BEDSIDE

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />NO MATCHING SETS PLEASE!!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9GkfISS4CDwMg7Fnat5dFZjqIWS61KRsNnPICgPc0lKHRk_TBi6BX3YcFyfGkGagsqxlG4rOaX2fIiTHmLMvRCrbXdJz-Z-Hxp6eDW4Ayrsv5Meo9xtj0UpeQYwn_fwmT79D-4hdVWWP/s1600/3group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9GkfISS4CDwMg7Fnat5dFZjqIWS61KRsNnPICgPc0lKHRk_TBi6BX3YcFyfGkGagsqxlG4rOaX2fIiTHmLMvRCrbXdJz-Z-Hxp6eDW4Ayrsv5Meo9xtj0UpeQYwn_fwmT79D-4hdVWWP/s640/3group.jpg" uda="true" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />If you've ever wanted your bedroom to look like a display in a furniture store</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />then please, ignore my heading above. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Go right ahead and buy the matching bedside tables that match the bed</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />that matches the dresser that goes with the highboy that looks like the armoire ...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />everything in the exact same sheen, the exact same finish, the exact same look....</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/03/bedside.html#more">Read more »</a>

BEDSIDE

NO MATCHING SETS PLEASE!!! If you've ever wanted your bedroom to look like a display in a furniture store then please, ignore my heading...

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LOVING BOOKS

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />AND LIVING WITH THEM</div><br /><br><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2011/Jun/22/4812/vintagehomeinteriordesignbecomegorgeous_thumb.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" height="640" src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lumwx4bowS1qb2b92o1_400.jpg" width="422"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"A room without books is like a body without a soul." Cicero<br><br /><a href="http://www.bellafayegarden.tumblr.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I admit I have a problem</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I love books</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />classic literature - diy - art and design, gardening, craft, </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />photography, travel and cook books</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />to name a few....</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/02/loving-books.html#more">Read more »</a>

LOVING BOOKS

AND LIVING WITH THEM "A room without books is like a body without a soul." Cicero via I admit I have a problem I love books classi...

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An Artist’s Sculpture Studio

<p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xcqCH5L7sQ4/T0oeq-bckNI/AAAAAAAAHfY/MrSqPbvcypk/s1600-h/Artist%252520studio%2525200%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artist studio 0" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7ZavTsxq89I/T0of6TO1_yI/AAAAAAAAHfo/4XkfDN5Bkqs/Artist%252520studio%2525200_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artist studio 0" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">One of my dreams is to have a studio. I love to paint, dabble in sculpture and of course, it would be wonderful to have a dedicated space for my interior design business.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IH7gr3nogZk/T0of6-nMrVI/AAAAAAAAHfw/fY1yE0IjlNw/s1600-h/artist%252520studio%25252012%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="artist studio 12" border="0" height="476" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Gvrd7kH3sCE/T0of7UeYl5I/AAAAAAAAHf4/0VuGYgPgWYY/artist%252520studio%25252012_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="artist studio 12" width="604" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Designer David Coote took a small garden shed and created the most amazing Artist’s Sculpture Studio and Retreat.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aupl0DZ9J60/T0of7l5aCYI/AAAAAAAAHgA/5SKnIiaNtZE/s1600-h/artist%252520studio%2525209%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="artist studio 9" border="0" height="476" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gvS5Nk-DqDA/T0of8NAQCQI/AAAAAAAAHgI/7J8orBLzK8c/artist%252520studio%2525209_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="artist studio 9" width="604" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Though not very large in scale, it is enormous in charm and function. As you enter you can see a daybed to the right and straight on you can see the studio area. Notice the skylights and windows. There is literally light from almost every angle.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-X_085YUsXj4/T0of8tp-8NI/AAAAAAAAHgQ/YEwz6XdSJok/s1600-h/artist%252520studio%25252011%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="artist studio 11" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dKmjyMw4Nd4/T0of9E_CouI/AAAAAAAAHgY/LhaS_75ExUI/artist%252520studio%25252011_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="artist studio 11" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is a closer look at the studio. I love that the back wall is covered in old barn board and the floors are stunning!</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZbhtC4iV43k/T0of9uzaHVI/AAAAAAAAHgg/9Mi1gItnFyc/s1600-h/Artist%252520studio%2525202%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artist studio 2" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GMOtdqSRgJI/T0of98ufceI/AAAAAAAAHgo/vdHFLd8qkjY/Artist%252520studio%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artist studio 2" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A small pot belly stove keeps the studio toasty warm in the cooler months.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LfuA_1VIbQA/T0of-XeNUKI/AAAAAAAAHgw/SQSjyK-wEqY/s1600-h/artist%252520stduo%2525204%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="artist stduo 4" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Oy9klP_HGgQ/T0of-6k3ujI/AAAAAAAAHg4/e2O-ih-_RnU/artist%252520stduo%2525204_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="artist stduo 4" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And there is even a small hot plate when you need to re-charge and have a bit of tea!</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JV34VM2A8Es/T0of_VTi-2I/AAAAAAAAHhA/hA2NMX2Hg5c/s1600-h/Artist%252520studio%2525202d%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artist studio 2d" border="0" height="476" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NkraSWh8P_8/T0ogAID42qI/AAAAAAAAHhI/yEHxPmNwKD4/Artist%252520studio%2525202d_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artist studio 2d" width="604" /></a>.</p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">To the right is another bed in a bit of alcove. Notice the lovely window and beautiful open beamed ceiling</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fcd9Uo3HFmI/T0ogAnT_c5I/AAAAAAAAHhQ/IPGuhcygWs0/s1600-h/Artist%252520stduio%2525202a%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artist stduio 2a" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y5zT_ttmN2Q/T0ogA6XjA8I/AAAAAAAAHhY/h7riW0sSwCY/Artist%252520stduio%2525202a_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artist stduio 2a" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A close up shows old brackets and barn wood shelves for storing old casts and an antique wash tub to hold towels and cleaning supplies.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SnxtZRIJmck/T0ogBS6B6nI/AAAAAAAAHhg/CFdxPF6kytQ/s1600-h/Artist%252520studio%2525206%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artist studio 6" border="0" height="476" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eMRVGJ_Kkwg/T0ogBz0fuEI/AAAAAAAAHho/jP0D7hm-ny8/Artist%252520studio%2525206_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artist studio 6" width="604" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The alcove also has wonderful skylights. I expect the light floods this studio and changes all day creating the most interesting patterns.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cTeqUnlqIyw/T0ogCP0glpI/AAAAAAAAHhw/zTV352_XKL8/s1600-h/Artist%252520studio%25252010%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artist studio 10" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UmFM_LxicZg/T0ogCh4pt3I/AAAAAAAAHh4/NhqojU1u8Aw/Artist%252520studio%25252010_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artist studio 10" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">There is even a wash basin and water to freshen up – so charming!!</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xC-VEPfS3tg/T0ogDFE1Q9I/AAAAAAAAHiA/Lq2rZ-MtXgQ/s1600-h/Artisit%252520studio%2525203%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artisit studio 3" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u6Cp0EkEQ7Y/T0ogDT9Pp8I/AAAAAAAAHiI/HBz9e0CfKtA/Artisit%252520studio%2525203_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artisit studio 3" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Notice the old re-purposed closet doors which hide all the sculpture supplies.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lrpxVoj8EF8/T0ogDxdBImI/AAAAAAAAHiQ/9EeAWBp43rA/s1600-h/Artist%252520studio%2525203a%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Artist studio 3a" border="0" height="476" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WcjWuBJMBng/T0ogEQMdBLI/AAAAAAAAHiY/fHaKViHp4bY/Artist%252520studio%2525203a_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Artist studio 3a" width="604" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And these doors swing open to let even more light and the lovely gardens in.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vu0RYevyEQg/T0ogE27_rqI/AAAAAAAAHig/NEC-1Z4nsBk/s1600-h/artist%252520studio%252520a%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="artist studio a" border="0" height="754" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-b2JfIleQZJk/T0ogF69ioyI/AAAAAAAAHio/6pTKwInbHVc/artist%252520studio%252520a_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="artist studio a" width="504" /></a></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Could you ask for a more inspiring place to work?! So readers, here is one of my dreams – an Artist Studio!</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">To see more of David Coote’s work click </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.davecoote.com/cabins/168/sculture-studio-1">HERE</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;">. To see two other fabulous Artist Studios click </span><a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/02/dreamy-artists-loft.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#4bacc6;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> and </span><a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2010/03/london-artist-studio-to-guest-cottage.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#4bacc6;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">.</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(All content copyrighted and property of Willow Décor, all photos <a href="http://www.davecoote.com/cabins/168/sculture-studio-1">David Coote</a>)</span></p>

An Artist’s Sculpture Studio

One of my dreams is to have a studio. I love to paint, dabble in sculpture and of course, it would be wonderful to have a dedicated space f...

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