Designfest 2011

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3PB6w-K0ANqR0P-OuF-WQbnd2-GRGeZI3LJZoDOiWlZ59DHrtHKYNh65p322nQs0GkpiRMAh3DB_1cEVTTq4hqbN6lof4skvsqpL76jdyKTwZDA8-qv3pWqbHgMDv72tMM47fUityf10/s1600/NEFL%25401stRugs.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607834898759645186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3PB6w-K0ANqR0P-OuF-WQbnd2-GRGeZI3LJZoDOiWlZ59DHrtHKYNh65p322nQs0GkpiRMAh3DB_1cEVTTq4hqbN6lof4skvsqpL76jdyKTwZDA8-qv3pWqbHgMDv72tMM47fUityf10/s800/NEFL%25401stRugs.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Seen in </span><a href="http://www.nehomemag.com/" style="font-style: italic;">New England Home Magazine</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> May/June 2011:</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">With Linda Smith and Rosanne Palazola at</span><br /><a href="http://firstrugs.com/html/about_us.html" style="font-style: italic;">First Oriental Rugs</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> Spring Floral Splash</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />photo credit: John LeJeune</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />So today I went back to the <a href="http://www.wenhammuseum.org/special_events.html">Wenham Museum</a> to meet friends who were coming to visit. Can I just tell you how nice it was to entertain knowing that my space was going to look exactly the way it did when I left it? Besides watering the topiary rose trees, I did not have to pick up or straighten out or hide the stuff of life which is typically what happens before guests arrive in my house! While I was there, I did pick up a copy of <span style="font-weight: bold;">New England Home Magazine</span> in the entry way of the museum. NE Home is the media sponsor of the North Shore Design Show, so each visitor gets a free copy with admission. I had heard rumors that the <a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/retailstore.html">New England Fine Living</a> girls were somewhere in the party pictures, and I found us on page 124. Fine carpets make the best photographic backdrops, don’t you agree?<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1DyxxoRwY5ch9NlHzLMG6w1o-BTQLdNu_vtpyEgUSb2ygbJASSnAbkh4bbVrZgc_T1m4gKRAknOssisszAhXxZnDzBTeF-QaL3kdq_B4Y-8hyphenhyphen6e6stMYrZDB_0TWiO9deQF8LZttOG4rQ/s1600/GalleryDellaPianaRomanFolly.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607855545709019618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1DyxxoRwY5ch9NlHzLMG6w1o-BTQLdNu_vtpyEgUSb2ygbJASSnAbkh4bbVrZgc_T1m4gKRAknOssisszAhXxZnDzBTeF-QaL3kdq_B4Y-8hyphenhyphen6e6stMYrZDB_0TWiO9deQF8LZttOG4rQ/s800/GalleryDellaPianaRomanFolly.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">The Roman Folly Garden designed by <a href="http://gallerydellapiana.com/">Gallery Della Piana</a></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-SpD2S538msOu04OV2yRcuk_umPzJ26_pqoWbIl9vAGvupbng4qaffmWM1nmniMHm_je6rSC68-jYMUdmUpqwo5oO8lQaTmDS7hh5onMU2K3qQY7b2BhED50AzAb7KnBD7bO1NYkegJe/s1600/friendsNSDS.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608040243825458274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-SpD2S538msOu04OV2yRcuk_umPzJ26_pqoWbIl9vAGvupbng4qaffmWM1nmniMHm_je6rSC68-jYMUdmUpqwo5oO8lQaTmDS7hh5onMU2K3qQY7b2BhED50AzAb7KnBD7bO1NYkegJe/s800/friendsNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Happy to see: Dorothy, Marianne, Christine, Shirley and Susan</span><br /><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I had lots of great visitors today! It was so fun to walk through the show with them and share a little background on each of the participating designers. Afterward we went for a hearty lunch at the <a href="http://wenhamteahouse.com/">Wenham Tea House</a>. You would think portions at a tea house would be dainty, but bring your appetite if you go! I brought home half of my meal of chicken kabob over orzo with feta and grilled veggies. Next time, however, I will be going straight for the dessert ... the warm bread pudding was served in a big bowl and was piled high with fresh whipped cream! Yum!<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.blogfest2011.com/agenda.htm"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607854647547955922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsOtJ81ZICSFNiztKBnG_UB82uzpZMmPuAliSxhDaeLMB_XT6aCVN6C60RDmWddfQaDYt-NVYqSiaKoqHCC5ms89Fcg2fsPoJqF4-mR7bn6MlzImC7JLBZLq7fNeN42mlOu3Y9rR-Nzh6n/s400/blogfest.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 218px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Spending the day with my good friends took away a bit of the sting of not being able to attend <a href="http://www.blogfest2011.com/agenda.htm"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Blogfest 2011</span></a> in New York. Back in January I had signed up for this design-and-lifestyle blogger behind-the-scenes tour of the New York design world. Even though my usual travel companions weren’t able to attend the event, I still put my name on the list and was able to secure a spot just before admission to the event was closed. At the time, I had not received confirmation of participation in the design show at Wenham, so I figured I would sign up and see what happened. Then when my submission was accepted at Wenham I figured maybe I could still squeeze in a few days in New York during the middle of the show.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KnnGCwYAQ9yJIT02P9FXx9tTjPFH4zM4AFMqaaWMNFDiqwx9bwQCNMYZOCU8WgA8gQbCZMLToupwus6yWz_wJ8GHAQjjS1xzFY9BGe4ZdZxuUf4SDhsNKlbTjC2_6FJLQ09IfpBYqDbx/s1600/TimelessInteriorsNSDS11.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607871626967662786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KnnGCwYAQ9yJIT02P9FXx9tTjPFH4zM4AFMqaaWMNFDiqwx9bwQCNMYZOCU8WgA8gQbCZMLToupwus6yWz_wJ8GHAQjjS1xzFY9BGe4ZdZxuUf4SDhsNKlbTjC2_6FJLQ09IfpBYqDbx/s800/TimelessInteriorsNSDS11.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">A room for an aspiring drama queen by <a href="http://timelessinteriorsonline.com/Timelessinteriorsonline.com/Home.html">Timeless Interiors</a></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />But the truth is, I love every minute of the Wenham show and couldn’t leave it even for the incredible opportunity of meeting some of the best magazine editors in the industry (<a href="http://www.veranda.com/">Veranda</a>, <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a>, Town & Country, <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/">Architectural Digest</a>) and many incredible design professionals and bloggers who I follow online.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqV8m-piqI9Ydw-eUCyYCHGjt0B_1BDqXH012E9mf3zpS_4LJXG1mX15oQ1aVZP_OYDDb3h9i9cpTxqnns5M3SoN7DJpDvbuAISVwtnhEqGMUK_qA_JkQogVI0JJrHb1wGGDAdvmMEOTmB/s1600/MaryONeilNSDS.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607875684864381714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqV8m-piqI9Ydw-eUCyYCHGjt0B_1BDqXH012E9mf3zpS_4LJXG1mX15oQ1aVZP_OYDDb3h9i9cpTxqnns5M3SoN7DJpDvbuAISVwtnhEqGMUK_qA_JkQogVI0JJrHb1wGGDAdvmMEOTmB/s800/MaryONeilNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 420px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Afternoon Tea: Mary O’Neill Interior Design</span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />So this year I will be enjoying Blogfest vicariously through the <a href="http://www.livestream.com/blogfest2011">posts and tweets</a> of my online friends who are there right now, while I am entertaining IRL friends back home : ) I hope whoever got my relinquished (and coveted) spot is having the best possible time being inspired (and going to some really great industry parties) in New York!<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqw7tWBdLSH35RYsURbhuNk5r5BhN6hoVcdZnOJCrZRnRgpfCjzkU5SoJ8RVGVNHN9XBRqayw5C7Z4vyXYFMN9vTBoP5a7jZSEuH8H0eV_ZxbvWL6Tmor8pbYYUdZHKhDDwqrGc20G3FI/s1600/CamilleGarroCoutureNSDS.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607870252981810274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqw7tWBdLSH35RYsURbhuNk5r5BhN6hoVcdZnOJCrZRnRgpfCjzkU5SoJ8RVGVNHN9XBRqayw5C7Z4vyXYFMN9vTBoP5a7jZSEuH8H0eV_ZxbvWL6Tmor8pbYYUdZHKhDDwqrGc20G3FI/s800/CamilleGarroCoutureNSDS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://camillegarrointeriors.com/index.html">Camille Garro Interiors & Couture</a><br />Pretty in Poppy Studio Suite</span> </div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Maybe when my Boston friends return home from this whirlwind trip, we can sit down and brainstorm some type of Boston Blogfest? There is a lot of great design happening right in our area (especially on the <a href="http://www.wenhammuseum.org/special_events.html">North Shore</a> this week only : )<br /><br /><br /><br /></span>

Designfest 2011

Seen in New England Home Magazine May/June 2011: With Linda Smith and Rosanne Palazola at First Oriental Rugs Spring Floral Splash photo c...

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Who is joining me ...

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBdvwwEvW4odFeWpJQZEu94173z6kmrBgWp09WzTIRwdttZagbsFs5yedEXTtp8Rajz355RFiUytKpxSrV1swK2Q4mI0eni8XSTEBaL2oQojGyTmfgGh_L0xukeI5hUmbwQAxXPuInHWU/s1600/firstrugswenham.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605456889572878402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBdvwwEvW4odFeWpJQZEu94173z6kmrBgWp09WzTIRwdttZagbsFs5yedEXTtp8Rajz355RFiUytKpxSrV1swK2Q4mI0eni8XSTEBaL2oQojGyTmfgGh_L0xukeI5hUmbwQAxXPuInHWU/s800/firstrugswenham.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 450px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">A sneak peek of the foundation of my designed space:</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Turkish carpet of Mahal design from <a href="http://firstrugs.com/html/about_us.html">First Rugs, Danvers</a></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">handspun wool, vegetal dyes, 6' 7" x 8' 11" $5,900</span><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This week I have been at the Wenham Museum setting up my space for the <a href="http://www.wenhammuseum.org/special_events.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">North Shore Design Show</span></a>. On Monday, my darling husband, John, took time off to help me transport my items from home to the museum. He helped with all the heavy lifting and even the drapery installation. He is the best (even if he doesn’t feel the same way about design as I do : )</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dianejameshome.com/products/Fall-Rose-and-Gardenia-Bouquet" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605457955156872914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslJEPlgVHvKdJ2_fyanbM69qKFx-Srs60-z8eWrAa8jWZu4W4R4gIvwvSkaNhabFJvX8QbBxACyi-HTVGl6EBli5Zb6iVFvRyI9agQci9K0_Y0bjuaMQLXuMYod8WHLT-u-6Sm7vovHHt/s800/RSEGAR.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Fall Rose & Gardenia Bouquet 15" tall $530</span><br /></div><a href="http://www.dianejameshome.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605458298675999314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilS9eloGA9k5NCzyoFBOh9ajhhcyIWc_SVOrApeULdT2dvpf6KnnB0KUkyNq_LenIbRa_G1ulidQimRrJA8_uhEUKQ_bfT2B6a8moH7SG2AI-TVSKHBK0OBg-Dt3uKl8CsC89hPW2sIJNR/s800/dianejames.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPc4I6Ce4fHL7ppDrX6zwwf51c2ki4rEvOdx8MPD06xQBoE94h-pemP6cIZtHR-0DeO9RYjQO-S1cTFhRrt-F-skLxbtBrclr8y-h8SJUIlq19Vp3C-A0yTWSLQi47pSqkrXLr8lE-APVd/s1600/RSECALA.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">One of the fabulous items on display – and for sale – is this beautiful centerpiece created by <a href="http://www.dianejameshome.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Diane James Home</span></a> which is based in Connecticut. Since the show will run for over a week, I chose this permanent arrangement to grace my “town and country” setting. I would highly recommend these realistic designs to anyone decorating a second home or to those who are less inclined to water the real thing!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span></span><blockquote><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">“Diane James Home is a luxury resource for limited-edition decorative floral arrangements and orchids, and botanically-inspired gifts. In 1997, the company launched its first collection at Bergdorf Goodman. Diane James’ designs are now sold at rine retailers and have graced many interiors, from country homes and modern lofts to chic hotels and fashion retailers. Made of the finest materials, with an artist’s attention to color and form, each seasonal collection encompasses a garden of possibilities.</span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">”</span></span></span></blockquote><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDO9p5MLbXStAR3HMJKOabDWY88WzNn2Ow17MemnHXS1b_rTd8r44lJ1VtyqgdHWf7CXhgnnRawvpFDZgIGbDZT2e001kEOg_LzVH9FEJevCg0dOLPUpBO37ccdJtCYd50iKelbEtQJxX8/s1600/HYDORCTQ.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><a href="http://dunesandduchess.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605456026716866258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7N_EYd6KD5M0DosSk2HVwuQUtoczE44pUorRex4oHuY7ooRZ4mtMeIuMLkfwPH5SWvwWUADXf0sg1rv2qnJPOgtXsigqJdqFssIYu51_jA8FRqhWi7HXqdf1r23YUcL9ujO1sugJmFd7F/s800/d%2526dlogo.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 450px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX2SwxpVEVcwevOcXGeMf1mwCxHWKZpyTYFpH0tHauFt-7b_4Q4fQlnZdek9hk5eBuCvw6GGvGvwISboAu1hGuabSQguMQc4ujOot83p8ClAha625tf76aGVnmVRbljLWW3TjwxNPuK0Pi/s1600/dianejames.IMG.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Also sharing my space will be a stunning piece from the “romance inspired” collection from <a href="http://dunesandduchess.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dunes & Duchess</span></a>. Read all about the New England-based designers Stacy Kunstel and Michael Partenio in this month’s <a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/issues/28-may-june-2011-issue/pages/1#p21"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lonny Magazine</span> p. 40</a>. I have had the opportunity to get to know Stacy through many of the design-related events that I have attended recently. She is a doll! She was just interviewed on <a href="http://thehiddenlist.com/2011/05/my-list-revealed-5/">The Hidden List blog</a> recently. Check it out to discover some favorite things of </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Boston’s very own</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">“Duchess</span><span style="font-size:130%;">.”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKw3yvIv5exbR1RO-gcAyukFSxAPPtpc7POA2Mi-SmUwh3JMrNY1vqQqx_MisEsVzCch9dfDjHODdazgbJW1FKfKMiM8gzuwslSYQoQ6d8RY35OpB4I-qtpMHwsvOhW5zEUV3ouYZTnavN/s1600/NSDSLogo2011.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605475636754489186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKw3yvIv5exbR1RO-gcAyukFSxAPPtpc7POA2Mi-SmUwh3JMrNY1vqQqx_MisEsVzCch9dfDjHODdazgbJW1FKfKMiM8gzuwslSYQoQ6d8RY35OpB4I-qtpMHwsvOhW5zEUV3ouYZTnavN/s200/NSDSLogo2011.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 176px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Being surrounded by such good company is one of my favorite parts of any design show. The Gala Event on Friday night will be a great time to meet the talents behind the designs while enjoying a lot of pretty spaces, delicious food and festive drinks. I hope to see you there or sometime during the week. <a href="http://www.wenhammuseum.org/adults_programs.html#buy">Click here</a> for advance ticket information : )</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBdvwwEvW4odFeWpJQZEu94173z6kmrBgWp09WzTIRwdttZagbsFs5yedEXTtp8Rajz355RFiUytKpxSrV1swK2Q4mI0eni8XSTEBaL2oQojGyTmfgGh_L0xukeI5hUmbwQAxXPuInHWU/s1600/firstrugswenham.jpg"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVPWj0PERuPSRmqFDuQEUH3rBoAiu2y6vdEXwpuZj2yXT24-SASEe505olMobDOzg4mKvi47y-BJb57929QAVdojTp_ZN0lxF1_hNe1w5MD6-LhU_8whH9KT5PF09It8pLfqw1IIv8han/s1600/d%2526d.jpg.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a>

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A sneak peek of the foundation of my designed space: Turkish carpet of Mahal design from First Rugs, Danvers handspun wool, vegetal dyes, 6...

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Preparing for the holiday season

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj5n2vBK4FHXmv2tgi3w7K2D-Zotud_ShS5avS3Cq81c6xUvndx2pi9L7Qc4LZRzxxCSX9g5TswbAiUwzBwtTekY5trFeCpnRREZjLLEOS05DjSsEdQZLJTsJ0wxZwKIs8Cu_J0hyphenhyphenHhT5N/s1600/anne+chapdelaine+for+dhs.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538350006386404722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj5n2vBK4FHXmv2tgi3w7K2D-Zotud_ShS5avS3Cq81c6xUvndx2pi9L7Qc4LZRzxxCSX9g5TswbAiUwzBwtTekY5trFeCpnRREZjLLEOS05DjSsEdQZLJTsJ0wxZwKIs8Cu_J0hyphenhyphenHhT5N/s400/anne+chapdelaine+for+dhs.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Vignette by <a href="http://interiorsforliving.biz/">Ann Chapdelaine</a><br />for a recent design show<br />“<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/07/weekend-update-design-show-sneak-peek.html">Reflecting on Danvers History</a><br /><a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/07/weekend-update-design-show-sneak-peek.html">through Interior Design</a></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">”</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />As many of us enjoy the day off in honor of our Veteran’s, I figured it would be a good time to start thinking about those </span><span style="font-size:130%;"> just-around-the-corner </span><span style="font-size:130%;">holidays! With this in mind, I will be presenting some weekly posts that focus on traditions, unique gifts for giving, and how to enjoy the holidays with the least amount<br />of stress so that we may get the most out of our<br />cherished time with </span><span style="font-size:130%;">family and friends.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwmYIDovDCmbe9rm07qPg-rW6nb2Fts2OHFaN53RRd9BNOVwfBcNfu0LqlUvmVKAI91XgAqLZmZ7F4Yq8p4SWnXp8JmXmosMT3diL55PLuxBORQ8SP3jszGB6bbyxGzJeQCQMcKkIWKVD/s1600/dhs+painting.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538350210904220114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwmYIDovDCmbe9rm07qPg-rW6nb2Fts2OHFaN53RRd9BNOVwfBcNfu0LqlUvmVKAI91XgAqLZmZ7F4Yq8p4SWnXp8JmXmosMT3diL55PLuxBORQ8SP3jszGB6bbyxGzJeQCQMcKkIWKVD/s400/dhs+painting.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 342px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Original art by Mark Grundig of <a href="http://bostonartist.com/">bostonartist.com</a></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Arrangement by </span><a href="http://fiddlehead-flowers.com/index2.php?v=v1" style="font-style: italic;">Fiddlehead Flowers</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> of Salem</span></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Pottery by sculpter <a href="http://www.guadagnosculptures.com/">Michael A. Guadagno</a> of Danvers</span> </div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Today’s tip</span> involves shopping at unexpected places and I am featuring <a href="http://www.danvershistory.org/store.html">the boutique at the Danvers Historical Society</a> (which also has items for sale online). As many of you know, this summer<br /><a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/08/summer-nursery-design-in-detail.html">I participated</a> in a design show to benefit DHS, and many items from the numerous vignettes are now for sale in the shop, along with a variety of designed objects from local artisans. If you live in or close to the North Shore area, this is a great way to shop local<br />and support the talented artists that are<br />in our neighborhoods.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Below are just some of the items being offered ...</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOmnpi-pQ0q_agcI4k-PClxd14i5mMnbfcvjcAKssEdnRoKjMywgTo-ltKm0hxbXKMxOzjz-TDGTL2XWTkvoY9BPgcuBmXXs73WIBs1Tf_DsPfUUZp6HaCJ0KA9Ij04gDZjdZhAXNLbQz/s1600/dhs+linen%253Afabric+prints.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538350018890215138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOmnpi-pQ0q_agcI4k-PClxd14i5mMnbfcvjcAKssEdnRoKjMywgTo-ltKm0hxbXKMxOzjz-TDGTL2XWTkvoY9BPgcuBmXXs73WIBs1Tf_DsPfUUZp6HaCJ0KA9Ij04gDZjdZhAXNLbQz/s400/dhs+linen%253Afabric+prints.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><span>From my design collection: Nursery toile<br />fabric art in linen adorned wooden frames</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Modern floral arrangement from<br />Sandra Biondo Interiors of Danvers<br />(seen below in design show vignette)</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjJ4u7xPpvX4kv8_MY7FHeeHnWAULpPYIJTiDZrh0pgJE4zzar5ziLVF7-Fq3aCbHYm_Ja2Or8F8LkXMc2pEp2v06FcYQIRxpdMhyphenhyphenV6kH2sYwiTqG1U_jwAvZxii0q1jET9Lx3m_x4ge9/s1600/sandrabiondo+for+dhs.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538350220672198706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjJ4u7xPpvX4kv8_MY7FHeeHnWAULpPYIJTiDZrh0pgJE4zzar5ziLVF7-Fq3aCbHYm_Ja2Or8F8LkXMc2pEp2v06FcYQIRxpdMhyphenhyphenV6kH2sYwiTqG1U_jwAvZxii0q1jET9Lx3m_x4ge9/s400/sandrabiondo+for+dhs.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span> </div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7X1uvIOqfUv8tD-E4g_UGSJaG1Ydbwz4-ckoyiw36kxFjow9lxq46P0OjzK-qmqqKyXjHjw7dJeVaO-dtaJO-golFAMXEu17ZPiEFexC8zr0e3-O-IQlXivHGkYBugsfkM7bHY4jk7kiO/s1600/dhs+rugs.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538350209482256274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7X1uvIOqfUv8tD-E4g_UGSJaG1Ydbwz4-ckoyiw36kxFjow9lxq46P0OjzK-qmqqKyXjHjw7dJeVaO-dtaJO-golFAMXEu17ZPiEFexC8zr0e3-O-IQlXivHGkYBugsfkM7bHY4jk7kiO/s400/dhs+rugs.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 373px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >More arrangements from Fiddlehead Flowers paired</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;">with carpets from <a href="http://firstrugs.com/html/about_us.html">First Oriental Rugs</a> of Danvers</span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAObF21HWpmOQ6nBvFbnwrFfjexI9MJkJvEmeIGMlM9biDnaJcZDoyZIeHnEbOjo7SJa4BifWTCwtlIY3uJ9vEM58EoRaxdCtNjYSKgVc82RN6WKJZEreIy8-6I1Q8POJ3ZD2JF135p1Ep/s1600/dhs+arrangements.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538350008728629538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAObF21HWpmOQ6nBvFbnwrFfjexI9MJkJvEmeIGMlM9biDnaJcZDoyZIeHnEbOjo7SJa4BifWTCwtlIY3uJ9vEM58EoRaxdCtNjYSKgVc82RN6WKJZEreIy8-6I1Q8POJ3ZD2JF135p1Ep/s400/dhs+arrangements.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span><br />Permanent flowers are a thoughtful hostess gift</span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span>that will last long after the holidays.</span><br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheQVeH2LfbuinGrWDlnWIRjeDQ5xqLXESBjQKXuQOF8ILLfXnaYMNmTF89uQ1mMZk4PEjEf4OcMfe6UJswkNGSSlWA6p_sGoENkLWDU8zO9tk_2Jc7MCKfMLOGg75p0Hu4ODK0YixpNIx/s1600/TapleyHallwreath.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538394516035421810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheQVeH2LfbuinGrWDlnWIRjeDQ5xqLXESBjQKXuQOF8ILLfXnaYMNmTF89uQ1mMZk4PEjEf4OcMfe6UJswkNGSSlWA6p_sGoENkLWDU8zO9tk_2Jc7MCKfMLOGg75p0Hu4ODK0YixpNIx/s400/TapleyHallwreath.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 305px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span>T</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span>his large organic wreath would add a subtle</span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span> and sophisticated touch to winter decorating.</span></span><br /><br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXsuUiJIF8jlfIYJhr7hNQEgDyR3N1fHTH4vCfrXOkon5w4XrrfkUdFF_zn-ILaYUG8SByslVbahd9tjsIAH7I2Ll8basXs675S-aZ3YVe-tc9i5HFV_FDJnMXOcl_OXBozxPbTVrbVznT/s1600/dhs+wreath%253Aprice.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538350214224173826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXsuUiJIF8jlfIYJhr7hNQEgDyR3N1fHTH4vCfrXOkon5w4XrrfkUdFF_zn-ILaYUG8SByslVbahd9tjsIAH7I2Ll8basXs675S-aZ3YVe-tc9i5HFV_FDJnMXOcl_OXBozxPbTVrbVznT/s400/dhs+wreath%253Aprice.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 233px;" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span> </div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAObF21HWpmOQ6nBvFbnwrFfjexI9MJkJvEmeIGMlM9biDnaJcZDoyZIeHnEbOjo7SJa4BifWTCwtlIY3uJ9vEM58EoRaxdCtNjYSKgVc82RN6WKJZEreIy8-6I1Q8POJ3ZD2JF135p1Ep/s1600/dhs+arrangements.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNs2genBCUFcZ9fjrj7v4x0qH2Lf6iHQjf1rZH4MvSxAoUPPgRKIwawUvnXAuS_B5krqaPGOX8SuluT6eQYViX6Fy1kRHU1MuNyLXLozEkRrN8Q9ygluuLX9Bt9sRUvsmrlMeiwQ9uGutl/s1600/dhs+ornaments.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538350207837552082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNs2genBCUFcZ9fjrj7v4x0qH2Lf6iHQjf1rZH4MvSxAoUPPgRKIwawUvnXAuS_B5krqaPGOX8SuluT6eQYViX6Fy1kRHU1MuNyLXLozEkRrN8Q9ygluuLX9Bt9sRUvsmrlMeiwQ9uGutl/s400/dhs+ornaments.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 391px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Offering old-world-style blown-glass holiday<br />ornaments designed by<a href="http://www.oldworldchristmas.com/about.html"> The Merck Family</a> is<br />an annual tradition at the DHS boutique. </span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2L1WZGMEW1Hl9JIXW-RuiFljOnscazIbQwc5nTGNKjOZA01joxJ-HfccbgU-LcFlJJpyagRA4kXm4bhFUTa1EtwOmw9JijdAWcd5Q_rizQSstbxH0nRbq27cS_QaOFDkoSFUmCCvG9pb/s1600/dhs+mushroom+ornament.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538364089507729362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2L1WZGMEW1Hl9JIXW-RuiFljOnscazIbQwc5nTGNKjOZA01joxJ-HfccbgU-LcFlJJpyagRA4kXm4bhFUTa1EtwOmw9JijdAWcd5Q_rizQSstbxH0nRbq27cS_QaOFDkoSFUmCCvG9pb/s400/dhs+mushroom+ornament.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 389px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This year’s ornament is the “lucky</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Double Mushroom</span> in honor of <span style="font-weight: bold;">The New England Mushroom Company</span> which provided this “versatile vegetable” to the Boston and Salem markets back in the mid-20’s to mid-30’s. Ornaments from<br />years past are still available for purchase.<br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVnfaWQ90wKMjb7Dfja89vq9hyFejDlbBCR40xn5D2QFqS4T8mBgRVPKclfJ642iuuUT3avv5SiOVkeHerjINxI71apxYDCOMCuOC1sSueieDCnAnZUb-yDAO62V2-XEVZNYTYoe6vXOqf/s1600/patriotic+ornament+dhs.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538368269022625906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVnfaWQ90wKMjb7Dfja89vq9hyFejDlbBCR40xn5D2QFqS4T8mBgRVPKclfJ642iuuUT3avv5SiOVkeHerjINxI71apxYDCOMCuOC1sSueieDCnAnZUb-yDAO62V2-XEVZNYTYoe6vXOqf/s400/patriotic+ornament+dhs.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 138px;" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >From 2009:<br />Patriotic<br />Remembrance<br />Heart</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivtF9lb-pI4mPmlKxKl4nkCk_XL_SadIwL9QXto7PxniBKDr_YO0rmAM1n5EWY2STRaZGOjj6Cdi_bmAAfeUxQ6b-Uj7VOvsoHZRLd5dkSQ9gFmhPg726xj8KWP4Y-0U0a-2FZmMhx39og/s1600/dhs+mugs.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538350029753258450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivtF9lb-pI4mPmlKxKl4nkCk_XL_SadIwL9QXto7PxniBKDr_YO0rmAM1n5EWY2STRaZGOjj6Cdi_bmAAfeUxQ6b-Uj7VOvsoHZRLd5dkSQ9gFmhPg726xj8KWP4Y-0U0a-2FZmMhx39og/s400/dhs+mugs.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />The Danvers Historical Society boutique is<br />located at 11 Page Street in Danvers and is open<br />Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm<br />or shop online by <a href="http://www.danvershistory.org/store.html">clicking here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);font-size:180%;" >Danvers Historical Society<br />upcoming events ...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Parade of Trees</span> at <a href="http://www.danvershistory.org/buildings/tapley.html">Tapley Hall</a><br />November 27th and 28th from 2pm till 6pm<br />December 2nd from 3pm to 7pm<br />December 3rd from 10am to 5pm<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >All donated and decorated trees will be<br />raffled off to benefit the <a href="http://www.danversbipeds.org/">Danvers Bi-Peds</a>.<br />Raffle tickets are available for purchase<br />through the <a href="http://www.danvershistory.org/about/contact.html">Danvers Historical Society</a>.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTDVkz2JvIY4LQ18kEX5ulslqyNA3RHOfpjRAuN3-EqVS-3J-SF6JsiXg0AIsVve346Yy95HOSrCJ-So-o5l-DNdpQUZMK1c62_Ck7tRnrt84crZomwYcA6PXhy2HImzkMW324SeMaGb9/s1600/flowers+at+Glen+Magna.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538407199640854562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTDVkz2JvIY4LQ18kEX5ulslqyNA3RHOfpjRAuN3-EqVS-3J-SF6JsiXg0AIsVve346Yy95HOSrCJ-So-o5l-DNdpQUZMK1c62_Ck7tRnrt84crZomwYcA6PXhy2HImzkMW324SeMaGb9/s400/flowers+at+Glen+Magna.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Annual Holiday Soiree </span>at the<br />Endicott Mansion at <a href="http://www.glenmagnafarms.org/index.html">Glen Magna Farms</a><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">December 3rd from 6pm to 10pm</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">For event information and tickets, <a href="http://eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=DHS">click here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /><br /></span></span></div>

Preparing for the holiday season

Vignette by Ann Chapdelaine for a recent design show “ Reflecting on Danvers History through Interior Design ” As many of us enjoy the day o...

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Sparkly and sophisticated ...

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfkRPC5khDkR3AbRCy7eIUjY72aBAZ0dpioVeRBearDa2Yl7v_FXChlfdy3_rhOHdWIJI0v4YhRrohMv9Fu8ozJSVEDOQjPdNp66hXvLL2HLQxQdBZv-4dw7dGDDbPzZVVPQLEJdmrkXU/s1600/sparklytopNEFL.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530487555025359314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfkRPC5khDkR3AbRCy7eIUjY72aBAZ0dpioVeRBearDa2Yl7v_FXChlfdy3_rhOHdWIJI0v4YhRrohMv9Fu8ozJSVEDOQjPdNp66hXvLL2HLQxQdBZv-4dw7dGDDbPzZVVPQLEJdmrkXU/s400/sparklytopNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Each week I stop by <a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/retailstore.html">New England Fine Living</a> to check out the new items that have arrived since my last visit. Occasionally I am dropping off design items of my own, but this week I was just popping in to say “hi</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> to the owner, Linda Smith. Great news did arrive recently — the shop has been nominated for an award from the <a href="http://www.retailersma.org/pages/392_ram_awards_of_excellence.cfm">Retailers Association of Massachusetts</a> and will be judged in two categories, “Creative Concepts in Retailing” and “Visual Display.” Every time I go in, the store looks fresh and the inventory is always put together in charming vignettes (my favorite part of design!) Linda has a way of showcasing the variety of offerings in the best possible light. Here are some displayed items that caught my eye ... </span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ndKVQON4yTJTGHC5j52gC7xUKDdc6nMuSFVWtH3Eh6NuroJ59fARK1hiVXXeZuSGKn9fJ9touXgFLrsecqO7tZ6squyFQ6abLYXMoy4Z7WXI-eiTskHdgqwXUeGtEkAQ8PwWLBKB_z7k/s1600/stylepicsNEFL.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530483781173029730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ndKVQON4yTJTGHC5j52gC7xUKDdc6nMuSFVWtH3Eh6NuroJ59fARK1hiVXXeZuSGKn9fJ9touXgFLrsecqO7tZ6squyFQ6abLYXMoy4Z7WXI-eiTskHdgqwXUeGtEkAQ8PwWLBKB_z7k/s400/stylepicsNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Fashionable “Style Pics” from Jennifer Scala</span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKNquU6pfKKUcxl5mqr1fGfNuNdvr7YzEC4TpQ7XunPUvACjIeWWyF-VZjUK6NvxwrT882N0BtrYABwQYJLOj_WwGW2zJQwsGpq4hGua9PLEKypurozH2aNMWdCEt4Xce1kNPSh2r5eBy/s1600/houndstoothstoolNEFL.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530483767152004674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKNquU6pfKKUcxl5mqr1fGfNuNdvr7YzEC4TpQ7XunPUvACjIeWWyF-VZjUK6NvxwrT882N0BtrYABwQYJLOj_WwGW2zJQwsGpq4hGua9PLEKypurozH2aNMWdCEt4Xce1kNPSh2r5eBy/s400/houndstoothstoolNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Houndstooth Footstool by <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/psav21">Paula Savage</a></span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4hM06doBbftQDWtC6AN9vgWzz664iVd_wC0o-1ClEYok4yEj7QXa0JnZmwHxLAcfKhHiEAddKP7_bd8aYWG1M1FWGJL2Ga2TaLAHyIaOQaCWP0FnWQZ0aH_93LN-4to63G46RJ8bC1dn9/s1600/coastersNEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530487570841282866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4hM06doBbftQDWtC6AN9vgWzz664iVd_wC0o-1ClEYok4yEj7QXa0JnZmwHxLAcfKhHiEAddKP7_bd8aYWG1M1FWGJL2Ga2TaLAHyIaOQaCWP0FnWQZ0aH_93LN-4to63G46RJ8bC1dn9/s400/coastersNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Carpet Coasters from <a href="http://www.firstrugs.com/">First Oriental Rugs</a> of Danvers</span><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwC8EMxlQWGpm_HXgSIQxz-neAgsoCKRM_ZG39ihfc6sVK94CBFFxGH3R6K4zIDpfTYTQGGgbXiI4WyYXBgMmWx_ydFcSwhVQj_kKxffUTYcy2QM9-bi2p9GIgOxH2Ns6Q9_SI0fkRgw9I/s1600/crystaldecanterNEFL.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530483762898548370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwC8EMxlQWGpm_HXgSIQxz-neAgsoCKRM_ZG39ihfc6sVK94CBFFxGH3R6K4zIDpfTYTQGGgbXiI4WyYXBgMmWx_ydFcSwhVQj_kKxffUTYcy2QM9-bi2p9GIgOxH2Ns6Q9_SI0fkRgw9I/s400/crystaldecanterNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Decorative objects from a number of vendors</span><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLB7g-Tu79qL_BbpHd9IOziN3amnNJnVmIgFadd1FOS1KIiRukk4BIS_ZDuHWgXnObZ5o4-7aRHNp0pBLvvw_YvigWkLAqEUNDMwHX_e5MRGg1ycQBW48G1YiMC6XUEpYCPfjAZhX884h/s1600/bottlesofwineNEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530487561408177106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLB7g-Tu79qL_BbpHd9IOziN3amnNJnVmIgFadd1FOS1KIiRukk4BIS_ZDuHWgXnObZ5o4-7aRHNp0pBLvvw_YvigWkLAqEUNDMwHX_e5MRGg1ycQBW48G1YiMC6XUEpYCPfjAZhX884h/s400/bottlesofwineNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Art on a bottle by Jack Walsh of <a href="http://dancingsand.com/default.aspx">Dancing Sand</a></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzOjyFE1GnT-n9yrbkwr60Juuf5-cwMDhFROJn7HJhgT7CAgK7XSl_JH0bNt4KPbgw3G1rKvDbHgPbddLB5XjiZmULzgv6QWYkK3X0KMmJQ_-FIMCvda5PGWzC-yG53Jadlxos_5y3tYD8/s1600/fishonmirrorNEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530500476360062610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzOjyFE1GnT-n9yrbkwr60Juuf5-cwMDhFROJn7HJhgT7CAgK7XSl_JH0bNt4KPbgw3G1rKvDbHgPbddLB5XjiZmULzgv6QWYkK3X0KMmJQ_-FIMCvda5PGWzC-yG53Jadlxos_5y3tYD8/s400/fishonmirrorNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 307px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Do <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/08/summer-nursery-my-inspiration.html">these guys</a> look familiar?</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY33ikpIj7oP3CwwxGPtna6SMR5sv7nzKSGFAkLf5DS1qMOu5slu2_tPtUtQaW9wEtgyD5vLy_snQ3KiZQDJnsbpV6QHziyzDe1PqC6K-YOd5uUN58tqn97H0qcgWTGydcGcN5u4c-PM72/s1600/neptune1castleNEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530493006355430482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY33ikpIj7oP3CwwxGPtna6SMR5sv7nzKSGFAkLf5DS1qMOu5slu2_tPtUtQaW9wEtgyD5vLy_snQ3KiZQDJnsbpV6QHziyzDe1PqC6K-YOd5uUN58tqn97H0qcgWTGydcGcN5u4c-PM72/s400/neptune1castleNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 312px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Plates from <a href="http://www.n1studios.com/">Neptune 1 Studios</a><br />featuring the <a href="http://www.marbleheadmuseum.org/LeeMansion.htm">Lee Mansion</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Historical design side note: <a href="http://www.marbleheadmuseum.org/Mansion_Tour.htm">Click here for a video tour</a> of the Jeremiah Lee Mansion in Marblehead, Massachusetts. These decoupage plates were designed using images from the hand-painted 18th century English wallpaper that is still on the walls. It is the oldest paper of its kind in existence!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyPKF1s3rJPCObtJGLKPz8aA4colToQX9WNbaS12dwyhQfZd5ZoBinjRQVTfwQ7D4adp3QYF8UVSOniyheTXBDrMochHymxOwyhNhVMiI_kbeF-rNr7l_63K9o0IKV433hUbMUZqyd9MdD/s1600/boxwoodatLee.jpg"><span><span></span></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy9aijRMM4kGAz3uX5f1ris2toXUBcViFtwFU2NXLXPC5taP6SEavsLRuELkILe7C1CH42hYhKmEiXLMiUrxWZd3S6TiXkcxcfHKXsCfV7v3rlq4Lh7_W2UdHOHsWNjIFpCdzavwvP5dpo/s1600/boxwoodatLee.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530503897534756562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy9aijRMM4kGAz3uX5f1ris2toXUBcViFtwFU2NXLXPC5taP6SEavsLRuELkILe7C1CH42hYhKmEiXLMiUrxWZd3S6TiXkcxcfHKXsCfV7v3rlq4Lh7_W2UdHOHsWNjIFpCdzavwvP5dpo/s400/boxwoodatLee.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />If you live locally, you can visit the Lee Mansion through October. We went one year with our garden club and toured both inside and out. The grounds in June (as shown in the photo above) were beautiful!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">And please let me know if you get a chance<br />to visit <a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/retailstore.html">New England Fine Living</a>!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:130%;" >Located at 106 South Main St., Middleton, MA</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />Open Wed. – Sat. from 10am – 5pm<br />Sunday from 10am – 4pm<br />Other days/times by appointment.</span><br /><br /><br /></div>

Sparkly and sophisticated ...

Each week I stop by New England Fine Living to check out the new items that have arrived since my last visit. Occasionally I am dropping of...

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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipCDjIlvZZOjru63aBLn84JOYXzwTwrtOYSGGhiNP_kJ1hCR3IyFPZhSvJPlftryCS1JrplVGK4ob9GAV6a5t347r9crqX02Oqg8k_PYqA1ldOXjlvCNsOoIMdPsIyxdjXsFux1ivBq6se/s1600/gossipbenchYB4NEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523269738208833874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipCDjIlvZZOjru63aBLn84JOYXzwTwrtOYSGGhiNP_kJ1hCR3IyFPZhSvJPlftryCS1JrplVGK4ob9GAV6a5t347r9crqX02Oqg8k_PYqA1ldOXjlvCNsOoIMdPsIyxdjXsFux1ivBq6se/s400/gossipbenchYB4NEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 370px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >I paired rich velvet with high-gloss gray to add</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >modern glamor to this vintage “gossip bench.</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >”</span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" >New England Fine Living is<br />officially open for business!</span><br /><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDO8Siev5WTdT7d0WOMu_cNS7k2g5m9WZeMv0IaJrn9AqCtuSZ0I_tg4eVDI8ZtUY49yJfKKyS_dmXD9REBgsOWOP2TcnurlSL3LV6A5XATTwZ19sgrzkzXBlWLT5F3cDy7exI7qWTQKtK/s1600/silverchairYB4NEFL.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523271162584409490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDO8Siev5WTdT7d0WOMu_cNS7k2g5m9WZeMv0IaJrn9AqCtuSZ0I_tg4eVDI8ZtUY49yJfKKyS_dmXD9REBgsOWOP2TcnurlSL3LV6A5XATTwZ19sgrzkzXBlWLT5F3cDy7exI7qWTQKtK/s400/silverchairYB4NEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />I have brought over some painted furniture<br />pieces to add to the eclectic design mix.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJT6UmmzNReJBYdQWbXpobyT8qxSs5tuYPMNBTd-ZrmclxBD0LYiu_6Tc_D5vx6AwxcmS_h79UWQBafLD-qF6zn_lhGexfeso-3Y8oXa_NxIQzPhLoyWWpiJv4K38aC-ragjuAaYwNRl7i/s1600/antiquesNEFL.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523270470156601074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJT6UmmzNReJBYdQWbXpobyT8qxSs5tuYPMNBTd-ZrmclxBD0LYiu_6Tc_D5vx6AwxcmS_h79UWQBafLD-qF6zn_lhGexfeso-3Y8oXa_NxIQzPhLoyWWpiJv4K38aC-ragjuAaYwNRl7i/s400/antiquesNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Traditional favorites include artwork,<br />lighting, antiques, and fine carpets.<br /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvB6cRjjogaw9xZoqo_UmHg4nWPAdKo04LQB2W1mrFFvY0JX4VqbhYgPzb5gMonqJfrRPSL0d70soykiOEXjSrE5mrlIp-sgjW-oNGGO2CbfDwdBOEBSyA3wen0kPOtUw0Y153dIGFlngH/s1600/tablewareNEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523269733490917058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvB6cRjjogaw9xZoqo_UmHg4nWPAdKo04LQB2W1mrFFvY0JX4VqbhYgPzb5gMonqJfrRPSL0d70soykiOEXjSrE5mrlIp-sgjW-oNGGO2CbfDwdBOEBSyA3wen0kPOtUw0Y153dIGFlngH/s400/tablewareNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrRM8zYBEB_8CNN1wU8E1ert6z-DHiyHgWwg2LfA-3ZWnvdCeKyKFwyoKIBEjLWdzZsbQbQ2QFzTDT4yI_iiR8jmJrwcGxOkEkVUVKPzkKqwEK4eXoq_sEz-OimE_U6G9DrP0RMhyXSRp/s1600/paintedpotteryNEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523295991207852594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrRM8zYBEB_8CNN1wU8E1ert6z-DHiyHgWwg2LfA-3ZWnvdCeKyKFwyoKIBEjLWdzZsbQbQ2QFzTDT4yI_iiR8jmJrwcGxOkEkVUVKPzkKqwEK4eXoq_sEz-OimE_U6G9DrP0RMhyXSRp/s400/paintedpotteryNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Stop in and you are sure to find<br />some unique objets d’art.<br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3XqnHow1O1pBx1qcl4TQld2U355uE8tucCKacTafcWbFeiAKSaTbcCBcfgj24Fyym1QhjP4ET-7r4DJ56OfmJjwNABF4kDIuV9zfkul18oR5e7JDpLRuiG4mw9ev0xr1WLJpQhZeLVK4/s1600/candles:soapNEFL.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523269739937197842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3XqnHow1O1pBx1qcl4TQld2U355uE8tucCKacTafcWbFeiAKSaTbcCBcfgj24Fyym1QhjP4ET-7r4DJ56OfmJjwNABF4kDIuV9zfkul18oR5e7JDpLRuiG4mw9ev0xr1WLJpQhZeLVK4/s400/candles:soapNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 324px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Yummy soaps and scented candles fill the shelves.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVmqq2VbTlTtXgexVH_Plnsxqn9bXW4hCrXs0-iDOM8YSUVU9k_hS2VkqsNL6KN0pZ0n08QVq3fEw4xx5oxBAzt6Hau1Wb5OqYO5yNIOtVOjJoQB1p6zI8e3JYvu6fFApToa1Dh67uY8D/s1600/vintagejewelryNEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523309233576164274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVmqq2VbTlTtXgexVH_Plnsxqn9bXW4hCrXs0-iDOM8YSUVU9k_hS2VkqsNL6KN0pZ0n08QVq3fEw4xx5oxBAzt6Hau1Wb5OqYO5yNIOtVOjJoQB1p6zI8e3JYvu6fFApToa1Dh67uY8D/s400/vintagejewelryNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 305px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhWarFIYStTFFYcOhxWuIC1GXwGe7zGNSHdMNHZTzkLh5AOJp6TDWEIAhlaz7RSphYmW-KrJyXTTXjwuekD8b6A3YYNXg_mLfsnKwxZRY3xpwQVOCnl7isgbud3dUOYAr2RrKbPnJq9v5/s1600/vintagedishwareNEFL.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523269735959457426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhWarFIYStTFFYcOhxWuIC1GXwGe7zGNSHdMNHZTzkLh5AOJp6TDWEIAhlaz7RSphYmW-KrJyXTTXjwuekD8b6A3YYNXg_mLfsnKwxZRY3xpwQVOCnl7isgbud3dUOYAr2RrKbPnJq9v5/s400/vintagedishwareNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 359px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Vintage treasures are tucked<br />inside antique cabinetry.<br /><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRivVr6_OuF8OMTtWZcYrYZsbwkCt6mgE7Z_aOwLHWxWLLu715AYBlOLmlTtmo6YEmw4a75Xb-GKR6MuoVA322S-BWgh_N0mNPKmtdrf7Ds3Bperpb_T4CIbEoHngXAYqNzmCVBeUqwh54/s1600/neptune1NEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523297301536174450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRivVr6_OuF8OMTtWZcYrYZsbwkCt6mgE7Z_aOwLHWxWLLu715AYBlOLmlTtmo6YEmw4a75Xb-GKR6MuoVA322S-BWgh_N0mNPKmtdrf7Ds3Bperpb_T4CIbEoHngXAYqNzmCVBeUqwh54/s400/neptune1NEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 276px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hzlhzsjs9diOrpJe5xUg2FTjj4OXeDUb3fAZhEjFjSDfoQOAI7oYqNrBYXui94SWYR9OqXkviVHdshrGe1zsq0b9tiKtet4kcx9zq4cPBCwNYZbHRMZkGwP3HYXZ1bYKyCYM5ABPn2fa/s1600/yvonne:jennyNEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523270488121009266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hzlhzsjs9diOrpJe5xUg2FTjj4OXeDUb3fAZhEjFjSDfoQOAI7oYqNrBYXui94SWYR9OqXkviVHdshrGe1zsq0b9tiKtet4kcx9zq4cPBCwNYZbHRMZkGwP3HYXZ1bYKyCYM5ABPn2fa/s400/yvonne:jennyNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 337px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbOhZ3i1Oe2IvUZ-MdtjMfwtYa99nQY4yrmef7wJ2azbFi3me20t4fLx11BJyMbq5SXU9sK-1dqSuzEDaJfUkUrRomppdsBbmqBJE4ZEfd7uqsTOGmOCJ1u3taaaf4M44Z0LxKkS3PczY/s1600/antiquesNEFL.jpg"><br /></a></span> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Along with fabulous home decor items, you<br />will find lots of great fashions including stylish<br />pieces chosen by my friend, Jenny Scala.</span></div><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINYgOGxfTHD7nsNhQuPEneQdDlYod0umnOCN_1IgCrtLMIYBGjV2B0A3ebkQhiJaghmVNL-PUYoiLblPGh0mIFHs8JkBRBh3j32w8_XUlgXw66N_F3MhJKfVYSmmbadiVZWh1JCHtcngN/s1600/snacktableNEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523270477477234738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINYgOGxfTHD7nsNhQuPEneQdDlYod0umnOCN_1IgCrtLMIYBGjV2B0A3ebkQhiJaghmVNL-PUYoiLblPGh0mIFHs8JkBRBh3j32w8_XUlgXw66N_F3MhJKfVYSmmbadiVZWh1JCHtcngN/s400/snacktableNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 303px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5N9pTiqWbO6VFZOtB0Od_7ipI7BFkXvA50GOS0IwGj3YOTs1zodJpNYzgm9JINhyphenhyphenvxAz6xNsFVOBMqpsV0FR7962QzC4CkEVuJSIiAd-HgBrw0WR_b6uzG7uAE4i2ve8bYs_46Xi2kulr/s1600/vendorsNEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523288639790366002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5N9pTiqWbO6VFZOtB0Od_7ipI7BFkXvA50GOS0IwGj3YOTs1zodJpNYzgm9JINhyphenhyphenvxAz6xNsFVOBMqpsV0FR7962QzC4CkEVuJSIiAd-HgBrw0WR_b6uzG7uAE4i2ve8bYs_46Xi2kulr/s400/vendorsNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 281px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTu5xs8zlbo3tF8KsQjmk7qFhLF9YE8NmyDsYSxJyIu0UgqnwzSJs_Xs_86giYDrqYXzRv_DouedFyfvhBh2fGSvMHQ2yOsBjodXTE-Ig91eJ01_5D5-tv_g4KjatunSDpc1ljcfQLgXFK/s1600/rosanne:lindaNEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523271163568985298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTu5xs8zlbo3tF8KsQjmk7qFhLF9YE8NmyDsYSxJyIu0UgqnwzSJs_Xs_86giYDrqYXzRv_DouedFyfvhBh2fGSvMHQ2yOsBjodXTE-Ig91eJ01_5D5-tv_g4KjatunSDpc1ljcfQLgXFK/s400/rosanne:lindaNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 390px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Rosanne Palazola with store owner<br />and creative dynamo, Linda Smith.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDNixxKAfP7V-KMpyVJzk0FfHvQrBNIk5NRU5RzilejUXDCrUHEcMZ_GCG-tk5mB4MDCuihzaZcbvPU0Qp0Wx_lJMd9co4JcWOJdAJBkQrkl5fump1dUCkTiHy3x3q_FO4xuEqcLKW9DZ/s1600/NEFLorangeblossoms:bowl.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523295340206716146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDNixxKAfP7V-KMpyVJzk0FfHvQrBNIk5NRU5RzilejUXDCrUHEcMZ_GCG-tk5mB4MDCuihzaZcbvPU0Qp0Wx_lJMd9co4JcWOJdAJBkQrkl5fump1dUCkTiHy3x3q_FO4xuEqcLKW9DZ/s400/NEFLorangeblossoms:bowl.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>{<a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/retailstore.html" style="font-weight: bold;">NEFL</a> is located at 106 Main St. in Middleton, MA}<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Stop by when you can to welcome<br />Linda to the neighborhood!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">Open Saturday from 10am to 4pm</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><br />Wednesday – Friday 10am to 5pm</span><br /><br /><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-5tVoB8ScJy4ak4h8Gcf6C_6fPKgh1a9KCJ0DFksfuANdNQgvDGfL_fKAiLTFtYPAkHQwRGxfaik5jPPfUCJGgfB-K5QBCL-LqMdI3CnkxHPmyKnB8SRVzykDgrNtvL7BNziPOmqILYl/s1600/silhouettesNEFL.jpg"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPfXzFX7jXGhuWPSh6NLCdPSfBXFz9C5xpEj3XOCJQvbH4HlsHxdItkr_0KXBh3b0eCtrV2sH0c6afooCTFN8UjqvtDz3XEE6mswlp8vi-VZo25qpAipkUtg4NnkCR49O7N_v-XfNfLk1N/s1600/silhouettesNEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523300004481406434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPfXzFX7jXGhuWPSh6NLCdPSfBXFz9C5xpEj3XOCJQvbH4HlsHxdItkr_0KXBh3b0eCtrV2sH0c6afooCTFN8UjqvtDz3XEE6mswlp8vi-VZo25qpAipkUtg4NnkCR49O7N_v-XfNfLk1N/s400/silhouettesNEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 365px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Here is the current list of vendors<br />who share this creative space:</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><a href="http://www.lornabirdhood.com/" target="_blank">Paintin’ Place Ceramics – Custom Ceramics</a><br /></span><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><a href="http://www.thefocusondesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rosanne Palazola Framing – Framing and Art</a><br /></span><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><a href="http://www.firstrugs.com/" target="_blank">First Rugs of Danvers – Beautiful Rugs & Orientals</a><br /></span><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><a href="http://www.fullcircledayspa.net/" target="_blank">Full Circle Day Spa – Day Spa and Pampering Products</a></span><br /><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><a href="http://www.simplycoolstuff.com/" target="_blank">Simply Cool Stuff – Wonderful Finds For You and Your Home</a></span><br /><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><a href="http://www.dancingsand.com/" target="_blank">Dancing Sand – Custom Sandblasted Bottles and Glassware</a><br /><a href="http://www.yvonneblacker.com/" target="_blank">Yvonne Blacker Designs – Furniture and Accents For The Home</a><br /></span><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><a href="http://www.n1studios.com/" target="_blank">Neptune 1 Studios – Custom Historical Decoupage Plates</a><br /></span><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/psav21" target="_blank">Curtains By Paula – Window Treatments, Pillows, Bedding</a></span><br /><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><a href="http://www.photobycorinna.com/" target="_blank">Photography By Corrina – Pet and Children Photography</a></span><br /><span class="size12 Helvetica12">JLR Designs – Custom Jewelry and Oil Paintings</span><br /><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/antiques-displayed-danvers" target="_blank">Antiques Displayed – Antiques and Accents</a></span><br /><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><a href="http://www.thedazzlingdot.com/" target="_blank">The Dazzling Dot – Gourmet Gift Baskets</a><br /></span><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><a href="http://www.curtiscabinetry.com/" target="_blank">Curtis Cabinetry – Custom Cabinetry</a></span><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><br /></span><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><a href="http://www.locatellismithinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Locatelli-Smith Interior – Upholstery</a></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="size12 Helvetica12">Jennifer Scala – Clothing and Fashion</span><br /><span class="size12 Helvetica12">Melinda Baringer – Custom Jewelry</span><br /><span class="size12 Helvetica12">Vintage Wares – Vintage Jewelry<br /></span><span class="size12 Helvetica12"><a href="http://www.zoe-design.com/intro.html" target="_blank">Zoe Design – Faux Painters</a></span><br /><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisInKN1geesYsbepbC8tgORyWl-cuzjo6ctXVmk6R4P-AppDvwa8G3RHnwytQsBojmVJoT8cmSuGZ_OB7hzwC8xuc1jVfRHpXaWjbs36g849NyejlvWTOTJxMCf38GiSb99Z8yD_YXfrtA/s1600/fine_living_muse.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/contactus.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523298481270135458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhTtiAmDMHlRgrE-RYBG5x4Xuv2Eyyi2yN2b3sL-Fuv5u7IESpRvf_xBNuykJifEzzOktZdZnxv320XF1I1ddgRmsBoJv3rMFN88ImFbHM6sPTdBMtmO51_BsnUH57KE85A3S-w7UolvnT/s320/fine_living_muse.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 319px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-5tVoB8ScJy4ak4h8Gcf6C_6fPKgh1a9KCJ0DFksfuANdNQgvDGfL_fKAiLTFtYPAkHQwRGxfaik5jPPfUCJGgfB-K5QBCL-LqMdI3CnkxHPmyKnB8SRVzykDgrNtvL7BNziPOmqILYl/s1600/silhouettesNEFL.jpg"><br /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:130%;" >Would you like to add your name to the list?<br />Contact Linda Smith for details!<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4PtosdA_JTEbuqpPuvZZXyL5IxSl8PdHz1TO6Cd6f57BN9WoFnaSSWYIDWrmFrhg4eIWe8BToAiXjkdaBqfxKlNqK0JUJ5UoSCHvEqI7uZ0kcCPNEW3zAhstLEmdxjKjpELM5oC_xeU1/s1600/silhouettesNEFL.jpg"><br /></a><a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/contactus.html">@New England Fine Living</a><br /><br /><br /></div>

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