Make your mark

The urge to stamp our name upon our homes has been around a very long time. It was not invented in the "me decade".  In fact, I recently attended an antiques show in Boston and one of the booths featured an oak "Press Cupboard" dating to 1680 and carved into the front panel was the "marriage triad" (the first initials of both the groom and bride and their last initial) for a newly married couple.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fiskeandfreeman.com/InventoryImages/qk5193mm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="http://fiskeandfreeman.com/InventoryImages/qk5193mm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">via <a href="http://fiskeandfreeman.com/Product.aspx?title=Press+Cupboard+or+%22Court+Cupboard%22&invno=qk5193&cat=Furniture+-+Early+Oak+-+Case" target="_blank">Fiske & Freeman</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Today, that "marriage triad" is still highly in vogue. Not part of a marriage? Single initials of first or last names are also always a popular choice. Monogrammed home products don't characterize you as self-absorbed; they characterize you as <i>stylish. </i>Here is a list of ten lovely <a href="http://www.networx.com/article/10-things-in-your-house-worth-monogrammi" target="_blank">items for the home that can be monogrammed</a>. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/9086/10h/origin-d1.scene7.com/is/image/ballarddesigns/T_WithZoom?$w400$&$src=AM314_main" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/9086/10h/origin-d1.scene7.com/is/image/ballarddesigns/T_WithZoom?$w400$&$src=AM314_main" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b>Monogrammed toilet paper: </b><a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/monogrammed-bathroom-tissue/42860" target="_blank">Ballard Designs</a> offers the perfect gift for the house that has everything else: Monogrammed toilet paper. Personalized bath tissue will certainly make a statement and cause a giggle or two!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/9086/10h/origin-d1.scene7.com/is/image/ballarddesigns/T_WithZoom?$w400$&$src=AM576_main" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/9086/10h/origin-d1.scene7.com/is/image/ballarddesigns/T_WithZoom?$w400$&$src=AM576_main" width="320" /></a></div><b>Monogrammed tote bags:</b> <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/ballard-tote-bags--large/10978" target="_blank">Monogrammed tote bags,</a> like the classic LL Bean Boat and Tote Bag, have long been a favorite of city dwellers and country folk alike. These large size bags are a great way to sort laundry, toys or even books. You could have a bag monogrammed for each family member for cute and easy organization.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.threehipchicks.com/fpdb/images/content/image/christine_walldecal1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.threehipchicks.com/fpdb/images/content/image/christine_walldecal1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>Monogram wall decal:</b> As long as you're putting your name on things, why not an entire wall?<a href="http://www.threehipchicks.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=WallMonogramDecals" target="_blank"> Three Hip Chicks</a> offers a wide array of wall decals in many different colors and monogram styles. And nothing is easier to put up than a quick wall decal.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfxWd6jcedo9W73QB17zIaPuaGl4vijQNsfMWYMLRW0FggZFFy2hTGQXoN1Ixe_UgXWLEKTvz0CZYQf2vXWEjOQxqWokgf0y7NjAEUXfWrbpdraDHPrBlfe9xzms3T3QgzjawpGScaDgU/s1600/horchow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfxWd6jcedo9W73QB17zIaPuaGl4vijQNsfMWYMLRW0FggZFFy2hTGQXoN1Ixe_UgXWLEKTvz0CZYQf2vXWEjOQxqWokgf0y7NjAEUXfWrbpdraDHPrBlfe9xzms3T3QgzjawpGScaDgU/s320/horchow.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><b>Monogrammed towels:</b> Naturally, the classic monogrammed item, that stalwart of wedding gifts is the elegant <a href="http://www.horchow.com/p/Lauren-by-Ralph-Lauren-Carlisle-Towels-Towels/cprod84630029/?ci_sku=cprod81070018skuVINTAGEWINE&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=%7Bkeyword" target="_blank">monogrammed bath towel</a>. As an intimate space, the bathroom is the perfect spot to bring together a newly married couple. But singles can indulge as well – I've certainly had towels done for single clients as well.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ab.pbimgs.com/pbimgs/ab/images/dp/wcm/201139/0251/img14o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://ab.pbimgs.com/pbimgs/ab/images/dp/wcm/201139/0251/img14o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>Monogrammed mugs:</b> Monogrammed mugs make for great housewarming or holiday gifts and classic <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/emma-monogrammed-mug/?catalogId=61&bnrid=3380801&cm_ven=Google%20Base&cm_cat=Shopping&cm_pla=Feed&cm_ite=Google%20Base-3044989" target="_blank">Emma mugs from Pottery Barn</a> are a good choice. As these can be ordered one at a time ― select the first initial for each person in the home for a truly personalized gift.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ab.pbimgs.com/pbimgs/ab/images/dp/wcm/201139/0300/img53o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://ab.pbimgs.com/pbimgs/ab/images/dp/wcm/201139/0300/img53o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>Monogrammed door mat:</b> Starting right at the front door, monogrammed coir (a natural fiber) <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/monogrammed-door-mat/?pkey=e%7Cmonoogrammed%7C5%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C4&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH%7C%7CNoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-" target="_blank">doormats from Pottery Barn</a> are a custom order item that will welcome callers in a very traditional manner.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ab.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/ab/images/dp/wcm/201143/0003/img4o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ab.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/ab/images/dp/wcm/201143/0003/img4o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b>Monogrammed ice bucket:</b> The gorgeous <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/bleaker-bar-ice-bucket/?pkey=cglassware-bar-personalized" target="_blank">Bleaker Bar Ice Bucket f</a>rom Williams-Sonoma is elegant enough to make a great wedding gift, but priced reasonably enough to make it a guilt-free purchase for your own home. This beautiful glass and metal bucket can hold a bottle of wine, champagne or keep your favorite vodka chilled to perfection.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/230/15562317697536P.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/230/15562317697536P.JPG" /></a></div><br /><b>Monogrammed shower curtain:</b> If monogrammed bath towels are little bit out of your budget, how about your initial on the shower curtain instead? In a neutral color like ivory, it's perfect for men or women and can add an upscale touch to even an ugly apartment bathroom. Aussino monogrammed shower curtain at <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?sku=17697536&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping" target="_blank">Bed, Bath & Beyond</a>. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.253807890.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.253807890.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>Monogrammed lamp shades:</b> Monogrammed lampshades are always a favorite. Whether sewed or stenciled, a single letter in an elegant script will perk up even the most everyday kind of lamp. This works well on chandelier shades as well. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76819590/monogram-hand-painted-d-welcome-custom?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=monogrammed+lamp+shade&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade" target="_blank">Via Etsy</a>. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img4.southernliving.com/i/2009/06/monogram-ideas/monogrammed-dining-chair-l.jpg?400:400" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://img4.southernliving.com/i/2009/06/monogram-ideas/monogrammed-dining-chair-l.jpg?400:400" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> via <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/monogram-ideas-00400000045539/page14.html" target="_blank">Southern Living</a></div><b>Monogrammed dining chairs:</b> Make an old-world statement in any dining room. Customized slipcovers can be purchased for standard size chairs, or custom monogramming can be applied to fabrics before being upholstered onto the furniture. This option offers a completely customizable solution where you have total choice over colors, fonts and placement.<br /><br />A final note: At this time of year, customized gifts with monogramming should be given long lead times and many vendors require 3-4 weeks to process and monogram order. So, plan ahead!<br /><br />Written by Linda Merrill for <a href="http://www.networx.com/article/10-things-in-your-house-worth-monogrammi" target="_blank">Networx.com</a>, reprinted here with permission. <br /><br /><div style="background-color: #d5a6bd;">If you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! Please <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com">email me</a>. 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Make your mark

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2011 New York Fall Tabletop Show

Contributed by <a href="http://web.mac.com/ldolnick/iWeb/my%20website/Welcome.html" target="_blank">Lori Dolnick</a><br /><br />Nostalgic looks, functional designs and sensuous textures<br /><br /><a href="http://gallery.me.com/ldolnick/101701/Brocade_5pc_wPearlsBW_crop4ad/web.jpg?ver=13204145140001" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />Every spring and fall, the tableware industry shows off what’s new, stylish and on trend at Forty One Madison in New York City. The show is only open to the media, retail buyers and interior designers as many of the new introductions haven’t even been produced yet and won’t be in stores  - well, until a store commits to purchasing them. The fun part about visiting these showrooms is that you get a glimpse – a whole year in advance – of what the latest tabletop colors, fashions and concepts will be. Here are a few of the standouts and trends spotted. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.me.com/ldolnick/101701/Brocade_5pc_wPearlsBW_crop4ad/web.jpg?ver=13204145140001" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://gallery.me.com/ldolnick/101701/Brocade_5pc_wPearlsBW_crop4ad/web.jpg?ver=13204145140001" width="529" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Textured Trend in Flatware</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.hamptonforge.com/" target="_blank">Hampton Forge</a> launched a new line of textured flatware patterns from their Italian design team. According to Suso Balanza, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Hampton, “The new Hampton collections pair elegant design and sensuous texture. We feel ‘textures’ are the next hot trend in tabletop fashion.” The Argent Brocade pattern is one of my favorites in this series – you really get the appeal of the texture. Hampton is known for its accessible price points and the new Signature and Argent collections indicate another trend. Consumers want value – but they won’t part with their dollars for something cheap. These textured collections put something more in your hand. It’s forged stainless that will last, with designs that can play from kitchen to formal dinner party. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.me.com/ldolnick/101701/V&B%20The%20Look%202011%20146097p/web.jpg?ver=13204271250001" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="441" src="http://gallery.me.com/ldolnick/101701/V&B%20The%20Look%202011%20146097p/web.jpg?ver=13204271250001" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Amazonia</b> </div><br />This tableware pattern takes me back to my grandmother’s apartment. She had these Audubon prints that were part science, part fashion and part nature. I loved them then and I love the modern interpretation in the <a href="http://www.villeroy-boch.com/" target="_blank">Villeroy & Boch Amazonia Collection</a>. The Amazonia collection features the diverse and colorful nature of the Amazon region in delicately crafted porcelain.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.me.com/ldolnick/101701/Format/web.jpg?ver=13204271560001http://gallery.me.com/ldolnick/101701/Format/web.jpg?ver=13204271560001" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/ldolnick/101701/Format/web.jpg?ver=13204271560001http://gallery.me.com/ldolnick/101701/Format/web.jpg?ver=13204271560001" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Nesting in Format</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div>You have to love dishes that perfectly nest one inside the other. Especially when space is limited. Format is a minimal, modern collection from <a href="http://www.sambonet.it/" target="_blank">Rosenthal</a>, designed by Christophe de la Fontaine. It’s striking retro 50’s and 60’s design features basic cylindrical forms that offer purposeful function. For instance the glasses have a platform at the bottom, which helps collect the aroma and releases the wine’s bouquet. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.me.com/ldolnick/101701/Sphera-Amb3/web.jpg?ver=13204160360001" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/ldolnick/101701/Sphera-Amb3/web.jpg?ver=13204160360001" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sphera</b></div><br />Sphera by <a href="http://www.sambonet.it/" target="_blank">Sambonet</a> is a red dot design award winner for its nostalgic space age design and functional quality as a decorative item or serving tray. I’m very much into the whole Pan Am, Mad Men vibe and these curvy trays make me crave highballs and happy hours. It’s also nice to see a design that can live in a masculine or feminine world. Many of the patterns at the Fall Tabletop show have pulled back on frills since men do take an active part in the registry experience. And many young men are also decorating their own spaces. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.me.com/ldolnick/101701/100_2738/web.jpg?ver=13204170740001" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://gallery.me.com/ldolnick/101701/100_2738/web.jpg?ver=13204170740001" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>International Flavor</b></div><a href="http://lauriegates.com/" target="_blank">Laurie Gates</a> is a master of color and pattern – his hand crafted dishware patterns are bold and distinctively on trend. The new Melrose Collection incorporates popular paisley and Jacobean design elements in deep rich reds and purples. Laurie tells us that paisley is considered a sign of fertility. So aspiring grandparents take note! This might make a perfect wedding gift. <br /><br />For availability of these collections, designers and consumers should check online or call the manufacturers.<br /><br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://web.mac.com/ldolnick/iWeb/my%20website/Welcome.html">Lori Dolnick</a> is a regular contributor to <a href="http://www.chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/">::Surroundings::</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-G11330_7QNVy5SnscQ0RYOZ6pOKtzY2uJgw3mtjb3Hh3tkKur1ThM9-0P6AEH3tsayMg9dMzGkEXYkFGlJwgiUvQdxO5wZJ1jr1UDAIcAMFnE_DvoeQ1lehnBabAhlCtfyPr8UmdQrO/s1600/loripic2SML.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-G11330_7QNVy5SnscQ0RYOZ6pOKtzY2uJgw3mtjb3Hh3tkKur1ThM9-0P6AEH3tsayMg9dMzGkEXYkFGlJwgiUvQdxO5wZJ1jr1UDAIcAMFnE_DvoeQ1lehnBabAhlCtfyPr8UmdQrO/s320/loripic2SML.jpg" /></a><br /><br />See all Lori's posts <a href="http://chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/search/label/Lori%20Dolnick">here</a>. </span></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

2011 New York Fall Tabletop Show

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New England Design Hall of Fame 2011

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmiGrz6p0bGzQFLv4kL_6dXcc7VaaL7CWTUH-8gXFxcxpadHl0sNokTvBexqdomOSrJVKD4wl4eUkKmp3ROYtPgiBlWARWvEzk2bFNgGY51_V79Xj4zN7FeSWNwjevH7CkdZoMeDklq7RC/s1600/320081_2513711397995_1109472877_2980189_518843366_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmiGrz6p0bGzQFLv4kL_6dXcc7VaaL7CWTUH-8gXFxcxpadHl0sNokTvBexqdomOSrJVKD4wl4eUkKmp3ROYtPgiBlWARWvEzk2bFNgGY51_V79Xj4zN7FeSWNwjevH7CkdZoMeDklq7RC/s400/320081_2513711397995_1109472877_2980189_518843366_n.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Gorgeous centerpieces by <a href="http://winstonflowers.com/">Winston Flowers </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nbss.edu/data/files/gallery/StoreGallery/thumb/lg-BBstore7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweIssXbkKEKwiDSvR8GIUTxT-RMGiEoEYEAklV3uIVgxb_aZTBeoWLVU67eozOQcCcrPEdrv2oKCC6EHHyxqyAsxw7ZrrOlCZ7GaiVbAarTnGFdWFtyeDx9XOnFsUGu7nOjFJ7BJrcIjZ/s1600/340930_10150892280950052_156136040051_21294765_1656410089_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweIssXbkKEKwiDSvR8GIUTxT-RMGiEoEYEAklV3uIVgxb_aZTBeoWLVU67eozOQcCcrPEdrv2oKCC6EHHyxqyAsxw7ZrrOlCZ7GaiVbAarTnGFdWFtyeDx9XOnFsUGu7nOjFJ7BJrcIjZ/s640/340930_10150892280950052_156136040051_21294765_1656410089_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The 5th annual <a href="http://www.nehomemag.com/ms/new-england-design-hall-fame/hall-fame-boston-ma">New England Design Hall of Fame</a> dinner was last night and as usual, it was a fantastic evening of celebrating the New England design communities including interior design, architecture, landscaping and craftsmanship. The HOF is sponsored by <a href="http://www.nehomemag.com/">New England Home Magazine</a> and each year for the past five, a small group of professionals who have made significant contributions to the NE design community both through professional accomplishment and social/charitable commitments are inducted. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQAfe9cF16IeRJ4g6XOm685dsvDmOMZTHPy2o6PLSUR5VzjaInUQYY4V6PxLxnU0b053Fd7vlbIunwVse1Bp3z7BrgWcTLm0YdQqpme9WC9WYYqJe3bI3ABk7zVQOMe0Lu6uCsTAGtII6/s1600/341244_10150849781575052_156136040051_21013138_1994595160_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQAfe9cF16IeRJ4g6XOm685dsvDmOMZTHPy2o6PLSUR5VzjaInUQYY4V6PxLxnU0b053Fd7vlbIunwVse1Bp3z7BrgWcTLm0YdQqpme9WC9WYYqJe3bI3ABk7zVQOMe0Lu6uCsTAGtII6/s400/341244_10150849781575052_156136040051_21013138_1994595160_o.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">This year's class of HOF inductees included (l-r): Bernard Wharton, architect; Matthew & Elizabeth Elliot, architects; Nancy Serafini, interior designer; Kris Horiuchi, landscape designer; Miguel Gómez-Ibáñez, presedient of the No. Bennet Street School; and Daniel Solien, landscape designer (partnered with Kris Horiuchi).</span><br /><br /><b>Bernard Wharton</b>, of <a href="http://www.shoperenowharton.com/">Shope Reno Wharton</a>, is based in Connecticut and is on the <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/shope_wharton/wharton_slideshow_092007#slide=1">AD100 list</a>. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pointedleafpress.com/wp-content/files_flutter/th_9a2ff6c1b1b7ef36f1bf9fa6b0b12194_13155088234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="http://www.pointedleafpress.com/wp-content/files_flutter/th_9a2ff6c1b1b7ef36f1bf9fa6b0b12194_13155088234.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">image via <a href="http://www.pointedleafpress.com/house-home-heart">Pointed Leaf Press</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2007/09/wharton/arsl01_wharton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2007/09/wharton/arsl01_wharton.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2007/09/wharton/arsl04_wharton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/images/architects/2007/09/wharton/arsl04_wharton.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">images via Architectural Digest, photographed by Durston Saylor</span></div><br /><b>Matthew & Elizabeth Elliot</b>,<a href="http://www.eena.com/"> Elliot + Elliot Architecture</a>, are based out of Maine. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eena.com/Elliott_+_Elliott_Architecture/E_+_E___House_on_an_Island_files/shapeimage_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.eena.com/Elliott_+_Elliott_Architecture/E_+_E___House_on_an_Island_files/shapeimage_2.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eena.com/Elliott_+_Elliott_Architecture/E_+_E___House,_Barn_and_Studio_3_files/shapeimage_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.eena.com/Elliott_+_Elliott_Architecture/E_+_E___House,_Barn_and_Studio_3_files/shapeimage_2.png" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eena.com/Elliott_+_Elliott_Architecture/E_+_E___House,_Barn_and_Studio_6_files/shapeimage_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.eena.com/Elliott_+_Elliott_Architecture/E_+_E___House,_Barn_and_Studio_6_files/shapeimage_2.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">photography by Brian Vanden Brink</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Nancy Serafini</b>, <a href="http://homeworksinteriordesign.com/index.html">Homeworks Interior Design</a>,  is based in Massachusetts and her work has appeared in Architectural Digest, Traditional Home and many regional publications. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://homeworksinteriordesign.com/images/large/kitchen1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://homeworksinteriordesign.com/images/large/kitchen1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">photo by Dave Henderson</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://homeworksinteriordesign.com/images/large/bed1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="333" src="http://homeworksinteriordesign.com/images/large/bed1.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">photo by Sam Gray</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://homeworksinteriordesign.com/images/large/Living4r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://homeworksinteriordesign.com/images/large/Living4r.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">photo by Sam Gray</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">  </span></div><b>Kris Horiuchi and Daniel Solien</b>, <a href="http://www.horiuchisolien.com/">Horiuchi Solien Inc</a>., landscape designers, is based in Massachusetts. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bslaweb.org/webart/AwardWinners2004/Northern-pines_E.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.bslaweb.org/webart/AwardWinners2004/Northern-pines_E.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2004/05/coastal-garden-m.jpg?400:400" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2004/05/coastal-garden-m.jpg?400:400" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">photo via <a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/decorating/coastal-green-space-00400000000750/">Coastal Living</a>, photo by Brian Vanden Brink</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/Dj/country-porch-path-0511-kitchen07-de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/Dj/country-porch-path-0511-kitchen07-de.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/Pj/outdoor-kitchen-terrace-0511-kitchen02-de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/Pj/outdoor-kitchen-terrace-0511-kitchen02-de.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>North Bennet Street School</b>, Specialty Award. Located in Boston's North End, the <a href="http://www.nbss.edu/">North Bennet Street School</a> was founded 125 years ago to teach new immigrants skills that would enable to assimilate and move into gainful employment. Over the last century, the school has evolved into a place where one learns at the highest levels of craftmanship. Cabinet and furniture making, violin making, bookbinding and jewelry design are just a few of their offerings. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nbss.edu/data/files/gallery/StoreGallery/thumb/lg-CFstore4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.nbss.edu/data/files/gallery/StoreGallery/thumb/lg-CFstore4.jpg" /> </a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.nbss.edu/data/files/gallery/StoreGallery/thumb/lg-BBstore7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.nbss.edu/data/files/gallery/StoreGallery/thumb/lg-BBstore7.jpg" /></a></div><br />Congratulations to all - you are all enormously inspirational!<br /><br /><div style="background-color: #d5a6bd;">If you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! 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New England Design Hall of Fame 2011

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