Glen Magna Show House: After Photos

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisiqpGEIncxflsG0TanKhHhoJyNAx9AzMpOsAYWu8IglnJyfCDdYDTBZvfv3X8tt0n8VnehYFctOKMjyc0RyJcp4_QiKjkAcErKf3UbKriS76DHfvFfhbu0Cxyy1QX8fxhl8TB4T61Bknc/s1600/YvonneBlacker_GlenMagnaLounge_EricRoth-s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisiqpGEIncxflsG0TanKhHhoJyNAx9AzMpOsAYWu8IglnJyfCDdYDTBZvfv3X8tt0n8VnehYFctOKMjyc0RyJcp4_QiKjkAcErKf3UbKriS76DHfvFfhbu0Cxyy1QX8fxhl8TB4T61Bknc/s1600/YvonneBlacker_GlenMagnaLounge_EricRoth-s.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yvonne Blacker Interiors // photo credit: Eric Roth</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 summer issue of <a href="http://coastalhg.com/">Coastal Home</a> magazine features beautiful photos taken by <a href="http://www.ericrothphoto.com/">Eric Roth</a> of the design transformation of the Endicott Mansion at Glen Magna Farms. Above is the picture of the lounge I designed, and below are the adjoining two spaces that I tackled for the Holiday Show House in December. Currently, Glen Magna is booked most weekends for special events and wedding celebrations, while during the week they host boxed lunch garden tours. Have you had the chance to visit this North Shore gem lately? I would love to host a family party here, as it feels so much like home to me! </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/AVvXsEj-YbkW-TY6yiHK8KiHEYbtsGzZZguxpD1hYel6PBllW2oFqZauDpwIw79uwReelx1WkpPKudz3qlXAPcDKuhU3FH1V5EGNMrxCs_Tisn4SyC_f3d_Cii6pcMYD3nDmnxYX9vxFo5pW8rD2/s1600/YvonneBlacker_GlenMagnaHallway_EricRoth-s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YbkW-TY6yiHK8KiHEYbtsGzZZguxpD1hYel6PBllW2oFqZauDpwIw79uwReelx1WkpPKudz3qlXAPcDKuhU3FH1V5EGNMrxCs_Tisn4SyC_f3d_Cii6pcMYD3nDmnxYX9vxFo5pW8rD2/s1600/YvonneBlacker_GlenMagnaHallway_EricRoth-s.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yvonne Blacker Interiors // photo credit: Eric Roth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">wedding photography: <a href="http://elizabethwertzphotography.com/">Elizabeth Wertz</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: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkc_b7tfX5gm3wq0mqdGJX-LFAj9EpAx8rBpBNbhnS4-u5Rx2wkT6gpvr5igoqZ_O7HDuArEw0-Oac9_WF5qVfVoOlV9C8neVTOHi3woYZQEzhut74qnjFdqUuWZ9vcUt-nBIFIRswxoW/s1600/YvonneBlacker_GlenMagnaPowderRoom_EricRoth-s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkc_b7tfX5gm3wq0mqdGJX-LFAj9EpAx8rBpBNbhnS4-u5Rx2wkT6gpvr5igoqZ_O7HDuArEw0-Oac9_WF5qVfVoOlV9C8neVTOHi3woYZQEzhut74qnjFdqUuWZ9vcUt-nBIFIRswxoW/s1600/YvonneBlacker_GlenMagnaPowderRoom_EricRoth-s.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yvonne Blacker Interiors // photo credit: Eric Roth</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/AVvXsEj8bz_Fim3-mnBMO5p4ax4mZj3dz5G_LFR3Gl4HKrcQ886bnqqaf-xp2_1XakATkAnMsNtiS1sgFOtaU-PKKyTdu554yldQi_LvJo2ysLaOOqWINvk9s6lPso6IvVw59ut3HfCKdeZDWsWy/s1600/YvonneBlacker_GlenMagna_BirchTreeBath_EricRoth-s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8bz_Fim3-mnBMO5p4ax4mZj3dz5G_LFR3Gl4HKrcQ886bnqqaf-xp2_1XakATkAnMsNtiS1sgFOtaU-PKKyTdu554yldQi_LvJo2ysLaOOqWINvk9s6lPso6IvVw59ut3HfCKdeZDWsWy/s1600/YvonneBlacker_GlenMagna_BirchTreeBath_EricRoth-s.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yvonne Blacker Interiors // photo credit: Eric Roth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">faux finish by Mary Taggart</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.taggartstudio.com/about.html">Taggart Studio</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: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNW_tRWAPJZlMFLbECjZ7dAv33NW0lg7SW0L-MWeQtgYV6mN6VMxPRdom3JVnqoJy3KCIRGcCfUCswixhjv5qmCVwkxrLtkkC7vnaRAjOhuQ2q_QREDtlmiiG9-nZy1sb8lzrEFiOjtzP-/s1600/CH-Summer2014_rgb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNW_tRWAPJZlMFLbECjZ7dAv33NW0lg7SW0L-MWeQtgYV6mN6VMxPRdom3JVnqoJy3KCIRGcCfUCswixhjv5qmCVwkxrLtkkC7vnaRAjOhuQ2q_QREDtlmiiG9-nZy1sb8lzrEFiOjtzP-/s1600/CH-Summer2014_rgb.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://coastalhg.com/">Coastal Home Magazine</a> // summer issue 2014</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cover photo: Rob Karosis</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/AVvXsEgPuZflNkvtAc0IokWEoPjalpEjuZQi8W3oHHblwVDnzQ5PA994XSKBSxey3-kJPDVXnUP7l7QopHrJRqF3KLH7yugKRYN7Y7Uv7bxG_h9X0S8GgQgDmnzolZHYoBOhUGVLRsV0BhCTBtZY/s1600/GlenMagna+designers_K+Mphotography.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuZflNkvtAc0IokWEoPjalpEjuZQi8W3oHHblwVDnzQ5PA994XSKBSxey3-kJPDVXnUP7l7QopHrJRqF3KLH7yugKRYN7Y7Uv7bxG_h9X0S8GgQgDmnzolZHYoBOhUGVLRsV0BhCTBtZY/s1600/GlenMagna+designers_K+Mphotography.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Glen Magna Farms designers at Coastal Home Magazine</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>launch party at Country Curtains on July 29, 2014</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Left to right: myself, Donna Terry, Diana Kennedy, Elyse Parkhurst,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Caitlin Flynn, Candy Weston, Jenifer Dunn Coen, Linda Hentschel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(missing from photo: William Ralph and Michael Carter)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">photo credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/KM-Photography/247407265411499?sk=timeline">K + M 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; 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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;">a sneak peek of the article is online </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://coastalhg.com/Featured-Homes/glen-magna-farms.html">via Coastal Home</a></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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Zv4Ig88Noqk7iJwz30NCV8ngnEGNLfut4A97sTSxukLtCuYtFE5ELApd9uA_HXpsgGggS5lhoY30ZM7bI0IEfXAn5nf6m6_G7zmKYb7vzbIMooefu7HmGpcsZ07EPpLuRgzZiWhQTWhJ/s1600/glen+magna+garden+yblacker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Glen Magna Show House: After Photos

Yvonne Blacker Interiors // photo credit: Eric Roth The summer issue of Coastal Home magazine features beautiful photos taken by Eric Roth ...

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A few client “Afters”

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JcTaFeUdbxM6Uu_Qm_zY8RKuZAbfV3QVuq3H6Z8so5NX5lBOBmSHjpGutyLKhd1_cYhLZAoiS6fFW3Bt-a-o4LjxgACeaUESCiJuU2hnEHqUxdLzC0S41TbnC5xN75lW5-HwuvGQEmZ_/s1600/bathtub+w%253Aart.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680270840216574002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JcTaFeUdbxM6Uu_Qm_zY8RKuZAbfV3QVuq3H6Z8so5NX5lBOBmSHjpGutyLKhd1_cYhLZAoiS6fFW3Bt-a-o4LjxgACeaUESCiJuU2hnEHqUxdLzC0S41TbnC5xN75lW5-HwuvGQEmZ_/s800/bathtub+w%253Aart.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >S<span>tep one: color consultation and linen choices</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> for the bath</span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Step two: find artwork to hang over the spa tub</span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />I forget sometimes to show what I am working on with my decorating clients, so today I am featuring a few homes that I have helped transform with fresh paint colors, new art, decorative styling or design coaching. The spa tub above needed a piece of artwork that could fill the space and still make sense with the colors in the adjacent master bedroom. The bedding, which the homeowner chose, is a multicolored small print floral (scroll down below to see entrance to bath). I found this large canvas with tall flowers bordering a sandy beach. I like how it references water (i.e. being in the tub or in the ocean) plus the flowers in the painting are shown in the same rich colors that are found on the bed. </span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBySYg_wBx0ko_ETS9pQFIsz4QYGH1ym7OB6x-RlbMHnvQFUI3ucnbGbMMjv3bb2fCMzo11t5IzZdoHCkC060y49R90eHLbkjpsdWOMDJ-pe-giVb7DQLGinRaERgUuBGu2ZKUcwRedwma/s1600/monogrammed+towels.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680275232548814610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBySYg_wBx0ko_ETS9pQFIsz4QYGH1ym7OB6x-RlbMHnvQFUI3ucnbGbMMjv3bb2fCMzo11t5IzZdoHCkC060y49R90eHLbkjpsdWOMDJ-pe-giVb7DQLGinRaERgUuBGu2ZKUcwRedwma/s800/monogrammed+towels.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">I suggested monogramming “his and her</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">”</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> towels</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />to add a personal touch to the new bath.</span> </span></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSgOOX_zE0kF_LJig9e9LJcpS6OY6BzfOTN6i0DkYoD536SWijWamsyyt0lVKbZIBY-NsMFyg5c4Pk9lByv98MWyDRBWUbIF5VQdlJDqPVEDcDea5ZMIv-faxksLnWWvBuDceGgbKeW3tP/s1600/bedroom-tv-bath.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680270852946980466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSgOOX_zE0kF_LJig9e9LJcpS6OY6BzfOTN6i0DkYoD536SWijWamsyyt0lVKbZIBY-NsMFyg5c4Pk9lByv98MWyDRBWUbIF5VQdlJDqPVEDcDea5ZMIv-faxksLnWWvBuDceGgbKeW3tP/s800/bedroom-tv-bath.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />A cool blue was chosen for the master bedroom walls to coordinate with the bedding and to add a contrast to the warm wood tones of the furniture and the sandy palette of the bath. On top of the dresser, I created a focal point that would also anchor the flat screen wall mounted television. I added a pair of candlesticks for a touch of romance and to help bridge the visual gap between the television and the bureau.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibKPMgWcE6Q_JUDU1MLOXBCOlmEh1UlqZpleZXHilVePuexzFFmeStfENOeKIy_3A39yv568fljOgukzbE4mwGvgTmnwXUWtQDzvljgpr-ZqVTFWdc4Ly4dRoLVr2n7aXQRXQuCLNTXwPp/s1600/top+of+dresser2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680285010413061506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibKPMgWcE6Q_JUDU1MLOXBCOlmEh1UlqZpleZXHilVePuexzFFmeStfENOeKIy_3A39yv568fljOgukzbE4mwGvgTmnwXUWtQDzvljgpr-ZqVTFWdc4Ly4dRoLVr2n7aXQRXQuCLNTXwPp/s800/top+of+dresser2.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />For this vignette, I chose objects that were a variety of heights, finishes and textures. A painted vintage box acts as a pretty catch-all for small jewelry boxes along with the odds and ends that typically end up being emptied from pockets at night.</span><br /><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2iU21tybpF0RjuoVv3iMLyrxpgXQVh9-Sdjp71ltHVYQfZwla-HdSMwYg5Jev7qUNljVTzpjpiZbk7_E6v9IzgfG-WOVvebX0EshiDuXBBDmHW61lrWzdZcHBsEKeXmwtHT5a6viU5RB/s1600/inside+box.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680275222393098978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2iU21tybpF0RjuoVv3iMLyrxpgXQVh9-Sdjp71ltHVYQfZwla-HdSMwYg5Jev7qUNljVTzpjpiZbk7_E6v9IzgfG-WOVvebX0EshiDuXBBDmHW61lrWzdZcHBsEKeXmwtHT5a6viU5RB/s800/inside+box.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />HOUSE NUMBER TWO:</span><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNw6WzdauRB-ufqVCKBDtuY2GGuB9fUtY6TcvOiOC9wGFclFxJs19M5KqZmysRvr35X2yjkIiEHRN8OIMOTnRNK9FCSN-RW8B-ZqOD35RHjUfxtEgsHRmg1t22UeG0A2QveBWioKuuZ8jB/s1600/blue+wall+%252B+chair.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680275455118203186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNw6WzdauRB-ufqVCKBDtuY2GGuB9fUtY6TcvOiOC9wGFclFxJs19M5KqZmysRvr35X2yjkIiEHRN8OIMOTnRNK9FCSN-RW8B-ZqOD35RHjUfxtEgsHRmg1t22UeG0A2QveBWioKuuZ8jB/s800/blue+wall+%252B+chair.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">A modern light blue-gray wall color was chosen to compliment the more traditional slate covered floors.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuEYXR0dN9dJ_0He24SNAGfioABvdKmyHU5eO0KPpiJvVxYcp2_SKuI6ONGztAvRKlUwf8403Es5jzbrLwh20GZZNmiMwtlllebpfPA8NdImqSKJhycvWvyKAl1qCCZolbF_zigducQQU8/s1600/long+hallway.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680271075321252562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuEYXR0dN9dJ_0He24SNAGfioABvdKmyHU5eO0KPpiJvVxYcp2_SKuI6ONGztAvRKlUwf8403Es5jzbrLwh20GZZNmiMwtlllebpfPA8NdImqSKJhycvWvyKAl1qCCZolbF_zigducQQU8/s800/long+hallway.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />An extremely long hallway was given architectural interest by adding crown molding and wainscotting detail. Now the walls are ready for a gallery of family photos. By keeping the palette monochromatic, the focal point is on the master bedroom at the hall’s end, instead of drawing attention to the expanse of walls.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2pFnHSEDPKV3oT8s0f6V-4qbw1GYf4zNLckhwhoHRiEkB1aowO-TOEd5Z4i6VYKooiqHIclz7B5cTqgwn5XJf_Kthpno8br7Ism3hz4eI_TEheW4T0T0Nm93PsClZF273MWQUwBY9X25/s1600/brown+bedroom.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680271085188145538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2pFnHSEDPKV3oT8s0f6V-4qbw1GYf4zNLckhwhoHRiEkB1aowO-TOEd5Z4i6VYKooiqHIclz7B5cTqgwn5XJf_Kthpno8br7Ism3hz4eI_TEheW4T0T0Nm93PsClZF273MWQUwBY9X25/s800/brown+bedroom.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">The master bedroom in this home is a<br />rich contrast of chocolates and creams.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">HOUSE NUMBER THREE: BEFORE<br /><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwy7KV5GocnRqxlQPMwVCtkPTJqxXRbmo5UFmW5G03C8zMp97D4ME2HO2PvODsRgdYlUfvFFN286qXf-YnWVofffeJavQyjf1MzeUSfmv9pYXqhyVC_EVJTbNAZuIWEzc2DfmSQZDNmk3/s1600/counter+before.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680270870073310306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwy7KV5GocnRqxlQPMwVCtkPTJqxXRbmo5UFmW5G03C8zMp97D4ME2HO2PvODsRgdYlUfvFFN286qXf-YnWVofffeJavQyjf1MzeUSfmv9pYXqhyVC_EVJTbNAZuIWEzc2DfmSQZDNmk3/s800/counter+before.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Existing cabinets in this home were refinished and given new hardware to match the new stainless steel appliances. By keeping their existing cabinets, the homeowners were able to splurge on a new granite countertop and tumbled marble backsplash ...</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">AND AFTER<br /><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtP2I-KzQNc5F5TFNYcTr9x3gMrWeaoRr8ZWivTPfD01bmOmiiK7dBX9egx3cK9Hrn7zFdoCiXqI6_lhGe4fkubli2EJBBNXmal3LzL0lEIXwU1RrHvzi-zA1D8aiAYkw6oGgmI8yaZPkX/s1600/counter+after.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680270855050929010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtP2I-KzQNc5F5TFNYcTr9x3gMrWeaoRr8ZWivTPfD01bmOmiiK7dBX9egx3cK9Hrn7zFdoCiXqI6_lhGe4fkubli2EJBBNXmal3LzL0lEIXwU1RrHvzi-zA1D8aiAYkw6oGgmI8yaZPkX/s800/counter+after.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />We chose a cranberry, gray and cream colored granite that would pull out the colors in the stained glass door on one of the upper cabinets. The yellow pineapple plays the same visual trick. When you work with what you have, instead of fighting it, the final design looks much more planned.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Learn my decorating tricks ...</span><br />Could your home use a little “design coaxing?” Do you have decorating questions that you would like answered? I am going to be presenting a series of evening decorating workshops at <a href="http://www.taggartstudio.com/Schedule_of_Classes.php">TaggArt Studio</a> in Wakefield starting in January. If you would like to sign up, email me at yblacker@verizon.net and I will send you info.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Special holiday shopping event ...</span><br />There will be a holiday shopping open house at <a href="http://www.taggartstudio.com/Home_Page.php">TaggArt Studio</a> on this Friday night, December 2nd from 6pm to 8pm and on Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Along with <a href="http://www.taggartstudio.com/Portfolio.php">fine artwork</a> from studio owner Mary Taggart, jewelry, hostess gifts, and custom children</span><span style="font-size:130%;">’</span><span style="font-size:130%;">s</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> clothing and accessories, my friend <a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/">Beth Hylan</a> will be there with her always creative holiday trimmings so don’t miss out! For more details, <a href="http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=g9l8wkdab&v=001750MJEUdJzMWX3_2uGLcWzCBijQl5h8OXokxA1-3TQQHZzIHhBgyP9KYwfepc9JKPxuOxHmj8D7mj71BKLjIFFJr6HAyeSF4WkP7VNUDu-oRuUwbPzg0jnWEIOGvTzJb">click here</a>. I will be sending over some fliers with the information about my upcoming classes, and you will be able to get on the class list by signing up during this weekend sale. Decorating consultations also make great gifts and I will have some discounted gift certificates available for those hard-to-buy-for someones on your list!<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JcTaFeUdbxM6Uu_Qm_zY8RKuZAbfV3QVuq3H6Z8so5NX5lBOBmSHjpGutyLKhd1_cYhLZAoiS6fFW3Bt-a-o4LjxgACeaUESCiJuU2hnEHqUxdLzC0S41TbnC5xN75lW5-HwuvGQEmZ_/s1600/bathtub+w%253Aart.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a>

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Holiday open houses this weekend

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04xLAhwifvIBMUiPhR_tXKmpkgQg-s1OHOLo4Le3cJi3vyKXrBWb0gyj5nGdzMaDJj_ZibuqIedmOrer_Xyf7sXLjBuvyJWCHU79S0NISZsVbjHHdHfZp9v8_2ZJn5fXWuyAWhUfp0OLk/s1600/treats%2540AcornInteriors.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546664488348435554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04xLAhwifvIBMUiPhR_tXKmpkgQg-s1OHOLo4Le3cJi3vyKXrBWb0gyj5nGdzMaDJj_ZibuqIedmOrer_Xyf7sXLjBuvyJWCHU79S0NISZsVbjHHdHfZp9v8_2ZJn5fXWuyAWhUfp0OLk/s400/treats%2540AcornInteriors.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Last night was the Holiday Stroll in Andover.<br />I stopped by to visit Paula Bakies of <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/acorninteriors"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Acorn Interiors</span></a> at her new retail location at 10 Essex Street.<br />Lots of people came in to take a look at her new space, have a few treats, and see some of the work that<br />is leaving her showroom ...<br /></span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw9NDH_OjZILcvZj_Kq7egS7npiZyoG4eHFjLRbQh9hojN3dvIZcjfaz7lMTPzY9CZBb70DeaPzwdnloxcThRssMZ35wA-gA028oP7Bci6LF6j3YENwSgW-NOCexxfjW05p_C_er-2vHlN/s1600/ottomansAcornInteriors.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546664485793465522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw9NDH_OjZILcvZj_Kq7egS7npiZyoG4eHFjLRbQh9hojN3dvIZcjfaz7lMTPzY9CZBb70DeaPzwdnloxcThRssMZ35wA-gA028oP7Bci6LF6j3YENwSgW-NOCexxfjW05p_C_er-2vHlN/s400/ottomansAcornInteriors.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 296px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />An array of ottomans includes a<br />“before</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> (all white) and three “afters.</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">These are available for purchase or can be<br />custom-designed by request. Let me know<br />if you need help choosing fabrics : )<br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggLC7TesRop-1XbHxCOt4yvlmj_D-44wEtIRntSg7ur2oeeXkn_jm6sWC6tkQ-0KSUnPq1JqbKZq9jU1tfU6hlDDbMb-3ph3KJqeea2XjQjWXGyr2rIVrpIj-4n9e3q4K7tFBQD__71bj/s1600/vignetteLPasquale%253AAcornInteriors.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546669641729079330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggLC7TesRop-1XbHxCOt4yvlmj_D-44wEtIRntSg7ur2oeeXkn_jm6sWC6tkQ-0KSUnPq1JqbKZq9jU1tfU6hlDDbMb-3ph3KJqeea2XjQjWXGyr2rIVrpIj-4n9e3q4K7tFBQD__71bj/s400/vignetteLPasquale%253AAcornInteriors.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Window treatments and ottoman for a girl’s room<br />designed by Lisa Pasquale (who happens to be<br />from my home town and is very talented!)</span><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNOTCIz77dYzzVCcV76_84SLo8NAQTfNCdFvrknJCpmUtFlPzYfjSTAlUS4GaUBSKAh5biSd5KQdZwkdsxvvKyeJUz4oaIw4UkS9hCi-WGoqoUiK8IC0KID8xHKgQ6YVVMveY-50BCi3x/s1600/pairofchairsAcornInteriors.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546666116130273266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNOTCIz77dYzzVCcV76_84SLo8NAQTfNCdFvrknJCpmUtFlPzYfjSTAlUS4GaUBSKAh5biSd5KQdZwkdsxvvKyeJUz4oaIw4UkS9hCi-WGoqoUiK8IC0KID8xHKgQ6YVVMveY-50BCi3x/s400/pairofchairsAcornInteriors.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Paula transformed these vintage<br />chairs into modern beauties.<br /><br /><br /><br />After leaving <span style="font-weight: bold;">Acorn Interiors</span>, I headed over to<br />another holiday open house at <a href="http://www.taggartstudio.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> TaggArt Studio</span></a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> which<br />is on Salem Street in Wakefield</span><span style="font-size:130%;">. I took some pictures<br />of what you can find there on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday from</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10am to 4pm</span>, which is the last day<br />of their holiday trunk show ...<br /></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2sN-_Hn1ekdONruOY9ZY_OZsAqb2rB2HA_IHjX9VaxIRDCwIiLwNAM0y_0gUpe54Vn7wCC4OjItLOdqxfSuV582eDX0N5_2CQ9bP0iMmoh-YOfuZLM8RrXZwnIaGArSfVzubvXKFAn94/s1600/JewelryLGovostesONeill.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546664175330033234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2sN-_Hn1ekdONruOY9ZY_OZsAqb2rB2HA_IHjX9VaxIRDCwIiLwNAM0y_0gUpe54Vn7wCC4OjItLOdqxfSuV582eDX0N5_2CQ9bP0iMmoh-YOfuZLM8RrXZwnIaGArSfVzubvXKFAn94/s400/JewelryLGovostesONeill.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 376px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Some really pretty pieces of inspirational jewelry<br />designed by Linda Govostes-O’Neill<br /><br /><br /></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCrbhayUX6-EwDLHG1riG1DFQswe2BnmscU3TsSDZuJpzrJcUlV0EliXvWwFtHEjwyujTyMbd6lDNrWveL4lJZKxD0y4ajDqZ2FwLR1smS5dH2pWn8TvqVBVbyuo414sYrj7zLq_HqtTnK/s1600/gratitudejournalMSnow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546663298030955106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCrbhayUX6-EwDLHG1riG1DFQswe2BnmscU3TsSDZuJpzrJcUlV0EliXvWwFtHEjwyujTyMbd6lDNrWveL4lJZKxD0y4ajDqZ2FwLR1smS5dH2pWn8TvqVBVbyuo414sYrj7zLq_HqtTnK/s400/gratitudejournalMSnow.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Gratitude journals and inspirational collage<br />gift items created by <a href="http://mariannesnow.com/about.aspx">Marianne Snow</a><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc4JdCRdvQtEEoNfOb2NJa1UqvZQzI4RRoSdyl048FxNaVnoxDuKj_Bn-2HOxu42arFBSrE3_rJwEsMxchQiKxJKMl0Ny0WGMb7uTIeYKBhP-fZ4ris25VY7a8D3AQRxgJKuG2IeZr7JnS/s1600/ANewEnglandChristmas.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546664338280425058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc4JdCRdvQtEEoNfOb2NJa1UqvZQzI4RRoSdyl048FxNaVnoxDuKj_Bn-2HOxu42arFBSrE3_rJwEsMxchQiKxJKMl0Ny0WGMb7uTIeYKBhP-fZ4ris25VY7a8D3AQRxgJKuG2IeZr7JnS/s400/ANewEnglandChristmas.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 331px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Music to celebrate the holidays<br />by local talent <a href="http://www.amazon.com/New-England-Christmas-Noel/dp/B002VL2MAW">Noel Smith</a><br /><br /><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3Ty_lYh7zzh0y309NTLb6UloTuaItcVcnRUiyzG1i4XhbzPK5z0C3bGiKfCjpWkvlfIP20EP3KBGuXQaGN5SpmWpSInC1vvJN9OQY-RepFOao6t0i8tLOHOMD1drBCM92QB3HojAKbfb/s1600/redshoesMTaggart.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546664256306334706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3Ty_lYh7zzh0y309NTLb6UloTuaItcVcnRUiyzG1i4XhbzPK5z0C3bGiKfCjpWkvlfIP20EP3KBGuXQaGN5SpmWpSInC1vvJN9OQY-RepFOao6t0i8tLOHOMD1drBCM92QB3HojAKbfb/s400/redshoesMTaggart.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Mary has a lot of beautiful original works of art available, but this one caught my eye. And remember when I said<span style="font-weight: bold;"> art lessons</span> would make a great gift? Mary <a href="http://www.taggartstudio.com/Schedule_of_Classes.php">offers many classes</a> for children and adults. Contact her for schedule details.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcWTnLfw5ENscekvkmM_oew7jOTB-6EYRhd_eo1S-4CLA4JTy_Sdw8gvezlQDlW6EKDEYmjiLNhaM-mFahWwzhbCRCOqQ_d0Heix29Y8CCNj7RDTgOJgjm5PykS55qh3w_8Z_IbC7kgRb/s1600/BethHylanHoliday2010.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546677876203594610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcWTnLfw5ENscekvkmM_oew7jOTB-6EYRhd_eo1S-4CLA4JTy_Sdw8gvezlQDlW6EKDEYmjiLNhaM-mFahWwzhbCRCOqQ_d0Heix29Y8CCNj7RDTgOJgjm5PykS55qh3w_8Z_IbC7kgRb/s400/BethHylanHoliday2010.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">And don’t miss Beth Hylan of <a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Home_Page.php"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Studio B</span></a> who is back in Wakefield just for this show. She has made a new home for herself in Concord, MA at <a href="http://nestingonmain.com/holidays.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nesting on Main</span></a> so you may also visit her there on Sunday from 12pm to 6pm during their Holiday Open House.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7rkDjLDTTBfGxVOB-HR9RbVn6sD6q909gCNflCnDSLHoebEhZZ3LFs6lLVnCgzvQ3I2kHhWiyclcp_dtN54i1Luv7cg8SR5xFjFEFkDXutNg-JPtu49qUuSyoASNiWCvpyILVJrDbcGn/s1600/velvetpurse%253Aowl.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546683372313513490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7rkDjLDTTBfGxVOB-HR9RbVn6sD6q909gCNflCnDSLHoebEhZZ3LFs6lLVnCgzvQ3I2kHhWiyclcp_dtN54i1Luv7cg8SR5xFjFEFkDXutNg-JPtu49qUuSyoASNiWCvpyILVJrDbcGn/s400/velvetpurse%253Aowl.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">A gift I bought myself at <span style="font-weight: bold;">New England Fine Living</span>:</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">velvet purse with gold owl clasp from </span><a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/VintageWares.html" style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vintage Wares</span></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">It is nice to know that I do not have to resort to mall-shopping this holiday season when there are so many creative shopping venues available locally.<br />If only I had more time to visit them all!<br /><br /></span><br /></div>

Holiday open houses this weekend

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

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The Summer Nursery: Design in Detail

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PpLUvbU-ixG6n-wMJdsjwMb_Zj3fsDzo4YLGpAmtQg8Es2hVJAr8GmL8tNLSFhx6SQYrxI5RdU__yABVjDqGifMVH6rn3PNHaMNhgmAMkhUc1lQZ9nDL0EgQNIGhnYsH3Mi-Se7ZAsM/s1600/TheSummerNursery_YB.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504378725155858978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0-cU4c3c084N98b9Qova_LJ-O_okD2kFqtQWUINzvOKn-IO7kVYJcLcDS7pKhzdaCwR0SG7kI_b0TKVOG0-GGmd1pwz8at7AOZK0Zyc9Zx16Eb3vWqqeRzWNnLvstdC2GzvwtG5Setk/s400/pinkchairYB_photoEWertz.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/">Elizabeth Wertz</a><br /></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">When I design a space, my goal is to weave together fine details to create a grand picture that is both beautiful and engaging. For <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/08/summer-nursery-part-1.html">The Summer Nursery at Tapley Hall</a>, I chose details that reflect a story book theme, the spirit of adventure, and the tender touch of mother nature. It is an imaginative space that honors the classic relationship between parent and child.</span><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PpLUvbU-ixG6n-wMJdsjwMb_Zj3fsDzo4YLGpAmtQg8Es2hVJAr8GmL8tNLSFhx6SQYrxI5RdU__yABVjDqGifMVH6rn3PNHaMNhgmAMkhUc1lQZ9nDL0EgQNIGhnYsH3Mi-Se7ZAsM/s1600/TheSummerNursery_YB.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504541514777463874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PpLUvbU-ixG6n-wMJdsjwMb_Zj3fsDzo4YLGpAmtQg8Es2hVJAr8GmL8tNLSFhx6SQYrxI5RdU__yABVjDqGifMVH6rn3PNHaMNhgmAMkhUc1lQZ9nDL0EgQNIGhnYsH3Mi-Se7ZAsM/s400/TheSummerNursery_YB.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 270px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Natural textures played an important role in telling this<br />story by-the-sea. Linen. Wicker. Rattan. Grass. </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Seashells. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />I picture this nursery in a grand Victorian, somewhere along the ocean’s edge. A true respite from the city.<br />A quiet place to relax and enjoy the natural rhythms<br />of the ocean while celebrating the ebb<br />and flow of motherhood. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504389529869176018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj43Sdj32v5-VHpXelYaFot4DD-ZVld2uGyzUt0PHSRWwdA4V2GQ_4anCJmAdIN_WJwS_a9Ac6hfhS5XDWiXvPRsZaDMYcIt1LMQCHUMBzgAFBBDHQLXjyi_1pylLSEaE0-2WwvthOeFVs/s400/TheSummerNurseryYB_photoEWertz.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/">Elizabeth Wertz</a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">This is a story of juxtapositions where</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> visual<br />contrasts create symbolic interest ...</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Traditional styling paired with modern fabrics.<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Fine art sharing space with story book illustrations.<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Tailored pieces with a hint of</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">youthful exuberance.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhehDip8S5geejtk45rRDX4xa-LTA1iUpplJeOqDbgbJ-6gQZDR2EvIyme3r-xrtbZ3Fs-GIK4NZt6XfPpzM86NHKAFBkDB2w6c0SSOyIOiA8JDbBW4CKHLJSODiSldH_gDJUBqxQN1gtY/s1600/bassinetteinroomYB@DHS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504541509745020610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhehDip8S5geejtk45rRDX4xa-LTA1iUpplJeOqDbgbJ-6gQZDR2EvIyme3r-xrtbZ3Fs-GIK4NZt6XfPpzM86NHKAFBkDB2w6c0SSOyIOiA8JDbBW4CKHLJSODiSldH_gDJUBqxQN1gtY/s400/bassinetteinroomYB@DHS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 270px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Bright pops of color and playful patterns infuse<br />this vintage space with modern freshness.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gVYW9ifZ0TIf-d6gueF2ResxWUiq2uKy7gww4uhlo0jcJStKHcdm96LxgC66wxzUVd6K5Ey9vZ9NUpDhcWeiletLK8UmcWsUr3G3p4rcpOezTDezw78t3M9bN8RpozaVeCi_EhIyZOA/s1600/nurseryscreenart.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504556370086077858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gVYW9ifZ0TIf-d6gueF2ResxWUiq2uKy7gww4uhlo0jcJStKHcdm96LxgC66wxzUVd6K5Ey9vZ9NUpDhcWeiletLK8UmcWsUr3G3p4rcpOezTDezw78t3M9bN8RpozaVeCi_EhIyZOA/s400/nurseryscreenart.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 315px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Favorite characters add visual entertainment while<br />preserving cherished memories from “story time.</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Where-Wild-Things-Maurice-Sendak/dp/0060254920/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1281703629&sr=1-1">Where the Wild Things Are</a> by Maurice Sendak<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Little-Bear-Treasury-Holmelund-Minarik/dp/0060273984/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1281703712&sr=1-5">Little Bear</a> by Elise Holmelund Minarik<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Frog-Bog-Karma-Wilson/dp/1416927271/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1281703675&sr=1-1">A Frog in the Bog</a> by Karma Wilson<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Zen-Shorts-Collectors-Jon-Muth/dp/0545040876/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1281703584&sr=1-1">Zen Shorts</a> by Jon Muth<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Anything by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=eric+carle&x=0&y=0&ih=7_3_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_1.112_70&fsc=6">Eric Carle</a><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5Y7BU0H6NlweitVUVHz0VGZJ9aw4KRUmKGVGcf4C5bFPR-_BjcF03fM6dZivlLYDbOVPT-xejDrcD6QnYKEN6aXtPWJ4xGgmyl4oRRhwgrqTQpTVZlDfjRiBBhbMmQBMpXKmNTEJKIs/s1600/seahorseonscreen.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504557025682727890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5Y7BU0H6NlweitVUVHz0VGZJ9aw4KRUmKGVGcf4C5bFPR-_BjcF03fM6dZivlLYDbOVPT-xejDrcD6QnYKEN6aXtPWJ4xGgmyl4oRRhwgrqTQpTVZlDfjRiBBhbMmQBMpXKmNTEJKIs/s400/seahorseonscreen.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWm71s5suYeGO_Kcj8YWKLVsKtWAeSC2SleJo0bgfObXF2JFvG1ljcKkk3DYyPoYJoH6x-25tBYuuz-vNmbgL6bp7V7_6C9yQAiHT1ja-gXkwFgUnUFPEUG4dOoJ6OnP4387Vkn8SepZU/s1600/tabrizFO.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504706032785129058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWm71s5suYeGO_Kcj8YWKLVsKtWAeSC2SleJo0bgfObXF2JFvG1ljcKkk3DYyPoYJoH6x-25tBYuuz-vNmbgL6bp7V7_6C9yQAiHT1ja-gXkwFgUnUFPEUG4dOoJ6OnP4387Vkn8SepZU/s400/tabrizFO.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 333px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">A story to ponder is woven in wool. </span><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0-cU4c3c084N98b9Qova_LJ-O_okD2kFqtQWUINzvOKn-IO7kVYJcLcDS7pKhzdaCwR0SG7kI_b0TKVOG0-GGmd1pwz8at7AOZK0Zyc9Zx16Eb3vWqqeRzWNnLvstdC2GzvwtG5Setk/s1600/pinkchairYB_photoEWertz.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gVYW9ifZ0TIf-d6gueF2ResxWUiq2uKy7gww4uhlo0jcJStKHcdm96LxgC66wxzUVd6K5Ey9vZ9NUpDhcWeiletLK8UmcWsUr3G3p4rcpOezTDezw78t3M9bN8RpozaVeCi_EhIyZOA/s1600/nurseryscreenart.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5SX1wPlXQqTUl1YiKjX0z8RR5cKdiyQ4onQ6bnrz2CS66OEeckmTE_GdH1dXCz4Wio7ajJFhprXpRS0odJG03uyZTRzGVvHeDyZkMT2wJilYOVClWc5AcMb_kT9KHr0DanoinCD0e0tk/s1600/booksontable.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504545903734940994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5SX1wPlXQqTUl1YiKjX0z8RR5cKdiyQ4onQ6bnrz2CS66OEeckmTE_GdH1dXCz4Wio7ajJFhprXpRS0odJG03uyZTRzGVvHeDyZkMT2wJilYOVClWc5AcMb_kT9KHr0DanoinCD0e0tk/s400/booksontable.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Zebra and leopard prints pay homage to</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"> the wild adventure that is parenthood.</span><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHeo0n-n7IjGV1DtFUJphGaPsFKcP_dXO44z7151upJ-9hj7NIe8L0kxpr9Wg2HgQAB2iZjBh3GMdJw4-SGJZDAiPDKm5GvKXfF8wQ6NoOvE7U4WRhmkHBBVwyHMydNa4dsUwAdXUg3I/s1600/3booksinnursery.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504553118290435330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHeo0n-n7IjGV1DtFUJphGaPsFKcP_dXO44z7151upJ-9hj7NIe8L0kxpr9Wg2HgQAB2iZjBh3GMdJw4-SGJZDAiPDKm5GvKXfF8wQ6NoOvE7U4WRhmkHBBVwyHMydNa4dsUwAdXUg3I/s400/3booksinnursery.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Expectations-Women-about-Becoming-Mother/dp/0811816745/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1281703414&sr=8-1">Expectations</a>, a collection of </span><span style="font-size:130%;">candid photographs<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">and reflective stories from new mothers,<br />reads very much like a blog. It was published<br />in 1998, the year I had my first.</span><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu23zq7fSeis2nsVfi-F361UbI4NMSBu8PQkZdXx-4sz-nl4HhARY5Eko5YOuOSXOa97sO4UDEzrs-lWMC40I9nU5zZb05Nb8khA-h8zMU1ebNAQtZQ_IxjbXPGCtGMxel_kcSfbTi-pQ/s1600/parentsprideDHS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504559617969506450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu23zq7fSeis2nsVfi-F361UbI4NMSBu8PQkZdXx-4sz-nl4HhARY5Eko5YOuOSXOa97sO4UDEzrs-lWMC40I9nU5zZb05Nb8khA-h8zMU1ebNAQtZQ_IxjbXPGCtGMxel_kcSfbTi-pQ/s400/parentsprideDHS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">A little boy charms.</span><br /><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhehDip8S5geejtk45rRDX4xa-LTA1iUpplJeOqDbgbJ-6gQZDR2EvIyme3r-xrtbZ3Fs-GIK4NZt6XfPpzM86NHKAFBkDB2w6c0SSOyIOiA8JDbBW4CKHLJSODiSldH_gDJUBqxQN1gtY/s1600/bassinetteinroomYB@DHS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504378707393495314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIhg-y3-x9-C0j8Y2VhYqL_KP5aAMBBHw8eDsOlI5SrCszQuaQkkIRKMtamL1omBO8p87R8xmJ_7rEHEazMxfhZ44zP296bll3RGrPktFFLBbQSrN_Va9jUcoMzrQl__Q3wyJWywc4cHg/s400/framedprintYB_photoEWertz.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/">Elizabeth Wertz</a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">A charming little boy, illustrated by my<br />all-time childhood favorite, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=eloise+wilkin&x=0&y=0&ih=2_9_1_0_0_0_0_1_0_1.102_78&fsc=8">Eloise Wilkin</a>.</span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504381199515941410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg50v3CsUmzW2u-ANxZ1Rq152cBoPd47vlA8_whIREsR_KtFQS9CUFptE9eFZGVq8rwZJDHPYn-Xw-c3GKxD1lfJXpejrHbV5labavDMgHFID0IdORPza4-4UOwjeu7E9F1LSpxDVzscLc/s400/littlevisitor_photoEWertz.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/">Elizabeth Wertz</a></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">A wildly adorable visitor finds a perfect place to sit.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504378721932727682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-Vk_pRNc_I-F8iSd2xFtboDTI3buPDtAIdWKUQwbSftzPcr_LpF0ayrG2fWcTPAyd0dBeTNHm1eHc2Rglk2rcKrRZCTp_2le46M14IWknmw_MgpqsrPKrhhZCkdCBqOiYWxJ9EkdMs0/s400/windowYB_photoEWertz.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/">Elizabeth Wertz</a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Simple dressing of a palladian window<br />includes a summery sheer that<br />captures light and softens the view.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcaEC0LLO_cAiRgdAcUxnbxVaNbYwuaDo98I4Hz2cQt5y9dabBDjGygLaIoheBsi_WE1AtfWfxgjCK9HcJCF1mGz-G5ThHB5_G46fCZtZORMPRL2PJMwUR0ubcnD413umatvLLDCrZDM/s1600/yellowdragonflyfabric.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504887953539537186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcaEC0LLO_cAiRgdAcUxnbxVaNbYwuaDo98I4Hz2cQt5y9dabBDjGygLaIoheBsi_WE1AtfWfxgjCK9HcJCF1mGz-G5ThHB5_G46fCZtZORMPRL2PJMwUR0ubcnD413umatvLLDCrZDM/s320/yellowdragonflyfabric.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 266px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Dragonflies, tassels, and garlands of pearl add<br />a touch of whimsy to the traditional valance.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LMBK58n5SQNirXAj_BubUc0dVpEVJ35nfQfF7NbE2bAHQbhbelT0P-UnCZw2frhomzXsgQFPLLToK2D9OtHyBSBiOL6ImHRXjpjca54ITBoqtVbW24fdsDillis_t9rbnJGdhijkjuI/s1600/chairwithottomanDHS_YB.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504386766873564738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LMBK58n5SQNirXAj_BubUc0dVpEVJ35nfQfF7NbE2bAHQbhbelT0P-UnCZw2frhomzXsgQFPLLToK2D9OtHyBSBiOL6ImHRXjpjca54ITBoqtVbW24fdsDillis_t9rbnJGdhijkjuI/s400/chairwithottomanDHS_YB.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">More tassels are repeated on<br />a vintage reading lamp.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQkMOGxs8JUapc7Y40y0ChADUMlNpIikWD4-NCc3KHlwzwQRdHeHwhLONJwPkDC_8FiOOyaSOjtNoQ36zgYoCEwbUdO0lY9sQIAlMD5coj6jcznLaSRTzUAWPGhULjNoQY0cHhcZs1uU/s1600/tasselondoorknob.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504888472438738754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQkMOGxs8JUapc7Y40y0ChADUMlNpIikWD4-NCc3KHlwzwQRdHeHwhLONJwPkDC_8FiOOyaSOjtNoQ36zgYoCEwbUdO0lY9sQIAlMD5coj6jcznLaSRTzUAWPGhULjNoQY0cHhcZs1uU/s320/tasselondoorknob.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">And one more tassel<br />decorates a doorknob.</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnPtIlbztAB4vJvX34k4J-ejOOD5KNRTHKDimodf3Y1HpRECbQpoXCyr9yrDCpZM-vNGU4VHIXiytKFmFv4hk02yKYetOz1oMBvS2I2PHEJVA9FjcztZoZ5Y_rJGF4l-fEGVCYDAlQ0CY/s1600/crownandpaperweight.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504557826666426450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnPtIlbztAB4vJvX34k4J-ejOOD5KNRTHKDimodf3Y1HpRECbQpoXCyr9yrDCpZM-vNGU4VHIXiytKFmFv4hk02yKYetOz1oMBvS2I2PHEJVA9FjcztZoZ5Y_rJGF4l-fEGVCYDAlQ0CY/s400/crownandpaperweight.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 369px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">A crown because every child is royalty and<br />every mom should be treated like a queen.</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/AVvXsEid38-qEA8AcrCafMq9Xmfk3tc8KWqpVFKauPnMLZ1blNv_nVibGAs_fmHMPpEN9N_2PwfW3cASu_4uK91yMddm5CLLKQQ2nIOUc6-bYGegrupJsUNj16Zj82WdkOBDW2WT2s2YJUV8Qqk/s1600/shellonsill.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504558030236201538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid38-qEA8AcrCafMq9Xmfk3tc8KWqpVFKauPnMLZ1blNv_nVibGAs_fmHMPpEN9N_2PwfW3cASu_4uK91yMddm5CLLKQQ2nIOUc6-bYGegrupJsUNj16Zj82WdkOBDW2WT2s2YJUV8Qqk/s400/shellonsill.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Stars from the sea as a reminder<br />of a child’s limitless potential.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VrC_LKv9k1B-DrllRs51I-VbXEhtOFy9ezM1pL6T1y_0QdZWjUsFE0qwiNq0g3FcmwwZ0-TJC0Q4mEHndQQVeBdHUhVFzEARmIkAKvQFZats-eL0rtNG8Mw37MoDWJiXb5erxtYQc7o/s1600/shellwithpearls.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504559354006954882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VrC_LKv9k1B-DrllRs51I-VbXEhtOFy9ezM1pL6T1y_0QdZWjUsFE0qwiNq0g3FcmwwZ0-TJC0Q4mEHndQQVeBdHUhVFzEARmIkAKvQFZats-eL0rtNG8Mw37MoDWJiXb5erxtYQc7o/s400/shellwithpearls.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 316px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">A mother’s pearls add natural sparkle.</span><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504378728612326194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE9lCeu60iyGRvspEgj6w_lnwHYljDZ68IZIDZNf4DwCqKCMC0rTKc55pkdv9wbnF6JYUcwlVoU-xwlNzljoLypYDjZp3-8Bg1QYOmNWB79LGIcmPDAR3eJRACeiNQbUtAWgBhvcSxM2Q/s400/bassinetteYB_photoEWertz.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/">Elizabeth Wertz</a><br /><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;">A sequined pillow shines brightly.<br />Truly, a baby is a <a href="http://www.flipkart.com/baby-blessing-welleran-poltarnees-book-1883211069">blessing</a>.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504378713042220962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYph_FcRkcPxVDNJ9qvc9Yq64YLp-QTKw6Xr_9UCgyKkr8bHsWxjW9uzmGIYYoC8Mqc-09OXCWVNfAI5q-4DcpObo52d1lusWFtoGzJiNFeGIfR6S_3Ax41XWJQR7wIjXtwOlt3jUNJw/s400/bassinettescreenYB_photoEWertz.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/">Elizabeth Wertz</a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Sweet dreams ...<br /><br /><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhccxLGw8Uu7rrm3N-L-Tb2VTz9DBK6kfkjUqeEdSryVB6PRjz8WBWdZb1h1CdMEMdymhfyvyzlwz27cfghkdJaYtvZz1vAv_KYV8fnD4Pw6CBgItCM0xwNHacM3hW8u4njIut0P0O5nto/s1600/zebraframe.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504914834066518434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhccxLGw8Uu7rrm3N-L-Tb2VTz9DBK6kfkjUqeEdSryVB6PRjz8WBWdZb1h1CdMEMdymhfyvyzlwz27cfghkdJaYtvZz1vAv_KYV8fnD4Pw6CBgItCM0xwNHacM3hW8u4njIut0P0O5nto/s320/zebraframe.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Special thanks goes to:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />Bassinet: <a href="http://www.danvershistory.org/">Danvers Historical Society</a> Collection<br />“Summer Sky” oil painting: <a href="http://taggartstudio.com/">Mary Taggart</a>, Wakefield<br />Valance: RDR for <a href="http://www.yvonneblacker.com/">Yvonne Blacker Interiors</a>, Lynnfield<br />Upholstery and Sheer: <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/acorninteriors">Acorn Interiors</a>, Andover<br />Persian Tabriz: <a href="http://firstrugs.com/">First Oriental Rugs</a>, Danvers<br />Flowers: <a href="http://fiddlehead-flowers.com/">Fiddlehead Flowers</a>, Salem<br /><a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/">Elizabeth Wertz Photography</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK0h6iF_ZKqSHhE-X6ZoXSEcTX4UQq3IDvTjYKU920gVT42oSU0pbnyorVVU7nRFaIPhy4BQi2b1CZBRDIAmVCO4jD6OIy4ofJ4jFBOrUVK6-fuTW0-mJBc7v8dapv9PRbovPQLTMki6k/s1600/YBmagicfishDHS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >And of course, I can’t forget ...</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />My husband, John, and the stars in our sky:<br />Zachary, Dylan, Owen and Ben<br /></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7wtrxbFzoAU0ABQt0hrJKVRYh7T6g6dv6x1t6eTXeCDK6SoHvy2ufcauEchy1xXJ-hjc2G-bWaCsoKRJBu5cn_vteFvkAx2c6m0VsG6bTIn-FEwObOyB8L2yJwJSasoZs8di3dS98egM/s1600/smallwhitestarfish.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504919367391809826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7wtrxbFzoAU0ABQt0hrJKVRYh7T6g6dv6x1t6eTXeCDK6SoHvy2ufcauEchy1xXJ-hjc2G-bWaCsoKRJBu5cn_vteFvkAx2c6m0VsG6bTIn-FEwObOyB8L2yJwJSasoZs8di3dS98egM/s200/smallwhitestarfish.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 196px; height: 200px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />xoxo<br />Thanks for all your love,<br />support, and inspiration!<br /></span><br /><br /></div>

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