My Toy Room to Teen Room Transformation!

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUShpehZr4wFA1zqCQweeKeTR_l4KgFvLL5yGJP8iiBCAkmbXTHQlBRKAGzgvj7Hlu9vrPss6rCskjndxeEkaeoySKn1wFAmBkxvH-1ibw9mwwebD2xyrMKyQWnAdHRfPFF6U_BFOKJxqV/s1600/DSC_0007.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533936728933688338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUShpehZr4wFA1zqCQweeKeTR_l4KgFvLL5yGJP8iiBCAkmbXTHQlBRKAGzgvj7Hlu9vrPss6rCskjndxeEkaeoySKn1wFAmBkxvH-1ibw9mwwebD2xyrMKyQWnAdHRfPFF6U_BFOKJxqV/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">My children are entering the teen years now. As they grow and change the needs of our home have changed as well. One of the bedrooms over our garage had been a "toy room", filled with plastic Little Tikes Kitchens, Legos and Trains- a place for forts and building castles. My teenage daughter suggested that we re-decorate the "Toy Room" to be more Teen Friendly. I agreed and so (sadly for Mom) we have said to goodbye to Pokemon and American Girl Dolls.</span></div></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533936702570890386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSb4X8DGoPc3kxvc41FtOxYDCpctGZR3j8G43Pu5AFhTNrGpzoi_FVKzLuSRvvLTlJpZe2sQrLuCAl822zLbqNf6q_yYCTKRLn77hlojXz3z18peMX4pNB_d0krPyVXoX7Eh9Fu8jOE8eM/s400/guest+room+over+garage.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> </span><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">Here is the room Before (actually we have two identical rooms above our garage, they are mirror images of each other and this photo is of other side). Like all decorating projects we had Goals, Restrictions and a Budget. The Goal was a room for for sleepovers, a place to do school projects where they could spread things out (and not be near their parents), and a place to hangout with friends and watch Movies and I-Chat! Our main Restriction was the doorway size. It is only 27 inches wide. And our Budget was $2500.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgauorxT6wq6yK_xMGOO6pexs1gVu3KiS_VU8B56-FN44qMIO-tdStq4LsmmQrGI9ykHF3AR6e2kDni2phkmzN58woVVUQO8vYpdMUQQanc5Pb7SnNsQnRMNUdYu_v-h2YziyOb8qhmYyeX/s1600/DSC_1011.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533936724530219858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgauorxT6wq6yK_xMGOO6pexs1gVu3KiS_VU8B56-FN44qMIO-tdStq4LsmmQrGI9ykHF3AR6e2kDni2phkmzN58woVVUQO8vYpdMUQQanc5Pb7SnNsQnRMNUdYu_v-h2YziyOb8qhmYyeX/s400/DSC_1011.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is the room after we ripped up the old carpet. Then we painted the trim BM White Dove and the walls BM Lighthouse Landing. Paint cost $4o. Paint, as always is an immediate improvement!</span></div></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline;font-size:130%;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533936036182568946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7iinboOGEgFTcY4pFyJMd6TK_jPPReSUymSLBXULnBhAbka5Bc3HUY0a3tWcX-L_M4VzNUwsunNnU2cVFcFCyfmehYadpBjZobOphhiNrCXg10klpJA8w07F08P7aNdCC5ALUSfdZBBQ8/s400/DSC_0006.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">The kids were allowed to choose everything in the room and I treated them like clients on our shopping trip. We found this great, thick wool rug at HomeGoods for $600. (did I mention how much I love HomeGoods for rugs??) The kids liked the Pottery Barn feel and the blue and brown color scheme. While we were there the kids scouted some great pillows that matched and two small microfiber ottomans. All together we spent $800.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbXVzlkpTHfx05bBswkgwh1-rvgfCcRR_hX4ZsoQlT6GCO7cyhXKAx2AVdh9RTEwnLNSVj-rW7AOWvMfAKC__Q5GFDl1sK4unueuiqPxQ4fDu_oFm8iX1pX_wLtXxlSTruDJANgn32vv0/s1600/DSC_1015.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533936716291766146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbXVzlkpTHfx05bBswkgwh1-rvgfCcRR_hX4ZsoQlT6GCO7cyhXKAx2AVdh9RTEwnLNSVj-rW7AOWvMfAKC__Q5GFDl1sK4unueuiqPxQ4fDu_oFm8iX1pX_wLtXxlSTruDJANgn32vv0/s400/DSC_1015.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Meanwhile at home, my sister, who LOVES to organize, came over and sorted through all our arts and crafts supplies and organized everything in the old bins which used to hold plastic food and Matchbox cars. Now it is a perfect go to space for all the supplies we need for projects at school. </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Thank you, Sandra! Cost - priceless!</span></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Rqlo2RNBGHpVdQCBUwAFCY2huEIE2a-3pL_GFRkpA4UNN7_n9lvxJTLNlIwWkpsuyzWQ9rOSg6ijlJ7dxygSOMPnyVi_T1g1k7Wm2a06ZSOhyLn1maSCVN9_uKYGhaOk82O8K1iSXARI/s1600/DSC_1014.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533936712051166546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Rqlo2RNBGHpVdQCBUwAFCY2huEIE2a-3pL_GFRkpA4UNN7_n9lvxJTLNlIwWkpsuyzWQ9rOSg6ijlJ7dxygSOMPnyVi_T1g1k7Wm2a06ZSOhyLn1maSCVN9_uKYGhaOk82O8K1iSXARI/s400/DSC_1014.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">We couldn't let go of the blocks, (well I couldn't) so they stayed put and we moved an old bookcase into the walk in closet for extra storage for paper and other supplies.</span></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSb4X8DGoPc3kxvc41FtOxYDCpctGZR3j8G43Pu5AFhTNrGpzoi_FVKzLuSRvvLTlJpZe2sQrLuCAl822zLbqNf6q_yYCTKRLn77hlojXz3z18peMX4pNB_d0krPyVXoX7Eh9Fu8jOE8eM/s1600/guest+room+over+garage.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533936702570890386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSb4X8DGoPc3kxvc41FtOxYDCpctGZR3j8G43Pu5AFhTNrGpzoi_FVKzLuSRvvLTlJpZe2sQrLuCAl822zLbqNf6q_yYCTKRLn77hlojXz3z18peMX4pNB_d0krPyVXoX7Eh9Fu8jOE8eM/s400/guest+room+over+garage.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a></div><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">Dramatic drum roll.... Here is the Before.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSb4X8DGoPc3kxvc41FtOxYDCpctGZR3j8G43Pu5AFhTNrGpzoi_FVKzLuSRvvLTlJpZe2sQrLuCAl822zLbqNf6q_yYCTKRLn77hlojXz3z18peMX4pNB_d0krPyVXoX7Eh9Fu8jOE8eM/s1600/guest+room+over+garage.jpg"></a></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWieuJr5Fxw6cKDwWBHyVhvVAxA1hsqUWaL0tfyYnWEYtia87Hy_t00-PgoOySPV29lr1xcQfFqIa3092ZYIhX59oeOpkqWb7hG7nN0F1s3MmddDuEW5EtQE-2-LHqx27E1JR1rA7Mals/s1600/DSC_0001.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533936051549871954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWieuJr5Fxw6cKDwWBHyVhvVAxA1hsqUWaL0tfyYnWEYtia87Hy_t00-PgoOySPV29lr1xcQfFqIa3092ZYIhX59oeOpkqWb7hG7nN0F1s3MmddDuEW5EtQE-2-LHqx27E1JR1rA7Mals/s400/DSC_0001.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And the After! We found this thin couch at Macy's and once we took the feet off it fit through our tiny doorway! The sectional microfiber couch was $1400 and the bar table and leather stools $199. at Overstock.com.</span></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILjl1B5bUjdyi3abwZfPYHmuPpMqa7TxIMCbeHt4jcPVs23DTmAl-CCFfCmYhXaBM_nug3oRtR8XmEYuoVe_NWaPdb6hmN_ECI97F6bi9zUjLCWyt6EQOBCTiSmcqIrgvMQwegQ8xAZwQ/s1600/DSC_0004.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533936043841674482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILjl1B5bUjdyi3abwZfPYHmuPpMqa7TxIMCbeHt4jcPVs23DTmAl-CCFfCmYhXaBM_nug3oRtR8XmEYuoVe_NWaPdb6hmN_ECI97F6bi9zUjLCWyt6EQOBCTiSmcqIrgvMQwegQ8xAZwQ/s400/DSC_0004.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Inspirational artwork was $50 on clearance! Bookcase, side table, and TV we already had!</span></div></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533936025418473170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc3pzOheu1su0Cq9mt0xR7-CVQuEQbiRiwEo74xDvVHDtpGsscRjgKeb6-gss6S1ypLyjvAcstFjyF2QC2VT9AIMlnAFQ6G8gV-_ey4qKy53lLcSr8cENpHU2CXB9Px8glalDT6LKUEo6d/s400/DSC_0005.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> </span><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">The total Teen Hangout Room Makeover cost was.....$2489!!</span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtXdxplWz6piLAFyKi6f9YBkIYRHsQkvzOQ98F61GRu1VYVAazxUctHXvXNer7fnmtPnZoLqZm00cBotveq9CDfg7C-zVJF0h_Vp94aBlyw9XP-lDZJWUW37sSapHnpnvrYEt0BnUEclC/s1600/DSC_0007.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533936032928873362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtXdxplWz6piLAFyKi6f9YBkIYRHsQkvzOQ98F61GRu1VYVAazxUctHXvXNer7fnmtPnZoLqZm00cBotveq9CDfg7C-zVJF0h_Vp94aBlyw9XP-lDZJWUW37sSapHnpnvrYEt0BnUEclC/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">We still had money left over for a Movie and some snacks!! We found some wonderful bargains, stayed with in our budget and came out with a great room! The kids are thrilled and call it their "Hang Out Room" - I call it a success!!</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="right"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">'</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Also a heartfelt <strong>thank you</strong> to the many, many kind readers who sent me get well wishes and prayers. I am truly blessed to have so many friends in blogland. I was beyond touched! xoxo</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos Willow Decor and not to be copied without permission)</span></div></span></div>

My Toy Room to Teen Room Transformation!

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<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531903342472850354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDWe1n-UkdIsznG6DzcwOS2pzc1rPUgCwy74SX2CCs68p0GbjeeSxWuWtffKF_opH6EpzPz_GcqA3Z9JvoywABdAEzpwjnDaTboVIDkPSiEe-uK0H0ChU5vPnVdY7eevfdWM3kFat8AYk/s400/Hospital%2520Room.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px" /> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Why are hospital rooms so <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">uninspiring</span>?</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXhKkxOFBEDac1h-hnBJ-1fnfCF9N9MbLVmu8AnWeECx060-8UpaqEvfsi56fF_z2EBazHchdRivWs1Mt6h5TCo43RX4lyXYNf1N_QSLz2IsNnvvXjAt5NrMhH86EHoClhF0TJNfXjB6B/s1600/Woodcliff+FR+%26+BR+%282%29.jpg"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531902455508420578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg019tbPO4HAC0wi436o76F2wM_4kNZSeDVtYQxlRcQLqU1S1qKKbXRgCaH7-2xuhA5HeriKOvA_IKT9Ktept5fPFh8Ctg11rofOLH5Csyy2kLtPlGMuZOzejudzZip5UGcNpTAJmAT7Ken/s400/ct+scan.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">It's been a crazy few weeks. I have been in and out of the hospital and had lots of tests. Luckily we have ruled out all the major ailments - and for that I feel very blessed.<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531905936084496162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUoaV8nnQXRSJPV21tumW2NxNV4bc4_GdlTWdjpeTjrLV1Pjh1aEXs3TyNKk1_uD6nwrF1p8QOjNFTKqPLivuzCYbpOUltPokMg04zTAmmnDqC6SlJoyn7WsQnmoTfPj7SoCZnrCJufRRt/s400/Woodcliff+Breakfast+Room+%282%29.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px" /> </span><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I have spent a lot of time at home nesting... I promise to be back soon when I am back on my feet with photos of some of my new projects. xx-Gina</span></p>

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HALLOWEEN: HALLOWEEN DECORATING

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RECENTLY HAD SOME FUN DECORATING</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">FOR FALL/HALLOWEEN</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AT A CLIENT'S HOUSE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">WE USED WHAT SHE HAD FROM PREVIOUS YEARS</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AND THEN WE ADDED A LITTLE MORE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TO CREATE A WHOLE NEW LOOK</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTg_S33G49-rKv4P1lcmCIPNrSYNX6PMewCPGS1BUKyXnsW-IKk3tJX-g-FDYnm8X2hrOVW_peQXJVtHJILWnOHiDjof5QkG2Q1L85YbgE5ehYAgrDzdp00Hrhv52DdwD7Ley8wYv6SMw/s1600/jack+o+lantern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="400px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTg_S33G49-rKv4P1lcmCIPNrSYNX6PMewCPGS1BUKyXnsW-IKk3tJX-g-FDYnm8X2hrOVW_peQXJVtHJILWnOHiDjof5QkG2Q1L85YbgE5ehYAgrDzdp00Hrhv52DdwD7Ley8wYv6SMw/s400/jack+o+lantern.jpg" width="300px"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">IN THE KITCHEN</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">WE REPLACED A PLANT WITH THIS CHEERY PUMPKIN </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AND A FEW AUTUMN LEAVES</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ON THE KITCHEN ISLAND</div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/10/spooky-decor.html#more">Read more »</a>

HALLOWEEN: HALLOWEEN DECORATING

RECENTLY HAD SOME FUN DECORATING FOR FALL/HALLOWEEN AT A CLIENT'S HOUSE WE USED WHAT SHE HAD FROM PREVIOUS YEARS AND THEN WE ADDED A LIT...

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Bougainvillea and the Indian decor

<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(92, 92, 92); "><p style="text-align: justify; "></p><p style="text-align: justify; display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >As we know that bougainvillea is only the flower that blooms throughout the year with bountiful flower and make the environment colourful and magnificent. It can be used for various purposes like decoration of houses,interiors of houses, buildings, hotels, and apartments. The species of bougainvillea are characterized by their high tolerance to pollution, drought, pests, low fertility and other adverse conditions.</span></span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify; "></p><p style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify; display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Although Bougainvillea has originated in South America, but approximately 50% of the present day cultivars were evolved and produced in India.</span></span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify; "></p><p style="text-align: justify; display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Images from my home</span></span><p></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycuI05v17w-_ubqUy3UjIh1EiEP_tK-HJE-2-rpP1HqTXn3unEFQyPq_17u3AY89-r6LTkqF1OUXvRI8EQb5IBHWRNFvTLJXohBW9TKjDV2diJ5rnxKN9-8BXSyFPIKk-pQmhIFs4xAs/s1600/IMG_7451.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530474501548953186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycuI05v17w-_ubqUy3UjIh1EiEP_tK-HJE-2-rpP1HqTXn3unEFQyPq_17u3AY89-r6LTkqF1OUXvRI8EQb5IBHWRNFvTLJXohBW9TKjDV2diJ5rnxKN9-8BXSyFPIKk-pQmhIFs4xAs/s400/IMG_7451.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">on the books in the lamps<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQW7Aj-nbYwa63Wn5C0VGF1f7LN_5KKyDKLo_i5m_iZx90YGLwCvTSjB6H0gsYQftXYkXUIEgxv8uasvBSCJQHNjrCYAq63q_BGnCfdWtxNI-Mry6J02FUyZ-pxfEu-y-Z40m7DiCbuik/s1600/IMG_7440.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530474354735218866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQW7Aj-nbYwa63Wn5C0VGF1f7LN_5KKyDKLo_i5m_iZx90YGLwCvTSjB6H0gsYQftXYkXUIEgxv8uasvBSCJQHNjrCYAq63q_BGnCfdWtxNI-Mry6J02FUyZ-pxfEu-y-Z40m7DiCbuik/s400/IMG_7440.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">on the centre table,a perfect morning<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJL0Jc2kdMH3ZxYx2Ehi8fNytHhmqdqvQV-8R1kh1jAWNzZVQ8KrHaOlBC4ET4iqrR3VKbxO6XVjuGvo8b-eK_t6apLU2p4upzwP5xTbnHyTVy_PBPZ28tvJ8bT6-QyWouEoUZ38NgwpQ/s1600/4577518072_1689bfefa1_b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530474346809829778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJL0Jc2kdMH3ZxYx2Ehi8fNytHhmqdqvQV-8R1kh1jAWNzZVQ8KrHaOlBC4ET4iqrR3VKbxO6XVjuGvo8b-eK_t6apLU2p4upzwP5xTbnHyTVy_PBPZ28tvJ8bT6-QyWouEoUZ38NgwpQ/s400/4577518072_1689bfefa1_b.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">in green wine bottles,on the swing<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKRZWQQzZpP_WtskLoL3UtI29wycTWidlBi7cjNElNIJnf7k3jXzMtO1-hUUvGpGAFr-MqbM4wvqplGuJBRKPxP0nlWvEnwAbA5sLUCyw7Edl-aTUvbFEm2BIm70lromZpqwF9sZT_pM/s1600/3863659495_b50a6aa4da_b+(1).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530474341079083986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKRZWQQzZpP_WtskLoL3UtI29wycTWidlBi7cjNElNIJnf7k3jXzMtO1-hUUvGpGAFr-MqbM4wvqplGuJBRKPxP0nlWvEnwAbA5sLUCyw7Edl-aTUvbFEm2BIm70lromZpqwF9sZT_pM/s400/3863659495_b50a6aa4da_b+(1).jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">on the centre table,in terracotta urulis<br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Images are from magazines and books<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTKa0odFB6gfff7Ees1dCfo7_7tQa_nD6wJUBfahoiwjyN1p-cn7b6dSH9JVdkebZ9DWDCe3uL0ACdQ82HjK_R1zZQElL45uTjgFOUZuigC1S3Jodq5XtVuAhbSAjsubmxAjcaSNxmX4/s1600/IMG_7489.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530474338589616930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTKa0odFB6gfff7Ees1dCfo7_7tQa_nD6wJUBfahoiwjyN1p-cn7b6dSH9JVdkebZ9DWDCe3uL0ACdQ82HjK_R1zZQElL45uTjgFOUZuigC1S3Jodq5XtVuAhbSAjsubmxAjcaSNxmX4/s400/IMG_7489.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 400px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">in hanging lamps<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhVx_hKWR1s3D7asn3lGjNWVISn8hUF1Ffb2Q0wE6lnJKxaMPX6FyP3-GpzEPvGs58b44VZgrXXiJa1QNuYFsC9VHGw_KWa5RtJGxnmBGZIQ8NSnZSzT5L1b3zO9pTjLTxQZB8vv2G_s/s1600/IMG_7488+copy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530474333670710770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhVx_hKWR1s3D7asn3lGjNWVISn8hUF1Ffb2Q0wE6lnJKxaMPX6FyP3-GpzEPvGs58b44VZgrXXiJa1QNuYFsC9VHGw_KWa5RtJGxnmBGZIQ8NSnZSzT5L1b3zO9pTjLTxQZB8vv2G_s/s400/IMG_7488+copy.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 274px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">on the dining table<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzet4ga2S1j9Be2gLsHqxldaCHmf5xnC6jTO1fxQcqXX59ONBmqbKqnsZt1rZKMlGFk3cU84NOxCPG9J9ED5cHoLNwi3Mye2E7EZ70sVqK6clcBfJC26wN8DkrWq_eNoa0jNar49U3y14/s1600/IMG_7485.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530473669265492114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzet4ga2S1j9Be2gLsHqxldaCHmf5xnC6jTO1fxQcqXX59ONBmqbKqnsZt1rZKMlGFk3cU84NOxCPG9J9ED5cHoLNwi3Mye2E7EZ70sVqK6clcBfJC26wN8DkrWq_eNoa0jNar49U3y14/s400/IMG_7485.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 384px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">in beer bottles,long headed bottles<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBiuhuuX9PSEP4BcNIYJedAa36M4eZCyIjXvorAKru_or9hnuvQPe-mBu1-Cp7NZC8jVEYjAOQa0i1QJ6GW6nbQgOFa3rvGNlWQe2_n2IlNcoboWyv00f2dfjztliSCAWZeCIyJCDTLEs/s1600/IMG_7483.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530473666651607938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBiuhuuX9PSEP4BcNIYJedAa36M4eZCyIjXvorAKru_or9hnuvQPe-mBu1-Cp7NZC8jVEYjAOQa0i1QJ6GW6nbQgOFa3rvGNlWQe2_n2IlNcoboWyv00f2dfjztliSCAWZeCIyJCDTLEs/s400/IMG_7483.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">on the pooja mandap<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiignpXFE5qKYYeox1HEJEAYqa86_o_ForwbUfIi2eJYGq-EjLqUdSY5Cw-IPJY6pEqmyIwvx17E1CvthnVbmauYxKvtl0IcMFTp4BfYKCfdmXyUNpo__3j1Byatt6bdUD6-HGbB86l1lU/s1600/IMG_7482.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530473662018405186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiignpXFE5qKYYeox1HEJEAYqa86_o_ForwbUfIi2eJYGq-EjLqUdSY5Cw-IPJY6pEqmyIwvx17E1CvthnVbmauYxKvtl0IcMFTp4BfYKCfdmXyUNpo__3j1Byatt6bdUD6-HGbB86l1lU/s400/IMG_7482.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">winding around the windows and arches<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-jCr7u8vz-H5cAQdcEIEzcnwYLSTbDfailm5zbEiTZ1YmtE1Uvuee1YD6qLMLFwOfa73gS9xJ3Fs4fDClH7GOvrxmzB5az5O1d6_6sQwDpAJQD4Bvr7wfKe00s32EKEhH-V-dzL8xokc/s1600/IMG_7480.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530473652864125426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-jCr7u8vz-H5cAQdcEIEzcnwYLSTbDfailm5zbEiTZ1YmtE1Uvuee1YD6qLMLFwOfa73gS9xJ3Fs4fDClH7GOvrxmzB5az5O1d6_6sQwDpAJQD4Bvr7wfKe00s32EKEhH-V-dzL8xokc/s400/IMG_7480.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">both sides of the entrance arches<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi91AaHqfJa6QgV1qSP0y83w6yzltqqgms23CXaQdwsL8a0O0FNJXx5-sxVFXSQQxqx5JlitC0aAKFhP66RU2jhci3wBUM2NaFQgDn8LYDAqvfuTlzdv_Imyz2yiL0GmkcwEfP1g4JvEnI/s1600/IMG_7479.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530473650435767266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi91AaHqfJa6QgV1qSP0y83w6yzltqqgms23CXaQdwsL8a0O0FNJXx5-sxVFXSQQxqx5JlitC0aAKFhP66RU2jhci3wBUM2NaFQgDn8LYDAqvfuTlzdv_Imyz2yiL0GmkcwEfP1g4JvEnI/s400/IMG_7479.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">over the front gate</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">images and ideas conceived and clicked by Lakshmi Arvind</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Image courtesy to India style and India contemporary<br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(92, 92, 92); "><p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></p></span></div>

Bougainvillea and the Indian decor

As we know that bougainvillea is only the flower that blooms throughout the year with bountiful flower and make the environment colourful an...

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FALL DECOR: THANKSGIVING TABLE AND HOME DECOR

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">VISUAL FEASTS</span></strong><br><br /><br><br />THERE IS A CRISPNESS TO THE AIR </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">EVEN HERE IN CALIFORNIA </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">ESPECIALLY IN THE EVENING </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">AND THE LEAVES FROM MY NEIGHBOR'S MAPLE TREE, NOW GOLD, </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">ARE BLANKETING MY WALKWAY </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">FALL HAS COME </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">AND WITH IT THE COLORS OF SPICE </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">AND SOON </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">THE AROMA OF BAKING AND </div>THE MINGLING OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS <br><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/10/visual-feasts.html#more">Read more »</a>

FALL DECOR: THANKSGIVING TABLE AND HOME DECOR

VISUAL FEASTS THERE IS A CRISPNESS TO THE AIR EVEN HERE IN CALIFORNIA ESPECIALLY IN THE EVENING AND THE LEAVES FROM MY NEIGHBOR'S MAPLE ...

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the festive season begins ...and its decor

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 10px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 10px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Autumnal season begins with Durga puja and the festivities don't stop there.T</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >he festive season has just begun.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Flowers and diyas and sweets overload.E</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >njoy your time.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Happy Dussesra to all celebrating festival today and tomorrow.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 10px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 10px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 10px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 10px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >I can imagine all my diyas with full of flowers,Can you all?</span></span></span></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528637439520653074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlEKBLr5XlJhIQ-Z8DQ3MjX9uXStL9LyBxxNrHizZxVepT7BHk92nTR23r7upE4A-4wgfQ7t78O418ayRHswqHE-dY4nfLG1vGtSpM0DADcp611ogMj5d73c_CzWTfwmCQusa_0c6pE7w/s400/IMG_7152.jpg" style="text-align: justify;display: block; 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the festive season begins ...and its decor

Autumnal season begins with Durga puja and the festivities don't stop there.T he festive season has just begun. Flowers and diyas and sw...

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Pretty In Pink & Closet Envy!

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtFXcYKbU8d4oE-qoOLGvT9tebVLoCI169s1Ozvkqjd93vsXE7OY_DywnMckBmj8PvicbcA3560Cdvq53sB6VzBCdEpD6_z998eHYOpuq7cyTmyp_l79neMqpUhucTPG_PVdqdgujWSAy4/s1600/70985728_9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525254520222091650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtFXcYKbU8d4oE-qoOLGvT9tebVLoCI169s1Ozvkqjd93vsXE7OY_DywnMckBmj8PvicbcA3560Cdvq53sB6VzBCdEpD6_z998eHYOpuq7cyTmyp_l79neMqpUhucTPG_PVdqdgujWSAy4/s400/70985728_9.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">I was browsing the listings in Boston and came across this fabulous home. Though not generally a fan of pink, I had to share this wonderful room with you.</span></span></div></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525254503048837922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZIeuKwBjUFfgOCiSPtdGfshZbjGMoVF4sJOr99RD6R9eq6adA26c0Q6BTNApj_SwmUqa_3_ynePY3pd4S8jaV1HPVu6EWnjrf8RRCOsN7cZqSXJr0c5ICDdtCad8s7MILurUYHVfMDCu/s400/70985728_8.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: pointer" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">architectural</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> detail was lovely. The shade of pink was </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">just</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> perfect. Loved the crystal chandelier! Such a sweet room.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifa3H_7WjTnnBmR3Hkezsan-IlhDWMg0lpUlNW7WqjXWvivZ36ksODBqQ9QcIuRuCZEIl31uXTNxg8YPjmuskzSlQaqWbwLKYmQjwCk0e_KyxwXFQzqjy9YxanQKsmrB16gQikNDV49ITn/s1600/70985728_10.jpg"></a></span></span><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifa3H_7WjTnnBmR3Hkezsan-IlhDWMg0lpUlNW7WqjXWvivZ36ksODBqQ9QcIuRuCZEIl31uXTNxg8YPjmuskzSlQaqWbwLKYmQjwCk0e_KyxwXFQzqjy9YxanQKsmrB16gQikNDV49ITn/s1600/70985728_10.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525254507195247506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifa3H_7WjTnnBmR3Hkezsan-IlhDWMg0lpUlNW7WqjXWvivZ36ksODBqQ9QcIuRuCZEIl31uXTNxg8YPjmuskzSlQaqWbwLKYmQjwCk0e_KyxwXFQzqjy9YxanQKsmrB16gQikNDV49ITn/s400/70985728_10.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Here is a close up of the moulding details, notice the ceiling. Just dreamy!</span></span></div></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525254262616125010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0-b7_MRSAJb3OeyXDMIrPVDRzVpmGgO9KRR35m3mvtRGK-PNXlR17yqeJgbVNTF7x6ReqpqiT864e4mZ0jY9rF7wm_duFzEC0fT65g0un_FrT06QwvAX8F7UL7UI_R4f2zUSQ22DZoZK/s400/70985728_6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: pointer" /></div><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The house also boasted the most magnificent closets. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Ci71bD1I_SUX2iz0hO3LXxTg21K7o0jf2XR6ZgRrEP_Nn8lJTHVrqQlupOcvzXyPvj2Qq6ek_NqHz9FojMo7dnWHrTTbw_lQ5rpJAOJWNAwhG7M1YfmeY8kudKhq8r60DNNv1bSbKcME/s1600/70985728_5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525254278388807218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Ci71bD1I_SUX2iz0hO3LXxTg21K7o0jf2XR6ZgRrEP_Nn8lJTHVrqQlupOcvzXyPvj2Qq6ek_NqHz9FojMo7dnWHrTTbw_lQ5rpJAOJWNAwhG7M1YfmeY8kudKhq8r60DNNv1bSbKcME/s400/70985728_5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Not only were there so many of them, but the again the detail was absolutely stunning. </span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbDCpphEX84KBvmW_GysdIGJOnka8RKxgSdGdPIQoHXLh7GFZVXAwwVHdn4_TKmqpaqdIGvPWacjfzWQwmsQP3d0GnJMNrYGXpyKZYwDHMphUIRXYoophqnPfRt0xd0RPpAKmYYRuGhdR_/s1600/70985728_7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525254270721169586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbDCpphEX84KBvmW_GysdIGJOnka8RKxgSdGdPIQoHXLh7GFZVXAwwVHdn4_TKmqpaqdIGvPWacjfzWQwmsQP3d0GnJMNrYGXpyKZYwDHMphUIRXYoophqnPfRt0xd0RPpAKmYYRuGhdR_/s400/70985728_7.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Take a look at this close up - They really don't make closets like this anymore!</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAhjChrVe_qBbB0oj-G3_NGQRIryTYcJ77P8GI3_VxXXCijV0EmHSSJJBSW8Y-HL4ece129AJ-HvG6i_lNZl4Oawfn_j4tI3LB4uASEQrxmPsyXAWSOpjAWljfr1lTk4MmoP9GtOqAk3TW/s1600/70985728_11.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525254269593802402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAhjChrVe_qBbB0oj-G3_NGQRIryTYcJ77P8GI3_VxXXCijV0EmHSSJJBSW8Y-HL4ece129AJ-HvG6i_lNZl4Oawfn_j4tI3LB4uASEQrxmPsyXAWSOpjAWljfr1lTk4MmoP9GtOqAk3TW/s400/70985728_11.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">I was thrilled to see yet another fabulous closet - Perhaps this is the gentleman's space.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZRAfWVLW0i-MSzfxcLPHTLN-uIlgXQKYoSfuaYy0Yex5faAKhAFd3ri4ANGMa06xOijU1yhNfK0SW0D7rR0U4-BwjqnqQw1pbBjZ92C9mKOPCGHFfUbsz_3JylF1clhjK_Q3hdTHFKGj/s1600/70985728_12.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525254258813703170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZRAfWVLW0i-MSzfxcLPHTLN-uIlgXQKYoSfuaYy0Yex5faAKhAFd3ri4ANGMa06xOijU1yhNfK0SW0D7rR0U4-BwjqnqQw1pbBjZ92C9mKOPCGHFfUbsz_3JylF1clhjK_Q3hdTHFKGj/s400/70985728_12.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">As if the exterior of the closet was not beautiful enough - the interior is equally exquisite! I am quite sure I would move into this closet!</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv9ACwFA6s77o5A97P_1o0HxHtQm1Pa91pTyvT7WvbuPwZTbUP-o6ChAnLwoXA4UIehsu4xBCCvAU0SDlQtRlW2CJDtfEIDLUaFiCUZmbqp-mN0Cw_GhTCmrOqc4G49MGxxeZvsrx3AAu6/s1600/70985728_0.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525252494124992434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv9ACwFA6s77o5A97P_1o0HxHtQm1Pa91pTyvT7WvbuPwZTbUP-o6ChAnLwoXA4UIehsu4xBCCvAU0SDlQtRlW2CJDtfEIDLUaFiCUZmbqp-mN0Cw_GhTCmrOqc4G49MGxxeZvsrx3AAu6/s400/70985728_0.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">You can see more of this home</span></span><a href="http://www.movoto.com/real-estate/homes-for-sale/MA/Brookline/198-Dean-Rd-300_70985728.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">. I wish I could convince Dave to move again, my clothes would be so happy....</span></span></div></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div></div>

Pretty In Pink & Closet Envy!

I was browsing the listings in Boston and came across this fabulous home. Though not generally a fan of pink, I had to share this wonderful...

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HOME DECOR: UPDATING A MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />My bedroom needs a facelift</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIuWK6-JIGaGMY1M4QzJAAFWIhq480LRNeUxYST14_Yx7t6pF9W1VMvIe6-maK0RUgCZFDe-_Jv6XktvtZBWPSeZ6Zva70raWuvJihKBGl2YiS3HiHYLR7yOjzeGQ4KyvkHhJya5PL2be/s1600/img6l1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIuWK6-JIGaGMY1M4QzJAAFWIhq480LRNeUxYST14_Yx7t6pF9W1VMvIe6-maK0RUgCZFDe-_Jv6XktvtZBWPSeZ6Zva70raWuvJihKBGl2YiS3HiHYLR7yOjzeGQ4KyvkHhJya5PL2be/s640/img6l1.jpg" width="534"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.homebunch.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /></div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />It's funny how you can live in a room for years</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />and not really see it</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />Suddenly, one day it hits you</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />this room is really outdated</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Its definitely a room that should be appealing.</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />it should be the first room in the house to be decorated</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />but is often the last</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/10/mix-it-up-little.html#more">Read more »</a>

HOME DECOR: UPDATING A MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

My bedroom needs a facelift via It's funny how you can live in a room for years and not really see it Suddenly, one day it hits you this...

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my lovable antiques:sweet and tangy...

<div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">I am passionate about antiques.much of our travel is in the search for antiques. An old reading says Antiques are like old books. They hold a limitless universe of knowledge waiting patiently to be revealed. Like a red violin, waiting for it's next owner as it passes through history from generation to generation. And people who collect antiques are as passionate about their collections as they are about the pursuit and discovery of something old that brings them closer to the past.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">There is no right or wrong way to collect antiques, but remember, items of good design and beauty are as important as price. Buy what you personally like and are compelled to collect, and incorporate these pieces into your homes in ways that fit your own lifestyle. This way the age-old passion for antiquing and cherishing the past will never fade or loose its patina.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><div style="text-align: justify; ">Some of my prized possessions include the betel nut crackers and some brass hair accessories of the yester generations,some hair clips and combs which I am passionate about.They some times accompany my centre table.i treasure all antiques from home including the various lamps and brass lotas and containers in brass.</div><div style="text-align: justify; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">Getting to know the sweet,tangy taste of one of India's most exhilarating culinary delights.Betel chewing has been one of India's favorite culinary indulgences for more than 8,000 years, the betel leaf itself is also used in Hindu ritual worship, where it is prepared as an offering to the Deity along with coconuts, fruits, incense and flowers.</div></span></span></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwsYVEzozSLjSrt9gyL8PQzjRetcO3lHikc8E6WESxwp4jWr3EoiyP_G5WIO_tEJS_JfivT3aX7Gv64ab1BdcY59NK7Zz0m8b3u8TW2NawWg3Y5DxiyokOMJkIW9m3Zw80LVvtbCx-yA/s1600/IMG_6562.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524515974237630050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwsYVEzozSLjSrt9gyL8PQzjRetcO3lHikc8E6WESxwp4jWr3EoiyP_G5WIO_tEJS_JfivT3aX7Gv64ab1BdcY59NK7Zz0m8b3u8TW2NawWg3Y5DxiyokOMJkIW9m3Zw80LVvtbCx-yA/s400/IMG_6562.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a>betel nut cracker has 3 peacocks on it,a very old one<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsa_oUc3O_3Tp2pXftQMKXRvw8T2Oew9N_Eur1jxoT8t8qJ6DEDdLZ5nWTHdq0txX6QL6KPGmZgsvVgvNNI247qf073_oxCzx08ursjq-s2nKTIdwXhZGhzOR8Hkn8Ik45YdyiT8gA4QU/s1600/IMG_6563.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524515698958065378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsa_oUc3O_3Tp2pXftQMKXRvw8T2Oew9N_Eur1jxoT8t8qJ6DEDdLZ5nWTHdq0txX6QL6KPGmZgsvVgvNNI247qf073_oxCzx08ursjq-s2nKTIdwXhZGhzOR8Hkn8Ik45YdyiT8gA4QU/s400/IMG_6563.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv-kOLI4BNwmRIjx4D9rtVJLxsNaDBJfMvkFQlAVtY-mxJObUz2LSpRSXAw2zq3LncgKCOUugUW1aj3_RkijkgEY2vXq8Wgu52E-DSbXPlkf7KE1VNj6kVA8fXA6XTG5jNf0_dRJ-VGvE/s1600/IMG_6568.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524515693886026786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv-kOLI4BNwmRIjx4D9rtVJLxsNaDBJfMvkFQlAVtY-mxJObUz2LSpRSXAw2zq3LncgKCOUugUW1aj3_RkijkgEY2vXq8Wgu52E-DSbXPlkf7KE1VNj6kVA8fXA6XTG5jNf0_dRJ-VGvE/s400/IMG_6568.jpg" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a>two hair clips ,a brass spoon</div><div>hair clip in the shape of a fish and the other has got devi saraswathi on it,unique designs<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524515675682812274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitWDsJjvqpX9HogN2nvBn3j7vhyphenhyphenXCUCTq7-Xh7pzvakokGQefZi9ScZ7qf8x-jVtkHALBV8n_x6bD38KfQMClAdjAdMKykTYnl8f9wN0eiHRrNrkDdWcLePuS3iDGViFLmika_bh_IsFo/s400/IMG_6577.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" />an old brass comb,which has got unique designs of lord rama and sitadevi and hanumanji sitting bowing to them..<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsxKIBZC6jmK3ZGmszoYb4UlPQ4Qi5mduihJ-ANHhCBkoA5bi4OuHYmNphMqrTB_JiCGoTsR_ud8KkI1CFzwzYAT2jGLJYotgGllG2o0pVr5td0tlACUZ3OqE-Erx7sjeseH51-vSkvZQ/s1600/IMG_6585.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524515689705550562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsxKIBZC6jmK3ZGmszoYb4UlPQ4Qi5mduihJ-ANHhCBkoA5bi4OuHYmNphMqrTB_JiCGoTsR_ud8KkI1CFzwzYAT2jGLJYotgGllG2o0pVr5td0tlACUZ3OqE-Erx7sjeseH51-vSkvZQ/s400/IMG_6585.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a>staged artefacts<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKb4H-6TMZlB2DmOUMlybz6-NrbAA2LTk7eGxVtwgdW5jWfTt28_lWA5UrlxePKU_PtFnXP-AJyaJFXLMSFgvOsYGr0eCjjdDWHncvzOlEMLtK5Fr-FM2jeyJlQ9valZrreLE-IgXNZs/s1600/IMG_6570.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524515679772262738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKb4H-6TMZlB2DmOUMlybz6-NrbAA2LTk7eGxVtwgdW5jWfTt28_lWA5UrlxePKU_PtFnXP-AJyaJFXLMSFgvOsYGr0eCjjdDWHncvzOlEMLtK5Fr-FM2jeyJlQ9valZrreLE-IgXNZs/s400/IMG_6570.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hope you enjoyed my antiques as much i enjoyed sharing them...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">ideas and composition conceived by Lakshmi Arvind</div></span></span></div></div>

my lovable antiques:sweet and tangy...

I am passionate about antiques.much of our travel is in the search for antiques. An old reading says Antiques are like old books. They hold ...

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A Coastal Dream by Catalano Architects

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s1600/2517O'Donnell105.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443389012832610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s400/2517O'Donnell105.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Houses by the ocean always seem to draw me in.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6j70CJKOiJXwul-tEJm3MxT2jRU6eLDGS0fatMApsAHPsEv9UczUni-O75L-Wj_zKQcnfWcozwR5H9MeYHZCU2wZF4Av359S1Y7_msky728oYt3VLokQktHQbOqS6pBzB7KEfHFxN0LXD/s1600/2517O'Donnell121.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441727364855746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6j70CJKOiJXwul-tEJm3MxT2jRU6eLDGS0fatMApsAHPsEv9UczUni-O75L-Wj_zKQcnfWcozwR5H9MeYHZCU2wZF4Av359S1Y7_msky728oYt3VLokQktHQbOqS6pBzB7KEfHFxN0LXD/s400/2517O'Donnell121.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">I love the shingle style architecture - and no one does it better than our friends at </span></span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Catalano Architects</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">. This particular house has incorporated a lighthouse theme.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfnY6h4Pa-LaVETdclc_qbbVWi-2YHGiUXkBVQ1sNA4D_gdHIyjyysFlJU8jUOknqAIXVm15ScLOsGPNHlDCCbQ18t2PAQ-6GEbQ7BaVtd893P1H4PXctoM5_mJJysc12m6XOoSCUsxG7k/s1600/2517O'Donnell122.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441717299251698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfnY6h4Pa-LaVETdclc_qbbVWi-2YHGiUXkBVQ1sNA4D_gdHIyjyysFlJU8jUOknqAIXVm15ScLOsGPNHlDCCbQ18t2PAQ-6GEbQ7BaVtd893P1H4PXctoM5_mJJysc12m6XOoSCUsxG7k/s400/2517O'Donnell122.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></div></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Notice the "lighthouse" in this closer up photo. As usual, no detail was overlooked inside or out. You enter the home via a gorgeous cobblestone edged driveway. </span></span></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIhh_99ZRFD9uDCvDrsvOirEuC_4poh5RdetoMhdRXWsaV9IXYTBoAzaag80BD37Y0AVQbVkRRV7Terw9_4nfcq3FkjOIDVjBDbgL0z1gduFFIZVitBNF0YVbE_7Wb2GNQuZor0q_SKw8/s1600/2517O'Donnell106.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443377036149730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIhh_99ZRFD9uDCvDrsvOirEuC_4poh5RdetoMhdRXWsaV9IXYTBoAzaag80BD37Y0AVQbVkRRV7Terw9_4nfcq3FkjOIDVjBDbgL0z1gduFFIZVitBNF0YVbE_7Wb2GNQuZor0q_SKw8/s400/2517O'Donnell106.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The back of the home is breathtaking - designed to take in the equally breathtaking views.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6oYkBiOC8xSNUTh69w3bVvXyQCL_MSSsziQr_HGeKPdtkWdYBCjyWgCbP7uH1DUtOoFgKdoOfy_SN4MCufgRrUtm97XFKHGQ359gDc65Pi8svC7-eUa0tNvxvvWhlBYmoFrF4m4Js4DI/s1600/2517O'Donnell108.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443362678909314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6oYkBiOC8xSNUTh69w3bVvXyQCL_MSSsziQr_HGeKPdtkWdYBCjyWgCbP7uH1DUtOoFgKdoOfy_SN4MCufgRrUtm97XFKHGQ359gDc65Pi8svC7-eUa0tNvxvvWhlBYmoFrF4m4Js4DI/s400/2517O'Donnell108.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Notice the wavy clapboard in the peaks. It would have been easier (and less expensive) to put straight clapboard, but its these small details that add to the character and personality of the home.</span></span></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8drItdNiIc5UzkNLS0H0-EFuoXp6piG5ylXjwEzYVa3tUTzc1XhB9Sk5pZVEdgP1gmJay3OlZ8S3Br8H8i05gjTZ7LFuzEnd3O39JgO4V5jiev-q9DedCbFb8xtdEYXAdH7AQ_LsQjlkl/s1600/2517O'Donnell117.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442242193095922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8drItdNiIc5UzkNLS0H0-EFuoXp6piG5ylXjwEzYVa3tUTzc1XhB9Sk5pZVEdgP1gmJay3OlZ8S3Br8H8i05gjTZ7LFuzEnd3O39JgO4V5jiev-q9DedCbFb8xtdEYXAdH7AQ_LsQjlkl/s400/2517O'Donnell117.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">This is the main entry hall - You can see the view through those spectacular windows out toward the ocean.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCBsiJYlaP4QV8ZB9XLJaKTRpgW4oIcPtosBJ4vxR1hpD7uzHX4h5ATUPUJFsLYs3qdprAgfGypB1BtVdH3DORVh-N2PipO3rg0ITdfYnW0ue6FaHr6hFtIzWPXzxhRNmp9LiPZhKbl0k/s1600/2517O'Donnell114.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442893114349826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCBsiJYlaP4QV8ZB9XLJaKTRpgW4oIcPtosBJ4vxR1hpD7uzHX4h5ATUPUJFsLYs3qdprAgfGypB1BtVdH3DORVh-N2PipO3rg0ITdfYnW0ue6FaHr6hFtIzWPXzxhRNmp9LiPZhKbl0k/s400/2517O'Donnell114.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Here is the entry hall with your back to ocean and facing the front door. Notice the tile is set on the diagonal.</span></span></div></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDDeHL-rvnxOuUUBjVdRN3Z4fGfqoc90l8M7EJufc9B4M52YSvq5FpjdAlj1m4AWTXRKPdFNPuJGPZtLNCuExaP4rbAjO5Gu7IIdVTUj_ecx2JhUQa00lPcNiPRISsdWQxK8euV7Y-kYk/s1600/2517O'Donnell115.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442888824583170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDDeHL-rvnxOuUUBjVdRN3Z4fGfqoc90l8M7EJufc9B4M52YSvq5FpjdAlj1m4AWTXRKPdFNPuJGPZtLNCuExaP4rbAjO5Gu7IIdVTUj_ecx2JhUQa00lPcNiPRISsdWQxK8euV7Y-kYk/s400/2517O'Donnell115.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The staircase includes beautiful custom detailing - the moulding, wainscoting and railing. Notice all the window shapes. I also like the stair runner. </span></span></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDDeHL-rvnxOuUUBjVdRN3Z4fGfqoc90l8M7EJufc9B4M52YSvq5FpjdAlj1m4AWTXRKPdFNPuJGPZtLNCuExaP4rbAjO5Gu7IIdVTUj_ecx2JhUQa00lPcNiPRISsdWQxK8euV7Y-kYk/s1600/2517O'Donnell115.jpg"></a></span></span></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442902845228034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYwcqHoMMpU3zh7g61WPs9d4cSExkCNPT1AqLCPt-PMC6Q_jHT4HYWoEoJXmowXdPSapEsUsSxPkoyqsJsKbYM6WFD4qLcVV7vq-O8xDf3zNhqncye_qaSsQJM6X7JsSDEDZOtIiOyDsP/s400/2517O'Donnell113.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Here the back staircase has a lattice inspired wall. Much more interesting than a solid wall.</span></span></span></span></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginHIg-MFpWnckqAIAMbc5ESUgYWj9o5M-qjFZXJm2A85cxa7kPOudOLLHzRAjXOuq5sTlSh0zSNluII9PQ8Rw1Xf3bpXABfjT3QmVGOIm1f6avHCmdCV3DecPCLPgvUqI8hyphenhyphenZVjWzFN21/s1600/2517O'Donnell118.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442219663790034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginHIg-MFpWnckqAIAMbc5ESUgYWj9o5M-qjFZXJm2A85cxa7kPOudOLLHzRAjXOuq5sTlSh0zSNluII9PQ8Rw1Xf3bpXABfjT3QmVGOIm1f6avHCmdCV3DecPCLPgvUqI8hyphenhyphenZVjWzFN21/s400/2517O'Donnell118.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The family room evokes a feeling of being on a luxury yacht. The wood paneled walls are amazing.</span></span></div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYaNphqofxdRuEYZ3PUtBZgb7y_nH5YZj4LkS3RgCRKoi8FUUb76E7VIPfU0gL_StsqwUP2vOcb2ThMjE1OyWFg7rjplTFs65mEawODn-YdYw9mIdK-EUsWIhW5d5861QjUXbNqzgGPaia/s1600/2517O'Donnell119.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442233369157010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYaNphqofxdRuEYZ3PUtBZgb7y_nH5YZj4LkS3RgCRKoi8FUUb76E7VIPfU0gL_StsqwUP2vOcb2ThMjE1OyWFg7rjplTFs65mEawODn-YdYw9mIdK-EUsWIhW5d5861QjUXbNqzgGPaia/s400/2517O'Donnell119.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">A close up of the bar. Just stunning!</span></span></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefg4AMvgAtBU6sHDzwxDFp_rJIx3_vgcmBrlImqe1i8Fr0RAJLi174i2DBEES-e6Kk_tjhh35c56Cho_S84-bIOwz59CEEESIiNAFwN1r3U7X4vC8Or3eWQu3yFNwPQTwCz60-F7Pdyu0/s1600/2517O'Donnell120.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442208844260994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefg4AMvgAtBU6sHDzwxDFp_rJIx3_vgcmBrlImqe1i8Fr0RAJLi174i2DBEES-e6Kk_tjhh35c56Cho_S84-bIOwz59CEEESIiNAFwN1r3U7X4vC8Or3eWQu3yFNwPQTwCz60-F7Pdyu0/s400/2517O'Donnell120.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The kitchen and breakfast room move us back in the a more traditional coastal decor - white cabinets and beadboard ceilings.</span></span></div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqEiSMXObdNI9330ZOo_OprTBIWicH3kwW641KGqFS5I1B3K__ysNz6d5A84ByyOUPciMrfpZWF70wgTNQRmvi-sx1freO4gnp1eckTs6gD0e1ZxnZOPN02fkroAbYDeX_8l1qnjBlq9A/s1600/2517O'Donnell123.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441708174041330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqEiSMXObdNI9330ZOo_OprTBIWicH3kwW641KGqFS5I1B3K__ysNz6d5A84ByyOUPciMrfpZWF70wgTNQRmvi-sx1freO4gnp1eckTs6gD0e1ZxnZOPN02fkroAbYDeX_8l1qnjBlq9A/s400/2517O'Donnell123.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Every coastal home needs a pool house/guest house. Again Catalano Architects continues the lighthouse theme and creates a charming oasis.</span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s1600/2517O'Donnell105.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443389012832610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s400/2517O'Donnell105.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></div><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Here is a closer shot. Take a moment and study the outside - the attention to detail is really amazing. Notice the curved shape of the roof, wavy clapboard, railings, columns - This guest house is truly a gem. </span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s1600/2517O'Donnell105.jpg"></a></span></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhk_JPXoqQR8O1xL65GtO9kIhBRPBMj8Gssj6iHBaelapoRcdOghH7NInvdu5iMNPOFR-_1z6_SChO1JWOEkjJfPFkh1G2KNDTN5t7xP-ODpTT7h7qiUEhbU9Jb5OgsE8iC5BzAuFanUVl/s1600/2517O'Donnell109.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443348954268130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhk_JPXoqQR8O1xL65GtO9kIhBRPBMj8Gssj6iHBaelapoRcdOghH7NInvdu5iMNPOFR-_1z6_SChO1JWOEkjJfPFkh1G2KNDTN5t7xP-ODpTT7h7qiUEhbU9Jb5OgsE8iC5BzAuFanUVl/s400/2517O'Donnell109.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The inside is also outstanding. I especially love the retractable doors which immediately transform an indoor room into an outdoor room.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivfgVFa9VJfexjdKfXSY-hYGFvv0EZtDnFEKC0QKymasgYI11fy-UKIckHDgAQ5_D-3zPKDNw-qCnR1a-90VrR2t9YeQMkpeB1jCog1CZ1jPMYsP1RX_2DdEmKHErIZG5-4mYGaXMwzTY-/s1600/2517O'Donnell110.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443345099145810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivfgVFa9VJfexjdKfXSY-hYGFvv0EZtDnFEKC0QKymasgYI11fy-UKIckHDgAQ5_D-3zPKDNw-qCnR1a-90VrR2t9YeQMkpeB1jCog1CZ1jPMYsP1RX_2DdEmKHErIZG5-4mYGaXMwzTY-/s400/2517O'Donnell110.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">The interior detailing again astounds you - the curved staircase above is a work of art.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3SXZB4b81Ck8gCpcGgTFkDuVieGXPt8IomdN8fBT_JvWiI0pTB0b5bG77URbHgZAgmV_E1hZr_6ib8QuLb5xKM-qmhk6KqQhLWe6lq3T4iFrDk35iW0-uPodiN0rWYBIw1MPGyDtxjxN/s1600/2517O'Donnell126.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441690922733602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3SXZB4b81Ck8gCpcGgTFkDuVieGXPt8IomdN8fBT_JvWiI0pTB0b5bG77URbHgZAgmV_E1hZr_6ib8QuLb5xKM-qmhk6KqQhLWe6lq3T4iFrDk35iW0-uPodiN0rWYBIw1MPGyDtxjxN/s400/2517O'Donnell126.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">And when the view and the pool aren't enough - you can enjoy time in the game room, equipped with pool table and two lane bowling alley. Isn't this so much fun??!!</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqBoSZ1t5BKd4KSuuExW9wwwspYOfXwF8A6Pdj3MiDK_RUa6JmjKRePM0o3nA0uD9vgBQjgV1NDs7StWymIJBNOnK9fUlI_LmBZ26JyHTgEKtb7mb-HCymrLK8xAa5lBS7rimRwM76DhH/s1600/2517O'Donnell111.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442915412203010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqBoSZ1t5BKd4KSuuExW9wwwspYOfXwF8A6Pdj3MiDK_RUa6JmjKRePM0o3nA0uD9vgBQjgV1NDs7StWymIJBNOnK9fUlI_LmBZ26JyHTgEKtb7mb-HCymrLK8xAa5lBS7rimRwM76DhH/s400/2517O'Donnell111.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Or find an quiet niche in the house to curl up with a good book. Clearly this home has it all!</span></span></div></div></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvFsytJpdUkGeCdHPRXrAF2Ed5cw8zsPE1VPsKx5Ovcm8Ed9_986s9Rkew5rHefhvZSjau060Nbwm5xWY93sxPXRTBLqZv64XhwHTH8DE9ymGnmOF_8dd1acTAXjVYfPKQ5eyvDz6FT_D/s1600/2517O'Donnell125.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441694457375426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvFsytJpdUkGeCdHPRXrAF2Ed5cw8zsPE1VPsKx5Ovcm8Ed9_986s9Rkew5rHefhvZSjau060Nbwm5xWY93sxPXRTBLqZv64XhwHTH8DE9ymGnmOF_8dd1acTAXjVYfPKQ5eyvDz6FT_D/s400/2517O'Donnell125.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 158px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">A special thanks to Tom Catalano of </span></span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Catalano Architects</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> for sharing this outstanding dream home with us! For more inspiration visit Catalano Architects </span></span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:78%;">(all photos Catalano Architects by Warren Patterson-not to be copied without permission)</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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