England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley

Now that season 4 of Downton Abbey is FINALLY underway here in the States, the release of the new book "England's Lost Houses" by Giles Worsley (Aurum Press, 2013) is timely indeed. As dovotees of the PBS show know, the underlying story of the show is how the big English country estates managed (or didn't) the transition from the large pre-war agricultural economy, supported by a large servant class to the post war industrial economy. Though there are certainly big political issues related to such an economic situation, the fact is is that some big, beautiful homes were lost to history due to financial woes and also to fire. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51D4ANKK98L._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51D4ANKK98L._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg" /></a></div><br />Noted architectural historian Giles Worsley puts the ruination into its historical perspective, examining the 20th century political and economic change that hastened the death of the grand estates.  The houses showcased are taken from the archives of <i>Country Life</i>, a long standing British magazine.<br /><br />Featured properties that no longer exist include:<br /><br />Trentham Hall in Staffordshire, owned by the Duke of Sutherland. It was demolished in 1911/12. Photo via Country Life. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/ResizedImages/VeryLarge/524658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/ResizedImages/VeryLarge/524658.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Photo via Wikipedia. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Trentham_Hall_from_Morriss_Seats_of_Noblemen_and_Gentlemen_(1880).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="434" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Trentham_Hall_from_Morriss_Seats_of_Noblemen_and_Gentlemen_(1880).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Photo of demolition via <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2286587/Trentham-Hall-Final-remains-historic-hall-face-ruin-35m-restoration-price-tag.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/03/01/article-2286587-185FF816000005DC-773_964x577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/03/01/article-2286587-185FF816000005DC-773_964x577.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Gilling Castle, Yorkshire. the grand interiors, including this Gallery above, were sold in 1929 when the house became a school. Photo Country Life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/ResizedImages/VeryLarge/534805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/ResizedImages/VeryLarge/534805.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Park Hall, Shropshire. Lost to a fire in 1918. This was an excellent example of the half-timber Tudor architecture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/ResizedImages/VeryLarge/534742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/ResizedImages/VeryLarge/534742.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Stoke Edith, Herefordshire. Lost to fire in 1927. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/ResizedImages/VeryLarge/533927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/ResizedImages/VeryLarge/533927.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire. Demolished in 1938. According to newspaper report "The decision completely to demolish the mansion has been taken with great reluctance by the present owner... but it was necessitated by heavy taxation". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/ResizedImages/VeryLarge/523712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/ResizedImages/VeryLarge/523712.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/ResizedImages/VeryLarge/533795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/ResizedImages/VeryLarge/533795.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/ResizedImages/VeryLarge/527048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.countrylifeimages.co.uk/ResizedImages/VeryLarge/527048.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Anyone with an interested in English history - architectural, decorative, economic - will find this book a fascinating read and an excellent reference book.  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1845136144/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1845136144&linkCode=am2&tag=chameleoninte-20">England's Lost Houses: From the Archives of Country Life</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=chameleoninte-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1845136144" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> available here.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0vQa3zTTtLDV75Q22n-cGG-TuDsvTP0vOV_DxfeE2biaVmVIMol4ZiiYaU6zkV_RfvlNa9cR-7_GidSK4pMRn0o7Z3D-MOUyeBAFNL6fowJ36hUNZOGSLFNNfWg3heqO3Uxw-DcICzA/s1600/Linda+sig2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0vQa3zTTtLDV75Q22n-cGG-TuDsvTP0vOV_DxfeE2biaVmVIMol4ZiiYaU6zkV_RfvlNa9cR-7_GidSK4pMRn0o7Z3D-MOUyeBAFNL6fowJ36hUNZOGSLFNNfWg3heqO3Uxw-DcICzA/s1600/Linda+sig2.JPG" /></a></div></div>

England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley

Now that season 4 of Downton Abbey is FINALLY underway here in the States, the release of the new book "England's Lost Houses"...

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Danvers Historical Society Designer Holiday Show House

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.danvershistory.org/images/gm_wisteria.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" src="http://www.danvershistory.org/images/gm_wisteria.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Endicott Manstion at Glen Magna Farms in summer (photo courtesy of Danvers Historical Society)</span></div><br />Contrary to what is the normal holiday show house, the <a href="http://www.danvershistory.org/" target="_blank">Danvers Historical Society</a> show this year was a real designer showhouse where the professional designers not only added some holiday flair to the space, but also truly designed their rooms from floors to ceilings. The location for this year's show house was the Endicott mansion at Glen Magna Farms, which is a popular destination for weddings. I attended a wedding their many years ago. The grounds are beautiful in season, but also on a snowy winter's day like the one we had the day I was there.  The Danvers Historial society is renovating the mansion, ground and the famous Derby Summer House. (below photo courtesy of Danvers Historical Society).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.danvershistory.org/images/gm_derby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.danvershistory.org/images/gm_derby.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAH2192QEXSN_bPXt8-Z2Mt0U1YeZQZTxou0kFrCTRyi1BTnyU-CQIfKnGnGXhwQ0qgF6oAfT29xPUgRTYTR5vda4VTkc6Rz4RUFyFuFzo6tCIE6gYdMybVmtlIAiQnocAdrv71OnUpf4/s1600/IMG_4441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAH2192QEXSN_bPXt8-Z2Mt0U1YeZQZTxou0kFrCTRyi1BTnyU-CQIfKnGnGXhwQ0qgF6oAfT29xPUgRTYTR5vda4VTkc6Rz4RUFyFuFzo6tCIE6gYdMybVmtlIAiQnocAdrv71OnUpf4/s640/IMG_4441.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> One of my long time design friends Donna Terry (center above) undertook the largest space in the house, the drawing room. At 20 x 40, this was a massive undertaking which gave Donna a chance to showcase her deep knowledge of Art Deco style as well as her background in set design. Flanking Donna are Wayne Eisenhauer, chair of the Historical Society, and Sandra Biondo, chair of the Show House. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcdUME45q6AqUs6AXVWjz0bbMOyOtQbLA1JukQ2CsM_Posg7mpIDaLYDd2ct-pkSSFwdVYL6zTpC5iD8oFZ-wD0bvZcxtm3afM_PtKvPvVTUBPFS9EGLmlsAOgAVRVvn35mJaXwRKaLEE/s1600/IMG_4444.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcdUME45q6AqUs6AXVWjz0bbMOyOtQbLA1JukQ2CsM_Posg7mpIDaLYDd2ct-pkSSFwdVYL6zTpC5iD8oFZ-wD0bvZcxtm3afM_PtKvPvVTUBPFS9EGLmlsAOgAVRVvn35mJaXwRKaLEE/s640/IMG_4444.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> Donna's room had so many gorgeous details. It was also a lot warmer in color tone than these photos show. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigUQsrKvE1omgNf0Repcoj5uNTrgpBJY_3irjzT2fRgu4PZV0GN8rlQ4-rGy6SnSS47c_kS5djas4Rw4nOqVtOLuuZokCfdPki3LKuiuNJ-uM0cT6qTRMGcuzjsb_RKuQlE-pJMKHGxuk/s1600/IMG_4446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigUQsrKvE1omgNf0Repcoj5uNTrgpBJY_3irjzT2fRgu4PZV0GN8rlQ4-rGy6SnSS47c_kS5djas4Rw4nOqVtOLuuZokCfdPki3LKuiuNJ-uM0cT6qTRMGcuzjsb_RKuQlE-pJMKHGxuk/s640/IMG_4446.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> Donna designed and had fabricated the custom window treatments and the sofa above. The header on the window treatments is an original Donna Terry detail. The three stripe motif on the treatments is an homage to the art deco era usage of three stripes to denote speed and modernity. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz8uixfizps9iJbzicVdGALsSK4e2aVwZvTD9cylYrEojOk2qDjJzomYQm4nRTZlt4Uo51VhBAXhgBDh_5_kj__v0lHag1BlbNSKoPg516GL6MvVnNNAtG9UjW72qkcjM4lcKjOWGWPjk/s1600/IMG_4447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz8uixfizps9iJbzicVdGALsSK4e2aVwZvTD9cylYrEojOk2qDjJzomYQm4nRTZlt4Uo51VhBAXhgBDh_5_kj__v0lHag1BlbNSKoPg516GL6MvVnNNAtG9UjW72qkcjM4lcKjOWGWPjk/s640/IMG_4447.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> Across from the sitting area is a dining space that is filled with gorgeous exotic fabrics and objet d'art. The light fixture on the sideboard above was designed for the space by Donna. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiaTkJQsgTUtuEXw0hkI0pt677qKGSkBhh-d6MsCwh4JYJodzRlh5BYazhQae0N6_sAfdqQfx40mcxIR9dUfyyySgLtR0OkTeWO8v42XVYytxoypzi_4y87kzRhk3EY7odDKyTIMmWCUM/s1600/IMG_4460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiaTkJQsgTUtuEXw0hkI0pt677qKGSkBhh-d6MsCwh4JYJodzRlh5BYazhQae0N6_sAfdqQfx40mcxIR9dUfyyySgLtR0OkTeWO8v42XVYytxoypzi_4y87kzRhk3EY7odDKyTIMmWCUM/s640/IMG_4460.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br />The Endicott Library was decorated by William Ralph, Fine Antiques & Design. The unique highlight of this space is the curved bookcase, which serves as the perfect place to highlight a gorgeous collection of blue and white china and other decorative objects. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzAdIbZ25zbIAKAfdKd1Nfn4Q-BOAYaZzSjIZdrWiyurfE1OG6w611Mhwx2N-RyswJKMqFbVAO6Ew2VPmoZJ_dsTi0G2tW6pqsbPFhQxfgjV6BwkTCKJ5H5RBjlBqSQxGDgKTbahOYjw/s1600/IMG_4462.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzAdIbZ25zbIAKAfdKd1Nfn4Q-BOAYaZzSjIZdrWiyurfE1OG6w611Mhwx2N-RyswJKMqFbVAO6Ew2VPmoZJ_dsTi0G2tW6pqsbPFhQxfgjV6BwkTCKJ5H5RBjlBqSQxGDgKTbahOYjw/s640/IMG_4462.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The Peabody Parlor designed as a private family dining room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZ9kH6Dp1oXlVPgFSEopN2-viyqyy_UJFD-4i9C53VQF-3bIDBkCdABoeHyDcDjMRLPXJR7Rjn38CAy-9lwTz1l3Hx2-cCoJZjEWWT0gEsLqEdY70xWpZylKnYrDBGBE5hBeOUwnTpaM/s1600/IMG_4472.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZ9kH6Dp1oXlVPgFSEopN2-viyqyy_UJFD-4i9C53VQF-3bIDBkCdABoeHyDcDjMRLPXJR7Rjn38CAy-9lwTz1l3Hx2-cCoJZjEWWT0gEsLqEdY70xWpZylKnYrDBGBE5hBeOUwnTpaM/s640/IMG_4472.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> And William Ralph in his space. The pendant light fixture over the table was designed by Mr. Ralph.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywbXB2MOK_C1VDb39Q5-ye-UQeV0vtgDyJvChhMvoPSXfSF1p5s1UNNp-ELx7HHliUrTNUnhQ_OtpCETyD9Lyt9vaojTayMBZU-CWOrvHoEQnvxbaujNoV5e7FneQYN3DbnNoTZ6fny8/s1600/IMG_4479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywbXB2MOK_C1VDb39Q5-ye-UQeV0vtgDyJvChhMvoPSXfSF1p5s1UNNp-ELx7HHliUrTNUnhQ_OtpCETyD9Lyt9vaojTayMBZU-CWOrvHoEQnvxbaujNoV5e7FneQYN3DbnNoTZ6fny8/s640/IMG_4479.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The architectural detail of the house is gorgeous. The carved, curved stair case (2nd floor landing) with a mirroring skylight above.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik0F3tDuMroJr28VjCUbtJeRU4SEHwPb-R8qK8ciakybyWdp7PAKJSRFNoNwdXoajiFA-xN0SFpO5Iuu7WllWQeyzHhg7lYGxIYcUT_P4bbe1DBq1At2Aa83E5Ksy_Xh3Cl0ixxLSyjmI/s1600/IMG_4500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik0F3tDuMroJr28VjCUbtJeRU4SEHwPb-R8qK8ciakybyWdp7PAKJSRFNoNwdXoajiFA-xN0SFpO5Iuu7WllWQeyzHhg7lYGxIYcUT_P4bbe1DBq1At2Aa83E5Ksy_Xh3Cl0ixxLSyjmI/s640/IMG_4500.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br />Another design friend, Yvonne Blacker, designed the powder room in a decidedly feminine fashion with a bridal themed color palette. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiRx4jJFAzh7Z9pM-tfklDvp21Qse-iF0WZz3UNRyGkWCUqIKec2U9fJUJtk00agv-UoLA3uHo5HEnKgWuA3CCaMqqvTArSI-sRxpyfuvz6njTwFhyxUDCZ8I5QUtRG6GP-YSVdYHd6OM/s1600/IMG_4511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiRx4jJFAzh7Z9pM-tfklDvp21Qse-iF0WZz3UNRyGkWCUqIKec2U9fJUJtk00agv-UoLA3uHo5HEnKgWuA3CCaMqqvTArSI-sRxpyfuvz6njTwFhyxUDCZ8I5QUtRG6GP-YSVdYHd6OM/s640/IMG_4511.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> So soft and comforting!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKap0kIJHvNKW-lHAJ8Iprm7Kn982Fed3ytBLaZ8gZHCwnqhbNqcKuUMigDqHlclWe6qjKS8gkWVjjEF1nGS4Yqj1roJ8_1VZtWOs1UnPIknkUTIg_hyC4Anps3Sgw3-V_7fI3UZ634h8/s1600/IMG_4513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKap0kIJHvNKW-lHAJ8Iprm7Kn982Fed3ytBLaZ8gZHCwnqhbNqcKuUMigDqHlclWe6qjKS8gkWVjjEF1nGS4Yqj1roJ8_1VZtWOs1UnPIknkUTIg_hyC4Anps3Sgw3-V_7fI3UZ634h8/s640/IMG_4513.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>The tiny bathroom off this space featured a lovely wall treatment painted by Mary Taggart of Wakefield TaggArt Studio. The usually clunky stack pipe was painted like a birch tree, to blend with the wall treatment. How cute an idea is this!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieVzPD7qSoiIlCokyNOXRzZseS85kbQLvclGPWVRIYWWlq6ZkkXwRAu0c__o63-nFRCF_5jPXE8iS728Fc6Ie3ArcUuKSTQPrm4xNTvO3IVB4jIrp0aSRN3ub4OcS9e9hwTlih3Dsln0/s1600/IMG_4521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieVzPD7qSoiIlCokyNOXRzZseS85kbQLvclGPWVRIYWWlq6ZkkXwRAu0c__o63-nFRCF_5jPXE8iS728Fc6Ie3ArcUuKSTQPrm4xNTvO3IVB4jIrp0aSRN3ub4OcS9e9hwTlih3Dsln0/s640/IMG_4521.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br />Thanks to Yvonne and the folks at the Danvers Historical Society for inviting me to browse the showhouse. Stay tuned in late Fall/early December of 2014 for their next showhouse!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0vQa3zTTtLDV75Q22n-cGG-TuDsvTP0vOV_DxfeE2biaVmVIMol4ZiiYaU6zkV_RfvlNa9cR-7_GidSK4pMRn0o7Z3D-MOUyeBAFNL6fowJ36hUNZOGSLFNNfWg3heqO3Uxw-DcICzA/s1600/Linda+sig2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0vQa3zTTtLDV75Q22n-cGG-TuDsvTP0vOV_DxfeE2biaVmVIMol4ZiiYaU6zkV_RfvlNa9cR-7_GidSK4pMRn0o7Z3D-MOUyeBAFNL6fowJ36hUNZOGSLFNNfWg3heqO3Uxw-DcICzA/s1600/Linda+sig2.JPG" /></a></div>

Danvers Historical Society Designer Holiday Show House

 Endicott Manstion at Glen Magna Farms in summer (photo courtesy of Danvers Historical Society) Contrary to what is the normal holiday show ...

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Newburyport Holiday House Tour 2013

Okay, so most of us have our holiday decorations packed away and are a tad sick of the whole thing, but since this is the Feast of the Epiphany, aka Twelfth Night, I thought I could squeeze in my visit to the Newburyport Holiday House Tour from a few weeks ago.<br /><br />I only made it to a handful of houses, but they were pretty great.<br /><br />This first is from a new home that was built in the Georgian style. (Sadly I didn't think to take a photo of the exterior.) While it had some nice holiday decorations, I particularly liked the decorative details: <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyg807srbb3-KupB6noaNazMYmpdIc5DPkPhdes8oBG-0Nw3C3VXzJmxWVQc2IEkD1UICVh7FVF-Sb2sxvZwDO-0uRCG31wzabs_MG3WbaofN5YuK-gRvkEpK1AnLY-4Dj8LdvE45xHco/s1600/IMG_4285.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyg807srbb3-KupB6noaNazMYmpdIc5DPkPhdes8oBG-0Nw3C3VXzJmxWVQc2IEkD1UICVh7FVF-Sb2sxvZwDO-0uRCG31wzabs_MG3WbaofN5YuK-gRvkEpK1AnLY-4Dj8LdvE45xHco/s640/IMG_4285.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> Love the pattern thrown by this pendant light.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-uiCOeckyVbKixGhKGxwewWSoB4RfJ93020ws_JPpYPCYSHrT3Y7ve6VnyAVSE7SPvE7M8udlXxJKIseotTW7j3yNFYICrZkGo3Tz26DTy3rco8tP6xNn5AR2hvd2-E1quRi2CnL1Jo/s1600/IMG_4288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-uiCOeckyVbKixGhKGxwewWSoB4RfJ93020ws_JPpYPCYSHrT3Y7ve6VnyAVSE7SPvE7M8udlXxJKIseotTW7j3yNFYICrZkGo3Tz26DTy3rco8tP6xNn5AR2hvd2-E1quRi2CnL1Jo/s640/IMG_4288.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> The sitting room wall's were faux painted to resemble stone. Hard to capture on camera, but it looked very nice in person.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidTFCnCFkmQq4KiX7otRkVLkFzIsEKJaVr-viHE8-kY6qRJxigaB93BsdtnpMmeArO7IfDVHQ5Wg152HrkKwt15mSk7UDSk-gvt2UDfux5jcGrNqvvbjv1xfygWwPm6nxC4aeganjKMIc/s1600/IMG_4293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidTFCnCFkmQq4KiX7otRkVLkFzIsEKJaVr-viHE8-kY6qRJxigaB93BsdtnpMmeArO7IfDVHQ5Wg152HrkKwt15mSk7UDSk-gvt2UDfux5jcGrNqvvbjv1xfygWwPm6nxC4aeganjKMIc/s640/IMG_4293.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> The open floor plan at the back of the house stretches from the kitchen to the living room. Loved these chandeliers. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNC56rze7pEuoLjNwHAzMeM3HLZnpuUDg9Mo9kTColAlFYh3jXGjtY3LJoF8DWEq0VxdfFyhSZFBRxZOnBFYhT4EZaDxIXO5dnrHENB3a1hRmH1dDizOWBobjwxN2nl8GYZVdeHVX9C0o/s1600/IMG_4300.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNC56rze7pEuoLjNwHAzMeM3HLZnpuUDg9Mo9kTColAlFYh3jXGjtY3LJoF8DWEq0VxdfFyhSZFBRxZOnBFYhT4EZaDxIXO5dnrHENB3a1hRmH1dDizOWBobjwxN2nl8GYZVdeHVX9C0o/s640/IMG_4300.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>And I particularly liked this little doggy vignette!<br /><br />The next house is a gorgeous 1792 Federal house. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl4W35q_K8AGn7KJOWfL_6uDA8bxavGnFOTEXG3gElM6S5JaIFpwP5rGqCcbo6p5leL4BEvo2WDF21B2xTbJsniggK9Hi7_-uLWrzRmyAbwSI_ULUwNEDSOtxDzzlXJmXTQYeuB5mSKpU/s1600/IMG_4367.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl4W35q_K8AGn7KJOWfL_6uDA8bxavGnFOTEXG3gElM6S5JaIFpwP5rGqCcbo6p5leL4BEvo2WDF21B2xTbJsniggK9Hi7_-uLWrzRmyAbwSI_ULUwNEDSOtxDzzlXJmXTQYeuB5mSKpU/s640/IMG_4367.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhREDNFdwnV5C9vCyyv0yabaCqtMT-FuHnuOfqZiEQ2C4ruZIv42stG58JXJI73wafxkQqmQ7RJyBWOppMfVajDS1PBf-Ca0Pl6s0di9jZr00Y79W-4Twpz_DXEwFONOLzEQeBBCMG-xWc/s1600/IMG_4370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhREDNFdwnV5C9vCyyv0yabaCqtMT-FuHnuOfqZiEQ2C4ruZIv42stG58JXJI73wafxkQqmQ7RJyBWOppMfVajDS1PBf-Ca0Pl6s0di9jZr00Y79W-4Twpz_DXEwFONOLzEQeBBCMG-xWc/s640/IMG_4370.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> The details are just killer aren't they? I loved how their cute little wreath decorations didn't obscure the amazing carved staircase. The original builder was a ship owner, so his ship's carpenters may have worked on the house in their off time. This was the case with the very similar period and detailed King Caesar House in Duxbury, MA. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihijQHYNOzda-yRp4Ip3Nw6ymyBcre4x41gHhMPFqf1PgbNOV872yua5L0sJExfqvYXrsGspj2BaDDSjow9VG7yLEu1tvQLhabEG3ezSUWbGeaNWP8hdT0WJaWZO6U5MM3ZmYMSw15Vcg/s1600/IMG_4386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihijQHYNOzda-yRp4Ip3Nw6ymyBcre4x41gHhMPFqf1PgbNOV872yua5L0sJExfqvYXrsGspj2BaDDSjow9VG7yLEu1tvQLhabEG3ezSUWbGeaNWP8hdT0WJaWZO6U5MM3ZmYMSw15Vcg/s640/IMG_4386.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> The kitchen was part of an addition I would imagine. I love the window seat and also the millwork around the roman shades in the windows - very nice touch.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh7oTuUVuZnXefU-OLdLqNYhVw2ehGVFEW7UgwiLq2uPxRhc8BmNRdKwnfWmdU2V67YthbcjpseI9KLFSixw0XaAE0YH3J32xCzjyWFAS2t3PBOk7FA-OlhuDtsX8wohBI5NAwXDz3Acw/s1600/IMG_4394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh7oTuUVuZnXefU-OLdLqNYhVw2ehGVFEW7UgwiLq2uPxRhc8BmNRdKwnfWmdU2V67YthbcjpseI9KLFSixw0XaAE0YH3J32xCzjyWFAS2t3PBOk7FA-OlhuDtsX8wohBI5NAwXDz3Acw/s640/IMG_4394.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>Ahh, the gorgeous details like these floors! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkxB4MIQYwPmWhsA6ogoK8bwvds20MC4vUjpCE3arUHjX1YpRJYC799YHoHaUotf3cz7p_5PVEIbmlzcxQ_EO_ds0MklFnY1gL_l7DtdBeSYQWb8aIxr46OfJ3bSIYEMVmOb7TaW8etk/s1600/IMG_4395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkxB4MIQYwPmWhsA6ogoK8bwvds20MC4vUjpCE3arUHjX1YpRJYC799YHoHaUotf3cz7p_5PVEIbmlzcxQ_EO_ds0MklFnY1gL_l7DtdBeSYQWb8aIxr46OfJ3bSIYEMVmOb7TaW8etk/s640/IMG_4395.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>And a traditional little good bye on the exit door.<br /><br /><br />This next house is a Georgian Gambrel circa 1790. The house boasts some original and historically important 18th c detail like the original hinges on the doors and in the original kitchen fireplace.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vibJR9zE7mB2IQiK52XutGsdgyaUnXyqakAromh8hBzq7rnJNKeQ-J-8QVN8ssZCBRyznJs1I5JFg6_eaqigVcIHWToP37Cbtt1g9ErMWNShB4muVegGECix2Bk6evjeAg4kqBSb_II/s1600/IMG_4429.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vibJR9zE7mB2IQiK52XutGsdgyaUnXyqakAromh8hBzq7rnJNKeQ-J-8QVN8ssZCBRyznJs1I5JFg6_eaqigVcIHWToP37Cbtt1g9ErMWNShB4muVegGECix2Bk6evjeAg4kqBSb_II/s640/IMG_4429.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw3HNlvnJMlaGWFOeqYD0xGrvmZbrWKEeYtyh9y4dVbm3JmQ0xjHO4eVLS0nsQeAzYRoF-zE3sIkxSLdX9_Rcl1RxzEuEbWQpF3JJU2oZbDBzzLXFHj0bgJgvaMALwKrYpAyaLr64AY0M/s1600/IMG_4407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw3HNlvnJMlaGWFOeqYD0xGrvmZbrWKEeYtyh9y4dVbm3JmQ0xjHO4eVLS0nsQeAzYRoF-zE3sIkxSLdX9_Rcl1RxzEuEbWQpF3JJU2oZbDBzzLXFHj0bgJgvaMALwKrYpAyaLr64AY0M/s640/IMG_4407.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> The original kitchen shows the beautiful mill work. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2DHRAokMoo2abH15HPv3sfcCt9GHPjpxNBudXisG5U6fbIuyqMA7Zi3TCWoS8eGaBcarrjij9zzZ8ZuBDpw5pXQKo9fbfOq5fHVJHqqxrIVhtalF0fsQaLdyXdAhiC1vTce3woq2h-0/s1600/IMG_4409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2DHRAokMoo2abH15HPv3sfcCt9GHPjpxNBudXisG5U6fbIuyqMA7Zi3TCWoS8eGaBcarrjij9zzZ8ZuBDpw5pXQKo9fbfOq5fHVJHqqxrIVhtalF0fsQaLdyXdAhiC1vTce3woq2h-0/s640/IMG_4409.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> The new kitchen features custom tiger maple cabinetry. This new kitchen is quite small for the size of the house and while it boasts all the modern conveniences, doesn't overshadow the original architecture. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCWf6-lY-M20ECaVUIMLGlzx9arm0uQUiSZWNiZKJjC8JRy76imK-WxVJ8PRYxwRln-vFHHl4W9V-U2vjZHP4HVFCNOKg0g99ldy7XezDNeoZRYoqPUfbV3RJAeA1J2VfACcTmEpKIzNk/s1600/IMG_4412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCWf6-lY-M20ECaVUIMLGlzx9arm0uQUiSZWNiZKJjC8JRy76imK-WxVJ8PRYxwRln-vFHHl4W9V-U2vjZHP4HVFCNOKg0g99ldy7XezDNeoZRYoqPUfbV3RJAeA1J2VfACcTmEpKIzNk/s640/IMG_4412.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> The back of the house features a double height family room that overlooks the pool behind the house. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4iwZtfn6fdWgx-MCRb1MHl5ueN-7_x33Suq7MMTzsYIqoYy1rEQ3fELcOd4qVl8sSkJb9swpo-VTwjYCCOgCjx2-uWnWVFX_ae8vB1e34U4aWku3gUOTfMPiCnVst9WWOlX_nI9TWLU/s1600/IMG_4418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4iwZtfn6fdWgx-MCRb1MHl5ueN-7_x33Suq7MMTzsYIqoYy1rEQ3fELcOd4qVl8sSkJb9swpo-VTwjYCCOgCjx2-uWnWVFX_ae8vB1e34U4aWku3gUOTfMPiCnVst9WWOlX_nI9TWLU/s640/IMG_4418.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> I loved the charm of this bathroom.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-diprAYsUXV6s0ElMJpna-v0n2luRBSasnAJzFnMgwrpnNki4Zm1iLChWBjzX8FHTQBZFRY27ms3R8l7r57TEYKq5dCdE1fyCDoba4ZPk4MoJnUATyQwJBF1NPYGr7acTOR_iLHhMQKc/s1600/IMG_4420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-diprAYsUXV6s0ElMJpna-v0n2luRBSasnAJzFnMgwrpnNki4Zm1iLChWBjzX8FHTQBZFRY27ms3R8l7r57TEYKq5dCdE1fyCDoba4ZPk4MoJnUATyQwJBF1NPYGr7acTOR_iLHhMQKc/s640/IMG_4420.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> The front hall features a Zuber wallcovering "Les Monuments de Paris"<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3suHwvHtlHxjgfIxDbmPnX7sDaUQiHyLkRO6vzA7Q7soaLo3O737kLutrLJHh3QjyHk6iGNbL8XCpnXq3CSkwMSxr_KQ0V8J-uvGmkTGJihNXol0feEC_LfOyqCgaqPOTIEsW8VtR7s/s1600/IMG_4425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3suHwvHtlHxjgfIxDbmPnX7sDaUQiHyLkRO6vzA7Q7soaLo3O737kLutrLJHh3QjyHk6iGNbL8XCpnXq3CSkwMSxr_KQ0V8J-uvGmkTGJihNXol0feEC_LfOyqCgaqPOTIEsW8VtR7s/s640/IMG_4425.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br />The rear addition of the house (below) features a large in-law suite.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hOT5DDwuFNRsbQuJXgW1lg4mIMdQOdcL5EByQ4o6Fxf8cC5YGyEzTgqP55a3gncq0SNQSbyFe0DGjXYsNwgeO1htj_lNKjIHqaTCeRNjL7wEAkRyBJYS0uPDCFlB22Fddb7wxMcR3gE/s1600/IMG_4427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hOT5DDwuFNRsbQuJXgW1lg4mIMdQOdcL5EByQ4o6Fxf8cC5YGyEzTgqP55a3gncq0SNQSbyFe0DGjXYsNwgeO1htj_lNKjIHqaTCeRNjL7wEAkRyBJYS0uPDCFlB22Fddb7wxMcR3gE/s640/IMG_4427.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />My favorite house (and of many others from the buzz) was this amazing Italianate Victorian house built in 1850.  Recently renovated, the homeowners introduced all the latest smart technologies and maintained the essence of Victorian decorative style, without being dark or overbearing as can happen in that style.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_7rXcJ9loVvBzBcyXl3uW4y_MsI03dwEfzehXMtfxb5DmK13-zuHM7tB8sFdHueg5H6UJFehK8UYFkQbcSEaURo6I-v4TJHGnikvrWi6UUJ9xFnNTGw-cJIsrETS0rP3aplTnWNIOD7k/s1600/IMG_4302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_7rXcJ9loVvBzBcyXl3uW4y_MsI03dwEfzehXMtfxb5DmK13-zuHM7tB8sFdHueg5H6UJFehK8UYFkQbcSEaURo6I-v4TJHGnikvrWi6UUJ9xFnNTGw-cJIsrETS0rP3aplTnWNIOD7k/s640/IMG_4302.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJrp1uUeNGWqqAUinZQ1o1AOFq1hNYZDzOBUOo3jqPnMUz5Y8CqpuSrBU0CWkjL0TBDtl4m-3zMiwNKMJRLBCIpJm3ghZs0bt3575Wswi4x6QdOZnbIEeYDRUI81ikjE1b0xF4P4-DVXQ/s1600/IMG_4306.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJrp1uUeNGWqqAUinZQ1o1AOFq1hNYZDzOBUOo3jqPnMUz5Y8CqpuSrBU0CWkjL0TBDtl4m-3zMiwNKMJRLBCIpJm3ghZs0bt3575Wswi4x6QdOZnbIEeYDRUI81ikjE1b0xF4P4-DVXQ/s640/IMG_4306.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The color palette of the house is creamy white, the most gorgeous pale gray and a touch of pink. The house is feminine without being cloying.The mercury glass bell jar chandelier over the kitchen table was custom designed by the homeowners as was much of the lighting in the house. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfL3_OPJL12LGyII20gWnhauxw2XxnvDs6R8fIlQul7gBeFw0Cpn_VDOMgRxPBx28z35iqUXQW9kZr0j523CYYEcQx2m7E9_ERVvKWkQByP9f7yvOCa0WMqZu48RBHLdDJ0Dqp8ZlVogw/s1600/IMG_4310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfL3_OPJL12LGyII20gWnhauxw2XxnvDs6R8fIlQul7gBeFw0Cpn_VDOMgRxPBx28z35iqUXQW9kZr0j523CYYEcQx2m7E9_ERVvKWkQByP9f7yvOCa0WMqZu48RBHLdDJ0Dqp8ZlVogw/s640/IMG_4310.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br />It was hard to capture the gray wall, but you can see it a little in the photo below. The fireplace is double sided with the other side facing the deck.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLyZot9Y7YZiPnTPrGsR8k2fHKTXd5eonUT6EPxzAxYRa0jewO074niXDxKYqk-9JpJUSm4bDSefzlrm67UAJsj86qa2O37ckjpDGCi5_YBfhUvTxkbLy3EXBMP3NZKRRG9lvz3HqU0ws/s1600/IMG_4313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLyZot9Y7YZiPnTPrGsR8k2fHKTXd5eonUT6EPxzAxYRa0jewO074niXDxKYqk-9JpJUSm4bDSefzlrm67UAJsj86qa2O37ckjpDGCi5_YBfhUvTxkbLy3EXBMP3NZKRRG9lvz3HqU0ws/s640/IMG_4313.jpg" width="478" /></a></div> The gray/cream palette continues on the floor with the beautiful rug which is reflected in the mirrored cubes which serve as coffee tables in the sitting area. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwHzDjM71mRd8J75jg8kZgN8AnpnpjLy0nUs4hD3GboWMgvvoz4suNXaEFu8nhP-4vlS2BdFBuWvvWme1smb9Fjiynl-Sh2g-mNCCIlumnegg3QcyuD-byJTUNe88fC2u272fdzIwzA4/s1600/IMG_4317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwNnw2fjwaO3D8e4K51W1idjSiXYwWJ9qbglMUuOLaYBQ32GQuAcogFUQkeJgL51E7fwQw-FyGjydrcjlQDBXnVicgaQ0U3unxpSNebTIgYf388umWriEhT0mMMTNd25BZnq39I4QI_g/s1600/IMG_4350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwNnw2fjwaO3D8e4K51W1idjSiXYwWJ9qbglMUuOLaYBQ32GQuAcogFUQkeJgL51E7fwQw-FyGjydrcjlQDBXnVicgaQ0U3unxpSNebTIgYf388umWriEhT0mMMTNd25BZnq39I4QI_g/s640/IMG_4350.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The family room across the front hall from the formal parlor feaures a gorgeous vintage Turkish patchwork rug in pinks and creams, which was highlighted by the floral arrangements on the marble coffee table.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyy9v29S1ycxEPUlxiK5ZSfNrD6zH5DhhAOqiTFuZa64tOIiy36-3jJi4ayPd4xdFlEAAncGJlqxp2q0hCemmPm-t9AizbhV10vqhKhzgtlQjNzVbAWFZYjPOKKz5MW9fONv84-zR_Wkk/s1600/IMG_4359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All in all, I would say the Newburyport Holiday House Tour, which benefits the <a href="http://www.customhousemaritimemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Custom House Maritime Museum</a>, really outdid itself this year. If you're in the are, make a point to attend next year's tour, which is usually the 2nd Saturday in December. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0vQa3zTTtLDV75Q22n-cGG-TuDsvTP0vOV_DxfeE2biaVmVIMol4ZiiYaU6zkV_RfvlNa9cR-7_GidSK4pMRn0o7Z3D-MOUyeBAFNL6fowJ36hUNZOGSLFNNfWg3heqO3Uxw-DcICzA/s1600/Linda+sig2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0vQa3zTTtLDV75Q22n-cGG-TuDsvTP0vOV_DxfeE2biaVmVIMol4ZiiYaU6zkV_RfvlNa9cR-7_GidSK4pMRn0o7Z3D-MOUyeBAFNL6fowJ36hUNZOGSLFNNfWg3heqO3Uxw-DcICzA/s1600/Linda+sig2.JPG" /></a></div><br />

Newburyport Holiday House Tour 2013

Okay, so most of us have our holiday decorations packed away and are a tad sick of the whole thing, but since this is the Feast of the Epiph...

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