One wallpaper, multiple looks

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjQGIWBgx334FCsOL6MZl0-1y0rKpoxZBl9ZQL49uoYO1FbYQYUnMNVH1v957XiNYDMH6Xb8YGsAKYNgMl-e0iv1xBx4MCKOeHQrQrR5fCxr4DpbsTx9MuIOb4NDmVfrtpEsf6I6QfqQ/s1600/2012-11-12+15.05.40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjQGIWBgx334FCsOL6MZl0-1y0rKpoxZBl9ZQL49uoYO1FbYQYUnMNVH1v957XiNYDMH6Xb8YGsAKYNgMl-e0iv1xBx4MCKOeHQrQrR5fCxr4DpbsTx9MuIOb4NDmVfrtpEsf6I6QfqQ/s1600/2012-11-12+15.05.40.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Cecelia Walker Design | Photo by Eric Roth</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I wrote a while ago about the Boston Jr. League Showhouse and had mentioned the back hall designed by <a href="http://www.ceciliawalkerdesign.com/" target="_blank">Cecelia Walker</a>. Transition spaces are tricky in show houses (really, any house) because as a designer, you want to make an impression on visitors and you only have a second to do so. When I visited the house, I thought that the wallpaper Cecelia had used, Graham & Brown's <a href="http://www.grahambrown.com/us/product/30-424/Sherwood+Grey+wallpaper" target="_blank">Sherwood Gray</a>, was visually interesting without being overdone. The exuberance of the pattern is toned down by the neutral gray colors, which I liked. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitd3TOgf5Qw1Hho9QXe6dff_Omxtc6SPauhb8-YLae1L3xQQtAMOHGMVGR5-yB-wIOXRMdIHuGDe6f7JD6-Vy-z1P4O1k1_GRxOH0Pyd9iAVYDwSU2cTG80Bj-0sw6m3dGOrZemaKb_Po/s1600/2012-11-12+15.31.12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitd3TOgf5Qw1Hho9QXe6dff_Omxtc6SPauhb8-YLae1L3xQQtAMOHGMVGR5-yB-wIOXRMdIHuGDe6f7JD6-Vy-z1P4O1k1_GRxOH0Pyd9iAVYDwSU2cTG80Bj-0sw6m3dGOrZemaKb_Po/s1600/2012-11-12+15.31.12.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Cecelia Walker Design | Photo by Eric Roth</span></div><br />This paper is really a fun transitional pattern and can be used in a variety of spaces and styles.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ideas.homelife.com.au/media/images/5/4/9/7/0/549707-1_ll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://ideas.homelife.com.au/media/images/5/4/9/7/0/549707-1_ll.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="http://www.grahambrown.com/uk/product/30-426/Sherwood" target="_blank">Graham and Brown</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://products.drct2u.com/content/images/products/nr/nr477/nr477_30-424_roomsethuge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://products.drct2u.com/content/images/products/nr/nr477/nr477_30-424_roomsethuge.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="http://www.houseofbath.co.uk/shop/superfresco-easy-sherwood-grey-wallpaper/nr477/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=7517#colour:Grey/Graphite,size:" target="_blank">House of Bath</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">And because I liked this paper so much, I thought it would work well in a bathroom I did recently. It's a very small bathroom with white and gray marble, white woodwood and gray floors. Happily, my client's loved it too, and so here it is!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEify84GYlOZzJV81RN0vYxhpmTyzkhO9etS_v_MpIZfzgeVrJ9xPsyRfwVnjwzUUpcpwDsJxa_Dcz5Wsf5AQGSwdyoxSt5tW0BKkliNUyYNVja1ZALCpr3a6ClS8W4vsvPmP4tq23vC830/s1600/IMG_2712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEify84GYlOZzJV81RN0vYxhpmTyzkhO9etS_v_MpIZfzgeVrJ9xPsyRfwVnjwzUUpcpwDsJxa_Dcz5Wsf5AQGSwdyoxSt5tW0BKkliNUyYNVja1ZALCpr3a6ClS8W4vsvPmP4tq23vC830/s640/IMG_2712.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Design and photo by Linda Merrill  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincN9nsJrxQDvh4L817B3JS5vF3RUBvJ_j7KOYf4UbmdVuzm8EMJ9QjaHoK67vB9JBctG-oYQyzvmwvOFMWyqcgawuU4rWpKSwRtinlvgSLiXyGPhAN00lNFTOI7cuk4zIKXiGi2izJjc/s1600/_K8B6077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincN9nsJrxQDvh4L817B3JS5vF3RUBvJ_j7KOYf4UbmdVuzm8EMJ9QjaHoK67vB9JBctG-oYQyzvmwvOFMWyqcgawuU4rWpKSwRtinlvgSLiXyGPhAN00lNFTOI7cuk4zIKXiGi2izJjc/s640/_K8B6077.jpg" width="431" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Design by Linda Merrill | Photo by Michael J. Lee</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;">While I normally don't like to see the same pattern or fabric in a million different venues, it's fun to see how the same pattern looks in different situations. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPzM0fgH-hVmGwqqNoFytYVQIccUHJBxVrQWqgVS4w-eNslUAlvXitGpysih4jqo9zKIKdhyM0q-BzKYgFjjD55gc-oGKAZ9IkjEijnU1ag3JfNsiwvpqhg6CLxK97YPupTsCWAvvUL_4/s1600/Linda+Sig.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPzM0fgH-hVmGwqqNoFytYVQIccUHJBxVrQWqgVS4w-eNslUAlvXitGpysih4jqo9zKIKdhyM0q-BzKYgFjjD55gc-oGKAZ9IkjEijnU1ag3JfNsiwvpqhg6CLxK97YPupTsCWAvvUL_4/s1600/Linda+Sig.JPG" /></a></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">If you'd like help creating your dream house - <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com" target="_blank">contact me</a>! </span><br /><br /><br /><br />

One wallpaper, multiple looks

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The Skirted Roundtable: Chatting with Mario Buatta

It's been a fabulous, but busy week! I hope you've had a good one too! We were thrilled for the opportunity to chat with Mario Buatta over at The Skirted Roundtable over the summer and we finally were able to publish the podcast this week!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisC94iPKPiHKMQIgedluWbP-HffHvnhKg9wIJL87gVp8WqNdv1o3vQ3I93VgD1WqChareI23QLBhEIlJvcgxnmrk_BjqCv9m541BtCGeJWWM_tOXSDoeCco364Q9Y-SWGfP2ZMVszEhQ/s1600/Mario+montage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisC94iPKPiHKMQIgedluWbP-HffHvnhKg9wIJL87gVp8WqNdv1o3vQ3I93VgD1WqChareI23QLBhEIlJvcgxnmrk_BjqCv9m541BtCGeJWWM_tOXSDoeCco364Q9Y-SWGfP2ZMVszEhQ/s640/Mario+montage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> When you google Mario Buatta, the result in Google Images is astonishing. His body of work is large and truly a feast for the eyes. His personality is infectious - he's very punny! - and he's a true design legend. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUIXWN6ADvff8WJ1_AMXI51QGyEQ9wu7vWl0EZXhq8w-ev35qyRSC0OjMtr6PyCaU05719963XFQOnSl2AkPVt-uRhRjfyOIRWKsux_ru0oO1vAhr2ObwoofL69_0MdFXMPfecyxXyhNo/s640/MarioBuatta_p386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUIXWN6ADvff8WJ1_AMXI51QGyEQ9wu7vWl0EZXhq8w-ev35qyRSC0OjMtr6PyCaU05719963XFQOnSl2AkPVt-uRhRjfyOIRWKsux_ru0oO1vAhr2ObwoofL69_0MdFXMPfecyxXyhNo/s640/MarioBuatta_p386.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><br />Mario has published his first book - FIRST! - with Rizzoli in honor of his 50 years in the business - and it's a wonderful read - filled with bits from his life, family and amazing career. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7l2VU4TEXSjR0JX0gXF4JtJSYbaC3T3dzGiS5fbBH9JT8UMdIR5pApHrE3bx6ZXKXCi51y5MlUsStfJOSWb1JmN51JfoPwMurNl1XBmcvSD3dedgvjBmhw6gVwGiMcN9sGcp3DcNeQZE/s1600/MarioBuatta_cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7l2VU4TEXSjR0JX0gXF4JtJSYbaC3T3dzGiS5fbBH9JT8UMdIR5pApHrE3bx6ZXKXCi51y5MlUsStfJOSWb1JmN51JfoPwMurNl1XBmcvSD3dedgvjBmhw6gVwGiMcN9sGcp3DcNeQZE/s320/MarioBuatta_cover.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><br /> Buy the book: <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?t=chameleoninte-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0847840727&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><br />Listen to the podcast <a href="http://skirtedroundtable.blogspot.com/2013/09/chatting-with-mario-buatta.html" target="_blank">here</a>.

The Skirted Roundtable: Chatting with Mario Buatta

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It's almost Fall - Time for a Seasonal Giveaway!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/product_images/logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="105" src="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/product_images/logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />The lovely ladies at<a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/" target="_blank"> LoveFeast Shop</a> - a new ::Surroundings:: sponsor - are offering this adorable trio of pumpkins in Ocelot velvet as a giveaway! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/63/75/39/63753927b02fe8c8a29de949e6d0e725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/63/75/39/63753927b02fe8c8a29de949e6d0e725.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />The velvet <a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/velvet-pumpkin-ocelot-trio/" target="_blank">Plush Pumpkin Ocelot Trio</a> set of 3 pumpkins include a 6", 5" and 4" Ocelot pumpkin. Each velvet pumpkin is finished with a natural, organic stem.  The value is $98 and the timing could not be more perfect. Not your usual Halloween decor!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/" target="_blank">LoveFeast Shop</a> carries the full line of the exquisitely handmade Plush Pumpkin velvet products plus a whole lot more. From art and accessories, table top to draperies - they have a wide selection of romantic and whimsical items.<br /><br />In order to be entered, please visit <a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/" target="_blank">LoveFeast Shop</a> and select your favorite item on the site. Come back here and post in the comments (please note, I use Disqus). Please note that I have to have your email in order for you to win. US residents only, please.<br /><br />Drawing will take place on Friday, September 13th! Boo!

It's almost Fall - Time for a Seasonal Giveaway!

The lovely ladies at LoveFeast Shop - a new ::Surroundings:: sponsor - are offering this adorable trio of pumpkins in Ocelot velvet as a g...

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