10 Steps to a Perfect Room

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhC4xeKiF6TMxKUvmPE164Zb0LZ0SVlOakt9dARjMXxvGuaaCdJ6TTI-g1jb6B_vBqjYE6uZ9z8pEY4v7VlR74ih6e9TYmRe476YzCCeRlZN4eGFy9CXvObIf57jodfiLQcIG_FGSVxU/s1600/sallyandpaula10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202905598345842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhC4xeKiF6TMxKUvmPE164Zb0LZ0SVlOakt9dARjMXxvGuaaCdJ6TTI-g1jb6B_vBqjYE6uZ9z8pEY4v7VlR74ih6e9TYmRe476YzCCeRlZN4eGFy9CXvObIf57jodfiLQcIG_FGSVxU/s400/sallyandpaula10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sally Morse of Hunter Douglas with</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> Paula Bakies of Acorn Interiors</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><br />Recently I was a guest at a design presentation at the <a href="http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/BOSAM/planameeting/main.wnt">Wyndham</a> Andover hosted by Paula Bakies of <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/acorninteriors">Acorn Interiors</a>. To a full house, she presented guest speaker <a href="http://www.hunterdouglas.com/design-trends.jsp?so=tn">Sally Morse</a>, Director of Creative Services for Hunter Douglas, who shared her design tips on how to<br />create a perfect room, in ten simple steps.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoRTvBsZsoyNmBUdQDpMyHoYDhTqSteGSqrtRroXcGJhvpJ8UXTTWD7R0jK7i2WiPuGZhc-Rk42A4yW4TEIHnRJEL0rE23ZB87Trpsukyn4O8Rsm5C0IojX_y4SPsz5OsucAFq59eIwQ/s1600/deniseinpink10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202574300823810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoRTvBsZsoyNmBUdQDpMyHoYDhTqSteGSqrtRroXcGJhvpJ8UXTTWD7R0jK7i2WiPuGZhc-Rk42A4yW4TEIHnRJEL0rE23ZB87Trpsukyn4O8Rsm5C0IojX_y4SPsz5OsucAFq59eIwQ/s400/deniseinpink10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Guest Denise McCarthy looks right on trend<br />in stylish hot pink, black and white.</span><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGp1PtyAZqGv_xCnDmsQPZh3Z_SrOkw9FgVx93T97TjxtFkaT2dcBCNTCZPGVV9UL4_Oon575rST2Ohr6Osq6gj2U4MZxjYXXm-ZdD6YEqwU1jNswqCYToxXgzehiZp-VuXj5Ha9722E/s1600/ottomanPB10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202897777948994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGp1PtyAZqGv_xCnDmsQPZh3Z_SrOkw9FgVx93T97TjxtFkaT2dcBCNTCZPGVV9UL4_Oon575rST2Ohr6Osq6gj2U4MZxjYXXm-ZdD6YEqwU1jNswqCYToxXgzehiZp-VuXj5Ha9722E/s400/ottomanPB10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The tables were decorated with custom ottomans designed by Paula which were raffled off at the end of the evening. My favorite (shown above) was a stylish combination of animal print fabrics. Other raffles included select items from guest vendors like Donna Dreher of <a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Spa_Couture.html">Threads Couture </a>who specializes in custom embroidery. She has helped me on many occasions with <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/search/label/Stevens%20Estate">my design projects</a> just as <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/05/designers-before-and-after.html">Paula has</a>.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6_kUo7QdAaxDZfZHW0ptR242RAgwiF29KCfchcoGWg1VisHvQIGl5IaUxO4wZIEX3C0NTJqHlYkbjhnWbBa2VgT5xnGMLi-gXONuru_CISjkIPobQmxsY_mEzTSdC2kAIoBWpUvwo94/s1600/donnaTC.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483728666277759314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6_kUo7QdAaxDZfZHW0ptR242RAgwiF29KCfchcoGWg1VisHvQIGl5IaUxO4wZIEX3C0NTJqHlYkbjhnWbBa2VgT5xnGMLi-gXONuru_CISjkIPobQmxsY_mEzTSdC2kAIoBWpUvwo94/s400/donnaTC.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaW23GoTwKIwjpT5-29rZ497MD9WA-tn4DkF5FBV3HGWyH6PbEaaWBYKFZO5jlpLURtro-mCKiF6trhLosyvS8AuLRhIWXqVAghQmr11yNgwlj7vsZkueBTx6L91cqKBx7SGLKAfAVaQI/s1600/threads10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202577638297346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaW23GoTwKIwjpT5-29rZ497MD9WA-tn4DkF5FBV3HGWyH6PbEaaWBYKFZO5jlpLURtro-mCKiF6trhLosyvS8AuLRhIWXqVAghQmr11yNgwlj7vsZkueBTx6L91cqKBx7SGLKAfAVaQI/s400/threads10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">A beautiful side table was sent home with one lucky guest, courtesy of <a href="http://www.toddfrancisconstruction.com/">Todd Francis Construction</a> and <a href="http://francisrestoration.com/">Francis Restoration</a> of Hampstead, NH.</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsRtOv-HlGNUIYfBX5MWluERxk5uBR6gHJPv6X75dwJtW6ucToSN99O-nZM4hNiBWWoB7bcUUQcJmCHEQEShYz46Kn8D-rewDGIGOUWITuRYCIx4qo9PnRmrR8J4ek43Wcuk0oXfxx30/s1600/theguys10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202893868591346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsRtOv-HlGNUIYfBX5MWluERxk5uBR6gHJPv6X75dwJtW6ucToSN99O-nZM4hNiBWWoB7bcUUQcJmCHEQEShYz46Kn8D-rewDGIGOUWITuRYCIx4qo9PnRmrR8J4ek43Wcuk0oXfxx30/s400/theguys10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCJl-tso9tBbDLt1LjroZyMNtoMlvFsKGiA28C24XgQ9DiqGPVkAQEq2w-3ujZTsb5bs9WqUn63TrD-wrd2kF_pnj6NdmcmWMNApSJxjLXWM7H8hASFCi3WkRxJk0y91i6JzXvhww3Js/s1600/table1_10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202885397720370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCJl-tso9tBbDLt1LjroZyMNtoMlvFsKGiA28C24XgQ9DiqGPVkAQEq2w-3ujZTsb5bs9WqUn63TrD-wrd2kF_pnj6NdmcmWMNApSJxjLXWM7H8hASFCi3WkRxJk0y91i6JzXvhww3Js/s400/table1_10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2q_Bk4o7gazgy08NAl3qjnxIzM9CUgBKjG0GzTr9Dwkg2PAkSYJXizZ-4T5a-55jOW0J0PUYfkl2BlS9KBk0mXxuLuPHbsnHjbhuI3J-aidGn0_75ZU0Z1qgWZZZ9zC0H4oxguVew8D8/s1600/table2_10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span><span></span></span></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.metamorphosisartanddesign.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483745195696100722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9z-PyCa_6FfIX5PHjh5NYedzvVu0tdcBkB72MskRu5TNJswRvIK81CISmEX2_xaTTV1q6nulYnzQ0g__kNyNZJpkPHLW6vdT1YuFAHjbn23SgCR4Z6NW7KxmZpINrboHIzcFQs5Yvu1Y/s320/metamorphosislogo.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 98px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Katie Blue Nagy and Elaine Trepiccio, the talented designers behind <a href="http://www.metamorphosisartanddesign.com/">metamorphosis art & design</a> gave away a highly coveted lazy susan from their design collection. Here are some more unique items that they show at their Andover location ...<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKvveCwMXX5IpU_wTHcNkvZvVCjGqpbFkvjKrGHPEfVCGRE-x05riArLuqwxXjjFHWEr0ICSLw5uN77ppECEM3NhKGR3Na5__4342WDeOn8-9km5xmloxm1kmkJ8IFVoXvp9cuXSzRWk/s1600/metamorphosis_10steps.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483728654316316802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKvveCwMXX5IpU_wTHcNkvZvVCjGqpbFkvjKrGHPEfVCGRE-x05riArLuqwxXjjFHWEr0ICSLw5uN77ppECEM3NhKGR3Na5__4342WDeOn8-9km5xmloxm1kmkJ8IFVoXvp9cuXSzRWk/s400/metamorphosis_10steps.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.metamorphosisartanddesign.com/">www.metamorphosisartanddesign.com</a><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLsFuW8Y_I-hCiyS1mQdz5OrFZQBLa_q6RB0Yz2dhP5J3OZSxQchevjwwK9lAsungUJeiPXp9JpTRC0mhEL94qTrgOPzDClPwt6F4dJ0ysT4Kyuvbk7IgNLFdyY6yq9p9h_fAYgG7zlM/s1600/DHS_Postcard1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span><span></span></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0oB-LfRjAaCHdju9jb9v4W1gWTgwiDFIruBwEQwjHT-4RXiGmIWZLEVKGxeT-AkVB4ViqiOrSgBlbUa6gVdd0HeP13Am3sfWzB2zEWC8R3Ypz-bpB4I5mpbfJk0KmHroQ7SfWj1nZNxw/s1600/danversshowhouse.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483833870696388290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0oB-LfRjAaCHdju9jb9v4W1gWTgwiDFIruBwEQwjHT-4RXiGmIWZLEVKGxeT-AkVB4ViqiOrSgBlbUa6gVdd0HeP13Am3sfWzB2zEWC8R3Ypz-bpB4I5mpbfJk0KmHroQ7SfWj1nZNxw/s400/danversshowhouse.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 218px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">And I am sending one lucky winner two complimentary tickets to visit the summer design show house that I am participating in at Tapley Hall in Danvers to benefit the Danvers Historical Society. <a href="http://eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=DHS">Reflecting on Danvers History through Interior Design</a> runs from July 11th through August 1st and will have thirteen designed spaces, a boutique of designer items for purchase, and special events scheduled at <a href="http://www.glenmagnafarms.org/">Glen Magna Farms</a>, another Danvers historical property.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Here are just some of the ten steps that Sally<br />shared with the audience (after a delicious<br />meal and yummy dessert, I must add!) ...</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9Iowi1M3UjzYOLmyAlbTqP3J0OiDr4vH_Qp9xM0_7fIBTaB9ehdGb1jEYmNetDa5plLLtAHIVDlPKk9K9cd52JB9a56Ud5qYRqw4vXcODb98nImlWIOCX5Y2mOe7urlQYVfCP9KFcso/s1600/sallyspeaking10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202554197910386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9Iowi1M3UjzYOLmyAlbTqP3J0OiDr4vH_Qp9xM0_7fIBTaB9ehdGb1jEYmNetDa5plLLtAHIVDlPKk9K9cd52JB9a56Ud5qYRqw4vXcODb98nImlWIOCX5Y2mOe7urlQYVfCP9KFcso/s400/sallyspeaking10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Be inspired ...</span> Start with an inspiration print/fabric to set the tone and build the color scheme of the room. Using three colors in a space will add the most interest, whether you choose complimentary or contrasting colors. The key is using the right proportion (one color being the star, the other<br />two as supporting characters).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Set the stage for conversation ...</span> Create conversation areas with your furniture placement. Avoid placing furniture up against the wall, bring pieces closer to each other, and always have a table for your guests to set a drink on : )<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Illuminate your space ...</span> By strategically placing light in the corners of a room, even a small space is visually enlarged. Using lamps in unusual places – like on a kitchen counter – add an inviting softness and ambiance to a utilitarian room.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Use window treatments ...</span> to define your decorating style while adding privacy, safety and security to your home (an often overlooked benefit!) Well designed treatments add value to your home while reducing energy costs by cooling a house in summer and keeping out drafts in the cold of winter.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Add yourself to the space ...</span> Use design trends as a guide, but don’t forget to include the objects and mementos that are personal to you. They tell your unique story and make your house your home.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU5s1oBw3cQ4APJ2YtgivdoIiGPsaHz2QEcUlq52WdieLU-qDlcjkkFh7Fqpm-owbqFACY84qGfqqxEbIThqdnARIXBxftlZDnDkTcpsRGeokkyDT0A1qbLpJ9dA7SJgBQQSBhDSSP-3s/s1600/toys-registration10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480202560519398514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU5s1oBw3cQ4APJ2YtgivdoIiGPsaHz2QEcUlq52WdieLU-qDlcjkkFh7Fqpm-owbqFACY84qGfqqxEbIThqdnARIXBxftlZDnDkTcpsRGeokkyDT0A1qbLpJ9dA7SJgBQQSBhDSSP-3s/s400/toys-registration10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Summer toys were donated by each guest to benefit the children of <a href="http://www.lazarushouse.org/Donations/default.asp">Lazarus House</a> in Lawrence, a charitable organization that provides food, clothing, shelter, job training and medical assistance to local families struggling to meet their day-to-day needs.<br />To support their mission of helping others to move beyond poverty, <a href="http://www.lazarushouse.org/Donations/CashGifts.asp">click here</a>.<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.hunterdouglas.com/design-trends.jsp?so=tn" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483771064196297858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFkbO1CSDl8rroZYZNZYxdIRZDr0orjwHc88dIsDO3tTPLFVTbIgQPpGiKlJ8TV863IFa1YatKxeVfcEBMwnk2l_WauiwP3Fvi0NmdpvKeu1rwYXPiZA_vK3YRdkMyR-5FhYsQhsbw9I/s320/sallyandjen.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 161px; height: 142px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">If you have design questions of your own, take a trip over to the Hunter Douglas website where Sally and her daughter Jen <a href="http://www.hunterdouglas.com/design-trends.jsp?so=tn">answer any design questions</a> sent their way! Sally will be back in New England in July, and has generously offered a free consultation to anyone who donates $250.00 to Lazarus House, the charity chosen to benefit from the nights event.<br /><br />If you are local and would like more details about this special offer, please contact Paula at <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/acorninteriors">Acorn Interiors</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Thank you, Sally, for sharing what you know in such an entertaining way! And thank you, Paula, for hosting such a fabulous event, and for always helping to make my spaces – and the homes of my clients – look picture perfect!<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" > xo yvonne</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><br /></div>

10 Steps to a Perfect Room

Sally Morse of Hunter Douglas with Paula Bakies of Acorn Interiors Recently I was a guest at a design presentation at the Wyndham Andover ...

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Setting the stage for a design show

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nE68VdJzhmI63ArRIn9x_z3khcvcyCVURI0dlJiEdwdVAf_zSXmWJPlOS5eSVFC6RD912uGMy36X5tF1X-y1aEIqXX5yCOTf5UymgeJAzkYG6X6Un2Ml_R-eWtroExHjnNCYLGP09rI/s1600/firstrugsimage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468004762305898146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nE68VdJzhmI63ArRIn9x_z3khcvcyCVURI0dlJiEdwdVAf_zSXmWJPlOS5eSVFC6RD912uGMy36X5tF1X-y1aEIqXX5yCOTf5UymgeJAzkYG6X6Un2Ml_R-eWtroExHjnNCYLGP09rI/s400/firstrugsimage.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Mary Donovan and Luis Munoz</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />of <a href="http://firstrugs.com/html/our_services.html">First Oriental Rugs</a></span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Things are moving right along as I head toward the final stages of preparation for my participation in the <a href="http://www.wenhammuseum.org/adults_programs.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">North Shore Design Show: Favorite Spaces</span></a> at the Wenham Museum. Next week I will be setting up my 8 x 8 foot space ... the show opens on Friday (big gala event to look forward that I need to find an outfit for!) I will also need a small moving van for all my pieces and props that I have collected for the show! Fortunately, some of the larger pieces will be delivered like the carpet I chose at <a href="http://firstrugs.com/html/about_us.html">First Oriental Rugs</a> in Danvers. Gallery Manager Mary Donovan (who has graciously assisted me with carpet inquiries in the past) and Luis Munoz, Head Showroom Assistant (who FYI is “the general miracle worker on staff</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”</span><span style="font-size:130%;">) were extremely helpful this week as we pulled many samples from their extensive collection of fine rugs. After looking at some gorgeous selections, I made my decision. Below are a few that I loved, but the<br />final choice will be a surprise!<br /><br /></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkOfkIi_9aRN1aXHwDY5XB6JkfJbAkBhIqEldp9aJLqpmscM4k9n_Lpcx_TRm3F1-J6IXraJWwb0bqjJ9WYzoECC_Lr9HUSPRWpa8dqnBe2BZ9a0wcdzMGGh8vkoGoxyAcSOC0XQYk6o/s1600/3carpets.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468004747052734434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkOfkIi_9aRN1aXHwDY5XB6JkfJbAkBhIqEldp9aJLqpmscM4k9n_Lpcx_TRm3F1-J6IXraJWwb0bqjJ9WYzoECC_Lr9HUSPRWpa8dqnBe2BZ9a0wcdzMGGh8vkoGoxyAcSOC0XQYk6o/s400/3carpets.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="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:180%;" >Thank you Mary and Luis for your<br />professional assistance and advice!</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFswF7ISbgfkhlRDmocKdxfHGDN2-I_BBXY7UTZ6qvBkS1IKpSGWLZ1fNUp7tN_x37B7IXhjQX_qz0kzvIhKioOvONBXQlDIaq7MsuySShNVBX4km5GtTCK5mJolKFu3HACxCBc_w5Cc/s1600/mirrorb4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468504827581698034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFswF7ISbgfkhlRDmocKdxfHGDN2-I_BBXY7UTZ6qvBkS1IKpSGWLZ1fNUp7tN_x37B7IXhjQX_qz0kzvIhKioOvONBXQlDIaq7MsuySShNVBX4km5GtTCK5mJolKFu3HACxCBc_w5Cc/s400/mirrorb4.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />If you have been wondering what ever happened to my <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/01/master-bedroom-preview-part-2.html">master bedroom renovation</a> ... I have </span><span style="font-size:130%;">completely </span><span style="font-size:130%;">taken over the trimmed, prepped and primed space to use as my workroom for the show (the broken mirror above and lots of furniture pieces are currently being transformed in there). It is so nice to work in a white space with no visual distractions! After the show, we will finish painting this room, add carpet, etc.<br />But first things first, right?<br /><br /></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJibVUopD5tgs77p1GYgi7VeZVL6RRJBOSlket4buWaqgf_8bhJpslMOyXw-8zqgsI9L0-ZRY6jo2xRhYRyh8VC0H1JMHUFCrRuZSylYAnHkD6lf4Wzb0BLNrwwIvOazoK5wClQHAoN1A/s1600/blackwallpapersample.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468508949965622082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJibVUopD5tgs77p1GYgi7VeZVL6RRJBOSlket4buWaqgf_8bhJpslMOyXw-8zqgsI9L0-ZRY6jo2xRhYRyh8VC0H1JMHUFCrRuZSylYAnHkD6lf4Wzb0BLNrwwIvOazoK5wClQHAoN1A/s400/blackwallpapersample.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 238px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is a sneak peek of a bit of wallpaper<br />that arrived safely from overseas.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodmEN_WqK6lTdK52YEjh2GAi3Spcet1LW5FYpzN4xlOMDd3Yru99dGhPU6vTXLezQxLEjYLJMu4uIqLxRQCOEnnZxKRrqCyJSLqQgzO8JwZisx5QDfj2KdGsgaUEEW-xnbpYYpVuQzrc/s1600/cb2pkg.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468505066582413874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodmEN_WqK6lTdK52YEjh2GAi3Spcet1LW5FYpzN4xlOMDd3Yru99dGhPU6vTXLezQxLEjYLJMu4uIqLxRQCOEnnZxKRrqCyJSLqQgzO8JwZisx5QDfj2KdGsgaUEEW-xnbpYYpVuQzrc/s320/cb2pkg.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Some of my favorite items were delivered yesterday from <a href="http://www.cb2.com/">cb2</a>. In this box are some pretty cool items!<br />Stay tuned for final previews next week!<br /><br /></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 102, 51);">Please visit sponsor <a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Home_Page.php">Threads Couture</a> ...</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Home_Page.php" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468506034067798898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc59pOpAfSI-SJ3KIKS1yn-b_tynCpDbLF8uHmkct0yFbzRLdQFLKezyR-vzPU1OXUaHvAmhu6lXtid-dP1ytxsgQA8XNEUrMXuWxXGEw7-OjSqFxE31XwMGVxBdKSBvrbhnQBBOo_kmg/s400/threadsbanner-SE.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 143px;" /></a>

Setting the stage for a design show

Mary Donovan and Luis Munoz of First Oriental Rugs Things are moving right along as I head toward the final stages of preparation for my par...

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Valentine's Day at the Stevens Estate

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQCQ20rK6z8eS1jFJChi7wwdBBl1bUxBKpZt_df6I1BDN-KlOGqGT-1fVUBoHgpbI0JDgFaPFKnVe-s_fhEf50EoYVRAjGy4_1huFo5YnXRE6blC3FY5KYKTs3_oFAtRSHEV1y4JICUc/s1600-h/tableandchairVD.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437740186011455874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQCQ20rK6z8eS1jFJChi7wwdBBl1bUxBKpZt_df6I1BDN-KlOGqGT-1fVUBoHgpbI0JDgFaPFKnVe-s_fhEf50EoYVRAjGy4_1huFo5YnXRE6blC3FY5KYKTs3_oFAtRSHEV1y4JICUc/s400/tableandchairVD.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">My Valentine’s Day gift to the Estate:</span><br />Newly designed side chairs with estate monogram<br />and a reversible coordinating table cloth.<br />(<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2009/12/gift-for-stevens-estate.html">check out the before shot here</a>)<br /><a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/acorninteriors">Acorn Interiors</a>: upholstery and table cloth<br /><a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Home_Page.php">Threads Couture</a>: embroidery<br /><a href="http://www.taggartstudio.com/">TaggArt Studio</a>: painting<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Last night I enjoyed a special Valentine’s Day reception at <a href="http://www.stevensestate.com/about.html">The Stevens Estate</a> in North Andover (thanks for the invite goes to the lovely estate manager, Laura Gifford). There was a delicious meal catered by <a href="http://adaytorememberllc1.com/default.html">A Day to Remember</a> (I wish I had taken some pictures of the elegant presentation of the food, but check out their website for some mouth-watering visuals ... yum!) and a local band, Music Street, played some jamming tunes. As one of the decorators at the estate, I decided to celebrate the evening by offering a special prize to one lucky guest ...</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGc0JNtKVNsXKUmriV1tiC94-9DAQFoiSYiHqpp6ljWexWN7iEqk0H8yYDOm9pMaekD5HDUuNZGzKX-ZibG6A2gVK28A7rpse-tpjbtMhwj8Pl_6qNtJyTKKvbH3SmVUPKD16iXqw00Jc/s1600-h/shoeontableVD.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437740192920338418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGc0JNtKVNsXKUmriV1tiC94-9DAQFoiSYiHqpp6ljWexWN7iEqk0H8yYDOm9pMaekD5HDUuNZGzKX-ZibG6A2gVK28A7rpse-tpjbtMhwj8Pl_6qNtJyTKKvbH3SmVUPKD16iXqw00Jc/s400/shoeontableVD.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Many guests dropped their business card or a complimentary raffle ticket into this glass hurricane with the hopes of winning a chic and delicious <a href="https://thechocolatetruffle.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=56&zenid=e661ccdc80176e06d4c58484f5b1a91a">Chocolate High Heel Shoe</a> (filled with chocolate truffles!) that I picked up at <a href="http://thechocolatetruffle.com/">The Chocolate Truffle</a> in Lynnfield (other Massachusetts locations include Reading and Winchester).</span><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thechocolatetruffle.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=56&zenid=e661ccdc80176e06d4c58484f5b1a91a" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437741364116992130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvk9HAoaQc1AjXQL0PQ2bXGon5-vXkeWauqQvFYFA89xUwGcpvIl9OTQBPW_PXovGDWxyf4mMAuvjJhwJoBDLJWvy-joH7COZH3jeD2HwIW-NjUxC1esAxcIGibJipB4215PRzgOpCSj8/s400/highheelshoeCT.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br />And the winner is ...</span><br />R. Smedile!</span><br /><br />*I will give you a call to arrange pick-up*<br /><br /><a href="http://thechocolatetruffle.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437745555182684274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsWlfPO6BAHILy0EgJiPixu4kiX-mQWq4X8rm3FC01WiMxFu80b5H83JnFqOvYB1YECJVkYIJABl-Ow4YNj1p8hNUsbe6acU_bRTjdgcWGNIhnVy7-uDkaaGX_UlXnILhj84dqR1pHn8/s200/trufflebox.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 161px; height: 200px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">For those of you who did not win, pick up a shoe of your own (or a pair!) at <a href="http://thechocolatetruffle.com/directions.html">The Chocolate Truffle</a>. They have lots of <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2009/04/chocolate-fantasy.html">great goodies</a> for the Valentine in your life or when you are in need of a chocolate fix. Tell them you read about them here : )<br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/02/bloggers-valentine-giveaway.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437748848864885762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbuhLypEnGyr2Ll9rMGfrqgYLAkT19C9Jx9c3bFX_aFtW71a9GTxHI8ApdhvEPIPiCZe6Bgjr5kuVJeLe4_S2JUNyl3122BE7MKt8iu-N5XW3hDvPPlSWtHqw9nneHBJZp941xSv5fo8/s320/tworosepillows.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 253px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />For another chance to win a special prize, there is still time to enter my <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/02/bloggers-valentine-giveaway.html">Valentine’s Day Giveaway</a>. The contest ends February 14th at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be announced on February 15th. Good luck!</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAN0hEIxTXHmrXRErbmUykNQbQYW_uPFln8gyaMUX8egmJMuKwU80lFWQcLtygcWW4v5EQiEKClxajPZdQGI7RtQVFitxsLeKUIOyMXYNnK6vjdJ1d5o-7ShZrM5vSGC86FCe-ZzA_VZ8/s1600-h/whiteroseswithpicture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437772171122107330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAN0hEIxTXHmrXRErbmUykNQbQYW_uPFln8gyaMUX8egmJMuKwU80lFWQcLtygcWW4v5EQiEKClxajPZdQGI7RtQVFitxsLeKUIOyMXYNnK6vjdJ1d5o-7ShZrM5vSGC86FCe-ZzA_VZ8/s400/whiteroseswithpicture.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 400px;" /></a><span>– Me with my Valentine </span>–<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">Today’s post sponsored by ...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Home_Page.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437740206218278706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD8guHgp-13YGpkBgVVszLof5Y6Smqfvk0fZDpMGS5RFNsrqdBSWVGHrzDyeT_gQ_4rOwTI8STV6FFt1Ow_0q-7eQ8ADrphEcxwGQ-mGaMH_aZ_pEH12Ce1BOHoNQapLMckoHWmsVcRmA/s400/BHDS+cupid+banner+2.10.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px;" /></a>Beth Hylan Design Studio<br /><a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Guest_Designers.html">“Love Letters” Trunk Show 2.13.10</a><br /></div>

Valentine's Day at the Stevens Estate

My Valentine’s Day gift to the Estate: Newly designed side chairs with estate monogram and a reversible coordinating table cloth. ( check ou...

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A gift for The Stevens Estate

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEl3b2frE3KGfD8SvkdmW1ppeNjj-SehfHd-zZwBscclWueFfRdwZbx_WNi0E8BbUt16Uygj6Ec_IFb4ijForeDuagiqSpVkvYDD6dAm_SkgkubeOuZETkneT15ZDwuuJoFrkr0Bpbz_o/s1600-h/inglenookdrapes2sm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420001951088757042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEl3b2frE3KGfD8SvkdmW1ppeNjj-SehfHd-zZwBscclWueFfRdwZbx_WNi0E8BbUt16Uygj6Ec_IFb4ijForeDuagiqSpVkvYDD6dAm_SkgkubeOuZETkneT15ZDwuuJoFrkr0Bpbz_o/s400/inglenookdrapes2sm.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Stevens Estate design update:</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />new window treatments</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">I am sure you have heard – or maybe even spoken – the words “listen to your mother!</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Well, one day while we were talking on the phone, my mom casually mentioned that my aunt had several boxes of drapery panels and sheers that she had put in storage after a recent move, “I think they would look nice at <a href="http://www.stevensestate.com/index.html">The Stevens Estate</a>. Why don’t you give Auntie Marty a call?</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> I am always happy when my mom tells me that she has read something on my blog (or if anyone tells me they have been reading for that matter!) so when she offers me advice on design projects I always listen. And in this case, especially, I am so glad that I did!<br /><br />My aunt generously donated the beautiful draperies and sheers (thank you!) seen in the photo above, which were a perfect match to the <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2009/09/stevens-estate-receives-design-update.html">work we had recently done</a> for the Estate. A special thank you also goes to Paula Bakies of <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/acorninteriors">Acorn Interiors</a> for professionally re</span><span style="font-size:130%;">-sizing them, along with providing expert installation.<br /></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPROzVsDiOXit9F8xtCTkimFx8A_FTvHOsIQC_pdIkkJAJH76Tb8ZFDNlWXhH6SFVmOaW0ZhjI2qobveW3R2KxJriOqR8z31ELkqkLsNPb7TWb22a2ApJWSF3v7q8zASvPXGjDD3ogvM4/s1600-h/benchcushionb4SE.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420016596805070386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPROzVsDiOXit9F8xtCTkimFx8A_FTvHOsIQC_pdIkkJAJH76Tb8ZFDNlWXhH6SFVmOaW0ZhjI2qobveW3R2KxJriOqR8z31ELkqkLsNPb7TWb22a2ApJWSF3v7q8zASvPXGjDD3ogvM4/s400/benchcushionb4SE.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Here is a visual reminder of the Stevens Estate inglenook <span style="font-weight: bold;">before</span> we began redecorating. Under the new direction of Estate manager Laura Gifford, the redecorating has begun to reflect the historic elegance of this stately North Andover mansion that may be rented for small, intimate parties or large gatherings including weddings, conferences and fundraisers.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBMHGoAkMmCczOOvGSfhrpEYtEECpdfHgghvT_2DLBaJpFXU2cOdrhBgnYf9B2OAA9z1OWTCviiW9BzaPewGQWp9eFx17KoRcmRIgXKM9PYrFf91LDPAKLo5jFtvtJEPNQHlPqnGF6Ag/s1600-h/SEwindowB4dark.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420021588595066610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBMHGoAkMmCczOOvGSfhrpEYtEECpdfHgghvT_2DLBaJpFXU2cOdrhBgnYf9B2OAA9z1OWTCviiW9BzaPewGQWp9eFx17KoRcmRIgXKM9PYrFf91LDPAKLo5jFtvtJEPNQHlPqnGF6Ag/s400/SEwindowB4dark.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BEFORE: </span> The view to the grounds<br />was blocked with ill-fitting sheers.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdot-JB_tv7z-WeFJc-P75oLkldgTaeT4xJaoT0FY-jNz4DJSxqqRbZk-VXgA_RqDJD-ATx0FNW-LoeWsiyitkxwpd1qxvVkKK9h-n8VRiOFdv78OiK7m6XqTe3vopTh5rtUJTUcw7RAA/s1600-h/inglenookwindowsm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420041039458231346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdot-JB_tv7z-WeFJc-P75oLkldgTaeT4xJaoT0FY-jNz4DJSxqqRbZk-VXgA_RqDJD-ATx0FNW-LoeWsiyitkxwpd1qxvVkKK9h-n8VRiOFdv78OiK7m6XqTe3vopTh5rtUJTUcw7RAA/s400/inglenookwindowsm.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span><span style="font-weight: bold;">AFTER:</span> Properly dressed, the inglenook – which<br />is at the front entrance of the Estate – now<br />provides visitors with an appropriate welcome.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD3HdH6JpxEaD4AI2xOt-AUjDXWNkPy7J8hEm5OE5Df5hXqG5dQineioOojtIcmWlPDyx-1J0uuTICbGXunTjSnfc_H-OBGD6tnUAfB6Wz1CsFwYIGUNjWeapnr09wDh-Mg-kM22LnXbQ/s1600-h/bookcasewithartsm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420001927686147010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD3HdH6JpxEaD4AI2xOt-AUjDXWNkPy7J8hEm5OE5Df5hXqG5dQineioOojtIcmWlPDyx-1J0uuTICbGXunTjSnfc_H-OBGD6tnUAfB6Wz1CsFwYIGUNjWeapnr09wDh-Mg-kM22LnXbQ/s400/bookcasewithartsm.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 258px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Another gift:</span> I added this newly framed print of an original architectural rendering of the Estate (Hartwell & Richardson, 1889) that I discovered online to the shelves flanking the window seat. I also brought over a box of old books that my mom had in storage (</span><span style="font-size:130%;">are you sensing a “we-don’t-throw-anything-away-in-this-family</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> trend here?) to help fill up the shelves. Attention to details – plus good old-fashioned recycling – makes a world of difference!<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWJJvG_CIFqfE7g7Yp_8nHm_funRu34ihfft_zzOvDMMoNaTLS_1DzpgyFtDq034ip3BKwswM5-a19pZ0PdlX60MWdhbFXhGkJvf2y_FDAICRcS2bez3QUhFWvZL_aNdkHpAT6W8chI4/s1600-h/SE+side+chairs.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420048636949181410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWJJvG_CIFqfE7g7Yp_8nHm_funRu34ihfft_zzOvDMMoNaTLS_1DzpgyFtDq034ip3BKwswM5-a19pZ0PdlX60MWdhbFXhGkJvf2y_FDAICRcS2bez3QUhFWvZL_aNdkHpAT6W8chI4/s400/SE+side+chairs.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 293px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">These two chairs from the Stevens Estate are<br />scheduled to receive the next makeover.<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Check back soon ...</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >Advertisement</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Home_Page.php" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420120734267112450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoLXTg-_smp-xtpZ5iB9EB93Bi5-0a4qL5h2UWRWNjno-snCPjczDKoUQp4gGtLbcCbB-F00YbwajO7UBYiT60cru-q1g4c3cmoH-SpX2GsyWHEgBCgAX7bdOV9OmiBoc2q6YETequocA/s400/threadsbanner-SE.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 143px;" /></a><br /></div>

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Stevens Estate design update: new window treatments I am sure you have heard – or maybe even spoken – the words “listen to your mother! ” W...

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Have a sweet (and savory) Thanksgiving!

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn6-ET7U-FLC0ORPBkUU0PiTGA0YncSq0Wui5_czpkrSdn6nFYnr1uY_f_7o-xU_3pilDKOLlC2d8fMGaVXehj6tuY79uuU2uihFiKyUT8Vvo36nnppo5Pmk2w7jHZDYOC74taPeReN0k/s1600/thanksgivingtable.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408242370372584370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn6-ET7U-FLC0ORPBkUU0PiTGA0YncSq0Wui5_czpkrSdn6nFYnr1uY_f_7o-xU_3pilDKOLlC2d8fMGaVXehj6tuY79uuU2uihFiKyUT8Vvo36nnppo5Pmk2w7jHZDYOC74taPeReN0k/s400/thanksgivingtable.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Thanksgiving tablescape by <a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Home_Page.html">Beth Hylan</a>.<br /></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkb-IDZA9tlJGOT9sJyZW7BYHgAZ1MKfVxpYrYO8tof7xvB4-v8l83xscEYzqXs2Qclin5bokVUFIitQaJjtelwooFreByHLY5O4lca0q0eUGO4rzj8fp2TAjqZLHyngilpyu0CUQuWtk/s1600/BnapkinTC.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408242379458203602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkb-IDZA9tlJGOT9sJyZW7BYHgAZ1MKfVxpYrYO8tof7xvB4-v8l83xscEYzqXs2Qclin5bokVUFIitQaJjtelwooFreByHLY5O4lca0q0eUGO4rzj8fp2TAjqZLHyngilpyu0CUQuWtk/s400/BnapkinTC.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Table linens by <a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Home_Couture.html">Threads Couture</a>.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilB4H0UUpJheC167WINqQ3BxbzTYq80oHEOBDhel2FbODNGUiMmeB1hkia1xtmYquO9aGAtqRo2or_Pl1dNS6BbIpvizqF5E44v0SKGFY0f4e-FHdumkQvOvy37gANQ6I_ctcBDbR-tFo/s1600/cornnest.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408242378242936050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilB4H0UUpJheC167WINqQ3BxbzTYq80oHEOBDhel2FbODNGUiMmeB1hkia1xtmYquO9aGAtqRo2or_Pl1dNS6BbIpvizqF5E44v0SKGFY0f4e-FHdumkQvOvy37gANQ6I_ctcBDbR-tFo/s400/cornnest.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />A nest filled with dried corn at each place setting.<br />Where Beth got the corn ...<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xv76COMN9Ha2t6FLn774AhoRIZcuzmHTfJoS0ee5JodVjm2Tb2dMvt5Ewz23splbr4uEmel3GX7Z2y35N21tELpHuGx9X7syBLUaymsfdIKv1QMQ7BYdR4QKeHZWzxHvzcGeN54Ndz4/s1600/cornhusks.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408242383730027810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xv76COMN9Ha2t6FLn774AhoRIZcuzmHTfJoS0ee5JodVjm2Tb2dMvt5Ewz23splbr4uEmel3GX7Z2y35N21tELpHuGx9X7syBLUaymsfdIKv1QMQ7BYdR4QKeHZWzxHvzcGeN54Ndz4/s400/cornhusks.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnSZjbDGQh5xJriDzyggJJh2Yd_iTx4EbEhloJzXONSyVI1aRpdMmhVfEaIthTKmg2yvV4wcLBEul2z2kJIFGCSGoD_vtuz1hiCVm_3gOz2buKiQBz-U4T4hB7OhYnVUuBJlFSLiiWZA/s1600/holidayfireplace.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408255463729209858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnSZjbDGQh5xJriDzyggJJh2Yd_iTx4EbEhloJzXONSyVI1aRpdMmhVfEaIthTKmg2yvV4wcLBEul2z2kJIFGCSGoD_vtuz1hiCVm_3gOz2buKiQBz-U4T4hB7OhYnVUuBJlFSLiiWZA/s400/holidayfireplace.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmJDK1xa8PGmGhSYE4Rj89QKZ6L8y2LCYU2GVF6DrMuSNHNRAc2dyuQHU_vcAm69_lq8WrGiiQ0TgTgh-B46RBbSRkspN38s2LpessEBzUHn3X0oroeicVbY36Tm8_6_R6tX9TnV6gKK0/s1600/holidayfireplace.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />I filled the fireplace at the Studio with a large container of rose hips and set a scene in front with this planter that I used to temporarily hold Beth’s Thanksgiving arrangements and mossy gourds. </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Try placing a large arrangement of red, orange and yellow flowers in your fireplace. It is a great alternative to lighting it, and the arrangement can be placed </span><span style="font-size:130%;">on the dining table after the feast has been cleared.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpYuM4FnDEbhvGG84hMvuSz3d4mEuMHNEiE5OiUYW1iBNgJ-AkIKOpAIMogyV9rbsHeJHjSRNS77jCd6hM2fBncVhWGL9cmDNhIVZVcjEnbn0wlDuY4-j0_VvA3nL2j4RKqLXeMVILMc/s1600/threadspjs.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408250719754192770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpYuM4FnDEbhvGG84hMvuSz3d4mEuMHNEiE5OiUYW1iBNgJ-AkIKOpAIMogyV9rbsHeJHjSRNS77jCd6hM2fBncVhWGL9cmDNhIVZVcjEnbn0wlDuY4-j0_VvA3nL2j4RKqLXeMVILMc/s400/threadspjs.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 379px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Something snuggly to wear at the end of the day.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Monogrammable PJs from <a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Home_Page.php">Threads Couture</a>.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Available at <a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Guest_Designers.html">Beth Hylan Design Studio</a>.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_o_TGRRh161lGtQDjUSuoQHNJxkyY2CtLGZ4YX8Jj8FavYe6VwZeVfvX0uy2RSZdDn-8kKH01r8Jtxt3pXMT7Uk5JPKY7PKpGMeTDrLkoLEpNrfWw7IbipltGvON7P7vJ5gb8NP5nQA/s1600/wishornament.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408251902905393746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_o_TGRRh161lGtQDjUSuoQHNJxkyY2CtLGZ4YX8Jj8FavYe6VwZeVfvX0uy2RSZdDn-8kKH01r8Jtxt3pXMT7Uk5JPKY7PKpGMeTDrLkoLEpNrfWw7IbipltGvON7P7vJ5gb8NP5nQA/s400/wishornament.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 312px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />If you are up for shopping the day after Thanksgiving, come to <a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Guest_Designers.html">Beth Hylan Design Studio</a> in Reading. We will be open on Fridays </span><span style="font-size:130%;">from 10am - 5pm </span><span style="font-size:130%;">(along with Saturdays and Sundays) from now until December 18th. Beth has lots of beautiful holiday ornaments to choose from including the “Wish Ball” pictured above. In my decorating corner, I will be offering a *special price* on consultation Gift Certificates ... a great gift for that someone on your list who has everything (but might not know how to arrange it all!)</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ItG6dyR0gHaFnmf1PgLXswYr-zYKiC7DMe6CpaM5QFXi25kreKiimtwwX7cK-3_8c6xsRCeZOkStnlJnTUCmTWMDPEab5cXO898G8ZMwKp45Q5uPYF8tAXqCQs_IJwU3C1s6KkuUUFk/s1600/wheat.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408258895342896674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ItG6dyR0gHaFnmf1PgLXswYr-zYKiC7DMe6CpaM5QFXi25kreKiimtwwX7cK-3_8c6xsRCeZOkStnlJnTUCmTWMDPEab5cXO898G8ZMwKp45Q5uPYF8tAXqCQs_IJwU3C1s6KkuUUFk/s320/wheat.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Happy Thanksgiving!<br />xo Yvonne<br /></span></span></div>

Have a sweet (and savory) Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving tablescape by Beth Hylan . Table linens by Threads Couture . A nest filled with dried corn at each place setting. Where Beth go...

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Putting on the Bling at Beth Hylan Design Studio

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ArjE7nYlUIUlHUsyixHvxCrG604DEVasyCX3WdnSFOfctnl9r1LAlsrsb6aNj1VHMuXcdiDSoNUM25RY1X9FtbUzDSp3X4_4wg_uAFQuyJKZiQR82BJzRrocn_fykoc661NkoIsgKXY/s1600-h/dbetc.banner.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401353015330644130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ArjE7nYlUIUlHUsyixHvxCrG604DEVasyCX3WdnSFOfctnl9r1LAlsrsb6aNj1VHMuXcdiDSoNUM25RY1X9FtbUzDSp3X4_4wg_uAFQuyJKZiQR82BJzRrocn_fykoc661NkoIsgKXY/s400/dbetc.banner.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 229px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Take home some vintage and designer jewelry<br />treasures this weekend from <a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Home_Page.html">Beth Hylan Design Studio</a></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Saturday, Nov. 7th and Sunday, Nov. 8th only!</span></span><br /><br />If you are a fan (like I am) of <a href="http://www.rachelzoe.com/welcome">Rachel Zoe</a> and her closet full of “I die ... it’s bananas</span><span style="font-size:130%;">!”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> vintage jewelry, then this post is for you! There will be a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Vintage Jewelry Trunk Show</span> at the <a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Home_Page.html">Beth Hylan Design Studio</a> starting TODAY at 10 am (sorry for the late notice – I have been running in many directions this week!)</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />Donna Marie Barry of </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">db etc.</span> will be showcasing her own extensive collection of sparkling bling-a-licious baubles at the Design Studio (open today till 5 pm) and then again tomorrow from noon till 5 pm. Donna is often seen at <a href="http://toddsfarm.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Todd Farm</span></a> and other vintage-finds favorite hot spots so she knows her stuff when it comes to discovering unique gems from days gone by.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXztSGfaMw-Kamm0Sm_bl79iiEUbf87EBumBy9ZUJ-R5kpHMndCWI0A_XjsEnQuJ8qNZ8KrFk3YMuJknBxiIQg7SgfecGg2VE60Is5APCBtVUKHlAh4Xfw0_IfioIWK-z5azd_kb0C_UQ/s1600-h/mime-attachment-1.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401355414382645778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXztSGfaMw-Kamm0Sm_bl79iiEUbf87EBumBy9ZUJ-R5kpHMndCWI0A_XjsEnQuJ8qNZ8KrFk3YMuJknBxiIQg7SgfecGg2VE60Is5APCBtVUKHlAh4Xfw0_IfioIWK-z5azd_kb0C_UQ/s400/mime-attachment-1.gif" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 196px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Stop by if you are in need of a fashionista-fix ... and while you are there, be sure to check out the other great design offerings this weekend at the studio.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Spa_Couture.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401358454170810242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHGPGsSGo0Mb-rmpH7RiVfngP2CjYmePSLc40g4jSGe29cfuFbs8uC0EoWsbllmDnT8nnT3LxvLWLYoJGtR84doK3dxO6dCd3XK4SebppOeUuIMDL7IS61MSKtKvm1sx3FHYCC9ixsClM/s400/threadsminibanner.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 253px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2009/08/yvonne-b-designs-now-on-etsy.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401358248785328962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqAxo632rpBP-KObyN4FzIVChnoZpBr1ukBnMiEeVmNWhvWCbBKYceAoj-HaVYeK6t6VVFaPd0hR_27EUVOB87Ly-lwZaueE0fY-mzF4tZJ1Bn_mYimvfxGMzaYy2Fde95UkI1c3MIkk/s400/ybdesignsbanner.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 53px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Home_Page.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401355814295069810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1qTa8AqyF9ZDTgORFTB_pC0t0dWD1BvpDoeOV_ZfbpcbZZzETfmB3-xs2N34SV_F2IzbhPXGNjgzgnpYCZzshU6sXekeidS8HwyL2zK5WEGRig5eWUtN6-HM9Rmpr7E5BtI9gWNjtUA/s400/BHDS+banner-10.09.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 133px;" /></a><a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Home_Page.html">Beth Hylan Design Studio</a><br />159 Ash Street, Reading, MA<br />781.246.8552<br /></div>

Putting on the Bling at Beth Hylan Design Studio

Take home some vintage and designer jewelry treasures this weekend from Beth Hylan Design Studio Saturday, Nov. 7th and Sunday, Nov. 8th onl...

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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9d9xGXxl0_zgeY7Z_qzYM-RD9r6PqcfkW6yPt4THUsizH3xkdzKdRLRxZWbMDJDS781HK2CSO4AXBZlK-c6uRrUuTkZstR9xjYY-UQ3zS0Vvm01_1zenNqglzVsJ7Z_a8t4s4f6OIPfk/s1600-h/minipumpkins.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398363788200448146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9d9xGXxl0_zgeY7Z_qzYM-RD9r6PqcfkW6yPt4THUsizH3xkdzKdRLRxZWbMDJDS781HK2CSO4AXBZlK-c6uRrUuTkZstR9xjYY-UQ3zS0Vvm01_1zenNqglzVsJ7Z_a8t4s4f6OIPfk/s400/minipumpkins.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Pick up mini pumpkins, gourds and<br />other fall decorations</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" > this weekend at<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Beth Hylan Design Studio</span></a>.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPynj0RCfpaJOjAK7-lqABG2Vb35pQqcEDUW_HeIg66Zm4JrVVizQjx9Y-0l4Q8-UyLRDUrqTxESPlqyoAOf5CjrQA_KbsF37ln2k8aGcvTK57NcjPUGzAcB1MRIiqtxBTgOv0Y09NHw/s1600-h/peargourd.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397126028727998626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPynj0RCfpaJOjAK7-lqABG2Vb35pQqcEDUW_HeIg66Zm4JrVVizQjx9Y-0l4Q8-UyLRDUrqTxESPlqyoAOf5CjrQA_KbsF37ln2k8aGcvTK57NcjPUGzAcB1MRIiqtxBTgOv0Y09NHw/s400/peargourd.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Found by Beth ... large scale, pear-shaped<br />and goose neck gourds. Very cool! </span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkgc6LKRXnYsMbqLI5EQu3o_T892GatiPc9CDzut2ftmg6Y5cC8TnUzodtHOsfM75qgJbpiNIBu12K6fxB60WcWXHH8kdeD13XJ0CCTo6XRRqRmqmOzfx8W92L_oRG99VADScFUg_obTI/s1600-h/pumpkincenterpiece.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397125090094249090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkgc6LKRXnYsMbqLI5EQu3o_T892GatiPc9CDzut2ftmg6Y5cC8TnUzodtHOsfM75qgJbpiNIBu12K6fxB60WcWXHH8kdeD13XJ0CCTo6XRRqRmqmOzfx8W92L_oRG99VADScFUg_obTI/s400/pumpkincenterpiece.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">White pumpkin centerpiece with fresh flowers by Beth</span>.</div><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">What a whirlwind kind of week this has been! I have been catching up on a number of projects (and attending some great events which I will mention at another time) while planning for this weekend at Beth’s studio. Here are some more images from last weekends version of the shop. As I mentioned, it will be constantly changing to reflect seasonal inventory and guest designers. Since I was the main guest last week, I had three corners in the store to call my own. One is my permanent “Designer Corner” where I have put together a table with a <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2009/10/first-weekend-at-design-studio.html">designer vignette</a>. Come by to see the entire space in person (I don’t want to give it all away) but here is a glimpse ...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Corner Number 1</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHyoK9zmkr_qAVCzvbsLDrK2VY52KjkBCg9cfxfByf2havObI3pvGukU5a9Zx6TM0-mQAa0hasYHVkIFqiWqtobm8V9R0X7L4LGePEVoGl1eLkfLhTvi0CKfnwJtQ_e0Kw9kUpJwx6oi0/s1600-h/wreathonmydoor.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398363770484770258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHyoK9zmkr_qAVCzvbsLDrK2VY52KjkBCg9cfxfByf2havObI3pvGukU5a9Zx6TM0-mQAa0hasYHVkIFqiWqtobm8V9R0X7L4LGePEVoGl1eLkfLhTvi0CKfnwJtQ_e0Kw9kUpJwx6oi0/s400/wreathonmydoor.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 349px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Grapevine wreath with dried flowers created by<br />Beth hangs on a large black door</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> that serves<br />as a stylish backdrop to my designer table.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidvF-EEYyx-Qp7gK-sPa3sN2xIXwt6_y9aakYQw47m0_aEUtobT25nKa1awWCAEUNaoE_MK-oQC85dg98cMkWSPQvCSNR6lV91Cq_WFGilNLX2OQ8JSIY0nHyEtBI2qDLqdY3Y0Pbrbqo/s1600-h/birdcage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398504024753927282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidvF-EEYyx-Qp7gK-sPa3sN2xIXwt6_y9aakYQw47m0_aEUtobT25nKa1awWCAEUNaoE_MK-oQC85dg98cMkWSPQvCSNR6lV91Cq_WFGilNLX2OQ8JSIY0nHyEtBI2qDLqdY3Y0Pbrbqo/s320/birdcage.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">See if you can spot this bird in the shop ...<br />it has</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> been a design favorite of many!</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIcDCRQ8EtOfeiUDxUu-vf3JVkCkPo35HkX-a8yaE8xV4RUXmbkcZoKIwVR-mnaWlBsztFIK7v7xL3YiSUSuSY8A73aBQAma8Ii_taK5NWRGAIufsVOWU1vcZ9k28EAZ43oRNxTQiA8o4/s1600-h/guestbook.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398363776979856738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIcDCRQ8EtOfeiUDxUu-vf3JVkCkPo35HkX-a8yaE8xV4RUXmbkcZoKIwVR-mnaWlBsztFIK7v7xL3YiSUSuSY8A73aBQAma8Ii_taK5NWRGAIufsVOWU1vcZ9k28EAZ43oRNxTQiA8o4/s400/guestbook.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Look for the white tag with the key logo on it ... these<br />are items that I have found or designed for the shop.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Corner Number 2</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIZNQds3UH24hpQGtWmWQi5hMuKbs0ym9dl5flgG3jac2xMzcMUUwCLcZZg4sFHqghV3TblXz2UY8HtdiMnA7IeNQ0mUxtnqEGIUZH_DVysbedUdzNHg-yBFUrpaSbhOHSDnblcCQm1Y/s1600-h/chairBfabrics.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397125409236198738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIZNQds3UH24hpQGtWmWQi5hMuKbs0ym9dl5flgG3jac2xMzcMUUwCLcZZg4sFHqghV3TblXz2UY8HtdiMnA7IeNQ0mUxtnqEGIUZH_DVysbedUdzNHg-yBFUrpaSbhOHSDnblcCQm1Y/s400/chairBfabrics.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Vintage fabrics, wicker pieces and organic elements<br />combine</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> with botanical art in the Garden Room.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZDc2hLULpMuPk-dOL631mZhqNXj43R5dNsivRJ4sOwNXy_w79XdsPetC7FRLW-X857m2_QGT1pJuP18LjnzJ-BWRtpJxCLAuWtHIj3tE0xoJWbjO2ptLuTc5KGgRw2CU1htvilOEz_0/s1600-h/wallpaperart3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398471708627936034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZDc2hLULpMuPk-dOL631mZhqNXj43R5dNsivRJ4sOwNXy_w79XdsPetC7FRLW-X857m2_QGT1pJuP18LjnzJ-BWRtpJxCLAuWtHIj3tE0xoJWbjO2ptLuTc5KGgRw2CU1htvilOEz_0/s400/wallpaperart3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I designed this space to represent the vintage look and feel of Beth’s work. I also have a table of fabric remnants in this corner that was enjoyed by many visitors who could not pass up a pretty floral print, toile or stripe (just like myself!)</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Corner Number 3</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEtfAJGISG1EkEaIQ-F6A0o3CT4kKjdO6U4zbSjhyEZnHo3OVdFcws8H9Nnccd6c97dl18LnOaR0jyTTle36CraIbcR7U6QABxaBGZqgfdkobJ3mJSGK_XKgDwxCKF_1TnNkDN0YPrus/s1600-h/childrenscorner.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398471020163371234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEtfAJGISG1EkEaIQ-F6A0o3CT4kKjdO6U4zbSjhyEZnHo3OVdFcws8H9Nnccd6c97dl18LnOaR0jyTTle36CraIbcR7U6QABxaBGZqgfdkobJ3mJSGK_XKgDwxCKF_1TnNkDN0YPrus/s400/childrenscorner.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">The third space I set up as a childrens corner. Vintage games, baby items and youthful decorating ideas filled this space (plus a basket of books to entertain our littlest visitors).</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4pZKj3kR-XEV4YSH1QjUD-xGGNOj1YvEwnJl9FW2sOXKDkuuMoorp71HWeE9lBKBYossjDjh7CzVEhjY-abDhvMTSGhw_jlw1azz5Vzl2_IeNxaoHcmQKL7-sLeqIzfgIBLwrKr2i2A/s1600-h/childrenstabletop.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398471026397658146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4pZKj3kR-XEV4YSH1QjUD-xGGNOj1YvEwnJl9FW2sOXKDkuuMoorp71HWeE9lBKBYossjDjh7CzVEhjY-abDhvMTSGhw_jlw1azz5Vzl2_IeNxaoHcmQKL7-sLeqIzfgIBLwrKr2i2A/s400/childrenstabletop.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">My boys loved these black pencils in the pink decoupaged bucket.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjmZo9j7flTHDnBehLmGVe5-wGC-CQEWctsC0f0P5O0gkGRomuOtgwYM5nnvZ-sGlz3Ded7Azv-7Q9VxqQufgP5E5gnwIAlpIu4HMoh2JJa74tG8GnjpbGEdmv3Qfv2Z6e5wseU7F_Wk/s1600-h/babyshelf.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398471016312046338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjmZo9j7flTHDnBehLmGVe5-wGC-CQEWctsC0f0P5O0gkGRomuOtgwYM5nnvZ-sGlz3Ded7Azv-7Q9VxqQufgP5E5gnwIAlpIu4HMoh2JJa74tG8GnjpbGEdmv3Qfv2Z6e5wseU7F_Wk/s400/babyshelf.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNiWH-iFMFYq5ixHi3vEvDRAW2DFuieaTQMdtxYMXNUbaNBHGI36Cm9ubzB_2Hcd66IXpa1vgWnUp9WacSH1Xpt0QgLW03ft9SFlUoxmxehlGbKGqjm5r_JEZ4VYwSSjHNqNlw8sEXGg0/s1600-h/tenlittle.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398491038673592498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNiWH-iFMFYq5ixHi3vEvDRAW2DFuieaTQMdtxYMXNUbaNBHGI36Cm9ubzB_2Hcd66IXpa1vgWnUp9WacSH1Xpt0QgLW03ft9SFlUoxmxehlGbKGqjm5r_JEZ4VYwSSjHNqNlw8sEXGg0/s200/tenlittle.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 153px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Sweet pin by Beth.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_xg2Du1xVZg5GLTdfJenbcPH0KviBklnHzrj_Lt-Wz7lENK8-BPJnLyAziJHw_M51CnxI01-5akSwnuiyvuv0w1jg-bbW56Jq0vxzUUCjxkqug4rsevkOf7jdmY-lBwgvt2TRgbWcMlI/s1600-h/threadschalkboard.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398508446718545842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_xg2Du1xVZg5GLTdfJenbcPH0KviBklnHzrj_Lt-Wz7lENK8-BPJnLyAziJHw_M51CnxI01-5akSwnuiyvuv0w1jg-bbW56Jq0vxzUUCjxkqug4rsevkOf7jdmY-lBwgvt2TRgbWcMlI/s320/threadschalkboard.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 320px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This weekend this booth-like area will be transformed by our new guest, Donna Dreher of <a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Home_Page.php"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Threads Couture</span></a>. I have partnered with Donna on a number of custom embroidery projects, most recently for <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2009/09/stevens-estate-receives-design-update.html">The Stevens Estate</a> in North Andover. Come by during the month of November to place your own custom embroidery order.<br /><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEier6tJ1B11dkMiEvuIh1-UQzLwZbS4tKF0q4_y1bhHVZQxSKM8w9ud19LuAp6q-XHmZCRajkVuundSOZPn63QBOH0r497vvhxqRIXxCuQy3SL879lru8VE_BrKzh8vy-Jq3gi1j0dKYzw/s1600-h/cablewrapsTC.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398506878307616402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEier6tJ1B11dkMiEvuIh1-UQzLwZbS4tKF0q4_y1bhHVZQxSKM8w9ud19LuAp6q-XHmZCRajkVuundSOZPn63QBOH0r497vvhxqRIXxCuQy3SL879lru8VE_BrKzh8vy-Jq3gi1j0dKYzw/s400/cablewrapsTC.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 283px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Loving these!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Donna has a lot of great new items like “cashmere-soft</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> scarfs, gloves and shawls that would make sublime holiday gifts (order one for yourself while you have the chance!)</span> <span style="font-size:130%;"> And if you are looking for an accent piece for your home <a href="http://www.friendswhodesign.com/Custom_Embroidery.html">(like a monogrammed pillow)</a> Donna and I can help you in creating it.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhPm4fhNa9Zof5dMU_H1RVrZUhPqwvI2Nzz1cufAllvWBxLRbMlIrjr69dtkABNKtdsojEvJxuopZBTtKMN6mRNaNj3vosNJbSP6FehgPFG_klhfGHltpPiSu3fY1kOZLGl41be-7CwM/s1600-h/threadscorner.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398494014305738818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhPm4fhNa9Zof5dMU_H1RVrZUhPqwvI2Nzz1cufAllvWBxLRbMlIrjr69dtkABNKtdsojEvJxuopZBTtKMN6mRNaNj3vosNJbSP6FehgPFG_klhfGHltpPiSu3fY1kOZLGl41be-7CwM/s400/threadscorner.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 354px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Shown here are just a couple of Donna’s items. This corner<br />is completely</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> filled now for the weekend ahead.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Home_Page.php" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398364275112797170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoesr0fgp-dohWnllZda1rXdfFktLDbBPdaZTSgL2yiwq2PaBYa0bu-74uvaP8hLeXguRSuw7TfggMvJWLA3VtO_Al5Rm940dZtDYUSMDmodcmISsBrOD4P-U5OQ2Nvl37efQA52-XOPQ/s400/threadsminibanner.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 253px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398498119025021490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4gr_A7QQpqvABpz4mbpO0Hy1tkGB-Be8XOllYlL9GRcKZGOaTbSk98gOcTCOkHWBN3OgLC6MM5K5iOxf1t3vrOE7SzR18TU8_iivjv84Msy90FnR_klLUSClOdKJkmjj05DXWbWXg_UI/s400/BHDS+banner-10.09.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 133px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/">Beth Hylan Design Studio</a></span><br />159 Ash Street, Reading, MA<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Open Saturday 10am to 5pm<br />Sunday from noon to 5pm<br />phone 781.246.8552<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIlUjzhSi4qmN397yN4QpOOQSzF0pCqu7G4GcTlrxa9BjxMMHBjSXjYdkw7euXbExKKY6C2WkYC5GRCMihBzPIDET8lE1TDaIEQpMtmut9NcDlTutYjY3y63M612zvkspP6lwLwLEV93Q/s1600-h/beeartcandlespumpkns.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397126044224926866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIlUjzhSi4qmN397yN4QpOOQSzF0pCqu7G4GcTlrxa9BjxMMHBjSXjYdkw7euXbExKKY6C2WkYC5GRCMihBzPIDET8lE1TDaIEQpMtmut9NcDlTutYjY3y63M612zvkspP6lwLwLEV93Q/s400/beeartcandlespumpkns.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Napoleonic bee in frame by yours truly</span>.<br /><br /></div>

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