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I am engaged ...

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmJNNiv18Mdh3XrqxGDzark6rcKZIEcYbjIrpPYcEqfLvKQEKCizWWUeqz13NrOG3H5Nbl8BIys_Z7Rkf3iAFtqrrGAViNayc9O6PcQUmNLk88dbxfUp0ebbjplTKAsg3Ws340EedvX3nU/s1600/ringonplate%2540nefl.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565582050740382274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmJNNiv18Mdh3XrqxGDzark6rcKZIEcYbjIrpPYcEqfLvKQEKCizWWUeqz13NrOG3H5Nbl8BIys_Z7Rkf3iAFtqrrGAViNayc9O6PcQUmNLk88dbxfUp0ebbjplTKAsg3Ws340EedvX3nU/s400/ringonplate%2540nefl.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 400px;" /></a>Engagement “ring” available at <a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/retailstore.html">New England Fine Living</a> </div> Working on the soon-to-be launched <a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/nefineryad-rates.html">New England Finery Magazine</a> has completely consumed my creative thoughts. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyfznEOrAK_oGHJ1SSD5zE3103byRVSF01OBYnhfx589EhMFzVuAgBoibnXcu4ErS3C0fRKxVYacJ_-WicwTIMHgfSXRmjoSbuU7OYYq1drdFr9IcvQTH75vLfOjvOLuhF4WqmQ6Id-epJ/s1600/tworings%2540nefl.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> </a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNxKBcoYSEuiKNLzs4iU8TR4wQWN-AczGePvHPGPe5o5yFipfvhU-yVnjWB5vUd7W-PrABDvmi2Jt-ONBPCqNzXWdMBrpigFUDfh9Xfy7ZuFiP3ie7R3EXOGc12Xn9E3BYRV7rak3qigO/s1600/table%2540NEFL.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565582057577648626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNxKBcoYSEuiKNLzs4iU8TR4wQWN-AczGePvHPGPe5o5yFipfvhU-yVnjWB5vUd7W-PrABDvmi2Jt-ONBPCqNzXWdMBrpigFUDfh9Xfy7ZuFiP3ie7R3EXOGc12Xn9E3BYRV7rak3qigO/s400/table%2540NEFL.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px;" /></a>Table setting by <a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/aboutLinda_1.html">Linda Smith</a> of New England Fine Living </div> Linda and I have been meeting regularly at this very table to discuss page layouts and desired content for the first issue. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhiIpX_cy9pxsmgYc5GW7kN-LvJwrsNcJ2krTcfkTmNe4aYlqv0lQBBswtUHdpGkjwuiYQc6fJ9Ezk-Obq9B-L1NS_jtOYbzMi2K4zOocXC6kj4tGsYQRacm0xJvScv7ITJMmiEucxIdy/s1600/vintagemuff.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565583094987478578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhiIpX_cy9pxsmgYc5GW7kN-LvJwrsNcJ2krTcfkTmNe4aYlqv0lQBBswtUHdpGkjwuiYQc6fJ9Ezk-Obq9B-L1NS_jtOYbzMi2K4zOocXC6kj4tGsYQRacm0xJvScv7ITJMmiEucxIdy/s320/vintagemuff.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 302px;" /></a>Vintage fur muff: <a href="http://www.seamstheshop.com/">Seams Couture</a> Photo credit: <a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/">Elizabeth Wertz</a> </div> I am completely in love with the photos that our photographer, <a href="http://www.elizabethwertzphotography.com/">Elizabeth Wertz</a>, has taken for our feature story. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9LW8A46TvqYnvywp_ubhpkSNZS-MCYIKh3fr3v5n1D0UFXEcbAQKuf81tn2xI23zbjNICDXx2Cdz7X90scSxLkEIUhwn3nLFo3ZRJlvaXSuex8KtyqOO_E_kIZJ0gW3-ESt4krnP-VSWi/s1600/xoxocardsYBlacker.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565591540728206562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9LW8A46TvqYnvywp_ubhpkSNZS-MCYIKh3fr3v5n1D0UFXEcbAQKuf81tn2xI23zbjNICDXx2Cdz7X90scSxLkEIUhwn3nLFo3ZRJlvaXSuex8KtyqOO_E_kIZJ0gW3-ESt4krnP-VSWi/s400/xoxocardsYBlacker.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 244px;" /></a>XOXO blank notecards <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66604544/hugs-kisses-blank-notecards-set-of-10">yvonne b. designs</a> </div> If you are in the area, please stop by <a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/retailstore.html">New England Fine Living</a> for your chance to take home some of the items that will be highlighted in our February issue (say “hi” to Linda while you are there!) <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisZVsm1v2VPlEH8LZB_R9w4hG9FRNt0tm8D3ZIq7SN9GWwYHCQ9EaZDPAG46ah1b7Ajurnx_x4XQKUrMLRunOybd_b4FjlB3v8LGhygFVzWgZ251Bzq6zaoKXAiotreuzdbFGmFj6zcQcN/s1600/newfloor.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565590268991115714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisZVsm1v2VPlEH8LZB_R9w4hG9FRNt0tm8D3ZIq7SN9GWwYHCQ9EaZDPAG46ah1b7Ajurnx_x4XQKUrMLRunOybd_b4FjlB3v8LGhygFVzWgZ251Bzq6zaoKXAiotreuzdbFGmFj6zcQcN/s400/newfloor.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 323px; height: 400px;" /></a>Refinished floors by <a href="http://candrflooring.com/">C&R Flooring</a> </div> The fact that my own house is finally getting some finishing touches during this exciting time is icing on the cake. But truth be told, it’s difficult to create blog posts when my house is filled with guys (the working kind that is). Rest assured, I will be back soon with some “before” photos and worth-the-wait-happily-ever “afters” ; )

I am engaged ...

Engagement “ring” available at New England Fine Living Working on the soon-to-be launched New England Finery Magazine has completely consu...

9:15 PM

Birthday gifts ...

<div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH_DRDXMWVDp0vnrMo4RGH8jkDXDJQyc9vGoyIoguaQwnW0D1mqPN-vOus4fIsqcW3ojc-j1vYjMLIm7aLUN-2b-urksFiLgT4MaaYx8H2AB-ctqm65zFBdQ9Ve9qWDIjOHqF1554dXqU/s1600/crownandpaperweight.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500964916233696994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH_DRDXMWVDp0vnrMo4RGH8jkDXDJQyc9vGoyIoguaQwnW0D1mqPN-vOus4fIsqcW3ojc-j1vYjMLIm7aLUN-2b-urksFiLgT4MaaYx8H2AB-ctqm65zFBdQ9Ve9qWDIjOHqF1554dXqU/s400/crownandpaperweight.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 369px;" /></a>Which would you choose? A. white metal crown B. glass paper weight ... </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH_DRDXMWVDp0vnrMo4RGH8jkDXDJQyc9vGoyIoguaQwnW0D1mqPN-vOus4fIsqcW3ojc-j1vYjMLIm7aLUN-2b-urksFiLgT4MaaYx8H2AB-ctqm65zFBdQ9Ve9qWDIjOHqF1554dXqU/s1600/crownandpaperweight.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JOtzV9nx5reJDW54IXJoviAHR5Upxg3WQ0must285s7SX7Y3XF55YPzWCuHVNfcvbV72BMcS-pu99iWR7xPyDN2hkun7YP-UxstLU-K_3JdjclnP4s-H58aJxLSKnEDkbG1c8S4Sn78/s1600/yellowpillow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"> Today is *MY BIRTHDAY* so I am hosting a special give-a-way! I had to spend yesterday dismantling <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/06/danvers-design-show-sneak-peek.html">my designed space</a> at Tapley Hall which I promise I will post photos of soon (no more sneak peeks, but the entire space!) While taking a show down always makes me kind of sad, I did, however, bring home all kinds of pretty decorative items that will now be going into my growing collection of design “props.” It would really cheer me up if I could give one of these items away to a follower of my blog. Please leave a comment below and tell me which item you would like *as your gift* if you are the lucky winner. Three items are from the show (A, B and C) and items D, E and F were designed to coordinate with the look of the space. I will choose a name at random one week from today on Tuesday, August 10th, so be sure to get your choice in before 11:59pm EST on Monday, August 9th. If you are a Leo, like me, I will put your name in the drawing twice ; ) If you are not a Leo and would like an extra chance to win, just mention my give-a-way on your own blog, facebook or twitter. Let me know if you are entitled to more than one chance by providing a link to your online post. Good luck! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxCTLC-uMT_lSfGx5Hdbc9Dd8OyAF7VJQ51ASFEvhU4sUdSHTno20WaJDkHxSp1jKkRoDIyEKKiPJeH5hBgEoeuerk2hvW9d59u2modB21GZDY5m85flzvrsOCw7_ob6czB2sykKDmFo/s1600/yellowsequinpillow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500996685273674066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxCTLC-uMT_lSfGx5Hdbc9Dd8OyAF7VJQ51ASFEvhU4sUdSHTno20WaJDkHxSp1jKkRoDIyEKKiPJeH5hBgEoeuerk2hvW9d59u2modB21GZDY5m85flzvrsOCw7_ob6czB2sykKDmFo/s400/yellowsequinpillow.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 302px;" /></a>C. down-filled pillow covered with yellow sequins <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yvonnebdesigns" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500985073653197426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMk2_AjHOorbTX8K5eUxR7IJd7qywFUubEYYKn-SuonkfAG3qfK0fVlA4OCX-HCb_9WOOYRQQdtfdCGHFR8l0SR_9RJTZ7haXhsYxy9ObaCFV_hlptO2DFXq6hiht4mPVxmu-w6jiFC3E/s400/dragonflycardgold.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" /></a>D. dragonfly note cards (set of 24) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yvonnebdesigns" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501001005418363138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs71yII60p51VJeTMCe6S_Cg4p3sqLJcytya9HfRn5H3tjtPRpVcyNBntLhrsu4JMkIFEriKBFlKj_3IeLD7ZUNLY7WwVlG_Xm7HumiYCHD5d5I5Qyk8eLca4YSl8qMPkSy_G5gNl9bqg/s400/zebradragonflycardYB.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 305px; height: 400px;" /></a>E. zebra note cards with dragonfly trio (set of 24) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yvonnebdesigns" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501010611976658882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig0JE_nKT-iPwqK8xPtNk3J0GVq-3cbX18QQKYTBRaRL1PgdgPRN14aDhy2wsJMeIFtVmqSv5625wzJpmZGC3KEk7GM-8GX5QFxtGRnnPjWp5zdLJhjahTYNPm7mA4oBIbaynkk44Ev8w/s400/zebramonogramcardYMB.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 309px;" /></a>F. monogrammed note cards with zebra border and </div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">your choice of center color and font (set of 24) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisIz2WnxnAh2dFD0mPlSG0mW-PDtIJazryNh2Usv8cDMWwDcdLUtKSzr9msq_SUENkDVxdpMPBPGEwGLF6ZiDd2ng6AxnpS8nRR2c0oWQQ7GDvUFurisTCP-6tyBhWTVk30JZ7eyR-Msg/s1600/summernurserytable.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501035029204437746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisIz2WnxnAh2dFD0mPlSG0mW-PDtIJazryNh2Usv8cDMWwDcdLUtKSzr9msq_SUENkDVxdpMPBPGEwGLF6ZiDd2ng6AxnpS8nRR2c0oWQQ7GDvUFurisTCP-6tyBhWTVk30JZ7eyR-Msg/s400/summernurserytable.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>Check back soon for more photos of “The Summer Nursery” </div>

Birthday gifts ...

Which would you choose? A. white metal crown B. glass paper weight ... Today is *MY BIRTHDAY* so I am hosting a special give-a-way! I had ...

9:30 PM

Beach Bag Giveaway!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie99L5duX_X5EAfd3wbQNrisDVlsQQWc7M8VurOQUev2pEqDwA10vjaX4FwpCDwiF-V4WdgzPFZv7M4HuUyfCRl0ez9rVuyjvEBiky-W8jBQNomll-z9xQxnirK_WVZq80Qv6KRN2POfk/s1600/beachbagondoor.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468127369781715538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie99L5duX_X5EAfd3wbQNrisDVlsQQWc7M8VurOQUev2pEqDwA10vjaX4FwpCDwiF-V4WdgzPFZv7M4HuUyfCRl0ez9rVuyjvEBiky-W8jBQNomll-z9xQxnirK_WVZq80Qv6KRN2POfk/s400/beachbagondoor.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;">With summer days right around the corner, I have decided that it is time for another giveaway! This beach bag and towel gift set (both in the <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/Pantone.aspx?pg=20705&ca=4">Pantone color of the year, Turquoise</a>) are the perfect pair to give or keep for yourself. (vintage animal print scarf not included) </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXtBV4jbEG2GQrMCUTsgSb_MNFDTyjiWo7Z_cnF9OqoMFsvZxlZAryUSYTuf8Sq1Zq_NUsEe1tNo2aQE05AvS1pgnMGTRL15HtHheWqnbtErqBvVy5p8YhxJByfmNTGJ1V55OZyWEAoE/s1600/beachbagfront.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467401184303788050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXtBV4jbEG2GQrMCUTsgSb_MNFDTyjiWo7Z_cnF9OqoMFsvZxlZAryUSYTuf8Sq1Zq_NUsEe1tNo2aQE05AvS1pgnMGTRL15HtHheWqnbtErqBvVy5p8YhxJByfmNTGJ1V55OZyWEAoE/s400/beachbagfront.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" /></a> Fine details combined with indoor/outdoor fabrics that can stand up to sea and sun make this beach bag pretty, durable and unique. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67d-lElSUTLbVdPDmcTHXr8FMo2OMi-43VqDMosno1z3wyDhT8jEKiwyLVZxQ7pRiLAbUgJDCrPC-uWM7b4OpVq2BrrUSlrq63FY9q4_3cTcs5wTTP9Htc4JKZhYyPUFHkQl3kNM_gcQ/s1600/insidepocketbb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467401335435723810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67d-lElSUTLbVdPDmcTHXr8FMo2OMi-43VqDMosno1z3wyDhT8jEKiwyLVZxQ7pRiLAbUgJDCrPC-uWM7b4OpVq2BrrUSlrq63FY9q4_3cTcs5wTTP9Htc4JKZhYyPUFHkQl3kNM_gcQ/s400/insidepocketbb.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px;" /></a> Inside it is fully lined in a sea foam green stripe, has a built in zippered pocket along with divided pockets to securely hold cell phone, keys, summer reading, sunglasses, etc. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-MuGcOpf1e0EdtuaCnxviVK8kUV0DZMTjnJdFmMAyfFG1FnUWSe19Kouw5FYoqCvK-m5eY6Cr4PKc7-yLs4zzw3v_MZKbibG6Zp48HQWCXynb23lz0xbQdrxZlTDl1vhwSOTuXY6xV6g/s1600/beachtowel.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467401203362966114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-MuGcOpf1e0EdtuaCnxviVK8kUV0DZMTjnJdFmMAyfFG1FnUWSe19Kouw5FYoqCvK-m5eY6Cr4PKc7-yLs4zzw3v_MZKbibG6Zp48HQWCXynb23lz0xbQdrxZlTDl1vhwSOTuXY6xV6g/s400/beachtowel.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> I am enclosing one really pretty super size beach towel (that I picked up while shopping last night for stylish props for my space at the <a href="http://www.wenhammuseum.org/adults_programs.html">North Shore Design Show</a>) so that our lucky winner is completely coordinated (a swim suit to match is up to the winner!) All you have to do to be entered to win is: 1. Be/become a follower on my blog (simply hit the “follow” link at the top of the blogger tool bar) and leave a comment on this post telling me the color of your favorite swimsuit or the name of your favorite beach (or just say something nice about my blog : ) 2. For a second chance to win, post a link to this giveaway on your own blog (send me the link) and/or through Twitter (follow me on Twitter by <a href="http://twitter.com/yblacker" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">clicking here</a>). </div><div style="text-align: center;">Entries must be received by Tuesday, May 11th by 11:59pm EST. I will randomly choose one entry and then announce the winner on Wednesday, May 12th at 9am EST. Prize will be shipped only to an address in the United States or Canada (to be provided by the chosen winner). </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpV6ZFpgKf5VYZhGYU-v26qPjID50cd_eC9npUa8xXQom4BCSA04eCC51DycItWKtK0jl3oIrl2FDhFxEZxfXFeJRZBo4vf4A3cAppz6FnFmLvUbTEbCjrgHoG01MQcVp2BIk5A_3cYA/s1600/shellpillow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467401511547068626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpV6ZFpgKf5VYZhGYU-v26qPjID50cd_eC9npUa8xXQom4BCSA04eCC51DycItWKtK0jl3oIrl2FDhFxEZxfXFeJRZBo4vf4A3cAppz6FnFmLvUbTEbCjrgHoG01MQcVp2BIk5A_3cYA/s400/shellpillow.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 360px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;">This seashell pillow from <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2010/02/bloggers-valentine-giveaway.html">my last giveaway</a>, now resides in an Ogunquit, Maine home. To see other items that coordinate with this collection, please visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yvonnebdesigns">my etsy shop</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yvonnebdesigns"> </a> ... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXtBV4jbEG2GQrMCUTsgSb_MNFDTyjiWo7Z_cnF9OqoMFsvZxlZAryUSYTuf8Sq1Zq_NUsEe1tNo2aQE05AvS1pgnMGTRL15HtHheWqnbtErqBvVy5p8YhxJByfmNTGJ1V55OZyWEAoE/s1600/beachbagfront.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> </a> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCOcfYclO0GXaQchZ-Rab_9QlbAuLvP1MUuuBt4GZ0amrmqYujEZNXnbHWYpdbg_rpMTrmao8u42oIpDu3zd-V3g0HElMGf2hzPp15LWdIQffQEEvJ6O-cxcJPZqDP9Wg4ZUjs9Fzl50/s1600/shellaquadot.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467401342682003266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCOcfYclO0GXaQchZ-Rab_9QlbAuLvP1MUuuBt4GZ0amrmqYujEZNXnbHWYpdbg_rpMTrmao8u42oIpDu3zd-V3g0HElMGf2hzPp15LWdIQffQEEvJ6O-cxcJPZqDP9Wg4ZUjs9Fzl50/s400/shellaquadot.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 233px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXtBV4jbEG2GQrMCUTsgSb_MNFDTyjiWo7Z_cnF9OqoMFsvZxlZAryUSYTuf8Sq1Zq_NUsEe1tNo2aQE05AvS1pgnMGTRL15HtHheWqnbtErqBvVy5p8YhxJByfmNTGJ1V55OZyWEAoE/s1600/beachbagfront.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yvonnebdesigns" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467521240123095026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1qRV5u7dG7Yaix7EHj5Z-xRhlthpyWGk3WKY0kHf45L8LF2AL-iEwWdGL-fInifYtDVMkFnWd5STqGf6TGgy1o5bFfU3ZylMbPkNadoSWu95G9Rr9xZVjB8aKVR8Gnlsg3TtYov1ZwzE/s400/ybdesignsbanner.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 53px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswOxOd4rfMDgeQR3aEfELGuos7VActE_5T7C6OvFhyphenhyphen-B8iFvWC3uGnX3iHmYgJ8fnvU6TWBR6ku4ErR_SYLoA04KJ0-gIBQhtZrLK5QsPuTlXRvboR34ZAQVT1pXqHgSv4YrTnpBOask/s1600/embroideredsanddollar.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467518547210889730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswOxOd4rfMDgeQR3aEfELGuos7VActE_5T7C6OvFhyphenhyphen-B8iFvWC3uGnX3iHmYgJ8fnvU6TWBR6ku4ErR_SYLoA04KJ0-gIBQhtZrLK5QsPuTlXRvboR34ZAQVT1pXqHgSv4YrTnpBOask/s200/embroideredsanddollar.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 200px;" /></a> Good luck!! xoxo yvonne </div>

Beach Bag Giveaway!

With summer days right around the corner, I have decided that it is time for another giveaway! This beach bag and towel gift set (both in th...

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Virtual design: girls room

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmvWtWqNXzA48j7x_ZZEUkGxfap8XAUEPmOYJtZque8iYRwOwG-iCwPKm9A6bOYz6XV6WyJnYUsGZScBTCTwCZDP8mJ46bgRVWNxg5gqswNVA-nc3ON2nago_2aaVFUkxIX_xbkCiz8ts/s1600-h/zebrawflowerspillow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441567008180031218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmvWtWqNXzA48j7x_ZZEUkGxfap8XAUEPmOYJtZque8iYRwOwG-iCwPKm9A6bOYz6XV6WyJnYUsGZScBTCTwCZDP8mJ46bgRVWNxg5gqswNVA-nc3ON2nago_2aaVFUkxIX_xbkCiz8ts/s400/zebrawflowerspillow.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 337px;" /></a> I recently listened to the Feb. 19th <a href="http://skirtedroundtable.blogspot.com/2010/02/interior-designer-author-fabric.html">Skirted Roundtable discussion</a> featuring author/illustrator Jackie Von Tobel – designer of fabrics and interiors. She writes a blog titled <a href="http://jackiebluehome.blogspot.com/">Jackie Blue Home</a> and has created a number of comprehensive <a href="http://www.jackievontobel.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=7">design books</a> on soft furnishings (I must add her directory of Window Treatments to my library!) The soft, delicate colorways and patterns combined in her new line of fabrics and pillows reminded me of this “Zebra with Florals” pillow listed in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41341973">my Etsy shop</a>. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SPBsVk0wbrGIkO5kdfTzowJhjs6EbzTIgArc-lZVPIe_E_NfBB91deCi-mBgHd41I3A01OkUL03ZKbm_eh_DiauP9SiPvzep0egGemcLAe_XOBPxPky8qeBuIBdRONVQ0aiZeJC1CL8/s1600-h/floralbackgroundzebra.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441579608799946658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SPBsVk0wbrGIkO5kdfTzowJhjs6EbzTIgArc-lZVPIe_E_NfBB91deCi-mBgHd41I3A01OkUL03ZKbm_eh_DiauP9SiPvzep0egGemcLAe_XOBPxPky8qeBuIBdRONVQ0aiZeJC1CL8/s400/floralbackgroundzebra.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" /></a>I chose this floral fabric to back the 12 in x 16 in down-filled pillow. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BnDQtj4TN9C1hcqT3JklWAF3foND5GYYIOGnVh4XGg-efD5LYbwSiDarEd9SxzVQCl_t1bBtGlYMeY9yKleBZTYRRGvyo69C3JZbfRldtV0fKb4m_ifsxHPo7EM1WfiVkAwjX-n3suM/s1600-h/pinkvelvetchair.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441605616081595906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BnDQtj4TN9C1hcqT3JklWAF3foND5GYYIOGnVh4XGg-efD5LYbwSiDarEd9SxzVQCl_t1bBtGlYMeY9yKleBZTYRRGvyo69C3JZbfRldtV0fKb4m_ifsxHPo7EM1WfiVkAwjX-n3suM/s400/pinkvelvetchair.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 303px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;">I would love to see this decorative pillow used in a girl’s room (how lovely it would be on the small chair shown above listed recently on <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/PInk-velvet-small-childs-chair-mahogany-base/200428195491#">ebay</a>), with walls painted in Benjamin Moore Elephant Gray 2109-50 and ceiling done in Raspberry Ice 2072-70. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKz7XDJRpXCoxdVMrlReRXuYZ4_R4r1aUchF7n76-4DBdfUFimHQMad7f0u6Ve6U3PM_VUWxYHGCbLIO41O1ihrTE40Zbx_t4OXveWkY-WiW4DtHUCmxLJ3DUaXxVZuM4CfFcCJ0PQfmE/s1600-h/elephantgrayBM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441601771486215314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKz7XDJRpXCoxdVMrlReRXuYZ4_R4r1aUchF7n76-4DBdfUFimHQMad7f0u6Ve6U3PM_VUWxYHGCbLIO41O1ihrTE40Zbx_t4OXveWkY-WiW4DtHUCmxLJ3DUaXxVZuM4CfFcCJ0PQfmE/s400/elephantgrayBM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 116px; height: 168px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXwAF4gRzTQjhExX9kF4gFGbx4bIH_uc0kkFr5epn1Adx9o0zknZKpqGVZpAzseATmlNfyTg9C69jf8gvfPa1jZdOI4DeKnW69-_rermBZ8x0ANg_KY4jmjRDc8avLQe-Sanc6glC8FFM/s1600-h/raspberryiceBM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441601764945624162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXwAF4gRzTQjhExX9kF4gFGbx4bIH_uc0kkFr5epn1Adx9o0zknZKpqGVZpAzseATmlNfyTg9C69jf8gvfPa1jZdOI4DeKnW69-_rermBZ8x0ANg_KY4jmjRDc8avLQe-Sanc6glC8FFM/s400/raspberryiceBM.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 117px; height: 89px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;">I would order lots of Von Tobel’s <a href="http://www.jackievontobel.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_9_58&products_id=106">Quatrefoil in Aubergine</a> or <a href="http://www.jackievontobel.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_10_52&products_id=112">Zebra in Jet</a> to take care of fashionable window treatments (refer to her book for ideas!) and pick one of these painted pieces from Maine Cottage available at <a href="http://www.circlefurniture.com/details_finish/paint_mc.html">Circle Furniture</a> (any of these colors would be quite nice!) to add colorful storage. <a href="http://www.circlefurniture.com/details_finish/paint_mc.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441612015262261218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjry9FE2LqhuZw6verbjNx-eCfieBRl-16TXtFQOrfktEf2mmB4ei5LEpax7LHnQ3GqtZiSZ7yuPNK3-DHKsn_l2WPWVplqslK9ZS5cvBdkF47b2uixEHZvVwG1oVCRGs-APT_2sFVbTGk/s400/mainecottageCF.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 168px;" /></a> <a href="http://www.rosenberryrooms.com/144-polka-dots-and-pink-roses-on-pink-base-lamp.html#" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441628218373130386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_uSLeUJn86-DJQxxjD1Oufxi7zSStZPHs8I2mrlht2RLR7_06DzBbUs-FbZlglPuciVRU8aQQZ5WdENXOQuZlRVvoC2FFk4woHZ3I80_BMSqeb_eFoPLc9LmiYFwkWBVKJuERTiNLoY4/s400/oopsdaisylamp.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBsUimk7s51ZSrgMKYBx2M3CjWuYt1Qg8g4slf53nc0r4fgpK9R7bwYYY4LREnFJKyJYCZ27pLUziqhAs8M6DQvSwaBEjs_InyXgb0VybJzO6TIBauvZmSNLov2Ea7c87Er8reRKUoAe0/s1600-h/bureauceladonCF.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> </a></div> <div style="text-align: center;">A sweet lamp like this one designed by Meghann O’Hara for Oopsy Daisy and available on <a href="http://www.rosenberryrooms.com/144-polka-dots-and-pink-roses-on-pink-base-lamp.html#">Rosenberry Rooms</a> would add a painterly touch. Next virtual design: pre-teen boys room P.S. On the day after posting this, I was watching Modern Family on ABC. Guess <a href="http://www.rosenberryrooms.com/144-polka-dots-and-pink-roses-on-white-base-lamp.html">what I saw</a> in baby Lily’s well-dressed bedroom? That show has the best set decoration : ) I would so love that job! </div>

Virtual design: girls room

I recently listened to the Feb. 19th Skirted Roundtable discussion featuring author/illustrator Jackie Von Tobel – designer of fabrics and...

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yvonne b. designs now on etsy

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yvonne b. designs now on etsy

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