Bedtime for puppy

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1525327_582577811818852_1834222773_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1525327_582577811818852_1834222773_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=582577811818852&set=a.503913379685296.1073741825.149091201834184&type=1&theater" target="_blank">via </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, I'm still searching for my new four-legged companion. This cutie above is a contender, I've put in an application and inquiry. There are also a couple of rescue puppies I'm inquiring about. But of course, my mind goes immediately to the dog bed. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/52/2a/18/522a18f4efa377f3d04c0d1ec204ae34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/52/2a/18/522a18f4efa377f3d04c0d1ec204ae34.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We had a simple wicker basket for our doxie's when I was growing up. We never had crates because our dogs were a little older when we got them and hadn't been crate trained. But apparently, it's the thing to do these days - even though they look like jail to me. And lordy but they are unattractive!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.puppiesunlimited.net/images/midwestICrate_sngldr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="347" src="http://www.puppiesunlimited.net/images/midwestICrate_sngldr.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Though there are some variations on the standard cube crate, but for some reason, this one feel so much more cage like than even the cube style. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/19/85/fe/1985fe65289062ccfbaa2ba44515a08d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/19/85/fe/1985fe65289062ccfbaa2ba44515a08d.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Other interesting choices available: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/236x/e9/2d/80/e92d8073dded7a05263c53ac99721824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/236x/e9/2d/80/e92d8073dded7a05263c53ac99721824.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The original Hush Puppy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/fe/fb/90/fefb907f80f2e491cfeff32f1fe07509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/fe/fb/90/fefb907f80f2e491cfeff32f1fe07509.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Something fit for Marie Antoinette's petit chien, perhaps?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/fe/5d/97/fe5d97b5ce5a2854970169947ebf4627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/fe/5d/97/fe5d97b5ce5a2854970169947ebf4627.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A little mid-century modern glam, perhaps?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/3f/a8/28/3fa8283e605c8f9b8ddde9c60abd5411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/3f/a8/28/3fa8283e605c8f9b8ddde9c60abd5411.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Elegant day bed</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a2/80/cc/a280cc8325625cc12c16be4fc5603877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a2/80/cc/a280cc8325625cc12c16be4fc5603877.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simple cuddly</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="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/27/08/a8/2708a87eae10ef4f5ec3bd9d63238af9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/27/08/a8/2708a87eae10ef4f5ec3bd9d63238af9.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Classic DIY. (btw, I do hope the lid is fixed in its open position, I keep thinking it will bonk the poor babies on their heads, or trap them in!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/fb/87/eb/fb87eb2d17834a3b2011a97e687e36a8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/fb/87/eb/fb87eb2d17834a3b2011a97e687e36a8.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Where's the cabaña boy?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/d6/37/63/d63763e71bb875a0d186ddcb61988c82.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/d6/37/63/d63763e71bb875a0d186ddcb61988c82.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Just no. This is so wrong! (well-executed though)</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-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/72/b0/49/72b0490dc5a8b849d9eea9db3469915b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/72/b0/49/72b0490dc5a8b849d9eea9db3469915b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Though these "Bunbeds" are awfully cute! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Going back to the crate idea, you can get bumpers:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/c2/22/bf/c222bf9e154facda4c45d135b93f352d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/c2/22/bf/c222bf9e154facda4c45d135b93f352d.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are close to what I was thinking up in my head to "upgrade" the standard crate. I like how it has rolled doors and side-windows. Seems a fairly easy project and also washable. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/ac/bc/cf/acbccf995581f1d74f74131cc5effa6f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/ac/bc/cf/acbccf995581f1d74f74131cc5effa6f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/33/e3/1e/33e31e29d0ba3f90a0da608aedcda589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/33/e3/1e/33e31e29d0ba3f90a0da608aedcda589.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> All sources <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/linda_merrill/cute-dog-stuff/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Where does your favorite four-legged family member sleep?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxgPYeCjM23dZS9yHyR0kOTyM1TZen997e8npR1j_IEl180bTVLbr2NzggWoMYE1Xiz3QH-OU1IZAG6nIXQI-fWoS3KAMbp9xoRIVNz_WAjGg_E7e82Jyjdb-PySfqh_Q9_2E3a3oyEww/s1600/Linda+sig2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxgPYeCjM23dZS9yHyR0kOTyM1TZen997e8npR1j_IEl180bTVLbr2NzggWoMYE1Xiz3QH-OU1IZAG6nIXQI-fWoS3KAMbp9xoRIVNz_WAjGg_E7e82Jyjdb-PySfqh_Q9_2E3a3oyEww/s1600/Linda+sig2.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Bedtime for puppy

via So, I'm still searching for my new four-legged companion. This cutie above is a contender, I've put in an application and inquiry. There are also a couple of rescue puppies I'm inquiring about. But of course, my mind goes immediately to the dog bed. We had a simple wicker basket for our doxie's …

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Howard Slatkin's "Fifth Avenue Style" Where more is more and design lessons abound

<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://www.vendomepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/FifthAve_cover_web3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.vendomepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/FifthAve_cover_web3.jpg" /></a></div><br />One of my favorite books of late 2013 is "Fifth Avenue Style" by interior designer, and fabulous Instagram user, Howard Slatkin, published by The Vendome Press. The book, shot by Tria Giovan, focuses on Howard's own New York apartment and is a feast for the eyes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.agentofstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2013/10/tumblr_msseks2vdg1qhptmvo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.agentofstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2013/10/tumblr_msseks2vdg1qhptmvo1_500.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.agentofstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2013/10/tumblr_msseks2vdg1qhptmvo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> Photo by David Solodukho</div><br />First, let me say that this book was the most beautifully packaged book I've ever received. It highlighted Howard's devotion to style and detail. It came wrapped like a gift and was just such a treat to open up and dive into.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIF-RNziJqg6jTHesemjJFE8J9aQ0FYYs3pvOwRYcV5qMUJJdeTX4OZVO8Ivh-0tI7h_xVtmnLJ2Bn4L_bgq2uNS1ohV-PNkvQYg17zWIN4jCK7ZFk-4b5x5V-4hyphenhyphenQlc4iqycRWvrzliY/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIF-RNziJqg6jTHesemjJFE8J9aQ0FYYs3pvOwRYcV5qMUJJdeTX4OZVO8Ivh-0tI7h_xVtmnLJ2Bn4L_bgq2uNS1ohV-PNkvQYg17zWIN4jCK7ZFk-4b5x5V-4hyphenhyphenQlc4iqycRWvrzliY/s1600/photo.JPG" width="563" /></a></div><br />Tthis isn't just another coffee table book bursting with pretty pictures - though of course its chock full of those too!It's a lesson in practical design solutions for creating unique, personal rooms that are also comfortable and functional. The importance of function comes up right in Howard's introduction with his appeal for the importance of the "service rooms". "<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">I've always felt that getting all the "back areas" right was essential to living well. Today, however, too many people - including architects - seem more inclined to dedicate as much square footage as possible to the living room or entry or staircase, while skimping on pantries, closets and service areas. The result, in my opinion, is disorganization and the tail wagging the dog: large public rooms, but not a beautifully run or organized household.   </blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">                                                                    ~ Howard Slatkin</blockquote><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.vendomepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/FifthAvenueStyle_spreads.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="http://www.vendomepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/FifthAvenueStyle_spreads.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Each area of the house is profiled through the book including before photos, floor plans, elevations, and inspiration boards. Though the apartment is filled with amazing antiques and collections, the close up photography shows framed and unframed family photos throughout.<br /><br />From Howard's <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/howardslatkin/fifth-avenue-stylebook/" target="_blank">Pinterest Page</a>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/47/76/cc/4776cc8dca0433890b56674e7af8af15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/47/76/cc/4776cc8dca0433890b56674e7af8af15.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3', 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', メイリオ, Meiryo, 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック', arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Detail of screening room vestibule</span></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/53/c8/10/53c8109cf7bcab24d9b09cce13703cb0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="515" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/53/c8/10/53c8109cf7bcab24d9b09cce13703cb0.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3', 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', メイリオ, Meiryo, 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック', arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/d2/09/60/d209605846e041b9afc1c660103b78b7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/d2/09/60/d209605846e041b9afc1c660103b78b7.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3', 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', メイリオ, Meiryo, 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック', arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Winnie Slatkin - all together now - awww!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3', 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', メイリオ, Meiryo, 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック', arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3', 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', メイリオ, Meiryo, 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック', arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3', 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', メイリオ, Meiryo, 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック', arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;"><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=0865652899&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></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />

Howard Slatkin's "Fifth Avenue Style" Where more is more and design lessons abound

One of my favorite books of late 2013 is "Fifth Avenue Style" by interior designer, and fabulous Instagram user, Howard Slatkin, published by The Vendome Press. The book, shot by Tria Giovan, focuses on Howard's own New York apartment and is a feast for the eyes. Photo by David SolodukhoFirst, let m…

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Design is in the Details: 9 Tips

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Design is in the Details: 9 Tips

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Pricing Interior Design Services

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Do You Specialize in your Design Practice?

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Design Traps: Does this happen to you?

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New Year's Resolutions for Designers

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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" 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 …

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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 house, the Danvers Historical Society show this year was a real designer showhouse where the professional designers not only added some holiday flair to the spac…

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