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Spectacular Pool Pavilion

<div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030429143227106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZv6kr4NnP8g4K14fmYT4uiBJWO-QMaWB9Lw1B4uu-CJMyLrmnhohhRTpXopL_6FZqrhPTkBpUWrxycISwlGpny9oKjQK66eJVS7FRZ_xyJuU41VQahLDu0fm3crUM7EChvW-Kgxwt3OeA/s400/Outdoor+pool+house+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">In New England during the winter months we sometimes have to stay indoors - this year with so much snow, we have been indoors more than we have wanted to be. Our friend, the fabulous architect, Tom Catalano, of Catalano Architects, shared this gorgeous Pool Pavilion with me. A wonderful respite from the chilly, snowy days. Beautiful photography by the talented interior photographer, Eric Roth.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030241304894130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8kKFGPeNrR37twzYUyiu5zR8l5yn9cS2CFTTF0mewVHsBLcOfmS98Lo4KinLA3KSvQ38DvKtTQzOfSR7-jRjcUMaWCr_1Cb86UzXXk7feMcYK7EfUKoGWfcXYdW3Hc-BrmVPVQfXFbn_/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+1+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 259px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">What a spectacular space. I love the post and beam ceiling details. It is wonderful oasis of natural lighting with french doors on three sides.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030433372297458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiE2z0V5XIVxbZnQK6POU93Ne3w5HsrWYpjSgVTRZlALH0SNSMw4ougKW4Yl4C9xW1stuRaJgYFY57syFr6OdZpjms-TZnXdaXZBYJcOXloe_t7ddagJREJGK_tXvjc8tNtUPjaRVJBq21/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+3+%25283%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is a closer shot looking from the other side. Notice the ceiling beams and painted a gray green - it wonderfully compliments the wood doors and walls. </span></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030241829718722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeswKHDPE-tm4apJglLRisY8KnWpibFRDQDFi9i5Jm0fNwtaYMDRnV8Vj4uzMiB0k27HEsXW-YvVem56R6zRTf7ZFKavj_XsxIS3JjsRTkDHxPObw_9o20RMJ0QtfM5_3TZiMT0crnR9z1/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+2+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">From this angle we can see the windows very high in ceiling to add even more light. No matter what the temperature outdoors, in this pool pavilion you immediately feel like you have escaped the winter and are at a fabulous resort. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030235559094754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig7Ixghl_6Gh81m-GTnaqyLCRGciQPqWhyav8sYBczbDHRXFRs3-D1exlOrrBichdiFZCrglu0JzuwVRYxc9w09oBpP_1aCidKHB0Flar9utaUNchWumtWznksc7GtoJmr1K4JPgp0uNuz/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+gym+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Directly off the pool is a tranquil home gym and yoga studio. In this home it is easy to stay in shape all year long. If you look closely in the mirrors you can see the ceiling beams of the pool area.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030244393879682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZDOfFYFYoDGH-dhkOzuTog68156uGOfEwYywHhBT3OUrBy2E9t7Cu5Z7lO4u7duy2qnd8S32B63gb_hw044CZ_yMRZkQPdCHJvjRsQlDjWbDlEDf1F_umFeQC98greZqfpxjUVFQikUi/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+Room+2+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Of course the house also boasts a gorgeous Billiards Room.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030925131811458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HyLATIQTmdTZBfnIpJOp36ES_blVBUxw1kFyONRfucimok12XMAWqa25pkxkHL3gw2yY0VSY1Rga6Y8MVPGq90LWiKZVDAUsGpHyS_5xj0X93uHIr9s1dqQtOuKKITcuEQc8BAWsoMEc/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+Pool+Room+1+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" /> Look at stone work around the bar. Just stunning!!! This home has so much to offer on those days when you are snowed in and you just want to stay home. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIon0RrVSqyvGKYIqheMERwH9n4uD3LN8axtMlUxG7uk45dVGrZUXs0gaYwjEzgI_p6cnktt37isA5yZ8o9nO5AyT2RZ9q5GrcbSYHIxGQZOqavdfmsy4bHBs0oghSQ_7O6hgq3EBfTeoY/s1600/IBR+Hopkinton+ext+16+%25282%2529.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030233636384530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIon0RrVSqyvGKYIqheMERwH9n4uD3LN8axtMlUxG7uk45dVGrZUXs0gaYwjEzgI_p6cnktt37isA5yZ8o9nO5AyT2RZ9q5GrcbSYHIxGQZOqavdfmsy4bHBs0oghSQ_7O6hgq3EBfTeoY/s400/IBR+Hopkinton+ext+16+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 258px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> Thanks again to Catalano Architects for sharing this Pool Pavilion with us. To see more of this home from a previous post, "Lessons of a Grand Home", click </span><a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2010/04/lessons-from-grand-home.html"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">. To visit Catalano Architects click </span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">. To visit the website of photographer Eric Roth click </span><a href="http://www.ericrothphoto.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos by </span><a href="http://www.ericrothphoto.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Eric Roth </span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">and </span><a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/index.html"><span style="font-size:78%;">Catalano Architects</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">- not to be copied with our permission)</span></span></div>

Spectacular Pool Pavilion

In New England during the winter months we sometimes have to stay indoors - this year with so much snow, we have been indoors more than we h...

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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!

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Wooden Beauties

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; ">Happy New Year<em style="font-style: italic; font-weight: inherit; "> 2011 !</em>,a little late though.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; ">I love all of you who have stayed and come back patiently despite my erratic schedule in blogging..</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; ">I wish you all a fantastic new year. I hope it’s filled with a lot of incredible things. Love and Laughter. Everything you hope for.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Wood is an extremely durable material used to craft utensils from time immemorial.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Wooden utensils have a warmth that has always fascinated me.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Wooden kitchen utensils are crafted with quality, balance and usefulness in mind. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">I cannot resist picking one up during my numerous trips to the antique market.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Be it mellow mangoes, tangy oranges, lovely frangipani blossoms or patina covered cow bells, everything seems home on a wooden pan.</span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4SWO0XDBIJgdK-P7yoRUGjveGvF20HHBBONm5I2uXe7kF3vOrrLZnNzC9qsWbTDoU0awEB7qsElFUv6-F_wutVQfjC7sOSMMSea1OxNo_XVb2EUcow6tGOb9NBIc1XtgUe7PrWx_wO4/s1600/IMG_0198+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568744299354344722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4SWO0XDBIJgdK-P7yoRUGjveGvF20HHBBONm5I2uXe7kF3vOrrLZnNzC9qsWbTDoU0awEB7qsElFUv6-F_wutVQfjC7sOSMMSea1OxNo_XVb2EUcow6tGOb9NBIc1XtgUe7PrWx_wO4/s400/IMG_0198+copy.jpg" style="display:block; 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