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Featured in many nationally recognized shelter magazines, this blog showcases additional original DIY projects, home decor, budget decorating ideas, simple sewing and more.http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)Blogger210125RedDoorHomehttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-1116039803754342056Thu, 24 May 2012 18:45:00 +00002012-05-24T11:45:48.965-07:00Color Made Easy - A Cottage Kitchen Makeover and A Sea Glass and Driftwood Color Palette<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I wanted to share two stories which I recently came across in </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Better Homes and Gardens Color Made Easy</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - both of which include a Red Door Home curtain project.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eCn28wdqAaU/T757oNfEttI/AAAAAAAAD8o/GynrMePtTsA/s1600/colormadeEasycover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eCn28wdqAaU/T757oNfEttI/AAAAAAAAD8o/GynrMePtTsA/s400/colormadeEasycover.png" width="366" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first is a fabulous</span><a href="http://www.bhg.com/kitchen/remodeling/makeover/before-after-cottage-kitchen/?socsrc=bhgfb0521123&page=1" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"> Cottage Kitchen Makeover</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> produced and designed by Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2jgd6WSsidI/T754NWiN_bI/AAAAAAAAD7I/sBVEglOBBg0/s1600/cottage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2jgd6WSsidI/T754NWiN_bI/AAAAAAAAD7I/sBVEglOBBg0/s640/cottage.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Color Made Easy    -    Photography by John Bessler</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This story shows the transformation of an outdated kitchen when it was given a total renovation from both a layout and design standpoint.  <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Before</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ubzJqPNlFrg/T754WrOScfI/AAAAAAAAD7Q/rodoqI4U-VE/s1600/cottage1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ubzJqPNlFrg/T754WrOScfI/AAAAAAAAD7Q/rodoqI4U-VE/s400/cottage1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To create a vintage look in keeping with the architecture of the 1935 Cape-style cottage, the homeowners choose a mix of open shelving and recessed panel cabinets as well as a chalkboard message center and a vintage style faucet.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iIPsVKJPWRY/T754i4ZKsSI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/zOnRD-W6f8Y/s1600/cottage3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iIPsVKJPWRY/T754i4ZKsSI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/zOnRD-W6f8Y/s640/cottage3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Color Made Easy    -    Photography by John Bessler</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To address the seating space and storage issues of the eating area, a custom made bench was added to create a beautiful banquette.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Eating Area Before</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pyifSebEIwM/T754ulYkPwI/AAAAAAAAD7g/qjR2yUT6AK4/s1600/cottage5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pyifSebEIwM/T754ulYkPwI/AAAAAAAAD7g/qjR2yUT6AK4/s400/cottage5.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The dining area was kept light and bright with the addition of the sheer Roman shades I created.</span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_5O1IQq4fSY/T7547RnbzuI/AAAAAAAAD7o/yLS0AUEmjNk/s1600/cottage6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_5O1IQq4fSY/T7547RnbzuI/AAAAAAAAD7o/yLS0AUEmjNk/s640/cottage6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Color Made Easy    -    Photography by John Bessler</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t-fDxb0iUUA/T755FBvdJJI/AAAAAAAAD7w/Gf8Rjjf_GQA/s1600/cottage7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t-fDxb0iUUA/T755FBvdJJI/AAAAAAAAD7w/Gf8Rjjf_GQA/s640/cottage7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Color Made Easy    -    Photography by John Bessler</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The complete story of this makeover including additional pictures, and budget saving ideas can be found </span><a href="http://www.bhg.com/kitchen/remodeling/makeover/before-after-cottage-kitchen/?socsrc=bhgfb0521123&page=1" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dI7Eh6PkZTo/T7554bjuP6I/AAAAAAAAD8A/3mjYJiKhhBI/s1600/curtainflat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dI7Eh6PkZTo/T7554bjuP6I/AAAAAAAAD8A/3mjYJiKhhBI/s640/curtainflat.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Color Made Easy    -    Photography by John Bessler</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second story, which appeared in the same issue of </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Color Made Easy</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, featured a soothing and wonderful sea glass and driftwood color palette.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This story was also designed and produced by Donna Talley.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0JzeTlG-9mc/T755wiezbbI/AAAAAAAAD74/JSTpsVKnk1s/s1600/colormadeEasyPillows.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0JzeTlG-9mc/T755wiezbbI/AAAAAAAAD74/JSTpsVKnk1s/s640/colormadeEasyPillows.png" width="466" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Color Made Easy    -    Photography by John Bessler</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jmFkPs1-EDM/T756qgVYnqI/AAAAAAAAD8Q/FKuf4bG29uQ/s1600/colormadeEasyMantel.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jmFkPs1-EDM/T756qgVYnqI/AAAAAAAAD8Q/FKuf4bG29uQ/s640/colormadeEasyMantel.png" width="498" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Color Made Easy    -    Photography by John Bessler</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blue – in all its many shades – has always been a staple in the decorating world.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here, Donna combined a pretty shade of aqua and beige to create a simple and calming atmosphere.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FN7N87rPFAo/T756QaO4q7I/AAAAAAAAD8I/tUvyI5ayHU0/s1600/colormadeEasyAqua.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FN7N87rPFAo/T756QaO4q7I/AAAAAAAAD8I/tUvyI5ayHU0/s640/colormadeEasyAqua.png" width="498" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Color Made Easy    -    Photography by John Bessler</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My contribution to the photo below was the simple aqua shade mounted inside the window frame.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZolGtDN9QLI/T7563IeLVEI/AAAAAAAAD8Y/LUZm6RKmPkY/s1600/colormadeeasycurtain.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZolGtDN9QLI/T7563IeLVEI/AAAAAAAAD8Y/LUZm6RKmPkY/s640/colormadeeasycurtain.png" width="544" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Color Made Easy    -    Photography by John Bessler</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To create this look, a sheer aqua panel was cut to length, hemmed on all sides and then stapled to a board.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The board was then installed inside the window.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although this is a non-functioning shade, in the sense that it does not go up and down, it is a great option for anyone looking to add a bit of color to their windows while still allowing light into the room.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k9I5ZQ0_BEo/T757E63e_kI/AAAAAAAAD8g/gY8JSoeBRpk/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k9I5ZQ0_BEo/T757E63e_kI/AAAAAAAAD8g/gY8JSoeBRpk/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-1116039803754342056?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/05/color-made-easy-cottage-kitchen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-4716434086566617594Mon, 14 May 2012 23:16:00 +00002012-05-14T16:16:37.451-07:00HousesFlowersOutsideGardenInspirationsWeekend in the Garden<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi all!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope you had a wonderful weekend and Mother’s Day.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">   </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had beautiful weather which allowed my family to partake in our annual Mother’s Day tradition - planting our garden.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FInXWBq4jAA/T7GQljJWM2I/AAAAAAAAD6M/a_HDgTSLEgA/s1600/GardenCenter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FInXWBq4jAA/T7GQljJWM2I/AAAAAAAAD6M/a_HDgTSLEgA/s400/GardenCenter.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday typically involves basic clean up, readying the soil for planting and purchasing various vegetables, herbs and other plants. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday is planting day!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kl1pVMbDMBQ/T7GRA_nO-aI/AAAAAAAAD6k/_2CmZUvJQ5s/s1600/garden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kl1pVMbDMBQ/T7GRA_nO-aI/AAAAAAAAD6k/_2CmZUvJQ5s/s400/garden.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the arrival of an early spring, we had already brought out the garden furniture and spruced up the fire pit area and back and side patios.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jjyPQoAUo0o/T7GQ56fZISI/AAAAAAAAD6c/4Zw_BFWU-ww/s1600/firepit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jjyPQoAUo0o/T7GQ56fZISI/AAAAAAAAD6c/4Zw_BFWU-ww/s400/firepit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4vEsfHPnokI/T7GRm2hiUdI/AAAAAAAAD60/gpfAifynHus/s1600/backPatio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4vEsfHPnokI/T7GRm2hiUdI/AAAAAAAAD60/gpfAifynHus/s400/backPatio.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W_a7thL-LDQ/T7GRuIWv-eI/AAAAAAAAD68/GIVxbjXK9nQ/s1600/sidepatio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W_a7thL-LDQ/T7GRuIWv-eI/AAAAAAAAD68/GIVxbjXK9nQ/s400/sidepatio.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the years, our garden has evolved from haphazard to a bit more structured and symmetrical.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have figured out what type of plants work best and what simply will not do well in the shortened growing season here in the northeast.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3NICZizsAZ8/T7GRJyPtLLI/AAAAAAAAD6s/tOT3vGAlXsQ/s1600/gardenclose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3NICZizsAZ8/T7GRJyPtLLI/AAAAAAAAD6s/tOT3vGAlXsQ/s400/gardenclose.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tomatoes, herbs and cucumbers seem to thrive and have become a standard. Each year we try something new and this year’s “experiments” are eggplant and cantaloupe.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also added peppermint to the herb selection.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been told mint can be quite invasive so it was planted in a separate container to keep it from overtaking the entire garden bed.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pfg3Hg747DY/T7GQsRUecjI/AAAAAAAAD6U/kPiQ8sZ3x9c/s1600/mint.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pfg3Hg747DY/T7GQsRUecjI/AAAAAAAAD6U/kPiQ8sZ3x9c/s400/mint.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you can see from the pictures, the garden looks a bit sparse as the plants are just getting started.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hopefully within a few weeks everything will have taken off and the garden will be lush and green.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will be sure to post pictures later in the summer.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Oh – in case you were wondering about the “tom junior” sign in the mint pot.  Years ago my kids decided to name all the plants in the garden.  (I am guessing this one used to be for a tomato.)  We have kept the signs and truly get a kick out of ourselves every year as we again use them to name our plants!  Silly I know but lots of fun too.</i></span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XHBM9nDxUvU/T7GQfIBVzeI/AAAAAAAAD6E/TxpzR5OUjZI/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XHBM9nDxUvU/T7GQfIBVzeI/AAAAAAAAD6E/TxpzR5OUjZI/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-4716434086566617594?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/05/weekend-in-garden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-1058069227846827878Tue, 01 May 2012 16:35:00 +00002012-05-01T09:35:58.524-07:00RDH May Blog of the Month – Cote de Texas<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When it comes to all-time favorite blogs, no list would be complete without <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Cote de Texas</span></a>.  (In fact, it is probably at the top!)  So today, it is with great excitement I am proud to feature Cote de Texas as the RDH May Blog of the Month.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_hpZJKbYBCk/T6AKe_D0gwI/AAAAAAAAD4M/t6LNeog9ho4/s1600/cotedetexas-ver3-1140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="96" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_hpZJKbYBCk/T6AKe_D0gwI/AAAAAAAAD4M/t6LNeog9ho4/s400/cotedetexas-ver3-1140.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Joni Webb began <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Cote de Texas</span></a> five years ago to “<em><span lang="EN">indulge her love of French antiques, French furniture, and anything else pertaining to France!</span></em>”   Along the way she has introduced and educated so many people, including me, to the beauty of not only French design but to Belgian and Swedish design, European architecture, talented top designers, and so much more as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Joni’s posts are educational, inspiring, expertly researched, honest, detailed, beautifully written, opinionated, sometimes humorous, always interesting, and never superfluous – the list goes on and on.  Simply said, the best I have read.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XWJeP_vRXWE/T6AO2EiOXFI/AAAAAAAAD5c/5tr6e97dAcQ/s1600/curtains.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XWJeP_vRXWE/T6AO2EiOXFI/AAAAAAAAD5c/5tr6e97dAcQ/s640/curtains.png" width="492" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i> Top Ten Design Element (Curtains) via Cote de Texas</i></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was on Cote de Texas as part of Joni’s Top Ten Design Elements where I learned the virtues of linen, slipcovers, seagrass rugs, curtains, lighting, wall décor, and antiques.  Each post in this series delves into the details and reasons for each element and includes beautiful supporting pictures.  The list has not been completed yet so I am very interested to see what elements Joni chooses to add.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MKT0YQSR6Sw/T6AOU0330AI/AAAAAAAAD5U/L_vPrllzQO8/s1600/ByJamesHoward.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MKT0YQSR6Sw/T6AOU0330AI/AAAAAAAAD5U/L_vPrllzQO8/s400/ByJamesHoward.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Top Ten Design Element (Linen) - By James Howard via Cote de Texas</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-88Id10sgPTM/T6APNm3Y-nI/AAAAAAAAD5k/1UhIMLvxo8Q/s1600/viaCotedeTexasDesignedbyJaneWoodInteriors.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-88Id10sgPTM/T6APNm3Y-nI/AAAAAAAAD5k/1UhIMLvxo8Q/s400/viaCotedeTexasDesignedbyJaneWoodInteriors.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Top Ten Design Element (Seagrass rugs) - By Jane Wood Interiors via Cote de Texas</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cote de Texas also gave most of us our first glimpse of designer Sally Wheat’s work including her famous and much copied, gray kitchen.  <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-87sOcPU19RA/T6AKu0KatqI/AAAAAAAAD4U/HeMH7ozHkv8/s1600/sallywheat075_thumb1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-87sOcPU19RA/T6AKu0KatqI/AAAAAAAAD4U/HeMH7ozHkv8/s400/sallywheat075_thumb1.jpg" width="387" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Sally Wheat kitchen via Cote de Texas</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7YBiAfAbMjE/T6AMri_0azI/AAAAAAAAD5M/Y8xt3o18kUQ/s1600/sallywheat.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7YBiAfAbMjE/T6AMri_0azI/AAAAAAAAD5M/Y8xt3o18kUQ/s400/sallywheat.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: center;">Sally Wheat living room via Cote de Texas</i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sally recently changed her décor and Joni was the one who shared the gorgeous pictures of Sally’s newly reworked spaces.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vdHDMz74eKU/T6ALK3hXsdI/AAAAAAAAD4k/o-tgs-oAJpc/s1600/sally+wheat+living+room.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vdHDMz74eKU/T6ALK3hXsdI/AAAAAAAAD4k/o-tgs-oAJpc/s400/sally+wheat+living+room.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Sally Wheat living room via Cote de Texas</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8hfyTOe9Tgk/T6ALcsprRKI/AAAAAAAAD4s/5GAaGaojXNg/s1600/image_thumb8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8hfyTOe9Tgk/T6ALcsprRKI/AAAAAAAAD4s/5GAaGaojXNg/s400/image_thumb8.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Sally Wheat dining room via Cote de Texas</i></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Besides authoring Cote de Texas, Joni is also an accomplished designer herself.  Below are a few of her projects and pictures of her own home.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dDyq80xAwgk/T6AL8KEUwzI/AAAAAAAAD40/47VKkki9l_o/s1600/daughterBedroom.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dDyq80xAwgk/T6AL8KEUwzI/AAAAAAAAD40/47VKkki9l_o/s400/daughterBedroom.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LRZrj1KvROQ/T6AMKwJfVGI/AAAAAAAAD48/RohrK1mcq-I/s1600/client.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LRZrj1KvROQ/T6AMKwJfVGI/AAAAAAAAD48/RohrK1mcq-I/s400/client.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0wOeRCLWFT8/T6AMUCsu__I/AAAAAAAAD5E/kHlm340EU2M/s1600/image_thumb%5B12%5D.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0wOeRCLWFT8/T6AMUCsu__I/AAAAAAAAD5E/kHlm340EU2M/s400/image_thumb%5B12%5D.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you can see many of her Top Design Elements have found their way into these beautiful spaces!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, no Cote de Texas feature would be complete without also mentioning Joni’s generosity and incredible kindness.  She may not remember but she was one of the very first commentators on my blog.  I had just started Red Door Home and that one comment from Joni absolutely made my day and encouraged me to keep going.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those of you who are not <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Cote de Texas</span></a> followers I hope you will take the time to visit Joni’s incredible blog as there is so much more to see!   If you are already a follower, please be sure to leave a comment for Joni to thank her for all the dedication and hard work she puts into Cote de Texas.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As always, I wanted to thank Joni for allowing me to feature <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Cote de Texas</span></a> today.  I truly am honored to be sharing her wonderful blog.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OIR8EoyskfA/T6APkG1a2tI/AAAAAAAAD5s/usuNiqnLrEQ/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OIR8EoyskfA/T6APkG1a2tI/AAAAAAAAD5s/usuNiqnLrEQ/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-1058069227846827878?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/05/rdh-may-blog-of-month-cote-de-texas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-8472517194937380369Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:40:00 +00002012-04-26T13:40:47.951-07:00BedroomsLiving RoomsHome DecorFurniturebasketsFindsAbout that Big Basket<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9UsamhjEJKY/T5mwEBiAO-I/AAAAAAAAD3Q/t-KbX04eHak/s1600/basketcloseup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9UsamhjEJKY/T5mwEBiAO-I/AAAAAAAAD3Q/t-KbX04eHak/s400/basketcloseup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you all for your nice comments about my living room.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It seems many of you like the idea of <a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/going-bare.html"><span style="color: #990000;">no rug</span></a> – at least during the summer months.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I must say it is a lot easier to keep clean!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am not sure how the feet will feel come winter but that is a while away.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_8M0UExnSVk/T5mwpF3iHYI/AAAAAAAAD3g/ewOGU6fO5j4/s1600/room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_8M0UExnSVk/T5mwpF3iHYI/AAAAAAAAD3g/ewOGU6fO5j4/s400/room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had several people inquire about the large basket.  It is a vintage French covered transport trunk.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EGV7jfoE6Lo/T5mweHWXuAI/AAAAAAAAD3Y/at8EXEGM1rA/s1600/basket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EGV7jfoE6Lo/T5mweHWXuAI/AAAAAAAAD3Y/at8EXEGM1rA/s400/basket.jpg" width="372" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I purchased it from<span style="color: #990000;"> <a href="http://bonnyneiman.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Bonny Neiman Antiques</span></a></span> and I am absolutely thrilled!  Bonny was so nice to work with and I highly recommend her shop.  I also bought the pretty mirror which hangs above the bed in the master bedroom from Bonny.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To be honest when I bought the basket I really did not pay attention to the size and had no idea where I was going to put it.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At first it found a home in the family room.  Although it looked fabulous, the trouble was, now I was left with no place for the wagon.  Then I came across this picture.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tGr464SKtY0/T5mw1QZZ6AI/AAAAAAAAD3o/G3xMac6lEqU/s1600/bedside-table-lSouthern%2520Living.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tGr464SKtY0/T5mw1QZZ6AI/AAAAAAAAD3o/G3xMac6lEqU/s400/bedside-table-lSouthern%2520Living.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Via Southern Living</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A perfect solution!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vRnmAaleQLw/T5mw_WSrySI/AAAAAAAAD3w/TI3jOJ2xlrc/s1600/basketBedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vRnmAaleQLw/T5mw_WSrySI/AAAAAAAAD3w/TI3jOJ2xlrc/s640/basketBedroom.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I immediately hauled the basket upstairs and in the bedroom it went – making a perfect bedside table.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love the extra layer of texture it adds to the room and how it is a bit unexpected.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7lbo_I-IURU/T5mxG6Izy-I/AAAAAAAAD34/9o-hdKRDVTs/s1600/basketBedroom2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7lbo_I-IURU/T5mxG6Izy-I/AAAAAAAAD34/9o-hdKRDVTs/s640/basketBedroom2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have to admit I was fortunate that things worked out so well.  </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you ever purchased something without knowing  where you were going to place it? I would love to hear what you bought and where it ended up!  </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ydLep8N9HYQ/T5mxNwh2GXI/AAAAAAAAD4A/O92mw1rhtoM/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ydLep8N9HYQ/T5mxNwh2GXI/AAAAAAAAD4A/O92mw1rhtoM/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-8472517194937380369?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/about-that-big-basket.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-4329334513655619366Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:57:00 +00002012-04-18T07:57:24.443-07:00Going Bare!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZpW3CVxRyjQ/T47Tvc0mdsI/AAAAAAAAD2I/IDFKb4BqQQE/s1600/room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZpW3CVxRyjQ/T47Tvc0mdsI/AAAAAAAAD2I/IDFKb4BqQQE/s400/room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the consequences of </span><a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/exciting-photo-shoot-news.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">photo shoots</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is lots of furniture moving and rearranging.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some people may not look at this as a positive because it is a lot of work and creates a lot chaos but I actually love it!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By moving things around you gain a new perspective on the spaces in your home and the possibilities you might not have thought of before – case in point, the family room rug.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mp8NPG6qJr0/T47T_0rNmaI/AAAAAAAAD2Q/bMMi2PGyGoE/s1600/angle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mp8NPG6qJr0/T47T_0rNmaI/AAAAAAAAD2Q/bMMi2PGyGoE/s640/angle.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While it served its purpose well, it definitely had seen better days.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So when we were asked to remove the rug for the photo shoot I was amazed at how much lighter, brighter and bigger the room looked.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EUzsV-BjoDQ/T47UG7sHybI/AAAAAAAAD2Y/pwXl-MGUYhA/s1600/room3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EUzsV-BjoDQ/T47UG7sHybI/AAAAAAAAD2Y/pwXl-MGUYhA/s400/room3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In fact, I liked the bare hardwood floors so much I decided not to put the rug back.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lbM46NWyQ4s/T47UOuXbpyI/AAAAAAAAD2g/889WN0AUmLo/s1600/room2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="335" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lbM46NWyQ4s/T47UOuXbpyI/AAAAAAAAD2g/889WN0AUmLo/s400/room2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have seen several very pretty rooms which also have no rugs, several of which I had saved to my inspiration file.  (<i>I apologize for not knowing the sources for these photos.  If you recognize them please let me know as I would love to give credit to the designers/photographers of these beautiful spaces!</i>)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vXga7fykDHQ/T47Us-zv3FI/AAAAAAAAD2w/VxG5Wg5RauY/s1600/3779701318_58e3de6092_o1_thumb1%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vXga7fykDHQ/T47Us-zv3FI/AAAAAAAAD2w/VxG5Wg5RauY/s400/3779701318_58e3de6092_o1_thumb1%5B1%5D_thumb%5B1%5D.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>source unknown</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EzOL-yvbtyQ/T47U3NQRoxI/AAAAAAAAD24/g9wQ7_ooD20/s1600/clock3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EzOL-yvbtyQ/T47U3NQRoxI/AAAAAAAAD24/g9wQ7_ooD20/s640/clock3.jpg" width="531" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>source unknown</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sz4Ph80oTh4/T47VMJdSQ4I/AAAAAAAAD3A/J2AMBWRoWHU/s1600/woodfloorsviaPinmarklet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sz4Ph80oTh4/T47VMJdSQ4I/AAAAAAAAD3A/J2AMBWRoWHU/s400/woodfloorsviaPinmarklet.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>source unknown</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So for the time being I have decided to bare it all and going “rugless.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f3C0ujtNXe0/T47Vxq4WM0I/AAAAAAAAD3I/TLs2f6o8ydg/s1600/room4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f3C0ujtNXe0/T47Vxq4WM0I/AAAAAAAAD3I/TLs2f6o8ydg/s640/room4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What do you think about the bare floors?  Would you try this in your home?  I would love to hear your opinion.  <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z8MTtBBWJQk/T47UVquPvTI/AAAAAAAAD2o/pEiWNltf-kw/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z8MTtBBWJQk/T47UVquPvTI/AAAAAAAAD2o/pEiWNltf-kw/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-4329334513655619366?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/going-bare.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-5339578957743430237Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:33:00 +00002012-04-05T05:33:11.944-07:00Better Homes and GardensHome DecorInspirationsPhoto Shoot Sneak Peek<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week was a whirlwind, but in a good way!  The</span><a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/exciting-photo-shoot-news.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"> photo shoot</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> took three full days of set-up, picture taking and clean-up.  It was so much fun but lots of hard work too.  Although I can’t show any pictures of the actual shots (they are beautiful!) which will be used in the magazines, I can show you a very small glimpse of what went on behind the scenes.</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9cpiaEnqnyo/T32LBvp2e2I/AAAAAAAAD04/_xZFBEi-kUc/s1600/computer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9cpiaEnqnyo/T32LBvp2e2I/AAAAAAAAD04/_xZFBEi-kUc/s400/computer.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photographer John Bessler and Regional Editor and Producer for </span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meredith Publications, Donna Talley looking at the details of a picture</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every time I have the privilege of participating in a photo shoot I learn something new, and this time was not an exception.  <a href="http://besslerphoto.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Photographer John Bessler</span></a> had been to my house a few years ago to photograph the<span style="color: #990000;"> <a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2009/06/better-homes-and-gardens-feature.html"><span style="color: #990000;">basement for Better Homes and Gardens</span></a></span>.  I was beyond excited when I learned he was coming back for this shoot.  He is such a professional, an amazing photographer and most important, a super nice person.  John was even kind enough to give me a few pointers on how to use some of the features of my camera while I was taking pictures of him and Donna at work!  (You will have to let me know if I was a good student or not based on the photos in future blog posts.)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qfYQ2SNt_Ms/T32LOp9SiPI/AAAAAAAAD1A/z6XwXXdrpkM/s1600/flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qfYQ2SNt_Ms/T32LOp9SiPI/AAAAAAAAD1A/z6XwXXdrpkM/s400/flowers.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A favorite part of the photo shoot for me is all the fresh flowers.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have always said if I could afford one luxury it would be to have fresh flowers in my house all the time.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you can see from the above picture, they pretty much took over my entire kitchen.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7O95f9ShCqQ/T32LXK5F_-I/AAAAAAAAD1I/uIFOMYVMasQ/s1600/label.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7O95f9ShCqQ/T32LXK5F_-I/AAAAAAAAD1I/uIFOMYVMasQ/s400/label.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Donna on set-up day preparing a label</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the observations I have made during my time watching<span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/p/rdh-in-print.html"><span style="color: #990000;">photo shoots</span></a></span> is that it is all the little details which really bring a photo to life.  Just like in decorating your home, the small touches you add make such a big difference.  Take for example, the label Donna is making in the above picture.  Everything for each picture has to be prepared and planned well in advance.  <a href="http://donnatalley.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Donna</span></a> has such a creative gift for making sure every tiny aspect of a photo is thought out – a talent I truly admire.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, I do not have a definite date as to when the stories will appear in print.  Sometimes they appear quickly and other times it takes months.  I will be sure to let you know if I get a heads up as to when they will be published.  As I mentioned earlier, the pictures are incredible.  I can’t wait for you to see them!</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eX2IuLpgjMw/T32LfnBzyVI/AAAAAAAAD1Q/gWCxNtsCcTQ/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eX2IuLpgjMw/T32LfnBzyVI/AAAAAAAAD1Q/gWCxNtsCcTQ/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-5339578957743430237?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/photo-shoot-sneak-peek.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-8009055314479791153Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:16:00 +00002012-04-01T04:16:58.439-07:00Dining RoomsHousesBathroomsBlog of the MonthHome DecorHoliday DecoratingInspirationsA Country Farmhouse – the RDH April Blog of the Month<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I am happy to be featuring <a href="http://acountryfarmhouse.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">A Country Farmhouse</span></a> as the April Red Door Home blog of the month.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-67zBM-FHii0/T3g2rxC003I/AAAAAAAADxc/oj7NIr9H6S4/s1600/photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="320px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-67zBM-FHii0/T3g2rxC003I/AAAAAAAADxc/oj7NIr9H6S4/s320/photo.jpg" width="267px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://acountryfarmhouse.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">A Country Farmhouse</span></a> is the story of Trina and her husband’s renovation journey of an old farmhouse in the country.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Before</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aN8HNjC5G9Q/T3g21nMk8QI/AAAAAAAADxk/GCN4tCh-kEE/s1600/before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="295px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aN8HNjC5G9Q/T3g21nMk8QI/AAAAAAAADxk/GCN4tCh-kEE/s400/before.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>After</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jS-KWxIE9M4/T3g28ywsfEI/AAAAAAAADxs/dWN6W3Fnj0A/s1600/after.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="262px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jS-KWxIE9M4/T3g28ywsfEI/AAAAAAAADxs/dWN6W3Fnj0A/s400/after.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Along the way, she shares her passions for country life, antiques, old houses and healthy living.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I5R5RcRuMXM/T3g3G5_QdDI/AAAAAAAADx0/lRjVjb_okzE/s1600/AfterPatio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="640px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I5R5RcRuMXM/T3g3G5_QdDI/AAAAAAAADx0/lRjVjb_okzE/s640/AfterPatio.jpg" width="499px" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Her eye for the beauty in every-day objects, her uncluttered, fresh decorating style, as well as her amazing photographs, are just a few of the reasons <a href="http://acountryfarmhouse.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">A Country Farmhouse</span></a> is a favorite of mine.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2y2asOpWC7w/T3g3OUezvNI/AAAAAAAADx8/pnVM3MILZ0M/s1600/605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="640px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2y2asOpWC7w/T3g3OUezvNI/AAAAAAAADx8/pnVM3MILZ0M/s640/605.jpg" width="424px" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X47r1S7zwyE/T3g3UHfUlzI/AAAAAAAADyE/hUxKHDaPYnY/s1600/entry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="640px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X47r1S7zwyE/T3g3UHfUlzI/AAAAAAAADyE/hUxKHDaPYnY/s640/entry.jpg" width="426px" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I think of Trina and her wonderful blog, the first words which come to mind are elegant, simple sophistication. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zIGPTwCyplE/T3g3dLA2NoI/AAAAAAAADyM/Qk764c3Kgmk/s1600/AfterMasterBath1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="640px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zIGPTwCyplE/T3g3dLA2NoI/AAAAAAAADyM/Qk764c3Kgmk/s640/AfterMasterBath1.jpg" width="426px" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just love how every object in her home seems to be something she loves, uses and is not just for show.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DMEvAJBOiSA/T3g3jpjK1iI/AAAAAAAADyU/vEUbrTwK_Jg/s1600/201101-ss-kitchen-farmhouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="281px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DMEvAJBOiSA/T3g3jpjK1iI/AAAAAAAADyU/vEUbrTwK_Jg/s400/201101-ss-kitchen-farmhouse.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may recognize the Country Living magazine cover from this past winter shown below. It is a picture of Trina’s living room all dressed up for the holidays.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KEuMd7C0vis/T3g3ssoMFFI/AAAAAAAADyc/rvm3q0PUUFc/s1600/CLCOVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="320px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KEuMd7C0vis/T3g3ssoMFFI/AAAAAAAADyc/rvm3q0PUUFc/s320/CLCOVER.jpg" width="264px" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mrw2pEBxODI/T3g30-O0auI/AAAAAAAADyk/sznDKnXIrZg/s1600/Country-Farmhouse-DIY-white-and-green-dining-room-0112-mdn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mrw2pEBxODI/T3g30-O0auI/AAAAAAAADyk/sznDKnXIrZg/s400/Country-Farmhouse-DIY-white-and-green-dining-room-0112-mdn.jpg" width="300px" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a lot more prettiness to see, so be sure to stop by<a href="http://acountryfarmhouse.blogspot.com/"> <span style="color: #990000;">A Country Farmhouse</span></a>. A thank you also to Trina for allowing me to feature her amazing blog!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mhaBsmu7nCw/T3g4KkC7csI/AAAAAAAADys/xLiNqwEKc2s/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mhaBsmu7nCw/T3g4KkC7csI/AAAAAAAADys/xLiNqwEKc2s/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-8009055314479791153?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/country-farmhouse-rdh-april-blog-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-8528424144413515063Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:55:00 +00002012-03-22T04:55:57.237-07:00BathroomsBetter Homes and GardensSewingGardenLandscapingInspirationsThursday Thoughts<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Thursday! Hope you are having a great week and looking forward to the upcoming weekend. I had planned on sharing this post on Monday but somehow time went speeding by and it is now Thursday. Things have been rather busy around here so I thought I would update you on a few random happenings.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XfdH2GJu4Sg/T2sQbTTwIuI/AAAAAAAADwk/k-F8msO5t4U/s1600/Book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="400px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XfdH2GJu4Sg/T2sQbTTwIuI/AAAAAAAADwk/k-F8msO5t4U/s400/Book.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A little while back I came across an exciting-to-me find in the bookstore – my shower curtain was included in Better Homes and Gardens New Decorating Book! It is only a very small picture (the green one with blue tabs in the center) but it certainly was thrilling to be flipping through a design book and come across something I made. You may remember the curtain was part of this<span style="color: #990000;"> </span><a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2009/10/bathroom-story-in-bh-kitchen-and-bath.html"><span style="color: #990000;">BH&G basement bathroom story</span></a>.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uqQznFS7T1k/T2sQjqQFOMI/AAAAAAAADws/dPb_enZ9ScQ/s1600/showercurtain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="280px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uqQznFS7T1k/T2sQjqQFOMI/AAAAAAAADws/dPb_enZ9ScQ/s400/showercurtain.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The warmer weather over the past weekend was motivation to finish up a few inside painting projects (who wants to be inside when the weather is nice!) and begin an outside project that has long been on my mind.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So Mr. RDH completed repainting the two upstairs bathrooms. Both went from SW Aria Ivory to BM White Dove. The change is subtle but one that was well worth the effort. The master bedroom no longer has a blue ceiling and now is more in keeping with the feel of the attached <a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/02/master-bedroom-progress-report.html"><span style="color: #990000;">bedroom</span></a>.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EXn4Nb7c0lI/T2sQ8fuk8WI/AAAAAAAADw0/nFwflsEBkdU/s1600/bathroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="300px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EXn4Nb7c0lI/T2sQ8fuk8WI/AAAAAAAADw0/nFwflsEBkdU/s400/bathroom.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We spent the second half of the weekend removing a whole bunch of myrtle that we had planted years ago on a small hill next to the driveway. The plant was becoming invasive so it was time for it to go.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L-vtZ2l32Mo/T2sRF4IxPcI/AAAAAAAADw8/8KyjZ-Q-TpI/s1600/hill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="330px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L-vtZ2l32Mo/T2sRF4IxPcI/AAAAAAAADw8/8KyjZ-Q-TpI/s400/hill.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now we are left with a dirt hill and no plans for what to plant. If you have any ideas please let me know. I was thinking lavender but I would love to hear your opinion. This area gets a good bit of sun and tends to be very dry.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yV1S56NTu2A/T2sROY-7OxI/AAAAAAAADxE/5FArZ0IGQes/s1600/sewing+machine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="321px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yV1S56NTu2A/T2sROY-7OxI/AAAAAAAADxE/5FArZ0IGQes/s400/sewing+machine.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Besides the above I have also been filling my time with a few sewing classes to learn how to use my new-to-me sewing machine! For those of you who have been followers for a while, you are probably very familiar with the <span style="color: #990000;">story of my old sewing machine.</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--tFxrP2rVfg/T2sRtDza4oI/AAAAAAAADxM/-vLUWOF7_zw/s1600/MonogramCuff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="400px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--tFxrP2rVfg/T2sRtDza4oI/AAAAAAAADxM/-vLUWOF7_zw/s400/MonogramCuff.jpg" width="318px" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I purchased a nine year old Bernina and I am just so excited by all the new capabilities I now have at my disposal. It even does embroidery which will allow me to customize stockings with names in my Etsy shop. Although I absolutely love my Singer Featherweight and will never part with it, I knew it was time for an upgrade. I plan to share more on my new toy later as I have been making several new stocking designs – including the one shown above - for this upcoming holiday season.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally there is all the little behind the scenes prep work which needs to be completed for next week’s photo shoots. I have a few smaller projects which I am working on which might be included in a few of the pictures.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a great weekend! I look forward to hearing your opinion about our dirt hill.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1gOVFUE9Uz8/T2sR2LgJZkI/AAAAAAAADxU/gE0MyNmwYyc/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1gOVFUE9Uz8/T2sR2LgJZkI/AAAAAAAADxU/gE0MyNmwYyc/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-8528424144413515063?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/thursday-thoughts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-2618917245108379017Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:51:00 +00002012-03-12T06:51:54.526-07:00BedroomsBathroomsKitchensBetter Homes and GardensHome DecorFollower FeaturesInspirationsTwelve Questions For a Magazine Story Producer<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I am thrilled to present an interview with Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications. Donna is one of the top design professionals in the industry and her work has been featured in and on the cover of many of the nation’s leading shelter magazines as well as in numerous Meredith books.</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MHyUTuB5j20/T13opRVWcFI/AAAAAAAADus/gNo1Pf26RnM/s1600/Donna+Portrait.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MHyUTuB5j20/T13opRVWcFI/AAAAAAAADus/gNo1Pf26RnM/s400/Donna+Portrait.jpg" width="300px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Photo by <a href="http://besslerphoto.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">John Bessler</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have had the great fortune to observe Donna at work as she has been the creative force behind most of the photo shoots that have taken place in my own home. Since so many of you are curious about magazine photo shoots, I thought it would be informative and fun to talk to Donna. She graciously agreed and was willing to share her experience and expertise.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aiExKwfUdoE/T13o6KG1S1I/AAAAAAAADu0/rBMa6cUaoqc/s1600/KitchenAndBathsCover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aiExKwfUdoE/T13o6KG1S1I/AAAAAAAADu0/rBMa6cUaoqc/s640/KitchenAndBathsCover.jpg" width="480px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Donna Talley / Photo by <a href="http://andreastrauttmansdorff.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Andreas Trauttmansdorff</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>1. How did you begin your career?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’ve always been interested in interior design and gardening, but started my career as a music publicist in New York City after studying composition at Juilliard. After 10 years of living in the city, I moved to Saratoga Springs, NY and turned my passion for gardening into a topiary & garden shop, which was featured in <em>Country Home</em> magazine (one of Meredith’s main magazines at the time). A Meredith book editor saw the story and contacted me about producing stories for her “Garden Style Projects” book. My shop lease had expired, and I realized I didn’t want to continue in the retail arena. After that first photo shoot, I knew I had found my true calling – creating beautiful images for print media. When the Executive Editor of Meredith’s Special Interest Publications subsequently contacted me about scouting locations for their design and gardening magazines, of course I jumped at the chance! You know that saying “Find what you love to do, and you’ll never work a day in your life”? That’s me. Fourteen years and almost 300 stories later, I still can’t wait to go to work every day and make pretty pictures!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EXb9Rgbq9sE/T13phyTTVsI/AAAAAAAADu8/9lEwQMO5zYM/s1600/3-Zindel+Opener.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EXb9Rgbq9sE/T13phyTTVsI/AAAAAAAADu8/9lEwQMO5zYM/s640/3-Zindel+Opener.jpg" width="504px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Donna Talley / Photo by <a href="http://danagallagherphotography.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Dana Gallagher</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>2. Most people only see the end result of a photo shoot –a beautiful room, filled with beautiful things. I am sure there is a lot of behind the scenes hard work that goes into making these spaces look so pretty. Could you share a few of the steps you typically follow to prepare for a photo shoot?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The focus of the magazine is my starting point. For example, if I’m producing a shoot for one of our budget kitchen magazines, I won’t be bringing in expensive copper pots to style the space. The props and accessories are carefully chosen to further the story (and, of course, make a beautiful photo!) I start with a styling plan, and then head to the stores. I’m basically getting paid to shop – which sounds like fun – but time is money, so I’m very calculated and decisive about what I’m looking for. On a typical shoot I go to 3 or 4 (sometimes 5 or 6!) stores, depending on the number of rooms we are photographing. I also have wonderful interns who help me keep track of all the shoot props.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y3JRlruAj2U/T13p5sWQnsI/AAAAAAAADvE/YxGjD-e-qR0/s1600/4-Bedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y3JRlruAj2U/T13p5sWQnsI/AAAAAAAADvE/YxGjD-e-qR0/s640/4-Bedroom.jpg" width="480px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Donna Talley / Photo by <a href="http://johngruen.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">John Gruen</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>3. What characteristics do you look for in a house when scouting for a magazine?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I scout for many magazines, all with a different point of view – some are budget-oriented, others feature very high-end projects. So at any given time, I might be looking for pretty cottages, rooms with a strong storage angle, creative before-and-after renovations, beautifully-designed kitchens and baths, fabulous gardens… the list goes on. Truly, no two days are alike. I find a lot of potential stories through my network of interior designers, architects and renovation experts – and even homeowners who have already had their homes published refer me to projects they think might make a good story. I think the biggest characteristic I look for is a story that readers can relate to, and find inspirational. Also, very nice and accommodating homeowners are a big plus!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4vU4d849PK4/T13qSsrPxgI/AAAAAAAADvM/U1TvhHwp9rE/s1600/5-Autumn+Terrace+Tabletop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4vU4d849PK4/T13qSsrPxgI/AAAAAAAADvM/U1TvhHwp9rE/s640/5-Autumn+Terrace+Tabletop.jpg" width="472px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Donna Talley / Photo by <a href="http://andrebaranowskiphoto.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Andre Baranowski</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>4. What are some of your favorite styling tools/ideas which readers can easily incorporate into their own décor?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My go-to styling tool is always incorporating some element of the outdoors and nature, no matter the season. This goes beyond flowers and plants – I recently discovered these natural moss spheres in a great chartreuse-green that live forever! I also like branches and items you can find in your own back yard. But even a $10 bunch of beautiful tea roses from the supermarket can bring life to a room.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--QtYonk0HFo/T13qwPVwxeI/AAAAAAAADvU/t6RByDoQs5c/s1600/6-GH-Gaynor_147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--QtYonk0HFo/T13qwPVwxeI/AAAAAAAADvU/t6RByDoQs5c/s640/6-GH-Gaynor_147.jpg" width="452px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Donna Talley / Photo by <a href="http://michaelpartenio.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Michael Partenio</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>5. Can you share some of your best simple and inexpensive ways to keep a house looking fresh and up-to date?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sometimes just changing out pillows can really make a big difference! Keeping big pieces (sofas, chairs) neutral ensures a room won’t look dated in a few years. I’ve seen many trends in fabrics over the years, so you could change the pillows every year or two to freshen up a room without breaking the bank. I recently traveled to France and found 1-1/2 yards of gorgeous fabric in a scrap bin that I had made into pillows for my living room sofa, using fringe found on fabric.com. The cost of the $175 pillows amortized over the course of a year is a little over $14 a month!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b0rYMu65tSw/T13rDNxy9XI/AAAAAAAADvc/O3rvY7WgtV0/s1600/7-KuehnKBIOverallStove.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b0rYMu65tSw/T13rDNxy9XI/AAAAAAAADvc/O3rvY7WgtV0/s400/7-KuehnKBIOverallStove.jpg" width="400px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Donna Talley / Photo by <a href="http://michaelpartenio.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Michael Partenio</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>6. What are your go-to sources for finding great accessories, furniture and other home décor products?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’ve been doing a lot of online shopping for shoots in the past few years, if I’m looking for something specific, such as bar stools. Amazon.com, etsy and ebay are favorites. I’m also lucky to have retailers provide products for my shoots in exchange for credit – The Container Store, Country Curtains, Wisteria Catalog, and Smith + Noble are all great. I also shop a lot at Pottery Barn, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx and Target. The key to styling is to mix things up so a room looks “real life” and not like a catalog or store display.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wavxyKVqK6E/T13w_SKq9_I/AAAAAAAADvk/eI1S6Gw7mhA/s1600/8-BaruzziStyling-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wavxyKVqK6E/T13w_SKq9_I/AAAAAAAADvk/eI1S6Gw7mhA/s640/8-BaruzziStyling-2.jpg" width="474px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Donna Talley / Photo by<span style="color: #990000;"> </span><a href="http://michaelpartenio.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Michael Partenio</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>7. Do you have an all-time favorite story you have produced?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That one is easy! I produced a story about my mom’s pizza recipe that we shot in my kitchen with my sisters in 2005 for <em>BH&G Simply Perfect Italian</em> magazine. We were up at 4:30 AM making 8 batches of dough for all the shot sequences. She got a kick out of being in the same magazine as a couple of Food Network stars</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yQKrLaHkBrY/T13xSfJycRI/AAAAAAAADvs/4Dfmb__Og4g/s1600/9-NightStand_2554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yQKrLaHkBrY/T13xSfJycRI/AAAAAAAADvs/4Dfmb__Og4g/s640/9-NightStand_2554.jpg" width="426px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Donna Talley / Photo by <a href="http://besslerphoto.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">John Bessler</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>8. Where do you find inspiration to consistently come up with new and exciting ideas?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Inspiration, for me, comes from everywhere. And travel definitely helps open my mind and see how people live in the world.</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sK2SP57al6Y/T13x6GmcmiI/AAAAAAAADv0/DwyUg53fjNo/s1600/10-Capitol+Showhouse-Pg1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sK2SP57al6Y/T13x6GmcmiI/AAAAAAAADv0/DwyUg53fjNo/s640/10-Capitol+Showhouse-Pg1.jpg" width="480px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Donna Talley / Photo by <a href="http://besslerphoto.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">John Bessler</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>9. Have you seen a change - from your point of view as a producer/editor – in magazines due to the ever increasing number of design blogs and sites like Pinterest?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In my opinion, I think design blogs enhance design magazines, as they are another source of inspiration for consumers. I’ve also found that bloggers are very open to having their own homes featured in magazines, so they are a great scouting tool for me.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Aj4O5cpnU2M/T13yNk_iHUI/AAAAAAAADv8/lWZl7e1ZDyY/s1600/11-Courtney+Bath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Aj4O5cpnU2M/T13yNk_iHUI/AAAAAAAADv8/lWZl7e1ZDyY/s640/11-Courtney+Bath.jpg" width="516px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Donna Talley / Photo by <a href="http://michaelpartenio.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Michael Partenio</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>10. What design trends do you see developing over the next several years?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think the biggest design trend is that homeowners are living smaller, with little luxuries and modern conveniences being the focal point. Ten years ago, I regularly scouted kitchens that you could park a couple of cars in! Now, spaces are more intimate, designed with a more realistic lifestyle in mind.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V01-IHA4TSM/T13ykC1yBeI/AAAAAAAADwE/IuII21DAeAQ/s1600/12-Zindel+DR+Scan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V01-IHA4TSM/T13ykC1yBeI/AAAAAAAADwE/IuII21DAeAQ/s640/12-Zindel+DR+Scan.jpg" width="494px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Donna Talley / Photo by <a href="http://danagallagherphotography.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Dana Gallagher</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>11. What is the best part of your job?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The best part of my job is being able to help talented design professionals get their work published. Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t easy to get your projects in front of the right people at the magazines, so us Regional Editors are the connector to help get a project green-lighted for a story. That is very satisfying to me.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3zQimBRqMpQ/T13y022_NQI/AAAAAAAADwM/hlaQyy4zhKk/s1600/13-DropZone_0209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3zQimBRqMpQ/T13y022_NQI/AAAAAAAADwM/hlaQyy4zhKk/s640/13-DropZone_0209.jpg" width="426px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Donna Talley / Photo by <a href="http://besslerphoto.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">John Bessler</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>12. Is it possible there is a worst part of your job?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The worst isn’t so bad… I’d have to say, when it’s pouring buckets on a shoot day, I wish I could turn those into home office days and re-schedule the shoot for a bright, sunny day! But in this job, you need to have a “go with the flow” attitude.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E6HkSDczuYg/T13zD_Z7C0I/AAAAAAAADwU/xVURSccJjuo/s1600/14-KuehnKBIOpener.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E6HkSDczuYg/T13zD_Z7C0I/AAAAAAAADwU/xVURSccJjuo/s640/14-KuehnKBIOpener.jpg" width="426px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><em>Donna Talley / Photo by <a href="http://michaelpartenio.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Michael Partenio</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Thank you Donna for sharing your expertise! You have shared some great information.</strong></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N0UTSXiefC0/T13zWt7tOoI/AAAAAAAADwc/pqAhfpA_r9o/s1600/15-Vanity_Overall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N0UTSXiefC0/T13zWt7tOoI/AAAAAAAADwc/pqAhfpA_r9o/s640/15-Vanity_Overall.jpg" width="426px" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Donna Talley / Photo by <a href="http://besslerphoto.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">John Bessler</span></a></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you would like to see more of Donna’s work please visit her website <a href="http://donnatalley.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">DonnaTalley.com</span></a>. She also has a Pinterest account which can be found<span style="color: #990000;"> </span><a href="http://pinterest.com/dtproductions/"><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></a>.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sJPaLdhw7sI/T13oKMyRGtI/AAAAAAAADuk/ukFWEeKrbbo/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sJPaLdhw7sI/T13oKMyRGtI/AAAAAAAADuk/ukFWEeKrbbo/s1600/Signature.jpg" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-2618917245108379017?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/twelve-questions-for-magazine-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-5437677320410922010Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:54:00 +00002012-03-08T05:54:59.282-08:00Budget IdeasFlowersLiving RoomsHome DecorInspirationsAdding a Little Green<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pyf4pcL_BfE/T1i4dlxfzCI/AAAAAAAADt8/JdlvOMgdYOg/s1600/LeftClose+up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pyf4pcL_BfE/T1i4dlxfzCI/AAAAAAAADt8/JdlvOMgdYOg/s400/LeftClose+up.jpg" width="400px" yda="true" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am not sure if it is the lack of snow this winter which has me thinking about spring or my constant need to rearrange (probably a little of both!), but last week I found the top of my family room built-ins to be looking a bit sparse. I decided some new plants were in order and headed to Lowes to see what I could find.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TKqWzV_T340/T1i4mE1FT_I/AAAAAAAADuE/mOAL5Cqbt4k/s1600/leftFar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TKqWzV_T340/T1i4mE1FT_I/AAAAAAAADuE/mOAL5Cqbt4k/s640/leftFar.jpg" width="480px" yda="true" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I ended up coming home with three succulents, a small ivy plant (1/2 price on clearance) and a funny looking plant which reminded me of un-mowed grass.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zSI_W5cHbPs/T1i4vAQDCwI/AAAAAAAADuM/oKASYF29jWs/s1600/RIghtClose+up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="351px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zSI_W5cHbPs/T1i4vAQDCwI/AAAAAAAADuM/oKASYF29jWs/s400/RIghtClose+up.jpg" width="400px" yda="true" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The succulents and a sprig of the ivy found homes in a white ironstone bowl and the “grass plant” was simply placed in a container I normally use in the summer outside.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NLbW3MRK1U0/T1i43h1hp4I/AAAAAAAADuU/eITvgUXR9R0/s1600/RightFar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NLbW3MRK1U0/T1i43h1hp4I/AAAAAAAADuU/eITvgUXR9R0/s400/RightFar.jpg" width="396px" yda="true" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I grabbed a few other plants from other parts of the house and within twenty minutes I was quite pleased with the new arrangement.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ColPlxlSgQ8/T1i4UTFd6aI/AAAAAAAADt0/cK78Xe8ANE0/s1600/front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ColPlxlSgQ8/T1i4UTFd6aI/AAAAAAAADt0/cK78Xe8ANE0/s400/front.jpg" width="400px" yda="true" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I now have a little bit of spring inside to tide me over until it finally arrives outside!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Are you thinking about spring too? Have you added any spring touches to your home?</em></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VfNlXfruoTM/T1i5JsVYUtI/AAAAAAAADuc/WXQz4fAyIyY/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VfNlXfruoTM/T1i5JsVYUtI/AAAAAAAADuc/WXQz4fAyIyY/s1600/Signature.jpg" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-5437677320410922010?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/adding-little-green.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-558245634434186168Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:53:00 +00002012-03-03T13:53:42.518-08:00Basement RenovationMagazine StoriesBetter Homes and GardensExciting Photo Shoot News!!!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I am happy to share some exciting news! I just received confirmation that my <a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2011/10/built-in-cabinets-details.html"><span style="color: #990000;">new family room built-ins</span></a> will be included in Storage Magazine, a Better Homes and Garden’s special interest publication.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vUwltFM7nIQ/T1KOp4qLJ0I/AAAAAAAADtM/kvTPZFhIK_Y/s1600/110955620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vUwltFM7nIQ/T1KOp4qLJ0I/AAAAAAAADtM/kvTPZFhIK_Y/s400/110955620.jpg" uda="true" width="300px" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The photo shoot will be produced by <a href="http://donnatalley.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Donna Talley</span></a>, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith publications and photographed by <a href="http://www.besslerphoto.com/john/index.html"><span style="color: #990000;">John Bessler</span></a>. I am so thrilled to be hosting both of them in my home. You may remember they were the creative team behind my <a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2009/06/better-homes-and-gardens-feature.html"><span style="color: #990000;">basement remodeling</span></a> story which appeared in Better Homes and Gardens a few years ago.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SsRPAtGUMF4/T1KQ4BEz_AI/AAAAAAAADtc/o01s-ALh-6s/s1600/page-small2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SsRPAtGUMF4/T1KQ4BEz_AI/AAAAAAAADtc/o01s-ALh-6s/s400/page-small2.JPG" uda="true" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Better Homes and Gardens / Donna Talley - Regional Producer and Editor for Meredith Publications</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Photographer - John Bessler</span></em></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And to add a cherry to the top – Donna and John will also be using my house as a location back drop for a story Donna is creating for Flea Market Storage Magazine.</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4mZxbPkWcNE/T1KRwmFjJCI/AAAAAAAADts/c_UbAtbgS1Q/s1600/107945722288410491_w9WbmkzX_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4mZxbPkWcNE/T1KRwmFjJCI/AAAAAAAADts/c_UbAtbgS1Q/s400/107945722288410491_w9WbmkzX_b.jpg" uda="true" width="293px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Better Homes and Gardens / Donna Talley - Regional Producer and Editor for Meredith Publications</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Photographer - John Bessler</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Needless to say I am giddy! The shoots will take place at the end of March, but at this point I am unsure as to when they will appear in print. I will be sure to keep you updated with a few sneak peeks.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks for sharing in my excitement!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hi7VAVCUcw8/T1KRr0J1OMI/AAAAAAAADtk/GKgbMfFXcCo/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hi7VAVCUcw8/T1KRr0J1OMI/AAAAAAAADtk/GKgbMfFXcCo/s1600/Signature.jpg" uda="true" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-558245634434186168?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/exciting-photo-shoot-news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-5634601872507447633Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:16:00 +00002012-03-01T04:16:52.412-08:00Dining RoomsHousesKitchensBlog of the MonthBetter Homes and GardensHome DecorInspirationsAn Urban Cottage – The RDH March Blog of the Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ke_YrIMIcYo/T09jUJSJFuI/AAAAAAAADrw/qcNTVb9Pr7E/s1600/AUCheader1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ke_YrIMIcYo/T09jUJSJFuI/AAAAAAAADrw/qcNTVb9Pr7E/s400/AUCheader1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I am happy to introduce you to <a href="http://anurbancottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">An Urban Cottage</span></a> – the March Red Door Home Blog of the month.</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YTnULURjZEk/T09j668YyyI/AAAAAAAADr4/9Orybyr-YEk/s1600/3dining3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YTnULURjZEk/T09j668YyyI/AAAAAAAADr4/9Orybyr-YEk/s640/3dining3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>via An Urban Cottage</em></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RW2s5LMeuec/T09n7qFYEYI/AAAAAAAADs4/3k2kaaKoKCQ/s1600/IMG_0426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RW2s5LMeuec/T09n7qFYEYI/AAAAAAAADs4/3k2kaaKoKCQ/s640/IMG_0426.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">via An Urban Cottage</span></em></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://anurbancottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">An Urban Cottage</span></a> is a new to me blog that has quickly become a favorite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>You know I love a good house renovation story and this one is superb!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>An Urban Cottage chronicles Steve’s journey of restoring his 1842 Greek Revival cottage in Boston, MA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Along the way he also shares tidbits about flowers, decorating, favorite finds, and more.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below is how Steve’s house looked when it was purchased.</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N0y-nN6IamI/T09kLLqoqPI/AAAAAAAADsA/vTV7GFgFDrQ/s1600/housebefore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N0y-nN6IamI/T09kLLqoqPI/AAAAAAAADsA/vTV7GFgFDrQ/s400/housebefore.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>via An Urban Cottage</em></span></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is what it looks like today.</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BKalUREKDMI/T09kYRFjazI/AAAAAAAADsI/EF9nifUh8RE/s1600/IMG_0682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BKalUREKDMI/T09kYRFjazI/AAAAAAAADsI/EF9nifUh8RE/s640/IMG_0682.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">via An Urban Cottage<o:p></o:p></span></em></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quite a beautiful transformation, wouldn’t you say?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>(For all the details click <a href="http://anurbancottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/greek-revival-exterior-renovation.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AnUrbanCottage+%28An+Urban+Cottage%29"><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></a>.)  </span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Along with restoring the outside of his house, Steve has also been hard at work renovating the interior. Take a look at the inspiring pictures below to see the beautiful transformation which has taken place.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kitchen before</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oy_Hl_DC_Qk/T09lX2eZvwI/AAAAAAAADsQ/nfWi_PvtklA/s1600/kitchen+before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oy_Hl_DC_Qk/T09lX2eZvwI/AAAAAAAADsQ/nfWi_PvtklA/s400/kitchen+before.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>via An Urban Cottage</em></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kitchen after<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vMtjRyEiHGE/T09lrjF98nI/AAAAAAAADsY/LvPuItYPRs4/s1600/IMG_1387.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vMtjRyEiHGE/T09lrjF98nI/AAAAAAAADsY/LvPuItYPRs4/s640/IMG_1387.jpg" width="404" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>via An Urban Cottage</em></span></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Steve has done such amazing work on his house that not too long ago it was photographed for and will be featured in the new Better Homes and Gardens New Cottage Style book.</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TDNGTRN81E4/T09mLLofAsI/AAAAAAAADsg/yMC99bnTiCY/s1600/bookcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TDNGTRN81E4/T09mLLofAsI/AAAAAAAADsg/yMC99bnTiCY/s400/bookcover.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The book is not available yet but is scheduled for release in June of this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>You can visit <a href="http://www.amazon.com/New-Cottage-Style-Decorating-Comfortable/dp/1118170342/ref=dp_ob_image_bk"><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></a> to preorder your copy.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Steve’s current project involves an update of the bedroom shown below.</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wMC9w7RGjzQ/T09mscOjsiI/AAAAAAAADso/eZl9csn4TRA/s1600/IMG_0553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wMC9w7RGjzQ/T09mscOjsiI/AAAAAAAADso/eZl9csn4TRA/s400/IMG_0553.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>via An Urban Cottage</em></span></span></div><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He is stripping wallpaper and plans to remove the turquoise paint from the floor as well as change the vintage Cape Cod cottage look into something more in keeping with the rest of the house. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t wait to see the results!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you Steve for allowing me to feature your incredible blog!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>To see more Urban Cottage happenings please stop by <a href="http://anurbancottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Steve’s blog</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I know you will be thrilled you did!<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3FN-W-coBi4/T09nHcF7MHI/AAAAAAAADsw/uUhsESt7bTM/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3FN-W-coBi4/T09nHcF7MHI/AAAAAAAADsw/uUhsESt7bTM/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-5634601872507447633?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/urban-cottage-rdh-march-blog-of-month.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-4719662087143431749Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:11:00 +00002012-02-24T10:11:57.953-08:00BedroomsHome DecorFurnitureInspirationsMaster Bedroom Progress Report<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the past several months I have been slowly making changes to the master bedroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I thought it would be fun today to share a progress update as I have not shown any of the modifications that have been made except for the sneak peak teaser photo of the floor.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-15r9e8ezrVI/T0fRiQBzDBI/AAAAAAAADrg/avZ806VOZmI/s1600/room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-15r9e8ezrVI/T0fRiQBzDBI/AAAAAAAADrg/avZ806VOZmI/s400/room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may remember, the main reason for this redo was the<span style="color: #990000;"> </span><a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2011/05/un-matching-bedroom.html"><span style="color: #990000;">“matchy matchy” furniture</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We purchased it years ago as a set – bed, two dressers, bench, mirror, and side table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Since my decorating style has changed and I now prefer a collected look, I decided it was time make this room more in keeping with the rest of the house.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xN5f2GbT5EU/T0fP4GRMp7I/AAAAAAAADqg/H0bNp6Fk13Y/s1600/bench.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xN5f2GbT5EU/T0fP4GRMp7I/AAAAAAAADqg/H0bNp6Fk13Y/s640/bench.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first thing to go was the bench at the end of the bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It was replaced by a <a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2011/08/french-bench.html"><span style="color: #990000;">Craigsllst find</span></a> which looks to be French and fairly old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I loved the way the new to me bench looked when I bought it so I have left it as is. We then relocated the old bed to my son’s room and traded out bedside tables.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>As you can see we still do not have a bed and it will most likely be months before we do.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bMOQUq_oQ-w/T0fQBwHjM4I/AAAAAAAADqo/OtBlRQ8eULE/s1600/LongDresser.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bMOQUq_oQ-w/T0fQBwHjM4I/AAAAAAAADqo/OtBlRQ8eULE/s400/LongDresser.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We switched out the shiny brass ceiling fan for a pretty chandelier, replaced the dark wood shelf above the bed with a vintage starburst mirror, and removed the large mirror over the long dresser in favor of a painting by <a href="http://jenniferlanne.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Jennifer Lanne</span></a>.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uLrzOgXaNdQ/T0fQL8mB3XI/AAAAAAAADqw/sEr5REvT78g/s1600/closeUp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uLrzOgXaNdQ/T0fQL8mB3XI/AAAAAAAADqw/sEr5REvT78g/s640/closeUp.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The biggest change occurred a few weeks ago when the carpeting was replaced with hardwood floors in both the bedroom and the closet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It is hard to tell from the pictures but the room looks and feels so much bigger and brighter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I may change my mind later, but at this point I do not have plans to add a rug.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6BciPVH0KUM/T0fSHDDLSjI/AAAAAAAADro/ig8lWalVtxQ/s1600/Bed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6BciPVH0KUM/T0fSHDDLSjI/AAAAAAAADro/ig8lWalVtxQ/s400/Bed.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Besides the furniture, we also repainted the entire space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We lightened up my favorite SW Aria Ivory paint by 50% and painted the ceiling BM White Dove.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Painting made such a big difference we have also decided to repaint the bathroom as well.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below is a reminder of where we began.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vNA9rYeMt1k/T0fRBeNHhaI/AAAAAAAADrI/Z5_ROS5FGt0/s1600/Beforeside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vNA9rYeMt1k/T0fRBeNHhaI/AAAAAAAADrI/Z5_ROS5FGt0/s400/Beforeside.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DmwFYYMqisU/T0fRNHpT5XI/AAAAAAAADrY/_BIKkQ5sJMI/s1600/Beforebench.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DmwFYYMqisU/T0fRNHpT5XI/AAAAAAAADrY/_BIKkQ5sJMI/s400/Beforebench.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is what the room looks like today.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pv4gzBQAPNc/T0fQWXtHwoI/AAAAAAAADq4/pKyBvyMbTZY/s1600/room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pv4gzBQAPNc/T0fQWXtHwoI/AAAAAAAADq4/pKyBvyMbTZY/s640/room.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although I still have a few things I would like to do, overall I am so pleased with the progress we have made.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Thanks for following along.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I will be sure to let you know when more changes are made!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jMZm2tGK-t0/T0fQdiXJSzI/AAAAAAAADrA/BzyL0swcRLs/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jMZm2tGK-t0/T0fQdiXJSzI/AAAAAAAADrA/BzyL0swcRLs/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-4719662087143431749?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/02/master-bedroom-progress-report.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-7550059442177293181Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:30:00 +00002012-02-15T10:30:04.746-08:00Budget IdeasCurtainsDining RoomsClocksPaintingChairsTable RunnerHome DecorFurnitureInspirationsDining Room Redo – The Details<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kxrCKGGS940/Tzv1fi9oPxI/AAAAAAAADo4/BTAAnt2AQSY/s1600/firstPict.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kxrCKGGS940/Tzv1fi9oPxI/AAAAAAAADo4/BTAAnt2AQSY/s640/firstPict.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you all for the nice comments about my <a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-dining-room-redo-in-pictures.html"><span style="color: #990000;">dining room</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I have to say this was the first time I have ever been apprehensive about a blog post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I truly was nervous!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>So many of you loved the <a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2011/03/pair-of-1950s-chairs.html"><span style="color: #990000;">chairs</span></a> next to the buffet in their original orange velvet, I was not sure what the reaction was going to be when I revealed I had recovered them in gray.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>So needless to say I am thrilled so many of you left such encouraging and wonderful comments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Now on to the details!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ILX2gP0h_68/Tzv1zuO_K8I/AAAAAAAADpA/uU9wvhAB--Y/s1600/pic2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ILX2gP0h_68/Tzv1zuO_K8I/AAAAAAAADpA/uU9wvhAB--Y/s400/pic2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have been a long time follower, you probably know this room is a collection of furnishings which has evolved over time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The buffet and six chairs (which I painted white and recovered in blue velvet for this redo) where bought from the <a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2010/11/fantastic-furniture-find.html"><span style="color: #990000;">Salvation Army</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Along with a table which is now in the basement, I paid $150 for all 9 pieces. The large cabinet is an antique store find. It is made of two pieces and I was told it was taken from a local real estate office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I could not believe my luck when I found it a couple of years ago as it is the perfect fit for the wall on which it resides.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5HuJ9zFsKB0/Tzv2Duv9wtI/AAAAAAAADpI/Wsg--3xNeo8/s1600/pic6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5HuJ9zFsKB0/Tzv2Duv9wtI/AAAAAAAADpI/Wsg--3xNeo8/s400/pic6.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The table is made by Henredon and is a Craigslist purchase.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The chairs which matched this table are now around the kitchen table. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used a vintage grainsack with blue stripes for a runner to add more texture to the room as well as lighten up the table. An ivy topiary from Lowes adds a much needed bit of green.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wPycK5rYYx0/Tzv2Md3OQfI/AAAAAAAADpQ/6oglDiTssyM/s1600/pic1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wPycK5rYYx0/Tzv2Md3OQfI/AAAAAAAADpQ/6oglDiTssyM/s400/pic1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-dining-room-mirror-has-arrived.html"><span style="color: #990000;">mirror above the buffet</span></a> is by Uttermost and the pair of alabaster lamps is an Ebay purchase.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Above the duo of vintage 1950’s chairs hang a pair of paintings by <a href="http://jenniferlanne.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Jennifer Lanne</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Jennifer’s work has been featured in Country Living magazine as well as several other publications.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I have several of her paintings scattered about my house, as she is a favorite local artist of mine.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DN8tBMvsxgE/Tzv26-9FM_I/AAAAAAAADpY/MpobcggdyLw/s1600/pic3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DN8tBMvsxgE/Tzv26-9FM_I/AAAAAAAADpY/MpobcggdyLw/s400/pic3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While most of the items in the room are older, there are a few newer pieces as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The rug is by Madeline Weinrib and the gray silk curtains I made from fabric purchased at Calico Corners. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The clock between the windows is new but is a bargain floor model from Ethan Allen which I painted.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PcJ_5CZLtwc/Tzv3DAdSywI/AAAAAAAADpg/vQxyOo_ZJhw/s1600/pic5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PcJ_5CZLtwc/Tzv3DAdSywI/AAAAAAAADpg/vQxyOo_ZJhw/s400/pic5.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally there is the pair of now gray French chairs with the ikat pillows which I made by repurposing the old fabric on the dining room chairs. In regards to my decision to recover the chairs, in the end it just came down to the fact that the orange was just not me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It truly was a struggle to decide what to do – leave them alone or recover – but in the end I am so happy with how the room looks now so it was the right choice for me.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xrKkg4WNGbA/Tzv4m_99bKI/AAAAAAAADpw/oy00pNzDNU8/s1600/pic4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xrKkg4WNGbA/Tzv4m_99bKI/AAAAAAAADpw/oy00pNzDNU8/s400/pic4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks for following this transformation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I would like to say this room is finished but as you know I have a hard time leaving things alone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I am sure a little while from now I will be adding or replacing something. For now, however, I am just going to enjoy the room the way it is!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3zWhS-eqvOY/Tzv3JdCd5KI/AAAAAAAADpo/SbYxVFJ5yfw/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3zWhS-eqvOY/Tzv3JdCd5KI/AAAAAAAADpo/SbYxVFJ5yfw/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-7550059442177293181?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/02/dining-room-redo-details.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-6337402945129050819Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:55:00 +00002012-02-01T08:55:59.337-08:00KitchenHousesFlowersBlog of the MonthGardenHome DecorInspirationsBrabourne Farm - the Red Door Home February Blog of the Month<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I am happy to introduce you to <a href="http://brabournefarm.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Brabourne Farm</span></a> – the RDH February blog of the month.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VIud9_07Zic/Tylqv8wbpvI/AAAAAAAADnU/bIxuqiGwQkA/s1600/Header++6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="323" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VIud9_07Zic/Tylqv8wbpvI/AAAAAAAADnU/bIxuqiGwQkA/s400/Header++6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brabourne Farm is a beautiful Australian blog which features daily collections of interesting and inspiring design, antiques, flowers, photography, gardens and much more. The list is truly endless!<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rUBsTgV1s80/TylrDmsk70I/AAAAAAAADnc/_scOnJgrHpw/s1600/Gena+Sigala.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rUBsTgV1s80/TylrDmsk70I/AAAAAAAADnc/_scOnJgrHpw/s400/Gena+Sigala.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">By Gina Sigala - Picture via Brabourne Farm<o:p></o:p></span></em></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each day Leigh publishes carefully selected photographs on a single topic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Subjects vary greatly and range from colors to chairs to kitchens to chandeliers and everything in between. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qk6odgrxsCY/TylrihWVirI/AAAAAAAADnk/V0yfKsYyNBY/s1600/Andrew+McCaul.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qk6odgrxsCY/TylrihWVirI/AAAAAAAADnk/V0yfKsYyNBY/s400/Andrew+McCaul.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>By Andrew McCaul - Picture via Brabourne Farm<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It honestly is my daily dose of pretty!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J3C7cpsAs3Y/TylrxFMm51I/AAAAAAAADns/8PT8Ios006M/s640/Beth+Webb.jpg" width="392" /><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></em></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">By Beth Webb - Picture via Brabourne Farm</span></em></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fYLUXXn7C8U/Tylr6_k0wEI/AAAAAAAADn0/WqVACKK2r9g/s1600/Unknown+26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fYLUXXn7C8U/Tylr6_k0wEI/AAAAAAAADn0/WqVACKK2r9g/s400/Unknown+26.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source Unknown - Picture via Brabourne Farm<o:p></o:p></span></em></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://brabournefarm.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Brabourne Farm</span></a> is also a home and the blog chronicles the house and garden as it changes from season to season.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6cK5WrofIos/TylsVVX-g4I/AAAAAAAADn8/5aFEVyAmlC4/s1600/tumblr_lya0tdh4bn1qmbs9vo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6cK5WrofIos/TylsVVX-g4I/AAAAAAAADn8/5aFEVyAmlC4/s640/tumblr_lya0tdh4bn1qmbs9vo1_500.jpg" width="427" /></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em></em></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>via Brabourne Farm</em></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mOxzYzrz614/TylsZw-0k6I/AAAAAAAADoE/wYL3PaoHmNo/s1600/tumblr_ly9y1mZJXM1qmbs9vo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mOxzYzrz614/TylsZw-0k6I/AAAAAAAADoE/wYL3PaoHmNo/s640/tumblr_ly9y1mZJXM1qmbs9vo1_500.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>via Brabourne Farm</em></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IV5KUpZg_KY/TyluS2aDrDI/AAAAAAAADok/6393-eSe0Y4/s1600/BBF+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IV5KUpZg_KY/TyluS2aDrDI/AAAAAAAADok/6393-eSe0Y4/s640/BBF+6.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>via Brabourne Farm</em></span></span></div><br /><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The gardens are stunning and a great break from the white snow many of us are currently seeing outside of our windows.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7rsLHx62t_I/Tyls41frC1I/AAAAAAAADoU/Bvru1EkLhCQ/s1600/tumblr_lya808f5ib1qmbs9vo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7rsLHx62t_I/Tyls41frC1I/AAAAAAAADoU/Bvru1EkLhCQ/s640/tumblr_lya808f5ib1qmbs9vo1_500.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">via Brabourne Farm</span></span></em></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G7JEDh8FB8M/Tyls9Lpiu2I/AAAAAAAADoc/Kt_IFeU0Nec/s1600/tumblr_lya7xkXZef1qmbs9vo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G7JEDh8FB8M/Tyls9Lpiu2I/AAAAAAAADoc/Kt_IFeU0Nec/s400/tumblr_lya7xkXZef1qmbs9vo1_500.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">via Brabourne Farm</span></span></em></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To see more of Leigh’s daily collection of pretties be sure to stop by <a href="http://brabournefarm.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Brabourne Farm</span></a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know you will be glad you did! </span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PJMpAcYzR9M/TylspQSt-bI/AAAAAAAADoM/rSC5-G7-b2k/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PJMpAcYzR9M/TylspQSt-bI/AAAAAAAADoM/rSC5-G7-b2k/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-6337402945129050819?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/02/brabourne-farm-red-door-home-february.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-7695316820767087367Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:44:00 +00002012-01-29T09:44:58.148-08:00CurtainsDining RoomsClocksChairsHome DecorFurnitureInspirationsMy Dining Room Redo In Pictures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3vcUbZWI8tA/TyWErJYbLEI/AAAAAAAADmE/_F9QGskqEmY/s1600/pic1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3vcUbZWI8tA/TyWErJYbLEI/AAAAAAAADmE/_F9QGskqEmY/s400/pic1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XewI6lHQTTg/TyWExe_QTjI/AAAAAAAADmM/h6fWZIVfcVg/s1600/pic2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XewI6lHQTTg/TyWExe_QTjI/AAAAAAAADmM/h6fWZIVfcVg/s400/pic2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-69eRmbZa0cw/TyWE1dGG9OI/AAAAAAAADmU/PQiC1i0g_ZI/s1600/pic5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-69eRmbZa0cw/TyWE1dGG9OI/AAAAAAAADmU/PQiC1i0g_ZI/s400/pic5.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Or1un4kKosY/TyWE5k2W2sI/AAAAAAAADmc/kw07fFH8vMI/s1600/pic3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Or1un4kKosY/TyWE5k2W2sI/AAAAAAAADmc/kw07fFH8vMI/s400/pic3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kKHFnMd4BgI/TyWE96jrNCI/AAAAAAAADmk/f-IyqDyGjhg/s1600/pic4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kKHFnMd4BgI/TyWE96jrNCI/AAAAAAAADmk/f-IyqDyGjhg/s400/pic4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xsg08Tg5bRs/TyWFCiy9TnI/AAAAAAAADms/aawaxfGzbiI/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xsg08Tg5bRs/TyWFCiy9TnI/AAAAAAAADms/aawaxfGzbiI/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-7695316820767087367?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-dining-room-redo-in-pictures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-1705950287398644214Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:10:00 +00002012-05-21T19:02:55.200-07:00KitchenDining RoomsGiveawaysChairsLiving RoomsHome DecorFurnitureInspirationsProject Snapshots<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like many of you, the beginning of a new year has me re-energized.  I have been busy organizing, cleaning, purging, rearranging, and checking lots of those little pesky things off my “to do” list which have been there way too long.  (i.e. - the clock above my mantel which has been leaning against the wall for almost two years has finally been hung!)</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PgYkxWJ9zQU/Txgi5coL-PI/AAAAAAAADlE/FijvLe8PDjQ/s1600/mantel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="336" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PgYkxWJ9zQU/Txgi5coL-PI/AAAAAAAADlE/FijvLe8PDjQ/s400/mantel.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Along with all of the above, I have also been working on lots of house projects.  So today I thought I would share a sneak peak of what I have been up to and give you an idea of what is ahead.  I will be sure to share all the details as each project is completed.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The biggest changes will be taking place in the master bedroom.  The pictures below are a few hints of the progress which has been made so far.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_4OB0kitPE8/TxgjCgGzCzI/AAAAAAAADlM/zD_vLVAc9iY/s1600/floor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_4OB0kitPE8/TxgjCgGzCzI/AAAAAAAADlM/zD_vLVAc9iY/s400/floor.jpg" width="370" /></span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sg7QsAHUYvE/TxgjIwrIETI/AAAAAAAADlU/j5GRKPCZjPg/s1600/mirror.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sg7QsAHUYvE/TxgjIwrIETI/AAAAAAAADlU/j5GRKPCZjPg/s400/mirror.jpg" width="298" /></span></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have also been completing projects in the basement . . .</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o0mtVYHTsfY/TxgjRSgVSsI/AAAAAAAADlc/k20Yc32YOj0/s1600/table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o0mtVYHTsfY/TxgjRSgVSsI/AAAAAAAADlc/k20Yc32YOj0/s400/table.jpg" width="386" /></span></a></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. . . adding some new artwork to the mudroom . . .</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dNQTwyFxLUQ/TxgjXS0WkPI/AAAAAAAADlk/S6yaBuKrMi8/s1600/arch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dNQTwyFxLUQ/TxgjXS0WkPI/AAAAAAAADlk/S6yaBuKrMi8/s400/arch.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. . . and updating a few things in the kitchen. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fdrhkeNw-i8/TxgjeT5gHiI/AAAAAAAADls/wdKLRsLt7SM/s1600/light.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fdrhkeNw-i8/TxgjeT5gHiI/AAAAAAAADls/wdKLRsLt7SM/s400/light.jpg" width="341" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Changes are also in store for the dining room.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zEXaf-LaODs/Txgjnoc_WzI/AAAAAAAADl0/-GirLAIfP3Q/s1600/diningroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zEXaf-LaODs/Txgjnoc_WzI/AAAAAAAADl0/-GirLAIfP3Q/s400/diningroom.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, I wanted to thank everyone who entered the Something About Silver giveaway.  I try to host a couple of giveaways throughout the year as a way to thank you for choosing to take time out of your busy schedules and spend it with Red Door Home.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FuVqEtsBZTI/TxgjxmKuwOI/AAAAAAAADl8/Pi0GH6i0Ais/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FuVqEtsBZTI/TxgjxmKuwOI/AAAAAAAADl8/Pi0GH6i0Ais/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-1705950287398644214?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/01/project-snapshots-and-something-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-56938460559301854Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:19:00 +00002012-01-03T10:20:48.842-08:00KitchenHousesKitchensBlog of the MonthHome DecorInspirationsHooked on Houses - the January Red Door Home Blog of the Month<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy New Year! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am excited to be starting 2012 with a Red Door Home Blog of the Month feature.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hJJAFd-MdV8/TwBz8K-TybI/AAAAAAAADgo/Aj3bH1rttSE/s1600/HOHtop3.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hJJAFd-MdV8/TwBz8K-TybI/AAAAAAAADgo/Aj3bH1rttSE/s400/HOHtop3.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">January’s highlighted site – <a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/"><span style="color: #990000;">Hooked on Houses </span></a>– will be an instant favorite for anyone who enjoys houses.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wB47cScC3Us/TwB0SmqWJHI/AAAAAAAADg0/bwPFCWKFyn0/s1600/julia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wB47cScC3Us/TwB0SmqWJHI/AAAAAAAADg0/bwPFCWKFyn0/s1600/julia.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Julia - author of Hooked on Houses</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Movie buffs will love Julia’s famous<a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/houses-onscreen/"><span style="color: #990000;"> tv and movie house</span></a> features.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Here she shares a behind the scenes look at beloved movie sets and the designers who made these homes come to life.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UzwHoBK8llo/TwB0gqb_6JI/AAAAAAAADhA/6lapsm_oEPE/s1600/Somethings-Gotta-Give-in-Architectural-Dig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UzwHoBK8llo/TwB0gqb_6JI/AAAAAAAADhA/6lapsm_oEPE/s400/Somethings-Gotta-Give-in-Architectural-Dig.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>From Somethings Gotta Give</em></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My favorite and one of the most popular movie houses ever, being the <em>Somethings Gotta Give</em> house.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OOUIqaFj1SU/TwB04QAKz9I/AAAAAAAADhM/eUDPK6oCzck/s1600/somethingsgottagivedining-room-ad" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OOUIqaFj1SU/TwB04QAKz9I/AAAAAAAADhM/eUDPK6oCzck/s400/somethingsgottagivedining-room-ad" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Somethings Gotta Give Dining Room</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T</span>his kitchen with its white cabinets, honed granite countertops, dark stained floors and white subway tiled backsplash was an instant hit and remains an inspiration for many kitchens built today.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EURv3Qt1bpw/TwB4Y9-tDII/AAAAAAAADjE/1CFDv6QMcdE/s1600/kitchen2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EURv3Qt1bpw/TwB4Y9-tDII/AAAAAAAADjE/1CFDv6QMcdE/s400/kitchen2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Somethings Gotta Give kitchen<o:p></o:p></span></em></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another regular series on Hooked on Houses is <a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/celebrity-houses/"><span style="color: #990000;">celebrity home features</span></a> highlighting the living spaces – both inside and out – of the rich and famous. From real estate listings to magazine stories, Julia shares all the details which make these properties so intriguing.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C6XOUEvYwTg/TwB1WFdkUbI/AAAAAAAADhk/BCxUe_mZUUk/s1600/Jennifer-Lopez-kitchen-sink-Veranda-Jan-Feb-issue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C6XOUEvYwTg/TwB1WFdkUbI/AAAAAAAADhk/BCxUe_mZUUk/s400/Jennifer-Lopez-kitchen-sink-Veranda-Jan-Feb-issue.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Jennifer Lopez's house</em></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CgfnYBNmQho/TwB44GMYqTI/AAAAAAAADjQ/iaTB6fwRpqM/s1600/Sandra-Bullocks-Gothic-Victorian-mansion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CgfnYBNmQho/TwB44GMYqTI/AAAAAAAADjQ/iaTB6fwRpqM/s400/Sandra-Bullocks-Gothic-Victorian-mansion.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Sandra Bullock's gothic victorian home</em></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the funnier side is the <a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/bad-mls-photos/"><span style="color: #990000;">bad MLS listing photos</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Readers submit pictures from real estate listings which can only be filed under the “what were they thinking category.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Take for example this agent who decided to show the same two vases of flowers in every single picture – budget staging at its best!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sZnzMc8pOiw/TwB1-NHHtYI/AAAAAAAADh8/XzSA-_tyQvY/s1600/vases-bedroom-611x408.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sZnzMc8pOiw/TwB1-NHHtYI/AAAAAAAADh8/XzSA-_tyQvY/s320/vases-bedroom-611x408.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sedsSR-lpms/TwB2HPVIEdI/AAAAAAAADiI/I9QaM826Xy4/s1600/vases-entry-611x408.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sedsSR-lpms/TwB2HPVIEdI/AAAAAAAADiI/I9QaM826Xy4/s320/vases-entry-611x408.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-84J0WuAf77w/TwB2KdxTgPI/AAAAAAAADiU/t8VpVNBHQDs/s1600/vases-kitchen-611x408.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-84J0WuAf77w/TwB2KdxTgPI/AAAAAAAADiU/t8VpVNBHQDs/s320/vases-kitchen-611x408.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, a house blog would not be complete without a <a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/before-after/"><span style="color: #990000;">before and after section</span></a> and Hooked on Houses has one of the best.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Makeover stories range from single room transformations to entire house remodels.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I especially love the kitchen makeover shown below.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cGFVLV-_JeA/TwB2ZazzegI/AAAAAAAADig/ZUtYjq85xsE/s1600/outdated-kitchen-before-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cGFVLV-_JeA/TwB2ZazzegI/AAAAAAAADig/ZUtYjq85xsE/s400/outdated-kitchen-before-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6tJhY2HzLqo/TwB2dVpYo9I/AAAAAAAADis/fsyaCUnVSlE/s1600/outdated-kitchen-after-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6tJhY2HzLqo/TwB2dVpYo9I/AAAAAAAADis/fsyaCUnVSlE/s640/outdated-kitchen-after-1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen and Bath Makeovers = Photographer:  Bryan McCay</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Designer and Producer: <a href="http://donnatalley.com/"><span style="color: #990000;"> Donna Talley</span></a>, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications</span></em></span><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a lot more to see at <a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/"><span style="color: #990000;">Hooked on Houses</span></a> so I hope you will take moment to visit Julia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Her blog is truly one of the best! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ONxEuFsFarM/TwB23SpZIxI/AAAAAAAADi4/tOUHO71QD0Y/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ONxEuFsFarM/TwB23SpZIxI/AAAAAAAADi4/tOUHO71QD0Y/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-56938460559301854?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2012/01/hooked-on-houses-january-red-door-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-28205793292971378Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:06:00 +00002011-12-22T10:06:11.361-08:00ClocksLiving RoomsHome DecorHoliday DecoratingChristmas House Tour 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rm6FJxU5CUU/TvNu-Qg5sZI/AAAAAAAADek/dg-qADD0NkQ/s1600/1fireplace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rm6FJxU5CUU/TvNu-Qg5sZI/AAAAAAAADek/dg-qADD0NkQ/s400/1fireplace.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Christmas has always been my favorite time to decorate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>In years past I have had lots of hours to spend getting my home ready for the holidays – decorating, baking <a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2010/12/gingerbread-houses.html"><span style="color: #990000;">gingerbread houses</span></a>, crafting, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Things were a little different in 2011, as we were blessed with the celebration of my in-laws 50<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> wedding anniversary over Thanksgiving and my <a href="http://reddoorhome.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Etsy store</span></a> had its best year ever. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-biE_2ySK2jg/TvNvGu1asVI/AAAAAAAADew/lgKdvAl0YVc/s1600/1entry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-biE_2ySK2jg/TvNvGu1asVI/AAAAAAAADew/lgKdvAl0YVc/s400/1entry.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So needless to say, I just did not have time to do all decorating and blogging like I have done in the past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Rather than dwell on all the things I could not get done and go on and on about how crazy my life has been over the past two months, I decided to celebrate the season and invite you into my home just as it is!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>So welcome to my home for the holidays!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eTaLxa1D9HQ/TvNvOJh9j7I/AAAAAAAADe8/n6F4YMNz7zI/s1600/1frontdoor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eTaLxa1D9HQ/TvNvOJh9j7I/AAAAAAAADe8/n6F4YMNz7zI/s400/1frontdoor.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I kept the decorating simple this year with fresh greens and the white color palette I have used previously.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T5dkaIBexrc/TvNxBh9QBvI/AAAAAAAADgc/zeUXX3ltKV8/s1600/1familyroom2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T5dkaIBexrc/TvNxBh9QBvI/AAAAAAAADgc/zeUXX3ltKV8/s400/1familyroom2.jpg" width="387" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We added an extra stocking on the mantel this year for our new puppy, Abby.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OOTZAYCJwrQ/TvNvXL32vEI/AAAAAAAADfI/ZmH0sBQ99Pw/s1600/1stockings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OOTZAYCJwrQ/TvNvXL32vEI/AAAAAAAADfI/ZmH0sBQ99Pw/s400/1stockings.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She was determined to be in the picture of the family room shown below.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qOsERJ7LpeA/TvNvd1iFCMI/AAAAAAAADfU/o2Ge0Xo2ZXk/s1600/1familyroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="373" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qOsERJ7LpeA/TvNvd1iFCMI/AAAAAAAADfU/o2Ge0Xo2ZXk/s400/1familyroom.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CPjED20ELLY/TvNvjRoo7UI/AAAAAAAADfg/SAdaU3Mgx7k/s1600/1abby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CPjED20ELLY/TvNvjRoo7UI/AAAAAAAADfg/SAdaU3Mgx7k/s400/1abby.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The living room was also awash in fresh greens – my favorite being the garland draped on the clock.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NrGye9J63Ls/TvNvvE9JKsI/AAAAAAAADfs/-pysr6gla-0/s1600/1livingroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NrGye9J63Ls/TvNvvE9JKsI/AAAAAAAADfs/-pysr6gla-0/s400/1livingroom.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x3D5W70vHA4/TvNvzTigwHI/AAAAAAAADf4/Oc87Ymb6H8Q/s1600/1Clock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x3D5W70vHA4/TvNvzTigwHI/AAAAAAAADf4/Oc87Ymb6H8Q/s400/1Clock.jpg" width="325" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qRJpylVhs6Y/TvNv9qEomfI/AAAAAAAADgE/YNn2Z2KYBW4/s1600/1livingroom2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qRJpylVhs6Y/TvNv9qEomfI/AAAAAAAADgE/YNn2Z2KYBW4/s400/1livingroom2.jpg" width="325" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you enjoyed the abbreviated tour of my house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Thank you for taking the time to visit!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I wish for you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas and joyous holiday!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-64irNyccbPc/TvNwDy6y9LI/AAAAAAAADgQ/fIuT3eObuEc/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-64irNyccbPc/TvNwDy6y9LI/AAAAAAAADgQ/fIuT3eObuEc/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-28205793292971378?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-house-tour-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-4327377737185444724Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:50:00 +00002011-12-07T06:50:36.954-08:00FlowersBetter Homes and GardensHome DecorHoliday DecoratingInspirationsHoliday Floral Photo Shoot – Behind the Scenes<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many people are curious to know what it is really like to be a part of a magazine photo shoot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>So today I would like to share my experience from the holiday floral photo shoot which took place at my house this past summer.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fthgD7bNwyU/Tt95Kc-E8EI/AAAAAAAADdY/AD3Z0tnqfME/s1600/550_101789642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fthgD7bNwyU/Tt95Kc-E8EI/AAAAAAAADdY/AD3Z0tnqfME/s400/550_101789642.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Better Homes and Gardens December 2011 / </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amy Panos / Producer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ariella Chezar</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Photographer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kate Mathis / Stylist:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ed Gallagher</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been lucky to be a part of a few magazine photo shoots and each time I learn something new.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The thing which consistently amazes me most, however, is the amount of planning, work and attention to detail which goes into setting up just one picture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It takes an entire team of professionals to produce just the right look for a story.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PppkHI4E_ow/Tt95ZIppfzI/AAAAAAAADdg/A5YdB-iwWwM/s1600/flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PppkHI4E_ow/Tt95ZIppfzI/AAAAAAAADdg/A5YdB-iwWwM/s400/flowers.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The floral photo shoot took place over the course of three days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The stylist and photographer, along with their assistants, producer, and floral artist Ariella Chezar spent the better part of the first day unloading all their equipment, supplies, props, and flowers as well as preparing the spaces where photos would be taken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e7UTf43NN5U/Tt95hYvIKJI/AAAAAAAADdo/YUewU6yk2Ng/s1600/poinsettas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e7UTf43NN5U/Tt95hYvIKJI/AAAAAAAADdo/YUewU6yk2Ng/s400/poinsettas.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My mudroom and laundry room were filled with flowers, the garage became a props and supplies staging area, and the kitchen served as command central as well as where most of the flower arranging took place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Lots of stuff and people everywhere!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VXPxo6veDO4/Tt95qbC2mKI/AAAAAAAADdw/9JWsRASqqZI/s1600/garage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="323" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VXPxo6veDO4/Tt95qbC2mKI/AAAAAAAADdw/9JWsRASqqZI/s400/garage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first day included lots of furniture moving and rearranging - basic set up for the upcoming two days of shooting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The photographer looked at the lighting in the house to determine what time during the day the light would be best in each room and the floral artist created several of the floral arrangements based on what rooms would be used during the first day of shooting.</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cxqRW-8rpEQ/Tt96ARzV_5I/AAAAAAAADd4/Dbbra0cWiBE/s1600/550_101789625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cxqRW-8rpEQ/Tt96ARzV_5I/AAAAAAAADd4/Dbbra0cWiBE/s400/550_101789625.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Better Homes and Gardens December 2011 / </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Amy Panos / Producer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Ariella Chezar</span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Photographer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Kate Mathis / Stylist:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Ed Gallagher</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second and third days were when the picture taking took place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The team arrived early and worked the entire day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Since this shoot was not about my house or family, my kids and I did our best to just stay in the background and out of everyone’s way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>They graciously allowed me to watch (whenever I had the chance)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>as they worked their magic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Each picture appearing in the magazine and online was the result of a coordinated effort between everyone involved. The flowers, props, and lighting were all arranged and rearranged multiple times until everyone was pleased with how the picture looked – a very time consuming process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>After a picture was completed, rooms were cleaned up, put back together, and it was on to the next photo.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D4LMlxIxd3Q/Tt96MDzKaRI/AAAAAAAADeA/xnJRBxX8K4o/s1600/red.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D4LMlxIxd3Q/Tt96MDzKaRI/AAAAAAAADeA/xnJRBxX8K4o/s400/red.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the funnier moments during the photo shoot occurred when I returned home to find two huge panels of MDF (medium density fiberboard) - painted red - in the garage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>My husband and I joked that it would be ironic if they ended up using them in our living room since we had changed the paint color from red to white.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Sure enough, they did use the panels in our “used to be red room” shown in the photo below.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rq5ciBi4b2E/Tt96YP_8K_I/AAAAAAAADeI/41TQulljuh8/s1600/page3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rq5ciBi4b2E/Tt96YP_8K_I/AAAAAAAADeI/41TQulljuh8/s640/page3.png" width="475" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Better Homes and Gardens December 2011 / </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Amy Panos / Producer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Ariella Chezar</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Photographer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Kate Mathis / Stylist:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Ed Gallagher</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When the photo shoot was complete, everyone pitched in to return my home back to the way it was when they arrived.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span>They left almost all the flowers and greenery – which was a super nice surprise for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Since many of the flowers had been stored in various pots and vases which did not belong to me, I searched through my cabinets to pull out containers to use for all the remaining flowers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ariella was so nice in that instead of just putting the flowers in the vases, she spent time arranging them all into beautiful bouquets like the one shown below.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4mbQkFuMKM/Tt96xaLJSrI/AAAAAAAADeQ/LS41oqfSHeg/s1600/bouquet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4mbQkFuMKM/Tt96xaLJSrI/AAAAAAAADeQ/LS41oqfSHeg/s400/bouquet.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have to say it truly was a privilege for me to host this photo shoot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I had a wonderful time meeting the entire staff who put together this fabulous story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span>It was a great experience – one which I would love to do again! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--UjbIxoUgHU/Tt97dzSGgGI/AAAAAAAADeY/pTZz341g9Kg/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--UjbIxoUgHU/Tt97dzSGgGI/AAAAAAAADeY/pTZz341g9Kg/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-4327377737185444724?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-floral-photo-shoot-behind.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-1188767687480391010Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:46:00 +00002011-12-01T11:46:07.245-08:00Budget IdeasChairsBlog of the MonthGardenHome DecorFurnitureCentsational Girl - the Red Door Home December Blog of the Month<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you love blogs which feature just about everything house related, you will absolutely adore <a href="http://centsationalgirl.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Centsational Girl</span></a> – the RDH December blog of the month.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HU4mr4Os0R0/TtfXEQquc1I/AAAAAAAADb4/AQVMim5I_XA/s1600/252131_10150251483726512_270547851511_7804191_1108952_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HU4mr4Os0R0/TtfXEQquc1I/AAAAAAAADb4/AQVMim5I_XA/s400/252131_10150251483726512_270547851511_7804191_1108952_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://centsationalgirl.com/"><span style="background-color: white; color: #990000;">Centsational Girl</span></a> is written by Kate – a former lawyer turned decorator and DIYer extraordinaire.  </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Nuf3b42Zeg/TtfXJ-wjIAI/AAAAAAAADcA/RMD3FnJSQ2I/s1600/about_kate2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Nuf3b42Zeg/TtfXJ-wjIAI/AAAAAAAADcA/RMD3FnJSQ2I/s200/about_kate2.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Her work has appeared in numerous publications including Better Homes and Gardens and Holiday with Mathew Mead.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AaogBATyKIk/TtfXUX3d41I/AAAAAAAADcI/HGjEwoBNyn0/s1600/bhg-christmas-ideas-living-room-shot-cg_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AaogBATyKIk/TtfXUX3d41I/AAAAAAAADcI/HGjEwoBNyn0/s400/bhg-christmas-ideas-living-room-shot-cg_thumb.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8hBmyVtfNCk/TtfXaD5SKwI/AAAAAAAADcQ/S4ZRsiW02u8/s1600/pink-and-green-christmas-centsational-girl-holidaywithMathewMead.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8hBmyVtfNCk/TtfXaD5SKwI/AAAAAAAADcQ/S4ZRsiW02u8/s400/pink-and-green-christmas-centsational-girl-holidaywithMathewMead.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In fact, her talents are so numerous she has also appeared on the Nate Berkus show on more than one occasion.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nz8uT3xVSEc/TtfXhe1nHBI/AAAAAAAADcY/8AI9DgkX_2M/s1600/nateshow_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nz8uT3xVSEc/TtfXhe1nHBI/AAAAAAAADcY/8AI9DgkX_2M/s400/nateshow_thumb.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some of my favorite topics which Kate covers include decorating, home improvements, holiday decorating, crafts, furniture makeovers, and recipes.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9h7kESBjUG8/TtfXtQFKe4I/AAAAAAAADcg/tybTeD7Cduo/s1600/sisal-rope-bowl-by-kate_craftProjects.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9h7kESBjUG8/TtfXtQFKe4I/AAAAAAAADcg/tybTeD7Cduo/s400/sisal-rope-bowl-by-kate_craftProjects.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-orYsmAh6Xrw/TtfX4dv1cMI/AAAAAAAADcw/i9GPv40LnIo/s1600/chickentortillasoupcropRecipes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-orYsmAh6Xrw/TtfX4dv1cMI/AAAAAAAADcw/i9GPv40LnIo/s400/chickentortillasoupcropRecipes.jpg" width="337" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate’s photography skills are something I aspire too and her knowledge of all things "home" seems endless. Not too long ago she added several contributors to Centsational Girl who help scout the blog world for great ideas.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-syzKyvjkFfQ/TtfX0BYkOhI/AAAAAAAADco/YUyRFHW9rFA/s1600/diy-feather-maribou-tree-holiday+decorating.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-syzKyvjkFfQ/TtfX0BYkOhI/AAAAAAAADco/YUyRFHW9rFA/s400/diy-feather-maribou-tree-holiday+decorating.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I1iFR4gtm44/TtfYKl8oXtI/AAAAAAAADdA/jGbVRUfvrI4/s1600/camel-velvet-chair-afterFurnitureMakeovers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I1iFR4gtm44/TtfYKl8oXtI/AAAAAAAADdA/jGbVRUfvrI4/s400/camel-velvet-chair-afterFurnitureMakeovers.jpg" width="337" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every Sunday, Centsational Girl features these posts in a series called "The Best of The Blogosphere." TBOTB series is a one stop place to catch up on fantastic ideas you might have otherwise missed. I so enjoy this series!</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To see more of Kate’s great ideas, you can visit Centsational Girl <a href="http://centsationalgirl.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></a>. Be sure to leave a comment letting her know you stopped by! </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LNS8BCgeuLM/TtfYQ_K5BtI/AAAAAAAADdI/qZoNMrLr18s/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LNS8BCgeuLM/TtfYQ_K5BtI/AAAAAAAADdI/qZoNMrLr18s/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-1188767687480391010?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2011/12/centsational-girl-red-door-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-1824038361775731484Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:22:00 +00002011-11-16T13:22:32.543-08:00FlowersBetter Homes and GardensHome DecorHoliday DecoratingHow toInspirationsBetter Homes and Gardens Holiday Floral Shoot<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Back in<a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2011/08/built-in-cabinets-and-better-homes-and.html"><span style="color: #990000;"> August</span></a> I had the privilege of having my home used for a background by a very talented group of people who put together the holiday floral arranging story which can be seen in the latest edition of Better Homes and Gardens.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oB6FvFEVzGM/TsQngSeOE0I/AAAAAAAADbk/XZLzZVCVcOo/s1600/cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oB6FvFEVzGM/TsQngSeOE0I/AAAAAAAADbk/XZLzZVCVcOo/s640/cover.png" width="472" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Better Homes and Gardens December 2011 / </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Amy Panos / Producer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ariella Chezar</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Photographer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Kate Mathis / Stylist:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ed Gallagher</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was incredibly fun and a great learning experience to watch the creative behind the scenes process of the pictures unfold.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vIKT-NmN_rc/TsQnLnsLIZI/AAAAAAAADbc/mlH01XEjGTg/s1600/page1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vIKT-NmN_rc/TsQnLnsLIZI/AAAAAAAADbc/mlH01XEjGTg/s640/page1.png" width="444" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Better Homes and Gardens December 2011 / </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Amy Panos / Producer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ariella Chezar</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Photographer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Kate Mathis / Stylist:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ed Gallagher</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was amazed at the creativity and the attention to detail which went into each and every picture.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HEP1JQngBpo/TsQm9FRm7_I/AAAAAAAADbU/l8RLczJb3bY/s1600/page2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HEP1JQngBpo/TsQm9FRm7_I/AAAAAAAADbU/l8RLczJb3bY/s640/page2.png" width="476" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Better Homes and Gardens December 2011 / </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Amy Panos / Producer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ariella Chezar</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Photographer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Kate Mathis / Stylist:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ed Gallagher</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My very favorite moments during the three day photo shoot were simply watching Ariella arrange the flowers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She truly is amazing!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v5UxvUIxAwM/TsQmlfEkugI/AAAAAAAADbM/RPBGLfrN3tM/s1600/page3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v5UxvUIxAwM/TsQmlfEkugI/AAAAAAAADbM/RPBGLfrN3tM/s640/page3.png" width="476" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Better Homes and Gardens December 2011 / </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Amy Panos / Producer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ariella Chezar</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Photographer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Kate Mathis / Stylist:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ed Gallagher</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I must say I now have a new appreciation for the art of flower arranging and the artistry which is involved.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bscb46Agh5A/TsQmEdOKEdI/AAAAAAAADbE/PFGV3RmwH18/s1600/page4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bscb46Agh5A/TsQmEdOKEdI/AAAAAAAADbE/PFGV3RmwH18/s640/page4.png" width="473" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Better Homes and Gardens December 2011 / </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Amy Panos / Producer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ariella Chezar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photographer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Kate Mathis / Stylist:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ed Gallagher<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below are two of the pictures which were taken during the shoot and did not make it into print. They also can be found <a href="http://bhg.com/workbookflowers"><span style="color: #990000;">HERE</span></a>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love the following idea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Wrap a simple wooden box with a beautiful ribbon and fill it with a variety of citrus themed items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Simple and elegant!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SiJJBfrmqRQ/TsQljre84OI/AAAAAAAADa8/vpsdA05NBow/s1600/550_101789630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SiJJBfrmqRQ/TsQljre84OI/AAAAAAAADa8/vpsdA05NBow/s400/550_101789630.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Better Homes and Gardens December 2011 / </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Amy Panos / Producer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ariella Chezar</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Photographer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Kate Mathis / Stylist:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ed Gallagher</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another gorgeous shot features a fresh boxwood garland and poinsettias draped along a mantel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wW5RiYK6fOc/TsQlNFTbq7I/AAAAAAAADa0/uLHbQ-4tHnE/s1600/550_101789642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wW5RiYK6fOc/TsQlNFTbq7I/AAAAAAAADa0/uLHbQ-4tHnE/s400/550_101789642.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Better Homes and Gardens December 2011 / </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">By:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Amy Panos / Producer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ariella Chezar</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Photographer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Kate Mathis / Stylist:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ed Gallagher</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Which leads me to a discovery I made as a result of the photo shoot (many of you may already know this) - poinsettias make long lasting bouquets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>One of the benefits of hosting the photo shoot was being able to keep many of the beautiful flower arrangements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>For several weeks my family and I enjoyed having fresh flowers all over the house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The arrangements which lasted the longest were the poinsettias.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope to post more about this story soon – including a behind the scenes look at the shoot and a feature on Ariella.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s3IE628xlpA/TsQk7kSuuSI/AAAAAAAADas/VscrusPp7dk/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s3IE628xlpA/TsQk7kSuuSI/AAAAAAAADas/VscrusPp7dk/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-1824038361775731484?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2011/11/better-homes-and-gardens-holiday-floral.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-8482848949206067080Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:42:00 +00002011-11-06T04:42:00.798-08:00GiftsOrnamentsStockingsPillowsHome DecorHoliday DecoratingInspirationsNew for the Holidays at Red Door Home<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These past few weeks I have been busy stocking my <a href="http://reddoorhome.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Etsy shop</span></a> for the upcoming holiday season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I have added some new designs as well as several new products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span>Here is a peak at what I have been up too!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had tremendous interest last year in my ruffle top linen stockings.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JFveQSghcOs/TrZ6qcyh5GI/AAAAAAAADWo/fD-I87jIcPo/s1600/il_570xN_195791552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JFveQSghcOs/TrZ6qcyh5GI/AAAAAAAADWo/fD-I87jIcPo/s400/il_570xN_195791552.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In response to many requests for “something for the boys” I created the coordinating cuff top stocking shown below.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_U1fJtyp1xQ/TrZ60yrkzHI/AAAAAAAADWw/zy0mdVlIeIY/s1600/il_570xN_275166337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_U1fJtyp1xQ/TrZ60yrkzHI/AAAAAAAADWw/zy0mdVlIeIY/s400/il_570xN_275166337.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Burlap remains very popular as a decorating fabric for Christmas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>So I have added a new line of coordinating linen and burlap stockings.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hZkBGtKY8L0/TrZ7GNZG0JI/AAAAAAAADW4/Xrm2MLdlqaU/s1600/il_570xN_274876962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hZkBGtKY8L0/TrZ7GNZG0JI/AAAAAAAADW4/Xrm2MLdlqaU/s400/il_570xN_274876962.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2E6Rf3ine44/TrZ7LclLkqI/AAAAAAAADXA/IhIdMGecWC4/s1600/il_570xN_274877790.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2E6Rf3ine44/TrZ7LclLkqI/AAAAAAAADXA/IhIdMGecWC4/s400/il_570xN_274877790.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There have also been several inquiries into matching tree skirts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I am happy to announce the addition of a new tree skirt line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The first one is made of burlap and linen to coordinate with the burlap and linen stockings. The second is the coordinating skirt to my winter white stocking line.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tz_vUq-80No/TrZ7YZduLvI/AAAAAAAADXI/urEtdL-LT_g/s1600/il_570xN_281529794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tz_vUq-80No/TrZ7YZduLvI/AAAAAAAADXI/urEtdL-LT_g/s400/il_570xN_281529794.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XjSX7nT6CE4/TrZ78bq51dI/AAAAAAAADXg/HZq118nCADE/s1600/il_570xN_281877190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XjSX7nT6CE4/TrZ78bq51dI/AAAAAAAADXg/HZq118nCADE/s400/il_570xN_281877190.jpg" width="338" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also available is a ruffle edge tree skirt made entirely of linen</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O1MXGqIoKJA/TrZ7jdWWyzI/AAAAAAAADXQ/7t23Z7CLHYc/s1600/il_fullxfull_281442773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O1MXGqIoKJA/TrZ7jdWWyzI/AAAAAAAADXQ/7t23Z7CLHYc/s400/il_fullxfull_281442773.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another new favorite is star ornament sets made from vintage feedsack material.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HWp_eKUhdd8/TrZ7rTOox7I/AAAAAAAADXY/16jnFZoUSK4/s1600/il_570xN_277682863.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HWp_eKUhdd8/TrZ7rTOox7I/AAAAAAAADXY/16jnFZoUSK4/s400/il_570xN_277682863.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many people prefer white when decorating for the holidays, so I will continue to stock my white linen ruffle top stockings as well as my line of winter white burlap stockings.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-26hFEo-LcNk/TrZ8Hn8vxaI/AAAAAAAADXo/lunHHHRc4Yo/s1600/il_570xN_205638346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-26hFEo-LcNk/TrZ8Hn8vxaI/AAAAAAAADXo/lunHHHRc4Yo/s400/il_570xN_205638346.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4j18qXObb2o/TrZ8NFsUOdI/AAAAAAAADXw/ihR9mPBEMN8/s1600/il_570xN_171430221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4j18qXObb2o/TrZ8NFsUOdI/AAAAAAAADXw/ihR9mPBEMN8/s400/il_570xN_171430221.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y5Fj5nLqISI/TrZ8T1GSiKI/AAAAAAAADX4/b4l3E83BJ2c/s1600/il_570xN_193074810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y5Fj5nLqISI/TrZ8T1GSiKI/AAAAAAAADX4/b4l3E83BJ2c/s400/il_570xN_193074810.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another new addition is linen ruffle top chenille stockings.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EmGACQt-i3g/TrZ8bciVecI/AAAAAAAADYA/d_axzkJPzps/s1600/il_570xN_242548297.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EmGACQt-i3g/TrZ8bciVecI/AAAAAAAADYA/d_axzkJPzps/s400/il_570xN_242548297.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Made from vintage white coverlets, these stockings are a wonderful addition to your holiday décor.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MyKTKhusC1c/TrZ8kRe5TsI/AAAAAAAADYI/367PDxEWDco/s1600/il_fullxfull_242547239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MyKTKhusC1c/TrZ8kRe5TsI/AAAAAAAADYI/367PDxEWDco/s400/il_fullxfull_242547239.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those of you who prefer a touch of “modern” in your holiday décor, I have created a line of Chevron Zig Zag stockings as well as an interlocking circle design. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XmZ80tcECWs/TrZ8s8vC50I/AAAAAAAADYQ/hMW_yRUevlc/s1600/il_570xN_225319069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XmZ80tcECWs/TrZ8s8vC50I/AAAAAAAADYQ/hMW_yRUevlc/s400/il_570xN_225319069.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zI_aP0RFYmA/TrZ89yDM8WI/AAAAAAAADYY/Mtn97l4-sPM/s1600/il_570xN_225318551.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zI_aP0RFYmA/TrZ89yDM8WI/AAAAAAAADYY/Mtn97l4-sPM/s400/il_570xN_225318551.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P0Ng0cMcAcY/TrZ9sqKwGEI/AAAAAAAADYo/q_n6xiTqevc/s1600/il_570xN_225319563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P0Ng0cMcAcY/TrZ9sqKwGEI/AAAAAAAADYo/q_n6xiTqevc/s400/il_570xN_225319563.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These really are fun and unique!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>And, like all of my other designs, these stockings can be customized with your choice of fabric combinations.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r2s2tQ8lppM/TrZ9bRdYQXI/AAAAAAAADYg/VUxEs7ua18A/s1600/il_570xN_225678948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r2s2tQ8lppM/TrZ9bRdYQXI/AAAAAAAADYg/VUxEs7ua18A/s400/il_570xN_225678948.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, personalized gifts are always much appreciated and Red Door Home has several monogram pillow options from which to choose.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zegjQFXh0lk/TrZ91zt_UXI/AAAAAAAADYw/v4GHRxjUigw/s1600/il_570xN_262259622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zegjQFXh0lk/TrZ91zt_UXI/AAAAAAAADYw/v4GHRxjUigw/s400/il_570xN_262259622.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NgLsb0GjJ4c/TrZ97WnU7VI/AAAAAAAADY4/NOyrRljr3EE/s1600/il_570xN_173499653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="363" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NgLsb0GjJ4c/TrZ97WnU7VI/AAAAAAAADY4/NOyrRljr3EE/s400/il_570xN_173499653.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k-beC6zOjyI/TrZ-K3jufvI/AAAAAAAADZA/Bo1ZAZvMaWs/s1600/il_570xN_236202978.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k-beC6zOjyI/TrZ-K3jufvI/AAAAAAAADZA/Bo1ZAZvMaWs/s400/il_570xN_236202978.jpg" width="357" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks for taking a look!  For information on anything of the items shown above or to see additional products please visit my<span style="color: #990000;"> </span><a href="http://reddoorhome.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Red Door Home Etsy Shop</span></a>.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9CE05xluUnw/TrZ50y8WuJI/AAAAAAAADWg/AuLE40Ux5XA/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9CE05xluUnw/TrZ50y8WuJI/AAAAAAAADWg/AuLE40Ux5XA/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-8482848949206067080?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-for-holidays-at-red-door-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-8792128093842069894Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:21:00 +00002011-11-01T04:21:15.657-07:00HousesKitchensBlog of the MonthLiving RoomsThe Enchanted Home – RDH November Blog of the Month<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am thrilled today to be featuring <a href="http://theenchantedhome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">The Enchanted Home</span></a> as the November Red Door Home blog of the month.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XeW58xK82YQ/Tq_SXa0BHeI/AAAAAAAADSA/rtmRj_2vUHU/s1600/Tina_Header_2-3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XeW58xK82YQ/Tq_SXa0BHeI/AAAAAAAADSA/rtmRj_2vUHU/s400/Tina_Header_2-3.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is no secret that the blogs I look forward to reading the most are those which feature home remodeling and/or renovation projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I stumbled across Tina’s blog I was smitten immediately.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tina is building an incredibly gorgeous home – you might even say an enchanted home – and has been detailing and sharing the process on her blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>You can see from the following pictures her beautiful home is in the finishing stages.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fzwrz5Z4JMk/Tq_S97OPzBI/AAAAAAAADSQ/H0aBoih9mIo/s1600/DSC_0044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fzwrz5Z4JMk/Tq_S97OPzBI/AAAAAAAADSQ/H0aBoih9mIo/s400/DSC_0044.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QN5lknC256o/Tq_TDyTAHnI/AAAAAAAADSY/jm6PLT12fqI/s1600/DSC_1179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QN5lknC256o/Tq_TDyTAHnI/AAAAAAAADSY/jm6PLT12fqI/s640/DSC_1179.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P9FZ1Xb9cFU/Tq_TOufdpzI/AAAAAAAADSg/_9AAq4aqrCc/s1600/stairs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P9FZ1Xb9cFU/Tq_TOufdpzI/AAAAAAAADSg/_9AAq4aqrCc/s640/stairs.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G_LeJw_Q7wM/Tq_VHCRfQzI/AAAAAAAADS4/lB9SSFiiads/s1600/DSC_1171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G_LeJw_Q7wM/Tq_VHCRfQzI/AAAAAAAADS4/lB9SSFiiads/s640/DSC_1171.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Incredible, wouldn’t you agree?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Each room is prettier than the next.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The attention to detail is simply amazing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xgWZx-HoZM4/Tq_TXIqJzHI/AAAAAAAADSo/WDm-ZT3VFCc/s1600/DSC_1193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xgWZx-HoZM4/Tq_TXIqJzHI/AAAAAAAADSo/WDm-ZT3VFCc/s640/DSC_1193.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H96NyboNMro/Tq_TdVqJIfI/AAAAAAAADSw/eOTKCJtHEus/s1600/DSC_1223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H96NyboNMro/Tq_TdVqJIfI/AAAAAAAADSw/eOTKCJtHEus/s640/DSC_1223.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Besides featuring the building process of her home, Tina also has a regular series called “Which Would You Choose.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>She selects a theme, gathers pictures from across the internet, and then invites readers to cast their vote for their favorite space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>One of the aspects I enjoy most about this series is the results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Tina calculates and then shares which style room rates as the favorite among voters. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It is always fun seeing how my opinion stacks up to other Enchanted Home readers.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0_IDQziYNM4/Tq_VqEktsUI/AAAAAAAADTA/1ml3onb_Ex4/s1600/DSC_1240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0_IDQziYNM4/Tq_VqEktsUI/AAAAAAAADTA/1ml3onb_Ex4/s640/DSC_1240.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KWci-lGA-ls/Tq_VxUSq5lI/AAAAAAAADTI/waUnDANyt4E/s1600/DSC_1183.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KWci-lGA-ls/Tq_VxUSq5lI/AAAAAAAADTI/waUnDANyt4E/s640/DSC_1183.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The projected move in date for Tina and her family is sometime in November.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>So as you can imagine, she has been busy picking out all the finishing touches – rugs, fabrics, cabinet hardware, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Truth be told, I am so excited to see what Tina’s home will look like once everything is in place!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you would like to see more of this incredible property and follow along as Tina’s dream home becomes a reality, please visit <a href="http://theenchantedhome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">The Enchanted Home</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Thank you Tina for allowing me to feature your blog and also for sharing your dream home!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vLy9SKz6I7o/Tq_Sk9vB6yI/AAAAAAAADSI/FyKpD7t1sIA/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vLy9SKz6I7o/Tq_Sk9vB6yI/AAAAAAAADSI/FyKpD7t1sIA/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-8792128093842069894?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2011/11/enchanted-home-rdh-november-blog-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780084414817956315.post-2555864233992290556Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:41:00 +00002011-10-18T04:41:28.708-07:00CurtainsChairsLiving RoomsHome DecorFurnitureHow toInspirationsBuilt In Cabinets - The Details<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tQYWEHiwnZg/Tp1gNlCa_EI/AAAAAAAADQA/Pft2ng8YyEI/s1600/angle2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tQYWEHiwnZg/Tp1gNlCa_EI/AAAAAAAADQA/Pft2ng8YyEI/s400/angle2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I promised a while back I would share the details of the new built-in cabinets next to our family room fireplace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>They were eleven years in the making and definitely worth the wait!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Here is a reminder of what the room looked like before.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5rOoTetjLQU/Tp1gZOkfugI/AAAAAAAADQI/OYI-Sba_qcQ/s1600/before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5rOoTetjLQU/Tp1gZOkfugI/AAAAAAAADQI/OYI-Sba_qcQ/s400/before.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We did a lot of research before we began – looking through magazines, etc. – to find just the right design.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The main goal was to match the existing woodwork and details of our house and the previously built media cabinet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span>The project all came together when we found the picture below.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OF3oELBdnIc/Tp1glNQeRiI/AAAAAAAADQQ/G1B1Bivx5V8/s1600/inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OF3oELBdnIc/Tp1glNQeRiI/AAAAAAAADQQ/G1B1Bivx5V8/s400/inspiration.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">via Country Living</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once we had the inspiration photo and worked out a few details, our carpenter went to work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It took several weeks from the time we had finished design plans to the installation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Even though a good portion of the work was done off-site, putting the cabinets in place still took the better part of two weekends to complete.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UAA8kdvmE5I/Tp1g0yIlNII/AAAAAAAADQY/_tO8Ps8H-sg/s1600/box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="338" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UAA8kdvmE5I/Tp1g0yIlNII/AAAAAAAADQY/_tO8Ps8H-sg/s400/box.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first phase involved removing molding, pulling out electrical outlets and building boxes on to which the finished cabinets would be attached.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Things went well until it came time to install the right side cabinet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Because of the window ledge, there was not enough space to angle the cabinet into place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>What to do?</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zslg7C8NsiI/Tp1g-LfZ-SI/AAAAAAAADQg/XxDCPolMFTA/s1600/fireplacehole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zslg7C8NsiI/Tp1g-LfZ-SI/AAAAAAAADQg/XxDCPolMFTA/s400/fireplacehole.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The solution was to cut a hole in the side of the fireplace which would be covered up by the finished cabinet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The cut out gave the carpenter just enough space to maneuver the cabinet into place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>After day one, the cabinets were already taking shape. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CiIdaqtZXm8/Tp1hI0PAoiI/AAAAAAAADQo/W21tSdljcK4/s1600/day1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CiIdaqtZXm8/Tp1hI0PAoiI/AAAAAAAADQo/W21tSdljcK4/s400/day1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second day involved adding the details which make the cabinets beautiful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The picture below shows the addition of the top molding and the following picture shows the cabinets with the bottom molding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We paid special attention to match the profile of the fireplace mantel, just on a smaller scale.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-83NpHfI5-Tk/Tp1hYR0POsI/AAAAAAAADQw/SgsdQDK5krw/s1600/day2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-83NpHfI5-Tk/Tp1hYR0POsI/AAAAAAAADQw/SgsdQDK5krw/s400/day2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All of the pieces were painted offsite and then touched up once they were in place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>You can see all the nails holes which were filled and later painted.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PGt9yQQCMHU/Tp1hhhVvu8I/AAAAAAAADQ4/bCoQgQryJgk/s1600/holes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PGt9yQQCMHU/Tp1hhhVvu8I/AAAAAAAADQ4/bCoQgQryJgk/s400/holes.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next on the list were painting, doors and shelves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the end we decided to use seeded glass. We have the same glass in our kitchen cabinets and I love how the tiny air bubbles mute the contents just enough to make them “seeable” but not the main focus of the room.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p9CAOXkIh_o/Tp1iIKy3AOI/AAAAAAAADRA/gyQP_G47u98/s1600/angle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p9CAOXkIh_o/Tp1iIKy3AOI/AAAAAAAADRA/gyQP_G47u98/s640/angle.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course one of the best parts of the project was arranging the shelves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Most of the items are things I already owned – a few are new.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nHZQkyj7nEs/Tp1iWaT8fDI/AAAAAAAADRI/tjVPSfsUpCg/s1600/rightcloseup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nHZQkyj7nEs/Tp1iWaT8fDI/AAAAAAAADRI/tjVPSfsUpCg/s640/rightcloseup.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f9Vd2hyDxzc/Tp1iqvB4rzI/AAAAAAAADRQ/CHcd01hFxbM/s1600/rightinside2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f9Vd2hyDxzc/Tp1iqvB4rzI/AAAAAAAADRQ/CHcd01hFxbM/s640/rightinside2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The right cabinets contain the antique English wooden box I won a while back on a giveaway, as well as books and two large glass jars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PnwKkZXhSus/Tp1i4MxvmxI/AAAAAAAADRY/pJOvOr7LFEU/s1600/rightinside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PnwKkZXhSus/Tp1i4MxvmxI/AAAAAAAADRY/pJOvOr7LFEU/s640/rightinside.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The glass jars are antiques and hold the<span style="color: #990000;"> </span><a href="http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2011/09/decorating-with-shells-oyster-shell.html"><span style="color: #990000;">oyster shell ball</span></a> I crafted earlier this month and a mismatched grouping of old billiard balls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>On top of the cabinet is one of my all-time favorite purchases - a large column top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Long time followers might recognize this piece as its former home was on my dining room table.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5PxBYS46aYk/Tp1jIN3CC2I/AAAAAAAADRg/ZENQCDf8iEc/s1600/leftcloseup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5PxBYS46aYk/Tp1jIN3CC2I/AAAAAAAADRg/ZENQCDf8iEc/s640/leftcloseup.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The left cabinets house a wire basket from Pottery Barn, more books, and a vintage camera I picked up at a yard sale many years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The glass jar on this side holds a set of shaker boxes made by<span style="color: #990000;"> </span><a href="http://www.strousewoodworking.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">artist Steve Strouse</span></a> of Pennsylvania.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span>The boxes are graduated sizes and are made from varying types of wood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>One of the unique aspects of these boxes is that each one comes with a card telling where the wood used to make the box was found. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1FWG0rls6B0/Tp1jS9PrOZI/AAAAAAAADRo/1XqlLNOGHZk/s1600/leftinside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1FWG0rls6B0/Tp1jS9PrOZI/AAAAAAAADRo/1XqlLNOGHZk/s640/leftinside.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The left cabinets also feature an old green fishing float and an architectural element found at a local shop which is sadly no longer in business. The top is finished off with an antique French bottle return I<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>purchased this summer during vacation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I have to admit when I bought this I really had no idea where I would put it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Luckily it is very close in size and scale to the column so it all worked out for the best.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kLF5bWv0m5E/Tp1jhN1b02I/AAAAAAAADRw/-IekYOJYOyg/s1600/front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kLF5bWv0m5E/Tp1jhN1b02I/AAAAAAAADRw/-IekYOJYOyg/s640/front.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can’t thank you all enough for all the wonderful comments you have left about my living room and the new built-in cabinets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We are thrilled with how this room finally came together and are proud to call it finished!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G346VThSyrY/Tp1jpKPdW5I/AAAAAAAADR4/RvMAlQ1N3ZU/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G346VThSyrY/Tp1jpKPdW5I/AAAAAAAADR4/RvMAlQ1N3ZU/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7780084414817956315-2555864233992290556?l=reddoorhome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>http://reddoorhome.blogspot.com/2011/10/built-in-cabinets-details.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Red Door Home)25