Meeting Celeste and Our Best EVER 3 Fine Grains Giveaway!

<p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IEphcLpRtiw/TuLPzO6-BkI/AAAAAAAAHTM/rE5ZNp-bIUc/s1600-h/Other%252520C%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PoPzs1N0QVQ/TuLPziBoQDI/AAAAAAAAHTU/XefoDm25PgM/s1600-h/Celeste%252520and%252520Me%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Celeste and Me" border="0" height="671" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-f7U_aY5ywTs/TuLP0ADHOPI/AAAAAAAAHTc/DTwtYKjSf7Q/Celeste%252520and%252520Me_thumb%25255B7%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="Celeste and Me" width="504" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">What a busy few weeks I have had traveling around the US!! I just returned back from a wonderful visit to Palo Alto, California to visit my sister! I was also able to stop by and finally meet designer, Celeste Randolph of </span><a href="http://ambianceinteriors.net/about/#team"><span style="font-size:130%;">Ambiance Interiors.</span></a> <span style="font-size:130%;">Here we are enjoying the spectacular California sunshine on her back patio!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4tQJRwTPU34/TuLP0ygMdEI/AAAAAAAAHWc/sf4-25xkhnw/s1600-h/Celeste%252520Randolph%252520-%252520Christopher_Peacock_2%25255B1%25255D.png"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4tQJRwTPU34/TuLP0ygMdEI/AAAAAAAAHWg/5m_AaPMga7M/s1600-h/Celeste%252520Randolph%252520-%252520Christopher_Peacock_2%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="Celeste Randolph - Christopher_Peacock_2" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Vki9G4xPgQc/TuLP2cNyqBI/AAAAAAAAHTw/tMtV6S4KS3I/Celeste%252520Randolph%252520-%252520Christopher_Peacock_2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?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="Celeste Randolph - Christopher_Peacock_2" width="604" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I am sure you all remember Celeste’s gorgeous kitchen that was featured on WD last year! You can read more about it </span><a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/10/inspired-by-christopher-peacock.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">! And if you missed it make sure you do take a peek – It is just awesome!! Celeste was such a wonderful host and we had a great time getting better acquainted! Thanks Celeste it was such a treat!!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-v7AS82wEIh8/TuLP2zfsu7I/AAAAAAAAHT4/Gkc6f1lUQKo/s1600-h/Kym%252520with%252520chair%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Kym with chair" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BA243ahbL4I/TuLP3DR0dDI/AAAAAAAAHUA/dAAajGhLDnQ/Kym%252520with%252520chair_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="Kym with chair" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I wish I could have traveled down to Southern California and had a visit with my dear friend, Kymberley Fraser, creator of the 3 Fine Grains textile line and the owner of the fabulous store, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-Beautiful-Mess-Antiques/156338971066478">A Beautiful Mess</a>.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-T2aNcAhxLe0/TuLP3jGdiPI/AAAAAAAAHUI/VinQKUW0OjI/s1600-h/Kym%2525202%252520Chair%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Kym 2 Chair" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_4P8AxpZmTM/TuLP4FR2wiI/AAAAAAAAHUQ/4erR0k2RHxM/Kym%2525202%252520Chair_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="Kym 2 Chair" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Once again Kym has “wowed” us with her phenomenal designs made from authentic, original antique German grainsacks. Each year, like an angel from above, Kym gives WD readers a chance to own one of her gorgeous creations!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-AjcVh1Yvom8/TuLP4ioJ1_I/AAAAAAAAHUY/Fe2DVAh66AM/s1600-h/Kym%252520grain%252520sack%252520tree%252520%2525282%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Kym grain sack tree (2)" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DSveWorjXu0/TuLP43XxXNI/AAAAAAAAHUg/a8A1RxwA6EA/Kym%252520grain%252520sack%252520tree%252520%2525282%252529_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="Kym grain sack tree (2)" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">You might remember the wonderful Grainsack Christmas Tree we gave away last year; above is one of the trees available this year. Let’s have a look at the rest of Kym’s new Holiday Line:</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nwlys51_RG0/TuLP5Q2kqZI/AAAAAAAAHUo/T1fd40STB4g/s1600-h/Crown%252520ornaments%252520Kym%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Crown ornaments Kym" border="0" height="337" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-K5o_AzzQjKg/TuLP5nSwrKI/AAAAAAAAHUw/6xIWCSABiOA/Crown%252520ornaments%252520Kym_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="Crown ornaments Kym" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">She creates the most amazing ornaments, like these antique linen hearts with crowns. Perfect for the queen of the house!!!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hWE-ONcT9os/TuLP6EyOC-I/AAAAAAAAHU4/3SwhFBVS_fo/s1600-h/Kym%252520ornament%252520tree%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Kym ornament tree" border="0" height="581" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5GMv3wWBSjs/TuLP6u6fDTI/AAAAAAAAHVA/LsWbtxDtAvY/Kym%252520ornament%252520tree_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="Kym ornament tree" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And these fabulous monogram ornaments made from grainsack remnants!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1CE7ZFZW3yw/TuLP60nSLrI/AAAAAAAAHVI/bXqJB-tubJQ/s1600-h/albums%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="albums" border="0" height="337" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bF1ZL2ShZyk/TuLP7UI-ErI/AAAAAAAAHVQ/3kP3Rk2H3qk/albums_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="albums" width="504" /></a> </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Another new item are the grainsack covered photo albums - Love these!!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KBCXpaPG1Xs/TuLP7qA-FdI/AAAAAAAAHVY/lGojfYNy2qs/s1600-h/Kym%252520line%252520up%252520of%252520stockings%252520%2525282%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Kym line up of stockings (2)" border="0" height="337" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C0KG1pcUTLI/TuLP7-z-u2I/AAAAAAAAHVg/5EHGQKkPOcg/Kym%252520line%252520up%252520of%252520stockings%252520%2525282%252529_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="Kym line up of stockings (2)" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Kym has such incredible talent – here are her signature grainsack stockings! Aren’t they beautiful?!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MuNc-tu4tJ4/TuLP8awLyFI/AAAAAAAAHVo/RqWIO_asKPI/s1600-h/Tree%252520skirt%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Tree skirt" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MkRp8ZcE3Y0/TuLP85KAzPI/AAAAAAAAHVw/N7pJgrBD0-E/Tree%252520skirt_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="Tree skirt" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And above is the GIVEWAY – I am so giddy just announcing it! Kym has given us a gorgeous Christmas Tree Skirt. It is handmade from authentic, original, antique German grainsacks. It is lined on the back side with burlap and has a burlap rope trim going all around it. It measures 60" and it retails for $725!!! Awesome, right?!!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LyHGOVOcq6E/TuLP9k8P5rI/AAAAAAAAHV4/HuUkZKyffes/s1600-h/Kym%252520Sugar%252520plum%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="Kym Sugar plum" border="0" height="1136" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1QSB0tp0dg4/TuLP-JB12mI/AAAAAAAAHWA/ragMLfHMZO8/Kym%252520Sugar%252520plum_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="Kym Sugar plum" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">To enter to win just leave a comment below. For an extra chance to win begin following A Beautiful Mess on Facebook click <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-Beautiful-Mess-Antiques/156338971066478">HERE</a>. For a third chance to win begin following Willow Décor on my Facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Willow-Decor/178239578868796#!/pages/Willow-Decor/178239578868796?sk=wall">HERE</a>. Finally re-tweet this post on Twitter and have another chance!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5Vf-8ZRiwCs/TuLP-icPydI/AAAAAAAAHWI/JDB4mqzA6QA/s1600-h/wreath%252520on%252520the%252520door%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="wreath on the door" border="0" height="649" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UE1XJRZAO6Q/TuLQEsaRNGI/AAAAAAAAHWk/_d8fq4mQXVA/wreath%252520on%252520the%252520door_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="wreath on the door" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, you can contact Kym at (805) 630-3727 and she will ship them out right away! A huge “Thank You” to Kym and best of luck to everyone! I will announce a winner next Saturday! Good Luck!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Photo credits: </span><a href="http://dustyluinteriors.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Lu Tapp Photography</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">, French Kissed)</span></p>

Meeting Celeste and Our Best EVER 3 Fine Grains Giveaway!

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An Exquisite French Manor in Utah

<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432506196464203986" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QjmmBbeNI/AAAAAAAAD6Q/lfyYNqsBXq0/s400/utah+add+2" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> Earlier in the week I promised you a tour of a wonderful newly constructed house in Utah. Built by a reader of WD and her husband (who previously worked for Christopher Peacock Kitchens). The house is an wonderful example of true craftsmanship.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432501884825335634" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2Qfrn6nd1I/AAAAAAAAD5w/Rl6rKqMuMDM/s400/Utah+0++house" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /> We were able to get a private sneak peak into this home which they refer to as the "French House". The home is currently for sale, and unfurnished.<br />More often than not designers spend large amounts of time bringing interest and depth to plain rooms. I think it's important to show how wonderful and warm a home can look, even unfurnished, for you to have a true appreciation what good architecture and craftsmanship can bring to a space. Even empty this home is stunning.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432501880355359858" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QfrXQ5DHI/AAAAAAAAD5o/oMqUSaz_jws/s400/Utah+0+foyer" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> The main entry, though not grand in size is really beautiful. Notice the key details here: herringbone floors, hand forged iron railings, exquisite moulding details and a beamed ceiling. Beyond we see an interesting curved hallway.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432501532884879490" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QfXI1eSII/AAAAAAAAD5I/kpMt1yJRwcw/s400/Utah+2+kitchen+hand+hewn+beams" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /> Here is a close up of the reclaimed hand hewn barn beams<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432501525704005234" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QfWuFa1nI/AAAAAAAAD44/ChM8eKv_qW8/s400/utah1+Kitchen" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /> Of course when the builder is also a world class cabinet maker you know the kitchen will be the jewel of the home and this one is gorgeous! It has a very Christopher Peacock feel, but I think this particular kitchen has even more personality. I love the front X detailing on the center island. Also notice the coffered ceiling. I also like the choice of light fixtures!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432501873331808146" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2Qfq9GWJ5I/AAAAAAAAD5Y/FDZrlvQUWrI/s400/Utah+1a" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /> Notice the the first center island has a soft curve to it, which was harder to see in the picture above. Having a conversation at a curved island versus a straight one is much more enjoyable. You should always try to incorporate even a soft curve in a kitchen island if possible.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432504408187343570" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2Qh-gLAEtI/AAAAAAAAD6A/2pC29MOL_Xs/s400/utah+add+kitchen" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> I love the subtle diamond shaped marble tile backsplash. As expected the kitchen is outfitted with top of the line appliances.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432501536348406434" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QfXVvPgqI/AAAAAAAAD5Q/T9F6tBgvkZY/s400/Utah+2" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> The first island has been thoughtfully designed with a step down so guests can't view a messy sink. The second island is topped walnut for food prep.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432506192845902274" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QjmYiwkcI/AAAAAAAAD6I/jBa5gMQ66SU/s400/Utah+add+1" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /> Here is a close up of the corner detailing on the island! Wonderful!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432501530326909266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QfW_TmwVI/AAAAAAAAD5A/CrXmbvZItrE/s400/Utah+Walnut+Tops+breadboard" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> A close up of the walnut top - notice its tongue in groove and bread board sides.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432501513564605394" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QfWA3KS9I/AAAAAAAAD4w/jH9gwb7K0m4/s400/Utah5+Lving+room" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> Coffered ceilings continue in the Living room, which also has a stunning fireplace and surround. Can you imagine how wonderful this home would look furnished?<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432501135500842562" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QfAAdvFkI/AAAAAAAAD4g/3C-HxbXcZB0/s400/Utah+4a+Dining+room" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> The dining room with French doors and interesting moulding details<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432501131943347874" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2Qe_zNkBqI/AAAAAAAAD4Y/4X7GDFKp_RQ/s400/Utah5Family+room" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> The family room continues the coffered ceilings. I love the fireplace! My imagination is going wild furnishing it in my head!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432500693732734434" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QemSwAteI/AAAAAAAAD3o/bTx8votdIsU/s400/Utah+7+stairway" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /> The curved staircase is just stunning - hand forged iron railings are beautiful.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432500701677749266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QemwWQBBI/AAAAAAAAD34/BLyPlAsCE4c/s400/Utah+5+Master+bath" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> A quick peek into the master bath which reveals a coveted zinc soaking tub.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432500700149897778" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2Qemqp-2jI/AAAAAAAAD3w/0rYX6AaEfWs/s400/Utah+6+Porch+of+MBAth" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /> This porch off the Master bedroom is one of several porches to take in the spectacular mountain views.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432500691169918098" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QemJM_PJI/AAAAAAAAD3g/Lv_76FNcVXs/s400/Utah+8a+View+form+back+of+house" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /> Notice that the outdoor detailing and stonework are as elaborate and thoughtful as the indoor detailing. This shows just part of the back of the home. See the mountains on the right.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432501877635202098" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QfrNIWvDI/AAAAAAAAD5g/KnG1lpPSmIw/s400/Utah+0a+house+side" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /> Here is a side view - a lovely landscaped path - notice the copper gutters and cedar shake roof. More spectacular mountain views.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432506199507264354" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QjmxW842I/AAAAAAAAD6Y/gyFqOPjOOLg/s400/Utah+add+3" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> I adore the charm of these shutters!<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2Qe_apl2MI/AAAAAAAAD4I/U0-O4RH3Z48/s1600-h/Utah+4+Shutter+detail"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432501125350021314" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2Qe_apl2MI/AAAAAAAAD4I/U0-O4RH3Z48/s400/Utah+4+Shutter+detail" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>No detail was left out. Look at the close up of these iron fleur de lys.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2Qdc6L4DmI/AAAAAAAAD3Y/8wJKB8xMzkQ/s1600-h/Utah+9+Garage"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432499433008270946" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2Qdc6L4DmI/AAAAAAAAD3Y/8wJKB8xMzkQ/s400/Utah+9+Garage" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Even the garage was not overlooked. I love the heft and depth of the stone outside the garage. Look closely to see the herringbone brick detail in the driveway.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QdcuhWU6I/AAAAAAAAD3Q/sU6-WXfLo14/s1600-h/Utah+last"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432499429877109666" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2QdcuhWU6I/AAAAAAAAD3Q/sU6-WXfLo14/s400/Utah+last" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>This gorgeous house is a spectacular example of craftsmanship. It was recently on the local "Parade of Homes". For more information on this home and to see<br />the real estate listing click <a href="http://www.utahrealestate.com/927044">here</a>. </div><div>For more information on the iron work and railings click <a href="http://utahwoodandiron.com/marshall-haglund/">here.</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>

An Exquisite French Manor in Utah

Earlier in the week I promised you a tour of a wonderful newly constructed house in Utah. Built by a reader of WD and her husband (who prev...

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Spectacular Greenwich Home Tour

<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426755315924176242" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-1NSifjXI/AAAAAAAADyY/t5-ulQJvC-c/s400/MLS+Greenwich+Dining.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /> This lovely home in Greenwich, Connecticut was recently featured in CT Cottage and Gardens. <div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426755319241559170" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-1Ne5azII/AAAAAAAADyQ/IkiuOZUtQB8/s400/MLS+Greenwich+outdoor.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center">Located in the exclusive Sherwood Farms area of Greenwich this home was just listed for sale. Advertised as owned and decorated by an interior designer I was immediately intrigued. Let have a quick tour...</div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426755145132581490" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-1DWSmonI/AAAAAAAADyI/eI26DYfn1l0/s400/MLS+Greenwich+Entry.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center">The beautiful front to back entry has 11 foot ceilings. I adore <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">entrys</span> that allow you to view straight out to the back of the house. I also love the light the comes in with this type of window/door placement. Notice the lovely bridal staircase and incredible moulding detail. Banister is ebony stained with white painted accents, a popular trend.</div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426755479177087650" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-1WytBSqI/AAAAAAAADyg/3NK-DNH6kpc/s400/MLS+Greenwich+Library.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /> Off to the left of the entry you can see the Library. Advertised as an antique English pine library with adjacent game room with wet bar; the detail is amazing. I am a stickler for symmetry so I really like the two doors on either side of the fireplace. The brown painted ceiling adds a coziness to the 11 foot ceilings. I also love the jazzy zebra chairs to lighten things up bit. Flat screen TV above the fireplace makes me think this is a real recreation area for the family. You can see an air hockey table through the french doors.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426755139554337042" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-1DBgpYRI/AAAAAAAADyA/49D0bl0OXRw/s400/MLS+Greenwich+Kitchen2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /><br />The kitchen has a definite Christopher Peacock feel. No real surprise as we are in Greenwich where a large number of his kitchens have been installed. The listing does not call it out as a Peacock kitchen but surely it has the look with the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Carrera</span> marble, white cabinets and bin pulls. I do like the contemporary stools which give this kitchen a bit of edginess. I also like the wide floor boards, the rattan chairs and the worn farm table. They add a nice, earthy texture and feeling to what could be a cold space.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426755142099988018" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-1DK_k7jI/AAAAAAAADx4/s3tSV818xFs/s400/MLS+Greenwich+Kitchen.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /><br />Ice box latches and bin pulls make me think if its not Peacock, its a good copy. I also like the heft of the two inch marble counters.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426755133198165986" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-1Cp1N5-I/AAAAAAAADxw/VMlPRTDL55s/s400/MLS+Greenwich+family.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /><br />The Family Room must be off the kitchen, but its hard to tell. It is a lovely area filled with light from at least two sides. The all white decor makes me think the children may be relegated to the library area. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bobo</span> Intriguing Objects chandelier hangs above, which now can bought via Restoration Hardware.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426754761269785090" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-0tASlMgI/AAAAAAAADxg/gsD8n8p45O4/s400/MLS+Greenwich+Dining.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /> The Dining Room is beautiful. I love the off white/gray wall tones. Mirrored table and huge fireplace surely make for sparking, magical dinner parties. The Chandelier looks a bit small for the space. I would also like to see more artwork. Perhaps the owners have replaced the light fixtures, prior to listing the home. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-0tCXxltI/AAAAAAAADxo/GK23ekI8jNc/s1600-h/MLS+GreenwichLiving.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426754761828439762" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-0tCXxltI/AAAAAAAADxo/GK23ekI8jNc/s400/MLS+GreenwichLiving.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The Living room continues the soothing gray palette. Notice the Mora clock on the right. I also like the garden urns on the acrylic tables. Its very unexpected.<br /><div><div><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-0sn5-rdI/AAAAAAAADxQ/WQjROHxaWLo/s1600-h/MLS+GreenwichMBedroom.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426754754724146642" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-0sn5-rdI/AAAAAAAADxQ/WQjROHxaWLo/s400/MLS+GreenwichMBedroom.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The Master Bedroom also has a wonderful gray/taupe palette. I find it interesting that in such a large room they would locate the bed in front of the window alcove- but it does look lovely. We find some more acrylic chairs against the far right wall. The two chairs on the far left side of the photo confuse me though. From this angle the taupe one looks out of place. It is also interesting to note that is the first room we have seen drapes. </div><div><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-0TjUGloI/AAAAAAAADxA/_GNttV2omSA/s1600-h/MLS+Greenwich+Sunroom.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426754323994809986" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-0TjUGloI/AAAAAAAADxA/_GNttV2omSA/s400/MLS+Greenwich+Sunroom.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Finally the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sunroom</span> which opens to the fabulously long veranda/covered porch. The "SIN" sign speaks to me - and I like the furry pillows. Both add some more of the edginess we have seen in some of the other rooms. Again we see drapes, perhaps these are to shield the sun.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-0TUAWW2I/AAAAAAAADw4/wg8ygqh2w_c/s1600-h/MLS+Greenwich+Porch2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426754319885425506" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-0TUAWW2I/AAAAAAAADw4/wg8ygqh2w_c/s400/MLS+Greenwich+Porch2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Here is the a photo of the back of the house and the spectacular veranda.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-z5z-3_NI/AAAAAAAADww/y1_MphBO83E/s1600-h/MLS+Greenwich+Porch.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426753881792576722" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S0-z5z-3_NI/AAAAAAAADww/y1_MphBO83E/s400/MLS+Greenwich+Porch.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> A close up of the porch. The orange couch is an interesting choice. </div><div>The listing mentions:<br /><div><div><div><em>the French doors lead to verandas from most public rooms with private views of conservation land. The second floor features a wonderful master suite with a Waterworks bathroom and walk-in closets. Five additional family bedrooms are on the second floor, and the partially finished lower level offers play space and an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">au</span> pair suite</em>.</div><div>It is really a lovely home and a fun tour for all of us!!</div><div></div><div>For more information on this house click <a href="http://www.sothebyshomes.com/greenwich/sales/0064984">here.</a> </div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sothebys</span>)</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div></div>

Spectacular Greenwich Home Tour

This lovely home in Greenwich, Connecticut was recently featured in CT Cottage and Gardens. Located in the exclusive Sherwood Farms area of...

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