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<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPscDTGzumOhHsABP65vVc8HFcxS43Gtz8a1v8d8BCuAkqAZMfwax9sPUrfTT31spz-_-aV5qVAVuowEy7SvptNzbcBrOTn1eHPOyZFvviU8zkfIm-ZujaTWIP3NVKDTM3W4bzaHLxVP2i/s1600/bunnyhouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPscDTGzumOhHsABP65vVc8HFcxS43Gtz8a1v8d8BCuAkqAZMfwax9sPUrfTT31spz-_-aV5qVAVuowEy7SvptNzbcBrOTn1eHPOyZFvviU8zkfIm-ZujaTWIP3NVKDTM3W4bzaHLxVP2i/s800/bunnyhouse.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The inside of this home is decorated very much like a magical garden party. See it for</i><br /><i>yourself </i><i>at the 5th Annual Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour on October 13th!</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do you ever drive by someone’s home and just wish you could see what it was like on the inside? House tours are a great antidote to satisfy our how-do-other-people-live curiosity. Late this summer I had the opportunity to visit some amazing homes in the Wenham area along with special event coordinator Cynthia Novotny of the <a href="http://wenhammuseum.org/">Wenham Museum.</a> Part of my duty as co-chair of their upcoming Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour included checking out some of the homes that will be opening up their doors on Saturday, October 13th to share an insider’s view of their newly renovated kitchens. Homeowners, designers and design/build professionals will be on-hand at various locations (9 total) to answer questions on how the end result was achieved. I have been on the <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/10/what-makes-kitchen-beautiful.html">tour in years past,</a> and have really enjoyed seeing these magazine-worthy spaces in person. In fact, some have since been published. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Below are a few sneak peeks of what you will discover on this year’s tour of distinctive kitchens ...</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_03cMmQQ4knkH45KFOOmnDfJi11qyAnEAknhhXTQtl9X41Tj1DGatOMIhV3hSqZP5UisYKvIYGRWLYGuaob6efBi6fgvgQ0kHoFILVXBVVm8JU9YURSXnPTWyc4-kcXNBqZcRiRY52Yq/s1600/Cat's+garden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_03cMmQQ4knkH45KFOOmnDfJi11qyAnEAknhhXTQtl9X41Tj1DGatOMIhV3hSqZP5UisYKvIYGRWLYGuaob6efBi6fgvgQ0kHoFILVXBVVm8JU9YURSXnPTWyc4-kcXNBqZcRiRY52Yq/s800/Cat's+garden.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></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;">This bountiful kitchen garden is just outside of a vintage American home designed and renovated with energy efficiency in mind. The family is very mindful of their carbon-footprint, resisting the urge to use a clothes dryer and living without air conditioning (yet the house was very cool even in August when we visited). The homeowner, Kat, actually dug up a handful of red-bliss potatoes from her kitchen garden for Cynthia and myself to take home. I have to say, they were the best potatoes I ever had! I took them home, boiled them, then mashed them with a bit of real butter plus sea salt. They were so good!!! Inside the home is very welcoming and well planned, with a “boot room” as she calls it at the entry (or a mudroom for some of us), counters from <a href="http://cumar.com/">Cumar Marble and Granite,</a> and kitchen faucet from <a href="http://designerbath.com/">Designer Bath/Salem Plumbing Supply.</a> After the tour, I will share some photos from inside, but I don’t want to give it all away yet. You really have to feel this house for yourself ... it has that quality that older homes possess that cannot be recreated in new homes, regardless of how well they are built.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioSP7eJyBA6YzmR4Y9WBmZlizCk7GB9RvAMX6wGvKyM3_OAQMfdQFoaXV2Ic069YWxh4TP-eQ_RCybXNhJCm1Dz0rB2LITa0t-6JuxLHnwd7FJo-wFA9xIr0V9-M0xcfJOTTQXvEPaSSnC/s1600/artichocke.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioSP7eJyBA6YzmR4Y9WBmZlizCk7GB9RvAMX6wGvKyM3_OAQMfdQFoaXV2Ic069YWxh4TP-eQ_RCybXNhJCm1Dz0rB2LITa0t-6JuxLHnwd7FJo-wFA9xIr0V9-M0xcfJOTTQXvEPaSSnC/s800/artichocke.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Also in Kat’s garden: artichokes and brussel sprouts.</i></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: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHSvdDo7AF3UxzRJ3wG1LMSox1_25lBj7vyy-EnmJsefH-IrgiRgmckJkUIhMzLZy6Mh0n3HxwSBB7ZKyd-FEzeRCzVyF9ZFPcgfS4_67FBlO2oXiCjAUjfq6A1mgGL2-hPKamVRLBm_FQ/s1600/potato+vine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHSvdDo7AF3UxzRJ3wG1LMSox1_25lBj7vyy-EnmJsefH-IrgiRgmckJkUIhMzLZy6Mh0n3HxwSBB7ZKyd-FEzeRCzVyF9ZFPcgfS4_67FBlO2oXiCjAUjfq6A1mgGL2-hPKamVRLBm_FQ/s800/potato+vine.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>At her front door: sweet potato vine</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></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: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9taDmpdomsjWWGTaT8T6jr5uOXfCQqSa4SM2VH9rNtW2_m0M1OUBWTIHVPAgDIqfm_ax9ABvvZhK0SQJPWRGMPRMtr136xB1NgLGgPK6CIk-M23MxGazYHdeQS9zoJn1t7efrW1kSQZp/s1600/karen+in+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9taDmpdomsjWWGTaT8T6jr5uOXfCQqSa4SM2VH9rNtW2_m0M1OUBWTIHVPAgDIqfm_ax9ABvvZhK0SQJPWRGMPRMtr136xB1NgLGgPK6CIk-M23MxGazYHdeQS9zoJn1t7efrW1kSQZp/s800/karen+in+kitchen.jpg" width="500" /></a></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;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Another home that I got to view was the work-in-progress of kitchen designer Karen Swanson. I took this photo of her standing in the kitchen that she wanted on the tour! This was also in early August. Checking in with her recently I was told she is almost finished (why can’t my renovations go this quickly??!!) While we were there, she showed us her plans and described how she envisioned her new kitchen to be. Below is an updated photo from the space. I love it already! And wait until you see her butler’s pantry. It has a surprising punch of color not to be missed! If you want to read a bit of her background story on her design process, <a href="http://www.cultivate.com/projects/new-england-design-works/my-kitchen-renovation">follow along on her renovation blog.</a> She has been very busy with her design work, so the posts aren’t as frequent as she would like, but anyone going through the decision making ups-and-downs of a kitchen project will appreciate reading what even a seasoned designer has to go through to achieve her heart-of-the-home vision. </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: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAF_k8a6dGAE7qQLTvkxetZCXKSSv-kxKq4j_mh_e5X74qh7436O47n5120TGedAyeVbgRF7f1V_sX1-vL_pZfocrwBi7OAq5yawwTGczbI2CYEfzuQU7adq8C_bep2dnkAWn_GhTG2Dl0/s1600/swanson+kitchen" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAF_k8a6dGAE7qQLTvkxetZCXKSSv-kxKq4j_mh_e5X74qh7436O47n5120TGedAyeVbgRF7f1V_sX1-vL_pZfocrwBi7OAq5yawwTGczbI2CYEfzuQU7adq8C_bep2dnkAWn_GhTG2Dl0/s800/swanson+kitchen" width="350" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>photo credit: Karen Swanson</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwCpinK0z28RQnhT303Wo2BV5rxmZucjN0VDf6Rlyt5UM098dQ4lMSf8KO9rn6Ftiz3PB-lgsb8acUvR06EJiOHvzZ7dEboAXyBN494Io3ZblA2sD-p8_w53dmKnh5YhEszadCVinI2J1q/s1600/LMK+Interiors+kitchen.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwCpinK0z28RQnhT303Wo2BV5rxmZucjN0VDf6Rlyt5UM098dQ4lMSf8KO9rn6Ftiz3PB-lgsb8acUvR06EJiOHvzZ7dEboAXyBN494Io3ZblA2sD-p8_w53dmKnh5YhEszadCVinI2J1q/s800/LMK+Interiors+kitchen.png" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>photo courtesy Lisa Kawski</i></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;">Blue and white kitchens will always be a New England favorite. This open floor plan kitchen designed by Lisa Kawski of <a href="http://www.lmkinteriorsltd.com/">LMK Interiors</a> is a beautiful example of a space geared toward spending time with family, guests and pups in an environment that is comfortable for all. I really like the placement of the TV by the island. Great spot to watch <a href="http://www.fox.com/masterchef/">Master Chef,</a> <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/cupcake-wars/index.html">Cupcake Wars</a> or <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/chefs/ina-garten/index.html">Ina Garten.</a> I am looking forward to seeing this charming space in real life.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlYjM3xjxpvoU0MyR9YbhKjST3T8-RoJn6PiAY2fZPY6X0jArgNGUiS2CwkaBRYL2N0IIDx_aX0uAm5ijoY8Z3fz9sGjYe0Qxkz9LRduln27GD3YeTNWbnhjQxlUJ9pTQnCvgc_AY6w1Y/s1600/WenhamKitchenTour_MichelleBailey.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlYjM3xjxpvoU0MyR9YbhKjST3T8-RoJn6PiAY2fZPY6X0jArgNGUiS2CwkaBRYL2N0IIDx_aX0uAm5ijoY8Z3fz9sGjYe0Qxkz9LRduln27GD3YeTNWbnhjQxlUJ9pTQnCvgc_AY6w1Y/s800/WenhamKitchenTour_MichelleBailey.jpeg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>photo credit: Michelle Bailey</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">A few other friends of mine have kitchens on the tour. Visit the facebook pages of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wilson-Kelsey-Design/114837171881750">Wilson Kelsey Design</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4601501991076&set=o.28844302220&type=3&theater">Meadowview Construction,</a> and the blog of <a href="http://www.howellcustombuild.com/wenham-kitchen-tour">Howell Custom Building Group</a> to see their sneak peeks. Viewing the spaces in person, however, is a great way to get a feel for what makes a kitchen design work both aesthetically and functionally, so I highly advise taking the tour. <a href="http://www.wenhammuseum.org/northshoredesignshow.html">Tickets are on sale now</a> ($15 in advance, $23 on October 13th). I also recommend packing a boxed lunch to eat while traveling during the day long journey (doors open at 11am and tour ends at 4pm) from one incredible kitchen to the next. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I will be visting the kitchens with a group of friends so maybe I will see you en route?</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><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: center;"><br /></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: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

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The inside of this home is decorated very much like a magical garden party. See it for yourself  at the 5th Annual Heart of the Home Kitchen...

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York Decorator Show House 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFV6Hva0CiKavLhSJJmXhd11dE00jkx2g7oxu1yrnWCw-Hd1oJ-nva0UnE3iBV7wI4bcP5mX_jQxIaR7CoPjVl1KD9ZMjj0YnRBhTh1URRxQ_I2d-5DK3Jl7JM5kY3isxy-GgDqG4Kra5w/s1600/york+show+house+2012+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFV6Hva0CiKavLhSJJmXhd11dE00jkx2g7oxu1yrnWCw-Hd1oJ-nva0UnE3iBV7wI4bcP5mX_jQxIaR7CoPjVl1KD9ZMjj0YnRBhTh1URRxQ_I2d-5DK3Jl7JM5kY3isxy-GgDqG4Kra5w/s800/york+show+house+2012+003.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The Master Suite: <a href="http://www.mlbinteriordesign.com/">Meredith Bohn Interior Design</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>photo courtesy Meredith Bohn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></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;">Saturday, July 14th is opening day at one of my favorite annual design events: <a href="http://www.oldyork.org/visit/showhouse.html">The Old York Decorator Show House</a> in York, Maine and I have a couple sneak peek photos for you! Designer <a href="http://www.mlbinteriordesign.com/about/">Meredith Bohn</a> of Hollis, NH sent me these fabulous pics ... how did she know I have a thing for designer baths? ; )</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;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEE5OXHnWx88yTar6s0aAZnszmlaQMwR_VdfnoARniGAOzu7Co-ia7rL_3DO0hnwxGv3RFKe4dJ3QOtlGQgU_EeMGNWYxRKOGBwqoCXktoFG6PSJsYWa94WXNDrEYJc83iKBr3K8bF_NO/s1600/york+show+house+2012+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEE5OXHnWx88yTar6s0aAZnszmlaQMwR_VdfnoARniGAOzu7Co-ia7rL_3DO0hnwxGv3RFKe4dJ3QOtlGQgU_EeMGNWYxRKOGBwqoCXktoFG6PSJsYWa94WXNDrEYJc83iKBr3K8bF_NO/s800/york+show+house+2012+005.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I’m loving the modern chevron patterned rug with the traditional clawfoot tub</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>in Meredith Bohn</i><span style="background-color: white;"><i>’</i></span><i style="background-color: white;">s York Decorator Show House master bath.</i></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;">I can’t wait to see the spaces in real life! Last year Meredith</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">’</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">s room was <a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef_4_autumn_2011/20">a french country inspired kitchen</a>. It was featured in the Autumn issue of New England Finery Magazine along with my other favorite </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">“designer </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">focal points</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">”</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"> from the show.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVdxAqZzkEoLU21IOgrxElX7xDD1nbYbWyNJwMFh5Ni-jpzxeENzYZC-yQr7lmp4Bh_w_zps29MVb-CUFHZ2zGAOpQMrI6W2x12kj543OGz1UVUc21rsWHcifWVqwID60awnsIP3W0ijR/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-07-13+at+9.23.34+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVdxAqZzkEoLU21IOgrxElX7xDD1nbYbWyNJwMFh5Ni-jpzxeENzYZC-yQr7lmp4Bh_w_zps29MVb-CUFHZ2zGAOpQMrI6W2x12kj543OGz1UVUc21rsWHcifWVqwID60awnsIP3W0ijR/s800/Screen+shot+2012-07-13+at+9.23.34+PM.png" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i>Meredith Bohn Interiors for the 22nd Annual Old York Decorator Show House</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef_4_autumn_2011/20">New England Finery Magazine: Autumn 2011 p. 20-21</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i>photo by <a href="http://www.michaeljleephotography.com/">Michael J. Lee</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1txpbWsSpmT0I2l5hyphenhyphenOQQAEemT4UbbyK7Hna9otVnCb-sfpWdh2TMciFXGRvNoAYi-PeXsVLuWwDc4hPrjUGbTCXqPakMQ7LYbgcg-m9C8vMlbBhq2FyVkUw4aGpnWcYrupe14DpVO7mQ/s1600/program+guide+cover+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1txpbWsSpmT0I2l5hyphenhyphenOQQAEemT4UbbyK7Hna9otVnCb-sfpWdh2TMciFXGRvNoAYi-PeXsVLuWwDc4hPrjUGbTCXqPakMQ7LYbgcg-m9C8vMlbBhq2FyVkUw4aGpnWcYrupe14DpVO7mQ/s800/program+guide+cover+2012.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></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;">There are always a number of special events tied in with this summer show which happens to take place in the town where my family has vacationed for decades. Next year I will plan to go up for the Friday night Preview Party and stay on through the weekend at </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">my mom</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">’</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">s <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2009/07/more-from-york-seaside-cottage.html">summer cottage</a>. The first night of a show is always so exciting, with all the designers finally able to breathe a sigh of relief that the hard work is done and they can relax and simply enjoy the pretty scenery.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">Another great event worth saving the date for is the Designer Luncheon. A panel of designers share their behind-the-scenes stories along with trends and tips. I <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2009/08/decorators-q-luncheon-in-york.html">attended a few years ago</a> and since then, have become friends with the designers on the panel (<a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nefinery-feb2011/47">Nicole Yee</a>, <a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef_4_autumn_2011/30">Frank Hodge</a>, and <a href="http://joycejordaninteriors.com/">Joyce Jordan</a> to name a few). <a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef_4_autumn_2011/35">Gerald Pomeroy</a> will be on the panel this year. I highly recommend sitting in on this one to hear what Gerald has to share. He is so talented and such a genuine soul!</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;">Below are just a few happenings, but do check out the <a href="http://www.oldyork.org/visit/showhouse.html">Museums of Old York website</a> for more.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="p1"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">July 18 - <a href="http://www.stonewallkitchen.com/cookinghome.html">Stonewall Kitchen</a> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Cooking School</span><span style="background-color: white;"> luncheon program, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. -- Price: $60 includes Museums of Old York Decorator Show House Ticket.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="p1"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="p3"><span style="font-size: large;">July 19 - Behind the Scenes at the <a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/">Antiques Road Show</a> with appraiser Don Cresswell, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, York Harbor Inn, 6 – 8:30 p.m. -- Price: $60 includes Museums of Old York Decorator Show House Ticket. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="p3"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="p3"></div><div class="p1"><span style="font-size: large;">August 8 - Luncheon at <a href="http://www.yorkharborreading.com/">York Harbor Reading Room</a> with a Designer Panel Discussion. Find out what really happens behind the scenes at the Decorator Show House from four of this year’s outstanding designers: Sue Bartlett, Gerald Pomeroy, Michael Engelhardt and Linda Zukas. York Harbor Reading Room, 491 York Street, York Harbor, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. $60 includes lecture, lunch and Show House Ticket.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">For all events, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.oldyork.org/Purchase%20Tickets/showhousetickets.html">order tickets online</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">or </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">call 207-363-4974.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0qOMWEBufUYocEo791jqrxWrqhKdpzxY4TwXUDWef-JDdhmF4Pee0AIp4kZhBKuI7bCMAe12rjJTKB00LUcFEmmRv2YAXKgVGLEjhpM6Iax6cSmE6fjB4G7HryKRBly8yS8BcTTe_S6XH/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-07-13+at+10.31.32+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0qOMWEBufUYocEo791jqrxWrqhKdpzxY4TwXUDWef-JDdhmF4Pee0AIp4kZhBKuI7bCMAe12rjJTKB00LUcFEmmRv2YAXKgVGLEjhpM6Iax6cSmE6fjB4G7HryKRBly8yS8BcTTe_S6XH/s800/Screen+shot+2012-07-13+at+10.31.32+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i>Barbara Vaughn and Marianne Mooers </i></span><i>of <a href="http://americantraditionsinc.com/">American Traditions, Inc.</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i> for the 22nd Annual Old York Decorator Show House</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef_4_autumn_2011/33">New England Finery Magazine: Autumn 2011 p. 32-33</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i>photo by <a href="http://www.michaeljleephotography.com/">Michael J. Lee</a></i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Let me know if you are planning to attend the show, and please share any favorite design tips you took away from it. I plan to go up very soon. I wouldn</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">’</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">t miss it!   </span></div><br /><div class="p4"><br /></div><div class="p4"><br /></div><br /><br />

York Decorator Show House 2012

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