Grain Sack Pillow Giveaway!!!!

<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317046915471420210" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Scnx_6rCqzI/AAAAAAAABvw/bCd89bMT1lU/s400/kym4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 248px; CURSOR: hand" /> We have had so much interest in antique grain sacks over the past few weeks! First with the different ways you can use linens and grain sacks in your home, and, secondly, rare, antique grain sack pillows and upholstery from textile artist, Kym Fraser at Three Fine Grains.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317050504639975554" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Scn1Q1XgkII/AAAAAAAABwg/Bu2_lbbeih0/s400/logo_left_sm.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" />To celebrate the launching of her new website and on line store, Kym is offering one of our readers their choice between two rare, antique pillows.<br /><br /><br />Would you like this lovely German grain sack printed with stripes? As you recall many are printing reproductions over grains sacks to get this look, but this pillow is a true original! An antique German grain sack from 1849. Very rare salmon and blue coloring. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317046904244358770" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Scnx_Q2TTnI/AAAAAAAABvo/nS07jYrphdA/s400/kym3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> Or this German Grain sack with roses which are very rare and usual? It has a wonderful original patch at the top which is amazing. This is the only one she has ever seen with roses before. This pillow is from 1899 Authausen, Germany.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317045079776237090" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/ScnwVELNFiI/AAAAAAAABvI/_IlZxkn_uTg/s400/kym+rose.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317045084443965618" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/ScnwVVkE-LI/AAAAAAAABvQ/HNZzLhSLpQc/s400/kym+rose2.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /> Just leave a comment below and you will be entered to win one of these pillows. I will randomly select one winner from the comments next Thursday and Kym will ship you your choice of one of these two pillows.<br /><br /><br />Here are a few more of Kym's new items. Check out these gorgeous new stools!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317046906054118530" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Scnx_XlyDII/AAAAAAAABvg/4f-Nq-jENcI/s400/kym2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317046901592367634" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Scnx_G-BIhI/AAAAAAAABvY/2QNNDoVE_90/s400/kym.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> And I love her collection of new Bolster pillows!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317046918633233458" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/ScnyAGc4HDI/AAAAAAAABv4/bSx68ODonSI/s400/kym5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" /> And here are some of her new German Grain sack pillows!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317050500481748690" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Scn1Ql4HDtI/AAAAAAAABwQ/X0bS7lQqCRs/s400/kym+new3.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />Love these two matching pillows!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317050500042843090" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Scn1QkPd49I/AAAAAAAABwI/4hwyvtao6O0/s400/kym+new2.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317050501881346562" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Scn1QrFzOgI/AAAAAAAABwY/eImaF1mVsok/s400/kym+new.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" />But here is my favorite new item:<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317050498414231314" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Scn1QeLLPxI/AAAAAAAABwA/DaL1QWeASzY/s400/kymnew4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 297px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> To see her entire collection check out her website<br /><br /><br /><div align="center">And don't forget to leave a comment to win one of those great pillows! Thanks so much Kym!!!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I'll post the winner on Thursday, April 2!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Note: Leave a comment</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"> and </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">become a Willow Decor Follower and we'll put your name in twice so you'll get a second chance to win!</span></div></div>

Grain Sack Pillow Giveaway!!!!

We have had so much interest in antique grain sacks over the past few weeks! First with the different ways you can use linens and grain sac...

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The Romance Of Italy - Rimini's Grand Hotel

<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311010113845344354" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_j0JCOGI/AAAAAAAABlU/lzk2hwNJxpY/s400/rimini-6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div align="center">Is there anywhere more romantic than Italy in the Spring?</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">A favorite place for Europeans and Americans alike is the Grand Hotel in Rimini, Italy. Famous as a beautiful national historic landmark and made more famous by acclaimed Director, Federico Fellini, The Grand Hotel is a beautiful now as it was in the past.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Many years ago I had the pleasure of staying at the Hotel and even spending time in the luxurious Fellini suite, where the famous director spent many wonderful holidays. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311010127618468050" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_knczaNI/AAAAAAAABl0/918SkzmPA5Y/s400/rimini-8jpg.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div align="center">The hotel became world-famous through Federico Fellini's films. As a poor child growing up in Rimini, he often looked through the gates of the hotel in awe, dreaming of a life of luxury like the hotel's guests. These childhood memories inspired some of his most successful films. The Grand Hotel is featured particularly in his film Amarcord, where it is in the background of some of the film's most memorable scenes.<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Elle Decor UK recently did a tribute to Fellini by styling and photographing a shoot at The Grand Hotel. They chose to shoot in black in white, which really highlights the architectural features. To really see the grandeur of the location, I have tried to find the coordinating locations in color.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbSAvuaEx5I/AAAAAAAABn0/cZd8GPa62JQ/s1600-h/Fellini+Elle+decor3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311011417976260498" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbSAvuaEx5I/AAAAAAAABn0/cZd8GPa62JQ/s400/Fellini+Elle+decor3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311010473586659522" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_4wSDEMI/AAAAAAAABmE/aH5k0KH56Wg/s400/grandhotelrimini10.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> Elle Decor says: <em>La dolce vita is as iconic a film as they get. Fellini’s masterpiece has been referred to throughout fashion, film, architecture, philosophy and music. As the title suggests, “The sweet life” is about frivolity, glamour, fame, style and surrounding yourself with beautiful things and people.</em> <em>This shoot pays homage to Fellini and the film in its black and white style photography by Fulvio Maiani and luxury setting at Grand Hotel Rimini in Italy.</em><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbSAj7H3fZI/AAAAAAAABns/QF4f5SGqsa4/s1600-h/Fellini+Elle+decor.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311011215231122834" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbSAj7H3fZI/AAAAAAAABns/QF4f5SGqsa4/s400/Fellini+Elle+decor.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 253px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311011190729497090" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbSAif2OWgI/AAAAAAAABnM/Ppk1htihH88/s400/grandhotelrimini9.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <em>The styling by Chiara di pinto and Arianna lelli Mami is seamlessly co-ordinated with the vibrant, cleverly designed furniture and interiors. “Lounge chairs” scatter the foyer, poolside and club room as if to challenge the viewer with their positioning. Sky high heels indicating power and prestige work with designer swimwear, head scarves, capelets and jewels which allude to “dressing up” for a leisurely lounge by the pool.</em><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbSAjgL8AAI/AAAAAAAABnk/J8IdHH8pgA4/s1600-h/fellini+elle+decor+2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311011208000438274" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbSAjgL8AAI/AAAAAAAABnk/J8IdHH8pgA4/s400/fellini+elle+decor+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><em><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311009496703397954" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR-_5G7cEI/AAAAAAAABkE/iiSX4BLQsXA/s400/Rimini.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 249px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Like the film, the series of images presented by Elle Décor end on a reflective note, showcasing the human desire for masking the tragedies in our lives by living and searching for beauty and enjoying the sweetness of life! - Kate Vandermeer </em><br /><br />One of the most attractive aspects of the Grand Hotel is its classic style.<br />Directly above and below are photos of the main lobby area.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311010118962365010" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_kHNBwlI/AAAAAAAABlk/UCphwTKJLLA/s400/Rimini7jpg.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> The rooms are still decorated with Venetian and French antiques of the XVIII century, and the original wooden floor (parquet) and Venetian chandeliers have been restored.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311009861413865090" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_VHwrhoI/AAAAAAAABlE/5iaaK-UdRz8/s400/rimini-4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> Plaster work has been restored it original grandeur.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311010874515419122" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbSAQF26b_I/AAAAAAAABms/Eg2HLShine8/s400/grandhotelrimini15.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br />Venetian glass chandeliers hang from the ceiling at every turn - adding to the Hotel's glamour.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311009853493582402" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_UqQVmkI/AAAAAAAABks/7QPdHhw69WE/s400/rimini-14.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> In the restaurant and the other banqueting rooms, the furniture, the paintings, and the lights, reinforce the original atmosphere of the past.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311010478257539762" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_5BrrCrI/AAAAAAAABmM/R-htsFgFQxw/s400/grandhotelrimini11.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 356px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> Here is the Grand Ballroom - done in lovely soft pinks. Notice the ceiling is also painted pink highlighting the plaster work. Also notice the arched french doorways. Stunning.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311009860553436354" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_VEjibMI/AAAAAAAABlM/GWqlUGjiQKs/s400/rimini-5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> Here is a smaller more intimate dining space. Notice again the chandelier. Mirrors are also used very often - see the very large one in the far right of the photo.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311010119024845650" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_kHb7I1I/AAAAAAAABlc/mdnLR7ued5s/s400/rimini-7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> Lets go up stairs to see the more private rooms. Notice the iron work on the staircase - again the large mirrors reflect the gorgeous interiors. Beautiful carpets add another layer of luxury.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311011203513643554" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbSAjPeM8iI/AAAAAAAABnc/tq4Xte_VbLg/s400/grandhotelrimini5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314946751369838210" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/ScJ76RuD_oI/AAAAAAAABuw/Xc7iaTFRDnU/s400/c.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Here is one of the sitting rooms and bedrooms in one of the Hotels many suites.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311010877081192066" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbSAQPapBoI/AAAAAAAABmk/0ruT2zWv7xw/s400/grandhotelrimini14.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Here is the sitting room in the Fellini Suite. When I visited I had the opportunity to spend time in these famous and lovely rooms.<br /><br />Fellini himself loved to be a guest at the Grand Hotel once he was successful, and stayed in this favourite suite on a regular basis. Today, some guests specifically request to stay in that room. It was actually in this room, while talking on the phone, where he had the collapse that ultimately led to his death. The friend he was talking to on the phone heard a sudden silence from the other end, and called the Grand Hotel back immediately to ask them to check to see if Fellini was alright. They found him lying on the floor, and he was rushed to hospital. He later died in Rome.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311010484968817906" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_5arxBPI/AAAAAAAABmU/EenQSE_gmqQ/s400/grandhotelrimini12.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311009857235644498" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_U4Mg8FI/AAAAAAAABk8/UHfHCR5R090/s400/rimini-3jpg.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> Above the adjacent sleeping quarters and bath of the Fellini Suite. Though difficult to see, the floor to ceiling french doors in the bedroom open to a spectacular view of the ocean. Again many mirrors, Venetian glass chandeliers, plaster mouldings and marble abound.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311010874341000498" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbSAQFNVBTI/AAAAAAAABm0/2d6is-iSyXg/s400/grandhotelrimini3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> The outside grounds of The Grand Hotel are equally as beautiful.<br /><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_4iWwciI/AAAAAAAABl8/-t21DZZ1Xq4/s1600-h/grandhotelrimini1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311010469848314402" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_4iWwciI/AAAAAAAABl8/-t21DZZ1Xq4/s400/grandhotelrimini1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Outdoor dining in the garden - Also the area where many parties and weddings have taken place.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311009516795815218" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_BD9VZTI/AAAAAAAABkk/LaWiL58x9WU/s400/rimini-13.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Here a semi-outdoor pavilion has a permanent painted "tented" ceiling. Notice the gorgeous floor. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314946760954219122" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/ScJ761bKCnI/AAAAAAAABvA/AXGZ8MoNMPU/s400/a.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div>Dining by the pool - Wouldn't you love to sip champagne cocktails here?</div><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314946750938843954" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/ScJ76QHTizI/AAAAAAAABu4/YeUwXORmwNU/s400/e.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />More outdoor dining, with a spectacular view.<br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311009514207070258" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_A6UISDI/AAAAAAAABkc/BGrcXoVZDL8/s400/rimini-10.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> A beautiful tablescape with the Hotel as a spectacular backdrop.</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_U9lczBI/AAAAAAAABk0/wqBt9VNPVu4/s1600-h/rimini-2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311009858682407954" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_U9lczBI/AAAAAAAABk0/wqBt9VNPVu4/s400/rimini-2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Getting ready for a wedding - Oh so romantic!<br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311011198652342754" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbSAi9XLYeI/AAAAAAAABnU/T4G_OXDGT_Y/s400/grandhotelrimini8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> </div><div>And, of course, do not forget the ocean! Just steps from the hotel.<br /></div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311009505189675154" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_AYuNwJI/AAAAAAAABkU/rPoYqxe0N3w/s400/rimini-11.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314946748485464978" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/ScJ76G-X85I/AAAAAAAABuo/Mn9gP1vNt6k/s400/b.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Make sure to reserve your private cabana.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311010125338204562" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_ke9JWZI/AAAAAAAABls/0EFT1Dd9BdE/s400/rimini-8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> Evening parties on the outdoor pavilion!<br /><div><div><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_AP_1JAI/AAAAAAAABkM/OTPgzCPvBsI/s1600-h/rimini-1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311009502847640578" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbR_AP_1JAI/AAAAAAAABkM/OTPgzCPvBsI/s400/rimini-1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Ahh - wouldn't it be fun to escape to Italy in Spring?!</div><div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">All photos from The Grand Hotel website, Golden Star Events and Elle Decor UK.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">Research from Wikipedia, Fashionista, and The Grand Hotel.</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>

The Romance Of Italy - Rimini's Grand Hotel

Is there anywhere more romantic than Italy in the Spring? A favorite place for Europeans and Americans alike is the Grand Hotel in Rimini, I...

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Industrial Kitchen Stools For All Styles

<div align="center">I<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">t seems like industrial furniture is in every magazine -tables, cabinets, and lighting fixtures. But, some of my favorites are the counter stools. Lets look at some wonderful examples:</span><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcdCoiXa8I/AAAAAAAABt8/J1JJLqYsBnU/s1600-h/6a00e554d7b827883301127908f12e28a4-500wi.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311739190579116194" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcWpqn9OKI/AAAAAAAABtk/803U0iOGZQM/s400/MS+living.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MS Living</span></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Here is a great example of mixing the industrial style with a more rustic decor. I love the shiny surface of stools against the rough matte brick walls. This lab stool style is fairly common and easy to come by.</span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312268325473205682" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sbj35XtjvbI/AAAAAAAABuQ/B2gT46ZDekY/s400/jim-Stool-accurato+offi+multi.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Accurato</span></span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Here is another example that is a bit more modern from </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Offi</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">.</span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311739185313791410" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcWpXAmvbI/AAAAAAAABtU/i8NRjlnnmlc/s400/Alimesh.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Alimesh</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">We are seeing the square style in many homes. These are from Design Within Reach. Notice how great they look against the wood island and with the industrial pendant lights.</span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311732936560214690" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcQ9olqAqI/AAAAAAAABs0/Ntbop6sS_uU/s400/Martha+Stewar+.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 322px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Martha Stewart</span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Here is another set of squared topped stools - these look wonderfully vintage - but what else could we expect from Martha?</span><br /></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311732942427180994" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcQ9-ccz8I/AAAAAAAABs8/b9Of3-brgmI/s400/Apartment+Therapy.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Apartment Therapy<br />Look at these interesting spring stools I saw over at Apartment Therapy! Aren't they fun! They look so cool against the barn wood island and slate floor tiles.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></div></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcQ9vK5-yI/AAAAAAAABss/hA1U_Jz5sQk/s1600-h/HouseBeatufil0109+kitchen.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311732938327063330" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcQ9vK5-yI/AAAAAAAABss/hA1U_Jz5sQk/s400/HouseBeatufil0109+kitchen.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" /> <p align="center"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">House Beautiful</span><br /><br /></p><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">These are classic lab stools which can be purchased from many school or office supply sites. I love how modern they feel next the classic black island. Also notice the pendant lights and the interesting floor. This kitchen is one my favorites.<br /></div></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcQ9aD79ZI/AAAAAAAABsc/sdgw3QcGZsQ/s1600-h/Country+living.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311732932660688274" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcQ9aD79ZI/AAAAAAAABsc/sdgw3QcGZsQ/s400/Country+living.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Country Living</span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">How about a chocolate malt? These fifties vintage stools, complete with footrest rail, look wonderful in this kitchen filled with antiques. Notice the antique table paired with what looks like a copy of an aluminum </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Emeco</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> chair. Schoolhouse pendants, antique signs and old lockers add charm.</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcNprofWdI/AAAAAAAABsM/-fyJNvUo7rM/s1600-h/fixed_point_residence_04.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311729295245138386" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcNprofWdI/AAAAAAAABsM/-fyJNvUo7rM/s400/fixed_point_residence_04.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 315px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Hutker</span></span></span><br /><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Though I love the look of stools, I much prefer them with backs for comfort. Here are some stools that are copies of </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Emeco</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> stools. Notice the four bars in back versus Emeco's three. The style though, does look perfect in this more traditional style kitchen.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312629932358565602" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbpAxqVW_uI/AAAAAAAABug/Ff3yykf8R5k/s400/Navy-counter-stool-emeco-Z.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center">Emeco</div><div align="center">Here is a photo of the true Emeco Navy stool, a classic is often copied - but isn't the orignial wonderful.<br /></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311732935732812498" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcQ9lgY2tI/AAAAAAAABsk/23MlMtWg2ZU/s400/Deisre+to+Inspire.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Desire to Inspire</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Look at these vintage chairs - I really love them, and the kitchen cabinets and the center island in stainless steel. My only issue is the lights. They remind me of being in a dentist office. I would never open my mouth in this kitchen, but perhaps that's a good thing! </span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311739171937216610" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcWolLYaGI/AAAAAAAABtE/5y73KRp4BjY/s400/Seattle+time.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Seattle Times </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">These stools have more of a vintage look in this modern kitchen . I like the barrel backs. They look comfortable and hip.</span></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312262296885848210" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbjyadeU6JI/AAAAAAAABuI/8plBKd1gZUM/s400/ab.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center"><p align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Apartment Therapy </span></p><p align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Here is an example of the Hudson Stool , also made my Emeco, available from Design Within Reach. These really add some </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">bling</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> to this New York Loft!</span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311739176903201842" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcWo3rXVDI/AAAAAAAABtM/ixEpajRBX1c/s400/cote+de+texas.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 382px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></p></div><div align="center"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Giannetti</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Designs<br />Perhaps my favorite stools are the ones designer Brooke </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Giannetti</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> used in a recent project for a client. I love the size and scale. In her own home Brooke used these with a fabric seat cushion .</span><br /></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311729298611592226" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SbcNp4LHXCI/AAAAAAAABsU/wr-7BmUf354/s400/stool+cotedetexas.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Cote </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">de</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Texas<br />Designer Joni Webb, mentioned this kitchen in her famous blog on Kitchens 101-Elements to Copy. The chairs can be found at Beach Dwelling and are the same ones as in the </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Giannetti</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> designed kitchen. I love the interesting floors and the chandelier. Both kitchens have very different interiors, but they both work with these stools.</span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I hope they are comfortable because I think these are my favorite. Which ones do you prefer?</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Check out other great finds at <a href="http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/2010/02/furniture-feature-friday-link-party-my.html">Miss Mustard Seeds Furniture Friday</a>!</div></div>

Industrial Kitchen Stools For All Styles

I t seems like industrial furniture is in every magazine -tables, cabinets, and lighting fixtures. But, some of my favorites are the counter...

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