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GARDENING: Spring at Rogers Gardens, Newport Beach

GARDENING: Spring at Rogers Gardens, Newport Beach

Its Spring at Rogers Gardens, located in Newport Beach, CaliforniaRead more »…

28Mar2011

FLORAL DESIGN: Rogers Gardens, Newport Beach

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwwxKJIYaDhXpnFisIwda7kFbnFpk-cpIp34nRExU2gZgGl57hIY1jdvw0nyK_nFEeUxe7aYv_nwYg2WVtm_TFpdGoF4mcpHC2dVGj2lzyS4hXOV7mm-rTu7VTuHdTn_ClltCPwDE6BReA/s1600/IMG_1417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300px" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwwxKJIYaDhXpnFisIwda7kFbnFpk-cpIp34nRExU2gZgGl57hIY1jdvw0nyK_nFEeUxe7aYv_nwYg2WVtm_TFpdGoF4mcpHC2dVGj2lzyS4hXOV7mm-rTu7VTuHdTn_ClltCPwDE6BReA/s400/IMG_1417.JPG" width="400px"></a></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; text-align: center;">Rogers Gardens held their Spring event </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">and the kick off of their wedding and floral studio this past weekend.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">For you who are not familiar with South Orange County, </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Rogers Gardens is a high-end nursery and gift shop </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">located near Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California.  </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">The grounds are beautiful with mature plantings and pristine specimens for sale.<br><br /><br><br /></div></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/spring-garden-time.html#more">Read more »</a>

FLORAL DESIGN: Rogers Gardens, Newport Beach

Rogers Gardens held their Spring event and the kick off of their wedding and floral studio this past weekend.For you who are not familiar with South Orange County, Rogers Gardens is a high-end nursery and gift shop located near Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California. The grounds are beautiful …

22Mar2011

HOME DECOR: My Happy Place

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Design makes me happy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Can't help it, </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />just does.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I have an archive of photos</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />because a picture is worth 1,000 words</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpgLPTdxbj7m-hBBPLkQJrX4FE7VrztLH-KMkAhFjK_KFBGnh7hmCwL9iYJlmrybR7QV7H_Xn7d_mwGSeZbvr0XCnYAnqpj74BQ_ThJ5ZdBOIortlzloxU2Nd1ZXhat290Mb53Zfm4QX8Y/s1600/0d5bd364888f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpgLPTdxbj7m-hBBPLkQJrX4FE7VrztLH-KMkAhFjK_KFBGnh7hmCwL9iYJlmrybR7QV7H_Xn7d_mwGSeZbvr0XCnYAnqpj74BQ_ThJ5ZdBOIortlzloxU2Nd1ZXhat290Mb53Zfm4QX8Y/s1600/0d5bd364888f.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and its easier to show people what you mean</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />than try to describe it</div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-happy-place.html#more">Read more »</a>

HOME DECOR: My Happy Place

Design makes me happy.Can't help it, just does.I have an archive of photosbecause a picture is worth 1,000 wordsand its easier to show people what you meanthan try to describe itRead more »…

17Mar2011

Mediterranean Bath Oasis

<div align="center"><img alt="Tuscan Project mediterranean bathroom" border="0" height="332" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/76779_0_8-2151-mediterranean-bathroom.jpg" style="WIDTH: 646px; HEIGHT: 350px" width="500" /></div><br /><div align="center"> </div><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div></span><div align="center"> </div><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;">I wanted to share with you this beautiful bathroom I recently came across by architectural firm Myers Design Inc. and wonderful designer, Letitia Holloway.  I love the old world feel with the  furniture like vanities, arched windows and beamed ceilings. Notice the sunken round tub and chandelier - what a luxury!</span></span></div></span><p><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585126351907116994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZE2mhp8ZupIxiwLCQ5bpGrGIw0E79FXdsiuK_0grcBSgWegWiBBxfhJroNcl4srbRc6tpI8Gg0XX3YACXO0sA4llc1UPixIoIeHk70K8rIFcaahQbZG0aIstUswhtNlI14TqOdGFA_GM/s400/mdi.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 423px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 461px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></p><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;">The curved shower is just stunning.  I adore curved walls - they are usually expensive to create but they are always beautiful.  It really evokes an European spa like feeling.</span></span></div></span><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTke_3zzwwKxzybpgzWZCZehAFREiJf8NQJ0Wg62ER0bvBeqL2lK1ikY6FQN9Wg58L6owMdhKdyCjtdMFVnTIXyAVDX1hDnJNyNjUmtS4bG2wzPUbA1YnKy2jufehldSuByBnwR2eXNoc0/s1600/mdi+2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585126356729596866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTke_3zzwwKxzybpgzWZCZehAFREiJf8NQJ0Wg62ER0bvBeqL2lK1ikY6FQN9Wg58L6owMdhKdyCjtdMFVnTIXyAVDX1hDnJNyNjUmtS4bG2wzPUbA1YnKy2jufehldSuByBnwR2eXNoc0/s400/mdi+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 422px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 419px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> </p><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;">The limestone flooring and tiles really are beautiful. Also notice that the cabinetry is more furniture like rather than built in  - this also adds to the room like/spa feeling of the space.  The rest of the house is equally stunning.  You can see more of it  </span><a href="http://www.mdindy.com/Portfolio/ArchitecturalProjects/LakeBluffTuscanResidence/tabid/93/Default.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;">HERE</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;">. You can also see more of the talented Letitia Holloway's work </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/76779/Tuscan-Project-mediterranean-bathroom-chicago"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;">HERE</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;">.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /><div  style="color:#444;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:13;"></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:13;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/76779/Tuscan-Project-mediterranean-bathroom-chicago"><img alt="Tuscan Project mediterranean bathroom" border="0" height="332" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/76779_0_8-2151-mediterranean-bathroom.jpg" style="WIDTH: 271px; HEIGHT: 138px" width="500" /></a></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><br /></span><div></div>

Mediterranean Bath Oasis

I wanted to share with you this beautiful bathroom I recently came across by architectural firm Myers Design Inc. and wonderful designer, Letitia Holloway. I love the old world feel with the furniture like vanities, arched windows and beamed ceilings. Notice the sunken round tub and chandelier -…

17Mar2011

Prayers for Japan

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VCVer-GrHFS3PzWD7xvIcgnKvO-Y8eHwPJK0wsRr4s9ijdBWecVPvoB9t9-BnhNGuEzMQUHyJqVRQEQwy6E8io-w7nW9jv8kvz_x5Q8xmLUsYVBvkbguoyUNPmylKGlVrwgCJOXeoyu8/s1600/huntington+026.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583566143765678722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VCVer-GrHFS3PzWD7xvIcgnKvO-Y8eHwPJK0wsRr4s9ijdBWecVPvoB9t9-BnhNGuEzMQUHyJqVRQEQwy6E8io-w7nW9jv8kvz_x5Q8xmLUsYVBvkbguoyUNPmylKGlVrwgCJOXeoyu8/s400/huntington+026.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 400px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;">With the recent disastrous earthquake in Japan and subsequent tsunami devastation, I wanted to provide a link from </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;">USA Today </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;">that lists several ways we all can help the victims of this horrible disaster. Please consider supporting these efforts.  Our prayers are with the families of Japan.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;">Click </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#CC0000;"><b><a href="http://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/doing-good/kindness/post/2011/03/how-to-help-the-victims-of-the-japan-earthquake/147322/1"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#CC0000;">HERE</span></span></span></a><a href="ttp://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/doing-good/kindness/post/2011/03/how-to-help-the-victims-of-the-japan-earthquake/147322/1"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"> </span></span></a></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;">to learn how you can help.</span></span></div>

Prayers for Japan

With the recent disastrous earthquake in Japan and subsequent tsunami devastation, I wanted to provide a link from USA Today that lists several ways we all can help the victims of this horrible disaster. Please consider supporting these efforts. Our prayers are with the families of Japan.Click HERE…

13Mar2011

Artist Spotlight - Anders Moseholm

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXIm_X7ZhaI/AAAAAAAAGqI/riXSGQMIXoY/s1600-h/The%20blue%20lights%20%285%29%5B6%5D.jpg"><img alt="The blue lights (5)" border="0" height="435" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXIm_styBuI/AAAAAAAAGqM/tAUYy_2HvNA/The%20blue%20lights%20%285%29_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" title="The blue lights (5)" width="554" /></a></div><br /><br /><h3 align="center">When I first saw Anders Moseholm's paintings while traveling in Denmark, I literally stopped in my tracks. I was mesmerized by his interpretation of interior spaces. Beautiful, stunning interiors of old buildings and libraries, none are specific rooms of course, just bits and pieces of striking architecture redefined.</h3><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXInA5Fej5I/AAAAAAAAGqc/mPx8XsPQHBY/s1600-h/20090527122056%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="20090527122056" border="0" height="554" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXInBAwdOhI/AAAAAAAAGqg/NUAQasEPBbU/20090527122056_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" title="20090527122056" width="554" /></a></p><br /><br /><h3 align="center">Anders does not sign his work on the front of the canvas. He prefers you, alone, to enter the painting and be the viewer. In the case of the painting above, he wants you experience the quietness and beauty of the room without being distracted by his signature. </h3><h3 align="center">My favorites of course are his interiors. This large, blue painting above will hang in my beach house . It is striking against the all white walls. I love how his work has a wonderful blurriness that makes it seem ethereal. </h3><br /><br /><h3 align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXInCDd4GOI/AAAAAAAAGqs/tVMnknVjmag/s1600-h/5%20RED%20PILLOWS%20%282%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="5 RED PILLOWS (2)" border="0" height="552" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXInCYt_V0I/AAAAAAAAGqw/vZzbuwwfW78/5%20RED%20PILLOWS%20%282%29_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" title="5 RED PILLOWS (2)" width="554" /></a></h3><br /><br /><h3 align="center">I also just purchased this small painting titled "Five Red Pillows" It is a one of his more rare smaller oils. I adore it!</h3><br /><br /><h3 align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXInCubqENI/AAAAAAAAGq0/GFTj-MqEKII/s1600-h/DSC_0225%20%282%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0225 (2)" border="0" height="368" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXInCz2NO8I/AAAAAAAAGq4/jWEsk_9oPDo/DSC_0225%20%282%29_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; DISPLAY: block; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FLOAT: none; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" title="DSC_0225 (2)" width="554" /></a></h3><br /><br /><h3 align="center">Dave and I had the great pleasure to meet Anders in his studio during our last visit to Denmark. As you can see Anders' work is striking and often larger in scale.</h3><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXInDEl_2DI/AAAAAAAAGq8/0sWU0lfGbD4/s1600-h/DSC_0227%20%282%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0227 (2)" border="0" height="368" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXInDWtcePI/AAAAAAAAGrA/z81I74ib1yQ/DSC_0227%20%282%29_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; DISPLAY: block; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FLOAT: none; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" title="DSC_0227 (2)" width="554" /></a></p><br /><br /><h2 align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">A gorgeous cityscape my brother in law, Jurgen admired.</span></h2><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXInEURHn_I/AAAAAAAAGrM/YX8QjJhddL4/s1600-h/DSC_0230%20%282%29%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0230 (2)" border="0" height="368" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXInEtnofbI/AAAAAAAAGrQ/SxwdyXmGbM8/DSC_0230%20%282%29_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; DISPLAY: block; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FLOAT: none; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" title="DSC_0230 (2)" width="554" /></a><br /><br /><h3 align="center">A rare room of people - lovely.</h3><br /><br /><p align="center"><img alt="DSC_0242 (2)" border="0" height="368" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXInFQ37YiI/AAAAAAAAGrY/tjGGdhmL6wo/DSC_0242%20%282%29_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; DISPLAY: block; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FLOAT: none; BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" title="DSC_0242 (2)" width="554" /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXInEURHn_I/AAAAAAAAGrM/YX8QjJhddL4/s1600-h/DSC_0230%20%282%29%5B4%5D.jpg"></a></p><br /><h3 align="center">He is currently showing his work in NYC at Lost City Arts. To learn more about Anders Moseholm and visit his website click <a href="http://www.andersmoseholm.dk/">HERE</a>. And do tell him Gina said "Hello"! I know you will enjoy his work as much as I do!</h3><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583546252492310594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvaTptQ5OufWT7PGdpgbJcKRMrGmS5HqFLe5sHgn3Z21OpK3DIpEzp9BYjGt0Zuyr7Se8a6ch5tFXE8UONnK71aWtFBuQs3sJIN4pcBKdqrui5TiBWiH42q1XZDxsMSWOB41wcCEtEKjmy/s400/DSC_0242+%25282%2529_thumb%255B1%255D.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style=" font-weight: bold; font-size:19px;"><br /></span></div></div>

Artist Spotlight - Anders Moseholm

When I first saw Anders Moseholm's paintings while traveling in Denmark, I literally stopped in my tracks. I was mesmerized by his interpretation of interior spaces. Beautiful, stunning interiors of old buildings and libraries, none are specific rooms of course, just bits and pieces of striking arch…

12Mar2011

A Little R & R

<h2 align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXFFfuqOz_I/AAAAAAAAGpo/jQb2VmOr4sQ/s1600-h/20090527122056%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="20090527122056" border="0" height="454" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TXFFf5RehqI/AAAAAAAAGps/3GeWLc3BrW8/20090527122056_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="20090527122056" width="454" /></a></h2><h2 align="center">The kids are on vacation so we will be busy having some family time. </h2><h2 align="center">I will back soon with an “Artist Spotlight” – But here is quick sneak peek of the painting I just picked up in NYC this weekend! </h2><h2 align="center">I’ll keep you guessing who the artist is until I return! Have a great week!!</h2><br /><br /><h2 align="center">xxx-Gina</h2><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580319182199315186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSu-xCvHrphrheA-LnRG6InJGVHeALv1gbr8coSKMEZ3EebpaLxYbJkXggAVdXS6yaLWKRp-uaOQP1WI_NvpICbZZvKl5f0A7CtHU39WWWfqhmJGcN6h2fn9TwSltr5rn9xXYImYSX_xY/s400/20090527122056+%25284%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 187px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 193px; CURSOR: hand" />

A Little R & R

The kids are on vacation so we will be busy having some family time. I will back soon with an “Artist Spotlight” – But here is quick sneak peek of the painting I just picked up in NYC this weekend! I’ll keep you guessing who the artist is until I return! Have a great week!!xxx-Gina…

05Mar2011

HOME DECOR: The Power of a Rug

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">A CHANGE IS GOOD</div><br><br />I recently took advantage of a Pottery Barn sale and changed out my old, tired 8x10 patterned rug for a tightly woven solid colored jute rug of the same size.  <br><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QjAIgFvFAZkAORA4excecLchoikrsPTX9KCTL7QWcN0Jmlu026blFjQueYhReDkkTXhCnGU4jvnvEXcP7g3W3RNemWhD_iN84oeMdB6XGG8p8q6MV0SD37q-8ObjAsJegYnBty9yxJ5N/s1600/299+at+pb+solid+sisal+rug+-+tweed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287px" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QjAIgFvFAZkAORA4excecLchoikrsPTX9KCTL7QWcN0Jmlu026blFjQueYhReDkkTXhCnGU4jvnvEXcP7g3W3RNemWhD_iN84oeMdB6XGG8p8q6MV0SD37q-8ObjAsJegYnBty9yxJ5N/s320/299+at+pb+solid+sisal+rug+-+tweed.jpg" width="320px"></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">It was a new look for the room and gave it new life.  </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">My husband is still getting used to it - keeps asking me if I love it - I assure him I do.  <br><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/freshen-up-for-spring.html#more">Read more »</a>

HOME DECOR: The Power of a Rug

A CHANGE IS GOODI recently took advantage of a Pottery Barn sale and changed out my old, tired 8x10 patterned rug for a tightly woven solid colored jute rug of the same size. It was a new look for the room and gave it new life. My husband is still getting used to it - keeps asking me if I love it …

04Mar2011