HOME DECOR: Spa-Like Master Bath

Barbara's master bathroom hadn't been touched since the 80's when her beach-close home was built. While she and her husband had made beautiful changes to most of the rest of their home, the bathroom remained locked in a time warp. <br /><br /><br /><br />Navajo white with 1980's brass fixtures, white cultured marble countertops and a roman tub with white tile surround. Barbara's style was dark woods, minimal decoration, clean lines, and contemporary european style cabinetry. <br /><br /><br /><br />There were changes to be made! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJ2y_zFGm2yzMJ-76FXYK3JUJ0Xr-Zfup6u5SHmBOwot2V5Grc_yB70OmnB_22PAD_F0NeYNw2F0J71ttdmroYIrnPoxO5aGqi3QwaLDxaAxlDvnme-0XnBVlFsXqp3GcIaUL_NOyPbQ/s1600-h/Master+bath+5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334820156396779186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJ2y_zFGm2yzMJ-76FXYK3JUJ0Xr-Zfup6u5SHmBOwot2V5Grc_yB70OmnB_22PAD_F0NeYNw2F0J71ttdmroYIrnPoxO5aGqi3QwaLDxaAxlDvnme-0XnBVlFsXqp3GcIaUL_NOyPbQ/s640/Master+bath+5.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a> We did away with the 80's vanity, replaced it with custom cabinetry, raising the height and extending the cabinetry to the floor to maximize storage. The before photo here shows the dated style vanity, cultured marble counter top, contractor's standard glued-to-the-wall miror and white tile floor. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_4l98OrgXm4tT_msXEkFLBoksswUN-wRTNmjHVzJKL8npDx-vG3QcBGlSTf1fyH10UlDbe8SNLAAAUIFS2RWwUWKGZffRVjvPCR84bxmTMeY-mEqP5g2uFylF5n4cUSFH6VEgu_YNIg/s1600-h/IMG_3216.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334820152932605266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_4l98OrgXm4tT_msXEkFLBoksswUN-wRTNmjHVzJKL8npDx-vG3QcBGlSTf1fyH10UlDbe8SNLAAAUIFS2RWwUWKGZffRVjvPCR84bxmTMeY-mEqP5g2uFylF5n4cUSFH6VEgu_YNIg/s640/IMG_3216.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a> A beautiful difference! We chose dark chocolate (a custom color stain) european style custom cabinetry with brushed nickel contemporary handles.  The countertop is a solid travertine slab and the floor is 18 inch noce travertine tiles. We chose an opaque lustre glass tile backsplash in tones of honey, gold and brown. Brushed nickel single arm faucets continued the contemporary spa-like feel . <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSn7exJc0glhtwwNmA1EfT-JWn3Zpv6C0TNN3lhuSYrbueGxqyFYbTmFHPLxIPTxPm0pq0UJz-fIQZ83yVHtF2pQbp3hGYnG8DDUaeA-tbsS9utfpxfv7EnD9y-EobZaTenBoVs1C7x0/s1600-h/IMG_2944.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="426" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334819824860936418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSn7exJc0glhtwwNmA1EfT-JWn3Zpv6C0TNN3lhuSYrbueGxqyFYbTmFHPLxIPTxPm0pq0UJz-fIQZ83yVHtF2pQbp3hGYnG8DDUaeA-tbsS9utfpxfv7EnD9y-EobZaTenBoVs1C7x0/s640/IMG_2944.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Barbara loved her roman tub, and since it was in excellent shape, decided to keep it. The brass faucets had to go, as did the dated mini blinds.  However, privacy was an issue with the oversized picture window and neighboring homes just a few feet away. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnCiUNQUVqDQJG916o4Y6m2AoW8LRE-Tqvrcp_oyoB8M4ZFd9khX1ml0IVFNw6rnei0esAIKRKRxQGpIsG8TQtU87zib2w7u6s2sysBFacvNp5ElXc0zJj0Dn3r2FiD6oydEI-HSsqco/s1600-h/IMG_3218.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="623" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334819823566493202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnCiUNQUVqDQJG916o4Y6m2AoW8LRE-Tqvrcp_oyoB8M4ZFd9khX1ml0IVFNw6rnei0esAIKRKRxQGpIsG8TQtU87zib2w7u6s2sysBFacvNp5ElXc0zJj0Dn3r2FiD6oydEI-HSsqco/s640/IMG_3218.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> So we put in a new vinyl window with opaque glass for privacy. We carried the mirror and the backsplash wall to wall to open up the space. The tub surround was tiled in 12 inch noce travertine, which we carried up to backsplash height and partially framed the window. To change things up a little, we selected an oil rubbed bronze contemporary faucet (not an easy thing to find - oil rubbed bronze in contemporary style) for the roman tub - an idea that Barbara had seen and liked in an upscale hotel. The old plumbing resisted being removed and I was afraid we would have to replace the roman tub because I was certain it was going to crack before they got the old faucet off. In the end, we had to saw the old faucet off, and managed to do so without destroying the tub. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPe_VVI1qbTdAt74T5Oz08uwMVVAIkJPLWs-erydVNfrUFLuyOVRW_CH7bayoQQHAEPsYD7SKCVCrRo3hOI5XAOI5YA9CJGOXVpEo6X_tw8UK2OUy_8RuLT80hdXsDRJU0_tu7b-scj0/s1600-h/IMG_2946.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="426" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334819821925376258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPe_VVI1qbTdAt74T5Oz08uwMVVAIkJPLWs-erydVNfrUFLuyOVRW_CH7bayoQQHAEPsYD7SKCVCrRo3hOI5XAOI5YA9CJGOXVpEo6X_tw8UK2OUy_8RuLT80hdXsDRJU0_tu7b-scj0/s640/IMG_2946.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Here is another view of the roman tub as it appeared before the renovation. <br /><br /><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdxJyk6wMbBKu6vWE7tGV-OiU6i0R47OXJ6dp3c-HTB6rSLxGGul6-kL-W8rYZbnkxw5Y-kxl0BFTwtFOV5gfPCp4N60X6-Sz-3RWUvDN4KO_g9Eq8eVhoy9JMLTuoPBJqVuCWsqkqRks/s1600-h/IMG_3223.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="464" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334819817066420274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdxJyk6wMbBKu6vWE7tGV-OiU6i0R47OXJ6dp3c-HTB6rSLxGGul6-kL-W8rYZbnkxw5Y-kxl0BFTwtFOV5gfPCp4N60X6-Sz-3RWUvDN4KO_g9Eq8eVhoy9JMLTuoPBJqVuCWsqkqRks/s640/IMG_3223.JPG" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>Note how the area - sink, tub and shower - is unified with the backsplash and carrying the backsplash into the roman tub area, and eventually into the shower. </div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYQVK-_lFPqE0lHYjOxtKwTa4i9rfsbZmZyDUbxyquvHJxmr3M-fc-qu_zqq3jnemreUu9Ouu38Ey7s5jh1r4mdzpswFPj0HpTXdWqoXQfS29teG7uezIUexfdqq5vt46eJ9JR1soFrM/s1600-h/IMG_3220.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="451" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334819810389401538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYQVK-_lFPqE0lHYjOxtKwTa4i9rfsbZmZyDUbxyquvHJxmr3M-fc-qu_zqq3jnemreUu9Ouu38Ey7s5jh1r4mdzpswFPj0HpTXdWqoXQfS29teG7uezIUexfdqq5vt46eJ9JR1soFrM/s640/IMG_3220.JPG" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> The room is full of light, but warm - not sterile.</div></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUJGUlhJeJPZajc3Rydmn9KAQzGiEYUIfhE592vSuLttrnT1xgPegFgRrjKytapGOfq37cdYiz1rerad5ydxkrtGGQ3tgd_41Mm6vrYcUNnc3FaXt9rMbYsMz9AcKuvaJATNnzeszGqQ/s1600/IMG_2945.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUJGUlhJeJPZajc3Rydmn9KAQzGiEYUIfhE592vSuLttrnT1xgPegFgRrjKytapGOfq37cdYiz1rerad5ydxkrtGGQ3tgd_41Mm6vrYcUNnc3FaXt9rMbYsMz9AcKuvaJATNnzeszGqQ/s640/IMG_2945.JPG" width="420" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The shower was white 6 inch tile with brass framed sliding glass doors. The shower head came to the neck of anyone of normal height. We demolished the entire shower and to our surprise found that the subfloor beneath had not been waterproofed. We hot mopped the shower pan and waterproofed the shower. Since we had the wall open, we checked the 20+ year old plumbing and made any repairs needed. (A wise thing to do when redoing a shower - can you imagine putting in all that wonderful tile or stone and THEN having a leak in the pipes?) </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvuxYUy7TiexmuDsSUoOlQYtVGMklaWLtop_BghFGmbdI1su5Q3Qxc89LOjUDPQ2VuefuzipwAFfwt281lC3Z-M4L7DfTsLb72-LhlTxHsfn1uxYI_kJ7mt7LZhpwRKClgo7CgppFvIMg/s1600-h/IMG_3221.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334818673101879138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvuxYUy7TiexmuDsSUoOlQYtVGMklaWLtop_BghFGmbdI1su5Q3Qxc89LOjUDPQ2VuefuzipwAFfwt281lC3Z-M4L7DfTsLb72-LhlTxHsfn1uxYI_kJ7mt7LZhpwRKClgo7CgppFvIMg/s640/IMG_3221.JPG" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="425" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We created a shower nook for soap and shampoo and used the opaque lustre glass tile inside the nook and as a border in the shower. The walls are tiled in 12 inch noce travertine, the floor in a 4 inch version. New shower head, thermostat and a separate hand spray in brushed nickel were installed. We raised the height of the shower head, so that washing hair didn't require a stoop. </div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Frameless glass shower doors allow the beauty of the tile to shine through. The door swings inward or outward and the glass was customized to wrap the tub surround. Unseen in these photos is a built in seat inside the shower. </div><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="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9nTZZIHt-8l8H-aF9a-zjzqRrV_zdCsCTF-AR26NYY_neipVKxvncjqztczdwQ30FuoXXGmumGbywuGUVB8sJu0HFy3PTbl8WEH9FLhQRjwHx8S0hAlr8NXpgp6ayntiX4eTRiULoLQ/s1600/IMG_2943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9nTZZIHt-8l8H-aF9a-zjzqRrV_zdCsCTF-AR26NYY_neipVKxvncjqztczdwQ30FuoXXGmumGbywuGUVB8sJu0HFy3PTbl8WEH9FLhQRjwHx8S0hAlr8NXpgp6ayntiX4eTRiULoLQ/s640/IMG_2943.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">At the entry to the bath, white painted linen cabinets and counterspace were demolished and custom cabinetry and drawers in dark chocolate installed in their place.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguF8mIT3b77rYsFL3orGbtzngeDIa46W8ko_-3z5uOgbCBXt_UcbFK3_YY3XrJJaIfP7Gx4zMx8P18uYfXQrvX2Z6kgfEDh07Djg_RPYrqd7NyPdHfYRAy0-pxlbxX4mG1GraW9T44iuU/s1600/IMG_3217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguF8mIT3b77rYsFL3orGbtzngeDIa46W8ko_-3z5uOgbCBXt_UcbFK3_YY3XrJJaIfP7Gx4zMx8P18uYfXQrvX2Z6kgfEDh07Djg_RPYrqd7NyPdHfYRAy0-pxlbxX4mG1GraW9T44iuU/s640/IMG_3217.JPG" width="308" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The same european slab front cabinets and drawers make a rich toned statement with brushed nickel pulls. We also added valuable storage here by installing drawers and doing away with the countertop. </div><div><div><div><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;"></div></div><div><div>The photos here are devoid of the finishing accessories, added after I took the photos, but I think you can see how beautiful the project turned out. </div><div></div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

HOME DECOR: Spa-Like Master Bath

Barbara's master bathroom hadn't been touched since the 80's when her beach-close home was built. While she and her husband had ...

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Lac de La Mer

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK--TB95_I/AAAAAAAACQU/yTbtQ3juxqc/s1600-h/Lac+La+mer2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333034886229780466" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK--TB95_I/AAAAAAAACQU/yTbtQ3juxqc/s400/Lac+La+mer2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I love beach cottages and while searching for a family get away I found the lovely Lac de La Mer on Prince Edward Island in Canada!  I immediately wanted to see more when the listing read "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">See Lac de la Mer in Country Living Magazine in July 2009."</span>  No need to wait until July; let's have a peek inside.<br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK--h335JI/AAAAAAAACQc/5N1Pq685YBQ/s1600-h/Lac+La+mer1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333034890213975186" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK--h335JI/AAAAAAAACQc/5N1Pq685YBQ/s400/Lac+La+mer1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;">'Lac de La Mer ('Lake in the Sea') is a charming island beach house situated on beautiful private salt water lake on the southeastern ocean shore of Northumberland Strait in Canada.  The main house has 5 bedrooms with water views, 3 1/2 baths , 2 fireplaces, 3 porches, designer bed linens, and time worn antiques. <br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK--Osn7_I/AAAAAAAACQE/KX8D14gmt9k/s1600-h/Lac+La+mer4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333034885066518514" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK--Osn7_I/AAAAAAAACQE/KX8D14gmt9k/s400/Lac+La+mer4.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I like the red, white and blue color scheme.  Very beachy, but not too kitschy.  Classic black windsor chairs flank the farmhouse style table.  Notice the red buffet chest - This is a great way to spice up a flea market find and make it a focal point.<br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK--BRDlwI/AAAAAAAACP8/D1lSJNDZLcI/s1600-h/Lac+La+mer5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333034881461229314" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK--BRDlwI/AAAAAAAACP8/D1lSJNDZLcI/s400/Lac+La+mer5.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Another view  shows the fireplace.  Sisal rugs on floor add texture. I also really like the addition of the white twig rocker in the left corner.  <br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333034886097261682" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK--SiX1HI/AAAAAAAACQM/4ujgvr4DUoQ/s400/Lac+La+mer3.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;">Interesting birch bed, a perfect choice for this little cottage by sea.  <br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK-mgJrLhI/AAAAAAAACPk/VttNrO6XyZE/s1600-h/Lac+La+mer8.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333034477434908178" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK-mgJrLhI/AAAAAAAACPk/VttNrO6XyZE/s400/Lac+La+mer8.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">In the upper bedroom the two twins beds are birch as well.  I know my children would enjoy this loft like room with tree house feeling.  This photo also gives you a good view of the pine flooring.  Look at the antique stained glass panels incorporated into the stairway design.  Clever!<br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK-mtDa4NI/AAAAAAAACPs/flwIgIEWQgw/s1600-h/Lac+La+mer9.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333034480898334930" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK-mtDa4NI/AAAAAAAACPs/flwIgIEWQgw/s400/Lac+La+mer9.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 300px;" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I really like the red touches in each room.   Here the red printed toile throw and cotton curtains carry the red scheme and help the rooms all flow together. <br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK-mdRUwnI/AAAAAAAACPc/4SSjYy5cI9k/s1600-h/Lac+La+mer7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333034476661686898" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK-mdRUwnI/AAAAAAAACPc/4SSjYy5cI9k/s400/Lac+La+mer7.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 300px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The first of two screen porches.  Here painted twig furniture in the adirondack style creates a wonderful retreat  for a leisurely nap or crossword puzzle.<br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK-mb1fv4I/AAAAAAAACPU/ZnFpzISdMuU/s1600-h/Lac+La+mer6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333034476276531074" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK-mb1fv4I/AAAAAAAACPU/ZnFpzISdMuU/s400/Lac+La+mer6.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 279px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The second porch has more traditional twig furniture.  You can see the lake just through the trees.<br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK-muVNOPI/AAAAAAAACP0/BYoeJ9GR8wU/s1600-h/Lac+La+mer1o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333034481241372914" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK-muVNOPI/AAAAAAAACP0/BYoeJ9GR8wU/s400/Lac+La+mer1o.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This private island location on beautiful South Lake is close to the white sandy beaches of the ocean which is warmed by the Gulf Stream. Nearby is the East Point Light House, Basin Head, the North Lake Harbor,  and seal and whale watching.  More information can be found at <a href="http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p154318">HomeAway.</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Very rarely do you find a rental property that such a warm and lovely decor - that feel as if  an old friend of the family just left you the keys for the weekend.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">No wonder Country Living was interested!! </div></div>

Lac de La Mer

I love beach cottages and while searching for a family get away I found the lovely Lac de La Mer on Prince Edward Island in Canada!  I immed...

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Twig Accents

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKrZGfAj9I/AAAAAAAACOs/eZl7y4UB2PU/s1600-h/twig+garden.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333013356485840850" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKrZGfAj9I/AAAAAAAACOs/eZl7y4UB2PU/s400/twig+garden.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Country Living</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have always had a love affair with twig furniture. When I was in my twenties, I bought several beautiful pieces at flea market off the back of twig artist's truck. A few cushions from Pier One and viola I had living room set. My friends thought I was strange to use outdoor furniture inside, but I thought I was very chic.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK2SZuvTcI/AAAAAAAACO8/E3oY9v6unpc/s1600-h/background-home.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333025336020913602" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgK2SZuvTcI/AAAAAAAACO8/E3oY9v6unpc/s400/background-home.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">McClellan Design</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course over the years, my love for twig furniture has not diminished but I no longer feel the need to have a living room filled with it. I prefer it in a sun room or porch.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKlVMdg36I/AAAAAAAACN0/SAZ0hoOFW8s/s1600-h/Twig+Porch+-+Oak+Hill.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333006692300939170" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKlVMdg36I/AAAAAAAACN0/SAZ0hoOFW8s/s400/Twig+Porch+-+Oak+Hill.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" /></a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:78%;" >Oak Hill</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Isn't this a very interesting and beautiful way to use of birch twigs and branches? This room almost looks as if it is built into the trees.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKlVCMklWI/AAAAAAAACNs/T8Fadv0fhCw/s1600-h/Twig+Porch+-+Oak+Hil3l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333006689545524578" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKlVCMklWI/AAAAAAAACNs/T8Fadv0fhCw/s400/Twig+Porch+-+Oak+Hil3l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" /></a>Notice the ceiling detail and pattern of the branches. Isn't it wonderful?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKlU_W4wFI/AAAAAAAACNk/CPdpSSJQ8ig/s1600-h/Twig+Porch+-+Oak+Hill2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333006688783482962" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKlU_W4wFI/AAAAAAAACNk/CPdpSSJQ8ig/s400/Twig+Porch+-+Oak+Hill2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" /></a>It looks as if each branch was hand cut to fit around the arched window.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKm_TkPlQI/AAAAAAAACOM/GLwljtjnHFU/s1600-h/twig+bench+pinch.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333008515274347778" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKm_TkPlQI/AAAAAAAACOM/GLwljtjnHFU/s400/twig+bench+pinch.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 388px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Pinch</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I do love twig furniture as a accent though. I love the texture and organic feeling it brings into a room. Adding a small focal point like this side table can add some great texture to a room.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKozMpTCuI/AAAAAAAACOk/KFZhz-uhNEE/s1600-h/twig+Pinch.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333010506281323234" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKozMpTCuI/AAAAAAAACOk/KFZhz-uhNEE/s400/twig+Pinch.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>Here is another great example also from Pinch.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKoy6F94ZI/AAAAAAAACOc/51_A24mf4f0/s1600-h/twig+Pinch+John.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333010501301297554" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKoy6F94ZI/AAAAAAAACOc/51_A24mf4f0/s400/twig+Pinch+John.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 263px;" /></a>Here is designer John Pinch at his booth showing the versatility - Is it a table or a bench?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKm_qRtcWI/AAAAAAAACOU/AmRlX_Dk-xU/s1600-h/twig+bench+pinch+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333008521370628450" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKm_qRtcWI/AAAAAAAACOU/AmRlX_Dk-xU/s400/twig+bench+pinch+2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 143px;" /></a><a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.howshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/20080717-twig002.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.howshouse.com/2008/07/22/twig-furniture-are-you-sure-you-dont-mean-teak/&usg=__xbXTgAVZIzvhdADlBBC3JAdbNQY=&h=512&w=496&sz=87&hl=en&start=21&um=1&tbnid=ym589CDHdfPirM:&tbnh=131&tbnw=127&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtwig%2Bfurniture%26ndsp%3D20%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN%26start%3D20%26um%3D1">Style Files </a>profiled exactly how to make a copy of the Pinch design at home. Click on the link for the directions. they are in Dutch, but pretty self explanatory.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SgKm_qRtcWI/AAAAAAAACOU/AmRlX_Dk-xU/s1600-h/twig+bench+pinch+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> </a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Adding twig furniture is a simple way to bring the outdoors in and add some interest and texture to your space.<br /></div>

Twig Accents

Country Living I have always had a love affair with twig furniture. When I was in my twenties, I bought several beautiful pieces at flea mar...

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