Dreamy Spring Decor!

<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TaoE3jV4pfI/AAAAAAAAGtU/nP02IKPb3Jc/s1600-h/Lisa%20Teague%201%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="Lisa Teague 1" border="0" height="440" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TaoE3wNJqFI/AAAAAAAAGtY/sI1s_boTzdA/Lisa%20Teague%201_thumb%5B2%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="Lisa Teague 1" width="654" /></a></div><br /><h3 align="center">I have long been a fan of Designer, <a href="http://lisateague.com/">Lisa Teague </a>from New Hampshire. Her beautiful work was introduced to me by the fabulous interior photographer, <a href="http://www.salomonphoto.com/Home.html">Jamie Salomon</a>. Above is a peek into Lisa’s gorgeous Living Room. </h3><br /><h3 align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TaoE4JpetKI/AAAAAAAAGtc/3V7lm-WG9RQ/s1600-h/lisa%20Teague%202%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="lisa Teague 2" border="0" height="898" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TaoE4QqPA7I/AAAAAAAAGtg/mINQ_10_JEM/lisa%20Teague%202_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="lisa Teague 2" width="604" /></a></h3><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><h3 align="center">Her color palette is so beautiful, soothing and soft without being too monochromatic. So often we see soft color palettes that turn boring, but Lisa has an extraordinary talent to turn a soft color palette into an exquisite room.</h3><br /><p align="center">I<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TaoE4_yztTI/AAAAAAAAGtk/wtA-tKnqVik/s1600-h/lisa%20Teague%203%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="lisa Teague 3" border="0" height="882" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TaoE5YNf0EI/AAAAAAAAGto/9XOUqLqoYsg/lisa%20Teague%203_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="lisa Teague 3" width="604" /></a> </p><br /><h3 align="center">Here is another angle of the living room – notice the pop of blue on the legs of ottoman. The blue is echoed more softly on the back wall and on banister by the stairs. These are lovely ways to introduce a pop of blue and then soften it by adding paler shades elsewhere in the room. </h3><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TaoE5tttiyI/AAAAAAAAGts/HjD9tN7D9S4/s1600-h/lisa%20Teague%204%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="lisa Teague 4" border="0" height="800" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TaoE51wcq7I/AAAAAAAAGtw/J9JD5nLGtnM/lisa%20Teague%204_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="lisa Teague 4" width="604" /></a></p><br /><h3 align="center">I love her country kitchen with blackboard wall and open shelving. Notice the addition of the floor runner to add a bit of blue.</h3><br /><h3 align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TaoE6sMlueI/AAAAAAAAGt0/MI8t-xZDna8/s1600-h/Lisa%20Teague%207%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="Lisa Teague 7" border="0" height="406" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TaoE6zSmQKI/AAAAAAAAGt4/TWt1skgVVkA/Lisa%20Teague%207_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="Lisa Teague 7" width="604" /></a></h3><br /><h3 align="center">Another shade of pale, gray blue in the bedroom. </h3><br /><h3 align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TaoE7l3jeDI/AAAAAAAAGt8/44JoIQvAIQg/s1600-h/Lisa%20Teague%208%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="Lisa Teague 8" border="0" height="406" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TaoE8atvvoI/AAAAAAAAGuA/nvLDBF-maK0/Lisa%20Teague%208_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="Lisa Teague 8" width="604" /></a></h3><br /><h3 align="center">I adore the antique linen chair.</h3><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TaoE81C6REI/AAAAAAAAGuE/wAQYd0xA-gM/s1600-h/lisa%20Teague%209%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="lisa Teague 9" border="0" height="898" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TaoE94yonNI/AAAAAAAAGuI/vN4PgHZ1q8A/lisa%20Teague%209_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="lisa Teague 9" width="604" /></a></p><br /><h3 align="center">It is no surprise that Lisa is also writes a wonderful blog on color and design called <a href="http://www.colorgypsy.com/">Color Gypsy</a> you can read it <a href="http://www.colorgypsy.com/">HERE</a>. You can see more of Lisa Teague’s work on her website <a href="http://lisateague.com/">HERE</a>. Also to see more incredible interiors visit <a href="http://www.salomonphoto.com/Home.html">James Salomon Photography</a> <a href="http://www.salomonphoto.com/Home.html">HERE.</a></h3><br /><h3 align="center">What do you think readers, doesn’t this home embody a dreamy spring day?</h3><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="center"></p><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596295447535367218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rNZ4jIaxwxwl63VUGT1P-fucyzcsoCkhgTi6ECcSM03Sw1rBLPOhA96fPui6T6QaY1nchs7uj29Rbzs_7wWAZnzcyS7HTZclEdXMIUjeoXufYlv_YELsYnDQjxzdIv8MNrvzpJHyKolW/s400/Lisa+Teague+1_thumb%255B2%255D.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"></span></div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"></span><br /><p align="center">(All content copyrighted by Willow Décor. All photos James Salomon Photography – not to be used with out permission)</p>

Dreamy Spring Decor!

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Maine Coastal Gem!

<div align="center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="color:#000000;"></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569453708753379234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbvICdqk5ulspn39whDBu8XCHOCXCi_5ZMTkBmUpptK43exYljKTejGfk-aW_77LewOYAKBnsSPVl42BchkoK7W5oxQfnUv48JF7AENGIPFL0aP05byb-spBR59bg2DDLdmUc4b-ikyQmR/s400/DSC_5919064432.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;">My friend, the talented interior photographer, Jamie Salomon of </span><a href="http://www.salomonphoto.com/Home.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">James R. Salomon Photography</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">, shared this fabulous home in Bar Harbor, Maine with me recently. He was kind enough to let me provide you a private tour . </span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></div></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnMIOfDPP_ASyedOR9CqvF1goABaKec4WWVtubX7EjM0bdlTrHStZjW010x1iFWkQyN1ALGtFlMtDcqdwcifn2NhWSZmKZHlAkWLXpAegeJ4L74EhsPNFrZizaTgyg7h3ra_oonJ71MN7/s1600/DSC_5929.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569454271252321986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnMIOfDPP_ASyedOR9CqvF1goABaKec4WWVtubX7EjM0bdlTrHStZjW010x1iFWkQyN1ALGtFlMtDcqdwcifn2NhWSZmKZHlAkWLXpAegeJ4L74EhsPNFrZizaTgyg7h3ra_oonJ71MN7/s400/DSC_5929.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" /> </span><p align="center"></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The owners of this gorgeous historical home on the water wanted to do a renovation. </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"></p><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569454274925804082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9jj3AQzMDm-zYTfX08fXYby-Tk1407kW6EJNLqOO-Q2xrslV9ptV7m2sLyKfH-TNQFwXl8ML2QwYaQc98EZjFTTmS1R1iX0Tz_U4-ix3_8WrhmKKg3c2ip8u284Rg_-AzmHt9Mn-bnm3/s400/DSC_5947.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:times new roman;color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:130%;">You can see how much character the home has and they wanted to keep that feeling so they called upon Anthony Barnes of </span><a href="http://www.barnesvanze.com/html/newsite2010/cat_overview.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">Barnes Vanze Architects </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">to help design their renovation. Let's have a look:</span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbvICdqk5ulspn39whDBu8XCHOCXCi_5ZMTkBmUpptK43exYljKTejGfk-aW_77LewOYAKBnsSPVl42BchkoK7W5oxQfnUv48JF7AENGIPFL0aP05byb-spBR59bg2DDLdmUc4b-ikyQmR/s1600/DSC_5919064432.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569453708753379234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbvICdqk5ulspn39whDBu8XCHOCXCi_5ZMTkBmUpptK43exYljKTejGfk-aW_77LewOYAKBnsSPVl42BchkoK7W5oxQfnUv48JF7AENGIPFL0aP05byb-spBR59bg2DDLdmUc4b-ikyQmR/s400/DSC_5919064432.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> The Entry Hall is a lovely of mix of old and new. Notice the stone arches which lead into the Dining Room. I like the choice of the wood and white paint on the staircase.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzERDk2aGfOsQBSjv6xk55OvUVHApzpXe6S7Czy-s33Wg36JewjjOMPkw1mXiK8WbFmh3aj21YdfbVNgjXHOTPZna_slu6GLrxbe2fJersTwguIRpUSKQ5mIyp0HYHinpWMibcC7vdF2v/s1600/Jamie1.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569088022295156738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzERDk2aGfOsQBSjv6xk55OvUVHApzpXe6S7Czy-s33Wg36JewjjOMPkw1mXiK8WbFmh3aj21YdfbVNgjXHOTPZna_slu6GLrxbe2fJersTwguIRpUSKQ5mIyp0HYHinpWMibcC7vdF2v/s400/Jamie1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">The Dining Room is just beautiful. Notice how the granite stone of the archway is echoed in the stone fireplace. Also notice the detailing in this room. I love the wood arched doorway and the built in; they both also echo the stone archway. Peeking further you can see the stunning wood and marble Butler's Pantry.</span><br /></span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqTgC8fRoKUcEuYK07rThVY2ZwOKpDDg37_sLkOdhxJbt33wM5XKmqcP05SC5MfGB-N65IBlefzXB3U5PBphAM3evaU9zYi21qHPheJiDZKq3HJ_Cn4usOltk_IS5YEdSkT_t7UzlZqxq/s1600/Jamie5.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569086827072897346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqTgC8fRoKUcEuYK07rThVY2ZwOKpDDg37_sLkOdhxJbt33wM5XKmqcP05SC5MfGB-N65IBlefzXB3U5PBphAM3evaU9zYi21qHPheJiDZKq3HJ_Cn4usOltk_IS5YEdSkT_t7UzlZqxq/s400/Jamie5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> Also notice the coffered ceilings which add an additional layer of detail - the ceilings are very high, so it also brings them down a bit - I also love the turned wood chandelier.</span><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHne3ClhZgGyUDXd97VH86F4NGLon-rxleqMkFJM1zNU8dm-5O39rxsst1nB0Pxk3rMcw2w2Ymv7O3jtKhxcEuzCWvQt2KICnhwPIDCTpr2evU-abYqpMX463o5g5gg1uQAcGUMVKKKpH/s1600/DSC_5833064310.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569453709680513522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHne3ClhZgGyUDXd97VH86F4NGLon-rxleqMkFJM1zNU8dm-5O39rxsst1nB0Pxk3rMcw2w2Ymv7O3jtKhxcEuzCWvQt2KICnhwPIDCTpr2evU-abYqpMX463o5g5gg1uQAcGUMVKKKpH/s400/DSC_5833064310.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Here is a close up of the Butler's Pantry area. It is interesting to me that french doors open up right beside it. I think this is a great idea, and a very thoughtful part of the design, to have access to the Pantry for entertaining indoors and out. Great architects always think ahead!</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underlinefont-family:times new roman;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569088028271297554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhScDTmtf8j13Uo0tylpWQT87zHhhCXR3cs5ufMQey2jloQFeSW-nOT8sgg0eIp8ZJZV5kDkSYVfwB47W1Mi_wQRF0bBOyM2L-zTkCEI2HtiroeHnMxN2E_GmfdHrNl_KXibg8PKwOwpRMw/s400/Jamie7.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> </span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Moving to the Kitchen we see more period style details incorporated like this charming oval window over the sink.</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline;font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569086830272149490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChqUPJ6EqB9RuPNeeaSg1yoRXyqn1xnCN4qI4fKWixiy0PEVPDokSn24zNVHg0NglHBeVp2LVMf58iQxtS6tFaebPdJamD6pJLdh_T2_RNV81-CHgiPBx1fELFf_rEwix83mhbdiEBwQd/s400/Jamiie4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 339px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Pulling back and getting a larger view of the kitchen you can see how every inch of space was utilized including under the stairs. Also notice the stone work and the transition of stone to plaster up the staircase. I love this effect and how it cleverly solves the design problem - so you don't harshly have stone butted up against plaster.<br /></span></div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_fqmULDI8gLE9nazQMF4874ZoNWfxiCXq5GQuPK-vKxWLO7ywWGuyZWkqHrB-aNg1-koGU1eNi9-Q_TKr7stWqxZ_SKqraZ_THUi8BuT6_rFhTwfMTpYXXbHCDEtyVCMVHJcm0BqL0O0/s1600/Jamie3.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569086409504326034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_fqmULDI8gLE9nazQMF4874ZoNWfxiCXq5GQuPK-vKxWLO7ywWGuyZWkqHrB-aNg1-koGU1eNi9-Q_TKr7stWqxZ_SKqraZ_THUi8BuT6_rFhTwfMTpYXXbHCDEtyVCMVHJcm0BqL0O0/s400/Jamie3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: pointer" /> </span><p align="center"></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Another kitchen view where you can see an antique fireback incorporated into the white subway tile behind the stove. Wonderful combinations of old and new!</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underlinefont-family:times new roman;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569454929410651282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-oqVq6TM4qjXEsl6qmyWV6qh2Hcii-YuQWo3uiecoeMSR7KAK_sCvTXwaGNz_B39lDSkaoP1Gdl6cI5M5ugeaZb4WH-TI-BmmQFa1GJTeS2VhUYs7mIi_4-7n5zWqpsVzVoq4dssKQ5w/s400/DSC_5905water060441.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span><br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The family room captures the views of the water at every turn. You can only see a bit of the fireplace, but it is also the same granite stone we have been seeing in other parts of the house. Perfect coastal decor with antiques, sisal rugs and slipcovers. Notice the ceiling detail - love it!<br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4nuUKgO814ic6zug8lYdRe5AKOrVhAE9hC4VAKG9Dcneb2VBIPUeTuBBQTI-D1atcyB7MvtQyy3HY3SIkIweCkW7ThEPt4ebz3p8cUb1ny1HJFc0c3dMYYrLhxqE0NcI3U8HdbGQ3xvP/s1600/DSC_5967060907.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569453694238163618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4nuUKgO814ic6zug8lYdRe5AKOrVhAE9hC4VAKG9Dcneb2VBIPUeTuBBQTI-D1atcyB7MvtQyy3HY3SIkIweCkW7ThEPt4ebz3p8cUb1ny1HJFc0c3dMYYrLhxqE0NcI3U8HdbGQ3xvP/s400/DSC_5967060907.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> Finally a perfect tub for a perfect retreat - Isn't this a beautiful home in Maine??</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;">To learn more about Barnes Vanze Archietects click <a href="http://www.barnesvanze.com/html/newsite2010/cat_overview.html">HERE</a></span></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;">For more inspiring interiors photographed by James R. Salomon Photography click <a href="http://www.salomonphoto.com/Home.html">HERE.</a></span></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(All photos <a href="http://www.salomonphoto.com/Home.html">Jame R. Salomon Photography </a>and not to be copied with permission)</span></span></p>

Maine Coastal Gem!

My friend, the talented interior photographer, Jamie Salomon of James R. Salomon Photography , shared this fabulous home in Bar Harbor, Main...

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More of the Maine Beach Cottage

<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460534050121840834" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2yZVv-MI/AAAAAAAAEtM/rJpTn5hwHNE/s400/DSC_7037.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I wanted to share with you more of the photos Jamie Salomon of <a href="http://www.salomonphoto.com/Home.html">Salomon Photography</a>, sent to me of Interior Designer, Francine O'Donnell's wonderful Beach House in Maine. Of course the blue ceilings in some of the rooms really caught my eye, but it's the whimsical, vintage decor that kept me wanting to see more. </span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460533810764015282" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2kdqZZrI/AAAAAAAAEs0/DqJCDIP09HU/s400/DSC_7043.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">From dining room above you can see the kitchen (and the beautiful blue ceiling) through the doorway. Notice the fabulous door moulding. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460534076813177362" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2z8xdchI/AAAAAAAAEtk/PkV7gVGYSCI/s400/DSC_7034.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span> <div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I like the use of the garden table with marble top and a mix of two different chairs. The addition of old chippy garden urns and the crystal chandelier adds to the warm, relaxed feeling.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460534085051164866" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e20bdjKMI/AAAAAAAAEts/80l7IqSvpPE/s400/DSC_7030.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e3FSVOQ4I/AAAAAAAAEt8/HZSvhI1sWts/s1600/DSC_7024.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> Here you see a better photo of the table. Adding a thin stone piece on the radiator creates an instant shelf and display area for the owner's garden urns. Painted antique desk continues to enhance the cottage feel.<br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e3E1jquQI/AAAAAAAAEt0/2xokvdrDD-Q/s1600/DSC_7027.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460534366934055170" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e3E1jquQI/AAAAAAAAEt0/2xokvdrDD-Q/s400/DSC_7027.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> What an incredible eye O'Donnell has! She truly has a gift for combining vintage objects into beautiful vignettes.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460533819830854962" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2k_cGZTI/AAAAAAAAEs8/c3-rc2AnOHU/s400/DSC_7041.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Here is a closer look. Urns, statues, marble, painted tables, iron furniture, distressed mirror!! Fabulous!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460534059425127618" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2y7_03MI/AAAAAAAAEtU/UMN1BD6qa6A/s400/DSC_7036.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">An old stove becomes a table for two antique garden chairs!! So many great ideas!!</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2zQO7m9I/AAAAAAAAEtc/5KeA4oMfKgI/s1600/DSC_7035.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460534064857193426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2zQO7m9I/AAAAAAAAEtc/5KeA4oMfKgI/s400/DSC_7035.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> Here is a great shot of the dining room looking in from the living room and beyond into the kitchen.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460533798065533330" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2juW18ZI/AAAAAAAAEss/G4LqWoza9dU/s400/DSC_7045.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Gray walls continue from the dining room into the living room and provide a great backdrop for the interesting artwork. Clever mix of florals and painted antiques continue the cottage vibe.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460533477399663458" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2RDyJE2I/AAAAAAAAEsc/qVwNB6cCp_o/s400/DSC_7048.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Another view shows more vintage mirrors and books.</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2lJGTiNI/AAAAAAAAEtE/PDy_nDNBZbA/s1600/DSC_7039.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460533822423795922" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2lJGTiNI/AAAAAAAAEtE/PDy_nDNBZbA/s400/DSC_7039.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Another stone piece creates a radiator shelf.<br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2jITCuiI/AAAAAAAAEsk/_7_EXnh7PLY/s1600/DSC_7047.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460533787849046562" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2jITCuiI/AAAAAAAAEsk/_7_EXnh7PLY/s400/DSC_7047.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> Garden statue brings additional whimsy to this room.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460533461148398418" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2QHPic1I/AAAAAAAAEsM/eCVGNQJ5RAQ/s400/DSC_7053.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The bedroom has a gorgeous antique iron bed.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460533451838039170" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2PkjxpII/AAAAAAAAEsE/ZItBWcmXoNE/s400/DSC_7054.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 264px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Again we see a garden table base topped with stone - I love the artwork.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460531493889150898" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e0dmoYj7I/AAAAAAAAEr0/LnTXrONc2VM/s400/DSC_7057.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">One of my favorites is this whimsical ampersand "framed" with two vintage frames. So creative!!</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2QjgONjI/AAAAAAAAEsU/-e71N8ZFz6s/s1600/DSC_7051.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460533468734567986" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S8e2QjgONjI/AAAAAAAAEsU/-e71N8ZFz6s/s400/DSC_7051.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> Finally the bath with industrial cart holding bath products and towels. Above vintage hand mirror becomes an art piece on the wall! </span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Francine O'Donnell's Maine Beach cottage is filled with great ideas for bringing a more whimsical flair to your decor!! Thank you Francine and Jamie for sharing this great home with us!</span> </span></div></div>

More of the Maine Beach Cottage

I wanted to share with you more of the photos Jamie Salomon of Salomon Photography , sent to me of Interior Designer, Francine O'Donnel...

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Coastal New England Ocean Oasis

<span style="color:#ffff00;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442658135026644722" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4g0vMQnNvI/AAAAAAAAELc/c0vspMUWb-g/s400/jamie12.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div align="center">One of my favorite parts of writing Willow Decor is getting to know the many other talented designers, architects, artists and residential photographers that make these beautiful spaces come alive. Meeting photographer <a href="http://www.salomonphoto.com/Home.html">Jamie Salomon </a>was one of these special connections. Whether you are aware of it or not, you most likely have already seen his work. It has been featured in many magazines including, Coastal Living, Better Homes and Gardens, New England Home and several others.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442658123902824562" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4g0ui0fMHI/AAAAAAAAELU/ABUt-C8K6_I/s400/jamie+6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div>He shared with me this wonderful cottage renovation on the New England coast. As you can see the home is located out on a peninsula. At high tide it becomes an ocean oasis. Though small, it is filled with everything you need to relax. The main room above features a kitchen nook and desk area. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442658120773439362" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4g0uXKYj4I/AAAAAAAAELM/HX8md7tCYOU/s400/Jamie+3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> </div><div><div>Decorated in soothing whites and grays it is impossible not feel your tension rush away with tide. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442658117929477010" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4g0uMkVI5I/AAAAAAAAELE/JdRTmqe39WE/s400/Jamie+2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> The cottage is sparsely decorated; intentional so you take in the spectacular ocean views. Here is the couch area from a different angle. I love the whitewashed walls which remind me of sun -bleached driftwood.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442657531458743394" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4g0MDyz7GI/AAAAAAAAEKk/qsdH0nW_MV4/s400/Jamie+8.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> Opposite the seating area is a ladder to the loft above and a daybed tucked below. As you can imagine the views from every direction are breathtaking.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442657545282057362" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4g0M3Si9JI/AAAAAAAAEK0/SsmWHvFeVm8/s400/Jamie+5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 259px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div><div><div>Here is a close up of the daybed overflowing with soft pillows. The wonderful sconces provide just the right light for curling up with a good book. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442663607395574754" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4g5tubCY-I/AAAAAAAAELs/kM0qYjYWT8w/s400/Jamie+7.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" />With this view I am quite sure I would never leave - it gives a whole new meaning to word "bed-rest"!<br /><div><div><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4g0LvOcBII/AAAAAAAAEKU/ZcsvBFTaG4A/s1600-h/jamie+10.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442657525937472642" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S4g0LvOcBII/AAAAAAAAEKU/ZcsvBFTaG4A/s400/jamie+10.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Except of course to sit out on the deck and cast my line - Perhaps fish for dinner??</div><div>Have a wonderful relaxing weekend!</div><div>To see more of Jamie Salomon's work click <a href="http://www.salomonphoto.com/">here</a>.</div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">(photos J. Salomon Photography - not to be copied with out permission)</span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div>Never miss a post!! To subscribe to Willow Decor click <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify">here</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Coastal New England Ocean Oasis

One of my favorite parts of writing Willow Decor is getting to know the many other talented designers, architects, artists and residential ...

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