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LOVING BOOKS

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />AND LIVING WITH THEM</div><br /><br><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="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Jun/22/4812/vintagehomeinteriordesignbecomegorgeous_thumb.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" height="640" src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lumwx4bowS1qb2b92o1_400.jpg" width="422"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"A room without books is like a body without a soul." Cicero<br><br /><a href="http://www.bellafayegarden.tumblr.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I admit I have a problem</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I love books</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />classic literature - diy - art and design, gardening, craft, </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />photography, travel and cook books</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />to name a few....</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/02/loving-books.html#more">Read more »</a>

LOVING BOOKS

AND LIVING WITH THEM"A room without books is like a body without a soul." CiceroviaI admit I have a problemI love booksclassic literature - diy - art and design, gardening, craft, photography, travel and cook booksto name a few....Read more »…

27Feb2012

An Artist’s Sculpture Studio

<p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xcqCH5L7sQ4/T0oeq-bckNI/AAAAAAAAHfY/MrSqPbvcypk/s1600-h/Artist%252520studio%2525200%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artist studio 0" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7ZavTsxq89I/T0of6TO1_yI/AAAAAAAAHfo/4XkfDN5Bkqs/Artist%252520studio%2525200_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artist studio 0" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">One of my dreams is to have a studio. I love to paint, dabble in sculpture and of course, it would be wonderful to have a dedicated space for my interior design business.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IH7gr3nogZk/T0of6-nMrVI/AAAAAAAAHfw/fY1yE0IjlNw/s1600-h/artist%252520studio%25252012%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="artist studio 12" border="0" height="476" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Gvrd7kH3sCE/T0of7UeYl5I/AAAAAAAAHf4/0VuGYgPgWYY/artist%252520studio%25252012_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="artist studio 12" width="604" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Designer David Coote took a small garden shed and created the most amazing Artist’s Sculpture Studio and Retreat.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aupl0DZ9J60/T0of7l5aCYI/AAAAAAAAHgA/5SKnIiaNtZE/s1600-h/artist%252520studio%2525209%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="artist studio 9" border="0" height="476" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gvS5Nk-DqDA/T0of8NAQCQI/AAAAAAAAHgI/7J8orBLzK8c/artist%252520studio%2525209_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="artist studio 9" width="604" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Though not very large in scale, it is enormous in charm and function.  As you enter you can see a daybed to the right and straight on you can see the studio area. Notice the skylights and windows. There is literally light from almost every angle.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-X_085YUsXj4/T0of8tp-8NI/AAAAAAAAHgQ/YEwz6XdSJok/s1600-h/artist%252520studio%25252011%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="artist studio 11" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dKmjyMw4Nd4/T0of9E_CouI/AAAAAAAAHgY/LhaS_75ExUI/artist%252520studio%25252011_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="artist studio 11" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is a closer look at the studio. I love that the back wall is covered in old barn board and the floors are stunning!</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZbhtC4iV43k/T0of9uzaHVI/AAAAAAAAHgg/9Mi1gItnFyc/s1600-h/Artist%252520studio%2525202%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artist studio 2" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GMOtdqSRgJI/T0of98ufceI/AAAAAAAAHgo/vdHFLd8qkjY/Artist%252520studio%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artist studio 2" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A small pot belly stove keeps the studio toasty warm in the cooler months.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LfuA_1VIbQA/T0of-XeNUKI/AAAAAAAAHgw/SQSjyK-wEqY/s1600-h/artist%252520stduo%2525204%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="artist stduo 4" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Oy9klP_HGgQ/T0of-6k3ujI/AAAAAAAAHg4/e2O-ih-_RnU/artist%252520stduo%2525204_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="artist stduo 4" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And there is even a small hot plate when you need to re-charge and have a bit of tea!</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JV34VM2A8Es/T0of_VTi-2I/AAAAAAAAHhA/hA2NMX2Hg5c/s1600-h/Artist%252520studio%2525202d%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artist studio 2d" border="0" height="476" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NkraSWh8P_8/T0ogAID42qI/AAAAAAAAHhI/yEHxPmNwKD4/Artist%252520studio%2525202d_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artist studio 2d" width="604" /></a>.</p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">To the right is another bed in a bit of alcove. Notice the lovely window and beautiful open beamed ceiling</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fcd9Uo3HFmI/T0ogAnT_c5I/AAAAAAAAHhQ/IPGuhcygWs0/s1600-h/Artist%252520stduio%2525202a%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artist stduio 2a" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y5zT_ttmN2Q/T0ogA6XjA8I/AAAAAAAAHhY/h7riW0sSwCY/Artist%252520stduio%2525202a_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artist stduio 2a" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A close up shows old brackets and barn wood shelves for storing old casts and an antique wash tub to hold towels and cleaning supplies.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SnxtZRIJmck/T0ogBS6B6nI/AAAAAAAAHhg/CFdxPF6kytQ/s1600-h/Artist%252520studio%2525206%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artist studio 6" border="0" height="476" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eMRVGJ_Kkwg/T0ogBz0fuEI/AAAAAAAAHho/jP0D7hm-ny8/Artist%252520studio%2525206_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artist studio 6" width="604" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The alcove also has wonderful skylights. I expect the light floods this studio and changes all day creating the most interesting patterns.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cTeqUnlqIyw/T0ogCP0glpI/AAAAAAAAHhw/zTV352_XKL8/s1600-h/Artist%252520studio%25252010%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artist studio 10" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UmFM_LxicZg/T0ogCh4pt3I/AAAAAAAAHh4/NhqojU1u8Aw/Artist%252520studio%25252010_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artist studio 10" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">There is even a wash basin and water to freshen up – so charming!!</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xC-VEPfS3tg/T0ogDFE1Q9I/AAAAAAAAHiA/Lq2rZ-MtXgQ/s1600-h/Artisit%252520studio%2525203%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artisit studio 3" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u6Cp0EkEQ7Y/T0ogDT9Pp8I/AAAAAAAAHiI/HBz9e0CfKtA/Artisit%252520studio%2525203_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artisit studio 3" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Notice the old re-purposed closet doors which hide all the sculpture supplies.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lrpxVoj8EF8/T0ogDxdBImI/AAAAAAAAHiQ/9EeAWBp43rA/s1600-h/Artist%252520studio%2525203a%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artist studio 3a" border="0" height="476" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WcjWuBJMBng/T0ogEQMdBLI/AAAAAAAAHiY/fHaKViHp4bY/Artist%252520studio%2525203a_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artist studio 3a" width="604" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And these doors swing open to let even more light and the lovely gardens in.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vu0RYevyEQg/T0ogE27_rqI/AAAAAAAAHig/NEC-1Z4nsBk/s1600-h/artist%252520studio%252520a%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="artist studio a" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-b2JfIleQZJk/T0ogF69ioyI/AAAAAAAAHio/6pTKwInbHVc/artist%252520studio%252520a_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="artist studio a" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Could you ask for a more inspiring place to work?! So readers, here is one of my dreams – an Artist Studio!</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">To see more of David Coote’s work click </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.davecoote.com/cabins/168/sculture-studio-1">HERE</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;">. To see two other fabulous Artist Studios click </span><a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/02/dreamy-artists-loft.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#4bacc6;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> and </span><a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2010/03/london-artist-studio-to-guest-cottage.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#4bacc6;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">.</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(All content copyrighted and property of Willow Décor, all photos <a href="http://www.davecoote.com/cabins/168/sculture-studio-1">David Coote</a>)</span></p>

An Artist’s Sculpture Studio

One of my dreams is to have a studio. I love to paint, dabble in sculpture and of course, it would be wonderful to have a dedicated space for my interior design business. Designer David Coote took a small garden shed and created the most amazing Artist’s Sculpture Studio and Retreat. Though not v…

27Feb2012

EVERYBODY'S CRAZY ABOUT A SHARP DRESSED MAN

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />AMEN, SISTER</div><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/AVvXsEiIJUPAe2q7kdLRLjBxsTCWEXaFxN-RMqN2T1xJOdClHsdbu7X6iPt3c_DEgKfmBAALq0yAJe-T6osQx7RS-uqflGOQvkzLFF3PRLuetjavtRfIL-aMIrs_bP_rW-yscuDaXbTwSrRIAGRR/s1600/cgrant.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIJUPAe2q7kdLRLjBxsTCWEXaFxN-RMqN2T1xJOdClHsdbu7X6iPt3c_DEgKfmBAALq0yAJe-T6osQx7RS-uqflGOQvkzLFF3PRLuetjavtRfIL-aMIrs_bP_rW-yscuDaXbTwSrRIAGRR/s640/cgrant.bmp" width="640"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cary Grant</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">"what lingerie is to men, suits are to women"</span></div><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />admit it, girls...</div><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />there is class to dark gray flannel with slip of white cuff showing</div><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />there is power in a navy blue pinstripe with a deep red tie</div><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />there is elegance in an impeccably tailored suit</div><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />there is nothing more masculine than herringbone, houndstooth and harris tweed</div><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />why not add a little sex appeal to your home decor?<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/02/everybodys-crazy-about-sharp-dressed.html#more">Read more »</a>

EVERYBODY'S CRAZY ABOUT A SHARP DRESSED MAN

AMEN, SISTERCary Grant"what lingerie is to men, suits are to women"admit it, girls...there is class to dark gray flannel with slip of white cuff showingthere is power in a navy blue pinstripe with a deep red tiethere is elegance in an impeccably tailored suitthere is nothing more masculine than herr…

20Feb2012

REFRESH

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />TIME FOR CHANGE! </div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEj1lm2E8-vADga4ghoWNQlWzps1PCVe0fH4GwLL2TmoVajmkFahSNIb4PPnaz9V-GDAzfO1lHTD1QDex0q_Ry1sIgnbltxw0LKQSgK1ERD7g65TJnwOfOp8UB_7VMyBvMxZwosLsLfteoWl/s1600/DreamHome08-Tour-Sitting-daybed-window_lg+++hgtv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lm2E8-vADga4ghoWNQlWzps1PCVe0fH4GwLL2TmoVajmkFahSNIb4PPnaz9V-GDAzfO1lHTD1QDex0q_Ry1sIgnbltxw0LKQSgK1ERD7g65TJnwOfOp8UB_7VMyBvMxZwosLsLfteoWl/s1600/DreamHome08-Tour-Sitting-daybed-window_lg+++hgtv.jpg"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/">HGTV</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It may just be that a brand new year is here, but I have a tremendous itch to feather my nest</span><br><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> a little.  Everywhere I look I see things I want to change - for instance the interior paint I've been living with for about 10 years. (This is where my sweetie looks up and rolls his eyes). </span><br><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I find that making a list helps me focus my priorities. It's more just the act of making a list - putting thought to paper - sometimes I don't even look at it again until months later.  (Sometimes that's because when I look at it I hyperventilate a little) - who knew a list could get so looooong.</span><br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/02/refresh.html#more">Read more »</a>

REFRESH

TIME FOR CHANGE! HGTVIt may just be that a brand new year is here, but I have a tremendous itch to feather my nest a little. Everywhere I look I see things I want to change - for instance the interior paint I've been living with for about 10 years. (This is where my sweetie looks up and rolls his e…

16Feb2012

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

Wishing you all a special Valentine’s Day!! May you love an be loved…. xox Gina (All content copyrighted by Willow Décor – photo Houzz) …

14Feb2012

Advise/Discussion and Tadelakt

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is regarding a query which was addressed by my Blog Reader.He is building a house and he looks for some advise on IPS oxide which he plans to use it on the bathroom walls.He would like to know how to get a light but rich colour.He is also curious to know if anyone in our country uses the Tadelakt method of sealing using olive soap and any other prodcuts to get anew shine.If any one could give me valuable information regarding, would be appreciated.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Anyway the queries posed where nice and he introduces me to a  method called"tadelakt"I am always excited to learn about the new methods and procedures.A basic researcher would always want to know..</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">to tell you all about "Tadelakt"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">How do you think you get rustic and simple walls that outshine the others?</span></span><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;">An exciting technique to be learnt and understood and do you all know how the Traditional Moroccan colours get their beauty from?They have been a range of warm ,sunny and burnt brown and yellow oches of the deserts,the vermillion of Marrakech,cobalt blues of Essaouira coast and the saffron yellows of the souk,thus echoing the beauty of the Moroccan landscape?Arent you all aware of those bright colours?..This technique can be tinted to produce deep colours,with subtle nuances.</span><br /><div><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Tadelakt is a completely waterproof, polished plaster made from lime and finished with olive oil soap.The history of this highly specialized plastering technique dates back thousands of years. It has its origins in and around the ancient city of Marrakech in Morocco at the foot of the High Atlas mountains. There the Berbers, some of the original people to inhabit North Africa, discovered the magical water resistant chemistry of lime combined with olive soap.In the beginning, tadelakt was used as technique to waterproof earthen cisterns, the ability to effectiely and hygenically store water was a major development. It was not long before tadelakt became recognized as an unbelievably beautiful finish technique that could be pigmented and applied on any surface. Tadelakt became a highly prized surface treatment that was widely applied in the traditional north African hammams, and royal palaces. To this day in Morocco, the tadelakt technique is passed down as an oral tradition from master to apprentice in an unbroken lineage that dates back several thousand yearsThe word “Tadelakt” comes from the Arabic verb “dlek” which means to rub, knead or perhaps most appropriately, “to caress”.    This describes the final step of finishing where a smooth stone is used to burnish the lime.   </span></div><div><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The allure of tadelakt is not easily described in words or pictures. It is only through touching it that you can fully appreciate this unique finish.  A tadelakt surface is at once hard as stone and soft as silk. The combination of the soap and lime creates a living breathing surface that appears to be part stone, part leather, velvety smooth.Unlike some other plasters, tadelakt is not a standardized finish. Walls look hand crafted. Tadelakt has a shiny, slightly wavy appearance and is colored with the same mineral pigments that have been used since antiquity. Over time, the lime develops a patina that creates a subtle ever changing lumination. Properly applied, tadelakt develops very fine hairline cracks that add to the ancient appearance of the finish. 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Advise/Discussion and Tadelakt

This is regarding a query which was addressed by my Blog Reader.He is building a house and he looks for some advise on IPS oxide which he plans to use it on the bathroom walls.He would like to know how to get a light but rich colour.He is also curious to know if anyone in our country uses the Tadela…

13Feb2012

Cape Ann Beach Cottage Before and After

<p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kuBlcCKk3GE/TzZrXQy_tGI/AAAAAAAAHbQ/_l_KiI_uArE/s1600-h/Howell%252520view1-toward-kitchen-afte%252520Roth%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Howell view1-toward-kitchen-afte Roth" border="0" height="877" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UG4k43nUGls/TzZrXsS6sbI/AAAAAAAAHbY/RBVCNzcmSsc/Howell%252520view1-toward-kitchen-afte%252520Roth_thumb%25255B3%25255D.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="Howell view1-toward-kitchen-afte Roth" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I love renovation –moving walls and raising ceilings! Perhaps that is why I am so drawn to architects and spatial design versus fabrics and rugs. Most of my friends and colleagues think I am crazy, but nothing is more enjoyable to me than tearing out old walls and transforming rooms into a new and wonderful spaces. So when the the right architect/build firm comes along the results can be magic! Here is a wonderful before and after by Howell Custom Building Group who also did the architectural plan. The gorgeous After pictures were shot by the famous interior photographer, Eric Roth.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oP9LwyU8J3c/TzZrYEAMV0I/AAAAAAAAHbg/SoRY_v4teXQ/s1600-h/Howelll-toward-kitchen-before1-950x700%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Howelll-toward-kitchen-before1-950x700" border="0" height="446" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Mb1hSa2mJ5A/TzZrYrURgXI/AAAAAAAAHbo/HECgn4XpNKw/Howelll-toward-kitchen-before1-950x700_thumb%25255B4%25255D.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="Howelll-toward-kitchen-before1-950x700" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The 800 square foot cottage was part of an Inn, which consisted of the main house and cottages. When the Inn closed the homeowner purchased the cottage as a weekend retreat because of its spectacular location and views. The goal of the project was to increase the living area with out changing the footprint due to zoning restrictions. Above is the Living area/Kitchen Before.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UVzMKnIEPMs/TzZrZAnp7FI/AAAAAAAAHbw/ym8FvAY1Lu0/s1600-h/Howell%252520Living-Room-Before-950x700%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Howell Living-Room-Before-950x700" border="0" height="446" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2ZqnDIHQlBA/TzZrZZ65WbI/AAAAAAAAHb4/zLmZvlisPgc/Howell%252520Living-Room-Before-950x700_thumb%25255B3%25255D.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="Howell Living-Room-Before-950x700" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is another Before from the opposite angle.The homeowner also wanted to add more windows to capture more of the spectacular ocean views.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UPJPPQqCYyE/TzZrbAD4cSI/AAAAAAAAHcA/1nooLvh2Z_8/s1600-h/Howell%252520LR%252520Eric%252520Roth%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Howell LR Eric Roth" border="0" height="818" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-P9OB-Mlc7EU/TzZrcKgOV_I/AAAAAAAAHcI/2pESK0aeRT8/Howell%252520LR%252520Eric%252520Roth_thumb%25255B1%25255D.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="Howell LR Eric Roth" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Howell Custom Building Group provided a fabulous solution. They opened the ceiling with steel cable trusses to create cathedral ceilings and sleeping/play loft.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mbcfB_7Z2kQ/TzZrc_8dBFI/AAAAAAAAHcQ/z_Q-kxTLGf4/s1600-h/Howell%252520view1-toward-kitchen-afte%252520Roth%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Howell view1-toward-kitchen-afte Roth" border="0" height="877" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9QLnPg9ItPM/TzZrdOX5EPI/AAAAAAAAHcY/LdOdWIYHGIc/Howell%252520view1-toward-kitchen-afte%252520Roth_thumb%25255B5%25255D.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="Howell view1-toward-kitchen-afte Roth" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is the dramatic After. You can see that Howell Custom Building Group is outstanding at transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary! </span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8QbvYznRrqE/TzZrdneh5iI/AAAAAAAAHcg/_N0Cp7pPGKE/s1600-h/Howell%252520-Ships-ladder-and-hatch%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Howell -Ships-ladder-and-hatch" border="0" height="898" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HyrGcWMgWQ0/TzZreRuxl-I/AAAAAAAAHco/dhnLE8Py6Kc/Howell%252520-Ships-ladder-and-hatch_thumb%25255B1%25255D.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="Howell -Ships-ladder-and-hatch" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Also notice their amazing attention to detail. I love the curved loft design which echoes a ship bow, as well as the ships ladder and hatch, that leads up to the play loft! So creative!!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ayx_YCjvBG0/TzZreldhpeI/AAAAAAAAHcw/fvMbYTa3uro/s1600-h/Howell%2525200-Kitchen-Before-950x700%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Howell 0-Kitchen-Before-950x700" border="0" height="446" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pK56XUhrFto/TzZrfMsi60I/AAAAAAAAHc4/KR8rfZXndsU/Howell%2525200-Kitchen-Before-950x700_thumb%25255B2%25255D.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="Howell 0-Kitchen-Before-950x700" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The kitchen was cramped and cabinet space needed to be increased.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Insfo_V-oSY/TzZrflVy66I/AAAAAAAAHdI/V6fCteUpajI/s1600-h/Howell-kitchen-after-950x700%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Howell-kitchen-after-950x700" border="0" height="446" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cXi_PgDMeWY/TzZrgyXCClI/AAAAAAAAHdQ/dzgiqI2-n80/Howell-kitchen-after-950x700_thumb%25255B2%25255D.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="Howell-kitchen-after-950x700" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Curved mahogany kitchen counters were added and sealed with marine varnish. The design was inspired by the homeowner’s love of the famous Boston’s Union Oyster House Bar.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1gmTx7CYgCA/TzZrhhAinGI/AAAAAAAAHdg/hKqHM0K5taI/s1600-h/Hhowell-Bedroom-before-950x700%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Hhowell-Bedroom-before-950x700" border="0" height="446" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2zTOyy8veew/TzZrirvL4fI/AAAAAAAAHdk/1uyUfhBRqMs/Hhowell-Bedroom-before-950x700_thumb%25255B2%25255D.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="Hhowell-Bedroom-before-950x700" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The bedroom before did not provide very good views</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jvX0PLUhUkk/TzZrkSX1hsI/AAAAAAAAHd0/E3eTy4kRDdY/s1600-h/Howell-Bedroom-after-950x700%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Howell-Bedroom-after-950x700" border="0" height="446" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u4IQOh1DArw/TzZrlbIHjtI/AAAAAAAAHd4/9r4vWDy90-g/Howell-Bedroom-after-950x700_thumb%25255B1%25255D.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="Howell-Bedroom-after-950x700" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A glass slider was added and now the homeowners wake up views of the sparkling sea.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--Q8Xy1XvaoI/TzZrmbu8MWI/AAAAAAAAHeM/LpPTvZM8qdg/s1600-h/Howell-Fireplace-BEFORE-950x700%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Howell-Fireplace-BEFORE-950x700" border="0" height="446" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MR7EqqCVIqA/TzZroQu7KHI/AAAAAAAAHeQ/tBhzJLtiEBs/Howell-Fireplace-BEFORE-950x700_thumb%25255B1%25255D.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="Howell-Fireplace-BEFORE-950x700" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Usually in renovation the first thought is tear out the old stone and start again, but this stone fireplace was given new life.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8_XFIdwMcfc/TzZrowOFIII/AAAAAAAAHeg/Fw4tBAf1wrM/s1600-h/Howell-Fireplace-after1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Howell-Fireplace-after1" border="0" height="856" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KJsu2KTF8CY/TzZrrMdk_yI/AAAAAAAAHek/LvN6ry8Qte4/Howell-Fireplace-after1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.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="Howell-Fireplace-after1" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">They flanked the fireplace on either side with bookcases to add much needed storage and display space. </span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--tEN6re41Bk/TzZrrnVPGYI/AAAAAAAAHe0/bsYhVhOA8ds/s1600-h/Howell-fireplace-after-950x700%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Howell-fireplace-after-950x700" border="0" height="446" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gSbgILQ6-rA/TzZrsqE8K8I/AAAAAAAAHe4/b2GIoKADGAg/Howell-fireplace-after-950x700_thumb%25255B1%25255D.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="Howell-fireplace-after-950x700" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">They also added a window seat for additional seating and a wall of sliders out to a new deck. The new sliders create an impactful and dramatic view of the ocean beyond. For more amazing photos of this cottage transformation to and to see more stunning properties by Howell Custom Building Group click <a href="http://www.howellcustombuild.com/portfolio/beachfront-cottage-renovation-rockport-ma"><span style="color:#0000ff;">HERE</span></a>. To see more of interior photographer Eric Roth’s gorgeous work click <a href="http://www.ericrothphoto.com/?gclid=CMz-kfKAlq4CFUETNAodRRwMLw"><span style="color:#0000ff;">HERE</span></a>.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(All content property of Willow Décor, All Photos property of Howell Custom Building Group and Eric Roth)</span></p>

Cape Ann Beach Cottage Before and After

I love renovation –moving walls and raising ceilings! Perhaps that is why I am so drawn to architects and spatial design versus fabrics and rugs. Most of my friends and colleagues think I am crazy, but nothing is more enjoyable to me than tearing out old walls and transforming rooms into a new and w…

12Feb2012

THE FAVORITES

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> PINTEREST FAVORITES</div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg714M1DxKt727oYuvzlxPGwUN7wMrr4GflznhHjuj2qETxtRj5_yj23U8XHeDcWQUEv5_PUPNWiSBdksSk2uw7Anxij1s3tRHzW6Ptt0IPonm-5YnOt1Giss7JI3cAxSRDPE3OicowQC6s/s1600/bowers-swedish-0908-1_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg714M1DxKt727oYuvzlxPGwUN7wMrr4GflznhHjuj2qETxtRj5_yj23U8XHeDcWQUEv5_PUPNWiSBdksSk2uw7Anxij1s3tRHzW6Ptt0IPonm-5YnOt1Giss7JI3cAxSRDPE3OicowQC6s/s640/bowers-swedish-0908-1_lg.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br />Have you joined the addicted?  If you haven't discovered <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> - you are missing out on an amazing resource.  If you have, you know just how addicting it can be.  Personally, I wish I owned stock.<br><br /><br><br />I love adding images to my boards on Pinterest.  It keeps me focused on what I love, what I'm looking for and color choices.  It's also a great way to keep my finger on the pulse of what is important to my<br><br />readers and clients.  Join me there:  <a href="http://pinterest.com/yournest/">http://pinterest.com/yournest/</a>.   Let me know if you need an invitation.<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/02/favorites.html#more">Read more »</a>

THE FAVORITES

PINTEREST FAVORITESHave you joined the addicted? If you haven't discovered Pinterest - you are missing out on an amazing resource. If you have, you know just how addicting it can be. Personally, I wish I owned stock.I love adding images to my boards on Pinterest. It keeps me focused on what I l…

08Feb2012

Indian Architecture and Art-Vishala,Ahmedabad,Gujarat

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8McrC5Ul8G6vrkZDo4fDU6q5Tle4bPb1OO_R5GdK8GmhTcI-MCKa6d573BUQ5kxITwo4-MR-Dq9hVocnOVXwDzKv0_h8XiTihZtMiT567anCBoUFddi5PFH1HCEijAk5WWaIWv1Rgxw/s1600/IMG_6436+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8McrC5Ul8G6vrkZDo4fDU6q5Tle4bPb1OO_R5GdK8GmhTcI-MCKa6d573BUQ5kxITwo4-MR-Dq9hVocnOVXwDzKv0_h8XiTihZtMiT567anCBoUFddi5PFH1HCEijAk5WWaIWv1Rgxw/s640/IMG_6436+copy.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">On our way back from Sarkhej Roza,we were at the<a href="http://www.vishalla.com/"> ‘Vishalla'</a>, the traditionally typical village type designed restaurant,by Mr. Surendra Patel.Vishalla adds to its pride of presenting the typical Indian culture through its village-like environment with its old utensils museum named as ‘Vechaar'.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A walk around the hut-like museum makes one's heart skip a beat watching at the absolute beauty of the utensils. These utensils have been through the changing seasons and times over years. They speak of the unmatchable art-genius of man kind during the old days.The designer has taken effort in preserving the  rich heritage and not let it pass away with these vessels being lost under the smoldering fire! He was determined to preserve them, and today his dream is a reality in the form of Vechaar. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVLYsmYoaxi8jmaDRVCOFvRU4HTX3IR9ead4ll7JHO9NaGMNs8sGM2aeMFFiss5pnTT9zkkCy_K6fhCKgIaPM7-6JmjNdJuQjFZpEs89_ljv4XlivW6pjlqV7awth8IW37WEixk0MqHbQ/s1600/IMG_6444+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVLYsmYoaxi8jmaDRVCOFvRU4HTX3IR9ead4ll7JHO9NaGMNs8sGM2aeMFFiss5pnTT9zkkCy_K6fhCKgIaPM7-6JmjNdJuQjFZpEs89_ljv4XlivW6pjlqV7awth8IW37WEixk0MqHbQ/s640/IMG_6444+copy.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">as we walked,coloured water and oil ,they were lit with buwas where wick are inserted,(detail post later)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjsIgNWjPKiGpD9H-XH2FZdt0xDkODpRrv_gopLtp0KY0LHu7_-ARFpkjem-FwjxJO8Y_FY6YGeD6FKQYF_L18efPszRgoeccsv3O-vgYbEXBQ1wSuaQYwkBaHICb2b8xEGnGemsNSfM/s640/IMG_6445+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">already in time to lit the lamps</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjsIgNWjPKiGpD9H-XH2FZdt0xDkODpRrv_gopLtp0KY0LHu7_-ARFpkjem-FwjxJO8Y_FY6YGeD6FKQYF_L18efPszRgoeccsv3O-vgYbEXBQ1wSuaQYwkBaHICb2b8xEGnGemsNSfM/s1600/IMG_6445+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv3qk2am4j73iub7k2VpMZf9v3chltN5fFAxIzwBlLQFEKhF1HoV6W_-WGjmNR9rrIR4qm1w8tzydGkxIC-zwNbXNbAWPIBGqDS9fmOgfzJSqRNKPBcmtUPeWZB4lLMazI3sfVjbzUwBU/s640/IMG_6454+copy.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3rxiM1KaPYbAqki9PS4DnZkyq3qC_rdtMh3KoimYLWrHuQZBJRbAhcTpBkHTzK5Fjt2M1mrlyZzaLk7o4NzMS4b5TZs4ntocEBmA1OJDNe4bncYEdWHaLEwaOlxwMEMujoBJq_FwxIQw/s640/IMG_6459+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">utensils in terracota,brass,aluminiun,bronze and various metals arranged on the way</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09CZDnjFBvHeknHhEczzKF9lg6nMJx1-SdOl9ByscPLvHzvDMmuIvc_1rD47MeoThYTBCO2w3-mmiNFk-vbhPYVzgyVCHno_3w23eqYnBTrV4xS6DtYf3EUD4CXVc04ZCSDrt80C2eRk/s640/IMG_6473+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">the big urulis</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09CZDnjFBvHeknHhEczzKF9lg6nMJx1-SdOl9ByscPLvHzvDMmuIvc_1rD47MeoThYTBCO2w3-mmiNFk-vbhPYVzgyVCHno_3w23eqYnBTrV4xS6DtYf3EUD4CXVc04ZCSDrt80C2eRk/s1600/IMG_6473+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjterljlN7NBvqjd12utVmCALxjHsBFEtjG5TSJ1cbunjXnEtbs7ZEUA7ZFO0fpC9ab-0vRRNko_w41LuelZcXW_q6qQl-rXaUifLdwPOxjvVCO98pJ9Oc-GjT_zQMx7Bpoq7m0GnrEFjA/s640/IMG_6478+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">a small temple inside the museum</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjterljlN7NBvqjd12utVmCALxjHsBFEtjG5TSJ1cbunjXnEtbs7ZEUA7ZFO0fpC9ab-0vRRNko_w41LuelZcXW_q6qQl-rXaUifLdwPOxjvVCO98pJ9Oc-GjT_zQMx7Bpoq7m0GnrEFjA/s1600/IMG_6478+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7IwFZ9iYA8bkEoxfNm6NpBVK1xNYNQvGZKXSwna_JV2mM2qHJGH3Z-kZqe91cfGMUZD6KW9L-nk0ZCPWKPAVfm0wMbk-zjsqIKF0ObQ1WQqKCNCvkPWjrxvi4o1GlQy3zSt_Qau_HdY/s640/IMG_6503+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">not only utensil,but also boar masks and different masks where to be seen there</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">different shapes and sizes</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvsGS6wd7jD4koutv7yd-KY5QEjMluiIeFCTxCZBeMzRlxdc0BTN3FkZ5axYAHj33z3VavPfnDLnMx0mLaVu5KMO1ylsrKzYn2CVHcDxlDEALL38T923mjJG0YN4NJCN-bzBOu2aCtOE/s1600/IMG_6518+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6p8kaabBrSGeg6-CMUPb4H-_eTfLnqw0hR6I5DLjE6vc7DUfRG6B84KiqceMG3EFKTPxSmJ3ZS-4rcXd6S82jTnqtjt1tuJa4WJf4Nt5qXuDg-Bd552MLU-lwEoSHeG3PRWx6rb7mq0/s640/IMG_6545+copy.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYYEpQKOAZ6DLiymJ08hyphenhyphenbVG-_EKKXexd-7X7M7GnpGuPBU40y5kBpp6SkSen1CwZ4nIjLMoWsL3T3urucveck7OH5CPu9DCvFQ2sOH_5mBIL-KgbzWOlXaolu2_Kv7-55l4T2DNyLWts/s640/IMG_6556+copy.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ9OvIjDYxrq_UpdCJuFqUpHPCjJbOw8t4aVB6ZBVdL0VBVjN-fdApSBF46AE25mCiWmSBJrdPgzt2TlAu4OARYckguG1KdMdeQrCCrojhycMFTxqeoJcr7xz1-p2Ze9Pj5Lik9ZONs7k/s640/IMG_6572+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">different types of betel nut cracker</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhur6HTITPnWrdd9-XVtZ0c5toRHMq_0JQ9R-KaZHkt5jhCu-zGFgUx81aHbWiJXwujshbcbFQ24wXY2wyhoZV6I9KXj934n8tGrkkI2rQSlJ4SR0EJA-k2PNSw1xuw3I-EwxunGxbSS6M/s640/IMG_6590+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">dowry boxes</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhur6HTITPnWrdd9-XVtZ0c5toRHMq_0JQ9R-KaZHkt5jhCu-zGFgUx81aHbWiJXwujshbcbFQ24wXY2wyhoZV6I9KXj934n8tGrkkI2rQSlJ4SR0EJA-k2PNSw1xuw3I-EwxunGxbSS6M/s1600/IMG_6590+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05Ow0yj7VjztijjZMHHEp4NTs8wHLeZBwTW-dc3oNmw1K9BRny8FAgOd34dGHxosPypf54WSJEe-ZqkbORQzJOfNjJ9Nlk2i_r5wLI_me2OC0OubAIGL69PVZGBtKu-AovWM8ee1I-uE/s640/IMG_6600+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">time for us to leave,the darkness creeps in,as we leave</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05Ow0yj7VjztijjZMHHEp4NTs8wHLeZBwTW-dc3oNmw1K9BRny8FAgOd34dGHxosPypf54WSJEe-ZqkbORQzJOfNjJ9Nlk2i_r5wLI_me2OC0OubAIGL69PVZGBtKu-AovWM8ee1I-uE/s1600/IMG_6600+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgehvuXkS9bfjPogWU2ccYFfze8UkqvQ6KcBWMtbDYUJk1LUPYWgzDP8ds3oMumF41L4HRSqk-4RyPlWOvJY_9TmnNPeYdWsYg_1lt8BriI5yWokwbt_A9tX8qBS0OQ2sv1b5apzAvQHjI/s640/IMG_6604+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">the lamps where lit and they shone all over,it was ablessing indeed</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgehvuXkS9bfjPogWU2ccYFfze8UkqvQ6KcBWMtbDYUJk1LUPYWgzDP8ds3oMumF41L4HRSqk-4RyPlWOvJY_9TmnNPeYdWsYg_1lt8BriI5yWokwbt_A9tX8qBS0OQ2sv1b5apzAvQHjI/s1600/IMG_6604+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Images:Lakshmi Arvind</span></div></div>

Indian Architecture and Art-Vishala,Ahmedabad,Gujarat

On our way back from Sarkhej Roza,we were at the ‘Vishalla', the traditionally typical village type designed restaurant,by Mr. Surendra Patel.Vishalla adds to its pride of presenting the typical Indian culture through its village-like environment with its old utensils museum named as ‘Vechaar'.A wal…

07Feb2012