NO MORE BORING WALLS - PART 3

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />WALLS ARE INTERESTING THINGS</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAzAtQWT2C1JQKQB_-ulhQGqilMPSvqlZI5W3ZfPNQ8bYsFVrMAtLih13IzJflFQegIQLC1hJzuWdje5YI5NikD4xH3XOv6I-g9GwihjjhZJWUhscPbLo_44POReFRchrI67tKE8TUs11/s1600/38843615506068404_6ztNGEAc_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAzAtQWT2C1JQKQB_-ulhQGqilMPSvqlZI5W3ZfPNQ8bYsFVrMAtLih13IzJflFQegIQLC1hJzuWdje5YI5NikD4xH3XOv6I-g9GwihjjhZJWUhscPbLo_44POReFRchrI67tKE8TUs11/s400/38843615506068404_6ztNGEAc_c.jpg" width="326"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />they are necessary, yet many of us have difficulty making them attractive</div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/05/no-more-boring-walls-part-3.html#more">Read more »</a>

NO MORE BORING WALLS - PART 3

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Dreaming in Brick

<h3 align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TWjxHPm_v0I/AAAAAAAAGoc/w1DnfBH5cQE/s1600-h/peter%20montanti3_thumb%5B108%5D%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="peter montanti3_thumb[108]" border="0" height="315" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TWjxH_esMzI/AAAAAAAAGog/fKYu8inPLW8/peter%20montanti3_thumb%5B108%5D_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="peter montanti3_thumb[108]" width="400" /></a></h3><br /><h3 align="center">I have been waiting until my blog was redesigned to share this fabulous brick home with you. Of course this house is stunning but it is captured spectacularly by architectural photographer, <a href="http://www.mountainphotographics.com/"><span style="color:#333333;">Peter Montanti of Mountain Photographic</span></a><span style="color:#333333;">s</span>. He is a master at photographing interior and exterior architectural details with over 30 years experience.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TWjxINT1T7I/AAAAAAAAGok/170DnZK-wdc/s1600-h/peter%20montanti_thumb%5B17%5D%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="peter montanti_thumb[17]" border="0" height="421" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TWjxIQfnvnI/AAAAAAAAGoo/PPyYbge1QFA/peter%20montanti_thumb%5B17%5D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="peter montanti_thumb[17]" width="688" /></a></h3><h3 align="center">The house, nestled in northern Georgia, is built with post and beams and General Shale brick. The details of the house are just amazing. I fell in love with this photo of the twilight reflecting off the metal roof.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TWjxI0opmFI/AAAAAAAAGos/gh6N9StRdeg/s1600-h/peter%20montanti%202_thumb%5B55%5D%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="peter montanti 2_thumb[55]" border="0" height="839" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TWjxJLrOCLI/AAAAAAAAGow/NvG7z8SDlMc/peter%20montanti%202_thumb%5B55%5D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="peter montanti 2_thumb[55]" width="650" /></a></h3><h3 align="center">I adore the meandering brick bridge to the back door – We often see this type of connector with very straight lines, but the way this curves is just a delight. Notice the detailing on the roof line and around the windows. Also notice the lovely copper overhang – beautiful. Now for a real treat let’s see inside!</h3><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TWjxJRIgU-I/AAAAAAAAGo0/S5EDvIk7m38/s1600-h/Brick%20-%20peter%20montani%20Georgia_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="Brick - peter montani Georgia_thumb" border="0" height="638" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TWjxJpgRTeI/AAAAAAAAGo4/LOc1pVJw3Jo/Brick%20-%20peter%20montani%20Georgia_thumb_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Brick - peter montani Georgia_thumb" width="670" /></a><br /><h3 align="center">Look at that fireplace, quite an architectural feature. The post and beams come right to the floor which I think is very interesting. The wood ceiling and floors balance the expanse of brick. One of my favorite details is the metal band around the fireplace. Also notice the arched entry ways which is repeated in the arch of the fireplace opening. </h3><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TWjxJzxeI1I/AAAAAAAAGo8/fi91QeYSJsU/s1600-h/Brick%20-peter%20montanti_thumb%5B37%5D%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="Brick -peter montanti_thumb[37]" border="0" height="357" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TWjxKZ4PGBI/AAAAAAAAGpA/kCUiQFM3yXg/Brick%20-peter%20montanti_thumb%5B37%5D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Brick -peter montanti_thumb[37]" width="711" /></a><br /><h3 align="center">The kitchen is stunning! Notice there are almost no upper cabinets – the wall of arched windows is breathtaking. The black honed counters are nicely balanced by the black cabinet on the left.</h3><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TWjxKpwylHI/AAAAAAAAGpE/Vhl2pQ_NJgo/s1600-h/peter%20montanti%204_thumb%5B5%5D%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="peter montanti 4_thumb[5]" border="0" height="825" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/TWjxK4rkUSI/AAAAAAAAGpI/HGp3d_qPd08/peter%20montanti%204_thumb%5B5%5D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="peter montanti 4_thumb[5]" width="650" /></a><br /><h3 align="center"></h3><br /><h3 align="center">Finally let’s have another look at the outstanding details on the exterior. It is wonderful to see such craftsmanship. A special thank you to Peter Montanti for his wonderful photo tour. Click <a href="http://www.mountainphotographics.com/"><span style="color:#3366ff;">HERE</span></a> or on the small photo below to see more of his outstanding work. The fabulous architect was Clay Chapman. To see more of his work click <a href="http://www.periodarchitecture.com/index2.php#/home/"><span style="color:#000099;">HERE</span></a>. To read his Blog click<span style="color:#000099;"> </span><a href="http://www.chapmanarchitecture.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#000099;">HERE</span></a>. To see more brick homes by General Shale Brick, click <a href="http://www.generalshale.com/dreamHome/">HERE</a>.</h3><br /><h3 align="center"><a href="http://www.mountainphotographics.com/"></a></h3><p align="center"></p><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577975349371508866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDEpuhHmgsvBqQ6E5ZqKPo4Bftg5uHFfhqxtnbwjiF5Xl4hOjC5VY1lsSK8jX6KrEkDaroTv_tu_CvXHhlOqGughQaC2sh2psi02ctnUx1HbW8J3a8vOadgQSwGbO1NlyVKgp-G4b7I3NO/s400/peter+montanti.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 245px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><h2 align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(All Photos Property of </span><a href="http://www.mountainphotographics.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">PETER MONTANTI</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> not to be copied with out written permission)</span></h2>

Dreaming in Brick

I have been waiting until my blog was redesigned to share this fabulous brick home with you. Of course this house is stunning but it is capt...

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