Tara Shaw Maison - America's Mart Part III

<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566928879687841058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaw9oDM8IMlBaiggtevtoghjOYGx3W9JEKyNZqtdqf3Or1-Kuvw0yQdio4d3YMxiWT7BiADupMJPkX6uHNYlkDxmvpW0cN0TxTWS1Cpf2fXUcOX12ivy4YsyUBRYoa-7xRJ2ZxwxmR_zdf/s400/DSCN2614.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">One of my most favorite areas at the Market is the "High Design" section. It houses beautiful temporary showrooms dedicated to those designers that have very exclusive lines. Of course Tara Shaw was there, amid a backdrop of chocolate brown walls, with the most beautiful furniture. </span></div></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566928531008785106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Qd73P5nWsHfsrmL8E3JDrLCmo07g1T4_fzGyD8_u6kxEQIAIK26-GXjj3Y42pQRyYnN2ZnJ0cAaJ7EyreYpc22-DjiL9TZ_hX1pGe8vfVFO-FZsIRrS_NgYg51jh9ehPHQlUPJDjB5VO/s400/DSCN2605.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It was so fun to see my friend Tara Shaw again! As usual her "Maison" Line stopped everyone in their tracks. She has added over thirty new pieces and her beautiful collection has over 75 items now. Let's have a look at some of my favorites:</span></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566928528606790194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHdS8Ud9xF4X-reomViFDFXL7bpqqfg4Wo3JHVgxFhrBYrD2q3vRyTxbVsm_PtaGU8A6F0t1NhoEru60IPyUZk3HuZXWM2rhIA7m96VN5XJQJ3ikD7TJYtwpxSK9BAFLK5Q3o2rNT06P7o/s400/DSCN2604.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The Italian Grisaille Panels were just stunning. You all know how I love Grisaille (to read my post on Grisaille click <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2010/06/gorgeous-grisaille.html">HERE</a>). These panels were almost a perfect pair in gorgeous sepia tones. </span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5zx9KtDMRRsbLwLxXbUu53ZDHBkt-E7_VmEePU-BDZPp4-IfOL0vfyw2q4dlj32eekqeWVlvWz1ByFMEDP3oqi0j4fyVlhyphenhyphenKWvbTbWWn9ktI7j6ZNMi-sk9Jvlo153IUszroly19YLHJ/s1600/DSCN2618.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566929485359948978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5zx9KtDMRRsbLwLxXbUu53ZDHBkt-E7_VmEePU-BDZPp4-IfOL0vfyw2q4dlj32eekqeWVlvWz1ByFMEDP3oqi0j4fyVlhyphenhyphenKWvbTbWWn9ktI7j6ZNMi-sk9Jvlo153IUszroly19YLHJ/s400/DSCN2618.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Her new upholstered pieces were also beautiful. I loved this Italian Monogram Chair. It can be custom monogrammed to your specifications.</span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTMnMRQN83dIiiW68xXYyFT0mfDFMoZGvK4eFzjA8Ie4OuCkrusurR9ilMW15ZSLN9MofZuISlLpZOWGByJSYEp0HU4pqg4gBTXWvLJIF45HRU8usYEmwVFRLlzaXGOSbArriUYsyE7jc/s1600/DSCN2616.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566928890994006034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTMnMRQN83dIiiW68xXYyFT0mfDFMoZGvK4eFzjA8Ie4OuCkrusurR9ilMW15ZSLN9MofZuISlLpZOWGByJSYEp0HU4pqg4gBTXWvLJIF45HRU8usYEmwVFRLlzaXGOSbArriUYsyE7jc/s400/DSCN2616.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">People were buzzing around the Baroque Canape - the back is removable so it is like two different pieces in one.</span></div></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566928539177031810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ppn8Y2HapmTUBP56svO2xb-KyURlugEaWlnpChAPtX9XkOE2Nsz6qtDXlMj5AtCmggIJ5r4-RgSBy2M4g1Tzmhe5C85d6cgzPNh8-7DYsc8m1oKcJB7FJeAZV43WfXlAeRkH47yZezME/s400/DSCN2609.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The silver leaf bench had a much more beautiful finish than my camera captured and look at all that hand carving.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566928879687841058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaw9oDM8IMlBaiggtevtoghjOYGx3W9JEKyNZqtdqf3Or1-Kuvw0yQdio4d3YMxiWT7BiADupMJPkX6uHNYlkDxmvpW0cN0TxTWS1Cpf2fXUcOX12ivy4YsyUBRYoa-7xRJ2ZxwxmR_zdf/s400/DSCN2614.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The Italian Fragment mirror would be a fabulous focal point in any room - it's beauty really commands attention.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-paownzZoMIWo3FhoXNpo8t-IHC8eQx-62F4v7EnD_tNQlC38PfM8bnJ-6YHa6h9Nt2f00MNMWoenvGom093vPvGfmXgsGKs7u9Rw7JKGqDyLH2WwjjO2aXcR15EjLnGYmILiTwvlpabP/s1600/DSCN2615.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566928887115665762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-paownzZoMIWo3FhoXNpo8t-IHC8eQx-62F4v7EnD_tNQlC38PfM8bnJ-6YHa6h9Nt2f00MNMWoenvGom093vPvGfmXgsGKs7u9Rw7JKGqDyLH2WwjjO2aXcR15EjLnGYmILiTwvlpabP/s400/DSCN2615.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It was hung over this Italian Buffet. The finish of soft blues and golds were just extraordinary.</span></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></span></span><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhz3s-VoDO0Egvcx-owW0TAnWOCMz7uryBy-GhpQ3jtbp5uJ1-LONYcwZhS-dnci2Wo2LdI-A1u2d0oAWs_NDBCZpE2BNbPZloYeHt6cx9nwstaGmrhBERPWpyYpwxK7SDumIMLYRCNHA/s1600/DSCN2610.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566928541895298658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhz3s-VoDO0Egvcx-owW0TAnWOCMz7uryBy-GhpQ3jtbp5uJ1-LONYcwZhS-dnci2Wo2LdI-A1u2d0oAWs_NDBCZpE2BNbPZloYeHt6cx9nwstaGmrhBERPWpyYpwxK7SDumIMLYRCNHA/s400/DSCN2610.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Of course she also had her signature lighting, but this Gilded Iron Corona Chandelier really caught my eye. </span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb7g5o5G4_eJL5D0AQ5nARlLHGslAcsAIeuR0HgdpoCCR5puQwvbT5Ub9Fd7yWtxUqrq5sFG2P8Fe7kLZsZXr8AVmQocN0ic2QoLsCm1PxPwt3kJEwtNIElSvazP6UTfCtqpomGoTxp4FB/s1600/DSCN2608.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566928532966976226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb7g5o5G4_eJL5D0AQ5nARlLHGslAcsAIeuR0HgdpoCCR5puQwvbT5Ub9Fd7yWtxUqrq5sFG2P8Fe7kLZsZXr8AVmQocN0ic2QoLsCm1PxPwt3kJEwtNIElSvazP6UTfCtqpomGoTxp4FB/s400/DSCN2608.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">And the popularity of her small crowns prompted her to create this Corona on a stand. So many beautiful new things to see and wish for!! If you are interested in purchasing any of these fabulous items do let me know and I can send on pricing and shipping estimates. </span></div></span><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underlinefont-family:Georgia, serif;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566940310853492546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV4isyOIFoQk31ekTYrPfZ1mf-RchZ8Khj2WifJaxgQn0QpNVfr2VYZt3ZuMJ_EOCEkL-jRcvdelBKehXvaggFwpy_nmL3xcnmkaTXwy6WlschwwtaUhkMMxEV0jta2YsMm27OObXCn25C/s400/IMG_1323.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">By the way , my friend Millie, of <a href="http://milliegdesigns.blogspot.com/">M Design and Consultation</a>, is now Tara Shaw's exclusive Interior Designer, you can contact Millie <a href="http://milliegdesigns.blogspot.com/">HERE</a>. You can read all about my visit to New Orleans with Millie <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/04/visiting-on-magazine-street.html">HERE</a>. And my previous post on the Tara Shaw Maison Line <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/04/tara-shaw-maison-new-classics.html">HERE.</a> To visit the Tara Shaw Maison website click <a href="http://www.tarashaw.com/maison/our_story.php">HERE.</a></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">See you in few days with my final post - Trends at the Atlanta Market. Until then I will be shoveling out from under another Boston snowstorm!! Did I mention my back hurts??!!</span></span></div>

Tara Shaw Maison - America's Mart Part III

One of my most favorite areas at the Market is the "High Design" section. It houses beautiful temporary showrooms dedicated to th...

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You are Invited (& it's Invitation Only!)

<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EzlWsOkVI/AAAAAAAAE4s/U38ZIjMbjxA/s1600/gak6-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467708139443753298" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EzlWsOkVI/AAAAAAAAE4s/U38ZIjMbjxA/s400/gak6-1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 255px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>You are invited to an exciting event on May 6th!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EwGwqHt6I/AAAAAAAAE4E/olTkMpZ6-2s/s1600/IMG_1323.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467704315303409570" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EwGwqHt6I/AAAAAAAAE4E/olTkMpZ6-2s/s400/IMG_1323.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a>Remember my dear friend, Millie Gaines, the very talented interior designer from New Orleans? Well Millie is hosting the most amazing event!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EuRosReHI/AAAAAAAAE3c/2ejUEtc82LI/s1600/NO+Tara+Shaw+Veranda.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467702303120259186" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EuRosReHI/AAAAAAAAE3c/2ejUEtc82LI/s400/NO+Tara+Shaw+Veranda.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 361px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 480px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> It is a night of art and antiques bringing together the beautiful antiques of Tara Shaw <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EvKdlg70I/AAAAAAAAE3k/iC8Wp5bu2cI/s1600/GoldenGateCrossing-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467703279391665986" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EvKdlg70I/AAAAAAAAE3k/iC8Wp5bu2cI/s400/GoldenGateCrossing-1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 364px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> And the gorgeous contemporary artwork of Michelle Y Williams. It is invitation only, but if you email Millie <a href="http://milliegdesigns.blogspot.com/">here</a> and tell her you are a reader of Willow Decor, she'll make sure you can attend.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EwfiGJZuI/AAAAAAAAE4M/hN_pTGHY4QQ/s1600/vrnd2l_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467704740891158242" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EwfiGJZuI/AAAAAAAAE4M/hN_pTGHY4QQ/s400/vrnd2l_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> It's going to held at Tara Shaw's showroom in New Orleans, usually only open to the trade - but on May 6th you will be able to browse and buy just like an insider!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EvLTtjcWI/AAAAAAAAE30/T4bnpcsR50k/s1600/image_thumb33.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467703293920899426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EvLTtjcWI/AAAAAAAAE30/T4bnpcsR50k/s400/image_thumb33.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 197px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a>Even more exiting is that <a href="http://michelleywilliams.com/">Michelle Y Williams</a> contemporary paintings will also be shown (and available). The antiques and the contemporary artwork perfectly compliment each other!!<br />You know I am so sad that I can't attend - but don't let that stop you. And Millie will be there to chat and help you with your design questions (plus, she is so fun!!) So don't hesitate to grab a friend and have a fabulous girls night out.<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467703282521042706" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EvKpPnbxI/AAAAAAAAE3s/3IYsF13m8LY/s400/n50874346970_2246317_531334.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 317px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span>Here are the details: Cocktail Reception on <strong>Thursday, May 6th at 5 PM at Tara Shaw Antiques</strong>, 1240 Camp Street, New Orleans. Remember it's invitation only so email Millie to get on the list! And don't forget to send pictures to me of the treasures you will undoubtedly find!!<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467706712824374210" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EySUHqY8I/AAAAAAAAE4U/Ns4weAc4FFg/s400/Marie+Clire+maison+built+in+beds.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> Finally, I was tagged by my bloggy friend, Ness, over at <a href="http://marleyandlockyer.blogspot.com/2010/05/hi-i-am-back.html">Marley & Lockyer</a> to show you the 10th photo in my inspiration file. Well I have dozen of files, so I took the 10th photo from my Built in Bed file. This magical bed prompted this popular post on <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2008/11/built-in-beds_16.html">Built in Beds</a> - you can read it <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2008/11/built-in-beds_16.html">here</a>. Stop over to <a href="http://marleyandlockyer.blogspot.com/2010/05/hi-i-am-back.html">Marley& Lockyer</a>, visit Ness and see what other great inspiration photos she has uncovered from other friends.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467702293741589362" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S-EuRFwOU3I/AAAAAAAAE3M/RoQwIO9nFVA/s400/showcase-untitled-9-004.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 264px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 235px; CURSOR: hand" />And have fun at the Michelle Williams Event at Tara Shaw Antiques. Give Millie a hug for me!<br />(Email Millie at <a href="mailto:mildredmaude@aol.com">mildredmaude@aol.com</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos Tara Shaw, Michele Y Williams, Cote de Texas, Marie Claire Maison, Willow Decor)</span> </div>

You are Invited (& it's Invitation Only!)

You are invited to an exciting event on May 6th! Remember my dear friend, Millie Gaines, the very talented interior designer from New Orlean...

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My Breakfast Room and Family Room Reveal

<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439227793008720498" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3wE3Aa3enI/AAAAAAAAEGc/xS58YzPIAtM/s400/DSC_0634_2.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"></span><span style="color:#000000;">When I bought my house I knew we would need to enlarge the kitchen and family room area. The previous owners were empty <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">nesters</span></span></span> and although the layout worked for them, it was not appropriate for our growing family.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: nonecolor:#000000;" class="Apple-style-span" ><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3v-omhtlbI/AAAAAAAAEFE/E6RWaup9wBU/s1600-h/Kitchen.BMP"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439220948470175154" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3v-omhtlbI/AAAAAAAAEFE/E6RWaup9wBU/s400/Kitchen.BMP" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></span></span></span></div><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">This before picture was taken during our home inspection. At this point the previous owners had removed much of their family room furniture - all that remained was their small kitchen table and some odd chairs. You can see that the wall of windows was about 3 feet beyond the solid wall. A larger table would have ended up looming into the Family room space. So, when we were ready to renovate we pushed back the wall and added an additional nine feet to create a dedicated breakfast room. </span><span style="color:#000000;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439228671641747074" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3wFqJlTfoI/AAAAAAAAEG0/f6sU7aaHoeQ/s400/DSC_0635_2.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" />Here is the breakfast room after!</span></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">We recessed the ceiling and added <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">beadboard</span></span></span> and crown moulding to match the treatment we added in the kitchen. </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">I vacillated for months over the light fixture, but finally decided on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Niermann</span></span></span> Weeks Italian Chandelier with an antiqued silvered finish. (Actually I vacillated over spending the money or not spending the money - I always knew it was just perfect) In the end, it was my husband's sage advice that made me order it - "You will look at this everyday, all day, for years - buy what you love!" I am so glad I listened to him (He says its one of the only times!)</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3wE29BgGsI/AAAAAAAAEGU/ynq4YTu39uE/s1600-h/DSC_0609.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="color:#000000;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439227792097024706" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3wE29BgGsI/AAAAAAAAEGU/ynq4YTu39uE/s400/DSC_0609.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> Here you can see that we added three windows on each side to keep the original feeling.</span></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">I found a wonderful Belgian wrought iron table with old wood top that fit the space perfectly. Wisteria had a bench that was just the right size and I topped it with a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">grainsack</span></span></span>! The linen curtains were a steal, only $20. a panel, a close-out from Country Curtains; all they needed was a little doctoring. </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underlinecolor:#000000;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439220944783646082" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3v-oYyxnYI/AAAAAAAAEE8/TO_N7B3aFGw/s400/kitchen4.BMP" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">You might remember that at this time I also took out the over head cabinets between the Family Room and Kitchen area and removed four lower cabinets to create more of a center island.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3wE2emkx7I/AAAAAAAAEGM/3DqupQDt_UU/s1600-h/DSC_0606.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="color:#000000;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439227783931021234" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3wE2emkx7I/AAAAAAAAEGM/3DqupQDt_UU/s400/DSC_0606.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> Here you can see how much better the space feels. Removing the upper cabinets also allowed you to see the recessed ceiling area in the kitchen. We spiffed that up a bit by adding the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">beadboard</span></span></span> and crown moulding details.<br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3v-oClRIaI/AAAAAAAAEE0/keLceE_9OOE/s1600-h/Kitchen2.BMP"><span style="color:#000000;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439220938821411234" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3v-oClRIaI/AAAAAAAAEE0/keLceE_9OOE/s400/Kitchen2.BMP" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> Here is the Family Room before. This is directly across from the center island. The size is deceiving as the back wall is over 13 feet wide.<br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439241468737278050" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3wRTCeo0GI/AAAAAAAAEHE/TRfGNSmF7IM/s400/DSC_0640_2.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> Here is the Family Room after. We added the window on the right to match the rest of the back. It was a great addition as it brings in so much light to what used to be a shadowy area. The mantel above the couch I found in the trash on the side of a road many years ago. It has an original workman's label from 1881. What a find!! I just love the feeling it brings to the space. Lamps are from Aidan Gray and the mirror is from Wisteria - It came in gold so I silver leafed it one afternoon.<br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439220951592895186" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3v-oyKOgtI/AAAAAAAAEFM/t0l7mobCZk8/s400/Kitchen7.BMP" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> Here is the before looking from the Kitchen area out toward the Family Room area. Notice the wonderful ceiling detail that was hidden from view before we removed the upper bank of cabinets.<br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439244028917605458" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3wToD5MZFI/AAAAAAAAEHM/xnop8OYrDm0/s400/DSC_0647.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> And here is another photo of the after. Notice the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">addition</span> of the crown moulding. The chairs are my old yellow club chairs, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">slipcovered</span></span></span> in the same close-out linen from Country Curtains- a steal at $6 yard. I think they are bit <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">oversized</span></span></span>, but until I find what I am looking for they were an inexpensive fix.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439224304197168962" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3wBr7lX70I/AAAAAAAAEFU/NsSY6eDnokk/s400/kitchen3.BMP" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" /> </span><span style="color:#000000;">Here is the TV cabinet - notice the size of the TV that fit in it.</span><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439346383898068818" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3xwt56Mx1I/AAAAAAAAEHk/BTPd9_KkoAY/s400/DSC_0604.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" />We added a gas <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">fireplace,</span> mantel and surrounded the area with crown moulding. We also placed a much larger TV above. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Winter</span> is long here so the fireplace makes <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">the space</span> so much more cozy. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439245350364000754" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3wU0-qkMfI/AAAAAAAAEHU/YV7KBdhum6s/s400/DSC_0596.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></p></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3wEbbho-VI/AAAAAAAAEFs/ArRCYgiXC4Q/s1600-h/DSC_0602.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><span style="color:#000000;">This is the full view of the new space if you are standing in front of the fireplace.</span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3v-omhtlbI/AAAAAAAAEFE/E6RWaup9wBU/s1600-h/Kitchen.BMP"><span style="color:#000000;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439220948470175154" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3v-omhtlbI/AAAAAAAAEFE/E6RWaup9wBU/s400/Kitchen.BMP" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">From this...</span></p><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3wFqJlTfoI/AAAAAAAAEG0/f6sU7aaHoeQ/s1600-h/DSC_0635_2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="color:#000000;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439228671641747074" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S3wFqJlTfoI/AAAAAAAAEG0/f6sU7aaHoeQ/s400/DSC_0635_2.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> To this...</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;">(click to enlarge)</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">A final thought - I have received some email recently about rooms done by decorators that are considered "high-end" and not accessible to the average person. I just want to share with you that not all things that look expensive actually are expensive. Beauty does not have a price tag. Do not be afraid to mix $20 curtains and mantels you find in the trash with expensive <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">chandeliers</span>, or reproductions from mail order catalogs with real antiques. Trust what you love and it will all come <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">together</span>. It's not about the price, it's about surrounding yourself with things you enjoy. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">We really enjoy our new space - I hope you do too!!</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">To see more of my house click <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/search/label/My%20House">here</a>.</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos Willow Decor please do not copy without permission)</span></div>

My Breakfast Room and Family Room Reveal

When I bought my house I knew we would need to enlarge the kitchen and family room area. The previous owners were empty nesters and althoug...

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Veranda and Tara Shaw Maison

<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433237938915537474" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2a9HnE8ckI/AAAAAAAAD6w/9-MMpRXpgP8/s400/Veranda+March.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> If you happen to pick up this months Veranda magazine (this cover is from last March). You will see a write about Tara Shaw's "New Classics". <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433237935292261074" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2a9HZlFotI/AAAAAAAAD6o/Qr25FoG26K0/s400/ts+maison2.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 323px; CURSOR: hand" /> As you might recall, famous antique dealer and designer Tara Shaw, launched a line of reproduction pieces that are just stunning called her Maison line.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433240062893546578" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2a_DPgw3FI/AAAAAAAAD64/IUvNTRUHwDc/s400/ts+clock.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />I own several pieces myself including the Mora Clock, which is a copy of Tara's own clock.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433240606074215010" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2a_i3BIGmI/AAAAAAAAD7I/veoWum1XjiY/s400/ts+table.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 242px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> And this lovely little gilded iron table - it sits next to my sweet Swedish chairs in the conservatory.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2a9G6G2pvI/AAAAAAAAD6g/zuKRKqS1a18/s1600-h/ts+maison.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433237926843950834" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S2a9G6G2pvI/AAAAAAAAD6g/zuKRKqS1a18/s400/ts+maison.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 370px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> For more information on the Maison line click <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SddL8H5egkI/AAAAAAAAByI/kJlYcjMXUKc/s400/IMG_1447.jpg&imgrefurl=http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/04/tara-shaw-maison-new-classics.html&usg=__-ZhHAV_aVI6XxZ4ZAQ1GdN-l3RQ=&h=300&w=400&sz=16&hl=en&start=1&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=mLFlvZoHKEVOTM:&tbnh=93&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtara%2Bshaw%2Bmaison%2Bclock%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1T4GGLL_enUS302US302%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1">here</a>, to read a post I did last spring, when I visited in New Orleans. It was right before Tara released the line - so you all got a sneak preview.<br />Now this fabulous line is only available to the trade so if you are interested in any pieces, pop me an email and I will get you pricing. Happy February!! Can you believe it's February already?! </div>

Veranda and Tara Shaw Maison

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My Conservatory, Framed Intaglios & Holiday Decorating

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx6bRzbjqdI/AAAAAAAADqQ/RVrYzf-UnAg/s1600-h/DSC_0672.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412934532311787986" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx6bRzbjqdI/AAAAAAAADqQ/RVrYzf-UnAg/s400/DSC_0672.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">One of my favorite rooms in my home is the Conservatory. It's sort of a Garden Room and Music Room in one.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">(click on any photo to enlarge)</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412868604245466354" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5fUSPqXPI/AAAAAAAADpw/5Zk1hXZgAts/s400/DSC_0818.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"></span></div></div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">It sits directly off our Living Room. You can see a bit of the green Living Room couch in this photo. The Conservatory is fairly large as it houses both a seating area and baby grand piano. </div></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5fiF1C4II/AAAAAAAADp4/OmIkHUKJMxc/s1600-h/DSC_0817.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412868841430769794" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5fiF1C4II/AAAAAAAADp4/OmIkHUKJMxc/s400/DSC_0817.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">My favorite features are the mouldings and the huge arched french doors which lead out to our brick patio. Sun pours in from three sides of this room, including the front windows in the living room. It has gorgeous light through out the day.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5fUSPqXPI/AAAAAAAADpw/5Zk1hXZgAts/s1600-h/DSC_0818.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5fUSPqXPI/AAAAAAAADpw/5Zk1hXZgAts/s1600-h/DSC_0818.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5fUSPqXPI/AAAAAAAADpw/5Zk1hXZgAts/s1600-h/DSC_0818.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412854735806940706" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5StCSQRiI/AAAAAAAADoA/Z96KjuUTuik/s400/DSC_0663.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Here is how it looks most of the year. You can see the greenery through the windows. The light in the photo is not the best, but it gives you the general idea.</div></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5Stu2un6I/AAAAAAAADoI/k1hGQc8bNT8/s1600-h/DSC_0672.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412854747771084706" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5Stu2un6I/AAAAAAAADoI/k1hGQc8bNT8/s400/DSC_0672.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5StCSQRiI/AAAAAAAADoA/Z96KjuUTuik/s1600-h/DSC_0663.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5StCSQRiI/AAAAAAAADoA/Z96KjuUTuik/s1600-h/DSC_0663.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5StCSQRiI/AAAAAAAADoA/Z96KjuUTuik/s1600-h/DSC_0663.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span> <div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">On the wall opposite the piano I recently purchased a set of nine intaglios from Things that Inspire's new business venture, <a href="http://www.quatrefoildesign.bigcartel.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Quatrefoil Designs</span></a>. TTI was so helpful to me. We decided on a "gliver" frame color (a cross between silver and gold) which really compliments my other artwork in the adjacent living room. Instead of paper matting, TTI was able to use the remnants of my 100 year old antique linen from my Swedish furniture re-upholstery project, as the background mat for the intaglios. They turned out stunning.</div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412861409258390482" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5Yxe1EQ9I/AAAAAAAADpo/qUVaJZJZigk/s400/DSC_0555.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Hanging them proved to be a tedious task. My sweet husband spent several hours making sure they were straight and symmetrical. He's so good at math and so patient! Thank goodness opposites attract!</div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5St-GDsHI/AAAAAAAADoQ/_2d-_bU8mm8/s1600-h/DSC_0673.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412854751861911666" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5St-GDsHI/AAAAAAAADoQ/_2d-_bU8mm8/s400/DSC_0673.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">The finished wall turned out better than I could have hoped. The texture of the antique linen mat is such a wonderful compliment to the Swedish furniture. I hope to eventually find some beautiful sconces to hang on either side.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">The Intaglios are very high quality and the price is very reasonable. If you are thinking of adding a set to your home do check out out <a href="http://www.quatrefoildesign.bigcartel.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Quatrefoil Designs</span></a>. </div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412855319178683458" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5TO_g6pEI/AAAAAAAADow/Ot8L-RN_O9Y/s400/DSC_0636_2.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5TPU-UY4I/AAAAAAAADo4/4iFYo0xLfAM/s1600-h/DSC_0637_2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5TPU-UY4I/AAAAAAAADo4/4iFYo0xLfAM/s1600-h/DSC_0637_2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5TPU-UY4I/AAAAAAAADo4/4iFYo0xLfAM/s1600-h/DSC_0637_2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">As I mentioned the French doors open to the backyard and the brick patio.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412855324939150210" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5TPU-UY4I/AAAAAAAADo4/4iFYo0xLfAM/s400/DSC_0637_2.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I love the mossy brick and old stone walls. Both are original to the house; over eighty years old.<span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"></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_5412854735806940706" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5StCSQRiI/AAAAAAAADoA/Z96KjuUTuik/s400/DSC_0663.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I have posted so much about not over doing the holiday look but working to enhance your already beautiful rooms. I wanted to share with you some of my Holiday decorating. The "bones" of my house are so lovely. I also adore my antiques and do not want to have them get lost because of over zealous holiday decorating. Each year I edit and use less decorations, but it seems my house still looks festive. Here is the Conservatory as it looks most of the year. (Well actually without action figures, ipods or dog bones laying around)</div><div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412856144543907954" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5T_CPUgHI/AAAAAAAADpQ/A22U4LosuFk/s400/DSC_0696.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Here is the room decorated for the Holidays, just after we got a few inches of snow. I have a collection of antique Mercury glass, mirrored and silver glitter trees. They look gorgeous on the piano and the pedestal. They catch the light and all the day the room just sparkles. </div></span><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5T-atCSZI/AAAAAAAADpA/McCDl-NYJZs/s1600-h/DSC_0675.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412856133931125138" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5T-atCSZI/AAAAAAAADpA/McCDl-NYJZs/s400/DSC_0675.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Here is a close up of the piano during the year. The crown sits on its own pedestal behind the piano.</div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412859496570164178" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5XCJgqE9I/AAAAAAAADpY/O3oz6F43tJY/s400/DSC_0701.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I just replaced the fresh flowers with the silvery trees and relocated the crown to the table in the seating area. Notice the sparkles of light on the doors to the right. All day the light sparkles move around the room.</div></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5TNy_L3NI/AAAAAAAADoY/skKPI7Uwwq0/s1600-h/DSC_0695.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412855298636111058" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/Sx5TNy_L3NI/AAAAAAAADoY/skKPI7Uwwq0/s400/DSC_0695.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">And here is a close up of the newly upholstered Swedish chair (read more <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/09/my-swedish-furniture-makeover.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">here</span></a>) and Tara Shaw Maison iron table (read more <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/04/tara-shaw-maison-new-classics.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">here)</span></a>. I just added another needlepoint holiday pillow and a mint julep glass with holiday greens for a festive touch. Simple, but beautiful.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Over the next few days I will post the rest of my house decked out for the holidays. And if you hear singing, its most likely me Fa la la la-ing!!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos property of Willow Decor - please link)</span></div></div></div></div>

My Conservatory, Framed Intaglios & Holiday Decorating

One of my favorite rooms in my home is the Conservatory. It's sort of a Garden Room and Music Room in one. (click on any photo to enlar...

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