Kitchen Tour Week: Day Five

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhsl2399DrrObSbK7qVpQkTLlAQdBNI-CdVAp9t0OrCAcHR50vsX8gkZIO18syE0plsPM_SXv4xoc7aKXJiFS_PNKDZMz05JVEzNCMUQtdyBENOezSXmPoRyNultL8obdNOUeC7HNbJmc/s1600/pear+on+plate-IndigoBlu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhsl2399DrrObSbK7qVpQkTLlAQdBNI-CdVAp9t0OrCAcHR50vsX8gkZIO18syE0plsPM_SXv4xoc7aKXJiFS_PNKDZMz05JVEzNCMUQtdyBENOezSXmPoRyNultL8obdNOUeC7HNbJmc/s800/pear+on+plate-IndigoBlu.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s kitchen from the <a href="http://wenhammuseum.org/">Wenham Museum</a> Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour was staged by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Indigo-Blu-Trading-Company/374872049244026">Indigo Blu Trading Company</a> of Beverly. The kitchen itself was custom built by <a href="http://meadowviewconstruction.com/">Meadowview Construction.</a> It is a real beauty!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhecf8ldICunAtb4dL6uDRtYkmOsAGTtv3keVpDvVF1ogsvGXDIX0H1tZgHRAK7GA3acTITKr8gkIt7-vtSr9VLZZtemvUqo1N-RMuOcA02Oo3Zf7aJJXS6i7pLm4K0E11Vk568-uvN15d6/s1600/table+arrangement+-+Meadowview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhecf8ldICunAtb4dL6uDRtYkmOsAGTtv3keVpDvVF1ogsvGXDIX0H1tZgHRAK7GA3acTITKr8gkIt7-vtSr9VLZZtemvUqo1N-RMuOcA02Oo3Zf7aJJXS6i7pLm4K0E11Vk568-uvN15d6/s800/table+arrangement+-+Meadowview.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Fn5MkE_gLtNBmz9chAmO7ETLTcBi6fvzhL96n41uDJ6RpdDi4bbWF4a1X4fNKP6UTsy37Ex7YxjucSQMmsv8gQLRdRFWdLCYPB6aoi49yApzD95KfHJ_fwg3REgI7GQ05A28YNCIviLn/s1600/DaveWest-tour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Fn5MkE_gLtNBmz9chAmO7ETLTcBi6fvzhL96n41uDJ6RpdDi4bbWF4a1X4fNKP6UTsy37Ex7YxjucSQMmsv8gQLRdRFWdLCYPB6aoi49yApzD95KfHJ_fwg3REgI7GQ05A28YNCIviLn/s800/DaveWest-tour.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Dave West of Meadowview Construction</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-U4RQ7VbYMlhVA4Q1kuQd2bJ_RVTmDD_PjcmRkDR91l4I431LX_gKjlr6KV03K7V8Pndvwesjy9tNrDD6QIso4tCrrtGLYs5yp5YzSjIqiinbHY98AzTwhEB9fZ4Yf3poOTQZF8uQuxI5/s1600/granite-Meadowview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-U4RQ7VbYMlhVA4Q1kuQd2bJ_RVTmDD_PjcmRkDR91l4I431LX_gKjlr6KV03K7V8Pndvwesjy9tNrDD6QIso4tCrrtGLYs5yp5YzSjIqiinbHY98AzTwhEB9fZ4Yf3poOTQZF8uQuxI5/s800/granite-Meadowview.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dave pointed out to us that the counters are made from a granite named “Blue Eyes”... can you see the bits of sparkling blue mixed in with the gray?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsZFEbpYVTdYTpWMLEc-cTfpjcuwUNM7Ck_jv3ncVmX-uz_nmIX3W4ofROSMtPimKBy8I5NG8zGswSZKOPbpipY_z_IZVvZvxlp7zcmplNMVhsG1hEAOEjINtnOEEH1N9EY5wgfXMFhe4/s1600/stove-Meadowview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsZFEbpYVTdYTpWMLEc-cTfpjcuwUNM7Ck_jv3ncVmX-uz_nmIX3W4ofROSMtPimKBy8I5NG8zGswSZKOPbpipY_z_IZVvZvxlp7zcmplNMVhsG1hEAOEjINtnOEEH1N9EY5wgfXMFhe4/s800/stove-Meadowview.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Six-burner French range from <a href="http://www.frenchranges.com/main.shtml">Lacanache.</a> Plenty of room to cook side dishes while the turkey roasts. The range hood is hidden nicely behind custom millwork.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU5ePVTkTtsvShxViK6_t329Kmi35mpJhwqJUGlqr5fosDXJkvm67R-WYgPXB1p_mcYTHkuA8HJJtiyt0eWozd-0TA5jRcc21nG0ymlaUfrfFvPA4Kve9uS07D19YyfkfVQhn4eiclRfhF/s1600/cabinets-+Meadowview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU5ePVTkTtsvShxViK6_t329Kmi35mpJhwqJUGlqr5fosDXJkvm67R-WYgPXB1p_mcYTHkuA8HJJtiyt0eWozd-0TA5jRcc21nG0ymlaUfrfFvPA4Kve9uS07D19YyfkfVQhn4eiclRfhF/s800/cabinets-+Meadowview.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">We all really liked the details on the cabinetry, like the extra bit of trim on the bottom of the upper cabinets.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-ADLiUaQDKJ72XV-g_o3OG2H8-pDyN_uNcllb1bppVMNSMJGchOzuhHzqfg2P6hhc8StmpNdHZsfeA4cN0JEXbKkdswoM8Sc4Cen8yd2TgvSgNyKl6TEvEDo5HKftInDJvUh8SCKOkwh/s1600/kitchen+sink-Meadowview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-ADLiUaQDKJ72XV-g_o3OG2H8-pDyN_uNcllb1bppVMNSMJGchOzuhHzqfg2P6hhc8StmpNdHZsfeA4cN0JEXbKkdswoM8Sc4Cen8yd2TgvSgNyKl6TEvEDo5HKftInDJvUh8SCKOkwh/s800/kitchen+sink-Meadowview.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Stainless steel sink with pull-out faucet.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfAy4DXGUr5F8wDOsh4ad-k8lqiAFa4v15fIsW915aZTObameY-RHeEC6gZ7uNK46bSd8rVkHaxwXutSiF4AiHy0WKGVDwtJBbd_5zjal5rzz2yszCvPveHz0WwaZ9ikacMlPKLlh_8Hv/s1600/dining+room+-+Meadowview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfAy4DXGUr5F8wDOsh4ad-k8lqiAFa4v15fIsW915aZTObameY-RHeEC6gZ7uNK46bSd8rVkHaxwXutSiF4AiHy0WKGVDwtJBbd_5zjal5rzz2yszCvPveHz0WwaZ9ikacMlPKLlh_8Hv/s800/dining+room+-+Meadowview.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The dining area is just off of the kitchen, as is the living room. Even with an open floor plan, this home has a cozy feeling to it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0e1RzkPF8mKM3WbZ5RETStntXlAZk7x3FEzHr2JCOQsohmIHO0rzHZNH8nqSY-8L7bjQDqpuzGnCAlhmjEE5tEXHKMKubFrzoOlMRccUSuWxh34jQeE_HsGVqLqG5pBY4mpd36eOPW2w/s1600/wall+unit-+Meadowview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0e1RzkPF8mKM3WbZ5RETStntXlAZk7x3FEzHr2JCOQsohmIHO0rzHZNH8nqSY-8L7bjQDqpuzGnCAlhmjEE5tEXHKMKubFrzoOlMRccUSuWxh34jQeE_HsGVqLqG5pBY4mpd36eOPW2w/s800/wall+unit-+Meadowview.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">A wine fridge built into a separate set of wall cabinets is out of the way of the main traffic flow of this well-designed kitchen. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDIkL4GY06eOHF11onriyMGxzDzjzUhlm4pq2Uu9r2KTHDAdCY0w4sAKl9PoutatVnx_-u8H_9khKXTZtw0siEjG47fRlkoo6OUQo32sxFPa6Bzk74HhqmFidH1zAG2ZYezHY_MbPpD7vC/s1600/kat-yvonne-rosanne-tina-wenham.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDIkL4GY06eOHF11onriyMGxzDzjzUhlm4pq2Uu9r2KTHDAdCY0w4sAKl9PoutatVnx_-u8H_9khKXTZtw0siEjG47fRlkoo6OUQo32sxFPa6Bzk74HhqmFidH1zAG2ZYezHY_MbPpD7vC/s800/kat-yvonne-rosanne-tina-wenham.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thankful for my friends who joined me on the tour this year: Katherine Hawkins, Rosanne Palazola and Tina McManus.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">More kitchens to come after I enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal and some real-life quality time with the family : )</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br />

Kitchen Tour Week: Day Five

Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s kitchen from the Wenham Museum Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour was staged by Indigo Blu Trading Company  of Beve...

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Kitchen Tour: Day Four

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCcRZ9QR-jEaYUq13pvUT_0NLaFjo6N7nWrBKCAf8MXumUYzDvYlpFk1SWF3-KTWmIliZhw0h8AZiZULtDg3IDsAGC-1i03OBx7WHsGWtyaZpCfbJVZKzLb-Z-4d76BgUTGQGV1eVLxU_/s1600/kitchen-Howell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCcRZ9QR-jEaYUq13pvUT_0NLaFjo6N7nWrBKCAf8MXumUYzDvYlpFk1SWF3-KTWmIliZhw0h8AZiZULtDg3IDsAGC-1i03OBx7WHsGWtyaZpCfbJVZKzLb-Z-4d76BgUTGQGV1eVLxU_/s800/kitchen-Howell.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>photo courtesy: Howell Custom Building Group</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.howellcustombuild.com/">Howell Custom Building Group</a> worked with the homeowners to create, design and build this inviting family space. The goal of the design was to improve traffic flow between the kitchen, mudroom and family room by replacing walls with half walls and columns. The centerpiece of the kitchen is an oversized island featuring one piece of black walnut for the counter top. Diagonal flooring visually expands the space and diverts the eye in the open floor plan. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">– </span>from the <a href="http://wenhammuseum.org/">Wenham Museum</a> Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour 2012 program book</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik4vZ_gwWJOw0McYiswQzF1QS9o5rKxW4L3030WtDB5wPEzYxHJgbH2ZUyhmClmjc1lA-u4OpGn693bKWbXVha605EeqO56BhffelkqGxqQnGZNJpkLY7P8atm71mvl8h_tO-NW8zr2Fh-/s1600/pot+filler+HC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik4vZ_gwWJOw0McYiswQzF1QS9o5rKxW4L3030WtDB5wPEzYxHJgbH2ZUyhmClmjc1lA-u4OpGn693bKWbXVha605EeqO56BhffelkqGxqQnGZNJpkLY7P8atm71mvl8h_tO-NW8zr2Fh-/s800/pot+filler+HC.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">A herringbone pattern mini-subway tile backsplash creates a modern focal point above the cook top. In a large kitchen like this, a pot filler is a welcome luxury.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizPgTNi8TPT2Hl1ST0QnAs-koKv2jc0JuNOpxu6SW4Rn058y_T5ZoPC3aLzX1gaJRUz9Ur_HsxTuXeWnYK4b626jYcoIkOfaEorVlMmXVb7ICAWF9v5BXQvo7Hbswe20tLkIgr06KLWIMb/s1600/Howells@wenham.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizPgTNi8TPT2Hl1ST0QnAs-koKv2jc0JuNOpxu6SW4Rn058y_T5ZoPC3aLzX1gaJRUz9Ur_HsxTuXeWnYK4b626jYcoIkOfaEorVlMmXVb7ICAWF9v5BXQvo7Hbswe20tLkIgr06KLWIMb/s800/Howells@wenham.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Columns and half walls separate the kitchen from the family room. </span><span style="font-size: large;">In this photo: Steve and Susan Howell of Howell Custom Building Group.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Next up ... a NorthShore Kitchen</i></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfhPkrKfbCT3bz1RolKrXA9J4YMhMcjMYHaBUhbYsZ_aUNBYvExt57qMtbOIZWvkd_znF54A5K1FdFkT6zrK2MTR7Rou3d1qCGgQTww8KAzSI6GBMZvCzyNSSm0ibbeHIpCyIZTH7JXb7/s1600/Northshore+Kitchen+pot+filler.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfhPkrKfbCT3bz1RolKrXA9J4YMhMcjMYHaBUhbYsZ_aUNBYvExt57qMtbOIZWvkd_znF54A5K1FdFkT6zrK2MTR7Rou3d1qCGgQTww8KAzSI6GBMZvCzyNSSm0ibbeHIpCyIZTH7JXb7/s800/Northshore+Kitchen+pot+filler.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">This traditional cherry and granite kitchen was designed by <a href="http://northshorekitchens.com/">NorthShore Kitchens Plus.</a> The custom cabinetry has many hidden features from a warming drawer under the cooktop to an uber-efficient pantry just around the corner.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">The double oven pictured below is probably the most coveted item of Thanksgiving Day cooks across the country.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjELqP5iknoCMgPKPnrK62hDP9UvFWC0P2PIxiJ_hIcAH0K6qeJncJSdRXIXjwjkk_oJcHwModFf7HJJtj450mW9mmRSXC-SjJyDKJWJ12OGbSMMCaetch23jABTheCTCdW2zy4ENU0oIAX/s1600/NorthshoreKitchens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjELqP5iknoCMgPKPnrK62hDP9UvFWC0P2PIxiJ_hIcAH0K6qeJncJSdRXIXjwjkk_oJcHwModFf7HJJtj450mW9mmRSXC-SjJyDKJWJ12OGbSMMCaetch23jABTheCTCdW2zy4ENU0oIAX/s800/NorthshoreKitchens.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I still have some more kitchens to share, but before I get to them, below is a photo of our post kitchen tour snack: pumpkin muffins with chocolate chips (an unusually good combination) served with champagne (which is always good ; ) Thank you, <a href="http://design4seasons.blogspot.com/">Katherine!</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXwZabX51dH_EHQRSHVrzUMS9RyRL6velG6mk2_VHXLs5nAW5TgHQXigQPXDkWHj3AYsQRLaZzI47Zk-Q-HbzLeJvHN8XV6O-GCHBEdQkNAFTsYEQs4vhmegCRnFA1VTAnA6kI_sf1xkM/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-11-20+at+11.55.14+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXwZabX51dH_EHQRSHVrzUMS9RyRL6velG6mk2_VHXLs5nAW5TgHQXigQPXDkWHj3AYsQRLaZzI47Zk-Q-HbzLeJvHN8XV6O-GCHBEdQkNAFTsYEQs4vhmegCRnFA1VTAnA6kI_sf1xkM/s800/Screen+shot+2012-11-20+at+11.55.14+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Kitchen Tour: Day Four

photo courtesy: Howell Custom Building Group Howell Custom Building Group worked with the homeowners to create, design and build this invit...

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Kitchen Tour Week: Day Three

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixbCSzzety6UXd0S1r1JWW_cEA7MsQxAx5n0lVmGs5h1nqyg8e9CllRYnJtt1b6x2eoVwUSXFsozp4seINi7skzabsBFpsdqCmuX7HnU4UF6ehEuoBEcmSSUlZb-RoUUC_G5xnarQMo4Ha/s1600/kitchen+table+LMK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixbCSzzety6UXd0S1r1JWW_cEA7MsQxAx5n0lVmGs5h1nqyg8e9CllRYnJtt1b6x2eoVwUSXFsozp4seINi7skzabsBFpsdqCmuX7HnU4UF6ehEuoBEcmSSUlZb-RoUUC_G5xnarQMo4Ha/s800/kitchen+table+LMK.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The third kitchen we visited on the <a href="http://wenhammuseum.org/">Wenham Museum</a> Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour showcased the design talent of Lisa Kawski of <a href="http://www.lmkinteriorsltd.com/">lmk interiors.</a> Besides some really smart space planning, this French country kitchen really sparkled with its well thought out layers of light.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZ32c5wgtI-gs6-LtnQYuImv5rMkA9C5tIbh4kzuxn7MdP6_fPTFmCCMuadyCD8I02HQagK0NY84_MINHf0j3H2Y5CmbXqMRa7dAqJtxJp-SWyzRgb9lqt3feMcRjWfmy6fLy7OLXD1Zs/s1600/LisaKawski-kitchentour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZ32c5wgtI-gs6-LtnQYuImv5rMkA9C5tIbh4kzuxn7MdP6_fPTFmCCMuadyCD8I02HQagK0NY84_MINHf0j3H2Y5CmbXqMRa7dAqJtxJp-SWyzRgb9lqt3feMcRjWfmy6fLy7OLXD1Zs/s800/LisaKawski-kitchentour.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lisa was on hand to answer before and after questions. She has worked on most of the interior of this recently renovated home, including a fabulous wine room which unfortunately I did not get a picture of as I was distracted by complimentary scones and lemon curd from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kim-Gregory-Pure-Pastry/205825982807505">Kim Gregory Pure Pastry.</a> So very delicious!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HtA02vTmErndKw-sRr8ipnK9kmY0rEGO4j4hz7JcGgVBcLkP23Pb3MomSPg2jLoEH-nimSAQoGl_U37akGcniClpxRFFSfzJaYw3vmITwKBfmpG-Vqv9OFjUDFmxl4-MNlTxvHVFu8_E/s1600/scones+LMK+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HtA02vTmErndKw-sRr8ipnK9kmY0rEGO4j4hz7JcGgVBcLkP23Pb3MomSPg2jLoEH-nimSAQoGl_U37akGcniClpxRFFSfzJaYw3vmITwKBfmpG-Vqv9OFjUDFmxl4-MNlTxvHVFu8_E/s800/scones+LMK+kitchen.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">We could easily see that this kitchen is perfect for entertaining. Lots of room to walk around, plenty of space for the cooks to do their work, a variety of seating options, plus </span><span style="font-size: large;">efficient storage solutions. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Very pretty, too, with its toile wallpaper.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9cWm55xuzMAtykEwx8iuIS81C3tRAK5F12Zj6ApiBDUhiv2e0_8TmrvStw_HYGUUcVRSSs7WECirnbgkADsfPifc-bagDeZ1iJmSRQsUD7M3z9_O8a7QOrCBTxbhosMdtSg-edz-6NHP/s1600/kitchen+counter,+sink+LMK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9cWm55xuzMAtykEwx8iuIS81C3tRAK5F12Zj6ApiBDUhiv2e0_8TmrvStw_HYGUUcVRSSs7WECirnbgkADsfPifc-bagDeZ1iJmSRQsUD7M3z9_O8a7QOrCBTxbhosMdtSg-edz-6NHP/s800/kitchen+counter,+sink+LMK.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTexLf572kxZxY31L8Jxb_4x2AmtW6oH-_-zpKVISxrfgfGjTuhISlqkNZrwDiFhpWZ15Ep2btaD2Gb1wmpUjJjN35wefOoJG9f72ml0bU8ddoN27jj2vuSku6ctKsSNeevT3fcii-85n/s1600/farmhouse+sink+LMK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTexLf572kxZxY31L8Jxb_4x2AmtW6oH-_-zpKVISxrfgfGjTuhISlqkNZrwDiFhpWZ15Ep2btaD2Gb1wmpUjJjN35wefOoJG9f72ml0bU8ddoN27jj2vuSku6ctKsSNeevT3fcii-85n/s800/farmhouse+sink+LMK.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Of course I had to get a closer look at the generous sized sink and uniquely sculptural faucet. The abundant counter space and ledged  kitchen window were also quite attractive.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2ntsCE6pg2L6N2mpbj-3L150qbzYgQvvgUsYMF65XpMbvi0qOjXzKZvjvGJ7XNfxcjgdoS8MTMn3UHmSKx7W50EzcQatKiKIv-OdoOgytbt4sJTZ5E5Rtmall4O7MMlwwBYxQFT_vrP2/s1600/red+colander+LMK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2ntsCE6pg2L6N2mpbj-3L150qbzYgQvvgUsYMF65XpMbvi0qOjXzKZvjvGJ7XNfxcjgdoS8MTMn3UHmSKx7W50EzcQatKiKIv-OdoOgytbt4sJTZ5E5Rtmall4O7MMlwwBYxQFT_vrP2/s800/red+colander+LMK.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite accent pieces in a working kitchen is a brightly colored colander. I actually have a red enameled one just like this at home. Even in a not-so-new kitchen they make a great designer statement.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

Kitchen Tour Week: Day Three

The third kitchen we visited on the Wenham Museum Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour showcased the design talent of Lisa Kawski of lmk interior...

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Kitchen Tour Week: Day Two

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh0w7dMIW_AXc-tbD8yI02R4cip3v0qcfKOeW9KhG2OSgBBwdML1m1ZKp8W8dBGhuwJwR3DGVF3i9O-vyMoakajVax2WhRFCWPap8zfsE_BHpvnDSFqRtM16TqgGp9_es5ZJBzq1YQbiiW/s1600/bunny+in+RS+garden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh0w7dMIW_AXc-tbD8yI02R4cip3v0qcfKOeW9KhG2OSgBBwdML1m1ZKp8W8dBGhuwJwR3DGVF3i9O-vyMoakajVax2WhRFCWPap8zfsE_BHpvnDSFqRtM16TqgGp9_es5ZJBzq1YQbiiW/s800/bunny+in+RS+garden.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: left;">Wenham Museum Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour 2012</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">A white picket fence adorned with little creatures posing as finials, is a sly hint of what can be found behind the vivid green door on this sunny yellow home. This was our second stop on the kitchen tour, and we could tell that the interior was going to be just as joyful.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1np5CHzu7_YIAtepo38f4LeICdML-CSn5oowTHWIQ0kqmw3vmlrdZVDFhB7em05fYlf57lDhImucnmeK86nkV2vkBI8CX5Nfgd2NQNMS1zx-sJFdH0qnLnqi36lHE0Vlq35wo0GFsflkY/s1600/Robin+Sears+Wenham+Kitchen+Tour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1np5CHzu7_YIAtepo38f4LeICdML-CSn5oowTHWIQ0kqmw3vmlrdZVDFhB7em05fYlf57lDhImucnmeK86nkV2vkBI8CX5Nfgd2NQNMS1zx-sJFdH0qnLnqi36lHE0Vlq35wo0GFsflkY/s800/Robin+Sears+Wenham+Kitchen+Tour.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Once inside, we were greeted by the homeowner, artist and designer, Robin Sears. Entering her kitchen is </span><span style="font-size: large;">like walking into the pages of a beautifully illustrated story book. Her artist’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s hand is evident on cabinets and tiles and ceramics.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigU7-SgtohM-9iyDvjlGn-jGJPl-taHPy1FVvrD2EdaSCtjfpAB-eqEWEBNL5xgMyT5Yj5DBdKPjrdcaxb9_hbrrEQUTTJNJ5pNmHp9kxlUh_CuMxFnTWsjBCoUzys0GB7KxPGJvz7QzGd/s1600/fireplace,+floor,+fridge+RS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigU7-SgtohM-9iyDvjlGn-jGJPl-taHPy1FVvrD2EdaSCtjfpAB-eqEWEBNL5xgMyT5Yj5DBdKPjrdcaxb9_hbrrEQUTTJNJ5pNmHp9kxlUh_CuMxFnTWsjBCoUzys0GB7KxPGJvz7QzGd/s800/fireplace,+floor,+fridge+RS.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">With it’s Big Chill appliances and checkered linoleum floor it is a nostalgically whimsical space that speaks of a time when the pace of life was a little slower.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVT2vSsCoh2PV8Td95mOoy8tHFE1a9rB-B-TMk_-AUXFyq_vxz5yHA90JhoycOOybWF8izKtsvovRieroFyZLKyxkmUkk_EH8cow5AZo2x_Hy6OdmCWlEy9272lA1BzwL-FzVgWiwQmzat/s1600/yellow+mixers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVT2vSsCoh2PV8Td95mOoy8tHFE1a9rB-B-TMk_-AUXFyq_vxz5yHA90JhoycOOybWF8izKtsvovRieroFyZLKyxkmUkk_EH8cow5AZo2x_Hy6OdmCWlEy9272lA1BzwL-FzVgWiwQmzat/s800/yellow+mixers.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wooden counter tops gleam beneath yellow mixers. A circus train transports vintage Steiffs along the ceiling. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWrmC1wx_S1WGQTTiGj9UKA4yVulG2W1K4mzVvCvczt9uQplElZAWGRwzeC05wAECz7cdN86ZVmzryJfFE9swDW-8pA8YPwUJghcyfevJGK7KTdYnbPm4CzwQ0p1BsYPBa-zioyhDouj6/s1600/Robins+table+WKT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWrmC1wx_S1WGQTTiGj9UKA4yVulG2W1K4mzVvCvczt9uQplElZAWGRwzeC05wAECz7cdN86ZVmzryJfFE9swDW-8pA8YPwUJghcyfevJGK7KTdYnbPm4CzwQ0p1BsYPBa-zioyhDouj6/s800/Robins+table+WKT.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Garden furniture beckons visitors to sit for a spell. Plates are from a collection Robin designed and painted.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU60Y1dStLCCbzfw3xeUA_VkwQBfnazZPrJrUjSU3UcNbDKzvFDx-1FcNR4hr9giOLPLB_g8cHLbeuk_NR4kNm-rdfjeFT1035OY7I00s3huVqwJe_CVarFQ-MY_ROg2p4NZGgkf7kfrLi/s1600/window+seat+RS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU60Y1dStLCCbzfw3xeUA_VkwQBfnazZPrJrUjSU3UcNbDKzvFDx-1FcNR4hr9giOLPLB_g8cHLbeuk_NR4kNm-rdfjeFT1035OY7I00s3huVqwJe_CVarFQ-MY_ROg2p4NZGgkf7kfrLi/s800/window+seat+RS.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The family bunny is part of the visual fun, tucked beneath the custom-designed window seat.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzakRXaXW2bQ3WwmMUw3TUfYqeS0UBibe6ptfcsk1KnOsByppubjqURnLZbtWTYNmjf_EvdJE0yZjeg6jSXe0R9OY-ePHTaPDWjvXNAn7J1jy70jk9hyphenhyphenuwLNlz7g7zbZLq4IP_RIccR8B0/s1600/garden+RS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzakRXaXW2bQ3WwmMUw3TUfYqeS0UBibe6ptfcsk1KnOsByppubjqURnLZbtWTYNmjf_EvdJE0yZjeg6jSXe0R9OY-ePHTaPDWjvXNAn7J1jy70jk9hyphenhyphenuwLNlz7g7zbZLq4IP_RIccR8B0/s800/garden+RS.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWvV3B2ymcTUWb0jKJdZnX1ZwKrdmjYjJg0M-uCgo8DX0uPwAVOU_s22yBJg1XexW7lNbiOIS7I4GND9Wbt7g6jc4xau61cX3CVWbuWDAgofBjfiThodYAfppO6pEHRa36G7VtXtYC6XM/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-11-18+at+10.25.24+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWvV3B2ymcTUWb0jKJdZnX1ZwKrdmjYjJg0M-uCgo8DX0uPwAVOU_s22yBJg1XexW7lNbiOIS7I4GND9Wbt7g6jc4xau61cX3CVWbuWDAgofBjfiThodYAfppO6pEHRa36G7VtXtYC6XM/s800/Screen+shot+2012-11-18+at+10.25.24+PM.png" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Inside and out, this truly is a happy home!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Read more about it <a href="http://robinsears.com/2012/10/13/5th-annual-heart-of-the-home-kitchen-tour/">on Robin’</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://robinsears.com/2012/10/13/5th-annual-heart-of-the-home-kitchen-tour/">s blog.</a></span></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxWAM5YEwhAwrKiwBLtH8uDCmsGPwq8QQu4B5jBt4jOSdJVBp8WmyM6rc0xbIpuxhGBgEstEaNHpenvAUHxV_H8iOkVbBqkf9-xOqAm6a71MS-Z0lUT8PiKC-1EWlZDzYC7ZvJhC68Toe8/s1600/yellow+garage+WKT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxWAM5YEwhAwrKiwBLtH8uDCmsGPwq8QQu4B5jBt4jOSdJVBp8WmyM6rc0xbIpuxhGBgEstEaNHpenvAUHxV_H8iOkVbBqkf9-xOqAm6a71MS-Z0lUT8PiKC-1EWlZDzYC7ZvJhC68Toe8/s800/yellow+garage+WKT.jpg" width="300" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div>

Kitchen Tour Week: Day Two

Wenham Museum Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour 2012 A white picket fence adorned with little creatures posing as finials, is a sly hint of wha...

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Kitchen Tour Week: Day One

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmYh2cRPuhfEPEwu_QUnF5Dn2aG5HCnAltNLi0BjMfgzHY1tnlVdvHeGyUeVxAceHEYg889PUzFPH9OSeXld2Jh7t-U1OEHz9ync76Ypoz45vWMu3RxNQ5Z99iBdpVAFpGhPW00DoB_V6d/s1600/rooster+on+porch+WKT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmYh2cRPuhfEPEwu_QUnF5Dn2aG5HCnAltNLi0BjMfgzHY1tnlVdvHeGyUeVxAceHEYg889PUzFPH9OSeXld2Jh7t-U1OEHz9ync76Ypoz45vWMu3RxNQ5Z99iBdpVAFpGhPW00DoB_V6d/s800/rooster+on+porch+WKT.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Company is coming! I figured Thanksgiving week would be a good time to show off the homes featured during the 5th Annual <a href="http://wenhammuseum.org/">Wenham Museum</a> Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour last month. I took a LOT of pictures (there were 9 homes on the tour) so I will have to break this post into a weeks worth of inspiring kitchen images. It</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s been awhile since I have posted on a daily basis, but I will give it my best shot. This first home, which dates back to 1765, has been thoughtfully renovated by its architect owner. Surrounded by garden-filled grounds, it is a lovely property that still maintains an historical feeling while accommodating 21st century family life. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-KEnFU3Z3hO46s-kJhwj6op0MEWv8UxVYzQtinKz9bTaGfStLks6E56Fic4qE3JAWwqKOZoJ0mahPYbGmqPJ14BEGPg-tw2-PBdeHn8YGWNYd9kRJuSeUJAOz4OMEtHFnvbNylexaJu9H/s1600/boot+room+WKT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-KEnFU3Z3hO46s-kJhwj6op0MEWv8UxVYzQtinKz9bTaGfStLks6E56Fic4qE3JAWwqKOZoJ0mahPYbGmqPJ14BEGPg-tw2-PBdeHn8YGWNYd9kRJuSeUJAOz4OMEtHFnvbNylexaJu9H/s800/boot+room+WKT.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The well-organized mudroom is one of the new-and-improved additions to this vintage home.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnEAcNEv0Tat0Mvf3JaD4CFL80e_obcNbWZSDMh7VdTks4Y85F2bNAiLUHsYcdCCizyflEjgZV_EWN8_uSJLzGVhHCmH3Mb5BW-6ddUqbDmu1d-_P9p5hsYt_ooJUOJRpChr9ZiSLEeDB/s1600/vintage+kitchen+w:oar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnEAcNEv0Tat0Mvf3JaD4CFL80e_obcNbWZSDMh7VdTks4Y85F2bNAiLUHsYcdCCizyflEjgZV_EWN8_uSJLzGVhHCmH3Mb5BW-6ddUqbDmu1d-_P9p5hsYt_ooJUOJRpChr9ZiSLEeDB/s800/vintage+kitchen+w:oar.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Country kitchen white beadboard walls and seeded glass cabinets are paired with a dual-fuel professional stove. The curved bow of the island provides comfortable seating while softening its visual edge. This family loves spending time on the water. They have decorated accordingly.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8MU-BY_u97DZhvB5_7nrOc9Tv8q6tIZroTPrgDRa4ngUS5puWUkY1Zb92SHDVavUp-KbfvDhDUDejIaG2PQOSaDQIaWXkHBlTWx_8eaHe5Wo6BgskbBQ0AV3fWwpPWh3OE1qn44bngIGH/s1600/soapstone+sink+WKT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8MU-BY_u97DZhvB5_7nrOc9Tv8q6tIZroTPrgDRa4ngUS5puWUkY1Zb92SHDVavUp-KbfvDhDUDejIaG2PQOSaDQIaWXkHBlTWx_8eaHe5Wo6BgskbBQ0AV3fWwpPWh3OE1qn44bngIGH/s800/soapstone+sink+WKT.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Soapstone sink and counter with a grooved dish drain are from <a href="http://cumar.com/">Cumar Marble and Granite.</a> Cross handle levered faucet from <a href="http://salemplumbing.com/">Salem Plumbing Supply.</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE96csYYH4YoO0qwwA0oGqDj1534C4AyaauCoW3kwCfC2QHE6WXZH_9oWe_m36vT5FjzFJZDV7tFc4lx5wMIpwJ19P0MtRTmwMJGSDtC2WG-9G-HIPsMD0aOtpk7vPsiy5BxXscyNNabBW/s1600/dining+table+WKT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE96csYYH4YoO0qwwA0oGqDj1534C4AyaauCoW3kwCfC2QHE6WXZH_9oWe_m36vT5FjzFJZDV7tFc4lx5wMIpwJ19P0MtRTmwMJGSDtC2WG-9G-HIPsMD0aOtpk7vPsiy5BxXscyNNabBW/s800/dining+table+WKT.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The dining room welcomes with a long table, windsor chairs, and original hearth. The piano in this space reminds me of when families used to entertain each other instead of plugging in. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDymrL0VGNrN3hscaUM20bYoW-Vdz5b0-7kfRbK-PgnlGOZ-5YQlgvxtHs_4fO57bO00tpH0NntnXLOalJ0Rujfg0kkeuvh0NZfDsue-8x4RvnM1o8j_wc54UQAaUOwEI_P58yomnqrPSM/s1600/vintage+sink+WKT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDymrL0VGNrN3hscaUM20bYoW-Vdz5b0-7kfRbK-PgnlGOZ-5YQlgvxtHs_4fO57bO00tpH0NntnXLOalJ0Rujfg0kkeuvh0NZfDsue-8x4RvnM1o8j_wc54UQAaUOwEI_P58yomnqrPSM/s800/vintage+sink+WKT.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">A charming first floor powder room. Love the bar soap in the compote dish. More pretty styling: an embroidered hand towel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWhCO7s3Sq_vGbSGvFrhBPDEzRWmf0rMlxfsNbsWEfSvjCpYmjEoP3H-HKD6yxQxHLMXktUZqXMZDjyFom3BLfrePuq3WuwOHzERNmhtr8qgo23oFJn_SYwqwJfyKJFv3VMmx968b03foM/s1600/trough+sink+WKT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWhCO7s3Sq_vGbSGvFrhBPDEzRWmf0rMlxfsNbsWEfSvjCpYmjEoP3H-HKD6yxQxHLMXktUZqXMZDjyFom3BLfrePuq3WuwOHzERNmhtr8qgo23oFJn_SYwqwJfyKJFv3VMmx968b03foM/s800/trough+sink+WKT.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the side yard, an original soapstone sink has been cleverly transformed into an herb trough. I actually have one of these is in the basement of my 1904 farmhouse. If I can find a way to get it outside, I would love to do this next summer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiux6V1g9wgzVSR3Or5uY3KYLBwFHMC7D8TePIdFCdT2YleIMdH_k6GDiSiXH9NnMTefHWenKzRoQNtSSuOrOxktHIhmUb9L21PaRxnVX3cGYMhvgCEBWK0t-GjQs_dQB4ILzWGq7OVr7wK/s1600/veggies+in+garden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiux6V1g9wgzVSR3Or5uY3KYLBwFHMC7D8TePIdFCdT2YleIMdH_k6GDiSiXH9NnMTefHWenKzRoQNtSSuOrOxktHIhmUb9L21PaRxnVX3cGYMhvgCEBWK0t-GjQs_dQB4ILzWGq7OVr7wK/s800/veggies+in+garden.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">There were s</span><span style="font-size: large;">till some greens in the garden on the day of the tour. By now I am guessing it is all composted and resting for the winter to come.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br />

Kitchen Tour Week: Day One

Company is coming! I figured Thanksgiving week would be a good time to show off the homes featured during the 5th Annual Wenham Museum Hear...

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Design Home 2012 ...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWKU5vtSOgMvRQNPzuykP7I6-exq_k8jz3JQgGsU7-uScWPeKc8nUFDTCVtYny2bnxXIOnBducHawdtV65Qz6O89aYSZV4Dnl7IBXaz4-hSYKFkZr4tBbnrnnhbgn8OS8AeRE5t-wZgSI/s1600/BostonHomeKitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWKU5vtSOgMvRQNPzuykP7I6-exq_k8jz3JQgGsU7-uScWPeKc8nUFDTCVtYny2bnxXIOnBducHawdtV65Qz6O89aYSZV4Dnl7IBXaz4-hSYKFkZr4tBbnrnnhbgn8OS8AeRE5t-wZgSI/s800/BostonHomeKitchen.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The <a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/boston-design-home/index.html">Boston Magazine Design Home 2012</a> in Norwell is open for just a couple more days (extended thru November 18th). The interior design coordinator for this project, <a href="http://vanisayeedstudios.com/">Vani Sayeed,</a> was a contributor to the last issue of New England Finery (she shares <a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef6_habitat_issue/93">her style tips here).</a> It was a real treat to experience her thoughtful design planning throughout this well-appointed, architecturally detailed home. Here is just a glimpse of some of the spaces that I saw while enjoying the tour. If you get the chance, make the trip and see it for yourself ... there are lots of inspiring design ideas to take home. All proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern New England.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vani was recently interviewed by fellow designer Cecilia Walker.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.everythingin3s.com/2012/11/09/boston-magazine-design-home-2012-interview-with-vani-sayeed/">Read it on the design blog Everything in 3’s</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcOIijD7W7W7rw0Gyif0bFf6SL12OeIGvz-peHngT8hnfZzgVDQeaNouLxrmyhpbFApJ2mb7w02yxnrMdEx4bgrUrrzoAO04CapyQglcG30ye2WhKXlUY2hwWGBErvvxckwKOAm0vkIyH/s1600/BostonHomeDiningRoom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcOIijD7W7W7rw0Gyif0bFf6SL12OeIGvz-peHngT8hnfZzgVDQeaNouLxrmyhpbFApJ2mb7w02yxnrMdEx4bgrUrrzoAO04CapyQglcG30ye2WhKXlUY2hwWGBErvvxckwKOAm0vkIyH/s800/BostonHomeDiningRoom.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrcBEk8N2RNFzbo4tjQKxq6Ezt-DKOgkP8gsuRRJAwJkPbMxIKppuElDiNJiHZft-HukGp2ELnP9M7KVkkDI1cmBQ9spUuEcYw21ggaBpuQecNKkE1M4MqPycy9Ef5zuSY_S2aQq7VdD-/s1600/60nobscot@DesignHome2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrcBEk8N2RNFzbo4tjQKxq6Ezt-DKOgkP8gsuRRJAwJkPbMxIKppuElDiNJiHZft-HukGp2ELnP9M7KVkkDI1cmBQ9spUuEcYw21ggaBpuQecNKkE1M4MqPycy9Ef5zuSY_S2aQq7VdD-/s800/60nobscot@DesignHome2012.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJ2_uYOk20LRM6DTp8kZR9MD_lHZ5Pwco50C8OHhBZq5v9lcZRs0CJa04K4nKRNWz5nS32s6RyJaEGs_ZOzth2dY_DCwf1qC-X2ak0nFVwWowl_JiRyfSRAFWrePk5kUyf8bWAamiXOAK/s1600/Bedroom@BostonMagDesignHome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJ2_uYOk20LRM6DTp8kZR9MD_lHZ5Pwco50C8OHhBZq5v9lcZRs0CJa04K4nKRNWz5nS32s6RyJaEGs_ZOzth2dY_DCwf1qC-X2ak0nFVwWowl_JiRyfSRAFWrePk5kUyf8bWAamiXOAK/s800/Bedroom@BostonMagDesignHome.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirI69ixupFpSHacPDYJmuGSpjHmAaSF7UMJR_McDhChXwuImORsEWKhZs_e0Py2fJOfC0oi19GtzixMviXtkrdJUItJAFJxsXg1VLns1Zv09v4nnoKe8A4bQwIQXDLxWQKo4k3Ebhn-5L-/s1600/bedroom+chaise+BostonDesignHome-Sayeed-s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirI69ixupFpSHacPDYJmuGSpjHmAaSF7UMJR_McDhChXwuImORsEWKhZs_e0Py2fJOfC0oi19GtzixMviXtkrdJUItJAFJxsXg1VLns1Zv09v4nnoKe8A4bQwIQXDLxWQKo4k3Ebhn-5L-/s800/bedroom+chaise+BostonDesignHome-Sayeed-s.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh26OOBQmXLy-Um2H-ctU4wh2XkR5dGstiC6hRvYyScj4Pk4McC7KFoCg5A5cwxVeTl02qCghyphenhyphenjdlQZYohQKvKO3RWaNjPz1GFFsvr43ipSWFvLovby2ZorF2oUrgE29a3cF9DU5Jc_Jj9y/s1600/tubfiller%2540JLS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh26OOBQmXLy-Um2H-ctU4wh2XkR5dGstiC6hRvYyScj4Pk4McC7KFoCg5A5cwxVeTl02qCghyphenhyphenjdlQZYohQKvKO3RWaNjPz1GFFsvr43ipSWFvLovby2ZorF2oUrgE29a3cF9DU5Jc_Jj9y/s800/tubfiller%2540JLS.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The Guest Bath designed by Janet Marena of <a href="http://jtminteriors.com/">JTM Interiors</a></i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>for the Junior League of Boston Show House in Newton, MA</i></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Raise your hand if you would like to end this week with a long soak in the tub? Being surrounded by water can soothe nerves and bring comfort unless of course the water isn’</span><span style="font-size: large;">t where it is supposed to be. Living on the East Coast I have been following the updates from those affected by Hurricane Sandy. We were lucky this time. We did not lose power (been there before). A tree did not fall on our roof (been there, too). We never ran out of food (and to be honest I didn</span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">t even stock up partly out of denial and partly due to being tired of <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2011/06/weathering-storms.html">being in a state of emergency</a>). </span><span style="font-size: large;">My entire family was home on Monday – school was closed and work was put off until another day. We tried to ignore the wind outside our window (not easy) that was causing the tall pine trees surrounding our house to sway back and forth. On Tuesday the sun was out and life was back to normal for us.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I am thankful.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">At times like these we are reminded that home equals shelter first and foremost. Clean fresh water, a well-lit path to light our way, a place to store the food that nourishes us, and heat to keep our families warm – these are necessities, not luxuries. Being able to stay connected via email, phone, texting, etc. is also becoming something we rely on day in and day out. We feel less alone when we know others understand what we are going through. Knowing that we can quickly reach out to someone – friend or stranger – when we need help is invaluable.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">While celebrating luxury, attention to detail, craftsmanship and creative vision is part of a design bloggers daily musings, I am sure we all respect the fact that we are drawn to interior design magazines and home decor eye candy out of sincere appreciation for the human effort that it takes to make our surroundings be not just comfortable and safe, but beyond our expectations. The art of imagination in the form of decoration is entertaining. When it is applied with layers of meaning based on the stories of those who live there, we are inspired by it. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I invite you to be inspired by the following:</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6kP8hFf2Ble-lbT4zvhPiQqpL6SbamdrYdbtHirWK74E4ntMtg-IigzLD6kUiuLgU-P5pWTZpTHWr2YkUxpmryQZaaF2PQLF3KftsJTUzIjNkX2uWrRIJE5IBZub19doO6EsWDnWUhga/s1600/JuniorLeague+Program.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6kP8hFf2Ble-lbT4zvhPiQqpL6SbamdrYdbtHirWK74E4ntMtg-IigzLD6kUiuLgU-P5pWTZpTHWr2YkUxpmryQZaaF2PQLF3KftsJTUzIjNkX2uWrRIJE5IBZub19doO6EsWDnWUhga/s800/JuniorLeague+Program.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.jlboston.org/jlb/npo.jsp?pg=detail52">The Junior League of Boston Show House</a> now through November 18th: a three-story estate filled with the imaginative designs of over 35 interior professionals with rooms dedicated to music, gardening, reading, conversation, game playing, and personal sanctuary. All proceeds will support the mission of the Junior League of Boston. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Check out <a href="http://designerbath.blogspot.com/2012/11/modern-glam-for-vintage-bath.html">my related post on the Designer Bath blog</a> for more about the historically comforting spa-like bath above.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEian4qgknBGB9u-xINLAEU3Urg4he1jyJdr_iTg0gtvcfynbjkdac0FIOyDpmGIYnb_HYRMfCHM8drDjMELpxC3NCkrtDEFfkpZUT2cw12WymvIglPhzsSo15XcsRU_A127zJD2zgD72Pcq/s1600/MichaelNyeExhibit@EndicottCollege.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEian4qgknBGB9u-xINLAEU3Urg4he1jyJdr_iTg0gtvcfynbjkdac0FIOyDpmGIYnb_HYRMfCHM8drDjMELpxC3NCkrtDEFfkpZUT2cw12WymvIglPhzsSo15XcsRU_A127zJD2zgD72Pcq/s800/MichaelNyeExhibit@EndicottCollege.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>“About Hunger and Resilience” photography exhibit </i><i>by Michael Nye</i><br /><i> presented through November 4th at Endicott College, Beverly, MA</i></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">On the other end of the inspiration spectrum, I encourage you to attend the Michael Nye photography exhibit, “About Hunger and Resilience” on display now at Endicott College. Sponsored in part by <a href="http://gatheringchangeinc.org/">Gathering Change, Inc.</a> the charity that my friend Dorothy Goodwin started around the time of the last Presidential election, it presents the audio stories and arresting photos of thirty individuals who have all experienced hunger, homelessness, or lack of resources. Listening to someone share their personal story of hardship in their own voice is a very intimate and moving experience. Many of these storytellers were affected by events outside of their control. States of emergency so to speak. If you are unable to attend this event, learn more about <a href="http://www.michaelnye.org/hunger/abouthunger.html">the inspiration behind the exhibit here</a> and see more photos from <a href="http://returntothecenter.typepad.com/the_center/2012/10/michael-nyes-about-hunger-and-resilience.html">opening night of the Endicott exhibit here.</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ghgjbdgiJ_Jj5rm28MaoMLr7bNe3JhQtRozUHA282lIiAjC7x9cxfbSBtyVOzX0aJHFE9-qpt4FTReBuCHLU3m4MC2zVF4UW8RNzdTgAlWMrKphrWiM8pgWEvqe-6o0UPobHh_uEEYGW/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-11-02+at+8.03.56+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ghgjbdgiJ_Jj5rm28MaoMLr7bNe3JhQtRozUHA282lIiAjC7x9cxfbSBtyVOzX0aJHFE9-qpt4FTReBuCHLU3m4MC2zVF4UW8RNzdTgAlWMrKphrWiM8pgWEvqe-6o0UPobHh_uEEYGW/s800/Screen+shot+2012-11-02+at+8.03.56+PM.png" width="500" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">And because it is my bread and butter, I invite you to attend a seminar/panel discussion that I have helped to put together for Designer Bath. Called <a href="http://designerbath.com/passport/index.html">“</a></span><a href="http://designerbath.com/passport/index.html"><span style="font-size: large;">From Studs to Stunning: Remodeling Tips from the Pros</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> it is scheduled for Wednesday, November 7th from 6 to 8pm at the Designer Bath showroom in Beverly. Local design and renovation experts will share their tips on how to plan a bath remodel with confidence.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Did I ever tell you about the day I went to help out on the <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2012/06/habitat-for-humanity-builders-blitz.html">Habitat for Humanity Builders Blitz</a> and just as I was preparing to leave I noticed that my ancient second floor bath was leaking buckets full of water into our first floor powder room? Fortunately the first floor bath was gutted at the time, but it was very unsettling and slightly ironic. Seriously, I had to laugh. What else could I do? I will be taking notes while sitting in the audience on the 7th. I wish I could enter to win the $20,000 Passport to Design Home Makeover Sweepstakes, but I promise I will be sincerely happy for the lucky winner.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Visit <a href="http://bostonmagazine.com/passport">bostonmagazine.com/passport</a> for more details. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>

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The Guest Bath designed by Janet Marena of JTM Interiors for the Junior League of Boston Show House in Newton, MA Raise your hand if you wou...

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