Museum of Fine Arts Boston: A Grand Gallery Makeover

<br /><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jZnDQaEiKgs?list=UUI5_RrU163lo9Sbbb9fx4Rw&hl=en_US" width="640"></iframe><br /><br />If you notice, on the right hand wall, they are installing what looks like plates and other porcelains on the wall, so they install a wood base over the marble walls to anchor the shelves. But they also have large photographs of the wall mounted at first, which I assume is for positioning. A great tip when figuring out how to hang art on a wall - even without the ginormous color printers that the museum has access to! <br /><br />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>. Thanks!<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: 0; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

Museum of Fine Arts Boston: A Grand Gallery Makeover

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Jason Wu for Brizo

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.nordstromimage.com/images/default/shop/image/boutique/jason-wu/2012/0904/videoBackground.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="359" src="http://i.nordstromimage.com/images/default/shop/image/boutique/jason-wu/2012/0904/videoBackground.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Two years ago I participated in one of the best design blogger events going - the Brizo Fashion Week with <a href="http://www.jasonwustudio.com/" target="_blank">Jason Wu</a>. Luxury faucet company <a href="http://www.brizo.com/bath/collection/jason-wu.html" target="_blank">Brizo</a> partnered with fashion designer Jason Wu in 2006 by sponsoring his runway shows and other creative collaborations.  Each Fall and Spring, Brizo brings a group of 19 designers, architects and design bloggers (totaling over 100 at this point) to learn more about the Brizo brand and to attend Jason Wu's runway show. <a href="http://www.brizo.com/bath/collection/jason-wu.html" target="_blank">Jason Wu's new collection for Brizo</a> is now available for purchase through design trade professionals. Described as striking a delicate balance between "Scandinavian inspiration and baroque detailing" the powder room collection is both masculine and feminine. As with all of Brizo's product line, the collection features touch and temperature control technologies. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.brizo.com/images/pic/catalog/bath/collections/large/jason-wu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.brizo.com/images/pic/catalog/bath/collections/large/jason-wu.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1IOkK88VtckRoMl4NGJWx7EEOSYjs5xOnseZxRc_LG5YGfkrCiJUbCd1flj7E_0y5ojaZ3QxawblHQCh2fXDsVWdaW9OQpOnbTqQ50OknOrzckn61A9r7PEXV40wyowgTUFPfnLD6Epa/s1600/699060-BL-B1.tif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1IOkK88VtckRoMl4NGJWx7EEOSYjs5xOnseZxRc_LG5YGfkrCiJUbCd1flj7E_0y5ojaZ3QxawblHQCh2fXDsVWdaW9OQpOnbTqQ50OknOrzckn61A9r7PEXV40wyowgTUFPfnLD6Epa/s1600/699060-BL-B1.tif" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Kq9a8MkjiyVwAr1FW6yCSPxCw0tWJogQOLtUqJMVCv6wzCiWlyJTdj-0m0DDbn99J-d0H8w3aYzwwlBR4xD_C6GZuea5Ilzoc8kTJCLy4rp_xhHuwL45uGJiTq9dIz32M6juChaykqJQ/s1600/products.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Kq9a8MkjiyVwAr1FW6yCSPxCw0tWJogQOLtUqJMVCv6wzCiWlyJTdj-0m0DDbn99J-d0H8w3aYzwwlBR4xD_C6GZuea5Ilzoc8kTJCLy4rp_xhHuwL45uGJiTq9dIz32M6juChaykqJQ/s1600/products.tiff" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jason Wu's fashion show was just livestreamed and I took a few screen grabs. I will say that I just love his clothes and style. Traditional and modern, always feminine and sexy.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTqrCUY-hjEikvpscPpLBByeoZqSaKL5PEYOjErp6PcXOXFKMmsWoTxouMCkQx2HqQP-ls6eShYh3aGnLEdZMyWo63MiWjW2kgmx94P-5hSwyj7yv-n8GKCDAFdRiQOXM43ydHT4jnwky/s1600/Runway+show.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTqrCUY-hjEikvpscPpLBByeoZqSaKL5PEYOjErp6PcXOXFKMmsWoTxouMCkQx2HqQP-ls6eShYh3aGnLEdZMyWo63MiWjW2kgmx94P-5hSwyj7yv-n8GKCDAFdRiQOXM43ydHT4jnwky/s1600/Runway+show.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoYKRUpJvW0Tcp3cC5IxXxmhmmuVp2KD1IJJ6s4b2TSKlNhyX8hVHbBtHuxsmUBvjsFHkJ1GxPCluQEfRnGE_YGFnEbDe5O5unTtGk93q7oz61aMfZ2r-4WWbGZ4TZihQCRLZHaUzYY4m3/s1600/Runway2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoYKRUpJvW0Tcp3cC5IxXxmhmmuVp2KD1IJJ6s4b2TSKlNhyX8hVHbBtHuxsmUBvjsFHkJ1GxPCluQEfRnGE_YGFnEbDe5O5unTtGk93q7oz61aMfZ2r-4WWbGZ4TZihQCRLZHaUzYY4m3/s1600/Runway2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZKp0TjbPhFGvtNJPCXtyrWvz8l_FV9qkaa7dFG9HDDHBvB3eohZHxvpPmL4yt6OsbSCHGdO8VEhbewgBNB6ymq-C49FtsroZ4tMJyKd7GG8EUmSvo6N8wnpfsrOv4e2vCTAbYUhMS9No/s1600/Runway3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZKp0TjbPhFGvtNJPCXtyrWvz8l_FV9qkaa7dFG9HDDHBvB3eohZHxvpPmL4yt6OsbSCHGdO8VEhbewgBNB6ymq-C49FtsroZ4tMJyKd7GG8EUmSvo6N8wnpfsrOv4e2vCTAbYUhMS9No/s1600/Runway3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoqJ1YENpz3GgwRiSujZK_T9p47ZoAVoWh7biohiLSbRhA-w56dJF2nMG72rhMwv1goNa79v3puzEzOR1lFAESRRwkdgEFAmbeGGZ3-cgaKkxiRru7R2S-9qk6cwVAtC5nTRmDGFuKQ5J/s1600/Jason+on+Runway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoqJ1YENpz3GgwRiSujZK_T9p47ZoAVoWh7biohiLSbRhA-w56dJF2nMG72rhMwv1goNa79v3puzEzOR1lFAESRRwkdgEFAmbeGGZ3-cgaKkxiRru7R2S-9qk6cwVAtC5nTRmDGFuKQ5J/s1600/Jason+on+Runway.jpg" /></a></div><br />Love the effect of the stripe on the floor flowing up to the mirrored back walls. Jason Wu's website will be streaming an edited version of the live show shortly - so check it out: http://www.jasonwustudio.com/livestream.html<br /><br /><br />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>. Thanks!<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: 0; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

Jason Wu for Brizo

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5 Elements of New England Style

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/129900770472736652_dKXmV81m_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/129900770472736652_dKXmV81m_f.jpg" /></a></div><br />As a New England based blogger, I’ve done my share of posts about my local environment and all that makes this region special. As a professional interior decorator, I’ve also certainly done my share of projects that feel very “New England-y”. The funny thing is that so many of my projects and posts have featured very different looking homes and interiors. And yet, they still maintain the language and feel of a traditional “New England” style.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/51650726946576827_q0cKEbOT_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/51650726946576827_q0cKEbOT_f.jpg" /></a></div><br />The region is blessed with both coastal, rural and mountain regions which heavily influence the style. Added to that is the historical significance of Colonial settlers followed by the formal elegance of Boston’s first neighborhoods in the early post Revolutionary years; all of which was heavily influenced by English architecture and the fascination in England and young America with classical Greek design. And finally, laid out on top of this is a stubborn “Yankee” ethos of Puritan thrift.  This mix of old and “new” along with rural, coastal and urban landscapes is the mash from which the New England style has developed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/255508978828613895_9LfiYKrD_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/255508978828613895_9LfiYKrD_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/56154326573831675_YqieRkhh_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/56154326573831675_YqieRkhh_f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/20547742020213453_RAVLg1mS_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/20547742020213453_RAVLg1mS_f.jpg" /></a></div><br />Distilling an historical style that has been brewing for nearly 400 years isn’t easy, but here are my top five elements that define New England style:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/14214555044802888_2UQmbRMt_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/14214555044802888_2UQmbRMt_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><b>Cleanliness of line</b></span>. From the start, our houses, and corresponding design styles, are not fussy. Millwork is rich but not overly ornate and woodwork is often painted a traditional white or cream. Natural woods such as locally grown pine are used for flooring with wide-planks being the most historically accurate. While entrances to homes may have a more ornate portico, double hung windows themselves are often small with little millwork detail, featuring mullioned windows in the traditional 6-over-9 or 12-over-12 pattern. Glass was expensive and large pieces of glass were impossible to transport therefore small window panes became the norm.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/112590059404384092_84ddafIr_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/112590059404384092_84ddafIr_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/33847434669937864_IzrUwgWh_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/33847434669937864_IzrUwgWh_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/14214555043666558_AXA372mH_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/14214555043666558_AXA372mH_f.jpg" /> </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://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/14214555043993358_YbrV60JZ_f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/14214555043993358_YbrV60JZ_f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <b><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></b><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Natural color palettes</span></b></span>: The strong influence of the magnificent coastline and the natural beauty of the woods and mountains has translated to a traditionally natural color palette with blue and white being the most prevalent when going for a coastal/beachy design style. A strong blue, such as navy, with a crisp white offers a nautical yachtsman vibe while softer blue/greens, tans and off-whites suggest sand dunes and ocean tides on Cape Cod.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/14214555045021945_b9OmE0Dh_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/14214555045021945_b9OmE0Dh_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/14214555043666586_1muwm9Yh_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/14214555043666586_1muwm9Yh_f.jpg" /> </a></div> <span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><b>Practical Puritan Pride</b></span>: There is an old saw that a Boston lady was asked where she bought her hat and her response was something to the effect of “In Boston, we don’t buy our hats, we have our hats”. The idea being that New Englander’s may not always be up to the minute trend-wise, but what we have is quality and it will last. This is certainly true of good New England design which features high quality, well made pieces of good design that always work because of their traditional roots. This holds true whether one’s style is formal or more rustic. Formal furnishings and materials were more ornate while those for private rooms and servant spaces featured simpler lines and patterns. All furnishings should be durable and comfortable.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/164522192607601428_yYTRo1en_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/164522192607601428_yYTRo1en_f.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/14214555045021801_1WTvQ5R3_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/14214555045021801_1WTvQ5R3_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/14214555045021836_nVfdDAFY_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/14214555045021836_nVfdDAFY_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/41165784064584077_QnbGCRSt_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/41165784064584077_QnbGCRSt_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/14214555043993358_YbrV60JZ_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/14214555045021961_klUENJ24_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/14214555045021961_klUENJ24_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Nature’s Gifts</span></b></span>: The natural beauty that surrounds the region heavily influences our style. Regional stones such as slate and granite are natural fits for floors and countertops both indoors and out. The seashell is a common motif in wood carvings and fabric patterns while natural shells are used to adorn everything from mirror frames to small boxes. Fresh local flowers and branches are easily picked and presented in natural arrangements throughout the house. Traditional New England style does not generally feature elements that are not indigenous to the region - such as tropical prints or exotic woods. The one significant exception to this rule is the use of the pineapple motif which signifies “welcome”. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/14214555045021951_CfFGmJNR_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/14214555045021951_CfFGmJNR_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/14425661277296793_QxltrTwG_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/14425661277296793_QxltrTwG_f.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/228979962273596023_DKiIw5tT_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/228979962273596023_DKiIw5tT_f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><b>Collections</b></span>: New Englander’s are collectors. We collect books, art and sea glass. We value travel and education, our own history and our place within the history of society. We collect experiences and like to be reminded of our adventures. Homes are filled with family photos, old children’s books and the miscellanea of living. We collect baskets and put up shelves to hold our bits and bobs and books in and we keep them within easy reach. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/5699936998500355_kX8RUTWu_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/5699936998500355_kX8RUTWu_f.jpg" /> </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://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/65091157084398462_eIKBSwrM_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/65091157084398462_eIKBSwrM_f.jpg" /></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://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/113223378102380777_S4cZ1tYV_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/113223378102380777_S4cZ1tYV_f.jpg" /></a></div><br />All links and photo credits are available <a href="http://pinterest.com/linda_merrill/new-england-style/" target="_blank">here</a>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/linda_merrill/new-england-style/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmi4NwhlnYIyNCIyxJebr8iLphFb5vE-W0eJLLBTqZmnL4CvfCeSI1ItBN5eZFTJBZiab2kunqlr8i2X8dcohh3Sx3cAu_qkaA2sw8hFGExkY553ySVJiXcj1rQ2chw_p_tbELzbigrOPc/s640/Pinterest+New+England+board.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">This article was originally written for <a href="http://www.networx.com/" target="_blank">Networx</a> by Linda Merrill and is reprinted here with permission. 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