Shopping in style ...

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWktaHEOamcIHAvtcnt3pyWhF8diREypzooTjxFB-_kzPbb_x79O7AhYPV7DJLHsiRCei6JAVKr2uuR3LdWHqOsV7HD2-jOYzlpYj3IuBgrTSx2ZIy0Wyerw3fjEd05h-w5FFt9-KQUQ4/s1600-h/LizMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417547200310233938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWktaHEOamcIHAvtcnt3pyWhF8diREypzooTjxFB-_kzPbb_x79O7AhYPV7DJLHsiRCei6JAVKr2uuR3LdWHqOsV7HD2-jOYzlpYj3IuBgrTSx2ZIy0Wyerw3fjEd05h-w5FFt9-KQUQ4/s400/LizMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Liz White, owner and creative force</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />behind Mason & Madison</span></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Every now and then I discover a well-decorated store that inspires a post. <a href="http://www.masonandmadison.com/home.html">Mason & Madison</a> is one of those visual-eye candy kind of places.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Crystal chandeliers, powder blue walls, and a series of glamorous black and white vintage photography are the stylish backdrop, while</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> lots of windows on all three sides make it a pleasure to shop in this warm and sunny boutique.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaPePUGeRHxWh9QKsxEO8AsupkdhPijHY47VneMeVeyzbplMlfxJjpAt0n4s8IfxKWZ69CXFwys5CYwHqelbY_jmV6GLs9Z6qSmJ7m_ZG5SW_idIrD1EnJNIwlsapy2ykUCOj0Sleo-dc/s1600-h/masonmadisonstorefront" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417547206758893026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaPePUGeRHxWh9QKsxEO8AsupkdhPijHY47VneMeVeyzbplMlfxJjpAt0n4s8IfxKWZ69CXFwys5CYwHqelbY_jmV6GLs9Z6qSmJ7m_ZG5SW_idIrD1EnJNIwlsapy2ykUCOj0Sleo-dc/s400/masonmadisonstorefront" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">2 Central Street, Middleton, MA • phone 978.777.8883<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(within the Middleton Green Shopping Village)</span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJWwW1sIfKZFxW3zDnT-2m2VI2eNgtQe9vetqnLTAHXqrI7oMJuGR2r4N3_pE8f4_FlTdoHF3b5udY3GtxPSGRnLAGCt77grJenqgYxVBRWU2gGSGsqNHqjE5KCVmAaZ6JR7EE-M9FLc/s1600-h/wallartMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417547580274709426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJWwW1sIfKZFxW3zDnT-2m2VI2eNgtQe9vetqnLTAHXqrI7oMJuGR2r4N3_pE8f4_FlTdoHF3b5udY3GtxPSGRnLAGCt77grJenqgYxVBRWU2gGSGsqNHqjE5KCVmAaZ6JR7EE-M9FLc/s400/wallartMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">But don’t let its good looks fool you, it is also run by creative and smart business owner, Liz White, who recently received the <a href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/boxford/news/x215410854/Mason-Madison-honored-as-one-of-top-retailers-in-the-state">2009 Rookie of the Year Award</a> from the Massachusetts Retailers Association. Personally, I love this store because it is a great example of the power in supporting local talent ... her shelves are lined with products and gift items many of which are made by local moms inspired out of necessity or the desire to create.<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfwkKLYPXZogaoN_GgrsjAqpPO5IdRjEQ3Mc60jpVNVEKVCCJr6q17jjEu51p-Mq7gXJepa-lXW5vdpxWwuC436vBrWNs5Faf5Z8r8j9b3dMlnWzKB2d1d0Ej2HmBte5JBL_C6G8hyphenhyphenII/s1600-h/MerylApparelMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417547216305662818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfwkKLYPXZogaoN_GgrsjAqpPO5IdRjEQ3Mc60jpVNVEKVCCJr6q17jjEu51p-Mq7gXJepa-lXW5vdpxWwuC436vBrWNs5Faf5Z8r8j9b3dMlnWzKB2d1d0Ej2HmBte5JBL_C6G8hyphenhyphenII/s400/MerylApparelMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Binkie blankets and baby hats<br />from Meryl Apparel.</span><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmp6MyZ_rYjyfeotPXEfu_yPg-pdRSy3tzj2sDQ3Glk33nhOqc16iu38kxOJqPGvvaFnrPvS6zDXhFDNj4pCvzAnhCVJgzuDiaNLptfQ374uPC2v8n0rdhmxA1xUFCK2MpUgTE2dGUVs/s1600-h/fabrichatsMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417546981254593090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmp6MyZ_rYjyfeotPXEfu_yPg-pdRSy3tzj2sDQ3Glk33nhOqc16iu38kxOJqPGvvaFnrPvS6zDXhFDNj4pCvzAnhCVJgzuDiaNLptfQ374uPC2v8n0rdhmxA1xUFCK2MpUgTE2dGUVs/s400/fabrichatsMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Here is a virtual tour of this charming boutique. If you live close by, stop in and say you saw my post. For everyone else, <a href="http://www.masonandmadison.com/home.html">online ordering</a> is available (designing gifts with style is their specialty, ask if you <a href="http://www.masonandmadison.com/personalshopping.html">need ideas</a>).<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtQwquE07akK41v7ZdQADwfsPXJ6IEo2tKXxFeTqtftDUwdB5z3fuwFiGCT0hwD9w-aRCYxBh5J1DwhgycnLHoYeU-1cZ-a-t8VW7-snILctcfaIIIKFAR_Ta_Gxp1PcOUphB9CJHcbU/s1600-h/winestopperMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417547584671254258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtQwquE07akK41v7ZdQADwfsPXJ6IEo2tKXxFeTqtftDUwdB5z3fuwFiGCT0hwD9w-aRCYxBh5J1DwhgycnLHoYeU-1cZ-a-t8VW7-snILctcfaIIIKFAR_Ta_Gxp1PcOUphB9CJHcbU/s400/winestopperMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Hot new item: <span style="font-weight: bold;">wine pours</span> (cork your bottle<br />and then pour without letting air in).<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Monogramming is available.</span><br /><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYf5Cq9wwc3R-vmKfxqEijt3JnqfZmU2Paz1FY1nC_mSDJk28E0j8hEZ2mCUrXsthT4wXnAUz0jJsU8k_CrN2LZJldl2A8cKUr3ABmFaypkFztMLD-7kepSTe_fjvndeXyxPZevXqISA/s1600-h/photocharmsMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417547419712659138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYf5Cq9wwc3R-vmKfxqEijt3JnqfZmU2Paz1FY1nC_mSDJk28E0j8hEZ2mCUrXsthT4wXnAUz0jJsU8k_CrN2LZJldl2A8cKUr3ABmFaypkFztMLD-7kepSTe_fjvndeXyxPZevXqISA/s400/photocharmsMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Photo charms by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pink Bird Designs</span><br />(<a href="http://masonandmadison.blogspot.com/2009/12/wear-your-love.html">read more about them here</a>).<br /><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvd-KriZUGOi-wITPhd64SxRhzzL4uqD85t1MASV39fVt9nm0YTR_FLHZr3UZV1hXKRFBMdm2INJMVnyM1ptbn4XQ4TyCuR9XTlQRV31imodQh1GwdmaTfNabSVzhy2I2ozcSRZhs6yu4/s1600-h/beadorableMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417546794484554530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvd-KriZUGOi-wITPhd64SxRhzzL4uqD85t1MASV39fVt9nm0YTR_FLHZr3UZV1hXKRFBMdm2INJMVnyM1ptbn4XQ4TyCuR9XTlQRV31imodQh1GwdmaTfNabSVzhy2I2ozcSRZhs6yu4/s400/beadorableMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Blinged out belt buckles and baubles<br />by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Beadorable Designs</span>.<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPyKu-vwRJY8B4H1SrOY1m6QrH0eNjyZS8d0E3wvvlR0WPmdBwuva1F7xM8qQ5wqbiUm_VYafQk4RLFgGMJQKcxIUBYsdyRCthNTjEJFMv64-z4objvtWuSg8MzrKX-M96Gx81JaJqK8Y/s1600-h/lolabottleMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417547198577645058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPyKu-vwRJY8B4H1SrOY1m6QrH0eNjyZS8d0E3wvvlR0WPmdBwuva1F7xM8qQ5wqbiUm_VYafQk4RLFgGMJQKcxIUBYsdyRCthNTjEJFMv64-z4objvtWuSg8MzrKX-M96Gx81JaJqK8Y/s400/lolabottleMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Is this bottle not gorgeous?<br /><a href="http://www.masonandmadison.com/catalog/item/3250731/4389586.htm">Bubble bath by Lollia</a></span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwrXdQ5WvEvQittqyDQUaabOPqa7r8NH8JWPwGCT3pBXdQCvSx-T1VXAQmo-a1tA_Jam01p3sPYx1GwvR5P7OoXitt0YWvH847-LSbugNBw-RwGxre_opdJ3Z8snyVnX9nOSAg-RtK5hg/s1600-h/fitmamaMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417546986745166018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwrXdQ5WvEvQittqyDQUaabOPqa7r8NH8JWPwGCT3pBXdQCvSx-T1VXAQmo-a1tA_Jam01p3sPYx1GwvR5P7OoXitt0YWvH847-LSbugNBw-RwGxre_opdJ3Z8snyVnX9nOSAg-RtK5hg/s400/fitmamaMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 316px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Gifts for new moms like this chic bag<br />from <span style="font-weight: bold;">Petunia Pickle Bottoms</span>.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQaP8MOTtJj3qld8IlHGti5Q4NZpKtN54n8MmrOOD6VSsoKkk-GEq_voiAQB-Mchy3q_Uqx_tLqC60DTy6FTTrFFlyiSYbP0_1fCWtcvGbVgIaouoQgd9P8bd5qlblJoQTM5UN68Y8AcY/s1600-h/LittlePrince.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417547195943134594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQaP8MOTtJj3qld8IlHGti5Q4NZpKtN54n8MmrOOD6VSsoKkk-GEq_voiAQB-Mchy3q_Uqx_tLqC60DTy6FTTrFFlyiSYbP0_1fCWtcvGbVgIaouoQgd9P8bd5qlblJoQTM5UN68Y8AcY/s400/LittlePrince.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 394px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Cute items for baby boys ...</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLjV1rcCI_wGKqKcR64EPoenV_kIUcgrLZ_AWvmemTHxaV2EAfuGt3fzCGh87ya9bAhGps3rr661W2La1nuLnLPbLViQhIxLxLhjgGWV3CUKb32bgZ6LtVxeSud4olY5ryJNmWrzBpJc/s1600-h/tutuMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417716528562553666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLjV1rcCI_wGKqKcR64EPoenV_kIUcgrLZ_AWvmemTHxaV2EAfuGt3fzCGh87ya9bAhGps3rr661W2La1nuLnLPbLViQhIxLxLhjgGWV3CUKb32bgZ6LtVxeSud4olY5ryJNmWrzBpJc/s400/tutuMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">and toddler girls.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbW-rWAEu4KuhvcdP5AbX0K2-Gy-k3GNBzJ1qoi76bvXKYRZ3ba3_GIte0pSZD7c1RQsDfIH3uCdTiW4q9hFvmOfhtKh76XQelsUQhN6wBsdBfMzojG5jK7hJ5dYX_XlIWD1CT1P6Yco/s1600-h/dollindressMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417546809500874658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbW-rWAEu4KuhvcdP5AbX0K2-Gy-k3GNBzJ1qoi76bvXKYRZ3ba3_GIte0pSZD7c1RQsDfIH3uCdTiW4q9hFvmOfhtKh76XQelsUQhN6wBsdBfMzojG5jK7hJ5dYX_XlIWD1CT1P6Yco/s400/dollindressMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 329px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">For the doll collector ...</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgag5NpHG4nN0Y_F4U0bJGpxx02PbYKez5iaA0pPfg8DovQeMuazlNRPH7eGvEYrEb8dfaLFvrBuLTij-GgxTz2ORswMOcy-SZc1NDLUJk5EmQoU0-rV5ho2BKqrnDsvjnWDwAd8bK9YYU/s1600-h/dollclothesMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417546804077895906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgag5NpHG4nN0Y_F4U0bJGpxx02PbYKez5iaA0pPfg8DovQeMuazlNRPH7eGvEYrEb8dfaLFvrBuLTij-GgxTz2ORswMOcy-SZc1NDLUJk5EmQoU0-rV5ho2BKqrnDsvjnWDwAd8bK9YYU/s400/dollclothesMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 370px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">a wardrobe of fashionable choices.<br />(<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2009/12/show-of-fashion.html">Iris</a> would approve ; )</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8ABrJkgEmv6b_aHeC42JQrojLoi4rzw9mN3C2YCGbKWvZ6xufQCqBHem8QzIU6dbNOZ9rsk3aGZLd1oSlIP9kcJ9smAdM6KItKdkF7MKggcSDAVQJ0MB0PDpL6UUkR33O5rjgHQWdkc/s1600-h/fabrictinsMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417546984411675458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8ABrJkgEmv6b_aHeC42JQrojLoi4rzw9mN3C2YCGbKWvZ6xufQCqBHem8QzIU6dbNOZ9rsk3aGZLd1oSlIP9kcJ9smAdM6KItKdkF7MKggcSDAVQJ0MB0PDpL6UUkR33O5rjgHQWdkc/s400/fabrictinsMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 146px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />A <span style="font-weight: bold;">“why didn’t I think of that?”</span> gift item ...<br />personalized buckets decorated with fun fabrics.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TOLt1hPUx9IWwRHTsGxcI5S92Q9DJAYxCEfsJOj_fNWm5_jGMAt5nfdR3vRRyujH3Zess3u8UYA6uXloLwoyraYiYoaU7e8E3aaBqAySbrkB-iXFB88TKa_WlyRJDotC9o8wbMh7ltU/s1600-h/foodMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417546995858849986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TOLt1hPUx9IWwRHTsGxcI5S92Q9DJAYxCEfsJOj_fNWm5_jGMAt5nfdR3vRRyujH3Zess3u8UYA6uXloLwoyraYiYoaU7e8E3aaBqAySbrkB-iXFB88TKa_WlyRJDotC9o8wbMh7ltU/s400/foodMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 369px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Gift items and baskets for the foodie.</span><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGyoI-fkP_ilU02jYYdG29DtCzvcnPPhp4318q87jSd5YxfNHChlLAjDJvJafJHPExjWEX-SA0V0sZB0CYxSXD2hu7SHqU1LcbXyrSnqyVCK6buTqhNnpgb8rawZ9N0cD95hNJY1kGhSo/s1600-h/foodbasketMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417546993989843826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGyoI-fkP_ilU02jYYdG29DtCzvcnPPhp4318q87jSd5YxfNHChlLAjDJvJafJHPExjWEX-SA0V0sZB0CYxSXD2hu7SHqU1LcbXyrSnqyVCK6buTqhNnpgb8rawZ9N0cD95hNJY1kGhSo/s400/foodbasketMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 360px;" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhek5QJsFwEuw325c4diNBFQFCwuNqGDvb2QPED0ygBCJL2LXDXnOg6yYDHNrWvy43Xn-enshL6CXbOfrf-DnSIGEkZyl2eNnTajHwsrNYR2b7ts9cl7xGUqYMzoZnyyre1wqvNtxZZLZ8/s1600-h/candyMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417546799736937442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhek5QJsFwEuw325c4diNBFQFCwuNqGDvb2QPED0ygBCJL2LXDXnOg6yYDHNrWvy43Xn-enshL6CXbOfrf-DnSIGEkZyl2eNnTajHwsrNYR2b7ts9cl7xGUqYMzoZnyyre1wqvNtxZZLZ8/s400/candyMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Plus plenty of candy to satisfy any sweet tooth.<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8QMI4k3R4OE40aQb4y_WWVgCkkHGqFND7LbP-HXJJ4PJitjCVKzgl1XD_CQHHpy03HcyI_vtcmra-ypllDQQJpdHBiMnJAjngNvUAz_4Za7no9y3c1e2l7px4KVRclN9ToxvlKv1pafk/s1600-h/petgiftMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417547420331886482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8QMI4k3R4OE40aQb4y_WWVgCkkHGqFND7LbP-HXJJ4PJitjCVKzgl1XD_CQHHpy03HcyI_vtcmra-ypllDQQJpdHBiMnJAjngNvUAz_4Za7no9y3c1e2l7px4KVRclN9ToxvlKv1pafk/s400/petgiftMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 274px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Even perfect gifts for pet lovers.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHBRQwuA1CcmH5dVpfkTF4YvQzRxLZbC6OocAmrBQuKoWKEFBvJDY_wz8sza29MLaUuyrlUjAmrOnwQkgkdbsloRkO6fQRy_gd-9VcQvBTO4k7RSW-iDBWN9ERZt0hprkK7qhd8DvW7U/s1600-h/wishMM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417548113573197410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHBRQwuA1CcmH5dVpfkTF4YvQzRxLZbC6OocAmrBQuKoWKEFBvJDY_wz8sza29MLaUuyrlUjAmrOnwQkgkdbsloRkO6fQRy_gd-9VcQvBTO4k7RSW-iDBWN9ERZt0hprkK7qhd8DvW7U/s320/wishMM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Cute tees and <span style="font-style: italic;">so much more!</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Q. Do you know anyone in need of a<br />gift-giving <span style="font-weight: bold;">fairy godmother?</span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvsJPRIGYOqRy_WnzBY8iqOwdYUblwGavKHElfdiS2kg457qXxfYjEXbJRA8jAsGdpoTKqyNgFAT-r2fAm4mUkJYDHESxdB6Z_GZZjMXgHFh9XFee0o5VtGjLJhDdgEvPgt26sektCRfA/s1600-h/necklacescontest.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417547415970818818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvsJPRIGYOqRy_WnzBY8iqOwdYUblwGavKHElfdiS2kg457qXxfYjEXbJRA8jAsGdpoTKqyNgFAT-r2fAm4mUkJYDHESxdB6Z_GZZjMXgHFh9XFee0o5VtGjLJhDdgEvPgt26sektCRfA/s400/necklacescontest.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 335px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">A. Because Liz White is a firm believer in giving back.<br /><a href="http://reason2give.org/">www.reason2give.org</a><br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://reason2give.org/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417559013444924546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWfqdYBJt2Niu49NovswgTYiaFTxgw0np30P6Tf2xYsRhagyk76AD_aFsiMx0gha6vJBIEK3l7gHd_EyTotnl3LYIgy5NDplaMZXRzpIElB_cVK1DPbEOO6DFwq_9IVf67hSAamkBbcE/s400/r2gbanner_fnl.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 118px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.masonandmadison.com/aboutus.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417547422152088434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrG4WBOOO3-Bi8btE9M-PbbiQseVDty9dayYZwvKOFOdRfm1lgTZp__8jBB4UnjmZO35JcHjncwQD3mG19D93lQZE781-NbCsDlJZCyqhUKhbJR_hO1-UH2y73tCRkyoMSpgapX6Ltoj4/s400/t_header_left.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 294px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">A special present for you last minute shoppers ...<br />stylish gift wrapping is available at no charge!</span><br /><br /></div>

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Tablescapes Spotlight: The Green Egg and WWS Woodworks

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixgSIoJYaJct7OaXoYtQbKeybqIJchLh8k4yo1E6qGXzbDELolDOGTy5WR8PNJK_LknJWx9gC3QfZsGDwb5XbVt2mAZlCU-XO8mOM_EAALQ_hlBH-LG-LNW4YNdgPpnvxXdODChPXxhKA/s1600-h/greeneggcake.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350901923381223890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixgSIoJYaJct7OaXoYtQbKeybqIJchLh8k4yo1E6qGXzbDELolDOGTy5WR8PNJK_LknJWx9gC3QfZsGDwb5XbVt2mAZlCU-XO8mOM_EAALQ_hlBH-LG-LNW4YNdgPpnvxXdODChPXxhKA/s400/greeneggcake.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 368px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">“Happy Eco-Birthday!</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">”</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">There is so much that I love about this tablescape from the North Shore Design Show designed by Tracy Davidow of <a href="http://www.thegreeneggshop.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">The Green Egg</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-size:130%;">and featuring handcrafted pieces by William Smith of </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://wwswoodworks.com/index.html">WWS Woodworks</a>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. The cake. </span>How deliciously-cute is that? And if you can’t bear to cut into it, there is a cupcake or two for each guest.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. Sarfari Masks. </span> At one of my favorite birthday parties, we gave all the kids masks like the ones that Tracy used for this earth-friendly event (her shop features many eco-aware items that are made from recycled materials). The pictures that we took of the masked children were wildly adorable!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Mini Red “Suitcase.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">”</span> The tiny suitcases at each place setting are another favorite of mine ... they are great for containing all of those itty-bitty treasures that our little ones collect. Perfect for packing as an on-the-go toy chest (or entertainment at the ready). I highly advise one for each child!<span style="font-style: italic;"> (available in a variety of colors)</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRWF1FLzMYFxR_yljgmMGQTJ0v8CZg6jiOZchEKzyagWbj8U2mPH4V7rkvNDXYIAU4v4R10fJNfQVMhbQfetPyYW1zZbLBZctnB_96FJwvPOQ2IP9RFd0eYcn2eBE1NfHOKHaYJ4r96Zk/s1600-h/W.Smith-table:GreenEgg.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350900125960592258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRWF1FLzMYFxR_yljgmMGQTJ0v8CZg6jiOZchEKzyagWbj8U2mPH4V7rkvNDXYIAU4v4R10fJNfQVMhbQfetPyYW1zZbLBZctnB_96FJwvPOQ2IP9RFd0eYcn2eBE1NfHOKHaYJ4r96Zk/s400/W.Smith-table:GreenEgg.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />4. The Table. </span>I am always looking for farm tables, and this beauty by <a href="http://wwswoodworks.com/index.html">William Smith</a> is a must-see. It has a smooth-as-satin finish while still maintaining its made-by-hand good looks.<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5. Wordly Decorating.</span> From the globe-inspired floor cushions to the “we are the world” mural, this party celebrates the connections we all share. <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://shop.thegreeneggshop.com/contactus.sc">Contact Tracy</a> at <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Green Egg</span> for design resource information and availability.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWvJlNzQ_QFbJVP-2cvHNnZSLE2cfb3WnqEyssCLu3CWpRjli2tQNLGpIFkUPksMDGmWPQ7FmqWvvzQJzE_B2Gtlb6oJDPHIMc6APW9Gqhnk8Ph-2toN8nr8Ufq0YTkJuati4U5-RJU7U/s1600-h/twigcrayon10%25.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350939988226521730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWvJlNzQ_QFbJVP-2cvHNnZSLE2cfb3WnqEyssCLu3CWpRjli2tQNLGpIFkUPksMDGmWPQ7FmqWvvzQJzE_B2Gtlb6oJDPHIMc6APW9Gqhnk8Ph-2toN8nr8Ufq0YTkJuati4U5-RJU7U/s320/twigcrayon10%25.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 245px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >I picked up four of these had-t0-have-them<br />twig pencils after the show ... I couldn't resist!<br />My boys thought they were cool, too. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Mention that you saw </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >The Green Egg</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > on my blog,<br />and you will receive 10% off your purchase. Enjoy!</span><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">More great works from William Smith ...</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS6XH7jJKoK0ToNyCUBDWym-IAQ-jFLRmRCem6Jjp8YYi_f4nAaH-o4Uzgp4l19oqeFPX2DcnaHoyYpGFPARO6mqDHHOmmk4Z-HE9Oo8OFIEH7IKrbnXk1NE-1UsJJPAR5f33JI7v_VQc/s1600-h/W.Smith-toy+chest:cradle.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350900120850285250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS6XH7jJKoK0ToNyCUBDWym-IAQ-jFLRmRCem6Jjp8YYi_f4nAaH-o4Uzgp4l19oqeFPX2DcnaHoyYpGFPARO6mqDHHOmmk4Z-HE9Oo8OFIEH7IKrbnXk1NE-1UsJJPAR5f33JI7v_VQc/s400/W.Smith-toy+chest:cradle.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://wwswoodworks.com/gallery-cases.html">Ledge Trunk</a> </span><span style="font-style: italic;">with gently closing lid makes a great toy box<br />and this golden baby cradle may also be used<br />to hold favorite dolls and creatures.</span><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja82ygI-ZDzJAH3jOgRZ3-I5h2hXnuGdiB6UvacFdU3YfSgATl_RR6RcL7p4RPjUSgGrKOXh1Ia8xSVL7M3vq8_FmgaQilO4laLag5n8HD_ihkKArQExvZw7jMbkAASBKKARQI48-hqsk/s1600-h/W.Smith-table.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350900115593606738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja82ygI-ZDzJAH3jOgRZ3-I5h2hXnuGdiB6UvacFdU3YfSgATl_RR6RcL7p4RPjUSgGrKOXh1Ia8xSVL7M3vq8_FmgaQilO4laLag5n8HD_ihkKArQExvZw7jMbkAASBKKARQI48-hqsk/s400/W.Smith-table.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 324px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://wwswoodworks.com/gallery-tables-occasional.html">Iris Coffee Table by WWS Woodworks</a><br />This piece is stunning ... simple lines and beautifully crafted.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:130%;" >“WWS Woodworks is dedicated to preserving the environment, reducing global climate change and promoting sustainable forestry. A primary focus is to conduct business in an environmentally responsible and proactive manner. WWS aims to conserve natural resources, minimize waste, encourage energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources.”</span><br /><a href="http://wwswoodworks.com/profile.html"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><span>– from the WWS website</span></span></a><br /><br /><p><span style="font-style: italic;">Visit William’s website to learn more about his design philosopy.</span><a href="http://wwswoodworks.com/contact.html" style="font-style: italic;"> Contact him</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> to arrange a studio visit, or to commission a piece for your own home or as a gift.</span><br /></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQf1_S607MPfskwwRYjAU2Iluspne1DeYdOkeGgW9J3pQdhyphenhyphenWaiKa-1nt5_Ap7CMc0yQVieAK2DBnANHGcfyzkYl4rafEskuehDdXt979-OVAxY-wmKoYaWb33FA6IN5SIhjhXVPI3wRA/s1600-h/l2img-gallery.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350913595828317170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQf1_S607MPfskwwRYjAU2Iluspne1DeYdOkeGgW9J3pQdhyphenhyphenWaiKa-1nt5_Ap7CMc0yQVieAK2DBnANHGcfyzkYl4rafEskuehDdXt979-OVAxY-wmKoYaWb33FA6IN5SIhjhXVPI3wRA/s200/l2img-gallery.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 129px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WWS Woodworks Studio/Shop</span><br />39 Liberty Street, Newburyport, MA<br />617-877-7447<br /><a href="http://wwswoodworks.com/">wwswoodworks.com</a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3YrGc6Azn22rjWqjZqQqv4QjqnPlHdDuNcZj5aiHpnSOkq6vXa2D-By8FHbRLuNhbzhyphenhyphen2kgzXJKPMzxjSoaQjgPXq7cuzoKQpgWZrdx7AH_6QhzcDvGvnczjDECACfB6qGtHUgiP6ILE/s1600-h/teesfromsite" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350910761170618146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3YrGc6Azn22rjWqjZqQqv4QjqnPlHdDuNcZj5aiHpnSOkq6vXa2D-By8FHbRLuNhbzhyphenhyphen2kgzXJKPMzxjSoaQjgPXq7cuzoKQpgWZrdx7AH_6QhzcDvGvnczjDECACfB6qGtHUgiP6ILE/s400/teesfromsite" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >baby gifts • birthday party gifts • clothes • beach toys • tees</span><br /><br />Stop in for a visit or <a href="http://shop.thegreeneggshop.com/main.sc">shop on-line</a>.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweUgLPTIyiEF5YVBJiZq6n9jyN64pLqoi6txvJDrYdL5mLJKZBomNF5z0MvhUorLxEC7apC0SwOgmQyixYisAGGIaK1Gs7tq9d7-tA1giE4Q-FLif7h9RoTV7xsR_SfCo79gcDKQV3lg/s1600-h/greenegglogo" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350904824077451778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweUgLPTIyiEF5YVBJiZq6n9jyN64pLqoi6txvJDrYdL5mLJKZBomNF5z0MvhUorLxEC7apC0SwOgmQyixYisAGGIaK1Gs7tq9d7-tA1giE4Q-FLif7h9RoTV7xsR_SfCo79gcDKQV3lg/s400/greenegglogo" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 116px; height: 75px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">19 Central Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea<br /><a href="http://thegreeneggshop.com/Home.html">www.thegreeneggshop.com</a><br />978-525-3445<br /></div></div>

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