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FAVORITE COASTAL LOOKS ON PINTEREST

<div style="text-align: center;"><br />PINTEREST FAVORITES</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/CBIDdesign/coastal-love/">COASTAL DECOR</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJMWLX_pGTgovPu3mM4Vt4gmfRERe2SsRR__GCIjThmsgAQOdYLbs1mcy5mTvAa7KZTGivzB7Zl6qB3AzonSPzySOGFglz4-oyPxwZ6Kzvq8Tk7D42qYDydgkI2K-9BYYWCL3vTzpYNo/s1600/45+coastal+living+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJMWLX_pGTgovPu3mM4Vt4gmfRERe2SsRR__GCIjThmsgAQOdYLbs1mcy5mTvAa7KZTGivzB7Zl6qB3AzonSPzySOGFglz4-oyPxwZ6Kzvq8Tk7D42qYDydgkI2K-9BYYWCL3vTzpYNo/s1600/45+coastal+living+room.jpg"></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />ON MY BOARDS, HERE ARE THE TOP TEN PINS....<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/05/favorite-coastal-looks-on-pinterest.html#more">Read more »</a>

FAVORITE COASTAL LOOKS ON PINTEREST

PINTEREST FAVORITES COASTAL DECOR ON MY BOARDS, HERE ARE THE TOP TEN PINS.... Read more »

6:40 AM

COASTAL COLORS

<div class="ReadMsgTop" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; margin: 5px 0px;"><br /><ul style="list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><li style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Helvetica Neue', 'BBAlpha Sans', 'S60 Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><br />WHEN THE BEACH IS A STATE OF MIND</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Helvetica Neue', 'BBAlpha Sans', 'S60 Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Helvetica Neue', 'BBAlpha Sans', 'S60 Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8BaCLMGWW55ifvBP-qw8RK7dfe14HqZiK1fLUlRrsSWSWopC69xhiVCPkICyaMLgeynBWbPXnFtuc4vjBNAQh8Kemob_-gI5DyRjGVxIrL7xAw6LAqN7ic3FYSh3CS5H9zADS3QvG_-e/s1600/50f47bd5a227c60e864d0504cbb210de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8BaCLMGWW55ifvBP-qw8RK7dfe14HqZiK1fLUlRrsSWSWopC69xhiVCPkICyaMLgeynBWbPXnFtuc4vjBNAQh8Kemob_-gI5DyRjGVxIrL7xAw6LAqN7ic3FYSh3CS5H9zADS3QvG_-e/s640/50f47bd5a227c60e864d0504cbb210de.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Helvetica Neue', 'BBAlpha Sans', 'S60 Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><br />Coastal decor is one of my all time favorites.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Helvetica Neue', 'BBAlpha Sans', 'S60 Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><br />I live on the West Coast, but any coast would do.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Helvetica Neue', 'BBAlpha Sans', 'S60 Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><br />Its a casual, easy living, non-fussy way of decorating.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Helvetica Neue', 'BBAlpha Sans', 'S60 Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><br />A nod to the seashore in a 'not in your face' sort of way... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Helvetica Neue', 'BBAlpha Sans', 'S60 Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><br />not contrived ... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web Regular', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Helvetica Neue', 'BBAlpha Sans', 'S60 Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><br />a lifestyle not a trend.</div><br /></li></ul></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/10/coastal-colors.html#more">Read more »</a>

COASTAL COLORS

WHEN THE BEACH IS A STATE OF MIND Coastal decor is one of my all time favorites. I live on the West Coast, but any coast would do. Its a...

1:51 AM

BEACH HOUSE NEUTRALS

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><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 /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><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 /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br><br />Sometimes I feel that we are overdone here in the OC.  We have the ocean close by, the warm sand between our toes, ocean breezes to cool our summers, palm trees punctuating our neighborhoods and a surf board in every garage - but our homes look like carbon copy Spanish villas with red tile roofs and stucco walls and our interiors bear no resemblance to the coastal region we pay so dearly to be near.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZVzeVUn9bYLHjmG1IbIwCGG4_UFAdg5XHBYCGPyNQmls8NOWj6o7872_j5J4azZVgxW6x6d05Mx1ZahPWKt-f3pWokvBy-W_uDYRrNsIPrjZ_usGqhA9zcqNhR3DE_pVvssp41Z03_pc/s1600/nzflavour+bs+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZVzeVUn9bYLHjmG1IbIwCGG4_UFAdg5XHBYCGPyNQmls8NOWj6o7872_j5J4azZVgxW6x6d05Mx1ZahPWKt-f3pWokvBy-W_uDYRrNsIPrjZ_usGqhA9zcqNhR3DE_pVvssp41Z03_pc/s640/nzflavour+bs+com.jpg" width="640"></a></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 /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/05/beach-house-neutrals.html#more">Read more »</a>

BEACH HOUSE NEUTRALS

Sometimes I feel that we are overdone here in the OC. We have the ocean close by, the warm sand between our toes, ocean breezes to cool our...

12:24 AM

COLORS GO COASTAL

<br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>BLUE UNDERTONES WITHOUT BEING OVERTLY BLUE....<br><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUh_EAgDmlMr_kJQxBnKv8QuFMG3Gf_nULVBEDoBKA0CdsxJ9N_hE_PbArdVrCE8lja23KqLTcPAVo_7gM2Q1IoLW-ALn9MEzOFa2BXlEE-waZp4OmNpbOh8EoHTHniM7i4sK2kH4L3Iv/s1600/traditional-living-room++HOUZZ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUh_EAgDmlMr_kJQxBnKv8QuFMG3Gf_nULVBEDoBKA0CdsxJ9N_hE_PbArdVrCE8lja23KqLTcPAVo_7gM2Q1IoLW-ALn9MEzOFa2BXlEE-waZp4OmNpbOh8EoHTHniM7i4sK2kH4L3Iv/s640/traditional-living-room++HOUZZ.jpg" usa="true" width="640"></a></div><br><br />Undertones are tricky beasts.  For example, grays are nothing but undertones - except for the pure concrete colors - it is what makes them beautiful and versatile.  Sometimes the undertone shows up more strongly than we like.  A blue undertone, for example, may be too blue on the walls.  Or is it?  Wall color, especially in an empty room, will look much stronger before furniture and furnishings are added.  Sometime it just pays to wait a little.  The wall color will fade to the background as you add your furniture and decor.<br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/04/colors-go-coastal.html#more">Read more »</a>

COLORS GO COASTAL

BLUE UNDERTONES WITHOUT BEING OVERTLY BLUE.... Undertones are tricky beasts. For example, grays are nothing but undertones - except for the...

8:39 PM

Where I’ve Been and Where I’m Going!!!

<div align="center"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hgBzru8MYqA/UHoXRvN3B1I/AAAAAAAAH6A/c_PJoY_Tkwk/s1600-h/blog%252520lion%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img alt="blog lion" height="331" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-32O9Ket7AyM/UHoXSNP3Y3I/AAAAAAAAH6I/-1KVfNJ185Y/blog%252520lion_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="blog lion" width="500" /></a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">It’s been so long since I’ve posted. Thank you to everyone who has emailed me enquiring if I am okay and well. Yes, I am fine, just been busy with my family, my design clients and …….a new beach house!</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-32_VN07YChE/UHoXTCH8W3I/AAAAAAAAH6Q/uuZRMzorGNA/s1600-h/blog%252520family%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-32_VN07YChE/UHoXTCH8W3I/AAAAAAAAH6Y/-OvT3j1drGY/s1600-h/blog%252520family%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="blog family" height="292" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bOBlgsSdT1E/UHoXUY4u60I/AAAAAAAAH6c/acV43Z6DidE/blog%252520family_thumb%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="blog family" width="600" /></a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">Summer was outstanding! Africa was beyond amazing! Dave had a fabulous birthday trip and checked one off his Bucket List! </span><span style="font-size: small;">Here is a photo of us in Cape Town! </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wBwi1Zkf0o8/UHoXVJpJFRI/AAAAAAAAH6k/GF-R3POSF1w/s1600-h/blog%252520cape%252520grace%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wBwi1Zkf0o8/UHoXVJpJFRI/AAAAAAAAH6s/af1zFfgY8B0/s1600-h/blog%252520cape%252520grace%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="blog cape grace" height="331" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-H8N-czYegrE/UHoXXDG489I/AAAAAAAAH6w/7eBdNhHb7o0/blog%252520cape%252520grace_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="blog cape grace" width="500" /></a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">And here is the dining room of the gorgeous Cape Grace Hotel. I hope to do another specific post in the future of all the amazing things we saw and encountered, but suffice to say it really was a trip of lifetime.</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-M8V4apCoR7k/UHoXX7AJa3I/AAAAAAAAH64/4gGnDupGxNo/s1600-h/blog%252520kids%252520good%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-M8V4apCoR7k/UHoXX7AJa3I/AAAAAAAAH7A/QEX7DplDYtc/s1600-h/blog%252520kids%252520good%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="blog kids good" height="331" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QUdN7QEsF5w/UHoXZ-jOtcI/AAAAAAAAH7E/ppRhQsBwiHA/blog%252520kids%252520good_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="blog kids good" width="500" /></a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">Zambia was also incredible – each day was an adventure in every sense of the word.</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-W1S25du6TLM/UHoXaXMvBOI/AAAAAAAAH7M/YwGWKZ-lYUQ/s1600-h/201107-singita-ebony-lodge%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-W1S25du6TLM/UHoXaXMvBOI/AAAAAAAAH7U/JwfauoIpgws/s1600-h/201107-singita-ebony-lodge%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="201107-singita-ebony-lodge" height="403" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DacJHAZkUi0/UHoXbYZE7AI/AAAAAAAAH7Y/cN_3lfI9HFo/201107-singita-ebony-lodge_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="201107-singita-ebony-lodge" width="400" /></a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">The Singita Ebony Lodge in Sabi Sands was like a dream. I have never in my life encountered a more spectacular place. </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iP48oJzAXBI/UHoXcYQjvjI/AAAAAAAAH7g/gl2zlKzhznY/s1600-h/elepahnt%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="elepahnt" height="357" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UacerqmD9mU/UHoXc4s636I/AAAAAAAAH7o/NfGgzeybMeU/elepahnt_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="elepahnt" width="500" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">The people, the landscape, the animals, the places we stayed were incredible. </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pVqZmOQqLqg/UHoXdjWIYqI/AAAAAAAAH7w/E-f8u3Y9rxY/s1600-h/blog%252520cheetah%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pVqZmOQqLqg/UHoXdjWIYqI/AAAAAAAAH74/D73KIsz0VWM/s1600-h/blog%252520cheetah%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="blog cheetah" height="331" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-raTmRMM3VJ4/UHoXfd41-RI/AAAAAAAAH78/ELvtwTPg6Ck/blog%252520cheetah_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="blog cheetah" width="500" /></a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">I have been touched by Africa </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tpdQ-hoVZsY/UHoXgL8WjaI/AAAAAAAAH8E/HJAgupy7eD8/s1600-h/blog%252520family%252520rhino%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tpdQ-hoVZsY/UHoXgL8WjaI/AAAAAAAAH8M/ZDFiOp34V_Q/s1600-h/blog%252520family%252520rhino%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="blog family rhino" height="331" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Bm_P4EphF5k/UHoXh4elT9I/AAAAAAAAH8Q/r_NjkQZMBFM/blog%252520family%252520rhino_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="blog family rhino" width="500" /></a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">and we all agreed that we returned home changed by our experiences. Memories to last a lifetime.</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bZaJuzSDYVQ/UHoXiYF_pUI/AAAAAAAAH8Y/ldQpqncbpJs/s1600-h/witch%252520test2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bZaJuzSDYVQ/UHoXiYF_pUI/AAAAAAAAH8g/P28VEcwlHpU/s1600-h/witch%252520test2%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="witch test2" height="450" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1YVoZ7SW3P0/UHoXjtudXYI/AAAAAAAAH8k/lOSwcvcRg9w/witch%252520test2_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="witch test2" width="450" /></a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">When we got back I fulfilled something on my own Bucket List – I was in the Annisquam summer musical –The Wizard of Oz.  I was the Wicked Witch of the West!  Ha, ha – so funny, right?!  </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mkTkZTATJZU/UHoXkIEpuII/AAAAAAAAH8s/FdgqMCcNoqQ/s1600-h/witch%252520test%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mkTkZTATJZU/UHoXkIEpuII/AAAAAAAAH80/MqyJaNCorCs/s1600-h/witch%252520test%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="witch test" height="331" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uLd_cWSltQ8/UHoXlqoas3I/AAAAAAAAH84/lwOlaRsOinA/witch%252520test_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="witch test" width="500" /></a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">I shared the stage with my son, niece and nephew and my sweet sister, who was backstage supporting me and the rest of the cast.  What fun we all had! More memories to last a lifetime!</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LB25DGboqWY/UHoXlzjaolI/AAAAAAAAH9A/d6BhJAyO0Tw/s1600-h/blog%252520lighthouse%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LB25DGboqWY/UHoXlzjaolI/AAAAAAAAH9I/cUxgBpi-n3M/s1600-h/blog%252520lighthouse%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="blog lighthouse" height="371" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VsRBGYsJljc/UHoXnPWkDZI/AAAAAAAAH9M/klcH7L-WXZ4/blog%252520lighthouse_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="blog lighthouse" width="500" /></a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">At the end of the summer we sold our lovely, beach house and bought another house three doors away; closer to the ocean and the lighthouse.  </span><span style="font-size: small;">It’s a 1920’s shingle style and over the next six months we will be renovating it and making it ours.  Meanwhile, I have been busy with my design clients, my family and the children’s school.  I admire the Bloggers who masterfully balance it all (but I just keep falling over)!! </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mUbYZXItlJ4/UHoXo_r23wI/AAAAAAAAH9k/NJ_r97icQX4/s1600-h/sunset%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mUbYZXItlJ4/UHoXo_r23wI/AAAAAAAAH9s/I5XElFaam_Q/s1600-h/sunset%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="sunset" height="331" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rGwjftYhuCg/UHoXqpZyK-I/AAAAAAAAH9w/WEeZmDPz3gA/sunset_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="sunset" width="500" /></a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(sunset on the Zambezi River, Zambia)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">For the next few months, I will not be posting often. Please forgive the blogging break and my inevitable, erratic future posts, but things have gotten so busy and I can’t commit the hours to the computer that I used to.  If you want to follow my crazy schedule it would be best to subscribe to Willow Décor via email. My posts will go directly to your email, so you won’t miss anything. Also, to all my dear readers, please let me know how YOU are doing! I so enjoy your emails and comments – I read and try to reply to every one!! (Thank you menopause, for keeping me awake from 2 am at 4 am, I get all my emails done!)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BBxSlJ1Umgo/UHoXrWgLegI/AAAAAAAAH94/RWV02GLBgpE/s1600-h/blog%252520victoria%252520falls%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BBxSlJ1Umgo/UHoXrWgLegI/AAAAAAAAH-A/TJro_7jvlRg/s1600-h/blog%252520victoria%252520falls%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="blog victoria falls" height="331" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-q_LbYlGZaEo/UHoXsmhRCdI/AAAAAAAAH-E/JBEpbGJc3WU/blog%252520victoria%252520falls_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="blog victoria falls" width="500" /></a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Victoria Falls – Zambia)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">So until I can keep all the balls in the air at the same time, I will try to keep dodging the ones falling on my head.  Know I will be back, and until then I am wishing you lots of happiness and beautiful spaces.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">xox- Gina</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(all photos and content property of Willow Decor and not to be copied with out permission)</span></div>

Where I’ve Been and Where I’m Going!!!

It’s been so long since I’ve posted. Thank you to everyone who has emailed me enquiring if I am okay and well. Yes, I am fine, just been bus...

2:00 PM

Cape Cod Beauty!

<p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-W3naC-W8xlI/Tir-o0g7ctI/AAAAAAAAG-o/4XW_3pW2aG4/s1600-h/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525201%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="woods hole Hart architects 1" border="0" height="427" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Urg-rqGd3EY/Tir-pSn8M6I/AAAAAAAAG-s/BXavjTu2y5w/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525201_thumb%25255B12%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="woods hole Hart architects 1" width="602" /></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I have been spending some down time with my family at the beach – no TV and limited computer access. Peaceful and relaxing time. Being at the ocean is so inspirational to me that I wanted to share with you this gorgeous home in Cape Cod, designed by the wonderful firm, Hart Architects. </span><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8ffOKaZ6Ymo/Tir-ph1Fv4I/AAAAAAAAG-w/YDnqKK1jwk4/s1600-h/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525202%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="woods hole Hart architects 2" border="0" height="456" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qlQ7f7zeLwU/Tir-qbWZopI/AAAAAAAAG-0/DMrj53actUo/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525202_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="woods hole Hart architects 2" width="604" /></span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A spectacular ocean front property renovated to support a modern family’s needs. I love the softness of the crushed gravel driveway, so common on the Cape.</span><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-w5NH1kAlVVU/Tir-qgT95TI/AAAAAAAAG-4/7BTccOVZm6A/s1600-h/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525204%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="woods hole Hart architects 4" border="0" height="507" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0bkF2gnZ6xY/Tir-q30WgtI/AAAAAAAAG-8/pP_TUGojlIw/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525204_thumb%25255B6%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="woods hole Hart architects 4" width="404" /></span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The architects were phenomenal, really paying to attention to every beautiful detail. Let’s have a look inside.</span><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fB0y8V0hOKc/Tir-rAPRxvI/AAAAAAAAG_A/wJdbKWtR5zE/s1600-h/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525209%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="woods hole Hart architects 9" border="0" height="432" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Vr5kKrSgbp8/Tir-rcKAEjI/AAAAAAAAG_E/C7NB0Itc4VE/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525209_thumb%25255B10%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="woods hole Hart architects 9" width="604" /></span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The living room is lovely. Notice the deep arched entry ways and beamed ceilings. I love the x detailing on the doors and the soft graceful turn of the staircase. Notice that the room is painted white, but because there is so much architectural interest, the room is warm and inviting. Looking through the doorway on the right you can see the library.</span><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-osPDKcc6-bQ/Tir-r0RBOGI/AAAAAAAAG_I/-jJpkDh68Q4/s1600-h/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525206%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-osPDKcc6-bQ/Tir-r0RBOGI/AAAAAAAAG_M/nZat62mC49M/s1600-h/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525206%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="woods hole Hart architects 6" border="0" height="439" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-im1TnkINsZk/Tir-sT6bBNI/AAAAAAAAG_Q/-7l7kPYjvm8/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525206_thumb%25255B12%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="woods hole Hart architects 6" width="610" /></a></span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I adore the warmth of an all wood room. You can see a bit of the ocean through the French doors - I could spend hours here!</span><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-03dHV2dq7c4/Tir-srcJcKI/AAAAAAAAG_U/737KZRyp25M/s1600-h/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525207%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-03dHV2dq7c4/Tir-srcJcKI/AAAAAAAAG_Y/6J4Ru5rkv50/s1600-h/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525207%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="woods hole Hart architects 7" border="0" height="431" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-T2m-R0kgfLg/Tir-tBsFwEI/AAAAAAAAG_c/4eGJp2eG21U/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525207_thumb%25255B9%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="woods hole Hart architects 7" width="608" /></a></span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The family room is lovely of palette of white and soft blue. You can see the kitchen beyond. I like the columns and the half wall division between the two spaces. Its visually gives each room its own defined area, but still feels very open and airy.</span><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aq1TwY9apEk/Tir-tazVXjI/AAAAAAAAG_g/dIzhmhSIUZs/s1600-h/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525207a%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aq1TwY9apEk/Tir-tazVXjI/AAAAAAAAG_k/EtMl9f4OhdE/s1600-h/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525207a%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="woods hole Hart architects 7a" border="0" height="454" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Decza2Cqr0w/Tir-t1MWTCI/AAAAAAAAG_o/6vhP2TgN2T8/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525207a_thumb%25255B8%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="woods hole Hart architects 7a" width="607" /></a></span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Another photo which shows the kitchen more closely. White cabinetry, subway tiles and bin pulls keep it classic but fresh.</span><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Hc9WCdXTKBM/Tir-uT-_q3I/AAAAAAAAG_s/ZBH3_3f5_Fg/s1600-h/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525207b%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="woods hole Hart architects 7b" border="0" height="454" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-n0eaI1_SCmY/Tir-uoqhuLI/AAAAAAAAG_w/D-s10FEfYVo/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525207b_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="woods hole Hart architects 7b" width="604" /></span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A second kitchen area has a wonderful cozy keeping area. Perfect for enjoying that morning cup of coffee. Notice the peaked ceiling – with the ceiling height and the windows and French doors, the space appears much larger.</span><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-grcrhX9yxfQ/Tir-u5p8rZI/AAAAAAAAG_0/dEWRlsDtUdk/s1600-h/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525208%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-grcrhX9yxfQ/Tir-u5p8rZI/AAAAAAAAG_4/9-B1E6AbbX4/s1600-h/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525208%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="woods hole Hart architects 8" border="0" height="435" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4vkR5ge6ZZc/Tir-vTyTd4I/AAAAAAAAG_8/ZMyzPvGI58o/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%2525208_thumb%25255B11%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="woods hole Hart architects 8" width="609" /></a></span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">More French doors invite you out to enjoy the spectacular vistas. I love this little seating nook. </span><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Vr8jmYlEH10/Tir-vrGw1vI/AAAAAAAAHAA/wjzbpc8uVvA/s1600-h/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%25252010%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="woods hole Hart architects 10" border="0" height="650" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iZOULi-IfYg/Tir-v20Lb6I/AAAAAAAAHAE/iS2lO7mJHSA/woods%252520hole%252520Hart%252520architects%25252010_thumb%25255B8%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="woods hole Hart architects 10" width="604" /></span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Finally a spectacular sunroom! Notice the gorgeous ceiling and the fireplace – Fabulous!!!</span> </p><br /><p align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">For more photos of this beautiful home and more inspirational designs visit Hart Architects </span><a href="http://hartarch.com/index.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">.</span><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hope you are all enjoying the lazy days of summer as much as I am!! See you in a few weeks!!</span><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Photo Credit: Cheryle St. Onge and Hart Architects. All content property of Willow Décor and not be copied with out permission)</span></p>

Cape Cod Beauty!

I have been spending some down time with my family at the beach – no TV and limited computer access. Peaceful and relaxing time. Being at th...

10:32 AM

Stunning Coastal Exterior and Interior Renovation

<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572778007528801154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30XzUtZGHfOFT4JgrYvkdoMH4BG59M-RhVHrZbx7jphyoZI-9qLokdHd-DHFgJ_YYNaRP9Fg1RQaLXuxVzzozuGGO0ILnEAqDxYSovC04bnm8ov0ICXD2QyJ3qyK8ZGM41SE3oSMwpt3I/s400/Mayfair+Front.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I am always intrigued by renovation. I especially marvel at exterior transformations and this beautiful home in New York is no exception. </span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572777146128082658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgo9kN4LZu4GRoAAGyoEUyHkiI5P0u4-hlLc_KhAUYujRHPfp1C3BkFK8DRAnlZIH_sYgUd9mJF81ZDDFYQh3GtAt6b_LImKaG0Au9nGLLe56i7Ks132YuGDzxwBQC6ZHLuQyrbB3g4Cg/s400/Mayfair+Before.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: pointer" /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">On a breathtaking piece of property on the Long Island Sound it was a perfect home for renovation. Above is the Before - a wonderful, quaint colonial.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572795920677762930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0e3vyuokAM8YTzb7rJbP_O3V6_NBVI0MUi5FJ6yoSvwNczZk3HbB-rQi-wtK9E9Wjr3bpErjAAzvujeX4Iw6SkktUw9bMaBbF61Uwh9yIFIh85v6rfugrBcYzQz1xCiE01U5PTOG2ib6u/s400/Mayfair+After.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" />And here is the After: Notice the change in the roof lines - the original second story was expanded and a second story was also added to the original one story structure - These external additions changed the ordinary into extraordinary.</span></div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGPFVnzy1d4Zb-xj9FNmEFnTzXOT_1uVKBSLZXxhdyp7OUIBFdhZru9g9Et9rQidZIyHW6Y4_FcSXuZL58H6QxrIeV-Qcc3AxdL0T_jyBXs5P2GlGQfyM-nfZt2wcU6xF02vcuixgveCrJ/s1600/Mayfair+dog.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572780263923203890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGPFVnzy1d4Zb-xj9FNmEFnTzXOT_1uVKBSLZXxhdyp7OUIBFdhZru9g9Et9rQidZIyHW6Y4_FcSXuZL58H6QxrIeV-Qcc3AxdL0T_jyBXs5P2GlGQfyM-nfZt2wcU6xF02vcuixgveCrJ/s400/Mayfair+dog.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The kitchen renovation is stunning boasting state of the art appliances and marble counters. Notice the arched entrances between rooms. </span></p><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOW2zYf7QO2coq2T-H-AgxrwPNfSyaXm6kiTN90GYIjSdkpjSNJTDCGg8hgHVXNjSuKtrONXQhdSdWfKO-jb6jpQ_W45BDDJzF0krQeLpCwu0eN4JwSgu0FxASPiNSwWJBAXj0-quDJks/s1600/Mayfair+4.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572777632981674034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOW2zYf7QO2coq2T-H-AgxrwPNfSyaXm6kiTN90GYIjSdkpjSNJTDCGg8hgHVXNjSuKtrONXQhdSdWfKO-jb6jpQ_W45BDDJzF0krQeLpCwu0eN4JwSgu0FxASPiNSwWJBAXj0-quDJks/s400/Mayfair+4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: pointer" /><br /></span></span></a><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I love the classic details of this kitchen including the subway backsplash tile, lighting, marble counters and the exquisite detailing on the corners of the center islands.</span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAeqRY6poteMrqsxXgfQyLgDhxK6BFZ1eBXCFU5tS3c3CFGZ9rGDtTsVZISWJyCiV56pRVtlkL_rvuhGv1Yc-lNERLWl2aXgOBOiVEC0YlMs2d657ZD7fRvJETlFVaydSkdB0YxOXJ4TxU/s1600/mayfair+construction+3.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572777642551122098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAeqRY6poteMrqsxXgfQyLgDhxK6BFZ1eBXCFU5tS3c3CFGZ9rGDtTsVZISWJyCiV56pRVtlkL_rvuhGv1Yc-lNERLWl2aXgOBOiVEC0YlMs2d657ZD7fRvJETlFVaydSkdB0YxOXJ4TxU/s400/mayfair+construction+3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Looking from the other side of the center island we can see the dining and family room area. Notice the arched bookcases which echo the arches through out the first floor.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572777639518245426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Nrsb0TYKc4WA73MmOhonY9M4KeFXWSXCzCEUb4Bmzz9KkGWs5GVDKWTuyF128AaaBtI4dOsMYrgblDeogszoRQmtK1DuBTwE_GbpM7HDQuA0tY0EgdhAR9PeP3Y99H3MWtY9LlRS5jRv/s400/Mayfair+5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 341px; CURSOR: hand" /> With the addition of a second story over the original one story structure, the owners were able to add a spectacular wood paneled library with fireplace and vaulted ceilings.<span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572777636748538546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqn4Mi-r_1A2EiJRkFKAo0yawragq57ERUc-MSLiE-SI0WW2wswTGsUKuUEDA5hcFwzOrA24AgOeMoXKfiwxjOgyrAQ85F7EFSNwsLR6wj64NKbXl12GPIxyr-PzcQE9XH96MumHEB7GI/s400/Mayfair+6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Again if look closely you can great details in the millwork of this room. The arched window provides a spectacular view of the Long Island Sound.</span><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9Vm5zxtfQct8lybnT6sOFt_bB2GHzEcsOEpjsKhRfINhXCjH8uZdbjkhGSA0P02RCGxXW30kyMTNa6O42-JgMAohCxf2lvisSF-dq7xAbCFneUQ4mXUcd9VOCkQB751NzQDofnNupT72/s1600/Mayfair+outdoor+pool.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572777137698083634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9Vm5zxtfQct8lybnT6sOFt_bB2GHzEcsOEpjsKhRfINhXCjH8uZdbjkhGSA0P02RCGxXW30kyMTNa6O42-JgMAohCxf2lvisSF-dq7xAbCFneUQ4mXUcd9VOCkQB751NzQDofnNupT72/s400/Mayfair+outdoor+pool.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">An infinity edge pool gives the illusion that the water's edge begins just steps outside the back door. </span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNU5dSO_ZBjbYZy6skGC33veHlZpiic3xhz4X4wlHdB97G_h_TMgzlx97AHjbfg3wY8bg0laKfkJwrs06itkxDhKKuWLVEE6y-uhknDQCwtpKH3gJAi8Z3A0-Ogb3hsvq2V6x753MVcqG3/s1600/Mayfair+outdoor+wide.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572777129837436338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNU5dSO_ZBjbYZy6skGC33veHlZpiic3xhz4X4wlHdB97G_h_TMgzlx97AHjbfg3wY8bg0laKfkJwrs06itkxDhKKuWLVEE6y-uhknDQCwtpKH3gJAi8Z3A0-Ogb3hsvq2V6x753MVcqG3/s400/Mayfair+outdoor+wide.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 223px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Wonderful coastal landscaping seamlessly bridges this outstanding home from land to sea.<br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">I adore oceanfront homes - How about you??</span> </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;">.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(All photos by <a href="http://www.chuckchoi.com/">Chuck Choi</a> and property of <a href="http://www.olivercope.com/">Oliver Cope Architects </a>& <a href="http://www.mayfairconstruction.com/portfolio.html">Mayfair Construction</a>)</span></span></div></div></span>

Stunning Coastal Exterior and Interior Renovation

I am always intrigued by renovation. I especially marvel at exterior transformations and this beautiful home in New York is no exception. On...

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A Coastal Dream by Catalano Architects

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s1600/2517O'Donnell105.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443389012832610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s400/2517O'Donnell105.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">Houses by the ocean always seem to draw me in.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6j70CJKOiJXwul-tEJm3MxT2jRU6eLDGS0fatMApsAHPsEv9UczUni-O75L-Wj_zKQcnfWcozwR5H9MeYHZCU2wZF4Av359S1Y7_msky728oYt3VLokQktHQbOqS6pBzB7KEfHFxN0LXD/s1600/2517O'Donnell121.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441727364855746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6j70CJKOiJXwul-tEJm3MxT2jRU6eLDGS0fatMApsAHPsEv9UczUni-O75L-Wj_zKQcnfWcozwR5H9MeYHZCU2wZF4Av359S1Y7_msky728oYt3VLokQktHQbOqS6pBzB7KEfHFxN0LXD/s400/2517O'Donnell121.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">I love the shingle style architecture - and no one does it better than our friends at </span></span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">Catalano Architects</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">. This particular house has incorporated a lighthouse theme.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfnY6h4Pa-LaVETdclc_qbbVWi-2YHGiUXkBVQ1sNA4D_gdHIyjyysFlJU8jUOknqAIXVm15ScLOsGPNHlDCCbQ18t2PAQ-6GEbQ7BaVtd893P1H4PXctoM5_mJJysc12m6XOoSCUsxG7k/s1600/2517O'Donnell122.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441717299251698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfnY6h4Pa-LaVETdclc_qbbVWi-2YHGiUXkBVQ1sNA4D_gdHIyjyysFlJU8jUOknqAIXVm15ScLOsGPNHlDCCbQ18t2PAQ-6GEbQ7BaVtd893P1H4PXctoM5_mJJysc12m6XOoSCUsxG7k/s400/2517O'Donnell122.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></div></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">Notice the "lighthouse" in this closer up photo. As usual, no detail was overlooked inside or out. You enter the home via a gorgeous cobblestone edged driveway. </span></span></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIhh_99ZRFD9uDCvDrsvOirEuC_4poh5RdetoMhdRXWsaV9IXYTBoAzaag80BD37Y0AVQbVkRRV7Terw9_4nfcq3FkjOIDVjBDbgL0z1gduFFIZVitBNF0YVbE_7Wb2GNQuZor0q_SKw8/s1600/2517O'Donnell106.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443377036149730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIhh_99ZRFD9uDCvDrsvOirEuC_4poh5RdetoMhdRXWsaV9IXYTBoAzaag80BD37Y0AVQbVkRRV7Terw9_4nfcq3FkjOIDVjBDbgL0z1gduFFIZVitBNF0YVbE_7Wb2GNQuZor0q_SKw8/s400/2517O'Donnell106.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">The back of the home is breathtaking - designed to take in the equally breathtaking views.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6oYkBiOC8xSNUTh69w3bVvXyQCL_MSSsziQr_HGeKPdtkWdYBCjyWgCbP7uH1DUtOoFgKdoOfy_SN4MCufgRrUtm97XFKHGQ359gDc65Pi8svC7-eUa0tNvxvvWhlBYmoFrF4m4Js4DI/s1600/2517O'Donnell108.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443362678909314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6oYkBiOC8xSNUTh69w3bVvXyQCL_MSSsziQr_HGeKPdtkWdYBCjyWgCbP7uH1DUtOoFgKdoOfy_SN4MCufgRrUtm97XFKHGQ359gDc65Pi8svC7-eUa0tNvxvvWhlBYmoFrF4m4Js4DI/s400/2517O'Donnell108.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">Notice the wavy clapboard in the peaks. It would have been easier (and less expensive) to put straight clapboard, but its these small details that add to the character and personality of the home.</span></span></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8drItdNiIc5UzkNLS0H0-EFuoXp6piG5ylXjwEzYVa3tUTzc1XhB9Sk5pZVEdgP1gmJay3OlZ8S3Br8H8i05gjTZ7LFuzEnd3O39JgO4V5jiev-q9DedCbFb8xtdEYXAdH7AQ_LsQjlkl/s1600/2517O'Donnell117.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442242193095922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8drItdNiIc5UzkNLS0H0-EFuoXp6piG5ylXjwEzYVa3tUTzc1XhB9Sk5pZVEdgP1gmJay3OlZ8S3Br8H8i05gjTZ7LFuzEnd3O39JgO4V5jiev-q9DedCbFb8xtdEYXAdH7AQ_LsQjlkl/s400/2517O'Donnell117.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">This is the main entry hall - You can see the view through those spectacular windows out toward the ocean.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCBsiJYlaP4QV8ZB9XLJaKTRpgW4oIcPtosBJ4vxR1hpD7uzHX4h5ATUPUJFsLYs3qdprAgfGypB1BtVdH3DORVh-N2PipO3rg0ITdfYnW0ue6FaHr6hFtIzWPXzxhRNmp9LiPZhKbl0k/s1600/2517O'Donnell114.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442893114349826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCBsiJYlaP4QV8ZB9XLJaKTRpgW4oIcPtosBJ4vxR1hpD7uzHX4h5ATUPUJFsLYs3qdprAgfGypB1BtVdH3DORVh-N2PipO3rg0ITdfYnW0ue6FaHr6hFtIzWPXzxhRNmp9LiPZhKbl0k/s400/2517O'Donnell114.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">Here is the entry hall with your back to ocean and facing the front door. Notice the tile is set on the diagonal.</span></span></div></div><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/AVvXsEhPDDeHL-rvnxOuUUBjVdRN3Z4fGfqoc90l8M7EJufc9B4M52YSvq5FpjdAlj1m4AWTXRKPdFNPuJGPZtLNCuExaP4rbAjO5Gu7IIdVTUj_ecx2JhUQa00lPcNiPRISsdWQxK8euV7Y-kYk/s1600/2517O'Donnell115.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442888824583170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDDeHL-rvnxOuUUBjVdRN3Z4fGfqoc90l8M7EJufc9B4M52YSvq5FpjdAlj1m4AWTXRKPdFNPuJGPZtLNCuExaP4rbAjO5Gu7IIdVTUj_ecx2JhUQa00lPcNiPRISsdWQxK8euV7Y-kYk/s400/2517O'Donnell115.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">The staircase includes beautiful custom detailing - the moulding, wainscoting and railing. Notice all the window shapes. I also like the stair runner. </span></span></div><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"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDDeHL-rvnxOuUUBjVdRN3Z4fGfqoc90l8M7EJufc9B4M52YSvq5FpjdAlj1m4AWTXRKPdFNPuJGPZtLNCuExaP4rbAjO5Gu7IIdVTUj_ecx2JhUQa00lPcNiPRISsdWQxK8euV7Y-kYk/s1600/2517O'Donnell115.jpg"></a></span></span></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442902845228034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYwcqHoMMpU3zh7g61WPs9d4cSExkCNPT1AqLCPt-PMC6Q_jHT4HYWoEoJXmowXdPSapEsUsSxPkoyqsJsKbYM6WFD4qLcVV7vq-O8xDf3zNhqncye_qaSsQJM6X7JsSDEDZOtIiOyDsP/s400/2517O'Donnell113.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">Here the back staircase has a lattice inspired wall. Much more interesting than a solid wall.</span></span></span></span></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginHIg-MFpWnckqAIAMbc5ESUgYWj9o5M-qjFZXJm2A85cxa7kPOudOLLHzRAjXOuq5sTlSh0zSNluII9PQ8Rw1Xf3bpXABfjT3QmVGOIm1f6avHCmdCV3DecPCLPgvUqI8hyphenhyphenZVjWzFN21/s1600/2517O'Donnell118.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442219663790034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginHIg-MFpWnckqAIAMbc5ESUgYWj9o5M-qjFZXJm2A85cxa7kPOudOLLHzRAjXOuq5sTlSh0zSNluII9PQ8Rw1Xf3bpXABfjT3QmVGOIm1f6avHCmdCV3DecPCLPgvUqI8hyphenhyphenZVjWzFN21/s400/2517O'Donnell118.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">The family room evokes a feeling of being on a luxury yacht. The wood paneled walls are amazing.</span></span></div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYaNphqofxdRuEYZ3PUtBZgb7y_nH5YZj4LkS3RgCRKoi8FUUb76E7VIPfU0gL_StsqwUP2vOcb2ThMjE1OyWFg7rjplTFs65mEawODn-YdYw9mIdK-EUsWIhW5d5861QjUXbNqzgGPaia/s1600/2517O'Donnell119.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442233369157010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYaNphqofxdRuEYZ3PUtBZgb7y_nH5YZj4LkS3RgCRKoi8FUUb76E7VIPfU0gL_StsqwUP2vOcb2ThMjE1OyWFg7rjplTFs65mEawODn-YdYw9mIdK-EUsWIhW5d5861QjUXbNqzgGPaia/s400/2517O'Donnell119.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">A close up of the bar. Just stunning!</span></span></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefg4AMvgAtBU6sHDzwxDFp_rJIx3_vgcmBrlImqe1i8Fr0RAJLi174i2DBEES-e6Kk_tjhh35c56Cho_S84-bIOwz59CEEESIiNAFwN1r3U7X4vC8Or3eWQu3yFNwPQTwCz60-F7Pdyu0/s1600/2517O'Donnell120.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442208844260994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefg4AMvgAtBU6sHDzwxDFp_rJIx3_vgcmBrlImqe1i8Fr0RAJLi174i2DBEES-e6Kk_tjhh35c56Cho_S84-bIOwz59CEEESIiNAFwN1r3U7X4vC8Or3eWQu3yFNwPQTwCz60-F7Pdyu0/s400/2517O'Donnell120.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">The kitchen and breakfast room move us back in the a more traditional coastal decor - white cabinets and beadboard ceilings.</span></span></div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqEiSMXObdNI9330ZOo_OprTBIWicH3kwW641KGqFS5I1B3K__ysNz6d5A84ByyOUPciMrfpZWF70wgTNQRmvi-sx1freO4gnp1eckTs6gD0e1ZxnZOPN02fkroAbYDeX_8l1qnjBlq9A/s1600/2517O'Donnell123.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441708174041330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqEiSMXObdNI9330ZOo_OprTBIWicH3kwW641KGqFS5I1B3K__ysNz6d5A84ByyOUPciMrfpZWF70wgTNQRmvi-sx1freO4gnp1eckTs6gD0e1ZxnZOPN02fkroAbYDeX_8l1qnjBlq9A/s400/2517O'Donnell123.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">Every coastal home needs a pool house/guest house. Again Catalano Architects continues the lighthouse theme and creates a charming oasis.</span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s1600/2517O'Donnell105.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443389012832610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s400/2517O'Donnell105.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></div><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">Here is a closer shot. Take a moment and study the outside - the attention to detail is really amazing. Notice the curved shape of the roof, wavy clapboard, railings, columns - This guest house is truly a gem. </span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFviTGrsJHV_FlAKiMbBZp7E9pKnI0Gam7BbEr_O1YsvCAaEVhOWP4QXs0pol0S6ZhsurSR29yJK3hiNYgVHnNHwT0A_c8dvQVdZFpnIQJWdsGm_lZJVuJzThZJTIa70g-3UTQDeuQ-x1y/s1600/2517O'Donnell105.jpg"></a></span></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhk_JPXoqQR8O1xL65GtO9kIhBRPBMj8Gssj6iHBaelapoRcdOghH7NInvdu5iMNPOFR-_1z6_SChO1JWOEkjJfPFkh1G2KNDTN5t7xP-ODpTT7h7qiUEhbU9Jb5OgsE8iC5BzAuFanUVl/s1600/2517O'Donnell109.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443348954268130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhk_JPXoqQR8O1xL65GtO9kIhBRPBMj8Gssj6iHBaelapoRcdOghH7NInvdu5iMNPOFR-_1z6_SChO1JWOEkjJfPFkh1G2KNDTN5t7xP-ODpTT7h7qiUEhbU9Jb5OgsE8iC5BzAuFanUVl/s400/2517O'Donnell109.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">The inside is also outstanding. I especially love the retractable doors which immediately transform an indoor room into an outdoor room.</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivfgVFa9VJfexjdKfXSY-hYGFvv0EZtDnFEKC0QKymasgYI11fy-UKIckHDgAQ5_D-3zPKDNw-qCnR1a-90VrR2t9YeQMkpeB1jCog1CZ1jPMYsP1RX_2DdEmKHErIZG5-4mYGaXMwzTY-/s1600/2517O'Donnell110.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519443345099145810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivfgVFa9VJfexjdKfXSY-hYGFvv0EZtDnFEKC0QKymasgYI11fy-UKIckHDgAQ5_D-3zPKDNw-qCnR1a-90VrR2t9YeQMkpeB1jCog1CZ1jPMYsP1RX_2DdEmKHErIZG5-4mYGaXMwzTY-/s400/2517O'Donnell110.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">The interior detailing again astounds you - the curved staircase above is a work of art.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3SXZB4b81Ck8gCpcGgTFkDuVieGXPt8IomdN8fBT_JvWiI0pTB0b5bG77URbHgZAgmV_E1hZr_6ib8QuLb5xKM-qmhk6KqQhLWe6lq3T4iFrDk35iW0-uPodiN0rWYBIw1MPGyDtxjxN/s1600/2517O'Donnell126.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441690922733602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3SXZB4b81Ck8gCpcGgTFkDuVieGXPt8IomdN8fBT_JvWiI0pTB0b5bG77URbHgZAgmV_E1hZr_6ib8QuLb5xKM-qmhk6KqQhLWe6lq3T4iFrDk35iW0-uPodiN0rWYBIw1MPGyDtxjxN/s400/2517O'Donnell126.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">And when the view and the pool aren't enough - you can enjoy time in the game room, equipped with pool table and two lane bowling alley. Isn't this so much fun??!!</span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqBoSZ1t5BKd4KSuuExW9wwwspYOfXwF8A6Pdj3MiDK_RUa6JmjKRePM0o3nA0uD9vgBQjgV1NDs7StWymIJBNOnK9fUlI_LmBZ26JyHTgEKtb7mb-HCymrLK8xAa5lBS7rimRwM76DhH/s1600/2517O'Donnell111.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519442915412203010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqBoSZ1t5BKd4KSuuExW9wwwspYOfXwF8A6Pdj3MiDK_RUa6JmjKRePM0o3nA0uD9vgBQjgV1NDs7StWymIJBNOnK9fUlI_LmBZ26JyHTgEKtb7mb-HCymrLK8xAa5lBS7rimRwM76DhH/s400/2517O'Donnell111.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">Or find an quiet niche in the house to curl up with a good book. Clearly this home has it all!</span></span></div></div></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvFsytJpdUkGeCdHPRXrAF2Ed5cw8zsPE1VPsKx5Ovcm8Ed9_986s9Rkew5rHefhvZSjau060Nbwm5xWY93sxPXRTBLqZv64XhwHTH8DE9ymGnmOF_8dd1acTAXjVYfPKQ5eyvDz6FT_D/s1600/2517O'Donnell125.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441694457375426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvFsytJpdUkGeCdHPRXrAF2Ed5cw8zsPE1VPsKx5Ovcm8Ed9_986s9Rkew5rHefhvZSjau060Nbwm5xWY93sxPXRTBLqZv64XhwHTH8DE9ymGnmOF_8dd1acTAXjVYfPKQ5eyvDz6FT_D/s400/2517O'Donnell125.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 158px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">A special thanks to Tom Catalano of </span></span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">Catalano Architects</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';"> for sharing this outstanding dream home with us! For more inspiration visit Catalano Architects </span></span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-family:'times new roman';">.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"   style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:78%;">(all photos Catalano Architects by Warren Patterson-not to be copied without permission)</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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