Ghost Chair Metamorphosis

<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352677645024788002" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SkiH9VzgfiI/AAAAAAAACjg/XO3FwDCokto/s400/louis_ghost_chair_4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:78%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Kartell</span></span><br /><div align="center"><br />The Phillipe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Starck</span> Louis Ghost Chair is really beautiful. </div><div align="center">We are seeing it everywhere. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352692336215643698" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SkiVUewW1jI/AAAAAAAACj4/mUrFuEgNnfI/s400/ghost+chair+flikr.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 415px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 324px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">flikr</span></span><br /><div align="center">Here it is used in the most common way as an accent chair - totally unadorned. Lovely, but because it is getting so popular, not as unexpected in a room as it used to be.</div><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352676851606247570" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SkiHPKFyWJI/AAAAAAAACjQ/bLA-h6E3rgc/s400/cusihined+ghost+chairs+gossip+girl++apt+therapy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 420px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 247px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:78%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Casa</span> Sugar</span><br /><br /><div align="center">Perhaps in an effort to reinvent it, the set designers for <em>Gossip Girls</em> had pads made for the chairs. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">I</span> really do not like it, I think the chair loses some of its ethereal quality.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SkiHPfDPetI/AAAAAAAACjY/jcgU-2Tb4AM/s1600-h/chris+everard+ghost+chair.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352676857232718546" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SkiHPfDPetI/AAAAAAAACjY/jcgU-2Tb4AM/s400/chris+everard+ghost+chair.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 348px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 424px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">c.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">everad</span></span> </div><div align="center">But this recent make over stopped me in my tracks. I was taken by the incredibly classic form of the chair floating under the gauzy sheer slipcovers. Isn't this combination fantastic? </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">I would use this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">slipcovered</span> chair in any number of rooms! What do you think?<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Check out other makeovers on Monday Metamorphosis at </span><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Between Naps on the Porch</span></a></div></div>

Ghost Chair Metamorphosis

KartellThe Phillipe Starck Louis Ghost Chair is really beautiful. We are seeing it everywhere. flikrHere it is used in the most common way as an accent chair - totally unadorned. Lovely, but because it is getting so popular, not as unexpected in a room as it used to be. Casa SugarPerhaps in an eff…

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In Atlanta!

<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SkIeFS0jyUI/AAAAAAAACio/CjoYW37CpUI/s1600-h/things.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350872383570037058" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SkIeFS0jyUI/AAAAAAAACio/CjoYW37CpUI/s400/things.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Things that Inspire</span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span>We are spending a few days in Atlanta visiting family. Unfortunately I won't be able to meet up with my friend from <em>Things that Inspire</em>, because our schedules are too crazy. But while I am away you should visit the Atlanta Symphony Showhouse. <em>Things that Inspire</em> did a wonderful write up of this beautiful property. Here is the <a href="http://freshpalette.blogspot.com/2009/06/glorious-room-at-symphony-showhouse.html">link</a> - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!! </div><div align="center">See you in a few days!</div>

In Atlanta!

Things that Inspire We are spending a few days in Atlanta visiting family. Unfortunately I won't be able to meet up with my friend from Things that Inspire, because our schedules are too crazy. But while I am away you should visit the Atlanta Symphony Showhouse. Things that Inspire did a wonderful …

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Finding a Niche for a Home Office

<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SkIPWvbxmgI/AAAAAAAACig/hwlLAVarl8o/s1600-h/home+office+Apt+Therapy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350856190634072578" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SkIPWvbxmgI/AAAAAAAACig/hwlLAVarl8o/s400/home+office+Apt+Therapy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 335px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Apartment Therapy<br /></span>I am always so impressed the way designers and architects find small niches for home offices. In my own home , we have a dedicated office space, but my husband often works from home and so it is "his"office. That left me trying to carve out a niche for myself in some other area of the house. </div><div align="center">Here are some of my favorite ideas for fitting in an office when space is tight.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340695339537225330" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sh32HXazVnI/AAAAAAAACVM/BBrqobsYrLE/s400/home+office+Brian+Vanden+Brink.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Brian Vanden Brink</span> <div align="center">A quaint space, but look closer and you will see this office is in the bathroom. Not sure how the moisture will effect the computer, but in homes with large baths this is a creative alternative.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350849993596203762" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SkIJuBqz8vI/AAAAAAAACiY/0zN3g8k8gZY/s400/home+office-hutker+architects.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Hutker Architects</span><br />Have a small area in your hallway? Here is wonderful little space that has been efficiently utilized.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340693987064882450" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sh304pERJRI/AAAAAAAACU8/Vdwixka9O84/s400/home+office+dominic+Mercadante.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Domenic Mercadante</span><br />Here is an office created in the far part of a butler's pantry. Spaces doing double duty!<br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349856555235314690" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj6CMTYYjAI/AAAAAAAACiQ/YN5tsfwFsRI/s400/Willow+Butler%27s+Pantry" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><u><span style="color:#810081;"></span></u></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Willow Decor</span></div><div align="center">Here is where I ended up! I carved out a niche office for myself when I created my Butler's Pantry. It does double duty as a functional pantry, housing appliances, serving pieces and dishes, as well as cabinets to hold internet wiring, printer and family files. Read all about it <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-new-butlers-pantry-before-and-after.html">here.</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349847882393097602" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj56TehqlYI/AAAAAAAACg4/JJQW1B1x4IY/s400/desk+Small+spaces-+Apt+therapy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 335px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Apartment Therapy</span> </div><div align="center">Is this a closet with a window, an entry or landing? This is one of my all time favorites. I love the the shelf desk and the wonderful natural light. </div><div align="center"></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340693981155982722" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sh304TDefYI/AAAAAAAACU0/WNh-qaJ46so/s400/home+office+Centerbrook+Architects.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Centerbrook Architects<br /></span>An attic alcove has just enough space for a small desk and chair. <div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340693976361305346" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sh304BMVhQI/AAAAAAAACUs/imuVRJlIkoo/s400/Home+office+anthony+diGregorio+Architect.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> Anthony DiGregario Architects</span><br />Here is an unusual space at the top of a landing. The owner added built ins for a very efficient space -notice how they wrap around to the right.<br />.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340693979835498258" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sh304OIpfxI/AAAAAAAACUk/pdjk6psW-20/s400/home+office+albert+righter+and+Tittman+architects.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Tittman Architects</span><br />This area is not quite as small as some of the others but I included it because it is a space used by two people or one that does double duty. Notice the desk behind the table. Perhaps a shared space or the table is used for crafting.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349849174558902226" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj57esOAB9I/AAAAAAAACho/AIlvdUTBxqA/s400/home+office+bhgonline393.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Better Homes and Gardens</span><br />Another small area at the top of a landing or part of a small bonus/loft room.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349847881032294146" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj56TZdOXwI/AAAAAAAAChA/cD1H05DQKKM/s400/Desk+small+spaces+country+living.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Country Living</span><br />Although this office area is not in a small room; it is in a small space. Interestingly the desk is tucked into the bookcase design, taking very little space up in the room. Very creative!<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349847888411862210" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj56T08ppMI/AAAAAAAAChQ/GSjcOMB2M1w/s400/desk+small+spaces+restyled+home+verticla.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 261px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 348px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Restyled Home</span><br />Here is a desk area tucked into a pass thru hallway. I like the vertical use of space in this area. The two chairs are also very functional for a parent to sit and help with homework.<br /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349849183685547906" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj57fON9l4I/AAAAAAAACh4/RlmbJ8Kg-KE/s400/home+office+thisoldhouse.bmp" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">This Old House</span><br />Of course a well designed closet space can be turned into a wonderful office. Take off the doors and viola - home office!<br /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349849180087529666" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj57fA0IMMI/AAAAAAAAChw/IXgrnryvzZE/s400/home+office+steveandchris.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Steve & Chris</span><br />Or leave the doors on and close them if things get too messy. I really like the bulletin and peg boards on the doors for storage and notes.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349849164015399602" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj57eE8O8rI/AAAAAAAAChY/i3zEGx_p5HU/s400/Desks+Small+Spaces+-+Aparment+therapy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 370px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Apartment Therapy</span><br />This is a wonderful modern example of how any space can be turned into an office.<br /><br /><br />Let me know how you have used an unusual area in your home as an office!<br /></div></div>

Finding a Niche for a Home Office

Apartment TherapyI am always so impressed the way designers and architects find small niches for home offices. In my own home , we have a dedicated office space, but my husband often works from home and so it is "his"office. That left me trying to carve out a niche for myself in some other area of …

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A Perfect Match

<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj5vPHYifWI/AAAAAAAACgo/LSMCzbfYcTw/s1600-h/Stacy+hyde+formal+dining.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349835712833420642" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj5vPHYifWI/AAAAAAAACgo/LSMCzbfYcTw/s400/Stacy+hyde+formal+dining.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(All photos Dallas News unless otherwise noted)</span><br /><div align="center"><div align="center"><div align="center"><div align="center">The team of interior designer, Shannon Bowers and long time friend and homeowner, Stacy Hyde was a match in made in heaven. Talented friends working together to create light filled renovation of a 1920's Mediterranean Revival home in Dallas.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349751834849166754" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj4i8xitxaI/AAAAAAAACfY/wwY0VzE1DZU/s400/stacy_main.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center">The home in the Greenway Parks section of Dallas was originally constructed in 1920 with steel beams from a bank down the street that was being torn down. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311724005555406882" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcI1yALiCI/AAAAAAAABr0/lC9BDpLqqVw/s400/stacy_entry.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 292px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></div>The foyer is warm and inviting with it's hand stenciled floors and Swedish and French antiques. Notice the lovely iron work on the staircase which was original to the house. The Bergere chair is lovely covered in linen and the basket adds a unique juxtaposition with the entry table.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349758824204925794" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj4pTm6--2I/AAAAAAAACgI/gdkboSj6M4c/s400/Stacey+hyde+stenciled+floor.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 296px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><br />The stenciling on the floor was done very lightly so you can still see the wood grain through the stain. The detail is magnificent.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349756340986738898" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj4nDENoeNI/AAAAAAAACfw/lRL-B84U9rM/s400/Stacey+hyde+window.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> The sunroom's linen covered Swedish settee and antique column table make a lovely vignette.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349758827384971666" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj4pTyxKoZI/AAAAAAAACgQ/tc9e42znb08/s400/Stacy+hyde+formal+dining.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> The formal dining room also has an interesting table. The antique column capitals were refitted with new bases to make the table the correct height for dining. A limestone top was custom made and the floor reinforced to support this one of a kind piece. Antique mirror and chest enhance the look. Notice how soft the room still feels even with the lack of a carpet. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349751833195102274" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj4i8rYWwEI/AAAAAAAACfQ/gZKxyoI7gn8/s400/StaceyHyde_038.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" /><br />The living room's slip covered linen settee sets the mood for this room. The Swedish table, antique chest and pale aqua urns add texture and color.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311718439924797762" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcDx0acEUI/AAAAAAAABqs/34cadFIvUQo/s400/stacey_kitchen.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 279px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 380px; CURSOR: hand" /> In the kitchen hang vintage industrial pendant lights which were re-wired for home use. The Lucite stools are slipcovered to add softness. White cabinets, marble and stainless steel add to the classic look. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311724013173853314" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcI2OYjzII/AAAAAAAABr8/PNPABu1IFFQ/s400/stacy_wine_room.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><br />A dark wine room was renovated into a light, airy butler's pantry. After a long search, the perfect wine racks were located at West Elm.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311718435452123954" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcDxjwEezI/AAAAAAAABqM/AvOaM9hNh8E/s400/stacy_dining_room.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 380px; CURSOR: hand" /><br />Charcoal drawings add a punch to the breakfast room. I love the zinc table and with the white washed chairs.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311718436968504914" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcDxpZmnlI/AAAAAAAABqc/c9rd7sxkEdo/s400/stacy_living_room.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 326px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 380px; CURSOR: hand" /><br />A den filled with texture including linen slipcovers and twisted grapevine floor lamp.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349756348045719282" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sj4nDegn9vI/AAAAAAAACf4/jccVowILwuA/s400/stacy_bedroom2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 321px; CURSOR: hand" />The master bedroom headboard was custom designed by Bowers in a crisp linen. Swedish bench and chest are illuminated by antiqued turned wood chandelier.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311718434474999234" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcDxgHGvcI/AAAAAAAABqk/tR5bK5RnC5w/s400/stacy_bedroom_2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 380px; CURSOR: hand" /><br />Hyde's daughter's room is painted a pale lilac. White linens and custom canopy make it a room fit for a princess.<br /><br /><p align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311723696619968594" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcIjzIO2FI/AAAAAAAABrk/MdUUKIjm8-E/s400/Rugs+014.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcI18qTqoI/AAAAAAAABrs/5M1wBiLOoro/s1600-h/ED0508_whotshop_02.jpg"></a> <a href="http://stacyhyde.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/material-girls_06-08.pdf"><span style="font-size:78%;">Material Girls</span><br /></a>Through out the redecorating process Hyde found herself traveling outside of Dallas to find the look she was after. This inspired her to open her wonderful home and garden store, Stacy Hyde, on Henderson Avenue. If you are in Dallas plan to visit, as her store inventory mirrors her home style.</p><br /><p align="center">To see more photos of Hyde's beautiful home <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/pt/photos/2008/10/081029_StaceyHydeShannonBowers.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/pt/slideshows/2008/10/greenway/&usg=__eq2H6aRoX50WBKYAl0_Cvz0gxEM=&h=479&w=414&sz=29&hl=en&start=1&um=1&tbnid=gAY-_Em2zRQ7WM:&tbnh=129&tbnw=111&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dshannon%2Bbower%2Band%2Bstacy%2Bhyde%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1T4GGLL_enUS302US302%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1">here</a>. And to learn more about the Stacy Hyde shop click <a href="http://stacyhyde.com/">here.</a> </p><p align="center">Tell me what you think about this renovation and and its interiors.</p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Please stop by Metamorphosis Monday at </span><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Between Naps on the Porch</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">!</span></em></p></div></div></div></div>

A Perfect Match

(All photos Dallas News unless otherwise noted)The team of interior designer, Shannon Bowers and long time friend and homeowner, Stacy Hyde was a match in made in heaven. Talented friends working together to create light filled renovation of a 1920's Mediterranean Revival home in Dallas.The home in…

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Hardware in the Christopher Peacock Style Kitchen

<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZ8W9PPx2I/AAAAAAAACfI/NMRjhpGsm0w/s1600-h/windmere+peacock-7.BMP"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347598341386520418" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZ8W9PPx2I/AAAAAAAACfI/NMRjhpGsm0w/s400/windmere+peacock-7.BMP" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The Christopher Peacock Style Kitchen continues to be ever popular. For the elite few who can afford these kitchens they embody a classic, old world style. Popular among the rich and famous, Christopher Peacock has clients world wide and many in NYC and the Hampton's. <div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347552601260981522" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZSwh_gfRI/AAAAAAAACbo/ciPa_7Qx5JY/s400/cpeacock-kitchen31-525x350.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px" /> <div align="center">For the rest of America copying these kitchens seems to be a popular topic among many kitchen designers, clients and blogs. I have posted twice on Christopher Peacock. The first <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2008/07/elements-of-christopher-peacock-kitchen.html">Elements of Christopher Peacock Style Kitchen </a>remains my most viewed post. The second, <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2008/07/lighting-in-christopher-peacock-kitchen.html">Lighting in a Christopher Peacock Style Kitchen</a>, is also very often frequented. </div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238)" class="Apple-style-span"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238)" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347576698428126866" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZorK729pI/AAAAAAAACeA/75IBT1AuH7w/s400/Peacock.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <div align="center">Recently I received a request to find this lighting fixture above in the most recently designed CP Kitchen. The result proved the power of the Internet when <a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/velvet_and_linen/2009/06/the-new-industrial-penda.html">Velvet and Linen</a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/andresidentialdesign.com/2009/06/behold-power-of-blogosphere.html">Kitchen and Residential Design</a> were able to work together via Willow Decor to locate it!</div></div><div align="center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238)" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347591657604840946" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZ2R6Ng_fI/AAAAAAAACeo/Qsc3oq3Ksl8/s400/Peacock+Pulls.BMP" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px" /></span> <div align="center">I get emails weekly from my readers for help locating similar style hardware. After months and months of research, and the help of my readers who also have undergone relentless searches, here are my best suggestions for recreating this look in your kitchen.</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347553298627963826" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZTZH4wK7I/AAAAAAAACcI/ZuXm5_I34rE/s400/latches.BMP" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 184px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div align="center">The Peacock Cabinet Latches: There are are two types of latches, </div><div align="center">the "ice-box cupboard latch" and what I call "solid cupboard latch".</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347569435786694818" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZiEbfNUKI/AAAAAAAACdo/sUA9-2tJc-E/s400/cp+latches.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px" /> <div align="center">The ice box cupboard latches above, that are almost an exact duplicate, are from <a href="http://www.cliffsideind.com/cliffside/product.asp?CurPage=1&pl=LTCH&navby=pl&pf_id=IBCL-PN">Cliffside Industries</a>. They are very high quality and well made. I have these in my own kitchen and I love them.<br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347552613111019426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZSxOIxt6I/AAAAAAAACcA/Uuy8tHv7k-c/s400/CPwhite-kitchen-3-0307-xlgHouse+Beautiful.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px" /></div><div align="center"><div align="center">The CP solid cupboard latch is more common and available from many retailers including Restoration Hardware and several on line dealers.<br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347585635138304578" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZwzWxmekI/AAAAAAAACeY/KEst62b4wx8/s400/Cartwright+Medicine+Cabinet.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: pointer" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Resotration Hardware</span> <div>My readers have commented and I have read lengthy discussions on the range of quality of this design. Some are difficult to twist and, as such, become cumbersome for active kitchen use. Two manufacturers who consistently have rave reviews are <a href="http://www.rejuvenation.com/fixshow7174/templates/selection.phtml">Rejuvenation Hardware </a>and <a href="http://www.cliffsideind.com/cliffside/product.asp?CurPage=3&pl=LTCH&navby=pl&pf_id=SBCL-SS">Cliffside Industries</a>. These products are very high quality, and are easy to manipulate. Other readers have mentioned that they order several extra latches from Restoration Hardware and return the ones that are hard to open.<br /></div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238)" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347587941289748018" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZy5l285jI/AAAAAAAACeg/z8jzZxL69M4/s400/cliff.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 305px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span><span style="font-size:78%;">Cliffside Industries </span><div>The Ice box latches on the Christopher Peacock Refrigerator panels and wall units proved harder to recreate.</div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238)" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347562711719757826" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZb9CYuSAI/AAAAAAAACdg/u-vA4MOEutc/s400/CPIce+box+real+pic.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px" /></span> <div>Eventually we found the <a href="http://www.iceboxes.com/hardware/repros/repros.html">Roseland Ice Box Company</a>. They make a series called the McCray which are reproductions of the 1900's Ice boxe latches. The quality and look were exactly what were needed. I have never dealt with them directly but some commentors have had some issues. </div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347560888362014338" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZaS52XFoI/AAAAAAAACdQ/qCLlLgaU4q8/s400/CP+Ice+boxes+pullbox.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 306px" /></div><br /><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347560888903499346" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZaS73dflI/AAAAAAAACdY/IOB1naVEXsY/s400/Cp+Iceboxes.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Roseland Iceboxes </span><div>The range of pulls available are staggering. They can be found in several sizes from smaller cabinet to larger door pulls.</div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238)" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347576698428126866" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZorK729pI/AAAAAAAACeA/75IBT1AuH7w/s400/Peacock.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <div>We have found that <a href="http://www.vandykes.com/product/201469/appliance-door-pull-12-boring13">Van Dyke's,</a> <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1278149&navCount=1"></a><a href="http://www.meritmetal.com/">Merit Metal</a>, <a href="http://www.rejuvenation.com/fixshow7174/templates/selection.phtml">Rejuvenation</a> and <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1278149&navCount=1">Restoration Hardware </a>had the best selections to emulate this look. I love the RH Aubrey and Bistro Pulls. I personally put the RH Bistro Pulls in my pantry. Other readers have had luck with Kennedy and Natz. This is an area where you can add a bit of your own personal taste to your project.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347569442532962386" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZiE0npMFI/AAAAAAAACd4/zR117wnR6ro/s400/cp+pulls+Rejuvenations.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 67px" /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZiEudkMPI/AAAAAAAACdw/rEVDB6rLhQY/s1600-h/cp+Latches2.jpg"></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZiEudkMPI/AAAAAAAACdw/rEVDB6rLhQY/s1600-h/cp+Latches2.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Rejuvenation</span><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347552602671758434" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZSwnP3PGI/AAAAAAAACbw/ADcNC950B18/s400/CPVandykes+appliamce+pulls.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Van Dyke's</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Locating the CP-like Bin Pulls were much easier, though personally time consuming.</div></div><br /><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347552601260981522" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZSwh_gfRI/AAAAAAAACbo/ciPa_7Qx5JY/s400/cpeacock-kitchen31-525x350.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px" /><br /><div align="center">In my own kitchen quest I bought 8 different bin pull look alikes. I mounted them on a board and had my family try each one to get an idea of how they would feel in day to day use. Hands down for quality and ease of use, as well as great design, I recommend the Bin pull from <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1080017&navCount=8">Restoration Hardware</a>.</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238)" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347560356214349058" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZZz7ceHQI/AAAAAAAACdI/Y4D6Kg6u0wc/s400/cp+rh+bin.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px" /></span><br /></div><br /><div align="center">Last September Christopher Peacock Cabinetry was<a href="http://www.smallcapnews.co.uk/article/Smallbone_to_acquire_Christopher_Peacock_Cabinetry/5641.aspx"> purchased </a>for over 12 million dollars by Smallbone, a British company who has their own high end cabinetry line as well an umbrella company for several other lines, including Paris Ceramics. Smallbone recently filed for bankruptcy and its rumored that Christopher Peacock, himself, is trying to <a href="http://www.topix.com/forum/world/united-kingdom/TFJ8CRBLRGBEMI9B4">buy it back</a>. It has even been rumored that he has tried to re hire his craftsman to avoid having them lose their jobs.</div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238)" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347584305907090738" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SjZvl_ALxTI/AAAAAAAACeQ/KEENSHhD4dw/s400/Peacock2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Sotheby's</span></div><br /><div align="center">We can only hope that Mr. Peacock is able to help keep the cabinetry business alive. Otherwise, we will need to find someone new to turn to for inspiration. All the links highlighted bring you to the exact product mentioned under each heading. I hope this helps my many readers who continue to use the Christoper Peacock Style as a source of inspiration for creating their own beautiful interiors. If anyone else has a good source do let me know so I can share it.</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">All photos Christopher Peacock Designs unless otherwise noted</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>

Hardware in the Christopher Peacock Style Kitchen

The Christopher Peacock Style Kitchen continues to be ever popular. For the elite few who can afford these kitchens they embody a classic, old world style. Popular among the rich and famous, Christopher Peacock has clients world wide and many in NYC and the Hampton's. For the rest of America copyi…

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