A family-friendly great room makeover

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpQPUVaxpFxwwmN9RiJ1pJ9CMca3jbiQNm4GTQlI5XoAKVEYAFr49JF9FHxA8t7t3X_3lq6BwltDWEXQhhjICI0cXq1DVoqcbtjLimR1ie_kLdDc0y0f-vUte6AlJvit28TP62L-9HdnTa/s1600/art+++bar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpQPUVaxpFxwwmN9RiJ1pJ9CMca3jbiQNm4GTQlI5XoAKVEYAFr49JF9FHxA8t7t3X_3lq6BwltDWEXQhhjICI0cXq1DVoqcbtjLimR1ie_kLdDc0y0f-vUte6AlJvit28TP62L-9HdnTa/s1600/art+++bar.jpg" width="480" /></a></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>I finally had a chance to visit one of my first Bassett makeover rooms to take after photos. As with most projects, this one was completed in stages. Below are the design details ...</i></span></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: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4eX3Geq8YPH-JQ9vqmNBMaEjYm60fE8lvRykeVU5DEhA97lSHqp0no29aaHwmzmucfJ_g23A8KjwIuIgQ57RbAOrBc-fPM4nTc-G8dP2jRF0M3uzjlM2PR_HOyh1L2IGbpO2FbQim8gO4/s1600/alex+living+room+before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4eX3Geq8YPH-JQ9vqmNBMaEjYm60fE8lvRykeVU5DEhA97lSHqp0no29aaHwmzmucfJ_g23A8KjwIuIgQ57RbAOrBc-fPM4nTc-G8dP2jRF0M3uzjlM2PR_HOyh1L2IGbpO2FbQim8gO4/s1600/alex+living+room+before.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">– before photos –</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhush3DujawtR5RygLSPhFZGJwFMgwUavEY9AAI9ujDaQwYJ5Z39M0vWYt7TJZDbywOyiKtXdrXDIm-gzbkNATi4wKRL5ShiUnN_xJ1AMuZfU39gbempI_3B9bKL6WdiuLDQUJQL0wplppH/s1600/alex+LR+bar+before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhush3DujawtR5RygLSPhFZGJwFMgwUavEY9AAI9ujDaQwYJ5Z39M0vWYt7TJZDbywOyiKtXdrXDIm-gzbkNATi4wKRL5ShiUnN_xJ1AMuZfU39gbempI_3B9bKL6WdiuLDQUJQL0wplppH/s1600/alex+LR+bar+before.jpg" width="480" /></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;">BEFORE: this family room was in need of new furnishings after the homeowners had given some of their pieces to children who had moved into their own homes. The homeowners visited <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/">Bassett,</a> and we set up a time for me to come see the space. With young grandchildren often in the house, they wanted to create a warm and cozy room that was child friendly, yet comfortably inviting for adults. All existing pieces could go with the exception of the bar which at the time was front and center next to the fireplace.</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><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/AVvXsEglwmpilAaZ2D8i930-EJydWbJKXsZAoQvXh2-9hpPC1FX4YrA8s9DxKTbVAdBUXXyiSWzai-oVRju8D8RML27X9iRyqdZy4YhVZ-Fkquq0VbYAib1J_tBmWzWfZ44vJUgqRAGCtyYkvNGd/s1600/alex+living+room+floor+plan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwmpilAaZ2D8i930-EJydWbJKXsZAoQvXh2-9hpPC1FX4YrA8s9DxKTbVAdBUXXyiSWzai-oVRju8D8RML27X9iRyqdZy4YhVZ-Fkquq0VbYAib1J_tBmWzWfZ44vJUgqRAGCtyYkvNGd/s1600/alex+living+room+floor+plan.jpg" width="480" /></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;">During our makeover visit, I measured the perimeter of the room along with pieces that would be staying. Back in the Bassett design studio, I put together this floor plan which made it clear that the bar could easily be moved behind the sectional, creating a more family oriented focal point that combined television and fireplace together on one side (before the television was where the bar is now). The high bar seats can now also easily turn to view the TV and serve as additional seating when family and friends are over for the game. </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 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfpuyLjVPGwEKCD64wDFnWIoNQJQq98SF1CxRov4tAK3iY2ZCvdas6aka1uW2fyr4GGsOizWFIs1E5m6RQwScp_4LETOb3rChbQ_k5ogWkGIU9gfnfvlvW9wHJMFnFh_ay4uR_k5z4xy4/s1600/alex+living+room+makeover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfpuyLjVPGwEKCD64wDFnWIoNQJQq98SF1CxRov4tAK3iY2ZCvdas6aka1uW2fyr4GGsOizWFIs1E5m6RQwScp_4LETOb3rChbQ_k5ogWkGIU9gfnfvlvW9wHJMFnFh_ay4uR_k5z4xy4/s1600/alex+living+room+makeover.jpg" width="480" /></a><br /><i><a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Alex%EF%BF%BDL-Shaped-Sectional-DZ28668.asp">Alex Sectional with Custom Storage Ottoman</a></i><br /><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;">We selected a new chaise sectional in a soft charcoal colored fabric which now offers plenty of seating while also being a nice spot for reading (or napping). The pair of existing ivory chairs were eliminated from the pathway between the doorways and were replaced with a fun, large scale rustic sideboard that is highlighted with an appropriately scaled colorful piece of <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Waves-of-Mercy--giclee-wall-art-d%EF%BF%BDcor--DZ30915.asp">abstract art</a> (also from Bassett). Sherwin Williams Sedate Gray on the walls softens the high ceiling lines, keeping the focus on the room below. On the gleaming hardwood floors we added a luxurious viscose carpet that both looks beautiful and feels great under bare feet.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh76Svdd3jfzjbRmFDAuybvuSZ-IYhSMjouDA_-Sd3qXV7NqgMPhwVxmP2D2p3-riWo_ju3FJ4aL53KjbIVcifDuFh3BprX19FfweYyglKVXAE2DvKLQWr6LjrBsJaPDyqOAPeRrGAwZPd3/s1600/kerala+buffet+Bassett.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh76Svdd3jfzjbRmFDAuybvuSZ-IYhSMjouDA_-Sd3qXV7NqgMPhwVxmP2D2p3-riWo_ju3FJ4aL53KjbIVcifDuFh3BprX19FfweYyglKVXAE2DvKLQWr6LjrBsJaPDyqOAPeRrGAwZPd3/s1600/kerala+buffet+Bassett.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Light-Wood-Buffett-4-Doors-4-Drawers-DZ27820.asp">Discoveries Kerala Buffet</a></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><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0KJzXfg0VannhdG18DLxJ8wPHMADW-8Mkj_CfRyAWHLcazA_DGNkx5q7H9u2NgF4Fop2KIeQxLlUzmxgFFjJ7EUd8NjsTra_vAbM92wFeJ2BYv8k78NRyQOAZyHmETOP9wuSTUeoahams/s1600/rexford+mist+carpet+Bassett.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0KJzXfg0VannhdG18DLxJ8wPHMADW-8Mkj_CfRyAWHLcazA_DGNkx5q7H9u2NgF4Fop2KIeQxLlUzmxgFFjJ7EUd8NjsTra_vAbM92wFeJ2BYv8k78NRyQOAZyHmETOP9wuSTUeoahams/s1600/rexford+mist+carpet+Bassett.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><i><a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Rexford-Mist-wool-rug--DZ31721.asp">Rexford Mist Carpet</a></i><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKxlN-BYIcl2MGE6w9U4iWMBAsmHg5pK7nMMuZR8YJHeV6_4XfmKEYrBtV3G5NwcQF0ee_Eoi0kZcx5s8HwA3m_bwHwB_sI7Kktaw9Mkxd9x4lw-ETFraeW8wKb-VDc7wso7XGOcnLWJS/s1600/sherwin+williams+sedate+gray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKxlN-BYIcl2MGE6w9U4iWMBAsmHg5pK7nMMuZR8YJHeV6_4XfmKEYrBtV3G5NwcQF0ee_Eoi0kZcx5s8HwA3m_bwHwB_sI7Kktaw9Mkxd9x4lw-ETFraeW8wKb-VDc7wso7XGOcnLWJS/s1600/sherwin+williams+sedate+gray.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><i><a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6169/">Sherwin Williams Sedate Gray SW6169</a></i><br /><div><i><br /></i></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho7fuiN4YUuG-EMb1gT9FyFD5exw3xEyf1YvfcnFImw53bVbv8tvqP11vpIBgC3gsgVkbsSzxU8u2wKctL11EYAi0mAIChgXs2Rv-GdLmn_AxptleHgor1r7SDvjHNSo4b638_OesDewxe/s1600/bishop+chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho7fuiN4YUuG-EMb1gT9FyFD5exw3xEyf1YvfcnFImw53bVbv8tvqP11vpIBgC3gsgVkbsSzxU8u2wKctL11EYAi0mAIChgXs2Rv-GdLmn_AxptleHgor1r7SDvjHNSo4b638_OesDewxe/s1600/bishop+chair.jpg" width="480" /></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;">One of my favorite pieces that I recommended for this room makeover is the <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Fabric-Tuxedo-Arm-Swivel-Chair-for-Living-Room-and-Office-DZ12775.asp">Bishop Swivel Chair</a> which we upholstered in a small scale, pewter colored print pattern. It<span style="text-align: center;">’</span>s a fabric that’s easy to live with, yet modern and stylish. </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/AVvXsEgE69Y_uUOFsTV5W3WTvGnKehOSB6CJy8DfF0vNVMpleuWLpN-mDnggU5FhRnUXH3t7CSXqJCir_HCGMgDvmnCXPqYRiKLziT3K8KV8AxN5TGpdq1KoTZLa_sLXy-G4IF2GxGn0FG66oNtV/s1600/alex+room+swatches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE69Y_uUOFsTV5W3WTvGnKehOSB6CJy8DfF0vNVMpleuWLpN-mDnggU5FhRnUXH3t7CSXqJCir_HCGMgDvmnCXPqYRiKLziT3K8KV8AxN5TGpdq1KoTZLa_sLXy-G4IF2GxGn0FG66oNtV/s1600/alex+room+swatches.jpg" width="480" /></a></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/AVvXsEg7xbtpTZZqPgX3kS7jB3LnzE9QD16NVwYMy2ZXN1LxnrdhCf0-_TYM3nFJWF2BHWe1KnNgtNCiaZqSp-GNbk-5oPVTSkM6tI2C2glIlU0IX269sN3RXlSVrC4BAWrT451rwLHbtkE8uRqd/s1600/turquoise+tray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7xbtpTZZqPgX3kS7jB3LnzE9QD16NVwYMy2ZXN1LxnrdhCf0-_TYM3nFJWF2BHWe1KnNgtNCiaZqSp-GNbk-5oPVTSkM6tI2C2glIlU0IX269sN3RXlSVrC4BAWrT451rwLHbtkE8uRqd/s1600/turquoise+tray.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></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;">Bright bits of turquoise and sea glass colors add interest to the neutral palette of this newly designed living space.</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><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/AVvXsEh7KPoJuV3jnu63dXlI5Smmmot5Arb-3PAGnhR4n2Z180X1fZa5G1oaqfvYVoPkcYNdnRnxZObp2CgNX9Fx1MYkrqk_MqIFDrR7yBZug1FcecTstUQwfNgAqc_bfPR36CbMKD0lRUNcXw8X/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-02-03+at+11.24.03+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7KPoJuV3jnu63dXlI5Smmmot5Arb-3PAGnhR4n2Z180X1fZa5G1oaqfvYVoPkcYNdnRnxZObp2CgNX9Fx1MYkrqk_MqIFDrR7yBZug1FcecTstUQwfNgAqc_bfPR36CbMKD0lRUNcXw8X/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-02-03+at+11.24.03+AM.png" /></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;">It was a real pleasure working on this room makeover, and I</span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">m glad that the space is being enjoyed (when I was over last, I got to meet the adorable grandchildren : )</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;">Do you have a room that<span style="text-align: center;">’</span>s ready for a makeover? <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/tools/designer-bio.asp?did=661">Find me here</a>  and we can get it started!</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><br /></div>

A family-friendly great room makeover

I finally had a chance to visit one of my first Bassett makeover rooms to take after photos. As with most projects, this one was completed i...

Read more »

Room of the Week: Tailored Grays + Citrus

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL3KNIgMkLo5kU5ICJHz0yNqz0fQV8U96Cy6IXlXTIgSSLk6bkFE0BuPGT22mb1w96m0jkB1uOOvI9IU1xc2oT0ionaojYaXZq356DRb4DqF4Y_w7NDfYBEhmnBa2PS490nS2FkcJOMp-j/s1600/Classic+Citrus+LR+Bassett.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL3KNIgMkLo5kU5ICJHz0yNqz0fQV8U96Cy6IXlXTIgSSLk6bkFE0BuPGT22mb1w96m0jkB1uOOvI9IU1xc2oT0ionaojYaXZq356DRb4DqF4Y_w7NDfYBEhmnBa2PS490nS2FkcJOMp-j/s1600/Classic+Citrus+LR+Bassett.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of my Bassett room makeover clients recently sent me the photo above of her newly furnished family room. I love it! Amy came in one weekend and together we pulled a palette of menswear inspired fabrics for a pair of tailored custom sofas. We dressed the <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Keaton-Wood-Accent-Chair-Custom-Wood-Chairs-DZ18824.asp">Keaton Accent Chair</a> in a handsome gray and yellow plaid while the extra large round ottoman – my personal favorite – is wearing a classic animal print in a luxurious gray and cream chenille. Embroidered-style citrus bright accent pillows add a lively contrast while a round <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Round-Lamp-Table-DZ29047.asp">Wakefield Lamp Table</a> in a warm cream finish softens the corner between the two sofas. Amy’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s addition of the white shag rug is perfection! </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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rKzgoMwx02MlvfchV6JspmQduJ4zMYz8HP1kvzV1TTj2wY3uau_enLZs8zA92LoycY7ii9UhulW2KTCTs1ec2OpXEK72PW3DBrcIPy5gCIuJZP2YJvCAlPu3Q9K7wA3i1tDiqPJWCPfC/s1600/classic+citrus+fabrics+Bassett.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rKzgoMwx02MlvfchV6JspmQduJ4zMYz8HP1kvzV1TTj2wY3uau_enLZs8zA92LoycY7ii9UhulW2KTCTs1ec2OpXEK72PW3DBrcIPy5gCIuJZP2YJvCAlPu3Q9K7wA3i1tDiqPJWCPfC/s1600/classic+citrus+fabrics+Bassett.JPG" width="480" /></a></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/AVvXsEhvuLP8EpWKEx2yLjhc_lB1dbRnI8P8NpvUSX6xTTUcTHR1aYdkD3BaVxyRcc9VgsRJZ4aVaIgMMR583-VZWHSFrd4aWjb5QGRmf9O3fpk3unQTZ0dwL7Dk-jjnma6BfwC3vMbtuUmn7P5n/s1600/Gray+++Citrus+Accents+Bassett.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvuLP8EpWKEx2yLjhc_lB1dbRnI8P8NpvUSX6xTTUcTHR1aYdkD3BaVxyRcc9VgsRJZ4aVaIgMMR583-VZWHSFrd4aWjb5QGRmf9O3fpk3unQTZ0dwL7Dk-jjnma6BfwC3vMbtuUmn7P5n/s1600/Gray+++Citrus+Accents+Bassett.jpg" width="480" /></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: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love working with people who have an idea of what they like, but are willing to step outside of their comfort zone to achieve a designer look. The best part? From design concept (Amy and I met over a couple of weekends to finalize details) to the actual date of delivery (with the room being painted in between with a Sherwin Williams color inspired by our showroom) took less than two months. #happycustomer #happydesigner</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;">Are you ready for a room makeover?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

Room of the Week: Tailored Grays + Citrus

One of my Bassett room makeover clients recently sent me the photo above of her newly furnished family room. I love it! Amy came in one week...

Read more »

Bringing the outside in ...

<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/AVvXsEhtVKQ82JPEi3AMopd5stqfr6r9yp4ZXw1CwsKnD2iWNWSVU_YvzqdhJVXHzu6b7Vk3nJy0U2s1abbBPjCQCOO2x_IvGotOHPz1vdt92Cx58tzvhyDPC6UYmPJL3gi68OssVKbJN6hcRdG_/s1600/tree+painting+-+Anne+Rogers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVKQ82JPEi3AMopd5stqfr6r9yp4ZXw1CwsKnD2iWNWSVU_YvzqdhJVXHzu6b7Vk3nJy0U2s1abbBPjCQCOO2x_IvGotOHPz1vdt92Cx58tzvhyDPC6UYmPJL3gi68OssVKbJN6hcRdG_/s1600/tree+painting+-+Anne+Rogers.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>watercolor landscape by Anne Rogers of Lynnfield Art Guild</i></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;">Each spring I look forward to participating in “</span><span style="font-size: large;">Art in Bloom,</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span><span style="font-size: large;"> the annual collaboration between the Village Home and Garden Club of Lynnfield and local artists. This year, I was inspired by the watercolor above painted by Anne Rogers. To me, the simple landscape was beautiful. With its expansive green lawn, it reminds me of one of the golf courses in town that whenever I drive past it, I vow to take up the sport just to enjoy a close up view of the immaculately landscaped grounds. </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/AVvXsEiU9fRJCDLju7GLdcWCA9K4RyQA8Wl5HGQvaMHvekpBJcX96gV1izxqHKVQXFIO8QR3NnPK1U9xzvcdt_ckdP1gSPeEocL1diob0bV6479thU7LKGB02Bxs3VSOpzOWtLaOiTV8wa7QUc07/s1600/orchids-art+in+bloom-yblacker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9fRJCDLju7GLdcWCA9K4RyQA8Wl5HGQvaMHvekpBJcX96gV1izxqHKVQXFIO8QR3NnPK1U9xzvcdt_ckdP1gSPeEocL1diob0bV6479thU7LKGB02Bxs3VSOpzOWtLaOiTV8wa7QUc07/s1600/orchids-art+in+bloom-yblacker.jpg" width="400" /></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;">I chose to combine a trio of orchid plants adorned with yellow twigs to represent the small patch of trees in the center of the painting. A small arrangement of green chrysanthemums in a silver vase placed in the foreground stand in for the evergreen bushes that dot the open field.</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;">It seems as if my arranging style has become quite minimalist over the years, favoring groupings of same flowers and repetition of color. This is probably a result of my work schedule taken up more of my free time, but it is still a good example of how a simple flower can add beauty and drama without the fuss. Anyone can do this!</span></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/AVvXsEhNkraHJO8JEO4Lziv9UKSPxgzvU57k5pdhzpnmusgaDXFuWea_WwDmIOqtExgTgWXtUkSh1vzeTDFWOMzso4qZVUJKFhYhM3zXd6TPI3Dy2IZHzocRnXikm69YF1tQtrcQpaIbjR4B57yM/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+8.46.50+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkraHJO8JEO4Lziv9UKSPxgzvU57k5pdhzpnmusgaDXFuWea_WwDmIOqtExgTgWXtUkSh1vzeTDFWOMzso4qZVUJKFhYhM3zXd6TPI3Dy2IZHzocRnXikm69YF1tQtrcQpaIbjR4B57yM/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+8.46.50+AM.png" width="400" /></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;">Along with bringing an arrangement for inside the library, I also had the job of decorating the front display window at the entrance of the building. Since our garden club is now a Home and Garden Club (membership has doubled!) I focused on showing ways to “</span><span style="font-size: large;">bring the outside in</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span><span style="font-size: large;"> when decorating interiors. I brought one of my favorite prints from home and paired it with fresh lillies in a black vintage teapot. Wallcoverings, paint chips, fabric swatches and garden inspired objects filled the case. </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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi80BVJpo8Vs4A_f0EsPdPS4S_SlJvyL-mlF2taGehem4qRKraRcX47Pd3t-mg4kZ2t73K8pv2VcyeqK702xP_NIdnEqxGIY3ddDEBJMyQIgsChyot4zGoIR3XPp6V7auAHqLquWx-AZ6GH/s1600/window+display.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi80BVJpo8Vs4A_f0EsPdPS4S_SlJvyL-mlF2taGehem4qRKraRcX47Pd3t-mg4kZ2t73K8pv2VcyeqK702xP_NIdnEqxGIY3ddDEBJMyQIgsChyot4zGoIR3XPp6V7auAHqLquWx-AZ6GH/s1600/window+display.jpg" width="450" /></a></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;">It was kind of a hodge-podge of design ideas, but in person I believe it looked a little more inspiring. I especially enjoyed being able to include origami birds folded in spring colored papers by my son Owen. Had to pay him $5, but it was worth it! Below are some of my nature inspired decorating ideas ...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><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/AVvXsEjKl-3l9ckaD6OdZSAnZUOIwDi5NNR8I-p_7jiqi8BNhCvY_M9INdUkQKLj8UJl91WtWHoGd_dR0cZeldI7L6Hr8yKu2JLYj-BeVxPKNKuH3VZHJVFXncXHHvoN0YlV_ai4l_eSFJ0ZEA6_/s1600/wall_victoria+albert.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKl-3l9ckaD6OdZSAnZUOIwDi5NNR8I-p_7jiqi8BNhCvY_M9INdUkQKLj8UJl91WtWHoGd_dR0cZeldI7L6Hr8yKu2JLYj-BeVxPKNKuH3VZHJVFXncXHHvoN0YlV_ai4l_eSFJ0ZEA6_/s1600/wall_victoria+albert.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Arts + Crafts style wall covering</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>from Victoria + Albert Museum</i></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/AVvXsEjq6NCuNb3iYlsfILEKeR0hDA46qR0Ma6gg-rl_kOJ3r1TmIbpe1inFolPA2xbtnWq2frMDHQzJWmYHNox3WhwRmjcc4F1-R8S-xlPOZtMY5GbsT7pYNSGi3aEpj8Evb5IMxg46W81nwCCF/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+8.48.54+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6NCuNb3iYlsfILEKeR0hDA46qR0Ma6gg-rl_kOJ3r1TmIbpe1inFolPA2xbtnWq2frMDHQzJWmYHNox3WhwRmjcc4F1-R8S-xlPOZtMY5GbsT7pYNSGi3aEpj8Evb5IMxg46W81nwCCF/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+8.48.54+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Paradise-Flower-Bluebird-DZ27275.asp">Paradise Flower Bluebird pillow</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>from Bassett Furniture</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/AVvXsEiUK27eVWBNC_8izrV7kRVJjPCTttjuig-SJcaFYzsnv2YiVoxr8m9C1VlJic8WVi1-8TxXqrHaAJ-iGf2zMjfPD93UX0zhhZ9PZkm7bDzFsOxTQri_pRO_kzWJZ0icfov8QPDucW8-Wktt/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+3.29.03+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUK27eVWBNC_8izrV7kRVJjPCTttjuig-SJcaFYzsnv2YiVoxr8m9C1VlJic8WVi1-8TxXqrHaAJ-iGf2zMjfPD93UX0zhhZ9PZkm7bDzFsOxTQri_pRO_kzWJZ0icfov8QPDucW8-Wktt/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+3.29.03+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://search.kravet.com/Kravet-Print-Grey/WOODLAWN.11-400/CoverInformation.aspx"><i>Woodlawn Stone linen designed by Sarah Richardson for Kravet</i></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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicCqyIlxozWIE-T0PeoD5gMHpcaFYinG7jqjNeYtzX3Fk6njxd_G95CLRXwdLIM-1F8Cmq7KK41so70tAI7ZjgJf48t-Bf4RgnVzEU1U95uIED6DDhoSyzVT8tBvp1AcrA2M8d8LGgT5nB/s1600/Kravet-SarahRichardson-drapes-YBlacker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicCqyIlxozWIE-T0PeoD5gMHpcaFYinG7jqjNeYtzX3Fk6njxd_G95CLRXwdLIM-1F8Cmq7KK41so70tAI7ZjgJf48t-Bf4RgnVzEU1U95uIED6DDhoSyzVT8tBvp1AcrA2M8d8LGgT5nB/s1600/Kravet-SarahRichardson-drapes-YBlacker.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>A recent window treatment project I designed with this fabric for a client</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.houzz.com/projects/492956/Custom-Windows">– see more on my Houzz profile page –</a></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/AVvXsEgnfHmoW70PYnWDqMoTsOJ0u7U88z_YsG8kBWnjCLvWCe1dA5ikiHm5-JOdQeOHfYXroMD6aRpvlm9UF9t2CNX-nXWkvrjjEucUqgux2d7PZiB1UX2jdlsBg7QnbSTkxNkBhZ2sBHOwNsIy/s1600/pink+paints+SW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnfHmoW70PYnWDqMoTsOJ0u7U88z_YsG8kBWnjCLvWCe1dA5ikiHm5-JOdQeOHfYXroMD6aRpvlm9UF9t2CNX-nXWkvrjjEucUqgux2d7PZiB1UX2jdlsBg7QnbSTkxNkBhZ2sBHOwNsIy/s1600/pink+paints+SW.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/">flower inspired paint colors from Sherwin Williams</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>White Dogwood, Azalea Flower, Coming up Roses</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 class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumFeC0scJN7T9scaRRBDT31LYM4GCpxiMv7eN1mcVUZAJKog-Al4ofD0h1yA_r4fCPuwM7XrOCU9o0PUARspCen9wJ9UqwAVaJsrUV2ykZFCEwYIb2DB4rl8Vt5ifWtFOOk-0h1HoBBHd/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+4.33.32+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumFeC0scJN7T9scaRRBDT31LYM4GCpxiMv7eN1mcVUZAJKog-Al4ofD0h1yA_r4fCPuwM7XrOCU9o0PUARspCen9wJ9UqwAVaJsrUV2ykZFCEwYIb2DB4rl8Vt5ifWtFOOk-0h1HoBBHd/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+4.33.32+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Lily by Sherwin Williams</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/AVvXsEgp3tJlb0v6AA8UoXIarVGCw34rPYEqBw4uiO1ShdoAlTj5aDInXp727guGCJE-s5HOlFgceLer90v0J_EOQQ0SDZV_FiEbKfyhHq2s9uQghDlS-pBujlP9K-Ct3pkJYdeltZzHbWSRLinH/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+4.29.31+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp3tJlb0v6AA8UoXIarVGCw34rPYEqBw4uiO1ShdoAlTj5aDInXp727guGCJE-s5HOlFgceLer90v0J_EOQQ0SDZV_FiEbKfyhHq2s9uQghDlS-pBujlP9K-Ct3pkJYdeltZzHbWSRLinH/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+4.29.31+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Daffodil by Sherwin Williams</i></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/AVvXsEhtJrzX5Kp6ApaHILm4s93rQdDlfTgSpF-QJswnl5r8KGHDG27tyMlETLq0C1SvjH6wL9MdI6qmlU76UCuTGARkJ-Eo0wEIF5MH5VQqcH0D4i1rMA6TZ8-XHVKVDdzwKS6cPp0Z7F5hCkeB/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+4.31.05+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtJrzX5Kp6ApaHILm4s93rQdDlfTgSpF-QJswnl5r8KGHDG27tyMlETLq0C1SvjH6wL9MdI6qmlU76UCuTGARkJ-Eo0wEIF5MH5VQqcH0D4i1rMA6TZ8-XHVKVDdzwKS6cPp0Z7F5hCkeB/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+4.31.05+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Daisy by Sherwin Williams</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><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12fDVcuZkBwYBPEnJxDouq2mIVOtiJ2acAlboyWWvLxGhA_guoPvbGENpv3w09WbDFAUraDFXuFi9SiJ4yA_URYFKsU0aoVPIZjyDmM5vR_mzRwd_ruwt1jOs_YBlloytE-izAyiWh69Q/s1600/purple+paints+SW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12fDVcuZkBwYBPEnJxDouq2mIVOtiJ2acAlboyWWvLxGhA_guoPvbGENpv3w09WbDFAUraDFXuFi9SiJ4yA_URYFKsU0aoVPIZjyDmM5vR_mzRwd_ruwt1jOs_YBlloytE-izAyiWh69Q/s1600/purple+paints+SW.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>a bouquet of purples from Sherwin Williams</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Obi Lilac, Radiant Lilac, Valiant Violet</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/AVvXsEjUNbNSZUbUhsbW6dEfIRMPHOw7Pys0orb3bhG2VhfwdZaqQ4hxnUbFmfVvtrx_JFVX3Iyohyphenhyphen2I8ukx7lD1GmwlrV84abM1ZTfutxQvIYNUmFtBK2H-gbR5EC9YNdR8dO3fAswQ47v5Odtr/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+8.46.33+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUNbNSZUbUhsbW6dEfIRMPHOw7Pys0orb3bhG2VhfwdZaqQ4hxnUbFmfVvtrx_JFVX3Iyohyphenhyphen2I8ukx7lD1GmwlrV84abM1ZTfutxQvIYNUmFtBK2H-gbR5EC9YNdR8dO3fAswQ47v5Odtr/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+8.46.33+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>origami art by Owen</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/AVvXsEikhhf4EpoSV2LdGFHaXL5tOiKfxHxAhQdMbTNOhHfWkAPWQTvfelFPgG4tTp1fx03RnEUoFDptXND1p4xgo1ZOI3qu3yH2e8wuk350S7yFXPML0YSsecspMepSoiyhn9TT4GwKuP4fS0kf/s1600/grasscloth+wallpaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhhf4EpoSV2LdGFHaXL5tOiKfxHxAhQdMbTNOhHfWkAPWQTvfelFPgG4tTp1fx03RnEUoFDptXND1p4xgo1ZOI3qu3yH2e8wuk350S7yFXPML0YSsecspMepSoiyhn9TT4GwKuP4fS0kf/s1600/grasscloth+wallpaper.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>grasscloth</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;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaKeKy0ToH7kcsgwh0bBsvgXh3zurYfIC9ihdGvKJhV0TefboqEeXww-6dF3wyLyXeVbsGqkOZQ4w_Lei_UEPS9MWxJRu245egm1vCh0JehQMroR0tsqfYVpJ8mP5sHUBnxijM7hhwv9jQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+6.49.04+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaKeKy0ToH7kcsgwh0bBsvgXh3zurYfIC9ihdGvKJhV0TefboqEeXww-6dF3wyLyXeVbsGqkOZQ4w_Lei_UEPS9MWxJRu245egm1vCh0JehQMroR0tsqfYVpJ8mP5sHUBnxijM7hhwv9jQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-04-24+at+6.49.04+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">How do you bring the outside in?</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><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

Bringing the outside in ...

watercolor landscape by Anne Rogers of Lynnfield Art Guild Each spring I look forward to participating in “ Art in Bloom, ”  the annual coll...

Read more »