WEDDING DESIGN: Planning a Wedding!

I'm planning a wedding in Dallas. It is my first experience planning over the phone and via email - a little hard to convey ideas sometimes! So, I sent off little sketches of my vision for the wedding (reception) and crossed my fingers, waiting to hear back from them, hoping I got it right. <br /><br /><br /><br />I just heard back from the bride. She emailed me to say that she LOVED every little thing and that I had made her dreams come true. How adorable! I was amazed she could tell from my scribbles what I was hoping to create for her. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgEQ-B_hlUFBR8IzpnIsPyyF9F-BPv8-ZOG9s2SbI2tdMVXPR6zriG-O_xFKC39Q7PY4EyedIGfVN1WdOvtuXvkNt0ITasEfI2nPnnvoyd23X4ukYYHRXxWXbDYx8-QlVUII1fRIWMTHU/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382483985787769058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgEQ-B_hlUFBR8IzpnIsPyyF9F-BPv8-ZOG9s2SbI2tdMVXPR6zriG-O_xFKC39Q7PY4EyedIGfVN1WdOvtuXvkNt0ITasEfI2nPnnvoyd23X4ukYYHRXxWXbDYx8-QlVUII1fRIWMTHU/s1600/untitled.bmp" /></a> </div><br /><br />The bride is a true princess. She is a beauty queen, a ballerina, homecoming queen and student body president of her high school to name a few of her accomplishments. So I created ideas fit for a princess and with her colors of ice pink, chocolate and ivory. Here are some of my scribbles and photos of the venue. I will keep you updated as we progress! <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhxrL_Am9lMYu5kwByEDl6wl3YUy5MK12BUVd9HvfnrVGmI8inoR-CTVY7tNQyd03d4IR1Gru0j1MPFkUpTJqsMxCpQnj4BIETYKt_qY-a3TB6Nb7oDQLdV2sPRXvMqECvo4aqk8prCM/s1600-h/DSCN2855.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382480812177700450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhxrL_Am9lMYu5kwByEDl6wl3YUy5MK12BUVd9HvfnrVGmI8inoR-CTVY7tNQyd03d4IR1Gru0j1MPFkUpTJqsMxCpQnj4BIETYKt_qY-a3TB6Nb7oDQLdV2sPRXvMqECvo4aqk8prCM/s640/DSCN2855.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OkVNf_oph8DQEEo3JQiDQ5HljKrQxpmXTRO544Y86gfpz4MuEhNru_NANAJWE_K7ORoD2EXVOKnHjdqpe8_B2jkE3LCAoF5h3iIT436EdagtDY4S43k_KuBv4Pkj8npzW1kaKIgOgZ4/s1600-h/guest+table+sketches.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="258" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382483311862451746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OkVNf_oph8DQEEo3JQiDQ5HljKrQxpmXTRO544Y86gfpz4MuEhNru_NANAJWE_K7ORoD2EXVOKnHjdqpe8_B2jkE3LCAoF5h3iIT436EdagtDY4S43k_KuBv4Pkj8npzW1kaKIgOgZ4/s400/guest+table+sketches.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />We will be using ivory linens as our base (the Bride's dress is ivory) and making runners with rhinestone encrusted tassels to top them. The venue looks like it will be beautiful. I love the fact that it is already complying with our color scheme with the walls a beautiful chocolate brown. There are interesting architectural features - columns, moldings.... <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlihJ3RNmXrMznneH0Rgv6SPUTKNayszDXcNjUmkKyXncWr4wnWQLxUCdfHPdrwlfUi9fx1AymwJFnefjzepiFxDuLyWSBB-cw-bKsyiNnh30E69GaDo-pf8NfYF_QmV8L-tZCxPYqcW4/s1600-h/DSCN2878.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382483290309595090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlihJ3RNmXrMznneH0Rgv6SPUTKNayszDXcNjUmkKyXncWr4wnWQLxUCdfHPdrwlfUi9fx1AymwJFnefjzepiFxDuLyWSBB-cw-bKsyiNnh30E69GaDo-pf8NfYF_QmV8L-tZCxPYqcW4/s640/DSCN2878.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />and beautiful embossed tin ceilings and chandeliers dripping with crystals. I'm planning on using this mirror to our best advantage by placing the wedding cake in front. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDaETrQgfFiEpyK9gQkW5XTdr0bwzIkJSkj0IUiffr0hoJ96_8zTzOPS14QjHh0foET80b2wnntCeM-gMd7nZ8tTnYCW8Hd0Y01Rcw_NzcCFgWyVVLtGMamjW-t7p4SPYrIrapPjx1C0/s1600-h/DSCN2860.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="626" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382480819900751650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDaETrQgfFiEpyK9gQkW5XTdr0bwzIkJSkj0IUiffr0hoJ96_8zTzOPS14QjHh0foET80b2wnntCeM-gMd7nZ8tTnYCW8Hd0Y01Rcw_NzcCFgWyVVLtGMamjW-t7p4SPYrIrapPjx1C0/s640/DSCN2860.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Here is a little detail of the top of the cake. The layers will be encircled with rhinestone studded ribbon in chocolate and pink.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8x1e6_WGYon2TAlH1dKfKgDi-bl82x7S1Djafb6NTpJQIDSD7AhL3JwYMzP6AU4F87ykQUNyH4BTqYm5J14tPdtuqeDNSqOZZP9wyb4UXUzlDogcT8bvOvyBkXIbwvNUIBTXGXIZL_u0/s1600-h/cake.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="351" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382484658709500082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8x1e6_WGYon2TAlH1dKfKgDi-bl82x7S1Djafb6NTpJQIDSD7AhL3JwYMzP6AU4F87ykQUNyH4BTqYm5J14tPdtuqeDNSqOZZP9wyb4UXUzlDogcT8bvOvyBkXIbwvNUIBTXGXIZL_u0/s400/cake.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN6TBToK_jHEHRzk9KQRCgCwN9Rob_teqYMWP7HildqJH7SOhscJXkL__-FJuAL75Vidbya_BWX4uqHfIXR_PQLtqgJ_ISpeDE7jf1mo2dDUhkJ01Nb_4h7x2RnT3hwQcKBzcnu-4tRz4/s1600-h/centerpieces.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382480793306443282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN6TBToK_jHEHRzk9KQRCgCwN9Rob_teqYMWP7HildqJH7SOhscJXkL__-FJuAL75Vidbya_BWX4uqHfIXR_PQLtqgJ_ISpeDE7jf1mo2dDUhkJ01Nb_4h7x2RnT3hwQcKBzcnu-4tRz4/s1600/centerpieces.bmp" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">  This venue calls for a tall centerpiece on these tables. I'm looking for the perfect containers. Possibly a tall candlestick!  </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXx8ZMFfLa19u9-586EXOvf1lMLPycCD_PPCe17mqWRy3ridnnWW4Pmi94XNQz9DQdc5HppAvNXyTEyCMz2mhh_-mZV3HRbO3dRtoNrjpnNi1nhyphenhyphenAh0n5OZAD4iqcvoiwOWOr0VhGy9IU/s1600-h/foyer&cake.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="249" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382483298894342706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXx8ZMFfLa19u9-586EXOvf1lMLPycCD_PPCe17mqWRy3ridnnWW4Pmi94XNQz9DQdc5HppAvNXyTEyCMz2mhh_-mZV3HRbO3dRtoNrjpnNi1nhyphenhyphenAh0n5OZAD4iqcvoiwOWOr0VhGy9IU/s400/foyer&cake.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div>The linens for the cake table and the entry table with the bride's guest book will have ivory linens on the bottom, topped by a beaded edge cloth with rhinestone encrusted ribbon tassels. The banquet tables will be flanked by tall buffet lamps with customized lampshades.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxh9vfIdGml_mPzwHoqM6hQyp7ILHJm1Wba8SmALhFz4BEWPGrBIEP7dMDxTwXcHVYJUSWYrMMxiHz5Chb1_S2EiK5pS5dwtAzGBR4xCGT3MIfLTz9XqobTlmDvDnQgq9ZOG2P3ViQ5W8/s1600-h/buffettables.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382480776978315698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxh9vfIdGml_mPzwHoqM6hQyp7ILHJm1Wba8SmALhFz4BEWPGrBIEP7dMDxTwXcHVYJUSWYrMMxiHz5Chb1_S2EiK5pS5dwtAzGBR4xCGT3MIfLTz9XqobTlmDvDnQgq9ZOG2P3ViQ5W8/s400/buffettables.bmp" width="261" /></a></div><br /><br />Throughout the decor is the monogram 'K' - representative of the new last name of the bride. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidj4KrjgGgveQ5HPl14qr8o0VdYtgXa-mFOVXwbRlrdQIWEvEPdrD82ACNpinQju49Qx0AUQf5gSpa5jlslZxGSrWSxjgHVn-Z-nK4xKvo1K96Pui8YzyhHFz4QjegLfTPrGApsC1CKB0/s1600-h/chair+seat+covers.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382480786025385346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidj4KrjgGgveQ5HPl14qr8o0VdYtgXa-mFOVXwbRlrdQIWEvEPdrD82ACNpinQju49Qx0AUQf5gSpa5jlslZxGSrWSxjgHVn-Z-nK4xKvo1K96Pui8YzyhHFz4QjegLfTPrGApsC1CKB0/s320/chair+seat+covers.bmp" style="height: 218px; width: 320px;" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxoFXrxEOSUu715ArExoh8Y-JOAytHZU9zDJINiH5mADvaOTmQkpPQDQvWKdAl_bbeIygmXtsNgYNuQgsvaqh9V3qoA1kWAuAmtsNcWkto-vTL0ZiLAOSgVJ3vWB40hqoZmBgrHJAsOI/s1600-h/page2+boydwedding.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382483956765689026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxoFXrxEOSUu715ArExoh8Y-JOAytHZU9zDJINiH5mADvaOTmQkpPQDQvWKdAl_bbeIygmXtsNgYNuQgsvaqh9V3qoA1kWAuAmtsNcWkto-vTL0ZiLAOSgVJ3vWB40hqoZmBgrHJAsOI/s320/page2+boydwedding.bmp" style="height: 296px; width: 299px;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The black chairs were a bit of an eyesore. I really didn't want to drape them - I always think that looks like someone has gone off on vacation and put dust covers on everything - so I came up with an alternative. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjku1v8-moJU9aEntlAd8cLL7h2Fj1PR3jpYE9q3p6oWbA5SIkfN4XL-b0tQjER2USI_IP80aFkOsTvCw29o1_lWQzulVBdklvEeYYcbsAeVfa4gCLTCA0xlFVq6G_IPKT3GqVgkWU6xAc/s1600-h/tassel+and+chair+emb.bmp"></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div>The bride saw this idea at a wedding show and immediately fell in love with it.  We will feature black and white wedding photos of the couple's parents, grandparents and other relatives tied to manzanita branches. I'm also incorporating the crystal/rhinestone theme here by tying vintage chandelier crystals to the branches as well. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2y5p6TAx2R6HGc8vAQitGQ9b_Qshnb7t9T5Xymyyu5r1Rbq6W9ohXSr0h_FxPkjU3GvLqh89ep1lcYYS_uqKPX4y20FN9rM_mgHvcu0O_cPYXDcUEmv7DHBMU63HvJNGE_pOBNTYdmPQ/s1600-h/popcorncones.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382483965466295106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2y5p6TAx2R6HGc8vAQitGQ9b_Qshnb7t9T5Xymyyu5r1Rbq6W9ohXSr0h_FxPkjU3GvLqh89ep1lcYYS_uqKPX4y20FN9rM_mgHvcu0O_cPYXDcUEmv7DHBMU63HvJNGE_pOBNTYdmPQ/s320/popcorncones.bmp" style="height: 235px; width: 235px;" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />We decided on a popcorn bar - (Kolorado Kernels) with a couple of different flavors. The popcorn will be served in these paper cones with a monogramed medallion on front. In the foyer, on a beautiful arched wrought iron door, I'm going to make a (pink) floral wreath with sumptuous ribbons and a rhinestone and pearl wire script of the bride and grooms first names.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLe3sw78tNrdUQrSEqIFMVm72M_BtRuHu9bAKnzIMPs8PoUFkDo0XaQHUPxhatf-wlx0o5OGVYtHFS0YCCGxBkkpl4u8C1B-4wCslwc5FIwUXwPjj4n25J2hXjwDjfDAj45rNZ0DFhtYk/s1600-h/a100448_win04_wreath_l.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382484651830384194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLe3sw78tNrdUQrSEqIFMVm72M_BtRuHu9bAKnzIMPs8PoUFkDo0XaQHUPxhatf-wlx0o5OGVYtHFS0YCCGxBkkpl4u8C1B-4wCslwc5FIwUXwPjj4n25J2hXjwDjfDAj45rNZ0DFhtYk/s1600/a100448_win04_wreath_l.jpg" /></a></div>  <br /><br />On the outside of the building on the entry door I'm thinking of doing something similar with a boxwood or green wreath. I love to have something outside that announces the event within. We will add little twinkle lights there as well. Two sconces flank the entry door - I thought these leaf covered cones filled with flowers and hung by beautiful ribbon would be elegant there. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzCnBTgOoDPHDVz6z5R3AaAOngED6IWDfn0shxKbvTCEuuftcwu-bqxAhezLY-wZfTsH9Vnr9uBugCMbMM25c6eALCZiKNg1e4RKTbyKuxAY61Ei-Mcv6FXO0JZkFvL8KyJRXEeTiqdII/s1600-h/outside.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382483323873746578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzCnBTgOoDPHDVz6z5R3AaAOngED6IWDfn0shxKbvTCEuuftcwu-bqxAhezLY-wZfTsH9Vnr9uBugCMbMM25c6eALCZiKNg1e4RKTbyKuxAY61Ei-Mcv6FXO0JZkFvL8KyJRXEeTiqdII/s1600/outside.bmp" /></a></div><br /><br /> More later.... Claudine

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A Home by the Sea by Hutker Architects

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrBCc1dU3qI/AAAAAAAADJk/RbSv642DvXc/s1600-h/fixed_point_residence_02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381874617861594786" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrBCc1dU3qI/AAAAAAAADJk/RbSv642DvXc/s400/fixed_point_residence_02.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Mention fabulous residential architecture in Massachusetts and inevitably you will hear the name <a href="http://www.hutkerarchitects.com/portfolio/architecture/architecture_portfolio.html"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hutker</span></a><a href="http://www.hutkerarchitects.com/portfolio/architecture/architecture_portfolio.html"> Architects</a>. Their work has been published in leading design magazines including Coastal Living and Architectural Digest. Also the winner of numerous design awards and most recently inducted into the New England Design Hall of Fame, Mark <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hutker</span>, and his team, have created an impressive body of work.</span></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5gk4kdoI/AAAAAAAADI8/LTjCuzqr1Nk/s1600-h/fixed_point_residence_7-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381864786527286914" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5gk4kdoI/AAAAAAAADI8/LTjCuzqr1Nk/s400/fixed_point_residence_7-1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 294px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Let's have a look at a wonderful, newly constructed ocean front home. This is the view of the impressive home from the water.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381864777974358402" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5gFBZIYI/AAAAAAAADI0/o8kZ7i1dK8E/s400/fixed_point_residence_3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">From the entry the home feels inviting; not huge or imposing. </span></span></div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381870270632506642" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA-fyxJNRI/AAAAAAAADJc/nCNiRimnVmc/s400/fixed_point_residence_2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">This was achieved by designing a courtyard setting. Notice the the garage barn doors and wonderful coastal landscaping. It looks as if this house was just dropped on to the beach dunes.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381870262566272258" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA-fUuAPQI/AAAAAAAADJU/xP39yHcqzp8/s400/fixed_point_residence_4-1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">A wonderful feature is the front entry porch which opens and looks directly through the back doors to the ocean. I love the columns, notice the heft of them and how the base is larger on the bottom. </span></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5SWk2a4I/AAAAAAAADIU/WgNcYJQPYV8/s1600-h/fixed_point_residence_02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381864542168312706" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5SWk2a4I/AAAAAAAADIU/WgNcYJQPYV8/s400/fixed_point_residence_02.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">The living room truly captures the coastal feel. I love the inlaid wood compass rose on the floor. I suspect it is positioned to point just as the house sits on the property.</span></div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381864526672202210" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5Rc2SieI/AAAAAAAADIE/t4tBAXSIrKY/s400/fixed_point_residence_01.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Another angle of the living room which gives us a peek at some lovely window seats.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5RgqStOI/AAAAAAAADIM/QFLAxmyu5KM/s1600-h/fixed_point_residence_03.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5RgqStOI/AAAAAAAADIM/QFLAxmyu5KM/s1600-h/fixed_point_residence_03.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381864527695623394" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5RgqStOI/AAAAAAAADIM/QFLAxmyu5KM/s400/fixed_point_residence_03.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">The view from the Butler's Pantry into the Dining Room and then on to the Living Room.</span></div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381864552469021362" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5S88uwrI/AAAAAAAADIc/tUob9iBerwA/s400/fixed_point_residence_04.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 315px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Pretty white kitchen with mosaic <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">backsplash</span>. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Emeco</span> industrial stools at the center island.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381867389577657730" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA74GAI_YI/AAAAAAAADJM/H6j-I34nHzQ/s400/fixed_point_residence_5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 294px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Of course if you are guests here you would be staying in the Guest House on the property. I love how well this home compliments the main house.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381867380451680386" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA73kAVoII/AAAAAAAADJE/SKU_sqx7ZVg/s400/fixed_point_residence_07.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Here is the Guest House kitchen, artfully designed to include every appliance. I suspect this is stocked with all kinds of wonderful goodies </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Notice the beautiful ceiling details. </span></div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381864561213896226" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SrA5Tdhq9iI/AAAAAAAADIk/E9_YfTox0WA/s400/fixed_point_residence_6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Finally, no home by the ocean is complete with out a boat house. What a sweet, charming structure and so well landscaped.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Thanks to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hutker</span> Architects for designing another wonderful home by sea...</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;color:#333333;">(all photos by Brian <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vanden</span> Brink and property of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hutker</span> Architects)</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="color:#333333;"></span> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="color:#333333;">(Never miss a post Subscribe to Willow Decor in the above right box!)</span></div></div></div>

A Home by the Sea by Hutker Architects

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Design Classic-Abode of the Creator

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387687599491549250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4s5ADONoGyaTCmxHzgqK8cLvwKBZ5CzbpQKypk_4ZDkr_D-YCpK2xyGa_GGnw2HmJ7k7Nv38u2yYyYQwL7Gi_zmHATtf0yWmpejxGFCA3qqv03FhrACbxUSek1M_H8lV4QJYNvRQcqDM/s400/IMG_2189.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 399px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387687588598764130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3T7uUqmdihOUNwDwM_052Hsqsjl2pSPfUTx0eteHQSDgeCBvRtA4YDsfHOR8qNgd3_L-TJNFbhJu9d95tooAaMP-WWbmhkfvIlzLURhB4r1kBYb-Zee6KzGVZ-UbrE44QDYrfI9ec1is/s400/IMG_2187.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 156px; height: 400px;" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>* Most Indians start their day with his blessings and end the day with an offering of gratitude to him.<div>* Amidst the bustle in their lives there is a special place where they unite with their creator.</div><div>* Religion is perhaps the largest creator of conflicts,while God the single largest driver of creativity.<div>* The thought of god and is abode generally gets one thinking of the scale and creativity of Khajuraho, Konark, Abu and Ellora.</div><div>* Often overlooked ,however is the effort of the common man to create the most revere and scared space in his house.</div><div><div>* Residential temple forms are wide and varied and range form chowkis(simple</div><div>platforms),singhasans(seats),palkis(palnquins) and jhoolas(swings) to aalas(wall niches )pavilions and cupboards.</div><div>* These temples are used indoors and outdoors,mostly in prayer rooms or chowks(courtyard) in the traditional havelis. Their size is determined by the parameters of the space they are likely to be placed in.</div><div>* Materials vary from wood to stone to silver and brass.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><b>CHOWKI</b></div><div>* Basic form of a residential temple.</div><div>* Consists of a wooden platform on feet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387687621443847410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5ZoHzptwUorE-8hIwGYemXHrJN7TmnuFaQLklf3c6H6KITNuspRzFKfy5IUqfgG2FSO0vFUmom5nWjtechZ8E5R0vFNYq8s97lOb35SqlRBt93G5f7JbPcV7NNFnA8Y85NaZ3YZ-hMc/s400/IMG_2194.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 358px; height: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>MINIATURE SINGHASANS</b></div><div>* A singhasan is essentially a chowki with a back.</div><div>* Miniature versions of life size singhasans or royal seats.</div><div>* A brass back has been mounted on the wooden platform.</div><div>* The back has a yali head on top below which is a makartoran (alligator gate-a mythological depiction generally seen in most religious entrances)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387687607662377010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvMuXHSDIJXQJrFIle43EBzpJ0G8Vss21YGxqVYj-rHfdVhRyHBnc0p6l2NPRXdwWwX55fpBgtmEhl5ERuVHtBTT74P6peXOcd8ov_A-4pDJoJWbMU9YWKHUNKaRibLmRlcEMlh9CF2C8/s400/IMG_2193.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>PALKIS</b></div><div>* A palki is a singhasan with wooden arms on which the deities are carried during festival processions by palki bearers.</div><div>* the wooden arms of the palki are dismantled and the singhasan is placed in the prayer room for regular worship.</div><div>* the example is a wooden Gujarati singhasan. It has a miniature railing, lion legs, secret wooden compartments, back is carved and has a cut-out for a small religious photograph.</div><div>* the iron angles on the sides on which the wooden arms are attached, converts this into a Palki.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387688369460312450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-FECiTztYE3pMYy8mP-qo7OUMpJwk_Kz2r6oGb6HhMgJK6m9XZiDNvWT8IQLPTXOZ72Ag7Ui_7rmXsSYyh3oNRJm3BGSy3Z5-2s27Qb4ZaSdNYYhSCI52ltrpPQSlt4uW9GkmxAC4iA/s400/IMG_2199.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 370px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>JHOOLA</b></div><div>* A jhoola is a singhasan suspended from an arch held by 2 pillars anchored to its base used by Hindus during Janmashtami to cradle Lord Krishna.</div><div>* the most beautiful in design is the gilded Jhoola.</div><div>* it is carved in wood and covered in gold leaves.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387687628215709650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqIRGmVzTD5_DR4WXM5_5pPzEriQ3p5gbchlr3FsBZDcWzlCbbPnrBlTg8DlZPtZbvxci9rMfLIrVluVcszN3bQcGeAoYPFO-xTkeRN0K55N5kI7mbUKc3tsmo8YlrHMrcmiBTNcgodpw/s400/IMG_2195.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 400px;" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>A lot of miniature temples are inspired prevalent architecture and its nuances.</div><div><br /></div><div>Listed below are a few examples:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>Chhatris</b></div><div>Dome shaped structures in which the dome is supported by pillars which are then anchored on to the base.</div><div>Bulbous columns supporting the domes with floral ornaments and peacock shaped finials.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387688383580446706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfxIaRcUmobl16zpD9Rvo3ABsK9m3kun-5uGV5uRgnFJvqmNL_HwRIF2pHrW1iRvMzVrntitpIrE9k3wBbPQhLpJljVtyakdpuyyQy5DDvbBx6S62ZAVbIw0vk_AOslnX73yC9dB6_65o/s400/IMG_2201.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>Pavilions</b></div><div>Miniature versions of architectural pavilions. Four columned pavilions with a roof that has a parapet wall and a sloping overhang supported by cast white metal angels. Pillars are mounted on a singhasan with a lot of petal ornaments and a crocodile spout to drain out the holy water.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388001904262698482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXuVwCSDVYdnp5TtNNCRpLleNb45rDPWUNnmXHAcjaLw1A1vlIc8ttgDbLAuS1cgAFWMGe7TkFl-Codt7kq9S6dEmF3OhQhYgYK66ER1GMOJ0PYnf8Kgwq_vggmZgJmXIwSHzLF8biIfg/s400/IMG_2200.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>Niches</b></div><div>Aalas or niche temples are fashioned like window openings in building facade with similar architectural features. Statues are displayed in the niches. They also function as built-in wall cabinet temples.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387688993738366130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzV2ed3rkL-QPH_RCK_QFBMCxlbLrKAlcsFPEwu5YCMzrlKFji1Rq2_wMPiBSjy0VmzJa3q7Bhnl_WKH5xRBlMCds-485igSvmYbgwVT7CdBURlELxFgJmmDSlqRR5rkFlSJwLXsJMseY/s400/IMG_2202.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>CABINET TEMPLES</b></div><div>Temples fashioned like household furniture pieces and have similar ornaments. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Stepped temples</b></div><div>A chest of drawers with a tiered display for the deities and drawers for storage of prayer accessories.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387689016283387826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBek2aVbgfV3iyN7rUiR9xGUoPvpE-X9OoPD1UVHJZo-38LOuXmt1cIh4TAXK1WOsNqpS9wZCz5JvAjIuLaRgqBLnRYurIZv1Sli-DC6Py7QOFYo5Ek5O1JCH2S40hUQibwr5b4JtDPIA/s400/IMG_2206.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 352px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>Vitrine temples</b></div><div>This temple is fashioned in the shape of a quaint colonial glass case with its stepped display and is mirrored. </div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388007625082599074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9CW-mHHULsrp9n2F1xMo6CyPIVl0BX4FGRtrt1biGe4AblO0mcy9yqAVIAbuzJQ9CCCGPdlHCIQn5Y14CE5rg0G5PQeKG1y_2bCITgDQWqhq59Oo6rlz9izk_P2eJzvQ_3cZd0KzJWQ/s400/IMG_2207.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 339px; height: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><b>Bhandaras</b></div><div>Commonly found in North Indian haveli prayer rooms, it is a large strong box like cabinet with 2 sections with small openings. One section is a safe while the other is a temple.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387689001684098242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6SkqgVIZ1cTS0F1vIk8NvKyoE6nYuk8TSBYWt3mkn-QgZ0K7pTY7xUAF2O3tXPkqU0rZnUjhffzn9vzaKz9Z4CHWLLIMxktexW0WygOArLpWtXIV3R4V5iLcRl1ZRrNj7umP7zN93GM/s400/IMG_2205.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 321px; height: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>BOX TEMPLES</b></div><div>They are also called Gattajis. They are designed as travelling temples to aid Jain travellers to carry their Deity along with them on their travels. The Gatta consists of a painting of a Jain Tirthankar fitted into a glass box with a mirror under the lid. </div><div>The mirror ensures that even if the image is facing downwards, the reflection always points to the sky (the God should not face the ground). They can be opened and setup as required.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388010372413830722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm43tNgwE1dK5MSkruJHI6q6k6sPbg3gzAFDUOLH9JdacVIA1XqjERwCX5KQl_4n-hXSO2eod7lgPiult0zvfxLPM5Qi7DdcnzK1c8B65EAkBsbTmt6Fbq1sIpa_Cci9vSLg7GTqaew_A/s400/IMG_3200.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" /></div><div>The illustrated examples show the evolution process in home temple design. Very interesting to note that temples have been traditionally used as safes to store valuables like money, jewellery and silverware. the underlying logic is that thieves would fear God and not steal from a temple.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>While organised religion is on the wane, our lives still revolves around God. As we move to towards a global socio-cultural and design vocabulary, these simple yet stunning examples of design fit into our cosmopolitan habitat. the tradition of making temples continues strong as ever. </div><div><br /></div><div>The temples featured in this article are from the collection of La Boutique, New Delhi. Image and text courtesy, IDI November 2004. Courtesy Rahul Backliwal and Anshuman Sen.</div></div>

Design Classic-Abode of the Creator

* Most Indians start their day with his blessings and end the day with an offering of gratitude to him. * Amidst the bustle in their lives t...

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