6n0JVyg_GELBJC4/s400/seaside.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sun, Sea, & Serenity: Marcia Hostetter</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span>Wow!</span> <span style="font-size:130%;">This seashore inspired display was full of great textures and organic beauty. Try creating this look on a smaller scale at home ... here is my version using a favorite Southern Living item – the versatile </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Hemingway Hurricane.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozphMynNlrgtNoB30nlFcgos4ZYoXsddT3QfhjfYpTEM4zmmpd67nUzu3SZNmaGDyRqTnbQ1oG_clqD9HbqQI1FA4K9g94cn3xCUed0hINnlrH2cZ88KvN3K2CuMJ8hpeJ-i2X1ywIPk/s1600-h/hurricane:starfish.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318746187702114626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozphMynNlrgtNoB30nlFcgos4ZYoXsddT3QfhjfYpTEM4zmmpd67nUzu3SZNmaGDyRqTnbQ1oG_clqD9HbqQI1FA4K9g94cn3xCUed0hINnlrH2cZ88KvN3K2CuMJ8hpeJ-i2X1ywIPk/s200/hurricane:starfish.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 200px;" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMZFGj3QWgetHxxr5nTBKAtBWky8Oh_QbbdEK84NUvNA61YrmNMEFh53CrGd1QbyGe0RInhYVQjpu0QezjnumAlAk0eG5a2FaSD1fXXreDsA2ogr0eihtH_NKDqECygkyvTeG-KXv7rs/s1600-h/Hilton.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317692308994584626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMZFGj3QWgetHxxr5nTBKAtBWky8Oh_QbbdEK84NUvNA61YrmNMEFh53CrGd1QbyGe0RInhYVQjpu0QezjnumAlAk0eG5a2FaSD1fXXreDsA2ogr0eihtH_NKDqECygkyvTeG-KXv7rs/s400/Hilton.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">And I can</span><span style="font-size:130%;">’t leave out the Hilton lounge ... I am not sure who designed the space, but I loved the copper planters with tall branches, large scale chess pieces on the solid console, and the pretty bowl of moss covered spheres. Planters like these are available online from <a href="http://www.smithandhawken.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=prod260086p&categoryId=cat340058p&sku=260086p">Smith & Hawken</a>. Contact <a href="https://www.southernlivingathome.com/wbslah/skins/s05/index.aspx?repid=568216">Brenda Cataldo</a> for Southern Living at Home products.</span><br /></div>

Southern hospitality

Coconut Cupcakes ( by Brenda Cataldo) on platter from the Gail Pittman Veranda Collection I spent last Tuesday night at a very entertaining ...

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