100th Post!!!

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpqeEUVppHI/AAAAAAAADB8/EzmQLKHdvCQ/s1600-h/110.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375782902236292210" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpqeEUVppHI/AAAAAAAADB8/EzmQLKHdvCQ/s400/110.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpqUwvvnfXI/AAAAAAAADBM/9fH1GQVkF-8/s1600-h/dining+room.bmp"></a>I noticed this morning that this is my hundredth post! What a wonderful ride this has been- new friends, information and ideas flowing through cyberspace. I have been blessed to make incredible personal connections both near and far, which I have come to value and treasure. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375781901901388850" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpqdKFzOXDI/AAAAAAAADBs/A71MXSRKUM4/s400/100.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> I am excited to keep posting about all the things that inspire me in home decor and design both here in the US, and internationally. I hope Willow Decor continues to evolve and change as I continue to grow and learn. I know exciting things are just around the bend! <div><div><div><div><div><div align="center"><div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375772653947635730" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpqUvyfOyBI/AAAAAAAADA8/Xh1V06caAnw/s400/Gustavian+Detail.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />I thank you for reading and commenting, and sharing this journey with me. It has been a gift beyond my greatest imagination. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">xxx-Gina</div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;">.</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photos: 1, 2 - Shannon Bowers/Veranda, 4- Real Gustavian</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

100th Post!!!

I noticed this morning that this is my hundredth post! What a wonderful ride this has been- new friends, information and ideas flowing thro...

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Cape Cod in Blue and White

<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpZoQvYT5NI/AAAAAAAADAk/d_qVd6LqP2Q/s1600-h/capecod6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374597842118894802" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpZoQvYT5NI/AAAAAAAADAk/d_qVd6LqP2Q/s400/capecod6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div align="center">I am having trouble downloading my pictures from my trip so until I can figure it out I wanted to share a beautiful home on Cape Cod designed by Catalano Architects (do they ever sleep?!)<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUqNkbqy4I/AAAAAAAADAc/5TDvZ1MQIdo/s1600-h/capecod1E.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374248142942948226" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUqNkbqy4I/AAAAAAAADAc/5TDvZ1MQIdo/s400/capecod1E.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Look at the entry to this home! The gate provides a perfect framing for the home. I love the brick driveway with the herringbone pattern and edging in cobblestones. Perhaps my favorite feature is the grass down the center to soften the hard lines.</div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUqNHol-tI/AAAAAAAADAU/u6kdTyEOJtg/s1600-h/capecod2E.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374248135212530386" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUqNHol-tI/AAAAAAAADAU/u6kdTyEOJtg/s400/capecod2E.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Here is the back yard. Notice the shingle style feeling. Some features which stand out are the covered porches, I especially like how the round porch balances the round section of the house itself. The chimneys also have some wonderful decorative detailing.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374247858871750930" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUp9CL0URI/AAAAAAAAC_s/MpynvCgq_3g/s400/capecod5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> A beautiful entryway with incredible light. Notice the moulding details on the staircase and around the windows.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUqM8rbCaI/AAAAAAAADAM/io6BNGeKzUE/s1600-h/capecod1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374248132271606178" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUqM8rbCaI/AAAAAAAADAM/io6BNGeKzUE/s400/capecod1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The blue and white color scheme of the kitchen gives you a classic beach feeling with marble counters and white cabinets. The rounded breakfast nook is lovely with its built in seating and<br />interesting ceiling design. </div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUqMeQxR5I/AAAAAAAADAE/z7Opijuqhcg/s1600-h/capecod2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374248124106753938" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUqMeQxR5I/AAAAAAAADAE/z7Opijuqhcg/s400/capecod2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Here is the view from the family room. It is important to notice the use of interior windows in this home. The walls entering the kitchen are thick and wide which give the home a feeling of substance and in my opinion the richness of a bygone era. The internal windows then give the spaces a more light and open feeling. Also notice the internal transom windows over the doorways in the kitchen. <div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUp98Xi9OI/AAAAAAAAC_8/Jjg0J-Z6xsI/s1600-h/capecod3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374247874490201314" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUp98Xi9OI/AAAAAAAAC_8/Jjg0J-Z6xsI/s400/capecod3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The family room from the other direction. Notice the ceiling detail. Touches of blue keep the room soft with out feeling kitschy. The chandelier, anchor andirons and framed flag add a folk-art/Americana feel to this room.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUp9bydr3I/AAAAAAAAC_0/i0WiKkIXeyo/s1600-h/capecod4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374247865744732018" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUp9bydr3I/AAAAAAAAC_0/i0WiKkIXeyo/s400/capecod4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The formal living room is awash in pale pinks. I imagine this room is really pretty in the evenings by lamplight. The pink chairs have interesting upholstered arms. <div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUp8hJ6UUI/AAAAAAAAC_k/-BbMWmVggPM/s1600-h/capecod6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374247850005385538" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUp8hJ6UUI/AAAAAAAAC_k/-BbMWmVggPM/s400/capecod6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Perhaps my favorite room is the bedroom. The aqua silk curtains and interesting mirror, along with the white upholstery and bedding make this room very Veranda -esque.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUp8LcovhI/AAAAAAAAC_c/SqP_Dr03BpY/s1600-h/capecod7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374247844178345490" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SpUp8LcovhI/AAAAAAAAC_c/SqP_Dr03BpY/s400/capecod7.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> No beach house is complete with out a bunk room! Four bunks each with their own lighting and bookshelf - I like the varnished floors and sliding ladders - it really evokes a nautical yacht like feeling.</div><div></div><br /><div>Let me know your favorite aspect of this wonderful home on Cape Cod! </div></div></div></div></div></div>

Cape Cod in Blue and White

I am having trouble downloading my pictures from my trip so until I can figure it out I wanted to share a beautiful home on Cape Cod design...

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The Wedding and Wengen

<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370618041144260450" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SohEp1a1N2I/AAAAAAAAC-0/hU7SwKwUqwo/s400/Weddingfirst.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> What a spectacular wedding my sister had last night at Mielcke & Hurtigkarl. This gourmet restaurant is located in the beautiful Frederiksberg Have of Copenhagen. The location and restaurant were as impressive as the outstanding gourmet food.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370618035783436322" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SohEphctiCI/AAAAAAAAC-s/-OWhu4rkwL0/s400/Wedding2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 259px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Here is the entrance to the restaurant and the lovely outdoor gardens. The gardens were spectacular and we had our cocktails there when we arrived. The children enjoyed playing with the peacocks which roamed the grounds. But the gardens were the most beautiful under the stars. We were warmed by the outdoor fireplaces while we had after dinner drinks <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370618034594685314" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SohEpdBSoYI/AAAAAAAAC-k/DYbhRChdmzU/s400/Wedding.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br />And here is the room where we had such a wonderful time. The chairs were Gustavian and in two styles. I loved the white rubbed paint and chippy gold accenting. I think I took fifty pictures of the chairs. The ceiling was enchanting. Between the crystal chandeliers were hundreds of individual crystals hanging down catching the candlelight; and later they were illuminated by blue lights when the dancing began. Really quite stunning. It was a beautiful start to what should be a beautiful life together for her and my new brother in law.<br /><br /><br />We were up way too early this morning to head to Wengen in the Switzerland. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370618050474768450" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SohEqYLZeEI/AAAAAAAAC-8/18cFQCJ_oLc/s400/Wengen+Flikr.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />We finally arrived and here is just one of the beautiful chalets I see while looking out at the alps. So much inspiration at every turn. Can't wait to share more when I return!<br /><br /><br />Auf Wiedersehen!!<br /></div>

The Wedding and Wengen

What a spectacular wedding my sister had last night at Mielcke & Hurtigkarl. This gourmet restaurant is located in the beautiful Freder...

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